September 10, 2012

Posted September 6, 2012

REGULAR SESSION

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on September 10, 2012, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora for dirt work/blading on the roadway in the public access part of Shady Nook Recreation Area, to be paid out of the Road District 1A Maintenance Funds (town’s portion).
4. Motion to authorize change order No. 1 for Bid #2222 – Construction of 30’ x 50’ Pre -Engineered Steel Building for Rapides Parish Fire District #7 for an increased cost of $ 7,621.00, as recommended by Ruby -Kolin Volunteer Fire Department and the Project Engineer.
5. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to hire a Temporary Labor Foreman at the salary rate of $11.80 per hour until the permanent position can be filled for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item.
6. Motion to authorize the President to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff for the inmate labor crews.
7. Motion to require an inspection/evaluation form with six (6) digital pictures to include four (4) corner and two (2) interior for full Jury review before any construction equipment (not to include office equipment) or vehicle can be considered for replacement.

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

8. Motion to request the Supreme Court to appoint Mr. Vernon Riley Atkins on as the pro tempore Justice of the Peace, Ward 4, Second Court, until the vacancy in the unexpired term is filled by election.
9. Motion to authorize President to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the purpose of the Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center delivering Workforce: Boot Camp Training for up to 14 entrepreneur participants on October 8 th and 9 th 2012. The Alexandria Metropolitan Foundation will pay $2000 for the training.
10. Motion to ratify the President signing the LaJET contract between Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) and the Rapides Parish Police Jury (RPPJ) and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as needed. The contract amount is $209,264 for providing the Louisiana Job Employment Training (LaJET) Program which covers the period from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
11. Motions to authorize President to sign contract on mitigate wetland impact for the South Bank, subject to legal approval.
12. Motion to waive the insurance requirements for a Sewage Effluent Discharge Permit at 1510 Dupree Street, Pineville, and approval to discharge sewage effluent to the road side drainage ditch in the public right of way, for Benton Ward, as approved by the Public Works Director and Health Department.
13. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the construction contract with Crawford Roofing, Inc. for the Rapides Parish Coliseum Wind Retrofit Roof Upgrade (HMGP Project No. 1603 -079-0001) for an increased amount of $8,414, as recommended by the Project Architect (BH&B) and the Project Manager (RAPC).
14. Motion authorize the issuance of a quietus on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the Sheriff and Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2011, and authorize Tim Ware, Treasurer, to issue said quietus.
15. Motion to authorize legal counsel to sign a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal on behalf of Rapides Parish Police Jury in United States v. City of Alexandria et al, Civil Action No. 77 -2040, Section I (E.D. La. 1977) – U.S.D.C. Eastern District.
16. Motion to ratify the President’s signature and adopt a resolution for a State of Emergency in Rapides Parish as a result of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac.
17. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for July, 2012: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 471 80% 88.96% Pineville - 8 minute 150 80% 86.67% Rapides - 12 minute 190 80% 91.05% Rapides - 20 minute 141 80% 83.69%

18. Motion to authorize participation in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG 2012) No. EMW -2012-EP-00042, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Sec urity and Emergency Preparedness Office, and to authorize the OHSEP Director to sign related documents.
19. Motion to approve the continuance of the current automobile insurance policy to include Economic and Non -economic Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist with a limit of $50,000, an amount less than the policy’s liability limit and authorize the Treasurer to select the approved limits and sign on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury.
20. Motion to purchase one Rosenbauer Custom Pumper for Fire District No. 2, from LaMAS Contract #408237, in the amount of $343,075.00, to be paid from Fire District No. 2 funds, as recommended by Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Fire Chief.

(2/3 Vote to add Item to Agenda after Committees)

21. Recognize Ms. Mary McMinn with the American Red Cross. (Mr. Overton)
22. Recognize Dr. David Holcombe with the Rapides Parish Health Unit to update the public on the West Nile Virus. (Mr. Billings)
23. Motion to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora for ditching in the alley between 8 th Street and 9th Street north and south between 10th Avenue and Turkey Creek Road approximately 500 feet with trackhoe , to be paid out o f the Road District 1A Maintenance Funds (town’s portion). (Mr. Billings)

(Unanimous vote to add item to agenda after posted)

24. Recognize Ms. Sonya Wiley -Gremillion with the Office of Emergency Preparedness. (Mr. Overton)

ADJOURNMENT

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