Council Minutes - July 14, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 14, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 14, 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 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 Donna Jones and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emily LaCaze.
The next item on the agenda: To hold a public hearing and to hear a report from Sandra Rybicki of the U. S. Postal Service on the proposed relocation of the Murray Street. Ms. Sandra Rybicki gave a presentation concerning the relocation of the Murray Street Post Office, a public hearing was held at the City Council meeting July 14, 2015 with public participation and discussion by members of the Alexandria City Council. Michael Llewellyn, the General Service Administrator and Judge Drell spoke on the Post Office closure and the new court house improvements.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9434-2015
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN POST OFFICE AND REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE DOES EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN THE LOCATION OF THE POST OFFICE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 2015.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on June 30, 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. 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 ACCEPT THE LOW BID 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 LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE SERVICE OF TESTING, CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATIONS AND THE D. G. HUNTER GENERATING STATIONS RELAYS, METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT 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 ACCEPTING THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT COMMERCIAL DRIVE SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1-10 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 REZONING OF PART OF LOT 4 AND LOTS 5,6,7,8,9 AND 10 OF THE PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DRIVE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON VERSAILLES BLVD., ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA FROM “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY) DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 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 EXECUTE AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS, LLC RELATED TO THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2009 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 EXECUTE AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS, LLC RELATED TO THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2009 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 AN ELECTRONIC BID SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL AUCTION HOUSE 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 TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.184-2001 RELATIVE TO COMPENSATION FOR ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 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 TO LEVY 2015 AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATES ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9431-2015
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BROADWAY AVENUE, DALLAS STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO LADOTD DISTRICT 08 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS 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 14th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9432-2015
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING NORMAN WELCH AND BYRON SALAZAR TO THE ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY 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 14th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9433-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AN AUTOMATED BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND ANALYZER FOR THE LABORATORY TESTING AND 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 14th day of July, 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. 101-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 6X4 TRACTOR RIG WITH A DAY CAB FOR 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: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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. 102-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL VEHICLE CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER FOR 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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. 103-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE 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: Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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. 104-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A CHAIN LINK FENCING ON BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE AND OTHER MATTERS 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 14th day of July, 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. 105-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED 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: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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. 106-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT 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: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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. 107-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE SERVICE OF TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT 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 14th day of July, 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. 108-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE SERVICE OF TRANSFORMER REPAIRS POLEMOUNT AND PADMOUNT 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 14th day of July, 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. 109-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION OF A 15.42 ACRE AND A 1.91 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 27 & 85 OF TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson .
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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