City Council Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 2025 The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, August 12, 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. Villard. PRESENTATIONS: Emma Foltz Recognition was postponed as the recipient was unable to attend.

Dr. Keith Fox and Mayor Roy presented metals to the Alexandria Dixie Softball Sweeties World Series Champions.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Johnson the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on July 29, 2025 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 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 2025-2028 Water Well Maintenance and Rehabilitation Contract. Name of Bidders Lane Christensen 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 THE 2025-2028 WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION CONTRACT 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 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.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced to wit: 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.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced to wit: 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.

On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced to wit: 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.

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 AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANT PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO SHARE IN THE USE OF PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT 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 INTERCREDITOR AND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OF ORIGIN BANK AND ENTERPRISE PLACE, A LOUISIANA PARTNERSHIP IN COMMENDAM 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 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.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0683-2025

RESOLUTION

ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PROJECT ELLIOTT STREET RECONSTRUCTION (H.014647).

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 12th day of August, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0684-2025

RESOLUTION

SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TAKING ACTION ON THE COST

OF DEMOLITION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2025.

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 12th day of August, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0685-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AUXILIARY

POWER GENERATOR AT FIRE STATION NUMBER 5 LOCATED AT 5540 COLISEUM BLVD.

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 12th day of August, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0686-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY ROOF STABILIZATION AND REPAIR PROJECT. 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 12th day of August, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0687-2025

RESOLUTION TO CO-SPONSOR THE WESTSIDE HABILITATION CENTER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AND FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN AUGUSTSEPTEMBER 2025.

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 12th day of August, 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. Villard and seconded by Ms. Felter. ORDINANCE NO. 86-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH SOL POWERLINES, 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: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th 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 Ms. Felter.

ORDINANCE NO. 87-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH ALLEN JENKINS CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF GENERATORS AT CITY OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 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 12th day of August, 2025.

The President adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m.

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