Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted January 9, 2014

REGULAR SESSION

JANUARY 13, 2014 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

President

Vice President

Treasurer

2. Special presentation of plaque to Mr. Joe Bishop, President and Mr. Bubba Moreau, Vice President.
3. Motion to layover the adoption of the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on December 9, 2013 and adopt the Special Session December 17, 2013 as published in the Official Journal.
4. Motion that approved bills be paid.
5. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (FINANCE 1/6)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Five (5), Ashton Acres Subdivision, bearing no municipal address, Cherri Street, Alexandria, to Darrell LaCombe for the consideration of $3,750.88 cash. (Finance 1/6)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot 1, Square 1, Furney Adams Subdivision, bearing the municipal address of Mary Street, Alexandria, to Red Dog Properties, LLC, acting through their authorized agent Judy Reichardt, for the consideration of $3,438.63 (Finance 1/6)
8. 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. (Finance 1/6)
9. Motion to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Bearing the municipal address of: (Finance 1/6)

10. 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. (Finance 1/6)
11. 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. (Finance 1/6)
12. Motion to amend the 2014 Budgets to reflect the actual beginning balances. (Finance 1/6)
13. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 1/6)
14. 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. (Public Works 1/6)
15. 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. (Public Works 1/6)
16. 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. (Public Works 1/6)
17. 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. (Public Works 1/6)
18. 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. (Public Works 1/6) (MOTION NEEDS TO BE DELETED)
19. Motion to approve the purchase of the following properties participating in the Greenway Park Subdivision Acquisition Project (Hazard Mitigation 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 Property Address Property Owner Purchase Amount

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, Page 130, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. George Hauk $ 81,500.00 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 Property Address Property Owner Purchase Amount

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

Being the property described in Conveyance Book 1634, Page 326, Rapides Parish, Louisiana Mr. Al Ruoppoli (ABM Properties) $ 80,000.00 (Grants 1/6)

20. 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 (1) year term, term will expire January 12, 2015. (Parochial 1/6)
21. 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 (1) year term, term will expire on January 12, 2015. (Parochial 1/6)
22. 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. (Parochial 1/6)
23. 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. (Parochial 1/6)
24. Motion to send a letter to the Governor of Louisiana, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and 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 deteriorating Lake conditions. Also a copy of this resolution be sent to Catahoula Parish, LaSalle Parish, Avoyelles Parish. (Parochial 1/6)
25. 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 433 80% 82.45% Pineville - 8 minute 132 80% 81.06% Rapides - 12 minute 188 80% 90.43% Rapides - 20 minute 156 80% 83.33% (Insurance 1/6)

26. 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. (Insurance 1/6)
27. 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. (Insurance 1/6)
28. 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. (Insurance 1/6)
29. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Boyce to provide Fire Protection Services for the Alfalfa District, Fire Protection No. 16. (Insurance 1/6)
30. Motion to appoint Mrs. Katrina Lloyd to the Rapides Civil Service Board, appointee of Grambling University, to fill the expired term of Ms. Linda McMahon. T erm will expire December 10, 2014. (Workforce 1/6)
31. 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. (RENAISSANCE) (Workforce 1/6)
32. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the rededication and levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Workforce 1/6)
33. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the rededication and levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Workforce 1/6)
34. Motion to adopt 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 rededication and levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Workforce 1/6)
35. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District Number 7A of Rapides Parish, 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. (Workforce 1/6)
36. Motion to adopt 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. (Workforce 1/6)
37. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District Number 36 of Rapides Parish, 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. (Workforce 1/6)
38. Motion to direct Mr. Dan Broussard, Legal Counsel, to appeal the adverse decision of the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board in the matter of Ms. Susan Wayne. (Workforce 1/6)

(2/3 VOTE TO ADD TO AGENDA AFTER COMMITTEE)

39. Motion to authorize the registration and mileage, in an amount up to $600.00 each, for the Justices of the Peace and Constables to attend the 2014 Justices of the Peace and Constables Annual Training course to be held on February 4, 2014 thru February 7, 2014, in Lake Charles, to be paid out of the General Fund. (Mr. Billings)
40. Motion to authorize the President to sign De-Obligation and Closeout Request Form for Forest Service Agreement No. 11-RO-11080602-017 Improvements on Castor Plunge Road as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Vanderlick)
41. Motion to request the State Bond Commissions approval to issue up to $700,000 in Certificates of indebtedness for Fire District #15 to use Foley and Judell as Bond Council. (Funds will be use to build a station and buy equipment, trucks, etc.) (Mr. Vanderlick)
42. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Section 18-4.4 (Through Truck Traffic) to include West River Road, Ward 6, District H. (Mr. Billings)
43. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation involving Baron, Heinberg & Brocato. (Mr. Bishop)

(UNANIMOUS VOTE REQUIRED TO PLACE ITEM

ON AGENDA AFTER POSTED)

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