Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: April 29, 2021

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, May 3, 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: Rusty Wilder
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….....5 Chairman: Joe Bishop
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….….6 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee…….7 Chairman: Doris Perry
5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Legal Committee……………….…………8 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee…….…..9 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.
7. Personnel, Elections and Health Committee…………………………10 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau,
8. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee.…13 Chairman: David Johnson

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

MAY 3, 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 and present plaque to Buckeye Water District No. 50 for their 50th year anniversary.

Receive update on Woodlawn Drive.

Recognize Mr. Rick McGuffee with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries to discuss the improvements at Kincaid Lake and discuss possible draw down on Indian Creek. (If there is a motion, it needs to state how many inches for the drawdown and date of when it will start and stop)

Recognize Stephanie Boh and Edward Anthony, Region 4 Watershed Coordinators, for a brief update on the work/progress made to date in Region 4.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 2021 RUSTY WILDER, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Treasurer’s Report.
3. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory program the following equipment as it was sold online for public auction. Asset Number Description Disposal 11701 Batwing Bush Hog Sold online – public Auction $12,300.00 less fees (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to extend Bid No. 2805 (Various Road Materials) for a period of twelve months beginning June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Laid over from April 12, 2021 Jury Mtg)
5. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend Section 9-3, (6) to read as follows: Sexual Assault Exam to be determined by actual cost incurred by the Coroner’s Office; and add (9) Continuing Tutorship $100.00, of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract with Progressive Construction Co., LLC, for the Red River Levee Recertification, Aloha Rigolette North Bank Project, 40 PARA 3301, for a decreased amount of $105,213.60 resulting from a change in the USACE requirements for the structural assessments of the Bayou Darrow and Bayou Rigolette Flow Control Structures and to repair the gate Page | 4

operators at the Bayou Darrow Structure as required by the USACE, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Engineers and approval by the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Moreau)

7. Motion to place an item on the May 10, 2021 Jury agenda to adopt the millages for 2021. (Mr. Craig)

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

MAY 3, 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 adopt an ordinance to set a 20 mph speed limit on Ed Miller and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Johnson)
4. Motion to adopt an ordinance to set a 30 mph speed limit on Refuge and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Johnson)
5. Motion to amend contract time for Debris Removal Parish-wide contracts with TFR and Tetra-tech for FEMA DR-4559 Hurricane Laura, to extend contract term through June 15, 2021 and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 2021 OLLIE OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to authorize the President to sign nomination form for the Rapides Workforce Development Board for Rose Killion, Human Resource Specialist for Boise Cascade replacing Tommy Peek and sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning new/removed members. (Mr. Overton)
3. Motion to select sewer or water improvements for the 2022/2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) program. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of the 2022/2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) and enter into an agreement with Frye Magee, LLC to perform all administrative consulting services pending funds received and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Bishop)
5. Motion to authorize the procurement of Engineering Services for the FY 2022/2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG). (Mr. Bishop)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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TOURISM AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

& DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 2021 DORIS PERRY, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on tourism in Rapides Parish.

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND LEGAL COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 2021 SEAN MCGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on the Courthouse.
3. Motion to order 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 public demolition hearing held on March 8, 2021, in which the property owner was given sixty (60) days to demolish voluntarily.

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 (Dec. 14, 2020 and Jan. 11, 2021, Feb. 8, 2021) (Mr. McGlothlin)

4. Motion to authorize the renewal of the service contract with OTIS Elevator for the Courthouse, Jail, and Munsterman Building elevators, for a period of five (5) years, beginning on 11/01/2020 and ending 10/31/2025, annual payment of $60,663.24 and authorize the President to sign the same. (Mr. McGlothlin)
5. Motion to award Bid No. 2911 – Janitorial Cleaning Service, for the Courthouse, to the lowest bidder ServiceMaster by Clark, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. McGlothlin)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 2021 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Motion to designate and name the Secretary as the Records Management Officer Liaison to act as liaison between the Division of Archives, Records Management and History and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the period of July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. (Mr. Smith)
2. Motion to authorize the purchase of equipment off State Contract No 4400018971, for the Town of Lecompte, to be paid from Road District 3A funds, Town’s portion, as requested by the Mayor. (Mr. Overton)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS & HEALTH COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 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 appoint Ms. Nancy O’Dell to the Tioga Heritage Museum District, to fill the expiring term of Mr. Bill Gregory for a two (2) year term. Term will expire May 23, 2021. (Mr. Moreau)
3. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Marion Chaney from the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Ralph Covington to fill the unexpired term. Term will expire December 12, 2024.
4. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Glenn Peterson to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 10, 2021. (Johnson)
5. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Robert Gaspard to the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 for a four (4) year term. Term will expire June 12, 2021. (Mr. Wilder)
6. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Jeff DeKeyser to the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 for a four (4) year term. Term will expire June 12, 2021. (Mr. Wilder)

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7. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Peter DeKeyser to the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 for a four (4) year term. Term will expire June 12, 2021. (Mr. Wilder)
8. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Ronnie Venson to the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 for a two (2) year term. Term will expire June 12, 2021. (Mr. Wilder)
9. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Emile Williams, Jr. to the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 for a two (2) year term. Term will expire June 12 , 2021. (Mr. Wilder)
10. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. June Arrington to the Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term, representing District A. Term will expire July 9, 2021. (Mr. Moreau)
11. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. Lana Havens to the Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term, representing District H. Term will expire July 10, 2021. (Mr. Johnson)
12. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Vernon Creecy to the Communications District Board for a four (4) year term representing Minority’s. Term will expire June 8, 202 1. (Mr. Overton)

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13. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. David Bates to the Waterworks District 11A Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire July 8, 2021. (Mr. Smith)
14. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Basil Smith to the Central Louisiana Regional Port Authority for a four

• (4) year term. Term will expire July 20, 2021. (Mr. Overton)

15. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Oscar Coody to the Waterworks District No. 3 Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire June 10, 2021 . (Mr. Moreau)
16. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint D. Walton Williams to the Waterworks District No. 3 Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire June 1 , 2021. (Mr. Moreau)
17. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Mark Winegeart to the Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board for a three

• (3) year term. Term will expire July 29, 2021. (Mr. Overton)

18. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. John Turnage to the Communications District representing Volunteer Fire Departments. Term will expire June 8, 2021. (Mr. Johnson)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

MAY 3, 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 March, 2021: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 535 80% 88.97% Pineville - 8 minute 175 80% 85.71% Rapides - 12 minute 238 80% 90.76% Rapides - 20 minute 201 80% 83.58% (Mr. Johnson)
3. Motion to create two (2) part-time firefighter positions for Fire District #16 – Alfalfa District, at an hourly rate of $10.00, each position not to exceed 10 hours per week. (Mr. Wilder)
4. Motion to accept the donation of two School Buses to be used for immovable training and placed at the Training Center for Fire District No. 2 from Ross Bus and Equipment Sales, as requested by the Fire District Chief. (Mr. Johnson)
5. Motion to create and fill three (3) full-time Lieutenant positions for Fire District No. 7, as requested by Fire Chief Kevin Kees and Ruby-Kolin Fire Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire District No. 7 funds. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL