Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-06-24
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON June 24, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 24, 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 of Staff Joe Page, Council staff and 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 Jim Villard
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patrick Searcy.
The President next recognize members from Volunteers of America.
Ms. Donna Lewis, Ms. Tarron Darion and Ms. Tessa Mathews presented a plaque to the Council for supporting TOP.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on June 10, 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. Villard 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 annual contract for current model year or new vehicles for various departments.
Name of Bidder
Hixson Autoplex
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
The next item on the agenda the Administration requested that the following item be removed from the agenda.
Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for one (1) Hydraulic Trash Loader Body for the Sanitation Department.
The next item on the agenda the Administration requested that the following item be removed from the agenda.
Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for a minimum of one (1) rear loading refuse truck, 25 CU YD capacity for the Sanitation Department.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON, FOR ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THIRD STREET ENHANCEMENTS ST JAMES TO BROADWAY PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID FOR FUELING STATION UPGRADES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR FRANK O. HUNTER PARK, PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Mrs. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO.9314- 2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A CRAWLER-TYPE, MINIMUM 168 HP, WIDE TRACK DOZER FOR USE BY THE UTILITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9315-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A 18 WHEELER 6X4 TRACTOR RIG FOR USE BY THE UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO TRANSPORT HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9316-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER BODY FOR USE BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9317-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9318-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK, 25 CU YD CAPACITY FOR USE BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9319-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PORT OF ALEXANDRIA RAIL SPUR REHABILITATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9320-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FUELING STATION UPGRADES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9321-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF MCNUTT WATER FEEDER MAIN PHASE I AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 9322-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FY14 ALLOCATIONS FOR OPERATING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs Committee.
A resolution to address and transition the City of Alexandria’s Moratorium on new bingo halls and the expansion of gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria to regulation of bingo halls and gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria; to reenact a moratorium with regard to certain expansion activities; to lift the current moratorium within the confines of new legislation in the form of an ordinance; and to provide with respect thereto and create, authorize, and empower the division of planning to provide with reference to ambiguities or matters related to points of discretion regarding all gaming within the City of Alexandria until there is further specific legislation.
RESOLUTION NO. 9323-2014
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JULY 22, 2014 FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF TEN (10) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 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 file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle, and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 109-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE FIVE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle, and seconded by Mr. Villard
ORDINANCE NO. 110-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CONTROL DEVICES INC., FOR THE SERVICE OF TESTING, CALIBRATING AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 111-2014
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 14.381 ACRE, MORE LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD AND BEING PART OF LOT A OF THE ESKEW PARK, PHASE 1, SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
The next item on the agenda the Administration requested that this item be delayed for four weeks.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for the construction of Highway 1 Ground Storage Tank.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs Committee.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance lifting all Moratoria regarding the City of Alexandria’s bingo halls and expansion of gaming, charitable or for profit; regulating and franchising bingo halls and gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria; reenacting certain strictures with regard to expansion activities; providing overall policy and construction of law; and to provide with respect thereto generally and also by creating, authorizing, and empowering the Division of Planning to provide with reference to administrative procedures to resolve ambiguities or matters related to points of discretion regarding all gaming within the City of Alexandria consistent with a regulated and limited franchise.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for four weeks and referred back to Property and Zoning Committee.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of property at 1172 and 1182 Rapides Avenue lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 square 1 Welch Addition, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana from “SF-2/MHO” Single Family (moderate density) with a mobile home overlay District and “B-3” General Business District to a “C-2” General Commercial District, for the establishment of a commercial business that includes the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Ms. LaSalle, moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9324-2014
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CONDEMNATION OF 10 STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. 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
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
COMMITTEES
There were no report from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Economic, workforce and Planning Development, Property and Zoning Committee and A & E Selection Committee.
Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain gave a report concerning the Veteran Affairs gathering on Saturday at the Bolton Avenue Community Center. He also reported that there will be a Stop the Violent Workshop on Saturday June 28, 2014 at 9:30 A.M.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle congratulated the South Alexandria Neighborhood group in reference to the neighborhood clean up that was held on Saturday, June 21, 2104. Ms. LaSalle, also mentioned the Stop the Violent Workshop that will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014.
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/ DONNA P. JONES
Acting City Clerk