January 13, 2020

Posted January 9, 2020

ORGANIZATIONAL AND

REGULAR SESSION

JANUARY 13, 2020 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION – Pastor Randy Harris Mt. Triumph Baptist Church

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – Ms. Iris Scott

POSTING OF THE COLORS - RPSO Honor Guard in 2020

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mr. Oliver “Ollie” Overton Police Juror, District F

ROLL CALL

OATH OF OFFICE – Hon. Phillip Terrell Rapides Parish District Attorney

BENEDICTION - Pastor Randy Harris Mt. Triumph Baptist Church

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Greg Jones, Legal Counsel

President

Vice President

Treasurer

2. Presentation of plaque to President and Vice President.
3. Presentation of plaque to Mr. Richard Vanderlick and Mr. Richard Billings.
4. Motion to lay over the adoption of the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on December 9, 2019 and in Special Session on December 18, 2019, as published in the Official Journal.
5. Motion that approved bills be paid.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Appointment to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Robert Matthew Ports. Term will expire February 12, 2020. ***Appointment to the Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Fred Steven Holt, LA College Nominee. Term expired October 10, 2019. (Letter was sent to College on September 3, 2019 along with phone call to Chancellor and Fire Department for names) ***Appointment to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Ian Anthony, Employee Elect. Term expired November 12, 2019. (Emails have been sent and phone call request for names) ***Appointment to the Fire District No. 7 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Paul Fuselier, LSU-A College nominee. Term will expire February 7, 2020. (Letter sent to College on January 8, 2020 for names) ***Appointment to the Rapides Housing Authority for a five (5) year term to fill the expired term of Mrs. Zelda Smith. Term expired October 11, 2019. ***Appointment to the Industrial Development Board for a six (6) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. David Walker. Term will expire February 14, 2020.

6. Appointment to the Chamber of Commerce for one (1) year term concurrent with the term of the Chief Executive Officer of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Theodore Fountaine. Term will expire on January 11, 2021. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
7. Appointment to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for one (1) year term concurrent with the term of the Chief Executive Officer of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Theodore Fountaine. Term will expire on January 11, 2021. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
8. Appointment to the Regional Infrastructure Beltway for a one (1) year term concurrent with the term of the Chief Executive Officer of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Theodore Fountaine. Term will expire on January 11, 2021. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
9. Appointment to the Transportation Policy Committee for a one (1) year term concurrent with the term of the Chief Executive Officer of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Theodore Fountaine. Term will expire on January 11, 2021. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
10. Appointment to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for a four (4) year term concurrent with the term of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to fill the expiring term of Mr. Sean McGlothlin. Term will expire on January 8, 2024. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
11. Appointment to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for a four (4) year term concurrent with the term of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to fill the expiring term of Mr. Richard Vanderlick. Term will expire on January 8, 2024. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
12. Appointment to the Transportation Policy Committee for a four (4) year term concurrent with the four year term of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to fill the expiring term of Mr. Richard Vanderlick. Term will expire on January 8, 2024. (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
13. Appointment to the Cocodrie Game and Fish Commission for a four (4) year term, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Henry Corley. Term will expire on January 8, 2024. (This runs concurrent with Police Juror’s term) (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
14. Appointment to the Cocodrie Game and Fish Commission for a four (4) year term, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Garland Carroll. Term will expire on January 8, 2024. (This runs concurrent with Police Juror’s term) (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
15. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Joe Sepulvado and appoint Mr. Chris Estes, Cleco Representative, to the Cocodrie Game and Fish Commission for a four (4) year term. Term to run concurrent with Pol ice Jury term. Term will expire on January 8, 2024. (This is an appointment of Cleco’s) (Appointments to be announced December 9, 2019)
16. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of the front ½ of Lot Block 45, S. A. L. Company, City of Alexandria bearing the Municipal Address of 2421 Wise Street, Alexandria, LA to Ronald Dorsey for the consideration of $3,334.00 cash. (Finance 1/6)
17. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lots 6 & 7 of a Sub of Lot 45 of Leland College, City of Alexandria bearing the Municipal Address of 3713 Koppers Street, Alexandria, LA to Pleasant Green Baptist Church for the consideration of $1,726.08 cash. (Finance 1/6)
18. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot 10 of Subd. of Lot 46, Leland College, City of Alexandria bearing the Municipal Address of 3634 Milton Alley, Alexandria, LA to Pleasant Green Baptist Church for the consideration of $2,733.33 cash. (Finance 1/6)
19. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot 14 Creosote Road Subd, City of Alexandria bearing the Municipal Address of 3603 Koppers Street, Alexandria, LA to Pleasant Green Baptist Church for the consideration of $3,000.00 cash. (Finance 1/6)
20. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of the front ½ of Lot Ten (10), Square Twenty-Two (22), West Alexandria Addition, Fronting 55’ on Kelly St. x 55.59 bearing the Municipal address of 1523 Kelly Street, Alexandria, LA to John Kinder d/b/a SCK Ventures, LLC for the consideration of $2,000.00 cash. (Finance 1/6)
21. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Part of Lot Thirteen (13), Square Four (4), Samtown, Lot being 104.6’ x 40” bearing the Municipal address of 3213 Bloch Street, Alexandria, LA to Linda and Samuel Gaston for the consideration of $1,000.00 cash. (Finance 1/6)
22. Motion to cease the process of purchasing the Abandoned/Adjudicated property, bearing the municipal address of 1512 Shirland Avenue, at the request of the prospective purchaser, as the municipality has the structure in line for demolition. (Finance 1/6)
23. Motion to request that the Rapides Parish Police Jury accept on behalf of the Rapides Parish Library a donation of land from Wettermark LLC, being described as: 1.5 acres on Tract 13 (Post Office Tract South) 1.5 acres located in Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 3 West of the Louisiana Meridian, Southwestern District, Southeast of the Town of Boyce, Rapides Parish, Louisiana for the purposes of constructing a library and to instruct legal counsel of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to order a title abstract of the property to be paid by the Rapides Parish Library. (Finance 1/6)
24. Motion to authorize the President to sign certifications to the Legislative Auditor certifying on behalf of the Governing Body that funds made available during the year from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 48:751-760 have been expended in accordance with the provisions of those statutes and other standards established by law. (Finance 1/6)
25. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 1/6)
26. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Tioga Heritage Museum Commission for Rapides Parish Highway Department to install a culvert for Parish servitude drainage improvements and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Public Works 1/6)
27. Motion to authorize renewal of Annual Intergovernmental Agreements with the following municipalities and authorize the President to sign same: Woodworth Road District 2C Cheneyville Road District 3A Ball Road District 10A Forest Hill Road District 1A Glenmora Road District 1A Lecompte Road District 3A Boyce Road District 7A (Public Works 1/6)
28. Motion to call for a public hearing to be held February 3, 2020 to amend the Parish’s Gustav/Ike CDBG-DR program. (Grants 1/6)
29. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 to provide support to the local Veterans’ Service Office, cost of $28,539.00, as recommended by the Treasurer and authorize the President to sign same. (Parochial 1/6)
30. Motion to adopt a resolution to endorse Mr. Sean McGlothlin for Executive Board Member-at-Large of the Louisiana Police Jury Association. Copy of this resolution to be sent to all Parishes. (Parochial 1/6)
31. Motion to reappoint Mr. Darren Sigur to the Alexandria/Pineville Convention & Visitors Bureau for a 1 (one) year term. Term will expire February 8, 2020. (Personnel 1/6)
32. Motion to temporary appoint Mr. Cory Ashmore as the Parish Engineer Highway Department Supervisor, effective upon the retirement of Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director. (Personnel 1/6)
33. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the holding of an election in Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 9, 2020, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds and the levy of a special tax therein". (Personnel 1/6)
34. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Personnel 1/6)
35. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for November, 2019:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 508 80% 86.61 % Pineville - 8 minute 170 80% 87.06 % Rapides - 12 minute 212 80% 93.87 % Rapides- 20 minute 208 80% 87.98 % (Insurance 1/6)

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

36. Motion to enter into an agreement with the Alexandria Lions Club to conduct Cotile Trade Days on March 28 and March 29, 2020 and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Vanderlick)
37. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Melanie Norris on the Fire District No. 18 Board and appoint Mr. Ronnie Roberts to fill the unexpired two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2022. (Mr. Overton)
38. Motion to discuss and award Request for Qualifications No. 2787 - Engineering Services for Esler Regional Airport. (Mr. Moreau)
39. Motion to acknowledge the election of Ms. Marla West, employee elected, to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Angelique Francisco on the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board. Term will ex pire August 17, 2023 (Mr. Moreau)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

ADJOURNMENT

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