Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-12-14
Document Date:
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 14, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Jim Villard, Mitzi Gibson and Chuck Fowler. Also present were members of the Council staff and Legal Counsel.
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 Mr. Willie Jones, Pastor of the Greater St. Lawrence Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jonathan Goins.
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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held November 30, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for repainting of D.G. Hunter Units 3 and 4 step-up transformers.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Utility Service & Maintenance, Inc. $45,297.00 Base
$22,450.00 Alt. #1
$71,202.00 Alt. #2
$138,949.00 Total
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins seconded by Mr. Silver, 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.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH PIKE
ELECTRIC FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING FOR USE BY
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM GRIMES
INDUSTRIAL, H.D. SUPPLY AND MSC INDUSTRIAL
FOR GALVANIZED FITTINGS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2010-2011
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8877-2010
A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
DECEMBER 28, 2010.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 289-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SUPPLIES 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, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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. 290-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHEMICALS 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, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 291-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
STANDING WITH THE US MARSHAL VIOLENT
OFFENDER TASK FORCE 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, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 292-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
HOPE HOUSE FOR THE OPERATION OF A
HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN 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: Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 293-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CENTRAL LA INCUBATOR
BUILDING 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, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 294-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO (2) 35’ BUSES BY “PIGGYBACKING”
OFF THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
LAFAYETTE 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, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 2010.
UTILITY 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 295-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A POLE USE AGREEMENT WITH
AT&T LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 296-2010
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 347 BROWNS BEND ROAD AS
REQUESTED BY THE CONGREGATIONN OF
THE SISTERS OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
REPRESENTED HEREIN BY MICHAEL
DEKEYZER, ARCHITECT WITH ALLIANCE
DESIGN GROUP, FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “I-1”, LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR TWO
COMMUNITY HOMES, BAKERIES, OFFICES,
RETAIL SALES AND WHOLESALE & WARE-
HOUSING 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: Goins, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 297-2010
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5800 MASONIC DRIVE AS
REQUESTED BY MASONIC 165, LLC,
REPRESENTED HEREIN BY SIDNEY GREMILLION,
FROM “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“MF-3” MULTI-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT
TO ALLOW FOR A 169 UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee did not make a recommendation to the full Council. Therefore, the following discussion and action was taken.
There was more discussion on the above item. There were several citizens speaking both for and against this item. The Mayor spoke several times on this item. A motion was made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard to approve the rezoning of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Villard, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Gibson.
ABSENT: None.
There were 3 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent and the ordinance failed.
After an explanation from Mr. Gist on reversing the vote, it was agreed that another vote be taken on this item.
YEAS: Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Villard.
NAYS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 2010.
After passage of the above ordinance, a motion was made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Ms. Gibson to adopt the following resolution. There was no public comment to be made; therefore the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8878-2010
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE MASONIC HOME PROPERTY, ADJOINING AND CONTIGUOUS AREAS AND RELATED PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES; TO PROVIDE FOR STUDY AND USE OF ADVANCE CONSTRUCT FUNDS TOTALING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE SCHEDULE OF THE MPO AND OTHER CAPITAL FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING S.P.A.R.C. FUNDS; AND, FURTHER CONSISTENT THEREWITH TO APPOINT AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM A DIVERSE USE CORRIDOR STEERING COMMITTEE RELATED THERETO IN CONTEMPLATION OF SUCH AN OVERLAY.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 2010.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney handled the elections. He asked for nominations for President of the Alexandria City Council.
Mr. Fowler nominated Harry Silver. Mr. Larvadain nominated Mr. Roosevelt Johnson. After another call for more nominations, a motion was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, that the nominations for President be closed.
A vote was called for Mr. Roosevelt Johnson for President of the City Council which resulted as follows:
Mr. Larvadain moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8879-2010
A RESOLUTION ELECTING ROOSEVELT L.
JOHNSON AS PRESIDENT OF THE
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: Villard.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 2010.
Mr. Gist asked for nominations for Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council. Mr. Goins nominated Ed Larvadain. There were no other nominations made for Vice-President of the Council. Therefore, the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8880-2010
A RESOLUTION ELECTING ED LARVADAIN, III AS
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA
CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of the Community Development committee reported the following item under unanimous consent. Mr. Goins moved to add the following item on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. There was no public comment therefore the following action was taken.
Mr. Larvadain moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8881-2010
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING J.G. GOREE
FOR HIS DEDICATION AND SERVICES AS
PRESIDENT OF THE ACADIAN VILLAGE
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Villard, Gibson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of December, 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