Alexandria City Council

• A. CALL TO ORDER
• B. INVOCATION
• C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• D. ROLL CALL
• E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM A MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2023.
• F. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for DG Hunter Units 5-11 Spare Parts for Electric Production.
2. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to renew the contract with Linetec Services for overhead Electric Distribution maintenance services.
3. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to renew the existing contract with TEECO Safety, Inc., and Dana Safety Supply for Police uniform accessories.
4. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the proposal received from Clean Earth Environment Solutions, Inc., for household hazardous waste services for the Utility and Public Works Divisions.
5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the lowest quote received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the Wastewater and Lab Departments.
6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with ARC Rapides for cleaning services at Frank O. Hunter Gym and the Teen Center on Sylvester Street.
7. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a consultant agreement with ATG to provide FTA guidance and technical support for all FTA approved programs and TRAMS management.

• G. RESOLUTIONS

8. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meter and accessories.
9. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial supplies.

• H. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

10. To consider final adoption of an ordinance for aerator mooring for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
11. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for capital improvement project phase 1 site demolition and clearance for Tiger and Siamang Habitat and Restaurant Development.
12. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Project Horseshoe Canal Hardening.
13. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2022/2023 Major Budget Amendment.
14. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., providing for the exchange of previously purchased Tasers and related equipment for a future credit on New Taser Certification Bundles; a basic and unlimited cartridge plan for said equipment; and other matters related thereto.

• I. PUBLIC HEARING- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

15. To continue a public hearing to consider the condemnation abatement demolition and disposal of three buildings located at 2300
16. ANY OTHER BUSINESS, WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
17. ADJOURNED

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2023. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Lee Rubin, Chuck Fowler, Cynthia Perry, Gary Johnson, Jim Villard, Lizzie Felter, and REDDEX Washington. Also present were Kay Michiels, Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Caffery, Deputy Chief of Administration Constituent Relations and Scheduling, City Attorney Jonathan Goins 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 Lee Rubin, 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. Johnson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on January 10, 2023 was 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 Consent Calendar. Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. No bids were received for the following, the Administration requested for re-advertisement. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR DG HUNTER UNITS 5-11 SPARE PARTS FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCTION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Villard.

RESOLUTION NO. 0348-2023

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DG HUNTER UNITS 5-11 SPARE PARTS FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCTION.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Perry, Johnson, Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was introduced to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

CONTRACT WITH LINETEC SERVICES FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH TEECO SAFETY, INC., AND DANA SAFETY SUPPLY FOR POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS 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 PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS AND OTHER MATTERS 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 CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER AND LAB DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS 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 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARC RAPIDES FOR CLEANING SERVICES AT FRANK O. HUNTER GYM AND THE TEEN CENTER ON SYLVESTER STREET AND OTHER MATTERS 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 A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH ATG TO PROVIDE FTA GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ALL FTA APPROVED PROGRAMS AND TRAMS MANAGEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. (This item was referred to Public Works Committee). RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0349-2023

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS AND ACCESSORIES.

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

YEAS: Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin, Fowler, Perry, Johnson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0350-2023

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Perry, Johnson, Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO A 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. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 4-2023

AN ORDINANCE FOR AERATOR MOORING FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin, Fowler, Perry, Johnson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, the following item was delayed for two weeks.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE 1 SITE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE FOR TIGER AND SIAMANG HABITAT AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Perry, Johnson, Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon delayed for two weeks.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following item was delayed for two weeks.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LOUISIANA WATERSHED INITIATIVE PROJECT HORSESHOE CANAL HARDENING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Perry, Johnson, Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon delayed for two weeks.

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. 5-2023

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2022/2023 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENTAND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Perry, Johnson, Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023.

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. 6-2023

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC., PROVIDING FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED TASERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR A FUTURE CREDIT ON NEW TASER CERTIFICATION BUNDLES; A BASIC AND UNLIMITED CARTRIDGE PLAN FOR SAID EQUIPMENT; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Perry, Johnson, Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023. PUBLIC HEARING- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the public hearing was opened.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0351-2023

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION ABATEMENT

DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF THREE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Felter, Washington, Rubin, Fowler, Perry, Johnson. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2023.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Fowler the public hearing was closed.

The President asked if there were any other business, which by unanimous consent may properly come before the Council. There being no further business to come before the Council, on a motion properly seconded, the meeting adjourned.

/S/ Lee Rubin President ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk