Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-06-10
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 10, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Mitzi LaSalle, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Also present were Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief of Staff Joe Page, Council staff and Attorney Trey Gist.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Harry Silver
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trey Gist.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on May 27, 2014, was unanimously approved by the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9308-2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING DONNA P. JONES ACTING CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. LaSalle seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE FIVE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CONTROL DEVICES INC., FOR THE SERVICE OF TESTING, CALIBRATING AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 14.381 ACRE, MORE LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD AND BEING PART OF LOT A OF THE ESKEW PARK, PHASE 1, SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 27 TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE LIFTING ALL MORATORIA REGARDING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S BINGO HALLS AND EXPANSION OF GAMING, CHARITABLE OR FOR PROFIT; REGULATING AND FRANCHISING BINGO HALLS AND GAMING, CHARITABLE OR FOR PROFIT, WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; REENACTING CERTAIN STRICTURES WITH REGARD TO EXPANSION ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING OVERALL POLICY AND CONSTRUCTION OF LAW; AND TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO GENERALLY AND ALSO BY CREATING, AUTHORIZING, AND EMPOWERING THE DIVISION OF PLANNING TO PROVIDE WITH REFERENCE TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO RESOLVE AMBIGUITIES OR MATTERS RELATED TO POINTS OF DISCRETION REGARDING ALL GAMING WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CONSISTENT WITH A REGULATED AND LIMITED FRANCHISE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9309-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPOINT MICHAEL P. MARCOTTE AS DIRECTOR AND ALAINNA R. MIRE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LOUISIANA ENERGY AND POWER AUTHORITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9310-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE IN ONE (1) TON CYLINDERS FOR USE BY THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 94-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID SUBMITTED FOR CLAMPS AND COUPLINGS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID SUBMITTED FOR GAS METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR USED BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The Administration requested that the following item be delayed for two weeks.
an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the lowest bid submitted for the construction of highway 1 ground storage tank and other matters with respect thereto.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 97-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST BID SUBMITTED FOR AGGREGATE COVERED STORAGE EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPEC THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 98-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH GARRETT & SONS, INC., FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIRS FOR POLEMOUNT AND PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR USED BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard
ORDINANCE NO. 99-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH HIGHWAY GRAPHICS, INC. FOR STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle. Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Green and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 100-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 CAPITAL BUDGET IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY COMBINING THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT WITH THE RADIO SYSTEM 700 MHZ STATEWIDE PROJECT AS THEY ARE RELATED AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO.101-2014
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCESSING/ CONVENIENCE FEE, DEPENDENT UPON THE PROCESSING FEE ESTABLISHED BY VARIOUS CREDIT CARD COMPANIES ON A YEARLY BASIS TO BE ASSESSED BY ALL CITY DIVISION/DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO.102-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY DELETING TWO ELECTRIC INSPECTOR POSITIONS AND ADDING 2 MULTI TRADE INSPECTOR POSITIONS DUE TO REALLOCATION UNDER CIVIL SERVICE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 103-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS INCUBATOR BY ADDING FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A PACKAGE AND LABEL ROOM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014.
The President stated that several people have signed up to speak. He recognized Tom Harmeyer and Zebulon Winstead from the Central Louisiana Community Foundation. Mr. Ross Schexnayder was recognized and had three minutes to speak. The Administration stated that this agreement will be reviewed in three months time within the 6 months period.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 104-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; PROVIDING FOR A LEASE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COUGHLIN-SAUNDERS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 105-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL, INC., FOR UCMR3 SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO BE USE BY THE LAB TESTING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 106-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM PREMIER CHEMICAL AND SERVICES FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014.
The President stated that Gayle Underwood signed up to speak. He recognized Gayle Underwood she had three minutes to speak on the following item.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin.
ORDINANCE NO. 107-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BELLEAU WOOD BOULEVARD FROM JACKSON STREET TO RUE VERDUN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 108-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ERM) FOR USE BY THE UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This Ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014
The President of the Council requested that the following item be delayed for two weeks.
A resolution to address and transition the City of Alexandria’s Moratorium on new bingo halls and the expansion of gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria to regulation of bingo halls and gaming, charitable or for profit, within the City of Alexandria; to reenact a moratorium with regard to certain expansion activities; to lift the current moratorium within the confines of new legislation in the form of an ordinance; and to provide with respect thereto and create, authorize, and empower the division of planning to provide with reference to ambiguities or matters related to points of discretion regarding all gaming within the City of Alexandria until there is further specific legislation.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9313-2014
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO CO-SPONSOR MULTIPLE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO USE FUNDS FROM THE CURRENT 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO DO SO IN HIS DISCRETION FROM VARIOUS LINE ITEMS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE LIFTING ALL MORATORIA REGARDING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S BINGO HALLS AND EXPANSION OF GAMING, CHARITABLE OR FOR PROFIT; REGULATING AND FRANCHISING BINGO HALLS AND GAMING, CHARITABLE OR FOR PROFIT, WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; REENACTING CERTAIN STRICTURES WITH REGARD TO EXPANSION ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING OVERALL POLICY AND CONSTRUCTION OF LAW; AND TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO GENERALLY AND ALSO BY CREATING, AUTHORIZING, AND EMPOWERING THE DIVISION OF PLANNING TO PROVIDE WITH REFERENCE TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO RESOLVE AMBIGUITIES OR MATTERS RELATED TO POINTS OF DISCRETION REGARDING ALL GAMING WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CONSISTENT WITH A REGULATED AND LIMITED FRANCHISE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no report from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works, and Transportation, Property and Zoning Committee and A & E Selection Committee:
Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee – Mr. Rubin Chair
By unanimous consent the following resolutions was referred to the full council from the Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9311-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN/SUBMIT THE 2013 CDBG AND HOME CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT TO HUD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014.
Mr. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9312-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO SERVE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM THAT WILL EXPIRE ON APRIL 30, 2016.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2014.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.