Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-08-07

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012
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 regular meeting held 7/24. 

2)  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 8/7.

3)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for wire and cable for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 8/7.

4)  Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Legal Division.

5)  Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Planning department.

6)  Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget for water well replacement.

7)  Introduction of an ordinance adopting the adjusted millage rate(s) for the tax year 2012.

8)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the sale of not exceeding $10,000,000 of Taxable Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2012, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; provided the sale of said bonds provides minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) of not less than 5% of the principal amount of the Taxable Refunding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998C being refunded.

9)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract and transportation bus services with the Office of Family Support for one additional year for monthly bus passes.

10)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office for the provision of inmate labor.

11)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Board of Supervisors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.

12)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for Wastewater and Lab Testing departments.

13)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the American Substance Abuse Professionals to perform Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional Services.

14)  RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Administration for an operating and planning grant associated with the operations of the transit department.

15)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for ready-mix concrete for a six month period.

16)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for petroleum products for use by various departments.

17)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual uniform bid for Public Safety division.

F.      ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

18)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for polymer insulators and hardware for 138 kv transmission upgrade for the Electric Distribution department. 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

19)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for positions in the Accounting department.  (PERSONNEL 8/7)

PROPERTY AND ZONING COMMITTEE

20)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 7.31 acres in part of Lot 1, Henry Daigre Partition situated in Section 86 of Township 4 North, Range 1 West, and said acres to be part of Bocage Subdivision.  (PROPERTY & ZONING 8/7)

21)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2404 Culpepper Road as requested by Delayne Dickey, from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district to allow for the operation of an office/warehouse glass shop.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)  (PROPERTY & ZONING 8/7)

22)To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning a subdivision from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-3” Single Family (high density) MHO, Mobile Home Overlay district less and except Lots 14, 15, and 16 at the request of the residents of Roy O. Martin Subdivision #2.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)  (PROPERTY & ZONING 8/7)

23)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning property located at 2134 Gay Road and 5412 Masonic Drive as requested by SWN, LLC, represented herein by Stuart Nall, from “SF-2” Single Family Moderate Density district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district to allow for mini-warehouses and retail sales.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)  (PROPERTY & ZONING 8/7)

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

24)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 Capital Budget for a Resiliency Grant.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 8/7)

25)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney; to authorize the City Attorney to either tender funds or to obtain satisfaction of and pay judgments in favor of John M. Sharp and H. Craig Davidson, Jr.  in the complaint entitled "City of Alexandria v. Cleco Corporation, et al.", Civil Docket  Number 05-1121 on the docket of the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana and to appropriate such  funds of   the risk management fund of the City to be used for payment of the tender or satisfaction of judgment  and to provide for related matters.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 8/7)

G.      COMMITTEES

26)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Fowler.

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

28)    To hear from Personnel Committee: Mr. Johnson.

29)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Jones.

30)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Jones.

31)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

32)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. Gibson.

33)    To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.

34)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

35)    ADJOURNMENT.