Council Meeting Minutes (Special Session) - 2012-12-19
Document Date:
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Special Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 19, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in special meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.
There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Harry B. Silver, Ed Larvadain, Jerry Jones, Jim Villard and Mitzi LaSalle. Also present were the Council Staff, Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist, Mayor Jacques Roy and Chief Operating Officer T.W. Thompson.
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 Rabbi Arnold Task with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jim Villard.
Special Order No. 1
Mr. Silver recognized Councilman Jerry Jones. Mr. Villard presented a plaque to Mr. Jones for his service to the citizens of District 3. Mr. Jones had spoken at the previous meeting and declined to speak at this meeting.
Mr. Silver next recognized Councilman Roosevelt Johnson. Ms. LaSalle next presented a plaque to Mr. Johnson for his many years of service to the City of Alexandria. Mr. Johnson spoke and stated that it has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Alexandria for the past ten years.
The two council members stepped down from their positions on the dias.
Special Order No. 2
The next order of business was to swear in the two newly elected council members. Judge Monique F. Rauls of Ninth Judicial District Court was present to swear in Mr. Jules R. Green as Councilman for District 3. Judge Richard Starling, Jr. was present to swear in Mr. Lee Rubin as Councilman-at-large.
They both made a few remarks. The Mayor was next recognized. He stated that he looked forward to working with the two new council members as well as the full council in the upcoming year.
The two new council members took their place on the dias.
Mr. Silver also made a comment about Councilman Fowler and Councilman Larvadain who had been sworn in last week. He stated that they both were unopposed in the recent election and will serve four more years.
Special Order No. 3
Mr. Silver called for a roll call vote by the Clerk. The roll call resulted as follows:
Present: LaSalle, Villard, Rubin, Larvadain, Green, Fowler, Silver.
There was a quorum present.
Mr. Silver deferred to Mr. Gist, the Assistant City Attorney to handle the elections of officers.
President
Mr. Gist called for nominations for President of the City Council.
A motion was made by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin to nominate Chuck Fowler.
A motion was made by Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Green to nominate Mitzi LaSalle.
Mr. Gist stated according to the rules, the last person nominated is voted on first. So the following vote took place.
A vote was called for on the nomination of Mitzi LaSalle and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Green, LaSalle, Larvadain.
NAYS: Fowler, Silver, Villard, Rubin.
ABSENT: None.
The vote was 3 yeas, 4 nays and 0 absent, therefore the vote failed.
A vote was called for on the nomination of Chuck Fowler and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Silver, Villard.
NAYS: Larvadain, Green, LaSalle.
ABSENT: None.
The vote was 4 yeas, 3 nays and 0 absent, therefore the vote passed with Councilman Chuck Fowler being elected as President of the City Council.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Rubin, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9131-2012
A RESOLUTION ELECTING CHUCK FOWLER
AS PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Silver, Villard.
NAYS: Larvadain, Green, LaSalle.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of December, 2012.
Vice-President
A motion was made by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard to nominate Mitzi LaSalle as Vice- President of the Council.
Mr. Larvadain moved that the nominations be closed. It was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard that this nomination be approved by acclamation. Therefore the following action was taken.
Mr. Rubin moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9132-2012
A RESOLUTION ELECTING MITZI LASALLE
AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Larvadain, Green, Fowler, Silver, LaSalle, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of December, 2012.
Mr. Silver stated that during this past year that 260 ordinances were adopted, with no vetoes made by the Mayor. There were 13 ordinances that reflected a no vote. He stated that he thinks it has been a very good year.
Mr. Silver called on Reverend Herbert Baptiste to give the benediction.
Mr. Silver next announced that a reception will be held in the conference room with light refreshments. He thanked everyone for attending.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ HARRY B. SILVER PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
CITY CLERK