Minutes January 12, 2016
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON January 12, 2016.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Lee Rubin, Chuck Fowler, 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 Lee Rubin, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Larvadain and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Villard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on December 15, 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. Fowler 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 a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BULK FUEL FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND A JOINT VENTURE OF THE LAW FIRMS OF HERMAN, HERMAN, AND KATZ, LLC; KENNETH CARTER ESQ. AND THE IRPRINO LAW FIRM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2016 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR SAMTOWN LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Green the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY UNIFORM ITEMS FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9499-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of
January, 2016.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
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 CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR CHILLER REPLACEMENT 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 a motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO.1-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER BODY 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: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Fowler, Silver, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of
January 2016.
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 a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PRESCOTT ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY TO ROANOKE STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
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 WASTEWATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PAINTING, SEWER CLARIFIER TANKS AND CITYWIDE PLUMBING STATIONS WITH ASSOCIATED WORK PHASE I 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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler.
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 FOR CIP 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, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
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 a motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS 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, Fowler, Silver, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH BALLARD CLC, INC., FOR THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT/MPO PROJECT INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 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, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
Upon recommendation of the Administration the following ordinance was delayed for two weeks:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2015-2016 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT 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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH GREEN’S PARK SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR BUILDING AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN 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, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
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 a motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2016
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1231 LEVIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) TO “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELDING TRAINING SCHOOL 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, Fowler, Silver, Rubin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
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 a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2016
AN ORDINANCE REZONING OF FOUR PARCELS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON VERSAILLES BOULEVARD 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, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2016.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Green moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.
RESOLUTION NO. 9500-2016
A RESOLUTION DECLARING JANUARY 17-18, 2016 AS FESTIVAL DAYS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND TO PARTNER WITH GAEDA, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, LOCAL RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS TO FACILITATE THE MLK DAY PARADE AND MORNING AND NOON-TIME EVENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of
January, 2016.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard.
RESOLUTION NO. 9501-2016
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MICHAEL BREWER 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: Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of
January, 2016.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Personnel-Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, A & E Selection Committee, Utility Committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee and Finance and Legal Affairs Committee.
/S/ Lee Rubin
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk