Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-10-02
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 2, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jerry W. Jones, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Absent was James “Jim” Villard. 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 Harry B. Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Chuck Fowler.
Before the Council started the agenda, the President recognized Ms. Elvira Brevelle and her daughter. He gave her a chance to speak concerning the bike lanes on Bolton Avenue and Lee Street. He apologized to her for not giving her an opportunity to speak at that time on this item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Ms. Gibson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Ms. Gibson moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Jones seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Ms. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Jones, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held September 18, 2012 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for park improvements at Frank O. Hunter Park.
Name of Bidder Amt. of Bid Alt. Deduct #1
KDC Construction $1,678,845.75 $105,500
Progressive Construction $1,754,855.00 $ 92,000
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT FRANK O. HUNTER
PARK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A BASE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND
PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS AND OTHER
RELATED OR SUBORDINATE DOCUMENTS
WITH BP ENERGY COMPANY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT(S) FOR FIRM SECTION 311
(a)(2) TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS
IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA WITH CROSSTEX
LIG AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM PREMIER
CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR HYDROCHLORIC
ACID FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPART-
MENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
NEXAIR LLC FOR BULK HYDROGEN FOR THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM SOLO-
SCAPES LLC FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE
CONTRACT PERIOD FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTE-
NANCE SERVICES FOR COMPTON PARK AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM KELLEY’S
LOUISIANA LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
SANDY BAYOU PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH MARCH OF DIMES
FOR THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 5027 BURNAMAN STREET AS REQUESTED BY
MERCEY JACKSON FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
DISTRICT TO “SF-2/MHO”, SINGLE FAMILY WITH A
MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALLOW
FOR AN OWNER OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1316 ENTERPRISE ROAD, AS REQEUSTED BY
CALVIN BROWN FROM “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO “MF-1/00”, MULTI-FAMILY (LOW
DENSITY) OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT TO ALLOW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTIN OF DUPLEXES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LOAN SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
WITH WELLS FARGO BANK TO ALLOW BETHEL
APARTMENTS, INC. TO REFINANCE ITS
MORTGAGE THROUGH HUD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Ms. Gibson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9110-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE-
MENT FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON
& RELATED ACCESSORIES 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: Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 2012.
Ms. Gibson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9111-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR
THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 2012.
Ms. Gibson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9112-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ALEXANDRIA ZOO CHILDREN’S
AREA BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENT AND
OTHER MITIGATION WORK.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 199-2012
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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. 200-2012
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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. 201-2012
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
UNFORMS AND OTHER MATTES 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, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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. 202-2012
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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. 203-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC FOR PCB & PCB
CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL FOR USE BY 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, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 204-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR PARTICIPATING FUNDS FOR
TORIA DRIVE EXTENSION 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, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 2012.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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.
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. 205-2012
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
HOLOCAUSE MEMORIAL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance & Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 2012.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs committee, Utility committee, Personnel committee, Public Safety, Works and Transportation committee, Property and Zoning committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events committee and A & E Selection committees.
Mr. Johnson stated that on Lee Street and Sam Baker Quarters there is an infestation of mosquitoes in that area in Ms. Gibson’s district.
Mr. Larvadain stated that on October 27, 2012 there will be a clean-up starting at Bolton Avenue Community Center and beginning at 8:00 A.M. through noon. He asked his fellow council members to participate.
Mr. Jones brought up the following item out of the Economic, Workforce and Planning Development committee. Mr. Gist read the resolution and the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9113-2012
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING
CONTINUATION OF THE “QUE’IN ON THE RED
FESTIVAL”; COMMENDING THE PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE PURSUIT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE
EVENT AND RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S INTENTION
TO BUDGET FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE SUCCESS
OF A PUBLIC PRIVATE ENDEAVOR CONSISTENT
THEREWITH.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Gibson, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of October, 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