Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2020. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Jules Green, Malcolm Larvadain, Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler, Gerber Porter, Harry Silver, Joe Fuller. Also present were Mayor Hall, City Attorney David Williams and 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 Jules Green, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Nolley and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Larvadain. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Larvadain the minutes taken from a regular Council m eeting held January 7, 2020 were unanimously approved by the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees. Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Upon request from the Administration, all bids were rejected on th e following item and re-advertisement would be at a later date: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A CHLORINE HANDLER TRUCK WITH KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PREUSSER RESEARCH GROUP, INC. PROJE CT INCREASING SAFETY BELT USE AMONG RURAL POPULATIONS AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM DITCH WITCH OF LA FOR RENTAL OF MECHANICAL DIRECTI ONAL DRILLING MACH INE FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain.

RESOLUTION NO. 0003-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO CO -SPONSOR THE 2020 ALEXANDRIA HEART YOUR KIDNEYS WALK/5K ON MARCH 14, 2020.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of January 2020.

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard.

RESOLUTION NO. 0004-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO CO -SPONSOR THE 2020 CENLA HEART WALK ON MARCH 7, 2020.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard.

RESOLUTION NO. 0005-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIN G THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO CO -SPONSOR THE RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER COLORS OF COURAGE 5K RUN/W ALK ON APRIL 3, 2020.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard.

RESOLUTION NO. 0006-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FIRE STAT ION NUMBER 1 BUILDING ENVELOPE REPAIR AND WATERPROOFING.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

Mr. Fuller moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain.

RESOLUTION NO. 0007-2020

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AMENDMENT OF LOUISIANA REVISE D STATUTE 33:9038.41 TO ALLOW WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVISED STATUTE 33:9038.31 ET SEQ.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Porter.

NAYS: Villard, Fowler, Silver.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of January 2020.

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 thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 1-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TETRA TECH FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND MON ITORING SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 2-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH CROWDER GULF, LLC AND CERES ENVIRONMENTAL FOR DI SASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Silver.

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH LOTT OIL COMPANY FOR BULK FUEL FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Porter. ORDINANCE NO. 4-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KYTE CONSULTING LLC OF RUSTON TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON VARIOUS STRATEGIC OPTIONS REG ARDING CITY’S UTILITIES SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and re sulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Porter.

NAYS: Villard, Fowler.

Abstain: Silver.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

Mr. Fowler requested a letter from Mr. Kyte to Mr. Nolley be included in the record for Ordinance NO. 4-2020. those documents have been made a permanent part of file 4-2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 5-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LABORATORY AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Silver.

ORDINANCE NO. 6-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN EXPRESS SPONSORED AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (LSU) ON BEHALF OF THE STEPHENSON DISASTER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Larvadain.

ORDINANCE NO. 7-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CYCLOMEDIA TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR STREET IMAGERY SOLUTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Silver.

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2020

AN

ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS TO BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AUC TION SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 9-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 -2020 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR HORSESHOE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was brought up for final adoption on a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 10-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 -2020 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BUS BENCHES/SHELTERS AND SHOP EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard, Fowler, Porter, Silver.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of January 2020.

The following ordinance, which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto, was amended on a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver. The ordinance was brought up for final adoption as amended on a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Larvadain.

ORDINANCE NO. 11-2020

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 -2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR STORM RESPONSE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Porter, Silver, Fuller, Green, Larvadain, Villard.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21 st day of January 2020.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from Legal Affairs Committee, Utility Committee, Personnel/Insurance Committee, Property and Zoning Committee and A&E Committee. Finance Committee Chair, Mr. Fuller requested a Finance Report as soon as the Finance Director position was filled.

Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee Chair, Mr. Porter gave a recap of his previous committee meeting.

Economic Workforce and Planning Development Committee Chair, Mr. Fuller requested the Administration have the RFP on the Weiss and Goldring Building ready by the next Council Meeting.

Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee Chair, Mr. Larvadain gave a recap of his previous committee meeting.

Mr. Green announced that the next meeting would be held on February 4, 2020.

/S/ Jules R. Green President ATTEST: /S/ Donna P. Jones City Clerk