Public Meeting

Rapides Parish Police Jury

Name: Rapides Parish Police Jury — September 14, 2015
Start: 2015-09-14T00:00:00Z
Location: Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

September 14, 2015 · 3:00 p.m. announced

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

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Posted SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

REGULAR SESSION

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 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 July 20, 2015 and August 10, 2015, as published in the Official Journal.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (Finance 9/8)
Motion that approved bills be paid. (Finance 9/8)

4 Recognize Judge Patricia Koch, 9th Judicial District Court, Division E. (Mr. Billings)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT NEXT MEETING

****Appointment to the Fire District #3 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Melvin Christy. Term will expire October 10, 2015. ****Appointment to the Ward 4 Recreation District for a five (5) year term to fill the expiring term of Francis Irvine. Term will expire October 13, 2015. REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Twenty-Six (26) of Square A of Crawford Addition to the City of Alexandria, bearing the municipal address of 2459 Alma Street, Alexandria, to Mr. Machllie Augustine for the consideration of $2,333.33 cash. (Finance 9/8)
Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Part of Lot Twenty-Three (23) of Square Thirty-Three (33), Town of Boyce, bearing no municipal address on Belfast Avenue, Boyce, to Ms. Janice Glynn for the consideration of $1,497.12 cash. (Finance 9/8)
Motion to adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Gertrude Mable Parts of Lots Number Seven (7) and Eight (8) of Square Thirty-Two

(32) of South Alexandria Land Company Addition Bearing the Municipal address of:

Angela Johnson Lot Twenty-Two (22) of Rose Marie Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria

Josephine Field Portion of Lots Three (3) and Four

(4) of Square Twenty-Four (24) to the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of:

Josephine Field Portion of Lots Two (2) and Three

(3) of Square Twenty-Four (24) to the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of: (Finance 9/8) REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District #6 Asset/Inventory Program Asset No. 11150 (2014 Dodge Ram). This vehicle was involved in an accident and totaled by the insurance company. (Finance 9/8)
Motion to delete from the Sales Tax Asset/Inventory Program the following items listed as broken, moved or to be auctioned:

Asset No. Description 10638 Computer – Custom Build Auction 10163 Computer & Monitor Auction 10191 Computer Auction 10192 Computer Auction 10342 Computer Auction 10345 Computer Auction 10375 Computer Auction 9372 Shredder Auction 9550 Printer Broken 10032 Computer Auction 10033 Computer Auction 10127 Computer – Laptop Auction 10160 Computer – Laptop Auction 10293 Computer Auction 10314 Fingerprint Scanner Auction 10340 Computer Auction 10341 Computer Auction 10375 Computer Auction 10476 Computer Auction 10477 Computer Auction 9895 Computer – Laptop Auction 8419 Epson Printer Auction (Finance 9/8)

Motion to authorize the issuance of a quietus on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the Sheriff and Tax Collector and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2014, and authorize Bruce Kelly, Treasurer, to issue said quietus. (Finance 9/8)

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Motion to authorize the purchase of a new Brush Truck for Oak Hill Fire Department, as recommended by Rapides Parish Fire District #5 Board and authorize President to sign same. (Finance 9/8)
Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to authorize Mr. Percy Rougeou, 240 Mudge Road, Boyce, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. (Public Works 9/8)

Glenmora, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. (Public Works 9/8)

Motion to authorize Mr. Ronald Padgett, Sr., 332 Padgett Road, Hineston, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1-Final, for the construction contract with Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC for the Red River Levee Recertification South Bank project (40PARA3303) for a decreased amount of $153,730.85 (adjust quantities to those as actually installed on project); adjust Contract Sum to $3,194,277.65; increase the contract completion due to weather conditions and river stage related delays and authorize the President to sign Change Order, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and approved by Louisiana Office of Community Development. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to authorize Ms. Jerrie Butler, 9171 Highway 112, Hineston, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. (Public Works 9/8)

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Motion to authorize Ms. Nancy Clifton, 1229 Clifton Road, Clifton, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1, for the construction contract with Regional Construction, LLC for the 19th Levee District Phase 1 Height Deficiencies North Bank – Grant project (40PARA3301) for an increase in the completion date of the contract by 128 days due to site conditions and Red River stage effects and authorize the President to sign Change Order, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and approved by Louisiana Office of Community Development. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to refer the revocation request to close Harold Ivey Road at the intersection of Harold Ivey Road and Irving Long Road, to the Rapides Area Planning Commission, waive the $100 fee, set a 30 day review period and authorize President to sign same. The residents and landowners will be responsible for up keep and maintenance of Harold Ivey Road, as requested by signed petition. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to accept for parish maintenance the Union Chapel Church Cemetery Road approximately one tenth (0.1) of a mile in length located (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to adopt an ordinance to establish a 25 mph speed limit on Campbell Creek Road, Ward 7, District E, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to adopt an ordinance to reduce the speed limit from 35 mph to Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 9/8)

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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 LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Mr. Gary J. Bernard Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at (Public Works 9/8)

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 LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Mr. Jimmie F. Price Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish (Public Works 9/8)

Close public hearing

Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Forest Hill to authorize the Public Works Director to apply for a Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Permit to install a tank car or culverts in the stream running by the Forest Hills Community Center at Rapides Parish Highway employees and equipment as necessary to obtain permit and install the tank car or culverts with all cost to be paid out of Ward 4, District H, Road Maintenance Funds the Village’s portion as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 9/8)
Motion to rescind a certain motion of August 10, 2015 and lift the burn ban for Rapides Parish, effective September 14, 2015. (Public Works 9/8)

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Motion to amend a certain motion of July 20, 2015, pertaining to the adoption for the criteria to hire a Project Manager for administrative and engineering services for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project (FEMA-1786-DR-LA, Project Number 154) (CFDA #97.039) to read Phase I and Phase II. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to amend a certain motion of July 20, 2015, pertaining to advertising for Statements of Qualifications for hiring a Project Manager for administrative and engineering services for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project (FEMA-1786-DR-LA, Project Number 154) (CFDA #97.039) to read Phase I and Phase II. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to adopt a resolution strongly opposing the “Waters of the U.S. Under the Clean Water Act” proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (CORP), as to this will put too much control over the management of State and Parish land and create a burden and slow permitting process for farming, economic development and private citizens abilities to keep waterways flowing. Copy of this resolution to be sent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Police Jury Association of Louisiana, National Association of Counties and our Louisiana Legislative Delegates. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to oppose the proposed plan of the White House Administration and the US Department of Interior to divert "fair share" funds from the Gulf States to various nationwide natural resource projects and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation and Police Jury Association of Louisiana for their support in this matter. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to grant approval to Pioneer RV Park (rental property only) as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, pending approval from Legal Counsel. (Grants 9/8)

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Motion to award the Request for Proposals (RFP#2426) for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project to Frye Magee, LLC and authorize to enter into an agreement to perform Managerial Services, as recommended by the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project Selection Committee and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to award the Request for Qualifications (RFQ#2425) for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson and authorize to enter into an agreement to perform Engineering/Surveying Services, as recommended by the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project Selection Committee and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to approve participation and authorize OHSEP Director to administer, designate Project Director, and sign related documents for the 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (EMW-2015-SS-00043S01, CFDA# 97.067). Administration will be in accordance with grant guidelines. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to adopt a resolution to award the FY 2014 LCDBG Airbase Road Sewer System Improvements Phase I to Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the base bid plus deductive alternate No. 1 and deductive Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $437, 314.00 contingent upon execution of a concurrent deductive change order No. 1 in the amount of $12,065.00 as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixon, Project Engineer and upon Contractor Clearance from the Office of Community Development and authorize President to sign. (Grants 9/8)
Motion to request Randolph A. Monsur and Jennifer Jude Monsur to renew the lease to the Police Jury of a lot on Dublin Road in the Kellyland Subdivision for recreation and authorize the President to sign same. (Parochial 9/8)

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Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Gardner Water System for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to haul approximately ten (10) loads of rock, with all cost including labor and equipment to be reimbursed by the Gardner Water System and authorize President to sign same. (Parochial 9/8)
Motion to amend a certain motion of May 11, 2015, to authorize Legal Counsel to compose the necessary documents for the exchange of the barn that is to be torn down behind the Coliseum, to LSUA, at no cost to the Police Jury, to state not to include transfer of the animal pens. (Parochial 9/8)
Motion to terminate the Lease Agreement with the LSU Board of Supervisors to provide a morgue in Pineville, Louisiana, effective August 28, 2015 and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Parochial 9/8)
Motion to adopt a resolution that the members hereby consent to grant to Richard Billings, President, the authority to act on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in the execution of any and all documents, including but not limited to signatures on the Agreement to Purchase and Sell and Act of Cash Sale in connection with the purchase of the Munsterman (Lawyers) Building property, under the terms described in those two documents. (Parochial 9/8)
Motion to appoint Mr. Morris Taft Thomas to the Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term to fill the expiring term of Ms. Susie Smith, representing District D. Term will expire October 10, 2015. (Personnel 9/8)
Motion to proclaim September 19, 2015 as Firefighter Appreciation Day in Rapides Parish and announce Firefighter Appreciation Celebration to be held at the State Mega Shelter, Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, Louisiana, at 10:30 a.m. (Insurance 9/8) REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for July, 2015:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 563 80% 88.28% Pineville - 8 minute 128 80% 82.81% Rapides - 12 minute 206 80% 88.35% Rapides - 20 minute 190 80% 81.58% (Insurance 9/8)

Motion to approve the hiring of seven (7) part time employees at an hourly rate of $9.00 per hour, as recommended by Fire District #5 Board, pending Treasurer’s approval. (Insurance 9/8)

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 retain the services of United Title of Louisiana, Inc. to provide title and closing services on the five properties pertaining to the Paradise Elementary Project to widen Laura Lane. The firm bid a base price for title and closing of $700.00 per parcel, which was the lowest of four bids. (Mr. Billings)
Motion to offer Rapides Parish Highway Department employees the option of compensation pay or compensation hours for work done , other than normal work days. (Mr. Vanderlick)
Motion to adopt an ordinance to set a 10 ton w eight limit on Terrell Cutoff, Ward 7, District E, and authorize th e Parish Highway Department to erect signs. (Mr. Vanderlick) REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

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Motion to adopt an ordinance to set a 10 ton weight limit, excluding farmers’ vehicles and equipment, on North Bayou Rapides Road, Ward 7, District E, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect signs. (Mr. Vanderlick)
Motion to award the Bayou Clear Bridge Replacement Project to Bayou Rapides Corporation for the amount of $ 64,995.00 as recommended by the Engineer, Public Works Director and Purchasing Department. (Mr. Vanderlick)

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, September 14, 2015 , at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

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

Also present were Mr. Bruce Kelly , Treasurer; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Ms. Sonya Wiley -Gremillion, OHSEP Director; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales & Use Tax Administrator; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Mr. Phillip Terrell, District Attorney; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Billings.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Scott Perry.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Richard Billings , 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. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 20, 2015 and August 10 , 2015, as pu blished in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept the Treasurer’s Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Judge Patricia Koch, 9th Judicial District Court, Division E.

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Judge Patricia Koch gave a brief update on the cars in the Juvenile Justice Department and especially the car that Mr. Steve Fox the Director was driving. She distributed pictures of the car and spoke about the shape of the inside and the tires needing to be replaced. Judge Koch also stated that the car’s air condition had not worked since last year.

Mr. Richard Billings stated he had asked Ms. Marla West, Purchasing Agent to call around and find a decent and responsible priced car for the Director of the Juvenile Justice Department. He stated that Southern Chevrolet has a 2015 Sonic Sedan, four door with a little over 20,000 miles for $12,500.00.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to add the following item to the agenda:

Roll call vote to add the item was as follows:

YEAS: Richard Billings, Craig Smith, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin and Scott Perry, Jr. NAYS: none ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: none On roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to approve the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan from Southern Chevrolet for $12,500.00 for the Juvenile Justice Department and also to add the 2006 Crown Vic – Asset # 10460 to the list of items for auction and authorize the President to sign the necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Mr. William Huddleston and Mr. Bradley Smith of Huddleston Smith Wealth Management, to discuss cash management for the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

Mr. William Huddleston gave a brief update on how the Parish could invest money.

Mr. Richard Billings stated he would like for Mr. Bradley Smith and Mr. William Huddleston to get with Mr. Bubba Moreau, Finance Chairman and Mr. Bruce Kelly, Treasurer to put information together and bring it back to the Jury for an update.

The next item on the agenda was to announce the appointments for the next meeting.

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Mr. Billings stated Francis Irvine was deceased and he would like to leave that appointment open.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Twenty-Six (26) of Square “A” of Crawford Addition to the City of Alexandria, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 116 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: 2459 Alma Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

married to and living in community with Lyndell Augustine

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $2,333.33 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

Lot Twenty-Six (26) of Square “A” of Crawford Addition to the City of Alexandria, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 116 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: 2459 Alma Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from MACHLLIE AUGUSTINE, married to and living in community with Lyndell Augustine, to purchase said property for the consideration of $2,333.33 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to MACHLLIE AUGUSTINE, married to and living in community with Lyndell Augustine, for the offered consideration.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, and all rights, ways and privileges thereto appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as follows:

Lot Twenty-Six (26) of Square “A” of Crawford Addition to the City of Alexandria, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 116 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Municipal Address of the Property: 2459 Alma Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re-entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

• the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• the current telephone book,
• any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signature, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. *Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

(a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
(b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
(c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 A. (2).

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interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

(a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.
(b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
(c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 B. (2).

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six-month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the political subdivision or the municipality.

(a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.

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(b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
(c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing of the sale or donation of adjudicated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notice, and the dates of publication.

(a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
(b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47: 2208.
(c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.

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(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 14th day of September, 2015.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

A certain tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being a part of Lot Twenty Three (23), Block Thirty Three (33), Town of Boyce, said Lot Twenty Three (23) of said Block Thirty Three (33), being shown on that plat recorded at Conveyance Book Y, page 38, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with the property conveyed herein being more fully described as follows:

Commence at the southeast corner of said Lot Twenty Three (23) of Block Thirty Three (33), Town of Boyce, thence run in a westerly direction along the northerly right of way line of Belfast Avenue for 70 feet, thence turn a 90º angle to the right and run in a northerly direction on a line parallel with Cork Street for 50 feet, thence run in an easterly direction on a line parallel with Belfast Avenue for 70 feet, thence run in a southerly direction on a line parallel with Cork Street for 50 feet to the point of beginning, and being the exact same property as is outlined in heavy blue lines on the plat of survey by Stephen Barrett Gremillion, dated November 1, 1988, recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Conveyance Book 1253, folio 547.

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $1,497.12 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

Book Y, page 38, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with the property conveyed herein being more fully described as follows:

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from JANICE GLYNN, to purchase said property for the consideration of $1,497.12 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to JANICE GLYNN, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

Section 1. A certain tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being a part of Lot Twenty Three (23), Block Thirty Three (33), Town of Boyce, said Lot Twenty Three (23) of said Block Thirty Three (33), being shown on that plat recorded at Conveyance Book Y, page 38, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with the property conveyed herein being more fully described as follows: Commence at the southeast corner of said Lot Twenty Three (23) of Block Thirty Three (33), Town of Boyce, thence run in a westerly direction along the northerly right of way line of Belfast Avenue for 70 feet, thence turn a 90º angle to the right and run in a northerly direction on a line parallel with Cork Street for 50 feet, thence run in an easterly direction on a line parallel with Belfast Avenue for 70 feet, thence run in a southerly direction on a line parallel with Cork Street for 50 feet to the point of beginning, and being the exact same property as is outlined in heavy blue lines on the plat of survey by Stephen Barrett Gremillion, dated November 1, 1988, recorded in the records of Rapides Parish, Conveyance Book 1253, folio 547.

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• the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• the current telephone book,
• any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

(a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
(b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
(c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 A. (2).

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

(a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.
(b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
(c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2206 B. (2).

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transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

(a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
(b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
(c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

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Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

(a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
(b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47: 2208.
(c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 14th day of September, 2015.

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On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Gertrude Mable Parts of Lots Number Seven (7) and Eight (8) of Square Thirty-Two

(32) of South Alexandria Land Company Addition Bearing the Municipal address of:

Angela Johnson Lot Twenty-Two (22) of Rose Marie Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria

Josephine Field Portion of Lots Three (3) and Four

(4) of Square Twenty-Four (24) to the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of:

Josephine Field Portion of Lots Two (2) and Three

(3) of Square Twenty-Four (24) to the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of: On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District #6 Asset/Inventory Program Asset No. 11150 (2014 Dodge Ram). This vehicle was involved in an accident and totaled by the insurance company. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to delete from the Sales Tax Asset/Inventory Program the following items listed as broken, moved or to be auctioned: Asset No. Description 10638 Computer – Custom Build Auction 10163 Computer & Monitor Auction 10191 Computer Auction 10192 Computer Auction 10342 Computer Auction 10345 Computer Auction 10375 Computer Auction 9372 Shredder Auction 9550 Printer Broken 10032 Computer Auction 10033 Computer Auction 10127 Computer – Laptop Auction REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

10160 Computer – Laptop Auction 10293 Computer Auction 10314 Fingerprint Scanner Auction 10340 Computer Auction 10341 Computer Auction 10375 Computer Auction 10476 Computer Auction 10477 Computer Auction 9895 Computer – Laptop Auction 8419 Epson Printer Auction On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the issuance of a quietus on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the Sheriff and Tax Collector and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2014, and authorize Bruce Kelly, Treasurer, to issue said quietus.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, William E. Hilton, Tax Collector, has exhibited to the Rapides Parish Police Jury satisfactory evidence that all taxes due to the Parish governing authority shown on the ad valorem tax rolls of Rapides Parish for the year 2014 have been paid or accounted for, and

WHEREAS, the said Rapides Parish Police Jury has by resolution, a copy of which is annexed hereto, authorized me to issue this quietus on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the said William E. Hilton, Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2014.

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

Yea: Richard Billings, Craig Smith, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin and Scott Perry Nay: None Absent: None

And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of September, 2015.

QUIETUS

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WHEREAS, the said Rapides Parish Police jury has by resolution, a copy of which is annexed hereto, authorized me to issue this quietus on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the said William E. Hilton, Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2014.

s/s Bruce Kelly, Treasurer

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the purchase of a new Brush Truck for Oak Hill Fire Department, as recommended by Rapides Parish Fire District #5 Board and authorize President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize Mr. Percy Rougeou, 240 Mudge Road, Boyce, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize Mr. Raymond Causey, 21 Science Hill Road, Glenmora, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize Mr. Ronald Padgett, Sr., 332 Padgett Road, Hineston, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize Ms. Jerrie Butler, 7191 Highway 112, Hineston, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize Ms. Nancy Clifton, 1229 Clifton Road, Clifton, LA, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve Change Order No. 1-Final, for the construction contract with Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC for the Red River Levee Recertification South Bank project (40PARA3303) for a decreased amount of $153,730.85 (adjust quantities to those as actually installed on project); adjust Contract Sum to $3,194,277.65; increase the contract completion due to weather conditions and river stage related delays and authorize the President to sign Change Order, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and approved by Louisiana Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to approve Change Order No. 1, for the construction contract with Regional Construction, LLC for the 19th Levee District Phase 1 Height Deficiencies North Bank – Grant project (40PARA3301) for an increase in the completion date of the contract by REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

128 days due to site conditions and Red River stage effects and authorize the President to sign Change Order, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and approved by Louisiana Office of Community Development. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to refer the revocation request to close Harold Ivey Road at the intersection of Harold Ivey Road and Irving Long Road, to the Rapides Area Planning Commission, waive the $100 fee, set a 30 day review period and authorize President to sign same. The residents and landowners will be responsible for up keep and maintenance of Harold Ivey Road, as requested by signed petition. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to accept for parish maintenance the Union Chapel Church Cemetery Road approximately one tenth (0.1) of a mile in length located approximately 0.6 miles south of the Munson Road (Ward 3, District H). On vote the motion carried.

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

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18 -4.2

(G) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO ESTABLISH A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON CAMPBELL CREEK ROAD.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 14th day of September, 2015, that Section 184.2 (g) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended 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: ...

(g) Twenty-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 twenty-five (25) miles per hour. ... Campbell Creek Road, Ward 7, District E ...

(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.

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

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 14th day of September, 2015.

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

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18 -4.2

(G) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON FOX FIRE LANE FROM 35 MPH TO 25 MPH.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 14th day of September, 2015, that Section 184.2 (e) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended 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: ...

(g) Twenty-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 twenty-five (25) miles per hour. ... Fox Fire Lane, Ward 2, District F ... (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 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

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

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 14th day of September, 2015.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, 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

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Mr. Gary J. Bernard Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

On vote the motion carried.

Ms. Bridget Brown, Curator for the absent property owner, stated she was provided the report from the Parish Inspector indicating the dangerous condition on the property owned by Mr. Gary J. Bernard located at 6009 Dublin Road, Alexandria. She mailed a certified letter to Mr. Bernard on July 27, 2015. Ms. Brown presented the Secretary the Certified reports from the Public Works Director and the Certified Receipt that was served on the owner, Mr. Gary J. Bernard, for the official records. Ms. Brown stated Mr. Bernard called her after he had received his letter and he intended to be here today. Ms. Brown asked if Mr. Gary J. Bernard was in the audience to which there was no response. She further stated that when she spoke with him he stated he was going to clean the property up and could he have thirty days to clean it up. She went by the property around August 27th and he hadn’t cleaned it up yet. He has not called back and he is not present today. Mr. Bernard was properly notified and Ms. Brown suggested that the Police Jury consider adopting an ordinance condemning the property in accordance with the report from the Parish.

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

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, 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. Gary J. Bernard located at 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 (house) located at 6009 Dublin Road, Alexandria, Louisiana, Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, 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.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 14th day of September, 2015.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, 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

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Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish On vote the motion carried. Ms. Bridget Brown, Curator for the absent property owner, stated she was provided the report from the Parish Inspector indicating the dangerous condition on the property owned by Mr. Jimmie F. Price located at 1719 Ulster Street, Alexandria, an unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure. Ms. Brown presented the Secretary the Certified reports from the Public Works Director and the Certified Receipt where the postal service was unable to serve the owner, Mr. Jimmie F. Price, for the official records. Ms. Brown requested thirty more days so she could put an ad in the newspaper to try to locate the owner.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to layover for thirty days the public hearing on propos ed condemnation of the property owned by Mr. Jimmie F. Price, located at 1719 Ulster Street, Alexandria, in order for Ms. Bridgett Brown to try to locate the property owner. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Forest Hill to authorize the Public Works Director to apply for a Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Permit to install a tank car or culverts in the stream running by the Forest Hills contractors or use Rapides Parish Highway employees and equipment as necessary to obtain permit and install the tank car or culverts with all cost to be paid out of Ward 4, District H, Road Maintenance Funds the Village’s portion as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to rescind a certain motion of August 10, 2015 and lift the burn ban for Rapides Parish, effective September 14, 2015. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to amend a certain motion of July 20, 2015, pertaining to the adoption for the criteria to hire a Project Manager for administrative and engineering services for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project (FEMA-1786-DR-LA, Project Number 154) (CFDA #97.039) to read Phase I and Phase II. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to amend a certain motion of July 20, 2015, pertaining to advertising for Statements of Qualifications for hiring a Project Manager for administrative and engineering services for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project (FEMA-1786-DRLA, Project Number 154) (CFDA #97.039) to read Phase I and Phase II. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt a resolution strongly opposing the “Waters of the U.S. Under the Clean Water Act” proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Army Corps of Engineers (CORP), as to this will put too much control over the management of State and Parish land and create a burden and slow permitting process for farming, economic development and private citizens abilities to keep waterways flowing. Copy of this resolution to be sent to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Police Jury Association of Louisiana, National Association of Counties and our Louisiana Legislative Delegates. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to adopt the following resolution opposing the proposed plan of the White House Administration and the US Department of Interior to divert "fair share" funds from the Gulf States to various nationwide natural resource projects:

WHEREAS, Louisiana, along with Texas, Mississippi and Alabama, (Gulf States) are slated to begin receiving 37.5 percent of royalty payments from offshore drilling Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up to $500 million a year starting in 2017-18

WHEREAS, Gulf States are a major producer of the infrastructure and workforce for the industry in the Gulf of Mexico

WHEREAS, Gulf States also have inherent environmental and economic risks

WHEREAS, Gulf States coastlines were devastated by the BP oil spill, and continue to have vulnerable coastlines that are in need of preservation and restoration

WHEREAS, The US Congress has found that the Gulf States 37.5% of royalty payments is a “fair share" distribution

WHEREAS, The Obama administration budget proposes to change the way offshore oil and gas revenue is distributed to Gulf Coast states

WHEREAS, The plan involves redirecting some of those funds to various nationwide natural resource projects

WHEREAS, The Interior Department said it would be seeking congressional approval for the changes

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY at their regular meeting convened on the 14th day of September, 2015, that it does hereby oppose the proposed plan of the Obama Administration and the US Department of Interior to divert "fair share" funds from the Gulf States to various nationwide natural resource projects

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation for their support in this matter.

THUS DONE AND PASSED by a unanimous vote on the date set forth above.

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On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to grant approval to Pioneer RV Park (rental property only) as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, pending approval from Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to award the Request for Proposals (RFP#2426) for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project to Frye Magee, LLC and authorize to enter into an agreement to perform Managerial Services, as recommended by the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project Selection Committee and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to award the Request for Qualifications (RFQ#2425) for the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson and authorize to enter into an agreement to perform Engineering/Surveying Services, as recommended by the Tangent Rail Drainage Improvement Project Selection Committee and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to approve participation and authorize OHSEP Director to administer, designate Project Director, and sign related documents for the 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (EMW-2015-SS-00043-S01, CFDA# 97.067). Administration will be in accordance with grant guidelines. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to adopt a Improvements Phase I to Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the base bid plus deductive alternate No. 1 and deductive Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $437, 314.00 contingent upon execution of a concurrent deductive change order No. 1 in the amount of $12,065.00 as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixon, Project Engineer and upon Contractor Clearance from the Office of Community Development and authorize President to sign. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to request Randolph A. Monsur and Jennifer Jude Monsur to renew the lease to the Police Jury of a lot on Dublin Road in the Kellyland Subdivision for recreation and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Gardner Water System for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to haul approximately ten (10) loads of rock, with all cost including labor and equipment to be reimbursed by the Gardner Water System and authorize President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to amend a certain motion of May 11, 2015, to authorize Legal Counsel to compose the necessary documents for the exchange of the barn that is to be torn down behind the Coliseum, to LSUA, at no cost to the Police Jury, to state not to include transfer of the animal pens. On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to terminate the Lease Agreement with the LSU Board of Supervisors to provide a morgue in Pineville, Louisiana, effective August 28, 2015 and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to adopt a resolution that the members hereby consent to grant to Richard Billings, President, the authority to act on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in the execution of any and all documents, including but not limited to signatures on the Agreement to Purchase and Sell and Act of Cash Sale in connection with the purchase of the Munsterman (Lawyers) Building property, under the terms described in those two documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to appoint Mr. Morris Taft Thomas to the Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term to fill the expiring term of Ms. Susie Smith, representing District D. Term will expire October 10, 2020. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for July, 2015:

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to proclaim September 19, 2015 as Firefighter Appreciation Day in Rapides Parish and announce Firefighter Appreciation Celebration to be held at the State Mega Shelter, Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, Louisiana, at 10:30 a.m. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve the hiring of seven (7) part time employees at an hourly rate of $9.00 per hour, as recommended by Fire District #5 Board, pending Treasurer’s approval. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that the following items were not considered by the Committee of the Jury but were posted on the agenda after the Committee Meeting and added to the Jury agenda in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are now confirmed as having been added to the agenda by two-thirds vote:

Roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: Richard Billings, Craig Smith, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin and Scott Perry, Jr. NAYS: none REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: none On roll call vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to retain the services of United Title of Louisiana, Inc. to provide title and closing services on the five properties per taining to the Paradise Elementary Project to widen Laura Lane. The firm bid a base price for title and closing of $700.00 per parcel, which was the lowest of four bids. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Richard Vanderlick requested to layover the motion to offer Rapides Parish Highway Department employees the option of compensation pay or compensation hours for work done, other than normal work days.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to adopt an ordinance to set a 10 t on weight limit on Terrell Cutoff, Ward 7, District E, and authorize th e Parish Highway Department to erect signs. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt an ordinanc e to set a 10 ton weight limit, excluding farmers’ vehicles and equipment, on North Bayou Rapides Road, Ward 7, District E, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect signs. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith award the Bayou Clear Bridge Replacement Project to Bayou Rapides Corporation for the amount of $64,995.00 as recommended by the Engineer, Public Works Director and Purchasing Department. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. R ichard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to add the following motions to the agenda, received after the Jury Meeting agenda was posted in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are now confirmed as having been added to the agenda by unanimous vote:

Roll call vote was as follows:

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton and seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop , the following resolution was presented and adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Cecil D Gassiott, LLC has the contract for the construction of the Red River Levee Recertification – South Bank, State Project No. 40PARA3303, with the Rapides Parish Police Jury; REGULAR JURY MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

AND WHERE AS, the project has been inspected by the USACE, the LADOTD, RRABB and the Engineers on August 18, 2015 and found to be substantially complete;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, that the project be considered Substantially Co mplete in accordance with the stipulations of the project contract,

AND, that the President is hereby authorized to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

This Resolution being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

And the Resolution is declared ad opted on this the 14th day of September, 2015.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

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