Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: MARCH 5, 2025

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandria.

“Craig Smith, President”

1. Finance Committee……………………………………….………….....3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….....6 Chairman: Parrish W. Giles
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….…9 Chairman: Daniel Lonsberry
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee……10 Chairman: Jay Scott
5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee…………….…...….11 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
6. Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee……………...12 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
7. Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security Committee.….…14 Chairman: Danny Bordelon
8. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee……….15 Chairman: Randy Harris

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

MARCH 6, 2025

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Treasurer’s Report.
3. Motion to authorize the Purch asing Agent to receive quotes for restroom upgrades at Buckeye Recreation as recommended by Project Engineer, Fontenot and Associates, LLC. (Mr. Smith)
4. Motion to authorize the purchase of a John Deere Z970R Mower, State Contract No. 4400025219, cost not to exceed $17,500.00, to be funded by Cotile Improvement Fund. (Mr. Bordelon)
5. Motion to authorize the purchase of electric gate arms for Cotile Recreation Area and a credit card payment machine for collection of after-hours entrance fee, cost not to exceed $33,120.00, to be funded by Cotile Improvement Fund. (Mr. Bordelon)
6. Motion of Intent to sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Hattie Mae Linscomb et al Lots One (1) and Two (2) of a c/o Dorothy Dixon subd of Lot Forty-Six (46), Leland College Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2400305745000101 Assessment No. 5010845300 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

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John Taylor Lot Nine (9), Square Five (5) of S. c/o Jamison Taylor A. L. Co., ADDN; Less Rear Fifty (50)’ of Lot Nine (9) Parcel ID No. 2400708630003601 Assessment No. 5010200001 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Alice Hammond Lot Three (3) of Square One (1) Silver City Subd. Parcel ID No. 2400408510000301 Assessment No. 5010085075 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Jamison D. Taylor Lot Ten (10), Square Five (5), S. A. L Co., ADDN; Less Rear Fifty (50)’ of Lot Nine (9) Parcel ID No. 24007086300003701 Assessment No. 5010530185 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Juanita B. Joshua et al Lot “G” of Lot Four (4) Square One (1) Shell Road Parcel ID No. 2304408440001801 Assessment No. 5010757000 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Alice Hammond Lot “B” of Lot Four (4), Square One (1) Shell Road Parcel ID No. 2304408440001701 Assessment No. 5010758100 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA Page | 5

Liberty Loan Corporation Lot Three (3), Square Six (6), Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2304109855006901 Assessment No. 5010337015 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

(Mr. Smith)

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 PARRISH W. GILES, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Public Works Director's Report.
3. Motion to adopt an ordinance to prohibit thru truck traffic on Havens Road, Ward 5, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect signs. (Mr. Giles)
4. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Public Works Asset/Inventory Listing the following equipment and place for online auction on GOV Deals Website as requested by the Public Works Director: Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 12345 2017 Volvo Excavator to be auctioned Model No. EC140EL 11514 2015 Chevy Van to be auctioned 10635 1999 International to be auctioned 4700 DT466 (Spray Truck) 12348 2011 Ford F750 Dump Truck to be auctioned 12747 2003 Ford F150 XL to be auctioned 10765 2011 Kobelco 70 Excavator to be auctioned 6761 1994 John Deere 544-G to be auctioned Front End Loader 10779 2011 Kobelco SR140 to be auctioned Excavator 11428 2013 Kobelco K140SR to be auctioned Excavator 5929 1991 126 CAT Grader to be auctioned

(Public Works Equipment Study Committee)

5. Motion to approve the installation of a mini library at Rapides Parish Fire District #6 – Deville VFD for an Eagle Scout Project for a member of Page | 7

Troop 626 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)

6. Motion to adopt a resolution accepting as “Substantially Complete” the Peart Road Widening project with Diamond B Construction as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
7. Motion to adopt a resolution accepting as “Substantially Complete” the Tiger Lake Road project with Diamond B Construction as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
8. Motion to authorize reimbursement to the Town of Woodworth for road construction on Leblanc Lane, not to exceed $60,000.00, to be funded from Road District 2C, District H funds. (Mr. Giles)
9. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for overlay project on various roads in Road District 10A, District A. Project to be funded by Road District 10A, District A. (Mr. Moreau)
10. Motion to contract with Fontenot & Associates, LLC for engineering services for design and plans for a new Fire Station for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 18. (Mr. Overton)
11. Motion to award Project No. 3336 – Downs Lane Rehabilitation to the lowest bidder, Apeck Construction, in the amount of $172,545.00 and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. Project to be funded by Road District 36A, District E. (Mr. Bordelon) Page | 8
12. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes and award to lowest bidder for asphalt overlay on Hollymoore Road, Parish Portion, cost not to exceed $225,000.00, project funded by Road District 9B, District B funds. (Mr. Lonsberry)
13. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes and award to the lowest bidder for asphalt overlay on a portion of Stagecoach Lane, cost not to exceed $60,000.00, project funded by Road District 1A, District H. (Mr. Giles)

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 DANIEL LONSBERRY, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to authorize the President to 1) sign the nomination form for the Rapides Workforce Development Board (RWDB) for Mary E. “Beth” Palmer, Ph.D., with Louisiana State University – Alexandria to replace Haywood Joiner, Ph.D. , as the WDB’s required Representative from Institution of Higher Education; and 2) to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning the appointments and removal of RWDB member.

Members (Additions or Modifications) Initial Term Dates Mary E. “Beth” Palmer, Ph.D. (New Appointment) 03/10/2025-11/01/2027

Members Removed Haywood Joiner, Ph.D. (Mr. Lonsberry)

3. Motion to authorize the President to 1) sign the nomination form for the Rapides Workforce Development Board (RWDB) for Latonya Smith, with Department of Children and Family Services to replace Twanda Hamilton, as the WDB’s required Representative from Department of Children and Family Services; and 2) sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning the appointments and removal of RWDB member.

Members (Additions or Modifications) Initial Term Dates Latonya Smith (New Appointment) 03/10/2025-11/01/2027

Members Removed Twanda Hamilton (Mr. Lonsberry)

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TOURISM AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on the Courthouse and Coliseum. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS,

INSURANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Road District No. 5A Sales Tax District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax therein. (Mr. Giles)
3. Receive report from Pan American Engineers as requested at the Jury Meeting held on February 10, 2025, on the following properties:

Property Locations: Ward 10, District A

Ward 1, District F

Ward 9, District B

(Jury Meeting 02/10/2025)

4. Receive an update on the status of cleanup on the following properties: Property Locations: Page | 13

(Jury Meeting 12/09/2024)

Pineville, La (Jury Meeting 09/10/2024)

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, HEALTH & HOMELAND

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SECURITY COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for January, 2025:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 575 80% 88.52% Pineville - 8 minute 175 80% 81.14% Rapides - 12 minute 210 80% 87.62% Rapides - 20 minute 196 80% 82.65% (Mr. Bordelon)

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 2025 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to appoint one the following to fill the unexpired four (4) year term of Mr. Cornelious Coleman on the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board. Term will expire January 15, 2028.

Mr. Sylvester Eldridge Mr. Cedric Green (Mr. Overton/Mr. Harris)

3. Motion to appoint Mr. Bill French to fill the unexpired two (2) year term of Mr. Henry Corley on the Fire District No. 12 Board, due to health reasons. Term will expire January 14, 2027. (Mr. Giles)
4. Motion to proclaim the month of April as Rapides Parish Litter Awareness Month. (Mr. Smith)
5. Motion to participate in the Annual Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week held during the week of April 5 – 13, 2025. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of April 13 – 19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)
7. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2025 as National County Government Month in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)

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8. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of April 6-12, 2025 as National Library Week and Rapides Parish Library Week in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)
9. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)
10. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of April 2 1-25, 2025, as National Community Development Week in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL