Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-01-13
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 13, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver , Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council 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 Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Joseph Franklin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Goins.
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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held December 16, 2008, December 23, 2008, December 30, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Versailles Boulevard street and drainage improvements, Phase 2, Package 4.
Name of Bidders Bid Award
Gilchrist Construction $6,674,279.20
Merrick Construction $7,374,342.75
Progressive Construction Co. $6,472,409.90
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $6,836,443.45
W.E. McDonald $6,996,841.55
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2, PACKAGE
4, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for herbicides for annual contract.
Name of Bidders
Agriliance
CWC Chemical
DeAngelo Brothers
LESCO
Carbotec
Delta Foremost
CPS Division (UAP)
Helena Company
BWI
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HERBICIDES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID HERBICIDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for renovations of the Electrical Distribution department offices and warehouses, bid opening was delayed until January 20, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8530-2009
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BID RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
FIRE 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 6 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR
ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING
SERVICES FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD,
PHASE 1 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION SUPPORTING
THE 2009 MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES/FESTIVITIES
FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING
ALEXANDRIA AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY
OF FAMILY LIFE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTER-
DENOMINATIONAL AREA WIDE CRUSADE
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE
NATIONAL HOLIDAY, “MLK: DAY OF SERVICE”
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEAPRTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE LOUISIANA
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
FOR DARE STATE FUNDING AWARD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE LOUISIANA
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR
JAG SUBGRANT AWARD FOR 2009 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE OFFERING THE
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE DEDUCATED PER
POUND OFF THE AMERICAN METAL
MARKET PRICE LIST FOR SALE OF SCRAP
METAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR RED INFIELD CONDITIONER FOR USE
BY THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8531-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
FUNDS, FOR THE THIRD YEAR, UNDER THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
ALEXANDRIA DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL
ASSOCIATION, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 148-2007.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8532-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
FUNDS, FOR THE THIRD YEAR, UNDER THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
ALEXANDRIA DIXIE GIRLS SOFTBALL, AS
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 149-2007.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8533-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
FINANCE
The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in Finance committee and a motion was made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to accept said report.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
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 a minimum of sixty (60) wireless modems for Public Safety Division was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8534-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR NET DATA ACQUISITION &
HANDLING SYSTEMS UPGRADE REQUIRED FOR
EXISTING PREDICTIVE ADMISSION MONITORING
SYSTEMS FOR EPA MANDATED EMISSIONS
COLLECTION MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
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. 1-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR STAND-
BY POWER TREATMENT PLANT HEADWORK’S/
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT, 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
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 pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TWO
REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCKS 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
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. 3-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SPRAY INJECTED ROAD REPAIR TRUCK
FOR THE STREET 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXTEND THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH FEMA FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
CERTAIN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WITH
STARTEK USA 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
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. 6-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 MAJOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mrs. Brenda Ray, Director of Community Development was present to explain these structures to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8535-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING STRUCTURES: 723 WOODARD
STREET, 608 13TH STREET, 510 – 14TH STREET
AND 1802 ELLIOTT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development and Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committees.
Any other business
The President asked the Clerk to read out two (2) fact sheets under unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr. Larvadain, seconded by Mr. Fowler the following item was brought up under unanimous consent. He asked for any public comment, there being none, the following action was taken.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8536-2009
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
ENDORSEMENT OF DIAMOND B CONSTRUCTION
CO., LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF
THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs the following item was brought up under unanimous consent. He asked for any public comment, there being none, the following action was taken.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8537-2009
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
ENDORSEMENT OF LOUISIANA OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH SERVICES (LOHS) TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE
ZONE PROGRAM.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2009.
Public Comment:
Mr. Gerber Porter with Citizens for Change spoke on the upcoming Inauguration Ceremony to be held January 20, 2009 from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. in Convention Hall.
Mr. Patrick LaCour was recognized and spoke on utilities. He was referred to the Utility committee.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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