Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-09-16
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 16, 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 Corbin Loper, Boy Scout Troop 6.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on September 2, 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. Mr. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for floating aerator assemblies for Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Environmental Equipment $60,000.00
Aerator Solution $57,000.00
Coastal Process $59,385.72
Evoqua Water Tech $58,230.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for a 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off Style container filter for grit removal for the Wastewater Department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Johnson Equipment $39,100.00
Mid Continent $41,810.00
Spectrum Water Tech $29,224.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for wire and cable for the Electric Distribution Department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Stuart C. Irby
American Wire Group
Wesco Distribution
David Saul
Techline, Inc.
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for Treated Wood Poles for the Electric Distribution Department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Nation Wide
Arkansas Elect
Wesco Distribution
Kisatchie Treating
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for plastic refuse bags for various departments.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Dyna Pak Corporation $4.91 per roll
Interboro Packaging $ 4.98 per roll
Waste Zero $5.13 per roll
All American Poly $7.77 per roll
Central Poly Corp $4.87 per roll
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bid was received for brass fittings and miscellaneous items for the Water Department.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
Coburn’s
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bid was received for uniforms for the Fire and Police Departments.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
Caplan’s
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FLOATING AERATOR ASSEMBLIES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 20 CUBIC YARD ROLL-OFF STYLE CONTAINER FILTER FOR GRIT REMOVAL FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TREATED WOOD POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BRASS FITTINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR UNIFORMS FOR THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DECLARE CERTAIN REELS OF WIRE FROM THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BOYCE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAWS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR BULK HYDROGEN FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The Administration requested that the following item be removed from the agenda:
Introduction of an ordinance rezoning property located at 6545, 6553 & unknown address on Highway 1 North, a 13.87 acre tract of land located in Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 2 West Rapides Parish, from “PD” Planned Development District to a “SF-2MHO” Single Family Moderate Density District with a Mobile Home Overlay District in order to allow for owner occupied Single-family residence and mobile homes.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 321 & 327 NORTH 14TH STREET DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 SQUARE 17, WELCH ADDITION, FROM “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATED DENSITY WITH A MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT TO A “MF-2” MULTI-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENTS TO BE LOCATED ON A SINGLE LOT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PLANT N POWER LLP REGARDING REPAIRS AND SERVICES TO THE BOILER #3 AT D. G. HUNTER POWER PLANT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER UPDATING AND AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THINKALEX COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CDS) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE OF THE TROLLEYS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 157-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR LIFT STATION TIE-INS TO THE LA 28 WEST TRUNK MAINS 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of September, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 158-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANT PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER VEHICLE PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAWS 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: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of September, 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. 159-2014
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014/2015 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR HIGHWAY 28 WEST CORRECTIVE WORK-LIFT STATION TIE IN 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of September, 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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 160-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BP ENERGY COMPANY FOR CLIG TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of September, 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. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 161-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MUSIC LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SASAC, LLC 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of September, 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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 162-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN STATE/ENTITY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VERSAILLES BOULEVARD ROADWAY LIGHTING PROJECT 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of September, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9349-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE RAPIDES PARISH FAIR TO ALLOW THE FAIR ASSOCIATION TO USE CITY TROLLEYS AT NO COST FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED INDIGENT, AND YOUTH.
The President called for any 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 16th day of September, 2014.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER FUPDATING AND AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 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 CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THINKALEX COMPREHENSIBE DEVELOPMENT STRATEY (CDS) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDIANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE FAIR ASSOCIATION FOR THE USE OF THE TROLLEYS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no report from Finance and Legal Affair, Utility, Community Affairs Services and Events, Property and Zoning, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development, Public Safety Works, and transportation.
Personnel/Insurance Committee – Mr. Green requested that he would like to put in the recorders that he received a subpoena from the Ninth Judicial District Court where the State of Louisiana Versus Melanie Underwood.
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