City Council Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2026

ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR

MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 11, 2026. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, August 11, 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 Jonathon Goins, City Attorney, Michael Caffery, Mayoral Assistant 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. Johnson, 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 July 28, 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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for extrication tools and battery chargers for the Fire Department. Name of Bidders Technology International MES Service Company

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 EXTRICATION TOOLS AND BATTERY CHARGERS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH SOLSCAPES LLC., FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRANSIT BUSES AND PASSENGER TRANSIT VANS 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 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERING LLC FOR ENGINEERING AND PHMSA GRANT RELATED 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 AMENDING THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION POLICIES AND INITIATIVE (ORDINANCE NO. 174-2023) IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 0435-2023 PROVIDING FOR RECRUITMENT OF POST CERTIFIED OFFICERS 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 RENEW A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARC RAPIDES FOR CLEANING SERVICES AT FRANK O HUNTER GYM AND THE YOUTH AND TEEN CENTER ON SYLVESTER STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0097-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TURN OUT GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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 11th day of August 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0098-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR HIGH MAST LIGHTING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT. 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 11th day of August 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0099-2026

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE ARTS COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA FALL ART WALK IN OCTOBER 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 11th day of August 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0100-2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, NATURAL GAS AND GENERAL (SITE RELATED) SYSTEM 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 90-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR AN INSULATED ARTICULATING TELESCOPIC BOOM AND MATERIAL HANDLER 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 91-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FULL SPECTRUM IMAGING SYSTEM (FSIS) II COLOR LAB SYSTEM AND FULL SPECTRUM IMAGING SYSTEM (FSISCSE) II 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 11th day of August 2026.

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 A 47-FOOT SHEAVE HEIGHT HYDRAULIC DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 92-2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE XII,

CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY CODE SECTIONS 7-231;7-233; 7-235; 7-237; AND 7-240 TO ALLOW THE USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATIONS TO ENFORCE BUILDING CODES; ZONING, VEGETATION AND NUISANCE ORDINANCES; SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE REGULATIONS; MATTERS INVOLVING LICENSING AND PERMITS, AND OTHER VIOLATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 93-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE

LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM CENLA CLEANING AND

DETAILS LLC, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 94-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

EXISTING CONTRACT WITH SOL POWERLINE, LLC FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION OVERHEAD MAINTENANCE 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 11th day of August 2026.

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 Ms. Felter. ORDINANCE NO. 95-2026

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A 30’ X 30’ LIFT STATION SERVITUDE LOCATED LOT 2-A OF SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 96-2026

LOUISIANA FROM A MHP (MOBILE HOME PARK ZONING DISTRICT) TO A PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE) TO ALLOW FOR MOBILE HOMES AND RV’S FOR LOTS 9-20,37-48 AND LOT 57 AT AN EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. Villard. ORDINANCE NO. 97-2026

LOUISIANA, FROM B-2 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS) TO C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL PARKING 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 98-2026

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 26.73 ACRES BEING TRACT 1 (6.71 ACRES) AND TRACT 2 (20.02 ACRES) LOCATED IN SECTION 41, 53 AND 54 OF TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH RANGE 2 WEST RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 99-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR NATURAL GAS WELDING SERVICES FOR THE GAS 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 11th day of August 2026.

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. 100-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT 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 11th day of August 2026.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Upon request from the administration and a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johsnon, the following item was delayed for two weeks:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the public hearing was opened at 5:13 p.m.

Ms. Perry moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0101- 2026

RESOLUTION ON THE CONDEMNATION OF THE STRUCTURE

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

NAYS: Johnson.

ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of August 2026.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the public hearing was closed at 5:29 p.m.

The president adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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