Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 4, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Harry Silver and Charles F. Smith, Jr. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Chief Administrative Officer Kay Michiels, 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 President Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

Mr. Fowler further 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 the motion of Mr. Fowler, and seconded by Mr. Marshall, the minutes taken from the meeting which was held December 22, 2006 were unanimously approved by the Council.

On the motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER
TRUNK MAINS AND LIFT STATIONS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Bids to be opened January 9, 2007 on the above item.

Bids were received for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 2.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Peters Construction $482,463.75
KDC Construction No acknowledgement
Of Addendum #1

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCDONALD STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Frank O. Hunter Park multipurpose building HVAC renovations.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
ACA Corporation $72,702.00
Corley, Inc. $99,630.00
Berg, Inc. No Bid
Bernhard Mechanical $116,600.00
K & S Mechanical No Bid

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FRANK O. HUNTER PARK MULTIPURPOSE
BUILDING HVAC RENOVATIONS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for an automated multi-chemistry analyzer for Lab Testing department.

NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BIDS
Seal Analytical $44,730.00
System Scientific $39,400.00

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
AUTOMATED MULTI-CHEMISTRY ANALYZER
FOR LAB TESTINGDEPARTMENT AN OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department.

NAME OF BIDDER
BSI
Stuart C. Irby
Arkansas Electric
Wesco Distribution, Inc.
Techline, Ltd.

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC METERS TO BE USED BY THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDER
Long’s Preference Products
X-PEDX
Dixie Paper Company

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for plastic refuse bags.

NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BIDS
Jadcore Plastics $6.045/roll
Liner Lady $6.045/roll
Dyna-Pak Corporation $4.02/roll
Interfere Packing Corporation $4.20/roll
Unipak Corporation $5.15/roll
Kleentech Companies $6.47/roll

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAG AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE HIGHEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SURPLASED
GAS CHROMATOGRAPH & RELATED
EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES FOR THE LAB
TESTING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR FRENCH
QUARTER TOWNHOUSES FOR LOTS 1-12 &
COMMON AREA A & B AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A DEDICATION OF A
VARYING WIDTH UTILITY SERVITUDE
WITHIN LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4 OF POWER
CENTER SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
2006/2007 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE 2006 KAPPA BASKETBALL
LEAGUE TO BE HELD JANUARY – MARCH, 2007
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE KREWE OF
LOUISIANA OF CENLA TO HOST THE CENLA
SOIREE TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2007
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8110-2007

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ALEXANDRIA
TOWN TALK AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 4th day of January, 2007.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8111-2007

A RESOULTUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR FRENCH QUARTER TOWNHOMES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 4th day of January, 2007.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8112-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 4th day of January, 2007.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8113-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MCADAMS DITCH DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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 4th day of January, 2005.

FINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to hear a financial report from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal statues of the City of Alexandria was heard in the Finance Committee and recommended for approval with a vote by Mr. Fowler, and seconded by Mr. Marshall.

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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 1-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BAYOU ROBERTS & LANDMARK DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE V 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 2-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID
SUBMITTED FOR HERBICIDES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE REINFORCED
CONCRETE TYPE OF A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 4-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TRANS-CYCLE INDUSTRIES FOR PCB & PCB
CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL &
DISPOSAL SERVICES 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 4th day of January, 2007.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was
brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 5-2007

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING OWNERSHIP
AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA IN THE 30’ DRAINAGE
LATERAL RUNNING FROM DORCHESTER
DRIVE TO WIMBLEDON DRIVE 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 6-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OWEN &
WHITE TO PROVIDE HYDRAULIC STUDY FOR
SOUTH ALEXANDRIA DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 7-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH JONATHAN
GOINS FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE LAW FIRM OF DAPHNE R.
ROBINSON 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 9-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH REVEREND LEON HALL
FOR THE SITE COORDINATOR OF THE WEED
& SEED 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: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of January, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 10-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
CHARLES JOHNSON FOR LEGAL SERVICES
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 4th day of January, 2007.

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the exchange of Lot 8 and 7, Square 34 ½, Jackson Street Subdivision for Lot 1, Square 47, to be exchanged with the Rapides Parish Police Jury was delayed for two weeks and sent to the Finance committee.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 11-2007

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 10 ACRES BELONGING
TO PECAN GROVE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN
SECTION 76 & 77, AS REQUESTED BY MARK
TURRENTINE AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO
“SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY)
DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION 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 4th day of January, 2007.

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 13.57 acres belonging to John A. Verzwyvelt Estate located in Section 19, as requested by John Verzwyvelt, and zoning said property as described to “SF-2” Single Family (moderate density) district upon annexation was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 of the City Code related to Historical Guesthouse Code requirements was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for West Pointe on the Bayou, Phase XII was delayed for two weeks.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 13-22 of the City Code pertaining to abandoned vehicles was delayed for two weeks.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendum 2 of the D.G. Hunter Controls System Contract was delayed for two weeks.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department was present to explain these structures to the Council. Also, Mr. W. T. Armitage, attorney was present to speak to the Council. The following action was taken.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8114-2007

A RESOLUTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE CONDEMNATION
OF 30 STRUCTURES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 4th day of January, 2007.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, and A & E Review committees.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee reported the following:

On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE
SALE OF 7 ACRES PURSUIANT TO R.S. 33:4712
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

This item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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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