Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-05-20
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 20, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 20, 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, 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 Emile Jones 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. 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. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from meeting which was held May 6, 2008 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for new kitchen for the Alexandria Zoo.
Name of Bidders Base Bid Alt. #1 Alt. #2
Phillip Mayo Constr. $552,700 30,000 30,000
Migues Deloach Co. $480,000 27,100 26,500
James A. Decker $640,000 50,000 50,000
Contracting & Consult. $499,000 24,889 27,409
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR NEW
KITCHEN FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID KITCHEN,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids were received for Taser X26E series electronic control devices and accessories for the Alexandria Police department.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
Teeco Safety $809.90 each
$399.90 cameras
Taser International $809.95 each
$399.95 cameras
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TASER X26 E SERIES ELECTRONIC CONTROL
DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DEVICES
AND ACCESSORIES, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH WLM, AQUATIC
SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SUMMER RECREATIONAL
SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
AT PEABODY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF LAND REQUIED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE EXTENSION OF VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE II AND THE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
SERVITUDE REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A DRIVEWAY IN CONNECTION WITH PHASE
II OF THIS PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF SIX RIGHTS OF WAY DONATIONS AND ONE
SERVITUDE REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION
OF THE AZALEA LANE SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM OPEN
ACCESS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(OATI) FOR NERC COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION, ELECTRIC PRODUCTION
AND THE LEGAL DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS LINEN
SUPPLIES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCEAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TRAFFIC CONES TO BE INVENTORIED AT
THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR GALVANIZED FITTINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING A CLERICAL
SPECIALIST POSITION IN THE LEGAL
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE EXTENSION OF CLOVERLEAF
BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8390-2008
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING REVEREND J.D.
AARON, THOMAS CUPPLES AND LORI
SAMPEY TO SERVE ON THE ALCOHOL AND
DRUG ABUSE CONTROL COMMISSION.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8391-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8392-2008
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8393-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TREATED WOOD POLES 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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8394-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REPAINTING OF THE KISATCHIE
TWIN GROUND STORAGE TANKS.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8395-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR AZALEA LANE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT 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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8396-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATIONS,
PHASE 2.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8397-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONVENTION HALL UPGRADE,
PHASE 2 ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8398-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERABLE WALL ADDITIONS FOR
ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8399-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CARPET REPLACEMENT FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER.
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 20th day of May, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 147-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
UNIT PRICING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBU-
TION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION 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 20th day of May, 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. 148-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBJMITTED FOR
BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS 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 20th day of May, 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. 149-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
WITH MONCEAUX-BULLER & ASSOCIATES FOR
HIGHWAY 1 NORTH SEWER EXTENSION
PROJECT AND ST. MARY’S BAR SCREEN 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. 150-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES WITH GULF COAST
AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY 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 20th day of May, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 151-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT DONATION OF A UTILITY SERVITUDE
SITUATED IN SECTION 43 TO PROVIDE
ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR A PROPOSED RE-
DEVELOPMENT AT MACARTHUR VILLAGE
SHOPPING CENTER 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 20th day of May, 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. 152-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
RYLEE CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR ROADSIDE
OPEN DITCH CLOSURES, WORK TASK NO. 6
FOR ELIZABETH STREET 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 20th day of May, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 153-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALL
STAR PROPERTIES I, LLC FOR ACQUISITION
OF A PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION OF
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD, PHASE II 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. 154-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT DONATION OF PROPERTY FROM
THE LAKE DISTRICT, LLC FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF LAND REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
EXTENSION OF VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE II 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 20th day of May, 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. 155-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN PART OF SPEND-
THRIFT PLANTATION (PROPOSED VILLAGE AT
VERSAILLES TRACT) ON VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
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 20th day of May, 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. 156-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF VARIOUS UTILITY SERVITUDES LOCATED
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY BAYOU RAPIDES
DEVELOPMENT, LLC LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF BROWNS BEND ROAD AND
MACARTHUR 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. 157-2008
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 25.179 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS WESTSIDE
HABILITATION CENTER LOCATED ON
ENTERPRISE ROAD AND THE ADJACENT
RIGHT OF WAY OF ENTERPRISE ROAD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. A question was asked about this item, whether it was a group home. The Mayor responded on this item. 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 20th day of May, 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. 158-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE F, BUILDING 6,
LOCATED IN PART OF LOT J AND K OF THE
LAKE DISTRICT, PHASE II, 2ND FILING 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 20th day of May, 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. 159-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ASH SPORTS
CAMP TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR 100 YOUTHS
WITHIN THE CITY MEETING INCOME GUIDELINES
AS RECOMMENDED BY HUD, TO ATTEND SPORTS
CAMP HELD DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND
JULY 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 20th day of May, 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. 160-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS &
GIRLS CLUB TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR CITY
YOUTH MEETING INCOME GUIDELINES AS
RECOMMENDED BY HUD TO ATTEND THE
SUMMER CAMP HELD AT THE ALEXANDRIA
BRANCH LOCATED AT 1801 SYLVESTER STREET
DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY 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 20th day of May, 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. 161-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COPE,
(CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST
SECONDARY EDUCATION), INC., TO PROVIDE
AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH FROM
JUNE 2-27 TO BE HELD AT THE TEEN ACTIVITY
CENTER LOCATED AT 815 CASSON 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 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. 162-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT
WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL
AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE RELATED TO A
BUSINESS EDUCATION CENTER; AND TO FURTHER
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REGARDING A TIER 2 MATCHING
GRANT AWARD FOR MARKETING FOR THE CITY
AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Trey Gist was recognized to explain this item to the Council. He stated that several amendments needed to be made on this item.
The first amendment was to add an effective date upon signature of the Mayor. The amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson with the following vote taken:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The second amendment was the grant award is to be given from the State. The amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson with the following vote taken:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The third amendment was to add in Section I(A) regarding a Tier 2 matching grant award for marketing for the city under terms and conditions which in the discretion of the Mayor may be necessary. The amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson with the following vote taken:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The President called for any further discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2008.
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 163-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KATHY SELLERS JOHNSON
FOR CERTAIN SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance committee recommended approval of this item. 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 20th day of May, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 164-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT
WITH GDS ASSOCIATES, INC. TO ASSIST
IN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COMPLIANCE AND
OTHER ELECTRIC PROJECTS OR ISSUES THAT
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DE VELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced that the Administration recommended that the structure located at 1432 Levin Street be continued to August 26, 2008 and that the structure located at 64 Eastwood be continued to June 17, 2008. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8400-2008
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1432 LEVIN
STREET AND 64 EASTWOOD.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following items:
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 PROVIDENCE ENGINEERING
AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A PHASE
ONE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY AND OTHER STUDIES AND
WORK RELATED TO THE CITY’S POTENTIAL ACQUISITION
OF A 29 PLUS ACRE SITE, MORE OR LESS OF LAND OWNED
BY KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD OR A SUBSIDIARY
(INCLUDING OTHER PROPERTIES OF THE CITY ADJACENT
OR RELATED THERETO), WHICH MAY BE THE SUBJECT
OF A DONATION OR TRANSFER TO THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE 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 ENTERPRISE
PLACE SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel committee reported the following items:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8401-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF KAY MICHIELS AS DIRECTOR AND CHARLES
E. “CHUCK” JOHNSON AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
LOUISIANA ENERGY & POWER AUTHORITY
(LEPA) BOARD.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8402-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF CLAY VANDERLICK AS DIRECTOR AND
CHARLES E. “CHUCK” JOHNSON, JR., AS
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL
NATURAL GAS PURCHASING & DISTRIBUTION
AUTHORITY, AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-B
OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES
OF 1950.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8403-2008
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING RUSSELL
POTTER AND MIKE DAY TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.
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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8404-2008
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS
THAT HAS TAKEN PLACE BETWEEN THE MAYOR,
THE CITY COUNCIL AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HERBERT DIXON TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN THE ALEXANDRIA AREA.
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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of May, 2008.
Dr. David Holcombe, Director of the Office of Public Health stated that there will be a MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) seminar that will be held in Convention Hall on May 21st. He invited everyone to attend this informative seminar. He also asked that everyone vote on July 16th for the Office of Public Health.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
Mr. Fowler asked that an item be brought up under unanimous consent. There being no objection from any of the council members, the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8405-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO AMEND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BUS PASSES TO
PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO THE INDIGENT
THROUGH THE RAPIDES PARISH DRUG 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 20th day of May, 2008.
Mr. Houston Rax was recognized (even though he did not sign up to speak). He stated that something needs to be done about the high utility bills and other issues.
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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