Alexandria City Council

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 2026. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 P.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 Mr. Villard. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on February 24, 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. Fowler moved for the introduction of all items appearing under the heading 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 following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 26-11 OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL CODES WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMINATION OF UTILITY SERVICES DURING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CLEANHARBOR ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT OF ONE POLICE K-9 MADDOX AND AUTHORIZING THIS DOG AS SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE DONATED TO SERGEANT DARREN LUNEAU AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCEAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTUS CABRINI FOUNDATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE 2026 WALMART CMN GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2026 AT LINKS ON THE BAYOU BENEFITING CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Upon request from the Administration and on a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the following ordinance was removed from the agenda: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH SHAWN BORDELON FOR THE EXTENSION OF A 4” DIAMETER POLYETHYLENE GAS MAIN 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. 0020-2026

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROD NOLES TO SERVE ON THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 5. 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 March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0021-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY NETWORK AND CENLA INDIA ASSOCIATION HOLI FEST 2026 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. 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 March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0022-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE FORMER DOWNTOWN WEISS AND GOLDRING PARKING GARAGE AND ADJACENT STRUCTURE SITE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE.

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

NAYS: Green.

ABSENT: None.

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

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0023-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR CENLA PRIDE 2026 ON JUNE 5 AND JUNE 6, 2026.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

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

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0024-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA 2026 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION. 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 March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0025-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A 2026 CAN AM DEFENDER LIMITED HD11. 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 March 2026.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0026-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A 2026 CAN AM DEFENDER MAX LIMITED HD11. 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 March 2026.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0027-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AT D.G. HUNTER POWER PLANT. 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 March 2026.

RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Felter the public hearing was opened at 5:31 p.m.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0028-2026

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 3513 B. 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 March 2026.

The president adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m.

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