City Council Agenda for November 20, 2007

City Council Meeting
***********

Public Works / Zoning
***********

Legal Committee
***********

Committees
***********
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.

A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Approval of minutes taken from Regular meeting held 11/6 and Special meeting held 11/6.

2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Timber Deed with England Economic and Industrial Development district for removal of timber within the “Runway Clear Zone” at Alexandria Industrial Airport.

3) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for odor emissions at Wastewater Treatment Plant.

4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Belsco, Inc. for concealable soft body armor vests for Alexandria Police department.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plats for Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 7C, Phase 8 and Phase 9.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the dedication of a sanitary sewer main servitude being dedicated by the City and the Rapides Parish Police Jury to the Sewerage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish.

7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude located along the common boundary line between Lot 13 and 14 of England Drive subdivision.

8) Introduction of an ordinance annexing Lots 5, 6 and 7 of Bayou Acres Subdivision located in Section 28, T4N, R1W and being located at 33 & 37 Calvert Drive as requested by Dr. John Rhodes and zoning said property to “C-1” General Commercial district upon annexation.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Calhoun Commercial Park.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Section 19, T4N, R1W of England Drive Subdivision.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an engineering agreement with TRC Engineers for Robin Road and Azalea Lane sewer improvement project. (A & E RECOMMENDED 11/6)

12) RESOLUTION authorizing the appointment of Marcus Connella as Director and Charles “Chuck” Johnson as Alternate Director to serve on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters for a twelve month period.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a 40’ telescopic aerial lift and service body for the Traffic department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the main distribution panel replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for odor emission reduction project at Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for portable, mobile column lifts for the Fire department.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for brass, fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period.

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive monies from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for the Rapides Parish Dare Unit.

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Central Louisiana for the donation of a 2008 Ford Explorer.

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras activities/festivities, for the public purpose of promoting Alexandria and enhancing the quality of family life.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 169-2007 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with ASH Sports Camp to make provisions for the City’s youth meeting income guidelines as recommended by HUD to attend the sports camp held during the months of June and July.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Daniel T. Smith for planning services in the Planning and Economic Development Division’s.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Patton, AICP for planning services for the City of Alexandria Planning Division.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ballina Farms for the relocation of electric utility facilities necessary to accommodate the construction of Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phases 8 and 9.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Weed & Seed Area Four Steering committee.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Charlie Anderson to be the Weed & Seed Program Coordinator.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra for the production of an Interdenominational Prayer Service recognizing the City’s religious history.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for McDonald Street & drainage. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 11/20)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a First Supplemental and Amending Local Services Agreement pertaining to adjudicated property. (LEGAL 11/20

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Bonnette Auction Company, LLC for Professional Auctioneering Services to be used on an “as needed” basis. (LEGAL 11/20)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Residential Lease with Marion French for the use of five parking spaces located behind 610 Murray Street in Block 45 of the original plat. (LEGAL 11/20)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing and appropriating funds for a local cost share to the Gulf of Mexico Flood Study. (LEGAL 11/20)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Fire Union Local 540. (LEGAL 11/20)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for the Chatlin Lake Canal study. (FINANCE 11/20)

G. COMMITTEES

36) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.

37) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

38) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.

39) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

40) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.

41) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

42) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.

43) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

44) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.

45) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

46) ADJOURNMENT.