Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-02-23
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer/Planning Director Kay Michiels, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Assistant City 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 Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Paula Joseph, Associate Pastor of Zion Hill Church with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Patrick Shaw, a member of Weed and Seed for South Alexandria Revitalization Program and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Mr. Johnson, President spoke on the Cleco case. After his comments, Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Legal committee was next recognized with the following items. Mr. Silver deferred to Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney who explained each item to the Council and 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. 8760-2010
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF
“CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION,
ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, REAFFIRMING
AUTHORITY FOR SETTLEMTN OF LITIGATION;
CONFIRMING CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 390-2008; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND
INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZIING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACTS AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE MATTER OF "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL," DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, REAFFIRMING AUTHORITY FOR SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION; CONFIRMING CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 390-2008; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACTS WITH CLECO POWER LLC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN "AGREEMENT FOR WHOLESALE ELECTRIC ENERGY SERVICE"; AN "ELECTRIC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT"; A "NETWORK OPERATING AGREEMENT; A "SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK INTEGRATION TRANSMISSION SERVICE" A SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK INTEGRATION TRANSMISSION SERVICE"; AN "AGREEMENT ADDRESSING BALANCING AUTHORITY AREA REQUIREMENTS AND RELIABILITY STANDARDS"; OTHER AGREEMENTS IN THE OPINION OF THE MAYOR BETWEEN CLECO CORPORATION, CLECO POWER LLC AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES THE MAYOR BELIEVES ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER AND RELATED THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO TO EXECUTE ALL ANCILLARY CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND CLECO CORPORATION, CLECO POWER LLC AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES IN THE LITIGATION STYLED "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VS. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL.," DOCKET NO. 05-1121-A ON THE DOCKET OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, ALEXANDRIA DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR UTILITY AND TRANSMISSION SERVICES WITH CLECO CORPORATION OF RELATED SUBSIDIARIES AND RELATED MATTERS; TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE CITY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE ANY RECEIPT AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND A JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL OF THE PRINCIPAL DEMANDS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8761-2010
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ANCILLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, RELATED TO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OF EXPERTS, ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND OTHER RELATED CLAIMS, PRESENT OR FUTURE RELATED OR ASSOCIATED TO THE PRINICIPAL DEMAND OF THE CITY; TO GRANT AUTHORITY AND EMPOWER THE City ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE AND CONDUCT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN NON-BINDING MEDIATION WITH ANY PARTY OR CLAIMANTS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RECOMMENDATION, DETERMINATION AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES SHALL BE FIRST SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WHICH SHALL FURTHER EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MATTERS RELATED TO THE CASE CONCERNING ANCILLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, RELATED TO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OF EXPERTS, ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND OTHER RELATED CLAIMS, PRESENT OR FUTURE RELATED OR ASSOCIATED TO THE PRINCIPAL DEMAND OF THE CITY; TO GRANT AUTHORITY AND EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE AND CONDUCT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN NON-BINDING MEDIATION WITH ANY PARTY OR CLAIMANTS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RECOMMENDATION, DETERMINATION AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES SHALL BE FIRST SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WHICH SHALL FURTHER EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8762-2010
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CONFER WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS AND TO PREPARE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND PROTECTIVE FUND CONCERNING FUNDS RELATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, FUNDS RECEIVED OR RELATED TO UTILITY CONTRACTS AND UTILITY OPERATIONS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH LEGAL ACTIONS, INCLUDING SEEKING DECLARATORY AND OTHER COURT PROTECTIONS AND RELIEF AND FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING OF FUNDS UNTIL OTHERWISE DIRECTEDAND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CONFER WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS AND TO PREPARE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND PROTECTIVE FUND CONCERNING FUNDS RELATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, FUNDS RECEIVED OR RELATED TO UTILITY CONTRACTS AND UTILITY OPERATIONS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH LEGAL ACTIONS, INCLUDING SEEKING DECLARATORY AND OTHER COURT PROTECTIONS AND RELIEF AND FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING OF FUNDS UNTIL OTHERWISE DIRECTED AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held February 9, 2010 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for herbicides for an annual contract.
Name of Bidders Items Awarded
B.W.I. Companies 2,3, & 4
Crop Protection Services 5 & 6
DeAngelo Brothers, Inc. 8
Delta Foremost Chemicals 9 & 10
Helena Chemical Company 7
Red River Specialities 1
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HERBICIDES FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID HERBICIDES,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders
Service Electric Supply
Stuart C. Irby Company
HD Supply Utilities
CED
Sequel Electrical Supply
WESCO
Diversified Electric
Gresco Utility Supply
Arkansas Electric
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 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 OPERATING SUPPLIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for external modular tactical vests & accessories for SRT for the Alexandria Police department.
Name of Bidders Bid amount
PPI $1,499.00 each
Kay Radio $1,820.00 each
Casco Industries $1,467.00 each
Barneys Police Supplies $1,319.00 each
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
EXTERNAL MODULAR TACTICAL VESTS &
ACCESSORIES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID VESTS & ACCESSORIES, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR AZALEA LANE
SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CONTROL PANEL
UPGRADES PROJECT IN THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WATER WELL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND CITY
PARK PUMP STATION PROJECT IN THE
WATER DEPARMTENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR REPAYMENT
TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRA-
TION FOR BUS VEHICLES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDIING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR JAG GRANTS
IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXTEND THE ALEXANDER FULTON
HOTEL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
NOBLE HOSPITALITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL
SIXTY DAYS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY FOR THE INTERIM MANAGE-
MENT OF THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL
AND CONVENTION CENTER AND RELATED
PROPERTIES WITH HOSPITALITY INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT LLC (OR A
RELATED COMPANY) AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL
LOUISIANA BUSINESS LEAGUE IN SUPPORT
OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM
FOR MICROENTERPRISE BUSINESSES AND
BUSINESS OWNERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BOYCE
FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A 1991 PIERCE
ARROW PUMPER TRUCK, WHICH HAS
ALREADY BEEN DECLARED SURPLUS THROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 299-2009, PURSUANT TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAWS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENTS WITH ANY LA POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS
POLICE VEHICLES FOR $500 EACH AND TO
PUBLICLY AUCTION ALL REMAININNG POLICE
VEHICLES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS NORMAL PROCESS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS FOR CONTINUOUS CHEST COMPRESSION
TRAINING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SUBMIT THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED
STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR 2010-2015 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 above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8749-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REORGAN-
IZATION OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION TASK FORCE AS ESTABLISHED
BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 6773-2000.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8750-2010
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TASK FORCE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8751-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AID IN THE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATING
THE VAN SERVICES FOR THE NIGHT SERVICE
OPERATION OF THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8752-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AID IN THE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATING FOR THE
NIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSIT
DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8753-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8754-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8755-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8756-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8757-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT FOR GAS SYSTEM REPAIRS AND
MAINTENANCE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
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
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONIQUE
METOYER FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HARTFORD
TO INSURE THE CITY’S LIFE INSURANCE
BENEFITS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2010 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
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. 51-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE UNITED HEALTH CARE (UHC)
2010 RENEWAL RATES INCLUDING AN
INCREASE IN SPECIFIC REINSURANCE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2010 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
FINANCE 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 52-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDFET FOR POSITIONS IN
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND FINANCE
DIRECTOR’S 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Shepherd Center for the utility assistance program was delayed until an agreement can be reached.
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. 53-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTA-
TION OF THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR COBRA
AND PREMIUM RATE PROJECTIONS AND
AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ADDITION
EQUITY ACT 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 54-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WRIGHT
AND PERCY INSURANCE COMPANY AND
MEDICAL ANALYSIS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with First Federal Bank of LA for fiscal agency and banking services was delayed for four weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Johnson, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these items to the Council. 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. 8758-2010
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING ACTION ON
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2653/55 MASON,
ELLIS & RHODES, LLC, OWNERS TO
MAY 18, 2010.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8759-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY
CONDEMNATION OF ONE STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 3529 ROYAL DRIVE, ALBERTA
WILLIAMS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following item was added on the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD, PHASE 3,
PACKAGE 5, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS TO BE
RECEIVED MARCH 9, 2010 AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8763-2010
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY RELATED TO IMPROVEMENTS ON COLISEUM BLVD INCLUDING THE VERSAILLES INTERSECTION AND IMPROVEMENTS AND CLOSURES OF CROSSOVERS; THE CONSENT OF THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO THE IMPROVEMENTS AND CROSSOVERS; THE AFFECT ON PROPERTY OF THE POLICE JURY AND THE CITY’S OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED; THE LOCATION OF THE NEW FIRE STATION ON COLISEUM BLVD AND THE CITY’S OBLIGATIONS RELATED THERETO INCLUDING TO PROPERTY JOINTLY OWNED WITH THE POLICE JURY; THE AGREEMENT TO PARTITION JOINTLY HELD PROPERTY WITH THE POLICE JURY WITH ACQUISITION BY EACH PUBLIC BODY OF 1.7 ACRES MORE OR LESS IN FULL TITLE ANDOTHER RELATED MATTERS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mr. Goins asked that an item be placed on the consent calendar in two weeks concerning the changing of Kilbourne Street back to Southland Street.
The President stated that a Public Hearing will be held on the Cleco rebates on March 2, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in Alexandria Convention Hall.
It was announced that an item be placed in the Public Works committee to hear an update on all fire stations. It was also stated that the Administration present a report on the Sugarhouse Road project and also add to hear a report on the bus station in the Public Works committee.
Ms. Mary Wardsworth was present to speak to the council asking them to look closely at the Human Relations Commission appointments.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk