Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-05-17
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Regular Session
Council Meeting Minutes
Tue, 05/17/2011
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 17, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard and Mitzi Gibson. Absent was Chuck Fowler. Also present were members of the Council staff.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Clarence Dupar with the invocation pronounced by Reverend Roy Lott of the Greater St. Lawrence Baptist Church.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Goins moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Ms. Gibson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
(It was noted that Councilman Fowler walked into the meeting at this time).
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Ms. Gibson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held May 3, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for the construction of the commercial kitchen at the Central Louisiana Business Incubator.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
James A. Decker $112,000.00
Petron, Inc. $ 90,000.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN AT THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS
INCUBATOR, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE UNITED HEALTHCARE
(UHC) 2010 RENEWAL RATES INCLUDING
AN INCREASE IN SPECIFIC REINSURANCE
FROM $100,000 TO $125,000 EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2011 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BILLES PARTNERS TO DEVELOP A
COMPREHENSIVE CODE UNDER THE
ALEXANDRIA COMPREHENSIVE RESILIENCY
PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA WETLANDS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF WETLANDS MITIGATION
CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUGARHOUSE ROAD OUT FALL PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #736 REQUIRED
FOR THE SUGARHOUSE ROAD DRAINAGE
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WELLS
BOULEVARD, SUGARHOUSE ROAD AND
MORGAN STREET BEING LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4
AND 5, MANSOUR PROPERTIES SUBDIV-
ISION; A RESUBDIVISION OF 1.119 ACRES
BEING LOTS 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 AND 17,
SQUARE 3, WILLOW GLEN PLANTATION,
AS REQUESTED BY MANSOUR PROPERTIES,
LLC REPRENTED BY LAUREN GREEN FROM
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“MF-1”, MULTIFAMILY (LOW DENSITY)
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING
FOR DUPLEXES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER
SERVICE BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8927-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT FUNDS FROM THE
LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION FOR
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2012 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: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8928-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR WATER SERVICE FOR
MR. CHRIS HAYNES FOR CENLA RV PARK.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8929-2011
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY
BRAD CALVIT, THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DIRECT AND
ORDER TO CEASE ANY AND ALL APPELLATE
EFFORTS IN THE TOMMY DAVENPORT V.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual work uniform bid for various using departments 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 61-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 FOR TELEPHONE NETWORK
UPGRADE, PHASE IV 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: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 62-2011
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 26-62.1
TO THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A
LARGE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
NATURAL GAS RATE STRUCTURE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPCT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 63-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 172-2003 INCREASING GREEN FEES
AND CART FEES FOR THE LINKS ON THE
BAYOU GOLF COURSE AND TO RESTATE
OTHER FEES RELATING THERETO; AND
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDING THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Silver stated this item is not included in the upcoming budget. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENTS FUNDED THROUGH THE
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID
RE-HOUSING PROGRAM FROM THE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN
& FAMILY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Silver stated that this item is a flow-through and these funds will be accepted through the City of Alexandria. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
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. Silver and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 65-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH HOPE HOUSE OF
CENTRAL LA, FOR THE OPERATION OF
A HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Silver stated that this item is a flow-through and these funds will be accepted through the City of Alexandria. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 66-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM
UNITED SYSTEMS FOR HANDHELD DATA
COLLECTORS AND RELATED SOFTWARE AND
SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT 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, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 67-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
T & D SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR UNDERGROUND
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPART-
MENT 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, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance reducing the salaries of all division heads and mayoral assistants by 15% beginning fiscal year 2011/2012 was pulled off the agenda.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for landscape maintenance services for assorted public facilities was delayed indefinitely until a budget is adopted.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Green’s Park Service for landscape maintenance services for Compton Park was delayed indefinitely until a budget is adopted.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Yankee Clipper for I-49 Greenbelt maintenance services was delayed indefinitely until a budget is adopted.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Jeff’s Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail was delayed indefinitely until a budget is adopted.
LEGAL 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 68-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A MUSIC LICENSE FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH
BMI 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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $5,610,000 of Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof; authorizing the execution of a Loan and Pledge Agreement and other loan documents with the LA Department of Health and Hospitals; providing for the sale and delivery of the bonds to the department; and providing for other matters in connection therewith was delayed indefinitely until a budget is adopted.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development and Governmental Affairs committees.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8930-2011
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL
48 WHICH PROPOSES TO REDUCE THE
BOUNDARY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT
(JUDGE AND MARSHAL) TO THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
Mr. Goins asked the Clerk to add a resolution to the next council agenda which was a resolution directing the attorney, the City administration and the City Attorney to dismiss the Reconventional Demand with prejudice, in Thomas D. Davenport v. City of Alexandria, Civil Docket Number 241,368 on the docket of the 9th Judicial District Court.
Unanimous Consent
Mr. President recognized Mr. Wayne Denley. He spoke on the recent Dragon Races that was held on the Red River. The Council complimented Mr. Denley along with the Alexandria Museum of Art on the recent activities and appreciated a job well done. Ms. Gibson invited her fellow council members to participate in the boat racing next year, as she participated this year.
Mr. Silver was recognized and spoke from the podium. He made a few comments concerning the budget. The Mayor was present and explained several issues to the Council. Next, Mr. Trey Gist was recognized and read the title of the resolution which was voted on as follows.
Mr. Fowler moved to add this item to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Villard. There was public comment as follows.
Mr. Harold Banks, Vice-President of the Samtown-Woodside Neighborhood Outreach Program was recognized. Mr. James Crain, a citizen of East Texas Street spoke on this item. Several questions were raised by council members. Reverend Clarence Dupar, President of United Educational Missionary Baptist Association also spoke on this item. Ms. Mable Green, Mr. Reldon Owens, Mr. Jules Green, Ms. Shannon Brewer, Reverend Roy Lott were all present to speak before the Council on this item. After much discussion among council members and the Mayor, the following action was taken.
Resolution
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8931-2011
A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONCILIATION EFFORTS FOR THE OPERATING AND CAPTIAL BUDGETS FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; RESOLVING THE CITY WILL 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; AND RESOLVING FURTHER THE CITY WILL MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND ADOPT THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CAPITAL EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS, PRIORITIES REGARDING SAME, AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO, INCLUDING ALL CONCILIATION MEASURES AND REVENUE-RAISING FEATURES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO RELY ON THIS RESOLUTION, IN THE EXPRESS AND PRECISE FORMULATION OF BUDGET ORDINANCES, RELATED MEASURES, AND MATERIAL IN ORDER TO RESOLVE AND AVOID THE WIND DOWN EFFORTS PRESENTED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER JMR NO. 3A-2011.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Johnson, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th day of May, 2011.
Ordinance for introduction
It was moved by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add the following item on the agenda. There was no opposition from council members in adding this on the agenda and also there was no public comment to be made. Therefore, the following action was taken.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF ALL CITY DIVISIONS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES, PROVIDING FOR PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑2 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO FARES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL TRANSIT; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑1 (10) OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO ZOO FEES; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 29‑191 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO CHARGES AND FEES FOR THE CITY’S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑93.5, OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FEES; AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 26‑97, OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL REFUSE FEES; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING FOR MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS, PRIORITIES REGARDING SAME AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO TO EFFECTUATE THE VARIOUS ANNUAL BUDGETS OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA .
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk