Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-05-29
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 29, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jerry W. Jones, Jr., Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division and members of the Administration.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Harry B. Silver, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Jerry W. Jones and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the Volunteers of America.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Ms. Gibson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Ms. Gibson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held May 15, 2012 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION
CENTER RE-ROOFING PROJECT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The bid opening on the above item was delayed until June 12, 2012.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids were received for Masonic Drive water pump station.
Name of Bidder
Wholesale Pump $66,729.35
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MASONIC DRIVE WATER PUMP STATION, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PUMP STATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH STEPHENS, INC. TO REVIEW
AND MONITOR PUBLIC ENTITY INDEBTEDNESS
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF
CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO
FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION’S MISSION
OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
TO LOW TO MODERATE FAMILIES WITHIN
RAPIDES PARISH AND PARTICULARLY THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTES WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO POLE USE AGREEMENT WITH
CEBRIDGE ACQUISITION, DBA SUDDENLINK
COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH KINETIX BROADBAND, LLC FOR
DEDICATED INTERNET SERVICE FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING
SECTION 26-22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATIVE TO TAP AND METER CHARGES FOR
WATER UTILITY SERVICE; TO AMEND AND SET
THE FEES FOR TAP AND METER CHARGES FOR
WATER UTILITY SERVICE; AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING ARTICLE XI,
SECTIONS 7-207 THROUGH 7-223 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO PHOTO-
VOLTAIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM PREMIER
CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR
THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED FOR
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(ERM) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING &
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR USE BY THE UTILITY
AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT QUOTE RECEIVED FROM TRANSFORMATIONS
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
FOR DOWNTOWN BUS TERMINAL WITH CONTRACT
TO END APRIL 30, 2012 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A USER AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH
THE RAPIDES BUSINESS AND CAREER SOLUTIONS
CENTER FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT WITHIN
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY
REGARDING A COST SHARE FOR THE OVERLAY
OF DIXIE LANE AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012/2013 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE COST SHARE PROJECT FOR
DIXIE LANE WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE
JURY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9062-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA TO CO-SPONSOR THE 2012
LOUISIANA PEACE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
CONFERENCE TO BE HELD JUNE 13, 2012 THROUGH
JUNE 17, 2012.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9063-2012
A RESOLUTION ADOPTINNG THE 2011 MUNICIPAL
WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AUDIT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9064-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR
COMPOSITE CORE CABLE FOR 138 KV TRANS-
MISSION UPGRADE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9065-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 138 KV WINDING TRANSFOR-
MER FOR STERKX ROAD SUBSTATION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9066-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 108-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE
PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR USE
BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Ms. Gibson , to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 109-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREE-
MENT WITH COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS
MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE CENTER, INC., (SAGE)
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 110-2012
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN DISCARDED
ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL THESE
ITEMS AT A PUBLIC AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR
SATURDAY FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 111-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CBS
CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITOIRAL SERVICES
AT THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson , to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 112-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM GRIMES
INDUSTRIAL FOR RAINWEAR FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 113-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH STARS AND
STRIPES TRAFFIC SYSTEMS FOR STRIPING OF
PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 114-2012
AN ORDINANCE MEMORIALIZING FUTURE
BUDGETARY POLICY FOR FUNDING RISK
MANAGEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 115-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREE-
MENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND VARIOUS
SURVEYING/ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TO
PROVIDE GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bolton Avenue core zone enhancements projected was delayed until the council meeting of June 26, 2012.
ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE AND PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 116-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH NORTHWESTERN
STATE UNIVERSITY TO HOUSE THE SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT THE
CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic, Workforce and Planning Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Jones.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
The following emergency ordinance was next adopted and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 107-2012
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXTREME
PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO MAKE REPAIRS
TO D.G. HUNTER PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-14 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CHARTER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility committee read the ordinance in full. Mr. Michael Marcotte, Director of Utilities was present to explain this item to the Council. There being no further discussion, the following vote was taken and recorded as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the emergency ordinance was adopted on this the 29th day of May, 2012.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel, Public Safety, Works & Transportation, Economic, Workforce & Planning Development, Property & Zoning, Community Affairs, Services & Events and A & E Selection committees.
Mr. Larvadain thanked several people and one of his colleagues, Mr. Villard for helping with the neighborhood clean-up in his district around Bolton Avenue.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ HARRY B. SILVER
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS,
City Clerk