Council Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 5, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 5, 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 City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Finance Director David Crutchfield, 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 Jim Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Russ.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Rubin to reconsider under Section 2-23 of the Ordinances of the City of Alexandria Ordinance Number 62-2015 adopting the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the City: to provide revenues by use of prior year revenues and or fund balances of respective funds and appropriate expenses to implement a two percent across the board pay increase for City employees and otherwise to provide with respect thereto by technical amendments. The motion carried.
Mr. Silver stated that the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 was adopted and it was not specify numerically the amount of the cross the board raise nor did it state that the City would absorb any increase in health insurance this fiscal year and that he recommend to appropriate the necessary revenue to fund the across the board from use of prior year revenues and fund balances in the respective funds.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on April 21, 2015 was unanimously approved by the Council and the minutes taken from a special meeting held on April 23, 2015 was unanimously approved as amended.
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 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 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 RENEWAL RATES FOR INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY 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 LOWEST PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROL SERVICE ON TRANE PROPRIETARY CONTROLS SYSTEM LOCATED AT THE RIVERFRONT CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9403-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SPUN PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES 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 5th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9404-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS AND COUPLINGS 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 5th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9405-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MINIMUM OF TWO ADA COMPLIANT CUTAWAY VANS 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 5th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO.9406-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF TOBIAS WILHELM TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION 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 5th day of May, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
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. 63-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2015
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.
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 5th 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. 65-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LINEAGE LAW FIRM 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 5th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 66-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD – CHATLIN LAKE CANAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT 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 5th 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. 67-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 68-2015
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.
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 the 5th 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. 69-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO.70-2015
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.
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 5th 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. 71-2015
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.
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 5th 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. 72-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 74-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2015
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
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 5th 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. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 76-2015
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.
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 5th 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. 77-2015
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.
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 5th 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. 78-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 79-2015
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.
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 5th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 80-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #799 REQUIRED FOR THE NORTH MALL DRIVE PHASE II STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 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 5th day of May, 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.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin.
RESOLUTION NO. 9407-2015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW EQUIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNDER THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
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 5th day of May, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, and A & E Selection Committee.
Community Affairs, Services and Events, Chairman Mr. Johnson requested that the Recreation Director be introduced to the Council at the next meeting. He also requested a report on summer events from the Community Services Department. Mr. Johnson also announced that there will be a neighborhood cleanup on May 16 for South Alexandria starting at 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Fowler, complimented the River Fete/Dragon Boat committee for a job well done.
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