Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-10-04

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 4, 2011.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at 5:00 P.M.  There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III,  Jonathan D. Goins, Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler,  Mitzi Gibson and 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 Councilwoman Mitzi Gibson 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. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

             Mr.  Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr.  Larvadain seconded the motion.  It was unanimously carried by the Council.

             On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held September 20, 2011 was unanimously approved by the Council.

             Bids were received for PCB and PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.

Name of Bidders

Transformer Disposal

TCI of Alabama

             The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

PCB AND PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR THE ELECTRIC

DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED

BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUPMENT REMOVAL

AND DISPOSAL AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH DR. KELVIN SPEARS FOR

SERVICES FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL

SERVICES PROGRAM FOR THE ALEXANDRIA

FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO RENEW FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL

             YEAR, THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH

             AMERICAN INTERPLEX CORPORATION

             AND ANA-LAB CORPORATION FOR

             ANALYTICAL TESTING SERVICES FOR USE

             BY THE LAB TESTING DEPARTMENT AND

             OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8973-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED

ACCESSORIES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:      Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.

NAYS:      None.

ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4^th day of October, 2011.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8974-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR

THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:      Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.

NAYS:      None.

ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4^th day of October, 2011.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8975-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR BIDS FOR ONE REAR LOADING REFUSE

TRUCK FOR USE BY THE SANITATION

DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:      Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.

NAYS:      None.

ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4^th day of October, 2011.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

             Mr. President called on Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Economic Development committee.  He asked Mr. Gist to explain the next item pertaining to the prohibition of the smoking ordinance.   Mr. Gist and Mr. Johnson, City Attorney pointed out the amendments to the ordinance.  There was much discussion on this item.  It was moved by Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Larvadain for discussion.  Several council members were heard on this item.  The following citizens from the audience spoke on this item: Greg Gormanous, Dr. Gary Jones, Dr. Larry Menache, Dr. Ulle, Dennis Wimmett, Christi Mabou, John Rougeau, Andrew M. Gladys M. Linda White, Richard Jones and John Samparact. 

             It was stated by the attorneys that this ordinance will be published one time in the newspaper after the amendments are changed.

             It was moved by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to approve the amendments as stated.  A roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:      Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins.

NAYS:      None.

ABSENT:   None.

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.    148-2011

             AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT ALL EMPLOYEES

             IN ALL WORKPLACES BY PROHIBITING SMOKING

             IN ALL ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES OF

             EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

             TO BARS, GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND

             CERTAIN OUTDOOR AREAS WITHIN THE CITY

             OF ALEXANDRIA, TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED

             MATTERS AND TO GO INTO EFFECT 90 DAYS

             AFTER PASSAGE.

             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 4^th day of October, 2011.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   8976-2010

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED AND

AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

FOR MASONIC DRIVE RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR

GATEWAY AND DESTINATION SIGNAGE, AS

REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER

INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SIGNAGE AND

OTHER MATTTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:      Fowler, Gibson, Villard, Goins, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain.

NAYS:      None.

ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4^th day of October, 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.    149-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011-2012

             CAPITAL BUDGET FOR GROUND STORAGE

             TANKS AND MARTIN PARK WATER AND

             GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT 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 4^th day of October, 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.    150-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL

             AGREEMENT WITH INTERPARISH AGENCIES

             FOR HURRICANES KATRINA & RITA 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 4^th day of October, 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 Mr. Fowler, to wit:

                           ORDINANCE NO.    151-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA

             POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT FUNDING

             FROMM THE LOUISIANA LOCAL LAW ENFORCE-

             MENT AGENCY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A K-9

             DOG 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 4^th day of October, 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.    152-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED

             FROM PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES

             FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR USE BY THE

             ELECTRIC PRODUCTION 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 4^th day of October, 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.    153-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED

             FROM NEXAIR LLC FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE

             BY THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION 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:   Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4^th day of October, 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.    154-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED

             FROM SOUTHLAND MEDICAL CORPORATION

             FOR POWDER FREE NITRILE EXAM GLOVES

             FOR ALEXANDRIA FIRE 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, Silver, Johnson, Larvadain, Fowler.

NAYS:      None.

ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4^th day of October, 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.    155-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED

             FROM SOUTHERN POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

             FOR 138 KV SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT

             MAINTENANCE & TESTING SERVICES FOR USE

             BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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 4^th day of October, 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.    156-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER

             NO. 3 FOR RESTORATION OF URBAN WATER

             WELL SITES (LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST AND

             BALDWIN AVENUE SITES) AND WATER

             DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

             (GARDEN DISTRICT – PHASE I) PROJECT

             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 4^th day of October, 2011.

A & E REVIEW 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.    157-2011

             AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

             TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH

             CONCORDIA, LLC TO DEVELOP A COMPRE-

             HENSIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND

             UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE UNDER THE

             ALEXANDRIA COMPREHENSIVE RESILIENCY

             PROGRAM 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 4^th day of October, 2011.

COMMITTEES

             There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal,

Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, and Governmental Affairs committees.

             There being no further business to come before the

Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

                                               /S/  ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON

                                                President  

ATTEST:

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/S/  NANCY L. THIELS

City Clerk