Regular Council Agenda February 12, 2008

City Council Meeting
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Finance Committee
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Legal Committee
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Committee Meetings
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
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 1/29.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for clamps & couplings for a six month period. Bids to be opened 2/12.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for variable frequency drive for the Wastewater department. Bids to be opened 2/12.

4) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the levy within the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, of a one percent (1%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services in said City and for the assessment, collection, payment thereof, and the dedication of the proceeds of said Tax and the purpose for which the proceeds of the Tax may be expended, said Tax having been authorized at a special election held in the City on July 21, 2007.

5) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 Capital Budget for the main distribution panel replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

6) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

7) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a printer/cutter for the Traffic department.

8) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for two rotary lobe sludge pumps and macerator for the Wastewater department.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

9) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for pile feed paper folder, eight page right-angle unit to be used by the Printing department.

10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hot mix for a six month period.

11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for petroleum products for use by various using departments.

12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive a Justice Assistance Grant from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement for overtime to conduct surveillance, criminal patrols and special operations.

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money for a terrorism prevention program grant.

14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alexandria Police Union.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Cypress Point Condominiums, Phase E, Building 5.

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplement No. 1 to an agreement for professional services with Pan American Engineers for the Fire Station Repositioning project.

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend supplemental agreement for engineering services with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson with regard to Horseshoe Drive roadway reconstruction.

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of three servitudes required for the completion of the Bayou Rapides bicycle/walking trail.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for Pecan Grove North Subdivision, Lots 1-43. (ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT RECOMMEND) (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 2/12)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with KJA Communications Group for the maintenance and production of programming for the City’s Government Access Channel and development of the City’s web site. (LEGAL 2/12)

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 4-25 (a) (1) of the Alexandria City code relative to requirements for security devices and standards for certain alcohol beverage license permits. (LEGAL 2/12)
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. (LEGAL 1/29:DELAY & 2/12)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2007/2008 Major Budget Amendment. (FINANCE 1/29:DELAY & 2/12)

G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

24) To continue public hearing on the following structures:

43 Eastwood William Bourne
1802 Elliott Billy Allen
5015 Suthy Ethel Riddley Reed
5019 Suthy Ethel Riddley Reed
608 – 13th Street Fellowship Ministries
320 – Gabriel Lane Ricky Coutee
1432 Levin Street Joyce W. Magee

H. COMMITTEES

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

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

27) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

28) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Johnson.

29) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Hobbs.

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

31) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Johnson.

32) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Silver.

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

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

35) ADJOURNMENT.