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 Monday, July 9, 2012, at three (3:00) o’clock p.m . (Central Standard Time)

There were present: Honorable Oliver Overton, President; Richard Vanderlick, Vice President; and Police Jurors Joe Bishop; Scott Perry, Jr.; Theodore Fountaine, Jr.; Davron “Bubba” Moreau; Craig Smith; and Richard Billings. Sean McGlothlin was absent.

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales Tax Administrator; Ms. Elaine Morace, Workforce Operations Director; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse and Jail Building Superintendent; Chief Randy McCain, Fire District No. 2; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Ms. Sonya Wiley-Gremillion; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; and Ms. Angela T. Voss, Parish Secretary.

Mr. Overton announced the recent death of Chief Deputy Darrell Guillory with the Rapides Parish Sherriff’s Office.

The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Billings.

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. Oliver Overton, 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. Item number 54 was called out by two different members of the audience.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Se ssion on June 11, 2012, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to r ecognize William Earl Hilton as Sheriff on July 9, 2012. Sheriff Hilton was unable to attend at this time and will be recognized at the next meeting in August. ADOPT MINUTES

PAY BILLS

RECOGNIZE

SHERIFF HILTON

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JULY 9, 2012

Mr. Overton recognized Robin Hooter as our elected Clerk of Court. Ms. Hooter spoke very briefly welcoming all to the clerk’s office.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to appoint Ms. Debra McBeth to the Communications District, to fill the expired term of Mr. Jerome Hopewell (Sheriff’s Office), for a four (4) year term, term expires on March 17, 2016. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to reappoint Mr. Miron Parker to th e Housing Authority, for a five (5) year term, term expires on July 14, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to reappoint Ms. Virginia Bailey to the Lecompte Area Recreation District, for a five (5) year term, term expires on June 11, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to leave open the appointment to the Wards 1 & 8 Recreation District, to fill the expired term of Mr. George Allen, for a five (5) year term, term expired May 12, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to leave open the appointment to the Rigolette Playground Advisory Committee, to fill the expired term of Ms. L oleta Roland, for a five (5) year term, term expires July 14, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to leave open the appointment to the Rigolette Playground Advisory Committee, to fill the expired term of Mr. Shelton Pierce, for a five (5) year term, term expires July 14, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to leave open the appointment to the Rigolette Playground Advisory Committee, to fill the expired term of Mr. Henry Marsland, for a five (5) year term, term expires July 14, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

RECOGNIZE CoC

• R. HOOTER

APPOINT COM DIST

• D. MCBETH

REAPPOINT

HOUSING AUTH

• M. PARKER

REAPPOINT

LECOMPTE REC

• V. BAILEY

LEAVE OPEN APPT

WARDS 1 & 8 REC

• G. ALLEN

LEAVE OPEN APPT

RIGOLETTE PLAY

• L. ROLAND

LEAVE OPEN APPT

RIGOLETTE PLAY

• S. PIERCE

LEAVE OPEN APPT

RIGOLETTE PLAY

• H. MARSLAND

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JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to leave open the appointment to the Rigolette Playground Advisory Committee, to fill the expired term of Ms. Grace Lamothe, for a five (5) year term, term expires July 16, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to appoint Mr. Tommy Milo to the AICUZ Board of Appeals and Adjustments, to fill the expired term of the late Mr. Anthony D’Angelo, for a three (3) year term, term expire s on June 14, 201 5. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, se conded by Mr. Richard Billings, to reappoint Mr. Oscar Coody to the Waterworks District #3 Board, for a five (5) year term, term expires on June 10, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to appoin t Mr. Manuel Henry to the Waterworks District #11 -A Board, to fill the expired term of Doug Malone, for a five (5) year term, term expires on July 8, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to wa ive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. David Williams to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, to fill the unexpired four (4) year term of resigned Nancy Stich, nominated by the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, term expires on November 12, 2013. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Harold “Happy” Elliott to Board on the Code of Ethics for a one (1) year term, term expires on August 14, 2013. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and rea ppoint Mr. Elvin McCann to Fire Protection District No. 12 for a two (2) year term, term expires on August 14, 2014. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Jimmy Morrison to LEAVE OPEN APPT RIGOLETTE PLAY

• G. LAMOTHE

APPOINT AICUZ

• T. MILO

REAPPOINT

WATERWORKS #3

• O. COODY

APPOINT

WATERWORKS 11A

• M. HENRY

APPOINT

ENGLAND ECON

• D. WILLIAMS

REAPPOINT

CODE OF ETHICS

• H. ELLIOTT

REAPPOINT FD12

• E. MCCANN

REAPPOINT WARD 5

• J. MORRISON

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JULY 9, 2012

Ward 5 Recreation District for a five (5) year term, term expires on August 13, 2017. On vote the moti on carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Bob Stevens to Zachary Taylor Parkway for a two (2) year term, term expires on August 31, 2014. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Buck Vandersteen to Zachary Taylor Parkway for a two (2) year term, term expires on August 31, 2014. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors and designated employees to attend the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials Annual Conference in Lake Charles, LA on August 8 – 10, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to award Bid No. 2222 – Construction 30’ x 50’ Pre -Engineered Steel Building to the lowest bidder, Artech Constru ction for the amount of $ 116,830.00 as recommended by the Ruby -Kolin Volunteer Fire Department Board, Parish Treasurer and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to award Bid No. 2233 Remount/Refurbish a Mini Fire Pumper to the low bidder 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus, Inc. for an amount of $39,740, as recommended by Ruby -Kolin Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, Treasurer and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to delete Asset # 8235 (Canon Copier) from the Rapides Parish Civil Service Asset/Inventory Program as it is no longer suitable for public use. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ric hard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to approve contract with Scott Sanders to clear vegetation from Bayou Roberts from LA 470 north to the pipeline at a cost of $1,650 per day, for a maximum of 10 days, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

REAPPOINT

ZACHARY TAYLOR

• B. STEVENS

REAPPOINT

ZACHARY TAYLOR

• B. VANDERSTEEN

AUTH EXPENSES

OPAO CONFERENCE

AWARD BID

RUBY-KOLIN VFD

ARTECH CONSTRU

AWARD BID

RUBY-KOLIN VFD

5 ALARM FIRE AP

DELETE ASSET

APPROVE

CONTRACT

• S. SANDERS CLEAR VEG BAYOU ROBERTS

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JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to adopt a resolution and call for a special tax election on the November 6, 2012, ballot for the purpose of constructing and acquiring improvements and addi tions to, and renovating and repairing the Rapides Parish Coliseum. On vote the motion carried. ADOPT RESOL SPECIAL TAX COLISEUM

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Richard Vanderlick and seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau: RESOLUTION

A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds and the levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; an d providing for other matters in connection therewith.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that:

SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 30, 32 and 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Sub -Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 -A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and or dered to be held in the Parish on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 , between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) a.m., and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:

BOND AND MILLAGE PROPOSITION

Summary: To authorize not exceeding $23,000,000 of not exceeding 20 year General Obligation Bonds of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of constructing and acquiring improvements and additions to, and renovating and repairing, the Rapides Parish Coliseum and a 20 -year 1 -mill property tax for improving, maintaining and operating the coliseum.

Shall the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue not exceeding Twenty -Three Million Dollars ($23,000,000) of general obligation bond s to the amount not exceeding twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, to be sold at par, premium or discount, for the purpose of constructing and acquiring improvements and addit ions to, and renovating and repairing, the Rapides Parish Coliseum, including the necessary equipment, land and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the Parish and will be payable from ad v alorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated 2.75 mills to be levied in the first year of iss ue to pay said bonds; and shall said Parish levy a one (1) mill tax on all the property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $650,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 20 years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

with the year 2032, for the purpose of improving, maintaining and operating the coliseum?

SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election . A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the Alexandria Daily Town Talk, a daily newspaper of general circulation within the Parish, published in Alexandria, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the Parish, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty -five

• (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.

SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012 , at THREE O'CLOCK (3:00) P.M. , and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election.

SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling pl aces at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.

SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners -in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Monday, December 10, 2012, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Parish will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used.

SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers . The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby emp owered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the Presiden t and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Fe deral Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.

SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials . Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Co urt and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Rapides Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Rapides Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law.

SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission . Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and auth ority to issue, sell and deliver the bonds and to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requ esting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.

By virtue of applicant/issuer =s application for acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission =s approval resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and as signs to, full and continuing compliance with the AState Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc. @, adopted by the Commission on REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

July 20, 2006,as to the borrowing and other matter subject to the approval, including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap or other product or enhancement covered thereby."

SECTION 9. Employment of Bond Counsel. A real necessity is hereby found for the employment of special counsel in connection with the issuance of the aforesaid bonds, and accordingly Foley & Judell, L.L.P., Bond Counsel, are hereby employed and req uested to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of the aforesaid bonds of the District for the purposes stated hereinabove. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this Governing Auth ority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale of the bonds, and shall furnish its opinion covering the legality of the issuance thereof. The fee of special bond counsel for each series of said bonds of the District shall be fixed at a sum not to exceed the maximum fee allowed by the Attorney General's fee guidelines for such bond counsel work in connection wit h the issuance of each such series of general obligation bonds, based on the amount of said bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out -of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds. Pursuant to instructions from the President of the Governing Authority, Foley & Judell, L.L.P. (In conjunction with Fiscal Services, Inc., of New Orleans, Louisiana, with respect to the compilation of statistical information) shall cause to be prepared an official statement with respect to the sale of the bonds and the costs of the preparation and printing of said official statement shall be paid from the proceeds of the issue for which it has been prepared. Said official statement may be submitted to one or more of the nationally recognized bond rating service or services, together with a request that an appropriate rating be assigned. Payment for all ratings shall be made by the Superintendent, upon presentation of appropriate statements from the partic ular rating services furnishing the ratings. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fee herein designated, and the Superintendent is h ereby empowered and directed to provide for payment of the work herein specified upon completion and under the conditions herein enumerated.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Oliver Overton, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Scott Perry Jr., Theodore Fountaine Jr., Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, and Richard Billings

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Sean McGlothlin

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of July, 2012.

/s/ Angela T. Voss /s/ Oliver Overton, Jr. Secretary President

On motion by Mr. Oliver Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to award the bid for the Bayou Boeuf Diversion Canal Improvements OCD Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery DRU Project No. 40 D RLG7001 to the low bidder Progressive Construction Company, LLC for the Total Base Bid in the amount of $397,350.00 , as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson, Project Engineers and Frye -Magee, Program Administrator, subject to approval of the Sta te of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried.

AWARD BID

BAYOU BOEUF

DIVERSION CANAL

PROGRESSIVE CON

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JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to discuss City of Alexandria s ending out a RFP (Request for Proposal) for facility management which includes the Rapides Parish Coliseum and Alexandria Riverfront Center. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Overton recognized Mayor Jacques Roy from the City of Alexandria who gave an overview of the RFP.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to accept the Public Works Director’s Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Woodworth for manpower and equipment to clean various public drainage ditches for up to twenty-four (24) hours within the town, to be paid out of Road District 2C Maintenance Funds (town’s portion). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to delete a 2008 Dodge Ram (Asset # 10392); authorize removal from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory Program; and accept the settlement (total loss) fro m the insurance company in the amount of $ 13,881.50 due to the result of an accident dated May 2, 2012. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to ratify approval to extend the ending date of the NEG -OJT contract with LWC from 06/30/12 to 09/30/12 and authorize the President to sign amendment and the Treasurer to adjust the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to request t he Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to put turning lanes at Pineville, as these are dangerous intersections for the citizens of Rapides Parish. A copy of this request be sent to the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, City of Pineville and our Louisiana Legislative Delegation. On vote the motion carried.

DISCUSS RFP

INCLUDE

COLISEUM

RECOGNIZE

MAYOR ROY

ACCEPT REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS

AUTH IGA

WOODWORTH

DELETE ASSET

DODGE RAM

ACCEPT INS LOSS

RATIFY EXTEND

LWC CONTRACT

AUTH PRES SIGN

AMENDMENT

REQUEST DOTD

TURN LANES AT

LA 107 & STILLEY LA 107 & WAINWRIGHT RD COPY SENT SEC OF DOTD, PINEVILLE, LA LEG DEL

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Richa rd Vanderlick, to award the bid for the Henry Street Sewer System Improvements FY 2011 LCDBG Program (Contract #708101) to the low bidder Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Total Base Bid amount of $652,053.70, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hix son, Project Engineers and Frye -Magee, Program Administrator, subject to approval of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried. AWARD BID HENRY ST SEWER RYLEE CONTRACT

RESOLUTION

At a regular meeting of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held on Monday, July 9, 2012, at which meeting a quorum was present, due notice of same having been made according to law, the following Resolution was adopted. A motion was made by Mr. Scott Perry and seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick; WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury intends to construct Henry Street Sewer System Improvement (FY 2011 LCDBG Program No. 708101) and; WHEREAS, bids have been received for the Henry Street Sewer System Improvement Project and have been previously received and read aloud; WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has received a conditional recommendation from their Engineer that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, that the contract be awarded to the responsive, responsible low bidder, as follows, subject to the satisfactory receipt of all forms and information required under the contract provisions, the availability of funds and the concurrence and approval of the Contractor from the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development: Rylee Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $652,053.70 AND, that the President is hereby authorized to sign all contract documents required. This Resolution being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Craig Smith, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Oliver Overton, Jr., Richard Billings, Richard Vanderlick, Scott Perry, Jr., Theodore Fountaine, Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Sean McGlothlin And the Resolution is declared adopted on this the 9th day of July, 2012 On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt a new Intergovernmental Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury, City of Pineville, Nineteenth Louisiana Levee District and The Red River, Atchafalaya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District regarding the Levee Projects. On vote the motion carried.

ADOPT IGA

RPPJ, PINEVILLE,

19TH LEVEE DIST,

RRABB

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JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to award the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project (HMGP #1786 -079-0001 – CFDA #97.039) Administrative/Program Manager to Rapides Area Planning Commission, as recommended by the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project Selection Committee, contingent upon approval from the State of Louisiana, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seco nded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to approve the revocation of that portion of Kisatchie Lane from the intersection of Kincaid Drive to end of cul -de-sac, located in Kincaid Subdivision in Sections 86 & 87, T4N -R3W and rename it as Kisatchie Point Lane as recommen ded by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director. All road repairs, drainage work, etc. will become the responsibility of the adjoining property owners. On vote the motion carried.

Motion to procure right of way consultant for the Levee Recertification Project.

On amended motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt a resolution to procure right of way consultant for the Levee Recertification Project. On vote the amended motion carried. AWARD PROJECT GREENWAY PARK RAPC

APPROVE REVOC

KISATCHIE LANE

KINCAIDE DRIVE

RENAME PORTION

KISATCHIE POINT

PROCURE ROW

CONSULTANT

LEVEE RECERT

ADOPT RESOL

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the procure of right of way consultant under the CDBG Disaster Recovery Program will require consultants; and,

WHEREAS, the Program requires that a procurement process be established by the Parish of Rapides; and,

WHEREAS, the procurement process requires a selection committee to be designated to review and recommend to the Parish the professional firm most qualified to perform the duties as required.

All responses to the proposal will be evaluated according to the following criteria and corresponding numerical rating system. The maximum number of points is 100. The proposals will be evaluated on the basis written materials. Sufficient information must be included in the proposal to assure the correct rating. Incomplete or incorrect information may result in a lower evaluation.

All responses to the proposal will be evaluated according to the following criteria and corresponding point system. The proposal will be evaluated on the basis of written materials. Sufficient information must be included in the proposal to assure that the correct number of points is assigned. Incomplete or incorrect information may result in a lower score.

SELECTION CRITERIA

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JULY 9, 2012

Section A: Proposal Cost 15 pts.

Required Price Consideration. A fixed sum contract on a cost reimbursement basis will be negotiated with the actual fees for services subject to approval by and funding from the State.

Cost will be graded in accordance with the attached Cost Price Summary form. The Cost Proposal must be filled out, including job classifications listed on pages 10 and 11. The cost of points will be awarded on the basis of the following formula:

The lowest priced proposals will receive the maximum points for price. Other, more expensive proposals will receive reduced amounts of points awarded for the price based on the following formula with rounding to the nearest tenth. Lowest Proposals x Total Possible Pts. = Pts. Allocated to an expensive proposals More expensive proposals

(A/B)*C = D

Where A is the lowest proposed total weighted rate of all proposals received. B is the total weighted hourly rate being graded. C is the maximum cost points. D is the number of cost points awarded.

Section B. NON COST EVALUATION FACTORS

Statement of Cost: when combined with the proposed cost, the following evaluation factors will be significantly more important than cost.

1. Consultant’s firm experience on Right of Way Projects involving the Uniform Relocation and Real Properties Acquisition Act and experience of the firm in expropriation actions: 25 Points
2. Consultant’s personnel experience on Right of Way projects involving the Uniform Relocation and Real Properties Acquisition Act and experience of the firm in expropriation actions: 25 Points
3. Consultant’s past performance on similar Projects: 15 Points
4. Consultant’s current work load & capacity to perform project with project schedule: 20 Points

1).Firm Experience 25 pts.: This section should include company and subcontractors experience which is relevant to the proposed project including company and privately-sponsored work, a representative list of current governmental contracts in this and related fields, and/or such contracts completed in the recent past, including dollar amount of contract, title, sponsoring agency, contract number, name and telephone number of contracting officer.

2). Personnel Experience 25 pts.: This section should contain a list of personnel to be used on this project and their qualifications. Resumes, including education, background, accomplishments and any other pertinent information, should be included for each of the key personnel (including subcontractors) to be assigned for direct work on the project.

3). Past Experience on Similar Projects 15 pts. Provide listing of projects by year location federal and state/local agency involved and area of involvement. Provide name and contact information of the point of contact.

4. Team Work Load and Capacity 20pts. Projects currently under contract, duration of contracts and the size and content of the workforce perform the work on the contracts.

• a. (up to 20 pts.)Proposer currently has demonstrated in its proposal the capability of its team meets the needs of the project and has the capacity to meet project time line of 12 months, team has the skill sets to meet all issues including expropriation, relocation, multiple heirship, etc. REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012
• b. (11-19 pts.) Proposer currently has demonstrated its current capacity and workload is moderate but can meet the project time line. Team capability meets the needs of the project and has the skill sets to meet all issues including expropriation, relocation, multiple heirships, etc.
• c. (0-10 pts.) Proposer currently has demonstrated in its proposal the team capacity and workload is too heavy to meet the time line or doesn’t have the capability of its skill sets to meet all issues including expropriation, relocation, multiple heirships, etc.

The selection of finalist to be interviewed, if any is required, will be based on an evaluation of the written responses. The award will be made to the most qualified offerer whose qualification statement and cost proposal is deemed most advantageous to the community, all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerers will be notified as soon as possible.

TOTAL PTS. FOR REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL CONSIDERATION 100 PTS.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby designate the following persons as the Levee Recertification Project Professional Services Selection Committee to review and rank administrative Consulting Firms in conformance with the following selection criteria: President of the Police Jury Grants Committee Chairman Treasurer of the Police Jury

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the selection criteria is hereby designated as the criteria whereby all right of way consulting proposals will be evaluated.

BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Selection of those services be advertised one time in the official journal (metropolitan newspaper) and posted on bidsync (electronic bid provider) and that the selection be scheduled for August 13, 2012.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on this 9th day of July 2012, by the following votes:

YEAS: Oliver Overton, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Scott Perry Jr., Theodore Fountaine Jr., Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, Richard Billings

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Sean McGlothlin

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to accept a $25,000 Diet and Physical Activity Initiative Community Implementation Grant from The Rapides Foundation for the Buckeye Recreation District and authorize the President to sign all necessary paper work. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to amend Section 22 -404(c) of the RV Park Ordinance adopted April 9, 2012, to read as follows: ACCEPT GRANT BUCKEYE REC AUTH PRES SIGN

AMEND RV PARK

ORDINANCE

SEC 22-404(C)

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Sec 22-404. Streets, Parking and Access

• (c) Access. There shall generally be at least two (2) points of ingress and/or egress in each RV Park from any one (1) public right -of-way (emergency accesses excepted) and all driveways to individual sites shall front on an interior access drive. This public right-of-way must be a collector street or above grade as defined in Section 22 -20 (c). The requirement for two (2) access points may be waived by the Planning Commission for reason of topography, parcel configuration, or other factor deemed valid by the Planni ng Commission. Accesses shall be separated by at least one hundred fifty (150) feet where they intersect with a public street. Access intersections with a public road shall be designed to safely permit the entry and exit of recreational vehicles.

and su bject to approval of legal counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to recognize Gerald Slocum to speak on dilapidated houses and unkept property on Community Lane. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

RECOGNIZE

• G. SLOCUM COMMUNITY LANE

ADOPT NOTICE

1324 HWY 623

Tax Debtor Description Brenda & Kevin Toups Lot 31.30’ x 159.87 x 85.33 x 164.12 Adj Lots 13 & 14 Of Tract 5 – Stephens Rev of Sam Allen Properties 1324 Highway 623 - Pineville

On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to refer the letter of Mr. Joseph Lotts and the issue of whether this right of way is public or private to legal counsel for a written legal opinion. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of Abandoned/Adjudicated property being Lot Four (4), Block Ten (10), Pringle Subdivision, on Oak Street x Glenmora to Jimmy Walker and Debra Harper for the consideration of $7,333.33. On vote the motion carried.

REFER LTR TO

LEGAL COUNSEL

• J. LOTTS

ADOPT ORDINANCE

• J. WALKER
• D. HARPER

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Sale of Adjudicated Property

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

TO SELL

A lot of ground, together with all improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, and situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Four (4) of Block Ten (10) facing Oak Street in the Town of Glenmora, particularly described by staring at the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 10, Pringle Addition Extended (plat Book 13, Page 128, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana) and thence proceeding West a distance of 66 feet to an iron corner, which iron corner is the point of beginning; from said point of beginning proceed South 150 feet to an iron corner; thence West 66 feet to an iron corner; thence North 150 feet to an iron corner; thence East 66 feet to the point of beginning, and being that property outlined and shown on plat of survey dated February 15, 1979, by R. A. Fenstermaker, and attached to that act of sale between William J. Monroe, et us and Ethel Mae Howze White, and recorded at Conveyance Book 971, Page 71, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Purchasing as co-owners

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $7,333.33__ CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

A lot of ground, together with all improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, and situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Four (4) of Block Ten (10) facing Oak Street in the Town of Glenmora, particularly described by staring at the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 10, Pringle Addition Extended (plat Book 13, Page 128, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana) and thence proceeding West a distance of 66 feet to an iron corner, which iron corner is the point of beginning; from said point of beginning proceed South 150 feet to an iron corner; thence West 66 feet to an iron corner; thence North 150 feet to an iron corner; thence East 66 feet to the point of beginning, and being that property outlined and shown on plat of survey dated February 15, 1979, by R. A. Fenstermaker, and attached to that act of sale between William J. Monroe, et us and Ethel Mae Howze White, and recorded at Conveyance Book 971, Page 71, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from JIMMY WALKER and DEBRA HARPER, purchasing as co-owners to purchase said property for the consideration of $7,333.33__ cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to JIMMY WALKER and DEBRA HARPER, purchasing as co-owners, for the offered consideration. REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that: Section 1. A lot of ground, together with all improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, and situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Four (4) of Block Ten (10) facing Oak Street in the Town of Glenmora, particularly described by staring at the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 10, Pringle Addition Extended (plat Book 13, Page 128, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana) and thence proceeding West a distance of 66 feet to an iron corner, which iron corner is the point of beginning; from said point of beginning proceed South 150 feet to an iron corner; thence West 66 feet to an iron corner; thence North 150 feet to an iron corner; thence East 66 feet to the point of beginning, and being that property outlined and shown on plat of survey dated February 15, 1979, by R. A. Fenstermaker, and attached to that act of sale between William J. Monroe, et us and Ethel Mae Howze White, and recorded at Conveyance Book 971, Page 71, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re-entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish, the current telephone book, any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and

• B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signature, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. *Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

• (a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 A. (2).

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

• (a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

“proces verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.

• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 B. (2).

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.]

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six-month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the political subdivision or the municipality.

• (a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
• (b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
• (c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207
• B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

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Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing of the sale or donation of adjudicated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notice, and the dates of publication.

• (a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
• (b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47: 2208.
• (c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
• (f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of July, 2012.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to send letter to Governor Jindal’s office opposing the budget cut of Dabadie and reconsider the veto. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for May, 2012: SEND LTR TO GOV OPPOSING CUT DABADIE

RECEIVE ACADIAN

REPORT

Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 437 80% 89.02% Pineville - 8 minute 137 80% 86.13% Rapides - 12 minute 187 80% 91.44% Rapides - 20 minute 141 80% 85.11% REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to delete Two (2) Jaws of Life Cutters (Asset # 7295 & 5686); used as trade -ins toward the purchase of new cutters from the Rapides Parish Fire District #3 Asset/Inventory Program. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconde d by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize submitting a grant application to Volunteer Fire Assistance Program through The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Forestry, requesting matching funds of $4,042.50 for a Night Scan 1.8 Telescopic Light Tower with a handheld controller with a 50’ cable for Ruby-Kolin Volunteer Fire Department. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to grant the 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State, for all full -time employees of Holiday Village Fire District No. 4, to be implemented August 1, 2012, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 4 funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba M oreau, to approve an additional 2% pay raise above the mandated 2% (making an overall 4% pay increase) for all full-time firefighters as recommended by the Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection Dist rict No. 4 funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to grant the 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State for eligible Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 employees, effective August 1, 2012, as recommended by Fire Chief Randy McCain, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 2 funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconde d by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to grant a 1% (making an overall 3% pay increase) pay increase to all employees of Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 2, effective August 1, 2012, as recommended by Fire Chief Randy McCain, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 2 funds. On vote the motion carried.

DELETE ASSET

TRADE FOR NEW

JAWS OF LIFE CUTS

AUTH GRANT AP

RUBY-KOLIN VFD

NIGHT SCAN LIGHT

GRANT 2% PAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE FD4

APPROVE ADD 2% PAY RAISE HOLIDAY VILLAGE FD4

GRANT 2% PAY RP FD2

GRANT ADD 1% PAY INCREASE RP FD2

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On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to open a public hearing on the expansion of Fire District 8 (Cotile). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlic k, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to close the public hearing on the expansion of Fire District 8 (Cotile). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt a resolution to expand Fire District 8 (Cotile). On vote the motion carried.

OPEN PUBLIC

HEARING EXPAND

FD8 COTILE

CLOSE HEARING

ADOPT RESOL

FD8 COTILE

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for the amendment, change and clarification of the boundaries of Fire Protection District Number 8 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana.

WHEREAS, Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto (the "Act") authorizes the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury") to amend, change and clarify the boundaries of Fire Protection District Number 8 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), provided the levy of all previously authorized taxes have been first approved by a majority of the voters of the a rea proposed to be included in the District through a petition; and

WHEREAS, the voters of the area proposed to be included within the District approved the levy of such taxes in said area by signing the enclosed "Petition for the Enlargement of Fire Protection District Number 8 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (Exhibit "A"); and

WHEREAS, the Parish Registrar of Voters verified that the voters signing the Petition represented a majority of voters in the area proposed to be included; and

WHEREAS, no industrial area is contained within the proposed boundaries of the District; and

WHEREAS, this Police Jury now proposes to amend and change the boundaries of the District to include the area described in the petition. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that: SECTION 1. The boundaries of Fire Protection District Number 8 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, are hereby amended, changed and clarified to include the following additional property: ACommencing at a point where the lines common to Sections 136 and 137 Township 4 North Range 3 West intersect the northern line of Section 64 Township 4 North Range 3 West, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence southerly along a straight line not common to any section or property to the most eastern point of Section 36 Township 4 North Range 3 West;Thence southwesterly from said point along a line common to Sections 36 and 54 Township 4 North Range 3 West to a point common to Sections 36, 53, and 54;Thence continue from said point REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

southwesterly along a line co mmon to Sections 36 and 53 Township 4 North Range 3 West to a point where said line intersects the centerline of Bayou Rapides;Thence northwesterly along said centerline to a point that intersects the centerline of Louisiana Highway 121; Thence follow LA 121 in southeasterly and then southwesterly direction until LA 121 becomes also the boundary line of Wards 5 and 7 beginning in Section 36, T4N R3W; Thence follow the boundary line of Wards 5 and 7 westerly and southwesterly to its intersection with the west section line of Section 10, T3N R4W; Thence turn northerly and respectively follow the western section lines Sections 10 and 3 of Township 3 North Range 4 W est to the Southwest corner of Section 34 Township 4 North Range 4 West; Thence continue northerly and respectively follow the western section lines of Sections 34, 27, 22, 15, 10, and 3 of Township 4 North Range 4 West; Then continue northerly along the western line of Section 34 of Township 5 North Range 4 West to the southwestern corner of Section 27; Thence turn easterly along the southern boundary of Section 27 to the Southwest corner of Section 26; Thence continue easterly along the southern boundary of Section 26 to the corner common to Sections 26, 35, and 40 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence turn northerly along the western line of Section 40 to the northwest corner of said section; Thence turn southeasterly along the northern boundary of Sectio n 40 to the Northeast Corner of Section 40; Thence turn southerly along the eastern boundary of Section 40 to a point where said Section line intersects the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean; Thence northerly along the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean to a point where said centerline intersects the section line common to Sections 38 and 39 Township 5 North Range 3 West; Thence southwesterly along the line common to Sections 38 and 39 to a point common to Sections 38, 39 and 56; Thence southwesterly along the western line of Section 38 to the southernmost point of Section 38; Thence northeasterly along the southern line of Section 38 to the southeast corner of Section 38; Thence southwesterly along the eastern line of Section 56 Township 5 North Range 3 West to a point where the western boundaries of Section 26 Township 5 North Range 3 West and Section 5 Township 5 North Range 3 West intersect; Thence southeasterly along the northern line of Section 26 to a point where said section line intersects the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1200; Thence northeasterly along said centerline of Louisiana Highway 1200 to the intersection of a point of a line 100 feet south and parallel with the southernmost servitude boundary for the Acadian Gas Pipeline; Thence southeasterly along said line 100 feet south and parallel with the southernmost servitude boundary for the Acadian Gas Pipeline to a point that intersects with the northern boundary of Section 63 Township 4 North Range 3 West; Thence northeasterly along the northern line of Section 63 to a point where the northern lines of Section 63 Township 4 North Range 3 West and Section 64 Township 4 North Range 3 West intersect. Thence northeasterly along the northern line of Section 64 b ack to the POINT OF BEGINNING.@;

So that hereafter, the description of the boundaries of said District shall read as follows:

"Commencing at a point where the lines common to Sections 136 and 137 Township 4 North Range 3 West intersect the northern line of Section 64 Township 4 North Range 3 West, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

Thence southerly along a straight line not common to any section or property to the most eastern point of Section 36 Township 4 North Range 3 West;Thence southwesterly from said point along a line common to Sections 36 and 54 Township 4 North Range 3 West to a point common to Sections 36, 53, and 54;Thence continue from said point southwesterly along a line common to Sections 36 and 53 Township 4 North Range 3 West to a point where said line intersects the centerline of Bayou Rapides;Thence northwesterly along said centerline to a point that intersects the centerline of Louisiana Highway 121; Thence northeasterly along the center line of Louisiana Highway 121 to a point that intersects with the intersection of Louisiana Highway 121 and Louisiana Highway 496;Thence northwesterly from said point along the centerline of Louisiana Highway 121 to a point where said centerline intersects the centerline of Red Store Hill Road; Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Red Store Hill Road to a point where the western line of Lot 4B of the W. C. James Estate, as shown on plat by Frank L. Willis dated April 14 1989, intersects with the centerline Red Store Hill Road;Thence southerly along the western line of 4B to a point that intersects with the line common to Sections 41 and 36 Township 5 North Range 4 West;Thence southeasterly along the line common to Sections 41 and 36 to a point where Lot 4B turns south; Thence from said point S 0 08=53@ E 1857.56 feet to the northwest corner of Section 1 Township 4 North Ra nge 4 West;Thence southerly along the western line of Section 1 Township 4 North Range 4 West;Thence westerly along the southern line of Section 2 Township 4 North Range 4 West;Thence westerly along the southern line of Section 3 Township 4 North Range 4 West; Thence northerly along the western line of Section 3 Township 4 North Range 4 West;Then continue northerly along the western line of Section 34 of Township 5 North Range 4 West to the southwestern corner of Section 27; Thence turn easterly along the s outhern boundary of Section 27 to the Southwest corner of Section 26; Thence continue easterly along the southern boundary of Section 26 to the corner common to Sections 26, 35, and 40 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence turn northerly along the western line of Section 40 to the northwest corner of said section; Thence turn southeasterly along the northern boundary of Section 40 to the northeast Corner of Section 40; Thence turn southerly along the eastern boundary of Section 40 to a point where said Section line intersects the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean; Thence northerly along the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean to a point where said centerline intersects the section line common to Sections 38 and 39 Township 5 North Range 3 West; Thence southwesterly along the line common to Sections 38 and 39 to a point common to Sections 38, 39 and 56; Thence southwesterly along the western line of Section 38 to the southernmost point of Section 38; Thence northeasterly along the southern line of Section 38 to th e southeast corner of Section 38; Thence southwesterly along the eastern line of Section 56 Township 5 North Range 3 West to a point where the western boundaries of Section 26 Township 5 North Range 3 West and Section 5 Township 5 North Range 3 West intersect; Thence southeasterly along the northern line of Section 26 to a point where said section line intersects the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1200; Thence northeasterly along said centerline of Louisiana Highway 1200 to the intersection of a point of a line 100 feet south and parallel with the southernmost servitude boundary for the Acadian Gas Pipeline; Thence southeasterly along said line 100 feet south and parallel with the southernmost servitude boundary for the Acadian Gas Pipeline to a point that intersects with the northern boundary of Section 63 Township 4 North Range 3 West; REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

Thence northeasterly along the northern line of Section 63 to a point where the northern lines of Section 63 Township 4 North Range 3 West and Section 64 Township 4 North Range 3 West intersect. Thence northeasterly along the northern line of Section 64 back to the POINT OF BEGINNING."

SECTION 2. Hereafter all taxes levied by the District shall be collected uniformly throughout the area of the District.

SECTION 3. Due notice of the change or alteration of the boundaries of the District attached hereto as Exhibit "B", shall be published in the official journal of the Police Jury in accordance with law and the President of the Poli ce Jury is hereby ordered, directed and instructed to issue the required notice and to cause the same to be published in the manner provided by law.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

Yeas: Oliver Overton, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Scott Perry Jr., Theodore Fountaine Jr., Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, and Richard Billings

Nays: None

Absent: Sean McGlothlin

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of July, 2012.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Theodore Fountaine, to open a public hearing on the creation of Fire District 15 (Taylor Hill). On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Mike Coutee expressed concerns about the insurance rates in the Taylor Hill area.

District 14 Fire Chief Ed Jarzyna extended an offer of covering the northern part of the District 15 area.

Mr. A.J. Stevens briefly spoke about the matter expressing his opinion.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to close the public hearing on the creation of Fire District 15 (Taylor Hill). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Bil lings, to adopt a resolution creating Fire District 15 (Taylor Hill). On vote the motion carried. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CREATE FD15 TAYLOR HILL

CLOSE HEARING

ADOPT RESOL

CREATE FD15

TAYLOR HILL

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RESOLUTION

A resolution creating a fire protection dis trict within the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and defining and describing the boundaries thereof.

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), held on June 11, 2012, the Police Jury, acting under the authority of Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the La. Revised Statutes of 1950, as ame nded (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, adopted a resolution giving notice of intention ("Notice of Intention") to create a fire protection district within the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), and described the territory of said proposed fire protection district, the boundaries thereof and all other matters required by law, and provided that the Police Jury would meet in open and public session on Monday, July 9, 2012, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m., at its reg ular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, to hear any and all objections thereon, and after hearing such objections proceed to create said fire protection district; and

WHEREAS, the Notice of I ntention was duly published on June 14, 2012 and June 21, 2012, and;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice of Intention, this Police Jury did on this date (July 9, 2012), hold a public hearing on the creation of the proposed fire protection district, and no o bjections were made to the creation thereof, the boundaries thereof or the property to be included therein; and

WHEREAS, no industrial area is located within the proposed boundaries of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury has det ermined that the creation of said fire protection district would benefit and is to the best interests of the Parish and the inhabitants of the area affected;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that: SECTION 1) By virtue of the authori ty conferred by Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, a fire protection district is hereby created within the Parish, which fire protection district shall embrace all of that territory within the following described boundaries, as presently constituted:

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 15 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION

Commencing at a point where the centerline of Ba you Jean de Jean intersects with the eastern boundary of Section 40 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence northerly along the eastern line of section 40 to the northeast corner of said section; Thence northwesterly along the northern line of Section 40 to the northwest corner of said section; Thence southerly along the western line of Section 40 to the corner common to Sections 26, 35, and 40; Thence westerly along the southern line of Section 26 to the southeast corner of Section 27; Thence westerly along the southern line of Section 27 to the southwest corner of Section 27; Thence northerly along the western line of Section 27 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence easterly along the southern line of Section 22 Township 5 North Range 4 West to the southeast corner of the west half of said section; Thence northerly along the eastern line of the west half of Section 22 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence northerly along the eastern line of the west half of Section 15 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence northerly along the eastern line of the west half of Section 10 Township 5 North Range 4 West; Thence northerly along the eastern line of the west half of Section 3 Township 5 North Range 4 West; REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

Thence northerly along the eastern line of the west half of Se ction 34 Township 6 North Range 4 West to a point that intersects with the centerline of the Lena Flatwoods Road; Thence northeasterly along the Lena Flatwoods Road to a point that intersects with the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1; Thence northwesterly along the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1 to a point that intersects with the parish line common to Rapides and Natchitoches Parish; Thence Northeasterly along the parish line common to Rapides and Natchitoches Parish to the centerline of Red River, als o known as the boundary between Grant and Rapides Parish; Thence southeasterly along said centerline to a point where the centerline of Red River intersects the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean; Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Bayou Jean de Je an back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

SECTION 2) The fire protection district hereby created shall be known and designated as "Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana" (the "District"), and as thus created constitutes a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and has all rights, powers and privileges granted by and conferred by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Louisiana to suc h corporations, including the authority to incur debt, issue bonds and levy taxes and parcel fees.

SECTION 3) The Rapides Parish Police Jury shall serve as the governing authority of the District.

SECTION 4) The domicile of the District is hereby designated as the Rapides Parish Police Jury Office, Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana.

SECTION 5. That the official journal of the District shall be the official journal of the Parish and the Police Jury=s seal shall be the seal of the District.

SECTION 6. Due notice of the formation and creation of the District hereby created, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", shall be publishe d in accordance with law and the President of this Police Jury is hereby instructed and ordered to issue notice of the formation and creation of the District and to cause publication thereof to be made in compliance with the provisions of the Act.

SECTION 7 This resolution shall become effective immediately.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Oliver Overton, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Scott Perry Jr., Theodore Fountaine Jr., Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, and Richard Billings

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Sean McGlothlin

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of July, 2012.

/s/ Angela Voss /s/ Oliver Overton, Jr. Secretary President

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to open a public hearing on the creation of Fire District 16 (Alfalfa). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to close the public hearing on the creation of Fire District 16 (Alfalfa). On vote the motion carried.

OPEN PUBLIC

HEARING CREATE

FD16 ALFALFA

CLOSE HEARING

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to adopt a resolution creating Fire District 16 (Alfalfa). On vote the motion carried. ADOPT RESOL CREATE FD16 ALFALFA

RESOLUTION

A resolution creating a fire protection dis trict within the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and defining and describing the boundaries thereof.

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), held on June 11, 2012, the Police Jury, acting under the authority of Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the La. Revised Statutes of 1950, as ame nded (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, adopted a resolution giving notice of intention ("Notice of Intention") to create a fire protection district within the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), and described the territory of said proposed fire protection district, the boundaries thereof and all other matters required by law (which proposed fire protection district shall exclude the Town of Boyce, State of Louisiana), and provided that the Police Jury would mee t in open and public session on Monday, July 9, 2012, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2 nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, to hear any and all objections thereon, and after hearing such objections proceed to create said fire protection district; and

WHEREAS, the Notice of Intention was duly published on June 14, 2012 and June 21, 2012, and;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice of Intention, this Police Jury did on this date (July 9, 2012), hold a public hearing on the creation of the proposed fire protection district, and no objections were made to the creation thereof, the boundaries thereof or the property to be included therein; and

WHEREAS, no industrial area is located within the proposed boundaries of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury has determined that the creation of said fire protection district would benefit and is to the best interests of the Parish and the inhabitants of the area affected;

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

SECTION 1) By virtue of the authority conferred by Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, a fire protection district is hereby created within the Pari sh, which fire protection district shall embrace all of that territory within the following described boundaries:

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION

Commencing at a point where the section line common to Sections 30 and 20 Township 5 North Range 3 West intersect the centerline of the Red River, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence southwesterly along said line to a point where the line commo n to Sections 136 and 137 Township 4 North Range 3 West intersects with the northern line of Section 64 Township 4 North Range 3 West; Thence southwesterly along the northern line of Section 64 to a point where the northern line of Section 64 intersects with the northern line of Section 63 Township 4 North Range 3 West; Thence southwesterly along the northern line of Section 63 to an intersected point of a line 100 feet south and parallel of the southernmost servitude boundary for the Acadia Gas Pipeline. Thence northwesterly along said line 100 feet south and parallel with the southernmost servitude boundary for the Acadia Gas Pipeline to a point in the center of Louisiana Highway 1200; Thence southwesterly along said centerline Louisiana Highway 1200 to a point that intersects with the northern line of Section 26 Township 5 North Range 3 West; REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

Thence northwesterly along said section line to a point where the western boundaries of Section 26 Township 5 North Range 3 West and Section 5 Township 5 North Range 3 West intersect; Thence northeasterly along the eastern 56 of Section 56 Township 5 North Range 3 West to the southeast corner of Section 38 Township 5 North Range 3 West; Thence southwesterly along the southern line of Section 3 8 to the southwest corner of Section 38; Thence northwesterly along the western line to Section 38 to a point where the western line of Section 38 becomes common to the eastern line of Section 39 Township 5 North Range 3 West; Thence northwesterly along th e line common to Section 38 and 39 to a point in the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean; Thence northeasterly along the centerline of Bayou Jean de Jean to a point along the centerline of Red River, also known as the boundary between Rapides and Grant Parish; Thence southeasterly along the centerline of Red River back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT: The present limits of, and property presently located within, the Town of Boyce.

SECTION 2) The fire protection district hereby created shall be known and designated as "Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana" (the ADistrict@), and as thus created constitutes a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and has all rights, powers and privileges granted by and conferred by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Louisiana to such corporat ions, including the authority to incur debt, issue bonds and levy taxes and parcel fees.

SECTION 3) The Rapides Parish Police Jury shall serve as the governing authority of the District.

SECTION 4) The domicile of the District is hereby designated as th e Rapides Parish Police Jury Office, Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana.

SECTION 5) That the official journal of the District shall be the official journal of the Parish and the Police Jury=s seal shall be the seal of the District.

SECTION 6) Due notice of the formation and creation of the District hereby created, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", shall be published in accordance with law and the President of this Police Jury is he reby instructed and ordered to issue notice of the formation and creation of the District and to cause publication thereof to be made in compliance with the provisions of the Act.

SECTION 7) This resolution shall become effective immediately.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Oliver Overton, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Scott Perry Jr., Theodore Fountaine Jr., Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Craig Smith, and Richard Billings

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Sean McGlothlin

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of July, 2012.

Mr. Overton recognized Attorney Jerry Osborne, who was on standby for the Jury and to answer any questions concerning the expansion and creation of fire districts.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to add to the following motion to the agenda. On vote the motion carried.

RECOGNIZE

ATTY OSBORNE

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 9, 2012

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Craig Smith, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Joe Bishop, Oliver Overton, Richard Billings, Richard Vanderlick, Scott Perry, Jr., Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to replace or repair the broken stem and guide on the Bayou Rapides outfall gate at Cotile Lake; request concurrence from the State of Louisiana Facility Planning & Control for funding under the Cotile, Indian Creek & Kincaid Outflow Gates Repair/Replacement Project (Rapides) – FP&C No. 50 -J40-09-01; and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to add to the following motion to the agenda. On vote the motion carried.

Vote: Motion carried by una nimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Craig Smith, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Joe Bishop, Oliver Overton, Richard Billings, Richard Vanderlick, Scott Perry, Jr., Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to renew the lease agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (Louisiana Department of Labor) for the rental of approximately 3,446 square feet of shared office space located at 5610B Coliseum Blvd., for the Rapides Career Solutions Center, and authorize the President to sign, as recommended by the WOD Director and Treasurer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to add to the following motion to the agenda. On vote the motion carried.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Craig Smith, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Joe Bishop, Oliver Overton, Richard Billings, Richard Vanderlick, Scott Perry, Jr., Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to add to the following motion to the agenda. On vote the motion carried.

REPLACE/REPAIR

COTILE LAKE

OUTFALL GATE

RENEW LEASE

OFFICE SPACE

CAREER CENTER

AUTH PRES SIGN

REGULAR MEETING

JULY 9, 2012

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to adopt a resolution to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy of Constable, Region 5, Ward 11, created by the resignation of Hayden A. Paul on June 30, 2012, to serve until a successor is elected and takes offi ce. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Smith nominates Mr. P aul’s wife, Charlotte Ann Paul. ADOPT RESOL APPT CONSTABLE REG 5, WARD 11

NOMINATE

• C. PAUL

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT HIS WIFE, MS. CHARLOTTE ANN PAUL TO FILL THE VACANCY IN CONSTABLE, WARD 11, FIRST COURT, CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR. HAYDEN A. PAUL ON JULY 5, 2012; WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of Constable, Ward 11, First Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, as a result of the resignation of Mr. Hayden A. Paul on July 5, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Paul was elected for a six year term beginning January 9, 2009; and, WHEREAS, the vacancy thus created must be filled by the members of the Rapides Parish Police Jury until such time as an election may be held; NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority contained in R.S. 18:602(A), BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that Ms. Charlotte Ann Paul, an individual of good moral character, able to read and write the English language, possesses a high school diploma or its equivalency as determined by BESE, and an elector and resident of Ward 4 (LARS 13:2583) is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy of the office of Constable, Ward 11, First Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, until a successor is elected and takes office; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the Clerk of Court for and in the Parish of Rapides, in order that the commission may be issued. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 9th day of July, 2012. On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt a resolution to call an electi on to fill the vacancy in the unexpired term of Constable, Region 5, Ward 11, created by the resignation of Hayden A. Paul on June 30, 2012, to be on the November 6, 2012, and December 8, 2012, balloting. On vote the motion carried. ADOPT RESOL CALL ELECTION CONSTABLE REG 5, WARD 11

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION TO CALL AN ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE UNEXPIRED TERM IN CONSTABLE, WARD 11, FIRST COURT, AS A RESULT OF THE RESIGNATION OF MR. HAYDEN A. PAUL ON JULY 5, 2012, TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012, AND DECEMBER 8, 2012 BALLOTING WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of Constable, Ward 11, First Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, as a result of the resignation of Mr. Hayden A. Paul on June 30, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Paul was re-elected for a six year term beginning January 9, 2009; and, REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2012

WHEREAS, more than one year remains to be served in the term which will expire on December 31, 2014 (LARS 13:2583{B}); and, NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority contained in LARS 18:602(E)(2), BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that a Special Election is hereby called to fill the vacancy for the Office of Constable, Ward 11 First Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; the primary election shall be on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and the general election shall be on Saturday, December 8, 2012; and the qualifying period for candidates shall begin on August 15, 2012, and shall end on August 17, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. by the authority contained in LARS 18:467; 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. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Theodore Fountaine Jr., Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Richard Billings, Richard Vanderlick, Oliver "Ollie" Overton Jr., Davron “Bubba” Moreau, and Scott Perry Jr. NAYS: None ABSENT: Sean McGlothlin And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 9th day of July, 2012. On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop , that there being no further business, the meeting be declared adjourned. On vote the motion carried at 4:05 p.m. ADJOURN