Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted: MAY 29, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 3 :00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandri a.

“Craig Smith, President

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

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

JUNE 1, 2026

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

Presentation to The Belgard Family in Memoriam of Mr. Glen Belgard, Past Police Juror - District C. (Mr. Smith)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

JUNE 1, 2026 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 place an item on the June 8, 2026 Jury Agenda to adopt the millages for 2026. (Mr. Smith)
4. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 to purch ase a Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor, as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department of Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 funds (Mr. Moreau)
5. Motion to approve Intent to Sell for the Abandoned/Adjudicated pr operty listed below:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

106.66’ between Xavier & Ogden Assessment# 5018954424 Bearing the municipal address of:

Dianne Slatten Thomas Lot Twelve (12) and Fourteen (14) of the J. B. Lafargue Subdivision, as per plat by rion Lafargue, dated May 13, 1953 Bearing the municipal address: Alexandria

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TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Fred Howard A Lot fronting 100 feet on Sugar House Road by 200 feet and being more fully described as per plat attached to COB 0706, Page 0688, records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Courts Office Bearing the municipal address: Alexandria

Colonial Finance Service Inc. Lot Nine (9), J. B. Lafargue Subd. C/O Buffalo Savings Bank Having a front of Fifty Feet on Lafargue Street and running back a depth by 115.75 as described in COB 1068, Page 0355, records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Courts Office Bearing the municipal address:

(Mr. Moreau)

6. Motion to name "The Town Talk" as the Official Journal for a one (1) year period ending June 30, 2027. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

JUNE 1, 2026 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 set the speed limit on Baywood Drive, Ward 10, District B, from 15 mph to 25 mph, and authorize the Public Works Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Wiggins)
4. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Public Works Dep artment to provide services under the annual Intergovernmental Agreement withi n the city limits of Forest Hill for ten (10) hours of road grader work and ten

• (10) hours of boom truck work on C. Willis Road as requested by the Mayor. Project to be funded by the town’s portion of Road Distr ict 1A Maintenance Funds. (Mr. Giles)

5. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quot es and award to the lowest bidder for a 24-foot, 12,000 lb equipment/car hauler trailer, to be used by the Rapides Parish Public Works Depa rtment. Cost not to exceed $10,000.00 and purchase to be funded by Rapides Pari sh Public Works Operating Fund. (Mr. Giles)
6. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debr is at 6137 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. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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7. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertise and rec eive bids Creek-Culvert Replacement, estimate cost of project $550,000.00, p roject to be funded by remaining Capital Outlay Funds and local match from Road District 2B-1 Maintenance Funds. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & GRANTS COMMITTEE

JUNE 1, 2026 RANDY WIGGINS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to approve a temporary increase in hourly rate of pay f or the Workforce Professional Assistant part time position, from $13.61 to $15.00 per hour for up to sixty-four (64) hours per pay period due to increased workload, expanded job responsibilities, and more technical duties given the current staffing shortages, increased demands, and complexity of work being performed. (Mr. Wiggins)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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TOURISM & ECONOMIC PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JUNE 1, 2026 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Recognize Dale Smith for discussion on status of Applied Data A I Data Center. (Mr. Smith)
3. Recognize Dale Smith for an update on Carbon Capture Sequestrat ion (CCS). (Mr. Smith)
4. Recognize Mayquie Jackson for a presentation on services provide d by the Humanity 2020 Group. (Mr. Scott)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM & FACILITIES COMMITTEE

JUNE 1, 2026 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)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON & MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE JUNE 1, 2026 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to appoint Mr. John Lewis Vanmol Jr. to the Central Louis iana Regional Port Authority for a four (4) year term. Term to begin on July 21, 2026 and end on July 30, 2026. (Mr. McGlothlin)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS INSURANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

JUNE 1, 2026 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to renew Polling Place Lease agreement for a three (3) year term, with an option to renew for a like term of one (1) year, at the same rent al rate for Voting Precinct C23, located at River of Life Church, 7 001 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301, copy of this resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Department of Elections and Registrar of Voters. (Mr. McGlothlin)
3. Motion to open a public hearing, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Paris h Police Jury. OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION & SERVICE REPORT Ricki Schneider Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated Section 21, 04N-01E, Ward 9, Rapides Parish (Mr. Harris)
4. Motion to open a public hearing, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Paris h Police Jury.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Ray A Fain Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated Section 26, 05N-01W, Ward 10, Rapides Parish (Mr. Moreau) Page | 12

6. Motion to open a public hearing, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Paris h Police Jury.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Danny Gene Rogers & Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated

(Mr. Moreau)

7. Motion to acknowledge the appointment of Mr. Jeff Langston to fill the expired term of Mr. Robert Bussey on the AICUZ (Air Install ation Compatible Use Zone) Appeal Board, representing Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce. Term will expire May 13, 2028. (Mr. Overton)
8. Motion to grant 2% annual longevity pay increase mandated by the State for eligible Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 em ployees effective July 26, 2026, as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection D istrict No. 3 funds. (Mr. Moreau)
9. Motion to grant a 2% pay increase for all full-time Rapi des Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 employees, in addition to any mandat ed raises, effective July 26, 2026, as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection D istrict No. 3 funds. (Mr. Moreau)

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10. Motion to designate and name the Secretary as the Records Manage ment Officer Liaison to act as liaison between the Division of Arc hives, Records Management and History and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the period of July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, HEALTH & HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE JUNE 1, 2026 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for April 2026 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board: (Mr. Harris)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

Response Zone # of Resp’s Average Resp Time Contract % Goal No Exceptions With Contract Exceptions With Acadian Exceptions Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)  8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 min 8:01-8:59 10 min 8:57 min Non-Life Threatening

6:05 min

7:23 min

90%

83.46% 90.08% 94.16% 90%

83.68% 90.19% 94.27%

95.15% 96.80% 97.79% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)  12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 min 12:01-12:59 14 min 12:31 min Non-Life Threatening

7:58 min

9:11 min

90%

87.87% 91.18% 95.59% 90%

88.24% 91.54% 95.96%

97.43% 99.26% 99.26% Zone 3 (Rural Areas)  20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 min 20:01–20:59 22 min 21:43 min Non-Life Threatening

13:38 min

15:19 min

90%

85.07% 88.06% 90.55% 90%

85.07% 88.06% 90.55%

97.01% 97.51% 97.51% Emergency Hospital 30:00 min 30:00-30:59 33 min 28:31 min 90% 91.67% 95.83% 95.83% 90% 91.67% 95.83% 95.83% 100% 100% 100% Non-Emergency 90:00 min 1,241 16:38 90% 99.86%

99.86% 100% TOTAL 3,094

Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

1. Presentation by SSA Consultants on the compensation study for Rapide s Parish Civil Service employees. (Mr. Overton)
2. Motion to accept the compensation study final report by SSA Consultants and receive recommendation for implementation of the results of the study. (Mr. Overton)
3. Motion to award Project No. 3556 – Purchase of three (3) used Dump Trucks to the sole bidder, United Rentals, for the amount of $240,000.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
4. Motion to award Project No. 3545 – Purchase of 2024 F550 Mini Pumper for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6 – Deville VFD to the se cond lowest bidder, BFA Fire & Rescue of LA, for the amount of $339,512.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and the Fire Chief and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. The lowes t bidder’s submission was rejected due to not meeting the bid specifications. (Mr. Smith)
5. Motion to receive a recommendation from the Hiring Committee for t he Public Works Director position. (Mr. Overton)
6. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation of funds from R oad District 2B-1, District C, to cover construction costs, change o rder(s) and/or any other costs exceeding the 25% local match as required by FP&C Project Improvements Capital Outlay appropriation. (Mr. Smith)
7. Adjournment

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May 28, 2026

1. Presentation by SSA Consultants on the compensation study for Rapide s Parish Civil Service employees. (Mr. Overton)
2. Motion to accept the compensation study final report by SSA Consultant s and receive recommendation for implementation of the results of the study. (Mr. Overton)
3. Motion to award Project No. 3556 – Purchase of three (3) used Dump Trucks to the sole bidder, United Rentals, for the amount of $240,000.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
4. Motion to award Project No. 3545 – Purchase of 2024 F550 Mini Pumper for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6 – Deville VFD to the second lowest bidder, BFA Fire & Rescue of LA, for the amount of $339,512.00 as recomm ended by the Purchasing Agent and the Fire Chief and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. The lowest bidder’s submission w as rejected due to not meeting the bid specifications. (Mr. Smith)
5. Motion to receive a recommendation from the Hiring Committee for t he Public Works Director position. (Mr. Overton)
6. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation of funds from R oad District 2B-1, District C, to cover construction costs, change o rder(s) and/or any other costs exceeding the 25% local match as required by FP&C Project Improvements Capital Outlay appropriation. (Mr. Smith)
7. Adjournment BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT Theresa Pacholik, Secretary/Treasurer SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 1, 2026

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, w as duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Craig Smith, President, who welcomed all present and then called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

The invocation was given by Mr. Randy Harris.

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

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. Gregory L. Jones, Legal Counsel; Ms. Devon Davis; Ms. Sarah Vidrine; Ms. Debra Wess; Mr. Ryan Elkins; Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois; Ms. Linda Sanders; Ms. Sharon Neal; Chief Glorioso; Mr. Eric Willis; Mr. Ricky Smith; Mr. Jerry Paul ; Mr. Buffy Normand; Mr. Cody Saucier.

Mr. Cody Saucier, SSA Consultants presented the findings and report fr om the compensation study for Rapides Parish Civil Service employees. Discussion ensued.

Motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to accept the compensation study and final report by SSA Consultants and receive recommendation for implementation of the results of the study. Discussion ensued.

On amended motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to layover the acceptance and implementation of the compensation study by SS A Consultants until June 17, 2026 to allow for further review. Discussion ensued.

Roll call vote on the amended motion as follows:

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

Motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Randy Harris to award Project No. 3556 – Purchase of three (3) used Dump Trucks to the sole bidder, United Rentals, for the amount of $240,000.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Parrish Giles, seconded by Mr. Danny Bordelon to award Project No. 3545 – Purchase of 2024 F550 Mini Pumper for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6 – Deville VFD to the second lowest bidder, BFA Fire & Rescue of LA, for the amount of $339,512.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and the Fire Chief SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 1, 2026

and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. The lowest bidder’s submission was rejected due to not meeting the bid specifications. On vote the motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Danny Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Parrish Giles to receive a recommendation from the Hiring Committee for the Public Works Director position. Discussion ensued.

Mr. Ollie Overton, Chairman of the Hiring Committee, stated there were two rounds of interviews and the recommendation of the Hiring Committee is to hire Mr. Edmund “Bama” Hinton for the Public Works Director position.

Motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Craig Smith to accept the recommendation of the Hiring Committee.

Roll Call vote as follows:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Bubba Moreau, Sean McGlothlin, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Ollie Overton and Craig Smith. NAYS: Jay Scott ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: Randy Harris and Parrish Giles On roll call vote the motion carried 6-1, 2 abstain.

Motion by Mr. Craig Smith, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins to hire Mr. Edmund “Bama” Hinton as the Public Works Director.

Roll Call vote as follows:

YEAS: Randy Wiggins, Bubba Moreau, Sean McGlothlin, Danny Bordelon, Jay Scott, Ollie Overton and Craig Smith. NAYS: Jay Scott ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: Randy Harris and Parrish Giles On roll call vote the motion carried 6-1, 2 abstain.

Motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BY THE

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury (RPPJ) has entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Divisi on of Administration, Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) for Gunter R oad/Barron Chapel Road Street Improvements – Phase 2, and;

WHEREAS, if construction, change orders, or other costs exceed s the amount of the 25% local match and the Capital Outlay appropriation, the RPPJ shall budget as required sufficient funds to complete the project; SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 1, 2026

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the RPPJ shall be responsible for any cost exceeding funding as secured from the Louisiana Capital Outlay program for this project.

Passed, approved and adopted by the President and Police Jury of Rapi des Parish, Louisiana, on this 1st day of June, 2026.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Randy Wiggins there be ing no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m.