Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-08-26
Document Date:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 26, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. 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 Louis J. Marshall, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Larry Turner with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hobbs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Smith moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held August 12, 2008 and Special meetings held August 6, 2008 and August 19, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 2, Package 3.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Don M. Barron Contracting $2,501,761.00
Cecil Gassiott $2,068,747.35
Rylee Contracting $1,885,156.20
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD EXTENSION, PHASE
2, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions, Phase II.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
T & D Solutions did not attend pre-bid
Telectric No Bid
Chain Electric Company $50,123,56
Razz Electric $70,160.60
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET LIGHTING
ADDITIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID STREET LIGHTING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for pre-wire relay panels and associated equipment for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Dashiell $159,520.00
Keystone Electric $117,866.97
RSI Global $116,534.00
Schwertzer $101,265.00
South Coast Electric Systems $146,868.00
Electrical Power Products $114,558.00
HV Sales Company $114,510.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PRE-WIRE RELAY PANELS AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PANELS AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
DPC Enterprises $735.00/ton
Brenntag Southwest No Bid
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEAPRTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SULFUR DIOXIDE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Central Moloney
Soloman Corporation
Arkansas Electric
Delta Y Electric Company
Stuart C. Irby Company
Techline
WESCO
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for two grit screw conveyors with parallel plate separators for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount Total
David Kirkwood No Bid
Environmental Sales $37,000 each $74,000.00
Rylee Contracting $44,962.50 ea. $89,925.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO GRIT SCREW CONVEYORS WITH PARALLEL
PLATE SEPARATORS FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SEPARATORS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for one rollback car carrier body for the Motor Pool department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Dual-Tech $22,030.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was
introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE ROLLBACK CAR CARRIER BODY FOR THE
MOTOR POOL DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CARRIER BODY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGTE FOR INTERGOVERN-
MENTAL DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET MOVING EEO
DEPARTMENT INTO THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DIVISION’S BUDGET
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE JAKE’S
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OF LEASE
WITH GROVE STAFFORD FOR THE RENTAL
OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 628
MURRAY STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS TO CONTINUE
WORK FOR A HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
SURVEY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH JOBS FOR
AMERICA’S GRADUATES, (JAG) TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPANTS SEEKING
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH TOWERS
PERRIN-TILLINGHAST TO PERFORM AN
ACTUARIAL VALUATION OF THE CITY’S
ESTIMATED LOSSES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ADJACENT TO
TENNYSON OAKS SUBDIVISION IN SECTION
5 AND 8 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ADJACENT TO
TENNYSON OAKS SUBDIVISION IN SECTION
5 AND 8 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM
“I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “SF-3”
SINGLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY ZONING
DISTRICT TO PERMIT A HIGHER DENSITY OF
RESIDENTIAL USE FROM KEH CONSTRUCTION
TO BUILD A DUPLEX AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY
HIGH DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT TO
PERMIT A HIGHER DENSITY OF RESIDENTIAL
USE ALLOWING MARK PARKER TO BUILD
DUPLEXES ON PRESCOTT ROAD ON LOTS
8 AND 9 BETWEEN LINDA AND GAY ROAD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH
AMERICA TIRE FOR THE TRANSIT TIRE
LEASE FOR ATRANS DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR USE
BY VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8469-2008
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF OSCAR “MANO” LEE FOR COUNCILMAN
SMITH’S NOMINEE TO THE GAEDA BOARD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8470-2008
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF DR. DAVID NASSIF TO THE ALEXANDRIA
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8471-2008
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD OCTOBER 7, 2008 FOR THE
CONDEMANTION OF TEN STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8472-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8473-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8474-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PRE-ENGINEERED METAL
STORAGE BUILDING AT DOWNTOWN ELECTRIC
SUBSTATION FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 274-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER
RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID RENOVATIONS 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 275-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MARTIN COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF
RENOVATIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID RENOVATIONS 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 276-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RIVER OAKS ARTS CENTER ROOF
RENOVATIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID RENOVATIONS 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 277-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLIINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 278-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
DIRECTION SENSING RADAR SPEED
DETECTORS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SPEED DETECTORSAND 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, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 279-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW AN EXISTING LEASE OF OFFICE
SPACE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FOR OCCUPANCY BY THE ARMY CORPS
OF ENGINEERS LOCATED AT THE ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 280-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BAYOU RAPIDES
PARK/WALKING TRAIL 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. 281-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 2 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES –
FOR ELIZABETH STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS 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, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2008/2009 operating budget for salaries for certain new positions on the Mayor’s staff was pulled from the agenda, because of it being a duplicate item as item number 9 on this agenda.
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. 282-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES –
WORK TASK NO. 8 FOR HEYMAN LANE
DRAINAGE 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: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 283-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR HIDEAWAY CROSSING
SUBDIVISION TO RECEIVE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA WATER SERVICE 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, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for matters related to cable television or video services in the City of Alexandria; to provide guidelines and related matters for such services; to set permit and other requirements for use of municipal property related to such services; to set fees for certain permits and uses of City property was delayed for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DE VELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these items to the Council and the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8475-2008
A RESOLUTION CONDEMNINNG STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 1432 LEVIN STREET, JOYCE
MAGEE, OWNER.
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 26th day of August, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8476-2008
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON (22)
TWENTY-TWO STRUCTURES THAT ARE
FOR COST OF DEMOLITION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Hobbs. (please note that Mr. Hobbs abstained from voting on structures located at 2541 Overton and 2593 Overton only)
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2008.
RESOLUTIONS
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Greg Foster as Director of Human Resources was delayed.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8477-2008
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF JANNEASE SEASTRUNK AS DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES.
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 26th day of August, 2008.
Item Number 43 was to memorialize the passing of Les Whitt, City of Alexandria Zoo Director since 1974 and to consider an appropriate memoriam was delayed until further notice. Dr. Greg Gormanous was present to speak on this item. He stated that the family had asked that this item be delayed until a decision can be made on a proper memoriam for Mr. Whitt.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works/Zoning committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson the following item was added on the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIG THE MAYOR
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE PLACE AND
TO AUTHORIZE A “HOME” AFFORDABLE
REENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM REGULATORY
AGREEMENT RELATED TO A HUD GRANT
AWARD RECIPIENT AND FOR THE CITY TO
ACCEPT A NOTE AND MORTGAGE TO SECURE
PERFORMANCE RELATED THERETO AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following item was added on the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST PROPOSAL
FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR THE BOLTON
AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved to add the following item on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8478-2008
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE ALEXANDRIA
CITY COURT BUILDING THE “GRAVEL-BERRY
CITY COURT”.
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 26th day of August, 2008.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
Mr. Fowler moved to add the following item on the agenda which was seconded by Mr. Lawson.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8479-2008
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WOMEN’S
EQUALITY DAY IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August,
2008.
Mr. Lawson moved to add the following item on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8480-2008
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF HENRY “HANK” WILLIAMS AS COUNCILMAN
HOBB’S NOMINEE TO THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (GAEDA)
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 26th day of August, 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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