Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-07-27
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 27, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 27, 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 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 Councilman Myron K. Lawson and with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Ed Larvadain, III.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held July 13, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Dorchester ditch from Applebee’s to Dorchester Drive.
Name of Bidders Base Bid Addendum #1
Ducote Wrecking Co. $374,229.11 30,318.10
Rylee Contracting Co. 335,602.00 14,611.00
Nationwide Const.Gr.
Dba RMD 380,161.13 25,798.24
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
DORCHESTER DITCH FROM APPLEBEE’S
TO DORCHESTER DRIVE, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids were received for playground improvements at Harmon Park and Cheatham Park.
Name of Bidders
Petron $394,000.00
#1 10,800.00
#2 31,000.00
#3 11,000.00
#4 4,800.00
#5 6,800.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT HARMON
PARK AND CHEATHAM PARK, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids will be received on August 10, 2010 for park improvements at City, Martin and Sandy Bayou Parks, so therefore an ordinance was introduced on this item.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY, MARTIN AND
SANDY BAYOU PARKS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED TO BE RECEIVED AUGUST 10,
2010 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids were received for additional boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders
Holman Boiler
Furnace & Tube (bid was sent back) (no license # on envelope)
Cecil Gassiott
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ADDITIONAL BOILER TUBE REPAIRS FOR
UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REPAIRS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BUHLOW BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT FOR GAS RELOCATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXTEN-
SION OF THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE
RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROJECT
FOR 924 THIRD STREET (DIAMOND GRILL)
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH HERSHEL LONIDIER FOR HIS
SERVICES AS A RIGHT OF WAY AGENT
AND PLANNER FOR THE PLANNING
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit
RESOLUTION NO. 8832-2010
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY’S
ACCEPTANCE OF THE MASONIC DRIVE
TRANSFER FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
TATION & DEVELOPMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8833-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO APPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
LOUISIANA RECOVERY AUTHORITY
MUNICIPALITIES INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS TO THE CHATLIN LAKE CANAL
NEAR WILLOW GLEN RIVER ROAD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8834-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
WITH RED RIVER DELTA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING K-9 UNIT WITH
EQUIPMENT AND OVERTIME.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8835-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BETHANY PLACE
DUPLEXES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8836-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL BID FOR 2011 MODEL
YEAR VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8837-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE ADDITIONS AND
RENOVATIONS TO THE FESTIVAL PLAZA AT
THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8838-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JAKES BUILDINNG ROOF
REPLACEMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 199-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LLEWELLYN DITCH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PHASE II, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 200-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ADVANCE OFFICE SYSTEMS FOR THE
MONTHLY RENTAL OF A PRINTER FOR THE
UTILITY DIVISION 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 201-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR
CAUSTIC SODA FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of July, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 202-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING MULTIPLE
CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY TREE, STUMP
AND LIMB REMOVAL SERVICES 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 27th day of July, 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. 203-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, DEEP
SOUTH ORGANICS, SOUTHERN ENVIRON-
MENTAL SPECIALIST AND TAG GRINDING
SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS
REDUCTION SERVICES 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 27th day of July, 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. 204-2010
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TWO 199.9
SQUARE FOOT PARCELS OF LAND
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
NATCHEZ STREET AND HUDSON BOULEVARD
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY 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 27th day of July, 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. 205-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR TANGENT RAIL REINFORCED
CONCRETE BOX FOR DURAWOOD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 3 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 27th day of July, 2010.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 50’ wide right of way for Natchez Street from Hudson Boulevard to Tulane Avenue in Goldonna Subdivision was delayed for two weeks.
COMMUNITY 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 206-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL
LA EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT,
INC. TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY PROGRAM
FOR CITY YOUTH AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. 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 27th day of July, 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. 207-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MEGAN HARRISON LORD
TO SERVE AS A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Charles Charrier, a member of the Historical Preservation Commission was present to speak to the Council. 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 27th day of July, 2010.
FINANCE 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. 208-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2010-2011
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS
IN THE UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance 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 27th day of July, 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. 209-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO GENERAL LEASE AGREE-
MENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT MORE
THAN $5000.00 A YEAR FOR THE USE OF
OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND/OR MACHINES
WITHIN VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance 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 27th day of July, 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. 210-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DPS-FINANCIAL
RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING
AND TAX SERVICES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION 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 27th day of July, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
It was requested at the next Finance Committee meeting that the Administration report on the financial status report on the Sales Tax revenues.
It was requested at the next Public Works committee meeting that an update on Parks & Recreation parks be given and also Fast Track and an update on SPARC projects. It was also requested that the Third Street improvement project to Willow Glen be reported by the Administration.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following item.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2010-2011
OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR
POSITIONS FOR SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARDS; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR
THE POSITIONS AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Please note for the record that Mr. Silver abstained on the above item.
Unanimous Consent
It was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs that the next item be added on the agenda under unanimous consent. There was no public comment. Therefore 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. 8839-2010
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SCHOOL
CROSSING GUARDS AND REQUESTING
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.
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 27th day of July, 2010.
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