Council Meeting Agenda - 2013-10-15
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. Approval of minutes taken from a regular council meeting held 10/1
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for regional gateways. Bids to be opened 10/15.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for turn out gear for the Alexandria Fire department. Bids to be opened 10/15.
3) Introduction of an ordinance providing for a one-time pay supplement for those City of Alexandria Fire Fighters with three to twenty-three years of active service; to provide for formulation of policies necessary to implement same; and matters related thereto.
4) Introduction of an ordinance declaring certain items of furniture, fixtures, equipment and vehicles as surplus and no longer needed or used by City departments.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Airgas USA, LLC for hydrogen for use by the Electric Production department.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for use by the Electric Production department.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Central Planning & Development to provide GPS tracking devices and monthly monitoring on seven City vehicles operated by the Inspectors and staff in the Construction Development department.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Central Planning & Development to provide permitting and inspection software for the Planning Division.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Sections 26-24(d), 26-62(e), 26-84(n), and 27.5-5(5) relative to Infrastructure Renewal Assessment charges.
10) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2013-2014 operating budget adding an Assistant Director position in the Utility Division.
11) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 4905 Smith Street, Lot 3, Square 3, Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “SF-2” Single family moderate density with a MHO/mobile home overlay district. (Zoning Commission approved 9/30)
12) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held on November 26, 2013 for the cost of demolition of 19 structures.
13) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2013 for the condemnation of 16 structures.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Gas department for a twelve month period.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bayou Rapides to Prescott Road 138 KV Reconductor.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for petroleum products for use by various departments.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for sewer jet rodder body truck for use by the Wastewater department.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Animal Shelter kennels and infill for feline isolation area. Bids to be opened 10/15.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance repealing Section 7-27 to 7-97, and Section 7-143, 104.4 and 105 of the Code of Ordinances Relevant to Local Licensure of Contractors.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance confirming the sale not to exceed one hundred five million dollars ($105,000,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form terms and conditions of said bond; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 10/15)
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 39.8 acre +/- tract of land (Tract 1) and a 2.91 acre tract of land (Tract 2) located in Sections 27 & 85 of Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Rapides Parish. (FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 10/15)
H. RESOLUTIONS
22) To consider adoption of a resolution appointing Tiffany Sanders to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Board, as nominated by Southern University.
23) To consider adoption of a resolution relative to a Restorative Tax Abatement program submission by the Masonic Estates, LLC; to acknowledge the review and declare the City’s approval of the proposed request and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
I. COMMITTEES
24) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver.
25) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard.
26) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green.
27) To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation
Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
28) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development
Committee: Mr. Rubin.
29) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
30) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver.
31) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.
32) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS
CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
33) ADJOURNMENT.