City Council Meeting Minutes – July 28, 2026

ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR

MEETING HELD ON JULY 28, 2026. The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regularly scheduled meeting session in the City Council Chambers, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Those present were the Honorable Cynthia Perry, Gary Johnson, Lizzie Felter, Chuck Fowler, Jim Villard and Malcolm Larvadain. Jules Green was absent. 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 Ms. Felter, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Fowler. On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the minutes taken from a regular Council Meeting held on July 14, 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. Villard seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council. Bids were received for an insulated articulating telescopic boom and material handler. Name of Bidders JDC, Inc. Timmons Truck – no bid

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 AN INSULATED ARTICULATING TELESCOPIC BOOM AND MATERIAL HANDLER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for full spectrum imaging system (FSIS) II color lab system and full spectrum imaging system (FSIS-CSE) II. Name of Bidders Thomas Scientific Holdings

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 FULL SPECTRUM IMAGING SYSTEM (FSIS) II COLOR LAB SYSTEM AND FULL SPECTRUM IMAGING SYSTEM (FSISCSE) II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for chlorine handling truck with knuckle boom crane. Name of Bidders Timmons Truck – no bid

The administration requested readvertisement, as no bids were received on the following item: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CHLORINE HANDLING TRUCK WITH KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0090-2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CHLORINE HANDLING TRUCK WITH KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

Bids were received for a 47 foot sheave height hydraulic digger derrick truck. Name of Bidders AHEC, Inc. Timmons Truck – no bid

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 47 FOOT SHEAVE HEIGHT HYDRAULIC DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK 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 AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE XII, CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY CODE 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. 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 CENLA CLEANING AND

DETAILS, LLC FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH SOL POWERLINE, LLC FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION OVERHEAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES 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 REVOKING A 30’ X 30’ LIFT STATION SERVITUDE LOCATED LOT 2-A OF SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

RESOLUTIONS

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0091-2026

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF KRISTEN LEMOINE TO SERVE ON THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 4. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Johnson, Felter, Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0092-2026

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL LAFLEUR TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0093-2026

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF KYLE ADAMS TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Fowler. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0094-2026

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRANCE

HOWARD TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Fowler, Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0095-2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS.

The President called for any discussion; a vote was called for and resulted as follows: YEAS: Villard, Larvadain, Perry, Johnson, Felter, Fowler. NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. 76-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL VEHICLE BID CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER 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, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 77-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LIQUID CHLORINE ONE TON CYLINDER FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

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 ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR NATURAL GAS WELDING SERVICES FOR THE GAS 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. Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler. ORDINANCE NO. 78-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO GRANT A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR WATER SERVICES FOR BAYOU RAPIDES RV PARK LOCATED ALONG BROWNS BEND ROAD NEAR ENGLAND DRIVE (LA 498) 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, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. 79-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

EXISTING CONTRACT WITH U.S. LAWNS OF ALEXANDRIA FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR SIXTH STREET AND JOHNSTON PARKING LOT 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. Johnson.

ORDINANCE NO. 80-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

EXISTING CONTRACT WITH U.S. LAWNS OF ALEXANDRIA FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR UPPER THIRD STREETSCAPE 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, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. 81-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

EXISTING CONTRACT WITH U.S. LAWNS OF ALEXANDRIA FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR NINTH STREET STREETSCAPE 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 82-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW THE

EXISTING CONTRACT WITH JANITRESS CLEANING AND STAFFING, LLC., FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE ATRANS BUS TERMINAL 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. 83-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE

LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM EMERALD TRANSFORMER

FOR THE SERVICE OF TRANSFORMER REPAIRS POLEMOUNT AND PADMOUNT FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. 84-2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 42-2026 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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 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 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. 85-2026

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6587 HIGHWAY 1 NORTH BOLTON, BOYCE, LOUISIANA FROM A SF-2 (SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT) TO A SF-2/MHO (SINGLE FAMILY ZONE/MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT) TO ALLOW FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A MANUFACTURED HOME 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, Fowler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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 THREE PHASE PADMOUNT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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. 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 PADMOUNT 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. 86-2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CHLORINATION AND DECHLORINATION EQUIPMENT 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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 as amended on a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard.

ORDINANCE NO. 87-2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE AND COMPROMISE THE MATTER MIA LANDRY V. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND MIA TRENT AND HAMMERMAN AND GAINER, LLC., DOCKET #276,743 DIVISION D, 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAPIDES PARISH AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. 88-2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE AND COMPROMISE THE MATTER DEBBIE SMITH AND MACK SMITH

• V. TIMOTHY FORMEN AND CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, DOCKET # 275,767 DIVISION F, 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAPIDES PARISH AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE 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: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 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. Johnson. ORDINANCE NO. 89-2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE AND COMPROMISE THE MATTER MAGADALENE GUILLORY V. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND CHARLES LOVE, JR. DOCKET 280,797 DIVISION F 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAPIDES PARISH AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE 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: None. ABSENT: Green.

This ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Villard the public hearing was opened at 5:24 p.m.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 0096-2026

RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CONDEMNATION OF THE

STREET.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Green.

This resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July 2026.

On a motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson the public hearing was closed at 5:26 p.m.

The president adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.

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