The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. Also present were Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr., City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Chief of Staff Delores Brewer and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles F. Smith, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading "Consent Calendar" and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of "Consent Calendar".

Mr. Fowler 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.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
EXPERIMENT PLANTATION FROM NORTHPORT
PROPERTIES PARTNERSHIP AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF TWO UTILITY
SERVITUDES IN LOTS 3 & 4 OF RIVERVIEW
ACRES SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF VARIOUS SEWER UTILITY SERVITUDES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE HWY. 28 WEST
PROJECT AND RESCINDING THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCELS 10 AND 11 FROM MARY ANN
BRAME INDIVIDUALLY PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 247-2005 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 7 & 8
OF BLOCK 8, GREEN OAK SUBDIVISION
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE
DENSITY), TO “SF-2/MHO,” MOBILE HOME
OVERLAY DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 0.55 ACRES
LOCATED AT 742 MACARTHUR DRIVE,
BEING A PART OF A 2.58 ACRE TRACT
CURRENTLY DEVELOPED AS THE SUPER
8 MOTEL TO BE REZONED FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY)
TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.23 ACRES
LOCATED AT 3620 COTTONWOOD, BEING
PART OF A 3.07 ACRE TRACT EAST OF
BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV
TO BE REZONED FROM “SF-2” SINGLE
FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) TO “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TENON
TOP STREET LIGHT POLES AND VERTICAL
LUMINARIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
POLES AND LUMINARIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7963-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE City of Alexandria
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT TO
ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR ST. ANDREWS LINKS
ESTATES, PHASE III 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of May, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7964-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HVAC (AIR CONDITIONING)
RENOVATION AT THE BOLTON AVENUE
COMMUNITY CENTER.

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of May, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works 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. 7965-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
FORM AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
TO THE CITY’S ADMINISTRATION PERTAINING
TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL
PROJECTS 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of May, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXTEND A GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ALTEC ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANTS TO FEBRUARY 1, 2007 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 15.170 ACRES
LOCATED IN SECTION 49, AS REQUESTED
BY V & V DEVELOPMENT LLC AND CHAMBERS
DEVELOPMENT LLC AND ZONING SAID
PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED AS “I-1” LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR OAK PARK,
LOTS 1-11 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF A VARYING WIDTH
STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE
LOCATED BETWEEN WEST POINTE ON THE
BAYOU, PHASE VI AND WEST POINTE ON THE
BAYOU, PHASE X AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7966-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BAYOU CROSSING DRIVE AT
BAYOU ROBERT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JUNE 13, 2006.

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of May, 2006.

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 ANNEXING 24.058 ACRES
BEING A PORTION OF CLIO PLANTATION,
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 41, 53 & 54, T4N,
R2W, AS REQUESTED BY WEILLAND
ENTERPRISES, LLC AND ZONING SAID
PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED AS “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ST. ANDREW’S
LINKS ESTATES, PHASE III, LOTS 91-127 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH TRUEVINE
MISSIONARY CHURCH FOUNDATION TO
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL SWIMMING AND/OR
SWIMMING LESSONS AT PEABODY MAGNET
HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 5, 2006 TO JULY 28, 2006
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZINIG THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA
OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO PROVIDE A
SUMMER RECREATIONAL SWIMMING
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH BEGINNING
JUNE 5-JULY 28, 2006 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7967-2006

A RESOLUTION ADOPTIING THE PARISH-WIDE
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of May, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE
SALE OF 10 ACRES PURSUANT TO R.S.
33:4712 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 WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL
PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION TO BE HELD
JUNE 11-18, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE
EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7968-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPOINT MARCUS CONNELLA TO SERVE AS
DIRECTOR AND CLAY VANDERLICK TO SERVE
AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL NATURAL
GAS PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTION AUTHORITY
(LMGA) AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-B OF
TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES
OF 1950.

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 9th day of May, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7969-2006

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF RODNEY HAMILTON AS A COMMISSIONER OF
THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD.

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 9th day of May, 2006.

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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