Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-06-28
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 28, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Absent was Harry B. Silver. Also present were members of the Council Staff and Legal Counsel.
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 Councilman Jim Villard and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Ed Larvadain.
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.
Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Villard, the minutes taken from a regular meeting and a special meeting which was held June 14, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS RELATED
TO THE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA DIXIE
SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION TO HOST THE 2011
DIXIE GIRLS SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT
AND WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL CHAMPION-
SHIP IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS CONSTRUC-
TION, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR MASONIC DRIVE
CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS, PHASE 2 (SOUTH
CIRCLE TO TEXAS AVENUE) AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011/2012
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL
RAILROAD AVENUE, PHASE 2 DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011/2012
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS
IN THE PLANNING DIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR CLASS “B” HIGH AND LOW
ALCOHOL CONTENT PERMIT FOR USE OR
CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES TO BE
ISSUED TO NASRY SAID NOFAL FOR THE
LOCATION AT 1984 MONROE STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8839-2010
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MAYOR ROY
AND HIS STAFF ON EFFORTS THUS FAR
REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN GLOBAL
PROJECT, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE
HOTEL BENTLEY, ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT
CENTER AND ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL
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, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8840-2010
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING CURMAN
GAINES TO THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8841-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A DIRECT
AWARD FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8842-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6)
POLICE MOTORCYCLES WITH TRADE-INS FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8843-201
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASING WAREHOUSE/HVAC
PROJECT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PURCHASING WAREHOUSE/HVAC PROJECT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8844-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASIING WAREHOUSE –
MOLD REMEDIATION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PURCHASING WAREHOUSE MOLD REMEDIATION,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8845-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RECREATION OPERATIONS
BUILDING.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RECREATION OPERATIONS BUILDING,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8846-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX
ROOF REPLACEMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Villard, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX ROOF REPLACE-
MENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID ROOF REPLACEMENT, 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 filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
THORNTON, MUSSO & BELLEMIN, INC. FOR
CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE ELECTRIC PROD-
UCTION 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, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 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. 85-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS
WITH CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES,
DEEP SOUTH ORGANICS, SOUTHERN
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST AND TAG
GRINDING SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY
DEBRIS REDUCTION SERVICES FOR A
TWELVE 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, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 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. 86-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
FOR EMERGENCY TREE, STUMP AND LIMB
REMOVAL SERVICES FOR A TWELVE 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, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
STARS & STRIPES TRAFFIC SYSTEMS FOR
STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS & OTHER
PUBLIC PROPERTIES 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: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CONTROL DEVICES, INC. FOR TESTING,
CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SUB-
STATION RELAYS, METERS AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBU-
TION 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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
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 for two weeks and referred to the Finance 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 Green’s Park Service for landscape maintenance services for Compton Park was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance 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 I-49 Greenbelt maintenance services was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance 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 Jeff’s Lawn & Landscape for landscape maintenance services for Rapides Trail was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Finance committee.
(It was noted for the record that Councilman Fowler was not in favor of delaying the above four items for two weeks.)
The next item on the agenda was to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Billes Partners to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development Code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program. The Clerk announced that the Administration had requested a two week delay on this item. A vote was made by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to vote on this item. There was much discussion. The Administration (Mayor, Ms. Michiels) and Mr. Gist were all present for discussion. Mr. Kenneth Durell with Billes Partners was present to speak to the Council. (There were also two other partners in the audience, but they did not speak) After much discussion, it was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard to delay this item for two weeks. The President called for a roll call vote which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Johnson.
NAYS: Goins and Larvadain.
ABSENT: Silver.
There were 4 yeas, 2 nays, 1 absent and the motion was adopted to delay this item 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-2011
AN ORDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY THE
MILLAGE RATES FOR 2011 FOR THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. President asked Mr. Gist to explain this item to the Council. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of June, 2011.
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. President recognized Mr. Gist. He explained that Mr. John Miller with Rapides Area Planning Commission wants to meet with the Council on July 26th at the regular council meeting to explain the reapportionment process. It was decided that this item will be referred to a joint Governmental Affairs and Legal committee meeting on July 26, 2011.
Mr. Larvadain asked that the structure located at 3624 Henry Street be added to the agenda to discuss. It was seconded by Ms. Gibson. Discussion was held. Mr. John Jones was present to speak to the Council. He stated that he would tear down the house himself. Mr. Gist and Ms. Kay Michiels were both present to explain this item to the Council. It was moved again by Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins that this item be brought up by under unanimous consent and added to the agenda. A roll call was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Larvadain, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: Silver.
There were 5 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent and the motion fails because it was not unanimous.
Mr. Larvadain reported that the next couple of days the City officials will be in federal court pertaining to the Cleco case. He stated that it will start on June 30, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. in the federal courthouse.
The Mayor was next recognized and he stated that pertaining to item number 26 on this agenda that the A & E Selection committee did nothing wrong in selecting the firm. He also stated that Billes is a very qualified firm in performing their duty on the project.
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