Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted August 6, 2026

REGULAR SESSION

August 10, 2026 3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

Recognize and present plaques to Wraparound Program Staff for E ckerd Connects and thank them for the services they provide for citizens and famili es in Rapides Parish and across the United States.

Recognize Dale Smith to address the Police Jury.

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury he ld in Regular Session on July 13, 2026 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***David Cohran to the Pineville Downtown Development District, representi ng Police Jury, for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 30, 2026. ***Glenn Peterson to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 10, 2026. ***Mark Scarber to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Lance Speer to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025.

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

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION

& SERVICE REPORT

John A. Harrell, Jr ET AL c/o Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated Clara Wilson structure located at 3406 Shreveport District A Rapides Parish

(Jury 06/08/2026)

4. Motion to close public hearing and receive recommendation fro m Pan American Engineers. (Jury 06/08/2026)
5. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented on August 3, 2026. (Finance 08/03)
6. Motion to approve the Intent to Sell on the Abandoned/Adjudicate d property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Alice Hammond Lot Nine (9) and ½ of Lot Ten (10), lying next to and Adjoining Lot Nine (9), of quare Three (3), of the Green Oaks Subdivision, near the City of Alexandria Bearing the municipal address of: (Finance 08/03)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Fronting 57’ on 2 nd Street x 106.66’ between Xavier & Ogden Assessment No. 5018954424 Bearing the municipal address of: $2,782.32 cash. (Finance 08/03)

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8. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: 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: 3316 Sugar House Road, Alexandria to Sharieka Deal for consideration of $4,987.26 cash. (Finance 08/03)
9. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Nine (9), J. B. Lafargue Subd. 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 Alexandria, for consideration of $2,666.66 cash. (Finance 08/03)
10. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Asset/Inventory Listing the following equipment that are no longer suitable for public use:

Fire District No. 2 Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 11513 2017 Ford Explorer total loss as declared VIN: 1FM5K8AR2HGC07600 by insurance company

Public Works Department Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 11438 2017 International Dump Truck Auction VIN: 3HAWH5TR9HL706287 10416 2009 International Dump Truck Auction VIN: 1HTWGAAR09J091308 10415 2009 International Dump Truck Auction VIN: 1HTWGAAR09J091307 11427 Ford F750 – Dump Truck Auction VIN: 3FRWF7A0BV557246 12404 2019 Dodge Ram Auction VIN: 1C6RR7KG4KS659424 10840 2013 Ford Explorer Auction VIN: 1FM5K7B83DGA02488 6974 1995 Duraco – Pothole Patcher Auction 9872 Kubota Mower Auction 9826 4 Wheeler – ATV Auction VIN: 5Y4AH06Y05A055132 11193 Culvert Cleaning System Auction 11176 2015 C&M Trailer Auction VIN: 5VNBU1629FT132767 10585 Polesaw Scrap 10619 Band Saw Scrap REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 2026

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2936 Hydraulic Press – 50 ton Scrap

9th JDC Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 13015 Computer Duplicate

PJ – Finance Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 12063 Printer Broken/Scrap

(Finance 08/03)

11. Motion to authorize the Public Works Department to assist in patching and ditching of various roads within the Town of Cheneyville, as requested by the Mayor. (Public Works 08/03)
12. Motion to transfer the responsibility of Asset No. 10973 – Ice Ma chine from Public Works to Cotile Recreation, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 08/03)
13. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to receive price quotes for replacement of failed cross drains on Donahue Ferry Road, estim ated construction cost of project is $158,400.00, project to be funded by Road District 10A, District B. (Public Works 08/03)
14. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertisement to recei ve bids for road improvements on Lena-Flatwoods, estimated construction cost of project is $617,435.50, project to be funded by Road District 7A, District E. (Public Works 08/03)
15. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertisement to receive bids for road improvements on Sunk Hills Road, estimated construction c ost of project is $422,763.00, project to be funded by Road District 7A, Di strict E. (Public Works 08/03)

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16. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 – installation of 24 inch reinf orced cross drain to Project No. 3378 - Roadside Open Ditch and Culvert Maintenance, for the amount of $83,200.00 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 08/03)
17. Motion to amend and reenact Chapter 19 ½ - Parks and Recreation, Article I. – In General, Section 19 ½ - 2. Cotile Lake and Recreation Area – Fees (a)(5)(b) Year-round, campers wanting to stay thirty (30) consecutive days, ninety (90) shall stay in one camping spot for a maximum of thirty (30) days, will pay four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) per month for sites without sewer connections, in advance, with no refunds and five hundre d dollars ($500.00) per month for sites with sewer connections. (Public Works 08/03)
18. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for tree removal services for hazardous trees within parish right-of-way on Palmer Chapel Road and Williams Lake Road. Project to be funded by Road District 9B, District B. (Public Works 08/03)
19. Motion to authorize and adopt a resolution to designate the Rapi des Senior Citizens Center, Inc. to be the Contractor, to prepare a grant with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, for Fiscal Ye ar 2027-2028, for operational funding, to provide rural transportation services in rural parts of Rapides Parish and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 08/03)
20. Motion to adopt the required Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Policies, Office of Community Development, administer by the Division of Administration and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 08/03)
21. Motion to approve plaster ceiling repairs in DC-1, located at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, as recommended by the Building Superintendent and authorize Skip Converse to proceed, cost of the project $38,000.00. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Facilities 08/03)

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22. Motion to appoint Bliss Wise to the Rapides Parish Library B oard, representing District A, for a five (5) year term, Term will expire July 9, 2031. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 08/03)
23. Motion to renew the Humana Insurance Plan for Medicare Primary Re tirees for 2027 and authorize the President to sign. Rate increase from $405.21 in 2026 to $420.21 per month in 2027. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/03)
24. Motion to amend and adopt the Dress Code Policy as presented for Rapides Parish Police Jury employees and ask Civil Service to concur. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/03)
25. Motion to initiate the condemnation process of the followin g property and order the Parish Engineer of Record to inspect the property and provide a report to the Jury:

Property Location: Ward 10, District A (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/03)

26. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for June 2026 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board: Response Zone # of Resp’s Average Resp Time No Exceptions With Contract Exceptions Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)  8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 min 8:01-8:59 10 min 8:32 min Non-Life Threatening

5:38 min

7:45 min

86.8% 91.5% 95.2% 90%

86.8% 91.5% 95.2%

Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)  12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 min 12:01-12:59 14 min 11:57 min Non-Life Threatening

7:48 min

9:32 min

90.4% 93% 95.7% 90%

90.4% 93% 95.7%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)  20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 min 20:01–20:59 22 min 21:05 min Non-Life Threatening

13:23 min

17:09 min

87.1% 88.7% 91.9% 90%

87.1% 88.7% 91.9%

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(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/03)

27. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4 – Holiday Village Fire Department to purchase a brush truck off of State Contract No. 4400023793, cost not to exceed $80,000.00. (Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/03)
28. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4 – Holiday Village Fire Department to purchase a sprint vehicle off of State Contrac t No. 4400023793, cost not to exceed $65,000.00. (Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/03)

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

PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

29. Motion to appoint Mr. Colby Fontenot to the Gas Utility Distri ct No. 2 Board to replace Mr. Chris LaCombe for a five (5) year term. Term to expire in October 11, 2031. (Mr. Giles)
30. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Jack Daughtry from the Zacha ry Taylor Parkway effective August 5, 2026. (Mr. Giles)
31. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, and (iv) Road District No. 2C of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Overton)

Emergency Hospital 30:00 min 30:00-30:59 33 min 30:09 min 14:11 89.5% 91.2% 91.2% 90%

89.5% 91.2% 91.2%

Non-Emergency 90:00 min 1,334 16:49 99.8%

99.8% TOTAL 3,266 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 2026

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32. Motion to consider request from Rapides Parish Civil Service Boar d for amendments to Rapides Parish Civil Service Rules. (Mr. Overton)
33. Motion to approve the revised pay scale for Rapides Parish Fire Dis trict No. 5 – Oakhill VFD, as recommended by the Oakhill Volunteer Fire Department Board and Fire Chief. (Mr. Giles)
34. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 3563 – Sit e Clearing and Grubbing at Buckeye Recreation, for additional site clearing & grubbing for future parking lot expansion. Estimated cost of change order is $58,325.00. (Mr. Smith)
35. Motion to accept Project No. 3486 – Holiday Estates – District E, wi th the exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion Certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Bordelon)
36. Motion to ratify authorization of the purchase of a 50KW Generator for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 18, as approved by the Fire District No. 18 Board of Directors on March 20, 2026 and recommended by the Fire Chief. (Mr. Overton)
37. Motion to amend a certain motion of May 11, 2026 to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bid for various asphalt overlay within the Town of Cheneyville, cost not to exceed $40,000.00, to be paid from Road District 3A, District H Maintenance Funds and increase the amount cost not to exceed $110,000.00. (Mr. Giles)
38. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quote s and award to the lowest bidder for chip sealing on various roads within Road District 1A, District H, cost not to exceed $240,000.00. (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

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