Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-09-18
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 18, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 18, 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 Councilwoman Mitzi Gibson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist.
Mr. Alban Provosty, Assistant to the Mayor introduced Dr. David Holcombe; Executive Director of the Department of Health & Hospitals spoke on the West Nile Virus in the area.
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 September 4, 2012 and special meetings held August 27, 2012 and September 4, 2012 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for ready-mix concrete for use by various departments.
Name of Bidders
Heck Industries $90-98/cu. yard
TXI $90-98/cu.yard
Ascension Ready Mix $92-98/cu.yard
Port Aggregates $96-102/cu.yard
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
READY MIX CONCRETE FOR USE BY VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CONCRETE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for petroleum products for use by various departments.
Name of Bidders
Lott Oil Company
Central Oil
Smitty’s Supply
Rachal Oil Company
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR USE BY VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PRODUCTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for annual uniform bid for Public Safety Division.
Name of Bidders
Caplans, Inc.
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
UNIFORMS 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 PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM
PHILLIPS & JORDAN, INC. AND OMNI PINNACLE
FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL,
REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC, FOR PCB & PCB
CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL
& DISPOSAL FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 ENTER INTO NECESSARY CONTRACTS
AND COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT(S)
WITH THE ALEXANDRIA HOLOCAUSE
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE AND THE CENTRAL
LOUISIANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RELATED
TO THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL 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 Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATING
FUNDS FOR TORIA DRIVE EXTENSION
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. 9105-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FLOATING AERATOR
ASSEMBLIES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED OCTOBER 30, 2012.
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 18th day of September, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9106-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MINI-ARBORIST WITH 53’
BUCKET BOOM (BACK YARD BUGGY) FOR USE
BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED OCTOBER 30, 2012.
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 18th day of September, 2012.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Gibson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9107-2012
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR CALL CENTER (JAKES BUILDING)
ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED OCTOBER 30, 2012.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of September, 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. 189-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BAGS 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 18th day of September, 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. 190-2012
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 408 AND 419 AUGUSTA
AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY SHARON
O’NEAL AND DARREN SIGUR FROM
“SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY (HIGH)
DENSITY) DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLEXES 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 18th day of September, 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. 191-2012
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 6501 COLISEUM BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED
BY 28 LLC, REPRESENTED HEREIN BY
MONCEAUX-BULLER & ASSOCIATES, FROM
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “MF-2”
MULTI-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLEXES
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 18th day of September, 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 Ms. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 192-2012
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMEN-
DATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER
INTO A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AND
DISMISS THE CLAIM OF THE CITY IN THE SUIT
ENTITLED “DUAL CONSTRUCTION V. CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, ET AL.”, CIVIL SUIT NUMBER
10-CV-01039 ON THE DOCKET OF THE UNITED
STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT
OF LOUISIANA AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED
MATTERS.
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 18th day of September, 2012.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(The next five items were assigned to be discussed in Finance and Legal Affairs committee, but because of time constraints, the items were not discussed in committee and were therefore referred to the regular council meeting with no recommendation)
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. 193-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013
OPERATING BUDGET FOR STORM
PREPAREDNESSA ND 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 18th day of September, 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. 194-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013
OPERATING BUDGET FOR RISK MANAGE-
MENT IN THE UTILITY 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: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of September, 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. 195-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR LINCOLN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Councilman Jones commended Jonathan Bolen and other staff members for handling this project. The Rapides Foundation was also recognized for their participation. 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 18th day of September, 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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 196-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A MASTER SUBSCRIPTION
AGREEMENT WITH MSDS ONLINE 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: Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of September, 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. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 197-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE BID SUBMITTED FOR REAR
LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS FOR USE BY THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCKS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The Mayor was recognized. He read a letter of protest from Covington Sales & Service that he just received today. He gave it to Mr. Gist for his review and was then submitted for the record. Mr. Gist spoke to the Council on this item. An amendment was offered by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Villard to remove the language that allows the ordinance to become effective upon signature by the Mayor. Instead the ordinance will become effective (10) ten days after the publication date.
The President called for any further 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 18th day of September, 2012.
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 Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center re-roofing project was delayed for two weeks.
ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE & PLANNING DEVELOPMENT 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 198-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOTEL BENTLEY OF ALEXANDRIA, L.L.C.; TO SET OUT AND PROVIDE RELATIVE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATED TO THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS INITIATIVE; TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE OF PARKING SPACES AND RELATED PROPERTY FROM THE CITY; AUTHORIZING UTILITY INCENTIVES AND PUBLIC WORKS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION AND PROPOSALS FOR HOTEL BENTLEY OF ALEXANDRIA, L.L.C. TO COOPERATE FOR DOWNTOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ADJACENT TO THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER AND OTHER RELATED CITY PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING UTILITY AND OTHER CITY INCENTIVES TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN FUNDING FROM SPARC OR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ASSISTING DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COST; AND, OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic, Workforce & Planning Development committee recommended approval of this item. 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 18th day of September, 2012.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9108-2012
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINT-
MENT OF MR. LINDESEY TORBETT TO
SERVE A FOUR YEAR TERM ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,
AS RECOMMENDED BY LOUISIANA STATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. President introduced Lindsey Torbett who spoke briefly to the Council. 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 18th day of September, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9109-2012
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINT-
MENT OF MR. GLENN BUTLER TO SERVE
A FOUR YEAR TERM ON THE ALEXANDRIA
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, AS RECOMMENDED
BY LOUISIANA COLLEGE.
The President called for any discussion. It was stated that Mr. Glenn Butler was out of town and not able to be at the meeting. 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 18th day of September, 2012.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce, Planning Development, Property & Zoning committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events and A & E Selection committees.
It was requested by Ms. Gibson that an update be given on the Diversity and Action Program with Charbonnet & Associates. It was requested by the Mayor that the report be given in four (4) weeks.
Mr. Villard congratulated the Navy Band for performing at the Kent House celebration this past week.
It was asked that a report be given on Que’ on the Red festival in two weeks in Economic Development committee chaired by Jerry Jones.
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