Council Meeting Minutes - 2013-10-15
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 15, 2013.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Ed Larvadain, III, Jules Green, Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Lee Rubin and Mitzi LaSalle. Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, 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 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 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. Green seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Green, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held October 1, 2013 and was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for regional gateways.
Name of bidders Bid amount
Progressive Construction $515,860.90
Petron $446,159.50
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 Mr. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REGIONAL GATEWAYS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GATEWAYS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for turn out gear for the Alexandria Fire department.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
Casco Industries $2,654.00 total
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 Mr. Villard, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TURN OUT GEAR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
GEAR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A ONE-TIME
PAY SUPPLEMENT FOR THOSE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA FIRE FIGHTERS WITH THREE TO
TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE;
TO PROVIDE FOR FORMULATION OF POLICIES
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SAME; AND
MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance & Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
ITEMS OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT
AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER
NEEDED OR USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
AIRGAS USA, LLC FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE
BY THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR HYDRO-
CHLORIC ACID FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING
& DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE GPS TRACKING
DEVICES AND MONTHLY MONITORING ON
SEVEN CITY VEHICLES OPERATED BY THE
INSPECTORS AND STAFF IN THE CONSTRUCTION
DEVELOPMENT DEPARMTENT 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 Mr. Rubin, the following
Ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING
& DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE PERMITTING AND
INSPECTION SOFTWARE FOR THE PLANNING
DIVISION 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 Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
SECTIONS 26-24 (d), 26-62 (e), 26-84 (n), AND
27.5-5 (5) RELATIVE TO INFRASTRUCTURE
RENEWAL ASSESSMENT CHARGES 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 Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2013-2014 OPERATING
BUDGET ADDING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
POSITION IN THE UTILITY DIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4905 SMITH STREET, LOT 3,
SQUARE 3, WILLOW GLEN PLANTATION
SUBDIVISION FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH
A MHO/MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9232-2013
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2013 FOR
THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF 19 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, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin,
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of October, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9233-2013
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2013 FOR
THE CONDEMNATION OF 16 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, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin,
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of October, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9234-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE
GAS DEPARTMENT 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 15th day of October, 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. Villard , to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 180-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BAYOU
RAPIDES TO PRESCOTT ROAD 138 KV RECONDUC-
TOR, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RECONDUCTOR
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 15th day of October, 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. 181-2012
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, 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 15th day of October, 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. 182-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SEWER
JET RODDER BODY TRUCK FOR USE BY THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BODY TRUCK 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 15th day of October, 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. 183-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANIMAL
SHELTER KENNELS AND INFILL FOR FELINE
ISOLATION AREA, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID KENNELS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Two bids were received on this item today and the Administration and the Engineer recommend the award to T.L. Construction for a base bid with no alternates in the amount of $82,000. 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 15th day of October, 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. 184-2012
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 7-27 TO
7-97, AND SECTION 7-143, 104.4 AND 105 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELEVANT TO
LOCAL LICENSURE OF CONTRACTORS 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 15th day of October, 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 Ms. LaSalle , to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 185-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NINETY-SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($96,150,000) OF UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2013A, PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID BONDS; DESIGNATING THE DATE, DENOMINATION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF IN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; CONFIRMING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO THE UNDERWRITER; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance & Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Grant Schlueter with Foley & Judell Bond Attorneys was present to explain this item to the Council. An amendment was made on the ordinance changing the title which was read by Mr. Gist, Assistant City Attorney. A motion was made by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard to accept the amendment. A motion was made by Mr. Silver, and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, as amended to adopt the following ordinance. The following was recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of October, 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. 186-2012
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 39.8 ACRE +/-
TRACT OF LAND (TRACT 1) AND A 2.91
ACRE TRACT OF LAND (TRACT 2) LOCATED
IN SECTIONS 27 & 85 OF TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH,
RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Finance & Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. 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 15th day of October, 2013.
RESOLUTIONS
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution appointing Tiffany Sanders to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Board, as nominated by Southern University was pulled from the agenda. It was stated that Ms. Sanders withdrew her name from being appointed to this board.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9235-2013
A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO A RESTORATIVE
TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM SUBMISSION BY
THE MASONIC ESTATES, LLC; TO ACKNOWLEDGE
THE REVIEW AND DECLARE THE CITY’S
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED REQUEST AND
OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 15th day of October, 2013.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works & Transportation, Economic, workforce & Planning, Community Affairs, Services & Events, Property & Zoning and A & E Selection committees.
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