Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-12-02
Document Date:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 2, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Everett Hobbs, Jonathan D. Goins, Ed Larvadain, III, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. 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, Vice-President, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Solomon Shorter with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Lawson.
ELECTIONS
The Vice-President deferred to the City Clerk. The first item on the agenda was to consider adoption of a resolution electing a President of the Alexandria City Council. The nominations were open.
Mr. Fowler made a motion to nominate Myron Lawson to serve as President of the City Council, which was seconded by Mr. Silver and nominated by acclamation. The nominations were closed and the following vote was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8510-2008
A RESOLUTION ELECTING MYRON K. LAWSON
AS PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY
COUNCIL.
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 2nd day of December, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution electing a Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council. The Clerk opened up the floor for nominations.
Mr. Goins nominated Roosevelt Johnson to serve as Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs. The following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8511-2008
A RESOLUTION ELECTING ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY
COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Silver moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
26-89.2 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO OPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL/SMALL
COMMERCIAL NET METERING SERVICE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
27.5-3 (g), 28-4.8 (b) (3) AND (c) (10 AND
SECTION 28-4.10 (a) RELATIVE TO
DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC FORM
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS CONCERNING SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TO THE
CITY SANITARY SEWER AND ETC. AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 10’ WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED
5’ EACH SIDE OF THE COMMON BOUNDARY
LINE BETWEEN LOT 3 AND 4 OF BAYOU VIEW
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES
WITH BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY, LLC
AND MOREAU AUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES
TO BE USED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR GALVANIZED FITTINGS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
MULTIPLE BRAND NAMES OF HAND HELD
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
RENEGADE HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR THE
PURCHASE OF POLICE MOTORCYCLES ON
AN AS NEEDED BASIS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RFP
DEPOT, LLC DBA BIDSYNC, TO PROVIDE
THE CITY WITH A SECURE, AUTOMATED,
ONLINE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION
SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC BID SUBMITTAL/
RECEIPT) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
ITEMS FROM VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
AS SURPLUS ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF
REPLACEMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ROOF REPLACEMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT
AND ALL ANCILLARY CONTRACTS AND
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THE COUNCIL-APPROVED MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA AND CLECO CORPORATION
IN FURTERANCE OF THE COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
IN THE LITIGATION STYLED CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA VS. CLECO CORPORATION NO.
05-1121-A.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8512-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES FOR ANNUAL
CONTRACT.
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 2nd day of December, 2008.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8513-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
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 2nd day of December, 2008.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8514-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
OFFICES AND WAREHOUSES.
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 2nd day of December, 2008.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8515-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8516-2008
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MATTER
OF CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CELCO
CORPORATION, ET AL, DOCKET #CV 05-1121-A,
REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION;
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS
AND PRESENT FACTS AND OPINIONS THERETO
AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist, Attorney was next recognized to read a statement into the record.
A substitute motion was offered by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler announcing a Special City Council to be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. to discuss the above matter. There was more discussion on this item. Mr. John Allen and Mr. Sam Jenkins, Attorney was recognized to speak on this matter.
After discussion from council members, a vote was called on the substitute motion and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
vote was called on the original motion, as amended 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 2nd day of December, 2008.
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 seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 360-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ST. MARY’S BAR SCREEN PROJECT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED NOVEMBER 18,
2008, 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 2nd day of December, 2008.
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 park improvements and spray grounds for City Park, Cheatham Park and Harmon Park was delayed for two weeks by the Administration.
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. 361-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A WASH RACK FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED NOVEMBER
18, 2008, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID WASH RACK 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 2nd day of December, 2008.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 362-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS SUBMITTED FOR BRASS
FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED NOVEMBER 18, 2008, AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS, 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: Johnson, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
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. 363-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WIRE
AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED NOVEMBER 18, 2008, 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, Johnson, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 364-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
FOUNDATION, INC., TO PROVIDE A COMPREHEN-
SIVE PROGRAM ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE
THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS,
SCREENING, COUNSELING AND SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES WITH THE INTENT TO ENHANCE THE
CARE OF SICKLE CELL PATIENTS AND THOSE
AT RISK OF THE DISEASE 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Larvadain, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 365-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALEXANDRIA
FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 540
PAY MATRIX 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Larvadain, Fowler, Johnson, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 366-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL T. SMITH FOR
SERVICES AS A PLANNER I 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Larvadain, Fowler, Johnson, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 367-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
PROGRAM SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
STERLING WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, LLC AND
WELLNESS WORKS IN CENLA, INC. 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, Larvadain, Johnson, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee recognized Mr. Earnest Sasser of Payne, Moore & Herrington, who gave an audit report for the City of Alexandria.
Unanimous Consent
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item:
Mr. Hobbs moved for the following item to be added on the agenda by unanimous consent which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. There was no public comment on this item.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson , to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8517-2008
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENT OF FIFTEEN (15) MEMBERS TO
SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2008.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ MYRON K. LAWSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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