Council Meeting Minutes - 2013-05-28
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 28, 2013.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Mitzi LaSalle, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Also present were members of the Council staff, Chief Operating Officer Joe Page, Mayoral Assistant Alban Provosty 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 Charles “Chuck “ Fowler, who state that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Harry Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lee Rubin.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Greg Gormanous introduced the new Interim Chancellor from Louisiana State University.
The Chancellor gave a report on the growth of LSU Alexandria.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar.
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, and seconded by Mr. Villard, the minutes taken from a regular meeting was held on May 14, 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ALBERT STREET AND 23RD STREET BOX CULVERT REPLACEMENT AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received on this 28th day of May, 2013.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
Progressive Company $108,316.50
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received on this 28th day of May, 2013.
Name of Bidder
Arkansas Electric
Central Moloney
Irby
Techline
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 PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bid was received on this 21st day of May, 2013.
NAME OF BIDDER Amount of Bid
Premier Chemical & Services $3.60/per gallon
Thornton, Musso & Bellmin, Inc $5.81/per gallon
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHRIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC., FOR TESTING & MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bid were received on 24th day of April, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9187-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GAS METERS FOR CENTRAL WAREHOUSE.
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, Lee Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of May, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. 9188-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE THREE WHEEL BROOM STREET SWEEPER FOR THE STREET 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, Lee Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 28th day of May, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. 9189-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM “A” ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES-2013 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
The President called for 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 28th day of May, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. 9190-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PROFRAM “B” ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES – 2013 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
The President called for 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 28th day of May, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. 9191-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FORPROGRAM ‘’C’ ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES 2013 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
The President called for 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 28th day of May, 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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28TH day of May, 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. Green, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 90-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #724 REQUIRED FOR THE SUGARHOUSE ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion by Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #782 REQUIRED FOR THE CHATLIN LAKE CANAL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May.
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. 92-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT
THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previous 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AT 6TH & JOHNSTON STREETS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over the 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 Mr. Green, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 94-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT ACADIAN PARK AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 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. 95-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 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. 96-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT COMPTON PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinances which was previously introduced and laid over the publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion Ms. LaSalle, and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HDQ PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 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 Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 98-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT I-49 GREENBELT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 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 Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT MARTIN PARK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and n objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO 100-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT RAPIDES TRAIL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and n objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 101-2013
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE DIVISION OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice was recommended by the Administration to remove this item from the agenda.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Joe Williams dba The Pill Box to operate a pharmacy at the Martin Luther king Jr., library site.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice was recommended by the Administration to delay this item for sixty (60) days.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance establishing a processing/convenience fee, dependent upon the processing fee established by various credit card companies on a yearly basis to be assessed by all City divisions/departments.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, SERVICES & EVENTS 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 102-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PARK SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared and adopted on this the 28th day of May, 2013
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and n objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard, and seconded by Mr. LaSalle, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 103-2013
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 7-28 (d) TO THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO MINOR ELECTRICAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and n 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. 104-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ERM)
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES FOR USE BY THE UTILTY AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and n objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
ORDINANCE NO. 105-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM HIGHWAY GRAPHICS, INC. FOR STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 28th day of May, 2013.
RESOLUTION
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of May, 2013.
Mr. Rubin moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9192-2013
To consider adoption of a resolution related to expropriations for public works projects, authorizing the City Attorney and the Legal Division to institute expropriation proceedings in the Ninth Judicial District Court regarding proposed takings property and improvements from affected property owners; to declare a public purpose and recognize necessary property takings for public works project when certified by the Mayor and the City Attorney for real property and improvements; and otherwise to provide for matters related thereto.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of May, 2013.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development, Community affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning, A & E Selection.
The President asked if there were any other business.
It was moved by Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Rubin that Daniel Williams the Acting Director of Community Services give a presentation concerning the City of Alexandria Recreation Master Plan. The President asked if there were any comments from the public there being none. A vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk