Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-03-04
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 4, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 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 Mayor Jacques Roy, the 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 Councilwoman Mitzi LaSalle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chief Operating Officer Joe Page.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on February 18, 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. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 138 kv gas circuit breaker for D. G. Hunter Generating Station was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department was delayed for two weeks.
On Motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM INTECH LLC FOR EPSON, GT S50 SCANNERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF TREES AND LIMBS AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE LINES WITH SOLSCAPES, LLC., FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE 2013/2014 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE PROCEEDS OF 2014 UTILITY REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BAYOU COVE ACQUISITION PROJECT.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SELECT BUILDING CONTROLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROGRAMMING AND TERMINATING HVAC CONTROLS.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING LEASE WITH YAMAHA GOLF CAR COMPANY FOR UTILITY CARTS AT LINKS ON THE BAYOU.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE 2013/2014 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR MPO SIDEWALKS PROJECT AFFECTING PORTIONS OF MONROE STREET, TEXAS AVENUE, EAST TEXAS AVENUE AND DALLAS STREET.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PARAMETER SALE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF SALES TAX REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA PROVIDED THE SALE OF EACH SERIES OF SAID BOND PROVIDES MINIMUM NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS (AFTER PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS) OF NOT LESS THAN 2% OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE SALES TAX BONDS, SERIES 2004 BEING REFUNDED.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ALPINE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT 6TH AND JOHNSTON PARKING LOT.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR MARTIN PARK.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT RAPIDES TRAIL.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT I-49 GREENBELT.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HDQ PARK.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT COMPTON PARK.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ALPINE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ALPINE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT ACADIAN PARK.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF THIRD STREET ENHANCEMENT.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9273-2014
A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF SALES TAX REFUNDING BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS OF SAID BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID BONDS; 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 4th day of March, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9274-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LINKS ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE WATERPROOFING IMPROVEMENTS.
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 4th day
of March, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9275-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GAS METERS 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 4th day
of March, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9276-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS AND COUPLINGS 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 4th day
of March, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9277-2014
A RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CDBG-DRU MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FOR CHATLIN LAKE CANAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM WILLOW GLEN TO SANDY BAYOU PUMP STATION.
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 4th day of March, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9278-2014
A 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)
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 4th day of March, 2014.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9279-2014
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE AT THE INTERSECTION OF BOGAN AND THIRD STREET (LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1) WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
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 4th day of March, 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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR HERBICIDES TO BE USED BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS REVEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID HERBICIDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of March, 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. 41-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A 16 INCH WATER LINE CROSSING ALONG LA HIGHWAY 1 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 March, 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. 42-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLY FOR POLICE UNIFORM 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.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of March, 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. 43-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES DBA JIFFY LUBE FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGES FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION 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 March, 2014.
PUBLIC HEARING
On motion of Ms. LaSalle, and seconded by Mr. Rubin the public hearing concerning the condemnation of one structure located at 2811 Wise Street Vincent Sigur was delayed for two weeks no one was present from the Administration.
COMMITTEES
There were no report from Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, personnel/Insurance, Public Safety Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning committees.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9280-2014
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ADMINISTRATION, AND THE ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION.
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 March, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9281-2014
A RESOLUTION HONORING RUSSELL HONORE AS GRAND MARSHALL FOR THE ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS PARADE FOR 2014.
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 March, 2014.
Mr. Fowler, President of the Council mentioned to the Council Act 267 of the 2013 Legislative Session.
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