The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist 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 Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Silver with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Louis Marshall.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Smith 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meeting which was held September 25, 2007 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bid were delayed until October 16, 2007 to be received for Versailles Boulevard extension, Phase 1, sewer trunk main, but the following ordinance was introduced.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD EXTENSION, PHASE 1,
SEWER TRUNK MAIN, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
TO BE RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for slope mower for the Wastewater Department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Covington Sales $36,388.00
Southland Engine Company (returned bid)
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SLOPE MOWER FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID MOWER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie Water Wellfield.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Womack Trenching $317,777.00
Rylee Contracting $278,208.00
Cecil Gassiott $413,307.50
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS AT
KISATCHIE WATER WELLFIELD, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID WELL
FIELD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Bids were received for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Valmont Newmark $51,565.00
Diversified $41,657.00
Stresscrete,Inc. $40,431.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SPUN PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE
EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
POLES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF PROMOTING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCE INFRASTRUCTURE
AND SERVICES OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AND
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE
CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION FOR THE USE
OF OFFICE SPACE AT 3700 GOVERNMENT
STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ALEXANDRIA IRON & SUPPLY AND BATTERY
WAREHOUSE FOR THE SALE OF SCRAP
METAL & SURPLUS BATTERIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
HECK INDUSTRIES AND TXI FOR READY MIX
CONCRETE FOR USE BY VARIOUS City
DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR D.G. HUNTER POWER
PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM
LA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE USED
FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Ballina Farms, Inc. for the installation of a 12” water main within Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 9 was delayed.
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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 276-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE
PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 277-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE
10’ HEAVY DUTY FLATBED DUMP TRUCK FOR
THE STREET DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 278-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE 16’ HEAVY DUTY FLATBED DUMP TRUCK
FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK 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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 279-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER TRUCK FOR THE
SANITATION DEAPRTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRUCK 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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 280-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 281-2007
AN ORDINANCE SETTING NEW RATES FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED AT 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 282-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NUMBER 3
TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX
& HIXSON IN REGARDS TO THE HIGHWAY
28 WEST PUMPING STATION & GRAVITY
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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr.Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 283-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES EXPLORATORY
EDUCATION HOUSE (T.R.E.E. HOUSE) TO PROVIDE
AND EXPAND CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMMING FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH THROUGH
EXHIBITS, CLINICS AND CAMPS 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 284-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR MASON ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 AND 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 285-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR MINTON
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 AND 2, LOCATED IN
SECTION 27 OF T4N, R1W, SOUTHWESTERN
LAND DISTRICT 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 286-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION FILING PLAT FOR SAM R.
COLE’S RESUBDIVSIION OF LOT 24 OF
PRESCOTT PLACE 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 287-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GULF COAST AERIAL
MAPPING COMPANY TO PROVIDE AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY MAPS AND GIS SERVICES 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 288-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J-QUAD &
ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO DEVELOP A REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR CDBG TARGET AREAS CONTAINING
STRATEGIES FOR REVITALIZATION AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED AREAS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Payment Loan Program guidelines for owner-occupied structures was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Article III, Section 10-35 through Section 10-43 of the Alexandria City code pertaining to the Small & Emerging Business Development Program was delayed for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department explained these items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8267-2007
A RESOLUTION REMOVING STRUCTURE LOCATED
AT 335 NORTH 16TH STREET, JULIA DAUZAT,
ESTATES.
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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8268-2007
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE COST
OF DEMOLITION OF 21 STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, and A & E Review committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN OF COMMUNITY
WATER SPRAY PADS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8269-2007
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION
AND TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION BY THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LA FOR A GRANT TO THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY CONCERNING A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT APPLICATION
AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH KISATCHIE-DELTA
REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY TO SUPPORT
FURTHER THE CITY’S MANAGEMENT OF THE GRANT
ON A REGIONAL BASIS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8270-2007
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION
AND TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION BY THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LA FOR A GRANT TO THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY CONCERNING A PETROLEUM
BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT APPLICATION
AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH KISATCHIE-DELTA
REGIONAL PLANNING TO SUPPORT FURTHER THE
CITY’S MANAGEMENT OF THE GRANT ON A
REGIONAL BABIS.
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, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8271-2007
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR
AND HER DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS OUR
LOCAL STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO
CONSIDER BOND FUNDING AND CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
SUGAR HOUSE ROAD (STATE ROUTE 3250) AS A
VITAL INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN LA 1 AND
INTERSTATE 49 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 9th day of October, 2007.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GREEN
SCAPES OF LOUISIANA, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ALEXANDRIA THIRD
STREETSCAPE (JACKSON STREET TO ST.
JAMES STREET) PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Hobbs asked Chief Darren Coutee and Joe Despino to give an updated report on the security in City Hall. They stated that they would be meeting with others on Wednesday on this item.
Mr. Hobbs recognized Christopher Gist of Boy Scout Troop #6 from
Cabrini Parish. He stated that he was working on his citizenship.
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