Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-02-04
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 4, 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 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 Councilwoman LaSalle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Larvadain.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver , the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on January 21, 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.
Mrs. LaSalle moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT QUOTE SUBMITTED FROM RANDY’S ONE SHOP FOR HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF ENTRY/USE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT (DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY) TO ALLOW MILITARY PERSONNEL TO USE VARIOUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES FOR DROP-OFF TRANSIT PURPOSES.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S BUSES AND VANS.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S BUS TERMINAL.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TXI AND ASCENSION FOR READY MIX CONCRETE FOR TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9264 -2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
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 4th day of February, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9265-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
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 4th day of February, 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 31-2014
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 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 4th day of February, 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2014
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 SUPPLIES 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 4th day of February, 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. 33-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES 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.
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of February, 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. 34-2014
AN ORDINANE AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF 6.0 ACRES OF LAKELAND TOWNHOMES SITUATED ADJACENT TO BOCAGE SUBDIVISION
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 4th day of February, 2014.
COMMITTEES
Finance and Legal Affairs Committee
Mr. Silver, Chairman recommended the following item out of Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9266-2014
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING MEMBERS OF THE LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO CO-SPONSOR AND SUPPORT THE HOMEOWNERS FLOOD INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ACT INTRODUCED IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS A RESULT OF THE BIGGERT-WATERS FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 2012 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
There were no reports from the Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning.
A & E Selection committee
Mr. Villard requested that a resolution be sent to the State concerning the traffic light on the corner of Dorchester and Jackson. Mr. Villard asked Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney to write a resolution for the next council meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER, JR.
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
CITY CLERK