City Council Meeting Minutes – August 26, 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 26, 2025 The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Cynthia Perry, Gary Johnson, Lizzie Felter, Jules Green, Chuck Fowler and Jim Villard. Malcolm Larvadain entered meeting at 5:03 p.m. 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. Goins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Johnson. On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on August 12, 2025 were unanimously approved by the Council.

Mr. Cornelius Lawson White, Jr. was given three minutes to speak about law enforcement.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar.

Mr. Fowler moved for the introduction of all items appearing under the heading Consent Calendar. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1. Name of Bidders Kiely Industrial Technologies Spectrum Biotechnologies, LLC SEMS, INC Lemoine Industrial Group Merrell Brothers, INC Synagro American Process Group, LLC

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. Johnson to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1 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 DG HUNTER UNITS 5, 6, 7 AND 8 WARTSILA OVERHAUL MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION AND TOURISM OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL INITIATIVE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION EMERGENCY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE LOUISIANA WATERSHED INITIATIVE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STRIPE INC. FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES PARISH LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT RELATIVE TO AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINIC VENUE PROGRAM AND RELATED SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0688-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOUISIANA

COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AUDIT YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2025. 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 26th day of August, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0689-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BRASS

FITTINGS.

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 26th day of August, 2025.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING

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 THE 2025-2028 WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION CONTRACT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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. 88-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CLEANING OF TRANSIT BUSES AND PASSENGER TRANSIT VANS 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2025.

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. Green and seconded by Mr. Villard. ORDINANCE NO. 89-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH SOLSCAPES, LLC FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OFWAY MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2025.

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. 90-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO ENTER INTO GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH ZEBULON M. WINSTEAD AND BECKY BECK LEBLANC FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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.

NAYS: Green.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2025.

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. 91-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH CHARLES E. JOHNSON, MONICA D. DOSS, AND ZEBULON M. WINSTEAD TO ACT AS HEARING OFFICERS 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 26th day of August, 2025.

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. Larvadain. ORDINANCE NO. 92-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANT PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO SHARE IN THE USE OF PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT 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 26th day of August, 2025.

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. Felter and seconded by Mr. Larvadain. ORDINANCE NO. 93-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE

INTERCREDITOR AND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF ORIGIN BANK AND ENTERPRISE PLACE, A LOUISIANA PARTNERSHIP IN COMMENDAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2025.

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. 94-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SAMSARA FOR THE LICENSE, EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AND ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO FOR PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2025.

Mayor Roy and Councilmembers briefly spoke on recent APD matters.

The President adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.

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