Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: October 31, 2013

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, November 4, 2013, 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: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….….3 Chairman: Craig Smith
3. Workforce Development, Personnel and Elections Committee…........5 Chairman: Richard Vanderlick
4. Grants, Economic Planning and Development Committee…………..8 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
5. Courthouse and Tourism Committee...................................................10 Chairman: Scott Perry, Jr.
6. Parochial Board Liaison & Legal Committee………………………..11 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine
7. Municipal Liaison and Health Committee……………………....……12 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
8. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee…..13 Chairman: Richard Billings

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Motion to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors, Employees and Legal Counsel to attend the PJA Convention in Baton Rouge, LA., to be held on February 26-28, 2014. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Recognize Senator Neil Riser, candidate for the U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District. (Mr. Bishop/Mr. Smith)
5. Recognize Mr. Lance McAlister, candidate for the U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District. (Mr. Smith)

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 CRAIG SMITH, 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 to set a 35 mph speed limit on Havens Road, Elmer, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Billings)
4. Motion to adopt an ordinance to set a 15 mph speed limit on Laborde Lane, Echo, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Billings)
5. Motion to authorize the President to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation for donation of reclaimed asphalt from the location of LA 497, State Project No. H.010373, approximately 180 cubic yards. (Mr. Billings)
6. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to hire a temporary mechanic at a rate of pay of $10.00 per hour to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item as needed until such time as the position of fulltime mechanic is filled. (Mr. Smith)

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7. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Rapides Parish Sewerage District No. 2, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to provide the labor, equipment, and material, to haul and spread limestone at the Aurora Park, Harmony Hills, Timber Trails, and Village Green wastewater facilities as requested, with all cost to be reimbursed by Rapides Parish Sewerage District No. 2. (Mr. Smith)
8. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to hire two temporary employee’s at a rate of pay of $8.00 per hour, to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item, as needed until such time as two positions of fulltime Equipment Operator I are filled. (Mr. Billings)
9. Motion to purchase an ATV 4X4 Four Wheeler for Trapper as requested by the Parish Engineer, not to exceed $7,200.00, to be paid out of Road and Bridge Funds. (Mr. Smith)

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

PERSONNEL & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 RICHARD VANDERLICK, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein. (Mr. Bishop)
3. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein. (Mr. Bishop)
5. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein. (Mr. Bishop)

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6. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein. (Mr. Bishop)
7. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein. (Mr. Bishop)
8. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Edmond Hays to the Coliseum Authority for a five (5) year term. Term will expire December 8, 2013. (Mr. Billings)
9. Motion to approve hiring 1 temporary, full-time Academic Instructor (Adult Basic Education/GED) and 1 temporary, full-time certified Construction Trades Coordinator & Instructor (National Center for Construction, Education & Research-NCCER) to provide the Adult Basic Education (GED) and core curriculum (NCCER) components of the YouthBuild program, to be paid out of YouthBuild grant funds and to authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Mr. Vanderlick)
10. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Duane Blackwell to the Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four (4) year term, representing the Rapides Parish Police Jury. Term will expire December 14, 2013. (Mr. Perry)

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11. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Ronald Dorsey to the Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four (4) year term, representing the Rapides Parish Police Jury. Term will expire December 14, 2013. (Mr. Overton)
12. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Vernon Creecy to the Communications District for a four (4) year term. Term expired June 8, 2013. (Mr. Overton)

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GRANTS, ECONOMIC PLANNING

& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive qualifications statements for engineering services for the Walnut Grove Sewer Improvement Project (FY LCDBG 2014-2015 Program); selection of Engineer to be awarded in the December Police Jury Meeting. (Mr. Perry/Mr. Overton)
3. Motion to adopt a resolution to award the Esler Regional Airport (ESF) Engineering Services to Pan American Engineers – Alexandria, Inc., for a Master Engineering Services Agreement and fee schedule associated with Capital Improvement Program projects for the Esler Regional Airport, as recommended by the Consultant Selection Committee to be reimbursed by the State of Louisiana and Federal Aviation Administration and ratify authorization for the President to sign same. (Mr. Bishop and Mr. Moreau)
4. Motion to cancel the selection of Coast to Coast Enterprises as contractor for demolition and asbestos abatement services for the Greenway Park Acquisition Project and retain 5% Bid Bond in accordance with Section 18.3 of the Greenway Park Demolition and Abatement Bid Documents (Bid 2323) due to Coast to Coast Enterprises failure to provide the required Payment and Performance Bonds. (Mr. Overton)
5. Motion awarding the contract for demolition and asbestos abatement services to the next lower bidder, Gulf Services Contracting for the Greenway Park Acquisition Project, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Page | 9

ratify authorization for the President to sign the Notice of Award and Contract. Contract in the amount of $251,595.00. (Mr. Overton)

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COURTHOUSE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 SCOTT PERRY, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON & LEGAL COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Motion to hold a public hearing November 12, 2013, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (Owner served papers-papers returned unclaimed)

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Mr. John Borell Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at Section 13, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish

(Represented by Mr. Gregory Jones, Curator for the absent property owner, whose appointment by the President was authorized by the Police Jury September 9, 2013) (Mr. Perry)

2. Motion to hold a public hearing on November 12, 2013 on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (Owner sent certified letter-Green card received back with signature.)

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

William Madison Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at (Mr. Fountaine)

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MUNICIPAL LIAISON & HEALTH COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to waive the insurance requirements for a Sewage Effluent discharge sewage effluent to the road side ditch, in the public right of way, for Michael Hedrick, as approved by the Public Works Director and Health Department. (Mr. Smith)
3. Motion to proclaim November 10-16, 2013 as National Practitioner Week in Rapides Parish and ratify authorization for the President to sign the proclamation. (Mr. Overton)
4. Motion to amend that certain motion of October 14, 2013, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora for the Parish Highway Department to perform resurfacing of Wilson Road and West 8th Avenue Extension (which is perpendicular to Wilson Road) and Gum Street, as requested by the Town of Glenmora, to be paid out of towns portion of Road District 1A funds, and authorize the President to sign same, to exclude Gum Street from the agreement. (Mr. Billings)

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER 4, 2013 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, 2013:

Response Number Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 438 80% 90.18% Pineville - 8 minute 129 80% 81.40% Rapides - 12 minute 172 80% 86.63% Rapides - 20 minute 153 80% 83.01% (Mr. Billings)

3. Recognize Mr. Terry Arceneaux with Acadian Ambulance to introduce Mr. Paul Fuselier. (Mr. Billings/Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Paul Fuselier to the Communications Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Terry Arceneaux, representing Emergency Medical Services. Term will expire April 9, 2016. (Mr. Bishop)
5. Motion to advertise for bids for the repair of a Fire Flash Trainer Live Burn Building, Asset No. 9494 or approve the repairs at a local authorized dealer for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4, as recommended by Holiday Village Fire Department Board of Directors. (Mr. Bishop)

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