Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-08-23
Document Date:
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 23, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 23, 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 Legal Division, (Chuck Johnson and Trey Gist) and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
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.
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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held August 9, 2011 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Green Oak Avenue reconstruction and drainage improvements.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Rylee Contracting Inc. $978,801.00
Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC $1,265,345.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GREEN OAK AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Masonic Drive Recreational corridor gateway and destination signage.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Westerchil Construction Company $128,900.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MASONIC DRIVE RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR
GATEWAY AND DESTINATION SIGNAGE, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SIGNAGE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for restoration of four (4) urban water well sites. (Harold Miles Park Road, Hamilton Street, Adams Pump Station and Sterkx Road sites) Phase 3.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Griner-Rayne $2,248,347.00
Rylee Contracting Company $2,736,702.50
Cecil Gassiott, LLC $2,855.500.00
Womack Company $2,784,115.00
Mid-South $2,754,050.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RESTORATION OF FOUR (4) URBAN WATER
WELL SITES (HAROLD MILES PARK ROAD,
HAMILTON STREET, ADAMS PUMP STATION
AND STERKX ROAD SITES), AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID WATER WELLS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for 2012 model year vehicles.
Name of Bidders
Hixson Autoplex
Jim Taylor Ford
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
2012 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID VEHICLES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ASCENSION READY MIX, HECK INDUSTRIES
AND TXI INDUSTRIES FOR READY-MIX
CONCRETE FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY
DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL
SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR
THE WASTEWATER & LAB TESTING DEPART-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SIX (6) HARLEY-
DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AS SURPLUS
AND TO BE TRADED-IN ON THE PURCHASE
OF SIX (6) NEW MODEL YEAR HARLEY-
DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENTS FUNDED THROUGH THE
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND
RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM FROM
THE LA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN &
FAMILY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011/2012
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS
IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPART-
MENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8964-2011
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE ACADIAN
VILLAGE PARK IN HONOR OF THE LATE
MR. JAMES “J.G.” GOREE.
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 23rd day of August, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8965-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN
AND OPERATE THE PROPOSED SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR MASON
ESTATES.
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 23rd day of August, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8966-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE-
MENT FOR PCB & PCB CONTAMINATED
EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
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: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of August, 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 125-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SIX POLICE MOTORCYCLES
WITH TRADE-INS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID MOTORCYCLES 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 23rd day of August, 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. 126-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CAPITAL BUDGET
TO RECOGNIZE $150,000 OF CDBG-DISASTER
RECOVERY FUNDS FOR THE GIS MAPPING
OF THE CITY’S STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
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 23rd day of August, 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. 127-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL #737 REQUIRED FOR THE
SUGARHOUSE 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: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of August, 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. 128-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL #777 REQUIRERD FOR THE
HORSESHOE AND MASONIC DRIVE TURN
LANE 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: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of August, 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 129-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
PROGRESSIVE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT- LS
RUGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 23rd day of August, 2011.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being was to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to enter into necessary contracts including a Contract and Development Agreement with Third Street Partners, LP and New Horizons Development L.L.C. providing for a sale of 6 acres, more or less, of property from the city and otherwise concerning a portion of property formerly being part of the Hodges Stockyard tract located on Third Street; to set out and provide relative to terms and conditions in a Cooperative Endeavor and Development Agreement between the parties; to authorize a contract to sale and a contract of sale of property for consideration from the City to the third parties for development and construction activities on the project site, including new construction of commercial improvements and other facilities; and also, relative to third parties constructing an additional improvement-- Riverplace Phase II-- providing for sixty four (64) additional rental units on a portion of the property; to authorize certain funding from SPARC or the Capital Budget for assisting development and infrastructure cost; to authorize a lease of a substation located on the subject property; authorizing incentives and public works related to the proposed cooperative endeavor and to authorize security instruments and authority for the Mayor or his designee to subordinate security instruments if necessary pertaining thereto; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto was heard in the Economic Development committee. It was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler for discussion. Mr. Fowler suggested that this item be delayed until all the necessary parties could meet and come up with another plan. There was much discussion on this item. Mr. Goins, councilman for this area stated that he had to agree with his constituents that live in that area and vote according to what they want and several people opposed this item. After much discussion, the question was called and the vote was recorded as follows:
YEAS: Fowler.
NAYS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson, Villard.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Silver.
Therefore, the item failed with 1 yea, 5 nays, 0 absent, 1 abstaining.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development committees.
Mr. Larvadain reported that the trial dates for the Cleco case resumes on Friday, August 26, Monday, August 29, Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31.
It was stated that the reapportionment item will be discussed in one of the upcoming meetings.
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