Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: January 2, 2014

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, January 6, 2014, 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……………………………………………..….……3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….….5 Chairman: Craig Smith
3. Workforce Development, Personnel and Elections Committee…........7 Chairman: Richard Vanderlick
4. Grants, Economic Planning and Development Committee………….10 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
5. Courthouse and Tourism Committee....................................................11 Chairman: Scott Perry, Jr.
6. Parochial Board Liaison & Legal Committee………………………..14 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine
7. Municipal Liaison and Health Committee……………………....……16 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
8. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee…..17 Chairman: Richard Billings

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CALL TO ORDER

WELCOME

RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY COMMITTEE

MEETING, JANUARY 6, 2014

ROLL CALL

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 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 adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Independence Life Insurance Comp. Lot Five (5), Ashton Acres Subdivision Bearing no municipal address, Cherri Street, Alexandria (Mr. Moreau)

4. Motion to open for public auction and record Ordinance of Sale for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties:

Tax Debtor Description Creason and Traci Hay Lot 1, Square 1, Furney Adams Subd. Bearing the municipal address of: (Mr. Moreau)

5. Motion to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors, Employees and Legal Counsel to attend the NACo Annual Conference in New Orleans LA., to be held on July 11-14, 2014. (Mr. Billings)

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6. Motion to adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Bearing the municipal address of: (Mr. Moreau)

7. Motion to approve Amendment #1 on the Professional Services Agreement with Frye/Magee, LLC, dated May 19, 2010, which did not reflect the 5 Red River Levee Recertification Projects and the Overall Administration of the Gustav/Ike Grant of up to $78,665 in addition to the original contract amount of $654,494.16, which increases the total amount not to exceed $733,159.16. (Mr. Overton)
8. Motion to authorize the President to sign certificates to the Legislative Auditor certifying on behalf of the Governing Body that funds made available during the year from January 1, 2013 thru December 31, 2013 pursuant to LSA-R.S. 48-751-760 have been expended in accordance with the provisions of those statues and other standards established by law. (Mr. Billings)
9. Motion to amend the 2014 Budgets to reflect the actual beginning balances. (Mr. Moreau)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 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 enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Parish Highway Department to seal holes and cracks on Melder Road and on McNary Cutoff, as requested by the Mayor of the Village of McNary, to be paid out of Road and Bridge Fund and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Billings)
4. Motion to adopt a resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to finish posting 65 mph speed limit signs on the remaining portion of LA Highway 28 West where construction is complete, and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. McGlothlin)
5. Motion to authorize the expenses of the Public Works Director to attend the National Association of County Engineers Conference to be held on April 12-17, 2014 in Baton Rouge, LA. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to accept the Construction Contract with ARTEC Construction & Design, LLC (Contractor) for Rustic Manor Cove Drainage Improvements as substantially complete, as recommended by the Engineer and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Moreau)

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7. Motion to authorize Ms. Marjorie E. Guinn, 760 McKeithen Drive, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification, to be paid out of Road District 8E Funds. (Mr. Vanderlick)

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

PERSONNEL & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 RICHARD VANDERLICK, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to reappoint Mrs. Linda Drew McMahon to the Civil Service Board, nominee of Grambling State University, for a three (3) year term, term expired on December 10, 2013. (Mr. Overton/Mr. Fountaine)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

3. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Civil Service matter of Ms. Susan Wayne. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to come out of Executive Session.
5. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)
6. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop) Page | 8
7. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)
8. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)
9. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District No. 7A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)
10. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District No. 10A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)

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11. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District Number 36 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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GRANTS, ECONOMIC PLANNING

& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to approve the purchase of the following properties participating in the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Project No. DR -LA1786-079-0001, CFDA No. 97.039) and authorize the president to sign the Cash Sale, and related documents, for properties located in Greenway Park Subdivision per Plate Book No. 3, Page Nos. 72 & 73 with purchase amounts as follows:

Property Address Property Owner Purchase Amount

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1858, Page 326, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Randy Michiels (Rantan Properties) $ 103,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1661, Page 794, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Edward Manning $ 100,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1124, Page 721, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Elwyn Stone $ 85,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1219, Page 244, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Ms. Dorothy St. Romain $ 75,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1569, Page 604, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. George Hauk $ 83,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 573, Page 457 & Book 795, Page 891, Rapides Parish Louisiana Mr. Ralph Funk $ 119,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1631, Mr. George Hauk $ 81,500.00 Page | 11

Property Address Property Owner Purchase Amount Page 130, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Property Address Property Owner Purchase Amount

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1919, Page 120, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Robbie Hughs $ 102,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1661, Page 902, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Ms. Felicia Dobbins $ 109,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1722, Page 675, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Ms. Marjorie Jean Hodges $ 103,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1249, Page 689, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Charles R. Newton $ 98,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1786, Page 584, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Darriell Collins (Kadence Properties) $ 98,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 941, Page 287, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Ms. Shirley Hernandez $ 124,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1800, Page 974, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Ms. Kristie B. Thompson $ 79,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1907, Page 755, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Andrew O'Neal $ 100,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1660, Page 264, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Al Ruoppoli (ABM Properties) $ 100,000.00

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1901, Page 387, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Scott Beaderstadt $ 72,000.00 Page | 12

Property Address Property Owner Purchase Amount

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1634, Page 326, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Al Ruoppoli (ABM Properties) $ 80,000.00 (Mr. Overton)

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COURTHOUSE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 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

JANUARY 6, 2014 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Motion to place an item on the January 13, 2014 agenda, that the President is appointed to the Rapides Area Planning Commission, represented by the Chief Executive Officer, for one year term, term will expire January 12, 2015. (Mr. Billings)
2. Motion to place an item on the January 13, 2014 agenda, that the President is appointed to the Transportation Policy Committee, represented by the Chief Executive Officer, for one year term, term will expire on January 12, 2015. (Mr. Billings)
3. Motion to place an item on the January 13, 2014 agenda, that the President is appointed to the Chamber of Commerce, represented by the Chief Executive Officer, for a one (1) year term, term will expire on January 12, 2015. (Mr. Billings)
4. Motion to place an item on the January 13, 2014 agenda, that the President is appointed to the Regional Infrastructure Beltway, represented by the Chief Executive Officer, for a one (1) year term, term will expire on January 12, 2015. (Mr. Billings)
5. Motion to send a letter to the Governor of Louisiana, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and our Louisiana Legislative Delegates, requesting they permanently repair the leaking Cross Bayou Wier. Leaking from Weir causes low water levels in Saline/Larto Complex that directly affects Local Business that rely upon hunting and fishing for source of revenue in Rapides Parish. Saline/Larto is known as a top fishing lake in Central Louisiana and has shown a decline in fishing in the past years due to Page | 15

deteriorating Lake conditions. Also a copy of this resolution be sent to Catahoula Parish, LaSalle Parish, Avoyelles Parish (Mr. Smith)

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MUNICIPAL LIAISON & HEALTH COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Recognize Mr. Gary Childress to speak about Tennis Life Time Sport. (Mr. Craig)

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2014 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 November, 2013:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 468 80% 89.74% Pineville - 8 minute 137 80% 85.40% Rapides - 12 minute 197 80% 91.88% Rapides - 20 minute 166 80% 81.33% (Mr. Billings)

3. Motion to declare one 1999 International Pumper VIN: 1HTSDADRXXH628805(Asset # 8228) as surplus and offer it for sale by sealed bid as recommended by Fire District 2 Fire Chief. (Mr. Billings)
4. Motion to declare Asset #7938 (MSA flow tester), 7939 (repair kit for MSA), and 7940 (repair kit for MSA), Asset #8320 (projector), Asset # 001, 007, 339, 5227, 5819, 5820, 5921, 5922, 5945, 6135, 6136, 6595, 6596, 6597, 6918, 7009, 7010, 7011, 7053, 7055, 9543, 9544, 9545, 9546 (MSA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Asset #6588 (Water Vac) scrap as recommended by Fire District 2 Fire Chief. (Billings)
5. Motion to purchase four (4) refurbished Lifepak 12 cardiac monitor/defibulators and accessories for the amount of $25,302.00 as recommended by Fire District 2 Fire Chief. (Billings)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT