Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-11-30
Document Date:
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 30, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were City Council staff members and Legal Counsel.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Myron K. Lawson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Everett C. Hobbs.
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.
Mr. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held November 16, 2010 and a special meeting which was held November 16, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders
Nalco Company No Bid
Chem Search- NCH Corporation
GEO Speciality Chemicals No Bid
King Kotton
Kemira Water Solutions
OFS
Mis UC
Thornton, Musso and Bellemin
Duke’s
Advance Chemical
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 Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CHEMICALS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDER-
STANDING WITH THE U.S. MARSHAL VIOLENT
OFFENDER TASK FORCE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
HOPE HOUSE FOR THE OPERATION OF A
HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM CBS
CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CENTRAL LA INCUBATOR
BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO (2) 35’ BUSES BY “PIBBYBACKING”
OFF THE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
LAFAYETTE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8870-2010
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
FOR REPAIRS OF HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER
TRUNK MAINS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8871-2010
A RESOLUTION PLEDGING S.P.A.R.C. FUNDS
FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO MATCH
GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MUNICIPALITIES
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FOR DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CHATLIN LAKE
CANAL NEAR WILLOW GLEN RIVER ROAD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8872-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8873-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO VARIABLE FREQUENCY
DRIVES FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8874-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 280-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CAST/
DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR
A TWELVE MNTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ACCESSORIES 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: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
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 janitorial supplies for a twelve month period was delayed for two weeks.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 281-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SUPPLIES 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 282-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 90’
INSULATED TELESCOPIC MATERIAL HANDLER
TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRUCK 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 283-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CONSERV FLAG COMPANY FOR FLAGS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 284-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH THE FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF
LOUISIANA TO PROVIDE ATM MACHINES
AT THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE
OFFICE LOCATED AT 625 MURRAY STREET
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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 285-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA A QUITCLAIM DEED TO
PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES AND HAS BEEN DECLARED AS
SURPLUS PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 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 Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 286-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOP-
MENT CODE, ARTICLE VII “NONCONFORMITIES”
TO AMEND SECTION 28-7.1 RELATIVE TO
POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND
APPEALS TO GRANT SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; TO
AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 28-7.7 WITH
RESPECT TO REPAIRS; AND TO ADD SECTION
28-7.8 TO PROVIDE FOR RESTATEMENT OF
NONCONFORMING USE STATUS BY SPECIAL
EXCEPTION BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AND APPEALS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
PERSONNEL 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 287-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011 OPERATING
BUDGET ADDING A CLERICAL SPECIALIST IN
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
LEGAL 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 Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 288-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENTS WITH ANY LOUISIANA GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITY SEEKING TO MAKE PURCHASES
UTILIZING A CITY OF ALEXANDRIA BID CONTRACT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing settlement, transaction and accord and full and final resolution of the matter of “Energy Management Services, LLC v. City of Alexandria,” Docket #1:10CV1344, United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division and granting authority to the City Attorney to execute dismissals and to compromise and settle all disputes and other related claims, demands, causes of action and rights of action present or future related or associated to the demands against the City for a sum of three million seven hundred fifty thousand ($3,750,000.00) dollars; to grant, confirm and empower the City Attorney to engage and conduct on behalf of the City in any agreements, compromises and contracts incident thereto with any party or claimants including Energy Management Services, LLC, David K. Pugh and Samuel Sansing for settlement and dismissal with prejudice of any claims or disputes associated or incidental thereto; to appropriate funds and authorize disbursement of settlement funds under the direction of the City Attorney and otherwise providing with respect thereto was pulled from the agenda and delayed until the temporary restraining order was cleared up with a motion made by Councilman Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson. It was agreed upon by the other remaining council members. No voice vote was taken as all members present were in agreement.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these structures to the Council as well as Ms. Bynog representing W.T. Armitage, Attorney. The following action was taken on this item.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8875-2010
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON
CONDEMNATION OF TEN STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Personnel/Insurance committee brought up the following item to be added to the agenda. It was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Lawson. There was no public comment. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8876-2010
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT DISTRICT BOARD. (A.C.E.D.D.)
The President called for any discussion. The resolution was amended to add a period of sixty (60) days for these appointments to serve. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of November, 2010.
The President next recognized former Councilmen; Louis Marshall and Charles F. Smith, Jr. He also recognized the two recently elected council members; Jim Villard and Mitzi Gibson.
The President next called up Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs to the podium. He also asked all other council members to join him. A plaque was presented to Myron Lawson for his elected service as councilman from 2001-2010 and he served as President in 2009. Mr. Lawson spoke and thanked everyone for their support.
The President next presented a plaque to Everett Hobbs for his elected service as councilman from 1994 to 2010 and he also served as President in 2007. He thanked everyone for their support.
At this time, the councilmen were allowed to speak. The Mayor also made a few remarks about the departure of Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Lawson.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk