City Council Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 16, 2025 The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, December 16, 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 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. Larvadain and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Fowler. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on December 2, 2025 were unanimously approved by the Council.

To receive and consider the mayor’s veto message regarding Ordinance No. 129-2025.

Mr. Green made a motion to override the Mayor’s Veto and Mr. Larvadain seconded the motion.

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

NAYS: Fowler, Villard, Felter.

ABSENT: None.

The motion to override the veto failed.

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 playground improvements project. Name of Bidders Bayou Rapides Corporation Highway Safety Systems Southern Sites Services

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 PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Jackson Street gas main replacement for the Gas Department. Name of Bidders No bids received.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following item was removed from the agenda: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR JACKSON STREET GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT 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 EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR QUALIFIED ELECTRIC LINE WORKER SERVICES 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 2025-2026 MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT 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 ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HANSEN BANNER, LLC. FOR UPGRADE OF THE CURRENT UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE SOFTWARE 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 PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON FOR WATER WELL RECLAMATION PROJECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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 DECLARE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF A CERTAIN CITY OWNED 5.204 ACRE TRACT OF LAND TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ADJACENT TO INDUSTRIAL PORT ROAD 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. 0721-2025

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BULK FUEL FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. 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 16th day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0722-2025

RESOLUTION IN FAVOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION DRAFTING A COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN THAT ALLOWS FOR DIVERSE, AFFORDABLE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT HOUSING OWNERSHIP OPTIONS FOR WORKING CLASS INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

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 16th day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0723-2025

RESOLUTION IN FAVOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION DRAFTING A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

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 16th day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0724-2025

RESOLUTION CANCELING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025. 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 16th day of December, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0725-2025

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ZENDREA WHITEHEAD TO SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER ON THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REPRESENTING DISTRICT 3.

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 16th day of December, 2025.

Mr. Larvadain moved to amend the following item and Mr. Johnson seconded.

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH, FUND AND IMPLEMENT THE RESTORE ALEXANDRIA NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution as amended, which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain. RESOLUTION NO. 0726-2025

RESOLUTION TO STUDY AND TO IMPLEMENT THE RESTORE ALEXANDRIA NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM. The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Villard.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of December, 2025.

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 Mr. Villard. ORDINANCE NO. 137-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS 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 16th day of December, 2025.

Mayor Roy entered the meeting.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson all bids were rejected for the following item and it was removed from the agenda.

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.

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. 138-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SERVICE UTILITY BODY 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 16th 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. 139-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL MATCH FOR THE LOUISIANA WATERSHED INITIATIVE PROJECT 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 16th 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. 140-2025

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NUMBER18-2025 FOR QUALIFIED VALVE EXERCISE PROGRAM SERVICES 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 16th 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. 141-2025

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.

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 16th 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. 142-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

CURRENT CONTRACT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL,

REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL 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, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th 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. 143-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING

SERVICES 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 16th 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. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 144-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINAL RENEWAL FOR MIXED DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES 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 16th 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. 145-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE

PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM PIPESUITE FOR GAS SYSTEM

COMPLIANCE SERVICES 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 16th 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. 146-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR FIRE STATION NO. 4 ROOF LEAK REPAIRS 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 16th day of December, 2025.

The President adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

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