Public Meeting

Rapides Parish Police Jury

Name: Rapides Parish Police Jury — September 11, 2017
Start: 2017-09-11T00:00:00Z
Location: Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

September 11, 2017 · 3:00 p.m. announced

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

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REGULAR SESSION

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JUROR COMMENTS

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Special Session August 1, 2017, August 11, 2017 and Regular Session on August 14, 2017, as published in the Official Journal.
Motion that approved bills be paid.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Recognize and present plaques to the Rapides Parish Coliseum Authority Members. (Mr. Smith)
Recognize Mr. Sam Voisin with SMG, for an update on the Coliseum. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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Motion to open a public hearing on the 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 Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish (August Jury - 8/14)

Motion to close the public hearing and recommendation if any

Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of 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 Wright for the consideration of $4,887.40 cash. (Finance 9/5)
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 (Finance 9/5)
Motion to authorize the participation in an upcoming auction to be held on September 23, 2017 at an auction barn in Alexandria. (Finance 9/5)
Motion to adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below:

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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, 24877 feet to Northwestern boundary of Barron Road and being that 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 of 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 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 Alexandria (Mr. Overton – District F) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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Ronald T. Gallerson 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. Gremillion 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. Alexandria (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) (Finance 9/5)

Motion to accept the insurance proposal of $59,645.37, less deductible for the Gradeall (Asset #9146), that was destroyed by fire, as recommended by the Parish Engineer. (Finance 9/5)
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 Gradeall – SN #0311324 Scrap by Insurance (Finance 9/5)
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. (Finance 9/5)

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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. (Finance 9/5)
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 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 (Finance 9/5)
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. (Finance 9/5)
Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 9/5)

18 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. (Public Works 9/5)

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. (Public Works 9/5) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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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. (Workforce 9/5)
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, 2021. (Personnel 9/5)
Motion to open a public hearing on the proposed reduction of 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.

Any public comment

Motion to close the public hearing (August Jury)

Motion to open a public hearing on the proposed enlargement of 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.

Any public comment

Motion to close the public hearing (August Jury)

Motion to adopt an ordinance amending an ordinance that was 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. (Personnel 9/5)

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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 (Personnel 9/5)
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% (Insurance 9/5)

Motion to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. (Insurance 9/5)

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 ratify authorization for the President to sign the State of Emergency Proclamation, for Rapides Parish, issued by the President for the heavy rains, flooding, high winds, power outages and widespread property damage for August 24, 2017. (Mr. Smith)

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Motion to authorize the purchase of a Fire Truck, off State Contract, for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 16, from 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus, in the amount of $171,703.16, to be paid out of Fire District No. 16 Funds, as requested by the Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Billings)
Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department the following equipment as it was used for trade-in against the purchase of new: Asset Number Description Disposal 10726 Alkota Pressure Washer Trade-In (SN# 258794) (Mr. Moreau)
Motion to proclaim the month of September as “Work Ready Month” in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Bishop)
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Masonic Drive Drainage Improvements Project, Project No. 1786-079-0002, for an increased amount of $46,435.13, for a total amount of $1,845,924.13 for conflict box installation and water line adjustments and concrete pad for box laying culverts and to extend the contract by 10 days, as recommended by Ballard CLC, Inc. Engineers and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to adopt a proclamation calling a special election in the Office of Alexandria City Marshal, Parish of Rapides; the primary election shall be on Saturday, March 24, 2018 and the general election shall be on Saturday, April 28, 2018 and the qualifying period for candidates shall begin on January 3, 2018 and end on January 5, 2018. (Mr. Overton)
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Libuse Library, for an increased amount of $6,820.00, for a total amount of $1,026,720.00 to revise a brick monument sign and to change the effluent pipe sewer treatment plant, to a sprinkler type, as requested by Fontenot & Associates, LLC (Mr. Smith)

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Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to submit a letter of interest and an application for a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief, as a part of the Non-Federal Cost Share Match Program, for the March 2016 Floods (DR-4263) and authorize the President to sign all the necessary documents, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby approve Plastipak for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program at Pardue Road in Pineville, LA and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to grant approval to Poole Subdivision located at LA Highway 112 and Earl Lindzay Road, Forest Hill, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director, subject to the review of Legal Counsel and authorize signing of the plat. (Mr. Billings)
Motion to authorize to accept the grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration, for Airport Improvement Program, AIP No. 3-22-0002-0262017, at the Esler Regional Airport, Removal of Obstructions - Runway 32 approach and Rehabilitation of Runway 9/27 (Phase 1), and ratify authorization for the President and Legal Counsel to sign same. (Mr. Smith)

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 11, 2017, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

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

Also present were Mr. Bruce Kelly, Treasurer; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales & Use Tax Administrator; Chief Randy McCain, Fire District No. 2; Ms. Sonya Wiley-Gremillion, OHSEP Director; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; Mr. Phillip Terrell, District Attorney and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Billings.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bruce Kelly.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Craig Smith, 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.

The President asked if there was any Juror comments to which the re was no response.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Special Session August 1, 2017, August 11, 2017 and Regular Session on August 14, 2017, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Craig Smith abstained.

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

The next item on the agenda was to r ecognize and present plaques to the Rapides Parish Coliseum Authority members.

Mr. Craig Smith and Mr. Joe Bishop presented plaques to the Rapides Parish Coliseum Authority members that were present and thanked them for their service REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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over the years.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Mr. Sam Voisin, SMG, for an update on the Coliseum.

Mr. Sam Voisin, SMG also thanked the Coliseum Authority for their years of dedication and hard work. Mr. Voisin gave a brief update on the Coliseum. He also introduced the new General Manager, Mr. Charlton Arlington for the Coliseum.

Mr. Arlington gave a brief statement of his background information.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to open a public hearing on the 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 Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish On vote the motion carried.

Ms. Carolyn Hines, Curator for the Rapides Parish Police Jury, stated the condemnation was originally set for September 12, 2016 and wanted to take notice of the file being started previously. The certified letter that was sent was never signed for. Returned “No such address, no such number.” She stated she took out a public ad in August and she has not received any calls on the ad. Ms. Hines respectfully asked that this notice of evidence be filed into the record and she be discharged and relieved from further responding and that all fees and charges be assessed to the property.

Mr. Tom Wells stated for the record he would like for the inspection report to be filed in the records and call for Mr. Jimmie Price’s property to be condemned.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, the public hearing be closed. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, the following ordinance was presented and 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. Jimmie F. Price located at 1719 Ulster Street, Alexandria, Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish;

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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hereby enter an order condemning the following property:

Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at 1719 Ulster Stre et, Alexandria, Section 76, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Rapides Parish;

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

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 11th day of September, 2017.

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

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

Married to and living in community with RUFUS WRIGHT

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $4,887.40 CASH

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

Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9), Square 14, New Enterprise Addition, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, page 50, of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

WHEREAS, a request has been received from DEBRA WRIGHT, married to and living in community with Rufus Wright, to purchase said property for the consideration of $4,887.40 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or twothirds (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 DEBRA WRIGHT, married to and living in the community with Rufus Wright, for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9), Square 14, New Enterprise Addition, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, page 50, of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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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).

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.

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(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.
(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. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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(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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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 11th day of September, 2017.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, 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 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the participation in an upcoming auction to be held on September 23, 2017 at an auction barn in Alexandria. On vote the motion carried.

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

Tax Debtor Description Mississippi Land Co 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, 24877 feet to Northwestern boundary of Barron Road and being that property shown between red lines on plat survey by Irion Lafargue, REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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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 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, as corrected in Conveyance Book 437, Page 194, all the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Municipal address being Dupree Street, Pineville

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 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 Alexandria

Marion Robinson Lot Four (4) of Block One (1) of the Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to accept the insurance proposal of $59,645.37, less deductible for the Gradeall (Asset #9146), that was destroyed by fire, as recommended by the Parish Engineer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 Gradeall – SN #0311324 Scrap by Insurance On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, 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. On vote the motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, 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.

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 2016 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 2016.

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

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

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2017.

QUIETUS

Bruce Kelly, Treasurer

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 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 On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to accept the Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, 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 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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President to sign all the necessary documents, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, 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, 2021. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to open a public hearing on the proposed reduction of 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. On vote the motion carried.

The President asked if there was any public comment from the public to which there was no response.

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

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following ordinance reducing Fire Protection District No. 18 was adopted:

RESOLUTION

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.

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thereof and all other matters required by law, and provided that the Police Jury would meet in open and public session on Monday, September 11, 2017, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse, Alexandria, Louisiana, to hear any and all objections thereon, and after hearing such objections proceed to reduce the District; and

WHEREAS, the Notice of Intention was duly published on August 23 and August 30, 2017; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice of Intention, this Police Jury did on this date (September 11, 2017), hold a public hearing on the proposed reduction of the District, and no objections were made to the reduction thereof, the boundaries thereof or the property to be included therein; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury has determined that the reduction of the District would benefit and is to the best interests of the Parish and the inhabitants of the area affected;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “Police Jury”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that:

SECTION 1. By virtue of the authority conferred by Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”), and other constitutional and statutory authority, the District is hereby reduced and shall hereinafter comprise and embrace all of that territory within the following described boundaries, to-wit:

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18

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Clear; Thence upstream Bayou Clear to the intersection of Robinson Bridge Road; thence easterly along Robinson Bridge road to the intersection of La. Hwy. 470; thence easterly along La. Hwy 470 to the intersection of U.S. Hwy 71; thence northwesterly along U.S. Hwy 71 to the intersection of La. Hwy 3170; thence easterly along La. Hwy 3170 to the intersection of Chatlin Lake Canal; thence southeasterly along the Chatlin Lake Canal to the intersection of the northern line of Section 10 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence west along the northern lines of Sections 9 and 10 the corner common to Sections 4, 5, 8, and 9 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence south to the corner common to Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence southwesterly to the southern corner common to Sections 18 and 19 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence west along the southern line of Section 18 to the southwest corner of Section 18; thence northwesterly to the corner common to Sections 4, 6, and 13 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence southwesterly along the line common to Sections 4 and 6 to a point due north of the intersection of Bayou Road with U.S. Hwy 71 in Township 1 North Range 1 East; thence due south to the intersection of Bayou Road with U.S. Hwy 71 in Township 1 North Range 1 East; thence northwesterly along U.S. Hwy 71 intersects U.S. Hwy 167; thence southerly along U.S. Hwy 167 to a point where U.S. Hwy 167 intersects the Rapides/Evangeline Parish line; thence southwesterly along said parish line to the southernmost point common to Wards 3 and 4; thence northwesterly along the line common to Wards 3 and 4 to the Wards to northwest corner of Section 25 T1N-R1W; thence along a hypothetical line due north, passing along the west boundary of Section 24 T1N-R1W to its intersection with Beaver Creek; thence northwesterly and upstream Beaver Creek to its intersection with LA Hwy 112; thence southwesterly along LA Hwy 112 to the line common to Wards 3 and 4 thence northwesterly along said ward line to the point common to Wards 2, 3, and 4; thence continue northwesterly along the line common to Wards 2 and 3 back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

SECTION 2. Due notice of the reduction of the District, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, shall be published in accordance with law and the President of this Police Jury is hereby instructed and ordered to issue notice of the reduction of the District and to cause publication thereof to be made in compliance with the provisions of the Act.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings, Scott Perry, Jr. and Craig Smith NAYS: ABSENT: none REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11th day of September, 2017.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Craig Smith Secretary President

EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF REDUCTION

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18

BEGINNING at a point in Indian Creek Reservoir along the southern line of Ward 2 where said line intersects the southern point common to Sections 33 and 35 at the range line separating Township 1 North Range 1 West from Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence northeasterly to the northwestern corner of Section 36 Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence along the line common to Sections 36 and 79 to the center of Interstate 49; thence southerly along the center of Interstate 49 to a point west of the southern terminus of that northern most four (4) linear miles of Chickamaw Road which meanders Bayou Boeuf; thence east to the center of Chickamaw Road; thence northeasterly to a point on a line offset 1320 feet perpendicular from the southern terminus of that northern most (4) linear miles of Chickamaw Road which meanders Bayou Boeuf; thence northerly along said offset line to a point perpendicular to the northern most terminus of that aforementioned segment of Chickamaw Road; thence southeasterly to a point being the intersection of the line common to northwesterly to the intersection of the line common to Sections 78 and 79 Township 2 North Rage 1 West with the center of Bayou Clear; Thence upstream Bayou Clear to the intersection of Robinson Bridge Road; thence easterly along Robinson Bridge road to the intersection of La. Hwy. 470; thence easterly along La. Hwy 470 to the intersection of U.S. Hwy 71; thence northwesterly along U.S. Hwy 71 to the intersection of La. Hwy 3170; thence easterly along La. Hwy 3170 to the intersection of Chatlin Lake Canal; thence southeasterly along the Chatlin Lake Canal to the intersection of the northern line of Section 10 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence west along the REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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northern lines of Sections 9 and 10 the corner common to Sections 4, 5, 8, and 9 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence south to the corner common to Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence southwesterly to the southern corner common to Sections 18 and 19 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence west along the southern line of Section 18 to the southwest corner of Section 18; thence northwesterly to the corner common to Sections 4, 6, and 13 Township 1 North Range 2 East; thence southwesterly along the line common to Sections 4 and 6 to a point due north of the intersection of Bayou Road with U.S. Hwy 71 in Township 1 North Range 1 East; thence due south to the intersection of Bayou Road with U.S. Hwy 71 in Township 1 North Range 1 East; thence northwesterly along U.S. Hwy 71 intersects U.S. Hwy 167; thence southerly along U.S. Hwy 167 to a point where U.S. Hwy 167 intersects the Rapides/Evangeline Parish line; thence southwesterly along said parish line to the southernmost point common to Wards 3 and 4; thence northwesterly along the line common to Wards 3 and 4 to the Wards to northwest corner of Section 25 T1N-R1W; thence along a hypothetical line due north, passing along the west boundary of Section 24 T1N-R1W to its intersection with Beaver Creek; thence northwesterly and upstream Beaver Creek to its intersection with LA Hwy 112; thence southwesterly along LA Hwy 112 to the line common to Wards 3 and 4 thence northwesterly along said ward line to the point common to Wards 2, 3, and 4; thence continue northwesterly along the line common to Wards 2 and 3 back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 11th day of September, 2017.

/s/ Craig Smith President ATTEST: /s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to open a public hearing on the proposed enlargement of 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. On vote the motion carried.

The President asked if there was any public comment from the public to which there was no response.

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

The following resolution was offered by Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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RESOLUTION

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.

WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “Police Jury”), held on August 14, 2017, the Police Jury, acting under the authority of Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”), and other constitutional and statutory authority, adopted a resolution giving notice of intention (“Notice of Intention”) to enlarge Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), existing within the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), and described the proposed territory of the District, the boundaries thereof and all other matters required by law, and provided that the Police Jury would meet in open and public session on Monday, September 11, 2017, at three o'clock (3:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse, Alexandria, Louisiana, to hear any and all objections thereon, and after hearing such objections proceed to enlarge the District; and

WHEREAS, the Notice of Intention was duly published on August 23 and August 30, 2017; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice of Intention, this Police Jury did on this date (September 11, 2017), hold a public hearing on the proposed enlargement of the District, and no objections were made to the enlargement thereof, the boundaries thereof or the property to be included therein; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury has determined that the enlargement of the District would benefit and is to the best interests of the Parish and the inhabitants of the area affected;

SECTION 1. By virtue of the authority conferred by Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”), and other constitutional and statutory authority, the District is hereby enlarged and shall hereinafter comprise and embrace all of that territory within the following described boundaries, to-wit:

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 19

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clock wise direction along the line of Ward 2 to the center of Bayou Boeuf; thence downstream Bayou Boeuf to the intersection of Bayou Clear Diversion Canal ; thence downstream Bayou Clear to the intersection of the section line common to Sections 77 and 78 Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence southeasterly to the intersection of the line common to Sections 69 and 70 with the center of Chickamaw Road Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence northeasterly to a point along a line parallel with the northern most four (4) linear miles of Chickamaw Road which meanders Bayou Boeuf, offset 1320 feet from the eastern side of said road to a point ; thence southerly along said parallel line to a point perpendicular southern terminus of that aforementioned portion of Chickamaw road; thence to the southwesterly to the to a point in the center of Chickamaw road perpendicular from said offset line; thence west to the center of Interstate 49; thence northerly up the center of Interstate 49 to the intersection of the line common to Sections 36 and 79 Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence southwesterly along said section line to a point in Indian Creek being the northwest corner of Section 36; thence southwesterly back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

LESS AND EXCEPT

All that being the corporate limits of the Town of Woodworth.

SECTION 2. Due notice of the enlargement of the District, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, shall be published in accordance with law and the President of this Police Jury is hereby instructed and ordered to issue notice of the enlargement of the District and to cause publication thereof to be made in compliance with the provisions of the Act.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11th day of September, 2017.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Craig Smith Secretary President

EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF ENLARGEMENT

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 19

BEGINNING at a point in Indian Creek Reservoir along the southern line of Ward 2 where said line intersects the southern point common to Sections 33 and 35 at the range line separating Township 1 North Range 1 West from Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence in a clock wise direction along the line of Ward 2 to the center of Bayou Boeuf; thence downstream Bayou Boeuf to the intersection of Bayou Clear Diversion Canal ; thence downstream Bayou Clear to the intersection of the section line common to Sections 77 and 78 Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence southeasterly to the intersection of the line common to Sections 69 and 70 with the center of Chickamaw Road Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence northeasterly to a point along a line parallel with the northern most four (4) linear miles of Chickamaw Road which meanders Bayou Boeuf, offset 1320 feet from the eastern side of said road to a point ; thence southerly along said parallel line to a point perpendicular southern terminus of that aforementioned portion of Chickamaw road; thence to the southwesterly to the to a point in the center of Chickamaw road perpendicular from said offset line; thence west to the center of Interstate 49; thence northerly up the center of Interstate 49 to the intersection of the line common to Sections 36 and 79 Township 2 North Range 1 West; thence southwesterly along said section line to a point in Indian Creek being the northwest corner of Section 36; thence southwesterly back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

LESS AND EXCEPT

All that being the corporate limits of the Town of Woodworth.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 11th day of September, 2017.

/s/ Craig Smith President ATTEST: /s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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

ORDINANCE

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.

WHEREAS, Section 338.54 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, authorizes the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), to create a sales tax district within the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"); and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury adopted an ordinance on May 8, 2017 (the “Prior Ordinance”), creating Fire Protection Sales Tax District No. 18 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (“Sales Tax District 18”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Prior Ordinance, the District comprises all that territory within the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 18 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (“Fire District 18”), as such boundaries existed on May 8, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury adopted a resolution on September 11, 2017 (the “Resolution”), reducing the boundaries of Fire District 18; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury now desires to amend the Prior Ordinance to reflect the amended boundaries of Fire District 18 set forth in the Resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish, that:

SECTION 1. Section 1 of the Prior Ordinance is hereby amended and shall read as follows:

“SECTION 1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 338.54 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, there is hereby created a sales tax district in the Parish, which sales tax district shall comprise all the territory within the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 18 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, as such boundaries are set forth in the resolution adopted by the Police Jury on September 11, 2017.”

SECTION 2. In case any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this ordinance, but the same shall be REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provisions enacted after the date of this ordinance which validate or make legal any provisions thereof shall be deemed to apply hereto.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effectively immediately upon adoption.

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

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

And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, the 11th day of September, 2017.

/s/ Laurel Smith s/ Craig Smith Secretary President

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, 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% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, that the following items were not considered by the Committee of the Jury but were posted REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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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:

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to ratify authorization for the President to sign the State of Emergency Proclamation, for Rapides Parish, issued by the President due to Tropical Storm Harvey and the heavy rains, flooding, high winds, power outages and widespread property damage for August 24, 2017.

STATE OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, due to the potential threat of heavy rains, flooding, high winds, power outages, and widespread property damage due to Tropical Storm Harvey in the Parish of Rapides; and

WHEREAS, immediate emergency action is required to minimize the potential effects of the impending emergency to human life and property in the Parish of Rapides; and

WHEREAS, the area involved is in need of emergency action, support, and funding to respond to Tropical Storm Harvey.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Craig Smith, Rapides Parish Police Jury President, by the authority vested in me , by the Louisiana Homeland Security and Disaster Act, as amended, which may prevail , do hereby proclaim a State of Emergency to exist in the Parish of Rapides and that all Emergency Preparedness plans have been activated. It is further announced that Sonya Wiley -Gremillion, Director, of Rapides Parish Office of Homeland Security – Emergency Preparedness and/or her designee, has been designated as the Emergency Operations Center and point of contact for all responsible activities relating to this emergency.

THUS DONE AND ADOPTED this 11th day of September, 2017.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the purchase of a Fire Truck, off State Contract, for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 16, from 5 Alarm Fire Apparatus, in the amount of $171,703.16, to be paid out of Fire District No. 16 Funds, as requested by the Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to delete REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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from the Rapides Parish Highway Department the following equipment as it was used for trade-in against the purchase of new: Asset Number Description Disposal 10726 Alkota Pressure Washer Trade-In (SN# 258794) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to proclaim the month of September as “Work Ready Month” in Rapides Parish and adopt the following Proclamation:

PROCLAMATION

Certified Work Ready Communities Month in Rapides Parish

WHEREAS, to build a workforce well equipped for the central Louisiana economy, we must educate citizens for the needs of an increasingly diverse economy by giving them the skills and credentials that are in high demand in business and industry; and

WHEREAS, ACT, Inc. has developed the Certified Work Ready Communities initiative, that is providing Rapides Parish with an opportunity to develop standards for our employers and jobseekers, and

WHEREAS, possession of a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) among citizens of Rapides Parish has been determined to be vitally important, along with other skill sets, to the workforce and economic development efforts of the Parish; and

WHEREAS, Certified Work Ready Community initiative provides a communitybased framework that:

• Links workforce development to education;
• Aligns with the economic development needs of communities, regions and states; and
• Matches individuals to jobs based on skill levels

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Certified Work Ready Communities initiative will strengthen the foundation of Rapides Parish’s economic development efforts, by strengthening the workforce.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury hereby proclaims the month of September as “Work Ready Month” in Rapides Parish, and we encourage our employers to sign on to ask for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) for new hires, and we recommend that jobseekers take the WorkKeys test, to earn the (NCRC).

Signed, this 11th day of September, 2017.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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Project, Project No. 1786-079-0002, for an increased amount of $46,435.13, for a total amount of $1,845,924.13 for conflict box installation and water line adjustments and concrete pad for box laying culverts and to extend the contract by 10 days, as recommended by Ballard CLC, Inc. Engineers and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, the following Proclamation was adopted and unanimously passed:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of Alexandria City Marshal, City Court, Parish of Rapides, Louisiana, as a result of the resignation of Mr. Terence

R. Grines effective August 22, 2017; and,

WHEREAS, the Secretary of State's Office has advised the Rapides Parish Police Jury that more than one year remains to be served in the term:

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority contained in R.S. 18:604 B(2)(a), BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that a Special Election is hereby called to fill the vacancy in the Office of Alexandria City Marshal, City Court, Parish of Rapides, Louisiana; the primary election shall be on Saturday, March, 24, 2018, and the general election shall be on Saturday, April 28, 2018; and the qualifying period for candidates shall begin on January 3, 2018, 2018, and shall end on January 5, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. by the authority contained in R.S. 18:467(1); and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Rapides, the Commissioner of Elections and Registrar of Voters in and for Rapides Parish, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform his respective functions as required by law.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 11th day of September, 2017.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Libuse Library, for an increased amount of $6,820.00, for a total amount of $1,026,720.00 to revise a brick monument sign and to change the effluent pipe sewer treatment plant, to a sprinkler type, as requested by Fontenot & Associates, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the Public Works Director to submit a letter of interest and an application for a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief, as a part of the NonFederal Cost Share Match Program, for the March 2016 Floods (DR-4263) and authorize the President to sign all the necessary documents, as recommended by the Public Works Director. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, the following o adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby approve Plastipak for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program at Pardue Road in Pineville, LA and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents.

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

APPROVING PLASTIPAK FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE

INDUSTRIAL TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM AT PARDUE

ROAD IN PINEVILLE, LA

WHEREAS, Article 7, Section 21 (F) of the Louisiana Constitution provides for the Board of Commerce and Industry (“BCI”), with the approval of the Governor, to approve contracts for the exemption of ad valorem taxes f a new manufacturing establishment or an addition to an existing manufacturing establishment, on such terms and conditions as the board, with the approval of the Governor, deems in the best interest of the State; and

WHEREAS, PLASTIPAK has applied for an Industrial Tax Exemption (“ITE”) and seeks approval of the BCI and the Governor for a contract granting that exemption; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order JBE-16-26 has provided standards upon which the Governor will approve contracts for the exemption as being in the best interest of the State. To that end, the Executive Order sets forth parameters for approval that include job creation, percentage of the exemption granted and the term of the exemption and provides for the guidance of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development in addressing these issues. It further provides for local review and approval by the relevant parish and / or municipal council, police jury and sheriff; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order JBE-16-26 mandates that each exemption contract approved by the Governor shall include as Exhibit “A”, a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana and the Department of Economic Development and the applicant, to the ITE contact between the BCI and the applicant, which provides for the creation or retention of jobs and provides for the exercise of the option in the Louisiana Constitution for the term or percentage of the Parish ad valorem tax exemption granted in the contract, and provides for the reduction or loss of the exemption based upon the applicant’s compliance with the contract.

WHEREAS, Executive Order JBE-16-26 further requires that this board, together with the other required local governmental entities signify consent to the terms of the exemption by resolution and the Sheriff of this Parish shall signify consent to the terms of the exemption by letter. Executive Order JBE-16-26 further provides that the resolutions of approval shall be attached as Exhibit “B” to the ITE contract REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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between the BCI and PLASTIPAK; and

WHEREAS, PLASTIPAK and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development have advised that certain terms and conditions forming Exhibit “A” to the ITE contract pending approval before the Louisiana BCI have been reached and have conveyed the same to this board, and thus this matter is now ready for a determination of approval of this board as required by Executive Order JBE-16-26,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon consideration of the foregoing and the public discussion held this day, that this board approves the terms of the ITE contract based on the inclusion of the following terms and conditions into Exhibit “A” (the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, the Department of Economic Development, and PLASTIPAK) to the ITE contract between the BCI and PLASTIPAK with respect to its manufacturing facility located in Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana:

a. Total capital investment by PLASTIPAK in Pineville, LA of at least $15.0 million by December 31, 2017.
b. The retention of existing jobs (estimated at 236 jobs) through 2027, along with retention of associated annual payroll (estimated at $14.2 million, exclusive of benefits and contract labor) to be increased at a minimum of 2% annually.
c. New jobs and new annual payroll (excluding benefits and contract labor) at the Pineville facility at the following levels: 10 net new jobs with an annual average payroll of $40,000.00.

In the event PLASTIPAK fails to complete its project, or fails to timely meet its performance objectives and/or job creation requirements, including but not limited to the retention or creation of the number of jobs or the achieving or maintaining of the payroll amounts within the time and for the term agreed, as specified in its award agreement; if PLASTIPAK ceases its operations, reduces its employment numbers or payroll amounts to less than 90% of the required amounts; any one of those events or circumstances shall constitute a default under the award agreement, and the Rapides Parish Police Jury shall have at its option and sole discretion to recover from PLASTIPAK all previously exempted taxes that but for this agreement would have been due during the period of default and/or to withdraw or modify the exemption for future years. If PLASTIPAK ceases operation at its Pineville, LA facility during the term of this agreement the Rapides Parish Police Jury shall have at its option and sole discretion to recover from PLASTIPAK all previously exempted taxes that but for this agreement would have been due during the period of this agreement.

The Rapides Parish Police Jury further authorizes the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, on behalf of the BCI, to include this resolution in Exhibit “B” to the ITE contact between the BCI and Plastipak.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the BCI and the Louisiana REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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Department of Economic Development.

THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ, AND, AFTER PUBLIC DISCUSSION, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

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

AND the resolution was declared adopted 6 to 3 nays, on this 11th day of September, 2017.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to grant approval to Poole Subdivision located at LA Highway 112 and Earl Lindzay Road, Forest Hill, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director, subject to the review of Legal Counsel and authorize signing of the plat. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize to accept the grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration, for Airport Airport, Removal of Obstructions - Runway 32 approach and Rehabilitation of Runway 9/27 (Phase 1), and authorize the President and Legal Counsel to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, 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:

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the renewal of the Medicare Primary Rapides Parish Group Health Insurance for retirees with our current carrier, Humana for 2018 and for the Rapides Parish Police Jury to absorb the $7.45 per month increase in premium on behalf of the retirees. (2017 premium was $351.36 and 2018 premium is $358.81). On further motion to authorize Bruce Kelly, Parish Treasurer, to sign renewal agreement. On vote the motion carried.

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new overhead primary electric line right of way to Cleco Power, LLC for electrical service to the new Fire Station for Fire District No. 3 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Sheriff William Hilton to give an update on the Jail Overcrowding.

Sheriff William Hilton stated he would be talking about DC-1, the jail here in the Courthouse. The jail was built in 1974 and had a capacity at that time of 236 inmates. Over the period of time it has increased to 348. Sheriff Hilton stated he had Mr. Daniel Broussard as Legal Counsel, representing him as they work through this situation. This morning at 6:00 a.m., there were 395 inmates in the jail. Since Judge Tom Yeager has moved to the criminal side, he and Judge Doggett have changed the bonding process. The jail is overcrowded and the liability is falling back on the Jurors to find some place to put the excess inmates. Most of the jails in the state right now are full, so it’s not going to be easy to find a place for these inmates. He stated he had talked to Mr. Phillip Terrell and Mr. Tom Wells about the situation. He had a meeting with Judge Doggett, Judge Beard and Judge Koch.

Mr. Dan Broussard stated in the past, when he represented Sheriff Grady Kelley, they went before a Judge and the Sheriff was told that for every inmate he was over the capacity, the Sheriff was going to be fined $50.00, per day personally, over the capacity. It doesn't matter if you say you don't have the money. The Jury has the sole responsibility of housing the prisoners, taking care of them, medical care, transportation, etc. The law is very serious about that.

Sheriff Hilton stated Friday, the State Fire Marshall did an inspection and they were about 30 or 40 inmates above capacity. He served notice on the Sheriff at 4:00 p.m. and this afternoon if they didn't have the jail count back down to 348, he was going to issue him a summons.

Mr. Craig Smith stated he had Mr. Bruce Kelly pass out copies of the General Fund Budget for the Jurors to take home and look over. He further stated that in the next few days there would be a special meeting to address this situation. The Jury is strapped for money right now. We are all looking for options, working with the District Attorney's Office, Judges and the Sheriff.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Phillip Terrell stated that there were over 12, 000 arrests in Rapides Parish Jails last year. The Judges and the DA’s Office are moving cases as quickly as they can.

Sheriff Hilton stated crime is rampant and increasing all over the United States, primarily behind narcotics. Drugs are coming across the Mexican border by the tons.

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bonds for felonies was not to hold people in jail, it was so the Judges could take a look at the situation. There is a Judge on every single day reading affidavits and setting bonds. The preset bond means that it is preset, so when you are arrested, you are automatically given an opportunity to bond that amount. An example would be possession of intent to distribute heroin. On the preset bonds your bond is $10,000. Two months later they are arrested for possession of intent to distribute heroin, $10,000 preset bond and they walk out. Two months later, possession of intent to distribute heroin. $10,000 preset bond and walk out. It doesn’t make sense. What we wanted to do was on a temporary basis, remove preset bonds and look at each bond separately. When I go to the jail on the weekends, I pull up the criminal history. If this person is on bond and it’s his third, fourth, fifth burglary that person needs a high bond. There is a new law that said if you’re on bond for possession with intent, and you fail to show up for your court date, you are not given another bond. That is what the jail did the other day. He enforced that law. He would not give that person a bond and it raised some flags. That’s the law. We are trying to comply with the law. All we want to do is start looking at these bonds and lowering ones that need lowering and raising the ones of the people who just don’t want to follow the law. We are slowly putting preset bonds back in. We want to clear the jail of people who don’t’ need to be there. We want to get a hand on the ones that are in the revolving door system.

Discussion ensued.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

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