Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 2, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Everett Hobbs and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Rick Ranson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr. 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 Marshall.

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.

Bids were received for utility improvements to serve the Union Tank Car development, Phase 1.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Corley, Inc. $140,000.00
Cecil D. Gassiott, contractor $142,861.50
G.D. Womack Trenching, Inc. $166,855.00
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $171,400.00

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR UTILITY IMPROVE-
MENTS TO SERVE THE UNION TANK CAR
DEVELOPMENT, PHASE 1, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for police vehicle accessories for the Police department.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Teeco Safety
AC/DC Industries
GI Distributors
Kay Radio
BELSCO
Priority 1 Emergency
GALLS

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR POLICE VEHICLE
ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Brenntag $521.00/ton
DPC Enterprises $575.00/ton
Harcros Chemical $495.00/ton

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE
FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DIOXIDE,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for single phase polemount transformers

NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Moloney
Arkansas Electric
Priester
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO
Techline

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE
POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for single phase padmount transformers.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Moloney
Arkansas Electric
Priester
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO
Techline

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE
PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Moloney
Arkansas Electric
Priester
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO
Techline

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE PHASE
PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS,
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 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
FLOYD’S TRAINING FACILITY FOR THE
OPERATION OF A TENNIS ACADEMY LOCATED
AT 5615 NEW YORK AVENUE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

It was noted for the record that Councilman Marshall abstained on voting on the above item.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL SUBMITTED
FROM SAMPSON CLEANING SERVICE FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR WASTEWATER &
LAB TESTING DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A 2,500 SQUARE FEE TRACT
OF LAND FROM THE RED RIVER ATCHAFALAYA
AND BAYOU BOEUF LEVEE DISTRICT FOR A
SEWER PUMP STATION SITE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF VARIOUS SEWER UTILITY SERVITUDES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST
SEWER PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CAMP
DRESSER & MCKEE FOR AN ODOR EVALUATION
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW PROJECT AND
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO BE CALLED NORTH
MALL DRIVE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW CAPITAL ACCOUNT
AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT TO
BE NAMED JACKSON AT MACARTHUR DRIVE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF AN APPROXIMATELY 4.178 ACRE PARCEL OF
PROPERTY FROM FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
OF ALEXANDRIA, PARCEL NO. 598, NORTH
CIRCLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE –
STERKX ROAD TO LEE STREET AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/
RELOCATED LA 1208-1 TO HYNSON BAYOU
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF COTY DRIVE AND TWIN
BRIDGES ROAD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7782-2005

A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PAUL WILLIAMS
TO SERVE ON THE 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7783-2005

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LA COMPLIANCE
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AUDIT YEARS ENDING
APRIL 30, 2005 INCLUDING BOTH THE FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7784-2005

A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES TO COMMEMORATE
THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING
OF SOCIAL SECURITY BY REJECTING PLANS TO
PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY BY CUTTING
SOCIAL SECURITY’S GUARANTEED BENEFITS
AND DIVERTING MONEY OUT OF SOCIAL
SECURITY INTO PROVIDE INVESTMENT
ACCOUNTS 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7785-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE THE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT
NELSON PLACE SUBDIVISION.

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 2nd day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7786-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
THE WATER SYSTEM ADDITIONS, PHASE 2
AT THE NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL FACILITY.

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 2nd day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7787-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER
TRUNK MAINS.

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 2nd day of August, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING

The President opened up the public hearing. The public hearing was held concerning the declaring of the Jakes Building as surplus property and authorizing the sale of said property. Mr. President asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item. He asked a second time and a third time. There being no one present for this item, the public hearing was closed with a motion by Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Lawson.

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. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 220-2005

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE A CERTAIN PIECE
OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO BE
NOT NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND
FURTHER TO DECLARE THAT THE PROPERTY BE
SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT A PUBLIC
AUCTION TO BE SCHEDULED ACCORDING TO LAW
AND FURTHER TO FIX A MINIMUM BID PRICE FOR
THE PROPERTY 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 2nd day of August, 2005.

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 cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period 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. 221-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BAYOU ROBERTS AT LANDMARK FOR PHASE
4, 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of August, 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. 222-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
SUBLEASE BETWEEN ENGLAND ECONOMIC
& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 223-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-98
OF THE ALEXANDRIACITY CODE CONCERNING
REFUSE PICKUP 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 224-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO PROCEED WITH EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP OF LA 1208-4 FROM LA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION &
DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTH 3RD STREET, MAIN
STREET AND 4TH STREET FROM US 165 TO LA 1
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.

ORDINANCE NO. 225-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR RECONSTRUCTION
OF 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

ORDINANCE NO. 226-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 5’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
LOT 157 OF THE CHARLES PARK ADDITION
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 2nd day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 227-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE FROM ALICE AND PATRICK FONTENOT,
OWNERS OF LOT 4 OF THE PARTITION OF LOT 4
OF NEAL HEIRS 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 2nd day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 228-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET TO ADD EMS TRAINING OFFICER FOR
THE FIRE 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: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

ORDINANCE NO. 229-2005

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 1.453 ACRE TRACT
IN LOT 28 OF THE WILLOW GLEN PLANTATION
SUBDIVISION, SECTION NO. 2 AND A PORTION
OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF I-49, COTTON GIN
ROAD, AND EDDIE WILLIAMS BOULEVARD,
AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED
TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
UPON ANNEXATION 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 230-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
IN THE CITY.

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.

ORDINANCE NO. 231-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
METROPOLITAN FOUNDATION, INC. TO
PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
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 2nd day of August, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 232-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH W.T. ARMITAGE FOR
LEGAL 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 233-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE AUGUSTINE FIRM
FOR LEGAL 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 2nd day of August, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 234-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-93
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
RESIDENTIAL UNIT PICKUP SERVICE 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 235-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-95 OF
THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
CERTAIN APARTMENTS AND SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 236-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-96 OF
THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
PICKUP OF RESIDENTIAL BULKY WASTE 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of August, 2005.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Noble Natural Gas to fix the price of natural gas was delayed for two weeks.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2005/2006 operating budget for equipment at the Alexandria Golf Course was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 237-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
WORKING PEOPLE’S FREE CLINIC D/B/A
COMMUNITY HEALTHWORX FOR THE OPERATION
OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM 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 2nd day of August, 2005.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CASH SALE
OF 10.273 ACRES OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA LOCATED
ON GRAHAM ROAD ALREADY DECLARED
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE A CERTAIN
PIECE OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA TO BE NOT NEEDED FOR A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND FURTHER TO DECLARE
THAT THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WHICH
IS LOCATED 10.273 ACRES IN SECTION 14,
T4N, R1W, ON SOUTH SIDE ON SITE ROAD,
RAPIDES ROAD, LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANTS FOR THEIR SERVICES OF
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR ALEXANDRIA CITY HALL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7788-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
INSTRUCT THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO CONDUCT FIRST RESPONDER EMS RUNS
WITHIN 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: Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of August, 2005.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL
CHRISTIAN NETWORK TO SUPPORT LABOR
DAY FEST 2005 TO BE HELD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER
4, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING
AND CELEBRATING THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
COURTESY GOLF CARS FOR THE LEASE OF
GOLF CARTS AND UTILITY CARTS FOR LINKS
ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.

Mr. Darrell Williamson, Director of Planning was present to explain to the Council about the boxes that went put in the citizen’s yards in the Martin Park area.

Mrs. Patricia Koch, an attorney in Rapides Parish announced that she is running for the District Judge seat that was once held by the late Dexter Ryland.

Mr. Cliff Moeller, Executive Director for the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Association announced to the Council that there will be a workshop on economic development on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Convention Hall.

Mr. Jodie White, Parks & Recreation Direction stated to the Council that the City of Alexandria received three (3) World Series Tournaments that will be played in Alexandria from July to August of 2006.

Ms. Sherry Smith, Executive Director for the Alexandria-Pineville Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that a press conference will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday for the above referenced item on the World Series.

Ms. Becky Green with PAWS was present to speak before the Council.

The Mayor announced that he will be conducting an investigation of Harold Chambers and Sonny Craig for the recent allegations.

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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