Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-12-13

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A.          CALL TO ORDER

B.          INVOCATION

C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.          ROLL CALL

E.          APPOINTMENT

a)  To consider adoption of a resolution for the appointment to fill the vacancy in the office of City Council District No. 3 and other matters related thereto.

F.           ELECTIONS

1)    To consider adoption of a resolution electing a President of the Alexandria City Council.

2)   To consider adoption of a resolution electing a Vice-President of the Alexandria City Council.

G.    CONSENT CALENDAR

3)   Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 11/29.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial supplies for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 12/13.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #1 for boiler tube repairs for Unit #3 west and east wall for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received for hardware & safety for a twelve month period.

7)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for 2011 model year, Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor vehicles for Alexandria Police department.  Bids to be opened 12/20.

8)   RESOLUTION canceling the regular council meeting scheduled for December 27, 2011.

9)   RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction of Scada system additions and upgrades for the Wastewater department.

H.    ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Sugarhouse Road Package 1, Outfall Improvement project.  Bids to be opened 12/13.

11)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one rear loading refuse truck for use by the Sanitation department. 

12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for three 20” eccentric plug valves with geared actuators for the Wastewater department. 

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department. 

14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a professional service agreement with DPS-Financial Resources & Solutions for bookkeeping and tax services for the Alexandria Festival Association.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for engineering and land surveying services for revitalization of Masonic Drive Corridor Phase 3.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the de-annexation of 7.97 acres of land located north of Airbase Road Interchange on Old Boyce Road.  (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 12/13)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Four Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,550,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds (DEQ), Series 2012, in one or more series, 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 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (the "Department"); providing for the sale and delivery of the Bonds to the Department; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  (FINANCE 12/13)

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the Central Louisiana Business Incubator building.  (FINANCE 12/13)

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras Association for support of the 2012 Mardi Gras activities, including the annual Krewe Parade, Children’s Parade and Classic Car and Cheerleaders Parade.  (FINANCE 12/13)

20)To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC for street improvements for the City of Alexandria.  (FINANCE 12/13)

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Section 2-02 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to City Council Districts and redistricting; reapportioning city council districts relative to Council Districts One, Two, Three, Four and Five, as required by the Alexandria City Charter, to provide for effectiveness.  (GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 12/13)

I.     COMMITTEES

   22)   To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

23)   To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

         24)       To hear from Legal Committee:

25)   To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

26)   To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

27)   To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

28)   To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.

   29)   To hear from A & E Review:

30)   To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.

31)    To hear from Governmental Affairs:

32)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

       a)  Announce that this is last regular council meeting for the year.  The first Regular Council Meeting of the new year is scheduled for January 10, 2012.   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

33)     ADJOURNMENT.