Committee Agenda

Posted: June 27, 2025

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandria.

“Craig Smith, President”

1. Finance Committee……………………………………….………….....3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….....5 Chairman: Parrish W. Giles
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….…7 Chairman: Randy Wiggins
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee…….8 Chairman: Jay Scott
5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee…………….………..9 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee……….10 Chairman: Randy Harris
7. Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee……………...11 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
8. Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security Committee.….…14 Chairman: Danny Bordelon

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

JULY 1, 2025

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Treasurer’s Report.
3. Motion to hold a Public Hearing on July 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss and take ac tion to accept or deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Application: Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Industrial Tax Exemption application #20230163-ITE. (Mr. Overton)
4. Motion to hold a Public Hearing on July 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss and take action to accept or deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Application: Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, Industrial Tax Exemption application #20220075-B-ITE. (Mr. Overton)
5. Motion to reenact Chapter 23 – Taxation and License; Article III – Sales and Use Tax; Division 4 – Collection of tax by dealer, Section 23-28 (4.10) – Compensation of dealers for accounting for and remitting tax ordinance that was adopted December 11, 2000, as recommended by the Sales Tax Administrator. (Mr. Overton)
6. Motion to authorize a lease agreement for one (1) Ford Explorer thru Enterprise Fleet Management for use by the Sales and Use Tax Department and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by the Sales Tax Administrator. (Mr. Smith)

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7. Motion to authorize the transfer of responsibility of Asset No. 12881 – 2021 Ford Explorer, from Sales & Use Tax Department to the Office of Economic Workforce and Development, as recommended by the Sales Tax Administrator and OEWD Executive Director. (Mr. Wiggins)
8. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 17 Asset/Inventory Listing the following equipment due to it no longer being suitable for public use and recommended by motion passed on June 3, 2025 by the Forest Hill Fire Department Board of Directors:

Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 12862 2007 Ferrara Engine public bid/where is/as is VIN# 1F94042277H140505

(Mr. Giles)

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 PARRISH W. GILES, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Public Works Director's Report.
3. Receive quarterly update from Matt Johns on building permits issued by RAPC.
4. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise to receive bids for Various Road Materials and award to the lowest bidder, to be paid from various funds, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Smith)
5. Discuss DEQ and Chapter 13 – of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinance (Mr. Bordelon)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance to change speed limit on E. Deville Road, Ward 11, District C from 35 mph to 20 mph, and authorize the Public Works Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Smith)
7. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertise and receive bids for Cheneyville-Echo Road, to be paid out of Road District 3A, District H, cost not to exceed $1,250,000.00 (Mr. Giles)
8. Motion to approve the transfer of responsibility of Asset No. 12990, Lazer E Series Mower; SN 411492592 from Cotile Recreation to Public Works Department, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Bordelon) Page | 6
9. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for overlay on Sandy Lane, to be paid out of Road District 2C, District H, cost not to $160,000.00. (Mr. Giles)
10. Motion to accept Project No. 3 336 – Downs Lane Rehabilitation as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Bordelon)
11. Motion to receive recommendation from Pan American Engineers and award to the lowest bidder for Project No. 3378 – ID/IQ Roadside Open Ditch and Culvert Maintenance – 2025. (Mr. Smith)

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 RANDY WIGGINS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive quarterly update from Kimberly Boyd on grants administered by RAPC.

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TOURISM AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on the Courthouse. (Mr. McGlothlin)
3. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to survey the unused portion of the rear section of tract area of Parish Library Branch located at Provine Place for possibility to explore options available with said portion of the tract. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive a quarterly update from Celise Reech-Harper on events at the Rapides Parish Library.
3. Motion to nominate one (1) of the following nominees for Louisiana State University at Alexandria to serve on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Current Term will expire July 29, 2025.

Ms. Kelly Pepper LSUA Foundation President

Dr. Beth Palmer Asst. Vice Chancellor for Holistic Education and Career Development

Dr. Nate Sammons Dean and Professor, College of STEM

Dr. Rob Wright Chair, Psychology & Professor of Psychology

(Mr. Overton)

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS,

INSURANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to grant 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State for eligible Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 employees effective July 27, 2025, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 2 funds. (Mr. Overton)
3. Motion to grant 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State for eligible Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 employees effective July 27, 2025, as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 funds. (Mr. Moreau)
4. Motion to grant 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State for eligible Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 4 employees effective July 27, 2025, as recommended by Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 4 funds. (Mr. Overton)
5. Motion to grant 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State for eligible Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 7 employees effective July 27, 2025, as recommended by Ruby Kolin Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 7 funds. (Mr. Smith)

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6. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 425 Wilson Road, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is u nable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. McGlothlin)
7. Motion to approve the creation of a Mechanic position for Rapides Parish Fire District #10, employee shall work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week but not exceed thirty-two (32) hours per, rate of pay is set at $10.50 per hour, as recommended by the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and motion passed on June 8, 2025 by the Board. (Mr. Giles)
8. Grant a forty-five (45) day extension to the purchaser of property located condemnation off the property. (Mr. Moreau)
9. Motion to amend a certain motion passed on June 9, 2025 to adopt the following salary pay plan to increase the hourly base rate of pay by 4%, for Fire District No. 6 – Deville VFD and allocate the increase to current employees, effective April 24 , 2025, as approved by the Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board and recommend by the Fire Chief.

(Mr. Smith)

Firefighter 1/EMT-P $17.31 Firefighter 1/Advance $16.22 Firefighter 1/EMT-B $15.14 Firefighter 1/EMR $14.06 EMR/EMT acquiring Firefighter 1 $13.52 Additional Certifications Firefighter 2/Instructor 1 $0.50 Driver Operator $0.50 Officer 1 $0.50 Page | 13

10. Motion to amend a certain motion passed on June 9, 2025 to approve an increase in salary for working a twelve (12) hour shift for the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief for Fire District No. 6 – Deville, as approved by Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board on May 22, 2025. The Fire Chief will receive $194.28 for each twelve (12) hour shift worked and the Assistant Chief will receive $168.72 for each twelve (12) hour shift worked. (Mr. Smith)
11. Motion to receive report from the Engineer and set a public hearing for August 11, 2025, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8- 1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Shirley Johnson LOT 76, SHERWOOD PARK #3 (PB 7000 Hwy 1 N. 12-234)(CB 829-742 LIPSEY)(CB PARTY PARISH TAX SALE) (CB TAX SALE) PARCEL I.D. # 23-23-8490-76 (2436 DOGWOOD LANE) (CB 829-742)

Curtisteen T. Matthews, Et Al ---LOT 9, GREENWAY PARK ---(CB Alexandria, LA 71 302 WEATHERFORD)(CB 1752-653 Ward 1, District F WEATHERFORD)(CB 1945-74 JOP: A. PARISH ADJUDICATION) PARCEL I.D. # 23-23-3690-9 (Mr. Overton)

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, HEALTH & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

JULY 1, 2025 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for May 2025:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 563 80% 92.83% Pineville - 8 minute 221 80% 87.33% Rapides - 12 minute 251 80% 94.82% Rapides - 20 minute 143 80% 83.92% (Mr. Bordelon)

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