Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable, Catherine Davidson, Cynthia Perry, Lee Rubin, Chuck Fowler, REDDEX Washington and Gerber Porter. Jim Villard was 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 Catherine Davidson, 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 Mr. Fowler. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the minutes taken from a regular Council meeting held February 8, 2022 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. Rubin seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for one rear loading refuse truck 25-yard capacity. Name of Bidders Timmons Truck Center

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK 25 CUBIC YARD CAPACITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for a digital full color printing press. Name of Bidders Professional Office Products RICOH R.J. Young

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A DIGITAL FULL COLOR PRINTING PRESS FOR THE PRINT SHOP AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for cast ductile iron and related accessories. Name of Bidders Coburn Supply Zenner Ferguson Water Works

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CAST DUCTILE IRON AND RELATED ACCESSORIE S AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for operating supplies for the Wastewater Department. Name of Bidders LCR Coburn Supply Ferguson Water Works

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER D EPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH FLUID PROCESS AND PUMPS, LLC FOR CHLORINATION AND DECHLORINATION EQUIPME NT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTR ACT WITH KOLDER, SLAVEN AND COMPANY FOR ANNUAL AUDIT AND RELATED SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO . On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin the following ordinance was introduced, to wit: AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE REMAINING 830 FEET (+/-) OF ROY AVENUE (STREET) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Rubin moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Perry.

RESOLUTION NO. 0251-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR OPERA TING SUPPLIES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Villard.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0252-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GAS ME TERS AND ITRON ERTS.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Villard.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

Mr. Rubin moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Perry.

RESOLUTION NO. 0253-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JANITO RIAL CHEMICALS.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Villard.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0254-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CURRENT EN TITY/STATE AGREEMENT FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD EXTENSION.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Villard.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0255-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Villard.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Rubin.

ORDINANCE NO. 26-2022

AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE 2021-2022 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS TO PRESCOTT 2400V CONVERSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

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. Rubin. ORDINANCE NO. 27-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA DIXIE GIRLS SOFTBALL TO HOST AND CO-SPONSOR THE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES FROM JULY 29 -AUGUST 5, 2022 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Washington, Davidson, Perry, Rubin. NAYS: Porter. ABSENT: Villard.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of February, 2022.

Mr. Rubin made a motion to delay the following item until April 19, 2022 and Ms. Davidson seconded.

AN ORDINANCE

REVISING SECTION 13-54 OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

MUNICIPAL CODES WITH RESPECT TO EMERGENCY OR NON-EMERG ENCY SERVICE OPERATORS LICENSE REQUIRED AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Perry. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Villard. This item was delayed. Mr. Cornelius White asked to speak on a topic that was not on the agenda. Mr. Rubin moved to allow him to speak and Mr. Washington seconded. The president called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Rubin, Fowler, Washington, Porter, Davidson, Perry. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Villard. Mr. White was allowed to speak. He asked that all remember Alexandria Police Officers David Ezernack and Jay Carruth who died in the line of duty 19 years ago this month.

/S/ Catherine Davidson President ATTEST: /S/ Donna P. Jones City Clerk