Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-05-03
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 3, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 3, 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 Pastor D.L. Pursley of Greater Love Christian Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jim Villard.
E. The next item on the agenda that being to consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 50-2011 adopting the operating and capital budgets for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012 was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson. There was some discussion on this item. After discussion, a roll call vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson.
NAYS: Silver, Fowler, Villard.
ABSENT: None.
Therefore, the vote to override the veto failed on this the 3rd day of May, 2011.
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 April 19, 2011 and special meetings held April 19, 2011 and April 25, 2011 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for annual work uniform bid for various using departments.
Name of Bidders Category
Southern Emblem I No Bid
II $946.00
III $180.97
Caplan’s Inc. I $299.10
II $800.60
III $183.15
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
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.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSANCE
OF NOT EXCEEDING $5,610,000 OF UTILITIES
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2011, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID
BONDS; DESIGNATING THE DATE, DENOMINA-
TION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF IN
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; AWARDING SAID
BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AND
PLEDGE AGREEMENT AND OTHER LOAND
DOCUMENTS WITH THE LA DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HOSPITALS; PROVIDING FOR THE
SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO THE
DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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 CHANGE
ORDER #1 FOR TELEPHONE NETWORK
UPGRADE, PHASE IV AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 26-62.1
TO THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A
LARGE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
NATURAL GAS RATE STRUCTURE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 172-2003 INCREASING GREEN FEES
AND CART FEES FOR THE LINKS ON THE
BAYOU GOLF COURSE AND TO RESTATE
OTHER FEES RELATING THEREO; 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 A MUSIC LICENSE FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH
BMI AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENTS FUNDED THROUGH THE
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND
RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM FROM
THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
CHILDREN & FAMIILY SERVICES 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 GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH HOPE HOUSE OF
CENTRAL LA, FOR THE OPERATION OF A
HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN 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 PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM
UNITED SYSTEMS FOR HANDHELD DATA
COLLECTORS AND RELATED SOFTWARE AND
SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT 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 THE EXISTIING CONTRACT WITH
T & D SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR UNDERGROUND
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPART-
MENT 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 THE EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ASSORTED
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR COMPTON
PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
YANKEE CLIPPER FOR I-49 GREENBELT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
JEFF’S LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR RAPIDES
TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8921-2011
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 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: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of May, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8922-2011
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE WALKING
TRAIL IN THE DEERFIELD SUBDIVISION
TO BE CALLED “HDQ UNITY PARK”, AS
REQUESTED BY THE HORSESHOE
GARDENS, DEERFIELD & QUAILRIDGE
NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE GROUP.
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 3rd day of May, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8923-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR GRANT
FUNDING FOR COPS 2011 CHILD SEXUAL
PREDATOR PROGRAM.
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 3rd day of May, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8924-2011
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOUISIANA
DRAGONN BOAT RACES SPONSORED BY
THE ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART TO BE
HELD ON THE RED RIVER ON MAY 14, 2011.
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 3rd day of May, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8925-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AT THE CENTRAL LA
BUSINESS INCUBATOR.
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 3rd day of May, 2011.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clarifier weir washer project at the Wastewater department was delayed indefinitely, pending adoption of the budget.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for water distribution system replacement, Phase IV was delayed indefinitely, pending adoption of the budget.
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. 51-2011
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.
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 3rd day of May, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 52-2011
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 TRANS-
FORMERS 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 3rd day of May, 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. 53-2011
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.
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 3rd day of May, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 54-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 FOR LLEWELLYN DITCH
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II
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 3rd day of May, 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.Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 55-2011
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.
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 3rd day of May, 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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 56-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE MAIN STREET BUS
TERMINAL 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: Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of May, 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. 57-2011
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.
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 3rd day of May, 2011.
LEGAL 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 58-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AMENDMENT #3 OF THE COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA, LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, UNION TANK CAR
COMPANY, UTLX MANUFACTURING, INC., CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA AND ENGLAND ECONOMIC
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal 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 3rd day of May, 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. 59-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL AGREE-
MENT 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 President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. 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 3rd day of May, 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. 60-2011
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, JUNE 4, 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: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of May, 2011.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development and Governmental Affairs committees.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following item.
On motion of Mr. Larvadain, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE SALARIES
OF ALL DIVISION HEADS AND MAYORAL
ASSISTANTS BY 15% BEGINNING FISCAL
YEAR 2011/2012 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
A vote was taken on the above item which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Gibson, Goins, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler, Villard, Silver.
ABSENT: None.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item:
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8926-2011
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SAFE
AIRPORTS AND CALLING FOR THE LOUISIANA
LEGISLATURE TO DEFEAT HB 302 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, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of May, 2011.
Mr. Goins asked that the following item be added to the regular council agenda in two weeks; a resolution directing the Attorney, Brad Calvit, the City Administration, and the City Attorney are hereby directed and ordered to cease any and all appellate efforts in the Tommy Davenport v. City of Alexandria case.
It was asked that the following items be added to the Legal committee meeting in two weeks:
1) To discuss the role of the City Attorney as it relates to the City Charter.
2) To discuss House Bill 48 pertaining to City Court.
It was asked the following items be added to the Community Development committee meeting in two weeks:
1) To hear an update from the Administration on the Third Street streetscape project.
2) To hear an update from the Administration on improvements to Frank O’Hunter Park.
3) To hear an update on the status and update on title abstracts for the Ruston Foundry site project.
Mr. Villard asked that a letter be sent to Danny Miller with Wright & Percy Insurance to thank him for coming to speak at their Personnel/Insurance meeting.
Item Number 42, which by unanimous consent may properly come before the Council came up with a motion by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard to allow the Mayor to speak on the budget.
After a presentation from the Mayor, the Council allowed Mr. Louis Marshall and Ms. Gayle Underwood to speak on this item.
It was decided that a meeting would be set up on Monday afternoon with the Mayor, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Larvadain.
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