Council Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June16, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Absent: Jim Villard. Also present were members from the Administration, 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 Harry Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Jacques Roy.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on June 2, 2015 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. Johnson 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SPUN PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CLAMPS AND COUPLINGS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO ADA COMPLIANT CUTAWAY VANS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET BY DELETING ONE PLANNER POSITION AND ADDING ONE ZONING ENFORCEMENT ANALYST POSITION IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A 3.5’ WIDE BY 291’ PORTION OF A 15’ WIDE SEWER SERVITUDE/EASEMENT LOCATED ON A 1.940 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT 6320 COLISEUM BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9420-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN CARROLL TO THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9421-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AN INSULATED 40 FOOT TELESCOPIC ARTICULATED AERIAL LIFT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9422-2015
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS 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: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9423-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS 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: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9424-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AN ALL-TERRAIN, HILLSIDE MOWER 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: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9425-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FLOATING AERATOR ASSEMBLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9426-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A FILTERED ROLL-OFF CONTAINER FOR GRIT REMOVAL 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: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9427-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) OUTDOOR VACUUM LITTER COLLECTION VEHICLE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9428-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE ONE (1) TON CYLINDERS FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 88-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BP ENERGY COMPANY FOR NATURAL GAS 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 89-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET BY ADDING FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SENIOR POSITION TO THE MOTOR POOL BUDGET AND DELETING A MECHANIC POSITION IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. Larvadain.
ORDINANCE NO. 90-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET BY ADDING 11 STUDENT WORKERS POSITIONS TO THE RECREATIONAL ENHANCEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT ALL SEVEN PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE SERVICE OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY 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.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 92-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SURPLUS EIGHT CITY VEHICLES FOR DONATION TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY MARSHAL UNDER THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAW 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin,
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
- H. PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Fowler, the President of the Council opened the public hearing and read aloud the description of the agenda item.
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING PROVIDING FOR THE 2015 ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES LEVIED UPON THE DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President allowed a public comment period at this time. There was no public comment the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Fowler, the President of the Council opened the public hearing and read aloud the description of the agenda item.
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING PROVIDING THE INCREASE IN THE 2015 ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES, BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEAR’S MAXIMUM RATE LEVIED UPON THE DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President allowed a public comment period at this time. There was no public comment the public hearing was closed.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION – CONTINUED
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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 93-2015
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2015 ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES LEVIED UPON THE DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin,
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 94-2015
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE INCREASE IN THE 2015 ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES, BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF THE PRIOR YEAR’S MAXIMUM RATE LEVIED UPON THE DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA 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, Green, Larvadain, Rubin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Green moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain.
RESOLUTION NO. 9429-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES AND TO CO-SPONSOR JUNETEENTH 2015.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Villard
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs Committee, Utility Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and planning Development Committee, Community Affairs Services and Events Committee, A & E Selection Committee.
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