Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-01-22

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013

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 1/8.

2)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 1/22.

3)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 1/22.

4)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 1/22.

5)    Introduction of an ordinance declaring City of Alexandria fleet vehicles as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use by the City of Alexandria.

6)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sell surplus property vehicles to Louisiana Political Subdivisions pursuant to the Intergovernmental Services Laws for fair market value and to publicly auction all remaining police vehicles to the public through the Purchasing department’s normal process.

7)    Introduction of an ordinance declaring binding machine from the Print Shop as surplus property and no longer needed for any public use by the City of Alexandria and to be traded in on new equipment.

8)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote from Randy’s One Shop and The Rental Company for hand held equipment for a twelve month period.

9)    Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal received from Core Business Technologies for one-step cashier program with iPayment.

10)  Introduction of an ordinance authorizing approval to piggyback off of the City of Lafayette contract with the low bidder, Gillig for the purchase of one 35’ low floor bus. 

11)  Introduction of an ordinance revoking prior authorization of the City Attorney to tender funds and/or obtain satisfaction of the judgment in favor of Craig Davidson, Jr. in Civil Suit No. 05-1121, entitled “City of Alexandria v. Cleco et al, and providing for a date certain at which said appropriation, per Ordinance No. 158-2012, will lapse in the event the parties do not execute all documents necessary to perfect a settlement of all claims against the City filed by Mr. Davidson. 

12)  RESOLUTION rejecting all bids received for the re-roofing of the Alexander Fulton Hotel.

13)  RESOLUTION appointing B.D. Douglas to the Alexandria     Housing Authority.

14)  RESOLUTION acknowledging that the City of Alexandria is in agreement with LEPA for capital improvements to Rodemacher No. 2 Power Plant in Boyce.

15)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for aluminum parking canopy for the Electric Distribution department.

16)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual work uniform bid.

17)  RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for roof replacement and exterior repairs for 2700 Lee Street, the former Handiworks Building.  (city owned property)

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 electric meters for a twelve month period. 

19)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual fuel solicitation for use by Motor Pool and the golf course.

20)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for gas meters for a twelve month period. 

21)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for outdoor electric power center & 15KV metal clad switchgear for Sterkx Road substation. (Administration requests rejection of bids and re-advertise)

22)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water meters for a twelve month period. (Administration requests rejection of bids and re-advertise)

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

23)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Attorney to settle the claim of Craig Davidson for legal services rendered by his attorney in Civil Action No. CV05-1121A, City of Alexandria vs. Cleco Corporation, et al pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/22)

24)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 capital budget changing funding sources for certain projects.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/22)

25)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012-2013 operating budget for a Homeland Security Grant for Alexandria Police.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 1/22)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

26)   To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of all documents necessary to register the City as a Market Participant of the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO).  (UTILITY 1/22)

G.     RESOLUTIONS

27)   To consider adoption of a resolution concerning replacement and dismissal of Michael Ziegler on the Board of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority. 

28)   To consider adoption of a resolution to appoint Michael Caffery to serve as a commissioner on the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority. 

H.     COMMITTEES

29)   To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver.

30)   To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard.

31)   To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee:  Mr. Green.

32)   To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation

Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

33)   To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin.

34)   To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.

35)   To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver.

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

37)   ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

 38)   ADJOURNMENT.