Minutes December 1, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Lee Rubin, Harry Silver, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, and Ed Larvadain. Also present were members from the Administration, Council Staff and Council 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 Chuck Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Johnson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Rubin.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on November 17, 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. 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 SUBMITTED FOR SAMTOWN LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN PHASE 3 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 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 LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Upon recommendation of the Administration, the following item was delayed for two weeks:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PAINTING, SEWER CLARIFIER TANKS AND CITYWIDE PLUMBING STATIONS WITH ASSOCIATED WORK-PHASE I AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Upon recommendation of the Administration, the following item was delayed for two weeks:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 FOR CIP WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 3 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR PCB AND PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES 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 THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1231 LEVIN STREET FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) TO “B-2” GENERAL BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELDING TRAINING SCHOOL 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 FOUR PARCELS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON VERSAILLES BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9489-2015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BULK FUEL FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 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 1st day of
December, 2015.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9495-2015
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR RIVERFRONT CLEARSTORY WATERPROOFING AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SAME 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 1st day of
December, 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.193-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL WORK UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS 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 1st day of
December, 2015.
Upon recommendation of the Administration the following ordinance was delayed for two weeks:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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. 194-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AT D. G. HUNTER POWER PLANT 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 1st day of December, 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. 195-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC ENTERPRISE PROJECT OF THE ALEXANDRIA AMPHITHEATER IMPROVEMENTS 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 1st day of December, 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. Green and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 196-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE CROSSING CONTRACT WITH KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD FOR A FORCE MAIN CROSSING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of December, 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 197-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED FOR ANALYTICAL TESTING SERVICES FOR USE BY THE LAB TESTING 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 1st day of December, 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. 198-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE SERVICES WITH ARCHON INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC 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 1st day of December, 2015.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: SEC. 26-24(A)(1), 26-24(A)(2), AND 26-24(C) (WATER RATES); 26-62(A),(B),(C) AND 26-62.1(A),(B) AND (C) (GAS RATES); 26-84(D),(E),(F) AND (G); 26-85(D), 26-89 (D) AND 26-89.1(D)(ELECTRIC RATES); AND 27.5-5(C)AND(D)(WASTE WATER RATES) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard.
RESOLUTION NO. 9490-2015
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 24, 2015 (CHRISTMAS EVE) AND DECEMBER 31, 2015 (NEW YEAR’S EVE) CI
TY APPROVED HOLIDAYS 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of
December, 2015.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9491-2015
A RESOLUTION GRANTING SICKLE CELL ANEMIA FOUNDATION PERMISSION TO HOST A FUND DRIVE ON VARIOUS SIDEWALKS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT 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: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of
December, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9492-2015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES AND TO CO-SPONSOR 2015 BUSINESS EXPO AND ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND RELATED MATTERS THERETO 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 1st day of
December, 2015.
RESOLUTION – ELECTIONS
At this time the meeting was turned over to City Council Attorney, Trey Gist to conduct the elections.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9493-2015
A RESOLUTION ELECTING LEE RUBIN AS PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Gist called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of
December, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9494-2015
A RESOLUTION ELECTING ROOSEVELT JOHNSON AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Gist called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: Green, Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of
December, 2015.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee, Personnel-Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee,
A & E Selection Committee, and Utility Committee.
Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee – Mr. Johnson, Chair of the committee mentioned that there were a lot of holiday events coming up and encouraged all in the city to come out and participate.
Mr. Fowler then thanked everyone one who had worked with him while he was president and said he was looking forward to working with the new Council presidency.
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk