Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-04-19
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 19, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 19, 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.
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 Jim Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Chuck Fowler.
The first item on the agenda was to consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 44-2011 authorizing payment of Thomas D. Davenport, Jr., Attorney for the Alexandria Civil Service Commission. The following vote was taken to override the veto of Mayor Jacques Roy which was as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Goins.
NAYS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
ABSENT: None.
Therefore, the vote to override the veto failed on this the 19th day of April, 2011.
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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held April 5, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for clarifier weir washer project at the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Ducote Wrecking Company $71,517.79
Tudor, Inc. $72,150.00
Trek, Inc. $85,460.00
Rylee Contracting $89,900.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLARIFIER WEIR WASHER PROJECT AT THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID WASHER PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for water distribution system replacement, Phase IV.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Wharton-Smith $3,997,000.00
Rylee Contracting Company $3,863,860.75
Don Barron Contractors $3,769,267.50
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT,
PHASE IV, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
WATER DISTRIBUTION PROJECT, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids for the next project for annual work uniform bid for various using departments will not be received until May 3, 2011. However, this item was introduced and referred to the Legal committee.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL WORK UNIFORM BID FOR VARIOUS
USING DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID UNIFORM BID, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for single phase polemount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
Central Moloney
WESCO
Stuart C. Irby
Techline
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Bids were received for single phase padmount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
Central Moloney
Stuart C. Irby
Techline
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
C.G. Power Systems
Central Moloney
Stuart C. Irby
Techline
Shihlin Electric
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT #3 OF
THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA, LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, UNION
TANK CAR COMPANY, UTLX MANUFAC-
TURING, INC., CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
AND ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 FOR LLEWELLYN DITCH
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT, PHASE II
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE YMCA OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA,
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL,
HEALTH, NUTRITION, WELLNESS AND
FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR CITY YOUTH AND
ADULTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
BALLARD-CLC, INC. FOR THE GIS MAPPING
OF THE CITY’S STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANTIORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE MAIN STREET BUS
TERMINAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING OF TRANSIT
BUSES & PASSENGER VANS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
DISCARDED ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND
NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY
VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND SELL
THESE ITEMS AT A PUBLIC AUCTION TO
BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
Items Numbers 15 & 17 were pulled from the consent calendar and acted on at a later time.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8915-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE
TON CYLINDERS FOR USE BY THE WATER AND
WASTEWATER 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 19th day of April, 2011.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution changing the name of Main Street in the downtown area back to its historical name of Second Street between Casson Street and Scott Street was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Community Development committee. There was much discussion on this item. Mr. Ed Crump was present to explain this item to the Council. Several citizens spoke on this item and stated their opposition to this item. After much discussion, it was decided that this item be delayed and referred to the Community Development committee.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8916-2011
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
CEASE AND DESIST ILLEGAL ACTIONS OF
UNILATERALLY FREEZING CITY COUNCIL
TRAVEL BUDGET AND IMPINGING ON POWERS
GRANTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER
THE CITY CHARTER.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Goins.
NAYS: Silver and Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of April, 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 45-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT LOCATED AT THE TREE HOUSE
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ROOF REPLACE-
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 19th day of April, 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. 46-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TRIMMING
& REMOVAL OF TREES AND LIMBS AROUND HIGH
VOLTAGE LINES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRIMMING & REMOVAL 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 19th day of April, 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. 47-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
ELECTRIC METERS 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 19th day of April, 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 48-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA HARLEY
OWNERS GROUP (H.O.G.) RALLY TO HOST THE
ANNUAL RALLY IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
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 19th day of April, 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM RED
RIVER GLASS FOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS
AND GLASS FOR THE PARTS WAREHOUSE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Ms. Rhonda Reap-Curiel was present to ask several questions on this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of April, 2011.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all city divisions, departments, offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; Adopting the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations, priorities regarding same and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto was delayed for a Special Council Meeting to be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. It was moved by Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-1 (10) of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to zoo fees; to amend and set the admission and use fees for the Alexandria Zoo; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver for discussion. Mr. Louis Marshall and Mr. Jules Green were both present to speak against this item. The question was called and the following vote was taken:
YEAS: Villard, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: Gibson, Goins, Johnson, Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
There were 3 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent and the ordinance failed.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-2 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to fares and charges for municipal transit; to amend and set the fares on municipal transit operated by the City; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was moved by Mr. Goins and Mr. Silver for discussion. Mr. Louis Marshall was present to speak against this item. After discussion, the question was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
NAYS: Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Goins.
ABSENT: None.
There were 3 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent and the ordinance failed.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-93.5, of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to residential refuse fees; to amend and set the monthly fees for residential refuse service; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver for discussion. Mr. Louis Marshall and Ms. Sandra Bright were both present to speak against this item. The question was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
NAYS: Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Goins.
ABSENT: None.
There were 3 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent and the ordinance failed.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption
of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-97 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to commercial pickup fees; to amend and set the monthly fees for commercial pickup services; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson for discussion. Mr. Louis Marshall was present to speak against this item. The question was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
NAYS: Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Goins.
ABSENT: None.
There were 3 yeas, 4 nays, 0 absent and the ordinance failed.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-191 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to charges and fees for the City’s Storm Water Management Program; to amend the monthly fee implementing the City’s Storm Water Management Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver for discussion. The question was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
NAYS: Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Goins.
ABSENT: None.
There were 3 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent and the ordinance failed.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced that the Community Development department requested a continuance on the structures located at 1238 Elliott Street, William King and 1802 Elliott Street, Bay 1 Properties to be continued to July 26, 2011.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8917-2011
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT: 1802 ELLIOTT
STREET AND 1238 ELLIOTT STREET.
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 19th day of April, 2011.
COMMITTEES
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that a Special City Council meeting will be called for Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers to further discuss the budget.
There were no reports from the Public Works, Legal, Utility, and A & E Review committees.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Ms. Gibson, Chair of the Community Development reported the following item.
Mr. Goins made a motion to add the following item to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. There was no public comment.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8918-2011
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND SUPPORTING
APLICATIONS BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FHWA
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR
LOUISIANA (FRTPL)
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 19th day of April, 2011.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Ms. Gibson, Chair of the Public Safety committee reported the following item:
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8919-2011
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PROVIDE A TIME-LINE AND PRIORITY
STRUCTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE
STATION #2 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 AND FIRE
STATION #3 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 AND REPORT
BACK TO THE COUNCIL WITHIN 3 MONTHS FROM
THIS COUNCIL DATE.
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 19th day of April, 2011.
Mr. Goins requested that an item be given to the Public Safety committee to hear an update from the Police Chief on the status of the traffic flow at Harold Miles Park.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Johnson requested that the Administration give an update on the HIP Hotel Initiative project in the Economic Development committee.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mr. Goins requested that the Administration give a report concerning the results of an investigation conducted by the State Police or other federal agencies concerning the taser incident that happened the first weekend of February in the Governmental Affairs committee.
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