Public Meeting

Rapides Parish Police Jury

Name: Rapides Parish Police Jury — June 14, 2021
Start: 2021-06-14T00:00:00Z
Location: Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

June 14, 2021 · 3:00 p.m. announced

Police Jury Room, Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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REGULAR SESSION

JUNE 14, 2021 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JUROR COMMENTS

1 Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on May 10, 2021, as published in the Official Journal.

Motion that approved bills be paid.
Motion to adopt the General Fund budget for 202 1, as recommended by the Treasurer. (Finance 6/7)
Motion to hold a public hearing and take action to accept or deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20180499-ITE, $60,271,555.00, Proctor and Gamble. Recognize representative for Proctor and Gamble. (May Jury Agenda) Motion to close public hearing
Motion to hold a public hearing and take action to accept or deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20210035-ITE, $6,500,000.00, Avant Organics, LLC. Recognize representative for Avant Organics, LLC. (May Jury Agenda) Motion to close public hearing.

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Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on 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 1018 Watkins Street, Alexandria, to James Randall for the consideration of $666.67 cash. (Finance 6/7)
Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot 8, Square 5, Lincoln Place, bearing the Municipal address of 115 Frances Street, Alexandria, to Wayne H. Powell, on behalf of The Tabernacle for $666.67 cash. (Finance 6/7)
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. (Finance 6/7)

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. (Finance 6/7)

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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. (Finance 6/7)
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 (Finance 6/7)
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 (Finance 6/7)
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). (Finance 6/7)
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). (Finance 6/7)

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Motion to program the following bridges on the F ederal 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 (Public Works 6/7)

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. (Public Works 6/7)
Motion to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order A-3-2021 – Police Jury District A – 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. (Public Works 6/7)
Motion for Rapides Parish Police Jury to accept the ded ication 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/compl ete all noted deficiencies as listed on Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC, report dated June 2, 2021. (Public Works 6/7)
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. (Public Works 6/7)

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Motion to adopt an 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. (Public Works 6/7)
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. (Workforce 6/7)
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. (Workforce 6/7)
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). (Workforce 6/7)
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. (Courthouse 6/7)

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Motion to name "The Town Talk" as the Official Journal for a one (1) year period ending June 30, 2022. (Parochial 6/7)
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. (Parochial 6/7)
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. (Personnel 6/7)
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 Church, 7001 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301, copy of this resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections and Registrar of Voters. (Personnel 6/7)
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% (Insurance 6/7)

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

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Recognize Mr. Rodney Johnson, Associate Extension Agent/Parish Chair.
Motion to renew the cooperative endeavor with the LSU AgCenter to support and administer Louisiana Cooperative Units Off Campus for a three

(3) year period beginning July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, in the amount of $54,502.00, add a non-appropriation clause and authorize the President to sign. (Mr. Overton)

Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14 to submit a grant application to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program administered through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Forestry, for firefighting enhancement and communications, as requested by the Flatwoods Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. This is a matching fund program with total not to exceed $20,000 of fire district funds. (Mr. Wilder)
Motion to amend a certain motion approved on April 12, 2021, to purchase four trucks for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 (Oakhill) cancelling the use of the Jefferson Parish Bid to utilize the City of Alexandria Bid already in place as requested by the Fire Department Board, Fire Chief and the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Wilder)
Motion of Intent to sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: Viola B. Jackson Lots D & E of Subdivision of Lots Seven (7). Eight (8) and Nine (9) Square Thirteen (13), Welch Addition Bearing the municipal address of: District D - Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

John Lotts, et al Lot Six (6), Square Fourteen (14) New Enterprise Addition Bearing the municipal address of: District I – Doris Perry (Mr. Wilder)

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Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15 to purchase from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 two vehicles. This equipment is listed below along with the price agreed upon by both Fire Department Boards and Fire District Chiefs. Asset Number Description Disposal 6925 1976 Ford Fire Truck Sold - $6,000.00 VIN# D80DVA63890 12209 2004 GMC Yukon Sold - $2,000.00 VIN# 1GKEK13Z14R170275 (Mr. Johnson/Mr. Wilder)
Motion to discuss a Parish Department Head compensation pay study. (Mr. McGlothlin)
Motion to recommend the Rapides Parish Police Jury award Request for Proposal No. 2940–Infrastructure Grant Management & Residential Buyout/Elevate Program Administrative Service related to FEMA Funded Project (As-Needed/Stand-by Services) to the top two scorers with Hunt, Guillot and Associates (HGA) awarded Infrastructure Grant Management and Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) awarded Residential Buyout/Elevate Administrative Services, as recommended by the Disaster Debris Services (As-Needed/Stand-by) Selection Committee. (Mr. Bishop)
Motion to recommend the Rapides Parish Police Jury award Request for Proposal No. 2937 – As-needed/Stand-by Disaster Debris Management and Financial Recovery to Tetra Tech Inc., as recommended by the Disaster Debris Services (As-Needed/Stand-by) Selection Committee. (Mr. Bishop)
Motion to recommend the Rapides Parish Police Jury award Request for Proposal No. 2936 - As-needed/Stand-by Emergency Clearance & Disaster Debris Removal Services to T. F. R. Enterprises as Primary and Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC as Secondary, as recommended by the Disaster Debris Services (As-Needed/Stand-by) Selection Committee. (Mr. Bishop)

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Motion to extend for an additional six-month period, on the moratorium granted on December 7, 2020, on the prohibition of December 19, 2005 motion, to allow the Permits that were issued for the placement of FEMA Manufactured Homes and Travel Trailers for temporary occupancy for residents displaced by Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Delta, subject to all Louisiana Department of Health & Hospital rules, regulations, and Building Code inspections. Any further extension of time must be approved by the (First extension has expirations beginning in July) (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize a drawdown on Kincaid Lake starting July 5, 2021, drop the lake two (2) feet, hold to two (2) feet till day after Labor Day, (September 7, 2021) and then drop another six (6) feet and to end drawdown by mid-December. (Mr. Wilder)
Motion for Rapides Parish Police Jury to authorize TFR Enterprises, Inc. to dispose of reduced vegetative debris at Schamerhorn C&D Landfill at a cost of $5.00/CY with an estimated total cost of $375,000 as it relates to Hurricane Laura (DR-4559); which cost will be borne by the Rapides Parish Police Jury and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. (It is assumed that FEMA will reimburse Rapides Parish Police Jury for 90% of these costs). (Mr. Smith)
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 July 31, 2021 and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
Motion to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order B-1-2021 – Boeuf Trace Concrete Roadway Improvements under the Contract “B” Concrete Pavement and Sidewalk Improvements 2021/2022 (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Progressive Construction Company, LLC with an estimated cost of $20,000 as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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Motion to award Engineering Services contract to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for the FY 2022/23 LCDBG Sewer Project (Mr. Overton)
Motion to approve and authorize the President to execute Work Order No. 2.1, Amendment No. 6 with RDRA for Sonar/HD Imaging and related engineering services resulting from a change in the USACE requirements for the structural assessments for the Levee-North Bank-Grant project (40PARA3301). The contract increase is being paid by the Parish’s Gustav/Ike CDBG-DR funds. (Mr. Moreau)
Motion to approve and authorize the President to execute contract amendment #6 with Frye Magee, LLC for the Levee-North Bank-Grant project (40PARA3301). The contract increase is being paid by the Parish’s Gustav/Ike CDBG-DR funds. (Mr. Moreau)
Motion to fence in the property owned by Rapides Parish Police Jury located (Mr. Fountaine)
Motion to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order B-2-2021 – Cloverleaf Blvd. Concrete Roadway Improvements under the Contract “B” Concrete Pavement and Sidewalk Improvements 2021/2022 (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Progressive Construction Company, LLC with an estimated cost of $30,000 as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Ms. Overton)
Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Progressive Construction Company, LLC to repair sinkholes and erosion around catch basins located in Columns Subdivision at a cost not-to-exceed $15,000 and sign necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Wilder)

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ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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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 Monday, June 14, 2021, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Craig Smith, President, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Vice President and Police Jurors: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Rusty Wilder, Sean McGlothlin and Doris Perry.

Juror absent was David Johnson

Also present were Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer; Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Donna Andries, Sales & Use Tax Administrator; Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Greg Jones, Legal Counsel and Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Ollie Overton.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Joe Bishop.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Craig Smith, 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.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on May 10, 2021, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to adopt the General Fund budget for 2021, as recommended by the Treasurer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to hold a public hearing on the Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20180499-ITE, Proctor & Gamble. On vote the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

President Craig Smith recognized Mary-Anne Day, Group Director of Procter and Gamble and Mr. Kevin Hood, Human Resources Manager of Procter and Gamble.

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Ms. Day gave a brief update on the operations of the Alexandria plant in producing liquid detergents, powder detergents and upgrades to produce “press tab”, unit doses, such as Tide pods and Gain Flings. This major project added newly developed equipment to enable the site transformation. These initiatives also enable retention, and growth of the Alexandria site volume and employment into the future by delivering the latest in consumer needs.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to close the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Procter and Gamble Manufacturing Company for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program in Pineville, LA, Application No. 20180499-ITE and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents.

NOTICE OF ACTION

Rapides Parish Police Jury has conducted a public meeting on Industrial Tax Exemption Application #20180499-ITE and voted to APPROVE the application of Procter and Gamble Manufacturing Company.

Thus signed and unanimously adopted this 14th day of June, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to hold a public hearing on the Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20210035-ITE, Avant Organics, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

President Craig Smith recognized Brian Fontenot, President of Avant Organics and DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations.

Mr. Fontenot gave a brief explanation of the plant’s operations and products. He further stated they were working with the Central Louisiana Regional Port Authority and Cool Planet.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to close the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Avant Organics, LLC for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program in Pineville, LA, Application No. 20210035-ITE and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents.

NOTICE OF ACTION

Rapides Parish Police Jury has conducted a public meeting on Industrial Tax Exemption Application #20210035-ITE and voted to APPROVE the application of Avant Organics, LLC.

Thus signed and unanimously adopted this 14th day of June, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

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FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $666.67 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 Part of Lot Seven (7), Square Twenty-Three (23), Ariail Marye Addition, City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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 James Randle, to purchase said property for the consideration of $666.67 (Six Hundred Sixty-Six dollars and Sixty-Seven cents) cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or twothirds (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

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 Part of Lot Seven (7), Square Twenty-Three (23), Ariail Marye Addition, City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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 States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2021

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 “process 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 “process 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 months 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 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2021

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 exhibitory 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. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2021
(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 14th day of June, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

TO SELL

FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $666.67 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 Eight (8), Square Five (5), Lincoln Place, City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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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 Wayne H. Powell o/b/o The Tabernacle, to purchase said property for the consideration of $666.67 (Six Hundred Sixty-Six dollars and Sixty-Seven cents) 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 Wayne H. Powell o/b/o The Tabernacle, 118 Frances Street, Alexandria, LA 71301, 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 Eight (8), Square Five (5), Lincoln Place, City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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

• 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 States 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;

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(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 “process 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 “process 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).

(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 months 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).

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

(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 exhibitory 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.

(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.

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(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 14th day of June, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, of Intent to Sell 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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. On vote the motion carried.

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On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, 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 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, 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 On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ACT, 2021 APPLICATION FOR ESLER REGIONAL AIRPORT BY THE PRESIDENT AND POLICE JURY RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has been made aware of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2021 (CRRSA); and,

WHEREAS, the Parish is eligible to receive up to $13,000 of funding for any purpose for which CRRSA funds may be lawfully used; and,

WHEREAS, 100% of funding for this project is provided by the Federal Aviation Administration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury in regular session thereof authorizes the President to submit the 2021 CRRSA Act Grant Application for said federal funding assistance; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury in regular session thereof authorizes the President to accept the grant, execute grant agreement and amendments as may be necessary, and furnish such additional information as may reasonably be required in connection with the application and the grant.

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Passed and adopted by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, on this 14th day of June, 2021.

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

RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PLAN (AIP) FUNDING APPLICATION FOR ESLER REGIONAL AIRPORT BY THE PRESIDENT AND POLICE JURY RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury requires professional services to complete a Drainage Study and Report at Esler Regional Airport in accordance with the six-year Capital Improvements Plan; and,

WHEREAS, the projected cost including professional engineering, and other specialized services costs for this project, is anticipated to be $251,700; and

WHEREAS, 100% of funding for this project is provided by the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury in regular session thereof authorizes the President to submit grant applications for federal and state funding for said project; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury in regular session thereof authorizes the President to accept the grants and execute grant agreements and amendments as may be necessary and furnish such additional information as may reasonably be required in connection with the applications and the grants for said project.

Passed and adopted by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, on this 14th day of June 2021.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, 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 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to rescind a certain motion adopted March 09, 2020 to advertise to receive bids for “Various REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2021

Road Improvements in Rapides Parish for 2020”, Bid No. 2813, as the project was never done. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order A-3-2021 – Police Jury District A – 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18-4.2

(H) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO SET A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON THOMPSON ROAD, WARD 2, DISTRICT E

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 14th day of June, 2021, that Section 18-4.2 (h) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include a 20 mph speed limit on Thompson Road, Ward 2, District E, as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

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

(h) Twenty 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 twenty (20) miles per hour:

...

Thompson Road, Ward 2, District E

...

(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.

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18-4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

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

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 14th day of June, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18-4.2

(G) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO SET A 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON RICHLAND ROAD, WARD 2, DISTRICT F

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 14th day of June, 2021, that Section 18-4.2 (g) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include a 25 mph speed limit on Richland Road, Ward 2, District F, as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

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

(g) Twenty-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 twenty-five (25) miles per hour:

...

Richland Road, Ward 2, District F

...

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

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18-4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

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

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THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 14th day of June, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to name "The Town Talk" as the Official Journal for a one (1) year period ending June 30, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, 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. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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 Church, 7001 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301, copy of this resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections and Registrar of Voters. On vote the motion carried.

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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% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, that the following item(s) 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, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Rusty Wilder, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin and Doris Perry NAYS: ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: David Johnson On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

The next item on the agenda was to recognize Mr. Rodney Johnson, Associate Extension Agent/Parish Chair.

Mr. Rodney Johnson introduced Mr. Robbie Hutchinson, Associate Area Agent and Justin Dufour, Assistant Agen-ANR-Parish Chair. Mr. Johnson gave a brief update on the LSU AgCenter and thank the Jury for renewal of the agreement. Mr. Johnson spoke of the repairs due to the tornado from April 22, 2021 and stated it would be about a year before construction would be through.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to renew the cooperative endeavor with the LSU AgCenter to support and administer Louisiana Cooperative Units Off Campus for a three (3) year period beginning July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, in the amount of $54,502.00, add a non-appropriation clause and authorize the President to sign. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14 to submit a grant application to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program administered through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Forestry, for firefighting enhancement and communications, as requested by the Flatwoods Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. This is a matching fund program with total not to exceed $20,000 of fire district funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to amend a certain motion approved on April 12, 2021, to purchase four trucks for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 (Oakhill) cancelling the use of the Jefferson Parish Bid to utilize the City of Alexandria Bid already in place as requested by the Fire REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2021

Department Board, Fire Chief and the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, of Intent to Sell the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: Viola B. Jackson Lots D & E of Subdivision of Lots Seven (7). Eight (8) and Nine (9) Square Thirteen (13), Welch Addition Bearing the municipal address of: District D - Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

John Lotts, et al Lot Six (6), Square Fourteen (14) New Enterprise Addition Bearing the municipal address of: District I – Doris Perry On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15 to purchase from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 two vehicles. This equipment is listed below along with the price agreed upon by both Fire Department Boards and Fire District Chiefs. Asset Number Description Disposal 6925 1976 Ford Fire Truck Sold - $6,000.00 VIN# D80DVA63890 12209 2004 GMC Yukon Sold - $2,000.00 VIN# 1GKEK13Z14R170275 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Theodore Fountaine, to discuss a Parish Department Head compensation pay study.

Mr. Sean McGlothlin stated about one and a half years ago we did a compensation study on all the employees and told the Department Heads that we would soon be doing one for them. We need to follow through with this.

Mr. Craig Smith stated he would like to form a committee, do a study of our own and look other parishes and put some numbers together and compare them to ours, versus going out and hiring a third party.

Mr. McGlothlin stated he would prefer to go outside and let somebody else that is qualified versus, forming a committee with the Jurors.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Matt Johns, Director, Rapides Area Planning Committee, stated about two years ago Calcasieu Parish conducted a study and they reached out to him to see what information he had, so he was able to get a free copy of the study.

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Commission. On vote the substitute motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to recommend the Rapides Parish Police Jury award Request for Proposal No. 2940– Infrastructure Grant Management & Residential Buyout/Elevate Program Administrative Service related to FEMA Funded Project (As-Needed/Stand-by Services) to the top two scorers with Hunt, Guillot and Associates (HGA) awarded Infrastructure Grant Management and Rapides Area Planning Commission (RAPC) awarded Residential Buyout/Elevate Administrative Services, as recommended by the Disaster Debris Services (As-Needed/Stand-by) Selection Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to recommend the Rapides Parish Police Jury award Request for Proposal No. 2937 – As-needed/Stand-by Disaster Debris Management and Financial Recovery to Tetra Tech Inc., as recommended by the Disaster Debris Services (As-Needed/Stand-by) Selection Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to recommend the Rapides Parish Police Jury award Request for Proposal No. 2936 - As-needed/Stand-by Emergency Clearance & Disaster Debris Removal Services to

T. F. R. Enterprises as Primary and Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC as Secondary, as recommended by the Disaster Debris Services (As-Needed/Standby) Selection Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to extend for an additional six-month period, on the moratorium granted on December 7, 2020, on the prohibition of December 19, 2005 motion, to allow the Permits that were issued for the placement of FEMA Manufactured Homes and Travel Trailers for temporary occupancy for residents displaced by Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Delta, subject to all Louisiana Department of Health & Hospital rules, regulations, and Building Code inspections. Any further extension of time must be approved by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (First extension has expirations beginning in July). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to authorize a drawdown on Kincaid Lake starting July 5, 2021, drop the lake two (2) feet, hold to two (2) feet till day after Labor Day, (September 7, 2021) and then drop another six (6) feet and to end drawdown by mid-December.

Mr. Rusty Wilder recognized Mr. Steve Cook, resident of Kincaid Lake.

Mr. Steve Cook explained they had previously scheduled a drawdown for 2020 for eight feet and because of the rain, they were only able to do about one foot. The residents have bought materials to do repairs in preparation for the drawdown.

Mr. Rusty Wilder stated they had met with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

On vote the motion carried.

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Parish Police Jury to authorize TFR Enterprises, Inc. to dispose of reduced vegetative debris at Schamerhorn C&D Landfill at a cost of $5.00/CY with an estimated total cost of $375,000 as it relates to Hurricane Laura (DR-4559); which cost will be borne by the Rapides Parish Police Jury and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. (It is assumed that FEMA will reimburse Rapides Parish Police Jury for 90% of these costs). On vote the motion carried

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, 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 July 31, 2021 and authorize Parish President to sign the necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order B-1-2021 – Boeuf Trace Concrete Roadway Improvements under the Contract “B” Concrete Pavement and Sidewalk Improvements 2021/2022 (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Progressive Construction Company, LLC with an estimated cost of $20,000 as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to award Engineering Services contract to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for the FY 2022/23 LCDBG Sewer Project. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to approve and authorize the President to execute Work Order No. 2.1, Amendment No. 6 with RDRA for Sonar/HD Imaging and related engineering services resulting from a change in the USACE requirements for the structural assessments for the Levee-North Bank-Grant project (40PARA3301). The contract increase is being paid by the Parish’s Gustav/Ike CDBG-DR funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve and authorize the President to execute contract amendment #6 with Frye Magee, LLC for the Levee-North Bank-Grant project (40PARA3301). The contract increase is being paid by the Parish’s Gustav/Ike CDBG-DR funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Theodore Fountaine, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to fence in the property owned by Rapides Parish Police Jury located at 1546 Jackson Street.

Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel, stated he did an inspection on the storage building and you will probably need bars and a gate.

It was also suggested a fence in the back. Probably need at least a six-foot fence with a kicker and solar lighting was also mentioned.

On vote the motion carried.

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the Parish President to execute Task Order B-2-2021 – Cloverleaf Blvd. Concrete Roadway Improvements under the Contract “B” Concrete Pavement and Sidewalk Improvements 2021/2022 (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and Progressive Construction Company, LLC with an estimated cost of $30,000 as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Progressive Construction Company, LLC to repair sinkholes and erosion around catch basins located in Columns Subdivision at a cost not-to-exceed $15,000 and sign necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to add the following motion(s) to the agenda, received after the Jury Meeting agenda was posted in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are now confirmed as having been added to the agenda by unanimous vote:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Craig Smith, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Rusty Wilder, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin and Doris Perry NAYS: none ABSENT: David Johnson On roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to amend a certain motion approved on May 12, 2021, to purchase a truck for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14 (Flatwoods), cancelling the use of the Jefferson Parish Bid to utilize the State of Louisiana Contract already in place, as requested by the Fire Department Board and Fire Chief. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize Cenla Timber, Inc., to remove standing timber at Pauper Cemetery, previously declared surplus by Rapides Parish Police Jury, at no cost to the Parish. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to amend the number of hours per week to be paid for the Firefighter position held by Ryan Carr, from 28 hours a week to 32 hours a week, to be effective for this current pay period, as recommended by the Cotile Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and Fire Chief. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to go into Executive Session to Discuss Threat of Litigation from Property Owner of Lots 14 & 15 Point Cotile Subdivision against Rapides Parish Police Jury.

Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Rusty Wilder, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Ms. Doris Perry and Craig Smith REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2021

NAYS: none ABSENT: David Johnson On roll call vote the motion carried unanimously at 3:49 p.m.

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On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to come out of Executive Session at 3:55 p.m.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to add the following motion to the agenda:

Motion to Approve $5,000.00 Payment to Property Owner, of Lots 14 & 15 Point Cotile Subdivision in Settlement of Damages Sustained, Litigation Threat of against Rapides Parish Police Jury and Anticipated Litigation Costs.

Roll call vote was as follows:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, Jr., Rusty Wilder, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Sean McGlothlin, Ms. Doris Perry and Craig Smith NAYS: none ABSENT: David Johnson On roll call vote the motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to Approve $5,000.00 Payment to Property Owner, of Lots 14 & 15 Point Cotile Subdivision in Settlement of Damages Sustained, Litigation Threat of against Rapides Parish Police Jury and Anticipated Litigation Costs. On vote the motion carried.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.

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