Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-02-12

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12, 2008.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., 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 Louis J. Marshall, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Nathan Blocker with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Lawson.

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. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from meeting which was held January 29, 2008 was unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

Name of Bidders
HD Supply Waterworks
Coburns Supply
Lafayette Winwater

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. Lawson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS 
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS, AND OTHER 
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for variable frequency drive for the Wastewater department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Mid State Supply $14,900.00
Rylee Contracting $26,800.00

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS 
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO 
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE AND OTHER 
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
LEVY WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
STATE OF LOUISIANA, OF A ONE PERCENT
(1%) SALES AND USE TAX (THE “TAX”) UPON
THE SALE AT RETAIL, THE USE, THE LEASE
OR RENTAL, THE CONSUMPTION, AND THE
STORAGE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, OF
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND 
UPON THE SALE OF SERVICES IN SAID CITY 
AND FOR THE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, 
PAYMENT THEREOF AND THE DEDICATION
OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID TAX AND THE
PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF
THE TAX MAY BE EXPENDED, SAID TAX
HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED AT A SPECIAL
ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON JULY 21, 2007.

The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE MAIN
DISTRIBUTION PANEL REPLACEMENT
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8353-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS 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: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8354-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A PRINTER/CUTTER FOR THE
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:


YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8355-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO ROTARY LOBE SLUDGE
PUMPS AND MACERATOR FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 33-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PILE FEED PAPER FOLDER, EIGHT PAPER
RIGHT-ANGLE UNIT TO BE USED BY THE
PRINTING DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID UNIT 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. 34-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 35-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR USE BY VARIOUS
USING DEPARTMENTS 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 36-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE LA COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR OVERTIME TO
CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE, CRIMINAL PATROLS
AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 37-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEAPRTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY
FOR A TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM
GRANT 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alexandria Police Union was delayed for two weeks with a motion made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson.

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. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 38-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE E, BUILDING 5 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 39-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH PAN
AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR THE FIRE STATION
REPOSITIONING 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 40-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
AMEND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH MEYER, MEYER,
LACROIX AND HIXSON WITH REGARD TO
HORSESHOE DRIVE ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION
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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 41-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF THREE SERVITUDES REQUIRED FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE BAYOU RAPIDES BICYCLE/
WALKING TRAIL 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 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. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 42-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR PECAN GROVE
NORTH SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1-43 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. (But for the record, the Mayor and his Administration did not recommend approval of this item) There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with KJA Communications Group for the maintenance and production of programming for the City’s Government Access Channel and development of the City’s web site 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. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 43-2008

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-25 
(a) (1) OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
RELATIVE TO REQUIREMENTS FOR 
SECURITY DEVICES AND STANDARDS FOR
CERTAIN ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE
PERMITS 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws was delayed for two weeks.

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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 44-2008

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2007/2008
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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, with the Community Development department was present to speak on this item. 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. 8356-2007

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 43 EASTWOOD, 1802 ELLIOTT,
5015 SUTHY, 5019 SUTHY, 608 – 13TH STREET,
320 – GABRIEL LANE AND 1432 LEVIN STREET.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.
COMMITTEES

There were no reports from the Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following item:

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8357-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO
TONI MARTIN AND JOHN W. SCOTT FOR
LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN
CIVIL SUIT NUMBER 229,053.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Mike Redman, a citizen, was recognized to speak on this item. Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney spoke on this item. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: Fowler, Smith, Silver.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:

On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 755 MACARTHUR
DRIVE FROM “B-2” COMMUNITY BUSINESS,
GENERAL TO “C-2” COMMERCIAL GENERAL
ZONING DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY ON
TULANE AND BROWN STREETS FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY TO
“DUC” DIVERSE USE CORRIDOR ZONING
DISTRICT TO BUILD A RANGE OF HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES AND BUSINESS SPACE FOR
MUTUAL PARTICIPATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8358-2007

A RESOLUTION THANKING MAYOR WAYNE
MCCULLUM AND THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES
FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY ON THE RECENT
VISIT TO THEIR CITY FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL RETREAT, FEBRUARY 7 & 8, 2008.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:


YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of February, 2008.

Mr. Lou Howardof 801 Hudson Boulevard was recognized and spoke on the Mayor and Council retreat.

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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