Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-01-11
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 11, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. 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 Councilman Chuck Fowler and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Mitzi Gibson.
Mr. President recognized Mr. Harry Silver, Councilman for District 4 to make a presentation. Mr. Silver recognized Matt LaBorde, a member of the Legislative Youth Advisory Board, who attends Bolton High School. He presented the statewide winner of the 2010 Leadership Award to Ms. Hayley Hilton, a student from Holy Savior Menard High School. Representative Chris Hazel was also in attendance and made a few remarks. Ms. Sherri Breaux and Ms. Kathy Ortego both with the Louisiana Senate and with the statewide Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council were present in the audience. Ms. Breaux thanked the council members for allowing them to make this presentation.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held December 14, 2010 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for telephone network upgrade Phase IV, fiber optic cable splicing and terminations.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Simpson Security Systems $77,240.00
Ernest P. Breaux $56,306.00
System Service Broadband $55,358.00
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TELEPHONE NETWORK UPGRADE PHASE IV;
FIBER OPTIC CABLE SPLICING AND TERMINA-
TIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
UPGRADE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
H.D. Supply
Coburn Supply Company
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO FREQUENCY DRIVES FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID DRIVES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(Bids will be received on January 25, 2011 on the above item)
Bids were received for water meters for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
A-T Specialties No Bid
Badger Meyer Company No Bid
United Systems
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID WATER
METERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BARRON, HEINBERG & BROCATO FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
OPERATIONS BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
AND PROCEDURES TO BE EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 2011 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH E.E.
CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KINETIX
TECHNOLOGIES FOR TECHNOLOGY AND
CREATIVE SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT QUOTE RECEIVED FROM CON
SERV FLAG COMPANY FOR FLAGS FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ALEXANDRIA IRON & SUPPLY FOR THE
SALE OF SCRAP METAL FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH LOTT
OIL COMPANY FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT
FUEL BID FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDS
FROM THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR THE RAPIDES PARISH
DARE UNIT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8882-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES FOR AN ANNUAL
CONTRACT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8883-2011
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: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of January, 2011.
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. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2011
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of January, 2011.
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. 2-2011
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 DEPART-
MENT 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, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of January, 2011.
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. 3-2011
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of January, 2011.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Clerk announced that the next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2010-2011 Major Budget Amendment was delayed for two weeks by the Finance committee. It was requested among several council members if this item could be discussed. So a motion was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins for discussion. Mr. Gist was recognized and spoke on this item. After several council members spoke, a motion was made by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver to delay this item for two weeks. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson.
NAYS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
ABSENT: None.
There were 4 yeas, 3 nays, 0 absent and the motion passed to delay the above item for two weeks. It will also be heard in the Finance committee in two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Vann Dunn, 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. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8884-2011
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 1238 ELLIOTT STREET; 1802
ELLIOTT STREET AND 3161 WISE STREET.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
(Please note that Councilman Larvadain abstained from voting on the structures
located at 1238 Elliott and 1802 Elliott Street)
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of January, 2011.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development and Governmental Affairs committees.
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