Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-08-19
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 19, 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 Mr. Silver and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting City Clerk Donna Jones.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on August 5, 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 which was seconded by Ms. LaSalle, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9347-2014
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FORT POLK THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY’S 2014 SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR ARMY 2020 FORCE STRUCTURE REALIGNMENT.
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 19th day of August, 2014.
Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Ms. LaSalle seconded the motion it was unanimously carried by the Council.
The next item on the agenda introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a construction contract for lift station tie-ins to the LA 28 Sewer Truck Mains. This item was delayed for two weeks.
Bids were received for a construction contract for lift station tie-ins to the LA 28 Sewer Truck Mains.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Don M. Barron Contractor $316,935.00
Hemphill Construction $362,300.00
Rylee Contracting, Inc $324,575.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for a construction contract for the Rehabilitation of Shirley Park Lift Station project.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC $516,229.00
Petron, LLC $487,594.00
Rylee Contracting, Inc $469,850.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bid was received for the package and labeling room located at the Business Incubator.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Skip Converse $213,500.00
Petron LLC $171,000.00
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for a 55 foot articulating non-overcenter material handler truck for used by the Electric Distribution Department.
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
Altec Industries, Inc $181,627.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were received for a self-propelled backyard bugs with 40 foot Bucket Boom for use by the Electric Distribution.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Altec Industries, Inc $122,100.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 65-2014 TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT TO NECESSARY MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENTS RELATING TO REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL MATTERS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #2 ON LINKS ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE WATER INTRUSION REMEDIATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH PHILLIPS & JORDAN INC., AND OMNI PINNACLE, LLC FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER AND LAB TESTING DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SURPLUS AND DEPOSIT OF SURPLUS PROPERTY K-9 POLICE DOG “BUTCH, 0-1575”, IN LIEU OF SURPLUS SALE OR EUTHANASIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRINER DRILLING SERVICE, INC. FOR THE 2013 WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SURPLUS A DITCH WITCH BORING MACHINE AND ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PINEVILLE FOR DISPOSITION OF THE DITCH WITCH BORING MACHINE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAW AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION BY ADDING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL SERVICE POSITION AND DELETING A PERSONNEL ANALYST POSITION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY RELATED TO THE CLAIMS AND THE JUDGMENT AND ORDERS RELATED TO THE CLAIMS OF H CRAIG DAVIDSON; TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN SATISFACTION OF AND PAY THE ORDER OR JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF H. CRAIG DAVIDSON, JR., FOR LEGAL SERVICES, COST AND LEGAL INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH MR. DAVIDSON’S SERVICES AND OTHERWISE IN THE COMPLAINT ENTITLED "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL.", CIVIL DOCKET NUMBER 05-1121 ON THE DOCKET OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS OF THE UTILITY SYSTEM, THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AND OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT AND SATISFACTION OF THE CLAIMS OF H. CRAIG DAVIDSON AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9342-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MUNICIPALITIES CONTINUING DISCLOSURE COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE ISSUER AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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 the 19th day of August, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9343-2014
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PCB AND PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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 the 19th day of August, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9344-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.
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 the 19th day of August, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9345-2014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD HYNSON BAYOU BRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
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 the 19th day of August, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9346-2014
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO H. CRAIG DAVIDSON, JR. FOR LEGAL SERVICES, COST AND LEGAL INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORDER OF AUGUST 15, 2014 CONCERNING MR. DAVIDSON’S CLAIM FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED AND RELATED TO THE MATTER “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORP., ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 05-1121, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, ALEXANDRIA DIVISION.
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 the 19th day of August, 2014.
On motion of Mr. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY RELATED TO THE CLAIMS AND THE JUDGMENT AND ORDERS RELATED TO THE CLAIMS OF H CRAIG DAVIDSON; TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN SATISFACTION OF AND PAY THE ORDER OR JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF H. CRAIG DAVIDSON, JR., FOR LEGAL SERVICES, COST AND LEGAL INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH MR. DAVIDSON’S SERVICES AND OTHERWISE IN THE COMPLAINT ENTITLED "CITY OF ALEXANDRIA V. CLECO CORPORATION, ET AL.", CIVIL DOCKET NUMBER 05-1121 ON THE DOCKET OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA AND TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS OF THE UTILITY SYSTEM, THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AND OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PAYMENT AND SATISFACTION OF THE CLAIMS OF H. CRAIG DAVIDSON AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
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. 128-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PORT OF ALEXANDRIA RAIL SPUR REHABILITATION 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 19th day of August, 2014.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for two week: To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for replacement of McNutt Water Feeder Main Phase 1.
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.129-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER BODY TO BE MOUNTED ON A CITY OF ALEXANDRIA OWNED CHASSIS CAB, FOR USE BY THE SANITATION 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 the 19th day of August, 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 130-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WATER METERS FOR THE WATER 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 19th day of August, 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. 131-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK, 25 CU YD CAPACITY FOR USE BY THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT AND TOHER 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 19th day of August, 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 submitted for Floor Covering Replacement for Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center.
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. 132-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CAPLAN’S INC., FOR WORK UNIFORMS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WTH 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 19th day of August, 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. 133-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY CITY 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 the 19th day of August, 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard
ORDINANCE NO. 134-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY DELETING 1 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN II POSITION AND ADDING AN ENVIRONMENTAL TECH 1 POSITION AND OTHER MATTERS WTH 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 19th day of August, 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 135-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT WITH RYLEE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND GAS 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: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of August, 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 136-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RED RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION FOR THE ALEXANDRIA LEVEE PARK COMFORT 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 19th day of August, 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 Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 137-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CASCO INDUSTRIES FOR TURN-OUT GEAR 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: LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of August, 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. 138-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT BY DELETING 1 ELECTRIC SERVICE WORKER POSITION AND ADDING 1 ELECTRIC LINE WORKER SENIOR POSITION 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 19th day of August, 2014.
The next item on the agenda was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lose and Associates to provide services related to the implementation of Recreation Summit.
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. 139-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND VARIOUS CONSULTANTS FOR GENERAL APPRAISAL SERVICES 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 19th day of August, 2014.
Ms. LaSalle moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9348-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 4424 WOODSIDE DRIVE.
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 the 19th day of August, 2014.
On motion of Ms. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE (THE "INITIATIVE"); TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN AND TO AUTHORIZE, EMPOWER AND PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND ENDEAVORS RELATED TO THE INITIATIVE; TO COOPERATE BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS AND THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR LOUISIANA'S COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES, "ADVANCING CENTERS OF TECHNOLOGY" AND, SPECIFICALLY, FOR THE WORKFORCE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROJECT-- CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS, RAPIDES PARISH WORKFORCE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CAMPUS; AND PROVIDING FOR ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE "INITIATIVE"; TO DECLARE A PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR CITY FUNDING FOR THE INITIATIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE ALL SERVICES AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR PARTICIPATION AS REQUIRED BY ACT 360 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE INCLUDING THE REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO FORMALLY ENGAGE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SITE SPECIALISTS, ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS TASKED WITH OBJECTIVE VETTING OF THE LOCATION(S) IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE AND FOR OTHER SERVICES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE CITY TO COOPERATE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ACT NO. 360 OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE INITIATIVE, THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE REQUIRED MATCH AND FOR ALL RELATED CONTRACTS AND SERVICES FOLLOWING THE CERTIFICATION AND OTHER PROCESSES SET FORTH HEREIN AND AS PROVIDED BY THE COMPANION RESOLUTIONS AND PREVIOUS ORDINANCES OF SIMILAR SUBJECTS, OBJECTS AND TITLES; AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Community Affairs, Services and Events, Property and Zoning , and A & E Selection Committees.
Personnel/Insurance – Mr. Green reported on the neighborhood cleanup in Acadian Village.
Public Safety, Works, and Transportation – Mr. Larvadain requested an update from the Administration concerning a request that was made by the Citizen concerning the Helen Park Restrooms.
Economic, Workforce and Planning Development – Mr. Rubin would like for the Administration to inquire about City charging for rail cars.
The President recognized members from the Police Jury that was present at the meeting. The President also recognized the City of Alexandria Light Department for a job well done at the time of the storm.
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