Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 26, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 26, 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 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 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.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RECONDUCTOR OF THE TIE BETWEEN
STERKX 4 AND CABRINI CIRCUITS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RECONDUCTOR
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
WIRE AND CABLE TO CONSTRUCT AND
EXTEND CIRCUITS FROM WILLOW GLEN

SUBSTATION FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT 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
ELECTRIC METERS FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID METERS 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
FIRE HYDRANTS & 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.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER 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 THE MAYOR
TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY WITH NOBLE
COMPANY FOR SIX MONTHS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION
CORPORATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT PROGRAM
BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH HIBERNIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN CDBG TARGET
NEIGHBORHOODS 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 ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
FAMILY PLAYHOUSE FOR LEASE OF
HANDIWORKS BUILDING 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 ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR YORKTOWN
BUSINESS AND MEDICAL PARK 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 725.3 SQUARE FEET OF
PROPERTY OUT OF LOT 11 OF BLOCK 2 OF
SHELL ROAD SUBDIVISION FROM MIKE BROWN
ESTATE FOR PARCEL NO. 472, 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 AMENDING SECTION 7-140
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
PLUMBING CODE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-143
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
PLUMBING INSPECTOR AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7337-2005

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD MAY 12, 2005 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 5 STRUCTURES.

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 26th day of April, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7338-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS, BRASS &
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 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 26th day of April, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 101-2005

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
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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7339-2005

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THIRD STREET ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT.

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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 102-2005

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.

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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 103-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Supplement Agreement No. 2 for reconstruction of Heyman Lane/Coliseum Boulevard to Castle Road project was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 104-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD TO
HYNSON BAYOU 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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 105-2005

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.

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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 106-2005

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.

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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 107-2005

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.

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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 108-2005

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

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 26th day of April, 2005.

PUBLIC WORKS 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 109-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-5.3F.5.a
PERTAINING TO SIGNS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zonning committee recommended approval of this item. 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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 110-2005

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 111-2005

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

The President called for any discussion.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Fowler that this item be subject to an annual appropriation by the Council.
There being no other further discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended which resulted as follows:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 112-2005

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

The President called for any discussion.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs that this item be subject to an annual appropriation by the Council.
There being no other further discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended which resulted as follows:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 113-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT
WITH MOR-TEM RISK MANAGEMENT
SERVICE4S, INC. TO PROVIDE CLAIM SERVICES
FOR THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson that this item be subject to an annual appropriation by the Council.
There being no other further discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended which resulted as follows:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 114-2005

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 President called for any discussion. The Public Safety 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 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 115-2005

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 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 26th day of April, 2005.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 116-2005

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 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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 117-2005

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of April, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 118-2005

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 2002/2006
AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES;
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance Committee recommended approval of this item. The Council thanked the Administration for a job well done in getting this budget adopted. 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 26th day of April, 2005.

Ms. Gloria Wadsworth and Mr. Floyd Hamilton were next recognized. They spoke on the recent SWAC Tournament in Alexandria.

Mr. Lou Howard was recognized and spoke concerning the odor from the Wastewater plant in his area.

Mr. John Ashley, a retired city employee complained about the health insurance rates.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE
SPENDIING ACCOUNT UNDER THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA’S CAFETERIA PLAN FROM
$1800.00 PER YEAR TO $2400.00 PER PLAN YEAR
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Personnel Committee.

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO “GOLF
COURSE, MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT” PERTAINING
TO MAINTENANCE FOR JOHNNY DOWNS
COMPLEX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R.S. 42:6.1 (A) (2)

The next item was to consider going into Executive Session and to discuss the pending litigation between the City and Cleco. A motion was made by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs and a roll call vote was taken:

YEAS: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler. (stepped out of meeting)

With 6 yeas, 1 absent the meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M. to go into Executive Session.

The meeting reconvened at 6:25 P.M. with a motion by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson.

Mr. President recognized Mr. Kelvin Sanders, City Attorney. He stated that the Mayor, Harold Chambers and himself would get together with Cleco’s attorneys to try to reach an agreement on this item. He stated that they should be ready to report in two weeks.

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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