Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted October 4, 2018

REGULAR SESSION

OCTOBER 8, 2018 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JUROR COMMENTS

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on September 10, 2018 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (Finance 10/1)
4. Motion to authorize the Treasurer to renew the United Healthcare Insurance, with a 2% increase, employees to pay 1% of increase and Police Jury to pay 1% of increase and authorize the President to sign the renewal contract. (Finance 10/1)
5. Motion to accept Bid #2578 - Kitchen Renovations, for Fire Protection District No. 8, as substantially complete and begin the forty-five (45) day lien period, as recommended by the Engineer, Chief and Purchasing Agent. (Finance 10/1) REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

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6. Motion to adopt a resolution to the LA DOTD, Division of Administration, to provide funds for Airport Improvements, Capital Improvement Program Application for State Assistance; certify all servitudes and titles are valid and indefeasible, hold the State harmless for any projects under the Program and authorize the President to sign subsequent related documents required by FAA and the State, as requested by the Esler Airport Manager. (Finance 10/1)
7. Motion to authorize to advertise to receive bids for the annual contract, for Miscellaneous Office Supplies for the inventory room, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent, to be paid from various funds. (Finance 10/1)
8. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 10/1)
9. Motion to extend parish maintenance of Evanridge Road (Ward 1, District

• E) an additional 250 feet within the existing 50 foot right-of-way, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 10/1)

10. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Annual Certificate of Compliance with the State of Louisiana Off System Bridge Replacement Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, copy of the resolution to be sent to LA DOTD District 08. (Public Works 10/1)
11. Motion to approve the Federal Lands Access Program Project Memorandum of Agreement LA FLAP RAPDS VLR(1), Valentine Lake Road, and authorize the President to sign all the necessary documents, as recommended by the Public Works Director, pending Legal Counsels review. (Public Works 10/1)
12. Motion to authorize Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel, to initiate Pineville, Louisiana and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Public Works 10/1) REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

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13. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries to construct a pier, along with other improvements, for the Indian Creek Recreational Area and authorize the President to sign same. (Public Works 10/1)
14. Motion to adopt a resolution to designate the Rapides Senior Citizen Centers, Inc., to be the Contractor to prepare a grant with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2019-20 Operational Grant, operational funding to provide rural transportation services in rural parts of Rapides Parish and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Grants 10/1)
15. Motion to authorize to solicit quotations for hiring a Project Manager for administrative services for the Davis Drive Hazard Mitigation Project (FEMA-4263-DR-LA, Project Number 0004) (CFDA #97.039). This project was approved under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) by GOHSEP and FEMA for the completion of acquisition of structures for a total of $114,288.00. The 25% match is being provided by the homeowner. (Grants 10/1)
16. Motion to adopt a resolution to award the Construction contract to the Low Bidder, Progressive Construction Company, LLC, for the Red River Levee Recertification Aloha-Rigolette North Bank Project – Project No. 40PARA3301, in the amount of $1,165,466.30, contingent upon submittal of all required forms and information required under the contract provisions, the availability of funds and the concurrence of the funding agencies, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Project Engineers and Frye Magee, Program Consultant and authorize the President to sign same. (Grants 10/1)
17. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to construct a school bus turnaround on the Science Hill Cemetery Road (Ward 4, District H), with the cost of materials to be paid for by the Rapides Parish School Board, pending the securing of a right-of-way and authorize the President to sign same. (Parochial 10/1)

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18. Motion to appoint Mr. Steven Halbert to the Fire Protection District No. 12 Board for a two (2) year term, to fill the expired term of Mr. Elvin McCann. Term expired August 14, 2020. (Personnel 10/1)
19. Motion to change the name and address of a certain polling place, Precinct S27 Beechwood United Pentecostal Church (8126 Highway 112, Hineston, LA 71438) to Abundant Faith Church (8132 Highway 112, Hineston, LA 71438), as recommended by the Registrar of Voters and authorize submission to the Secretary of State. (Personnel 10/1)
20. Motion to reappoint Ms. Gayle Murrell, nominee of Louisiana College, to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2021. (Personnel 10/1)
21. Motion to appoint Dr. Kent Lachney, nominee of LSUA, to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, for a three (3) year term, to fill the expiring term of Dr. Haywood Joiner. Term will expire November 10, 2021. (Personnel 10/1)
22. Motion to appoint Mr. Dennis Bordelon to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Miller on the Ward 10 Recreation District. Term will expire January 12, 2019. Also to reappoint Mr. Dennis Bordelon to the Ward 10 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. New term will expire January 12, 2024. (Personnel 10/1)
23. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for August, 2018:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 559 80% 89.80 % Pineville - 8 minute 151 80% 80.13 % Rapides - 12 minute 229 80% 89.08 % Rapides- 20 minute 194 80% 80.93 % (Insurance 10/1) REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

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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

24. Motion to send a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards, thanking him for the Rapides Parish appointment on the Red River Waterway Commission as an at-large member. (Mr. McGlothlin)
25. Motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Rehabilitation of Runway 9/27 (Design), Obstruction Removal, to serve the Esler Regional Airport, State Project No. H. 012882, in the reimbursement amount of $24,674.00, as recommended by Esler Airport Manager and Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Request received after Committee Meeting) (Mr. Moreau)
26. Motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to install solar powered aluminum LED centerline reflectors for the airport’s taxiway system, to serve the Esler Regional Airport, State Project No. H. 013748, in the reimbursement amount of $40,000.00, as recommended by Esler Airport Manager and Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Request received after Committee Meeting) (Mr. Moreau)
27. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4, 700/800 to purchase radios off Louisiana State Contract through Mid-State Communications, the amount not to exceed $70,000.00, as approved by Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Association Board in the September 18, 2018 meeting. (Mr. Bishop) (Request received after Committee Meeting)

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28. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Ward 10 Recreation District to provide labor and equipment to clean out the culverts and ditches at the Football Field, to be paid out of Road District 10A Maintenance Funds. (Request received after Committee Meeting) (Mr. Moreau)
29. Motion for President to sign, Supplemental Agreement #2, for Ballard, CLC for additional engineering services and Resident Project Representation for the Masonic Drive Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $42,781.00, due to the extended service period, pending legal counsel review. (Mr. Overton)

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

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this public meeting, please contact the Police Jury Office at

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, October 8, 2018, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

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

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. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Billings.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Craig Smith.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Davron “Bubba” Moreau, 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.

Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel, recognized Mr. Tripp Dungan, Cleco Representative, who presented a check in the amount of $100,000 for Fire Districts 15, 16, 14 & 8 for providing Fire Protection to the Brame Energy Center located in the Industrial Development District, to insure supplemental fire protection and emergency services. Mr. Bubba Moreau and Mr. Richard Vanderlick accepted the check for the Rapides Parish Fire Department Districts.

Mr. Moreau recognized Representative Jeffrey “Jeff” Hall, Candidate for Mayor of Alexandria.

Mr. Hall thanked the Jury and asked for their support in his candidacy for Mayor.

Mr. Theodore Fountaine left the meeting at 3:05 p.m.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

September 10, 2018 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize the Treasurer to renew the United Healthcare Insurance, with a 2% increase, employees to pay 1% of increase and Police Jury to pay 1% of increase and authorize the President to sign the renewal contract. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to accept Bid #2578 - Kitchen Renovations, for Fire Protection District No. 8, as substantially complete and begin the forty-five (45) day lien period, as recommended by the Engineer, Chief and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt a resolution to the LA DOTD, Division of Administration, to provide funds for Airport Improvements, Capital Improvement Program Application for State Assistance; certify all servitudes and titles are valid and indefeasible, hold the State harmless for any projects under the Program and authorize the President to sign subsequent related documents required by FAA and the State, as requested by the Esler Airport Manager. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize to advertise to receive bids for the annual contract, for Miscellaneous Office Supplies for the inventory room, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent, to be paid from various funds. 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 Ollie Overton, to extend parish maintenance of Evanridge Road (Ward 1, District E) an additional 250 feet within the existing 50 foot right-of-way, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented, to adopt the Annual Certification for the OffSystem Bridge Program for October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018, as recommended by the Public Works Director and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal regulations as enacted by the United States REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and,

WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of Rapides Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Rapides Parish.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Rapides Parish (herein referred to as the Parish) that the Parish in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018:

1. The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.
3. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.
4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted.

These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.

This resolution was considered section by section and as a whole and upon motion of Mr. Craig Smith, and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, was adopted by the unanimous vote, on this the 8th day of October, 2018.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to approve the Federal Lands Access Program Project Memorandum of Agreement LA FLAP RAPDS VLR(1), Valentine Lake Road, and authorize the President to sign all the necessary documents, as recommended by the Public Works Director, pending Legal Counsels review. On vote the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel, to initiate condemnation procedures on property located at 301 East Yeager Drive, Pineville, Louisiana and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries to construct a pier, along with other improvements, for the Indian Creek Recreational Area and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

Motion authorizing the filing of an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under any of the following FTA programs managed through Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

• • 49 CFR 5311, Formula Grant for Rural Areas
• • 49 CFR 5339, Grants for Bus and Bus Facility Program

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects;

WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs;

WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Rapides Parish Police Jury:

1. That the Rapides Senior Citizens Centers, Inc. is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of Rapides Parish Policy Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of operating and/or capital assistance projects pursuant to FTA transit programs. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018
2. That the Rapides Senior Citizens Centers, Inc. is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
3. That the Rapides Senior Citizens Centers, Inc. is authorized to furnish such additional information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or the project.
4. That the Rapides Senior Citizens Centers, Inc. is authorized to set and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs.
5. That the Rapides Senior Citizens Centers, Inc. is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of Rapides Parish Police Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects.
6. This resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revocation shall be furnished to the DOTD.

THUS PRESENTED AND UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED on this the 8th day of October, 2018.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize to solicit quotations for hiring a Project Manager for administrative services for the Davis Drive Hazard Mitigation Project (FEMA-4263-DR-LA, Project Number 0004) (CFDA #97.039). This project was approved under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) by GOHSEP and FEMA for the completion of acquisition of structures for a total of $114,288.00. The 25% match is being provided by the homeowner. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury intends to construct the Red River Recertification Aloha – Rigolette North Bank – OCD Project No. 40PARA3301 project and;

WHEREAS, bids have been received for the Red River Recertification Aloha – Rigolette North Bank project and have been previously received and read aloud;

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has received a conditional recommendation from their Engineer that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, that the REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

contract be awarded to the responsible low bidder, as follows, subject to the satisfactory receipt of all forms and information required under the contract provisions, the availability of funds and the concurrence and approval from the funding agency, and:

The recommendation of award is as shown below:

Progressive Construction Company, LLC for the Base Bid in the amount of $1,165,466.30

AND, that the President is hereby authorized to sign any and all contract documents required.

This resolution being submitted to a vote, the motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to construct a school bus turnaround on the Science Hill Cemetery Road (Ward 4, District H), with the cost of materials to be paid for by the Rapides Parish School Board, pending the securing of a right-ofway and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to appoint Mr. Steven Halbert to the Fire Protection District No. 12 Board for a two

• (2) year term, to fill the expired term of Mr. Elvin McCann. Term will expire August 14, 2020. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to change the name and address of a certain polling place, Precinct S27 Beechwood United Pentecostal Church (8126 Highway 112, Hineston, LA 71438) to Abundant Faith Church (8132 Highway 112, Hineston, LA 71438), as recommended by the Registrar of Voters and authorize submission to the Secretary of State. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to reappoint Ms. Gayle Murrell, nominee of Louisiana College, to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2021. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to appoint Dr. Kent Lachney, nominee of LSUA, to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, for a three (3) year term, to fill the expiring term of Dr. Haywood Joiner. Term will expire November 10, 2021. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to appoint Mr. Dennis Bordelon to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Miller on the Ward 10 Recreation District. Term will expire January 12, 2019. Also to reappoint Mr. Dennis Bordelon to the Ward 10 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. New term will expire January 12, 2024. On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for August, 2018:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 559 80% 89.80 % Pineville - 8 minute 151 80% 80.13 % Rapides - 12 minute 229 80% 89.08 % Rapides- 20 minute 194 80% 80.93 % On vote the motion carried.

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

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings, Scott Perry, Jr., Richard Vanderlick and Davron “Bubba” Moreau NAYS: ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr. had left the meeting and had not returned yet. On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

On motion Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to send a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards, thanking him for the Rapides Parish appointment on the Red River Waterway Commission as an at-large member. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Jury President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Esler Regional Airport.

WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriate from the Transportation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested funding assistance from LA DOTD to/for Rehabilitate Runway 9/27 (Design), Obstruction Removal; and

WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the Rapides Parish Police Jury according to the terms REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the Rehabilitate Runway 9/27 (Design), Obstruction Removal and reimburse the sponsor up to $24,674.00 of project costs.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that it does hereby authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury President to execute and agreement for the project identified as AIP No. 3-22-0002-026-2017 and SPN

• H. 012882, more full identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subsequent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 8th day of October, 2018.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Jury President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Esler Regional Airport.

WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriate from the Transportation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested funding assistance from LA DOTD to install solar powered aluminum LED centerline reflectors for the airport’s taxiway system; and

WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the Rapides Parish Police Jury according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the installation of solar powered aluminum LED centerline reflectors for the airport’s taxiway systems and reimburse the sponsor up to $40,000.00 of project costs.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that it does hereby authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury President to execute and agreement for the project identified as SPN H. 013748, more full identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subsequent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2018

This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 8th day of October, 2018.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4, 700/800 to purchase radios off Louisiana State Contract through Mid-State Communications, the amount not to exceed $70,000.00, as approved by Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Association Board in the September 18, 2018 meeting. On vote the motion carried.

On motion Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Ward 10 Recreation District to provide labor and equipment to clean out the culverts and ditches at the Football Field, to be paid out of Road District 10A Maintenance Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, for President to sign, Supplemental Agreement #2, for Ballard, CLC for additional engineering services and Resident Project Representation for the Masonic Drive Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $42,781.00, due to the extended service period, pending legal counsel review. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Sean McGlothlin voted nay.

Mr. Theodore Fountaine entered back into the meeting at 3:14 p.m.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.