Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-11-02
Document Date:
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 2, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 2, 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 and Chuck Fowler. Absent was Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
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 Reverend Wade A. Sykes, Jr., Pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Fowler.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Lawson moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from a special meeting held October 14, 2010, a special meeting held October 19, 2010 and a regular meeting which was held October 19, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT, TRANSACTION AND ACCORD AND FULL AND FINAL RESOLUTION OF THE MATTER OF “ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, L.L.C. 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 AND NO/100 ($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 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.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH TAMARA BATTLES AND
FIELD GREMILLION FOR LEGAL SERVICES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING VACANT LAND
CONSISTING OF LOTS 3, 4, 8 AND ALLEY WAY
ON BOGAN STREET AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC
USE BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
AND SALE OF TWO (2) 199.9 SQUARE FOOT
PARCELS OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE
REVOKED RIGHT OF WAY OF NATCHEZ STREET
AND HUDSON BOULEVARD IN GOLDONNA
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
PROVINE PLACE EXTENSION – THE LAKES
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A POLE USE AGREEMENT
WITH AT&T LOUISIANA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FROM
GILCHRIST CONSNTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR HOT MIX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8864-2010
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 30, 2010 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of November, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8865-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE PROPOSED
LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST-
SIDE HABILITATION CENTER, LOCATED AT
3027 NORTH BOLTON AVENUE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of November, 2010.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8866-2010
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR REPAINTING OF D.G. HUNTER
UNITS 3 AND 4 STEP-IN TRANSFORMERS.
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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 271-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN VALVE ACTUATORS
FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ACTUATORS
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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 272-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH UPS FOR TEMPORARY
PLACEMENT OF “GREEN PODS” TO FACILITATE
BIKE DELIVERY OF CHRISTMAS RUSH PACKAGES
IN FURTHERANCE WITH JOINT CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA/PRIVATE BUSINESS GREEN
INITIATIVES 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: Lawson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 273-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR HOLMAN BOILER WORKS
FOR THE BOILER TUBE REPAIRS FOR
UNIT #3 PROJECT 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, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd 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. 274-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 AND TO DIRECT THE PLACEMENT IN NEXT FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CITY PORTION OF PERMANENT, PUBLICLY-OWNED INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS INITIATIVE AND S.P.A.RC.-CRA-1: R.I.V.E.R. AND TOWN SQUARE PROJECTS AND FOR THE CONTINUATION OF SUCH CAPITAL FUNDING AND TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO ALL IN ACCORD WITH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND PREVIOUS LEGISLATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ORDINANCE 144-2010 AND FOR ALL MATTERS RELATED 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd 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. 275-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF
THE 2011 MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES, FOR THE
PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING ALEXANDRIA
AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF FAMILY LIFE
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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of November, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
The Mayor was next recognized, He asked that the Council schedule an Executive Session or at the next regular council to discuss the Levee Recertification Project. It was moved by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler that this item be placed on the council agenda in an Executive Session to be held November 16, 2010, prior to the committee meetings. The time to be scheduled at a later date.
Mr. James Lamb, with UPS was next recognized and thanked the Council for their approval on an item that was adopted earlier in the meeting.
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