Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-12-09
Document Date:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 2014
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 9, 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, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, 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 Mitzi LaSalle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Jacob Cutler. Mr. Silver recognized Mayor David Butler, of Woodworth for his 33 years of success and service as Woodworth Mayor and his recent re-election without opposition.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on November 25, 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 Monroe Street and Highway 1 pump Stations Booster Pump Replacement Project.
Name of Bidders Amount of bid
Womack and Sons $126,078.00
Rylee Contracting $144,977.70
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR MONROE STREET AND HIGHWAY 1 PUMP STATIONS BOOSTER PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for chain link fencing for Johnnie Downs Ball Complex.
Name of Bidders Amount of bid
Nichols Landscape $48,777.00
James A. Decker $62,400.00
U.S. Fence & Gate, Inc. $49,999.00
Della Specally construction $49,300.00
Twin Bridge Company $42,741.00
M&M Pipeline Service $48,158.00
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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CHAIN LINK FENCING FOR JOHNNIE DOWNS BALL COMPLEX AND OTHER MATTERS THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR FUEL, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING UNITS 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 SURPLUS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE UNIT AND ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JONESVILLE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE UNIT PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAWS 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 TO REVOKE A PORTION OF SALLIE STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 11 OF GUS GEHR ADDITION AND THE RETAINING OF A 12.5’ DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE IN THE REVOKED PORTION OF SALLIE STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9368-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SCADA SYSTEM ADDITIONS AND UPGRADES FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 2014.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9369-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 2014.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION 9370-2014
RESOLUTION CANCELING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 23, 2014.
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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 2014.
ORDINANCE FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The Administration requested that this item be delayed for two weeks.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PCB AND PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up final adoption of motion of Ms. LaSalle and Mr. Silver
ORDINANCE NO. 195-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR RIVERFRONT CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT OF 10 VAV BOXES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 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 final adoption of motion of Mr. Villard and Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 196-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #3 FOR LINKS ON THE BAYOU WATERPROOFING 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: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 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 final adoption of motion of Mr. LaSalle and Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 197-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH T & D SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 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 final adoption of motion of Mr. Villard and Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 198-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DISCOUNT REALTY, LLC D/B/A WINDFEEL PROPERTIES RELATIVE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO INSURE THE CONTINUING OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT AND SALE OF THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER IN FURTHERANCE OF THE STATED AND ADOPTED GOALS OF THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL INITIATIVE AND FURTHER AS THESE GOALS RELATE TO THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER AND THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER AND ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: Larvadain, Rubin, Green.
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 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 final adoption of motion of Mr. Villard and Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 199-2014
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, LOUISIANA FROM “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) WITH A MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT AND “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO A “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: Larvadain, Green.
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 2014.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. LaSalle to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9371-2014
RESOLUTION DECLARING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014 AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2015 AS OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AN OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of December, 2014.
Mr. Fowler presented a plaque on behalf of the full Council thanking Councilwoman Mitzi LaSalle for her dedicated service to the citizens of Alexandria from December 2010-December 2014.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning and A & E Selection Committees.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER, JR.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ DONNA P. JONES
City Clerk