Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-11-12
Document Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Mitzi LaSalle, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, 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 Mitzi LaSalle.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on October 28, 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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA A RIGHT OF PASSAGE TO THE ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL PORT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE THEREOF.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9362-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR #2012 CHAIN LINK FENCING FOR JOHNNIE DOWNS BALL COMPLEX.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12 day of November, 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 of motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 187-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KOCH SUPPLY AND TRADING LP FOR CLEAN AIR EMISSIONS CREDITS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Silver, Fowler
NAYS: Green, Larvadain.
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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 of motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 188-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR RENTAL OF A MECHANICAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING MACHINE FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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 of motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver.
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 189-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH VERMEER MIDSOUTH FOR A MECHANICAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING MACHINE FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. 190-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BROCKWELL IT CONSULTING, INC., FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 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 of motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 191-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PARCELS #793 AND #799 REQUIRED FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE PHASE II STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any 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 12th day of November, 2014.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Larvadain moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9363-2014
RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURES LOACTED AT 1502 ASHLEY ALLEY
The President called for any discussion a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2014.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development, Community Affairs, Services and Events, and A & E Selection Committee,
Mr. Green, Mr. Fowler and Mr. Larvadain commended the Alexandria Fire Department for a job well done.
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
City Clerk