Jury Agenda - posted 2:00 p.m.

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

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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)

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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)

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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

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