The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Rick Ranson, Everett Hobbs 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. Ranson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for Empire Drive drainage improvements.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Adam Gerace Construction $609,823.70
Peters Construction Company $535,945.00
Rylee Construction Company $618,550.00

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. Ranson:

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

Bids were received for reconductor and relocation of Bayou Rapides Circuit 3 along North MacArthur Drive.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Ernest P. Breaux $108,423.84
Pike Electric $138,281.79
Southern Electric $182,182.11

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. Ranson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR RECONDUCTOR AND
RELOCATION OF BAYOU RAPIDES CIRCUIT 3
ALONG NORTH MACARTHUR DRIVE, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET TO RECEIVE
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF RADIOS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE – STERKX ROAD
TO LEE STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance amending the budget for extension of Coty drive from Bayou Robert to Twin Bridges Road was pulled from the agenda.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF FOURTEEN (14) PARCELS FOR NORTH MALL
DRIVE – STERKX TO LEE STREET AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a parcel containing approximately 0.026 acres of property from J.T. Hillman, et ux adjacent to West Pointe on the Bayou Subdivision situated in Section 10 for Coty Drive right of way was pulled from the agenda.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF AN ELECTRIC LINE SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN 1.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON
BROADWAY AVENUE ADJACENE TO I-49 AND
THE OLD AVOYELLES WHOLESEALE TRACT,
OWNED BY AFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 10’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ALONG MCADAMS
DITCH IN PROPERTY OWNED BY TEE-IT-UP
GOLF AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Ranson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7798-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES.

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 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7799-2005

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF KELVIN CONEY TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.

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 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7800-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE THE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TENNYSON OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE VII-C
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: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7801-2005

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

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7802-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PCB & PCB CONTAMINATED
EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL 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 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7803-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK
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 30th day of August, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING

The next item on the agenda that being to hold a public hearing concerning the declaring of 10.273 acres of immovable property owned by the City located on Graham Road as surplus property and unnecessary for public purpose was held. There was no one present to discuss this item, therefore with a motion by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, the public hearing was closed.

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. Ranson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 267-2005

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A CERTAIN PIECE
OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY TO BE NOT NEEDED
FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND FURTHER TO
DECLARE THAT THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD
WHICH IS LOCATED AT 10.273 ACRES IN SECTION
14, T4N, R1W ON SOUTH SIDE, ON SITE ROAD,
RAPIDES PARISH 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: Hobs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 268-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
POLICE VEHICE ACCESSORIES FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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 30th 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. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 269-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 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.

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 30th 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. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 270-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
INSTALLATION OF 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.

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 30th 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 271-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.

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 30th 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. Ranson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 272-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CAROL D. POWELL-LEXING
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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 273-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 274-2005

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for additional cost for a cost share agreement for Bocage III & IV was delayed for two weeks and referred to the 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 275-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
FUNDING OF A NEW ACCOUNT TO BE KNOWN
AS LAND ACQUISITION 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 30th day of August, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for Huntwick Boulevard drainage improvements was delayed.

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. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 276-2005

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A 2.155 +/- ACRE
TRACT BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, HENRY
DAIGRE PARTITION, LOCATED IN SECTION 86,
AS REQUESTED BY V & V DEVELOPMENT AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS “SF-2” SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT UPON
ANNEXTION 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 30th 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 277-2005

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 6.515 ACRES FOR
LEGALUE NISSAN LOCATED AT 6410 COLISEUM
BOULEVARD 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 30th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Ranson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 278-2005

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 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 30th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 279-2005

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.

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 30th 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. 280-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CASH SALE
OF 10.273 ACRES OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED ON GRAHAM
ROAD ALREADY DECLARED SURPLUS 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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was delayed for two weeks.

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.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith of the Community Development department explained these structures to the council and the following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7804-2005

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING STRUCTURES.

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 30th 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.

The following items were brought up for approval.

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

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 281-2005

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY TO PERMIT
THE USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR HOUSING AND
SHELTER AND TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL
HEALTH CARE AND TRANSPORTATION TO CITIZENS
OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA DISPLACED BY
HURRICANE KATRINA SEEKING TEMPORARY SHELTER
IN 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: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

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

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 282-2005

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXTREME PUBLIC
EMERGENCY TO AMEND THE 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND FOR
ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA SEEKING
TEMPORARY SHELTER IN 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7805-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE
THE UNION TANK CAR DEVELOPMENT, PHASE II.
BIDS TO BE OPENED OCTOER 4, 2005.

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 30th day of August, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7806-2005

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF OAKMOUNT VILLAGE APARTMENTS 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: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of August, 2005.

Ms. Brenda Ashworth addressed the Council and stated to the Council that she was having problems with her utility bill. She is to meet with the City Attorney tomorrow.

Ms. Susie Butler, president of the one of the homeowners association reported to the Council that they would like to recommend Mr. Marc Lampert to the position of Councilman to finish out Mr. Ranson’s term. There was no action taken on this item at this time.

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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