Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-01-21

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2014.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 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, the Legal Division, Chief Operating Officer Joe Page.

         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 Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Mitzi LaSalle.

Approval of Minutes

    On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin , the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on January 7, 2014, 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.  Ms. LaSalle seconded the motion.  It was unanimously carried by the Council.

         Bids were received for Bolton Avenue streetscape improvements, Phase 2.

Name of Bidders                                      Amt. of Bid

Merrick Construction                                $743,000.00

Progressive                                              $699,113.00

Regional Construction                              $774,303.70

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit: 

         AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW       BID SUBMITTED FOR BOLTON AVENUE STREETSCAPE     IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND     TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID BOLTON AVENUE          STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH    RESPECT THERETO.

         Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.

Name of Bidders

Pyramid School Products

Interboro Packing Corp.

Saint Gobain Abrasizes

Sayes Office Supply

Calico

All American Poly

NAPA Auto Parts

BCP Jan-San

X-Pedx

Action Time

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit: 

         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 JANITORIAL SUPPPLIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS,          AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

         Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a twelve month period.

Name of Bidders

LA Utility Supply Company

Coburn’s

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation .   The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit:

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 FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES, 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 ANNEXATION OF 6.0 ACRES FOR LAKELAND TOWNHOMES SITUATED ADJACENT TO BOCAGE SUBDIVISION AN 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. 9260-2014

A RESOLUTION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A 138kv GAS  CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR D. G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION

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

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  None

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

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

                           RESOLUTION NO. 9261-2014

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR THE WASTEWATER 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 21^st day of January, 2014.

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

                           ORDINANCE NO. 20-2014 

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRING RANGE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  Larvadain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

         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.

                           ORDINANCE NO. 21-2014 

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  Larvadain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

         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

                           ORDINANCE NO. 22-2014

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

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

NAYS:         None

ABSENT:     Larvardain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

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. 23-2014

         TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  Larvadain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

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.

                           ORDINANCE NO. 24-2014

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND OF THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF A CERTAIN SUM TOWARDS THE COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY TO BE USED TO PAY TOWARDS THE SETTLEMENT IN THE SUIT ENTITLED “ANGELO BRACEY VERSUS CITY OF ALEXANDRIA”, SUPREME COURT DOCKET NUMBER 2013-C-1934; COURT OF APPEAL DOCKET NUMBER 13-16 AND OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, DISTRICT 2 DOCKET NUMBER 11-04410.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded: 

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  Larvadain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

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. 25-2014 

         TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH WOMACK & SONS CONSTRUCTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  Larvadain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

         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. 26-2014 

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS FOR ANOTHER YEAR FOR THE LEASE OF BUS TIRES.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

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

NAYS:  None

ABSENT:  Larvadain

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January, 2014.

         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. Silver, to wit:

                                    ORDINANCE NO. 27-2014 

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION OF LOT 2 & 4 OF THE PARTITION OF THE VIOLA G. DEVILLE TRACT.

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 21^st day of January, 2014.

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 Ms. Villard, to wit:

                                    ORDINANCE NO. 28-2014 

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF A 12’ WIDE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 4 OF WEST ALEXANDRIA ADDITION.

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 21^st day of January, 2014

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

                                    ORDINANCE NO. 29-2014

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2014, 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.  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 21^st day of January, 2014.

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 Villard and seconded by Rubin, to wit:

                                    ORDINANCE NO. 30-2014

TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2013-2014 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT.

The President called for any discussion.  The Finance & Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item.  A vote was called or and the following recorded:

YEAS:  Villard, Rubin, Silver, Fowler

NAYS:  Green, Larvadain, LaSalle.

ABSENT:  None

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of January 2014.

RESOLUTION

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

                                    RESOLUTION NO. 9262-2014

TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO REJECT A RECOMMENDATION OF       DENIAL FROM THE CITY OF          ALEXANDRIA ZONING COMMISSION FROM ITS REGULARLY         SCHEDULED MEETING HELD OCTOBER 28, 2013 RELATIVE TO A    REZONING APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF PRICE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION    REPRESENTED BY RONNIE PRICE, REQUESTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2006 AIRBASE ROAD  DESCRIBED AS 75’ X 100’ LOT BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY AIR BASE ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA FROM         “SF-2/MHO”, SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH A MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR          PRIVATE COMMERCIAL CAR WASH.

The President called for any discussion.  Mr. Trey Gist presented the staff with a copy of the Alexandria Zoning Commission minutes to be made a part of the file as follows.  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 21^st day of January, 2014. 

RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING

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

                           RESOLUTION NO. 9263-2014

TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING CONDEMNATION OF THREE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT:          

                                                      1846 Harris Street

                                                      2811 Wise Street

                                                      4125 Picsiotta Street

The President called for any discussion.  Mr. David Gray with Community Development committee was present to explain the above structures to the Council.  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 21^st day of January, 2014.

COMMITTEES

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

There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

  /S/  CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER, JR.

  PRESIDENT 

/S/  NANCY L. THIELS

CITY CLERK