Council Meeting Minutes - 2014-09-02
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2014.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 2, 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 Ms. LaSalle.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on August 19, 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. Rubin moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Mr. Villard seconded the motion it was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
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 WEST TRUNK MAINS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANT PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER VEHICLE PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES LAWS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014/2015 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR HWY 28 WEST CORRECTIVE WORK-LIFT STATION TIE IN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BP ENERGY COMPANY FOR CLIG TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MUSIC LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SASAC, LLC. AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN STATE/ENTITY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VERSAILLES BOULEVARD ROADWAY LIGHTING PROJECT 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 Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 140-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED BY BRASSETTE FARMS, LLC FOR REPLACEMENT OF MCNUTT WATER FEEDER MAIN PHASE 1 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 2nd day of September, 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. 141-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED BY RYLEE CONTRACTING, INC. FOR A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SHIRLEY PARK LIFT STATION PROJECT 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 2nd day of September, 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. 142-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE PACKAGE AND LABELING ROOM LOCATED AT THE BUSINESS INCUBATOR 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 2nd day of September, 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. LaSalle and seconded by Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 143-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 55 FOOT ARTICULATING NON-OVERCENTER MATERIAL HANDLER TRUCK FOR USE 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 the 2nd day of September, 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. 144-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A SELF-PROPELLED BACKYARD BUGGY WITH 40 FOOT BUCKET BOOM FOR USE 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 the 2nd day of September, 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. 145-2014
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FLOOR COVERING REPLACEMENT FOR COUGHLIN SAUNDERS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 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 2nd day of September, 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. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 146-2014
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.
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 2nd day of September, 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. 147-2014
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
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 2nd day of September, 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. 148-2014
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.
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 2nd day of September, 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 M. LaSalle and seconded by Mr. Villard..
ORDINANCE NO. 149-2014
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.
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 2nd day of September, 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. 150-2014
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.
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 2nd day of September, 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. 151-2014
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.
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 2nd day of September, 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. 152-2014
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 RESPET 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 2nd day of September, 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. 153-2014
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 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 2nd day of September, 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 154-2014
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, LaSalle, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of September, 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. 155-2014
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.
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, Rubin.
NAYS: Larvadain
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of September, 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 Ms. LaSalle.
ORDINANCE NO. 156-2014
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE (THE “CLTCC 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 CLTCC 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 “CLTCC 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 PARTNERING WITH PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO AID IN MEETING 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 CLTCC 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 CLTCC 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
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of September, 2014.
The Administration requested that the next item on the agenda be delayed and have Mr. Moreau submit another application to the Zoning Board.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the rezoning of property at 1172 and 1182 Rapides Avenue lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 square 1 Welch Addition, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana from “SF-2/MHO” Single Family (moderate density) with a mobile home overlay District and “B-3” General Business District to a “C-1” Limited Commercial District.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
The Administration gave a brief over view of the following and no action was taken.
a) Land Development Code
b) Comprehensive Development Strategy
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Committee. Utility Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee, and Property and Zoning Committee.
There being no further business to come before the council, on motion properly, seconded, the meeting adjourned.
/S/ CHARLES “CHUCK’ FOWLER, JR.
President
/S/ DONNA P. JONES
Acting City Clerk