Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-01-25
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 25, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, 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 City Clerk Nancy Thiels.
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 January 11, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for two frequency drives for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
Westside Electric (U.S. dividers) $34,125.00 each
Westside Electric (Emerson) $20,883.00 each
Gulf States Engineers (Seamons) $24,184.50 each
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
TWO FREQUENCY DRIVES FOR THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DRIVES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GDS ASSOCIATES, INC.
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI TO
MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 KAPPA
BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
SQUARE D BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC FOR
138 KV SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT MAINTE-
ENANCE & TESTING FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FROM
LOEWER POWER SPORTS AND RANDY’S
ONE SHOP FOR HAND HELD EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE D/B/A JIFFY
LUBE FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGES FOR THE
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8885-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8886-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TURN-OUT GEAR FOR ANNUAL
CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8887-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TRIMMING & REMOVAL OF
TREES AND LIMBS AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE
LINES 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8888-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8889-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8890-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TELEPHONE NETWORK UPGRADE PHASE
IV; FIBER OPTIC CABLE SPLICING AND
TERMINATIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID UPGRADE 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 25th 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. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2011
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 FORS AID ACCESSORIES 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 25th day of January, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8891-2011
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED AND
AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR WATER METERS 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 25th 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2011
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.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Marion Chaney and Mr. Roger Price of Barron, Heinberg & Brocato were present to address the Council. 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 25th 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. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
AND PROCEDURES TO BE EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 2011 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 25th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CONSERV FLAG COMPANY FOR FLAGS FOR
A TWELVE MNTH PERIOD 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: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. 9-2011
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.
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 25th 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. 10-2011
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.
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 25th day of January, 2011.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 11-2011
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 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: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 12-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KINETIX TECHNOLOGIES
FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE SERVICES
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: Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2011
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 President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr.Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2010-2011
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion.
An amendment was made by Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins to delete the line item from Account Number 531110, Professional Fees in the amount of $400,000 from the Legal Division. Discussion was held.
Mr. Milton Gordon and Mr. Ray Stevens, citizens were both allowed to speak on this item. Discussion was next held among the council members.
After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard to reject the amendment made and approve the budget amendment as is. A roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Silver.
NAYS: Gibson, Goins, Johnson, Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
3 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent and the motion failed.
A vote was called for on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Gibson, Goins, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler, Villard, Silver.
ABSENT: None.
4 yeas, 3 nays, 0 absent and the motion passed.
RESOLUTION - APPOINTMENT
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8892-2011
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINT-
MENT OF TIFFANY SANDERS TO SERVE
ON THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION AS THE REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
The President called for any discussion. There was some discussion among the council members on this item. Ms. Tiffany Sanders was also present and was asked to be recognized.
Mr. Milton Gordon was recognized on this item. Mr. Malcolm Larvadain, Ms. Sanders attorney was present to speak to the Council on this item.
After discussion, a vote was called for on this item and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson.
NAYS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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.
Item Number 36 was considered. Mr. Trey Gist asked the Council to approve the following item under unanimous consent. It was moved by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add the below item on the agenda. There was no public comment. Mr. Effie Jones was present to speak to the Council on this item. After discussion the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8893-2011
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING DEMOLITION
OF STRUCTURE OF EFFIE LEE JOHNSON
JONES, 3624 HENRY STREET A PART OF
LOT 9 & 10, LELAND COLLEGE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of January, 2011.
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