Council Meeting Minutes - 2013-06-25
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 25, 2013.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Ed Larvadain, III, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler, Mitzi LaSalle, Jules Green and Lee Rubin. Absent was Jim Villard. Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer Joe Page 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 Councilman Jules Green and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harry Silver.
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. LaSalle seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Ms. LaSalle, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held June 11, 2013 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for the Water and Wastewater departments.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
DPC Enterprises $443.00/ton
Brenntag Southwest $468.50/ton
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE TON CYLINDERS
FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CHLORINE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Central Moloney
Arkansas Electric
Shiblin Electric
CG Power Systems
Wesco Distributing
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILBERT SANDERS D/B/A
KINGDOM SECURITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance & Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH INNER-CITY
REVITALIZATION CORPORATION FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TWO SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING UNITS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9199-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
REMAINING BALANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS
TO COMPLETE FULL 2013 ALLOCATION FOR
OPERATING, PLANNING, PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL ACTIVITIES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9200-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE-
MENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SEVEN HEAVY DUTY DUMP TRASH TRAILERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9201-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE-
MENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ONE REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK FOR
THE SANITATION 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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 Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. LaSalle , to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 110-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MILLAGE
RATE(S) FOR 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: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 111-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Green, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 112-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL BID FOR 2014 MODEL YEAR
VEHICLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
BIDS 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Green, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 113-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW B ID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
METERS 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. 114-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE LOUISIANA
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Rubin, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 115-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR
CITY TROLLEYS’ TO ADD AND ENACT SECTION
26-3 TO THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR TROLLEY
RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND A FEE SCHEDULE
FOR LEASE OR RENTAL OF CITY TROLLEYS;
TO AUTHORIZE APPLICABLE DEPOSITS AND
MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
It was suggested by Mr. Gist, Assistant City Attorney that an amendment be made to this ordinance in order to add and amend Section 26-3 to the City Code in the title of the ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to approve the amendment.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Rubin, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 116-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEYER, MEYER,
LACROIX & HIXSON FOR PREPARATION, DESIGN,
AND CONSTRUCTION FOR SHIRLEY PARK LIFT
STATION REPLACEMENT 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. 117-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSALS
RECEIVED FRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION &
DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AQND 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Green, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 118-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CONTROL
DEVICES, INC., FOR TESTING, CALIBRATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION RELAYS,
METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR 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: LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 119-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
GARRETT & SON, INC., FOR TRANSFORMER
REPAIRS, POLEMOUNT & PADMOUNT FOR
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: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 120-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RANA KIRKLAND FOR THE
PROVISION OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO
PROMMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
INNFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING ASSISTANCE
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FILM AND MOTION
PICTURE OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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: LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 121-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 6, CHAPTER 27.5 (FOG
PROGRAM FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS)
OF THE CITY CODE 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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 122-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2013-2014
OPERATINNG BUDGET BY DELETING A CLERICAL
SPECIALIST POSITION AND ADDING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. 123-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2013-2014
OPERATING BUDGET BY ADDING A MAINTENANCE
WORKER SENIOR POSITION AND DELETING A
MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION IN THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 124-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2013-2014
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. 125-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2013-2014
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 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. 126-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DAVID LIVINGSTON TO
PERFORM MARKET ANALYSIS/FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR LOCATING A GROCERY STORE AT THE
STOCKYARD SITE 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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
RESOLUTION
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9202-2013
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ALEXANDRIA
TOWN TALK AND THE ALEXANDRIA NEWS
WEEKLY AS OFFICIAL JOURNALS FOR THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
RESOLUTIONS – PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9203-2013
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
COST OF DEMOLITION OF 21 RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9204-2013
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF 29 RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Villard.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of June, 2013.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Ms. LaSalle, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL
2013-2014 BUDGET TO ADD $100,000
FROM THE PRE-TRIAL INTERVENTION
FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS FOR VENDING AND PRO-
FESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE
SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM
AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce, Planning Development, Property & Zoning committee and A & E Selection committees.
Ms. LaSalle would like to thank the Juneteenth committee members for hosting their 20th annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2013.
Mr. Gist stated that the bond ordinance on the Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds will be on the next council agenda and will also be listed as an item on the Finance & Legal Affairs committee in two weeks.
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