The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 12, 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, Jr., Chief of Staff Harold Chambers 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 Johnson 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.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BRIDGE AND IMPROVEMENTS TO LA
HIGHWAY 1 FOR UNION TANK CAR PROJECT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CHEMICALS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for the replacement of the battery bank on Unit #4 at the Power Plant was pulled from the agenda.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006; ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006; APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/
2006 AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPEN-
DITURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item will be discussed in a Finance Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
28-5.3F.5.a. PERTAINING TO SIGNS 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. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL
RECEIVED FROM YANKEE CLIPPER FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE I-49 GREENBELT
PROJECT 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. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GARLAND
PENNISON FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DEXTER P. EDWARDS
FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH TOWERS
PERRIN-TILLINGHAST FOR AN ACTUARIAL
VALUATION OF THE CITY’S ESTIMATED
LOSSES AND EXPENSES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF
HEYMAN LANE/COLISEUM BOULEVARD TO
CASTLE ROAD PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/
TO HYNSON BAYOU AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION
OF A 10' WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE WHICH
RUNS ALONG AND PARALLEL 213.4' OF
COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOT
150 AND LOT 149 OF BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION,
TRACT IV, FROM HAROLD LYNN ROSHTO FOR
INSTALLATION OF NEW WATER LINE FOR
WATER IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED ADJACENT
TO COTY DRIVE FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-
WAY TO COTY DRIVE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF APPROXIMATELY 200.0 SQUARE FEET OF
PROPERTY OUT OF LOT 29 OF MCDONALD
SUBDIVISION FROM CAROLYN ARMSTRONG,
FOR PARCEL NO. 467, MCDONALD DRAINAGE
AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A 12' ALLEYWAY
IN BLOCK 2 OF ALEXANDRIA LAND AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY OF WEST
ALEXANDRIA ADDITION 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. 7733-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE WATER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR ST. ANDREW’S LINKS
ESTATES, PHASE I, PART I AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of April, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7734-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PIPE, TUBING & PVC FITTINGS
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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of April, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7735-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CULPEPPER ROAD/LLEWELYN
DITCH TOWARDS STERKS ROAD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

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 Third Street Enhancement Project was delayed for two weeks.

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. 93-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIMBLEDON AT BAYOU ROBERT 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 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 12th day of April, 2005.

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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 94-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED TO
RECONDUCT AND EXTEND TWO DISTRI-
BUTION CIRCUITS ALONG HARRIS STREET
AND WARSHAUER STREET, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CIRCUITS 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 12th day of April, 2005.

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. 95-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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 12th day of April, 2005.

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. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 96-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
KINETIX BROADBAND FOR SPACE ON THE
TOWER AT THE RAPIDES PARISH COLISEUM
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 12th day of April, 2005.

JOINT LEGAL/FINANCE COMMITTEE

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. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 97-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WATER SALES AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOWN OF WOODWORTH AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The joint Legal/Finance recommended approval of this item. 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 12th day of April, 2005.

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. Ranson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 98-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES
CULTURAL ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT RIVERFEST
ON MAY 6-7, 2005 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The joint Legal/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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of April, 2005.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

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. 99-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COST SHARE AGREEMENT
WITH ST. ANDREW’S LINKS SUBDIVISION TO
PROVIDE FOR GAS AND WATER EXTENSIONS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Utility Committee recommended approval of this item. 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 12th day of April, 2005.

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. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 100-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 CAPITAL

BUDGET FOR COST SHARE AGREEMENT FOR
ST. ANDREW’S LINKS SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Utility Committee recommended approval of this item. 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 12th day of April, 2005.

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to asset the City of Alexandria Employee Health Benefit Plan of which the taxpayers will pay 76% and the City employees will pay 23% was removed from the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The next item on the agenda that being to continue public hearing on structure located at 1219 Fenner, Ronald Dorsey, owner was removed from the list.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT
WITH MOR-TEM RISK MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, INC., AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION ACCEPTING
EQUIPMENT DONATED TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE RAPIDES PARISH
OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF DONATION ACCEPTING
EQUIPMENT DONATED TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT FROM THE RAPIDES PARISH
OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT
WITH UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES,INC.
FOR TELEPHONE OVERCHARGE CONSULTANT
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.

Mr. Ranson requested that Richard Moriarty with the City of Alexandria Employees Retirement System be heard in the Finance Committee in two weeks for one hour, as approved by Mr. Lawson, Chairman.

It was stated that the scheduled May 10th Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. because of Council members attending the Louisiana Municipal Association Conference in Baton Rouge.

Mr. Floyd Hamilton & Ms. Michele Garrey with the Southwestern Athletic Conference were both present to speak to the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7736-2005

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING 2005 SOUTH-
WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SWAC)
TENNIS TOURNAMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of April, 2005.

Chief Coutee & several other officers were present to give a demonstration of the X-26 Laser Tech gun to the Mayor and Council.

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

/S/ CHARLES F. SMITH, JR.
President

ATTEST:

/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk

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