Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-03-09
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 9, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 9, 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 Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, 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 Clarence Dupar, Pastor of New Bethel Community Church with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Miss Jasmine Oliver of Peabody Montessori School.
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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held February 23, 2010 and a special meeting held February 24, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Martin Luther King community center roof replacement.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Construction Services $38,994.00
Dixie Roofing and Sheet Metal $36,272.00
Jolly Roofing $40,335.00 (reject)
La Roofing Contractors $54,200.00
Miller Roofing $39,000.00
Morgan Roofing Company $52,000.00
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER
ROOF REPLACEMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ROOF REPLACEMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
Name of Bidders Items Awarded
Luhr Brothers 2,9,10,11,12,13,14, & 15
TXI Operations 1,4,5,6 & 7
The City is not awarding items 3 & 8 as no bids were received for these bid items.
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MATERIALS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID MATERIALS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for turn-out gear for the Alexandria Fire department.
Name of Bidders
Ferrara Fire Apparatus
Bonaventure Company
Casco Industries
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TURN OUT GEAR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GEAR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for law enforcement disrupter robot for the Alexandria Police department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
ICOR Technology, Inc. $100,800.00
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT DISRUPTER ROBOT FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ROBOT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Deviney Construction $1,694,739.20
Burford’s Tree $1,229,771.20
Asplundh Tree $1,323,230.90
ABC Professional $(did not open)
V.M.S.I. $2,400.700.17
Petre $ 787,299.09
Wolf Tree $1,292,638.80
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TRIMMING & REMOVAL OF TREES AND LIMBS
AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRIMMING
& REMOVAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
AD Supply Waterworks
Coburns Supply Company
Lafayette Winwater
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
Pyramid School Products
Pollock Paper Distribution
X-Pedx
Long’s Preferred Products
Grimes Industrial Supply
Matlock Supply Company
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORAL CHEMICALS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING POLICE
DEPARTMENT LINE CARS, INCLUDING
THREE K-9 UNITS 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. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING EXISTING
CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING & CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BOLTON AVENUE
TRAFFIC SOFTENING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR NORTH MACARTHUR
DRIVE TRAFFIC SOFTENING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
WITH HOSPITALITY INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIP, LLC (HIP) RELATED TO
THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS INITIATIVES;
TO PROVIDE FOR AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND HIP PROVIDING
FOR DUE DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES RELATED
TO THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS INITIATIVE;
TO DEFINNE RESPONIBILITIES, COST AND
EXPENSES BETWEEN THE CITY AND HIP,
TO AUTYHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO THE AGREEMENTS INCLUDING
ESTABLISHING A TRUSTEE ACCOUNT.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT
WITH 3NORTH FOR PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS
INITIATIVE AND RELATED PUBLIC WORKS AND
IMPROVEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND 3NORTH
RELATED TO THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS
INITIATIVE AND RELATED MATTERS; TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO THE
AGREEMENT.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE CONVENTION &
VISITORS BUREAU RELATED TO THE
DOWNTOWN HOTELS INITIATIVE; TO
CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU CONCERNING
REIMBURSEMENTS FOR CITY INCURRED
EXPENSES RELATED TO HOTELS AND
CONVENTION MATTERS; STUDIES; PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC ASSETS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING THE RIVERFRONT
CENTER, THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND
CONVENTION CENTER; VARIOUS PROPOSALS
FOR A PUBLIC PLAZA AND GATEWAY DISTRICT
RELATED TO TOURISM AND CONVENTION
BUSINESS AND OTHER PROPOSALS; TO DEFINE
RESPONSIBILITIES, COST AND EXPENSES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BUREAU; TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO THE
AGREEMENT.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, SECTION 28-36.26
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, BY
ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION CONCERNING
MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
IN SF-1, SF-2 AND SF-3 DISTRICTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2151 BOYCE
STREET AS REQUESTED BY IIONA LUTTRELL
REPRESENTED BY DOROTHY BUCKLEY,
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “C-2” LIMITED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OFFERING THE PROPERTY FOR SALE FOR
COMMERCIAL USES.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8765-2010
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPOINT-
MENT OF KELVIN CONEY TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8766-2010
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPOINT-
MENT OF LANCE HARRIS TO SERVE ON THE
ENGLAND AUTHORITY BOARD.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8767-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORITY THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT FUNDS FROM THE
LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8768-2010
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS’
INTENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN GOLDONNA
SUBDIVISION.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8769-2010
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OFA LEXANDRIA
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS’
INTENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIVERBEND
PHASE IV SUBDIVISION.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8770-2010
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS INTENT
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE GATES AT
RIVERCHASE.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8771-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO HEAVY
DUTY DUMP TRASH TRAILERS FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8772-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM A – ROADSIDE OPEN
DITCH CLOSURES – 2010 CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8773-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM B – ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE OVERLAYS AND RECONSTRUCTION
2010 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8774-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM C – CONCRETE PANEL
REPAIR AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT – 2010
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
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 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Lance Harris was recognized in the audience and thanked the City for giving him another opportunity to serve another term on the England Authority Board.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 55-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD, PHASE 3, PACKAGE
5, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 56-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HERBICIDES FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID HERBICIDES
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 9th day of March, 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 operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department was delayed for two weeks.
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 external modular tactical vests & accessories for SRT for the Alexandria Police department 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 57-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR AZALEA LANE
SEWER EXTENSION 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 58-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CONTROL PANEL
UPGRADES PROJECT IN THE WASTEWATER
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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 59-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WATER WELL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND CITY PARK
PUMP STATION PROJECT IN THE WATER
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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 60-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR REPAYMENT
TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRA-
TION FOR BUS VEHICLES 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 9th day of March, 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. 61-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR JAG GRANTS
IN THE POLICE 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 62-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
FOR CONTINUOUS CHEST COMPRESSION
TRAINING 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 9th day of March, 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. 63-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN INTERGOVER-
NEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
PARISH POLICE JURY CONCERNING A PARTITION
OF JOINTLY HELD PROPERTY BY AN EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTIES ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD
TO ENABLE THE CITY TO ACQUIRE FULL
OWNERSHIP OF 1.7 ACRES (+/-) FOR THE
LOCATION OF A PROPOSED FIRE STATION
AND ALLOWING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE
JURY TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP OF A
1.7 ACRES (+/-) UNDER AND ADJACENT TO
THE EXISTING EXHIBITION HALL; FURTHER
PROVIDING THE CITY WITH AUTHORITY IN
REGARD TO THE NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CITY FIRE STATION; TO PROVIDE FOR
THE DEDICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
PUBLIC RIGHT OF ACCESS AT AN EXISTING
DRIVEWAY AND TO PROVIDE A CERTAIN
SURFACE FOR PARKING AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDING 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 9th day of March, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2010
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE MATTER OF "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL," DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, REAFFIRMING AUTHORITY FOR SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION; CONFIRMING CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 390-2008; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACTS WITH CLECO POWER LLC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN "AGREEMENT FOR WHOLESALE ELECTRIC ENERGY SERVICE"; AN "ELECTRIC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT"; A "NETWORK OPERATING AGREEMENT; A "SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK INTEGRATION TRANSMISSION SERVICE" A SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK INTEGRATION TRANSMISSION SERVICE"; AN "AGREEMENT ADDRESSING BALANCING AUTHORITY AREA REQUIREMENTS AND RELIABILITY STANDARDS"; OTHER AGREEMENTS IN THE OPINION OF THE MAYOR BETWEEN CLECO CORPORATION, CLECO POWER LLC AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES THE MAYOR BELIEVES ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER AND RELATED THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO TO EXECUTE ALL ANCILLARY CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND CLECO CORPORATION, CLECO POWER LLC AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES IN THE LITIGATION STYLED "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VS. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL.," DOCKET NO. 05-1121-A ON THE DOCKET OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, ALEXANDRIA DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR UTILITY AND TRANSMISSION SERVICES WITH CLECO CORPORATION OF RELATED SUBSIDIARIES AND RELATED MATTERS; TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE CITY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE ANY RECEIPT AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND A JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL OF THE PRINCIPAL DEMANDS OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Stephan Thomas was recognized and stated that he approves the adoption of this ordinance. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 65-2010
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MATTERS RELATED TO THE CASE CONCERNING ANCILLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, RELATED TO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS OF EXPERTS, ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND OTHER RELATED CLAIMS, PRESENT OR FUTURE RELATED OR ASSOCIATED TO THE PRINCIPAL DEMAND OF THE CITY; TO GRANT AUTHORITY AND EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE AND CONDUCT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN NON-BINDING MEDIATION WITH ANY PARTY OR CLAIMANTS FOR SETTLEMENT OF ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RECOMMENDATION, DETERMINATION AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES SHALL BE FIRST SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL WHICH SHALL FURTHER EMPOWER THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 66-2010
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE MATTER OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CONFER WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS AND TO PREPARE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND PROTECTIVE FUND CONCERNING FUNDS RELATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL,” DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A, FUNDS RECEIVED OR RELATED TO UTILITY CONTRACTS AND UTILITY OPERATIONS NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE SUCH LEGAL ACTIONS, INCLUDING SEEKING DECLARATORY AND OTHER COURT PROTECTIONS AND RELIEF AND FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING OF FUNDS UNTIL OTHERWISE DIRECTED AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING 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 9th day of March, 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. 67-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RE-ROOFING OF THE CITY PARK PUMP
STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ROOFING 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 9th day of March, 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. 68-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL SYSTEM AT
ATWOOD PUMP STATION FOR ALEXANDRIA
WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PUMP STATION 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, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 2010.
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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 69-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED
STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR 2010-2015 TO HUD
AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER
OF CREDIT FOR CDBG AND HOME PROGRAM
FUNDS 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: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 70-2010
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 204 POST OAK
BOULEARD AS REQUESTED BY AMB
PROPERTIES FROM “B-3” GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTI-
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ACCOMMODATING THREE
(3), ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS 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: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 71-2010
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1403 REED AVENUE
AS REQUESTED BY JOHN HARLEY FROM
“SF-2/,MHO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT WITH A MOBILE HOME
OVERLAY DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTI-FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ALLOWING FOR DUPLEX
APARTMENTS.
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: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 2010.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the Alexander Fulton Hotel Management Agreement with Noble Hospitality for an additional sixty days was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City for the interim management of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center and related properties with Hospitality Initiative Partnership Management LLC (or a related company) and otherwise to provide with respect thereto 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 72-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL
LOUISIANA BUSINESS LEAGUE IN SUPPORT OF
AND EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM
FOR MICROENTERPRISE BUSINESSES AND
BUSINESS OWNERS 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, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF BOYCE FOR
THE DISPOSITION OF A 1991 PIERCE ARROW
PUMPER TRUCK, WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN
DECLARED SURPLUS THROUGH ORDINANCE
NO. 299-2009, PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOV-
ERNMENTAL SERVICES LAWS.
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 9th day of March, 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. 74-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM BARNEY’S
POLICE SUPPLY FOR POLICE UNIFORM
ACCESSORIES 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 9th day of March, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE, EMPOWER AND DIRECT CERTAIN COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING DECERTIFICATION AND DEACCREDITATION OF LEVEES WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, AND TO INCLUDE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS AND ANY OTHER COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS WITH NECESSARY PARTIES, TO SHARE EQUIPMENT, RESOURCES, PROMOTE JOINTLY FAVORABLE LEGISLATION, SEEK FUNDING, MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR THE JOINT-USE EFFORTS AND HOLD SUCH FUNDING AS FIDUCIARY FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED AS THEY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE BY THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA AND PINEVILLE AND THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY, OTHER PUBLIC BODIES AND ANY SUCH MATTERS AS ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH AS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS SET FORTH HEREIN BY RELATED RESOLUTIONS, BEGINNING WITH RESOLUTION NO. 8764-2010.
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: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 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. 76-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENTS WITH ANY LA POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS
POLICE VEHICLES FOR $500 EACH AND TO
PUBLICLY AUCTION ALL REMAINING POLICE
VEHICLES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS NORMAL
PROCESS 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: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of March, 2010.
Mr. Queeny was recognized and spoke on the Deerfield Walking Trail and this item was referred to the Administration for review.
Mr. Larvadain asked that a progress report be given on the SPARC program in District 1. He also asked that a report be given on the bus passes for the Boys & Girls Club.
Mr. Lawson asked that in two weeks the Administration report on the ditches on University Street, Peabody and W.O. Hall schools.
Mr. Goins asked that an update report be given on the progress of the Dominion stockyard property.
It was also stated that a report be given on a review of the utility bill rates and pro-rates.
Mr. Johnson stated that a public hearing would be given right after the council meeting on March 23, 2010 on the Cleco rebates for any citizens that would like to speak on this item.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic development committees.
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