Public Meeting

Rapides Parish Police Jury

Name: Rapides Parish Police Jury — November 12, 2013
Start: 2013-11-12T00:00:00Z
Location: Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

November 12, 2013 · 3:00 p.m. announced

Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 12, 2013 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on October 14, 2013 as published in the Official Journal.
Motion that approved bills be paid.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (FINANCE 11/4)
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. (FINANCE 11/4)
Accept Public Works Director's Report. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)
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. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE NEXT MEETING

*Appointment to the Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Ms. Linda McMahon’s term to expire December 10, 2013. Appointed by Grambling University. (Ltr mailed 7/30, 9/5 and 11/6) *Appointment to the Coliseum Authority Board for a five (5) year term. Mr. Murphy Rachal’s term to expire December 8, 2013. Representing District C *Appointment to Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Mr. Bryon McGee’s term expired November 12, 2012. Nominated by Louisiana College(4th request-email 10/1/13 (new President), 7/30/13, 3/18/13 *Appointment to Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Mr. Andrew Hunter ’s term expired 10/10/13. Nominated by Louisiana College (Letter-email 10/1/13(new President), 7/30/13 *Appointment to Fire District No. 4, Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Mr. David Gunter ’s term will expire Novem ber 12, 2013. Employee elect, letter received to reappoint by members of Fire District No. 4.

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. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)
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. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)
Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agr eement 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. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)
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. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Motion to purchase an ATV 4X4 Four Wheeler for T rapper as requested by the Parish Engineer, not to exceed $7,200.00, to be paid out of Road and Bridge Funds. (PUBLIC WORKS 11/4)
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 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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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 Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisi ana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the result of t he 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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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 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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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 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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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 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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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. (WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 11/4)
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. (GRANTS 11/4)
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. (GRANTS 11/4)

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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. (GRANTS 11/4)
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 authorization for the President to sign the Notice of Award and Contract. Contract in the amount of $251,595.00. (GRANTS 11/4)
Motion to open a public hearing 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 w as authorized by the Police Jury September 9, 2013) (PAROCHIAL 11/4)

Motion to close public hearing
Motion to open a public hearing 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 (PAROCHIAL 11/4)

Motion to close public hearing

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Motion to waive the insurance requirements for a Sewage Effluent Discharge Permit at 857 Denny Rd., Deville, LA and approval to discharge sewage effluent to the roa d side ditch, in the public right of way, for Michael Hedrick, as approved by the Public Works Director and Health Department. (MUNICIPAL 11/4)
Motion to proclaim November 10 -16, 2013 as National Nurse Practitioner Week in Rapides Parish and ratify authorization for the President to sign the proclamation. (MUNICIPAL 11/4)
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. (MUNICIPAL 11/4)
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% (INSURANCE 11/4)

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. (INSURANCE 11/4)
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. (INSURANCE 11/4)

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE

JURY BUT WERE POSTED ON THE AGENDA AFTER THE

COMMITTEE MEETING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC

MEETINGS LAW AND ARE NOW CONFIRMED AS HAVING BEEN

INCLUDED IN THE PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

Motion to accept the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury’s 2014 budget. (Mr. Bishop)
Motion to call for a Public Hearing on December 9 th at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2014 Budget. (Mr. Bishop)
Motion to appoint Mr. Robert Miller to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Gintz and reappoint for an additional five (5) year term, on the Ward 10 Recreation District Board. Term will expire January 12, 2014. (Mr. Moreau)
Motion to award Bid No. 2334 For Sale Koehring Dragline (Model 405) to Michael Nugent the sole bidder for an amount of $5,360, as recommended by the Public Works Director and Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to enter on behalf of the Rapides Parish Library, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board , to provide egress and ingress for the Martin Luther King Branch Library and authorize the President to sign same.. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to authorize to place gravel on the landing parking lot at the end of Stock Landing Road, not to exceed $8,000, to be paid from the gravel line item in Road & Bridge. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the construction contract with Active Steel Construction for Rapides Fire District No. 6 Fire Truck Storage Building (Bid No. 2283) for an amount of $6,100, to re -grade and expand the existing building pad, as recom mended by Steve Fontenot & Phillips, Project Engineer and Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and ratify authorization for the President’s to sign. (Mr. Smith)

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Motion to amend the Local Services Agreement with the City of Pineville to add the collection of alcohol be verage fees as recommended by the Tax Administrator. (Mr. Moreau)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE

JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE NOW

ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

ADJOURNMENT

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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, November 12 , 201 3, at three (3:00) o'cloc k p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Joe Bishop, President, Richard Vanderlick, Vice President, and Police Jurors Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Mr. Scott Perry, Jr., Craig Smith and Sean McGlothlin.

Police Jur y members absent: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine Jr.,

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales & Use Tax, Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Ms. L inda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Chief Randy McCain, Fire District No. 2; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Scott Perry.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Craig Smith.

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

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

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session o n October 14 , 2012, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

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

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, 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.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to a ccept Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richa rd Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton , the following ordinance was presented to adopt a 35 mph speed limit on Havens Road, Elmer, Ward 4, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs, and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18 -4.2

(E) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO ESTABLISH A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON HAVENS ROAD, WARD 4, DISTRICT H.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 12th day of November, 2013, that Section 18 - 4.2 (e) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby ame nded and reenacted to include the following road, as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets: ...

(e) Thirty -five miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish roads in Rapides Parish in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour. ... Havens Road, Ward 4, District H ... (l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred doll ars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18-4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 12th day of November, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton , seconded by Mr. Craig Smith , the following ordinance was presented to adopt a 15 mph speed limit on Laborde Lane, Echo, Ward 2, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs, and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18 -4.2

(I) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO SET A 15 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON LABORDE LANE.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 12th day of November, 2013, that Sec tion 184.2 (i) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include a 15 mph speed limit on the following streets in the Laborde Lane, Echo, Ward 2, District H as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets:

(i) Fifteen miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish road in Rapides Parish in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.

...Laborde Lane, Ward 2, District H

(l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18 -4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Rapides Parish Highway Department is hereby authorized to erect the speed limit signs on the Road.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this12th day of November, 2013.

The following appointments are to be made at the next meeting:

*Appointment to the Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Ms. Linda McMahon’s term to expire December 10, 2013. Appointed by Grambling University. *Appointment to the Coliseum Authority Board for a five (5) year term. Mr. Murphy Rachal’s term to expire December 8, 2013. Representing District C *Appointment to Fire District No. 4 C ivil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Mr. Bryon McGee’s term expired November 12, 2012. *Appointment to Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Mr. Andrew Hunter ’s term expire d 10/10/13. Nominated by Louisiana College

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Olli e Overton, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and affirm the appointment of Mr. David Gunter, employee elect, to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three

(3) year term. Term will expire November 12, 2016. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, 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, St ate Project No. H.010373 , approximately 180 cubic yards. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 a fulltime mechanic is filled. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, 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 spre ad 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, se conded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 an d Bridge Funds. On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for 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.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapid es, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, an d said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of R apides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

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

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Mr. Scott Perry, Jr., Richard Vanderlick, Craig Smith and Sean McGlothlin. NAYS: None ABSENT: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Joe Bishop Secretary President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, Octobe r 19, 2013, with the following members present:

There being absent: Richard Billings, Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (RUBY-KOLIN)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of twenty -six and four hundredths (26.04) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $287,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the t ax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a four hundredths of a mill (.04) increase over the 26 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on November 15, 2003?

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

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION

Precinct Location FOR AGAINST N10 AK (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 1 1 POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION Precinct Location FOR AGAINST N10 LZ (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 5 0

N27 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville 140 47 N28 Ruby Wi se Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville 79 32 N29 Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville 60 32 ABSENTEE 43 13 TOTALS 328 125 MAJORITY FOR 203

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 328 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 125 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 203 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of th e votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (RUBY-KOLIN)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of twenty -six and four hundredths (26.04) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $287,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a four hundredths of a mill (.04) increase over the 26 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on November 15, 2003?

The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to - wit:

POLLING PLACES

Precinct Location N10 AK (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 3655 Trinity Church Drive, Pineville N10 LZ (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 3655 Trinity Church Drive, Pineville N27 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville N28 Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville N29 Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the C ommissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and st atewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 -A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other consti tutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 , 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. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 10 th day of June, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitte d at the special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana , on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Joe Bishop President

The following resolution was offered by Richard Vanderlick and seconded by Ollie Overton: RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the r eturns 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.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Pol ice Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mor tgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

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

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Joe Bishop Secretary President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA , ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jur y of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 19, 2013, with the following members present:

There being absent: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 (SPRING CREEK)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of thirty-three and sixteen hundredths (33.16) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $178,103 reasonably expected at this tim e to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a three and sixteen hundredths mills (3.16) increase over the 30 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2003?

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION

Precinct Location FOR AGAINST POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION Precinct Location FOR AGAINST S10 AK (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston 8 0 S10 LZ (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston 13 1 S22 (IN PART) Forest Hill Elementary, 2032 10 th Street, Forest Hill 28 3 S26 (IN PART) Glenmora Volunteer Fire Station, 80 21 ABSENTEE 7 2 TOTALS 136 27 MAJORITY FOR 109

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown th at there was a total of 136 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 27 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 109 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the sa id special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 (SPRING CREEK)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of thirty-three and sixteen hundredths (33.16) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $178,103 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax fo r an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a three and sixteen hundredths mills (3.16) increase over the 30 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2003?

The said special election will be held at the f ollowing polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to - wit:

POLLING PLACES

Precinct Location S10 AK (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston S10 LZ (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston Glenmora

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners -in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

Notice is further giv en that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 -A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meet ing place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 , 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. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 10 th day of June, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the sa id special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Joe Bishop President

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Scott Perry and seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick:

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 1 1, Service Area No. 1, of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT 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.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, th e Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 19, 2013, with a quorum being present, did examine the official certified tabulations of votes cas t at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition to wit:

SERVICE AREA NO. 1 OF FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT NO. 11 (SPRING CREEK)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect a special tax of fifty -three and seventy -two hundredths (53.72) mills on all property subjec t to taxation in said District (an estimated $81,280 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a twenty -three and seventy-two hundredths mills (23.72) increase over the 30 mills tax aut horized to be levied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2003?

The canvass of the results of the election showed that there was a total of 10 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 17 votes cast AGAINST the Pro position, and that there was a majority of 7 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly DEFEATED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

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

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to t he Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

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

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Joe Bishop Secretary President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO . 16 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 19, 2013, with the following members present:

There being absent: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

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

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 (ALFALFA)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said Di strict (an estimated $81,225 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2014 and ending with the year 2023, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION

Precinct Location FOR AGAINST N21 (IN PART) Volunteer Fire Station, 3710 Rigolette Road, Pineville 0 0 S01 (IN PART) Northwood High School, 8830 Hwy. 1 North, Boyce 2 1 S05 (IN PART) Boyce Town Hall, 807 Londonderry Avenue, Boyce 11 1 S06A (IN PART) Fire District #2 Fire Station, 6613 Hot Wells Road, Alexandria 0 0 S06B (IN PART) Fire District #2 Fire Station, 6613 Hot Wells Road, Alexandria 1 0 ABSENTEE 0 0 TOTALS 14 2 MAJORITY FOR 12

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 14 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 2 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 12 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 (ALFALFA)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $81,225 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2014 and ending with the year 2023, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the Dist rict, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

POLLING PLACES

Precinct Location S01 (IN PART) Northwood High School, 8830 Hwy. 1 North, Boyce Alexandria Alexandria

The polling places set forth above are hereb y designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners -in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected fro m the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

Notice is further given that approval of the proposed Tax would result a new ad valorem millage which would increase the millage rate by fifteen (15) mills.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 -A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and stat utory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 , 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. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 10 th day of June, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special e lection held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Joe Bishop President

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Craig Smith and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton:

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declar ing 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.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ra pides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in 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, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

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

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Joe Bishop Secretary President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1A OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013.

There being absent: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

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

ROAD DISTRICT NO. lA PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Road District No. lA of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect a specia l ad valorem tax of twenty - five and three hundredths (25.03) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $403,785 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period o f ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within said District, said millage to represent a three and fifteen hu ndredths mills (3.15) increase over the 21.88 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on November 15, 2003?

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION

Precinct Location FOR AGAINST S10 AK (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston 7 0 S10 LZ (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston 12 1 S21 (IN PART) Miller’s Stop & Shop, 3474 Hwy. 112 (Midway Comm), Forest Hill

S22 (IN PART) Forest Hill Elementary, 2032 10 th Street, Forest Hill 145 59 S23 Forest Hill Municipal Buil ding, 138 Blue Lake Road, Forest Hill 56 55 McNary 26 11 Glenmora 116 56 S26 Glenmora Volunteer Fire Station, 817 10 th Avenue, South Glenmora 101 65 ABSENTEE 27 19 TOTALS 515 312 MAJORITY FOR 203

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 515 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 312 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 203 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and pro claim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

ROAD DISTRICT NO. lA PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Road District No. lA of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of twenty - five and three hundredths (25.03) mills on all th e property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $403,785 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024 , for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within said District, said millage to represent a three and fifteen hundredths mills (3.15) increase over the 21.88 mills tax authorized to be lev ied through the year 2014 pursuant to an election held on November 15, 2003?

POLLING PLACES

Precinct Location S10 AK (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston S10 LZ (IN PART) Oak Hill School, 7362 Hwy. 112, Hineston S21 (IN PART) Miller’s S top & Shop, 3474 Hwy. 112 (Midway Comm), Forest Hill

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners -in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 -A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 , at THREE O'CLOCK (3:0 0) 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. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 10 th day of June, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President /s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in t he District on Saturday, October 19, 2013, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Joe Bishop President

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Bubba Moreau and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton:

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for 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.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official t abulations of votes cast at 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, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of St ate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage R ecords of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Mr. Scott Perry, Jr., Richard Vanderlick, Craig Smith and Sean McGlothlin. NAYS: None ABSENT: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr. And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Joe Bishop Secretary President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013.

There being absent: Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

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

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B

(IN-LIEU MILLAGE PROPOSITION)

Shall Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of ten and ninety -eight (10.98) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $261,335 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2014 and ending with the year 2023, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within said District, including road drainage, road safety warnings and road illumination, said tax to be in lieu of and re place a 7.23 mills tax authorized to be levied in the District through the year 2014, at an election held in said District on November 15, 2003?

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION

Precinct Location FOR AGAINST N03 (IN PART) J S Slocum Learning Center, 901 Crepe Myrtle Street, Pineville 21 15 N04 (IN PART) Kees Park Community Center, 2450 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville

N09 (IN PART) Kees Park Community Center, 2450 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville 31 25 N10 AK (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 68 64 N10 LZ (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 68 63 N11 (IN PART) Pineville Middle School, 501 Edgewood Drive, Pineville 14 19 N12 (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 0 0 N26 AK (IN PART) Philadelphia Baptist Church, 722 Philadelphia Road, Deville 0 0 N26 LZ (IN PART) Philadelphia Baptist Church, 722 Philadelphia Road, Deville 0 4 N27 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville 10 7

N28 (IN PART) R uby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville 0 0 N29 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville 37 32 ABSENTEE 53 41 TOTALS 302 270 MAJORITY FOR 32

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designa ted at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 302 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 270 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 32 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a maj ority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B

(IN-LIEU MILLAGE PROPOSITION)

Shall Road District No. 9B of the Parish of R apides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of ten and ninety -eight (10.98) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $261,335 reasonably expected at this time to be collected fr om the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2014 and ending with the year 2023, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within said District, including road drainage, road safety warnings and road illumination, said tax to be in lieu of and replace a 7.23 mills tax authorized to be levied in the District through the year 2014, at an election held in said District on November 15, 2003?

POLLING PLACES

Precinct Location Pineville N04 (IN PART) Kees Park Community Center, 2450 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville N09 (IN PART) Kees Park Community Center, 2450 Hwy. 28 East, Pineville N10 AK (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 3655 Trinity Church Drive, Pineville N10 LZ (IN PART) J I Barron Elementary School, 3655 Trinity Church Drive, Pineville Pineville Deville Deville N27 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville N28 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville N29 (IN PART) Ruby Wise Elementary School, 5279 Hwy. 107, Pineville

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners -in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Propo sition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 -A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revise d Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Rapides Parish Courthouse, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 , 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. All registered voters of th e District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 10 th day of June, 2013.

ATTEST: /s/ Joe Bishop President /s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Saturday, October 19, 2013, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 12 th day of November, 2013.

/s/ Joe Bishop President

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Edmond Hay s to the Coliseum Authority for a five (5) year term. Term will expire December 8, 201 8. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to approve hiring 1 temporary, full -time Academic Instructor (Adult Basic E ducation/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. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, 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, 201 7. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, 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, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, 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, 2017.

On m otion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 Louisia na and Federal Aviation Administration and ratify authorization for the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, awarding the contract for demolition and asbestos abatement services to the next lower bidder, Gulf Ser vices Contracting for the Greenway Park Acquisition Project, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Project No. DR -LA-1786079-0001, CFDA No. 97.039 and ratify authorization for the President to sign the Notice of Award and Contract. Contract in the amou nt of $251,595.00. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick to open a public hearing 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

Mr. Tom Wells stated he would like for the record to reflect the report from the Parish Inspector showing that the property was in bad shape and attempts to serve the individual were unsuccessful. According to the rules, we appointed Mr. Gregory Jones as Curator, to represent the owner. The proper notices were done to identify the owner.

Mr. Gregory Jones, Curator for the absent property owner, stated he had read the July 16, 2013 report of Mr. Butch Daigre, Parish Inspector, where he tried to forward the paperwork to the property owners that are listed on the Tax Assessor’s rolls. Unfortunately, Mr. John C. Borell is deceased. He stated he ran the statutorily required advertisement in The Town Talk and did have a response from a relative, an elderly lady that lived in Natchitoches , and she advised him that Mr. John Borell, Sr. passed away several years ago and his wife, Ms. Borell passed earlier this year. Their only child, John Borell, Jr. passed a few months ago. There are no immediate land owners. He stated he did advise the Aunt in Natchitoches of the hearing date for today and also sent her a letter. She declined the invitation.

Mr. Jones stated he had gone to the property and taken his own pictures, and it is horrendous. The neighbor ’s on both sides have well-manicured properties. He further stated he agreed with Mr. Dai gre’s report and would li ke to enter into the record, no objection, to the Parishes requests, as the authorized legal representative and that the plan for condemnation cannot be argued with.

Mr. Tom Wells thanked Mr . Jones and stated it would be included in the record. Mr. Wells requested the Jury move for condemnation.

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the hearing having been held on the structure being considered for condemnation and it is the opinion of the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Curator, Mr. Gregory Jones, that the facts justify the condemnation of the property of Mr. John Borell located at 2001 Dixie Street, Section 13, T4N -R1W, Ward 8, District I, Rapides Parish;

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby enter an order condemning the following property:

Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure (ho use) located at 2001 Dixie Street, Section 13, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, District I, Rapides Parish.

and order it be demolished or removed in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 -1/4 Condemnation of Buildi ngs, and demolished within sixty (60) days.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of November, 2013.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to close public hearing. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to open a public hearing on proposed condemnation of the following property i n 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. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel, questioned if there was present Mr. William Madison or Mr. Murphy Ford, to which there was no response. Mr. Wells stated the notice had been properly sent out and the report was file d into the records , of the property being in a dilapidated condition and h e recommended that the property be condemned and removed within 30 days.

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the hearing having been held on the structure being considered for condemnation and it is the opinion of the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the facts justify the condemnation of the property of Mr. William Madison, c/o Mr. Subdivision, Section 22, T4N-R1E, Ward 9, District D, Rapides Parish;

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby enter an order condemning the following property:

Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated str ucture (house) located at 199 Harlem Street, Lot 18, Square 10, Wardville Subdivision, Section 22, T4N -R1E, Ward 9, District D, Rapides Parish.

and order it be demolished or removed in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 -1/4 Condemnation of Buildings, and demolished within sixty (30) days.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of November, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to close public hearing. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to waive the insurance requirements for a Sewage Effluent Discharge Permit at 857 Denny Rd., Deville, LA and approval to 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following proclamation was offered and unanimously adopted:

NATIONAL NURSE PRACTIONER WEEK

WHEREAS, there are more than 171,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners in the United States with 2559 NPs practicing in the State of Louisiana, providing high - quality, cost-effective, patient-centered, personalized health care for nearly half a century; and

WHEREAS, NPs have graduate, advanced education (most have master’s degrees and an increasing number have doctorates); and

WHEREAS, NPs order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; and prescribe medication s and other treatments; and

WHEREAS, NPs are truly partners in the health care of their patients, so that in addition to clinical services, NPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention and health education and counseling, guiding patients to make sm arter health and lifestyle choices; and

WHEREAS, the excellence, safety, and cost -effectiveness of the care providing by NPs is established and well-documented; and

WHEREAS, NPs provide health care to people of all ages and in diverse health care sett ings such as private office practice, hospitals, long -term care facilities, schools, state and local health departments, managed care facilities, and retail-based clinics; and

WHEREAS, more than 18 percent of NPs practice in rural settings with populations of less than 25,000; and

WHEREAS, it is documented that patients of NPs are given more personal time and attention than they traditionally receive from other health care providers; be it

Resolved, THEREFORE, that I Joe Bishop hereby declare November 10-16, 2013 as National NP Week

In recognition of the many contributions that this dedicated group of health care professionals makes to the health and well -being of the people in the communities they service in this great state and throughout the country.

THUS ADOPTED, PASSED AND APPROVED this 12 th day of November, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, 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 to wns portion of Road District 1A funds, and authorize the President to sign same, to exclude Gum Street from the agreement. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to receive the required report from Ac adian Ambulance under the Contract for September, 2013:

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 Director s. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, that the following items were added to the agenda on unanimous vote. The vote therein was as follows:

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to accept the proposed Rapides Parish Polic e Ju ry’s 2014 budget. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to call for a Public Hearing on December 9 th at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2014 Budget. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to appoint Mr. Robert Miller to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Gintz and reappoint for an additional five (5) year term, on the Ward 10 Recreation District Board. Term will expire January 12, 2019. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to award Bid No. 2334 For Sale Koehring Dragline (Model 405) to Michael Nugent the sole bidder for an amount of $5,360, as recommended by the Public Works Director and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter on behalf of the Rapides Parish Library, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board, to provide egre ss and ingress for the Martin Luther King Branch Library and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize to place gravel on the landing parking lot at the end of Stock Landing Road, not to exceed $8,000, to be paid from the gravel line item in Road & Bridge. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Ove rton, to approve Change Order No. 1 for the construction contract with Active Steel Construction for Rapides Fire District No. 6 Fire Truck Storage Building (Bid No. 2283) for an amount of $6,100, to re -grade and expand the existing building pad, as recommended by Steve Fontenot & Phillips, Project Engineer and Deville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and ratify authorization for the President to sign. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to amend the Local Services Agreement with the City of Pineville to add the collection of alcohol beverage fees as recommended by the Tax Administrator. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to accept resignation of Ms. Miron Parker on the Housing Authority, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Harold E. Elliott to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Term will expire July 14, 2017. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to renew the Rapides Parish Group Health Insurance with our current carrier, PGRMA, and increase the employee contribution by 5%, while decreasing the employer contribution by 5% on the Standard Plan and the employer absorbing the 5% increase on the Manage Care Plan as recommended by the Insurance Study Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to amended a certain motion of October 14, 2013, to authorize the purchase of one (1) acre of land near the SE corner of Section 188, Township 4N3W in Ward 7 for the purpose of locating a 3rd fire station for Fire District 8, contingent upon the Leg al Counsel approval and required appraisal, to be paid from Fire District 8 funds, as recommended by the Cotile VFD Board of Directors, to add the legal the description to the motion. The legal description is as follows:

EXHIBIT “A”

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land containing 1.000 acre, more or less, together with all buildings and improvemen ts located thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereunto appertaining, being a por tion of Lot 13 of the Neal Plantation located in Section 118, T 4N-R3W, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Beginning at the intersection of a line common to Lots 13 and 14 of the Neal Plantation with the northern right-of-way line of LA Highway 121, thence proceed along said right-of-way north 55 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds west a dis tance of 180.00 feet to a point; thence turning away from said right -of-way proceed north 27 degrees 08 minutes 11 seconds east a distance of 2 44.28 feet to a point; thence proceed south 55 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds east a distance of 180.00 feet to a line common with Lots 13 and 14 of the Neal Plantation; thence proceed along said line south 27 degrees 08 minutes 11 seconds west a distance of 244.28 feet back to the point of beginning, said closed traverse containing 1.000 acre, more or less, and being more fully shown on a plat of survey by Matthew E. Phillips, R.P.L.S., dated October 11, 2013, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

THUS ADOPTED, PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of November, 2013.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to accept the resignation of James Downs on the North Louisiana Crime Lab Commission, waive the thirty (30) days and appoint Mr. William Hilton to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Term will expire January 14, 2015. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, there being no further business, the meeting be declared adjourned. On vote the motion carried at 3:36.

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