Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-09-21
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 21, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 21, 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 Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist , City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels and Deputy City Clerk Donna Jones.
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 Pastor Dr. N.D. Lee, III from the First Union Historic Baptist Church and with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Chuck Fowler.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Silver 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. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held September 7, 2010 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for digger derrick truck for use by the Electric Distribution Department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Altec Industries $166,978.00
Terex Industries $172,723.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC DISTIRUBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRUCK, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for annual uniform bid for Fire and Police departments.
Name of Bidders
Caplan’s
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR FIRE AND POLICE
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID UNIFORMS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR JEFFERSON,
ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD
AND ST. TAMMANY PARISHES TO HOST THE
“DESIGNING STREETS FOR PEDESTRIAN &
BICYCLE SAFETY WORKSHOP” AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
NORTHEAST-CENTRAL LOUISIANA AFFILIATE
OF SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE TO
RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE
COMMUNITY ON BREAST HEALTH ISSUES,
STATISTICS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT FOR COOPERATIVE PROJECTS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF TWO PROPERTIES
REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE DEERFIELD WALKING TRAIL PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTED UTILITIES
(STREET, WATER, SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVE-
MENTS) FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE
AT PROVINE PLACE FINAL EXTENSION (THE
LAKE DISTRICT) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 10’ WIDE ALLEY WHICH RUNS
BETWEEN RAPIDES AVENUE AND CARL
STREET IN CARL ADDITION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND THE EXISTING INTERGOVERN-
MENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
PARISH 911 CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR
HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
RED BALL OXYGEN FOR HYDROGEN FOR
USE BY THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH
AMERICA TIRE, LLC FOR THE TRANSIT TIRE
LEASE FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
IMPROVEMENTS AT DEERFIELD PARK, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8854-2010
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTIING THE YEAR
LONG CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY OF LOUISIANA STATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of September, 2010.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
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 repairs of Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains was delayed for four 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 244-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE
FESTIVAL PLAZA AT THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ADDITIONS
AND RENOVATIONS 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 21st day of September, 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. 245-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL BID FOR 2011 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES
FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID VEHICLES 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 21st day of September, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to renew the existing lease with Chandler Corporation, LLC for the use of 3700 Government Street was delayed for two weeks and referred to the 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TECHNICAL
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 188-2010
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH O’BRIEN’S
RESPONSE MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR DEBRIS
MANAGEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
REESPECT 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 21st day of September, 2010.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 247-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RELATIVE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALEXANDRIA’S SPECIAL PLANNED ACTIVITY REVITILIZATION CORRIDORS, SPARC, CRA 1, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PARTNER WITH THE ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (A.C.E.D.D.) AND TO PARTNER WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN RIVERFRONT ACTIVITIES, CONCEPTS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE KNOWN AS S.P.A.R.C. – CRA 1: RIVERFRONT IMPROVEMENT VENTURE AND ESSENTIAL RECREATION PROJECTS, THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS INNITIATIVE’S TOWN SQUARE AND ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT PROJECTS, AND APPROVED ACTIVITIES UNDER FEDERAL GRANTS NO. B-04-SP-LA-0291, NO. B-06-SP-LA-0399, AND NO. B-08-SP-LA-0005; AND TO ENTER INTO SUCH COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AS ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH GOALS AND WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTERS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARRON, HEINBERG AND BROCATO FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, BIDDING, CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND RELATED SERVICES AS APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item. 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 21st day of September, 2010.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain this item to the Council and the following action was taken.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8855-2010
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC
HEARIING ONS TRUCTURES LOCATED AT:
1238 ELLOTT STREET, WILLIAM KIING AND
1802 ELLIOTT, BAY I PROPERTIES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Larvadain. (Please note that Mr. Larvadain abstained from voting on the structure located at 1238 Elliott Street only)
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of September, 2010.
Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector and Mr. W.T. Armitage, Attorney were both present to explain these structures to the Council and the following action was taken.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8856-2010
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
(COST) OF DEMOLITION OF NINETEEN
STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of September, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review committees.
Personnel Committee
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported the following item:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8857-2010
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVID CRUTCH-
FIELD, LISA HARRIS AND JOSEPH PAGE TO
SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING
AUTHORITY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY AT THE COMPLETION OF THE
AUDIT AND NO LONGER THAN 120 DAYS.
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 21st day of September, 2010.
Economic Development Committee
Mr. Silver brought up the following item up for introduction under unanimous consent with a motion made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to add this item to the agenda. There was no public comment to be made on this item. Therefore, the following action was taken.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THER ED RIVER IMPROVEMENT
VENTURE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
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