Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-07-26

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.          CALL TO ORDER
2. B.          INVOCATION
3. C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.          ROLL CALL
5. E.          CONSENT CALENDAR

1)   Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 7/12.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Purchasing Warehouse/HVAC project.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Recreation Operations Building.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Public Safety roof replacement.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

7)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for turn-out gear for the Fire department.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

8)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

9)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing Annual Requirements Contract for gas system repairs and maintenance with Rylee Contracting, Inc., for an additional twelve month period.

10)       Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing Annual Requirements Contract for Water and Wastewater with Rylee Contracting, Inc., for an additional twelve month period.

11)       Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Act of Sale for a custom Diva acoustical shell manufactured by Wenger Corporation to be located in the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Building.

12)       Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the re-scoping of an existing contract with Frederick Swartz for the North MacArthur Drive traffic softening project to include all of MacArthur Drive (LA 1 overpass to Sugarhouse Road intersection)

13)       Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Gilchrist Construction Company and Diamond B. Construction Company for hot mix for a period of six months.

14)       RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the “City”), to issue Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving the water portion of the combined electric power and light plant and system, waterworks plant and system, natural gas system and sewer system; generally describing said Bonds and the security therefore; authorizing the publication of a notice of such intention setting forth a date and time when said governing authority will meet in open and public session to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of said Bonds; providing for the filing of a petition by a certain percentage of the electors of the City objecting to the issuance of the proposed Bonds unless an election is held on the question of the issuance thereof; making a declaration of official intent under U.S. Treasury Reg. 1.1502 and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

15)       RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 west wall & east wall at D.G Hunter Generating Station.

16)       RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department for a twelve month period.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

17)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Purchasing Warehouse – mold remediation.  Bids to be opened 7/26.

18)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote received for alkaline dioxide batteries for a twelve month period.

19)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Community Senior Citizens Multipurpose Resource Center for services to be rendered at the Broadway Resource Center.

20)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with COPE for the purpose of facilitating community youth educational and social programs.

21)       To consider final adoption of 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 in areas of wellness, nutrition, transportation and recreational services.

22)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation to provide a comprehensive program on sickle cell disease through educational workshops, screening, counseling and supportive services with the intent to enhance the care of sickle cell patients and those at risk of the disease.

23)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ms. Linda Williams for the purpose of facilitating a community youth music program.

24)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction to provide a training program.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

25)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute various contracts, agreements and other necessary documents between the City, CORE Business Technologies and Heartland Payment Systems for the acceptance of credit cards for utility bill payments.  (FINANCE 7/26)

26)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 operating budget adding an Administrative Assistant position in Human Resources division.  (FINANCE 7/26)

27)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 operating budget for positions in the Planning Division by deleting a Building Inspector position and adding a Multi-Trades position.  (FINANCE 7/26)

28)       To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011/2012 capital budget for the Building Improvements project.  (FINANCE 7/26)

G.PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

29)       To continue a public hearing on structures located at: 1802 Elliott Street and 1238 Elliott Street.

H.     COMMITTEES

    30) To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

31) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

32) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

33) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

34) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

35) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

36) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.

37) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

38) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.

39) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

40) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

41) ADJOURNMENT.