Minutes - January 26, 2016
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 2016.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 26, 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. Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Johnson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on January 12, 2016 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. Green moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On a motion of Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On a motion of Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH THE ALEXANDRIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On a motion of Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT CANOPY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Green moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.
RESOLUTION NO. 9502-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS 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: Green, Larvadain, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of
January, 2016.
Mr. Green moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.
RESOLUTION NO. 9503-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS 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 26th day of
January, 2016.
Mr. Green moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.
RESOLUTION NO. 9504-2016
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON AND RELATED ACCESSORIES 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: Green, Larvadain, Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of
January, 2016.
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 a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 9-2016
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED 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: Fowler, Silver, Rubin, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of
January 2016.
Upon recommendation of the Administration the following ordinance was delayed for two weeks:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND 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.
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. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 10-2016
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2016 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR SAMTOWN LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT 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 26th 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. 11-2016
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.
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 26th 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 CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR CHILLER REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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.
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.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE ALL CLAIMS IN DOCKET #249,351 LAVELLE TULLIS, SR.ET AL VERSUS THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, ET AL, IN THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF RAPIDES AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH START A HEART CENLA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee and A & E Committee.
Utility Committee Chair, Mr. Villard requested a report at the next meeting, from the Administration on the new Power Plant.
Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee Chair, Mr. Larvadain recognized Ms. Antonette Bryant and her group from the Amalgamated Transit Union.
Mr. Fowler mentioned the upcoming Mardi Gras events on the weekend of February 5-7, 2016 and encouraged everyone to attend.
/S/ Lee Rubin
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk