Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-12-30
Document Date:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 30, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Everett Hobbs, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson, and Jonathan D. Goins. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Joe Green with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Reverend Joseph Franklin.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by
the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH FEMA FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 381-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXTEND THE CITY’S CONTRACT WITH E.P.
BREAUX ELECTRICAL FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 382-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI TO
MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2009 KAPPA BASKET-
BALL LEAGUE TO BE HELD JANUARY-MARCH,
2009 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 383-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
SHEPHERD CENTER FOR THE OPERATION OF
A HOMELESS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A
HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM AND
OTHER MATTRS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 384-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR UTILITY POLE
USE BETWEEN THE CITY AND KENTUCKY
DATA LINK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 385-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CENTRAL
OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE TWO TROLLEY BUSES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 386-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY
COUNSELING PROGRAM AND SERVICES
RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENTS
WITHIN THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement for certain immovable property with Startek USA was delayed for two weeks.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 387-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUELINES, LLC
FOR SERVICES AS A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
REVIEWER FOR THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 388-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
SECTION 28-4.10 (F) OF THE CITY CODE TO
PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FINAL PLAT SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Alexandria to enter into an agreement will allow Dudley Ventures Development, LLC to provide interim management of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center was delayed and pulled.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 389-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008/09
BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE 2008 EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH DUDLEY VENTURES DEVELOPMENT, LLC TO
PERFORM A STUDY AND OBTAIN INFORMATION RELATIVE
TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE FOR THE RIVERRFRONT
CENTER, HOTEL BENTLEY, ALEXANDRIA FULTON HOTEL
AND CONVENTION CENTER AND RELATED PROPERTIES
IN THE CITY FOR CONVENTION, TOURISM AND OTHER
LONG TERM USES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH FUNDING
UP TO $250,000 FROM AVAILABLE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
Mr. President stated that he would allow the speakers to be heard at this time.
Mr. Mike Redman of Plantation Drive spoke on drainage problems.
Mr. Lou Howard with the Rapides Parish Drainage board stated that they had recently met and discussed the drainage problems in the City. Mr. Mike Marcotte, Assistant Director of Utilities explained the problem with the pumps.
At this time, the Council recessed for ten minutes.
The President reconvened the meeting at 5:30 P.M. The President recognized Mr. Mike Marcotte, Assistant Director of Utilities gave a presentation on the Cleco matter. There was some discussion among council members.
The following people were present and spoke on the above item. They were as follows: Herbert Dixon, State Representative for District 26, Mike Redman, Patrick LaCour, Rhonda Reap-Curiel and Reverend Joe Green. Mr. Chuck Johnson was also present to answer any questions concerning the above item. After all discussion was held, the following action was taken.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 390-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT AND
ALL ANCILLARY CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE COUNCIL
APPROVED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CLECO CORPORATION
IN FURTHERANCE OF THE COMPLETE SETTLE-
MENT OF ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES IN THE
LITIGATION STYLED CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VS.
CLECO CORPORATION NO. 05-1121-A.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: Larvadain and Goins.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of December, 2008.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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