Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-05-31
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 31, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 31, 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 Reverend Clarence Dupar and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harry B. Silver.
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 May 17, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for use by the Water and Wastewater departments.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
Harcros Chemical No Bid
DPC Enterprises $519.80/ton
Altivia Corporation $523.00/ton
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
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE TON CYLINDERS
FOR USE BY THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID LIQUID CHLORINE 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 EXECUTE A WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT
WITH RAPIDES ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION,
INC. 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
GARRETT & SON, INC., FOR TRANSFORMER
REPAIRS; POLEMOUNT AND PADMOUNT
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPART-
MENT AND OTHER MATTER 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 LOWEST PROPOSALS
RECEIVED FROM MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS
FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBU-
TION EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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 ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
AS A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HOUSIING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of John P. Doggett to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission was delayed.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8932-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AID IN THE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUC-
TION PROJECTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SPARC FOR BOLTON AVENUE, MASONIC
DRIVE AND LOWER THIRD STREETS.
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 31st day of May, 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. 69-2011
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, PROVIDING FOR 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; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑2 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO FARES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL TRANSIT; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑1 (10) OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ZOO FEES; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑191 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO CHARGES AND FEES FOR THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑93.5, OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FEES; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑97, OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL PICKUP FEES; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING FOR MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS, PRIORITIES REGARDING SAME AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO TO EFFECTUATE THE BUDGET.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney was present to explain this item to the Council. There was some discussion among council members. After discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 31st day of May, 2011.
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 annual work uniform bid for various using departments was delayed until a budget can be adopted.
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. 70-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)
2010 RENEWAL RATES INCLUDING AN INCREASE
IN SPECIFIC REINSURANCE FROM $100,000 TO
$125,000 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 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 31st day of May, 2011.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Billes Partners to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program was delayed. The President did allow Ms. Randalle Moore and Mr. Gerald Billes to speak on this item. A motion was made by Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson to delay this item for thirty days.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 71-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA
WETLANDS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
WETLANDS MITIGATION CREDITS REQUIRED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUGARHOUSE
ROAD OUTFALL PROJECT 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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 31st 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 72-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUSITION
OF PARCEL #736 REQUIRED FOR THE SUGAR-
HOUSE ROAD DRAINAGE PROJECT 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 31st day of May, 2011.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the Utility Customer Service Building was delayed until a new budget can be adopted.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Ms. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN AT THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA
BUSINESS INCUBATOR, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID KITCHEN 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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 31st day of May, 2011.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Administration concerning the structure located at 3634 Henry Street, Ms. Effie Lee Johnson Jones, owner was delayed for two weeks.
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