Council Meeting Minutes - 2015-02-10
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 10, 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. Harry Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roosevelt Johnson.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on January 27, 2015 meeting was unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following items was added to the agenda.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin
RESOLUTION No. 9382-2015
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING COLONEL MICHAEL D. EDMONSON, SUPERINTENDENT LOUISIANA STATE POLICE AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2015.
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. Green seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTES WITH THE HIGHEST DISCOUNTED PRICE OFF THE MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE FOR MULTIPLE BRAND NAMES OF HAND HELD EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE WITH THE HIGHEST DISCOUNTED PERCENTAGE OFF MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE FOR SAFARILAND BRAND POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS #810 AND #811 REQUIRED FOR THE WOODDALE OUTFALL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9383-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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 10th day of February.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9384-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES.
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 10th day of February.
Resolution No. 9385-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE 2015 CDBG AND HOME FUNDS.
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 10th day of February.
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 filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SCADA SYSTEM ADDITIONS AND UPGRADES FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR HERBICIDES 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2015
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.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-2015
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.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2015
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.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION #6 RENOVATION 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2015
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.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LINDA WILLIAMS AND ETIQUETTES/EXO’S LLC 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES CANCER CENTER 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO.22-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 24-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2015
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.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA/STEUBENVILLE SOUTH 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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE 29-2015
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.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE 30-2015
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 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, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of February, 2015.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9386-2015
RESOLUTION TO URGE AND REQUEST THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO STUDY AND EXPLORE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FRENCH IMMERSION OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN IN RAPIDES PARISH.
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 10th day of February, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee, and A & E Selection Committee.
Personnel/Insurance Committee – Mr. Green recognized Ms. Agnes W. Francisco Environmental Commander of the Green Army of Alexandria.
Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee- Mr. Larvadain requested that a report from the Administration concerning restroom/water fountains at Helen Black Park at the next meeting.
The President stated that this is Mardi Gras weekend and would like for the Community to have a safe and clean weekend.
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