City Council Meeting Minutes – July 1, 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 1, The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, July 1, 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 Ms. Felter and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Larvadain.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Felter the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on June 17, 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 spun prestressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles. Name of Bidders Meyer Utility Structure Stresscrete, Inc. Stresscrete, 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. Fowler to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SPUN PRESTRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for annual vehicle bid current model year or new. Name of Bidders Courtesy Ford Courtesy Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Courtesy Chevrolet, Buick, GMC

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 ANNUAL VEHICLE BID CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEW AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for annual uniform bid. Name of Bidders Caplan’s Uniserve, 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. Fowler to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM BID FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for single phase polemount transformers. Name of Bidders Nexgen Metals, Inc. Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Techline, Inc. MVA Power, Inc. Gresco Industrias Electro Mecanicas Magnatron SAS Westco Distribution EssenG Solutions AR Transformers, Inc. Electrical Equipment Joint Stock Company ULS Corporation, 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. Fowler to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for single phase padmount. Name of Bidders Nexgen Metals, Inc. Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Techline, Inc. ULS Corporation, Inc. Gresco Industrias Electro Mecanicas Magnetron SAS Westco Distribution MVA Power, Inc. EssenG Solutions, LLC Blackstar Diversify Enterprises United TRS Electric, Inc. Kerec Company, LTD AR Transformers, Inc. GD Partners Group, Inc. Swipe Resources

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 SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers. Name of Bidders Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Techline, Inc. EssenG Solutions, LLC Gresco MVA Power, Inc. Wesco Distribution Kllen Group America Pulse Mac Solutions, LLC Blackstar Diversify Enterprises ULS Corporation, Inc. United TRS Electric, Inc. Industrias Electro Mecanicas Magnatron SAS AR Transformers, Inc. GD Partners Group, Inc. Kerec Company LTD

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 THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS 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 TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCD CONSULTING, LLC 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 MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSRS, LLC FOR ENGINEERING AND RELATED SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0671-2025

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF RONALD MORGAN TO SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER ON THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REPRESENTING DISTRICT 2.

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 1st day of July, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0672-2025

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT HUD REPORT FOR PY2024-2025 CAPER. 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 1st day of July, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0673-2025

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF CURTIS LEWIS 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: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None. ABSENT: None.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2025.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0674-2025

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 20252028 WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION CONTRACT. 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 1st day of July, 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. 66-2025

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 5.00 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING THAT PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION REQUESTING ZONING CLASSIFICATION I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) 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 1st day of July, 2025.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Fowler an d seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following item was removed from the agenda:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE 30 PASSENGER TROLLEY 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. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 67-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE STATION NUMBER 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, Felter, Green.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Johnson.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2025.

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

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