Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 20, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. 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 Hobbs.

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. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for one rear loading refuse truck for the Sanitation Department.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Kenner Equipment Company $106,699.00
Scott Equipment Co. $136,105.00

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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE REAR LOADING
REFUSE TRUCK FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for sewer and drain pipe for various departments.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Rinker Materials

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SEWER AND DRAIN
PIPE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PIPE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for one 37’ material handler aerial lift device (bucket truck).

VENDOR BID PRICE LESS TRADE-IN TOTAL NET BID PRICE
Altec Industries $103,097.00 $6,500.00 $96,597.00
National Utility
Equipment Co. $104,500.00 $6,500.00 $98,000.00

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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE 37’ MATERIAL
HANDLER AERIAL LIFT DEVICE (BUCKET TRUCK),
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK 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 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH V & V PROPERTIES FOR WASTEWATER
IMPROVEMENT UPGRADES WITHIN WEST
POINTE ON THE BAYOU SUBDIVISION, PHASE
XII AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A STORM WATER
ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY 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 THREE YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH MAXIMUS,INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION
OF COST ALLOCATION PLANS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 10-11
TO THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO FEES
FOR COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF DONATION OF TWO UTILITY SERVITUDES
LOCATED IN LOT 13 OF A & P SUBDIVISION AND
PLANTATION MOBILE HOME PARK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A SEWER UTILITY SERVITUDE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER PROJECT
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
EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANTS WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA THROUGH THE STATE
LAND OFFICE FOR THE LOCATION OF THE
SEWER PUMP STATION AND SEWER FORCE
MAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY 28
WEST SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT 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
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH DUAL
CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH
THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER TRUNK MAINS
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.47 ACRES
LOCATED AT 4118 COLISEUM BOULEVARD
FROM “B-2” COMMUNITY BUSINESS
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. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING MANSOUR ADDITION
SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THE VACANT LOT
LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 19 OF SAID
SUBDIVISION ALSO LOCATED ON MANSOUR
AVENUE FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTI-FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTER WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING ALL LOTS LOCATED
WITHIN NORTH VILLAGE SUBDIVSIION LOCATED
ON LACASSINE AND LLEWELYN DRIVES, FROM
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“MF-2” MULTI-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7878-2005

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF LISA HARRIS TO SERVE ON THE KISATCHIE
DELTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7879-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR BONAIRE SUBDIVISION 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the City water department to maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Fixed Wing Aircraft Parking Apron at England Airpark was removed and referred to the Utility Committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7880-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S WATER
AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS TO ACCEPT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE PROPOSED WATER
AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TENNYSONO AKS SUBDIVISION, PHASES 7C,
7D AND 8 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7881-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7882-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7883-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
INSTALLATIONS FOR: MAGNOLIA TRACE
APARTMENTS HOMES IN THE LAKES SUBDIVISION,
ST. ANDREW’S LINKS, PHSE I, UNION PARK SUBD.
VILLA RACHELLE SUBDIVISION AND WEST POINTE,
PHASE X.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 381-2005

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
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 382-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE City of
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PLASTIC REFUSE
BAGS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
BAGS 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 383-2005

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RONALD L.
HAWORTH FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT-OF-
WAY AGENT FOR THE CITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH REPECT 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 384-2005

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL
LONIDIER FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT-OF-WAY
AGENT FOR THE CITY 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 385-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN ACT OF DONATION FROM MCKESSON
AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR THE DONATION OF OBSOLETE PARTS
AND EQUIPMENT 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 386-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR COLLINS ESTATES, PHASE II
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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 387-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RUE LEFT BANK
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 388-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT CONDOMINIUMS,
PHASE A, BUILDING 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 389-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR DALLAS STREET 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 390-2005

AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE ENFORCEMENT
OF SECTION 26-85 (j), 26-25 (c), 26-83 (a) AND
SECTION 27.5-5 (4) OF THE CITY CODE TO
RESIDENTIAL UTILITY PENALTY RATES
IMMEDIATELY AND REVERTING TO 10% EFFECTIVE
APRIL 1, 2006 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to look at adjusting the rate for businesses the next time. The President called for any other discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item with the amendment. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 391-2005

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
349-2005 ALLOWING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR ST. ANDREW’S LINKS ESTATES, PHASE 1,
PART 1 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 392-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REQUIRED
FLOWAGE SERVITUDE IN ST. ANDREW’S LINKS
ESTATES – PHASE 1 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 393-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A DEDICATION/DONATION OF FACILITIES
AND AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN
THE CITY AND WALKER GMC AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal 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, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 394-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SALE
OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 3.130 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, AND A PORTION OF A BUILDING
CONTAINING 35,625 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR
LESS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A PORTION
OF THE JAKE’S BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December, 2005.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance establishing a hiring freeze or moratorium on new employees for the City of Alexandria effective for all City divisions, departments, offices and agencies, including but not limited to contract employees and otherwise with the exception of the Police and Fire departments was delayed until January 10th.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR COLLINS ESTATES,
PHASE III, LOTS 8-17 & 21-24 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7884-2005

A RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING
SITES FOR FEMA.

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, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN AMENDED GROUND LEASE WITH N.R.
GROUP, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE HOLIDAY INN AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7885-2005

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
LA APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE.

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, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of December.

Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
195-2005 AWARDING THE 2005 138 KV LOOP
MAINTENANCE TO KULAGA CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE SECOND LOWEST BID SUBMITTED
FROM HIGHLINES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR 2005 138 KV LOOP MAINTENANCE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported the following item:

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

AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND FUNDING THE
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS OF SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The Interfaith Group appeared before the Council and spoke on several issues.

Mr. Smith asked the City Attorney to look over whether any citizen can inquire about plans and contracts from the McElory firm.

There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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President
ATTEST:

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City Clerk

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