Minutes November 3, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain and Harry Silver. 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 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 Mr. Schlueter.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on October 20, and the specially called council meeting on October 22, 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.
The Administration requested that the following item be delayed for two weeks:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR RIVERFRONT CENTER CLEARSTORY WATERPROOFING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 EXECUTE THE DESIGN CONTRACT SUBMITTED BY BARRON HEINBERG AND BROCATO FOR THE RIVERFRONT CENTER HVAC IMPROVEMENTS 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 ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ODOR CONTROL FOR THE ATWOOD LIFT STATION 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 ACCEPTANCE OF BELLEAU WOOD BOULEVARD EXTENSION 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 ANNEXING A 34.1 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED ADJACENT TO SOUTH CLOVERLEAF BOULEVARD IN SECTION 85 & 27 OF TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, A PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY BE ZONED “C-2” (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)AND “SF-2” (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-MODERATE DENSITY) UPON ANNEXATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9482-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR CHILLER REPLACEMENT 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9483-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9484-2015
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING RODNEY JONES TO THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9485-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE D. WILLIAMS TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO.173-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BRASS FITTINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 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, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. 174-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TREATED WOOD POLES 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of October, 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. 175-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE FIRE 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 176-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING AND RE-CLEARING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. 177-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR AN INTEGRATED BREATHING AIR CYLINDER RECHARGING SYSTEM AND TWO ASME STORAGE CYLINDERS FOR THE FIRE 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. 178-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH BROCKWELL IT CONSULTING 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, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. 179-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2016 CAPITAL BUDGET IN THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT BY ADDING FUNDS FOR THE 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 180-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2015-2016 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE WATER PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT DEPARTMENT BY REALLOCATING CERTAIN POSITIONS 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, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 181-2015
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SALES TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015, OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN BONDS OF SAID CITY; AWARDING SAID BONDS TO THE UNDERWRITER THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 182-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND TO EXPEND FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY COMPANION RESOLUTION NO. 9481-2015 IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WINTER FESTIVAL BEGINNING ON OR ABOUT THE FIRST THURSDAY IN DECEMBER AND OCCURRING WITH EVENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN THROUGH THE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SATURDAY; TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC USES OF RECREATION MILLAGE PROGRAM FUNDING AND OTHER CO-SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTNERING WITH STAKEHOLDERS; AND TO INCLUDE ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: Green, Larvadain.
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 2015.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN USONA DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA 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 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE SERVICES WITH ARCHON INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC. 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 ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA; TO PROVIDE FOR A LEASE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COUGHLIN SAUNDERS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO 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 ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGATE HCR TO PERFORM REPORTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 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 ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO IMPLEMENT THE YOUTH BUILD PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
RESOLUTION NO. 9486-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 2015.
RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Larvadain moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard.
RESOLUTION NO. 9487-2015
RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 62 15TH STREET – JOEY INMAN, 615 HAROLD GLEN STREET – GEORGIA HARRIS ELLIS ETAL, AND 3907 JEFFERSON STREET – KADENENCE PROPERTIES LLC, THE EVANGELINE BANK & TRUST CO. AND KIMBERLY JOHNSON AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 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 commented on how successful the press conference held on “no loitering and no littering” was and also commended the Administration on the great work during the heavy rains the previous week.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
The following emergency ordinance was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard:
ORDINANCE NO. 183-2015
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING EXTREME PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING, MANDATING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT UP TO $80,000 FOR THE TULANE AVENUE DRIVE BRIDGE, ROADWAY AND EMBANKEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO 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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rubin
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of
November, 2015.
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk