Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-09-06
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 6, 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, Mitzi Gibson and Chuck Fowler. Also present were members of the Council staff and Legal Counsel.
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 with the Pledge of Allegiance pronounced by Councilman Ed Larvadain.
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. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Villard, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held August 23, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Purchasing Warehouse/HVAC.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Johnny Williams $168,458.00
ACA $172,000.00
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. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
PURCHASING WAREHOUSE/HVAC, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED SEPTEMBER
6, 2011, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 west wall & east wall at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
JerryCo Machine & Boiler no license number on outside of envelope
Pro-Energy Service $71,701.00
Furnace & Tube Service $69,579.00
Holman Boiler Works $69,340.00
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. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BOILER
TUBE REPAIRS FOR UNIT #3 WEST WALL &
EAST WALL AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Bids were received for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders
Stuart C. Irby Company
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. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WIRE
AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDERS #1 AND #2 FOR REHABILITATION
OF D.G. HUNTER COOLING TOWER #4 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING
SECTION 26-22, 26-60, 26-74 AND 27.5-6 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO TAP,
METER AND SOCKET CHARGES FOR WATER,
GAS, ELECTRIC AND WASTEWATER UTILITY
SERVICES; TO AMEND AND SET THE FEES FOR
TAP, METER AND SOCKET CHARGES FOR
WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC AND WASTEWATER
UTILITY SERVICES; AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH LA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCE – EMPOWER LOUISIANA –
TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY & ALTER-
NATIVE FUELS PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE
OF ONE REPLACEMENT 35’ BUS FROM
A PIGGYBACK BID FROM THE CITY OF
LAFAYETTER WITH OPTIONS TO PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL BUSES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR TRANSP-
ORTATION BUS SERVICES FOR MONTHLY
PASSES FOR THEIR CLIENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CAPLAN’S INC. FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM BID
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE & FIRE)
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CONCORDIA
LLC TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE UNDER THE ALEXANDRIA
COMPREHENSIVE RESILIENCY PROGRAM AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the A & E committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION OF
1.62 ACRES LOCATED AT 2344 NORTH
MACARTHUR DRIVE FRO THE FUTURE SITE OF
A NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENT – CANDLEWOOD
SUITES – BY THE RAPIDES LODGING PARTNERS,
LLC AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
The next item on the agenda was item number 13 confirming the appointment of Mr. John P. Doggett to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission, as recommended by the Alexandria Bar Association was removed from the consent calendar and discussed at a later time in these minutes.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8968-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 138 KV GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER
FOR D.G. HUNTER SUBSTATION.
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 9th day of September, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8969-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 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: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2011.
RESOLUTION
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, as recommended by the Alexandria Bar Association was next acted on.
Mr. Zebe Winstead, President of the Alexandria Bar Association was present to speak to the Council. He stated that the association unanimously nominated Mr. Doggett for this position. Mr. Dan Broussard was also present to speak on this item in opposition. Mr. Greg Inglesman, Vice-President of the Alexandria Bar Association was present to recommend Mr. Doggett for the position. Mr. Ronald Williams, President of the Local 1848 union spoke in opposition of Mr. Doggett. Several council members spoke on this item. The question was called and the following vote was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8967-2011
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINT-
MENT OF JOHN P. DOGGETT TO SERVE ON
THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,
AS RECOMMENDE
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 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. 130-2011
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.
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 9th day of September, 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 Masonic Drive Recreational corridor gateway and destination signage was delayed for two weeks.
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. 131-2011
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) PHASE 3 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 9th day of September, 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. 132-2011
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.
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 9th day of September, 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. 133-2011
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.
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 9th day of September, 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. 134-2011
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.
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 9th day of September, 2011.
FINANCE 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 135-2011
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 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 9th day of September, 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. 136-2011
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 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 9th day of September, 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. 137-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011/2012
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT.
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 9th day of September, 2011.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development and Governmental Affairs committees.
Mr. President asked the Clerk to place the no-smoking ordinance on the agenda in two weeks and send this item to the Legal Committee for further discussion.
It was also asked that Mr. John Miller of Rapides Area Planning Commission be contacted to meet with the Council.
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