Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-06-26
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 26, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 26, 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 and 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 Jim Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roosevelt Johnson.
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 June 12, 2012 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Toria Drive Extension – Tot Drive to Ragan Drive.
Name of Bidder Bid Amount
Rylee Construction $439,242.42
T.L. Construction $272,940.00
Progressive Construction $454,755.00
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
TORIA DRIVE EXTENSION – TOT DRIVE TO
RAGAN DRIVE, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Cooling Tower #3 west wall repairs.
Name of Bidder Bid Amount
ACT/Advance Cooling Towers $74,311.00
International Cooling Tower $35,395.00
Evap Tech $42,072.00
Cooing Tower of TX No License Number
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
COOLING TOWER #3 WEST WALL REPAIRS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIRS
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 KAREN CARTER PETERSON,
ESQ. DBA DAVILLIER LAW GROUP AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA DIXIE GIRLS
SOFTBALL PROGRAM INC. FOR DIXIE SWEETIES
DARLINGS AND PONYTAILS STATE TOURNAMENT
TO BE HELD JULY 13-17, 2012 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH DISTRICT 3 LITTLE LEAGUE/
ALEXANDRIA LITTLE LEAGUE FOR BIG LEAGUE
BASEBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD
JULY 13-17, 2012 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF AN UNIMPROVED DEAD END PORTION OF
THE RIGHT OF WAY OF WILLOW STREET WHICH
RUNS NORTHERLY FROM HILL STREET BETWEEN
SQUARE 13 AND SQUARE 14 OF HILL ADDITION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH RYLEE
CONTRACTING FOR ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT FOR WATER AND WASTWATER FOR
AN ADDITONAL TWELVE MONTH PERIOD 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 THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM GARRETT
& SON FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIRS FOR
POLEMOUNT AND PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9068-2012
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENT OF FITEEEN MEMBERS TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
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 26th day of June, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9069-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER AND
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS TO ACCEPT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE PROPOSED WATER
AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
FAIRFIELD SUBDIVISION, PHASE V.
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 26th day of June, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9070-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER
BODY TO BE MOUNTED ON A CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
OWNED CHASSIS CAB.
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 26th day of June, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9071-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TREATED WOOD 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 26th day of June, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9072-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE 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 26th day of June, 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 129-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TELEPHONE NETWORK UPGRADE, PHASE V:
FIBER OPTIC CABLE SPLICING AND TERMINATIONS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any 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 26th day of June, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9073-2012
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND
CONVENTION CENTER RE-ROOFING PROJECT.
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 26th day of June, 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. 130-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BOLTON
AVENUE CORE ZONE ENHANCEMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ENHANCEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any 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 26th day of June, 2012.
UTILITY 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. 131-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012/2013 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER
COLLECTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. 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 26th day of June, 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. 132-2012
AN ORIDNANCE ENACTING ARTICLE XI, SECTIONS
7-207 THROUGH 7-223 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. 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 26th day of June, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 133-2012
An ordinance on recommendation of the City Attorney to appropriate funds out of the Risk Management Fund of the City to be used for payment of the balance of a certain sum for the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to pay the remaining balance for the settlement in the suit entitled “Joseph Henry vs. City of Alexandria and Elnora Howard”, Civil Suit No. 234,216 on the docket of the Ninth Judicial District Court; and to provide for related matters.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Larvadain.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of June, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 134-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012/2013 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR LOCAL AGENCY COMMPENSATED
ENFORCEMENT (LACE) FUND IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. 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 26th day of June, 2012.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility, Personnel, Economic, Workforce & Planning, Property & Zoning, Community Affairs, Services & Events, A & E Selection committees.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Finance and Legal Affairs committee reported the following item out of committee:
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZIING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT AND EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
FOR CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR
KITCHEN BUILD-OUT PHASE II PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
(Please note for the record that Councilman Jones abstained from voting on the above item)
Mr. Jones announced that the Louisiana Federation of Families for Children in Mental Health will meet on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Cheatham Park from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Councilman Johnson commended the Louisiana Municipal Association for a district meeting that was held Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Pineville Civic Center.
The Mayor was next recognized and spoke on the issue with Robert Wolf who was acting in his capacity as a realtor for a client.
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