Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: November 1, 2012

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, November 5, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria.

Committees Beginning Page

1. Finance Committee……………………………………………………….. 2 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee………. 3 Chairman: Richard Vanderlick
3. Workforce Development, Personnel and Elections Committee……...… 4 Chairman: Joe Bishop
4. Grants, Economic Planning and Development Committee…………….. 6 Chairman: Craig Smith
5. Courthouse and Tourism Committee……………………………………. 9 Chairman: Scott Perry, Jr.
6. Parochial Board Liaison & Legal Committee………………………..... 10 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
7. Municipal Liaison and Health Committee…………………………...… 12 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
8. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee……. 13 Chairman: Richard Billings

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this public meeting, please contact the Police Jury Office at (318) 473-6660, describing the assistance that is necessary.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR, CHAIRMAN

1. Treasurer’s Report
2. Motion to accept Hardship Application of Elvie D. Woodard for all weather access to a public road from her home pending proper certification. (Mr. Billings)
3. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District #2 Asset Inventory Program Asset # 6 430 (1993 -Chevrolet Caprice) and place in storage for upcoming auction as it is no longer suitable for public use. (Mr. Fountaine)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda posted) pg. 3

PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED ANDAGRICUTURAL AFFAIRS

COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 RICHARD VANDERLICK, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Public Works Director’s Report.
3. Motion to adopt an ordinance and set a 20 mph speed limit on John Bonnette Road, Ward 5, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Billings)
4. Motion to adopt an ordinance and set a 2 0 mph speed limit on Whitstine Road, Ward 4, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Billings)
5. Motion to authorize to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to cost share on a 50/50 percent basis for a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Improvement Agreement for the reconstruction of the surface of the road and reworking the dr ainage at the existing railroad crossing on Pardue Road as part of the Infrastructure for Cluster Development, Coughlin Saunders Industrial Complex, Phase 3 (FP&C No. 05-252-04B-05), as approved by the Louisiana Division of Administration, Facility Plannin g and Control, and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Moreau)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda Posted) pg. 4

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PERSONNEL AND ELECTIONS

COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 JOE BISHOP, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District No. 1B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to be held on April 6, 201 3 balloting, to authoriz e the levy of a special tax therein for a 15 mill ad valorem tax beginning with the year 2013; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Vanderlick/Mr. McGlothlin)
3. Motion to authorize the President to sign Nomination Approval for Ms. Sandra O’Bryan, to serve on the Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board LWIA #61 replacing M r. Wayne Johnson who represented the Institute for Indian Development, Inc. Ms. O’Bryan will be representing the public sector for the National Association for Hispanic Elderly providing services for the Older Worker Program. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to autho rize President to reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Investment Board for additional terms and to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments for the following members whose existing term dates have expired or wi ll soon expire.

Members New Term Dates Michael Johnson 02/01/13 – 02/01/15 Gary Nugent 02/01/13 – 02/01/15 Robert Leavines 02/01/13 – 02/01/15 William Higgins 02/01/13 – 02/01/15 Tim Ware 02/01/13 – 02/01/15 Joan Lee 02/01/13 – 02/01/15 pg. 5

Chad Bynog 02/01/13 – 02/01/15

(Mr. Bishop)

5. Motion to authorize the Office of Economic & Workforce Development in conjunction with the Workforce Investment Board to create and issue a Request for Proposal for provision of Youth Services commencing July 1, 2013. (Mr. Bishop)
6. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District No. 2B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to be held on April 6, 2013, balloting, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein for a 25 mill ad valorem tax beginning with the year 2013; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Smith)
7. Motion to into executive session to discuss the character, professional competence and job performance of Ms. Angela Voss. (Mr. Overton)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda Posted) pg. 6

GRANTS, ECONOMIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 5, 2012 CRAIG SMITH, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the construction contract with Rylee contracting, Inc. for the Henry Street Sewer System Improvements FY 2011 LCDBG Program (Contract #708101) to increase the size of the steel casing pipe beneath the Union Pacific Railroad and to install pipe by horizontal directional bore; contact price will remain the same ($652,053.70); and ratify the President’s signature, as recommended by the Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson, Project Engi neers and Frye -Magee, Program Administrator. (Mr. Smith/Mr. Perry)
3. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 for the construction contract with Larwood Construction, LLC for Bid No. 2206 Rapides Parish Sales and Use Tax Office Additions and Renovations to add an access control system, security system upgrade, and add security glass in store fronts for a total increased amount of $17,129.00; ratify the President’s signature; as recommended by BH&B, Project Engineer, Sales Tax Director and Treasurer. (Mr. Fountaine/Mr. Perry)
4. Motion to adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement for Project Management Services between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the District Attorney’s Office for providing closing and filing services for the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (Mr. Overton)
5. Motion to adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement for Project Management Services between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Rapides Area Planning Commission regarding the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Project No. DR -LA(Mr. Overton)

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6. Motion to authorize the President to sign the As sessment Center Grant #A10-8-025 in the amount of $20,050.00 as recommended by the Treasure and Juvenile Probation. (renewal of JAIBG Grant for Juvenile Probation) (Mr. Fountaine)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance declaring Loyd Hall Plantation a culture product district and has been since being placed on the National Historical Register in 1977. (Mr. Overton/Mr. Billings)
8. Motion to select David M. Brewer & Associates a state licensed appraiser, to conduct residential appraisals for the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Project No. residence, contingent upon approval from the State of Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. (Mr. Overton/ Mr. Smith)
9. Motion to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Marion Chaney to Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for a four year term, term will expire on November 14, 2016. (Mr. Perry)
10. Motion to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. John Bradas to Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for a four year term, term will expire on December 12, 2016. (Mr. McGlothlin)
11. Motion to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Donald Holloway to Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for a four year term, term will expire on December 12, 2016. (Mr. McGlothlin)
12. Motion to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Ma x Johnston to Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for a four year term, term will expire on December 12, 2016. (Mr. Overton)
13. The following appointments are to be made at the next jury meeting:

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Appointment to Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 4 Civil Service Board, to fill the unexpired term of Byron McGee, for a three (3) year term, term expires November 12, 2012.

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda Posted)

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COURTHOUSE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 SCOTT PERRY, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Recognize Mr. Jimbo Thiels for an update on the Rapides Parish Coliseum. (Mr. Overton)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda posted)

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON AND LEGAL COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to adopt Notic e of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Betty Lonidier Portion of Lot Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14) of Square Number One (1) of West Alexandria Addition Bearing the Municipal Address of:

Betty Lonidier Part of Lot Fourteen (14) and part of Lot Thirteen (13) of Square Number One (1) of West Alexandria Addition Bearing the Municipal Address of:

(Mr. Moreau)

3. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint ______________, to fill the expired term of Dr. David “Dusty” Nassif , to the Civil Service Board, nominee of LSUA, for a three (3) year term, term will expire on November 10, 2015. (Mr. Bishop) (ltr recvd 10/19/12)
4. Motion to authorize the exp enses of interested Police Jurors, designated Police Jury employees and Legal Counsel to attend the 2013 NACo Legislative Conference to be held on March 2-6, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Mr. Overton)
5. Motion to change the date of the regular Police Jury Stand ing Committee meeting from Monday, March 4 to Monday, March 11, 2013 and change the date of the regular Police Jury Meeting from Monday, March 1 1 to Monday, March 1 8, 201 3, to eliminate the conflict with the NACo Legislative Conference to be held on March 2-6, 2013 in Washington D.C. (Mr. Overton)

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6. Motion to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors, designated Police Jury employees and Legal Counsel to attend the 201 3 NACo Annual Conference to be held on July 1 9-22, 2013 in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX. (Mr. Overton)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda Posted) pg. 12

MUNICIPAL LIAISON AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 SEAN MCGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Recognize the new Central Regional Director for the LSU Ag Center, Mr. Boyd Pagdett. (Mr. Overton)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda Posted)

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE AND HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 RICHARD BILLINGS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for September, 2012:

Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 439 80% 91.80% Pineville - 8 minute 126 80% 83.33% Rapides - 12 minute 159 80% 85.53% Rapides - 20 minute 154 80% 85.71%

(Mr. Billings)

3. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the construction contract with Rini Construction, LLC for the renovation of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, Station No. 3 (Eddie Williams Memorial Fire Station – 3722 Church Street) to remove and reset door swing and provide additional spray insulation into walls, for an amount of $1,500 and ratify the signature of the President, as recommended by Steve Fontenot, Project Engineer and the Fire Chief Randy McCain. (Mr. Billings)
4. Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for the construction contract with Rini Construction, LLC for the renovation of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, Station No. 3 (3722 Church Street) to completely reconstruct shower, for the amount of $800.00 and ratify the signature of the President, as recommended by Steve Fontenot, Project Engineer and Fire Chief Randy McCain. (Mr. Billings)
5. Motion to authoriz e the Parish OHSEP director to sign the Act of Transfer for USAR related equipment (including a generator) located at Fire Station #4 from the Rapides Office of Homeland Security and Emergency pg. 14

Preparedness to the City of Pineville Fire Department under the State Homeland Security Grant No: 20019-SS-T9-0059, CFDA No: 97.067. (Mr. Overton)

6. Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for Bid #2222 – Construction of 30’ X 50’ Pre-Engineered Steel Building for Rapides Parish Fire District #7 for an increased cost of $1,135.00 to install additional me tal framing & wall sheets, as recommended by Ruby Kolin Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors. (Mr. Bishop/Mr. Smith)

(Unanimous vote to add Item after Agenda Posted)