PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 13, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 13, 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 City Attorney Chuck Johnson 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 Councilman Myron K. Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jonathan D. Goins.
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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held June 29, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS
IN THE UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO GENERAL LEASE AGREE-
MENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF NO MORE THAN
$5,000.00 A YEAR FOR THE USE OF OFFICE
EQUIPMENT AND/OR MACHINES WITHIN
VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL
LA EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INC.
TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOR
CITY YOUTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANCE OFFICE SYSTEMS FOR THE
MONTHLY RENTAL OF A PRINTER FOR THE
UTILITY DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR
CAUSTIC SODA FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING MULTIPLE
CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY TREE,
STUMP AND LIMB REMOVAL SERVICES
FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, DEEP
SOUTH ORGANICS, SOUTHERN ENVIRON-
MENTAL SPECIALIST AND TAG GRINDING
SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS
REDUCTION SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 50’ WIDE RIGHT OF WAY FOR
NATCHEZ STREET FROM HUDSON BOULEVARD
TO TULANE AVENUE IN GOLDONNA
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. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TWO 199.9
SQUARE FOOT PARCELS OF LAND
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
NATCHEZ STREET AND HUDSON
BOULEVARD AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR TANGENT RAIL REINFORCED
CONCRETE BOX FOR DURAWOOD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 3 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 2708 AND 2714 CULPEPPER
ROAD AS REQUESTED BY LLOYD PAUL
MAXWELL FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “MF-2”,
MULTIFAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR A MULTIFAMILY
DWELLING UNIT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8828-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCE-
MENT FOR A DARE STATE GRANT.
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 13th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8829-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REPAINTING OF D.G. HUNTER
UNITS 3 AND 4 STEP-UP TRANSFORMERS.
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 13th day of July, 2010.
F. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8830-2010
A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LIFE
OF THE HONORABLE GEORGE M. FOOTE,
JUDGE OF THE CITY COURT FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney was present to read the resolution into the minutes. 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 13th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8831-2010
A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LIFE
OF WILLIAM (BILL) DELAUNAY, ESQUIRE,
JUDGE PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COURT
FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney was present to read the resolution into the minutes. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 184-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMIITTED FOR
ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK MPROVEMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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: Larvadain, Goins Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 185-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR MASONIC DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT,
PHASE 1A, PACKAGE 3, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID REDEVELOPMENT 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Llewellyn ditch drainage improvements for Phase II and delayed for two weeks.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 186-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 187-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID POLES 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 13th day of July, 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. 188-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTERINNTO A CONTRACT AND ANCILLARY
AGREEMENTS WITH SOLID RESOURCES FOR
EMERGENCY DEBRIS MANAGEMENT
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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 189-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SURPLUS
DEPOSIT OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, K-9
POLICE DOG “ARCO”, IN LIEU OF SURPLUS
SALE OR EUTHANIZATION 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 13th day of July, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 190-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR RYLEE CONTRACTING
FOR ROBIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 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 13th day of July, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 191-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTERINTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT
OF A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL,
EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OFFERED TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR
FAMILIES 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: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 192-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR WITH LINDA WILLIAMS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FACILITATING A COMMUNITY
YOUTH MUSIC 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: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 193-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IN SUPPORT OF
A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED
TO ASSIST AREA SENIOR CITIZENS 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 13th day of July, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 194-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RE-ENTRY
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING EXISTING COMMUNITY
RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
NEEDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST EX-OFFENDERS
AND LOCAL U.S. VETERANS 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 13th day of July, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with DPS-Financial Resources & solutions for bookkeeping and tax services for the Alexandria Festival Association was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance committee. The Council stated that they needed more information on the above item and it will be discussed further in committee.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 195-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 4 FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. 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 13th day of July, 2010.
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 Professional Services Agreement with Megan Harrison Lord to serve as a part-time Executive Director for the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission which was delayed for two weeks.
FINANCE 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. 196-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO (2) 35’ BUSES BY “PIGGYBACKING”
OFF THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
LAFAYETTE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of July, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 197-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT
WITH WILLIS ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN
OF GREEN OAK AVENUE STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. 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 13th day of July, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 198-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HAMMERMAN & GAINER
FOR RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. 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 13th day of July, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel, Public Safety, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
It was stated that the item on the school crossing guards be sent to a joint Finance and Public Safety committee.
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