Committee Agenda

Posted: MAY 1, 2025

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandria.

“Craig Smith, President”

1. Finance Committee……………………………………….………….....3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….....9 Chairman: Parrish W. Giles
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee……………………10 Chairman: Randy Wiggins
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee……11 Chairman: Jay Scott
5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee…………….………12 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee…….…13 Chairman: Randy Harris
7. Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee……………...14 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
8. Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security Committee.….…15 Chairman: Danny Bordelon

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

MAY 5, 2025

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

Recognize and present plaques to the 2024- 2025 Plainview Boys Basketball team for winning the LHSAA Class C State Championship. (Mr. Giles)

Recognize Mr. Ben Russo, Central Louisiana Regional Port and Mr. David Crutchfield, Red River Waterway for a Legislative Update. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

MAY 5, 2025 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 o pen for public auction and record Ordinance of Sale for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Propert ies as presented by a private attorney:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Hattie Mae Linscomb et al Lots One (1) and Two (2) of a c/o Dorothy Dixon subd of Lot Forty-Six (46), Leland College Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2400305745000101 Assessment No. 5010845300 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

John Taylor Lot Nine (9), Square Five (5) of S. c/o Jamison Taylor A. L. Co., ADDN; Less Rear Fifty (50)’ of Lot Nine (9) Parcel ID No. 2400708630003601 Assessment No. 5010200001 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Alice Hammond Lot Three (3) of Square One (1) Silver City Subd. Parcel ID No. 2400408510000301 Assessment No. 5010085075 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

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Jamison D. Taylor Lot Ten (10), Square Five (5), S. A. L Co., ADDN; Less Rear Fifty (50)’ of Lot Nine (9) Parcel ID No. 24007086300003701 Assessment No. 5010530185 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Juanita B. Joshua et al Lot “G” of Lot Four (4) Square One (1) Shell Road Parcel ID No. 2304408440001801 Assessment No. 5010757000 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Alice Hammond Lot “B” of Lot Four (4), Square One (1) Shell Road Parcel ID No. 2304408440001701 Assessment No. 5010758100 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

Liberty Loan Corporation Lot Three (3), Square Six (6), Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2304109855006901 Assessment No. 5010337015 Bearing the municipal address of: Alexandria, LA

(Mr. Moreau)

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4. Motion to approve the Intent to Sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Property: Tax Debtor Description Larwood Properties Lot Nine (9), Square Twenty (20), West Alexandria Addition Bearing the municipal address of: Parcel ID# 2404109580021801 Assessment # 4010337830 Misc-7086

Sheldon Antwine Lots two (2) of Block “A” Broadway Subd #2 Bearing the municipal address of: 1108 Broadway, Alexandria Parcel ID# 2400501310000201 Assessment # 5010040700 Misc-7049

Edward Kelly Lot Eight (8) A and Pt Lot Eight (8), Block Four (4), Home Acres Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of Parcel ID# 2304104320006801 Assessment# 5010326000 Misc-7048

Henry Smith Jr. Lot Ten (10), Square Three (3) Samtown Subd. Bearing the municipal address of: Parcel ID# 2405608310003901 Assessment# 5010516000 Misc-7164

Neal Small Lot Four (4), Block Fifty-Six (56), S. A.

• L. Co. Addn. Bearing the municipal address of: Parcel ID# 2400708630080901 Assessment # 5011261500 Misc – 7151 Page | 6

Esau Baldwin Lot Three (3), Square Fifty-Six, S. A. L. Co Addn. Bearing the municipal address of: Parcel ID# 2400708630080801 Assessment# 5010010250 Misc-7150

Jack R. Roy Lot Five (5), Square Fifty-Six (56), S. A.

• L. Co. Addn. Bearing the municipal address of: Parcel ID# 2400708630081001 Assessment# 5010468012 Misc-7158

Thurman Perry Lot Six (6), Square Fifty-Six (56), S. A.

• L. Co. Addn. Bearing the municipal address of: Parcel ID# 2400708630081101 Assessment# 5010420200 Misc – 7149 (Mr. Moreau)

5. Motion to authorize the purchase of twelve (12) used portable radios and accessories by Fire District No. 2, in the amount of $28,800.00, to be paid by Fire District funding, as recommended by the Fire Chief. (Mr. Overton)
6. Motion to amend a certain motion passed on April 10, 2025, to authorize Fire District No. 10 – Plainview VFD to piggyback on City of Alexandria Ordinance 109-2024, Contract No. 2480, to purchase a Dodge Durango, cost not to exceed $50,000.00, City of Alexandria has approved the request to piggyback on said contract, as recommended by the Fire Chief and Plainview Board of Directors. Motion passed by the Board on April 27, 2025. (Mr. Giles)

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7. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Public Works Asset/Inventory Program as it is no longer suitable for public use by this department. This equipment is to be placed for auction on Gov Deals.

Asset No. Description Disposal 10778 Excavator Auction (Mr. Giles)

8. Motion to award contract for Project No. 3389 – Buckeye Recreation Restroom Upgrades to the low bidder Bayou Rapides Corporation, in the amount of $191,420.00, as recommended by Fontenot & Associates, LLC and Buckeye Recreation Board of Directors, and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)

9 Motion to award the contract for Project No. 3361 – Hay Lease Cutting to Landry Ducote, in the amount of $300.00 per year , for a period of three

• (3) years, beginning May 12, 2025 and ending May 11, 2028, and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)

10. Motion to amend certain motion passed on March 10, 2025 to authorize the purchase of electric gate arms for Cotile Recreation Area and a credit card payment machine for collection of after -hours entrance fee, cost not to exceed $40,000.00, to be funded by Cotile Improvement Fund. (Mr. Bordelon)
11. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Asset No. Description Serial Number Disposal 10721 Radio – Portable 205CMD0057 Broken 11478 Laptop – Notebook 2BTYA47097 Broken – will be replaced 11479 Laptop – Notebook 2BTYA47178 Broken – will be replaced 11480 Laptop – Notebook 2BTYA47468 Broken – will be replaced 11488 Laptop – Notebook 2BTYA47764 Broken – will be replaced 11489 Laptop – Notebook 2BTYA44540 Broken – will be replaced 11490 Laptop – Notebook 2BTYA47134 Broken – will be replaced 11665 Computer 2CTYA54336 Broken – will be replaced Page | 8

11666 Computer 1LTYA33709 Broken – will be replaced 11667 Computer 1ITYA18107 Broken – will be replaced 11668 Computer 1ITYA17380 Broken – will be replaced 11669 Computer 1JTYA20952 Broken – will be replaced 11670 Computer 1ITYA18541 Broken – will be replaced 11671 Computer 1KTYA30714 Broken – will be replaced

(Mr. Moreau)

12. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 1 0 Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Asset No. Description Disposal 9081 Refrigerator Broken (Mr. Giles)

13. Motion to rescind a certain motion passed on March 10, 2025, to delete Asset No. 11428 - 2013 Kobelco SR140 Excavator and Asset No. 12348 – 2011 Ford F750 Dump Truck. The Public Works Department will place these two (2) pieces of equipment back in service. (Mr. Giles)
14. Motion to place a 1987 Chevy (VIN #1GCGD34J1HF305524) from Fire District No. 10 up of public auction, as recommended by the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 Board of Directors. This equipment is to be placed for auction on Gov Deals. (Mr. Giles)

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

MAY 5, 2025 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 authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes on the construction of a building for the Public Works Department – Glenmora worksite, cost not to exceed $70,000.00, project to be funded by the Public Works Operating Fund. (Mr. Giles)
4. Motion to award a forty-eight -month lease for three (3) trackhoes from John Deere, total cost to lease the equipment is $6,015.00 per month and authorize the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
5. Discuss and approve the installation of fuel tanks for the Public Works Department at the Alexandria (8051 Highway 28 West) and Glenmora worksites. (Mr. Giles)

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

MAY 5, 2025 RANDY WIGGINS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion for the Workforce Operations Department to hire one (1) temporary part-time teacher, up to 32 hours per week, beginning May 13, 2025, until August 23, 2025, to facilitate the Summer Youth Employment Program, $25 hourly, to be paid out of WIOA funds. This instructor will also facilitate the academic component required by the program. (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 AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MAY 5, 2025 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to approve the date change for CLEAN to host a boat racing event by Southern 3 Cylinder Outlaw Drag Club at Cotile Lake on June 28- 29, 2025, instead of June 7-8, 2025 as originally approved on September 10, 2024. Boat landing within the park to be closed on the event dates. (Mr. Bordelon)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

MAY 5, 2025 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 & 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

MAY 5, 2025 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise to receive bids on the construction of Pickleball Courts at Ward 9 Recreation, as recommended by the Ward 9 Recreation Board of Directors and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Wiggins)
3. Motion to authorize entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Pineville, Ward 9 Recreation and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for a joint project for the construction of Pickleball Courts at the Ward 9 Recreation, project to be funded by the City of Pineville and Ward 9 Recreation. (Mr. Wiggins)
4. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Alma Moore on the Housing Authority as tenant representative and appoint Ms. Keidra Smith to fill the unexpired term. Term will expire July 14, 2028. (Mr. Overton)

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

MAY 5, 2025 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to initiate the condemnation process of the following property and order the Parish Engineer of Record to inspect the properties and provide a report to the Jury: Property Locations: Ward 1, District F

Ward 1, District F (Mr. Overton)

3. Motion to request Rapides Parish Civil Service to conduct job evaluations for classified positions under Rapides Parish Civil Service in preparation for a compensation study. (Mr. Overton)

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

MAY 5, 2025 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for March 2025:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 629 80% 89.51% Pineville - 8 minute 223 80% 85.20% Rapides - 12 minute 278 80% 91.73% Rapides - 20 minute 170 80% 80.17% (Mr. Bordelon)

3. Motion to adopt and follow Louisiana Revised Statue 40:1566 as policy for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6, authorizing the Chief Officer to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of every fire occurring within its jurisdiction. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL