Rapides Parish Police Jury

OF JANUARY, 2021 AT 3:00 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE

Posted December 30, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to JBE 168-2020 issued on November 25, 2020

PUBLIC GATHERINGS LIMITED

Public gatherings are restricted to 50% of the total occupancy of the State Fire Marshal and requires a six (6) foot minimum of social distancing, limiting the public seating area for the Rapides Parish Police Jury meeting to 28 members of the public, on a first come basis, in accordance with Modified Phase 2 restrictions.

Face Masks and temperature checks are mandatory to enter Parish Courthouse.

Craig Smith, President

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Posted: DECEMBER 30, 2020

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandria.

1. Finance Committee………………………………………………….....3 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee…....7 Chairman: Joe Bishop
3. Coliseum Liaison Committee……………………………………….…8 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
4. Workforce Development and Municipal Liaison Committee……….9 Chairman: Ollie Overto n, Jr.
5. Grants, Economic Planning and Development Committee….…..…..10 Chairman: Rusty Wilder
6. Courthouse and Tourism Committee………………………….…..…12 Chairman: Scott Perry, Jr.
7. Parochial Board Liaison & Legal Committee………………………..13 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
8. Personnel, Elections and Health Committee…………………………14 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
9. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee.…16 Chairman: David Johnson

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this public meeting, please contact the Police Jury Office at (318) 473-6660, describing the assistance that is necessary. Page | 3

CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

JANUARY 4, 2021

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

Recognize Ms. Celise Reech-Harper, Rapides Parish Library Director, for an update on the Library Page | 4

FINANCE COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Treasurer’s Report.
2. Motion to open for public auction and record Ordinance of Sale for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated property: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Addair Asset Management Lot Twenty-eight (28), Southern Heights US Bank Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr.

National Convention of Lot Nine (9) of Square One (1) Church of Christ Pecan Grove Addition Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Jett Willie Lot Seven (7) & Adjacent ½ Lot Six (6), Square C, Laborde Subdivision Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr.

Ury Daigrepont Jr. Part of Lot Fifteen (15), Square One (1), West Alexandria Addition, Fronting 41’ on 12th Street x 110’ Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Alzine B. & Augus Ryan N2 of Lot Three (3), Square Three (3) Riverside Addition Twenty-Five’ (25) on 2nd Street Bearing the Municipal address of: Main Street, Alexandria District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr. Page | 5

Johnnie Ray Turner ½ Lot Two (2), Square Three (3) of Riverside Addition Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Alice Mccravey Lot Twenty-Three (23) of Square Three

• (3) Rapides Development Company Inc. Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr. (Mr. Fountaine)

3. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids on Hot and Cold Mix (Bituminous Material) annual contract, to be paid from Road and Bridge Funds and various Maintenance Funds, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to award Project #2876 (Request for Qualifications for Engineering Service) – Penny Acres Drainage Improvements Project Lacroix and Hixon, Inc., as recommended by Selection Committee. (Mr. Wilder)
5. Motion to authorize the President to sign certifications to the Legislative Auditor certifying on behalf of the Governing Body that funds made available during the year from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 48:751-760 have been expended in accordance with the provisions of those statutes and other standards established by law. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to authorize renovations to the law library located on the 5th floor in the Judges office to create additional office space. (Mr. Smith)

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7. Motion to authorize the President to sign the engagement letter with Payne Moore & Herrington for the 2020 Audit. (Mr. Smith)
8. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to notify Traveler’s Insurance Company, we will make a claim for the depreciation value, for those buildings damaged as a result of Hurricane Laura. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 JOE BISHOP, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Public Works Director's Report.
3. Motion to grant variance to Olde Town at Red River Subdivision to allow State Building Code setback requirements, in place of the subdivision ordinance setback requirements. (Mr. Perry)
4. Motion to adopt a resolution to revoke Ashley Drive, Belle Street and Allison Drive, as well as the Belle Estates Subdivision and drainage recommended by Rapides Area Planning Commission, approved by Legal Counsel and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Mr. Wilder)
5. Motion to authorize the renewal of annual Intergovernmental Agreements with the following municipalities and authorize the President to sign same: Woodworth Road District 2C Cheneyville Road District 3A Ball Road District 10A Forest Hill Road District 1A Glenmora Road District 1A Lecompte Road District 3A Boyce Road District 7A (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COLISEUM LIAISON COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 SEAN MCGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to extend contract with Coca-Cola Bottling for one (1) year, the exclusive Soft-Drink and Advertising at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, term extended through December 31, 2027 and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. McGlothlin)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 OLLIE OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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GRANTS, ECONOMIC PLANNING

& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 RUSTY WILDER, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 SCOTT PERRY, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on the Courthouse. (Mr. Perry)
3. Receive an update on tourism in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Perry)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON & LEGAL COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to adopt a proclamation declaring the week of January 24 – 30, 2021 as School Choice Week in Rapides Parish. (Mr. McGlothlin)
3. Motion to appoint Attorney Carolyn Hines to represent absent property owner and set a February 8, 2020 public hearing on the demolition of the following property, in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT

Mr. Faeq A. Gheith Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure located at Apartment 24 Section 4, T3N-R1W, Ward 1, Rapides Parish Alexandria LA 71301 (December 14, 2020 Jury)

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS & HEALTH COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Samuel Stokes to the Fire Protection District No. 17 Board for a two (2) year term. Term expired January 1, 2021. (Mr. Johnson)
3. Motion to reappoint Mr. Darren Sigur to the Alexandria/Pineville Convention & Visitors Bureau for a one (1) year term. Term will expire February 8, 2021. (Mr. Overton)
4. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. Bonnie Lemoine to the Rapides Finance Authority for a six (6) year term. Term expired December 8, 2019. (Mr. Bishop)
5. Motion to adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 5, 2020, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein. (Mr. Overton)
6. Motion to adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 5, 2020, to authorize the extension and rededication of a special tax therein. (Mr. Wilder) Page | 14
7. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Dewayne Lofton and appoint Mr. Peter Voelker to the Rapides Parish-LaSalle Parish Catahoula Game and Fish Commission, representing Rapides Parish. A copy of this resolution is to be sent to LaSalle Parish Police Jury and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. (Mr. Smith)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 4, 2021 DAVID JOHNSON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for November 2020:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 515 80% 87.96% Pineville - 8 minute 181 80% 84.53% Rapides - 12 minute 200 80% 87.00% Rapides - 20 minute 176 80% 85.80% (Mr. Johnson)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL