Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted September 12, 2025 9:05 am

SPECIAL SESSION

September 15, 2025 11:00 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS 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.

Open to receive the protests for those requests received and timely filed:

71301, represented by Angela Adolph, Kean Miller, LLP – Devonshire Mason Estates, LLC, Assessment No. 1010917631 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor Determined $1,520,000 $15,355,000 $ Total $16,875,000

Taxpayers Opinion $1,400,000 $11,709,000 $ Total $13,109,000 (Received Fax September 4, 2025) (Withdrawn by Fax September 11, 2025)

3. Motion to close public hearing.
4. Motion to adopt a resolution ratifying authorizing entering into an agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and LA DOTD (State Project No. H.007538) LA 498:England Air Park to LA 1 Gateway, Rapides Parish, and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Scott)

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5. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 Project No. 3389 - Buckeye Recreation Restroom Upgrades, total amount of change order is $2,899.00 for spray foam insulation and fire coating on roof deck and gable end walls and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to discuss and possibly take action on proposal received from Gulf Engineers & Consultants to perform an environmental and public health risk assessment. (Mr. Smith)
7. Motion to adopt a resolution to designate the Rapides Senior Citizen Centers, Inc., to be the contractor to prepare a grant with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for FY 202 5-2026 Operational Grant, CFDA No. 20.509, operational funding to provide rural transportation services in rural parts of Rapides Parish and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Wiggins)
8. Motion to review the following requests from Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director, to approve the following amendments for employable positions within his department, update the Public Works Organizational Chart and ask Rapides Parish Civil Service to concur with the changes:

• • Add five (5) additional Equipment Operator I positions
• • Add three (3) additional Equipment Operator II positions
• • Create three (3) Equipment Operator II “Class B” p osition – Class E Driver’s License/Non CDL; Range 13 - $27,081.51
• • Create Shop Inventory Coordinator position; Range 16 - $31,350.24
• • Position Title Change – Highway Superintendent to Public Works Superintendent (Mr. Giles)

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

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Posted September 5, 2025 2:00 P.M.

REGULAR SESSION

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

OBSERVE MOMENT OF SILENCE IN COMMEMORATION OF THE

UPCOMING ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11/2001.

Recognize Mr. Christopher Masingill, President/CEO of Louisiana Central.

Present Rapides Parish Library Day Proclamation to Ms. Celise Reech- Harper, Director.

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on August 11, 2025 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee Meeting on September 3, 2025. (Finance 09/03)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Morris Taft Thomas on the Library Board, representing District D. Term will expire October 10, 2025. ***Arthur “Artie” Cole on the Sewerage District No. 2 Board. Term will expire October 12, 2025. ***Le’Anza Jordan on the Library Board, representing District I. Term will expire September 13, 2025. (This is the 2 nd five (5) year term and a new appointment has to be made.) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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***Lance Speer to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired November 10, 2023. ***Mark Scarber on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Chris LaCombe on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Les West on the Waterworks District 11A Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired July 12, 2025.

4. Motion to approve Intent to Sell on the Adjudicated/Abandoned Property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Shannon Casey Lot Six (6) of Square Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: Misc-7152

Savannah T. Webber Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5 page 210 and 210A of the Records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7177

Taft Williams Lot 50’ x 200’ on Church Street, South Alexandria Bearing the Municipal address of: MISC-7073

Ella Mae King Lot Fronting Church Street bd by Red Ditch & Mt. Triumph Baptist Church Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7071

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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Mary Newman Succession Lot 50’ x 30’ on Church Street (AKA Newman Street) Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7072 (Finance 09/03)

5. 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 202 4, and authorize Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer, to issue said quietus. (Finance 09/03)
6. Motion to halt the process to sell the Abandoned/Adjudicated property listed below. The tax debtor redeemed the property by paying all taxes/penalties etc. that were owed. The property was publicly auctioned on July 7, 2025. Tax Debtor Description Sheldon Antwine Lot Two (2) of Block “A” Broadway Sub #2 Bearing the municipal address of: 1108 Broadway, Alexandria (Finance 09/03)
7. Motion to authorize Fire District#2 to become a member of the Texas Buy Board and purchase fifteen (15) SCBA units and sixty (60) facemasks from Casco Industries under the Texas Buy Board Qualified Group Purchasing as it meets the requirements of LAR.S. 38:2212.1(P). Cost not to exceed $150,000.00. (Finance 09/03)
8. Motion to reallocate the tax proceeds from the Sales Tax District No. 3 tax election of April 11, 2011, to be reallocated annually, 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. The Federal/State Cooperative Population study is to be used to reallocate provides the following population estimates:

Rapides Parish 126,223 Town of Ball 4,022 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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Town of Boyce 1,001 Town of Cheneyville 468 Village of Forest Hill 905 Town of Glenmora 1,101 Town of Lecompte 916 Village of McNary 207 Town of Woodworth 1,938 City of Alexandria 46,005 City of Pineville 14,384 (Finance 09/03)

9. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Communications District to piggyback off of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Motorola Contract No. 51022 and purchase VESTA equipment (hardware refresh/upgrade) , to be paid from Rapides Parish Communication District Funds, contingent upon approval of the 911 Communication District Board. (Finance 09/03)
10. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various road repairs and asphalt overlays within Road District 10A, District C. Cost not to exceed $230,000.00, project to be funded by Road District 10A, District C. (Public Works 09/03)
11. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the Rapides Parish Public Works Department to materials, equipment and labor to be paid for by the Rapides Parish School Board and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 09/03)
12. Motion to approve the revocation of 545 feet of a certain portion of W Jordan Road, Pineville, LA, Ward 11, District C, Road District 2B -1, authorize the Public Works Department to erect a sign stating, “Parish Maintenance Ends” and update the road listing database to reflect the change in the parish maintenance portion of the road. (Public Works 09/03)
13. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 2311 Magnolia Lane, Pineville, 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. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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(Public Works 09/03)

14. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7015 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. (Public Works 09/03)
15. Motion to execute Change Order No. 1 to decrease the original contract amount for Old River Road at Persimmon Bayou Cross Drain Replacement by $3,057.60, (new contract amount $39,677.40) and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 09/03)
16. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing entering into an agreement with LA DOTD for reimbursement of general aviation maintenance expenses for improvements at Esler Field Regional Airport, project identified as SPN H.016467, reimbursement up to $10,306.58. (Workforce & Grants 09/03)
17. Motion to appoint Mr. Joseph Gauthreaux to the Rapides Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board, employee elect, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2028. (Workforce & Grants 09/03)
18. Motion to authorize the replacement of carpet at the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Rapides American Job Center, located at 5610 Coliseum Boulevard. Project to be awarded to Floors Unlimited of Alexandria. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Facilities 09/03)
19. Motion to award a contract to Southern Craftsman Construction for the repair work and coating for the declaration of the public emergency on May 12, 2025, for the Parish Courthouse Jail t o expeditiously move forward with waterproofing of exterior walls at the recreation area and the roofing system in the area of the recreation area to eliminate rainwater intrusion into jail security areas, offices, and mechanical rooms; which water intrusion is threatening the operational safety of the jail and is a threat to the health and safety to both jail staff and inmates and authorize the Parish President to execute contracts, change orders and other documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. Estimated cost of project is $352,000.00. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Facilities 09/03)

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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20. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Jarred Beauboeuf from the Buckeye Recreation District Board effective August 20, 2025. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 09/03)
21. Motion to appoint Mr. Joey Vercher to serve as the designated representative of the Rapides Parish Police Jury on the Rapides Parish ITEP Committee. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 09/03)
22. Motion to appoint Rev. Joshua Joy Dara, Sr. to the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire on September 9, 2029. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 09/03)
23. Motion to authorize the creation of a part-time Secretary position for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 17 - Forest Hill, not to exceed thirty-four

• (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Forest Hill Volunteer Board of Directors. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 09/03)

24. Motion to authorize the creation of three (3) part time firefighter positions for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 – Oakhill VFD, each position not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Oakhill Volunteer Board of Directors. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 09/03)
25. Motion to initiate the condemnation process of the following properties and order the Parish Engineer of Record to inspect the properties and provide a report to the Jury:

Property Locations: Ward 10, District A (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 09/03)

26. Motion to authorize the creation of four (4) part time employable positions for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 11 – Springcreek VFD, each position not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Springcreek Volunteer Board of Directors. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 09/03)

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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27. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the participation in the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan, this is in conjunction with the ongoing opioid settlement process, and authorize the Parish President, Legal Counsel and or Legal Representation to sign and submit all necessary documents, as recommended by Legal Counsel. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 09/03)
28. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for July 2025 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board:

Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,937) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health, Homeland 09/03)

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

Response Zone # of Responses Average Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)

• • 8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 minutes 8:01-8:59 10 minutes 11:55 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:45 minutes

8:05 minutes

90%

69.92% 76.58% 82.71% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)

• • 12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 14:48 minutes Non-Life Threatening

9:25 minutes

10:50 minutes

90%

76.22% 81.71% 86.89% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)

• • 20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 24:26 minutes Non-Life Threatening

14:18 minutes

16:03 minutes

90%

75.29% 78.16% 81.61% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 36:20 minutes 26 14:41 minutes 90% 92.3% 92.3% 92.3% 100% Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 1,023 90% 99.40%

TOTAL 2,937 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

29. Motion to open a Public Hearing to discuss and take action to accept or deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Application: Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Tax Exemption application #20230162-ITE. (Mr. Moreau)
30. Motion to substitute and appoint to the Rapides Parish Communications District (911) Board “Parish Emergency Medical Services” position, a representative from the new Parish Emergency Medical Services sole provider for Rapides Parish (Pafford Emergency Medical Services) replacing the former Parish Emergency Medical Services sole provider Representative (Acadian Ambulance since 2003 – P. Fuselier currently), to fill out the remainder of the current term – the new Pafford EMS Representative is Jessica Trichel; (Mr. Harris/Ambulance Services Sub-Committee)
31. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 0 Henry Avenue, Alexandria , LA (PT. Lots 1, 2 & 3, KPDR Heights Subdivision) 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. (Mr. Scott)
32. Motion that a notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2 nd Floor, Alexandria, Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (iv) Road District No. 2C of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana to authorize the renewal or continuation of ad valorem taxes therein. (Mr. Smith)
33. Motion to adopt a resolution to opt in to the Temporary Housing and Shelter Assistance Program in accordance with LA R.S. 726 (F)(3)(b) and LA R.S. 726 (F)(4)(Act 526,2022) as recommended by RAPC and Legal Counsel and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Smith) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

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34. Motion to renew the Humana Insurance Plan for Medicare Primary Retirees for 2026 and authorize the President to sign. Rate increase from $400.21 in 2025 to $405.21 per month in 2026. (Mr. Smith)
35. Motion to authorize the purchase of a dump trailer for the Town of Cheneyville, to be used for public works purposes only within the town limits, to be paid from Road District 3A, District H funds. (Mr. Giles)
36. Motion to authorize the purchase of a dump trailer for the Town of Glenmora, to be used for Public Works purposes only within the town limits, to be paid from Town’s portion of Road District 1A fund, as requested by the Mayor. (Mr. Giles)
37. Motion to adopt a resolution endorsing Parrish Giles in his candidacy as Region Eight Executive Board Member on the Police Jury Association of Louisiana. (Mr. Giles)

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

September 12, 2025

NOTICE OF SPECIAL POLICE JURY MEETING

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.

Open to receive the protests for those requests received and timely filed:

71301, represented by Angela Adolph, Kean Miller, LLP – Devonshire Mason Estates, LLC, Assessment No. 1010917631 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor Determined $1,520,000 $15,355,000 $ Total $16,875,000

Taxpayers Opinion $1,400,000 $11,709,000 $ Total $13,109,000 (Received Fax September 4, 2025) (Withdrawn by Fax September 11, 2025)

3. Motion to close public hearing.
4. Motion to adopt a resolution ratifying authorizing entering into an agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and LA DOTD (State Project No. H.007538) LA 498:England Air Park to LA 1 Gateway, Rapides Parish, and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Scott)
5. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 Project No. 3389 - Buckeye Recreation Restroom Upgrades, total amount of change order is $2,899.00 for spray foam insulation and fire coating on roof deck and gable end walls and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to discuss and possibly take action on proposal received from Gulf Engineers & Consultants to perform an environmental and public health risk assessment. (Mr. Smith)
7. Motion to adopt a resolution to designate the Rapides Senior Citizen Centers, Inc., to be the contractor to prepare a grant with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for FY 202 5-2026 Operational Grant, CFDA No. 20.509, operational funding to provide rural transportation services in rural parts of Rapides Parish and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Wiggins)
8. Motion to review the following requests from Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director, to approve the following amendments for employable positions within his department, update the Public Works Organizational Chart and ask Rapides Parish Civil Service to concur with the changes:

• • Add five (5) additional Equipment Operator I positions
• • Add three (3) additional Equipment Operator II positions
• • Create three (3) Equipment Operator II “Class B” p osition – Class E Driver’s License/Non CDL; Range 13 - $27,081.51
• • Create Shop Inventory Coordinator position; Range 16 - $31,350.24
• • Position Title Change – Highway Superintendent to Public Works Superintendent (Mr. Giles) BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT

Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer

There were present: Craig Smith , President, Sean McGlothlin, Vice -President, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Randy Wiggins, Randy Harris, Danny Bordelon, Parrish Giles and Jay Scott

Absent were Police Jurors: Oliver “Ollie” Overton.

Also present were : Ms. Theresa Pacholik, Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel; Ms. Sarah Vidrine, Ms. Debra Wess, Mr. Rick Ducote, Mr. Carey Westbrook, Mr. Andrew Stokes, Ms. Caroline Simons , Mr. Cory Ashmore Ms. Linda Sanders and Ms. Melissa Newcomb.

The invocation was given by Mr. Parrish Giles.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Sean McGlothlin.

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 m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon, to sit as a Board of Review for hearing complaints on property assessments, as advertised. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Rick Ducote gave a brief overview and the protest that was filed prior to the deadline was withdrawn via fax on September 11, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to close the public hearing. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted;

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS the Rapides Parish Police Jury desires to perform Pedestrian Enhancements along the La. 498 Corridor as LA DOTD Project Number H.007538; LA 498: England Air Park to LA 1 Gateway;

WHEREAS the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested appropriation of funds to finance a portion of the project as described herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

Section 1.The President is authorized to furnish such additional information as may reasonably be required in connection with the LA 498: England Air Park to LA 1 Gateway Project; and,

Section 2.The President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury is hereby designated as the Official Project Representative and is hereby given signature authority for all relative documents for the Rapides Parish Police Jury for any documents that directly pertain to the LADOTD LA 498: England Air Park to LA 1 Gateway Project (LaDOTD Project No. H007538).

Section 3.Craig Smith, President representing the Rapides Parish Police Jury is hereby given authorization to sign the Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as provided by LA DOTD and gives the President the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend, and renew such documents relative to any such project.

Yeas Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. Nays None Abstain None Absent Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr. On roll call vote the motion passed 8-0.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to approve Change Order No. 1 Project No. 3389 - Buckeye Recreation Restroom Upgrades, total amount of change order is $2,899.00 for spray foam insulation and fire coating on roof deck and gable end walls and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to discuss and possibly take action on proposal received from Gulf Engineers & Consultants to perform an environmental and public health risk assessment. Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to table any action on the proposal received until the Committee Meeting to be held on October 6, 2025. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins , the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted;

RESOLUTION

Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under any of the following FTA programs managed through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

• • 49 CFR 5311, Formula Grant for Rural Areas
• • 49 CFR 5339, Grants for Bus and Bus Facility Program

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects;

WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs;

WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the ful lest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Rapides Parish Police Jury:

1. That the President is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of Rapides Parish Police Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of operating and/or capital assistance projects pursuant to FTA transit programs.
2. That the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
3. That the President of Rapides Parish Police Jury is authorized to furnish such additional information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or financial reimbursement of the project.
4. That the President is authorized to set and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs.
5. That the President is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of Rapides Parish Police Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects.
6. That the President is authorized to sign and submit financial activity reports on behalf of Rapides Parish Police Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects.

This resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revocation shall be furnished to the DOTD.

The undersigned duly qualified President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution, adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held on 15 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to review the following requests from Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director, to approve the following amendments for employable positions within his department, update the Public Works Organizational Chart and ask Rapides Parish Civil Service to concur with the changes:

• • Add five (5) additional Equipment Operator I positions
• • Add three (3) additional Equipment Operator II positions
• • Create three (3) Equipment Operator II “Class B” p osition – Class E Driver’s License/Non CDL; Range 13 - $27,081.51
• • Create Shop Inventory Coordinator position; Range 16 - $31,350.24
• • Position Title Change – Highway Superintendent to Public Works Superintendent Discussion ensued. On vote the motion carried.

There being no further business on motion by President Craig Smith the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

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 the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, September 11, 2025, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Craig Smith , President and Police Jurors: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Randy Wiggins, Randy Harris , Danny Bordelon, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Sean McGlothlin, Parrish Giles and Jay Scott.

Absent: None.

Also present were: Ms. Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Mr. Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Ms. Angie Branton, 911 Director; Ms. Sherry Ledington; Ms. Sharon Neal, OEWD Executive Director; Ms. Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Ms. Debra Wess; Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois, Sales Tax Administrator; Ms. Sarah Vidrine; Ms. Devon Davis; Mr. Rhett Desselle; Ms. Jessica Trichel ; Mayor David Butler; Ms. Celise Reech-Harper; Mr. Ralph Hennessy; Rev. Joe Franklin; Mr. Zeb Winstead Ms. Michelle Johnson and Mr. Greg Jones, Legal Counsel.

The invocation was given by Mr. Randy Harris.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Parrish Giles.

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.

President Smith asked for all those in attendance to observe a moment of silence in commemoration of the upcoming anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Mr. Sean McGlothlin stated the Cenla Shrine Circus was a huge success this past weekend. Also, he received correspondence from Mr. Rick Reno announcing the merger of Legends and ASM Global and the Coliseum is under the management of Legends Global.

Mr. Craig Smith presented Ms. Celise Reech-Harper with the following:

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library is a public library, serving the Citizens of Rapides Parish located in central Louisiana since September 18, 1950, and;

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library’s mission is to promote lifelong learning, enhanced quality of life, and literacy through print, audiovisual and electronic resources, and;

WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish Library staff ensures that all citizens receive the maximum value from available information, educational, cultural and recreational resources, and; REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Craig Smith, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim that September 18, 2025, to be Rapides Parish Library Day, in honor of its 75 th Anniversary of the Rapides Parish Martin Branch Library.

“Rapides Parish Library Day”

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on August 11, 2025 as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

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

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee Meeting on September 3 , 2025. The report contained budget to actual revenue and expenses for all funds and status of audit findings and an update on the FY 2024 audit report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day notice and reappoint Mr. Taft Thomas to the Rapides Parish Library Board, representing District D, for a five (5) year term. New term will expire on October 10, 2030. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to waive the thirty

• (30) day notice and reappoint Mr. Arthur “Artie” Cole to the Rapides Parish Sewer District No. 2 Board, for a four (4) year term. New term will expire on October 12, 2029. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to approve the Intent to Sell on the Adjudicated/Abandoned Property listed below:

Tax Debtor Description Shannon Casey Lot Six (6) of Square Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: Misc-7152

Savannah T. Webber Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5 page 210 and 210A of the Records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7177

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Taft Williams Lot 50’ x 200’ on Church Street, South Alexandria Bearing the Municipal address of: MISC-7073

Ella Mae King Lot Fronting Church Street bd by Red Ditch & Mt. Triumph Baptist Church Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7071

Mary Newman Succession Lot 50’ x 30’ on Church Street (AKA Newman Street) Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7072 On vote motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton 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 2024, and authorize Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer, to issue said quietus.

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 2024 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 2024.

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

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 8 th day of September, 2025.

QUIETUS

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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 2024 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 2024.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to halt the process to sell the Abandoned/Adjudicated property listed below. The tax debtor redeemed the property by paying all taxes/penalties etc. that were owed. The property was publicly auctioned on July 7, 2025.

Tax Debtor Description Sheldon Antwine Lot Two (2) of Block “A” Broadway Sub #2 Bearing the municipal address of: 1108 Broadway, Alexandria On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize Fire District No. 2 to become a member of the Texas Buy Board and purchase fifteen

• (15) SCBA units and sixty (60) facemasks from Casco Industries under the Texas Buy Board Qualified Group Purchasing as it meets the requirements of LAR.S. 38:2212.1(P). Cost not to exceed $150,000.00. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to reallocate the tax proceeds from the Sales Tax District No. 3 tax election of April 11, 2011, to be reallocated annually, 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. The Federal/State Cooperative Population study is to be used to reallocate provides the following population estimates:

Rapides Parish 126,223 Town of Ball 4,022 Town of Boyce 1,001 Town of Cheneyville 468 Village of Forest Hill 905 Town of Glenmora 1,101 Town of Lecompte 916 Village of McNary 207 Town of Woodworth 1,938 City of Alexandria 46,005 City of Pineville 14,384 On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to authorize Rapides Parish Communications District to piggyback off of the Ascension Parish REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

Sheriff’s Motorola Contract No. 51022 and purchase VESTA equipment (hardware refresh/upgrade) , to be paid from Rapides Parish Communication District Funds, contingent upon approval of the 911 Communication District Board. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various road repairs and asphalt overlays within Road District 10A, District C. Cost not to exceed $230,000.00, project to be funded by Road District 10A, District C. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the Rapides Parish Public Works Department to construct a bus turnaround at 1890 Palmer Chapel Road, with cost of materials, equipment and labor to be paid for by the Rapides Parish School Board and authorize the Pre sident to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to approve the revocation of 545 feet of a certain portion of W Jordan Road, Pineville, LA, Ward 11, District C, Road District 2B-1, authorize the Public Works Department to erect a sign stating, “Parish Maintenance Ends” and update the road listing database to reflect the change in the parish maintenance portion of the road. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 2311 Magnolia Lane, Pineville, 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. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 7015 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. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to execute Change Order No. 1 to decrease the original contract amount for Old River Road at Persimmon Bayou Cross Drain Replacement by $3,057.60, (new contract amount $39,677.40) and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins the following resolution was presented and unanimously approved:

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Esler Regional Airport.

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WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for reimbursement of General Aviation Maintenance Expenses; and

WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the Rapides Parish Police Jury according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the GA Maintenance 2025; and reimburse the sponsor up to $10,306.58 of project cost.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project identified as SPN H.016467, more fully identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subse quent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.

This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.

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

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

WHEREUPON, the resolution was declared adopted on the 8 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to appoint Mr. Joseph Gauthreaux to the Rapides Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board, employee elect, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 13, 2028. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to authorize the replacement of carpet at the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Rapides American Job Center, located at 5610 Coliseum Boulevard. Project to be awarded to Floors Unlimited of Alexandria. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to award a contract to Southern Craftsman Construction for the repair work and coating for the declaration of the public emergency on May 12, 2025, for the Parish Courthouse Jail to expeditiously move forward with waterproofing of exterior walls at the recreation REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

area and the roofing system in the area of the recreation area to eliminate rainwater intrusion into jail security areas, offices, and mechanical rooms; which water intrusion is threatening the operational safety of the jail and is a threat to the health and safety to both jail staff and inmates and authorize the Parish President to execute contracts, change orders and other documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. Estimated cost of project is $352,000.00. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to accept the resignation of Mr. Jarred Beauboeuf from the Buckeye Recreation District Board effective August 20, 2025. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to appoint Mr. Joey Vercher to serve as the designated representative of the Rapides Parish Police Jury on the Rapides Parish ITEP Committee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to appoint Rev. Joshua Joy Dara, Sr. to the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire on September 9, 2029. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the creation of a part-time Secretary position for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 17 – Forest Hill, not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Forest Hill Volunteer Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the creation of three (3) part time firefighter positions for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 5 – Oakhill VFD, each position not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Oakhill Volunteer Board of Direc tors. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to initiate the condemnation process of the following properties and order the Parish Engineer of Record to inspect the properties and provide a report to the Jury:

Property Locations: Ward 10, District A On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to authorize the creation of four (4) part time employable positions for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 11 – Springcreek VFD, each position not to exceed thirty-four (34) hours per week, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Springcreek Volunteer Board of Directors. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to adopt a resolution authorizing the participation in the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan, this is in conjunction with the ongoing opioid settlement process, and authorize the Parish President, Legal Counsel and or Legal Representation to sign and submit a ll REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

necessary documents, as recommended by Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On m otion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for July 2025 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board:

Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,937) (not included in the Response time calculations above) On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by 2/3 rd vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to open a public hearing open a Public Hearing to discuss and take action to accept or deny the Response Zone # of Responses Average Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)

• • 8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 minutes 8:01-8:59 10 minutes 11:55 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:45 minutes

8:05 minutes

90%

69.92% 76.58% 82.71% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)

• • 12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 14:48 minutes Non-Life Threatening

9:25 minutes

10:50 minutes

90%

76.22% 81.71% 86.89% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)

• • 20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 24:26 minutes Non-Life Threatening

14:18 minutes

16:03 minutes

90%

75.29% 78.16% 81.61% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 36:20 minutes 26 14:41 minutes 90% 92.3% 92.3% 92.3% 100% Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 1,023 90% 99.40%

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Industrial Tax Exemption Application: Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Tax Exemption application #20230162-ITE. On vote the motion carried. Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to close the public hearing. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to adopt the following notice: NOTICE

Rapides Parish Police Jury conducted a public meeting on Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 20230162-ITE and voted to APPROVE the application of Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Thus, signed and unanimously adopted this 8 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Harris, seconded by Danny Bordelon to substitute and appoint to the Rapides Parish Communications District (911) Board “Parish Emergency Medical Services” position, a representative from the new Parish Emergency Medical Services sole provider for Rapides Parish (Pafford Emergency Medical Services) replacing the former Parish Emergency Medical Services sole provider Representative (Acadian Ambulance since 2003 – P. Fuselier currently), to fill out the remainder of the current term – the new Pafford EMS Representative is Jessica Trichel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 0 Henry Avenue, Alexandria, LA (PT. Lots 1, 2 & 3, KPDR Heights Subdivision) 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. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to adopt a resolution to opt in to the Temporary Housing and Shelter Assistance Program in accordance with LA R.S. 726 (F)(3)(b) and LA R.S. 726 (F)(4)(Act 526,2022) as recommended by RAPC and Legal Counsel and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. Discussion ensued. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton to renew the Humana Insurance Plan for Medicare Primary Retirees for 202 6 and authorize the REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

President to sign. Rate increase from $400.21 in 2025 to $405.21 per month in 2026. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to authorize the purchase of a dump trailer for the Town of Cheneyville, to be used for public works purposes only within the town limits, to be paid from Road District 3A, District H funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau to authorize the purchase of a dump trailer for the Town of Glenmora, to be used for Public Works purposes only within the town limits, to be paid from Town’s portion of Road District 1A fund, as requested by the Mayor. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin , seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by 2/3 rd vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, and Craig Smith. NAYS: Sean McGlothlin ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 8-1.

On motion by Mr. Parrish Giles , seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon, the following resolution was presented and adopted:

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A RESOLUTION ENDORSING PARRISH GILES IN HIS CANDIDACY FOR REGION EIGHT EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER ON THE POLICE JURY ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, Mr. Giles is currently serving his first term as Police Juror of the Rapides Parish Police Jury representing District H; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Giles serves as Chairman for the Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee. He is a member of the Finance Committee; Workforce Development and Grants Committee; Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee; Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee; Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee; Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee and Ambulance, Fire , Health and Homeland Security Committee of the Rapides Parish Police Jury; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Rapides Parish Police Jury hereby ask for all Parishes in the 8th Police Jury Region to support Mr. Parrish Giles, for Executive Board Member of the 8th Police Jury Region of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana in the September 16, 2025 election. Copy of this resolution be sent to all 8th Region Police Juries and the Louisiana Police Jury Association.

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Roll Call Vote as follows:

YEAS: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles and Craig Smith. NAYS: Randy Wiggins, Jay Scott and Sean McGlothlin. ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 6-3.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8 th day of September, 2025.

On motion by Mr. Randy Wiggins , seconded by Mr. Craig Smith the following item(s) were placed on the Jury meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by unanimous vote:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Randy Harris, Parrish Giles, Sean McGlothlin and Craig Smith. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None On roll call vote the motion carried 9-0.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to accept the resignation, dated September 8, 2025, of Mr. Brian Cespiva, from the Ward 9 Recreation District Board and waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Ms. Cindy Cespiva t o fulfill the remainder of his term. Term will expire February 12, 2026. On vote the motion carried.

There being no further business on motion by P resident Craig Smith the meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.