Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-02-18
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 18, 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 Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer Joe Page, Trey Gist, and the Council Staff.
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 Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Clerk Donna Jones.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on February 4, 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. Mr. Rubin seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction and maintenance materials to be used by various City departments. Bids to be opened on 2/18, no bids were received, therefore the Administration requested to re-advertise. The following action was taken.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9267-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS TO BE USED BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.
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 thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of February, 2014
Bids were received for herbicides to be used by various City departments.
Name of Bidders
Red River Specialties
CWC
Alligare
VM Distribution
Helena Chemical
CPS Timberland
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. Rubin, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HERBICIDES TO BE USED BY VARIOUS CITY
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
HERBICIDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A 16” WATER LINE CROSSING ALONG LA HWY. 1.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLY FOR POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES D/B/A JIFFY LUBE FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 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.
Mr. Larvadain requested that the item appointing Charles Dewitt to serve on the England Economic and Industrial Development District be referred to the Personnel Committee. A motion was made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin that this item should not be sent to committee. The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Villard, Green, Rubin.
NAYS: Larvadain, LaSalle
ABSENT: None
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9268-2014
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHARLES DEWITT TO SERVE ON THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
Mr. Trey Gist requested that the below item be delayed for two weeks.
RESOLUTION requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development study, consider and install directional traffic control devices at the intersection of Dorchester and Jackson Street (Louisiana Highway 1208-3) and the installation of a traffic control device at the intersection of Bogan and Third Street (Louisiana Highway 1) within the City of Alexandria and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9269-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR MATERIAL PROCUREMENT OF LAMINATED WOOD BEAMS, TIMBER POLES AND MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SAFETY BAFFLE SYSTEM FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FIRING RANGE.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9270-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9271-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES 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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of February, 2014.
After the adoption of the consent calendar, the following item was discussed and adopted.
Mr. Trey Gist read the following resolution and a public hearing was held.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9272-2014
RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
G. 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. 35-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT QUOTE SUBMITTED FROM RANDY’S ONE SHOP FOR HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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
There ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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 Mrs. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2014
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.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S BUSES AND VANS.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 38-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S BUS TERMINAL.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 39-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TXI AND ASCENSION FOR READY MIX CONCRETE
FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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 18th day of February, 2014.
COMMITTEES
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 committees.
Mr. Green stated that he would like to know the status of the Hodges Gardens project.
Mr. Larvadain requested that a report be given concerning the high utility bills that the citizens are experiencing. The Mayor responded that his staff could report on what’s already been done, what policies and procedures are being followed at the next committee meeting held March 4, 2014. He stated in four weeks on March 18, 2014 his staff could report on other ideas that the Administration has on this item.
Ms. LaSalle stated that she would like to discuss the usage of the Martin Center by the South Alexandria Neighborhood Group at the next Community Affairs, Services & Events committee.
Mr. Fowler thanked everyone involved in the passage of the millage tax resolution.
It was also mentioned that the Council thanked David Gill and his departments, plus Michael Marcotte and Cleco for the work done during the recent snow storms.
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