Council Meeting Minutes - 2013-02-05

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 5, 2013.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.  There were present the Honorable Ed Larvadain, III,  Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler, Mitzi LaSalle, Jules Green and Lee Rubin.  Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer T.W. Thompson 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 Chuck Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilwoman Mitzi LaSalle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lee Rubin.

CONSENT CALENDAR                                                         

                   The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

                   Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

                   Mr. Silver 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. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held January 22, 2013 was unanimously approved by the Council.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM

                   TEECO SAFETY FOR POLICE UNIFORM

                   ACCESSORIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH

                   PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

                   THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                   ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM

                   HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC.,

                   DBA JIFFY LUBE FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGES

                   FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION AND OTHER

                   MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL

                   AGREEMENT NO. 8 FOR PROFESSIONAL

                   SERVICES FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/

                   RELOCATED 1208-1 TO HYNSON BAYOU AND

                   OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.

                   236-2013, THE “ONE-TIME SALARY SUPPLEMENT”

                   TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF A

                   FAVORABLE OPINION FROM THE ATTORNEY

                   GENERAL PRIOR TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF

                   THE FUNDS TO CITY EMPLOYEES AND TO

                   AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK A

                   DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AND OTHER MATTERS

                   WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                   The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   RESOLUTION NO.   9146-2013

                   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

                   FOR BIDS FOR A 138 KV GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER

                   FOR THE STERKX ROAD SUBSTATION.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   RESOLUTION NO.   9147-2013

                   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

                   FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE

                   ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   RESOLUTION NO.   9148-2013

                   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

                   FOR BIDS FOR READY-MIX CONCRETE 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:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   RESOLUTION NO.   9149-2013

                   A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

                   FOR BIDS FOR PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE

                   EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES FOR THE

                   ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013

                    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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Green, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    16-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES

                   FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AS

                   REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

                   ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID

                   ACCESSORIES 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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    17-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   HERBICIDES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD,

                   AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

                   ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID HERBICIDES

                   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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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 Ms. LaSalle, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    18-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                   JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH

                   PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED

                   AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID

                   HERBICIDES 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. Rubin, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    19-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CITY OF

                   ALEXANDRIA FLEET VEHICLES AS SURPLUS

                   PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR

                   ANY PUBLIC USE BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

                   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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. Silver and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    20-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY VEHICLES

                   TO LOUISIANA POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

                   PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL

                   SERVICES LAWS FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE

                   AND TO PUBLICLY AUCTION ALL REMAINING

                   POLICE VEHICLES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH

                   THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT’S NORMAL

                   PROCESS 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:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    21-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE DECLARING BINDING

                   MACHINE FROM THE PRINT SHOP AS SURPLUS

                   PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY

                   PUBLIC USE BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND

                   TO BE TRADED IN ON NEW EQUIPMENT 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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    22-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM RANDY’S

                   ONE SHOP AND THE RENTAL COMPANY 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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    23-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROVAL

                   TO PIGGYBACK OFF OF THE CITY OF

                   LAFAYETTE CONTRACT WITH THE LOW

                   BIDDER, GILLIG FOR THE PURCHASE OF

                   ONE 35’ LOW FLOOR BUS 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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

FINANCE & 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  Ms. LaSalle and seconded by  Mr. Green, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    24-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                   TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM

                   CORE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR ONE-

                   STEP CASHIER PROGRAM WITH IPAYMENT

                   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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:

                   ORDINANCE NO.    25-2013

                   AN ORDINANCE REVOKING PRIOR AUTHORIZA-

                   TION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TENDER

                   FUNDS AND/OR OBTAIN SATISFACTION OF THE

                   JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF CRAIG DAVIDSON, JR.

                   IN CIVIL SUIT NO. 05-1121, ENTITLED “CITY OF

                   ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO ET AL, AND PROVIDING

                   FOR A DATE CERTAIN AT WHICH SAID APPROPRIA-

                   TION, PER ORDINANCE NO. 158-2012, WILL LAPSE

                   IN THE EVENT THE PARTIES DO NOT EXECUTE

                   ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFECT A

                   SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY

                   FILED BY MR. DAVIDSON 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:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

                   RESOLUTION – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Mr. Green moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:

                   RESOLUTION NO.   9150-2013

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING B.D. DOUGLAS

TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING

AUTHORITY.

The President called for any discussion.  The Personnel committee recommended approval of this item.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

                  RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green, to wit:

                  RESOLUTION NO.   9151-2013

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING REPLACEMENT

AND DISMISSAL OF MICHAEL ZIEGLER ON THE

BOARD OF THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:

                  RESOLUTION NO.   9152-2013

                  A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MICHAEL CAFFERY

                  TO SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER ON THE

                  GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOP-

                  MENT AUTHORITY.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

                   The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution re-appointing Bryon Salazar and Normal Welch, Jr., to serve as commissioners on the Alexandria Port Authority Board was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Personnel committee.

Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9153-2013

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE’S APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL

T. JOHNSON TO SERVE ON THE ENGLAND

AUTHORITY.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9154-2013

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CHARLES

“CHUCK” JOHNSON TO SERVE AS CITY

ATTORNEY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE

MAYOR.

The President called for any discussion.  Councilman Larvadain, Green and Ms. LaSalle spoke in opposition of this confirmation.  Mr. Villard and Mr. Rubin spoke in favor of the appointment.  The question was called by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.  Ms. Sandra Bright and Ms. Gayle Underwood were recognized and were each given three minutes to speak.

                   There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Villard, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.

NAYS:        Green, Larvadain, LaSalle.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9155-2013

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DELORES BREWER

TO SERVE AS PLANNING DIRECTOR, AS

RECOMMENDED BY THE MAYOR.

The President called for any discussion. 

                   Ms. Brewer was present to speak on her behalf.  Questions were presented to her from several council members.  Mr. Silver stated that he supported her for this position and wished her well.  The question was called by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

COMMITTEES

                   There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce, Planning Development, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property & Zoning committee and A & E Selection committees.

                   Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Finance and Legal Affairs committee asked Ms. LaSalle to present the following items by unanimous consent.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:

                              RESOLUTION NO.   9156-2013

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATION

TO SPEND $5,000 RELATIVE TO EXPENSES FOR

PRODUCTION OF THE ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS

ASSOCIATION PARADE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY

10, 2013.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5^th day of February, 2013.

                   On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, the following ordinance was introduced:

                   AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 OPERATING

                   BUDGET RELATIVE TO EXPENSES FOR CITIES

                   PARTNERSHIP WITH ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS

                   ASSOCIATION AND SHARING OF COSTS IN THE

                   AMOUNT OF $5,000 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                   RESPECT THERETO.

                   Mr. Villard, Chairman of the Utility committee asked Mr. Henry Clay to speak before the Council for three minutes.  Mr. Clay had questions concerning the Cleco rebate and other issues with utilities.

                   There being no further business to come before the

Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

 /S/  CHARLES L. “CHUCK” FOWLER

President    

ATTEST:

/S/  NANCY L. THIELS,

City Clerk