Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-02-22
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Absent was James “Jim” Villard. Also present were members of the Council staff.
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 Councilwoman Mitzi Gibson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jamar Gilles.
Mr. Larvadain was recognized. He introduced Mr. Alan Skluzacek with Boy Scout Troop #73 from the Pentecostals of Alexandria. He introduced each member as they stood. The Council thanked them for coming and wished all of them good luck.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler 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. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held February 8, 2011 and a special meeting which was held February 3, 2011 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for ready mix concrete for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
TXI
Ascension Ready Mix
Heck Industries
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
READY MIX CONCRETE FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONCRETE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for herbicides for an annual contract.
Name of Bidders
Delta Foremost
Univar
Agriliance (2)
Red River Specialties
CWC
John Deere
Helena Chemical Company
VM Distribution Partners
Deangelo Brothers
State Chemical Solutions
Crop Production Services
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HERBICIDES FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
HERBICIDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MANCOS AND MCNEILL,
INC. FOR ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE
OPERATIONS, LLC FOR TRANSIT TIRE
LEASE FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the legal committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8898-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS 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: Fowler, Gibson, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2011.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8899-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL WORK UNIFORM BID
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: Fowler, Gibson, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2011.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8900-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT LOCATED
AT THE TREE HOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 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. 24-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLIES FOR POLICE
UNIFORM 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: Fowler, Gibson, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2011.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mr. Goins explained the next item to the Council. After some discussion, the Council agreed to give Mr. Jones another four week delay, subject to documentation to be presented at the March 22, 2011 council meeting.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8901-2011
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING DEMOLITION
OF STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3624 HENRY
STREET, A PART OF LOT 9 & 10, LELAND
COLLEGE, EFFIE LEE JOHNSON JONES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 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.
Mr. Goins brought up the following item under unanimous consent. This item was heard in the Legal committee this afternoon.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8902-2011
A RESOLUTION ASKING PAYNE, MOORE
& HERRINGTON, AUDITORS TO CONDUCT
AN AUDIT IN THE LEGAL DIVISION FROM
MAY, 2010 TO PRESENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2011.
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of Economic Development committee asked that an item be placed on the agenda concerning SPARC projects in District 1. He also asked for a report from the Administration on the proposed performances and expenses for the upcoming Que’ on the Red festival.
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