October 6, 2015, Regular Session
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 6, 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. Larvadain and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Atwood.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on September 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.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Rubin seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR HYDROGEN FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin.
RESOLUTION NO. 9467-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin
RESOLUTION NO. 9468-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin.
RESOLUTION NO. 9469-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of
October, 2015.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin
RESOLUTION NO. 9470-2015
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SAMTOWN LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO.156-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) DUAL BROOM, DUAL STREET VACUUM STREET SWEEPER 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 6th 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. 157-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE WATER WELL RECLAMATION 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. 158-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MONCEAUX-BULLER AND ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY PARK TANK REPAIR 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 159-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 4 WITH MONCEAUX-BULLER AND ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 4 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 6th 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. 160-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #795 REQUIRED FOR THE NORTH MALL DRIVE PHASE II STREET IMPROVEMENT 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, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 161-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERING FOR REPAIR AND PAINTING OF MCKEITHEN DRIVE ELEVATED TANK 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 6th 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. 162-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION OF FORMER ATWOOD LIFT STATION 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 6th 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. 163-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MONCEAUX-BULLER AND ASSOCIATES LLC FOR ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC, GAS, WATER AND WASTEWATER 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 6th day of
October, 2015.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin.
RESOLUTION NO. 9471-2015
RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF THIRTY-SIX (36) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES 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 6th 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 and from A & E Selection Committee.
Utility Committee, Mr. Villard, Chair questioned the administration on when the requested Utility Rate Restructuring Report would be ready. Mayor Roy said that the councilman should expect it on Friday.
Community Affairs, Services and Events, Mr. Johnson, Chair asked for a report at next meeting on Bringhurst Field, Johnny Downs and Cheatham Park listing future plans and upcoming sporting events from Community Services. Mayor Roy spoke briefly on each requested park and stated that there would be more World Series Tournaments coming in the next year. After he finished speaking he asked if the info given would be sufficient instead of the requested report and all agreed.
Mr. Fowler then made a motion to bring another Resolution before the council and Mr. Johnson seconded. A roll call vote was taken and unanimous consent was given.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green.
RESOLUTION NO. 9472-2015
RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY PRIDE, SCHOOL HISTORY, HOMECOMING CELEBRATION EVENTS AT PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION TO THE MAYOR TO FACILITATE USE OF A STAGE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR BENEFIT OF THE STUDENT BODY, PARENTS, AND CITIZENS AT CHEATHAM PARK ON OCTOBER 9, 2015 AND OCTOBER 10, 2015 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 6th day of October, 2015.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ Donna P. Jones
City Clerk