Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 10, 2026. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00P.M. Those present were the Honorable Cynthia Perry, Gary Johnson, Lizzie Felter, Jules Green, Chuck Fowler, Jim Villard and Malcolm Larvadain. Also present were Mayor Roy, City Attorney Jonathon Goins, Michael Caffery, 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 Cynthia Perry, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The invocation was pronounced by Mr. Green, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Felter. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on January 13, 2026, and an Emergency Meeting held on January 23, 2026, 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 introduction of all items appearing under the heading Consent Calendar. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for bulk fuel vehicles and equipment. Name of Bidders Lott Oil Parish Fuel Petroleum Traders Gresham Petroleum Company Gaubert Oil Company

The above bid was referred to the mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BULK FUEL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS 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 LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM FRESH IMPRESSION CLEANING CREW FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE WASTEWATER AND LAB TESTING BUILDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE AND COMPROMISE THE MATTER “VANESSA MORENO V. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, “DOCKET NO. 278,645-F, 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED 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 EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT RESOURCES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO .

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 3-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 4-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

CAST/DUCTILE IRON AND RELATED ACCESSORIES.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Felter, Green, Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None. This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 5-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 6-2026

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ROADWAY, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RESERVE AT NORTH PARK, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE LAUREN VAUGHN 5-K TO BE HELD IN APRIL 2026. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR ROSIA’S 4TH ANNUAL SICKLE CELL WALK AND HEALTH FAIR AT FRANK O HUNTER PARK IN APRIL 2026. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 9-2026

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AUDIT. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 10-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA, LOUISIANA PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVE OF ALEXANDRIA AT BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER IN APRIL 2026.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 11-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 12-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE WESTSIDE HABILITATION CENTER KICKBALL TOURNAMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN MARCH 2026.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 13-2026

RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 24, 2026, TO CONSIDER CONDEMNATION OF (26) STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

Mr. Fowler moved to add the following resolution to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Villard.

A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT AND PASSAGE FOR LEGISLATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO PROVIDE RELATIVE TO THE “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS ACT” TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR POST-CERTIFIED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; PROVIDING OFFICERS MAY BE EMPLOYED PRINCIPALLY BY EITHER THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT OR ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WHILE PROVIDING TEMPORARY SERVICE TO THE OTHER DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FURTHER DUAL ROLES SHALL NOT AFFECT RETIREMENTS OR SENIORITY IN THE PRINICIPAL DEPARTMENT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was added to the agenda.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 14-2026

A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT AND PASSAGE FOR LEGISLATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO PROVIDE RELATIVE TO THE “CITY OF ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS ACT” TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR POST-CERTIFIED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; PROVIDING OFFICERS MAY BE EMPLOYED PRINCIPALLY BY EITHER THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT OR ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WHILE PROVIDING TEMPORARY SERVICE TO THE OTHER DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FURTHER DUAL ROLES SHALL NOT AFFECT RETIREMENTS OR SENIORITY IN THE PRINICIPAL DEPARTMENT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

Mr. Villard moved to add the following resolution to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.

A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT AND PASSAGE FOR LEGISLATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO PROVIDE AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; TO PROVIDE RELATIVE TO POWERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN CODE AND ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE RELATIVE TO THE TYPES OF VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was added to the agenda.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 15-2026

A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT AND PASSAGE FOR LEGISLATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO PROVIDE AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA; TO PROVIDE RELATIVE TO POWERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF CERTAIN CODE AND ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE RELATIVE TO THE TYPES OF VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

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. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Felter.

ORDINANCE NO. 9-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS AND NO LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS TO BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026. AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of February 2026.

The President adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.

/S/ Cynthia Perry President ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk