Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-07-22
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 22, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 22, 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 President stated that he would like for everyone to remember in their prayers the Fire Chief Billy Norris from LeCompte and Larry Jean City Marshall of Pineville. The Invocation was pronounced by Mitzi LaSalle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chuck Fowler.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on July 8, 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 or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Mr. Silver seconded the motion It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for annual contract for Liquid chlorine in One (2) ton Cylinders for use by the Water and Wastewater Department for a period of twelve months.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
DPC Enterprises, L.P. $459.00 per ton
Brenntage Southwest $459.00 per ton
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bid was received for fueling station upgrades.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
Petron L. L. C. $189,453.50
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LIQUID CHLORINE IN ONE (2) TON CYLINDERS FOR USE BY THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS AND ANY OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FUELING STATION UPGRADES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE 2014/2015 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR HIGHWAY 1 WATER STORAGE TANK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH XEROX CORPORATION FOR A HIGH VOLUME PRODUCTION PRINTER TO BE USED IN THE PRINT SHOP AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH USIC LOCATING SERVICES, LLC FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AND MARKETING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Silver the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH USONA DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL FOR THE CITY’S FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 116-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR REPLACEMENT UNDERGROUND PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION CABLE FOR D. G. HUNTER STATION 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 the 22nd day of July, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 117-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 the 22nd day of July, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin
ORDINANCE NO. 118-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 the 22nd day of July, 2014.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 119-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR COLUMNS, PILASTERS AND BALUSTRADE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND BUILDING PAINTING AT THE BOLTON HOUSE 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 the 22nd day of July, 2014.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for two weeks. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid for the construction of Highway 1 ground storage tank.
The next item on the agenda was delayed until August 19 Council meeting.
To consider final adoption of 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
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
The Mayor explained to the Council the reason for the Emergency ordinance.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been file thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 115-2014
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO MAKE REPAIRS TO D. G. HUNTER PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-14 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CHARTER 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 the 22nd day of July, 2014.
RESOLUTIONS - PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9332-2014
RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE CONDEMNATION OF TEN (10) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES 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 the 22nd day of July, 2014.
The next item on the agenda the Administration requested that it be delayed for two weeks to clarify the owners of the property.
To continue public hearing concerning condemnation of one structure located at:
1131 Magnolia Street – Larwood Properties LLC
Committees
There were no report from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, Works and Transportation, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning, and A & E Selection Committee.
Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee
It was moved by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver a motion to combine option 1 & 3 and provide in some matters for a sale, exchange and any reasonable consideration for same and otherwise assist the Rapides Parish Police Jury in obtaining parking requirements. It was unanimous approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to join with the Mayor to write a letter of accommodation to John Marzullo on his retirement from the Port Authority.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly, seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ CHARLES “CHUCK” FOWLER, JR.
President
/S/ DONNA P. JONES
Acting City Clerk