The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Marshall.
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. Marshall seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the minutes taken from a Regular meeting and a Special meeting which were both held October 9, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 3.
Name of Bidders
KDC Construction
Peters Construction
Rylee Contracting
T.L. Construction
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. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCDONALD STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 3, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for odor emission reduction project at Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Name of Bidders Base Bid Amount
McInnis Brothers $778,700.00
Nottingham Construction $847,750.00
Rylee Contracting $879,000.00
Cecil Gassiott $773,948.00
Environmental Construction $858,545.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ODOR EMISSION REDUCTION PROJECT AT
ALEXANDRIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8272-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING READVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX POLICE
MOTORCYCLES WITH TRADE-INS FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Bids were received for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric Co-Op
American Wire Group (did not attend mandatory pre-bid)
Techline
Stuart C. Irby
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. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIRE & CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID WIRE & CABLE, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Robert Davis & Son $21,571.00 each
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. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO MOBILE FUEL TRAILERS FOR THE WATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRAILERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Ballina Farms, Inc., for the installation of a 12” water main within Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 9 was pulled from the agenda, per the Utility Director.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ADJACENT TO TENNYSON
OAKS SUBDIVISION ON PROPERTY OWNED BY
BALLINA FARMS, INC. AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOT 2 OF METRO-PLEX SUBDIVISION,
PHASE 1 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION BY WHITE DEVELOPMENT,
LLC OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN A 1.763 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED AT
THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON STREET
EXTENSION AND ELIZABETH STREET AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
SILVER LEAF ESTATES SUBDIVISION TO BE
SUPPLIED WITH STREET LIGHTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-84 (L) AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PIN
OAK CROSSING SUBDIVISION TO BE SUPPLIED
WITH STREET LIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 26-84 (L) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8273-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR FUNDS
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCE-
MENT THROUGH RED RIVER DELTA FOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8274-2007
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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8275-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE MINIVAN FOR USE BY THE
LAB TESTING DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8276-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE
PAINTING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8277-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET
LIGHTING ADDITIONS FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
The Mayor was next recognized. He presented a plaque to Miss McKenzie Crooks, the 10 year old student who saved the life of her 10 year old friend who she rescued drowning in a swimming pool. She was surrounded by her parents, brother and family and friends.
The Mayor next recognized Mrs. Cheronda Cooper, a teacher at Peabody Magnet High School. She received the Milken Educator Award that honors outstanding teachers. This award included a check for $25,000. She is the Third Louisiana educator to receive this award in 2007.
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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 289-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD EXTENSION,
PHASE 1, SEWER TRUNK MAIN, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 290-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SLOPE MOWER FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID MOWER 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department was delayed for two weeks.
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. 291-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL
PORT AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF
PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCE
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES OFFERED TO
THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS
OF 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. 292-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF
OFFICE SPACE AT 3700 GOVERNMENT 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. 293-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ALEXANDRIA IRON & SUPPLY AND BATTERY
WAREHOUSE FOR THE SALE OF SCRAP METAL
& SURPLUS BATTERIES 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. 294-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH HECK
INDUSTRIES AND TXI FOR READY-MIX CONCRETE
FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS 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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. 295-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 296-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR D.G. HUNTER POWER
PLANT 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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 297-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM
LA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE USED
FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. 298-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN OF COMMUNITY
WATER SPRAY PADS 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
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. 299-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INOT A CONTRACT WITH GREEN SCAPES
OF LOUISIANA, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
ALEXANDRIA THIRD STREET STREETSCAPE
(JACKSON STREET TO ST. JAMES STREET)
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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 300-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC
GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS AT KISATCHIE
WATER WELLFIELD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
COMMUNITY 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 301-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOUSING
REHABILITATION DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED
STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Article III, Section 10-35 through Section 10-43 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Small & Emerging Business Development Program was delayed for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8278-2007
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 1955 HARRIS, EDNA MAE PRICE,
$4,869.74.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee recommended approval of the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR YOUNGER
COMMERCIAL PARK, LOTS 1 AND 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8279-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROVISION
OF A HOSPITALITY SUITE AT THE BAYOU
CLASSIC TO PROMOTE ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson and Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel/Insurance committee reported the following item:
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8280-2007
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN ATTORNEY
GENERAL’S OPINION AS TO WHETHER THE
CITY ATTORNEY WAS PROPERLY CONFIRMED
(WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING, LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION, A RESUME).
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: Silver and Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of October, 2007.
Dr. Greg Gormanous was recognized to invite the Mayor and Councilmen to attend several workshops.
Mr. Joe Fuller, Rapides Parish Police Juror who was just re-elected stated to the Council that they need to work together to develop the downtown development area and other areas in the City.
Mr. Jackie Ray Lee was present to speak to the Council on getting his neighborhood cleaned up.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
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City Clerk
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