Council Meeting Minutes - 2013-11-12
Document Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 12, 2013.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Ed Larvadain, III, Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler, Jules Green and Mitzi LaSalle. Absent was Lee Rubin. Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, 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 Jim Villard.
Mr. President asked everyone for a moment of silence for the Miles, Michiels and Jones families for the recent accidents that occurred.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Green, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held October 29, 2013 was unanimously approved by the Council.
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.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9243-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2013.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9244-2013
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE
WASTEWATER 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2013.
Bids were received for 500 gallon truck mounted vac-hydro unit for the Electric Distribution department.
Bidder Amount of Bid
Covington Sales $ 93,379.00
Equipment, Inc. $118,365.00
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
500 GALLON TRUCK VAC-HYDRO UNIT FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID UNIT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOUISIANA HOUSING CORPORATION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL
LOUISIANA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO
THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOUISIANA HOUSING CORPORATION FOR
REMAINING ESG PROGRAM YEAR FFY 11 ROUND
2 GRANT AWARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA
TO MANAGE REMAINING ESG PROGRAM FFY 11
ROUND 2 GRANT AWARD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH EE CONSULTANTS, INC. TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL AND
ELECTRICAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY’S COMBINED UTILITY SYSTEM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARNA BONTEMPS
AFRICAL AMERICAN MUSEUM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance & Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING 72’ WIDE
DRAINAGE SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
TENNYSON OAKS SUBDIVISION THAT IS NO
LONGER REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT, “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY HIGH
DENSITY DISTRICT AND “C-2’ GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO A PLANNED DEVELOP-
MENT KNOWN AS A “PUD” PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE REZONING OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2006 AIRBASE ROAD
FROM “SF-2/MHO, SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY WITH A MOBILE HOME OVERLAY
DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR A PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
CAR WASH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Property & Zoning committee.
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. 194-2013
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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. 195-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
(IRC) FOR THE DEVELOMENT OF TWO SINGLE-
FAMILY HHOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING UNITS
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, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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. 196-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDNING 2013-2014 CAPITAL
BUDGET BY ADDING FUNDS FOR THE DIRECTIONAL
SIGNAGE PROJECT 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, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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. 197-2013
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SIX CITY OWNED
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2013 MOTORCYCLES AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NO LONGER
NEEDED BY THE 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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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. 198-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION
OF A 3.143 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED
AT 5614 COLISEUM BOULEVARD 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, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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. 199-2013
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4905 SMIITH 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2013.
UTILITY 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 200-2013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH GDS AND ASSOCIATES FOR
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S COMBINED UTILITY
SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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. 201-2013
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
SECTION 26-84 (g) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATIVE TO THE ELECTRIC ENERGY COST
ADJUSTMENT FORMULA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2013.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 202-2013
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 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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Rubin.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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 & Events, Property & Zoning committee 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 L. “CHUCK” FOWLER
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS,
City Clerk