August 9, 2021

Posted August 5, 2021

REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 9, 2021 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JUROR COMMENTS

Recognize Mr. Rick Reno, General Manager, Rapides Parish Coliseum.

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 12, 2021, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Eight (8), Square Three (3), Chester Place, bearing the Municipal address of 32 Chester Street, Alexandria, to Kenon Wright, for the consideration of $3,931.89 cash. (Finance 8/2)
4. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Six (6), Square Twelve (12), Fairgrounds and Machine Shop Addition, bearing the Municipal address of 3724 13th Street, Alexandria, to Debra Wright, for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 8/2)

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5. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Five (5), Square Five (5), Lincoln Place, bearing the Municipal address of 127 Frances Street, Alexandria, to Billy Quinney, for the consideration of $1,975.34 cash. (Finance 8/2)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Two (2), Block Five (5), Hundley-Roberts Addition, bearing the Municipal address of 392 20th Street, Alexandria, to Camellia Brown, for the consideration of $2,324.65 cash. (Finance 8/2)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Part Lot Twelve (12) & Thirteen (13), Square Twentyfour (24), South Alexandria Land Company Addition, bearing the Municipal address of 2156 Harris Street, Alexandria, to La'Dasha D. Roberts, for the consideration of $666.66 cash. (Finance 8/2)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Part of Lot Five (5), Square Thirty-Three (33), SAL CO., bearing the Municipal address of Mill Street, Alexandria, to Roy Prenell, for the consideration of $666.67 cash. (Finance 8/2)
9. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at ½ of Lot Three (3), Square Four (4), Hill-Harris Alexandria, to Sandra Richard, for the consideration of $666.67 cash. (Finance 8/2)
10. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Eighteen (18), Square Three (3), Sam Town Alexandria, to Tosha and Robert Howard, for the consideration of $1,666.66 cash. (Finance 8/2)

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11. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Part Lot Fifteen (15), Square Fifteen (15), South Alexandria Land Company Addition, bearing the Municipal address of Mason Street, Alexandria to, Catina Honore, for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 8/2)
12. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Part of Lots Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), Square Five (5) Welch Addition fronting 94.7’ on N 16th Street and part of Lots Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18) of Square Five (5), 124 & 126 N 16th Street, Alexandria, to Bryce Evans, for the consideration of $3,265.87 cash. (Finance 8/2)
13. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Ten (10) and Eleven (11) of Square Twelve (12), Fairgrounds and Machine Shop Addition & Adj Five (5) feet of revoked Alexandria, to Susie Mae Bayonne, for the consideration of $1,666.66 cash. (Finance 8/2)
14. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Twelve (12), Square Twelve (12), Fairgrounds and Machine Shop Addition & Adj five (5) feet of revoked alley, bearing the Mae Bayonne, for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 8/2)
15. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Forty-Seven (47) and Adj five (5) feet of Lot FortySix (46), C J Ellington Subdv, less strip sold to City in CB 1630-927 bearing the Municipal address of 614 Harold Glen Street, Alexandria, to KeYanna Brown, for the consideration of $3,743.33 cash. (Finance 8/2)

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16. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot One (1) of Square Twenty (20), West Alexandria Alexandria, to Bryce Evans, for the consideration of $4,000.00 cash. (Finance 8/2)
17. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at ½ Lots Eleven (11) & Twelve (12), Block Three (3), Home Acres Subdivision, bearing the Municipal address of 3250 Hudson Blvd, Alexandria, to Jasmaine D. Swain, for the consideration of $8,666.67 cash. (Finance 8/2)
18. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Four (4), Square Thirty-Three (33) of SAL Co Addition, bearing the Municipal Address of 0 Mill Street, Alexandria to, Roy Prenell, for the consideration of $1,000.00 cash. (Finance 8/2)
19. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lots D and E of Subdivision of Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9) of Square Thirteen (13), Welch Addition, bearing the Municipal address of 1427 Ashley Avenue, Alexandria to, Debra Wright, for the consideration of $1,000.00 cash. (Finance 8/2)
20. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Six (6) of Square Fourteen (14), New Enterprise Addition, bearing the Municipal address of 921 South Street, Alexandria to, Debra Wright, for the consideration of $795.60 cash. (Finance 8/2)
21. Motion to authorize asphalt repairs for damage caused by Parish and FEMA operations post Hurricane Laura at Tioga High School. (Finance 8/2)

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22. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 119 of 2021 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct, as recommended by the Parish Engineer and authorize the President to sign same. (Finance 8/2)
23. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Buckeye Water District No. 50, and Rapides Parish Sewer District No. 2, for an emergency generator for Buckeye Water District No. 50 under Act 119 of 2021 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities, and for reciprocal account cut-off assistance provided to Sewer District No 2. (Finance 8/2)
24. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 Asset/Inventory Program. This equipment has either been auctioned/or out of service for years and is no longer suitable for public use by this department: Asset Number Description Disposal 10043 Stinger – Upper Part Only Scrapped 10233 SCBA-MSA Scrapped 10234 SCBA-MSA Scrapped 10235 SCBA-MSA Scrapped 10236 SCBA-MSA Scrapped 10237 SCBA-MSA Scrapped 10238 SCBA-MSA Scrapped 5362 Air Packs Scrapped 5363 Air Packs Scrapped 5809 Ultra Light Air Pack Scrapped 5812 Ultra Light Air Pack Scrapped 6355 Air Pack Scrapped 7684 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 7685 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 7686 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 7687 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 7688 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 7689 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 7690 SCBA – Air mask with kit Scrapped 9095 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9096 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9097 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9098 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9099 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9100 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9101 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2021

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9102 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9103 Air Pack – Stealth 30’ with mask Scrapped 9140 Harness – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9141 Harness – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9142 Harness – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9143 Harness – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9144 Harness – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9226 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9227 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9228 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9229 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9230 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9235 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9236 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9237 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9238 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9239 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped 9240 SCBA – MMR – Black Rino Scrapped (Finance 8/2)

25. Motion to award Project No. 2918 (Sell Timber on Hester Landing Road) to the highest bidder, Broadway Forest Products for $90,888.00 (Option No. 2), as recommended by the Purchasing Agenda and Public Works Director. (Finance 8/2)
26. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as they are no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 7132 Honda Generator Scrap – Not Working 10880 Night Scan light Tower Scrap – Not Working (Finance 8/2)
27. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 8/2)
28. Motion to adopt an ordinance to set a 25 mph speed limit on Freedom Road, Ward 6, District H and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 8/2)

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29. Motion to adopt an ordinance to set a 25 mph speed limit on Long Pine Road, Ward 3, District H and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 8/2)
30. Motion for Rapides Parish Police Jury to authorize TFR Enterprises, Inc. to dispose of remaining reduced vegetative debris at the Tioga DMS site onsite at a cost of $1.00/CY with an estimated total of $20,000 as it relates to Hurricane Laura (DR-4559); which cost will be borne by the Rapides Parish Police Jury and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. (It is assumed that FEMA will reimburse Rapides Parish Police Jury for 90% of these costs). (Public Works 8/2)
31. Motion to amend contract time for Debris Removal Parish-wide contracts with TFR and Tetra-tech for FEMA DR-4559 Hurricane Laura, to extend contract term through August 31, 2021 and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. (Public Works 8/2)
32. Motion to ratify authorization for the President to sign and to approve the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) for the PY21/FY22 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program in the total of $1,102,691.00 (Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth) and for the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Workforce 8/2)
33. Motion to authorize the President to 1) sign nomination form for Timothy Adam, Manager – Health and Safety with UTLX to replace Kelli Haygood, and, 2) sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning new members. (Workforce 8/2)
34. Motion to authorize the President to 1) reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Development Board the following list of members for additional terms and

2. sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments.

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Members (Reappointments) New Term Dates Valerie Aymond Long 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 David Broussard 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Chad Bynog 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Sally Cowan 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Tim Dousay 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Rich Dupree 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Debbie Norman 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Jeff Ryan 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Jeff Johnson 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 Haywood Joiner 10/1/2021 – 10/1/2024 (Workforce 8/2)

35. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Coliseum Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment for the various reason indicated as requested by the Management Team: Asset Number Description Disposal 10937 CA Snapper 200 x 42” Mower Lost or Stolen 11847 Impact Wrench Stolen 11858 Dolly – Convertible Broken 11864 Nasa – Search Light Damaged during Hurricane Laura 11892 Impact Wrench Stolen (Courthouse 8/2)
36. Motion to amend Ordinance Number 6-38.2 to prohibit open range of horses, mules, sheep, goats, or hogs, in Ward 6. (Courthouse 8/2)
37. Motion to relocate the polling place for Voting Precinct C39 and C14 from to Fire District No. 2, Station No. 2 (6850 England Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303), effective immediately due to the school closing permanently. Copy of this resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections, Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Courts. (Personnel 8/2)
38. Motion to send a letter of appreciation to Ms. Linda McMahon for serving on the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control from September 13, 2011 to September 12, 2021, representing District F. (Personnel 8/2) REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2021

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39. Motion to appoint Ms. Irene Hobbs to the Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term, representing District F. Term will begin September 12, 2021. (Personnel 8/2)
40. Motion to create a Fire Chief position for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 9, Echo/Poland, effective August 1, 2021 with an annual salary of $8,400.00. (Personnel 8/2)
41. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District Number 6 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District Number 8 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Road District No. 1B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Road District No. 6A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (v) Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 2B (Ward

11. of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Personnel 8/2)

42. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District No. 2B (Ward 11) Sales Tax District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Personnel 8/2)
43. Motion to appoint Mr. Rick Reno, for a one (1) year term, to the new position, on the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Term will expire July 31, 2022. (Personnel 8/2)
44. Motion to authorize the creation of a part-time firefighter position for Fire District No. 14 with an hourly rate of $12.00, not to exceed 34 hours per week, as recommended by the Flatwoods Volunteer Fire Department. (Personnel 8/2)

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45. Motion to relocate the polling place for Voting Precinct C20 from Louisiana Technical College (4311 South MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302) to 71302), effective immediately due to the school closing permanently and enter into a lease agreement. Copy of this resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections, Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Courts. (Personnel 8/2)
46. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for June, 2021: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 568 80% 90.14% Pineville - 8 minute 154 80% 84.42% Rapides - 12 minute 240 80% 91.67% Rapides - 20 minute 192 80% 84.90% (Insurance 8/2)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY BUT WERE POSTED ON THE AGENDA

AFTER THE COMMITTEE MEETING IN COMPLIANCE

WITH THE PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW AND ARE NOW

CONFIRMED AS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED IN THE

PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

47. Motion to adopt a resolution for the Rapides Parish Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update 2021 in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Overton)
48. Motion to increase the pay of Secretary, Brittany Harper, from $10.00 an hour to $12.00, as recommended by the Cotile VFD Board of Directors and the Chief, to be effective for the current pay period of August 1 – August 14, 2021. (Mr. Wilder)

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49. Motion to amend the Code of Ordinances Section 19 1/2.2 Cotile Lake and Recreation Area – Fees (a)(5) Extended stay camping fee (by the month); (b) from “Year around, campers wanting to stay thirty (30) consecutive days will pay four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) per month for sites without sewer connections, in advance, with no refunds and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per month for sites with sewer connections” to add “Year around, campers wanting to stay thirty (30) consecutive days, ninety (90) days maximum, will pay four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) per month for sites without sewer connections, in advance, with no refunds and five hundred dollars ($500.00) per month for sites with sewer connections”. (Mr. Wilder)
50. Motion to increase all current Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7 employees a $.50 per hour raise, effective August 1, 2021 for their EMT -B Certification, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 7 Funds, as requested by the Ruby Kolin Fire Department Board of Directors. (Mr. Bishop)
51. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers, LLC. as it relates to the Elser Regional Airport (ESF) Drainage Study and Report (completely funded by FAA and LDOTD) and authorize the Parish President to sign necessary documents, pending FAA and LDOTD approval of the same. (Mr. Smith)
52. Motion to authorize reimbursement to the Town of Woodworth, not to exceed $21,000.00, for various road improvements within the Town of Woodworth, to be paid out of Road District 2C, District H Maintenance Funds. (Mr. Johnson)
53. Motion to authorize to advertise for Janitorial Services to be provided for a portion (Region Six (6) Office) of the Rapides Parish Health Unit, as request by the department and the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Overton)

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54. Motion to authorize to purchase from St. George Fire Department for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 17 a used Ferrara Fire Truck, 2007 Igniter Model, for $ 65,000.00 along with various equipment to remain on the truck (Generator, pump, ladders, Fan, Jaws of Life and various tools) to be paid from Fire District funds as approved by the Fire Department Board and the Purchasing Agent and authorize President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Johnson)
55. Motion to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order A-4-2021 – Palmer Chapel Road (from end of the LCDBG project to Williams Lake Road) Asphalt Roadway Improvements under the Contract “A” Asphaltic Concrete Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements 2021/2022 (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC, with an estimated cost of $333,000, as recommended by Parish Engineers, Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Smith)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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