City Council Meeting Minutes – September 23, 2025

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, September 23, 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 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. Larvadain. On a motion of Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. Fowler the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on September 9, 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 auxiliary power generator at Fire Station Number 5. Name of Bidders Bayou Jacques Electric, LLC Hendry Electrical Services Ward Electric 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 AUXILIARY POWER GENERATOR AT FIRE STATION OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Genealogical Library Roof Stabilization and Repair Project. Name of Bidders No bids were received.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following item was removed but, would be readvertised at a later date: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY ROOF STABILIZATION AND REPAIR PROJECT 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 YANKEE HOLDINGS DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT JACKSON AND MACARTHUR 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 TAYLORSCAPES FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTERS 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 AGREEMENTS WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANNUAL CDBG AND HOME GRANT FUNDING CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM YANKEE HOLDINGS DBA YANKEE CLIPPER FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR I-49 GREENBELT 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 TED FINN LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR MARTIN PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0693-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TREATED

WOOD POLES.

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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Ms. Felter. RESOLUTION NO. 0694-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM

OF ONE REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK 25 CUBIC YARD CAPACITY. 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0695-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM

OF ONE GRAPPLE TRUCK FOR THE SANITATION 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0696-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM

OF ONE SHUTTLE TRUCK FOR THE SANITATION 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0697-2025

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR JACKSON

STREET GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT FOR THE GAS 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. RESOLUTION NO. 0698-2025

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR MASONIC COURT SPORTS. 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson. RESOLUTION NO. 0699-2025

RESOLUTION

SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 21,

2025 TO CONSIDER CONDEMNATION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) STRUCTURES.

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 23rd day of September, 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 Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 100-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 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 23rd day of September, 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 Mr. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 101-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR DG HUNTER UNITS 5, 6, 7 AND 8 WARTSILA OVERHAUL 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

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 TURN OUT GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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. 102-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS 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 23rd day of September, 2025.

Upon request from the Administration and a motion of Mr. Fowler and a second of Mr. Johnson the following item as delayed for two weeks:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CONSOLIDATED CITY COMPOUND METAL ROOF AND SOFFIT REPLACEMENT 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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 103-2025

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.

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 23rd day of September, 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 Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 104-2025

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.

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 23rd day of September, 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 Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 105-2025

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH MILLIMAN, INC. FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES RELATING TO 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: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Green, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 23rd day of September, 2025.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES PARISH LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT RELATIVE TO AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINIC VENUE PROGRAM AND RELATED SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was opened at 5:35 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0700-2025

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE

COST OF DEMOLITION OF TWENTY-

FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.

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 23rd day of September, 2025.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was closed at 5:43 p.m.

The President adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m.

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