City Council Minutes – September 6, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2022. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Catherine Davidson, Jim Villard, Lee Rubin, Chuck Fowler, REDDEX Washington and Gerber Porter. Cynthia Perry 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. Villard. PRESENTATION Mayor Hall presented a proclamation to a volunteer firefighter from Sikes, Louisiana who saved a man’s life on the Purple Heart Bridge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on August 23, 2022 were unanimously approved by the Council.

PUBLIC HEARING

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was opened at 5:15 p.m.

To hold a public hearing concerning amending and reenacting Article III of Chapter 2 Sections 2-46 through 2-50 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to City Council Districts; Redistricting and Reapportioning City Council Districts relative to Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as required by the Alexandria City Charter, to provide for effectiveness and other matters with respect thereto. On a motion of Mr. Rubin and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was closed at 5:30 p.m.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees. Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading Consent Calendar. Mr. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for treated wood poles. Name of Bidders Bell Lumber and Pole Company Stella Jones

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. Villard to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TREATED WOOD POLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for 55 foot insulated, articulating non-over center material handling bucket truck. Name of Bidders St. Martin Parish Acquisitions, LLC Timmons Truck Center ALTEC Industries, Inc.

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. Villard to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A 55 FOOT INSULATED, ARTICULATING NON-OVER CENTER MATERIAL HANDLING BUCKET TRUCK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for construction of a panel relay for Prescott Substation. Name of Bidders Linear Controls, Inc. Schweitzer Engineering Labs PanelMatic Power, Inc. Integrated Power Systems Remont Engineering Design

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. Villard to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PANEL RELAY FOR PRESCOTT SUBSTATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for Kisatchie Ground Storage Tower and roof replacement. Name of Bidders James A. Decker Builders, Inc. Beard Construction Group

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. Villard to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR KISATCHIE GROUND STORAGE TOWER AND ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. Bids were received for plastic refuse bags. Name of Bidders Unipak Corporation Economical Janitorial Central Poly Corporation JT Dillard Alfa Pro Med Zaymat

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. Villard to wit: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. On a request from the Administration, the following item was removed from the agenda:

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE ALLEYS IN BLOCK 11 OF THE RACE TRACK ADDITION BETWEEN NORTH 16TH STREET AND NORTH 17TH STREET AND BETWEEN ASHLEY AVENUE AND SHIRLAND AVENUE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH REI UTILITY SERVICES, LLC TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH JOINT POLE USE LICENSING ATTACHMENT AUDIT, POLE COUNT AND MAKE READY SERVICES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE ATTACHES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH XPRESS RECYCLING FOR THE SALE OF SCRAP METAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELATED TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR PROJECT BASED LIVE WORK TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND COOPERATION WITH THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE FOR THE 2022 LACP FALL CONFERENCE THAT WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 10-13, 2022 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR THE TENNIS COURTS PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3410 NELSON FAMILY DISTRICT) TO C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POPEYES RESTAURANT WITH A DOUBLE DRIVE-THRU ON SAID PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3415 NELSON STREET FROM SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT) TO C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POPEYES RESTAURANT WITH A DOUBLE DRIVE-THRU ON SAID PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 138-2022 TO CORRECT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0314-2022

RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 FOR THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF TWENTY-FIVE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0315-2022

RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 4, 2022 FOR THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF TWENTY-FIVE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0316-2022

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WATER STORAGE SECURITY CAMERA PROJECT.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 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 Ms. Davidson.

ORDINANCE NO. 149-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BALLARD CLC, FOR THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FAIRGROUND/MACHINE SHOP ADDITION FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 150-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH MILLIMAN FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE CITY’S RISK MANAGEMENT FUND AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 151-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH 300 FITNESS FOR THE UNDER ARMOUR UNDER THE LIGHTS PROGRAM AT WARDELL BALLENTINE FIELD FROM SEPTEMBER 16-NOVEMBER 11, 2022 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 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. Rubin and seconded by Ms. Davidson.

ORDINANCE NO. 152-2022

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING CORPORATION FOR GLASS AND GLASS PRODUCTS RECYCLING AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 153-2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 SECTIONS 2-46 THROUGH 2-50 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS; REDISTRICTING AND REAPPORTIONING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS RELATIVE TO COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 AS REQUIRED BY THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CHARTER, TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVENESS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Perry.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of September, 2022.

Mr. Cornelius Lawson White, Jr. requested to be added to the agenda to speak on 9-11. He did not receive unanimous consent so he was unable to speak.

/S/ Catherine Davidson President

ATTEST: /S/Donna P. Jones City Clerk