City Council Minutes – November 15, 2022

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Catherine Davidson, Jim Villard, Cynthia Perry, Lee Rubin, Chuck Fowler, and Gerber Porter. REDDEX Washington was absent. Also present were Mayor Hall, City Attorney Shane Williams 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 Catherine Davidson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The invocation was pronounced by Mr. Porter and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Fowler. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on November 1, 2022 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 adoption or 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 capital improvement project phase I site demolition and clearance for the tiger and siamang habitat and restaurant development. Name of Bidders Ducote Development Group Bayou Rapides Corporation ERS, Inc. – nonresponsive

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 THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE I SITE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE FOR THE TIGER AND SIAMANG HABITAT AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received petroleum products and chemical additives for Wartsila engines at D.G. Hunter Power Plant. Name of Bidders Lott Oil Company McCartney 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 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND CHEMICAL ADDITIVES FOR WARTSILA ENGINES AT D. G. HUNTER POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0331-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AERATOR MOORING AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Porter, Davidson, Villard, Perry, Rubin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Washington.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Rubin. ORDINANCE NO. 186-2022

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 6.68 ACRE AND .1749 ACRE TRACTS OF LAND, MORE OR LESS AND SITUATED IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND TO BE ASSIGNED AS “SF-3” ZONING DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Washington.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

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. 187-2022

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 NORTH BOLTON FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO MHP (MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR A CONFORMING USE TO NONCONFORMING PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Washington.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

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. Davidson and seconded by Mr. Porter.

ORDINANCE NO. 188-2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE IV. HOUSING CODE, SECTION 7-127, “PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY” BY ADDING SUBSECTION 7-127 (4) TO PROVIDE AND TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH PROPERTY DEMOLISHED AND TO AUTHORIZE COST AS ADDITIONS FOR ANY LIEN BY THE CITY FOR FINAL COSTS INCURRED AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Davidson, Villard, Perry, Porter.

NAYS: Rubin, Fowler.

ABSENT: Washington.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

PUBLIC HEARING

On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Fowler the public hearing was opened at 5:10 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0332-2022

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THREE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 2300 AND

The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Villard, Perry, Rubin, Fowler, Porter, Davidson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Washington.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was closed at 5:16 p.m.

Cornelius Lawson White, Jr. requested to speak before the Council so Mr. Fowler made a motion and Mr. Rubin seconded to add him to the agenda. The president call for a vote, but it was not unanimous so he was not added to the agenda.

The president adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m.

/S/ Catherine Davidson President

ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk