Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutu - October 26 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING October 26, 2005 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2005, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of the Schedule for the Program Year 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Hearing Process Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to give priority funding to the Residential Rehabilitation Program, to continue to promote sub-recipient project management responsibilities, and to set the following dates for the 2006-2007 CDBG Program hearing process: First Public Hearing – January 11, 2006 City Council Work Session – February 8, 2006 Final Public Hearing – March 22, 2006 Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of the 2006 City Council Meeting Schedule Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to authorize the adoption of the proposed resolution setting forth the schedule of the City Council meetings for 2006. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Acceptance of Easement Agreements for the Installation of Underground Electrical Service for New Mid-Block Street Lights Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to accept the five easement agreements for the installation of underground electrical services for new street light installations associated with the Mid-Block Street Lighting Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole October 26, 2005 Page 2 Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. For the 2005 Annual Street Light Program, the 2005 Mid-Block Street Light Program, and the Congdon Avenue/Shoe Factory Road Lighting Improvements Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve Amendment No. 2 to an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD to reduce engineering services for the Mid-Block Street Lighting Program for a deduction in the amount of $18,216.66. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of the Design Development Plan for Festival Park Phase II Rick Hitchcock and Mark Underwood of Hitchcock Design Group gave a design development presentation regarding Festival Park Phase II. The presentation included background information, goals and objectives for the park, the overall park plan, focus study area, and the anticipated schedule moving forward. Discussion was held and questions were asked by Councilmembers regarding a public boat ramp, family restroom facility, the possibility of ice skating at this location, and operating costs. Construction is expected to begin in March with substantial completion of the project anticipated in September 2006. Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the Festival Park Phase II design as proposed by the Hitchcock Design Group in a not to exceed amount of $5,112,361, including Hitchcock Design Group’s fee of $311,586. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Announcements from Council Councilmember Rodgers thanked those who contributed to the second truck which left Friday and arrived on Monday in Baton Rouge with supplies for the evacuees from Hurricane Katrina. Councilmember Rodgers stated that she had received several calls expressing concern regarding the Council’s discussion at a budget retreat regarding the Boys and Girls Club. Some residents have asked that the Council specify in the budget approval process that future funding for the Boys and Girls Club will not be jeopardized. City Manager Folarin responded that in the proposed 2006 budget, the rules established regarding funding of organizations stay the same. If it is changed at all, the Council will have to change its policy and that would apply to all organizations. Announcements from Staff Committee of the Whole October 26, 2005 Page 3 City Manager Folarin stated that he would like to take this opportunity to express his and the Council’s appreciation for staff members in various departments who have spent a lot of time working on the budget. He said it is difficult to comprehend how much time and effort is involved. Employees were working Saturdays and Sundays, and the Budget Officer stayed until 5:00 a.m. to finish it. He said their efforts are to be commended, and he thanked them very much. Adjournment Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn and go into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as Provided in the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(12) of the Open Meetings Act Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body – Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act Selection of a Person to Fill a Vacant Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c) (3) of the Open Meetings Act Pending, or Probable or Imminent Litigation Against, Affecting, or on Behalf of the Public Body Before a Court or Administrative Tribunal - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. s/Dolonna Mecum November 9, 2005 Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved