Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-11-05
Document Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 5, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver and Chuck Fowler. Absent were Myron K. Lawson and Mayor Jacques M. Roy. Also present were Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, 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 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. Smith moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Smith 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. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meeting which was held October 21, 2008 was unanimously approved by the Council.
The first item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department were delayed for two weeks.
Bids were received for Versailles Boulevard street and drainage improvements, Phase 2, Package 4.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Gilchrist Construction Co. $7,089,744.00
Progressive Construction Co. $6,170,930.70
Rylee Contracting,Inc. $7,004,755.15
Southern Industrial Contractors, LLC $7,057,656.15
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
BELSCO, INC. FOR THE CONCEALABLE SOFT
BODY ARMOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA
HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION FOR
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, TRAINING AND
TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE DIVISION
TO INCLUDE FUNDING FOR THE NEWLY
CREATED JOB POSITIONS OF COMPENSATION
ANALYST AND EXAMINATION ANALYST AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
ANNUAL OEPRATING BUDGET TO INCREASE
SALARIES OF THE CITY CLERK AND DEPUTY
CITY CLERK AND TO INCREASE CERTAIN
FRINGE BENEFITS INCLUDING PENSION AND
OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RED RIVER WATERWAY
COMMISSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN
ABANDONED HOUSEBOAT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED ENVIRON-
MENTAL SERVICES FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN
ABANDONED HOUSEBOAT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
PURCHASE OF 13.24 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3500 THIRD STREET, KNOWN
AS DOMINIQUE AND MILLER STOCKYARD
FOR REDEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SPARC CRA1 PLAN AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE LA
DOTD FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROGRAM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS AROUND RUGG ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF THE 50’ RIGHT OF WAY OF BOOKER
STREET LOCATED BETWEEN CLINTON
STREET AND BROWN STREET IN DIXIE PLACE
SUBDIVISION AND RETAINING A UTILITY
SERVITUDE OVER THE RIGHT OF WAY BEING
REVOKED AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF LOT 7, ODEA SUBDIVISION
FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECURING PROPERTY
FOR THE PROPOSED ATRANS BUS DEPOT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF ONE UTILITY SERVITUDE
AND ONE CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE
REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE
HIGHWAY 28 WEST FORCE MAIN SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8497-2008
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING INVESTMENT
GUIDELINES & POLICY STATEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STATE STATUTES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8498-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE
EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8499-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO REAR LOADING REFUSE
TRUCKS FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8500-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SPRAY INJECTED ROAD REPAIR
TRUCK FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8501-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY
CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8502-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR STAND-BY POWER TREATMENT
PLANT HEADWORKS FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 337-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
FOR INVENTORY STOCK, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 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. 338-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
FOR INVENTORY STOCK, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 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. 339-2008
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 FIRE
HOUSE, 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 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. 340-2008
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 LIFT DEVICE 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 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. 341-2008
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.
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, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
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. 342-2008
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 3434 LEE STREET
AS REQUESTED BY CHECKERBOARD
RESTAURANTS V, INC., REPRESENTED BY
M. SCOTT SEBASTIAN, FROM “I-1” LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING
A RESTAURANT 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, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 343-2008
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5245 BROADMOOR
COURT AS REQUESTED BY MARGIE R. HONORE
FROM “SF-2’ SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH A MOBILE
HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF HOUSING A MOBILE HOME 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, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 3631 Evergreen Drive as requested by James Thomassee from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “SF-3” Single Family high density district for the purpose of housing a duplex was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Public Works committee. Mrs. Brenda Hall with the Neighborhood Group was present on this item.
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. 344-2008
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 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 345-2008
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 President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
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. 346-2008
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 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced that the Community Development department wishes to condemn the structure located at 317 Peabody, Earnest Miles. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8503-2008
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF ONE STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 317 PEABODY, EARNEST
MILES.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of November, 2008.
The public hearing was closed.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Re view and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
BY AND AMONG STATE OF LOUISIANA AND
UNION TANK CAR AND UTLX MANUFACTURING
INC. AND LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA AND ENGLAND
ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Ms. Sandra Bright of 1214 Applewhite Street was present to speak to the Council about the purchase of the old Dominique and Miller Stockyard.
Mr. Jonathan Goins was recognized and he asked the Council to delay action on a contract to purchase the 13.24 acres of property located at 3500 Third Street. He said that he has not had time to review this item.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ LOUIS J. MARSHALL
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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