Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-02-07
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jerry W. Jones, Jr., Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels and other members of the Administration.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Harry B. Silver, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Jerry W. Jones 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. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Ms. Gibson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Ms. Gibson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held January 24, 2012 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO RENEW AND EXECUTE AN INTERAGENCY
AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICIAL
COLLEGE RELATED TO AND CONCERNING
SERVICES FROM LSUA AND THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA
MUSEUM OF ART AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
SECTION 26-62.1 OF THE CITY CODE FOR
LARGE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL NATURAL
GAS RATE STRUCTURE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DAVID WILLIAMS TO
PERFORM LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PETRUS FEED AND SEED FOR ATHLETIC
FIELD MARKING PAINT FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BETSY ROSS FLAG COMPANY FOR FLAGS
FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL
RECEIVED FROM PSC ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES FOR HOUSEHOLD WASTE
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLIES FOR POLICE
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM NAPA AUTO PARTS FOR SHOP
TOWELS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM TECHLINE AND MSC INDUSTRIAL FOR
WASP & HORNET KILLER FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF 10’ OF A 15’ DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASE-
MENT (SERVITUDE) LOCATED IN LOT 16 OF
COURTLAND PLACE SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9021-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9022-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONCRETE POLES 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: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9023-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS 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: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9024-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A CUSTOM FABRICATED
ISOLATION KENNEL SYSTEM FOR THE ANIMAL
SHELTER.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. Jones and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALTEC
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FOR WELL
CLOSURES AT MOTOR POOL AND OTHER
GENERAL 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: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. Jones and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SCADA SYSTEM
ADDITIONS AND UPGRADES FOR THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ADDITIONS AND UPGRADES 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: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
WITH M2 MITTON MANAGEMENT, LLC
REGARDING THE GOLF COURSES, THE LINKS
ON THE BAYOU AND THE BRINGHURST PAR
3 GOLF COURSE AND SPORTS FIELDS,
JOHNNY DOWNS COMPLEX AND FIELDS 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: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 20-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
BROCKWELL IT CONSULTING, INC. FOR
GIS MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN SUPPORT
MANAGEMENT & TRAINING 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: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. 21-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
RANDY’S ONE SHOP FOR HAND HELD
EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. 22-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.
DBA JIFFY LUBE FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGES
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 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, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. 23-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, USA, INC., FOR
TESTING & MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION
TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. 24-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
#1 FOR BOILER TUBE REPAIRS FOR UNIT #3
WEST AND EAST WALL FOR D.G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Alexandria a commercial ease of property belonging to the City of Alexandria which is not needed for public purposes was delayed.
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. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND BOCAGE SUBDIVISION IN
ORDER TO COST SHARE THE PROPOSED
EXTENSION OF TORIA DRIVE IN BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
A & E SELECTION 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. Jones and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BARRON,
HEINBERG & BROCATO FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT, OTHER WATER INTRUSION
REMEDIES AND OTHER DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
AT THE ALEXANDER FULTON CONVENTION
CENTER AND HOTEL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Villard, Chairman of the A & E Selection committee stated that the committee recommended the firm of Barron, Heinberg & Brocato for this project. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PAYNE,
MOORE & HERRINGTON, LLP, CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, REGARDING THE
ANNUAL INDEPENDENT POST AUDITING
SERVICES, AND OTHERWISE FOR THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA ACCORDING TO THE HOME
RULE CHARTER, SECTION 2-09 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
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. 28-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
LEVEL ONE, LLC FOR UTILITY BILL PRINTING
AND MAILING SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9025-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO REQUEST AN OPINION AS
TO THE AVAILABILITY OF RS 40:2010.8
(THE NURSING HOME RESIDENT’S BILL
OF RIGHTS) TO CITY COUNCIL ANTI-
SMOKING ORDINANCE NO. 148-2011 AND
TO ITS ENFORCEABILITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
RESOLUTION – APPOINTMENT
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution for the appointment to fill the vacancy of Lance Harris on the England Economic and Industrial Development District Board was delayed and referred to the Personnel committee for review. The Clerk announced that the Mayor has nominated Mr. Thomas Antoon for this position by a letter sent to council members, but Mr. Antoon did not want to be voted on at this time, until he can meet with each council member and each member of the England Authority. The Mayor then read his letter that he sent to each member. After some discussion, it was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson to delay this item for two weeks and refer to the Personnel Committee.
RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was opened by the President. Ms. Kay Michiels, Director of Planning was present to explain these two structures to the Council. After discussion, the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9026-2012
A RESOLUTION CONDEMING STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 1802 ELLIOTT STREET, BAM
PROPERTIES AND CONTINUING PUBLIC
HEARING TO MAY 15, 2012 ON STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 1238 ELLIOTT STREET,
WILLIAM KING.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for condemning the structure located at 1802 Elliott Street which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Larvadain.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for continuing the public hearing to May 15, 2012 on structure located at 1238 Elliott Street, William King.
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of February, 2012.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs committee, Utility committee, Personnel committee, Public Safety, Works and Transportation committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development committee, Property and Zoning committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events committee and A & E Selection committees.
Mr. Silver complimented the Administration and his fellow council members for keeping committees on schedule and being prepared with the information that was provided for each item.
Ms. Gibson thanked the Light Distribution department employees for helping several of her constituents with a recent problem. She also thanked an officer of APD for assisting her and her daughter early one morning in her neighborhood.
The Mayor was next recognized and he stated that probably in or around thirty days he will be preparing a report on the recent drainage problem that the City encountered this past weekend. He stated that he will ask the Council to put this item on a committee meeting agenda for this staff to present a power point presentation.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ HARRY B. SILVER
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS,
City Clerk