Council Meeting Agenda - 2011-03-08

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 2/22.
   
   
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.  Bids to be opened 3/8.
   
   
3. Introduction 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.  Bids to be opened 3/8.
   
   
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 3/8.
   
   
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.  Bids to be opened 3/8.
   
   
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.  Bids to be opened 3/8.
   
   
7. Introduction of 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.
   
   
8. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Environmental Engineering & Consulting Services for the Utility and Public Works divisions.
   
   
9. Introduction of 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.  (A & E 2/22: RECOMMEND)
   
   
10. Introduction of 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.
    
    
11. Introduction of 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.
    
    
12. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing payment of Thomas D. Davenport, Jr., attorney for the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.
    
    
13. Introduction 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.
    
    
14. RESOLUTION adopting the 2010 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit as required by DEQ.
    
    
15. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase polemount transformers.
    
    
16. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for single phase padmount transformers.
    
    
17. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for three phase padmount transformers.
    
    
18. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clarifier weir washer project at the Wastewater department.
    
    
19. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water distribution system replacement, Phase IV.
    
    
    F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
    
    
    
20. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for ready mix concrete for a six month period.  
    
    
    FINANCE COMMITTEE
    
    
    
21. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for an annual contract.  (FINANCE 3/8)
    
    
22. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Mancos and McNeill, Inc. for Alexandria Fire department training.   (FINANCE 3/8)
    
    
    LEGAL COMMITTEE
    
    
    
23. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for transit tire lease for the Bus department.   (LEGAL 3/8)

G. COMMITTEES

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

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

26) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

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

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

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

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

31) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

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

33) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

34) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

35) ADJOURNMENT.