Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted November 10, 2022

REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 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 hel d in Regular Session on October 10, 2022, as published in the Official J ournal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to rescind a portion of a certain motion passed on Octob er 10, 2022 to delete the following equipment/vehicle from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 Asset Inventory Program. Both boards have not agreed to the removal and auction at this time. Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 Asset Number Description Action 8696 1999 – Ford Mini Pumper Returned to Inventory (Finance 11/07)
4. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury President to execute t he Local Service Agreement between Fire Protection Sales Tax District No. 17 and the Rapides Parish Sales and Use Tax Department for the collection of sales and use tax and authorize the President to sign. (Finance 11/07)

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5. Motion of Intent to sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicat ed Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION David B. Simon Lot Eleven (11) Cadillac Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2400301450000901 Assessment No. 5010509150 Bearing the municipal address of: 3637 Thomasina, Alexandria

Curtisteen T Matthews, et all Lots One (1), & Two (2), Vanderhoven’s Subdivision & adjacent One-Half (1/2) of Revoked Alley, Lot Eight (8) Square Five (5), Vanderhoven’s Subdivision and adjacent One-Half (1/2) of Revoked Alley Parcel ID No. 204209362003201 Assessment No. 5010923153 Bearing the municipal

Shekinah Investments, LLC Lot Fronting 121’ on Dublin Road x 36.09’ Adj to Kelleyland Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2407605360018101 Assessment No. 3160245450 Bearing the municipal address of:

Alice Hammond Lot one (1), Square A Broadway Subdivision Two (2) Parcel ID No. 2400501310000101 Assessment No. 5010010800 Bearing the municipal address of:

Leufray Herbert Lot Nineteen (19), Square Five (5), Title Co. Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2404209150008701 Assessment No. 5010336800 Bearing the municipal address of:

John Haynes Lot One (1), Hovell Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2400704420000101 Assessment No. 5010080203 Bearing the municipal address of: (Finance 11/07) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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6. Motion to authorize to advertise to receive bids for Miscellaneous Off ice Supplies (Annual Bid from February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024) for the inventory room, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Finance 11/07)
7. Motion to discuss the Industrial Tax Exemption Applic ation No. 20190281ITE, $772,557.00, Tri-State Industries of Louisiana, LLC, request a th irty

• (30) day extension and place an item on the December 12, 2022 agenda for a public hearing of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to take the necessar y actions. (Finance 11/07)

8. Motion to call for a Public Hearing on December 12, 2022 at 3:00 pm to discuss the proposed 2023 Budget. (Finance 11/07)
9. Motion to accept the Public Works Director’s Report. (Public Works 11/07)
10. Motion to accept the quote submitted by Descant’s Excavating and Construction Service, LLC, for ditching on Ida Wells Road, District C Ward 11, the cost of which is 25% of the project total ($37,532.05), or $9,383.01, to be paid from Road District 2B, Fund 51. (Public Works 11/07)
11. Motion to amend an ordinance to change the speed limit on Hooper Road , Ward 10, District A from 35 mph to 45 mph and authorize the Parish Public Works Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 11/07)
12. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids on Hot and Cold Mix – Bituminous Material (Annual Bid from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024), to be paid from various Public Works and Maintenance funds, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Public Works 11/07)
13. Motion to authorize to advertise for bids on Various Road Materials (Annual Bid from June 2023 through May 31, 2024), to be paid from various Public Works and Maintenance funds, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Public Works 11/07)

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14. Motion to authorize to advertise Contract Hauling of Various Road Materials (Annual Bid from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024) to be paid from various Public Works and Maintenance funds as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Public Works 11/07)
15. Motion to approve Descant’s Excavating & Construction Services, LLC to perform roadside ditching along Goodacre Street (not to include creek brush removal), at cost of $8,174.00 [per contract #3056 (accepted per RPPJ minutes of August 8, 2022)] to be split 50/50 between Rapides Parish Police Jury and City of Pineville, pending execution of Intergovernmental Agreement and approval by legal counsel. (Public Works 11/07)
16. Motion to obtain quotes for brush removal from creek beginning at Goodacre Street and ending at Pinehurst Drive, costs of which shall be split, 50/50, between Rapides Parish Police Jury and City of Pineville, pending execution of Intergovernmental Agreement and approval by legal counsel. (Public Works 11/07)
17. Motion to add Office Manager position to the OEWD/WOD Department. This is already an existing position within the civil service system. Funding for the position will be paid out of WIOA funds. Authorize Treasurer to amend budget as necessary. (Workforce & Grants 11/07)
18. Motion to add an additional Workforce Professional II position to the OEWD/WOD Department, to be paid out of WIOA funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend budget as necessary. (Workforce & Grants 11/07)
19. Motion to amend a certain motion of October 10, 2022, to change the name of the road named in Bayou Fields Subdivision from Bayou Bend Drive to Bayou Fields Drive, due to Bayou Bend Drive already existing. (Tourism & Economic Planning 11/07)
20. Motion to authorize to advertise and receive bids on Cleaning/Janitorial Services for the Rapides Parish Courthouse, as requested by the Purchasing Agent. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Legal 11/07)
21. Motion to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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Parish Sheriff’s Office for a new Sheriff’s Office Substation and Public Safety Complex located upon Ruby-Kolin Fire Department grounds. (Parochial & Municipal 11/07)

22. Motion to rescind the temporary relocation of the polling place f or voting precincts C37 A-K and C37 L-Z, located at the APOA Hall, 650 McKeithen Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303, and place it back at its original location, the Rapides Parish Public Works Department located at, 8051 LA-28 West, Alexandria, LA 71303, effective January 1, 2023 due to the facility being reconstructed and back in operation. Copy of this resolution to be sent to Secretary of State, Clerk of Court, and Registrar of Voters. (Personnel, Elections & Health 11/07)
23. Motion to discuss partnering with the Registrar of Voters Offi ce and the Louisiana Secretary of State to establish an early voting site at the Rapides Parish Public Works Department. (Personnel, Elections & Health 11/07)
24. Motion to exercise the option to renew the polling place lease with th e Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Association, for Voting Precinct N17, at the same terms and prices, for an additional one (1) year period and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Personnel, Elections & Health 11/07)
25. Motion to exercise the option to renew the polling place lease with th e Clifton Community Center, for Voting Precinct S9, at the same terms and prices, for an additional one (1) year period and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Personnel, Elections & Health 11/07)
26. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for September 2022: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 399 80% 87.22% Pineville - 8 minute 153 80% 81.70% Rapides - 12 minute 175 80% 88.57% Rapides - 20 minute 265 80% 82.42% (Insurance, Ambulance, Fire & Homeland 11/07)
27. Motion to receive recommendation for group health insurance plan from the Insurance Committee for FY 2023 premiums. (Insurance, Ambulance, Fire & Homeland 11/07) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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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

28. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into a n agreement with Clark Land Development, LLC for the replacement of a failed cross drain on Holiday Circle at a cost of $27,897 to be paid fro m Road District 9B, District B funds and authorize the Parish President to s ign the necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Bishop)
29. Motion to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order B-4-2022 – Concrete Pavement Repairs in the Village Green Subdivision 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 $184,000 (Level 1 - Severity) as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. Project to be paid from Road District 10A, District C funds. (Mr. Smith)
30. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Ju ry to enter into an agreement with Lowe’s Construction, LLC for the cleaning and debris removal from concrete lined ditch – Village Green Subdivision at a cost of $7,500.00 to be paid from Public Works funds and authorize the Parish President to sign the necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Smith)
31. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Ju ry to enter into an agreement with Hendrick Construction, Inc. for the Peart Road culvert replacement at a cost of $590,000.00 to be paid from Road Distric t 2C, District H funds and authorize the Parish President to sign the necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Johnson)

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32. Motion to designate Ricky Cloud as the official Plainview Vo lunteer Fire Department Board President and point of contact for purposes of the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 revenues and expenditures. (Mr. Johnson)
33. Motion to authorize the Parish President to form a committee to discuss hosting the Sweet 16 and Top 20 Basketball Tournament at the Rapides Parish Coliseum . (Mr. Johnson)
34. Motion to rescind Parish wide burn ban issued by the Rapides Parish Police Jury on October 10, 2022. (Mr. Smith)
35. Motion to authorize clean up of garbage, trash, weeds and legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup . Cleanup to be completed by DD Bordelon at a cost of $2,900.00. (Mr. Scott)
36. Motion to authorize clean up of garbage, trash, weeds and legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup . (Mr. Scott)
37. Motion to authorize clean up of garbage, trash, weeds and legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup . (Mr. Scott)
38. Motion to authorize clean up of garbage, trash, weeds and and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup . (Mr. Scott)
39. Motion to authorize clean up of garbage, trash, weeds and legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup . (Mr. McGlothlin)

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40. Motion to authorize clean up of garbage, trash, weeds and legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup . (Mr. McGlothlin)
41. Motion to authorize a lease agreement for a 2022 GMC Terrain , through Enterprise Fleet Management for the Rapides Parish Health Unit and authorize the Parish Pr esident to sign necessary documents. Lease payments to be paid from Health Unit funds. (Mr. Overton)
42. Motion to authorize Durable Piling Restoration to repair Browns Creek Bridge located on Browns Creek Road in Road District 7E at a cost of $25,963.00. To be paid out of Road District 7E funds as recommended by the Public Works Director . (Mr. Wilder)

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 Poli ce 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, November 14, 2022, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Vice President, and Police Jurors: Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Theodore Fountaine, III, Rusty Wilder, Sean McGlothlin, David Johnson, and Jay Scott.

Absent: Mr. Craig Smith, President

Also present were Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer; David Humphries, Assistant Sales and Use Tax Administrator; Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Sharon Neal, Interim OEWD Executive Director; Greg Jones, Legal Counsel; Chief Joseph Glorioso, and Chief David Corley.

The invocation was given by Mr. David Johnson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Theodore Fountaine, III.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Oliver “Ollie” Overton, President, Pro Tem, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the first item of business.

The President, Pro Tem asked if there was any public comment on any agenda item, to which there was no response.

Mr. Ollie Overton congratulated Mr. Theodore Fountaine, III on his victory of the election to serve as Rapides Parish Police Juror for District D.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on October 10, 2022, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to rescin d a portion of a certain motion passed on October 10, 2022 to delete the following equipment/vehicle from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 Asset Inventory Program. Both boards have not agreed to the removal and auction at this time.

Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10

Asset Number Description Action 8696 1999 – Ford Mini Pumper Returned to Inventory REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

On vote the motion carried. On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury President to execute the Local Service Agreement between Fire Protection Sales Tax District No. 17 and the Rapides Parish Sales and Use Tax Department for the collection of sales and use tax and authorize the President to sign. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to adopt a notice of intent to sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated properties:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

David B. Simon Lot Eleven (11) Cadillac Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2400301450000901 Assessment No. 5010509150 Bearing the municipal address of: 3637 Thomasina, Alexandria

Curtisteen T. Matthews, et all Lots One (1), & Two (2), Vanderhoven’s Subdivision & adjacent One-Half (1/2) of Revoked Alley, Lot Eight (8) Square Five (5), Vanderhoven’s Subdivision and adjacent One-Half (1/2) of Revoked Alley Parcel ID No. 204209362003201 Assessment No. 5010923153 Bearing the municipal

Shekinah Investments, LLC Lot Fronting 121’ on Dublin Road x 36.09’ Adj to Kelleyland Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2407605360018101 Assessment No. 3160245450 Bearing the municipal address of:

Alice Hammond Lot one (1), Square A Broadway Subdivision Two (2) Parcel ID No. 2400501310000101 Assessment No. 5010010800 Bearing the municipal address of:

Leufray Herbert Lot Nineteen (19), Square Five (5), Title Co. Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2404209150008701 Assessment No. 5010336800 Bearing the municipal address of:

John Haynes Lot One (1), Hovell Subdivision REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Parcel ID No. 2400704420000101 Assessment No. 5010080203 Bearing the municipal address of: On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to authorize to advertise to receive bids for Miscellaneous Office Supplies (Annual Bid from February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024) for the inventory room, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded Mr. Joe Bishop, to discuss the Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20190281-ITE, $772,557.00, Tri-State Industries of Louisiana, LLC, request a thirty (30) day extension and place an item on the December 12, 2022 agenda for a public hearing of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to take the necessary actions. Discussion ensued. Mr. Smith asked for the Administration Office to send a copy of the packet received to all Jurors. On vote motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to call for a Public Hearing on December 12, 2022 at 3:00 pm to discuss the proposed 2023 Budget. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to accept the Public Works Director’s report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to accept the quote submitted by Descant’s Excavating and Construction Service, LLC, for ditching on Ida Wells Road, District C Ward 11, the cost of which is 25% of the project total ($37,532.05), or $9,383.01, to be paid from Road District 2B, Fund

51. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. David Johnson the following amended ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18-4.2 (E) and (C) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO INCREASE THE 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT TO 45 MPH ON HOOPER ROAD, WARD 10, DISTRICT A.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Sessi on convened on this 14th day of November, 20 22, that Section 18-4.2 (e) and (c) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacte d to

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets: … (e)Thirty-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 i n excess of thirty-five REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

• (35) miles per hour. … Hooper Road, Ward 10 …
• (c) Forty-five miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any pers on to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish roads in Rapides Parish in excess of forty-five (45) miles per hour. … Hooper Road, Ward 10 …

(l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be p unished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the Rapi des Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

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

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

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

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 14th day of November, 20 22.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to authorize to advertise for bids on Hot and Cold Mix – Bituminous Material (Annual Bid from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024), to be paid from various Public Works and Maintenance funds, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to authorize to advertise for bids on Various Road Materials (Annual Bid from June 2023 through May 31, 2024), to be paid from various Public Works and Maintenance funds, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize to advertise Contract Hauling of Various Road Materials (Annual Bid from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024) to be paid from various Public Works and Maintenance funds as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to approve Descant’s Excavating & Construction Services, LLC to perform roadside ditching along Goodacre Street (not to include creek brush removal), at cost of $8,174.00 [per contract #3056 (accepted per RPPJ minutes of August 8, 2022)] to be split 50/50 between Rapides Parish Police Jury and City of Pineville, pending execution of Intergovernmental Agreement and approval by legal counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. J oe Bishop, to obtain REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

quotes for brush removal from creek beginning at Goodacre Street and ending at Pinehurst Drive, costs of which shall be split, 50/50, between Rapides Parish Police Jury and City of Pineville, pending execution of Intergovernmental Agreement and approval by legal counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to add Office Manager position to the OEWD/WOD Department. This is already an existing position within the Civil Service system. Funding for the position will be paid out of WIOA funds. Authorize Treasurer to amend budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to add an additional Workforce Professional II position to the OEWD/WOD Department, to be paid out of WIOA funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to amend a certain motion of October 10, 2022, to change the name of the road named in Bayou Fields Subdivision from Bayou Bend Drive to Bayou Fields Drive, due to Bayou Bend Drive already existing. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to author ize to advertise and receive bids on Cleaning/Janitorial Services for the Rapides Parish Courthouse, as requested by the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office for a new Sheriff’s Office Substation and Public Safety Complex located upon RubyKolin Fire Department grounds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to rescind the temporary relocation of the polling place for voting precincts C37 A-K and C37 L-Z, located at the APOA Hall, 650 McKeithen Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303, and place it back at its original location, the Rapides Parish Public Works Department located at, 8051 LA-28 West, Alexandria, LA 71303, effective immediately due to the facility being reconstructed and back in operation. Copy of this resolution to be sent to Secretary of State, Clerk of Court, and Registrar of Voters, and a letter of thanks be sent to the APOA Hall for the use of their facility. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin , to partner with the Registrar of Voters Office and the Louisiana Secretary of State to establish an early voting site at the Rapides Parish Public Work s Department. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to renew the polling place lease with the Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Association, for Voting Precinct N17, at the same terms and prices, for an additional one (1) year period and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to renew th e REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

polling place lease with the Clifton Community Center, for Voting Precinct S9, at the same terms and prices, for an additional one (1) year period and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. 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 September 2022: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 399 80% 87.22% Pineville - 8 minute 153 80% 81.70% Rapides - 12 minute 175 80% 88.57% Rapides - 20 minute 265 80% 82.42% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to receive a recommendation for group health insurance plan from the Insurance Committee for FY 2023 premiums.

Mr. David Johnson presented the recommendation from the Insurance Committee to change from United Healthcare to Blue Cross Blue Shield for group health insurance coverage for 2023 for active employees and retirees. Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to accept the proposal for the Rapides Parish Police Jury to change group health insurance coverage for 2023 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for active employees and retirees. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, 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 unanimous vote:

YEAS: Rusty Wilder, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Theodore Fountaine, III, Jay Scott, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau , and Oliver “Ollie” Overton. NAYS: none ABSTAINED: none ABSENT: Craig Smith On roll call vote the motion carried 8-0.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Clark Land Development, LLC for the replacement of a failed cross drain on Holiday Circle at a cost of $27,897 to be paid from Road District 9B, District B funds and authorize the Parish President to sign the 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. Bubba Moreau, to authorize the Parish President to execute Task Order B-4-2022 – Concrete Pavement Repairs REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

in the Village Green Subdivision 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 $184,000 (Level 1 - Severity) as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. Project to be paid from Road District 10A, District C funds. On vote the motion carried.

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

RESOLUTION

BY

THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury received the following Proposals until October 28, 2022, for Village Green Subdivision Concrete Lined Ditch – Clean Out.

CONTRACTOR LUMP SUM PRICE

1. Lowe’s Construction, LLC $7,500.00
2. MJL Construction, LLC $14,815.00
3. M.D. Descant, LLC $18,000.00

WHEREAS, the Proposals have been checked and tabulated by Pan American Engineers, LLC, with a recommendation of award being made to the low Proposer; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for said service is hereby awarded to the low Proposer, Lowe’s Construction, LLC, in the amount of $7,500.00, contingent upon receipt of required insurance and other contract documents.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to execute contracts and change orders between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the successful Proposer.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 14th day of November, 2022.

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

RESOLUTION

BY

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury received the following Bids on CONTRACTOR BASE BID

1. Hendrick Construction, Inc. $590,925.27
2. Womack & Sons Construction Group, LLC $640,600.00
3. Progressive Construction Company, LLC $652,764.25 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022
4. Petron, LLC $677,000.00
5. Beard Construction Company, LLC $695,000.00
6. Brudd Construction Company, LLC $697,903.00
7. Merrick, LLC $702,000.00
8. Turner & Turner Contracting, LLC $706,954.00
9. Apeck Construction, LLC $732,096.15
10. ERS, Inc. $1,067,000.00

WHEREAS, the Bids have been checked and tabulated by Pan America n Engineers, LLC, with a recommendation of award being made to the low Bidder; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for said construction project is hereby awarded to the low Bidder, Hendrick Construction, Inc. for the Base Bid of $590,925.27.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to execute contracts, change orders and other documents related to the project between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the successful Bidder.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on this 14th day of November, 2022.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to designat e Ricky Cloud as the official Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Board President and point of contact for purposes of the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 revenues and expenditures. On vote the motion carried. On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to authorize the Parish President to form a committee to discuss hosting the Sweet 16 and Top 20 Basketball Tournament at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, to rescind Parish wide burn ban issued by the Rapides Parish Police Jury on October 10, 2022, effective immediately. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 1827 Community Lane, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Cleanup to be completed by DD Bordelon at a cost of $2,900.00. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 5212 Francis Street, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to aut horize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 1803 Tipperary Street, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2022

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authori ze cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 6635 Third Street/Oak Isle Plantation, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7019 Isabella Drive, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to autho rize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7012 Isabella Drive, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize a lease agreement for a 2022 GMC Terrain, through Enterprise Fleet Management for the Rapides Parish Health Unit and authorize the Parish President to sign necessary documents. Lease payments to be paid from Health Unit funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authorize Durable Piling Restoration to repair Browns Creek Bridge located on Browns Creek Road in Road District 7A at a cost of $25,963.00. To be paid out of Road District 7E funds, as recommended by the Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to add two (2) temporary case managers due to a shortage of workers. One case manager will assist in DDWG completion and the other case management duties; the other will assist with our Youth Department and will also be assisting temporarily with the WDB and related work. Funding for both positions will be paid out of WIOA and recaptured funds. Authorize Treasurer to amend budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Sean McGlothlin stated Mr. Ryan Ingles, Executive Director of Red River Atchafalaya Bayou Boeuf (RRABB) Levee District resigned effective today, Monday, November 14, 2022.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. David Johnson, s econded by Mr. Sean McGlothlin the meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.