Minutes October 20, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 20, 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 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. Villard. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Jacques Roy.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on October 6, 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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TREATED WOOD POLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 1427 RANSBOTTOM DRIVE DESCRIBED AS LOT 7 SQUARE 3 RANSBOTTOM’S RE-SUBDIVISION OF LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, FROM “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 1211 RAPIDES AVENUE FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT TO “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELDING TRAINING SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9473-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR USE BY 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9474-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS FOR USE BY 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9475-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PAINTING, SEWER CLARIFIER TANKS AND CITYWIDE PLUMBING STATIONS WITH ASSOCIATED WORK – PHASE I 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 20th day of
October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9476-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES S. WEEMS TO THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY 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 20th day of
October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9477-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARION FRENCH 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of
October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9478-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DAMON BERNARD TO 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of
October, 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.164-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR STRIPING AND SIGNAGE FOR PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES 2015-2016 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 20th 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 165-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Rubin
ORDINANCE NO. 166-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of October, 2015.
Next item on the agenda the Administration requested to reject all bids
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9480-2015
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2.
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 20th 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 167-2015
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY CITY 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 20th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 168-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL 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 20th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 169-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING 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 20th 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 170-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA 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 20th 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. Johnson
ORDINANCE NO. 171-2015
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING 10’ WIDE BY 343’ PORTION OF AN EXISTING 10’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT 9 OF YORKTOWN MEDICAL AND BUSINESS PARK PHASE II.
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
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. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 172-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR HYDROGEN FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of
October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver.
RESOLUTION NO. 9479-2015
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 24, 2015 AS FALL FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE SUSAN G. KOMEN, MERRY MARKET, AND THE VAN GOGH GALA AND TO DECLARE THE AVAILABILITY OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARKING AS NEGOTIATED BY THE CITY TO BE DESIGNATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FESTIVAL.
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 20th day of
October, 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, Utility Committee and Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
The President presented the following items to the full council to be placed on the agenda by unanimous consent the items failed.
A resolution 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 vending; to facilitate and allow partnering with interested stakeholders; and to include all matters related thereto.
Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contractual agreements and to expend funds as provided by companion Resolution No._______________ 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
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk