PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 4, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Assistant City 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 Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Pastor John Russell with Calvary Tabernacle Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kaprice Russell of Calvary Tabernacle Church.
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 moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held April 20, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for boiler tube repairs for unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Holman Boiler Works $87,627.00
Furnace & Tube Service $81,373.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BOILER TUBE REPAIRS FOR UNIT #3 AT D.G.
HUNTER GENERATING STATION, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIRS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
ASSORTED PUBLIC FACILITIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR COMPTON
PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR I-49
GREENBELT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR RAPIDES TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
VERSAILLES PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 23.8 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, BEING LOTS 66 THRU
104 THRU 144 OF LEBANON SUBDIVISION,
LOT 1 OF MAGNOLIA GARDENS SUBDIVISION,
ALL OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF JOE HESNI
BOULEVARD, DONALD CIRCLE AND BEVERLY
LOOP, AND ALL OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF
LULA LANE WEST OF JOE HESNI BOULEVARD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8790-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 3 FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8791-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF LED TRAFFIC
SIGNAL LAMP UNITS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8792-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE
TON CYLINDERS FOR ANNUAL BID.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8793-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS
AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8794-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REHABILITATION OF COOLING
TOWER #4
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8795-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LINCOLN ROAD STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8796-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 121-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 122-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM A – ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH
CLOSURES 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 123-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM B – ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
OVERLAYS AND RECONSTRUCTION – 2010
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 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: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 124-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM C – CONCRETE PANEL REPAIR
AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT – 2010
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 125-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL SERVICES AGREE-
MENT WITH RAPIDES PARISH ENTITIES IN
REFERENCE TO ADJUDICATED AND
ABANDONED PROPERTIES 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 126-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER I NTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR
ELECTRIC UTILITY RELOCATION 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 127-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
DIRECTIVE NO. 2 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH
CLOSURES – 2006 WORK TASK NO. 12 FOR
CRESTWOOD DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
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, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 128-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING OF 35’ TRANSIT
BUSES & PASSENGER TRANSIT VANS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda was to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, including a lease and other provisions related thereto, with the Central Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross was delayed for two weeks.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 129-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A GAS SUPPLY, TRANSPORTA-
TION, STORAGE AND LOAD MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL
GAS AUTHORITY AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE
ANY ANCILLARY OR SUBORDINATE AGREE-
MENTS OR DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Michael Marcotte, Director of Utilities was present to explain this item to the Council. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of May, 2010.
COMMITTEES
Finance Committee:
Mr. Johnson stated that the Budget Review committee will be meeting next week to have a report ready to be made to the Council by May 18th.
Public Works Committee:
It was requested that this committee hear a discussion of the Lose Report.
The committee would like to hear a report from Tom David on an update on the renaming of the City Court Building to the Gravel-Berry Building.
Mr. Goins requested the following items be given in the Public Works committee: 1) Ruston Foundry; 2) 6th & Foisy; 3) 3rd Street Streetscape; 4) the renaming of the Teen Activity Center.
Legal committee
It was requested that an item be added to this committee to hear a update report from the Administration on attorneys fees
Community Development Committee
It was asked that item number 24 on this agenda pertaining to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Red Cross be sent to this committee for further discussion.
It was asked that a report on Signage be heard from the Administration with examples & further documentation.
Personnel/Insurance committee
It was asked that an update be given by the Administration on the City’s Wellness Program.
Public Safety/Transportation committee
It was asked that an update be given on the IACP report. Also it was stated that a status of the Police Chief position be given and a report on hot crime areas in the City.
Economic Development committee
The committee would like to hear an update on the hotel update.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk