Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-07-15
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 15, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Chuck Fowler, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr. and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Harry B. Silver. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, 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 Haywood Joiner 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. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Lawson 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. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held July 15, 2008 and a special meeting held July 15, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for LSUA – Business Education Center.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
James A. Decker $229,476.00
Westerchil $229,000.00
Migues Deloach $220,800.00
Skip Converse $258,700.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LSUA – BUSINESS EDUCATION CENTER,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
BUSINESS CENTER, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8436-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET
LIGHTING ADDITIONS, PHASE II.
BIDS TO BE OPENED AUGUST 26, 2008.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8437-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PRE-WIRE RELAY PANELS AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED AUGUST 26, 2008.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
X-Pedx
Long’s Preferred Products
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-enact Section 17-7 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to junk, second hand dealers, pawnbrokers and scrap metal dealers; to provide for purchase records required; to enact Section 17-7.1 to provide relative to daily records required of scrap metal purchases and daily reports to be filed; required information; retention requirements; and to set penalties; to amend and re-enact Section 17-8 and provide exceptions; to amend and re-enact Section 17-9 relative to the retention and inspection of records and electronic data entries; to enact Section 17-11.1 to define second hand dealers; to provide for records of transactions and reports to be filed; to set penalties and provide for suspension and revocations of licenses; to enact Section 17-13 relative to second hand dealers to prohibit the disposal and changing identity of items purchased during a thirty day period; and otherwise provide with respect thereto.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance adopting the proposed pay plan and classification plans for the classified employees for the City of Alexandria was removed from the agenda by the Administration.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET MOVING AN
UNCLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT POSITION FROM THE MAYOR’S
OFFICE TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENIDNG 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR A WASH
RACK AT THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE
OF $15,000,000 OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2008 OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE
OF $25,000,000 OF SALES TAX BONDS,
SERIES 2008, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
RYLEE CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN CONNECTION
WITH THE VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
EXTENSION, PHASE 2, SEWER TRUNK MAIN
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract and agreement with the Boys & Girls Club amending the prior agreement and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was removed from the agenda by the Administration.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA DIXIE
GIRLS SOFTBALL PROGRAM TO HOST AND
CO-SPOHNSOR THE 2008 DIXIE GIRLS WORLD
SERIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A RESEARCH AGREEMENT WITH
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA
STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
USING THE LSU C4G GULFNET GEODETIC
INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 13.03 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND TO BE DEVELOPED AS
PART OF BOCAGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE
VI, LOCATED IN SECTION 86, TOWNSHIP
4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE V, LOTS 203-252 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
OWNED BY GREG TROTTER FOR 3408
ELLIOTT STREET NEAR MACARTHUR
DRIVE FROM “B-2” COMMUNITY BUSINESS
DISTRICT (LOT 8) AND “SF-2” SINGLE-
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT
(LOT 7) TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO DEVELP THE PROPERTY INTO
A STRIP CENTER WITH OFFICE SPACE
AND FINE DINING AN DOTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8438-2008
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD AUGUST 26, 2008 FOR THE
COST OF DEMOLITION OF 22 STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall,
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8439-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8440-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 138 KV RIGHT OF WAY RE-
CLEARING 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8441-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THREE PHADE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8442-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO GRIT SCREW CONVEYORS
WITH PARALLEL PLATE SEPARATORS FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8443-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE ROLLBACK CAR CARRIER
BODY FOR THE MOTOR POOL DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8444-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
EXTENSION, PHASE 2, PACKAGE 3.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Government Consulting Services, Inc. to provide services of a financial advisor on significant issues and other developments and to provide other related services from time to time was delayed.
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. 210-2008
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A 1986 PUMPER
TRUCK FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPART-
MENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOWN OF LECOMPTE 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 211-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR AZALEA
LANE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SEWER PROJECT 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 212-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANIMAL
SHELTER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 2, 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: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 213-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONVENTION HALL UPGRADE, PHASE 2,
ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID UPGRADE 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 214-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERABLE WALL ADDITIONS FOR ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ADDITONS 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 215-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CARPET REPLACEMENT FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID CARPET 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 216-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REPAINTING OF THE KISATCHIE TWIN GROUND
STORAGE TANKS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID STORAGE TANKS 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 217-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 218-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUMBITTED FOR FIRE
HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ACCESSORIES 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 219-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
POLES 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 220-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE ANNUAL EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH RYLEE CONTRACTING FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER SYSTEM 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 221-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THINGS
FOR THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND EDUCATION OF
THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 222-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPEATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ARNA BONTEMPS
AFRICAL AMERICAN MUSEUM TO PROMOTE
AWARENESS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
AND CULTURAL THROUGH EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 223-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE AND
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS
THAT PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS AND CULTURAL
PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 224-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
EXPLORATORY EDUCATION HOUSE (T.R.E.E.
HOUSE) TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND CULTURAL
AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE
CITY’S YOUTH 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 225-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD CLC FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
FOR PRESCOTT SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER
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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 226-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD CLC FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR
UPGRADE OF D.G. HUNTER SUBSTATION 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 227-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BHA, INC. FOR STERKX
ROAD SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER REPLACE-
MENT 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 228-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BHA, INC. FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR TWIN
BRIDGES TO PRESCOTT 138 KV TRANSMISSION
LINE 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 229-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TRC FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR SUB-
STATION OIL CONTAINMENT 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 230-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS
AT NORTH MALL DRIVE 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 231-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR NORTH MALL – STERKX TO LEE
STREET 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 232-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR STERKX ROAD SUBSTATION
TRANSFORMER 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 233-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PROVINE PLACE EXTENSION 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 234-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TENNYSON OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE
7C, 7D REVISED, 8 REVISED AND 9 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 235-2008
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT AND HERSHEL LONIDIER
FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT OF WAY AGENT
AND PLANNER FOR THE CITY 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. 236-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS FROM 1250 FEET WEST OF
STERKX TO LEE STREET AND NEW TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT WAL-MART 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 237-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FOLEY & JUDELL AND
CAROL D. POWELL LEXING PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 8420-2008 AUTHORIZING
THE BOND PROCUREMENT 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 238-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAHTOOK & LAFLEUR
AND FOLEY & JUDELL PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 8419-2008 AUTHORIZING
THE BOND PROCUREMENT AND OTHER
AMTTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Ms. Brenda Ray with Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8445-2008
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 723 WOODARD, 43 EASTWOOD,
2703 MAIN STREET, 320 GABRIEL LANE, 608
13TH 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of July, 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. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
YAMAHA FOR THE LEASE OF SEVENTY (70)
GOLF CARTS FOR THE LINKS ON THE
BAYOU AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President recognized Boy Scout Troop 119 from Grace Presbeytian Church, who was receiving their citizenship in the community.
The Mayor was next recognized who spoke on several items that the City will be involved in within the next few weeks.
Mr. Marshall announced that on July 29, 2008, there will be a special meeting at 11:00 A.M. to receive bids on the $15 million and $25 million bonds. Also, there will be committee meetings in the afternoon and the regular city council meeting will be held at 5:00 P.M., as usual.
Mr. Kenneth Antee with Knights of Columbus was present to speak to the Council on the Hunting & Fishing Festival, August 15-16-17 to be held at the Rapides Parish Coliseum.
Mr. Jackie Lee of 1246 Shirley Avenue was present to the Council about a problem in his neighborhood. He was referred to the Public Works division.
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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