Council Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 19, 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 Mayor Jacques Roy, 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.
The Mayor presented a proclamation to Alexandria Senior High School boys and girls powerlifting teams.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on May 5, 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. 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 the construction of Johnny Downs Sports Complex Registration Building.
Bidders Amount of the bid
Tudor $ 310,000.00
Decker Builders 269,730.00
Petron LLC 309,000.00
TL Construction 305,000.00
Bayou Rapides Corp 291,600.00
Turner & Turner Contract 283,266.07
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver, 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.
Bids were received for the construction of Code Enforcement Equipment Canopy.
Bidders Amount of the bid Alternates
Decker Builders 143,000.00 28,000.00
Petron LLC 136,000.00 20,500.00
Bayou Rapides Corp 116,400.00 20,000.00
Turner & Turner Contractor 128,256.84 18,396.24
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver, 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. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES BUSINESS AND CAREER SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE SUMMER YOUTH WORKERS 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 WITH M2 MITTON MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CHARITABLE GAMING, BINGO AND VIDEO BINGO AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S BINGO HALLS AND EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE GAMING; LIMITING THE EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE GAMING AND BINGO HALLS, WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; PROHIBITING NEW COMMERCIAL LESSORS OF CHARITABLE BINGO HALLS AND/OR CHARITABLE GAMING FACILITIES; PROVIDING CERTAIN STRICTURES WITH REGARD TO EXPANSION ACTIVITIES OF EXISTING CHARITABLE BINGO HALLS AND CHARITABLE PARTICIPANTS TO PROVIDE FOR HEARINGS FOR EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO; TO SET LIMITATIONS ON LOCATIONS; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9408-2015
RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE ALEXANDRIA EYE AND LASER CENTER AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE 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 19th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9409-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR USE BY 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 19th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9410-2015
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GAS METERS 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9411-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE FOR USE BY 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 19th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9412-2015
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL VEHICLE CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER FOR USE BY ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS 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 19th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9413-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A 6X4 TRACTOR RIG WITH A DAY CAB TO BE USED BY THE UTILITY SERVICES 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 19th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO.9414-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING AND RE-CLEARING FOR USE BY 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 19th day of May, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 81-2015
an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposals received from Advanced Environmental Compliance, LLC and Terracon Consultants for Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services for use by the Utility and Public Works Divisions.
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 19th day of May, 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. 82-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT RENEWAL RATES FOR INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY 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 19th day of May, 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. 83-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROL SERVICE ON TRANE PROPRIETARY CONTROLS SYSTEM LOCATED AT THE RIVERFRONT 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 the 19th day of May, 2015.
The next item was pulled from the agenda.
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.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs Committee, Utility Committee Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, and A & E Selection Committee.
Personnel/Insurance Committee, Mr. Green Chair: requested an update from the Administration on the Community College.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Mr. Johnson Chair – reported on the South Alexandria Cleanup that was held on May 16, 2015.
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