Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-05-06
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 6, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver and Chuck Fowler. Absent were Myron K. Lawson and Everett C. Hobbs. 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 Amille Jones with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Johnson.
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 which was held April 22, 2008 and a special meeting held April 29, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Evaluation Figures Only
Pike Electric $405,134.81
Chain Electric Company $388,505.34
Razz Electrical Services $366,582.75
Southern Electric Corporation $533,342.97
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 UNDER-
GROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT
PRICING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID UNIT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period.
Name of Bidders Amount of 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 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT DONATION OF A UTILITY
SERVITUDE SITUATED IN SECTION 43 TO
PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR A
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AT MACARTHUR
VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER 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 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
RYLEE CONTRACTINNG COMPANY FOR
ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES, WORK
TASK NO. 6 FOR ELIZABETH STREET DRAINAGE
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 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN PART OF SPENDTHRIFT
PLANTATION (PROPOSED VILLAGE AT
VERSAILLES TRACT) ON VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF VARIOUS UTILITY SERVITUDES LOCATED
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY BAYOU RAPIDES
DEVELOPMENT, LLC LOCATED AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF BROWNS BEND ROAD AND
MACARTHUR DRIVE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF
YORKTOWN MEDICAL AND BUSINESS PARK
ON BAYOU RAPIDES ROAD FROM “PD” PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT – “DUC DIVERSE USE CORRIDOR”
WITH LAND USES ZONING DISTRICT FROM
“SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY) AND “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY OWNED
BY JOHN VAUGHN AT 1208 STRACENER STREET
NEAR GRAHAM ROAD FROM “SF-2” SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MODERATE
DENSITY) TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
PERMITTING A PORTION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING
TO BE RENTED FOR A COMMERCIAL LAND USE, A
ONE-BAY ENCLOSED MECHANICAL TRUCK REPAIR
BUSINESS WITH THE REMANDER OF THE SPACE
TO BE USED AS A RESIDENCE BY THE OWNER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT
WITH GDS ASSOCIATES TO ASSIST IN ELECTRIC
RELIABILITY COMPLIANCE AND OTHER ELECTRIC
PROJECTS OR ISSUES THAT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 GUIDE-
LINES AS RECOMMENDED BY HUD, TO ATTEND
SPORTS CAMP HELD DURING THE MONTHS OF
JUNE AND JULY 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 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution supporting the Alexandria Riverfront Development District – House Bill 1094 – Tax Increment Financing District was delayed.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8388-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE
TON CYLINDERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 129-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
COOLING TOWER REPAIRS FOR UNITS #1,
#2, #3 AND #4 FOR D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REPAIRS 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 130-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SPUN PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID CONCRETE 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: Smith, Silver, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 131-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT
OF CULTURE, RECREATION AND TOURISM, FOR
THE PROMOTION OF THE ANNUAL BARBEQUE
COMPETITION, “QUE’IN ON THE RED”, 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 132-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
DECLARE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZE
PURCHASES TO MAKE REPAIRS OF A 36” DUCTILE
IRON WATER TRANSMISSION LINE AT THE
INTERNATIONAL PAPER MILL 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 133-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
78-2008 ALLOWING DEDICATION OF A 15’
WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE IN NORTHSIDE
SUBDIVISION, TO ONE ADDITIONAL LOT, LOT
23 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 134-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH WILLIS ENGINEERING,
INC., FOR THE MCDONALD STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 3 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 135-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
WILLIAMS NURSERY & LANDSCAPING FOR
MOWING OF ESLER FIELD LANDFILL FOR THE
URBAN FORESTER DEPARTMENT 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 136-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES LLC DBA YANKEE
CLIPPER FOR I-49 GREENBELT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR THE URBAN FORESTER
DEPARTMENT 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 137-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ASSORTED
PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR THE URBAN FORESTER
DEPARTMENT 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 138-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM GREEN’S
PARK SERVICE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR RAPIDES TRAIL FOR THE URBAN
FORESTER DEPARTMENT 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 139-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM SIMPSON
SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., FOR THE ALARM
SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT 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: Smith, Silver, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 140-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
MOSQUITO CONTROL INSECTICIDE CHEMICALS
& RELATED PRODUCTS FOR THE STREET
DEPARTMENT 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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. 141-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
AND TO DESIGNATE THE MAYOR AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY
RELATED TO LOUISIANA CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS
APPROPRIATED FOR RENOVATION OF MEDICAL
BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT 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: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 142-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
AND TO DESIGNATE THE MAYOR AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY
RELATED TO LOUISIANA CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS
APPROPRIATED FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/EDDIE
WILLIAMS BLVD. TO LA HWY. 1 PHASE I AND
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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 143-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL/
CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA AND MOREO, LLC REPRESENTED BY
IT’S PRESIDENT, MAURICE MOORE FOR
ASSISTING THE CITY IN EMBARKING ON A SET OF
MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Mayor spoke on this item and several questions were asked by council members. The following action was taken.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson to include in the ordinance that this item will be budgeted at $125.00 an hour, not to exceed $75,000 a year. A vote was called for on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended, which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of May, 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. 144-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR COMPTON PARK
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR THE URBAN
FORESTER 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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of May, 2008.
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Kathy Sellers Johnson for certain services was delayed for two weeks.
PUBLIC SAFETY 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. 145-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DR. ROBERT SMITH TO
PROVIDE MEDICAL OVERSIGHT OF THE
ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM 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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of May, 2008.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 146-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE LA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SMALL & EMERGING BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MARKET
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE
GROWTH OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THIS AREA
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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of May, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review committees.
Mr. Silver, a member of the Economic Development committee asked the Chairman and the President of the Council if the Council could host a retreat between now and the next council meeting to continue discussion on Economic Development issues and other issues. It was agreed upon with a motion made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to perform the above.
Ms. Vonn Jennings was recognized and spoke on the Workforce Development Program that will begin on May 19th at the Broadway Resource Center from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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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