Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA,

TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 4, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Rick Ranson and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Chuck Fowler. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. “Ned” Randolph, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders and Chief of Staff Harold Chambers.

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 Ranson.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

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

Mr. Ranson 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. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department was removed from the agenda by the Administration.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for mobile digital video recording system for six A-trans buses for the Bus Department was introduced, but bids will be opened January 18th.

The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING

AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW

BID SUBMITTED FOR MOBILE DIGITAL VIDEO

RECORDING SYSTEM FOR SIX A-TRANS BUSES

FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED

BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACT FOR SAID BUSES AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7687-2005

A RESOLUTION NAMING THE ALEXANDRIA

DAILY TOWN TALK AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL

FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7688-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO

PROVIDE SEWER UTILITY SERVICE OUTSIDE

THE CITY LIMITS TO CROSSROAD MOBILE

ESTATES.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7689-2005

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING MCDONALD’S

RESTAURANT PARTICIPATION IN THE LA

ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7690-2005

A RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP

OF THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

TO INCLUDE THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF BALL,

ONE OFFICIAL FROM ENGLAND AIRPARK AND ONE

OFFICIAL FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 1-2005

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7691-2005

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED

FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES FOR THE

BUS DEPARTMENT.

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

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 2-2005

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2005

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 4-2005

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 5-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR

MARTIN PARK FLOOD CONTROL - INSTALLATION

OF AN ADDITIONAL PUMP AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 6-2005

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 7-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER

#3 TO RYLEE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ROADSIDE

OPEN DITCH CLOSURES AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER

#4 TO RYLEE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ROADSIDE

OPEN DITCH CLOSURES AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 9-2005

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 10-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET

FOR JONES STREET AND THIRD STREET RENOVATION

PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 11-2005

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 12-2005

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 13-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

RENOVATIONS TO THE JONES STREET AND

THIRD STREET SEWER LIFT STATIONS, AS

REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER

INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RENOVATIONS AND

OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 14-2005

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 4.332 ACRES BEING

LOT 41 B 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 President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 15-2005

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISED MASTER

STREET PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 16-2005

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING HARRIS STREET

PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NOT

NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSES AND

OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a five year contract with Cenla Civitan Club to run their baseball program was delayed for two weeks.

Mr. President recognized Shane Lewis, President of Local 540 for the Alexandria Fire Fighters Association. He spoke on the upcoming sales tax election. Mr. Ferrell Gaspard, President of the Alexandria Police Officers Association, Local 833.

After further discussion, the following resolution was passed by the Council.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7692-2005

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LEVY OF A

1/2% SALES AND USE TAX FOR PAYING

SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR

POLICE, FIRE AND OTHER CITY EMPLOYEES

FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY’S GENERAL

FUND, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE PAY PLAN FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES TO

BE HELD AT A SPECIAL CALLED ELECTION

ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2005 AND

OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. It was brought to the attention to the Council by Mr. Chambers that an amendment needed to be added to this resolution stating that “ALL City employees will receive a pay raise with the passage of this tax.” It was moved by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Lawson that this amendment be added to the resolution. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development Inspector explained these structures to the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7693-2005

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING

STRUCTURES LOCATED AT: 1605 MONROE, 125 20 TH

STREET, 1515 REED, 824 13 TH STREET, 2415 NORTHVIEW,

215 N. 16 TH STREET, 1817-1819 MARYE, 1736 MARYE,

2611 - 10 TH STREET, 1219 FENNER AND 4019 MORRIS.

The President called for any discussion. There being none, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Ranson, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS

AND PUBLISHERS FOR THE USE OF COPYRIGHTED

MUSIC AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 CAPITAL

BUDGET FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRIBUTE

MEMORIAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION

OF A 5' WIDE PERMANENT DRAINAGE AND

UTILITY SERVITUDE CONTAINING 1,678.2 SQUARE

FEET RUNNING PARALLEL AND FRONTING

ENTERPRISE ROAD FROM THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR

THE WOODDALE HOUSING DRAINAGE IMPROVE-

MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION

OF TWO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDES

AND THREE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

SERVITUDE FOR WIMBLEDON/HEYMAN

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH

THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTAL LOUISIANA

FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS

EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A HOMELESS

PREVENTION PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS

WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE

OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ROBERT’S BEND

SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 2, SUB. OF

LOTS A, B & C, SQUARE 1 AND LOT 3 REV.

SUB. OF LOTS A B & PART OF LOT C, SQUARE

1, SHIRLEY PARK ADDITION, MORE COMMONLY

KNOWN AS 2008 AND 2012 TEXAS AVENUE

FROM “SF-2" SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE

DENSITY DISTRICT TO “B-3" GENERAL BUSINESS

DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 23 A AND LOT

23 B OF MAURICE COLSON’S SUBDIVISION OF

LOT 23 OF MEREDITH HEIGHTS, NO. 1, A

SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 6, 7 & 8 MORE

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 6411-3RD STREET,

FROM “SF-2" SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE

DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE

FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH A

MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT AND

OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL

RECEIVED FROM M & M HORTICULTURE

SERVICES FOR THE MOWING OF ESLER FIELD

LANDFILL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF THE

AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND

CORRECTIONS FOR INMATE LABOR AND

OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7694-2005

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITIZEN

PARTICIPATION PLAN REQUIRED BY THE

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN

DEVELOPMENT.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7695-2005

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR’S

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO ALTER

THE PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED CENTRAL

LOUISIANA RENEWAL COMMUNITY AREA TO

INCLUDE FORMER CENSUS TRACT 22079011800

INTO THE RENEWAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

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

YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4 th day of January, 2005.

Mr. Martin Johnson was present to introduce the new (GAEDA) - Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority Executive Director, Mr. Clifford Moffet.

There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion

properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

/S/ CHARLES F. SMITH, JR.

President

/S/ NANCY L. THIELS

City Clerk