Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: August 31, 2017

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria.

1. Finance Committee………………………………………………….....3 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee…....8 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
3. Coliseum Committee……………………………………………………9 Chairman: Joe Bishop
4. Workforce Development and Municipal Liaison Committee……….10 Chairman: Joe Bishop
5. Grants, Economic Planning and Development Committee….…..…..11 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
6. Courthouse and Tourism Committee………………………….…..…12 Chairman: Scott Perry, Jr.
7. Parochial Board Liaison & Legal Committee………………………..13 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
8. Personnel, Elections and Health Committee…………………………14 Chairman: Richard Vanderlick
9. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee.…16 Chairman: Richard Billings

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CALL TO ORDER

COMMITTEE MEETING

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

Recognize Mr. Jim Clinton and Mr. Dustin Matthews from CLEDA to discuss the Industrial Tax Exemption Program changes. (Mr. Smith)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, CHAIRMAN

1. Treasurer’s Report
2. Motion to open for public auction and record Ordinance of Sale for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: Tax Debtor Description Irma Lotts, Et al Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9), Square Fourteen (14), New Enterprise Addition, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 50, of the records of Rapides Parish Bearing the Municipal address of: (Scott Perry-Police Juror) (Mr. Fountaine)
3. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 10963 2001-Freightliner to be auctioned 6743 1994-Lowboy Trailer to be auctioned 6293 1992 - International Truck to be auctioned 9991 1995 – Ford Truck to be auctioned (Mr. Moreau)
4. Motion to authorize the participation in an upcoming auction to be held on September 23, 2017 at the Bonnette Auction Barn in Alexandria. (Mr. Moreau)

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

Tax Debtor Description Mississippi Land Company Starting at the corner on the northwestern boundary of Barron Road which marks the corners of tracts of land belonging to Alexandria Broadcasting Co., Inc., and Sherman W. Bissell, in Section 53, Township 4 North, Range 1 East, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; then North 39 degrees and 47 Minutes East 87.44 feet along the northwestern boundary of Barron Road to the point of beginning; then continue North 39 degrees 47 minutes East along the northwestern boundary of Barron Road 87.86 feet, Then North 47 degrees 35 minutes West 244.75 feet to tract belonging to Alexandria Broadcasting Co., Inc.; thence south 42 degrees 25 minutes west along the boundary line of Alexandria Broadcasting, Co., Inc., 87.75 feet; then South 47 degrees 35 minutes East along the northeastern boundary of lot belonging to Sherman W. Bissell, property shown between red lines on plat survey by Irion Lafargue, Dated1952 annexed to original deed No,. 367,614 and being the same property acquired by Robert E. Miller from Hansford H. Smith, by act recorded in Conveyance Book 436 page 252, records if Rapides Parish, Louisiana, as corrected in Conveyance Book 437, Page 194, all the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Municipal address being Dupree Street, Pineville (Mr. Fountaine – District D)

Jerry R. Johnson Part of Lots Seven (7) & Eight (8) of Block Sixteen (16) of Welch Addition, as per plat thereof recorded in Conveyance Book Y, Page 430 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana fronting 43.5 feet on 14th Street by 100 feet lying adjacent to the alley and being more particularly shown on Certificate of Survey by Daniel D. Sandefur dates February 10, 1977, a copy of which is recorded in Conveyance Book 896, Page 165 of the record of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Municipal address being: 330 N. 14th Street, Alexandria (Mr. Fountaine – District D)

• L. C. Simon, et al One-Half (1/2) of Lot Eleven (11) lying adjacent to Lot Twelve (12) & One-Half (1/2) of Lot Twelve (12) lying adjacent to Page | 5

Lot Eleven (11) of Square Three (3) of Home Acres Subdivision (Revised), as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 125 of the record of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (Mr. Overton – District F)

Ronald T. Gallerson, et al Lot Four (4) of Block Nine (9) and the Six (6) foot by Fifty (50) foot strip of land taken from the abandoned alley located in the rear of Lot Four (4), Ball Addition, Alexandria, as per plat therefore recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 97, of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; said property being more particularly shown on the survey prepared by Avit J. Gremllion on April 16, 1984, which is attached to the Sale of Property dated June 12, 1984, and recorded on June 14, 1984, as Entry No. 784905, Book 1121, Page 523 of the conveyance records of Rapides Parish. (Theodore Fountaine – District D)

Marion Robinson Lot Four (4) of Block One (1) of the Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of: (Theodore Fountaine, Jr. – District D) (Mr. Fountaine)

6. Motion to accept the insurance proposal of $59,645.37, less deductible for the Excavator (Asset #9146), that was destroyed by fire as recommended by the Parish Engineer. (Mr. Moreau)
7. Motion to authorize to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department the following asset as the equipment is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 9146 Excavater – SN #0311324 Scrap by Insurance (Mr. Moreau) Page | 6
8. Motion to authorize the renewal of the annual commercial auto, equipment and property insurance with Risk Services, to be paid from various fund accounts and authorize the President or Treasurer to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Fountaine)
9. 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 2016, and authorize Bruce Kelly, Treasurer, to issue said quietus. (Mr. Smith)
10. Receive update from Ms. Laura-Ellen Ayres on the Rapides Parish Library. (Mr. Perry)
11. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District #11 Asset Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use as requested by the Fire Chief: Asset Number Description Disposal 7467 Chainsaw Poulan Pro#365 Scrap 7883 Generator – Honda Scrap 7886 Camera – Kodak – DC-1 Scrap 7888 Transceiver – 100WT Scrap 8617 Computer – CPU HP8860 Scrap 9693 Air Compressor Scrap 9694 Pressure Washer Scrap 9725 Computer Scrap 9817 Ice Machine – Scotsman Scrap 10143 Generator – Honda Scrap (Mr. Fountaine)

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12. Motion to authorize the renewal of the uninsured/underinsured motorist body injury coverage, at limits of $50,000.00 and Uninsured/underinsured motorist property damage at a limit of $25,000.00. (Mr. Fountaine)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 BUBBA MOREAU, 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 authorize the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to submit a request to the Louisiana National Guard for assistance in the repair of bridges closed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and authorize the President to sign all the necessary documents, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Billings)

4. Motion to refer the request from Heath Mason, for a road name change of Hiram Doyle Road, to Sill Blessed Road, Ward 6, District H, to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for a review and recommendation. (Mr. Billings)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COLISEUM COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 JOE BISHOP, CHAIRMAN

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

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 JOE BISHOP, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Woodworth, to repair a bridge on Lake Drive, as requested by the Town of Woodworth, to be paid out of Ward 1, District E, Road Maintenance Funds and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Vanderlick)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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GRANTS, ECONOMIC PLANNING

& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive update from Ms. Melissa Becker on Building Codes in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 SCOTT PERRY, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on the Courthouse. (Mr. Perry)
3. Receive an update on tourism in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Perry)
4. Recognize Mr. Todd Bingham with Otis Elevator. (Mr. Smith)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON & LEGAL COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 SEAN MCGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

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

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS & HEALTH COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 RICHARD VANDERLICK, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to acknowledge the nomination of the reappointment of Mr. Mike Johnson, nominated by the Chamber of Commerce, to the England Economic & Industrial Development District for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2017. (Mr. Smith)
3. Motion to adopt a resolution reducing Fire Protection District No. 18 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana; defining and describing the boundaries thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. THIS HAS TO BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY (Mr. Vanderlick)
4. Motion to adopt a resolution enlarging Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana; defining and describing the boundaries thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. THIS HAS TO BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY (Mr. Billings)
5. Motion to adopt an ordinance amending an ordinance adopted on May 8, 2017, creating Fire Protection Sales Tax District No. 18 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. THIS HAS TO BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY (Mr. Vanderlick)

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6. Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish to authorize the renewal and/or rededication of an ad valorem tax. (Health Unit) THIS HAS TO BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY (Mr. Smith)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 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 July, 2017:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 538 80% 88.48% Pineville - 8 minute 186 80% 80.65% Rapides - 12 minute 182 80% 88.46% Rapides - 20 minute 213 80% 80.28% (Mr. Billings)

3. Motion to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Billings)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL