1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 8/30.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for construction of Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains. Bids to be opened 9/13.

3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive $17,620 from the Department of Justice for a gun violence grant.

4) Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2005/2006 capital budget for Union Tank Car wastewater improvements.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Drug Testing Consortium for substance testing for the City.

6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Office of Family Support for transportation services.

7) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 capital budget for Bayou Crossing Drive cost share agreement.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cost share agreement with V & V Properties to extend and construct a bayou crossing at Bayou Crossing Drive to extend Phase X and XI of West Pointe Subdivision.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a short form subdivision for Phase X of MacArthur Business Park, Phase A.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a right-of-access agreement with Riverbend Subdivision for Phase II development.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing a special exception for a Class A (high and low alcohol content) permit for on premise consumption of alcohol at the operation of a restaurant at 1740 Monroe Street namely Marie’s Kitchen.

12) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning Lots A thru Y, Square 18, Old South Alexandria Addition, more commonly known as 25 lots surrounded by Watkins Street, Ninth Street, Maple Street and a twenty foot alley from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-2/MHO”, Single Family moderate density with a mobile home overly district. (APPROVED BY ZONING COMMISSION)

13) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning 14.18 acres being a part of property owned by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, located in part of Section 4, situated at the northeast corner of the intersection of Masonic Drive and Horseshoe Drive, more commonly known as 5800 Masonic Drive from “AG” Agricultural/residential district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district. (APPROVED BY ZONING COMMISSION)

14) Introduction of an ordinance rezoning a 10.13 +/- acre tract being a portion of Lots 14-A, 15-A, 16, 17, 18 and part of Lot A Northport Commercial & Industrial Park located in Lots 33, 34 & 35, Experiment Plantation, Section 15, 16 & 17, more commonly known as the property adjacent to 2804 North Bolton Avenue from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-3” Single Family high density district, for the purpose of allowing for single family homes. (APPROVED BY ZONING COMMISSION)

15) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 4-4.7E (drainage) regarding surface water features.

16) Introduction of an ordinance confirming the reappointment of Wayne Miller to serve on the England Economic & Industrial Development district board.

17) Introduction of an ordinance confirming the reappointment of Martin Johnson to serve on the England Economic & Industrial Development district board.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing a special exception for a Class A (high and low alcohol content) permit for use or consumption on the licensed premises located at 3143 Masonic Drive.

19) RESOLUTION stating the City of Alexandria’s endorsement of Tiff’s (convenience store) to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

20) RESOLUTION stating the City of Alexandria’s endorsement of McKesson APS to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

21) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to submit to HUD an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act Programs and to execute any and all documents necessary for the release of HUD’s Letter of Credit.

22) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for West Pointe on the Bayou Subdivision, Phase X, XI, and XII.

23) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate water improvements for St. Andrews Links Estates water extension.

24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for one 37’ material handler aerial lift device for the Electric Distribution department.

G. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Empire Drive drainage improvements.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 operating budget to receive Homeland Security Grant for the purchase of radios for the Police department.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of an electric line servitude located in 1.67 acre tract of land located on Broadway Avenue adjacent to I-49 and the old Avoyelles Wholesale Tract, owned by AFCO Industries, Inc.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 10’ wide drainage and utility servitude located along McAdams Ditch in property owned by Tee-It-Up Golf.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for North Mall Drive – Sterkx Road to Lee Street. (PUBLIC WORKS 9/13)

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of fourteen (14) parcels for North Mall Drive – Sterkx to Lee Street. (PUBLIC WORKS 9/13)

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for additional cost for a cost share agreement for Bocage III & IV. (PUBLIC WORKS 9/13)

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between MAK Solutions and the City to assist with the Customer Contact System/Electronic Work Que software application. (PUBLIC WORKS 8/30:DELAY & 9/13)

UTILITY COMMITTEE

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Noble Natural Gas to fix the price of natural gas. (UTILITY 8/2:DELAY, 8/16:DELAY, 8/30:DELAY & 9/13)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for reconductor and relocation of Bayou Rapides Circuit 3 along North MacArthur Drive. (UTILITY 9/13) (ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS REJECTION OF BIDS)

H. COMMITTEES

35) To hear from Finance Committee:Mr. Lawson.
36) To hear from Public Works Committee:Mr. Ranson.
37) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
38) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
39) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
40) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
41) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
42) To hear from A & E Review committee:Mr. Fowler.
43) To hear from Economic Development/Tourism
Mr. Lawson.

44) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

45) ADJOURNMENT.