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, January 10, 2011, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

and Police Jurors John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr., Steve Coco and Scott Perry Jr.

Absent was Police Juror Theodore Fountaine Jr.

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales and Use Tax Director; Mr. Dennis Woodw ard, Public Works Director; Ms. Elaine Morace, WOD Director; Mr. Jason Parks, OEWD Director; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; 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. Ollie Overton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Richard Vanderlick.

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.

Mr. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel, advised he may require, pending receipt of further information prior to the end of the meeting, an Executive Session on the agenda item to turn over the matter of Contract Bid No.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to lay over adoption of the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on December 13, 2010, until published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop and Mr. Buck Lincecum, to accept the Treasurer's Report. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Bishop laid over the appointment to the Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board, representing District B, for a five year term to fill the expired term of the late Mayor Fred Baden, representing District B, term expired on January 8, 2011.

Mr. Lincecum advised the restaurant at Esler Field was closed due to lack of support from LANG in repair of a broken freezer thermometer; perhaps the vacancy on this Board could be filled soon and the Board could meet to seek grants to assist Esler Field.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to lay over the appointment to the Fire District No. 7 Civil Service Board for a three year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Lynn Knight, nominee of LSUA, term will expire on February 7, 2011, until a nomination is received from LSUA.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum, to announce the following appointment to be made at the next meeting to: Ward 6 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expir ing term of Mr. Tony Maricle, term will expire on March 12, 2011. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Tony Maricle to the Ward 6 Recreation District for a five year term, term will expire on March 12, 2016. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton and Mr. Jamie Floyd, to accept the resignation of Ms. Wanda Simpson from the Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board and lay over an appointment to fill the vacancy in the unexpired term until nominations are received from Louisiana College, term will expire on November 8, 2013. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bish op, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, Mr. Scott Perry and all other Police Jurors, to recognize Mr. Ralph R. Gill, Rapides Parish Tax Assessor.

The President, on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, presented a plaque to Mr. Gill in honor of his retirement as Tax Assessor effective February 1, 2011.

Mr. Gill thanked the Police Jury for its support of the Assessor's Office throughout the years and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the public, a great honor to have done so. He advi sed Mr. Richard I. "Rick" Ducote, Chief Deputy Assessor, whom he said was well -qualified and experienced, will assume the duties of Acting Assessor until the Office is filled by an election. Mr. Ducote spoke of his willingness to continue to work with the Police Jury in the future.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, Mr. Scott Perry and all other Police Jurors, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Mr. Ralph R. Gill has ann ounced his retirement from the Office of Tax Assessor of Rapides Parish effective January 31, 2011; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Gill has to his credit over fortytwo years of public service; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Gill has served continuously as Rapides Parish Tax Ass essor since January 20, 1995; and, WHEREAS, he was employed in the Assessor's Office from January 1, 1969 to January 31, 2011; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Gill served with dedication and sincerity in the position of honor accorded him by his fellow man; performed to the best of his ability those duties which fell within the scope of his appointment; and devoted himself particularly and untiringly in all phases of work for the Parish of Rapides and the State of Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Gill is held in highes t esteem by those who knew him, Police Jurors, other public officials, friends and fellow workers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby express appreciation to Mr. Ralph R. Gill for his many, many years of servic e as Assessor/Public Servant of Rapides Parish. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, Mr. Scott Perry and all other Police Jurors, the following Proclamation was presented and on vote unanimously adopted: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of Tax Assessor, Parish of Rapides, Louisiana, as a result of the resignation of Mr. Ralph R. Gill effective January 31, 2011; and, WHEREAS, the Secretary of State's Office has advised the Rapides Parish Police Jury that more than one year remains to be served in the term:

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority contained in R.S. 18:602 E(2)(a), BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that a Special Election is hereby called to fill the vacancy in the Office of Tax Assessor, Parish of Rapides, Louisiana; the primary election shall be on Saturday, October 22, 2011, and the general election shall be on Saturday, November 19, 2011; and the qualifying period for candidates shall begin on September 6, 2011, and shall end on September 8, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. by the authority contained in R.S. 18:467(1); and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Clerk of Court and Ex -Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Rapides, the Commissioner of Elections and Registrar of Voters in and for Rapides Parish, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform his respective functions as required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept th e Secretary's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept the Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to request Suddenlink Cable to extend service to the end of Hickory Grove Loop. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the President to sign certifications in accordance with R.S. 15:855.4 that the institution of the Inmate Maintenance Groups through the LA Department of Corrections does not displace any civilian employees. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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, 2010 to December 31, 2010, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors, the Public Works Director and Legal Counsel to atten d the National Association of County Engineers 2011 Annual Meeting and Management and Technical Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 17-21, 2011. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton , to authorize Mr. Charles Johnson Sr., 189 Morrison Road, Hineston, Louisiana 71438, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to allow D & J Trailer Park (Lee Heights Trailer Park) to increase from 11 to 14 lots. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to lay over thirty days the matter of reinstallation of speed humps on Vercher Road, meanwhile the Public Works Director and Sheriff's Department get involved and do a study and bring back a recommendation to the Police Jury. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the President to sign contract agreement in conjunction with the Rapides Parish Office of Economic & Workforce Development and Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board for media services provided by OPUS Broadcasting. Radio advertisements will market the services offered at the Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center for jobseekers, especially those unemployed or have exhausted their unemployment and for business owners, primarily those with job vacancies for full -time, regular employment. Funds provided under Earmark Grant No. EA-20248-10-60-A-22. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the President to appoint private sector nominee Mr. Michael Johnson to the Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board. Term date to begin February 1, 2011 and end February 1, 2013. Mr. Johnson will be replacing private sector board member Mr. Paul Stewart who resigned effective year-end 2010. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to aut horize the President to appoint public sector nominee Mr. Bill Higgins to the Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board. Term date to begin February 1, 2011 and end February 1, 2013. Mr. Higgins will be replacing public sector board member Mr. Ron Akins who resigned effective year-end 2010. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the President to sign contract extension for CFMS #690650 National Emergency Grant -International Paper. On vote th e motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Joe Bishop and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton:

RESOLUTION

A resolution approving the holding of an election in Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Ward 9 Recreation District, Rap ides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on January 5, 2011, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, April 30, 2011, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; and

WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to cont inue to levy and collect the special tax provided therein; and

WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to wit:

MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION

SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF A 10 YEAR 6.14 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING THE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING NECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Shall Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Par ish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of six and fourteen hundredths (6.14) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2012 and ending with the y ear 2021 (an estimated $400,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the recreational facilities of the District, including necessary equipment in connection therewith, said millage to represent a fourteen hundredths (0.14) mill increase over the 6.00 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2011 pursuant to an election held on November 17, 2001?

Section 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Richard Billings, Jamie L. Floyd, John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Richard Gerald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr., Steve Coco and Scott Perry Jr. NAYS: none ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine Jr. And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt the following resolution, to award the Cloverdale/Grundy Cooper Subdivision Drainage Project, State Flood Control Program, State Project No. 576- 40-0015, Phase II (RPPJ Bid No. 2152) to the low bidder, WL Bass Construction for the amount of $273,685.00, as recommended by Ballard and Associates, Project Engineer, and the Public Works Director, contingent upon approval of the Louisiana Division of A dministration under the Capital Outlay Program, to be paid from State Funds and Road District No. 36 Funds, as follows: STATE PROJECT NO. 576-40-0015 PARISH OF RAPIDES

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has received bids on December 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. on the Cloverdale/Grundy Cooper Subdivision Drainage Project, Phase II, under the Statewide Flood Control Program; and

WHEREAS, Ballard and Associates has recommended that award of contract be made to the lowest qualified bidder: WL Bass Construction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular session assembled on this 10th day of January, 2011, acting pursuant to the recommendation of Ballard and Associates that the Base Bid in the Amount of $273,685.00 by WL Bass Construction be accepted and a contract be awarded to them.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Richard Billings, Jamie L. Floyd, John "Buck" Lincecum, Joe Bishop, Richard Ge rald Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr., Steve Coco and Scott Perry Jr. NAYS: none ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine Jr. And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Ove rton, to authorize the submission of a proposal to the Kisatchie Resource Advisory Committee to hard surface that portion of the Castor Plunge Road on Forest Service land using Secure Rural Schools Title II Funds and Rapides Parish Police Jury labor and equipment. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to grant approval to Tylin Acres, located on LA 28 West at St. Clair Road, Gardner, proper certification of Right of Way easement to Lot 8 having been received, contingent upon approval of Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, Project Engineer, and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE

BY THE

WHEREAS, Hasco, Inc., the Contractor for the project entitled SEAL COAT AND MARKINGS FOR RUNWAYS "9 -27" AND "14 -32" AT ESLER AIRPORT, has "Substantially Completed" the work under the Contract as recommended by the Engineer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Contract of Hasco, Inc., the Contractor, for said work, is hereby accepted as "Substantially Complete" with the understanding that the final payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of any Punch List items and presentation of the Clear Lien Certificate as required by law; and,

It is HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signing and filing with the Clerk of Court of this Resolution of Contract Acceptance by the President is hereby authorized. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the Police Jury President to appoint a special Public Safety Study Committee composed of representatives of the Judges, the Sheriff, the Police Jury and whomever else deemed necessary to seek the cost to do what is needed, the cost to maintain it, personnel to secure it and then go from there, and also determine what is putting the crime rate in Rapides Parish and the City of Alexandria higher than the rest of the State of Louisiana. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve Change Order No. 1 with Pat Williams Construction Inc. for the Courthouse Window Replacement and Lighting Efficiency Upgrade Project for a construction change directive from a Kawneer High Performance Factory Finish to a Kawneer High Quality Clear Anodized Finish at no additional cost, as recommended by Barron, Heinberg and Brocato, Project Engineer, and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that Mr. Richard Billings, President, is appointed to the Rapides Area Planning Commission, represented by the Chief Executive Officer, for one year term, term will expire on January 9, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that Mr. Richard Billings , President, is appointed to the Transportation Policy Committee, represented by the Chief Executive Officer, for one year term, term will expire on January 9, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton , to authorize the registration and mileage, in an amount up to $400 each, of the Rapides Parish Justices of the Peace and Constables to attend the 2011 Justices of the Peace and Constables Annual Training Course to be held on March 1 -4, 2011, in Lake Charles, to be paid out of the General Fund. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Police Jury President to set up a committee to work with the Sheriff's Department on a solution to the prob lem regarding sale of scrap iron, which may be stolen material. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors and Legal Counsel to attend the NACo RAC Legis lative Fly-In to be held on April 5-7, 2011, to be held in Washington, DC. On vote the motion carried.

The next agenda item was to refer the matter of MDPV (3,4 -Methylenedioxyprovalerone) sales to Legal Counsel.

Mr. Loren Lampert, Assistant District A ttorney, advised the District Attorney's Office has created a model ordinance for adoption by municipalities prohibiting such sales within municipalities, application would be on 90% of the convenience stores in Rapides Parish. Further, the Governor has declared the sales of products containing the drug MDPV (3,4 -Methylenedioxyprovalerone) as illegal. He suggested the Police Jury continue its stand against the drug sales through a resolution in support of the Governor's actions.

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry and Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby go on record in support of the State dealing with the problem of MDPV (3,4-Methylenedioxyprovalerone) sales; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Police Jury does oppose sales of products containing this drug in our community, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a copy of this resolution to be sent to Governor Bobby Jindal, our Louisiana Legislat ive Delegation, Rapides Parish District Attorney Jam Downs, and Dr. David Holcombe, Regional Administrator/Medical Director, DHH-OPH Central Region VI. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, second ed by Mr. Ollie Overton, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for November 2010: Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 409 80% 85.33% Pineville - 8 minute 131 80% 83.21% Rapides - 12 minute 149 80% 87.23% Rapides - 20 minute 143 80% 80.42% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to grant a pay increase of $0.23 per hour to Fire Records Clerk Tiffa ny Hernandez, effective January 16, 2011, in accordance with the adopted pay scale of Fire Protection District No. 3, as recommended by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, se conded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to grant a pay increase of $100.00 per month to be added to current base pay and to be pro- rated throughout the ranks, effective February 1, 2011, to be paid out of Fire District No. 2 funds, as recommended by Fire Chief. On vote the motion carried.

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

A roll call vote was called and was as follows: YES NO ABSENT 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.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to purchase a 1996 International Dump Truck (Six- Yard) from David Cook Trucks and Equipment for an amount of $14,500 for the Highway Department, as recommended by the Public Works Director, to be paid from funds received under the insurance settlement of Asset No. 7578. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION BY THE

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has been informed by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, that under the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF), which was authorized in the 2008 Regular Legislative Session under House Bill 926 (Act 513), provided funds for local governments to utilize for rehabilitation, improvement, and construction projects for community water systems to provide safe and clean drinking water; and,

WHEREAS, each Parish has been authorized approximately $142,800 to be distributed, as a result of competitive applications, to selected communities within each Parish; and,

WHEREAS, the deadline for submission of applications under the CWEF program is January 27, 2011; and,

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury believes this program presents an excellent opportunity to secure funding for needed water system improvements.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to submit an Application under the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) for water distribution main replacement within the service area of Waterworks District No. 3 of Rapides Parish and he is hereby authorized to execute all assurances and certifications required for submission of the application; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to work with Pan American Engineers-Alexandria, Inc., on the development of the CWEF Application. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of January, 2011.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize Change Order No. 1 to the Reroofing of the Rapides Parish Main Library for a decreased amount of $17,454.00 from original contract amount of $181,266.00 to revised contract sum of $163,812.00, as recommended by the Library, and authorize the President to sign the Change Order. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the purchase for Fire District No. 6 of a 1990 Ford F250 4x4 Truck, Asset No. 9669, from Fire District No. 7 (Ruby -Kolin) in the amount of $1,500.00, as recommended by the Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid from Fire District No. 6 Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to add the following item to the agenda.

A roll call vote was called and was as follows: YES NO ABSENT 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.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) to post a job vacancy in the temporary part -time assistant position. Position vacancy announcement will be to replace staff person Elle n Burke, who transferred from OEWD back to the Louisiana Employment Assistance Program (LEAP) effective January 8, 2011. Hourly wage rate range will be $12.00 to $12.50 per hour. On vote the motion carried.

The Police Jury was temporarily recessed at 3:22 p.m.

The Chairman called the meeting back to order at 3:35 p.m.

On motion by Mr. Jamie Floyd, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation on Contract Bid No. 2139 Various Road Improvements.

A roll call vote was called and was as follows: YES NO ABSENT 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 at 3:35 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to return to open session. On vote the motion carried at 3:44 p.m. On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Buck Lincecum and Mr. Scot t Perry, to authorize Legal Counsel, the Public Works Director and the Treasurer to take appropriate action regarding the deficiencies in Contract Bid No. 2139 Various Road Improvements. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Buck Lincecum, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that there being no further business, the meeting be declared adjourned. On vote the motion carried at 3:46 p.m