Council Meeting - June 2, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 2, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Also present were members from the Administration, Council Staff and 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 Harry Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roosevelt Johnson.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on May 19, 2015 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.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BP ENERGY COMPANY FOR NATURAL GAS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET BY ADDING FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SENIOR POSITION TO THE MOTOR POOL BUDGET AND DELETING A MECHANIC POSITION IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET BY ADDING 11 STUDENT WORKERS POSITIONS TO THE RECREATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9415-2015
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ALEXANDRIA TOWN TALK AND THE ALEXANDRIA NEWS WEEKLY AS OFFICIAL JOURNALS FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9516-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A CHAIN LINK FENCING ON BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9417-2015
RESOLUTION APPOINTING KATIE VANDERLICK TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9418-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOHNNY DOWNS SPORTS COMPLEX REGISTRATION BUILDING.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO.84-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT CANOPY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for 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. 85-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES BUSINESS AND CAREER SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE SUMMER YOUTH WORKERS AND OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 86-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH M2 MITTON MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 87-2015
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHARITABLE GAMING, BINGO AND VIDEO BINGO AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S BINGO HALLS AND EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE GAMING; LIMITING THE EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE GAMING AND BINGO HALLS, WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; PROHIBITING NEW COMMERCIAL LESSORS OF CHARITABLE BINGO HALLS AND/OR CHARITABLE GAMING FACILITIES; PROVIDING CERTAIN STRICTURES WITH REGARD TO EXPANSION ACTIVITIES OF EXISTING CHARITABLE BINGO HALLS AND CHARITABLE PARTICIPANTS TO PROVIDE FOR HEARINGS FOR EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO; TO SET LIMITATIONS ON LOCATIONS; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: Green, Larvadain
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ALL SEVEN PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE SERVICE OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SURPLUS EIGHT CITY VEHICLES FOR DONATION TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY MARSHAL UNDER THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAW.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9419-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT TO HUD.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, and A & E Selection Committee.
Finance and Legal Affair Committee: Mr. Silver recognized and congratulated Katie Vanderlick on her appointment to serve on the Alexandria Human Relations Commission.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Mr. Johnson Chair – requested from the Administration a report at the next meeting concerning 1301 Dallas Street and a report concerning the lot across the street from the Towing Company on Lee Street. He also stated that there will be Community Clean-up in Martin Park on Saturday June 6.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ Charles “Chuck “ Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk