Council Meeting Minutes - 2015-01-13
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 13, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, and Harry Silver. Also present were 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 Mr. Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roosevelt Johnson.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on December 9, 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. Rubin seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Gas Department for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidder
Louisiana Utilities
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2014-2015 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH YEAGER WATSON AND ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS ZOO PROJECTS AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH PSC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTING DISPOSAL AND RECLAMATION SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SEWAGE-CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR AN 8 INCH ENCASED PIPELINE CROSSING AT MILE POST 194.4 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9371-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2015.
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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2015
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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 13th day of January, 2015.
The Administration requested that this item be delayed for two weeks.
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.
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. 2-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CHAIN LINK FENCING FOR JOHNNIE DOWNS BALL COMPLEX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 13th day of January, 2015.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR FUEL, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 13th day of January, 2015.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 13th day of January, 2015.
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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 13th day of January, 2015.
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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 13th day of January, 2015.
RESOLUTIONS – ELECTIONS
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9373-2015
A RESOLUTION ELECTING CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER AS PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Rubin.
NAYS: Green, Larvadain
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9374-2015
A RESOLUTION ELECTING LEE RUBIN TO SERVE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Silver, Rubin.
NAYS: Green, Larvadain
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2015.
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.
ATTEST:
/S/ DONNA P. JONES
City Clerk