Rapides Parish Police Jury

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Police Jury Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse

Posted April 4, 2019

REGULAR SESSION

APRIL 8, 2019 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 March 11, 2019 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (Finance 4/1)

TO BE ANNOUNCED AT NEXT MEETING Sewerage District No. 1 for a four (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Robert Wooley. Term will expire May 10, 2019

4. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 8 Asset/Inventory the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 10310 Projector – EMP – S5 Broken – place in Auction (Finance 4/1)

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5. Motion to ratify the removal from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment that was placed in auction: Asset Number Description Disposal 9973 1986 – Chevrolet Placed in Auction VIN# GCHD34J6GF325951 10137 Trailer Placed in Auction VIN# 5SRUT08196L000754 10286 Trailer Placed in Auction VIN# 5SRUT12167L070485 9667 1985 – 4x4 Chevrolet Placed in Auction VIN# 1GCGD34J6FF301255 9436 1984 – Chevrolet Placed in Auction VIN# 1GCGD34J9EF352733 10158 500 Gallon Water Tank–Split Placed in Auction 8425 Pump Placed in Auction (Finance 4/1)
6. Motion to ratify the construction of a New Station for Fire District No. 9 – Station #1 to replace the old Station No. 1 as the owner doesn’t want to renew lease. (Finance 4/1)
7. Motion to award Bid #2723–Annual Contract for Various Bituminous Materials (Hot and Cold Mix) to sole bidder, Diamond B Construction, for the amounts of Hot Mix-$57.50 per ton and Cold Mix-$87.00 per ton, as recommended by the Public Works Director and the Purchasing Agent. (Finance 4/1)
8. Adopt millage rates for 2019. (Finance 4/1)
9. Motion to enter into a one (1) year lease with APOGEE LLC, for the Boyce Branch Library, for a portion of the parking lot, at the corner of Ulster and Leitrum Street, Boyce LA.; area to be leased is 30 x 40 or 1,200 square feet, starting March 1, 2019, in the amount of $500 per month and authorize the President to sign the necessary documents. (Finance 4/1)

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10. Motion to renew the contract with Drew M Talbot, Attorney at Law, LLC (Formerly with the firm of Rainer Anding & Talbot – firm dissolved due to death of a partner) as conflict/alternative counsel for the Sales Tax Department, as recommended by the Tax Administrator and the District Attorney, subject to approval by the State of Louisiana Attorney General at a rate not to exceed the Attorney General’s fee schedule. (Finance 4/1)
11. Motion to authorize to advertise to purchase a Modular Training simulator for Rapides Parish Fire District #10, secure financing and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents as requested by the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Board. (Finance 4/1)
12. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 4/1)
13. Motion to abandon a fifty (50) foot wide, unimproved street right-of-way, on the north side of Fairwood Subdivision, located off of the Hall Road (Ward 10, District A), as recommended by the Public Works Director, subject to the approval of the Rapides Area Planning Commission and Legal Counsel. (Public Works 4/1)
14. Motion to donate surplus field lights from Ward 10 Recreation District to Buckeye Recreation District. (Public Works 4/1)
15. Motion to authorize participation in the City of Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day by providing workers and equipment to satisfy the requirements of the Rapides Parish Stormwater Management Plan as recommended by the Director of Public Works. (Public Works 4/1)
16. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to submit the necessary documents for the renewal of pre-approved emergency debris sites at Hester Landing Road, VanZant Road and Esler Field Road to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and authorize the President to sign, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 4/1) REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

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17. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids for Various Road Materials, (gravel, lightweight aggregate and pit-run) for an annual contract, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Public Works Director. (Public Works 4/1)
18. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to use the surplus dirt behind the Rapides Parish Coliseum for the Lamourie Road Project and various other projects and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Coliseum 4/1)
19. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Lecompte for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to provide labor and equipment to perform forty (40) hours of ditch cleaning and cleaning culverts in various ditches, as requested by the Town of Lecompte, to be paid out of town’s portion of Road District No. 3A funds and authorize the President to sign same. (Workforce 4/1)
20. Motion for the Workforce Operations Department to hire one additional temporary employee to facilitate the Summer Youth Employment Program to be paid out of WIOA funds. (Workforce 4/1)
21. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville to repair and overlay Scott Street, within the Cheneyville Town limits and portions outside the Town Limits to the sewer plant and to widen Klock Street, extending the shoulders, to be paid out of Ward 3, District H, Road Maintenance Funds and to transfer $500,000.00 from Ward 3, District H Road Maintenance Funds to Ward 3, Town of Cheneyville Road Maintenance Funds and authorize the President to sign same. (Workforce 4/1)
22. Motion to authorize the President to sign Amendment No. 1, to the Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement, Work Order No. 3, for the Esler Regional Airport, PAE Job No. 10768, for Runway 9-27 Rehabilitation, for a decreased amount of $174,400.00 (Original amount was $199,500.00), as requested by Pan American Engineers, Project Engineers. (Grant 4/1)

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23. Motion to award the Request for Proposal No. 2690 – Project Management/Administrative Services – Davis Drive Hazard Mitigation Project to the lowest Proposal amount received, Rapides Area Planning Commission for the amount of $5,000.00 pending approval from GOHSEP. Motion dated December 3, 2018 was not approved by GOHSEP. (Grant 4/1)
24. Motion to award the LCDBG 2020/2021 Administrative Consultant Services to Frye Magee, LLC and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Grant 4/1)
25. Motion to award the LCDBG 2020/2021 Engineering Services to Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Grant 4/1)
26. Motion to adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury strongly opposes House Bill 57 and any and all proposed legislation that transfers the administration and collection of local sales and use taxes to the Louisiana Department of Revenue; and to vigorously urge each member of our Legislative Delegation for the Parish to oppose also. Copy of this resolution be sent to all Louisiana Legislative Delegates so that they will be made aware of our position on this matter. (Parochial 4/1)
27. Motion to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the sale at public auction, the adjudicated properties identified and approved by CivicSource and a resolution authorizing CivicSource to administer an Adjudicated Properties Sale Program with a limited Power of Attorney, for the sale of Adjudicated Property and authorize the President to sign said documents. (Parochial 4/1)
28. Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides District Attorney’s Office for the donation of a 2016 Ford Expedition SUV to the Rapides Parish Police Jury and authorize the President to sign same. (Parochial 4/1)

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29. Motion to adopt a resolution requesting the Louisiana Police Jury Association to support comprehensive statewide legislation for rideshare companies, so as to encourage the adoption of rules for ridesharing companies that will provide safety benefits, create more economic opportunities and expand access to reliable transportation. Copy of this resolution be sent to the Louisiana Legislative Delegates for their support. (Parochial 4/1)
30. Motion to waive the insurance requirements for the sewer effluent requested by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director and Rapides Parish Health Unit. (Personnel 4/1)
31. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Ralph Roach, representing District C, to the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term. Term will expire September 14, 20 24. (Personnel 4/1)
32. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for February, 2019: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 493 80% 84.99% Pineville - 8 minute 120 80% 82.50% Rapides - 12 minute 173 80% 88.44% Rapides - 20 minute 175 80% 81.41% (Insurance 4/1)
33. Motion for Fire District No. 2 to sell one 2015 Ford F450 VIN #1FDOW4GY9FEC9036 to Fire District No. 11, Springcreek, for the sum of $40,000.00, to be paid from Fire District No. 11 funds. (Insurance 4/1)
34. Motion to purchase one F-150 Crewcab 4X4 off Louisiana State Contract #4400010201 in the amount of $31,123.25, to be paid from Fire District No. 2 funds, as recommended by Fire Chief Randy McCain. (Insurance 4/1)

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35. Motion to approve updated legal description of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 and Rapides Parish Fire District No 2, Service Area 1, as recommended by Fire Chief Randy McCain. (Insurance 4/1)

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

36. Motion to authorize to advertise to receive bids for Various Road Improvements in Rapides Parish, for 2019, (Bid # 2743) to be paid from Various Road Maintenance Funds as budgeted. (Mr. Vanderlick)
37. Motion to acknowledge the nomination of the appointment of Mr. W. Joe Williams, nominated by the Chamber of Commerce, to the England Economic & Industrial Development District to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael T. Johnson, who resigned after being elected to serve in the Louisiana State House of Representatives. Term will expire September 9, 2021. (Mr. Fountaine)
38. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Woodworth, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to provide labor and equipment, to perform forty (40) hours of cleaning various public drainage ditches, as requested by the Town of Woodworth, to be paid out of town’s portion of Road District No. 2C funds and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Billings)
39. Motion to appoint an Interim Chief for Fire District No. 2. (Mr. Bishop)
40. Motion to extend Bid #2916 – Contract Hauling Pit Run (Annual Contract), for an additional twelve (12) months (May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020) as agreed by the Vendor and the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Overton) REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

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41. Motion to acknowledge the nomination of the appointment of Mr. Steve Spurgeon, nominated by the Alexandria Bar Association, to the AICUZ Board of Appeals, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire April 8, 2022. (Mr. Bishop)
42. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) of Rapides Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (Louisiana College Project) and a public hearing to be held by the Authority on April 11, 2019 concerning the issuance of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bishop)
43. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of McNary, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to furnish labor and equipment for approximately forty (40) hours of ditch work throughout the Village, as requested by the Village of McNary, to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance funds and authorize the President to sign same (Mr. Billings)
44. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory Program Asset# 11148 (2014 Chevrolet Van). This vehicle was involved in an accident on January 10, 2019 with fault on the other driver. The insurance carrier has offered to pay $ 14,901.83 (well within bluebook value) and it has been accepted. (Mr. Overton)
45. Motion to amend the certification and incentive pay plan for Fire District No. 2, to be paid every pay period instead of monthly, at a rate of $7.50 per LSU or IFSAC Certification, $50.00 for National and State EMT, $100.00 for National and State Advanced EMT and $150.00 for National and State Paramedic, to be effective April 14, 2019, as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. (Mr. Bishop)
46. Motion to amend the certification and incentive pay plan for Fire District No. 4, to be paid every pay period instead of monthly, at a rate of $50.00 for National and State EMT, National and State Advanced EMT and National and State Paramedic certifications, to be effective April 14, 2019, as recommended by Fire Chief Britt Bolen. (Mr. Bishop)

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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, April 8, 2019, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

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

Absent member: 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. Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel and Ms. Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Dennis Woodward.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Sean McGlothlin.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Theodore Fountaine, Jr., President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the first item of business.

The President asked if there was any public comment on any agenda item, to which there was no response.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt the minutes of Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on March 11, 2019, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to accept the Treasurer’s Report. On vote the motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was the following appointment to be announced at the next meeting: Sewerage District No. 1 for a four (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Robert Wooley. Term will expire May 10, 2019 . REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 8 Asset/Inventory the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 10310 Projector – EMP – S5 Broken – place in Auction On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to ratify the removal from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment that was placed in auction: Asset Number Description Disposal 9973 1986 – Chevrolet Placed in Auction VIN #GCHD34J6GF325951 10137 Trailer Placed in Auction VIN #5SRUT08196L000754 10286 Trailer Placed in Auction VIN #5SRUT12167L070485 9667 1985 – 4x4 Chevrolet Placed in Auction VIN #1GCGD34J6FF301255 9436 1984 – Chevrolet Placed in Auction VIN #1GCGD34J9EF352733 10158 500 Gallon Water Tank–Split Placed in Auction 8425 Pump Placed in Auction On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to ratify the construction of a New Station for Fire District No. 9 – Station #1 to replace the old Station No. 1 as the owner doesn’t want to renew lease. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to award Bid #2723–Annual Contract for Various Bituminous Materials (Hot and Cold Mix) to sole bidder, Diamond B Construction, for the amounts of Hot Mix-$57.50 per ton and Cold Mix-$87.00 per ton, as recommended by the Public Works Director and the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, that the millage rates for 2018 are hereby adopted as follows:

NAME LEVY 2019 General Alimony 4.04 Exempted Municipalities 2.02 Fire Protection District No. 2 15.58 Fire Protection District No. 2 Service Area 1 16.31 Fire Protection District No. 3 22.57 Fire Protection District No. 4 15.34 Fire Protection District No. 5 41.66 Fire Protection District No. 6 20.02 Fire Protection District No. 7 Maintenance A 26.04 Fire Protection District No. 7 Maintenance B 14.26 Fire Protection District No. 8 44.28 Fire Protection District No. 9 24.02 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

Fire Protection District No. 10 Maintenance A 22.59 Fire Protection District No. 10 Maintenance B 29.11 Fire Protection District No. 11 37.77 Fire Protection District No. 11 Service Area 1 53.72 Fire Protection District No. 11 Service Area 2 52.76 Fire Protection District No. 14 21.93 Fire Protection District No. 15 25.00 Fire Protection District No. 16 15.00 Fire Protection District No. 19 25.00 Road District 1A 25.03 Road District 1B 15.00 Road District 2B – Sub-Road District No. 2 15.00 Road District 2C 25.00 Road District 3A 32.00 Road District 6A Maintenance A 27.92 Road District 6A Maintenance B 63.07 Road District 7A 5.56 Road District 9B 10.98 Road District 10A 10.04 Road District 36 10.77 Renaissance 2.06 Coliseum Maintenance 1.00 Coliseum Bond 1.00 Health Unit 1.06 Libraries - Parishwide 7.08 Buckeye Recreation District 6.09 Senior Citizens Services 1.06 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter into a one (1) year lease with APOGEE LLC, for the Boyce Branch Library, for a portion of the parking lot, at the corner of Ulster and Leitrum Street, Boyce LA.; area to be leased is 30 x 40 or 1,200 square feet, starting March 1, 2019, in the amount of $500 per month and authorize the President to sign the necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Ollie Overton, and seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, at a meeting of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held on the 8th day of April, 2019, in Alexandria, Louisiana.

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury (the “Collector” hereafter) administers the sales and use tax ordinances in effect in Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish”), the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code (ULSTC), La.R.S. 47:337.1, et seq., adopted as Act 73 of 2003, and related provisions, and collects sales and use taxes for all local taxing authorities within the Parish, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Collector retain special counsel with expertise in sales and use tax law to represent it and provide general legal advice, consultation and representation, as well as in lawsuits and other sales and use tax issues as the need may arise, from time to time in the future, as assigned by the Collector, and

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WHEREAS, because of the specialized nature of the above referenced statutes, ordinances and related provisions and the specialized nature of sales and use tax litigation, a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel to represent the Collector, and, in turn, the other local taxing authorities within the Parish, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Collector to retain the law firm of Drew

• M. Talbot, Attorney at Law, L.L.C. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, (“Law Firm” hereafter) as a law firm that has special expertise and experience in prosecuting and defending sales and use tax cases and in providing local sales and use tax legal advice to local taxing authorities such as the Collector and the taxing authorities it represents, and to retain the services of the said Law Firm pursuant to the applicable provisions of the sales and use tax statutes of the State of Louisiana and the above referred to ordinances in effect in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Law Firm be and is hereby employed by the Collector as special counsel to the Collector with reference to the above cited sales and use tax statutes and ordinances to provide legal representation to the Collector, conduct hearings requested by taxpayers, and to undertake the prosecution and/or defense of any legal proceedings involving sales and use tax matters as may be brought from time to time against the Collector, or any of the taxing authorities they represent, and to undertake the defense of any legal proceedings involving sales and use tax filed against any of the same, as may be required from time to time, and for providing general legal advice and consultation to the Collector in the administration of the above referred to statutes and ordinances as the need may arise from time to time as assigned by the Collector, and that the fee of said Law Firm is to be that as provided by the applicable provisions of the sales and use tax statutes and ordinances and the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, or not to exceed the maximum hourly rate permitted by the Louisiana Attorney General, to be paid monthly, together with all reasonable expenses incurred by said Law Firm in connection with the providing of such legal services, the specific fee arrangement to be decided on a case-by-case basis, jointly by the Collector and the Law Firm in advance of such legal services being rendered.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in matters in which the Law Firm is representing the Collector, neither the Collector nor the Law Firm shall have the authority to discontinue, dismiss, compromise, or otherwise dispose of a sales and use tax claim against a taxpayer doing business in Rapides Parish, or a claim brought by a taxpayer doing business in said Parish against the Collector without the concurrence of the Collector and the Law Firm.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Attorney of Rapides Parish seek the immediate approval of this resolution by the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana and that notice of this resolution be published in the official journal of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, all in accordance with law.

THE FOREGOING having been submitted to a vote by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, and a quorum being present, and by majority vote in favor thereof, the foregoing resolution was declared adopted, this 8th day of April, 2019.

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On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to authorize to advertise to purchase a Modular Training Simulator for Rapides Parish Fire District #10, secure financing and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents as requested by the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Board. 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. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to abandon a fifty (50) foot wide, unimproved street right-of-way, on the north side of Fairwood Subdivision, located off of the Hall Road (Ward 10, District A), as recommended by the Public Works Director, subject to the approval of the Rapides Area Planning Commission and Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to donate surplus field lights from Ward 10 Recreation District to Buckeye Recreation District. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize participation in the City of Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day by providing workers and equipment to satisfy the requirements of the Rapides Parish Stormwater Management Plan as recommended by the Director of Public Works. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize the Public Works Director to submit the necessary documents for the renewal of pre-approved emergency debris sites at Hester Landing Road, VanZant Road and Esler Field Road to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and authorize the President to sign, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize to advertise for bids for Various Road Materials, (gravel, lightweight aggregate and pit-run) for an annual contract, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to use the surplus dirt behind the Rapides Parish Coliseum for the Lamourie Road Project and various other projects and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Lecompte for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to provide labor and equipment to perform forty (40) hours of ditch cleaning and cleaning culverts in various ditches, as requested by the Town of Lecompte, to be paid out of town’s portion of Road District No. 3A funds and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

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facilitate the Summer Youth Employment Program to be paid out of WIOA funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville to repair and overlay Scott Street, within the Cheneyville Town limits and portions outside the Town Limits to the sewer plant and to widen Klock Street, extending the shoulders, to be paid out of Ward 3, District H, Road Maintenance Funds and to transfer $500,000.00 from Ward 3, District H Road Maintenance Funds to Ward 3, Town of Cheneyville Road Maintenance Funds and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the President to sign Amendment No. 1, to the Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement, Work Order No. 3, for the Esler Regional Airport, PAE Job No. 10768, for Runway 9-27 Rehabilitation, for a decreased amount of $174,400.00 (Original amount was $199,500.00), as requested by Pan American Engineers, Project Engineers. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to award the Request for Proposal No. 2690 – Project Management/Administrative Services – Davis Drive Hazard Mitigation Project to the lowest Proposal amount received, Rapides Area Planning Commission for the amount of $5,000.00 pending approval from GOHSEP. Motion dated December 3, 2018 was not approved by GOHSEP. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to award the LCDBG 2020/2021 Administrative Consultant Services to Frye Magee, LLC and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to award the LCDBG 2020/2021 Engineering Services to Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury strongly opposes House Bill 57 and any and all proposed legislation that transfers the administration and collection of local sales and use taxes to the Louisiana Department of Revenue; and to vigorously urge each member of our Legislative Delegation for the Parish to oppose also. Copy of this resolution be sent to all Louisiana Legislative Del egates so that they will be made aware of our position on this matter. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the sale at public auction, the adjudicated properties identified and approved by CivicSource and a resolution authorizing CivicSource to administer an Adjudicated Properties Sale Program with a limited Power of Attorney, for the sale of Adjudicated Property and authorize the President to sign said documents. The ordinance follows below:

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ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING CIVICSOURCE TO ADMINISTER

AN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES SALE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, each year immovable property is adjudicated for non-payment of taxes, and

WHEREAS, adjudicated properties remain on the tax roll until redeemed or are either sold or transferred, and

WHEREAS, the resources to satisfy the legal requirements for adjudicated property sales are substantial, and

WHEREAS, there are currently no assurances of title insurance for adjudicated properties available for purchase, and

WHEREAS, many adjudicated properties are blighted and abandoned, and

WHEREAS, a sale program encourages redemptions and returns adjudicated properties to commerce, and

WHEREAS, title insurance provides investors the protection needed to redevelop adjudicated properties.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. We hereby authorize the execution of a professional services agreement with CivicSource to sell eligible adjudicated properties through online, market-driven public auctions and through an adjoining landowner program, and to perform all due diligence needed to both comply with applicable laws and to ensure purchasers the availability of title insurance.

Section 2. We hereby further authorize CivicSource to execute any legally required documents necessary to transfer title and interest in and to adjudicated properties purchased at public auction or by adjoining landowners, as set forth above.

THUS DONE AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of April, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides District Attorney’s Office for the donation of a 2017 Ford Expedition SUV to the Rapides Parish Police Jury and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt a resolution requesting the Louisiana Police Jury Association to support comprehensive statewide legislation for rideshare companies, so as to encourage the adoption of rules for ridesharing companies that will provide safety benefits, create more economic opportunities and expand access to reliable transportation. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

Copy of this resolution be sent to the Louisiana Legislative Delegates for their support. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to waive the insurance requirements for the sewer effluent discharge permit at 317 Shepherd Drive, Pineville, for Conrad Mott, as requested by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director and Rapides Parish Health Unit. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Ralph Roach, representing District C, to the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control for a five

• (5) year term. Term will expire September 14, 20 24. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for February, 2019: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 493 80% 84.99% Pineville - 8 minute 120 80% 82.50% Rapides - 12 minute 173 80% 88.44% Rapides - 20 minute 175 80% 81.41% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, for Fire District No. 2 to sell one 2015 Ford F450 VIN #1FDOW4GY9FEC9036 to Fire District No. 11, Springcreek, for the sum of $40,000.00, to be paid from Fire District No. 11 funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to purchase one F-150 Crewcab 4X4 off Louisiana State Contract #4400010201 in the amount of $31,123.25, to be paid from Fire District No. 2 funds, as recommended by Fire Chief Randy McCain. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve updated legal description of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 and Rapides Parish Fire District No 2, Service Area 1, as recommended by Fire Chief Randy McCain. On vote the motion carried.

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

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr. NAYS: none ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: Scott Perry, Jr. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize to advertise to receive bids for Various Road Improvements in Rapides Parish for 2019, (Bid #2743) to be paid from Various Road Maintenance Funds as budgeted. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to acknowledge the nomination of the appointment of Mr. W. Joe Williams, nominated by the Chamber of Commerce, to the England Economic & Industrial Development District to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael T. Johnson, who resigned after being elected to serve in the Louisiana State House of Representatives. Term will expire September 9, 2021. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Woodworth, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to provide labor and equipment, to perform forty (40) hours of cleaning various public drainage ditches, as requested by the Town of Woodworth, to be paid out of town’s portion of Road District No. 2C funds and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to extend Bid #2916 – Contract Hauling Pit Run (Annual Contract), for an additional twelve

• (12) months (May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020) as agreed by the Vendor and the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to acknowledge the nomination of the appointment of Mr. Steve Spurgeon, nominated by the Alexandria Bar Association, to the AICUZ Board of Appeals, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire April 8, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Joe Bishop and seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau: RESOLUTION

A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) of Rapides Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (Louisiana College Project) and a public hearing to be held by the Authority on April 11, 2019 concerning the issuance of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, the Rapides Finance Authority (the "Authority") proposes to issue not exceeding Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) of its Revenue Bonds (Louisiana College Project) (the "Bonds") in one or more series or on a drawdown basis, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Louisiana College (the "College"), a nonprofit corporation created under the laws of the State of Louisiana (the "State"), for the purpose of (i) constructing and installing certain capital improvements throughout the College, including, but not limited to dormitory renovation, repair and refurbishment, (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund, if required by the REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

purchasers of the Bonds, and (iii) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds (collectively, the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that this Police Jury approve the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the issuance of the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), provide that obligations such as the Bonds may be issued as qualified tax-exempt obligations; provided that the issuer of the Bonds and any subordinate entities of the beneficiary, do not issue greater than $10,000,000 of tax-exempt bonds in any calendar year; and

WHEREAS, the Police Jury, together with its subordinate entities, do not intend to issue more than $10,000,000 of tax-exempt bonds (including the Bonds approved herein) in calendar year 2019 and accordingly, the Bonds will be issued as qualified tax-exempt obligations to the extent permitted under the Code; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 147(f) of the Code require that an applicable elected representative of a governmental unit approve the issuance of the Bonds after a public hearing following reasonable public notice; and

WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing in connection with the Bonds (the "Notice of Public Hearing") was published on March 31, 2019 in The Town Talk, a daily newspaper of general circulation, published in Alexandria, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, in a manner sufficient to inform the public and potential competitors of the subject, date, and place of such public hearing; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Notice of Public Hearing, a public hearing will be held on behalf of the Authority on April 11, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in the Committee Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701

WHEREAS this Police Jury is the elected legislative body of the Parish of Rapides, on behalf of which it may be considered that the Authority will issue the Bonds (by virtue of the fact that it appoints the members of the governing authority of the Authority); and this Police Jury desires, in accordance with the requirements of the Code and the laws of the State, to approve the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds and to ratify the publication of the Notice of Public Hearing;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Trustees of the Rapides Finance Authority, this Police Jury hereby approves the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in aggregate principal amount of the Authority's Revenue Bonds (Louisiana College Project) in one or more series or on a drawdown basis, REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 6% per annum and maturity not to exceed 25 years from the date of issuance thereof, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the cost of the Project.

SECTION 2. The Police Jury hereby represents that it and its subordinate entities do not reasonably intend to issue more than $10,000,000 of tax-exempt bonds in calendar year 2019. SECTION 3. The publication of the Notice of Public Hearing is hereby ratified.

SECTION 4. The Bonds shall be solely the limited obligations of the Authority and not the State or the Parish of Rapides and shall be payable solely from the trust estate pledged under a Trust Indenture pursuant to which the Bonds will be issued, including amounts payable by the College from tuition and other student charges under the Loan Agreement between the Authority and the College, and secured by a mortgage granted by the College.

SECTION 5. This Police Jury shall under no circumstances incur, be liable for, or accept any financial obligation in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and the Bonds shall never constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Parish of Rapides or the State.

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

And this resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of April, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of McNary, for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to furnish labor and equipment for approximately forty (40) hours of ditch work throughout the Village, as requested by the Village of McNary, to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance funds and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory Program Asset #11148 (2014 Chevrolet Van). This vehicle was involved in an accident on January 10, 2019 with fault on the other driver. The insurance carrier has offered to pay $ 14,901.83 (well within bluebook value) and it has been accepted. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to amend the certification and incentive pay plan for Fire District No. 2, to be paid every pay period instead of monthly, at a rate of $7.50 per LSU or IFSAC Certification, $50.00 for National and State EMT, $100.00 for National and State Advanced REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2019

EMT and $150.00 for National and State Paramedic, to be effective April 14, 2019, as recommended by Fire Chief McCain. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to amend the certification and incentive pay plan for Fire District No. 4, to be paid every pay period instead of monthly, at a rate of $50.00 for National and State EMT, National and State Advanced EMT and National and State Paramedic certifications, to be effective April 14, 2019, as recommended by Fire Chief Britt Bolen. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to go into Executive Session to interview Mr. Joey Glorioso as Interim Chief for Fire District No. 2 for possible appointment.

Roll call was as follows:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr. NAYS: none ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: Scott Perry, Jr. On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0 at 3:26 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to come out of Executive Session at 3:38 p.m.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to appoint Mr. Joseph Glorioso as Interim Fire Chief of Fire District No. 2, effective April 16, 2019.

Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Richard Vanderlick, Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Theodore Fountaine, Jr. NAYS: none ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: Scott Perry, Jr. On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, the meeting was adjourned at 3:39 p.m.