Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-04-29
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 29, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Mitzi LaSalle, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Also present were Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief of Staff Joe Page, Council staff and Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Larry Turner and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Harry Silver.
SPECIAL ORDER – AMENDMENT TO 2014/2015 BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 65-2014.
Mr. Fowler stated that the amendment to Ordinance Number 65-2014 2014-2015 City of Alexandria Annual Budget adopted April 15, 2014 a motion for reconsideration April 29, 2014: It was moved by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to approve the Legal and Finance Divisions technical amendments to the City of Alexandria 2014-2015 Operating Budget Ordinance 65-2014 originally adopted April 15, 2014 to provide as follows:
In the Operating Budget for the Legal Division and department Fund 101, Organization 096900: Delete one Assistant City Attorney-Part time position Job code 480231 and add one Assistant City Attorney position Job Code 48005.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on April 15, 2014, was unanimously approved by the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Ms. LaSalle seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, FOR THE TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2014 ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATE LEVIED UPON THE DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR AGGREGATE COVERED STORAGE EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SURPLUS AND DEPOSIT OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, K-9 POLICE DOG, “MAX”, IN LIEU OF SURPLUS SALE OR EUTHANASIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard Moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9293-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION TO THE STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING EXISTING FLOOD DAMAGES AND OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April.
Mr. Villard Moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9294-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AGGREGATE COVERED STORAGE EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April.
Mr. Villard Moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9295-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ADOPT THE 2013 MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AUDIT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April.
The next item on the agenda that being a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for annual vehicle bid for current model year or newer was delayed for two weeks.
The following item was moved from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF REVEREND LARRY TURNER TO THE ALEXANDRIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 72-2014
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SIX MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,895,000) OF SALES TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN BONDS OF SAID CITY; AWARDING SAID BONDS TO THE UNDERWRITER THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CDBG-DRU MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FOR CHATLIN LAKE IMPROVEMENTS FOR WILLOW GLEN TO SANDY BAYOU PUMP STATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 74 -2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS TO BE USED BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 138 KV GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR D. G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 76-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin
ORDINANCE NO. 77-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 78-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE SUBMITTED FOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD AND VEHICLE TEMPERED GLASS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 79-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH T & D SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 80-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 81-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #791 REQUIRED FOR THE NORTH MALL DRIVE PHASE 2 PROJECT AN OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 82-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO REVOKE A 2.6 FOOT WIDE PORTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SECOND STREET LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINING LOT 3 AND 4 OF BLOCK 4 AND A PORTION OF THE OLD PARISH COURTHOUSE SQUARE TRACT IN THE “OLD TOWN” SUBDIVISION OF ALEXANDRIA IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 83-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 6 WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR HIGHWAY 28 WEST TRUNK MAIN PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 84-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR 2014 TO HUD AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT FOR CDBG AND HOME PROGRAM FUNDS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 85-2014
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MILLER, BALIS AND O’NEIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN THE FIRM NAME TO “MCCARTER AND ENGLISH” AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over to publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 86-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WIRELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A 144 COUNT ADSS FIBER CROSSING OVER THE UPR ROUNDHOUSE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
The Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
Mr. Rubin moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Mr. Villard to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9296-2014
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF REVEREND LARRY TURNER TO THE ALEXANDRIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: LaSalle, Green, Larvadain.
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of April.
COMMITTEES
There were no report from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning, and A & E Selection Committee.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER, JR.
President
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk