Rapides Parish Police Jury

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Police Jury Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse

Posted August 8, 2019

REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 12, 2019 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JUROR COMMENTS

Recognize Mr. Jim Smolenski and Stacey McMickens, Fit Families of Cenla, on Share the Road signs. (Motion number #33)

Recognize Ms. Esther Dubois concerning flooding on Dixie Street in Alexandria.

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 8, 2019 and Special Session July 10, 2019 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to accept the audit report as presented. (Finance 8/5)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE NEXT MEETING

***Appointment to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, for a four (4) year term, to fill the expiring term of Mr. William Barron. Term will expire September 9, 2019.

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***Appointment to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, for a four (4) year term, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Dennis Frazier. Term will expire September 9, 2019.

***Appointment to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, for a four (4) year term, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Scott Linzay. Term will expire September 9, 2019.

***Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a one (1) year term to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Iviana Stewart. Term will expire January 1, 2020.

4. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use and will be used for parts. Asset Number Description Disposal 9260 John Deere Tractor Scrap for parts SN# L06420P341344 Purchased 2002 (Finance 8/5)
5. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it was sold along with Truck (Asset #10377) in January of 2019: Asset Number Description Disposal 10389 Light Bar Sold (Finance 8/5)
6. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 Asset/Inventory program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10251 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10252 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10253 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10254 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10255 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10256 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10257 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019

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10258 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10277 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10278 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10656 Tank Scrap Purchased - 2010 11362 Radio Scrap Purchased - 2016 11399 HP G4 Notebook Computer Scrap Purchased - 2016 11400 Computer Scrap Purchased - 2016 11401 Computer Scrap Purchased - 2016 8770 Notebook Computer Scrap Purchased - 2001 9338 Ice Machine with Bin Scrap Purchased - 2002 9852 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9854 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9858 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9859 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9860 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9881 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2005 9948 Pager – Minator Scrap Purchased – 2005 (Finance 8/5)

7. Motion to declare the Portable Building, at the Louisiana Workforce Development Office, as surplus and advertise to receive sealed bids for the sale of same. (Finance 8/5)
8. Motion to donate from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15, the equipment listed below, as it is no longer compatible with purchase of newer equipment: Asset Description 10014 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019

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10015 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10016 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10017 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10018 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10019 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10020 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10021 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10022 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10023 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 9898 SCBA – Drager (Purchased 2005) 9899 SCBA – Drager (Purchased 2005) 9900 SCBA – Drager (Purchased 2005) (Finance 8/5)

9. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No.2 Asset/Inventory Program the equipment listed below as it is scrap and no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 7050 Refrigerator Scrap SN #BA5040819 (Purchased 1995) 7054 Air Mask with Case Scrap (Purchased 1995) 7242 Ready Heater Scrap SN #3835512 (Purchased 1996) 7243 Ready Heater (Purchased 1996) Scrap 7935 Kenmore Washer (Purchased 1998) Scrap 8435 Washer Scrap SN #1302867 (Purchased 2000) 9866 Kenmore Dryer Scrap SN #MS0607436 (Purchased 2005) (Finance 8/5)
10. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 8/5)

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Pitkin, LA 71656, District H, as a Hardship Case. (Proper paperwork has been received) (Public Works 8/5)

12. Motion to approve Ward 10 Recreation District to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Pineville for the donation of surplus field lights. (Public Works 8/5)
13. Motion to adopt a policy on defining “Emergency Work” for All Rapides Parish Police Jury Employees. (Public Works 8/5)
14. Motion to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Barbara A. Warner et al Lot 11, Square 21, Race Track Addition, City of Alexandria Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: Theodore Fountaine, District D (Public Works 8/5)
15. Motion to adopt a resolution stating that the Rapides Parish Police Jury officially issues a public service announcement requesting businesses, trucks, personal vehicles, etc., with respect to flooded streets and high water conditions, be respectful of the damages they may cause to homes and businesses by creating waves/wakes when driving through the waters and request law enforcement agencies to enforce the applicable laws during such occurrences. (Public Works 8/5)
16. Motion to grant approval to Rose Brooke Subdivision, located off Denny Road, Deville, as recommend by Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by Public Works Director, subject to the review of Legal Counsel and authorize signing of the plat. (Public Works 8/5)

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17. Motion to approve work on shoulder areas of roadway, including wash away and excavated area, repairs, filled and graded, roadway grading and contour repairs to control excessive erosion on shoulder areas of Ussery Road and plant pine seedlings/saplings to prevent/control roadway and shoulder erosion. (Public Works 8/5)
18. Motion to grant approval to Walden Point Subdivision, Phase II, located adjacent to Walden Point, Pineville, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission, pending approval of Public Works Director and Legal Counsel and authorize the signing of the plat. (Public Works 8/5)
19. Motion to grant approval to Cotton Country Subdivision, located on Locker Road, Kolin, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission and Public Works Director, pending approval of Legal Counsel and authorize the signing of the plat. (Public Works 8/5)
20. Motion to grant approval to Refuge Flatts Subdivision, located at Doshie Road and Refuge Road, Glenmora, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission and Public Works Director, pending approval of Legal Counsel and authorize the signing of the plat. (Public Works 8/5)
21. Motion to authorize the following: 1) reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Development Board the following list of members for additional terms and,

2. sign nomination forms for Gary Perkins, Owner/Partner of WildWood Pizza, Sally Cowan, Executive Director for Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc., Marianne Dore, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Crest Operations and Justin Giallonardo, President of Business Development for D’Argent Companies to replace Michael Johnson, Joan Lee, Sarah Sasser and Yoel Borges and, 3) sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments and new members.

Members (Reappointments) New Term Dates Connie Baker 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Cynthia Baker 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Marianne Dore’ 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Landry Ducote 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Justin Giallonardo 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Bill Higgins 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Paula Johnson 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019

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Toni Johnson 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Kashawna Jones 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Wayne Kusmierczyk 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Tommy Peek 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Lloyd Price 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Deborah Randolph 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Jimmy Sawtelle 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 (Workforce 8/5)

22. Motion to ratify authorization for the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an annual lease agreement with the Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc. for 110 square feet of office space in the Rapides Business and Career Solutions Center at a rate of $18.8945 per square foot ($173.19 per month) with proceeds appropriated to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and authorize the President to Sign the lease and the Treasurer to amend the budget. (Workforce 8/5)
23. Motion to adopt an amendment to the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 – Airports – Article III – Alexandria Airfield [England Air Force Base], Sec. 3 – 93 and Sec 3 – 94, to comply with Rapides Area Planning Commission Zones Map. (Parochial 8/5)
24. Motion to appoint Mr. Cornelius Coleman to the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Richard Quinney. Term will expire January 15, 2020. (Personnel 8/5)
25. Recognize Ms. Elaine Morace, OEWD Director; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director and Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director for an update and plan of action to help fill the vacancies at the Rapides Parish Highway Department. (Personnel 8/5)
26. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for June, 2019: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 493 80% 83.57% Pineville - 8 minute 152 80% 82.89% REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019

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Rapides - 12 minute 196 80% 84.18% Rapides - 20 minute 160 80% 83.13% (Insurance 8/5)

27. Motion to authorize participation in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG 2019), Grant #EMT-2019-EP-00006-S01, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the OHSEP Director and President to sign related documents. (Insurance 8/5)
28. Motion to ratify authorization for the President to sign the State of Emergency Proclamation for Rapides Parish, issued by the President for the Invest 92L that is expected to become a hurricane and torrential rains producing 15 inches of rain, damaging winds and widespread power outages on the 11th day of July, 2019. (Insurance 8/5)

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

29. Motion to take the advice of Special Legal Counsel, Mr. Steve Crews, to accept the Compromise Settlement in accordance with the written terms on the lawsuit of Rapides Parish Police Jury vs. Margaruette H. Beard, et al, Civil Suit No. 256-988, 9th Judicial District Court, Division “F”, in the amount of $200,000.00 under the terms set forth and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Fountaine)
30. Motion to approve a contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Workforce Commission for the PY19/FY20 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program in the total of $1,180,842 (Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth) and authorize the President to sign the contract and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Mr. Smith)

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31. Motion to approve the Amendment #2 to the PY2018/FY2019 Fund Contract, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for an increase in the amount of $1,716 in the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs. In addition, $65,728 of FY2019 Dislocated Worker Funds are being transferred to Other Transfer Funds to be used as FY2019 Adult Program funds and authorize the President to sign the amendment and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Mr. Smith)
32. Motion to authorize Mr. Roger Burnette, 12862 Highway 165 South, Glenmora, LA 71433, District H, as a Hardship Case. (Proper paperwork has been received) (Mr. Billings)
33. Motion to sponsor an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of Share the Road signs on State Highways in Rapides Parish and to allow the placement of Share the Road signs on certain roads maintained by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. McGlothlin)
34. Motion to award Bid No. 2760 (Chip Sealing Various Roads District H) to the lowest bidder, Dreher Contracting, LLC for the amount of $391,366.00, as recommended by the Parish Engineer and Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Overton)
35. Motion to award Bid #2764 (Runway 9-27 Rehabilitation at Esler Field Regional Airport (ESF)) to the low bidder, Diamond B. Construction Company, LLC for the amount of $2,010,481.00 contingent upon concurrence of Award from the funding agencies and contingent upon adequate project funding and contingent upon successful submission and receipt of the Part B- Supplemental Bid Information and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Moreau)
36. Motion to authorize a contract with Pan American Engineers to assist in securing the Right-of-Way for the replacement of bridges through the Federal Off System Bridge Program and authorize the President to sign all the necessary paperwork as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Billings)

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37. Motion to award Bid #2758 (Micro Surfacing Various Roads District A, B, C, D & H to the lowest bidder, Vance Brothers, Inc. for the amount of $212,036.65 as recommended by the Parish Engineer and the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Vanderlick)
38. Motion to extend parish maintenance of Menard Wise Road (Ward 2, District E) an additional 0.25 miles pending the dedication of a 50 foot right-of-way, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Vanderlick)
39. Motion to amend a motion of July 8, 2019, Chapter 21 – SPECIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 1. – FIRE PROTECTION, DIVISION 1 – DISTRICT NO. 2, Subdivision A.1. – Fire Prevention, Section 21-4, so as to add Section 21-6 to Section 21-8, as recommended by Fire District No. 2 Fire Chief. (Mr. McGlothlin)
40. Motion to adopt a resolution to endorse Mr. Sean McGlothlin for Executive Board Member of Region 8 of the Louisiana Police Jury Association, copy of this resolution to be sent to the Region Eight Police Juries. (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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REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 12, 2019

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 the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, August 12, 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, 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; Interim Chief Joey Glorioso, Fire District No. 2; Ms. Sonya Wiley-Gremillion, OHSEP Director; Ms. Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service 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. Ollie Overton.

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.

The first item on the agenda was to recognize Mr. Jim Smolenski and Stacey McMickens, Fit Families of Cenla, on Share the Road signs.

Ms. McMickens thanked the Jury for help in securing the permits for the Fit Families of Cenla, to put out new signs and replace old ones through the Parish. Mr. Smolenski stated he was also a Board Member for the last two years and they are trying to get people outside and be active, whether it is walking, running, biking, kayaking and so forth. They go into 10 to 12 public schools a year to promote bike safety.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Ms. Esther Dubois concerning flooding on Dixie Street in Alexandria.

Ms. Dubois of 1715 Dixie Street in Crescent Subdivision, Alexandria, stated her house floods at least two to three times a year. She has lost four or five freezers, refrigerators and cars. There was eleven inches of water in her house this past flood. She requested help from the Jury.

Mr. Scott Perry stated he was concerned with the situation and he made numerous calls to the Engineer at the State Department and recognized Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director.

Mr. Woodward explained the water from Dixie Street goes to Highway 1, which is a State Highway. The State Department sent the plans from 1932 and 1970. In 1932, it shows a lateral going away from Highway 1. In 1970 they extended the box culvert and sloped the ditches along Highway 1, to that box culvert. The water has to get high enough to go over the upgrade of the ditches on Highway 1 or it has to go down Dixie Street till it gets to England Drive, then down England Drive, to Billy Bayou. There is nowhere for the water to go at this time. There is a building that sits where that lateral was. Mr. Woodward is meetin g with the State to look at this and try to come up with a solution. It is going to take some work with the State and to get the Legislatures involved.

Discussion ensued.

It was agreed that something needed to be done and an update was requested for next month on what the State Engineers are planning on doing.

President Theodore Fountaine recognized Ms. Lynn Stewart, Registrar of Voters at this time.

Ms. Stewart introduced the High School Senior’s from local High Schools that elped this year in her office and thanked the Jury for to opportunity to once again use them. Ms. Stewart introduced the seniors.

President Theodore Fountaine recognized Ms. Sandra Franklin, Candidate for State Representative, District 26.

Ms. Sandra Franklin thanked the Jury for the recognition, gave a brief statement and requested the Jury’s support in her candidacy for State Representative, District 26.

President Theodore Fountaine recognized Mr. Ed Larvadain, III, Candidate for State Representative, District 26.

Mr. Ed Larvadain thanked the Jury for the recognition, gave a brief statement and requested the Jury’s support in his candidacy for State Representative, District 26.

President Theodore Fountaine recognized Mr. Austin Sockwell, Rapides Parish Coliseum.

Mr. Sockwell spoke gave a brief update on past events and future events coming to the Coliseum.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 8, 2019 and Special Session July 10, 2019 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to accept the audit report as presented. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. William Barron to the England Economic & Industrial Development District, for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2023. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Ollie Overton laid over the appointment to Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a one (1) year term to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Iviana Stewart. Term will expire January 1, 2020.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use and will be used for parts. Asset Number Description Disposal 9260 John Deere Tractor Scrap for parts SN# L06420P341344 Purchased 2002 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it was sold along with Truck (Asset #10377) in January of 2019: Asset Number Description Disposal 10389 Light Bar Sold On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10251 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10252 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10253 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10254 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10255 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10256 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10257 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10258 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2007 10277 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10278 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2007 10656 Tank Scrap Purchased - 2010 11362 Radio Scrap Purchased - 2016 11399 HP G4 Notebook Computer Scrap Purchased - 2016 11400 Computer Scrap Purchased - 2016 11401 Computer Scrap Purchased - 2016 8770 Notebook Computer Scrap Purchased - 2001 9338 Ice Machine with Bin Scrap Purchased - 2002 9852 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9854 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9858 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9859 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9860 Radio – Portable Scrap Purchased - 2005 9881 Radio – Mobile Scrap Purchased - 2005 9948 Pager – Minator Scrap Purchased – 2005 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to declare the Portable Building, at the Louisiana Workforce Development Office, as surplus and advertise to receive sealed bids for the sale of same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to donate from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15, the equipment listed below, as it is no longer compatible with purchase of newer equipment: Asset Description 10014 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10015 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10016 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10017 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10018 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10019 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10020 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10021 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10022 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 10023 SCBA Unit with Cylinder Voice Wheel - Drager (Purchased 2005) 9898 SCBA – Drager (Purchased 2005) 9899 SCBA – Drager (Purchased 2005) 9900 SCBA – Drager (Purchased 2005) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No.2 Asset/Inventory Program the equipment listed below as it is scrap and no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 7050 Refrigerator Scrap SN #BA5040819 (Purchased 1995) 7054 Air Mask with Case Scrap (Purchased 1995) 7242 Ready Heater Scrap SN #3835512 (Purchased 1996) 7243 Ready Heater (Purchased 1996) Scrap 7935 Kenmore Washer (Purchased 1998) Scrap 8435 Washer Scrap SN #1302867 (Purchased 2000) 9866 Kenmore Dryer Scrap SN #MS0607436 (Purchased 2005) On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize Mrs. Minerva Abidin, 105 Elzie Johnson Road, Pitkin, LA 71656, District H, as a Hardship Case. (Proper paperwork has been received) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to approve Ward 10 Recreation District to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Pineville for the donation of surplus field lights. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to adopt the following policy on defining “Emergency Work” for All Rapides Parish Police Jury Employees:

“Emergency Work” – All Parish Departments work that is not pre-scheduled by the Department Head (or an Area Coordinator) and is work for which an employee is called out to perform after normal work hours AND the hours actually worked take place after normal work hours.

Examples of Emergency situations shall include, but not be limited to: life-threatening situations, emergency bridge or road closures, severe and immediate weather damages, or a disruption of vital Parish operations affecting the public safety, health, or welfare, or a declaration of an Emergency by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State.

Subject to the above restrictions, the Department Head shall make the final determination as to what work constitutes “Emergency Work”. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt a Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Barbara A. Warner et al Lot 11, Square 21, Race Track Addition, City of Alexandria Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: Theodore Fountaine, District D On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the recent high water and street/roadway flood warning conditions of Hurricane Barry and the July 30, 2019, National Weather Service severe storm and flooding alerts, created street and roadway flooding/high water conditions on many streets and roadways in Rapides Parish; and

WHEREAS, at all times during street and roadway flooding/high water conditions, there exists the risk of flooding to adjacent homes and businesses; and

WHEREAS, during the flooding/high water conditions, there were numerous reports of large commercial vehicles, as well as personal vehicles, traveling in high water conditions at excessive speeds for said conditions, which cause water wakes to leave the street/roadway and enter a residence and/or business, in disregard of the public health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Rapides Parish;

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY, at a regularly scheduled and noticed meeting, do hereby,

• (1) Officially issue a public service announcement, requesting that all commercial businesses, including but not limited to, delivery and transportation trucks, caution and instruct their drivers to respect flooding and high water conditions on our streets and roadways, and proceed with caution with respect to their driving practices and the damages they can cause to homes and businesses homes adjacent to the streets and roadways, and that the drivers of personal vehicles, also proceed with caution during flooding/high water conditions and be respectful of the damages that may be caused to homes and businesses by creating large waves/wakes.
• (2) Furthermore, that the law enforcement agencies operating in Rapides Parish be mindful of enforcing the applicable traffic laws for commercial trucks and/or personal vehicles exceeding a safe speed/operation during such occurrences where the streets and roadways are experiencing such flooding/high water conditions.

THUS DONE, ADOPTED, AND PASSED on this the 12th day of August, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to grant approval to Rose Brooke Subdivision, located off Denny Road, Deville, as recommend by Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by 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. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve work on shoulder areas of roadway, including wash away and excavated area, repairs, filled and graded, roadway grading and contour repairs to control excessive erosion on shoulder areas of Ussery Road and plant pine seedlings/saplings to prevent/control roadway and shoulder erosion. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to grant approval to Walden Point Subdivision, Phase II, located adjacent to Walden Point, Pineville, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission, pending approval of Public Works Director and Legal Counsel and authorize the signing of the plat. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to grant approval to Cotton Country Subdivision, located on Locker Road, Kolin, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission and Public Works Director, pending approval of Legal Counsel and authorize the signing of the plat. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to grant approval to Refuge Flatts Subdivision, located at Doshie Road and Refuge Road, Glenmora, as recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission and Public Works Director, pending approval of Legal Counsel and authorize the signing of the plat. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the following: 1) reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Development Board the following list of members for additional terms and, 2) sign nomination forms for Gary Perkins, Owner/Partner of WildWood Pizza, Sally Cowan, Executive Director for Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc., Marianne Dore, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Crest Operations and Justin Giallonardo, President of Business Development for D’Argent Companies to replace Michael Johnson, Joan Lee, Sarah Sasser and Yoel Borges and, 3) sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments and new members.

Members (Reappointments) New Term Dates Connie Baker 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Cynthia Baker 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Marianne Dore 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Landry Ducote 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Justin Giallonardo 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Bill Higgins 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Paula Johnson 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Toni Johnson 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Kashawna Jones 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Wayne Kusmierczyk 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Tommy Peek 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Lloyd Price 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Deborah Randolph 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 Jimmy Sawtelle 10/1/2019 – 10/1/2022 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to ratify authorization for the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an annual lease agreement with the Cenla Community Action Committee, Inc. for 110 square feet of office space in the Rapides Business and Career Solutions Center at a rate of $18.8945 per square foot ($173.19 per month) with proceeds appropriated to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and authorize the President to sign the lease and the Treasurer to amend the budget. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt an amendment to the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 – Airports – Article III – Alexandria Airfield [England Air Force Base], Sec. 3 – 93 and Sec 3 – 94, to comply with Rapides Area Planning Commission Zones Map. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to appoint Mr. Cornelius Coleman to the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Richard Quinney. Term will expi re January 15, 2020. On vote the motion carried.

The next item was to recognize Ms. Elaine Morace, OEWD Director; Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director and Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director for an update and plan of action to help fill the vacancies at the Rapides Parish Highway Department.

Ms. Linda Sanders stated she had spoken with Mr. Dennis Woodward and he had decided he wanted to wait on having a job fair until the compensation study is finished. They had someone apply for the Equipment Operator II and there have been people in to apply for the Equipment Operator I position, that have CDL’s. Some employees are going to move into laborer positions. Ms. Sanders gave him an application for an Equipment Operator II, the person had worked for DOTD. There were some people that applied for the welding/mechanic position. Mr. Woodward further stated he had interviewed someone for the Inspector’s position who has a construction technology degree.

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for June, 2019: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 493 80% 83.57% Pineville - 8 minute 152 80% 82.89% Rapides - 12 minute 196 80% 84.18% Rapides - 20 minute 160 80% 83.13% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize participation in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG 2019), Grant #EMT-2019-EP-00006-S01, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the OHSEP Director and President to sign related documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to ratify authorization for the President to sign the State of Emergency Proclamation for Rapides Parish, issued by the President for the Invest 92L that is expected to become a hurricane and torrential rains producing 15 inches of rain, damaging winds and widespread power outages on the 11th day of July, 2019.

STATE OF EMERGENCY

RAPIDES PARISH

WHEREAS, the Parish of Rapides is currently faced with a pending emergency due to Invest 92L that is expected to become a hurricane and then impacting Rapides Parish

WHEREAS, a definite threat to property and lives, for the Citizens of Rapides Parish exists due to the potential for torrential rains producing 15 inches, damaging winds and widespread power outages

WHEREAS, the potential to exhaust local resources exists due to flash flooding with already saturated grounds which could cause damage to roadways and property limiting Emergency Response access to the Citizens of Rapides Parish; This event could also cause the inundation of floodwaters into homes and businesses, resulting in severe threat to private property, public facilities and the safety and security of the citizens of Rapides as well as those of other Parishes who may seek refuge from the coastal areas;

THEREFORE, I, Theodore Fountaine, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury by authority vested in me by the Parish Charter and the Louisiana Disaster Act of 1993, do hereby proclaim;

A State of Emergency exists within the Parish of Rapides and that all Emergency Preparedness Plans and the Parish All Hazard Emergency Operations Plan be activated, if necessary.

Issued on this 11th day of July 2019.

Theodore Fountaine, President

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry,, 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, Scott Perry, Jr, and Theodore Fountaine, Jr. NAYS: none ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: Richard Billings On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to take the advice of Special Legal Counsel, Mr. Steve Crews, to accept the Compromise Settlement in accordance with the written terms on the lawsuit of Rapides Parish Police Jury vs. Margaruette H. Beard, et al, Civil Suit No. 256-988, 9th Judicial District Court, Division “F”, in the amount of $200,000.00 under the terms set forth and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve a contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Workforce Commission for the PY19/FY20 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program in the total of $1,180,842 (Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth) and authorize the President to sign the contract and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve the Amendment #2 to the PY2018/FY2019 Fund Contract, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for an increase in the amount of $1,716 in the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs. In addition, $65,728 of FY2019 Dislocated Worker Funds are being transferred to Other Transfer Funds to be used as FY2019 Adult Program funds and authorize the President to sign the amendment and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to authorize Mr. Roger Burnette, 12862 Highway 165 South, Glenmora, LA 71433, District H, as a Hardship Case. (Proper paperwork has been received) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to sponsor an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of Share the Road signs on State Highways in Rapides Parish and to allow the placement of Share the Road signs on certain roads maintained by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to award Bid No. 2760 (Chip Sealing Various Roads District H) to the lowest bidder, Dreher Contracting, LLC for the amount of $391,366.00, as recommended by the Parish Engineer and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

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

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury received the following Bids on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 for the Runway 9-27 Rehabilitation at Esler Regional Airport (ESF); and,

CONTRACTOR BASE BID

Diamond B Construction Company, LLC $2,010,481.00 Gilchrist Construction Company $2,487,060.10 Regional Construction, LLC $2,717,759.50 D & J Construction Company, LLC $3,315,580.60

WHEREAS, the Bids have been checked and tabulated by Pan American Engineers, LLC, with a recommendation of award being made to the low Bidder;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for said construction is hereby awarded to the low Bidder, Diamond B Construction Company, LLC of Alexandria, Louisiana for the Base Bid, for a contract amount of $2,010,481.00, and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to execute contracts and change orders between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the successful Bidder.

Passed and adopted by the President and Police Jurors of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, on this 12th day of August, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to authorize a contract with Pan American Engineers to assist in securing the right-of-way for the replacement of bridges through the Federal Off System Bridge Program and authorize the President to sign all the necessary paperwork as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to award Bid #2758 (Micro Surfacing Various Roads District A, B, C, D & H to the lowest bidder, Vance Brothers, Inc. for the amount of $212,036.65 as recommended by the Parish Engineer and the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to extend parish maintenance of Menard Wise Road (Ward 2, District E) an additional 0.25 miles pending the dedication of a 50 foot right-of-way, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to amend a motion of July 8, 2019, Chapter 21 – SPECIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 1. – FIRE PROTECTION, DIVISION 1 – DISTRICT NO. 2, Subdivision A.1. – Fire Prevention, Section 21-4, so as to add Section 21-6 to Section 21-8, as recommended by Fire District No. 2 Fire Chief. On vote the motion carried.

On motion Mr. Scott Perry, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt the following resolution to endorse Mr. Sean McGlothlin for Executive Board Member of Region 8 of the Louisiana Police Jury Association, copy of this resolution to be sent to the Region Eight Police Juries:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING SEAN MCGLOTHLIN IN HIS

CANDIDACY FOR ELECTION AS REGION EIGHT EXECUTIVE

BOARD MEMBER ON THE POLICE JURY ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, Mr. McGlothlin has been a member of the Rapides Parish Police Jury representing District G for eight (8) years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McGlothlin has served on the Rapides Parish Area Planning Commission for the last eight (8) years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McGlothlin has held committee chairmanships for the Coliseum Liaison and Grants, Economic Planning and Development Committee for 2019; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McGlothlin is a member of the Finance Committee; Workforce Development and Municipal Liaison Committee; Courthouse and Tourism Committee; and Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee of the Rapides Parish Police Jury; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McGlothlin is a member of the National Association of County Officials, where he currently serves on the Public Lands Steering Committee, a member of the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) and an active participant in the Safe and Secure Counties Program; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, in Regular Session convened on this 12th day of August, 2019, does hereby urge all Parishes in the 8th Police Jury Region to endorse and support the election of Mr. Sean McGlothlin for Executive Board Member of the 8th Police Jury Region of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to all Police Juries in the 8th District of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana requesting support for Mr. Sean McGlothlin in his candidacy for election as Executive Board Member of the 8th Police Jury Region of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on the 12th day of August, 2019.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.