The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Rick Ranson and Charles F. Smith, Jr. Absent was Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. (Ned( 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, Jr. who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Joe Green 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.
Bids were received for construction of Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Dual Construction $3,328,707.00
Wicker Construction $3,391.860.00
Rylee Construction $4,218,425.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER
TRUNK MAINS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
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
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMEN TO
RECEIVE $17,620 FROM THE DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE FOR A GUN VIOLENCE GRANT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005/2006
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR UNION TANK CAR
WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS 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 A CONTRACT WITH DRUG
TESTING CONSORTIUM FOR SUBSTANCE
TESTING FOR THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance amending 2005/2006 capital budget for Bayou Crossing Drive cost share agreement was pulled from the agenda.
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 pulled from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION FOR PHASE X
OF MACARTHUR BUSINESS PARK, PHASE A 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
EXECUTE A RIGHT-OF-ACCESS AGREEMENT
WITH RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION FOR PHASE II
DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS A (HIGH AND LOW
ALCOHOL CONTENT) PERMIT FOR ON PREMISE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT THE OPERATION
OF A RESTAURANT AT 1740 MONROE STREET
NAMELY MARIE’S KITCHEN AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance rezoning Lots A thru Y, Square 18, Old South Alexandria Addition, more commonly known as 25 lots surrounded by Watkins Street, Ninth Street, Maple Street and a twenty foot alley from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-2/MHO”, Single Family moderate density with a mobile home overlay district was pulled from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 14.18 ACRES
BEING A PART OF PROPERTY OWNED BY
THE GRANT LODGE OF THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA, LOCATED IN PART OF SECTION
4, SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF THE INTERSECTION OF MASONIC DRIVE
AND HORSESHOE DRIVE, MORE COMMONY
KNOWN AS 5800 MASONIC DRIVE FROM
“AG” AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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 REZONING A 10.13 +/-
ACRE TRACT BEING A PORTION OF LOTS
14-A, 15-A, 16, 17, 18 AND PART OF LOT A
NORTHPORT COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
PARK LOCATED IN OTS 33, 34 & 35,
EXPERIMENT PLANTATION, SECTION 15, 16
& 17, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 2804 NORTH
BOLTONA VENUE FROM “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY HIGH
DENSITY DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 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 28-4.7E
(DRAINAGE) REGARDING SURFACE WATER
FEATURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The next two items on the agenda to consider introduction of ordinances confirming the reappointments of Wayne Miller and Martin Johnson to serve on the England Economic & Industrial Development district board were pulled from the agenda.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7807-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS (HIGH AND LOW
ALCOHOL CONTENT) PERMIT FOR USE OR
CONSUPTION ON THE LICENSED PREMISES
LOCATED AT 3143 MASONIC DRIVE.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7808-2005
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S
ENDORSEMENT OF TIFF’S (CONVENIENCE STORE)
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE
LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7809-2005
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S
ENDORSEMENT OF MCKESSON APS TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE
ZONE PROGRAM.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7810-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT TO HUD AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT
PROGRAMS AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE RELEASE
OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7811-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU SUBDIVISION,
PHASE X, XI AND XII.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7812-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR ST.
ANDREW’S LINKS ESTATES WATER EXTENSION.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7813-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 37’ MATERIAL HANDLER
AERIAL LIFT DEVICE 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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 283-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. 284-2005
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.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. 285-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF AN ELECTRIC LINE SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN 1.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON
BROADWAY AVENUE ADJACENT TO I-49 AND
THE OLD AVOYELLES WHOLESALE TRACT,
OWNED BY AFCO INDUSUTRIES, INC.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. 286-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 10’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE
LOCATED ALONG MCADAMS DITCH IN PROPERTY
OWNED BY TEE-IT-UP GOLF.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 287-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 288-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF FOURTEEN (14) PARCELS FOR NORTH
MALL DRIVE – STERKX 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 289-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
ADDITIONAL COST FOR A COST SHARE AGREEMENT
FOR BOCAGE III & IV 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 290-2005
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 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 291-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NOBLE
NATURAL GAS TO FIX THE PRICE OF NATURAL
GAS 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 283-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7814-2005
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AUGUST 30, 2005 FOR THE RECONDUCTOR
AND RELOCATION OF BAYOU RAPIDES CIRCUIT 3.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
COMMITTEES
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following items:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7815-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO SEEK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
AUTOMATED METER READING DEVICES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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 WRIGHT
& PERCY FOR INSURANCE CONSULTING
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A STREET SWEEPER FOR THE STREET
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
PIGGY BACK OFF OF THE CITY OF KENNER
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VAC-ALL DUAL
BROOM VACUUM STREET SWEEPER AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
PURCHASE PROPERTY FROM REGIONS BANK
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE City of Alexandria AND FULLER
CONSULTING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE City of Alexandria
AND THE ALEXANDRIA METROPOLITAN
FOUNDATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7816-2005
A RESOLUTION MANDATING THAT ALL NET
PROCEEDS, IF ANY, RECEIVED FROM THE
CLECO LITIGATION BE REFUNDED TO THE
CITIZEN RATE PAYERS OF 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: Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2005.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7817-2005
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APPROXIMATELY
75 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN RAPIDES PARISH
(NORTHSIDE), TO BE ANNEXED INTO THE City of
ALEXANDRIA UPON COMPLETION AND COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
APPROXIMATELY 75 ACRES IN THE City of
ALEXANDRIA (SOUTHSIDE), AS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREAS AND AS AN AREA FOR
WHICH THE PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT/
REDEVELOPMENT ARE CONSISTENT WITH OUT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF ACTION FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 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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