Council Minutes - July 28, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 28, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 28, 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 Mr. Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lavergne Oday.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on July 14, 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. 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR AN ALL-TERRAIN, HILLS MOWER FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FLOATING AERATOR ASSEMBLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A FILTERED ROLL-OFF CONTAINER FOR GRIT REMOVAL FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) OUTDOOR VACUUM LITTER COLLECTION VEHICLE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LIQUID CHLORINE ONE (1) TON CYLINDERS FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS 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 AMENDING THE 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET DELETING ONE (1) ELECTRIC LINE WORKER SENIOR POSITION AND ADDING ONE (1) CREW SUPERVISOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION POSITION 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 POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RECOVER COSTS FROM SISTER PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES AT THE ACTUAL EXPENDITURE INCURRED BY THE CITY 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 RENEW THE EXISTING ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND GAS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9435-2015
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AUGUST 25, 2015 FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF FIFTEEN (15) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9436-2015
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AUGUST 11, 2015 FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF TWENTY-ONE (21) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9437-2015
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS FOR THE WATER 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9438-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE JONES STREET AERATION AND PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9439-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) DUAL BROOM, DUAL STREET VACUUM STREET SWEEPER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9440-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A THREE WHEEL BROOM STREET SWEEPER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9441-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DISTRIBUTION FEEDER HARDWARE FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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 next item on the agenda was delayed no bid recommendation from the Administration.
TO CONSIDER FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOHNNY DOWNS SPORTS COMPLEX REGISTRATION BUILDING.
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.111-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows.
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 112-2015
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT COMMERCIAL DRIVE LOCATED IN SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA LOTS 1-10 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th 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. 113-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th 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. 114-2015
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.184-2001 RELATIVE TO COMPENSATION FOR ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th 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. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 115-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ELECTRONIC BID SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL AUCTION HOUSE 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,
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th 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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 116-2015
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.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
G. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR TURNER SQUARE LOTS 1-13 A SUBDIVISION OF LAND BEING PART OF LOT 7 OF NEAL PLANTATION SITUATED IN SECTIONS 3 & 4, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9442-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO CO-SPONSOR THE 2015 DIXIE GIRLS SOFTBALL SWEETNESS WORLD SERIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following emergency ordinance was adopted.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 110-2015
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 2-14 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CHARTER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO FACILITATE REPAIRS & MAKE CAPITAL PURCHASES FOR D. G. HUNTER POWER PLANT NEEDED TO PROVIDE LOCAL GENERATION AND TO ALLOW COMPLETION OF TESTING FOR LOCAL CAPACITY AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Larvadain
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015/2016 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT BY ADDING FUNDS TO THE MAINTENANCE OF PLANT ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO FUND EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON D. G. HUNTER UNIT #3.
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, A & E Selection Committee.
Community Affairs Services and Events Committee Mr. Johnson –Chair stated that on August 8, 2015 Public Safety Day in Martin Park.
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