Council Meeting Minutes, Apr 21, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin 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 Roosevelt Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lee Rubin.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on April 7, 2015 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Mr. Green next recognizes members from the Lower Third Neighborhood Group.
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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRINER DRILLING SERVICE FOR THE WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LINAGE LAW FIRM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD – CHATLIN LAKE CANAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF A 34’X17’ RECTANGULAR PORTION OF AN EXISTING 55’ +/- WIDE UTILITY AND PRIVATE ACCESS SERVITUDE SITUATED ON LOT 9 OF YORKTOWN MEDICAL & BUSINESS, PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS AND TO BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT RAPIDES TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM GRASS HOPPER LAWNS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT MARTIN PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HOLOCAUST PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver referred the above item to the Legal and Finance Affairs Committee.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HDQ PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES BDA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT ACADIAN PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT I-49 GREENBELT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM KEEPING IT GREEN LAWNCARE, LLC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT COMPTON PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPING LLC FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT 6TH AND JOHNSON PARKING LOT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT ALEXANDRIA GATEWAYS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT BOLTON AVENUE RAINGARDENS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOHNNY DOWNS SPORTS COMPLEX REGISTRATION BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT CANOPY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS #793 REQUIRED FOR THE NORTH MALL DRIVE PHASE II STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTAND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9398-2015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOHNNY DOWNS SPORTS COMPLEX REGISTRATION BUILDING 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 21st day of April, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9399-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT CANOPY 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 21st day of April, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
On the next item the Administration requested to reject all bids and re-advertise.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which seconded by Mr. Villard.
RESOLUTION NO. 9400-2015
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SCADA SYSTEM ADDITIONS AND UPGRADE FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT.
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 21st day of April, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which seconded by Mr. Villard.
RESOLUTION NO. 9401-2015
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR TRIMMING AND REMOVAL OF TREES AND LIMBS AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of April, 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. 56-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR THE WASTEWATER 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of April, 2015.
The next item on the agenda the Administration requested that the item be delayed for two weeks because the bids are still being reviewed.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard this item was delayed for two weeks.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution Department.
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. 57-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS 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 the 21st day of April, 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. 58-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LINKS ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE BANK STABILIZATION 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 the 21st day of April, 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. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG COURT 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 the 21st day of April, 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. 60-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING 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 the 21st day of April, 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 61-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ENTITY/STATE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR JACKSON STREET (LA1208-3) AT HORSESHOE ROUNDABOUT 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 the 21st day of April, 2015.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for two weeks.
TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING GAMING, BINGO AND VIDEO BINGO AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S BINGO HALLS AND EXPANSION OF GAMING, CHARITABLE OR FOR PROFIT; LIMITING THE EXPANSION OF BINGO HALLS AND GAMING, CHARITABLE OR FOR PROFIT WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; PROHIBITING NEW COMMERCIAL LESSORS OF BINGO HALLS AND GAMING PLACES; PROVIDING CERTAIN STRICTURES WITH REGARD TO EXPANSION ACTIVITIES OF EXISTING BINGO HALLS AND GAMING TENANTS; TO PROVIDE FOR HEARINGS AND AMENDMENTS TO LICENSES FOR EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO; TO SET LIMITATIONS ON LOCATIONS; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda was delayed until Thursday, April 23, 2015.
TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF ALL CITY DIVISIONS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES, PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, A & E Selection Committee.
Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green complimented the Police Department for their services in the community.
Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee the following resolution was recommended for adoption.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO.9402-2015
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO CO-SPONSOR WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCETHE LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN THE CITY AND 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, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of April, 2015.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Mr. Johnson requested for an update on the Downtown Hotels: Alexander Fulton Hotel and the Bentley at the next Council meeting.
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