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1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on September 8, 2025 and Special Session on September 15, 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 October 6, 2025.

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

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

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4. Motion to approve the Intent to Sell the below listed adjudicated property as requested by the attorney hired through the City of Alexandria to help move blighted, abandoned, adjudicated property:

Tax Debtor Description

George Lee Estate Part Lot Nineteen (19), Block Two (2) of C/O Annie S. Shelton a Subd of Lots 11,12,13,15 & PT “D-E” Willow Glen Plant Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7165 (Finance 10/06)

5. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Seventy-One (71) George Moore Subdivision, Parcel ID No. 2304406410004101, Assessment No. 5010630200, MISC7114, Bearing the municipal address of: 3636 Vermont Street, Alexandria, LA, to Amy or Candice Cheney, for the consideration of $788.51 cash. (Finance 10/06)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Six (6), Square Seventeen (17), South Alexandria Land Company Addition, Parcel ID No. 240708630022701, Assessment No. 5010923600, MISC-7138, Bearing the municipal address of: 2037 Overton Street, Alexandria, LA, to Rodney Williams for the consideration of $1,971.74 cash. (Finance 10/06)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Thirty-Nine (39) and ADJ 38.1’ of Lot Forty (40), Williamson Addition, Parcel ID No. 2400509830003701, Assessment No. 5010528125, MISC-7050, Bearing the municipal address of: 625 Williamson Street, Alexandria, LA, to Rhonda G. Johnson, for the consideration of $2,666.66 cash. (Finance 10/06)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Five (5) Acres on Left Disc Bank of Red River at Confluence of Bay Marie, Parcel ID No. 0403547019001101, Assessment No. 3180000850, MISC-7120, Bearing No municipal address, to Shane Gremillion, for the consideration of $3,833.33 cash. (Finance 10/06)

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9. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Part Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), South Alexandria Land Co., Addn. fronting Twenty-Eight (28) feet on Harris Street x One-Hundred and Fifty (150) ft. Parcel ID No. 2400708630034901 Assessment No. 5011538660, MISC-7121, Bearing the municipal address of 2134 Harris Street, to Landry Griffith, for the consideration of $1,877.36 cash. (Finance 10/06)
10. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Part of Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), S.A.L. Co. Addn, Parcel ID No. 2400708630034801, Assessment No. 501050538, MISC-7077, Bearing the municipal address of: 2136 Harris Street, Alexandria, LA, to Linda G. Griffith, for the consideration of $1,666.66 cash. (Finance 10/06)
11. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Part Lots 8,9 and 10, Square 22, West Alexandria Addition, fronting 71’ on 16th Street x 110’ and Part of Lot 8, Square 22, West Alexandria Addition, fronting 39’ on 16th Street x 121’Parcel ID No. 2404109580024001, Assessment No. 5010360000, MISC-7047, Bearing the municipal address of 61 & 63 Sixteenth Street, Alexandria, LA , to Aubreion Wright for the consideration of $5,333.33 cash. (Finance 10/06)
12. Motion to delete from the Rapides Fire District No. 7 (Ruby/Kolin) Asset Inventory Program the assets listed below as they are no longer suitable for use by the Department and authorize the following items be donated to Simmesport Fire Department, motion passed by the Ruby Kolin Fire Department Board on September 25, 2025 and recommended by the Fire Chief:

Asset Number Description Disposal 11199 Apple Ipad Air Donation 11200 Apple Ipad Air Donation 12372 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation 12377 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation 12381 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation 12382 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation (Finance 10/06)

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13. Motion to delete from the Rapides Fire District No. 7 (Ruby/Kolin) Asset Inventory Program the assets listed below are no longer suitable for use by the Department and authorize the following items be donated to Marksville Fire Department, motion passed by the Ruby Kolin Fire Department Board on September 25, 2025 and recommended by the Fire Chief:

Asset Number Description Disposal 12373 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation 12380 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation 12383 Apple Ipad 6th gen Donation (Finance 10/06)

14. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 461 of 2025 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct for purpose outlined by HB 460 for the following fire departments: Rapides Fire District No. 8, Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10, Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14, Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15, Rapides Parish Fire District No. 16 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Finance 10/06)
15. Motion to delete from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment: Asset Number Description Disposal 10976 Refrigerator Scrap broken 10747 Computer – Server Scrap – on longer in use (Finance 10/06)
16. Motion to approve the proposal received from Gulf Engineers & Consultants and proceed with an environme ntal and public health risk assessment and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Public Works 10/06)
17. Motion to accept Project No. 3404 – West River Road Lane Widening 2025 as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/06)

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18. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 387 Dupree Street, 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. (Public Works 10/06)
19. Motion to approve Project No. 11599, W aters Bayou, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/06)
20. Motion to approve ditch cleaning and repairs to drainage easement at 409 E. Paul Road, Ward 11, District C. (Public Works 10/06)
21. Motion to add Asset No. 12641 – Dodge Ram 2500 back into the Rapides Parish Public Works Inventory. It was erroneously deleted by a certain motion passed on August 12, 2024. (Public Works 10/06)
22. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury related to Act 461 of 2025 Regular Legislative Session – State Aid to Local Government Entities State General Fund Direct for road repairs to the following roads: Barron Chapel Road, Elmus Paul Road, Paul Road, Kastanek Road, Hooper Road, Hickory Hill Road, Oaklane Road, Hines Road, Baywood Drive, Palmer Chapel Road, Williams Lake Road, Fish Hatchery Road, and cleanup of Bayou Rapides and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 10/06)
23. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 4716 Sonnett Drive, 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. (Public Works 10/06)

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24. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 406 & 408 Hines 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. (Public Works 10/06)
25. Motion to authorize to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various road repairs and overlays in Road District 1A, District H, project not to exceed $245,000.00. Project to be funded by Road District 1A, District H. (Public Works 10/06)
26. Motion to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Cheneyville for the Public Works Department to install a culvert at Cheneyville Town Hall, located at 201 Derboune Street, as requested by the Mayor. Project to be funded by Road District 3A, town’s portion. (Public Works 10/06)
27. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertise for bids for various road improvement projects in District A, District B, District C and District H. (Public Works 10/06)
28. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation of funds from Road District 2B-1, District C, to cover construction costs, change order(s) and/or any other costs exceeding the 25% local match as required by FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-02 for Philadelphia Road Street Improvements Capital Outlay appropriation. (Public Works 10/06)
29. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 6723 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 10/06)
30. Motion to authorize the submission of a grant application to Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) for five (5) trash receptacles to be placed at Buckeye Recreation Area and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 10/06)

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31. Motion to ratify authorization for the President to sign Amendment No. 1 for the 9 th JDC Behavioral Health Court Grant, administered by the Louisiana Department of Health, Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD), FY 2026, increase of $100,000.00 supported by State Grant Funds. (Workforce & Grants 10/06)
32. Motion to authorize the purchase of a 2023 Braun Voyager, VIN 2C4RC1CG7PR579450 from Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in the amount of 8,970.00 to be used by Rapides Senior Citizen Center for the LADOTD Rural Transportation Grant, purchase of van to be funded by Rapides Parish Senior Citizen Fund and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 10/06)
33. Motion to authorize the purchase of a 2023 Braun Voyager, VIN 2C4RC1CG7PR579405 from Rapides Area Planning Commission in the amount of 8,142.00 to be used by Rapides Senior Citizen Center for the LADOTD Rural Transportation Grant, purchase of van to be funded by Rapides Parish Senior Citizen Fund and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 10/06)
34. Motion to authorize the President to execute Beneficial Occupancy documents related to the Courthouse Restroom Renovation Project, construction by DSW Construction, for the second -floor woman’s restroom, as recommended by the Project Engineer and approved by Fire Marshal. The one -year warranty will begin today upon approval of beneficial occupancy. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Facilities 10/06)
35. Motion to approve the creation of one (1) new permanent full -time Rapides Parish Civil Service position, Lead Workforce Profession II in the OEWD/WOD office, pay classification Range 23, annual salary of $44,112.93. Funding for the position will be paid out of WIOA Grant funds and authorize the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance 10/06)

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36. Motion to renew the polling place lease for Voting Precinct S11, at the same terms and prices, with the correction of the name change from Crossroad Fellowship at Gardner to Gardner Baptist Church and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Registrar of Voters, Clerk of Court, and Secretary of State, Elections Division. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance 10/06)
37. Motion to approve the creation of one (1) new permanent full -time Rapides Parish Civil Service position, Operations Manager, pay classification Range 19, annual salary of $36,291.82. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance 10/06)
38. Motion to approve the creation of one (1) new permanent full -time Rapides Parish Civil Service position, Auditor III, Class A, pay classification Range 26, annual salary of $53,108.88. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance 10/06)
39. Motion to increase the starting base annual salary for a Firefighter at Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4 – Holiday Village VFD to $35,000.00 and any new hires not eligible for State Supplemental Pay during year one (1) of employment will receive an additional $600.00 per month, classified as firefighter recruit pay, annual cost not to exceed $7,200.00 per Firefighter, total cost of recruit pay to be reimbursed by Holiday Village VFD to Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Holiday Village VFD Board of Directors, increase to be effective 10/05/2025. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance 10/06)
40. Motion to increase current salary of Chief of Administration to $48,000.00 and current salary of Secretary to $41,000.00 for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4 – Holiday Village VFD, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Holiday Village VFD Board of Directors, to be effective 10/05/2025. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance 10/06)

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41. Motion for report from Rapides Parish Ambulance Services Sub-Committee Chairman Randy Harris: a) continued contract exceptions discussion and receive August 2025 compliance report of Pafford EMS (see “Attachment A” to agenda) b) Executive Session R.S. 42:17(2)&(4) – continued contract exceptions discussion, strategy, investigation, and possible action on contract exceptions issues; (Ambulance, Fire, Health 10/06)

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

42. Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, 2nd 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) Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the levy of ad valorem taxes therein. (Mr. Smith)
43. Motion to appoint Dr. Christine Hurd to the Rapides Parish Library Board for a five (5) year term, representing District I. Term will expire September 13, 2030. (Mr. Scott)
44. Motion to authorize the Parish President to proceed with negotiations and acceptance of a donation for a certain piece of property and rights of way to the property located in Ward 11, pending legal counsel approval. (Mr. Smith)
45. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute an agreement with LA DOTD, Division of Administration, to provide the necessary funding for constructing airport drainage/erosion control in work area 3 at Esler Regional Airport and reimburse the sponsor up to $89,567.00 of project cost, AIP No. 3-22-0002-037-205, and SPN H.016660. (Mr. Moreau)

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46. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to readvertise for qualifications for Engineering Services for DR-4559 – Hurricane Laura – Hazard Mitigation Funds for infrastructure project, Cloverdale Drainage. Only one

• (1) proposal was received on Friday, October 10, 2025. (Mr. Smith)

47. Motion to renew the FY 2026 Group Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA and maintain the current plan offered with cost sharing of 88%/12% for active employees and 90%/10% cost sharing for retirees. Total overall increase of 5.5%. (Mr. Smith)
48. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertise for bids for various road improvements in Holiday Estates, Road District 36A, District E, project cost estimated to be $1,008,113.00. Project to be funded by Road District 36A, District E. (Mr. Bordelon)
49. Motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the submission of the FY20262030 Capital Improvements Program Application for the Esler Field Regional Airport to LA DOTD and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
50. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise for Request for Proposals for mowing services at the Coliseum, DMV, Health Unit, OEWD, Sales Tax Offices and ditches facing Highway 28 West, Alexandria, LA. (Mr. McGlothlin)
51. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for various concrete panel replacements on Greenway Drive, Greenwood and Willowood Drive, project to be funded by Road District 1B, District F. (Mr. Overton)

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 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2025

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ATTACHMENT A

Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,900) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

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 11:11 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:17 minutes

7:37 minutes

90%

72.26% 79.38% 84.48% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)

• • 12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 15:08 minutes Non-Life Threatening

9:27 minutes

11:11 minutes

90%

79.26% 82.10% 86.93% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)

• • 20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 23:11 minutes Non-Life Threatening

13:25 minutes

15:42 minutes

90%

82:93% 85:85% 88:29% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 20:30 minutes 35 20:30 minutes 90% 94.29% 94.29% 94.29% 100% Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 887 90% 100%

TOTAL 2,900