Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-12-16
Document Date:
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 16, 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, Assistant City 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 Clarence Dupar with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Goins.
Mr. Lawson read into the minutes a statement on the City of Alexandria vs. Cleco case. He also announced that a public hearing would be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 5:30 P.M. and a follow-up public hearing to be held Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 5:30 P.M., both meetings to be held in the Alexandria City Chambers.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a special meeting and regular meeting held November 18, 2008, regular meeting held December 2, 2008 and special meeting held December 9, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
STAND-BY POWER TREATMENT PLANT
HEADWORKS/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above project was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID WOOD POLES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS FOR
THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCKS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SPRAY INJECTED ROAD REPAIR TRUCK FOR
THE STREET DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR UTILITY
POLE USE BETWEEN THE CITY AND
KENTUCKY DATA LINK AND OTHER MATTER
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY
COUNSELIING AGENCY FOR THE SUPPORT
OF COMMUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES
RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INCIDENTS WITHIN THE CITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
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
BASKETBALL LEAGUE TO BE HELD JANUARY-
MARCH, 2009 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
CERTAIN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WITH
STARTEK, USA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008/2009
BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE 2008 EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
A MINIMUM OF SIXTY (60) WIRELESS
MODEMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID MODEMS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
NET DATA ACQUISITION & HANDLING SYSTEMS
UPGRADE, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8518-2008
A RESOLUTION 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8519-2008
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONER
APPOINTMENTS TO THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA);
RELATIVE TO REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF A
COMMISSIONER.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8520-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER
TRUCK FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8521-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8522-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8523-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8524-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HIGHWAY 28 EST – 24” SEWER
FORCE MAIN PROJECT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8525-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SUBSTATION BATTERY
REPLACEMENT AT STERKX, WILLOW GLEN
AND DOWNTOWN SUBSTATIONS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8526-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 2009 WATER WELL MAINTENANCE
AND REHABILITATION FOR THE WATER
DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8527-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RENOVATION OF FIRE STATION
NO. 4 – MASONIC DRIVE AND LEE STREET.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 368-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND SPRAY GROUNDS
FOR CITY PARK, CHEATHAM PARK AND
HARMON PARK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED NOVEMBER 18, 2008, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PARK
IMPROVEMENTS 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 369-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF
REPLACEMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED DECEMBER 9, 2008, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ROOF
REPLACEMENT, 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 370-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 10’ WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED
5’ EACH SIDE OF THE COMMON BOUNDARY
LINE BETWEEN LINNE 3 AND 4 OF BAYOU
VIEW SUBDIVISION AN DOTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th 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. 371-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES
WITH BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY LLC AND
MOREAU AUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES TO
BE USED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS 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 16th 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 372-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED FROM
COBURN’S SUPPLY COMPANY AND H.D. SUPPLY
FOR GALVANIZED FITTINGS 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 16th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 373-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FROM
RABALAIS SMALL ENGINES, RANDY’S ONE
STOP AND THE RENTAL COMPANY FOR
MULTIPLE BRAND NAMES OF HAND HELD
EQUIPMENT 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 374-2008
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS
FROM VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AS
SURPLUS ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 375-2008
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 921, 929 AND
933 SOUTH STREET AS REQUESTED BY
JOHN AND IRMA LOTTS FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OPENING A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPSECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion.
Mr. Fowler made a motion to delay this item. There was no second made.
Mr. Larvadain was first recognized and spoke on this item. Reverend John Lotts of 921 South Street was recognized. There was more discussion on this item.
The Council asked that this item be delayed until Mr. Trey Gist and Ms. Murriell Lawson from the Planning department could review this item and get back with the Council at the end of this meeting. The Council agreed.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 376-2008
AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE REZONING OF
726 LINCOLN DRIVE AS REQUESTED BY
CURTIS C. AND DELPHINE D. GREMILLION
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OPENING A TEMPORARY VEHICLE
STORAGE FACILITY 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 16th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 377-2008
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 27.5-3, 28-4.8 AND 28-4.10 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE AND REPLACING IT IN PART WITH THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE NO.377-2008, WHICH WILL BE DECLARED AS SECTION 27.5-3, POLICY ESTABLIGHED FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTED WITH INTENTION TO CONNECT SAME TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; SECTION 27.5-65, RECORD KEEPING; PART 1 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 28-4.8 UTILITIES; AND, PART 2: ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES, FINAL PLAT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 28-4.11.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
UTILITY 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 378-2008
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 26-89.2
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL/SMALL
COMMERCIAL NET METERING SERVICE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility 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 16th day of December, 2008.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 379-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
RENEGADE HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR THE
PURCHASE OF POLICE MOTORCYCLES ON AN
AS NEEDED BASIS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
FINANCE 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 380-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RFP
DEPOT, LLC DBA BIDSYNC, TO PROVIDE
THE CITY WITH A SECURE, AUTOMATED,
ONLINE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION SYSTEM
(ELECTRONIC BID SUBMITTAL/RECEIPT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver,
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Back to Item Number 35
Mr. Trey Gist, attorney spoke and explained this item to the Council.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins to change the zoning designation to “B-2” Business moderate density district. A vote was called on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: Silver and Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended, which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: Silver and Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with Community Development committee was present to speak on this item. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8528-2008
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF ONE (1) STRUCTURE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There ware no reports from Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT THAT WILL
ALLOW DUDLEY VENTURES DEVELOPMENT
LLC TO PROVIDE INTERIM MANAGEMENT
OF THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND
CONVENTION CENTER AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
SECTION 28-4.10 (F) OF THE ALEXANDRIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR
CERTAIN FINAL PLAT SUBMITTAL REQUIRE-
MENTS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
Unanimous Consent
There was a unanimous consent to approve the following resolution with a motion made by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler. The President asked for any public comment, there being none, the following resolution was adopted.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8529-2008
A RESOLUTION COMMENDIING LARRY TROWEL
FOR RECEIVING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER OF
THE YEAR 2008 AWARD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2008.
Mr. Mike Redman of Plantation Drive was present to speak about the drainage problems in areas of Alexandria.
Mr. Chris Chelette with the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association was present along with Dwayne Dubrock of the local Budweiser Distributor to announce to the public that the Budweiser Clydesdales will be present on Tuesday, February 17th at the LSU Ag Center. There will also be public showings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ MYRON K. LAWSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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