Council Meeting Minutes - 2015-01-27
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 27, 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. Roosevelt Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trey Gist.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on January 13, 2015 meeting 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 Scada System Additions and Upgrades for the Water Department.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bids
Omega Natchiq, Inc. $438,753
Langston Electric $738,500
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for Herbicides.
Name of Bidders
Jon West
CWC Chemical
John Deere Landscape
Red River Specialties
UM Distribution
Continental Research
Crop Production Services
Alligure LLC
Helena Chemical
The above bids were 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 LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CENTRAL LA BUSINESS INCUBATOR BUILDING AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN 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 FROM LOTT OIL COMPANY FOR OFF ROAD DIESEL FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD 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 EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 9 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD PHASE I 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 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION #6 RENOVATION 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CHAIN ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LINDA WILLIAMS AND ETIQUETTES/EXO’S L.L.C. 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES CANCER CENTER 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, INC. (COPE) 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE CENTER, INC. (SAGE) 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ACADIANA AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH DPS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION 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 RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA/STEUBENVILLE SOUTH 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS FOR THE LEASE OF BUS TIRES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD 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 EXECUTE AN ADDITIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS, LLC FOR THE ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE ROADWAY LIGHTING ON VERSAILLES BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9375-2015
RESOLUTION APPOINTING BECKY BARNES TO FINISH SERVING THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JASON E. COBB ON THE BOARD OF THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO 9376-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LINKS ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE BANK STABILIZATION.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9377-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9378-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9379-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9380-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9381-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
“Resolution establishing a Quiet Zone under the Federal Railroad Administration at Highway 498 railroad crossing.”
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver to not consider for passage a resolution at this time based on the necessity for additional consideration. This substitute motion further clarifies it was not the intention of the City of Alexandria to establish by resolution a quiet zone at Highway 498 railroad crossing at the meeting held on January 13,2015. The motion was carried.
ORDINANCE 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 Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2015
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.
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 27th 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. 8-2015
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 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 27th 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. 9-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2014-2015 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance and Legal Affairs Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other 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 27th 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. 10-2015
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.
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 27th 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. 11-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH PSC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TRANSPORTING DISPOSAL AND RECLAMATION SERVICES.
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 27th 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. 12-2015
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.
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 27th day of January, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Economic Workforce and Planning, Property and Zoning, and A & E Selection Committees.
Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain recognized the Public Works Director, Mr. David Gills and his staff for the support of event that was held the weekend. He also would like for the City to see about hosting the Environmental Conference again.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee Mr. Johnson recognized Mr. Jewel Johnson the President of the Martin Park Neighborhood group. Mr. Johnson also stated that he would like to remind the community to support the Alexandria Mardi Gras events.
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