Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were 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. Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trey Gist.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on August 11, 2015 were 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 AN AUTOMATED BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND ANALYZER FOR THE LABORATORY TESTING AND SERVICES 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 ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS AMENDED, AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO 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 IMPLEMENT THE THINKALEX COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9446-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE STRIPING AND SIGNAGE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES 2015-2016 (CITY-WIDE) 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 25th day of August, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9447-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK, 25 CUBIC YARD FOR THE SANITATION 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 25th day of August, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9448-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) DUMP TRASH TRAILER, 18 FOOT, TANDEM AXLE, HEAVY DUTY FOR THE SANITATION 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 25th day of August, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING WILLIAM FORD TO THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: Villard, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
ABSENT: None
This resolution failed .
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9449-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2 AT JONES AVENUE 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 25th day of August, 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.132-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED 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, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 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. 133-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 3 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 25th day of August, 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. 134-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN/SUBMIT AN AGREEMENT TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT FOR CDBG AND HOME PROGRAM FUNDS 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 25th day of August, 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. 135-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MARKSVILLE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS MOVABLES 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 25th day of August, 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. 136-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 26-8 (A) AND (B) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES 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 25th day of August, 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. 137-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2016 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FIRE STATION RELOCATION 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 25th day of August, 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. 138-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #802 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 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.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9450-2015
A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING 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, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2015.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Larvadain the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND OF THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN SUMS TOWARDS THE COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY TO BE USED TO PAY TOWARDS THE SETTLEMENT IN THE SUIT ENTITLED "PATRICK SEARCY, ET AL AND LOCAL 540 OF THE ALEXANDRIA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION V. THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ," OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF RAPIDES, DOCKET# 241,489; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE, COMPROMISE , AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO AND TO SECURE A DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ALL CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION AND RIGHTS OF ACTION IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND THREE DOLLARS ($648,403 .00); TO RESOLVE WITHIN HIS DISCRETION ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO FEES INCURRED THEREIN AND WITH SUCH PAYMENTS TO COME FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO .
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE A COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LSUA FOR THE USE OF CITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Personnel/Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee and A & E Selection Committee.
Finance and Legal Affairs Committee Mr. Silver – Chair made a motion to ask a question of Mr. Sawtelle, President of Central Louisiana Community College and Mr. Johnson seconded. Mr. Silver asked if there was going to be a ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 and Mr. Sawtelle said that was correct. It will be held in the lot across from Emmanuel Baptist Church at 10:30 A.M.
Utility Committee Mr. Villard – Chair requested a report from the administration on utility rate restructuring.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Mr. Johnson – Chair commended Community Services and the Administration on their summer programming in particular Rec2U and asked for a report on the rest of the years activities.
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