Council Meeting Minutes, Mar 24, 2015
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON March 24, 2015.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Roosevelt Johnson, Jim Villard, Jules Green, Ed Larvadain, Lee Rubin and Harry Silver. Also present were 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 Jules Green.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular council meeting held on March 10, 2015 and a Special meeting held on March 16, 2015 was unanimously approved by the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Green to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9395-2015
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING EMILY LACAZE AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE CITIY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Johnson 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.
Bids were received for electric meters and accessories for use by the Electric Distribution Department for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidder
Stuart C. Irby
H D Supply, Lafayette
HD Supply Monroe
Wesco Distribution
Techline
BSI
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for electric meters and accessories for Fire Hydrants and related accessories.
Name of Bidder
Louisiana Utilities
Coburns
Lafayette WinWater
Southern Pipe and Supply
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE HYDRANTS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which as 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 42-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR READY MIX CONCRETE FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The following ordinance which as 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 43-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The next three items, were delayed for two weeks, no bid tabulations.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater Department for a twelve month period.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.
To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cast/ductile iron and related accessories for a twelve month period.
The following ordinance which as 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. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Silver.
ORDINANCE NO. 44-2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014-2015 OPERATING BUDGET ADDING FOUR POSITIONS TO THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The following ordinance which as 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 45-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR PHASE 3 FOR URBAN WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The following ordinance which as 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. 46-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR CULPEPPER ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The following ordinance which as 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Villard.
ORDINANCE NO. 47-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The following ordinance which as 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. Green.
ORDINANCE NO. 48-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR JONES STREET AERATION, GROUND STORAGE AND PUMPING FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
The following ordinance which as 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. Johnson.
ORDINANCE NO. 49-2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH FIT FAMILIES FOR CENLA, INC. AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Villard, Green, Larvadain, Rubin, Silver, Fowler, Johnson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF ALL CITY DIVISIONS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES, PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Public Safety, Works and transportation, Economic, Workforce and Planning Development, Community Affairs, Services and Events, and A&E Selection Committee.
Personnel/Insurance Committee, Mr. Green Chairman reported on the City Health Fair that will be held on March 25-27.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Jr.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ DONNA P. JONES
City Clerk