Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 7, 2004.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Rick Ranson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. “Ned” Randolph and City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles F. Smith, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading “Consent Calendar” and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of “Consent Calendar”.

Mr. Hobbs further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONEY FROM THE LA COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A DRUG KNOCK
& TALK CONTINUATION GRANT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONEY FROM THE LA COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A CRIMINAL
PATROL GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONEY FROM THE LA COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A STREET
REDUCTION OF VIOLENT CRIME GRANT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL LONIDIER
FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RONALD L.
HAWORTH FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT-OF-
WAY AGENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT

WITH CENLA CIVITAN CLUB TO RUN THEIR
BASEBALL PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 4.332 ACRES
BEING LOT 41B AND PART OF LOTS 41 &
42 OF EXPERIMENT PLANTATION IN
SECTIONS 16 & 17, MORE COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 2060 NORTH MACARTHUR
DRIVE AS REQUESTED BY BORDELON
& MAXWELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO “C-1"
LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT UPON
ANNEXATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED
MASTER STREET PLAN AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING HARRIS STREET
PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NOT
NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR MARTIN PARK FLOOD CONTROL -
INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL PUMP
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for culvert replacement on Wimbledon at the crossing of Bayou Robert was pulled from the agenda.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the City to provide sewer utility service outside the city limits to Crossroad Mobile Estates was delayed for two weeks.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7676-2004

A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE DECEMBER
21, 2004 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7677-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7678-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TULANE AVENUE STREET &
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. (LINCOLN ROAD
TO EDDIE WILLIAMS AVENUE)

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TULANE AVENUE STREET & DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

FINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in committee and recommended for approval.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO 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 motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 389-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MARTIN PARK FLOOD CONTROL ADDITIONAL
PUMP, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PUMP AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 390-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON AND RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD,

AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 391-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT
OF CULTURE, RECREATION AND TOURISM FOR
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
ZOOLOGICAL PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 392-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EE CONSULTANTS, INC.,
FOR THEIR SERVICES AS ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS FOR VARIOUS
CITY MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 393-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BROUSSARD, POCHE’, LEWIS & BREAUX,
LLP TO ASSIST WITH THE AUDIT OF THE
CLECO POWER SALES CONTRACT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 394-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DECLARATION
OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY
AMOUNTING TO 412.5 SQUARE FEET PREVIOUSLY
ADJUDICATED FROM DOROTHY GREEN AND
DESIGNATED AS PARCEL NO. 556 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TULANE AVENUE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 395-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS
FOR CULPEPPER ROAD/MASONIC DRIVE TO
NORTH BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 396-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR TULANE AVENUE STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 397-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR BOB STREET/TEXAS AVENUE TO PARK
PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 398-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
NAVIGANT CONSULTING TO ASSIST WITH
THE AUDIT OF THE CLECO POWER SALES
CONTRACT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 399-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH IMS ENGINEERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 400-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
BAYOU RAPIDES ROAD PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 401-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING FO THE BAYOU RAPIDES MULTI-USE
TRAIL PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 402-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-5.1 B
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 403-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-3.18.1 A
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT “CBD” AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for renovations to the Jones Street and Third Street sewer lift stations and delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 404-2004

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 37.73 ACRES IN
SECTION 25, ON BROWNS BEND ROAD, MORE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2203-A THROUGH
2256-B WEST SYCAMORE DRIVE AND 2001-A
THROUGH 2268-B EAST SYCAMORE DRIVE,
FROM “B-3" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO
“MF-1" MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING FOR
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING AS REQUESTED BY
THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 405-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-6.8 (C)
SCHEDULE OF FEES OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY ADDING ZONING USE LETTER AND
AMENDING OTHER CHANGES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 406-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CROCHET
EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson that the indemnity clause from the IESI contract be made a part of this contract which was recommended by the Public Works committee.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The President called for any more discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 407-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE
ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS PARADES TO BE
HELD FEBRUARY 5TH & 6TH, 2004 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 408-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR COST SHARE WITH INNER CITY
RE-DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 409-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR OPERATING CAPITAL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 410-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY SENIOR
CITIZENS MULTI-PURPOSE RESOURCE CENTER
FOR SERVICES TO BE RENDERED AT THE
BROADWAY RESOURCE CENTER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease and management agreement with Mallory & Evans of Alexandria, LLC for lease of property was pulled from the agenda by the Administration.

ORDINANCE NO. 411-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
MCELROY, WARD AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS,
PLLC FOR MASTER PLANNING FOR DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development Inspector explained these items to the Council and they took the following action.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7679-2004

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING STRUCTURES FOR CONDEMNATION.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7680-2004

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 1817-1819 MARYE, 1209 BLYTHE,
1736 MARYE AND 2611-10TH STREET.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7681-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RE-APPOINTMENT
OF MARTIN JOHNSON TO SERVE ON THE
GAEDA BOARD.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the appointment of Dr. Ilyas Chaudhy to serve on the GAEDA Board died for a lack of a motion and a second. The following action was taken.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7682-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF CHERYL CHICOLA TO SERVE ON THE
GAEDA BOARD, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LOCAL
HOTEL/MOTEL ASSOCIATION.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

ELECTIONS

Mr. Lawson nominated Mr. Charles Smith as President of the City Council, which was seconded by Mr. Marshall. The following action was taken.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7683-2004

A RESOLUTION ELECTING CHARLES F. SMITH, JR.,
AS PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7684-2004

A RESOLUTION ELECTING EVERETT C. HOBBS
AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA
CITY COUNCIL.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from Legal, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following item:

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005
OPERATING BUDGET FOR COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTI-
PURPOSE RESOURCE CENTER TO BE
RENDERED AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE
CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

In the absence of Mr. Ranson, Mr. Fowler reported the following items from the Public Works committee:

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #4 TO RYLEE CONTRACTING, INC.,
FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES

AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #3 TO RYLEE CONTRACTING, INC.,
FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 390-2003 ALLOWING FOR THE EXPENDITURE
OF A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2004
UTILITY REVENUE BONDS FOR THE JONES
STREET LIFT STATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
JONES STREET AND THIRD STREET
RENOVATION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel/Insurance committee reported the following item:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW REINSURANCE COVERAGE WITH
UNITED HEALTHCARE, PURCHASE TERMINAL
LIABILITY COVERAGE AND CONTINUE THE
CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE ONLY
FEES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

It was announced by the President that a Special City Council meeting would be called on the above item on Friday, December 17, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. for the final adoption of this item.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following items:

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7685-2004

A resolution ratifying, confirming and supplementing Resolution No. 7669-2004 adopted on November 9, 2004, approving a pay plan for police, fire and other City employees funded through the City’s general fund, subject to voter approval of an additional ½% sales tax at an election on January 15, 2005 and provid¬ing for other matters in connection there¬with.

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the “City”) is submitting a ½% sales tax proposal to the voters at an election to be held on January 15, 2005, with the proceeds thereof to be dedicated and used for paying salaries and related benefits for police, fire and other City employees funded through the City’s General Fund, including implementation of a pay plan for such employees; and

WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 7669-2004 on November 9, 2004, approving and covenanting to implement said pay plan, such implementation to be contingent upon the successful passage of said sales tax by the voters;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City Council"), acting as the governing authority of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City"), that:

SECTION 1. The proposed pay plan for police, fire, and other City employees funded through the City’s general fund, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit A is hereby ratified and confirmed and, subject to voter approval of the additional ½% sales tax, said pay plan shall be implemented by the City.

SECTION 2. Said proposed pay plan is hereby supplemented to provide relative to certain City employees referred to in Item 3 of said pay plan, all as provided in Exhibit B hereto.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

Member Yea Nay Absent Abstaining

Roosevelt Johnson x _____ _____ _____
Myron K. Lawson x _____ _____ _____
Louis Marshall x _____ _____
Everett Hobbs x _____ _____
Charles F. Smith, Jr. x _____ _____
Richard L. Ranson, Jr. _____ x
Chuck Fowler x _____ _____ _____

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of December, 2004.

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City Clerk President
EXHIBIT ‘A’

(PAY PLAN)

EXHIBIT “B”

The President called for any discussion. There
being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7686-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
PROCEED WITH OBTAINING
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND SOUTHERN
UNIVERSITY MARCHING BANDS TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE 12TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS KREWE
PARADE TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 6, 2005.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of December, 2004.

There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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President

ATTEST:

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City Clerk