Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 15, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 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, Myron K. Lawson and 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. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of “Consent Calendar”.

Mr. Lawson 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. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH E.P.
BREAUX AND PIKE ELECTRIC FOR
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACT

WITH ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANTS FOR GENERAL SERVICES
AT THE POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ON
ACADIAN PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE
BUSES FOR ATRANS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
(IRC), AS A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING FOR RENT
TO LOW INCOME TENANTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE EXECUTING A RIGHT-OF-WAY
CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD FOR BAYOU RAPIDES TRAIL
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 FOR HYNSON BAYOU PUMP
STATION, PHASE 3 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE MOST
WESTERLY 76.48 FEET OF WEST CALHOUN
DRIVE AND THE ADJACENT 50' TEMPORARY
ACCESS SERVITUDE LOCATED IN CALHOUN
COMMERCIAL PARK I AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
FOR CHANGES TO UTILITY FACILITIES FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF HEYMAN LANE/
COLISEUM BOULEVARD TO CASTLE ROAD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS “A” (HIGH AND
LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT) PERMIT FOR USE
OR CONSUMPTION ON THE LICENSED PREMISE
AT 5808 JACKSON STREET AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR PARCELS J, K
AND L, CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK I - 2ND
FILING, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCELS
D, H & I OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK I,
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 30, 31 & 32 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-3.13 B
(O, OFFICE DISTRICT - PERMITTED USES) AND
SECTION 28-3.21.2.C (OO, OFFICE OVERLAY
DISTRICT-PERMITTED USES) TO INCLUDE THE
SURGICAL CLINIC AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 11 AND
½ OF LOT 10, SQUARE 3, GREEN OAKS
SUBDIVISION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 3706 - 3RD STREET, FROM “I-1" LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2" GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE
TO BUILD A GARAGE ENCROACHING IN THE
MINIMUM 25 FOOT FRONT SETBACK
REQUIREMENT BY +/- FEET AT LOT 214, WEST
POINTE ON THE BAYOU SUBDIVISION,
PHASE IX, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
5902 PATSY DELL DRIVE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 13,
ROSEWOOD PLACE, FROM “SF-2" SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT
TO “SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PART OF LOT 13,
ROSEWOOD PLACE FRONTING 60' ON
ROSEWOOD ON OLIVE STREET AND LOT 14,
ROSEWOOD PLACE, MORE COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 353 AND 352 ROSEWOOD DRIVE,
FROM “SF-2" SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/OO”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH AN
OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 11, GAYLE
SUBDIVISION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1776 OLIVE STREET, FROM “SF-2" SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
“SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PART OF LOT
11, GAYLE SUBDIVISION, FRONTING ON
OLIVE STREET, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 339 FLORENCE AVENUE, FROM “SF-2"
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY WITH AN OFFICE
OVERLAY DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 0.906 ACRES
BEING PART OF LOT A & PART OF LOTS
5 & 6 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B,
VILLA SITES, FRONTING 186.64' ON FLORENCE
AVENUE, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
338 FLORENCE AVENUE, FROM “SF-2" SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
“SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 3.00 +/-
ACRE TRACT BEING A PORTION OF LOT 16
OF THE DAVID K. COOPER PARTITION,
LOCATED IN SECTION 77, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH,
RANGE 1 WEST, AS REQUESTED BY THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT OF RAPIDES PARISH,
REPRESENTED HEREBY BY WILLIAM EARL
HILTON AS SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR
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. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SNOW WHITE/GINGERBREAD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7703-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ACT
562 EQUIPMENT GRANT FROM THE LOUISIANA
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH
RED RIVER DELTA LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING
DISTRICT.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7704-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (EDAP) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7705-2005

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING NOMINATIONS
TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL
FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7706-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS TO RECONDUCT AND EXTEND TWO
DISTRIBUTION CIRCUITS ALONG HARRIS STREET
AND WARSHAUER STREET.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7707-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7708-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIMBLEDON AT BAYOU ROBERT
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 34-2005

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY
WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF
LOUISIANA, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005, OF A
ONE-HALF (½%) SALES AND USE TAX (THE “TAX”)
UPON THE SALE AT RETAIL, THE USE, THE LEASE
OR RENTAL, THE CONSUMPTION, AND THE
STORAGE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, OF TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND UPON THE SALE OF
SERVICES IN SAID CITY AND FOR THE ASSESSMENT,
COLLECTION, PAYMENT THEREOF AND THE
DEDICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID TAX AND
THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE
TAX MAY BE EXPENDED, SUCH TAX HAVING BEEN
AUTHORIZED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY ON JANUARY 15, 2005.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 35-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONTRACT
WITH BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE CHANGING
TIRE SIZE NOT COVERED BY THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT FOR THE A-TRANS DEPARTMENT
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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 36-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY FROM
THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR A K-9 GRANT AWARD 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 37-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY FROM
THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR TRUANCY REDUCTION AWARD
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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 38-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY FROM
THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR A DARE 2004/2005 AWARD
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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance declaring a certain parcel of City-owned property adjacent to the William Ashby Addition, Neal Alley and Sixth Street as surplus property and unnecessary for public purpose was delayed for two weeks, in order to meet legal deadlines.

ORDINANCE NO. 39-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR TENNYSON OAKS,
PHASE 7 B 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 40-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A
SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION FOR LOTS A-1, A-2 AND
A-3 OF THE LAKE DISTRICT, PHASE I, BEING A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT A OF THE LAKE DISTRICT,
PHASE I SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 27,
SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT REPRESENTED
BY PAUL M. DAVIS, JR. 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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 41-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION FOR LOTS 3-C
AND 3-D OF SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION, 3RD
FILING, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3-B OF
SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN
SECTION 27, SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT,
REPRESENTED BY PAUL M. DAVIS, JR., 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 42-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE
IN PROPERTY OWNED BY NORTHPORT PROPERTIES
PARTNERSHIP ADJACENT TO NORTH BOLTON
AVENUE 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 43-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF UTILITY SERVITUDES BEING DEDICATED IN
LOT 6 AND 7 OF COMMERCIAL CENTER SUBDIVISION
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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 44-2005

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A 20' WIDE PORTION
OF AN EXISTING 40' WIDE DRAINAGE SERVITUDE
LOCATED IN LOT 6 AND LOT 7 OF COMMERCIAL
CENTER SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 45-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A 15' WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE ACROSS A
22.65 ACRE TRACT FRONTING BROWN’S BEND
ROAD AND SITUATED IN SECTION 25, FROM
ANDREW WEBSTER VERZWYVELT, ET UX FOR
BROWN’S BEND ROAD TO PLANTATION ROAD
WATER LINE 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 46-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDES
ALONG THIRD STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION
OF JACKSON STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF
ST. JAMES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALEXANDRIA
URBAN MASTER PLAN URBAN STREETSCAPE PROJECT
(THIRD STREET) 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 47-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15' WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE ACROSS A
10.003 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN LOT 2 OF THE
CLARK PLACE SITUATED IN SECTION 83, FROM
WALTER ROBERT WARWICK, FOR BROWN’S BEND
ROAD TO PLANTATION ROAD WATER LINE 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 48-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF APPROXIMATELY 0.273 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH,

RANGE 1 WEST, CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FROM
THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
FOR PARCEL NO. 249, CHATLIN LAKE CANAL,
PHASE III & IV 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 49-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DEDICATION OF A 15' WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN TRACT 1 & 2 OF THE
FRENCH QUARTER SUBDIVISION 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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 50-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CASH SALE
OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY THROUGH A PUBLIC

AUCTION TO BE HELD MARCH 10, 2005 TO
BE CONDUCTED BY BONNETTE AUCTION
COMPANY SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1415
HARRIS STREET, PARCEL #50 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 51-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CASH SALE
OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY THROUGH A PUBLIC
AUCTION TO BE HELD MARCH 10, 2005 TO BE
CONDUCTED BY BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY
SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1351 HARRIS STREET,
PARCEL #117 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 52-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A TWO YEAR CONTRACT WITH
CENLA CIVITAN CLUB FOR THEIR BASEBALL
PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler to change the contract from five years to two years, have an annual appropriation, change duties in #7 and delete paragraphs #8 & #10.

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

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

A vote was called on the original motion, as amendment and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 53-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION
PLAN AND CHANGING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION
OF LAND SURVEYOR FROM GRADE 117 TO GRADE
120 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 54-2005

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2004/2005
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7709-2005

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING STRUCTURES LOCATED AT:
1605 MONROE, 1515 REED, 834 - 13TH STREET,
2415 NORTHVIEW, 215 N. 16TH STREET, 1817-
1819 MARYE AND 1736 MARYE STREET.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of February, 2005.

COMMITTEES

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

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

CHARLES F. SMITH, JR.
President

ATTEST:

/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk

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