Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-10-21
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 21, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Charles Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hobbs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Lawson moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held October 7, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for one 39’ mobile fire safety house for the Alexandria Fire department.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
Surrey Fire Safety House $53,336.00
Mobile Concepts by Scotty $50,810.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE
39’ MOBILE FIRE SAFETY HOUSE FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SAFETY HOUSE, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for one telescopic aerial lift device with service body for use by the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Altec Industries, Inc. $85,043.00
Terex Utilities $84,064.00
Scott Powerline No Bid
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE
TELESCOPIC AERIAL LIFT DEVICE WITH SERVICE
BODY FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SERVICE BODY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF ONE PARCEL AND
ONE SERVITUDE REQUIRED FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE ROBBIN ROAD
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF SEVENTEEN UTILITY
SERVITUDES REQUIRED FOR AN
EXISTING WATER LINE LOCATED IN
JEFFERSON SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION FOR THE USE
OF OFFICE SPACE AT 3700 GOVERNMENT
STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING FEDERAL
FUNDS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
CONTINUE THE WEED & SEED PROGRAM
IN AREA 4 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adopting Investment Guidelines & Policy Statement for the City of Alexandria in accordance with state statutes was delayed and referred to the Finance Committee.
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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 327-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 328-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PCB & PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers for inventory stock was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase polemount transformers for inventory stock was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 329-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEP THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PRE-ENGINEERED METAL STORAGE BUILDING
AT DOWNTOWN ELECTRIC SUBSTATION FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 330-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 331-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R.W. BECK
TO ASSIST THE CITY IN ENERGY MARKETS
CONSULTING, UTILITY SYSTEM FACILITIES
PLANNING, FINANCE AND ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS, POWER AND ENERGY FORECASTS,
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND
RATES AND REGULATORY SUPPORT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. and seconded by Mr. , to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 332-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX
& HIXSON, INC. REGARDING HIGHWAY 28 WEST
PUMPING STATION AND GRAVITY SEWER
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 333-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ANSLEY BOULEVARD EXTENSION,
PHASE II IN THE LAKE DISTRICT SUBDIVISION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 334-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH
TXI AND HECK INDUSTRICES FOR PRICES
AS QUOTES FOR READY MIX CONCRETE
FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 335-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE AT D.G. HUNTER
POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 336-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk stated that the Community Development department has asked that this structure be continued until December 16, 2008. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8495-2008
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON ONE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 320 GABRIEL
LANE, RICKY COUNTEE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following item:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8496-2008
A RESOLUTION ASSISTING THE RAPIDES PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD IN ADMINISTRATING THE HIGH
STAKES TESTING TO BE GIVEN DURING THE
WEEKS OF APRIL 1-3, 2009 AND APRIL 6 & 7, 2009.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of October, 2008.
There were several students from Northwestern State University majoring in Social Work who attended the meeting. They were asked to stand and introduce themselves.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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