Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-04-17
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 17, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jerry W. Jones, Jr., James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Absent was President Harry B. Silver. (He was in the hospital recuperating from surgery) 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 Vice President Mitzi Gibson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Roosevelt L. Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by local citizen who attends meetings regularly Mrs. Ann
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.
Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Villard, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held April 3, 2012 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for the Masonic Drive corridor enhancements – Phase 3, Package 1 – Hynson Bayou pedestrian bridge replacement.
Bidder Amount of Bid
Gilchrist Construction Company $100,000.00
Progressive Construction Company $ 80,418.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
MASONIC DRIVE CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS,
PHASE 3, PACKAGE 1, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for park improvements at Frank O. Hunter Park.
Bidder Amt. of Bid
Progressive Construction $2,000,000 106,920.00
Petron $1,652,000 83,000.00
KDC Construction $1,519,000 75,770.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT FRANK O. HUNTER
PARK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers and transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Bidder Amt. of Bid
Eaton Corporation $39,355.00
Schneider Electric $29,850.00
Shemco Industries no license number
American Electric $51,101.00
Vector Electric $17,930.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION
OF BREAKERS AND TRANSFORMERS FOR D.G.
HUNTER GENERATING STATION,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED 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 electric meters for a twelve month period.
Bidder
BSI
Techline
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
ELECTRIC METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
METERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ZACHRY ENGINEERING
CORPORATION FOR POWER GENERATION
ADDITIIONS AND UPGRADES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
MONCEAUX-BULLER & ASSOCIATES FOR
WASTEWATER COLLECTION & TREATMENT
EQUPMENT & FACILITY PAINTING AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Property/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL
RECEIVED FROM TRANSFORMATION
JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR THE CLEANING
OF TRANSIT BUSES & PASSENGER TRANSIT
VANS AND OTHER MATTES WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING VACANT LAND
CONSISTING OF LOTS 3, 4, 8 AND ALLEY
WAY ON BOGAN STREET AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED
FOR ANY PUBLIC USE BY THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Property/Zoning committee.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9048-2012
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ELIMINATION
OF THE LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD 259TH
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SQUADRON AND
REQUESTIING SUPPORT FROM STATE OF
LOUISIANA AND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
TO REVERSE SAID PLAN.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Jon W. Grafton, Executive Director from England Industrial Airpark was present to explain this item to the Council. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9049-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT PUMPS FOR
MASONIC DRIVE WATER PUMP STATION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9050-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TELEPHONE NETWORK UPGRADE
PHASE V: FIBER OPTIC CABLE SPLICING AND
TERMINATIONS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 76-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM EXPRESS
WINDSHIELD REPAIR FOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS
AND VEHICLE TEMPERED GLASS FOR THE
PARTS 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: Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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 Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 77-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION
CORPORATION (IRC) AS A CERTIFIED
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF HOUSING 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, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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 Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 78-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS 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, Gibson, Villard, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
ABSTAIN: Johnson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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. 79-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE
STATION NO. 5, COLISEUM SITE – LOUISIANA
HIGHWAY 28 WEST, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID FIRE STATION 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 other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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. 80-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION 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 other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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. 81-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011-2012
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE RENOVATION
OF SOUTH AMERICA EXHIBIT AT THE ZOO
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 other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 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 Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 82-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN
ENGINEERS, INC. RLEATIVE TO CDBG AND
HOME ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES
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 other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Jones, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 2012.
PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION 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. 83-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3 FOR AARON STREET SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Works & Transportation committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Jones, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 2012.
G.ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RE‑AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE AND COMPROMISE ALL CLAIMS WITH CAPITAL ONE, N. A. REGARDING THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER CLAIMS; REAFFIRMING THE AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ATTORNEY UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 99‑2009 TO EXPEND CERTAIN SUMS AS THE MAYOR IN HIS DISCRETION DEEMS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO COMPROMISE ALL DISPUTES WITH CAPITAL ONE, N.A. RELATED TO ANY CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION CLAIMED OR ASSERTED BY CAPITAL ONE, N.A. AGAINST THE CITY'S INTEREST RELATED TO THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER, ALL AS PREVIOUSLY EXPRESSED IN ORDINANCE NO. 99‑2009 AND CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 8594‑2009, AND TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND CAPITAL ONE, N.A. IN THE MATTER "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CAPITAL ONE, N.A., ET AL. UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, ADVERSARY PROCEEDING NO. 09‑08045 OR ASSOCIATED OR CONCERNING IN RE: NR GROUP, LLC, DEBTOR, BANKRUPTCY CASE NO. 08‑81329 OR OTHERWISE RELATED OR PERTAINING THERETO; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO SUCH AGREEMENT AS IN HIS DISCRETION HE FINDS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY, INCLUDING ASSIGNMENT OF ANY CLAIMS FOR INSURANCE PROCEEDS THE CITY MAY ASSERT OR SUCH OTHER PROVISIONS AS THE MAYOR IN HIS DISCRETION FINDS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY INCIDENT THERETO AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS OUT OF THE _______________FUND OF THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF A CERTAIN SUM FOR THE COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF CAPITAL ONE, N. A. THE AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance/Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development, Property and Zoning, Community Affairs, Services & Events, and A & E Selection committees.
The next item on the agenda was brought up under unanimous consent with a motion made by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Jones. A roll call vote was called for to add the item to the agenda and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver
The item was added to the agenda. There was no public comment. The following action was taken.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9051-2012
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING RETENTION
OF THE AVOYELLES CORRECTIONAL CENTER
AND THE J. LEVY DABADIE CORRECTIONAL
CENTER IN PINEVILLE AS STATE OWNED AND
OPERATED PRISONS IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA
AND SUPPORTING STATE EMPLOYEES AND
FACILITIES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of April, 2012.
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