Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 16, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 16, 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, Rick Ranson and Myron K. Lawson. 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 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. 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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for the installation of the new digital control system for Units 3 & 4.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
PCI Electric $174,987.40
Trek, Inc. $160,625.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR INSTALLATION OF
THE NEW DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR
UNITS 3 & 4, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID INSTALLATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for installation of the new digital valve controllers for Units 3 & 4.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Cajun Valve Service $40,416.98
Control Worx $21,677.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR INSTALLATION OF
THE NEW DIGITAL VALVE CONTROLLERS FOR
UNITS 3 & 4, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID INSTALLATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were not received on the below item, but an ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AUGUST
30, 2005 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for three (3) wheel broom street sweepers.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Kenner Equipment Company $233,272.50
Rittiner Equipment No Bid
Scott Construction Equipment (Alex) $240,865.00
Scott Construction Equipment (Monroe) $247,098.00
Scott Construction Equipment (Shreve) $248,200.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE (3) WHEEL
BROOM STREET SWEEPERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SWEEPERS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CAROL D. POWERLL-LEXING
FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAK SOLUTIONS AND
THE CITY TO ASSIST WITH THE CUSTOMER
CONTACT SYSTEM/ELECTRONIC WORK QUE
SOFTWARE APPLICATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE ON
THE STREET CENTERLINE OF WEST
CALHOUN DRIVE BELOW THE 100 YEAR
FLOOD ELEVATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNION
PACIFIC RAILRAOD FOR A 12.5’ SEWER
CROSSING AT MILE POST 196.42 ON THE
REISOR SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
ADDITIONAL COST FOR A COST SHARE
AGREEMENT FOR BOCAGE III & IV AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AEMNDING THE BUDGET FOR
FUNDING OF A NEW ACCOUNT TO BE KNOWN
AS LAND ACQUISITION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR HUNTWICK BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for Empire Drive drainage improvements was removed from the agenda.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance amending the 2005/2006 capital budget for Bayou Crossing Drive cost share agreement was delayed for four weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cost share agreement with V & V Properties to extend and construct a bayou crossing at Bayou Crossing Drive to extend Phase X and XI of West Pointe Subdivision was delayed for four weeks.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 2.155 +/- ACRE
TRACT BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, HENRY
DAIGRE PARTITION, LCOATED IN SECTION 86,
AS REQUESTED BY V & V DEVELOPMENT
AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS “SF-2” SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT UPON
ANNEXATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 6.515 ACRES FOR
LEGLUE NISSAN LOCATED AT 6410 COLISEUM
BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 63 ACRES OF LAND
ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD KNOWN AS ST.
ANDREW’S LINKS ESTATES, PHASE 1, PART
1 & 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of Request for Proposals for Investment Advisory Services was referred to the Finance committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7789-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE City WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION, PHASE II.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7790-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR WEST
CALHOUN DRIVE EXTENSION.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7791-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LAKE
DISTRICT TOWN HOMES.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7792-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HUNTWICK BOULEVARD 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 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7793-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR EXTENSION OF WILLOW GLEN
CIRCUIT 3 AND CONSTRUCTION OF WILLOW
GLEN CIRCUIT 8 FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7794-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLOSED CIRCUIT COLOR
TELEVISION PIPE INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR
USE BY THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

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 16th day of August, 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. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 238-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & 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.

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 16th 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 239-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITED FOR UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE UNION TANK
CAR DEVELOPMENT, PHASE I, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 2, 2005 AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVE-
MENTS 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 16th 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 police vehicle accessories for the Police department was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 240-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SULFUR
DIOXIDE FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 2,
2005 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SULFUR DIOXIDE 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 241-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 2,
2005 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID TRANSFORMERS 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 242-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE
PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 2, 2005,
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 243-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE
PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 2, 2005
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 244-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 245-2005

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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 246-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A 2,500 SQUARE FEET 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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 247-2005

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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 248-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER PROJECT 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 249-2005

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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 250-2005

AN ORDINANCE 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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 251-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF AN APPROXIMAELY 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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 252-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO.
2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BALLARD AND ASSOCIATES FOR NORTH
MALL DRIVE – STERKX ROAD TO LEE 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 253-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX
& HIXSON, INC. FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/
RELOCATED LA 1208-1 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: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 254-2005

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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 255-2005

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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 256-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CHRISTINA
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.

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 16th day of August, 2005.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 257-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A NEW CAPITAL ACCOUNT AND BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT TO BE NAMED
SOUTHWOOD TERRACE DRAINAGE 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 258-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT
OF GRECO DRIVE AND DESMOND DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BACK INTO THE FIVE
YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET AND AMENDING THERETO
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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 259-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-5.5 C.3
CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT OF BUFFERING
STRUCTURES 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 260-2005

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.06 ACRES OF A
6.87 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN SECTION 42,
T4N-R1W (ACROSS FROM 832 DALLAS AVENUE)
FROM “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO
“I-2” GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 261-2005

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 10.455 ACRES
FRONTING 468.65’ ON MASONIC DRIVE X
920.45’ X 535.39’ ON PRESCOTT ROAD X 900.15’,
MORE COMMONNLY KNOWN AS 3444 MASONIC
DRIVE FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 262-2005

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1-21 AND A
15’ X 234.2’ STRIP OF LAND ADJACENT TO LOT 1,
AND THE RED RIVER LEVEE ADJACENT TO
SAID LOTS, BLOCK 1; LOTS 19 AND 12-22 AND
PART OF 10, BLOCK 3; AND LOTS 4-18 AND PART
OF 1 AND 2, GREEN OAK SUBDIVISION, MORE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE 3600 AND 3700
BLOCK OF THIRD STREET (ODD AND EVEN SIDE)
3600 AND 3700 BLOCK OF FOURTH STREET (EVEN
SIDE ONLY) AND THE 300 BLOCK OF WILLOW GLEN
RIVER ROAD (EVEN SIDE ONLY) FROM “I-1” LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL AND “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT 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 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 263-2005

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 4, SQUARE D,
LABORDE SUBDIVISION, MORE COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 4923 WILLOW GLEN STREET FROM
“SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “O” OFFICE DISTRICT 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 16th day of August, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning Lots 1-12, Square 3 and Lots 11-21, Block 4, Vanderhoeven’s Subdivision, more commonly known as 1800 and 1900 block of Van Street from “C-2” General Commercial and “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “SF-2/MHO” Single Family moderate density district with a mobile home overlay district was moved by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson and a vote which resulted as follows:

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

Therefore, the vote failed for a lack of affirmative votes.

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.

ORDINANCE NO. 264-2005

AN ORDINANCE 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 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 16th day of August, 2005.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 265-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR EQUIPMENT AT THE
ALEXANDRIA GOLF COURSE 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of August, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 266-2005

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 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 16th day of August, 2005.

VETOED ORDINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to override the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 231-2005 pertaining to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation. This item was moved by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Lawson and a vote was taken as follows:

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

Therefore, this item failed for a lack of affirmative votes and was not overridden.

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.

Mr. President brought up the following items by unanimous consent.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7795-2005

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF PIN OAK CROSSING TO THE LOUISIANA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.

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 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7796-2005

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF SILVER LEAF ESTATES TO THE LOUISIANA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7797-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF RAJ PATEL TO THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA).

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of August, 2005.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HENRY
COLE GAHAGAN, JR. FOR SPECIAL LEGAL
COUNSEL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

At this time, Councilman Ranson read a statement and hereby declared his resignation as Councilman for District 4. He stated that his resignation would not be effective until October 12, 2005.

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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