Jury Agenda

Posted September 14, 2023

REGULAR SESSION

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on August 14, 2023, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to sit as a Board of Review for hearing complaints on property assessments, as advertised.
4. Recognize Mr. Rick Ducote, Rapides Parish Tax Assessor.

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

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 03RF (Serial No.220227) Assessment No. 2070001000 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 51,213 Total $ 51,213

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,090 Total $27,090 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

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Advisors – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 0 3RF (Serial No. 220280) Assessment No. 2070001100 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 349,233 Total $ 349,233

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,240 Total $ 27,240 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 03RH (Serial No. 220169) Assessment No. 2070001200 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 51,040 Total $ 51,040

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 25,920 Total $ 25,920 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well ; Pipelines, Saltwater Disposal – Ward 0 3RD (Serial No. 972650) Assessment No. 2070001300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 76,483 Total $ 76,483

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 4,660 Total $ 4,660 (Received Fax September 11, 2023) Advisors – Oil & Gas Surface Equipment– Ward 03RE Assessment No. 2070001500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 35,706 Total $ 35,706

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $0 Total $0 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

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Advisors – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines, Saltwater Disposal – Ward 03RD (Serial No. 972652) Assessment No. 2070001400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 79,933 Total $ 79,933

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 4,680 Total $ 4,680 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 0 3RF (Serial No. 221569) Assessment No. 2070001600 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 539,500 Total $ 539,500

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,500 Total $ 27,500 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 219294) Assessment No. 2100002400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 51,923 Total $ 51,923

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,980 Total $ 27,980 (Received Fax September 11, 2023) Advisors – Oil & Gas Well ; Pipelines, Saltwater Disposal – Ward 0 4RC (Serial No. 972610) Assessment No. 2100002700 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 78,807 Total $ 78,807

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 5,260 Total $ 5,260 (Received Fax September 11, 2023) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Advisors – Oil & Gas Well ; Pipelines, Saltwater Disposal – Ward 0 4RC (Serial No. 972626) Assessment No. 2100002800 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 78,138 Total $ 78,138

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 4,870 Total $ 4,870 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 220240) Assessment No. 2100003200 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 85,196 Total $ 85,196

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,690 Total $27,690 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 220597) Assessment No. 2100003300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 86,889 Total $ 86,889

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 26,990 Total $ 26,990 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RE (Serial No. 220524) Assessment No. 2100003400 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 86,776 Total $ 86,776

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,390 Total $27,390 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

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Advisors – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 0 4RB (Serial No. 224848) Assessment No. 2100003500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 83,966 Total $ 83,966

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 25,340 Total $ 25,340 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines, Saltwater Disposal – Ward 04RB (Serial No. 973072) Assessment No. 2100003600 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 124,259 Total $ 124,259

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 5,670 Total $ 5,670 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RC (Serial No. 227440) Assessment No. 2100003601 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 54,166 Total $ 54,166

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,140 Total $27,140 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RE (Serial No. 219677) Assessment No. 2100010807 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 85,376 Total $ 85,376

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 27,760 Total $27,760 (Received Fax September 11, 2023) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 06RA (Serial No. 218807) Assessment No. 2120000300 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 85,241 Total $ 85,241

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 28,360 Total $28,360 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well & Equipment; Pipelines – Ward 07RE (Serial No. 243455) Assessment No. 2140003026 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 116,593 Total $ 116,593

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 32,370 Total $ 32,370 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Oil & Gas Well– Ward 04RD (Serial No. 220443) Assessment No. 2100010806 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 87,147 Total $ 87,147

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 18,971 Total $ 18,971 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

Advisors – Gathering lines– Ward 04RF Assessment No. 2100002500 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 437,887 Total $ 437,887

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 60 Total $ 60 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

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Advisors – Gathering lines– Ward 04RC Assessment No. 2100002340 Fair Market Value Land Improvement Pers. Prop Assessor determined $0 $0 $ 3,361,120 Total $ 3,361,120

Taxpayer’s Opinion $0 $0 $ 194,347 Total $ 194,347 (Received Fax September 11, 2023)

5. Motion to close hearing.
6. Recognize Rick Reno for an update on the Rapides Parish Coliseum.
7. Recognize Mrs. Sandra Franklin, candidate for State Representative – District 26.
8. Recognize the Rapides Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness and Rapides Parish Fire Departments for their hard work and assistance on the wildfires.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Ronald Dorsey to the Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four (4) year term. Term will expire October 14, 2023. ***Idell Norman to the Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four (4) year term. Term will expire October 14, 2023. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire November 10, 2023. ***Zebulon Winstead to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire October 14, 2023. (Letter has been sent to Bar Association for a list of nominees) ***William Barron on the England Economic and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2023. ***Rodney Noles on the England Economic & Industrial Development District for a six (6) year term. Term will expire October 10, 2023. ***Daniel Lonsberry on the Rapides Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 11, 2023. (This is a Police Jury nomination) ***Jeffery Roy on the Ward 10 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire November 12, 2023. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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9. Motion to adopt a resolution to accept the Industrial Tax Exemption Application No. 202230078-ITE Ucore North America, LLC. (Finance 09/11)
10. 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 127,104 Town of Ball 4,000 Town of Boyce 1,001 Town of Cheneyville 468 Village of Forest Hill 899 Town of Glenmora 1,101 Town of Lecompte 909 Village of McNary 201 Town of Woodworth 1,793 City of Alexandria 46,005 City of Pineville 14,384 (Finance 09/11)
11. Motion to delete from the MacArthur Foundation Grant the equipment listed below as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10271 Dell Latitude D250 Scrap Purchased in 2007 (Finance 09/11)
12. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Sales and Use Tax Office Asset/Inventory list the following equipment as it is scrap and no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10344 Computer – ASUS Desktop Scrap – to be auctioned 10397 Computer – ASUS Desktop Scrap – to be auctioned 10977 Computer – Toshiba Tecra Scrap – to be auctioned 10978 Computer – Toshiba Tecra Scrap – to be auctioned 11509 Laptop - Toshiba Tecra Scrap – to be auctioned 11648 Laptop - Toshiba Tecra Scrap – to be auctioned 12411 Computer Scrap – to be auctioned REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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12583 Computer – Optiplex 5070 Scrap – to be auctioned All equipment has been decommissioned and non-functional (Finance 09/11)

13. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Asset/Inventory Program for the various reasons indicated: Asset Description Disposal 8762 Siren and Accessories Unable to Locate – Discarded 8439 Water Vacuum Salvage Unable to Locate – Discarded 7363 Wet/Dry Vacuum Unable to Locate – Discarded 8440 Water Vacuum Salvage Unable to Locate – Discarded 5925 Water Vacuum Salvage Unable to Locate – Discarded 6139 Salvage Master Unable to Locate – Discarded 8442 Water Vac Salvage Unable to Locate – Discarded 12362 Ice Machine Broken/to be auctioned 10975 Range Broken/to be auctioned 8759 AED Broken - Auction 8813 AED Broken - Auction 8760 AED Broken - Auction 8761 AED Broken - Auction 8758 AED Broken - Auction 9869 Kenmore Dryer Broken - Auction 9870 Kenmore Washer Broken - Auction 9902 Telephone System Broken - Auction 10230 Stove Broken - Auction (Finance 09/11)
14. Motion to increase Fire Protection District No. 3 Firefighter/Operator full time base pay from $11.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour and for the increase to be allocated for all classified positions according to the Fire District #3 Salary Plan as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 funds. (Finance 09/11)
15. Motion to approve Recruit and/or Probationary Firefighter/Operators shall receive $600 per month Incentive Pay for the first year, this shall not apply to Probationary Firefighter/Operators already receiving State Supplemental Pay, as recommended by Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 funds. (Finance 09/11)

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16. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 397 of 2023 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct, for roads, and authorize the President to sign same. Authorize the President to send a letter of thanks to Senator Glen Womack for his help in securing funds for this project. (Finance 09/11)
17. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 397 of 2023 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct, for metal detectors at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, and authorize the President to sign same. Authorize the President to send a letter of thanks to Senator Jay Luneau for his help in securing funds for this project. (Finance 09/11)
18. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 397 of 2023 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct, for window renovations at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, and authorize the President to sign same. Authorize the President to send a letter of thanks to Senator Jay Luneau for his help in securing funds for this project. (Finance 09/11)
19. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 397 of 2023 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct, for infrastructure, repairs and equipment at Cotile Recreation Park, and authorize the President to sign same. Authorize the President to send a letter of thanks to Representative Lance Harris and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser for his help in securing funds for this project. (Finance 09/11)
20. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 397 of 2023 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Government Entities State General Fund Direct, for driveway repairs at Rapides Parish Fire District No. 9, and authorize the President to sign same. (Finance 09/11)

21. Motion to accept the FY 2022-2023 award of the LGAP grant for $52,578.00 to purchase equipment for the Public Works Department and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Finance 09/11)
22. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 397 of 2023 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct, for emergency power supply at Rapides Parish Fire District No.5 and authorize the President to sign same. Authorize the President to send a letter of thanks to Representative Rhonda Butler for her help in securing funds for this project. (Finance 09/11)
23. 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 2022, and authorize Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer, to issue said quietus. (Finance 09/11)
24. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise for Request for Proposals for Fiscal Agent for the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the period of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027. (Finance 09/11)
25. Motion to authorize a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for two (2) 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks for the Public Works Department and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. (Finance 09/11)

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26. Motion to authorize the trade in of Asset No. 12588 – 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, Public Works Director Vehicle. Gain of trade-in to be applied to toward Enterprise Fleet Management Lease of 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck. (Finance 09/11)
27. Motion to reallocate reseal funds on a pro-rata basis to the appropriate Police Jury District from the Debris Removal Line Item in the Public Works Fund. (Finance 09/11)
28. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora for the Rapides Parish Public Works Department to perform fifty (50) hours of ditching, as requested by the Town of Glenmora, to be paid out of the Town’s portion of Road District 1A funds and authorize the President to sign the same. ( Public Works 09/11)
29. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Apeck Construction, LLC for the District A District Wide Asphalt Roadway Improvements project at a cost of $1,116,030.00 and authorize the Parish President to sign the necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. ( Public Works 09/11)
30. Motion to revoke any and all prior authorization to any person or entity to operate any waterway weir or gate or other control structure owned or under the jurisdiction or authority of the Rapides Parish Police Jury (specifically including but not limited to Bayou Rapides, Bayou Roberts, Bayou Boeuf, Indian Creek, Cotile Lake, Kincaid Lake) and place said authority solely within the control of the Rapides Parish Police Jury working in correlation with any other applicable agencies. ( Public Works 09/11)
31. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Annual Certificate of Compliance with the State of Louisiana Off System Bridge Replacement Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, copy of the resolution to be sent to LA-DOTD District 08. ( Public Works 09/11)

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32. Motion to authorize the President to sign nomination forms for the Rapides Workforce Development Board for LaRunda Pierce, Career and Technical Education Supervisor, to replace Bill Higgins and for Jessica Paul, Human Resource, to replace Charlie Dupont. ( Workforce Development & Grants 09/11)
33. Motion to authorize the President to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission for new members LaRunda Pierce and Jessica Paul. Term for new appointees will expire on 10/01/2025. ( Workforce Development & Grants 09/11)
34. Motion to authorize the President to 1) reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Development Board the following list of members for additional terms and 2) sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments.

Members (Reappointments) New Term Dates Karyn Barrett 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2026 Larry George 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2025 Gary Nugent 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2025 Ginger Humbles 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2026 Kevin Hood 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2026 Sara Stokes 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2026 Nolan Spillers 10/1/2023 – 10/1/2026 ( Workforce Development & Grants 09/11)

35. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with ACA Mechanical/Industrial L.L.C. for the Esler Field Terminal Building project, base bid in the amount of $1,293,000.00 and, contingently upon receiving additional funds, Additive Alternates 1 ($75,000) and 2 ($18,500) for a contract total of $1,386,500 and authorize the Parish President to sign the necessary documents, as recommended by the Project Engineer, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson. ( Workforce Development & Grants 09/11)
36. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Esler Field Airfield Drainage Rehabilitation Design (Phase II) Grant - (Grant No. 3-22documents. ( Workforce Development & Grants 09/11)

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37. Motion to authorize participation in the State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP 2022), Grant No. FY23-SHSP, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. ( Workforce Development & Grants 09/11)
38. Motion to authorize the President to execute Work Order No. 10, Registrar of Voters Office Renovations and ADA Improvements at Rear Courthouse Access, under the American Rescue Plan Act, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Legal 09/11)
39. Motion to amend a resolution adopted on July 10, 2023, to appoint Keiser Law Firm as co-counsel with the Parish Attorney for a response and representation in Mark Goldstein, et al. v. RPSO, RPPJ, et al, (WD LA Case No. 1:23-cv-00899), as requested by the Attorney General’s Office. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Legal 09/11)
40. Motion to ask Legal Counsel and ASM Global to discuss developing a policy for use of the parking lot at the Rapides Parish Coliseum for certain events and make a recommendation to the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Legal 09/11)
41. Motion to adopt a resolution to request the US Army Corp of Engineers, Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District (TVFWD), and St. Martin Parish Government proactively and immediately address a threat of a forecast by the National Weather Service of 5 inches or greater rain event across any significant area of the Teche-Vermilion Watershed by lowering the pool stage of Bayou Courtableau at the West Atchafalaya West Guide levee flood gates to 15.65. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 09/11)
42. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the holding of an election in Ward 10 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 09/11)

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43. Motion to authorize the creation of a Part-Time Maintenance Technician/Custodian position at the Rapides Parish Health Unit and Region 6 office, not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours per week, at an hourly rate of pay of not to exceed $20.00 per hour, as requested by Dr. Curtis Lewis, Regional Administrator. Position to be funded by the Health Unit Fund. (Personnel, Elections & Health 09/11)
44. Motion to acknowledge the reelection of Ms. Marla West, employee elected, for a five (5) year term to the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board, new term will expire August 17, 2028. (Personnel, Elections & Health 09/11)
45. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for July, 2023:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 472 80% 86.02% Pineville - 8 minute 175 80% 84.57% Rapides - 12 minute 228 80% 88.60% Rapides - 20 minute 197 80% 86.80% (Insurance, Ambulance & Fire 09/11)

46. Motion to adopt a resolution to ratify the Parish Emergency Declaration for the Heat Related Emergencies, Proclamation No. 141 JBL 2023 beginning on June 27, 2023. (Insurance, Ambulance & Fire 09/11)
47. Motion to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. (Insurance, Ambulance & Fire 09/11)

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

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48. Discuss current construction and repairs at the Exhibition Halls and proposed “party ready” change order. (Mr. McGlothlin)
49. Notice is hereby given to the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (“Department”) of the following action by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, pursuant to §503(H)(1) of the Industrial Tax Exemption Program Rules Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, LLC. Industrial Tax Exemption application #20230120-ITE - $1,833,812,575.000 has been placed on the agenda for a public meeting of October 9, 2023, notice of which is attached hereto, thus hereby requesting an additional 30 days to take action on the Application. Hearing to approve or deny will be on (Mr. Scott)
50. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with MJL Construction, LLC for the relocation of a 4” water line (owned by the Rapides Parish Ward 6 Water Association), as required for DOTD Off System Bridge Replacement Project DOTD SP H.014261, Doshie Road Bridge over Cherry Winche Creek Tributary, at a cost of $14,615.00 and authorize the Parish President to sign the necessary documents as recommended by Parish Engineer, Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Johnson)
51. Motion to acknowledge the re-election of Mr. Ernest Klock, representing employee elect, to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board. Term will be for three (3) years. Term will expire October 10, 2026. (Mr. Moreau)
52. Motion to appoint one (1) of the nominees of Louisiana Christian University to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term to fill the expired term of Ms. Beverly Ingram. Term expired October 10, 2022. NAMES SUBMITTED BY LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY: Beverly Ingram Emmanuel Johnson John Dauzat Randy Patterson (Mr. Moreau) REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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53. Motion to authorize the purchase of equipment for the Town of Lecompte, total cost of $55,374.44, State Contract No. 4400025219, to be paid from the town’s portion of Road District 3A Maintenance Tax Funds, as requested by signed Resolution No. 2023-40 passed by the Town of Lecompte in a meeting held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Mr. Overton)
54. Motion to authorize the purchase of two (2) vehicles for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, State Contract No. 4400023793, as requested by the Fire Chief to be paid from Fire District No. 2 funds. (Mr. McGlothlin)
55. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an agreement with Geotechnical Engineering Associates, LLC., for geotechnical investigation and engineering consultation for the slope failure along Lone Pine Road at Bayou Cocodrie at an estimated cost of $21,000. (Mr. Johnson)
56. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to execute Work Order No. 12 – Courthouse Administration Annex-Demolition and Clearance of Dilapidated Structure (1209 Eighth Street), under the American Rescue Plan Act and authorize the President to sign all necessary document, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Bishop)
57. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Police Jury to execute Work Order No. 9 – Exterior Courthouse Washing, Waterproofing and Window Cleaning, under the American Rescue Plan Act and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. McGlothlin)
58. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes for asphalt overlay on certain portions of Denny Road and award to lowest bidder contractor must start within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Purchase Order. Project to be funded by Road District 2B-2, District C. (Mr. Smith)

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59. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes for asphalt overlay on certain portions of Dogwood Drive and Lost Ridge Road and award to lowest bidder contractor must start within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Purchase Order. Project to be funded by Road District 2B1 , District C. (Mr. Smith)
60. Motion to grant approval of Cypress Pond Subdivision (Formerly Green Acres), located at Frost & Leigh Drive, Pineville, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and authorize signing of the plat upon Legal Counsel review and approval. (Mr. Bishop)
61. Motion to adopt a resolution to allow Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) to offer a bond program in addition to our current grant programs to citizens looking to purchase homes in Rapides Parish. CAFA is a Local Housing Finance Agency, not a state agency and has a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Rapides Finance Authority. (Mr. Bishop)

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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