Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted September 9, 2021

REGULAR SESSION

SEPTEMBER 13, 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 sit as a Board of Review for hearing complaints on property assessments, as advertised.
2. Recognize Mr. Rick Ducote, Rapides Parish Tax Assessor.
3. Motion to open a public hearing and receive the protests for those requests received and timely filed:

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2070005003

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $80,460 Total $80,460

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $30,800 Total $30,800 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2040002500

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Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $80,373 Total $80,373

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $30,800 Total $30,800 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2020004600

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $80,280 Total $80,280

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $30,800 Total $30,800 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2210024209

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $79,080 Total $79,080

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $27,500 Total $27,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2100004201

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,140 Total $69,140

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $31,500 Total $31,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2010047700

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Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,120 Total $69,120

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $27,500 Total $27,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2020004500

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,040 Total $69,040

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $27,500 Total $27,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2110000902

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,000 Total $69,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $31,500 Total $31,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2110000900

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $66,000 Total $66,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $44,550 Total $44,550 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2110000901

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $66,000 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Total $66,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $44,550 Total $44,550 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2100004100

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $59,867 Total $59,867

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $18,900 Total $18,900 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2040002400

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $53,827 Total $53,827

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $23,100 Total $23,100 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2100004200

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $53,280 Total $53,280

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $18,900 Total $18,900 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2140002100

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $52,800 Total $52,800 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $34,650 Total $34,650 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2010047701

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $51,553 Total $51,553

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $15,120 Total $15,120 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2160667607

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $46,033 Total $46,033

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $18,900 Total $18,900 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

represented by National Hotel Property Tax Consultant Assessment No. 1010014715

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $350,000 $1,750,000 $0 Total $2,100,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $350,000 $1,370,000 $0 Total $1,720,000 (Received fax September 3, 2021)

Monroe, Louisiana, DBA Holiday Inn Express (2340 North MacArthur Drive) Assessment No. 1010019275, represented by National Hotel Property Tax Consultant

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Assessor determined $400,000 $2,860,000 $0 Total $3,260,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $400,000 $2,400,000 $0 Total $2,800,000 (Received fax September 3, 2021)

represented by National Hotel Property Tax Consultant Assessment No. 1011381985

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $195,000 $615,000 $0 Total $810,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $195,000 $495,000 $0 Total $690,000 (Received fax September 3, 2021)

** THE GRAND THEATRE/SOUTHERN THEATRES, LLC (PERSONAL) CENLA ENTERTAINMNET, LLC (REAL), 2039 North Mall Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, DBA The Grand 16-Alexandria Movie Theatre, represented by Jackie Dean, Property Tax Service Company Assessment No. 2010075000 (Personal) Assessment No. 1010236850 (Real)

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $1,500,000 $3,105,000 $454,473 Total $5,059,473

Taxpayer’s Opinion $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $389,777 Total $3,889,777 (Received fax September 3, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 07RE (Serial No. 243455) Assessment No. 2140003026 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $896,073 Total $896,073

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $208,527 Total $208,527 (Received by fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

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** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 06RA (Serial No. 218807) Assessment No. 2120000300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $136,387 Total $136,387

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,973 Total $12,973 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RE (Serial No. 219677) Assessment No. 2100010807 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $136,600 Total $136,600

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,700 Total $12,700 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 227440) Assessment No. 2100003601 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $90,793 Total $90,793

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $15,880 Total $15,880 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 04RB (Serial No. 224848) Assessment No. 2100003500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $151,060 Total $151,060

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $80,847 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Total $80,847 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RE (Serial No. 220524) Assessment No. 2100003400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $138,840 Total $138,840

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,527 Total $12,527 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 220597) Assessment No. 2100003300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $139,020 Total $139,020

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,347 Total $12,347 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 220420) Assessment No. 2100003200 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $136,313 Total $136,313

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,667 Total $12,667 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 04RC (Serial No. 972626) Assessment No. 2100002800 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $125,293 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Total $125,293

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $680 Total $680 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 04RC (Serial No. 972610) Assessment No. 2100002700 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $126,373 Total $126,373

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $687 Total $687 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Gathering lines – Ward 04RF Assessment No. 2100002500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $468,927 Total $468,927

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $60 Total $60 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 04RC (Serial No. 219294) Assessment No. 2100002400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $83,080 Total $83,080

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $8,867 Total $8,867 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Gathering lines – Ward 04RC REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Assessment No. 2100002340 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $1,587,013 Total $1,587,013

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $194,347 Total $194,347 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 04GA (Serial No. 220157) Assessment No. 2080000800 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $82,933 Total $82,933

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,313 Total $12,313 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 03RF (Serial No. 221569) Assessment No. 2070001600 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $876,360 Total $876,360

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $125,800 Total $125,800 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 03RD (Serial No. 972652) Assessment No. 2070001400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $129,807 Total $129,807

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $660 Total $660 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

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** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 03RD (Serial No. 972650) Assessment No. 2070001300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $123,080 Total $123,080

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $653 Total $653 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 03RH (Serial No. 220169) Assessment No. 2070001200 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $81,660 Total $81,660

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $11,853 Total $11,853 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 03RF (Serial No. 220280) Assessment No. 2070001100 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $573,733 Total $573,733

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $124,580 Total $124,580 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 04RD (Serial No. 220443) Assessment No. 2100010806 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $139,433 Total $139,433

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $7,880 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Total $7,880 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 04RB (Serial No. 973072) Assessment No. 2100003600 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $198,853 Total $198,853

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $1,320 Total $1,320 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 03RF (Serial No. 220227) Assessment No. 2070001000 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $81,940 Total $81,940

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,393 Total $12,393 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Surface Equipment – Ward 04RC Assessment No. 2100002350 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $241,527 Total $241,527

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $200,920 Total $200,920 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Surface Equipment – Ward 03RE Assessment No. 2070001500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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Assessor determined $0 $0 $35,707 Total $35,707

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $31,067 Total $31,067 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

4. Close public hearing.
5. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on August 9, 2021 as published in the Official Journal.
6. Motion that approved bills be paid.

TO BE ANNOUNCED AT NEXT MEETING ***Rapides Parish Housing Authority for a five (5) year term to fill the expiring term of Michael T. Jones. Term expires November 9, 2021.

7. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Asset/Inventory the equipment listed as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 11137 Lexmark Printer Scrap – to be auctioned (Finance 9/7)
8. Motion to approve Rapides Parish Fire District No. 8 soliciting bids for the purchase of a van (Type II) style ambulance to replace Rescue/EMS van, as recommended by the Board of Directors and the Fire Chief, to be paid for with Fire District No. 8 funds. (Finance 9/7)
9. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15 to increase three

• (3) part-time firefighters pay from $12.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour, effective immediately, as requested by the Taylor Hill Volunteer Fire Department, to be paid out of Fire District No. 15 funds. (Finance 9/7)

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10. Motion to create a part-time Fire Chief position for Fire Protection District No. 18, not to exceed 34 hours a week, at an hourly rate of $15.00, as requested by the Lecompte Volunteer Fire Department. (Finance 9/7)
11. Motion to reallocate the tax proceeds from the Sales Tax District No. 3 tax election of April 11, 2011, to be reallocated annually every year in July, according to the population estimates as submitted to the Treasurer of the State of Louisiana by the LSU AgCenter, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness and Dr. Troy C. Blanchard, from the LSU Department of Sociology also referred to as the Federal/State Cooperative Population. 2021 2020 Rapides Parish 128,653 129,297 Town of Ball 4,000 4,000 Town of Boyce 1,004 1,004 Town of Cheneyville 625 625 Village of Forest Hill 899 884 Town of Glenmora 1,442 1,447 Town of Lecompte 1,248 1,248 Village of McNary 211 211 Village of Woodworth 1,850 1,786 City of Pineville 14,555 14,555 City of Alexandria 46,351 48,138 (Finance 9/7)
12. Motion to delete from the Buckeye Recreation Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10727 Concrete Water Fountain Removed (Finance 9/7)
13. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 026-OEP Motorola Radio Scrapped 028-OEP Motorola Mobile Radio Scrapped (Finance 9/7)

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14. Motion to authorize the trade in of three (3) vehicles, leased through Enterprise Fleet Management, for the Ninth JDC Juvenile Probation Department and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Finance 9/7)
15. Motion to authorize the lease agreement of four (4) 2022 Chevrolet Malibu Sedans, State Contract No. 4400018787, through Enterprise Fleet Management for the Ninth JDC Juvenile Probation Department, at an estimated annual cost of $13,391.04, an increase of $549.00 from the previous lease agreement for three (3) vehicles, to be paid from Title IV-E Grant Funds and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Finance 9/7)
16. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Courthouse Asset/Inventory program the equipment listed below: Asset Description Disposal 12214 Various Air Scrap – Vandalized Conditioning Units Police Reports have On Top of the Storage been made Building on Jackson Street Reference Project # 2684 Purchased 2018 (Finance 9/7)
17. Motion to award Bid No. 2969 – Janitorial Services for Region 6 Office (Portion of the Rapides Parish Health Unit) to the lowest bidder, Rapides Janitor Service Inc. for the monthly rate of $874.00, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Assistant Regional Administrator. (Finance 9/7)
18. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 Asset Inventory Program, the equipment listed below. This equipment was mounted on/in vehicles that were sold to Rapides Parish Fire District No. 11, per motion of December 2020, as requested by the Fire Chief. Asset Description Disposal 9839 Lightbar – Tomar 930N Sold 9846 Radio – Mobile Sold (Finance 9/7)

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19. Motion to authorize the issuance of a quietus on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the Sheriff and Tax Collector and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2020, and authorize Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer, to issue said quietus. (Finance 9/7)
20. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Durable Piling Restoration, L.L.C., to perform bridge repairs on the Martin Springs Road Bridge, at a cost of $20,885 and authorize the Parish President to sign necessary contract documents, as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Finance 9/7)
21. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 9/7)
22. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Annual Certificate of Compliance with the State of Louisiana Off System Bridge Replacement Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, copy of the resolution to be sent to LDOTD District 08. (Public Works 9/7)
23. Motion to approve PY21/FY22 WIOA budget transfer of $129,600.00 from FY22 Dislocated Worker Program Funds to FY22 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 $129,600.00 at the meeting held on Thursday, August 19, 2021, contingent upon approval by Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC). (Workforce 9/7)
24. Motion to approve the submittal of the Revised LWDA 61 Combined Regional Plan, for the years 2020-2024, to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) as required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Combined Regional Plan was revised by LWDA 60 & 61 to include Neutral Conveners in Region 6. The Region 6 Combined Plan Revision was approved by the LWDA 61 Workforce Development Board on August 19, 2021. (Workforce 9/7) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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25. Motion to authorize the President to sign the nomination form for Rapides Workforce Development Board for Cindy Sayes, Owner of Sayes Office Supply replacing Gary Perkins and sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning new/removed members. (Workforce 9/7)
26. Motion to amend Ordinance Section 6 ½-80, “Deposit Requirement” to allow applicants the option to provide a “master deposit” of $1,000 for all applicant projects in lieu of the deposit amounts listed therein. (Courthouse 9/7)
27. Motion to authorize to add electrical outlets in various locker rooms at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, not to exceed $3,500.00 and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Courthouse 9/7)
28. Motion to authorize the repair of the live feed video to the Suite at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, not to exceed $7,500.00 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Damaged in Hurricane Laura and should be reimbursed by insurance) (Courthouse 9/7)
29. Motion to award professional service contract to Kinetix for installation and maintenance of a new telephone system for Police Jury Administration and Finance, Registrar of Voters, Coroner’s Office, Courthouse Maintenance, Juvenile Probation and Civil Service. (Courthouse 9/7)
30. Motion to enter into a three (3) year contract with the Louisiana Department of Health, Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD), beginning 07/01/2021 and ending 06/30/2024 , for the Ninth Judicial District Court to provide Behavioral Health Court services, for up to 2400 participants for FY 22 and up to 2400 participants for FY 23 with a contract amount of $540,000.00 for each year, and 2100 participants for FY24 with a contract amount of $472,500.00, with no cost to the Police Jury and authorize the President to sign the necessary documents. (Parochial 9/7)

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31. Motion for authorization to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, to provide support to the local Veterans’ Service Office, cost of $28,790.00 annually, in monthly payments of $2,399.00 as recommended by the Treasurer, pending Legal Counsel approval and authorize the President to sign same. (Parochial 9/7)
32. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the holding of an election in Kolin-Ruby Wise Waterworks District No. 11A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. (Personnel 9/7)
33. Motion to confirm the appointment of Mr. Zeb Winstead, nominated by the Chamber of Commerce, to the England Economic & Industrial Development District for a four (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. W. Joe Williams. Term will expire September 9, 2025. (Personnel 9/7)
34. Motion to appoint Jason Leatherman, nominee of Louisiana College, to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Clifford Gatlin. Term will expire April 14, 2023. (Personnel 9/7)
35. Motion to reappoint Dana Cox to the Library Board of Control, representing District E, for a five (5) year term. Term will expire October 12, 2026. (Personnel 9/7)
36. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Melvin Christy to the Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board, for a three

• (3) year term. Term will expire October 10, 2024. (Personnel 9/7)

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37. Motion to reappoint Gayle Murrell, nominee of Louisiana College, to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2024. (Personnel 9/7)
38. Motion to authorize the President to form a committee to review applicants for the appointment of a new Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters. (Personnel 9/7)
39. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for July, 2021:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 542 80% 91.89% Pineville - 8 minute 192 80% 84.90% Rapides - 12 minute 231 80% 86.58% Rapides - 20 minute 211 80% 85.78% (Insurance 9/7)

40. Motion to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. (Insurance 9/7)
41. Motion for adoption of contract for Coliseum emergency preparedness utilization during Hurricane Ida response. (Insurance 9/7)
42. Motion to ratify authorization for the President to sign the State of Emergency Proclamation for Rapides Parish issued by the President for the Tropical Depression 9 to reach Major Hurricane Strength (Cat 3 or higher) for August 27, 2021. (Insurance 9/7)

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43. Motion to ratify the renewal of the annual commercial auto and equipment insurance with Risk Services (at a decreased premium amount) to be paid from various fund accounts and authorize the President or Treasurer to sign all necessary documents. (Insurance 9/7)
44. Motion to award Request for Qualifications - Project No. 2972, for Engineering Services related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to Pan American Engineers, LLC, as recommended by Purchasing Agent and Parish Treasurer. (Mr. Smith)

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

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

ADJOURNMENT

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this public meeting, please contact the Police Jury Office at

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of Monday, September 13, 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, Rusty Wilder, Sean McGlothlin, David Johnson and Doris Perry.

Absent: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Also present: Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer; Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Donna Andries, Sales & Use Tax Administrator; Sonya Wiley-Gremillion, OHSEP Director; Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Greg Jones, Legal Counsel and Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Reverend Joseph Franklin.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bubba Moreau.

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. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to open a public hearing and to sit as a Board of Review for hearing complaints on property assessments, as advertised. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Rick Ducote, Rapides Parish Tax Assessor, presented the 2021 Assessments for Rapides Parish as certified to the Police Jury on September 3, 2021.

Total Assessed value of all real and personal property $ 907,129,258 Assessed value of all homestead exempt property 190,688,765 Assessed value of all taxable real and personal property 716,440,493 Public Service assessed value 296,845,720 Total assessed value, including homestead exemption 1,203,974,978 Total Taxpayer assessed value $1,013,286,213

It was noted the following protests had been timely filed and withdrawn:

represented by National Hotel Property Tax Consultant REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Assessment No. 1010014715

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $350,000 $1,750,000 $0 Total $2,100,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $350,000 $1,370,000 $0 Total $1,720,000 (Received fax September 3, 2021) (Withdrawn by email September 13, 2021)

Monroe, Louisiana, DBA Holiday Inn Express (2340 North MacArthur Drive) Assessment No. 1010019275, represented by National Hotel Property Tax Consultant

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $400,000 $2,860,000 $0 Total $3,260,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $400,000 $2,400,000 $0 Total $2,800,000 (Received fax September 3, 2021) (Withdrawn by email September 13, 2021)

represented by National Hotel Property Tax Consultant Assessment No. 1011381985

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $195,000 $615,000 $0 Total $810,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $195,000 $495,000 $0 Total $690,000 (Received fax September 3, 2021) (Withdrawn by email September 13, 2021)

The President stated for the record that there was no one in the General Public present representing any protests. Mr. Rick Ducote gave a brief update on the following protests filed and received in a timely manner:

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2070005003

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $80,460 Total $80,460 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $30,800 Total $30,800 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2040002500

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $80,373 Total $80,373

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $30,800 Total $30,800 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2020004600

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $80,280 Total $80,280

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $30,800 Total $30,800 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2210024209

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $79,080 Total $79,080

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $27,500 Total $27,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2100004201

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,140 Total $69,140

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $31,500 Total $31,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2010047700

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,120 Total $69,120

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $27,500 Total $27,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2020004500

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,040 Total $69,040

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $27,500 Total $27,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2110000902

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $69,000 Total $69,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $31,500 Total $31,500 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2110000900

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $66,000 Total $66,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $44,550 Total $44,550 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2110000901 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $66,000 Total $66,000

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $44,550 Total $44,550 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2100004100

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $59,867 Total $59,867

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $18,900 Total $18,900 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2040002400

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $53,827 Total $53,827

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $23,100 Total $23,100 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2100004200

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $53,280 Total $53,280

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $18,900 Total $18,900 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2140002100

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $52,800 Total $52,800 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $34,650 Total $34,650 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2010047701

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $51,553 Total $51,553

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $15,120 Total $15,120 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

McMurray, PA, represented by Property Tax Partners, LLP, Cell Tower Assessment No. 2160667607

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $46,033 Total $46,033

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $18,900 Total $18,900 (Received fax September 2, 2021)

** THE GRAND THEATRE/SOUTHERN THEATRES, LLC (PERSONAL) CENLA ENTERTAINMNET, LLC (REAL), 2039 North Mall Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, DBA The Grand 16-Alexandria Movie Theatre, represented by Jackie Dean, Property Tax Service Company Assessment No. 2010075000 (Personal) Assessment No. 1010236850 (Real)

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $1,500,000 $3,105,000 $454,473 Total $5,059,473

Taxpayer’s Opinion $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $389,777 Total $3,889,777 (Received fax September 3, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC , 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Lou isiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 07RE (Serial No. 243455) Assessment No. 2140003026 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Assessor determined $0 $0 $896,073 Total $896,073

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $208,527 Total $208,527 (Received by fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 06RA (Serial No. 218807) Assessment No. 2120000300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $136,387 Total $136,387

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,973 Total $12,973 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RE (Serial No. 219677) Assessment No. 2100010807 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $136,600 Total $136,600

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,700 Total $12,700 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 227440) Assessment No. 2100003601 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $90,793 Total $90,793

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $15,880 Total $15,880 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 04RB (Serial No. 224848) Assessment No. 2100003500 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $151,060 Total $151,060

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $80,847 Total $80,847 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RE (Serial No. 220524) Assessment No. 2100003400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $138,840 Total $138,840

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,527 Total $12,527 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 220597) Assessment No. 2100003300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $139,020 Total $139,020

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,347 Total $12,347 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 220420) Assessment No. 2100003200 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $136,313 Total $136,313

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,667 Total $12,667 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 04RC (Serial No. 972626) Assessment No. 2100002800 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $125,293 Total $125,293

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $680 Total $680 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 04RC (Serial No. 972610) Assessment No. 2100002700 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $126,373 Total $126,373

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $687 Total $687 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Gathering lines – Ward 04RF Assessment No. 2100002500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $468,927 Total $468,927

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $60 Total $60 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 04RC (Serial No. 219294) Assessment No. 2100002400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $83,080 Total $83,080

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $8,867 Total $8,867 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Gathering lines – Ward 04RC Assessment No. 2100002340 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $1,587,013 Total $1,587,013

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $194,347 Total $194,347 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 04GA (Serial No. 220157) Assessment No. 2080000800 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $82,933 Total $82,933

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,313 Total $12,313 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 03RF (Serial No. 221569) Assessment No. 2070001600 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $876,360 Total $876,360

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $125,800 Total $125,800 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 03RD (Serial No. 972652) Assessment No. 2070001400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $129,807 Total $129,807

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $660 Total $660 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well; Pipelines – Ward 03RD (Serial No. 972650) Assessment No. 2070001300 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $123,080 Total $123,080

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $653 Total $653 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 03RH (Serial No. 220169) Assessment No. 2070001200 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $81,660 Total $81,660

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $11,853 Total $11,853 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 03RF (Serial No. 220280) Assessment No. 2070001100 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $573,733 Total $573,733

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $124,580 Total $124,580 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 04RD (Serial No. 220443) Assessment No. 2100010806 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $139,433 Total $139,433

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $7,880 Total $7,880 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Sims – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 04RB (Serial No. 973072) Assessment No. 2100003600 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $198,853 Total $198,853

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $1,320 Total $1,320 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Well – Ward 03RF (Serial No. 220227) Assessment No. 2070001000 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $81,940 Total $81,940

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $12,393 Total $12,393 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Surface Equipment – Ward 04RC Assessment No. 2100002350 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $241,527 Total $241,527

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $200,920 Total $200,920 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

** PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, Louisiana represented by Kean Miller, LLP – Phyllis D. Sims – Oil & Gas Surface Equipment – Ward 03RE Assessment No. 2070001500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $35,707 Total $35,707

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $31,067 Total $31,067 (Received fax September 8, 2021-per JBE Proclamation 170, due to Hurricane Ida deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021)

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to close the public hearing and accept and uphold the assessments by the Rapides Parish Tax Assessor on the following properties and they be referred to the Louisiana Tax Commission:

Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2070005003 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2040002500 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2020004600 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2210024209 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2100004201 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2010047700 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2020004500 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2110000902 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2110000900 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2110000901 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2100004100 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2040002400 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2100004200 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2140002100 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2010047701 Crown Communication, Inc. Assessment No. 2160667607

The Grand Theatre/Southern Theatres, LLC Personal Assessment No. 2010075000 Cenla Entertainment, LLC Real Assessment No. 1010236850

Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2140003026 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2120000300 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100010807 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100003601 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100003500 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100003400 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100003300 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100003200 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100002800 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100002700 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100002500 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100002400 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100002340 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2080000800 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001600 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001400 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001300 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001200 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001100 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100010806 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100003600 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001000 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2100002350 Perdido Energy Louisiana, LLC Assessment No. 2070001500

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

On vote the motion carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on August 9, 2021, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

The next item on the agenda was the following appointment to be announced at the next meeting:

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Michael T. Jones to the Rapides Parish Housing Authority for a five (5) year term. Term will expire November 9, 2026. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to delete from the Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Asset/Inventory the equipment listed as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 11137 Lexmark Printer Scrap – to be auctioned On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to approve Rapides Parish Fire District No. 8 soliciting bids for the purchase of a van (Type II) style ambulance to replace Rescue/EMS van, as recommended by the Board of Directors and the Fire Chief, to be paid for with Fire District No. 8 funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15 to increase three (3) part-time firefighters pay from $12.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour, effective immediately, as requested by the Taylor Hill Volunteer Fire Department, to be paid out of Fire District No. 15 funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to create a part-time Fire Chief position for Fire Protection District No. 18, not to exceed 34 hours a week, at an hourly rate of $15.00, as requested by the Lecompte Volunteer Fire Department. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to reallocate the tax proceeds from the Sales Tax District No. 3 tax election of April 11, 2011, to be reallocated annually every year in July, according to the population estimates as submitted to the Treasurer of the State of Louisiana by the LSU AgCenter, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness and Dr. Troy C. Blanchard, from the LSU Department of Sociology also referred to as the Federal/State Cooperative Population. 2021 2020 Rapides Parish 128,653 129,297 Town of Ball 4,000 4,000 Town of Boyce 1,004 1,004 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Town of Cheneyville 625 625 Village of Forest Hill 899 884 Town of Glenmora 1,442 1,447 Town of Lecompte 1,248 1,248 Village of McNary 211 211 Town of Woodworth 1,850 1,786 City of Pineville 14,555 14,555 City of Alexandria 46,351 48,138 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to delete from the Buckeye Recreation Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10727 Concrete Water Fountain Removed On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to delete from the Rapides Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 026-OEP Motorola Radio Scrapped 028-OEP Motorola Mobile Radio Scrapped On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to authorize the trade in of three (3) vehicles, leased through Enterprise Fleet Management, for the Ninth JDC Juvenile Probation Department and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the lease agreement of four (4) 2022 Chevrolet Malibu Sedans, State Contract No. 4400018787, through Enterprise Fleet Management for the Ninth JDC Juvenile Probation Department, at an estimated annual cost of $13,391.04, an increase of $549.00 from the previous lease agreement for three (3) vehicles, to be paid from Title IV-E Grant Funds and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to delete from the Rapides Parish Courthouse Asset/Inventory program the equipment listed below: Asset Description Disposal 12214 Various Air Scrap – Vandalized Conditioning Units Police Reports have On Top of the Storage been made Building on Jackson Street Reference Project # 2684 Purchased 2018 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to award Bid No. 2969 – Janitorial Services for Region 6 Office (Portion of the Rapides Parish REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Health Unit) to the lowest bidder, Rapides Janitor Service Inc. for the monthly rate of $874.00, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Assistant Regional Administrator. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 Asset/Inventory Program, the equipment listed below. This equipment was mounted on/in vehicles that were sold to Rapides Parish Fire District No. 11, per motion of December 2020, as requested by the Fire Chief. Asset Description Disposal 9839 Lightbar – Tomar 930N Sold 9846 Radio – Mobile Sold On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Mark Wood, Tax Collector, has exhibited to the Rapides Parish Police Jury satisfactory evidence that all taxes due to the Parish governing authority shown on the ad valorem tax rolls of Rapides Parish for the year 2020 have been paid or accounted for, and

WHEREAS, the said Rapides Parish Police Jury has by resolution, a copy of which is annexed hereto, authorized me to issue this quietus on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the said Mark Wood, Tax Collector, and against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2020.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Doris Perry, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Rusty Wilder, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 13th day of September, 2021.

QUIETUS

WHEREAS, Mark Wood, Tax Collector, has exhibited to the Rapides Parish Police Jury satisfactory evidence that all taxes due to the Parish governing authority shown on the ad valorem tax rolls of Rapides Parish for the year 2020 have been paid or accounted for, and

WHEREAS, the said Rapides Parish Police Jury has by resolution, a copy of which is annexed hereto, authorized me to issue this quietus on behalf of the Rapides Parish Police Jury in favor of the said Mark Wood, Tax Collector, and REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

against any claim on the part of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the ad valorem taxes of the year 2020. Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Durable Piling Restoration, L.L.C., to perform bridge repairs on the Martin Springs Road Bridge, at a cost of $20,885 and authorize the Parish President to sign necessary contract documents, 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 accept the Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and,

WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of Rapides Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Rapides Parish.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Rapides Parish (herein referred to as the Parish) that the Parish in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021:

1. The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.
3. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.

4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted.

These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.

THUS, DONE AND ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve PY21/FY22 WIOA budget transfer of $129,600.00 from FY22 Dislocated Worker Program Funds to FY22 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 $129,600.00 at the meeting held on Thursday, August 19, 2021, contingent upon approval by Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve the submittal of the Revised LWDA 61 Combined Regional Plan, for the years 2020-2024, to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) as required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Combined Regional Plan was revised by LWDA 60 & 61 to include Neutral Conveners in Region 6. The Region 6 Combined Plan Revision was approved by the LWDA 61 Workforce Development Board on August 19, 2021. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize the President to sign the nomination form for Rapides Workforce Development Board for Cindy Sayes, Owner of Sayes Office Supply replacing Gary Perkins and sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning new/removed members. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the following ordinance was presented to amend the Code of Ordinances, CHAPTER 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, ARTICLE VII. – PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION ROADWAYS, RIGHT-OF-WAY, ETC., SECTION 6 ½ - 80 – Deposit requirement, to be effective immediately, as follows:

ORDINANCE

Chapter 6 ½ - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION …

ARTICLE VII. – PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION IN ROADWAYS, RIGHT-OFWAY, ETC. …

SEC. 6 ½ - 80. – Deposit requirement.

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The amount of guarantee deposit required in connection with this permit shall be calculated from the following schedule:

To allow applicants the option to provide a “master deposit” of $1,000 for all applicant project in lieu of the deposit amounts listed therein.

… BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 6 ½ - 80 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

THUS, DONE AND SIGNED on this 13th day of September, 2021.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize to add electrical outlets in various locker rooms at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, not to exceed $3,500.00 and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authorize the repair of the live feed video to the Suite at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, not to exceed $7,500.00 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to award professional service contract to Kinetix for installation and maintenance of a new telephone system for Police Jury Administration and Finance, Registrar of Voters, Coroner’s Office, Courthouse Maintenance, Juvenile Probation and Civil Service. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to enter into a three (3) year contract with the Louisiana Department of Health, Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD), beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024 , for the Ninth Judicial District Court to provide Behavioral Health Court services, for up to 2400 participants for FY 22 and up to 2400 participants for FY 23 with a contract amount of $540,000.00 for each year, and 2100 participants for FY24 with a contract amount of $472,500.00, with no cost to the Police Jury and authorize the President to sign the necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, for authorization to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for the period of January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, to provide support to the local Veterans’ Service Office, cost of $28,790.00 annually, in monthly payments of $2,399.00 as recommended by the Treasurer, pending Legal Counsel approval and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Joe Bishop and seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton: RESOLUTION

A resolution approving the holding of an election in Kolin-Ruby Wise Waterworks District No. 11A of the Parish of Rapides, State of REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Louisiana, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Kolin-Ruby Wise Waterworks District No. 11A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Kolin-Ruby Wise Waterworks District No. 11A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on August 26, 2021, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, November 13, 2021, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries, to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and

WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to give its consent and authority of the District to hold the said election, and in the event that the election carries, to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Kolin-Ruby Wise Waterworks District No. 11A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:

KOLIN-RUBY WISE WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 11A

(MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION)

Shall Kolin-Ruby Wise Waterworks District No. 11A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of four and fifty-three hundredths (4.53) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten

• (10) years, beginning with the year 2023 and ending with the year 2032 (an estimated $95,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, maintaining and operating the waterworks system in the District?

SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

follows:

YEAS: Doris Perry, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Rusty Wilder, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 13th day of September, 2021.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Craig Smith Secretary President

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to confirm the appointment of Mr. Zeb Winstead, nominated by the Chamber of Commerce, to the England Economic & Industrial Development District for a four

• (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. W. Joe Williams. Term will expire September 9, 2025. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to appoint Mr. Jason Leatherman, nominee of Louisiana College, to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Clifford Gatlin. Term will expire April 14, 2023. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to reappoint Mr. Dana Cox to the Library Board of Control, representing District E, for a five (5) year term. Term will expire October 12, 2026. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Melvin Christy to the Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire October 10, 2024. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to reappoint Mr. Gayle Murrell, nominee of Louisiana College, to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2024. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to authorize the President to form a committee to review applicants for the appointment of a new Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for July, 2021:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 542 80% 91.89% Pineville - 8 minute 192 80% 84.90% REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Rapides - 12 minute 231 80% 86.58% Rapides - 20 minute 211 80% 85.78% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, for adoption of contract for Coliseum emergency preparedness utilization during Hurricane Ida response. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, the following proclamation was presented and unanimously adopted:

STATE OF EMERGENCY

RAPIDES PARISH

WHEREAS, the Parish of Rapides is currently faced with a pending emergency due to Tropical Depression 9 which is forecasted to reach Major Hurricane Strength (Cat 3 or higher) by Landfall Sunday evening/Monday morning at the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm and/or Hurricane force winds could reach as far inland as Central Louisiana, impacting Rapides Parish

WHEREAS, a definite threat to property and lives, for the Citizens of Rapides Parish exists due to the potential for torrential rains, damaging winds and widespread power outages

WHEREAS, the potential to exhaust local resources exists due to flash flooding which could cause damage to roadways and property limiting Emergency Response access to the Citizens of Rapides Parish; This event could also cause the inundation of floodwaters into homes and businesses, resulting in severe threat to private property, public facilities and the safety and security of the citizens of Rapides as well as those of other Parishes who may seek refuge from the coastal areas;

THEREFORE, I, Craig Smith, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury by authority vested in me by the Parish Charter and the Louisiana Disaster Act of 1993, do hereby proclaim;

A State of Emergency exists within the Parish of Rapides and that all Emergency Preparedness Plans and the Parish All Hazard Emergency Operations Plan be activated, if necessary.

Issued on this 27th day of August 2021.

Craig Smith, President

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to ratify the renewal of the annual commercial auto and equipment insurance with Risk Services (at a decreased premium amount) to be paid from various fund accounts REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

and authorize the President or Treasurer to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, 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: Doris Perry, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Rusty Wilder, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to award Request for Qualifications-Project No. 2972, for Engineering Services related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to Pan American Engineers, LLC, as recommended by Purchasing Agent and Parish Treasurer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authorize the Supplemental Agreement, to the Esler Regional Airport - Runway 32 Obstruction Removal, State Project #H.012882, for an increase funding of $30,710.00, to provide the remaining match to AIP 3-22-002-026-2017 and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. David Johnson:

RESOLUTION

A resolution canceling an election called by a resolution adopted on August 9, 2021, to authorize the levy of a special tax in Sub-Road Rapides, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, this Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, adopted a resolution on August 9, 2021, ordering and calling a special election to be held in Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 2B (Ward 11) of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on November 13, 2021, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein (the “Election Resolution”); and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Police Jury to cancel the election to be held in the District on said date;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

SECTION 1. The election to be held in the District on November 13, 2021, for the purpose set forth above is hereby canceled.

SECTION 2. The Election Resolution is hereby amended to remove all references to the District. All provisions of the Election Resolution, other than the amendments set forth herein, shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. The President and/or Secretary are hereby authorized and empowered to (i) furnish a copy of this resolution to all election officials and officers charged with conducting the November 13, 2021, election, and (ii) notify said election officials and officers that said election has been canceled.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Doris Perry, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Rusty Wilder, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 13th day of September, 2021.

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/ Craig Smith Secretary Chairman

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the following proclamation was presented and unanimously adopted:

STATE OF EMERGENCY

RAPIDES PARISH

WHEREAS, the Parish of Rapides is currently faced with a pending emergency due to Tropical Storm Nicholas which is forecasted to make landfall along the Texas Coast then pushing into Louisiana over the next few days. This system is expected to produce 5 to 10 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible, over our region.

WHEREAS, a definite threat to property and lives, for the Citizens of Rapides Parish exists due to the potential for torrential rains and flooding

WHEREAS, the potential to exhaust local resources exists due to flash flooding which could cause damage to roadways and property limiting Emergency Response access to the Citizens of Rapides Parish; This event could also cause the inundation of floodwaters into homes and businesses, resulting in severe threat to private property, public facilities and the safety and security of the citizens of Rapides as well as those of other Parishes who may seek refuge from the coastal areas;

THEREFORE, I, Craig Smith, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury by authority vested in me by the Parish Charter and the Louisiana Disaster Act of REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

1993, do hereby proclaim;

A State of Emergency exists within the Parish of Rapides and that all Emergency Preparedness Plans and the Parish All Hazard Emergency Operations Plan be activated, if necessary.

Issued on this 13th day of September 2021.

Craig Smith, President

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to grant Gravity Drainage District No. 2 equipment access to drainage canal behind coliseum to clean and improve drainage. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, acting through the United States Constitution, the people of this Country created a government to be their agent in the exercise of a few defined powers, while reserving to the citizens the right to decide on matters which concern their lives, liberty and property in the ordinary course of affairs;

WHEREAS, the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America states, “A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed;”

WHEREAS, the right of the people to keep and bear arms is further protected from infringement by the State and Local Governments under the Ninth, Tenth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America.

WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States of America in the District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570(2008), recognized the individual’s right to keep and bears arms, as protected by the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, Justice Antonin Scalia’s prevailing opinion in that case stated that Second Amendment protects the individual’s right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and the right to use that firearm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home;

WHEREAS, Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America states, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within jurisdiction the equal protection of laws”;

WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States recognized in McDonald v. City of Chicago, 561 U.S. (2010) declared the Second Amendment to the Constitution was incorporated by the Fourteenth Amendment and thereby made REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

applicable to the States;

WHEREAS, the right to be free from the commandeering hand of the government has been recognized by the United States Supreme Court in Printz v. United States, 521 U.S. 898 (1997), the Court held: “The Federal Government may neither issue directives requiring the States to address particular problems, nor command the States’ officers, or those of their political subdivisions, to administer or enforce a federal regulatory program.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Rapides Parish Police Jury does determine that the legal, historic and patriotic words of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution: “A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the People to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed” is hereby declared to be the public policy of the Rapides Parish Police Jury and that Rapides Parish is hereby declared to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary Parish.

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Doris Perry, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Rusty Wilder, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in regular session convened on the 13th day of September 2021.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, the meeting was adjourned at 3:26 p.m. On vote the motion carried.