Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-08-10
Document Date:
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 10, 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 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 Charles Simon, Pastor of the New Life Christian Fellowship Ministries and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Retired Judge Ross Foote.
Mr. President recognized Judge Ross Foote. He introduced Ms. Caroline Fayard, a candidate running for the Office of Lieutenant Governor. She stated that they were passing through the City and wanted to visit the Councilmen.
Mr. President recognized Mr. Shelton Pierce, a graduate of the 1960 class of Peabody High School. He presented the City Council and Staff with a plaque in appreciation for the use of the conference room in the Council office.
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 July 27, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for park improvements at City, Martin and Sandy Bayou Parks.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Petron $1,543,000
39,168 Alt. #1
20,000 Alt. #1a
28,200 Alt. #2
18,360 Alt. #2a
92,577 Alt. #3
138,668 Alt. #4
25,092 Alt. #5
37,342 Alt. #6
48,117 Alt. #7
47,310 Alt. #8
52,752 Alt. #9
20,046 Alt. #10
32,953 Alt. #11
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
PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY, MARTIN
AND SANDY BAYOU PARKS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Highway 1 North sewer extension.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
C.G. Logan Construction $233,701.80
E.B. Feucht & Sons $234,343.00
Rylee Contracting Inc. $243,677.00
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
HIGHWAY 1 NORTH SEWER EXTENSION, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SEWER
EXTENSION, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for sewer jet rodder body for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount - Option
Patterson Equipment Company No Bid
Vacuum Trucks Sales & Service $53,752.00 $3,054.00
Covington Sales & Service $57,495.00 $3,270.00
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
SEWER JET RODDER BODY FOR THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SEWER RODDER BODY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for various sizes of LED traffic signal lamp units.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Temple, Inc. $360.00
Leotek Electronics $251.45
Excellence Opto $233.00
Dialight Corporation $234.50
Republic ITS $258.50
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
VARIOUS SIZES OF LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
LAMP UNITS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SIGNAL LAMP UNITS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Stuart C. Irby Company $67,983.80
WESCO $68,951.08
Techline $66,966.00
Arkansas Electric $66,824.30
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
WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID WIRE AND CABLE,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONEY IN TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
FUNDS FROM LA HIGHWAY SAFETY
COMMISSION FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT,
TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
OPERATING BUDGFET FOR POSITIONS
IN THE CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 FOR BOILER TUBE REPAIRS
FOR UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION 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 EXECUTE A WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT
WITH THE TOWN OF WOODWORTH 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 ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
TO ACCEPT FUNDS FOR AND IMPLEMENT
THE COMPREHENSIVE RESILIENCY PILOT
PROGRAM GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1200 RAPIDES AVENUE AS
REQUESTED BY GUS WILLIAMS FROM
“SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT WITH A MOBILE HOME
OVERLAY DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTI-
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT
TO ALLOW FOR A DUPLEX AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT PROVINE PLACE, BEING
A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING AN
AREA OF 6.00 ACRES LOCATED ADJACENT
TO LOT 1 OF THE LAKE DISTRICT PHASE II
SITUATED IN SECTION 27, T4N, R1W, AS
REQUESTED BY THE LAKE DISTRICT, LLC.
REPRESENTED HEREIN BY FRANCIS
BOLTON DAVIS, FROM “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2/MFO”,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH
A MULTI-FAMILY OVERLAY DISTRICT TO
ALLOW FOR A NINETY-SIX (96) UNIT
APARTMENT COMPLEX AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit
RESOLUTION NO. 8840-2010
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 FOR THE
COST OF DEMOLITION.
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 10th day of August, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8841-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT DEERFIELD
PARK.
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 10th day of August, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8842-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK FOR
USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
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 10th day of August, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8843-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR
USE BY THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
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 10th day of August, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 211-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ADDITIONAL BOILER TUBE REPAIRS FOR
UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REPAIRS 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 10th day of August, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 212-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR BUHLOW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
FOR GAS RELOCATION 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, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 213-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2010-2011
OPERATING BUGDET TO PROVIDE FOR
POSITIONS FOR SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARDS; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR
THE POSITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Fowler discussed this item and made a motion to request and recommend that the City participate and that the school crossing guards be budgeted as recommended by the Police department and to continue discussions with the Rapides Parish School Board. There was more discussion from other council members. Several of them stated that the School Board should step up and budget the school crossing guards. There was no second to Mr. Fowler’s motion. Mr. Silver suggested that the Council adopt this ordinance that is before them, and get together in four weeks and come back and revisit the item. It was also suggested that the Superintendent should be invited to the next meeting to discuss this item. A vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 2010.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 214-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 50’ WIDE RIGHT OF WAY FOR NATCHEZ
STREET FROM HUDSON BOULEVARD TO
TULANE AVENUE IN GOLDONNA SUBDIVISION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. 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 10th day of August, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning properties located at 2708 and 2714 Culpepper Road as requested by Lloyd Paul Maxwell, from “SF-2” Single family moderate density district to “MF-2” Multi-family moderate density district to allow for a multi-family dwelling unit was delayed for two weeks.
(IT WAS NOTED FOR THE RECORD THAT COUNCILMAN FOWLER LEFT THE MEETING)
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 215-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
DORCHESTER DITCH FROM APPLEBEE’S
TO DORCHESTER DRIVE, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID DITCH AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 216-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT HARMON
PARK AND CHEATHAM PARK, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 2010.
PERSONNEL 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 217-2010
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL
LONIDIER FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT OF
WAY AGENT AND PLANNER FOR THE PLANNING
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Silver stated that in the report from the Administration they stated that they will also issue an RFP for right of way agent services to offer other interested parties the opportunity to contract with the City. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 218-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION
OF THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE RESTORATION
TAX ABATEMENT PROJECT FOR 924 THIRD
STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of August, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Larvadain requested that an item be added to the next Public Safety committee to discuss the relocation of the Greyhound Bus Station. It was requested that a letter be sent to the Mayor requesting him to keep this bus station located in the City.
It was also requested that an update be given on the City’s ATRANS bus relocation building.
It was requested that an update be given on the Bolton Avenue streetscape project in the Public Works committee.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Public Safety committee commended Chief Roger Tulley on his appointment as Police Chief and asked that he be invited to the next city council meeting.
The President asked each council member that attended the Louisiana Municipal Association convention last week in New Orleans to make a few comments on the convention.
Ms. Sandra Bright asked to be recognized to discuss the bulk trash pickup. Mr. Johnson asked that it be placed in Public Works committee meeting in two weeks.
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