Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-03-22
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 22, 2011.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. 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 Floyd Kirks and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harry B. Silver.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Silver moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
It was noted that Item Number 10 was removed from the consent calendar and asked to be voted on separately.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held March 8, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.
The first item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for roof replacement located at the Tree House Children’s Museum bids will not be received until April 5, 2011. However, the following ordinance was introduced.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT LOCATED AT THE TREE HOUSE
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID MUSEUM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for water meters for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Badger Meter
United Systems
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
METERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Bids were received for pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders
Stress Crete
Valment-Newmark
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID WOOD POLES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR THE
DESIGN OF THE ALEXANDRIA INDUSTRIAL
PARK RAIL SPUR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27.5-26
OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING REVISED
LOCAL LIMITS FOR WASTEWATER TREAT-
MENT PLANT UNDER THE CITY’S WASTE-
WATER PRE-TREATMENT PROGRAM AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM SOUTHERN POWER SYSTEMS FOR
PRIORITY REPAIRS FOR TWIN BRIDGES
SUBSTATION 230 KV AUTO TRANSFORMER
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PORPOSAL
RECEIVED FROM PSC ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, LLC FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE TRANSPORTING, DISPOSAL &
RECLAMATION SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8909-2011
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO CEASE AND DESIST LITIGATION, EFFORTS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FILING
OF APPEALS/WRITS, IN THE TIFFANY SANDERS
V. ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MATTER.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Goins made an amendment to the resolution which states: that Attorney Steven Oxenhandler, the Gold Weems Law firm, the City Administration and the City Attorney are hereby specifically directed and ordered to dismiss the City’s appeal and any of the City’s involvement with prejudice, in Tiffany Sanders v. Alexandria Civil Service Commission. The amendment was seconded by Mr. Larvadain. The President called for any discussion. Reverend Floyd Kirks and Mr. Cephus Bowie, Jr, were both recognized and spoke in favor of this item and in support of Ms. Tiffany Sanders. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Johnson, Larvadain, Gibson.
NAYS: Fowler and Villard.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 2011.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
MATERIALS 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 2011.
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 trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department 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. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 30-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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 22nd day of March, 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. 31-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHEMICALS 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 22nd day of March, 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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 33-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT MONEY
RECEIVED FROM THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT
PURCHASED TO BE USED BY K-9 NARCOTICS
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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGE-
MENT (ERM) FOR THE UTILITY AND PUBLIC
WORKS DIVISIONS 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 22nd day of March, 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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 35-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND OTHER
RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES WITH BARRON, HEINBERG
& BROCATO FOR CITY HALL EXTERIOR
ENVELOPE WATER SEALING AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLIES, GRIMES
INDUSTRIAL AND MID-STATE SUPPLY FOR
RAINWEAR 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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 2011.
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. 37-2011
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
ALEXANDRIA AUTO AUCTION AND BONNETTE
AUCTION COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL
AUCTIONEERING SERVICES TO BE USED ON
AN “AS NEEDED” BASIS 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: Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of March, 2011.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing payment of Thomas D. Davenport, Jr., attorney for the Alexandria Civil Service Commission was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 247-2003, in part and to the extent that it places the Civil Service department under the supervision and control of Human Resources was pulled from the agenda.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8910-2011
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING DEMOLITION
OF STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3634 HENRY
STREET, A PART OF LOT 9 & 10, LELAND
COLLEGE, EFFIE LEE JOHNSON JONES
AND AUTHORIZES AN EXTENSION FOR
SIXTY (60) DAYS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 31, 2011.
Mr. John L. Jones was present to speak before the Council on this item. 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 22nd day of March, 2011.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Public Works, Legal, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, and Governmental Affairs committees.
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that the 2011-2012 operating and capital budgets were received from the Administration. He stated that he would like to start meeting in the Finance committee meetings beginning March 31, April 4, 7 & 13 at 3:00 P.M. It was stated that the public hearing would be held on April 5, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. at the next council meeting.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility committee reported that the committee met and discussed the high cost of utility bills. He stated that the utility bills that you are currently receiving are from the bills from two months ago.
Mr. Villard, Chairman of the Personnel/Insurance committee stated that at the next committee meeting he would like to discuss the status of the insurance rates on the agenda.
Mr. President asked for any other business. Since item no. 1 from the Finance committee this afternoon was postponed until this meeting, Mr. President recognized members of the AFSCME union to speak. He recognized Mr. Paul Wilson, Mr. Blaine Lachney and Ms. Ina LaBorde to ask the City Council to support AFSCME employees to stop prioritization, the sale or downsizing of the State prisons. After discussion, the following action was taken by the City Council.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8911-2011
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) IN
THEIR EFFORT TO STOP ANY PRIORITIZATION,
SALE OR DOWNSIZING OF THE STATE PRISONS
AND TO INCLUDE ALL OTHER STATE AGENCIES
SUCH AS: PINECREST AND CENTRAL STATE
HOSPITAL, ETC.
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 22nd day of March, 2011.
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