Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-03-18
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 18, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 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 the Council staff and Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist.
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 Rabbi Arnold Task and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 6 Boy Scout Nichols Hebert.
The President recognized Greg Gormanous to introduce Dr. G. Daniel Howard, Chancellor of LSU of Alexandria to the Council. Dr. G. Daniel Howard, Chancellor of LSU of Alexandria gave a brief Biography of himself and a briefing of some of the plans for LSU of Alexandria.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on March 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.
Ms. 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.
Bids were received for 138 KV gas circuit breaker for D.G. Hunter generating station.
Name of Bidders Amount of bid Alternate
Bell Electrical $63,735.00 $63,735.00
Siemens $60,700.00 $60,700.00
Allstom Grid $51,450.00 $51,450.00
Hitachi HVB $59,712.00 $53,152.00
Mitsibishi GCB $59,925.00 $59,925.00
ABB Inc. $61,990.00 $60,130.00
PA Breaker $50,250.00 $45,540.00
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 A 138 KV GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR D. G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.
Name of bidder
GEO Specialty
Mark Prohaska/MIS
BCP Jan-San
Dukes Root Controls
Lakepoints Env. Group
Polydyne
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 OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
Bids were received for electric meters and accessories for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of bidder
Curtis H. Stout/BSI
The above bid was 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 ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID METERS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received 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.
Name of bidder
Kisatchie Treating $159.00 each $6996.00
Daniel Brown/Weyerhaeuser $2,260.00 each $75,024.40
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 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, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID BAFFLE SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On Motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL FOR THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTING, DISPOSAL AND RECLAMATION SERVICE.
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 FOR ANNUAL INSPECT, TEST AND CERTIFICATION OF BREAKERS/TRANSFORMERS AT THE POWER PLANT.
On Motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH CHAIN ELECTRIC FOR BAYOU RAPIDES TO PRESCOTT 138KV RECONDUCTOR.
On Motion of Ms. LaSalle 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 ANIMAL SHELTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9282-2014
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LEVATOR BOYD TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
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 21st day of March, 2014.
ORDINANCE 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 44-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM INTECH LLC FOR DESKTOP DOCUMENT SCANNERS FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENT 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 21st 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. 45-2014
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 AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVE AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRIMMING AND REMOVAL 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 21st 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. 46-2014
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 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 21st 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. 47-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SELECT BUILDING CONTROLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROGRAMMING AND TERMINATING HVAC CONTROLS 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 21st 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 48-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING LEASE WITH YAMAHA GOLF CAR COMPANY FOR UTILITY CARTS AT LINKS ON THE BAYOU AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st 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. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2014
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 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 21st 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. Green and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st 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 Mr. Silver to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 51-2014
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.
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 21st 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. Green and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 52-2014
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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st 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. 53-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR MARTIN PARK 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 21st 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. 54-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT RAPIDES TRAIL 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 21st 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. 55-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT I-49 GREENBELT 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 21st 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. 56-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HDQ PARK 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 21st 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. 57-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT COMPTON PARK 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 21st 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. Green to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 58-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ALPINE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS 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 21st 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. Green to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ALPINE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT ACADIAN PARK 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 21st 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. 60-2014
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 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 21st 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 Mr. Silver to wit:
Mr. Silver asked if there were any one that was oppose to the following item. Wayne Phillip and Louise Phillip spoke on the opposing side. Mr. Rodney Price the owner of the Car Wash, and Attorney Rick Farrar also spoke.
ORDINANCE NO. 61-2014
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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Wayne Phillips and Ms. Louisa Phillips were both present at the meeting to speak in opposition on this item. Mr. Rick Farrar, representing Ronnie Price was present to speak to the Council. The question was called by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver. 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 21st day of March, 2014.
- I. Public Hearing.
To continue public hearing concerning condemnation of one structure located at: 2811 Wise Street – Vincent Sigur. This item was removed from the agenda, the property owners condemned the structure.
COMMITTEES
Finance and Legal Affairs, Mr. Silver stated that there would be a meeting on March 25, 2014 at 3:00 to review the Mayor’s Proposed 2014/2015 operating budget.
The President announced that the City Council received the Mayor’s Proposed 2014/2015 operating budget on Monday, March 17, 2014.
There were no report from the Utility, personnel/Insurance, Public Safety Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning, and Property and Zoning Committees.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee Ms. LaSalle recognize the Alexandria Museum of Art- Red River Stitchers mentor the Team Club “The Muse”. River Oaks – men and women “Yarn Bumpers,” for the crochet items decorating downtown.
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