The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were the City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Mayor Jacques M. Roy, Chief Administrative 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 Mr. Myron Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Chuck Fowler.
The first order of business was to close the Executive Session that was opened up at the Special meeting on Sunday, March 25. It was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall to close the Executive Session from Sunday’s meeting.
The President next recognized the Mayor. He presented a Proclamation to the Coach Charles Smith and Peabody High School Boy’s Basketball Team for winning the final championship. The Council next presented each player with a certificate that was presented by the President.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Lawson moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the minutes taken from meetings that were held March 13, 29, 23, & 25 of 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Acadian Park drainage improvements.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Peters Construction Co. $408,621.10
Gerace Construction $629,914.00
T.L. Construction $472,907.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ACADIAN PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CAPLAN’S INC. FOR THE UNIFORM CONTRACT
FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND RENOVATION
PROJECTS WITH ALLIANCE DESIGN GROUP AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS
FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND RENOVATION
PROJECTS WITH BARRON, HEINBERG AND
BROCATO, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND RENOVATION
PROJECTS WITH LYLE BERGERON AIA AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS FOR PRO-
FESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES RELATING TO VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING AND RENOVATION PROJECTS WITH
LUTHER HUNTER ARCHITECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND RENOVATION
PROJECTS WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AND RENOVATION
PROJECTS WITH WATSON, YEAGAR, AND
ASSOCIATES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY BORDELON AND
MAXWELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE OLD MACARTHUR
DRIVE NORTH TRAFFIC CIRLCE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY BORDELON AND
MAXWELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE OLD MACARTHUR
DRIVE NORTH TRAFFIC CIRCLE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR STEVE WILLIAMS
PROPERTY SUBDIVISION ON JEFF DAVIS DRIVE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2327 LEE STREET,
1650, 1638 AND 1634 WARSHAUER STREET
FROM “SF-3/MHO” TO “C-1”, AS REQUESTED
BY JOE AND DOROTHY MULEA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY
28 WEST AND JONES STREET WASTEWATER
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR OPERATION FAST TRACK
PROJECTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH TOWERS
PERRIN-TILLINGHAST TO PERFORM AN
ACTURIAL VALUATION OF THE CITY’S
ESTIMATED LOSSES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Insurance Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8152-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER
GRANT AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE
RELEASE OF FUNDS 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: Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8153-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FRENCH QUARTER
TOWNHOUSES 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: Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8154-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD 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: Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8155-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE
FOR THE GAS 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: Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 82-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
UNIT PRICING, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONSTRUCTION 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, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 83-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BAGS 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 28th day of March, 2007.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND WAL-MART LOUISIANA, LLC 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the private sale of 7 acres to Petron, LLC pursuant to R.S. 33:4712 lying and situated in Rapides Parish and being more fully described as the northern most seven (7) acres of Tract “B” of the Alexandria Industrial Park was delayed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between Keep LA Beautiful and the City to designate Karen Kelly as the responsible official for the grant was removed from the agenda.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 85-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
ELECTRONIC STAKING & WORK ORDER
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION 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: Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-2007
AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCE-
MENT OF SECTION 26-85 (J), 26-25 (C), 26-83 (A)
AND SECTION 27-5.5 (4) OF THE CITY CODE
TO RESIDENTIAL UTILITY PENALTY RATES TO
ADJUST THE RATE TO 0% EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There was an amendment made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith that the penalty rates would be effective immediately and would revert back to 10% effective April 30, 2007. A vote was called on the amendment and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs, Smith, Silver, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
LEGAL 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25,
TRAFFIC, BY ADDING TERM DEFINITIONS IN
ARTICLE 1B GENERAL, SECTION 1 AND ADDING
ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 85.1 THROUGH 85.5,
ELECTRONIC ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND SPEED LIMIT VIOLATIONS BY
AUTOMATED MEANS AND PROVIDE FOR
PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL VIOLATIONS
ENFORCED BY AUTOMATED MEANS 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Marshall, Hobbs.
NAYS: Silver.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Legal, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, Economic Development Committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following items.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8156-2007
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE OPENING OF ADDITIONAL BINGO HALLS
WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA PENDING
FURTHER STUDY BY THE CITY 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8157-2007
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CITIZENS
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE POTENTIALS
FOR THE HOTEL BENTLEY AND OTHER
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN
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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works Committee reported the following item.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8158-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRST BASE
DECK (LABOR ONLY) AT BRINGHURST BALLPARK
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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of March, 2007.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF MATERIALS,
VALUED AT $10,000 FROM ALEXANDRIA ACES
BASEBALL TO CONSTRUCT A FIRST BASE
DECK AT BRINGHURST PARK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following items.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH
DUAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN CONNECTION
WITH THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER TRUNK
MAINS PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the A & E Review Committee stated that he would like the Administration to give a report on the Fast Track Operation Project in two weeks.
The President asked the Clerk what names had signed up on the list to speak. They were as follows:
Mr. Robert C. Tanner spoke on his letter that he received about his boat “the Southern Comfort” docked on the Red River.
Mr. Frankie Rasbury of Razz Electric spoke on Item Number 23 concerning the award of underground electric construction unit pricing. Mr. Joe Despino, Purchasing Manager and Mr. Mike Marcotte, Superintendent of the Electric Distribution department were both present to explain this item to the Council.
Mr. Larry English, attorney representing Bridgett Brown was present to speak on the Cleco lawsuit.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ EVERETT C. HOBBS
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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