Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-10-05
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 5, 2010
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 5, 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 Mr. Willie Jones.
Councilman Johnson made a comment congratulating Mayor Jacques Roy, Harry Silver, Jim Villard and Mitzi Gibson for winning the election on Saturday. There were no further comments made.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Goins moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Larvadain seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held September 21, 2010 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for repainting of D.G. Hunter Units 3 and 4 step-up transformers.
Name of Bidder Bid Amount
Utility Service & Maintenance $133,795.60
Petron, Inc. $ 93,700.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REPAINTING OF D.G. HUNTER UNITS 3 AND 4
STEP-UP TRANSFORMERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for electric motor-driven valve actuators for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidder Bid amount
Wilson Valve Specialist $5392.00 ea $32,352.00 total
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MOTOR DRIVEN VALVE ACTUATORS FOR
THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACTUATORS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for petroleum products for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
Central Oil & Supply
Rachel Oil
Lott Oil Company
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PRODUCTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH
THE RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
FOR A JAG AWARD GRANT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS
& GIRLS CLUB TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, HEALTHY
NUTRITION, WELLNESS AND FITNESS FOR
CITY YOUTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
AMERICAN INTERPLEX CORPORATION AND
ANA-LAB CORPORATION FOR ANALYTICAL
TESTING SERVICES FOR LAB TESTING
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TRANSFORMER DISPOSAL, INC. FOR PCB
& PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FOR
HARDWARE & SAFETY FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPSECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FOR
WASP & HORNET KILLER FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8858-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8859-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8860-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8861-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 90’ INSULATED TELESCOPIC
MATERIAL HANDLER TRUCK FOR 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: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 248-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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 IMPROVEMENTS 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 5th day of October, 2010.
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 digger derrick truck for use by the Electric Distribution Department 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 249-2010
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.
The President called for any discussion. 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 5th day of October, 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 250-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH-
EAST-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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 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. 251-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF TWO PROPERTIES REQUIRED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEERFIELD WALKING
TRAIL 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 252-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL ACCEPT-
ANCE OF CONSTRUCTED UTILITIES (STREET,
WATER, SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS)
FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE AT
PROVINE PLACE FINAL EXTENSION (THE LAKE
DISTRICT).
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 253-2010
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.
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 5th day of October, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 254-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND THE EXISTING INTERGOVERN-
MENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
PARISH 911 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 255-2010
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.
The President called for any discussion. 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 5th day of October, 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. 256-2010
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.
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 5th day of October, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 257-2010
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.
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 5th day of October, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 258-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010/2011 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE RED RIVER IMPROVEMENT
VENTURE 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 5th day of October, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 259-2010
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 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 5th day of October, 2010.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 260-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 261-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING LEASE WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION, LLC FOR THE
USE OF 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation , A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Legal committee recommended the following items.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda under unanimous consent. There was no public comment on this item.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH JENSEN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF A 0.5 ACRE
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND AND IMPROVE-
MENTS LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND
ADJOINING TRACT C OF ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following item was added to the agenda under unanimous consent. There was no public comment on this item.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8862-2010
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION
OF THE ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA POST OFFICE;
OFFERING ANY NECESSARY CITY ASSISTANCE
FOR THE LOCAL POSTAL SERVICES AND MISSION
AND ENCOURAGING THE CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATIONS ABLE ASSISTANCE IN THESE
REGARDS.
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 5th day of October, 2010.
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