Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2021. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable, Charles “Chuck” Fowler, Catherine Davidson, REDDEX Washington, Cynthia Perry and Lee Rubin. James “Jim” Villard and Gerber Porter were absent. Also present were Mayor Hall, City Attorney Shane 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 Chuck Fowler, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Ms. Perry and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hall. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Davidson the minutes taken from a regular Council m eeting held November 2 , 202 1 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. Rubin moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar. Ms. Perry seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for Petroleum Products and Additives for Wartsilla Engines DG Hunter. Name of Bidder Lott Oil The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Perry to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILLA ENGINES DG HUNTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Upon request from the Administration, the following item was delayed for two weeks: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE NEW GROUNDWATER WELL AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK AT THE HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH WELL FIELD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Perry the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT MALL DITCH IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Perry the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE THE CLAIMS AND DISPUTES IN THE MATTERS ENTITLED “TEMEKA LATANYA BROWN AKA TEMEKIA TURNER, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF HER DECEASED DAUGHTER ASHLEY MORTLE V. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, RONNEY L. HOWARD AND JOSEPH RACHAL.” DOCKET # 271,449-F ON THE DOCKET OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT; AND, “WAYNE COMPTON, SR. AND CHASITY H. COMPTON, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR DECEASED DAUGHTER, DESTINY COMPTON V. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, RONNEY L. HOWARD AND JOSEPH RACHAL”, DOCKET #271,450-E ON THE DOCKET OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT; PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING OF THE SETTLEMENTS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. RESOLUTIONS Upon request from the Administration, and a motion by Ms. Davidson and seconded by Ms. Perry the following item was removed from the agenda:

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING COMMISSION TO NOT APPROVED THE REZONING REQUEST FOR FROM A SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT) TO A B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT).

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. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Davidson.

ORDINANCE NO. 182-2021

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SOCCER EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Davidson, Washington, Fowler, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Porter, Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

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. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Perry.

ORDINANCE NO. 183-2021

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE FOUR ARBOC SPIRIT OF EQUESS 30’ HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES FROM STATE OF OKLAHOMA PROCUREMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Davidson, Washington, Fowler, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Porter, Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

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. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Perry.

ORDINANCE NO. 184-2021

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE OPTION AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES HOUSING, LP CONCERNING A PROPOSED SALE OF SIX ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ON THIRD STREET AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Davidson, Washington, Fowler, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Porter, Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

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 Ms. Davidson and seconded by Mr. Washington.

ORDINANCE NO. 185-2021

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED BY GILCHRIST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT RAPIDES AVENUE AND THIRD STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Davidson, Washington, Fowler, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Porter, Villard.

ABSTAIN: Rubin.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

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. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Davidson.

ORDINANCE NO. 186-2021

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PRECISION INSPECTION OF PLAUCHEVILLE TO HANG HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON TWO WATER TOWERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Rubin, Davidson, Washington, Fowler, Perry.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Porter, Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

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 Ms. Davidson and seconded by Mr. Rubin.

ORDINANCE NO. 187-2021

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RETAIL STRATEGIES FOR A 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Davidson, Washington, Fowler, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Porter, Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

PUBLIC HEARING-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Upon request from the Administration, and a motion by Ms. Davidson and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following item was removed from the agenda:

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2019 LEVIN STREET APT A & B.

/S/ James Villard President ATTEST: /S/ Donna P. Jones City Clerk