Regular Council Agenda
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held July 14, 2015.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for three phase padmount transformers for the Electric Distribution Department. (Bids to be opened July 28).
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for single phase padmount transformers for the Electric Distribution Department. (Bids to be opened July 28).
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for an all-terrain, hills mower for the Wastewater Department. (Bids to be opened July 28).
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for floating aerator assemblies for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Bids to be opened July 28).
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a filtered roll-off container for grit removal for the Wastewater Department. (Bids to be opened July 28).
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of one (1) outdoor vacuum litter collection vehicle for the Street Department. (Bids to be opened July 28).
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine one (1) ton cylinders for the Water and Wastewater Departments. (Bids to be opened July 28).
8) Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2015-2016 operating budget deleting one (1) Electric Line Worker Senior position and adding one (1) Crew Supervisor Electric Distribution position.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Police and Fire Departments to recover costs from Sister Public Safety Agencies at the actual expenditure incurred by the City.
10)Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing annual contract requirements for Water, Wastewater and Gas for a twelve month period.
11) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held August 25, 2015 for the condemnation of fifteen (15) residential structures.
12) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held August 11, 2015 for the condemnation of twenty-one (21) residential structures.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters for the Water Department.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the Jones Street Aeration and Pumping Facilities project.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a minimum of one (1) dual broom, dual street vacuum street sweeper.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for a three wheel broom street sweeper.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for distribution feeder hardware for a period of twelve months.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the construction of Johnny Downs Sports Complex Registration building.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal received for the service of testing, calibration and maintenance of substations and the D. G. Hunter Generating stations relays, meters and related equipment.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance accepting the subdivision plat for the Lake District Commercial Drive located in Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Southwestern Land District, City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Lots 1-10.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute amendment number 2 to the professional service agreement with Pan American Engineers, LLC related to the drinking water revolving loan fund water system improvements 2009 project.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance NO.184-2001 relative to compensation for Alexandria City Council Members.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an electronic bid services agreement with Central Auction House.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute amendment Number 3 to the professional services agreement with Pan American Engineers, LLC related to the drinking water revolving loan fund water system improvements 2009 project.
G. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
25) Introduction of an ordinance accepting the subdivision plat for Turner Square Lots 1-13 a subdivision of land being part of lot 7 of Neal Plantation situated in sections 3 & 4, Township 4 North, Range 1 East, City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
H. RESOLUTION
26) To consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the City of Alexandria to co-sponsor the 2015 Dixie Girls Softball Sweetness World Series.
I. COMMITTEES
27) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
28) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
29) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
30) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain
31) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
32) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Mr. Johnson
33) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard
34) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.