City Council Meeting Minutes – December 2, 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 2025 The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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. Fowler. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Green the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on November 18, 2025 were unanimously approved by the Council.

• (a) MOTION BY COUNCIL PERSON TO RE-CONSIDER ORDINANCE

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard, Ordinance 1242025 was amended to reflect the correct bid amount from $811,094.00 to $881, 094.00

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 amendment to Ordinance 124-2025 was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 2025.

PUBLIC HEARING

• a) To hold a public hearing concerning amending and reenacting Article III of Chapter 2, Sections 2-46 through 2-50 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to City Council Districts; repealing Ordinance #37-2024 and reenacting City Council district boundaries and descriptions in Ordinance #153-2022 relative to redistricting and reapportioning City Council Districts one, two, three, four and five as shown on the map titled City of Alexandria council districts prepared by the office of City Engineer; to provide for effectiveness and other matters with respect thereto.

On a motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Johnson the public hearing was opened at 5:05 p.m.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Larvadain the public hearing was closed at 5:20 p.m.

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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for petroleum products for various departments. Name of Bidders Lott Oil Parish Fuel Company Gaubert Oil Company, LLC

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. Johnson to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for electric utility right-of-way emergency services. Name of Bidders T&M Environmental Services VMSI – no bid Looks Great Services of Mississippi, Inc.

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. Johnson to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY EMERGENCY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO .

Bids were received for service utility body. Name of Bidders Glass Tint ETC

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. Johnson to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SERVICE UTILITY BODY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL MATCH FOR THE LOUISIANA WATERSHED INITIATIVE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NUMBER18-2025 FOR QUALIFIED VALVE EXERCISE PROGRAM SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1734 ALBERT STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA FROM A SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT) TO A B-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH PAFFORD EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAM WITH THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CURRENT CONTRACT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO .

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINAL RENEWAL FOR MIXED DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM PIPESUITE FOR GAS SYSTEM COMPLIANCE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR FIRE STATION NO. 4 ROOF LEAK REPAIRS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0714-2025

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DATES OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR 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 2nd day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0715-2025

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025 , FRIDAY , DECEMBER 26, 2025 AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026 AS CITY HOLIDAYS.

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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2 nd day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0716-2025

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTNER, HOST AND CO-HOST EVENTS COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.; TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES SLATED FOR JANUARY 17-19, 2026 AS IT RELATED TO MLK DAY WITH LOCAL RELIGIOUS, CIVIC PARTNERS AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2 nd day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BULK FUEL FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.

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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 129-2025

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 2-46 THROUGH 2-50 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS; REPEALING ORDINANCE #37-2024 AND REENACTING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN ORDINANCE #153-2022 RELATIVE TO REDISTRICTING AND REAPPORTIONING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR AND FIVE AS SHOWN ON THE MAP TITLED CITY OF ALEXANDRIA COUNCIL DISTRICTS PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER; TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVENESS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

NAYS: Felter, Fowler, Villard.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of December, 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. 130-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AT DG HUNTER POWER PLANT 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 2 nd day of December, 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 Ms. Felter. ORDINANCE NO. 131-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING 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 2 nd day of December, 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. 132-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT AND CO-SPONSOR THE MANNA HOUSE PROAM COCA COLA, DR. PEPPER OPEN ANNIKA WOMEN’S ALL PRO GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 13, 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 ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2 nd day of December, 2025.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following item was delayed until January 13, 2026.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROMOTE THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA BY ENTERING INTO ALL CONTRACTS WITH BANDS AND VENDORS FOR 2026 EVENTS 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. 136-2025

AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE ALEXANDRIA HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE LSUA TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF TH E CITY THOSE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE INTERGOVERNMENTAL, COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR, AND JOINT SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER CONTRACTS RELATED TO THE JACKSON STREET ALLIED HEALTH DOWNTOWN HEALTH SERVICES CENTRAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOCAL OR OTHER NON-STATE CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHES TO AUTHORIZED THE PROJECT, LSUA DOWNTOWN HEALTH, NO. 19-602-23-01, F. 19002498, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE AND ENCUMBRANCE OF BUDGETED AND PRIORITIZED FUNDS, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS, COMMITMENTS AND DRAW DOWNS WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THROUGH THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, AND/OR THROUGH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE (“LSU”), AND/OR THROUGH AND WITH LSU ALEXANDRIA OR ITS FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES AND CONTRACTS , AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING 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 2 nd day of December, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 133-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION OF 6.896+/- ACRES TRACT LOTS 54 AND 55 OF EXPERIMENT PLANTATION SITUATED IN SECTIO NS 18 AND 19 OF TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, AC-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) / MFO (MULTIFAMILY OVERLAY DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION IS REQUESTED UPON ANNEXATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NURSING HOME FACILITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2 nd day of December, 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. 134-2025

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3415 AND 3419, NELSON STREET, ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, PARISH OF RAPIDES, F ROM B-3 (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FAST FOOD FRANCHISE 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 2 nd day of December, 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. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 135-2025

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 BELLEAU WOOD BLVD. ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, PARISH OF RAPIDES FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO SF-3 (SINGLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY) TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIRTEEN (13) DUPLEXES 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 2 nd day of December, 2025.

RESOLUTION PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On a motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Johnson the public hearing was opened at 5:52 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0717-2025

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2717 OVERTON STREET AND 35 TENNESSEE.

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 2 nd day of December, 2025.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was closed at 5:53 p.m.

RESOLUTION PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was opened at 5:55 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0718-2025

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE CONDEMNATION OF TWENTY-FIVE

• (25) STRUCTURES 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 2 nd day of December, 2025.

On a motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler the public hearing was closed at 6:12 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS- ELECTIONS

Mr. Gist called for nominations for the election of the 2026 City Council President and Vice President.

Mr. Larvadain nominated Mr. Green for President of the Alexandria City Council.

Mr. Fowler nominated Ms. Perry for President of the Alexandria City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 0719-2025

RESOLUTION ELECTING CYNTHIA PERRY PRESIDENT OF THE

A vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Perry, Johnson, Felter.

NAYS: Larvadain, Green.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2 nd day of December, 2025.

Mr. Fowler nominated Mr. Johnson for Vice President of the Alexandria City Council.

Mr. Green nominated Mr. Larvadain for Vice President of the Alexandria City Council.

RESOLUTION ELECTING MALCOLM LARVADAIN VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE

A vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Green, Larvadain.

NAYS: Fowler, Villard, Perry, Johnson, Felter.

ABSENT: None.

This nomination failed.

Mr. Fowler nominated Mr. Johnson for Vice President of the Alexandria City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 0720-2025

RESOLUTION ELECTING GARY JOHNSON VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE

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 resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2 nd day of December, 2025.

The President adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.

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