Rapides Parish Police Jury

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, October 11, 2010, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

and Police Jurors John "Buck" Lincecu m, Joe Bishop, Jamie L. Floyd, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr. and Steve Coco.

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales and Use Tax Director; Ms. Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Chief Randy McCain, Fire District No. 2; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; and Ms. Angie Richmond, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Theodore Fountaine Jr.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Steve Coco.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Richard Billings, President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the first item of business.

The President asked if there was any Public Comment on any Agenda Item, to which there was no response.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt the min utes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on September 13, 2010, and in Special Session on September 20, 2010, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richar d Vanderlick, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept the Treasurer's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to lay over the appointment to the Rapides Finance Authority for a six year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Charles Johnson, term expired on September 30, 2010. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to lay over the appointment to the Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board for a three year term to fill the expired term of Mrs. Wanda Simpson, nominee of Louisiana College, term expired on October 10, 2 010, until nominations are received from Louisiana College. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bi shop, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to reappoint Rev. Joe Franklin to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the faith based community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jamie Floyd , seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to reappoint Ms. Rita C. Jackson to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the social services community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to reappoi nt Ms. Daphne R. Robinson to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jamie Floyd, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to reappoint Mr. David T. Britt to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the social services community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to reappoint Mr. Clifton Spears to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to reappoint Judge Patricia Koch to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representin g the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to reappoint Ms. Angela Chustz to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year te rm, representing the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to reappoint Sgt. James R. Rachal to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. St eve Coco, to reappoint Det. Darrell Jones to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Ollie Overton abstained.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to reappoint Ms. Claudia Lawson to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the social services community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to reappoint Det. Dwayne Brevelle to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, represen ting the criminal justice community, term will expire on October 11, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to reappoint Mr. Larry Spottsville to the Children and Youth Planning Board for a two year term, representing the criminal justice community, term will expire on November 8, 2012, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to lay over the appointment to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. David Gunter, employee elected, term will expire on November 12, 2010.

Mr. Fountaine asked if an appointment was being made.

On substitute motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to reappoint Mr. David Gunter to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board, employee elected, for a three year term, term will expire on November 12, 2013.

On vote the substitute motion carried.

The following appointments were announced to be made at the next meeting to: Pineville Downtown Development District, representing the Rapides Parish Police Jury, for a four year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Steven Snow, term will expire on December 9, 2010; Ward 4 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Benton McNicoll, term will expire on December 9, 2010; Civil Service Board, nominee of Grambling, for a three year term to fill the expiring term of Mrs. Linda Drew McMahon, term will expire on December 10, 2010; and Coliseum Authority, representing District E, for a five year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Jimbo Thiels, term will expire on December 13, 2010.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to take no action on the expiring term of Mr. Steven Snow on the Pineville Downtown Development District, representing the Rapides Parish Police Jury, under the provisions o f LARS 33:2740.50, term will expire on December 9, 2010, as recommended by Mayor Clarence Fields, Pineville. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to waive the thirty day announcement rule and re appoint Mr. Benton McNicoll to the Ward 4 Recreation District for a five year term, term will expire on December 9, 2015. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Jimbo Thiels to the Coliseum Authority, representing District E, for a five year term, term will expire December 13, 2015. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Richard Vanderlick and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton:

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, October 2, 2010, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), that: SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (the "District"), on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election. SECTION 2. Proces Verbal. A Proce s Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwar ded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority. SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Richard Billings, Scott Perry Jr., John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Jamie L. Floyd, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr. and Steve Coco. NAYS: None ABSENT: None And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11th day of October, 2010.

PROCES VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, October 11, 2010, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authori ty"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 2, 2010, with the following members present:

John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Jamie L. Floyd, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr., Steve Coco, Richard W. Billings and Scott Perry Jr.

There being absent: None

did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2

TAX CONTINUATION

Summary: Authority to continue to levy a 10- year 15.52 mill property tax for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the District), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of fifteen and fifty -two hundredths (15.52) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the confines of the District, for a period of ten (10) year s, beginning with the year 2012 and ending with the year 2021, said tax to constitute a continuation of similar tax, which will expire after the 2011 levy (an estimated $3,700,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax f or an entire year) for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection in the District?

There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION

Precinct Location FOR AGAINST C1 Alexandria City Hall(In Part) 15 6 C3 Arthur F. Smith Middle School(In Part) 102 31 C4(A-K) Acadian Elementary School(In Part) 189 42 C4(L-Z) Acadian Elementary School(In Part) 174 32 C5 Phoenix Magnet Elementary School(In Part) 93 38 C6 Martin Luther King Center 254 44 C7 Peabody Magnet School(In Part) 31 23 C8 Rapides Motivational Center(In Part) 19 3 C9 Rapides Motivational Center(In Part) 4 2 C11 Julius Patrick Elementary School(In Part) 16 4 C14 North Bayou Rapides Elementary School 41 23 C15 Rosenthal Montessori School(In Part) 10 3 C19 Bolton High School(In Part) 19 11 C20 Louisiana Technical College(In Part) 213 52 C21(A-K)Martin Park Elementary School 287 67 C21(L-Z)Martin Park Elementary School 230 72 C22 LSU-A(In Part) 38 24 C28 Alexandria Middle Magnet School(In Part) 1 1 C30 Nachman Elementary School 185 120 C31 Alexandria Senior High School 219 117 C32 Scott M. Brame Middle School 189 52 C33 Cherokee Elementary School 212 75 C34 Cherokee Elementary School(In Part) 109 41 C35 Alexandria Senior High School 129 77 C36 Nachman Elementary School 449 204 C38(A-K)LA Special Education Center(In Part) 124 41 C38(L-Z)LA Special Education Center(In Part) 151 42 C39 North Bayou Rapides Elementary School 52 12 C41 Alexandria Senior High School(In Part) 243 146 C42 Cherokee Elementary School 311 158 S15 LSU-A(In Part) 112 34 ABSENTEE 911 466 TOTAL 5,891 2,258 MAJORITY FOR 3,633

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 5,891 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 2,258 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 3,633 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority d id declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, October 2, 2010.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 11 th day of October, 2010.

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State o f Louisiana, the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Saturday, October 2, 2010, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Proces Verbal. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 11 th day of October, 2010.

/s/ Richard W. Billings President

Dr. Allen Nipper, Regional Director of the LSUA Ag Center, was introduced. He thanked the Police Jury for its past and continued cooperation and support with the Louisiana Extension Service.

Ms. Joanell W ilson, Registrar of Voters, took exception to a recent internet "blog" and assured the Police Jury that Statewide measures did not allow dead people or people who are in a coma to vote. She distributed a packet of information to the Police Jury for their review.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to accept the Secretary's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to accept the Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to reimburse the travel expenses of Mr. Russell Turnage who attended the Twin Valley RC&D meet ing in Natchitoches, Louisiana on September 2, 2010, to be paid out of the General Fund. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Rapides Parish is located centrally in the State of Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, the population of Rapides Parish ranks 8th in largest of the 64 parishes in the State of Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center is located at 1715 Odom Street, City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria is a metropolitan area of Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, Central Louisiana is experiencing the largest fed erally funded expansion and fastest economic growth in the State; and, WHEREAS, the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center serves 108 post offices and stations (zip codes beginning with 713 and 714), covering fifteen parishes in Central Louisiana: Allen, Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, St. Landry, Tensas, Vernon, and Winn; and, WHEREAS, it is estimated the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center services approximately 1,000,000 customers (residential and business) based on a average family of four; and, WHEREAS, it is estimated the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center handles an average of 75,000 to 100,000 single-piece first class mail postmarked per day; and, WHEREAS, currently mail processed in Alexandria is delivered anywhere in the State, except New Orleans, in one day; and, WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center is undergoing a study for "Area Mail Processing Consolidation" and, WHEREAS, transfer of local mail to northern Louisiana or southern Louisiana would result in substantial mail pick-up and delivery delays in Central Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, closure o f the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center would mean loss of a minimum of 30 to 40 postal service jobs and relocation of postal service employees in Central Louisiana away up to a 300 mile radius at employee expense; and, WHEREAS, additional co sts for removal of existing equipment at the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center and for adding/changing additional Highway Control Routes (HCRs) to move mail from Shreveport would be enormous and not cost effective to the US Postal Service; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby oppose the closure of the Alexandria Post Office's Area Mail Processing Center and its relocation to Shreveport, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution to be sent to the US Postal Service, Postmaster General, the Postal Service District Office, the Postal Service Southwest Area Vice President, and the Alexandria Postmaster in expression of our support of the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center and opposition to its closure; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to our Congressional Delegation and Louisiana Legislative Delegation asking for their support in keeping the Alexandria Post Office's Area Mail Processing Center open; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the other Parishes in Central Louisiana served by the Alexandria Post Office Mail Processing Center asking for their support in keeping the Alexandria Post Office's Area Mail Processing Center open; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Central Area Local 205 of the American Postal Workers Union in assurance that this Police Jury wishes to keep its citizens. THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 11th day of October, 2010.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to accept the settlement from Traveler's Insurance Company for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (Asset No. 8407), stolen from the Sales Tax parking lot, for the actual cash value of $4,338 (less $26.50 fee and $1,000 deductible) for a total settlement of $3,364.50, as recommended by the Sales Tax Director, Treasurer and Purchasing Agent, and authorize the Treasurer to sign title and all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, the following ordinance was presented, to amend the Section 5 -62. et seq. Regulation of Sexually Oriented businesses, Location Requirements so as to prohibit such an establishment within two thousand feet of any business or location that sells, dispenses or permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages, as recommended by the Tax Administrator, and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORD INANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 5 -62 OF THE RAPIDES PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 11th day of October, 2010, that Section 5 -62 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances i s hereby amended and reenacted as follows:

CHAPTER 5. AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS

ARTICLE IV. ADULT ENTERTAINMENTS

Sec. 5-62. Location requirements.

• (1) No sexually oriented business shall be operated within two thousand (2,000') feet of:
• (a) A public park or public library.
• (b) A nonprofit educational museum.
• (c) A church or synagogue.
• (d) A public or private elementary or secondary school or college or university.
• (e) A day care center or kindergarten.
• (f) Another sexually oriented business.
• (g) A structure that contains another sexually oriented business.
• (h) Any business or location that sells, offers for sale, has in possession for sale or handles, distributes or gives or engages in the dispensing of or permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Section 5 -69 Penalties for violation shall specifically be applied with this new Subsection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 11th day of October, 2010.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to authorize the Parish Highway Department to remove the speed humps on Vercher Road, Ward 8, and on Brown's Creek Road. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to authorize Ms. Sammie Bailey, 205 Paul Cemetery Road, Forest Hill, Louisiana, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to turn over the request of Mr. Boyd Kennon to buy or fence a piece of property of Penny Lane to Legal Counsel for a recommendation to the Police Jury. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, the following resolution was presented, to adopt the Annual Certification for the Off -System Bridge Program for October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010, as recommended by the Public Works Director, and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and, WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post t hose bridges under the authority of Rapides Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Rapides Parish. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Rapides Parish (herein referred to as the Parish) that the Parish in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010:

1. The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds t he load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.
3. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posti ng information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.
4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off -System Bridge Replacement Program.

This resolution was considered section by section and as a whole and upon motion of Mr. Richard Vanderlick, being seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, was adopted by the following vote on this the 11th day of October, 2010. YEAS: Richard Billings, Scott Perry Jr., John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Jamie L. Floyd, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr. and Steve Coco. NAYS: None ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2010.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jam ie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to ratify authorization for the President to sign Request for Budget Revision for Louisiana Job Employment Training (LaJET), CFMS No. 671456, to move monies from cost category "Operating Expenses" to cost category "Personnel Expense" to allow for actual costs experienced during the budget program year 2009/2010. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to ratify authorization for the President to s ign Request for Budget Revision for Louisiana Job Employment Training LaJET), CFMS No. 671456, to move monies within the line item cost category "Personnel Expenses" to accommodate adjustments during program year 2009/2010. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to exercise the one year automatic renewal provision in the S9 Clifton Community Center polling place lease with the Clifton Choctaw Reservation which will extend the lease to January 1, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to exercise the one year automatic renewal provision in the S21 Miller's Store, Midway, polling place lease with Miller's Stop and Shop which will extend the lease to January 1, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to exercise the one year automatic renewal provision in the N22 Philadelphia Baptist Church polling place lease with Philadelphia Baptist Church which will extend the lease to January 1, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to exercise the one year automatic renewal provision in the N26 Philadelphia Baptist Church polling place lease with Philadelphia Baptist Church which will extend the lease to January 1, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to exercise the one year automatic renewal provision in the C23 Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church polling place lease with Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church which will extend the lease to January 1, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to ratify authorization for the President to sign Louisiana Employment Assistance Program (LEAP) Contract and authorize the Treasurer to amend bud get as needed. Contract term is October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 with a maximum contract amount of $486,148.00. Project goal/objective is to provide job readiness activities, to enable Family Independence Temporary Program (FITAP) and and Supple mental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in their transition from cash assistance to self -sufficiency. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to allow the Offic e of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) to advertise/post vacancy to refill a part -time temporary Accounting Assistant position effective November 1, 2010. Position announcement/vacancy will be to replace the current part -time temporary staff perso n that will be moving out of state. Hourly wage rate range will be $12.00 to $12.50 per hour. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to ratify authorization for the President to sign a letter addressed to the Rapides Parish School Board to deobligate funds in the amount of $22,359.50 under Contract No. WIA -2009-1 (Modification No. 2 Extension) effective October 1, 2010 and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as needed. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to authorize the President to sign Amendment No. 2 to the juvenile mental health services contract with the Louisiana Office of Mental Health for the Ninth Judicial District Court, so as to reduce the grant amount from $961,560 to $575,049 as a result of State cuts and change in statement of work, as recommended by Judge Patricia Koch. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richar d Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to authorize to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the Red River, Atchafalaya and Bayou Boeuf Levee District, the Nineteenth Levee District and the City of Pineville for the Levee R estoration Project and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby waive any conflict with Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel and Assistant District Attorney, representing the Police Jury, and who also represents the Levee Board, in the matter of the Disaster Recovery Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to grant approval to Dyson Place Apartments, off LA 28 East near LA 116, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, approved by the Public Works Director, but subject to approval of Legal Counsel, an d authorize signing of the plat after approval. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to approve the Acadian Gas Pipeline System compressor station project near Cheneyville, s ubject to approval of the Rapides Area Planning Commission, and that any pipe line related material used in Rapides Parish be stored in Rapides Parish. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to award the Courthouse Windows and Lighting Project to the low bidder Pat Williams Construction Inc. for the Base Bid in the amount of $293,000.00 and Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $15,500.00 for a total Contract Amount of $308,500.00 f or the Energy Efficiency Upgrade at the Rapides Parish Courthouse (Federal Grant No. SC002638), as recommended by Barron Heinberg and Brocato, Project Architect, and Treasurer, and authorize the President to sign all documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to change the date of the regular Police Jury Standing Committee meetings in March 2011 from Monday, March 7 to Monday, February 28, 2011, to eliminate the conflict with the NACo Legislative Conference to be held on March 5-8, 2011 in Washington, DC, the date of the regular Police Jury meeting to remain the same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. B uck Lincecum, to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property Procedures the property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Jack & Jewel Lot Thirty-Six (36) of Taylor Subdivision Compton (100 x 168) between 213 and 225 C.L. Bradford Street, bearing the municipal address of 221 C.L. Bradford Street, Pineville On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property Procedures the property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Alfred Young Lot Seven (7), Square Fifty-Seven (57), Clarence Park Addition, bearing the municipal address of 2028 Madeline Street, Alexandria, LA On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the period of October 23, 2010 through October 31, 2010 has been proclaimed NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK; and

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign originated when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena died at the hands of drug traffickers in 1985; and,

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon become the symbol to eliminate demand f or drugs, just as the yellow ribbon symbolizes support for our troops; and,

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign acts as a catalyst to mobilize communities into action to create a DRUG FREE AMERICA and all segments of the community must be involved in preve ntion programs and activities to develop an attitude of intolerance to the use and demand for drugs in our neighborhoods; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the week of October 23-October 31, 2010 be proclaimed as National Red Ribbon Week with the National Theme of "Come With Me and Be Drug Free",

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to encourage and urge the citizens of our community to create awareness of alcohol and other drug problems, build community coalitions to imple ment prevention strategies, support healthy drug free lifestyles and encourage neighborhood prevention planning and activities. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 11th day of October, 2010.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd an d Mr. Buck Lincecum, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for August 2010: Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 449 80% 84.63% Pineville - 8 minute 134 80% 83.58% Rapides - 12 minute 149 80% 89.26% Rapides - 20 minute 138 80% 81.88% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to grant the four years of service pay increase to Firefighter John Sloan, as requested by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department, effective October 1, 2010, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to authorize to advertise for bids to lease/purchase two (2 new 4,000 gallon tankers for Fire District No. 10 and authorize the Treasurer and Purchasing Agent to secure financing, to be paid from Fire District No. 10 Funds, as requested by the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd, to add the following items to the agenda.

A roll call vote was called and was as follows: YES NO ABSTAIN Richard Billings Theodore Fountaine Scott Perry Buck Lincecum Joe Bishop Jamie Floyd Richard Vanderlick Ollie Overton Steve Coco On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

Mr. Overton asked for an explanation on the next two agenda items, which Ms. Elaine Morace, Workforce Development Director, did.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire a full-time temporary contract LEAP Instructor for the LEAP Program for FY 2010- 2011. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the Workforce Operations Department to hire full-time temporary staff to facilitate the OJT National Emergenc y Grant contingent upon the signed contract with LWC for these funds. On vote the motion carried.

The next agenda item was to discuss Buckeye Ridge Subdivision.

Mr. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel, said he has reviewed the submission and the deficiencies w ere being corrected, including a resolution of the owner to attach to the plat, the water line was almost complete or a cashier's check would be given to Buckeye Water System, and the Public Works Director would issue a letter approving the roads. Mr. Wells suggested the subdivision be approved subject to compliance.

On motion by Mr. Jamie Floyd, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum and Mr. Joe Bishop, to add the following item to the agenda.

A roll call vote was called and was as follows: YES NO Richard Billings Scott Perry Buck Lincecum Joe Bishop Jamie Floyd Theodore Fountaine Richard Vanderlick Ollie Overton Steve Coco On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion by Mr. Jamie Floyd, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum and Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve Buckeye Ridge Subdivision, Phase II, as approved by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, subject to approval of the Public Works Director and Legal Counsel, and authorize signing of the plat after compliance with Subdivision Ordinances. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to request the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, our Louisiana Legislative Delegation and o ur Congressional Delegation for funding for LA 623 Road Improvement Project, Phase II, in the amount of $5,500,000. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to authorize the Publ ic Works Director to issue a heavy hauler permit on the Bethel Road, Ward 11. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to add the following item to the agenda.

A roll call vote was called and was as follows: YES NO Richard Billings Scott Perry Buck Lincecum Joe Bishop Jamie Floyd Theodore Fountaine Richard Vanderlick Ollie Overton Steve Coco On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum, the following resolution was presented, to adopt a resolution to the LA DOTD, Division of Administration, to provide funds for Airport Improvements at the Esler Airport specifically described in the Capital Improvement Program Application for State Assistance (including but not limited to taxiway markings, main terminal ramp overlay, rehabilitation of taxiway lights, repair/replace PAPIs Runway 14/32, and resurface Taxiway C); certify all servitudes and titles are valid and indefeasible, hold the State harmless for any projects under the Program and authorize the President to sign subsequent related documents required by FAA and the State, as requested by the Esler Airport Manager, and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Title 2 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 provides that cities, towns, parishes, and other political subdivisions of this State may separately or jointly acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate, and police airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft; and,

WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation (formerly the LA DOTD -OAPT), is charged by Title 2 with the responsibility for the development of aviation facilities within the State to foster air commerce and to safeguard the interests of those engaged in all phases of the aviation industry and of the general public; and,

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury, hereinafter referred to as "Sponsor", has completed an FAA and DOTD approved Master Plan, Action Plan, and/or Airport Layout Plan which outlines the specific future development of the Esler Airport; and, the Sponsor is desirous of implementing a portion of the approved Plan recommendations which provide for the critically needed improvements as stated below to substantially improve the safety and usability of the Airport, but does not have sufficient funds of its own required for completing the needed improvements; and,

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD, Division of Aviation , is authorized by Title 2 to expend funds for the construction or enlargement of airports for the safety and advancement of aeronautics;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

SECTION I

That the Sponsor does hereby formally request that the LA DOTD, Division of Aviation, provide funds required to complete the airport improvements at Esler Airport specifically as described in the Capital Improvement Program Application for State Financial Assistance dated October 7, 2010.

SECTION II

That the said LA DOTD Division of Aviation, be and is hereby assured that all necessary servitudes, rights -ofway, rights of ingress and egress and means thereof will be furnished by the Sponsor and the titles thereto will be valid and indefeasible, and that the Sponsor will assume ownership, financial reporting, and complete responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the airport after completion of said improvement.

SECTION III

That the Sponsor will save and hold the said LA DOTD, Division of Aviation, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from any liability or claim for damages arising ou t of the project, including death or injuries to third parties including, but not limited to, liability or claim for damages out of the negligence of said LA DOTD, Division of Aviation, its officers, agents, or employees, and expressly agrees to defend any suit of any nature brought against the LA DOTD, Division of Aviation, as a result of this project.

SECTION IV

That the President of the Sponsor be and is hereby authorized and directed to evidence this agreement by affixing hi s signature at the place provided therefore on this resolution and on subsequent related documents/agreements as required by the rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana and the Clerk is hereby authorized to attest said execution.

SECTION V

That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.

The Rapides Parish Police Jury for the Sponsor of the Parish of Rapides met in regular session on this date. The aforesaid resolution was offered by Mr. Richard Vanderlick and seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Buck Lincecum. The aforesaid resolution, having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Richard Billings, Scott Perry Jr., John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Jamie L. Floyd, Theodore Fountaine Jr., Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr. and Steve Coco. NAYS: None ABSENT: None WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on the 11th day of October, 2010.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Jamie Floyd and Mr. Joe Bishop, that there being no further business, the meeting be declared adjourned. On vote the motion carried at 3:29 p.m.