December 9, 2019

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Police Jury Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse

Posted December 5, 2019

REGULAR SESSION

DECEMBER 9, 2019 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes each

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JUROR COMMENTS

Recognize and present service awards to the following people: Donna Andries 25 Years

Recognize a Representative with Huddleston Smith Wealth Management for an update on the investments.

Recognize Mr. Blake Steiner, Rapides Area Planning Commission, for an update on the building code permits in Rapides Parish.

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on November 12, 2019 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.

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APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT NEXT MEETING ***Appointment of President for a one (1) year term on the Rapides Area Planning Commission, as the Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 13, 2020. ***Appointment of President for a one (1) year term on the Chamber of Commerce, as Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 13, 2020. ***Appointment of President for a one (1) year term on the Regional Infrastructure Beltway Commission, as Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 13, 2020. ***Appointment of President for a one (1) year term on the Transportation Policy Committee, as Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 13, 2020. ***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 January 13, 2020. ***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 January 13, 2020. ***Appointment to the Transportation Policy Committee for a four year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Richard Vanderlick. Term will expire January 13, 2020. ***Appointment to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for a four (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Sean McGlothlin. Term will expire January 13, 2020. ***Appointment to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for a four (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Richard Vanderlick. Term will expire January 13, 2020.

3. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot Seventeen (17) of Square Twenty-One (21), South Alexandria Land Company, LTD’s Addition Mr. Kevin and Peter Bell for the consideration of $2,700.00 cash.
4. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Part of Lot 6, Square 12, Welch Addition being 50’ on Shirland Avenue X 67’ as recorded in Conveyance Book 1420, Page 703 and Adjudicated to Parish in 2013 and the City of Alexandria in 2013 bearing the municipal address of 1520 Shirland, Alexandria, LA to Ke’Yanna Brown for the consideration of $1,584.47 cash. (Finance 12/2)
5. Motion to adopt an ordinance adopting the operating budget and revenues and expenditures for certain funds for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 and ending with December 31, 2020, in accordance with LA R.S. 39:1309-1310, excluding the General Fund Budget, as recommended by the Treasurer. (Finance 12/2) REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2019

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6. Motion to authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Finance 12/2)
7. Motion to authorize the registration and expenses, in an amount up to $600.00 each, for the Justices of the Peace and Constables to attend the 2020 Justices of the Peace and Constables Annual Training course to be held on February 2 thru February 4, 2020, in Marksville, to be paid out of the General Fund. (Finance 12/2)
8. Motion of Intent to Sell the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Alton Carter Lot Nine (9), Square Twenty-One (21) Revised S.A.L. Co. Addn. Bearing the Municipal address of: Theodore Fountaine – District D

Leana Michael Lots Three (3) & Four (4) of Subd. of Lot Forty-Six (46) Leland College Subd. Bearing the Municipal address of: 3724 Milton Alley, Alexandria Oliver Overton – District F

Kolor Blind Properties Lot Three (3) of Square Twelve (12) Welch Addition Bearing the Municipal address of: Scott Perry – District I (Mr. Overton)

9. Motion to authorize to advertise to receive bids for Miscellaneous Office Supplies (Annual Bid), for the Inventory Room, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Finance 12/2)
10. Motion to adopt a final resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of Rapides Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (Louisiana College Project) in one or more series and a public hearing held by the Authority concerning the issuance of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Finance 12/2) REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2019

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11. Motion to award Bid #2752 (Purchase 2020 Truck Cab/Chassis and remount existing Equipment), for Fire Protection District No. 8, to Bonaventure Company, Inc., the sole Bidder, for the amount of $243,339.00, as recommended by the Board of Directors and Chief. (Finance 12/2)
12. Motion to authorize the purchase of a new Rescue truck off State Contract #4400001371 from Ferrara Fire Apparatus, for the amount of $301,500.00, as recommended by the Ruby-Kolin Fire Department, Board of Directors and Fire Chief and authorize the President to sign any necessary financing documents, for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7. (Finance 12/2)
13. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 12/2)
14. Motion to accept the donation and confirm the agreement obtained by Legal Counsel from the City of Alexandria, to donate thirty (30) used utility poles for parking barriers at Cotile Lake Recreation parking area and authorize the President to sign same. (Public Works 12/2)
15. Motion to accept the award of Amendment 2 – Phase I Approval & Funding (Reallocation), Rapides Parish Masonic Drive & Bayou Robert #153 and authorize the President to sign the Sub-Grantee Agreement between Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The total awa rd is $2,158,123 with a local match of 25%. (Grants 12/2)
16. Motion to adopt and follow LA. Revised Statute 40:1566 as policy for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3, authorizing the Chief Officer to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of every fire occurring within its jurisdiction. (Parochial 12/2)

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17. Motion to relocate the voting place for Precinct S27 from Abundant Faith 71438), due to renovations. Copy of this resolution be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections and Registrar of Voters. (Personnel 12/2)
18. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Cornelius Coleman to the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire January 15, 202 4. (Personnel 12/2)
19. Motion to approve renovation project at the Rapides Parish Health Unit, not to exceed $20,000.00, including construction and engineering fees. This project has been requested by Dr. David Holcombe, as needed to be HIPAA Compliant. (Personnel 12/2)
20. Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax. (Personnel 12/2)
21. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for October, 2019:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 547 80% 85.74 % Pineville - 8 minute 192 80% 84.90 % Rapides - 12 minute 191 80% 85.86 % Rapides- 20 minute 192 80% 82.81 % (Insurance 12/2)

22. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 8 to sell Nine (9) Kenwood TK2170 VHF Portable radios, at a cost of $100.00 each, to Fire District No. 16, because of an upgrade in system at Fire District No. 8. (Insurance 12/2) REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2019

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23. Motion to authorize the renewal of the Rapides Parish Workers Compensation Insurance for 2020 with CCSMI for $214,976 and authorize President to sign same. (Insurance 12/2)

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

24. Motion of Intent to Sell the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Maggie Lee Turner Part of Lot Four (4), Square Twelve

• (12) of Welch Addition, Fronting Forty (40) feet on Shirland by One Hundred and Forty-Two feet (142) Bearing the municipal address of: Scott Perry – District I (Mr. Overton)

25. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. William Hilton from the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Board, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Mark Wood to fill the unexpired term. Term will expire January 14, 2021. (Mr. Bishop)
26. Motion to adopt and follow LA. Revised Statute 40:1566 as policy for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7, authorizing the Chief Officer to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fire occurring within its jurisdiction. (Mr. Smith)
27. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Ms. Alma Moore fill the unexpired term of Mr. Haywood Joiner on the Rapides Housing Authority. Term will expire July 14, 20 23. (Mr. Overton)

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28. Motion to authorize Mrs. Mary C. Smith, 784 Highway 1206, Deville, LA 71328, District C, as a Hardship Case. (Pending proper certification) (Mr. Smith)
29. Motion to approve the amended budget for the calendar year 2019 and the proposed budget for calendar year 2020, as requested by the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory and recommended by the Treasurer. (Mr. Bishop)
30. Motion to call for a public hearing to be held January 6, 2020 to amend the Parish’s Gustav/Ike CDBG-DR program. (Mr. Overton)
31. Motion to grant Servitude for drainage of treated effluent sewer. (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

ADJOURNMENT

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