Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: June 3, 2021

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, June 7, 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….....6 Chairman: Joe Bishop
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….….8 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee…….9 Chairman: Doris Perry
5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Legal Committee……………….………..10 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee…….…11 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.
7. Personnel, Elections and Health Committee…………………………12 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

JUNE 7, 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

Discuss building owned by Rapides Parish Police Jury located at 1546 Jackson Street and recognize Roger and Darla Corley, owners of Professional Pharmacy.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

JUNE 7, 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 hold a Public Hearing to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2021 General Fund Budget. (Jury 5/10/21)
4. Motion to open public auction and record Ordinance of Sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Henry Smith, Jr. Lot Ten (10) Square Three (3) Samtown Subdivision Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr.

Mary Lee Ellis Part of Lot Seven (7) Square Twenty-Three (23) Ariail Marye Addn, (Old South Alexandria Addn), Fronting 60’ on Watkins Street X 102.84’ X 89.37’ x 210’ Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Bam Properties Lot 8, Square 5, Lincoln Place Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr. (Mr. Wilder)

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5. Motion of Intent to sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Larwood Properties Lot 1, Square 20, West Alexandria Addition Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Simon, L. C. et al ½ Lots 11& 12, Block 3, Home Acres C/O Delooris A. Nye Subdivision Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr.

Morris Cole C/O Eddie Cole Lot Four (4), Square Thirty-Three (33), SAL Co Addition Bearing the Municipal Address of District F – Oliver Overton, Jr. (Mr. Wilder)

6. Motion to authorize the purchase of a Ford F-350 for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 17 for $33,986.68 off State Contract No. 4400016601, as requested by the Forest Hill Fire Department Board and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Mr. Johnson)
7. Motion to create and hire two (2) part-time firefighters, at $12.00 per hour, each not to exceed 34 hours a week, for Fire Protection District No. 18, as requested by the Board of Commissioners. (Mr. Overton)

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8. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as these items are no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 11355 AC Unit – Friedrich Scrap 10713 AC Unit – Friedrich Scrap (Mr. Wilder)
9. Motion to delete from the Buckeye Recreation Park the equipment listed below. This equipment was stolen on April 11, 2021 and a report was filed with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Asset Number Description DISPOSAL 10932 2002 Honda Four-Wheeler Stolen 300 Four Track (Mr. Wilder)
10. Motion to authorize the Parish President to submit a Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act 2021 (CRRSA) application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $13,000 for Esler Regional Airport, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (All cost covered by FAA, no out of pocket cost to Rapides Parish Police Jury). (Mr. Smith)
11. Motion to authorize the Parish President to submit an Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) funding application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a Drainage Study and Report at Esler Regional Airport in the amount of $251,700, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC (All cost covered by FAA and LDOTD, no out of pocket cost to Rapides Parish Police Jury)(This project is included in the current 2021 Capital Improvement Program approved by FAA and LDOTD). (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

JUNE 7, 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 program the following bridges on the Federal Off-System Replacement Program Priority List as follows:

Structure # 084031152924531 Recall # 080458 Wayne Headricks Road at Little Indian Creek $367,080.00

Structure # 0804031226921921 Recall # 600436 Libuse Cut-off Road at Flagon Bayou $618,240.00

Total Cost $985,320.00 Available Funds $1,329,005.00 Residual Funds $343,685.00 (Mr. Bishop)

4. Motion to rescind a certain motion adopted March 09, 2020 to advertise to receive bids for “Various Road Improvements in Rapides Parish for 2020”, Bid No. 2813, as the project was never done. (Mr. Bishop)
5. Motion to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order A-3-2021 – Police Jury District B – Districtwide Asphalt Roadway Improvements under the Contract “A” Asphaltic Concrete Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements 2021/2022 (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC with an estimated cost of $1,400,000 as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Moreau) Page | 7
6. Motion for Rapides Parish Police Jury to accept the dedication of improvements for roadway and drainage within the right of way of Walden Point Phase 3; with the understanding that the developer will provide a warranty on installation and material for a period of two years and that developer will rectify/complete all noted deficiencies as listed on Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC, report dated June 2, 2021. (Mr. Smith)
7. Motion to discuss Bond requirements for road damages caused by trucking or heavy equipment contractors (logging, oil field work, etc.) (Mr. Johnson)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance to amend and reenact Section 18-4.2(h) to establish a 20 mph speed limit on Thompson Road, Ward 2, District E and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Wilder)
9. Motion to adopt and ordinance to amend and reenact Section 18-4.2(g) to establish a 25 mph speed limit on Richland Road, Ward 2, District F and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Overton)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

JUNE 7, 2021 OLLIE OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to amend a certain motion of August 10, 2020 to the contract with the Louisiana Department of Health, Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD), for the Ninth Judicial District Court to provide (Patricia Koch) Behavioral Health Court services, to increase the amount from $298,350 to $378,000.00, for the year 2021, at no cost to the Jury and ratify authorization for the President to sign. (Mr. Overton)
3. Motion to approve Amendment 2 of the PY20/FY21 WIOA budget to transfer $71,000.00 from FY21 Dislocated Worker Program Funds to FY21 Adult Program Funds and to authorize the President to sign the amendment and the Treasurer to amend the budget. The Workforce Development Board approved the transfer of $71,000.00 at the meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 2021, contingent upon approval by Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC). LWC approved the transfer on May 27, 2021. This transfer is to meet the workforce needs by expanding participation in scholarship training, for adults, in various in-demand occupations. (Mr. Overton)
4. Motion to approve Amendment 1 of the PY20/FY21 WIOA budget, that increases the contract amount by $2,368 for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Dislocated Worker (DW) funds, and to authorize the President to sign the amendments and the Treasurer to amend the budget. LWC issued Amendment 1 to the PY20/FY21 Contract No. 2000508594 to provide adjusted funding levels for PY20/FY allotments for the DW program under WIOA Title I Section 132(c). (Mr. Overton)

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

JUNE 7, 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.

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND LEGAL COMMITTEE

JUNE 7, 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 authorize the purchase of 800 chairs for the Rapides Parish Coliseum off State Contract No. 4400010267, as requested by Rick Reno, ASM Global, not to exceed $75,000.00. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

JUNE 7, 2021 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Motion to name "The Town Talk" as the Official Journal for a one (1) year period ending June 30, 2022. (Mr. Smith)
2. Motion to amend a motion of November 9, 2020, to increase the part-time hours from 84 hours to not to exceed 96 hours, each responder to receive maximum of 32 hours per week, as requested by Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15 Board of Directors. (Mr. Wilder)

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS & HEALTH COMMITTEE

JUNE 7, 2021 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. John Miller, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Jimmy Cockrell to the Sewerage District No. 2 Board to fill an unexpired term. Term will expire October 12, 2022. (Mr. Moreau)
3. Motion to exercise the option to renew for a like term of one (1) year at the same rental rate for Voting Precinct C23, located at River of Life resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections and Registrar of Voters. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

JUNE 7, 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 April, 2021:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 566 80% 90.64% Pineville - 8 minute 150 80% 83.33% Rapides - 12 minute 244 80% 89.34% Rapides - 20 minute 176 80% 82.95% (Mr. Johnson)

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