City Council Minutes – August 18, 2020

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2020. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Jules Green, Malcolm Larvadain, Jim Villard, Chuck Fowler, Gerber Porter, Joe Fuller. Harry Silver attended electronically. 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. Villard. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Fuller and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular Council meeting held August 4, 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. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020-2021 CAPITAL BUDGET BY ADDIN G FUNDS TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD PROJECT AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESP ECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUPERSEDING ENTIT YSTATE AGREEMENT FOR TAP MASONIC DRIVE STREETSCAPE, PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO ANNUAL WORK ORDER CONTRACTS FOR DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT SERVICES FOR THE DEMOLITION PROGRAM AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM XPRESS RECYCLING FOR THE SALE OF SCRAP METAL AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 26-89.2 AND E NACTING SECTION 26-89.3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO OPTION AL NET METERING ELECTRIC SERVICE AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERE TO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLIC Y GUIDELINES FOR AFFORDABLE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR HUD FUNDED PROGRAM AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLIC Y GUIDELINE FOR HOMEBUYER’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HAP) FOR OWNEROCCUPIED STRUCTURES FOR HUD FUNDED PROGRAM AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLIC Y GUIDELINES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND DEMOLITION PROGRAM POLI CY FOR HUD FUNDED PROGRAM AND OTHER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BARRON, HEINBERG AND BROCATO TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A WATER-PARK ADJACENT TO THE CASSON STREET AND OTHER MATERS W ITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BARRON, HEINBERG AND BROCATO TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY DESIGNS FO R AN INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY PARK ON LAND OWNED BY THE CITY O F ALEXANDRIA ALONG THE FUTURE SUGAR HOUSE ROAD CORRIDOR AND OT HER MATERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0071-2020

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DAVID JOHNSON AS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE .

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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 2020.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0072-2020

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DEFIBRIL LATORS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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 18th day of August 2020.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0073-2020

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LINDSEY TORBETT T O SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AS THE LSUA APPOINTE E.

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 18th day of August 2020.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0074-2020

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RENOVATIONS AND RECONSTRUCTIO N OF THE JOHNNY DOWNS SPORT COMPLEX.

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

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

NAYS: Porter, Fuller.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 2020.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0075-2020

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD DONATE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO CASSON STREET COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR THE CREATION OF A WATER PARK.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Fowler, Silver.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fuller.

ORDINANCE NO. 117-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD AVENUE DITCH IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 4 AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 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. 118-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE BAFFLE WALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 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, Silver.

NAYS: Porter.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 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. 119-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PAINTING PROJEC T PHASE 2 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 18th day of August 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 120-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND AZEOFORM MANUFACTURING CORPORATION FOR MANUFACTURING SPACE AT 1501A WIMBLEDON DRIVE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Fuller.

ORDINANCE NO. 121-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK – 25 CUBIC YARD CAPACITY AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 122-2020

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRA CT FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 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. 123-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE RECEIVED FROM TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING 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 18th day of August 2020.

The following item was removed from the agenda per a request from Mr. Larvadain, who was asked to wait until an Executive Director was hired at the port.

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL LOUISIANA REGIONAL PORT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 124-2020

AN

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT F OR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT- OF-WAY MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 2020.

RESOLUTION –PUBLIC HEARING

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0076-2020

STREET.

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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of August 2020.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from Legal Affairs Committee, Utility Committee, Public, Safety Works and Transportation Committee, Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee Property and Zoning Committee and A&E Committee. Finance Committee Chair, Mr. Fuller gave a recap of his previous committee meeting. Personnel/Insurance Committee Chair Mr. Green stated that the Council confirmed David Johnson as Finance Director. Economic Workforce and Planning Development Committee Chair, Mr. Fuller gave an overview of what occurred in the previous committee and mentioned that the Committee had asked the Administration to look into the problems with SuddenLink.

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