Rapides Parish Police Jury

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Police Jury Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse

Posted November 7, 2019

REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 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. Kurt Thacker for discussion on Duck Blinds on Indian Creek, Cotile Lake and Kincaid Lake. (Mr. Billings)

Recognize representative from CLECO to discuss utility rebates and rate reductions. (Mr. Vanderlick)

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Special Session, Board of Review on September 16, 2019 and in Regular Session, October 14, 2019 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT NEXT MEETING

Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 17 Board, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Oliver Chamberlain, for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2020. Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 18 Board, to fill the expiring term of Ms. Melinda Norris Monroe, for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2020. pg. 2

Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 18 Board, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Cory Van Mol, for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2020. Appointment to the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board to fill the expiring term of Mr. Cornelius Coleman for a four (4) year term. Term will expire January 15, 2020. Appointment to the Ward 9 Recreation District Board for a five (5) year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Jason DeWitt. Term expired November 8, 2019.

3. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Four (4) of Square Seven (7) of the Revised Hickman-Hooe Addition, as per plat therefore recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 91, of the Records of Rapides Parish Louisiana, Note Plat Book 1, Pages 155 LA, to Deric Simmons, for the consideration of $3,333.33 cash. (Finance 11/4)
4. Motion to exercise the option to renew Bid No. 2657 – Janitorial Services for Region VI, Office of Public Health, Administrative Office until August 31, 2020. (Finance 11/4)
5. Motion of Intent to Sell, the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Booker R. Hinkston ½ of Lot Block 45, S. A. L. Company, City of Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: (Mr. Overton – District F)

Jerrie P. Hayward Lots 6 & 7 of a Sub of Lot 45 of Leland College, City of Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: (Mr. Overton – District F)

Mississippi Land Co. Lot 10 of Sub, of Lot 46, Leland College, City of Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: 3634 Milton Alley, Alexandria, LA (Mr. Overton – District F)

Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: pg. 3

(Mr. Overton – District F)

Adrian Davis Front ½ of Lot Ten (10), Square Twenty-Two (22), West Alexandria Addition, Fronting 55’ on Kelly St. x 55.59 Bearing the Municipal address of: (Theodore Fountaine – District D)

Dorothy F. Goff Part of Lot Thirteen (13), Square Four (4), Samtown, Lot being 104.6’ x 40” Bearing the Municipal address of: (Mr. Overton – District F) (Finance 11/4)

6. Motion to call for a Public Hearing on December 2, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2020 Budget. (Finance 11/4)
7. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 11/4)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend and reenact Section 18-4.2(e) Speed Limits, so as to set a speed limit of 35 mph on Yancy Road, Ward 4, District H and authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 11/4)
9. Motion to accept the recommendation from the Rapides Area Planning Commission and deny the request for the re-subdivision of Lot 30 of Holiday Estates. (Public Works 11/4)
10. Motion to acknowledge Award of FEMA Grant #EMW-2018-FO-00115 – CFDA No. 97.044 in the amount of $214,904.76 on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 9, with the Fire District committing to Five percent (5%) matching funds and authorize the President to sign any and all necessary documents. (Grants 11/4)

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11. Motion to acknowledge Award of FEMA Grant #EMW-2018-FO-01798 – CFDA No. 97.044 in the amount of $184,704.76 on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 18, with the Fire District committing to 5% matching funds and authorize the President to sign any and all necessary documents. (Grants 11/4)
12. Motion to adopt an Ordinance to enter into an Option and Land Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for the cellular tower at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. (Parochial 11/4)
13. Motion to reappoint Mr. Christopher Hall to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, for a three (3) year term, representing Higher Education, Grambling State University. Term will expire December 10, 2022. (Personnel 11/4)
14. Motion to appoint Ms. Melissa Whitley to the Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term, representing Higher Education, LSU. Term will expire July 29, 2022.
15. Motion to adopt a resolution amending the following precincts boundaries as described below:

N18-A

Begin at the intersection of Flagon Bayou and the northern boundary of Rapides Parish and run east along the northern boundary of Rapides Parish to its intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Highway); thence south on Hwy 165 to its intersection of Flagon Bayou; thence along Flagon Bayou to point of beginning.

N18- B

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Hwy) and run east along the northern boundary of Rapides Parish to its intersection of a gravel road feature located at 92°22’55.514”W 31°26’33.811”N; thence run directly south along gravel road to a point on Hwy 1204 (Ball Cutoff Road) located at 92°22’56.572”W 31°25’3.133”N; thence run southwest on HWY 1204 to the intersection of Hwy 623 (Paradise Road); thence south on Hwy 623 to its intersection of Hwy 165; thence north on Hwy 165 the point of beginning.

N29

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 107 (Old Marksville Hwy) and Williams Lake Road (Paper Mill Road); thence south on Hwy 107 to its intersection of pg. 5

Palmer Chapel Road; thence south on Palmer Chapel Road to its intersection of Brannon Road; thence east on Brannon Road to its intersection of Big Lake Road; thence south on Big Lake Road to its intersection of the Red River; thence north on Red River to an oxbow intersection located at 92°21’40.215”W 31°14’1.7”N; thence north around oxbow of Red River to a point located at 92°20’45.482”W 31°14’34.297”N; thence directly northeast to a point on Palmer Chapel Road located at 92°20’36.725”W 31°14’41.289”N; thence north on Palmer Chapel Road to its intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°20’29.066”W 31°14’47.484”N; thence north along the electric transmission line right-ofway to its intersection at Williams Lake Road; thence north along Williams Lake Road to the point of beginning.

N14-A

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Hwy) and Hwy 167 (Cottingham Expressway); thence north on Hwy 165 to its intersection of Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence east on Hwy 116 to its intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°24’16.568”W 31°22’4.802”N; thence south on the right of way to its intersection of Pinecrest Drive; thence east on Pinecrest Drive to its intersection of a water drainage feature located at 92°24’19.169”W 31°21’55.463”N; thence south on said water drainage feature to its intersection of Donahue Ferry Road; thence east on Donahue Ferry Road to its intersection of Hwy 167; thence north on Hwy 167 to point of beginning.

N14-B

Begin at the intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°24’16.568”W 31°22’4.802”N and Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence east on Hwy 116 to its intersection of Donahue Ferry Road; thence south on Donahue Ferry Road to its intersection of a drainage feature located at 92°24’5.638” 31°21’5.798”N; thence north along drainage feature to Pinecrest Drive; thence west on Pinecrest Drive to the intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 90°24’19.282”W 31°21’55.483”N; thence north along right of way to point of beginning.

C37-A

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 496 (Hotwells Road) and Hwy 121; thence Boulevard); thence west along Hwy 28 West to its intersection of Hwy 1243 488 (Twin Bridges Road); thence west on Hwy 488 to its intersection of Castor Plunge Road; thence south on Castor Plunge Road to its intersection of Hamp Smith Road; thence follow Hamp Smith Road to its intersection of Forest Service Road 240; thence follow Forest Service Road 240 to its intersection with Hwy 488; thence west on Hwy 488 to its intersection of Valentine Lake Road; thence north to its intersection of Forest Service Road 205; thence follow Forest Service Road 205 to its intersection of a point at the bank of Kincaid Reservoir at 92°37’16.93”W 31°16’6.104”N; thence directly northwest to the intersection of a point at 92°38’55.411”W 31°16’52.787”N and Hwy 28 West; thence east along Hwy 28 West to its intersection of Bayou Boeuf; thence north along Bayou Boeuf to its pg. 6

intersection of Hwy 121; thence north on Hwy 121 to the point of beginning.

C37-B

Drive); thence east along Hwy 28 West to its intersection of the Diversion Canal; thence south along the Diversion Canal to its intersection of Hwy 488 (Twin Bridges Road); thence west along Hwy 488 to its intersection of Hwy 1243; thence north along Hwy 1243 to the point of beginning.

N15

Begin at the intersection of Union Pacific Railroad line and Hwy 167 (Cottingham Expressway); thence north on railway line to its intersection of Flagon Bayou; thence east on Flagon Bayou to its intersection at Hwy 165 thence north on Hwy 167 to point of beginning.

N16

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Hwy) and Paradise Road; thence follow Paradise Road (Hwy 623) northeast to its intersection at Camp Livingston Road; thence east on Camp Livingston Road (Hwy 1204) to its intersection at Williford Road; thence south on Williford Road to its intersection at Washboard Road; thence west on Washboard Road to its intersection at a water drainage feature located at 92°23’17.328”W 31°23’44.721”N; thence southwest on water drainage feature to its intersection at Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence west on Hwy 116 to its intersection on Hwy 165; thence north on Hwy 165 to point of beginning.

N17

Begin at the intersection of the northern boundary of Rapides Parish and a gravel road feature located at 92°22’55.514”W 31°26’33.811”N; thence east on the boundary of Rapides Parish to its intersection at an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°14’33.754”W 31°28’15.421”N; thence south along right of way to a centerline point of Flagon Bayou located at 92°14’33.705”W 31°27’50.414”N; thence south on Flagon Bayou to its intersection of Lee Bridge Road; thence west on Lee Bridge Road to its intersection at Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence west on Hwy 116 to its intersection on Flagon Bayou; thence north on Flagon Bayou to its intersection on Washboard Road; thence east on Washboard Road to its intersection on Williford Road; thence north on Williford Road to its intersection on Hwy 1204; thence east on Hwy 1204 to its intersection on a gravel road feature located at 92°22’55.876”W 31°25’3.991”N; thence north along gravel road feature to point of beginning. (Mr. Billings)

16. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for September, 2019: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 549 80% 85.79% Pineville - 8 minute 189 80% 87.30% pg. 7

Rapides - 12 minute 224 80% 91.52% Rapides - 20 minute 193 80% 83.94% (Insurance 11/4)

17. Motion to authorize policy renewal increase of 9% policy premium with United Healthcare to be distributed by 60% to employer and 40% to the employee. (Insurance 11/4)

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

18. Motion to approve Amendment #1 to the PY2018/FY2019 Fund Contract #2000439144 with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for an increase in the amount of $1,985 in the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs and to authorize the President to sign the amendment and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Mr. Smith)
19. Motion to award Bid No. 2776 (Purchase Used Water Truck, Fire District No. 9) to Dubroc Enterprises of LA, LLC for the amount of $77,000.00 as recommended by the Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Overton)
20. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the President to sign Cooperative Endeavor agreements establishing the Regional Steering Committees for Provisional Watershed Regions 1, 2, 4, and 5 and authorizing the Regional Steering Committees to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with the appropriate fiscal agents, per the previously approved list of the October 14, 2019 Rapides Parish Police Jury meeting. (Mr. Fountaine)
21. Motion to appoint Matt Johns to the Regional Steering Committees of Provisional Watersheds 1, 2, 4, and 5 for a term to expire December 31, 2020. (Mr. Fountaine) pg. 8
22. Motion to enter into a Lease Agreement with Calvary Baptist Church, Gardner, for Voting Precinct S11, as mandated by the Louisiana Department of Elections, for a five (5) year period beginning on January 1, 2020, at a rate of $100.00 per election, with an automatic renewal for a like term of one

• (1) year at the same rental rate, and authorize the President to sign same. A copy of this resolution and Lease Agreement to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Election and Registrar of Voters. (Mr. Vanderlick)

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 the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Theodore Fountaine, Jr., President and Police Jurors: Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Sean McGlothlin, Richard Billings and Scott Perry, Jr.

Members absent: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Vice President and Davron “Bubba” Moreau.

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 Joseph 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. 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. 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. Kurt Thacker for discussion on Duck Blinds on Indian Creek, Cotile Lake and Kincaid Lake.

Mr. Kurt Thacker stated that in 2012 he was here for a meeting. They use to pay $25 a year for duck blind leases, never had a problem and has always paid the $25 just like all the duck hunters. In 2012 this building was full of people and someone stepped up and said he would pay a $500 fee to duck hunt. Mr. Thacker stressed he has been paying for a spot since 2013. He has paid almost $4,000 on his duck blind spot so far. This makes his fourth time here to ask somebody to patrol this. He further stated he had asked for signs to be put up. No signs have been put up to this date. People are putting blinds up right now that are non-permitted. In 2013, he asked if they could put signs up to let the public know about the rules and regulations. He stated Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries will not help any more. He stated last year he asked for signs. He stated again, nothing has been done.

Mr. Billings stated he thought there was a committee formed for the duck blinds, to which Mr. Thacker stated, it was supposed to be last year and he was appointed and gave his phone number. He stated he told the Jury that he would even put the signs up himself.

Mr. Richard Vanderlick stated we notified the Sheriff Department and Wildlife & Fisheries. We make the rules and regulations and we depend on them to enforce them.

Mr. Joe Bishop questioned Mr. Thacker what kind of signs did he want, to which he stated there needs to be signs with the rules, this is a public lease area, that it is leased blinds and they are within three hundred feet of each other. Mr. Bishop asked if the Public Works Director could get with Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel and Mr. Thacker and put the proper verbiage on it and get some signs up immediately.

Mr. Greg Jones stated once the signs are posted it will give the Sheriff’s Office something to operate off of and spot check for permits.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize a representative from CLECO to discuss utility rebates and rate reductions. No one from CLECO was present.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Special Session, Board of Review on September 16, 2019 and in Regular Session, October 14, 2019 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

The next item on the agenda was appointments to be announced at the next meeting as follows:

Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 17 Board, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Oliver Chamberlain, for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2020. Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 18 Board, to fill the expiring term of Ms. Melinda Norris Monroe, for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2020. Appointment to Fire Protection District No. 18 Board, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Cory Van Mol, for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2020. Appointment to the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board to fill the expiring term of Mr. Cornelius Coleman for a four (4) year term. Term will expire January 15, 2020. Appointment to the Ward 9 Recreation District Board for a five (5) year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Jason DeWitt. Term expired November 8, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Oliver Chamberlain for a two (2) year term to the Fire Protection District No. 17 Board. Term will expire January 1, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. Melinda Norris Monroe to the Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a two (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to reappoint Mr. Cory Van Mol to the Fire Protection District No. 18 Board for a two

• (2) year term. Term will expire January 1, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to reappoint Mr. Jason DeWitt to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire November 8, 2024. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, the following ordinance was presented and duly adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

TO SELL

FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $3,333.33 CASH

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

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being Lot Four (4) of Square Seven (7) of the Revised Hickman-Hooe Addition, as per plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 2 of page 91, of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Note: Plat Book 1, Pages 155 & 156.

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from Deric Simmons, to purchase said property for the consideration of $3,333.33 cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to Deric Simmons of Alexandria, for the offered consideration.

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

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being Lot Four (4) of Square Seven (7) of the Revised Hickman-Hooe Addition, as per plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 2 of page 91 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Note: Plat Book 1, Pages 155 & 156.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re-entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

• • the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• • the current telephone book,
• • any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of State’s set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signature, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. *Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

• (a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “proces verbal”);
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The written notice required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2206 A. (2).

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

• (a) Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.
• (b) The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.
• (c) The publication required by this Section shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2206 B. (2).

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six-month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed, but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the political subdivision or the municipality.

• (a) All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against redhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.
• (b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
• (c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47:2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing of the sale or donation of adjudicated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notice, and the dates of publication.

• (a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
• (b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47:2208.
• (c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
• (e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
• (f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 12th day of November, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to exercise the option to renew Bid No. 2657 – Janitorial Services for Region VI, Office of Public Health, Administrative Office until August 31, 2020. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt a notice of Intent to Sell, of the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Booker R. Hinkston ½ of Lot Block 45, S. A. L. Company, City of Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: (Mr. Overton – District F)

Jerrie P. Hayward Lots 6 & 7 of a Sub of Lot 45 of Leland College, City of Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: (Mr. Overton – District F)

Mississippi Land Co. Lot 10 of Sub, of Lot 46, Leland College, City of Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: 3634 Milton Alley, Alexandria, LA (Mr. Overton – District F)

Alexandria Bearing the Municipal Address of: (Mr. Overton – District F)

Adrian Davis Front ½ of Lot Ten (10), Square Twenty-Two (22), West Alexandria Addition, Fronting 55’ on Kelly St. x 55.59 Bearing the Municipal address of: (Theodore Fountaine – District D)

Dorothy F. Goff Part of Lot Thirteen (13), Square Four (4), Samtown, Lot being 104.6’ x 40’ Bearing the Municipal address of: (Mr. Overton – District F) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to call for a Public Hearing on December 2, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2020 Budget. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to accept the Public Works Director's Report.

Mr. Craig Smith stated Mr. Dennis Woodward, Public Works Director was supposed to bring a report back about the training at Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Mr. Woodward stated the standard program is 240 hours of training. The state law requires 160 hours minimum. They stated they would be glad to work out a program with us. They recommended that the men not come at not after working all day because they are too tired for training. To get a minimum of 160 hours it would take some time. It would take 16 weeks if they are 10 hour days.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Richard Billings stated that anybody that wanted to get more training to enhance their work, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury paid for their education or schooling. If they’re willing to go, we should be willing to pay to get them trained. Is it a possibility that the Parish could require them to sign something stating that they will stay a year or if they did not complete it and they quit, that they be required to pay it back.

On vote the motion carried.

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

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18-4.2

• (E) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT ON YANCY ROAD, WARD 4, DISTRICT H

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 12th day of November, 2019, that Section 184.2 (e) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include the following road, as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets: ...

• (e) Thirty-five miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish roads in Rapides Parish in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour. ... Yancy Road, Ward 4, District H ... (l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Parish Highway Department is hereby authorized to erect speed limit signs on the Road.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 12th day of November, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to accept the recommendation from the Rapides Area Planning Commission and deny the request for the re-subdivision of Lot 30 of Holiday Estates. On vote the motion carried. Mr. Richard Vanderlick and Mr. Richard Billings voted nay.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to acknowledge Award of FEMA Grant #EMW-2018-FO-00115 – CFDA No. 97.044 in the amount of $214,904.76 on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 9, with the Fire District committing to Five percent (5%) matching funds and authorize the President to sign any and all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to acknowledge Award of FEMA Grant #EMW-2018-FO-01798 – CFDA No. 97.044 in the amount of $184,704.76 on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire District No. 18, with the Fire District committing to 5% matching funds and authorize the President to sign any and all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt an Ordinance to enter into an Option and Land Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for the cellular tower at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. The resolution is as follows:

ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in regular session, that the following resolution was presented as follows:

ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO AN OPTION AND LAND LEASE

AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, said leased premises located at the North Half of Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, such property having a municipal address of 5000 Coliseum Blvd, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and being more fully described as follows:

PARENT TRACT (FROM TITLE)

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, being, lying and situated in Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with all buildings and improvements thereon containing an area of 15.57 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: Begin at a point where the line common to Sections 26 and 27, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, intersects the Northern right- of- way of Gardner Highway and run South 87 degrees 21 minutes East along the Northern boundary line of the said Gardner Highway the distance of 1053.7 feet to the point of beginning of the property herein described; From said point of beginning thus established continue South 87 degrees 21 minutes East along the Northern right- of- way line of said Gardner Highway the distance of 1000 feet to establish the front line of the property herein described. From said point thus reached turn left and travel North 2 degrees 39 minutes East a distance of 889.68 feet to a point which point is on the dividing line between Sections 26 and 27 of Township 4 North, Range 1 West; thence turn left and travel South 69 degrees 43 minutes West a distance of 1084.44 feet along the dividing line between Sections 26 and 27 to a point. From said point turn left and travel South 2 degrees 48 minutes West the distance of 468.15 feet back to the Northern right- of -way line of the said Gardner Highway, all as more particularly shown by plat of survey of Louis J. Daigre dated December 26, 1962, a copy of which is attached to the act recorded on May 20, 1963 as COB 614, page 249, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Said property being bounded in the front or on the South by Gardner Highway, in the rear or on the North by the dividing line between Sections 26 and 27, on the East by the property purchased by the City of Alexandria and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for a Coliseum by deed dated May 26, 1961, recorded May 29, 1961, in Conveyance Book 578, Page 69 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and on the West by remaining property of Thomas O. Wells and Eugenia P. Rush, now or formerly. The Premises are described and/or depicted as follows:

75’ x 75’ LEASE AREA (AS-SURVEYED) A portion of the Rapides Parish Police Jury tract described in Conveyance Book 1290, Page 791 as recorded in the Office of Records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being in Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 1 West and being more particularly described as follows; Commencing at a 3/4” rebar found marking the North right-of-way of LA Highway 28 West, aka Coliseum Boulevard and the Southeast corner of said Rapides Parish Police Jury tract; thence along the east line of said tract run N 01°34’12” E for a distance of 679.46 feet to a 1/2” rebar found marking the Northwest corner of Rapides Parish Police Jury tract 1 described in Conveyance Book 1915 Page 063; thence leaving said east line run S 74°24’04” W for a distance of 228.32 feet to a set 5/8” rebar and the Point of Beginning; thence run S 68°26’51” W for a distance of 75.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run N 21°33’09” W for a distance of 75.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run N 68°26’51” E for a distance of 75.00 feet to a point; thence run S 21°33’09” E for a distance of 75.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Lease area contains 5,625.00 square feet or 0.13 acres, more or less.

30’ INGRESS/EGRESS & UTILITY EASEMENT (AS-SURVEYED) An easement being a portion of the Rapides Parish Police Jury tract described in Conveyance Book 1290, Page 791 as recorded in the Office of Records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being in Section 27, Township 4 North, Range 1 West and being more particularly described as follows; Commencing at a 3/4” rebar found marking the North right-of-way of LA Highway 28 West, aka Coliseum Boulevard and the Southeast corner of said Rapides Parish Police Jury tract; thence along the east line of said tract run N 01°34’12” E for a distance of 679.46 feet to a 1/2” rebar found marking the Northwest corner of Rapides Parish Police Jury tract 1 described in Conveyance Book 1915 Page 063; thence leaving said east line run S 74°24’04” W for a distance of 228.32 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run S 68°26’51” W for a distance of 75.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run N 21°33’09” W for a distance of 75.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run N 68°26’51” E for a distance of 37.50 feet to the Point of Beginning of an easement being 30 feet in width and lying 15 feet each side of the following described centerline; thence run N 21°33’09” W for a distance of 44.93 feet to a point; thence run S 67°29’26” W for a distance of 139.45 feet to a point; thence run S 00°14’37” W for a distance of 656.08 feet to a point on the North right-of-way of LA Highway 28 West, aka Coliseum Boulevard and the Point of Ending. Said easement contains 25,213.93 square feet or 0.58 acres, more or less.

Said property, and lease terms are more fully described in the Option and Land Lease Agreement which is on file with the Parish Secretary’s office at 701 Murray

BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED that the Parish desires to enter into the Option and Land Lease Agreement as being in the best interests of the Parish of Rapides, and that Theodore Fountaine, Jr., the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury shall have the authority to enter into, sign and execute, on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, the Option and Land Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, to operate a communications facility on the above referenced property.

THUS DONE AND UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 2019.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to reappoint Mr. Christopher Hall to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, for a three (3) year term, representing Higher Education, Grambling State University. Term will expire December 10, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to appoint Ms. Melissa Whitley to the Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term, representing Higher Education, LSU. Term will expire July 29, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt a resolution amending the following precincts boundaries as described below:

N18-A

Begin at the intersection of Flagon Bayou and the northern boundary of Rapides Parish and run east along the northern boundary of Rapides Parish to its intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Highway); thence south on Hwy 165 to its intersection of Flagon Bayou; thence along Flagon Bayou to point of beginning.

N18- B

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Hwy) and run east along the northern boundary of Rapides Parish to its intersection of a gravel road feature located at 92°22’55.514”W 31°26’33.811”N; thence run directly south along gravel road to a point on Hwy 1204 (Ball Cutoff Road) located at 92°22’56.572”W 31°25’3.133”N; thence run southwest on HWY 1204 to the intersection of Hwy 623 (Paradise Road); thence south on Hwy 623 to its intersection of Hwy 165; thence north on Hwy 165 the point of beginning.

N29

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 107 (Old Marksville Hwy) and Williams Lake Road (Paper Mill Road); thence south on Hwy 107 to its intersection of Palmer Chapel Road; thence south on Palmer Chapel Road to its intersection of Brannon Road; thence east on Brannon Road to its intersection of Big Lake Road; thence south on Big Lake Road to its intersection of the Red River; thence north on Red River to an oxbow intersection located at 92°21’40.215”W 31°14’1.7”N; thence north around oxbow of Red River to a point located at 92°20’45.482”W 31°14’34.297”N; thence directly northeast to a point on Palmer Chapel Road located at 92°20’36.725”W 31°14’41.289”N; thence north on Palmer Chapel Road to its intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°20’29.066”W 31°14’47.484”N; thence north along the electric transmission line right-ofway to its intersection at Williams Lake Road; thence north along Williams Lake Road to the point of beginning.

N14-A

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Hwy) and Hwy 167 (Cottingham Expressway); thence north on Hwy 165 to its intersection of Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence east on Hwy 116 to its intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°24’16.568”W 31°22’4.802”N; thence south on the right of way to its intersection of Pinecrest Drive; thence east on Pinecrest Drive to its intersection of a water drainage feature located at 92°24’19.169”W 31°21’55.463”N; thence south on said water drainage feature to its intersection of Donahue Ferry Road; thence east on Donahue Ferry Road to its intersection of Hwy 167; thence north on Hwy 167 to point of beginning.

N14-B

Begin at the intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°24’16.568”W 31°22’4.802”N and Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence east on Hwy 116 to its intersection of Donahue Ferry Road; thence south on Donahue Ferry Road to its intersection of a drainage feature located at 92°24’5.638” 31°21’5.798”N; thence north along drainage feature to Pinecrest Drive; thence west on Pinecrest Drive to the intersection of an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 90°24’19.282”W 31°21’55.483”N; thence north along right of way to point of beginning.

C37-A

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 496 (Hotwells Road) and Hwy 121; thence Boulevard); thence west along Hwy 28 West to its intersection of Hwy 1243 488 (Twin Bridges Road); thence west on Hwy 488 to its intersection of Castor Plunge Road; thence south on Castor Plunge Road to its intersection of Hamp Smith Road; thence follow Hamp Smith Road to its intersection of Forest Service Road 240; thence follow Forest Service Road 240 to its intersection with Hwy 488; thence west on Hwy 488 to its intersection of Valentine Lake Road; thence north to its intersection of Forest Service Road 205; thence follow Forest Service Road 205 to its intersection of a point at the bank of Kincaid Reservoir at 92°37’16.93”W 31°16’6.104”N; thence directly northwest to the intersection of a point at 92°38’55.411”W 31°16’52.787”N and Hwy 28 West; thence east along Hwy 28 West to its intersection of Bayou Boeuf; thence north along Bayou Boeuf to its intersection of Hwy 121; thence north on Hwy 121 to the point of beginning.

C37-B

Drive); thence east along Hwy 28 West to its intersection of the Diversion Canal; thence south along the Diversion Canal to its intersection of Hwy 488 (Twin Bridges Road); thence west along Hwy 488 to its intersection of Hwy 1243; thence north along Hwy 1243 to the point of beginning.

N15

Begin at the intersection of Union Pacific Railroad line and Hwy 167 (Cottingham Expressway); thence north on railway line to its intersection of Flagon Bayou; thence east on Flagon Bayou to its intersection at Hwy 165 thence north on Hwy 167 to point of beginning.

N16

Begin at the intersection of Hwy 165 (Monroe Hwy) and Paradise Road; thence follow Paradise Road (Hwy 623) northeast to its intersection at Camp Livingston Road; thence east on Camp Livingston Road (Hwy 1204) to its intersection at Williford Road; thence south on Williford Road to its intersection at Washboard Road; thence west on Washboard Road to its intersection at a water drainage feature located at 92°23’17.328”W 31°23’44.721”N; thence southwest on water drainage feature to its intersection at Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence west on Hwy 116 to its intersection on Hwy 165; thence north on Hwy 165 to point of beginning.

N17

Begin at the intersection of the northern boundary of Rapides Parish and a gravel road feature located at 92°22’55.514”W 31°26’33.811”N; thence east on the boundary of Rapides Parish to its intersection at an electric transmission line right-of-way located at 92°14’33.754”W 31°28’15.421”N; thence south along right of way to a centerline point of Flagon Bayou located at 92°14’33.705”W 31°27’50.414”N; thence south on Flagon Bayou to its intersection of Lee Bridge Road; thence west on Lee Bridge Road to its intersection at Hwy 116 (Esler Field Road); thence west on Hwy 116 to its intersection on Flagon Bayou; thence north on Flagon Bayou to its intersection on Washboard Road; thence east on Washboard Road to its intersection on Williford Road; thence north on Williford Road to its intersection on Hwy 1204; thence east on Hwy 1204 to its intersection on a gravel road feature located at 92°22’55.876”W 31°25’3.991”N; thence north along gravel road feature to point of beginning. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for September, 2019: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 549 80% 85.79% Pineville - 8 minute 189 80% 87.30% Rapides - 12 minute 224 80% 91.52% Rapides - 20 minute 193 80% 83.94% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to authorize policy renewal increase of 9% policy premium, with United Healthcare, to be distributed by 60% to employer and 40% to the employee.

Substitute motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, for the Rapides Parish Police Jury to pay the entire renewal increase for the policy premium with United Healthcare.

Discussion ensued.

Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS: Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Richard Vanderlick, Richard Billings, Scott Perry, Jr, and Theodore Fountaine, Jr. NAYS: Sean McGlothlin ABSENT: Davron “Bubba” Moreau and Oliver “Ollie” Overton,

On roll call vote the substitute motion carried 6 to 1.

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

On roll call vote the motion carried 7-0.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to approve Amendment #1 to the PY2018/FY2019 Fund Contract #2000439144 with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for an increase in the amount of $1,985 in the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs and to 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. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to award Bid No. 2776 (Purchase Used Water Truck, Fire District No. 9) to Dubroc Enterprises of LA, LLC for the amount of $77,000.00 as recommended by the Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith, to adopt a resolution authorizing the President to sign Cooperative Endeavor agreements establishing the Regional Steering Committees for Provisional Watershed Regions 1, 2, 4, and 5 and authorize the Regional Steering Committees to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with the appropriate fiscal agents, per the previously approved list of the October 14, 2019 Rapides Parish Police Jury meeting. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, to appoint Matt Johns to the Regional Steering Committees of Provisional Watersheds 1, 2, 4, and 5 for a term to expire December 31, 2020. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Vanderlick, seconded by Mr. Scott Perry, to enter into a Lease Agreement with Calvary Baptist Church, Gardner, for Voting Precinct S11, as mandated by the Louisiana Department of Elections, for a five (5) year period beginning on January 1, 2020, at a rate of $100.00 per election, with an automatic renewal for a like term of one (1) year at the same rental rate, and authorize the President to sign same. A copy of this resolution and Lease Agreement to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Election and Registrar of Voters. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:36 p.m. On vote the motion carried.