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From the Rapides Parish Police Jury meeting on June 13, 2022

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The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, June 13, 2022, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Craig Smith, President, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr., Vice President and Police Jurors: Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Joe Bishop, Theodore Fountaine, III, Rusty Wilder, Sean McGlothlin, David Johnson and Jay Scott

Also present were Theresa Pacholik, Treasurer; Shane Trapp, Courthouse Building Superintendent; Donna Andries, Sales & Use Tax Administrator; Cory Ashmore, Public Works Director; Elaine Morace, WIA Operations Director; Linda Sanders, Civil Service Director; Greg Jones, Legal Counsel and Laurel Smith, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. David Johnson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Theodore Fountaine.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Craig Smith, President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the first item of business.

The President asked if there was any public comment on any agenda item, to which there was no response.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on May 9, 2022 and in Special Session May 16 2022, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton: RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (v) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vi) Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vii) Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (viii) Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (ix) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal or continuation of special taxes therein and (x) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (v) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vi) Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vii) Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (viii) Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ix) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (x) Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special elections held in the Parish and Districts on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022 (the “Elections”), pursuant to the following propositions (the “Propositions”):

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION

(LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of seven and eight-hundredths (7.08) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033 (an estimated $7,174,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of improving, constructing, maintaining and operating the Rapides Parish Library and its branches, title to which is, and shall be, in the public?

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of ten and ninety-eight hundredths (10.98) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $380,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within said District, including road drainage, road safety warnings and road illumination?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 3 (ALPINE) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

Shall Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of twenty-two and fifty-seven hundredths (22.57) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $1,854,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District, said millage to represent a one and thirty-six hundredths (1.36) mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 21.21 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2023 pursuant to an election held on May 3, 2014?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 5 (OAKHILL) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of forty-one and sixty-six hundredths (41.66) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $553,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (RUBY-KOLIN) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of twenty-six and four hundredths (26.04) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $580,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 (SPRING CREEK) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of thirty-seven and seventy-seven hundredths (37.77) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $212,000 reasonably expected at this time to be REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a four and sixty-one hundredths (4.61) mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 33.16 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held on October 19, 2013?

SERVICE AREA NO. 2 OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION (SPRING CREEK) (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of fifty-three and sixty-seven hundredths (53.67) mills on all the property subject to taxation in Service Area No. 2 (an estimated $58,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the Service Area, said millage to represent a seven and eighty-two hundredths (7.82) mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 45.85 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2023 pursuant to an election held on May 3, 2014?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 15 (TAYLOR HILL) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of twenty-five (25) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $170,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 (ALFALFA) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $66,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 9 PROPOSITION

(BOND)

Shall Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), in one or more series, to run not exceeding twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate of not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving buildings, machinery and equipment, to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the District, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, an estimated 15 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds?

This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Elections thereof.

SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Elections,

(i) there was a total of 6,683 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Parishwide Proposition and a total of 3,203 votes cast AGAINST Parishwide Proposition, resulting in a majority of 3,480 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Parishwide Proposition; (ii) there was a total of 188 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Road District No. 9B Proposition and a total of 96 votes cast AGAINST Road District No. 9B Proposition, resulting in a Proposition; (iii) there was a total of 354 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition and a total of 70 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 284 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition; (iv) there was a total of 240 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition and a total of 77 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 163 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition;
(v) there was a total of 148 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition and a total of 33 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 115 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition; (vi) there was a total of 108 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition and a total of 10 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 98 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition; (vii) there was a total of 34 votes cast IN FAVOR OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition and a total of 0 votes cast AGAINST Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 34 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition; (viii) there was a total of 26 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition and a total of 6 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 20 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition; (ix) there was a total of 12 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition and a total of 0 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 12 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition; and

(x) there was a total of 175 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition and a total of 43 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition, resulting in a majority of 132 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition.

The Propositions were therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Elections.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said elections shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after receipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the elections, as required by Act 205 of the Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana for the year 2019.

SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Elections are hereby declared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.

SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Elections shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Rusty Wilder, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Theodore Fountaine, III, Jay Scott, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr. and Craig Smith NAYS: none ABSENT: none

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 13th day of June, 2022.

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2022

/s/ Laurel Smith /s/Craig Smith Secretary President

PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN (I) THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (II) ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (III) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 3 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (IV) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 5 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (V) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (VI) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (VII) SERVICE AREA NO. 2 OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (VIII) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 15 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (IX) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA AND (X) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 9 OF THE PARISH OF RAPIDES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana ,the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (v) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vi) Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vii) Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (viii) Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ix) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and

(x) Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), and being the authority ordering the special elections held therein on Saturday, April 30, 2022, with the following members present:

Rusty Wilder, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Theodore Fountaine, III, Jay Scott, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr. and Craig Smith;

There being absent: none;

did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said elections, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said elections, there having been submitted at said elections the following propositions, to wit:

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2022

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITIOIN

(LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of seven and eighthundredths (7.08) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033 (an estimated $7,174,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of improving, constructing, maintaining and operating the Rapides Parish Library and its branches, title to which is, and shall be, in the public?

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 3 (ALPINE) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 5 (OAKHILL) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of forty-one and sixty-six hundredths (41.66) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $553,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (RUBY-KOLIN) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 (SPRING CREEK) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of thirtyseven and seventy-seven hundredths (37.77) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $212,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said millage to represent a four and sixty-one hundredths (4.61) mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 33.16 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held on October 19, 2013?

SERVICE AREA NO. 2 OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION (SPRING CREEK) (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the Service Area, said millage to represent a seven and eighty-two hundredths (7.82) mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 45.85 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2023 pursuant to an election held on May 3, 2014?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 15 (TAYLOR HILL) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of twentyfive (25) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $170,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 (ALFALFA) PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 9 PROPOSITION

(BOND)

bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, an estimated 15 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds?

There was found by said count and canvass that (i) there was a total of 6,683 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Parishwide Proposition and a total of 3,203 votes cast AGAINST Parishwide Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 3,480 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Parishwide Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (ii) there was a total of 188 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Road District No. 9B Proposition and a total of 96 votes cast AGAINST Road District No. 9B Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 92 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Road District No. 9B Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (iii) there was a total of 354 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition and a total of 70 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 284 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (iv) there was a total of 240 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition and a total of 77 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 163 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (v) there was a total of 148 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition and a total of 33 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 115 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (vi) there was a total of 108 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition and a total of 10 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 98 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (vii) there was a total of 34 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition and a total of 0 votes cast AGAINST Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 34 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (viii) there was a total of 26 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition and a total of 6 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 20 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (ix) there was a total of 12 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition and a total of 0 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 12 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition as hereinabove set forth and (x) there was a total of 175 votes cast IN REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition and a total of 43 votes cast AGAINST Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 132 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Propositions as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special elections held in the Parish and Districts on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of this Governing Authority during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s

Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Elections and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 13th day of June, 2022.

ATTEST: /s/ Craig Smith President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (v) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vi) Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vii) Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (viii) Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ix) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and

(x) Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), on January 10, 2022, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Parish and Districts on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish and Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit: REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITIOIN

(LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL)

ROAD DISTRICT NO. 9B PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 3 (ALPINE)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 5 (OAKHILL)

PROPOSITION

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2022

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (RUBY-KOLIN)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 (SPRING CREEK)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

SERVICE AREA NO. 2 OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION (SPRING CREEK) (MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2022

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 15 (TAYLOR HILL)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 (ALFALFA)

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NUMBER 9 PROPOSITION

(BOND)

Shall Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

of Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), in one or more series, to run not exceeding twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate of not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving buildings, machinery and equipment, to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the District, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, an estimated 15 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds?

Said special election for the Parishwide Proposition will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish of Rapides, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541.

Said special election for Road District No. 9B Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

N03(PART)

N04(PART)

N09(PART)

N10AK(PART)

N10LZ(PART)

N11(PART)

N12(PART)

N26AK(PART)

N26LZ(PART)

N27(PART)

N28(PART)

N29(PART)

Said special election for Fire Protection District Number 3 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

N01(PART)

N05(PART)

N06(PART)

N15

N19AK

N19LZ

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N20AK

N20LZ

N21(PART)

Said special election for Fire Protection District Number 5 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

C23(PART)

C37A(PART)

C37B(PART)

S07(PART)

S08(PART)

S10AK(PART)

S10LZ(PART)

S11(PART)

S22(PART)

S27(PART)

S28(PART)

Said special election for Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

N10AK(PART)

N10LZ(PART)

N27(PART)

N28

N29

Said special election for Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

S10AK(PART)

S10LZ(PART)

S22(PART)

S26(PART)

Said special election for Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

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PRECINCTS

S22(PART)

S26(PART)

Said special election for Fire Protection District No. 15 Proposition will be held at the polling place at the following precinct of the District which poll will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

S01(PART)

Said special election for Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

N21(PART)

S01(PART)

S05(PART)

S06A(PART)

S06B(PART)

Said special election for Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:

PRECINCTS

C05(PART)

S15(PART)

S16

The polling places for the precincts in the Parish and Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

The estimated cost of the Parishwide election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $139,800.

The estimated cost of the Road District No. 9B election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $20,400.

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District Number 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $14,900. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District Number 5 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $18,600.

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District No. 7 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $10,800.

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District No. 11 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $9,400.

The estimated cost of the Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $6,400.

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District No. 15 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $5,200.

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District No. 16 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $10,300.

The estimated cost of the Fire Protection District Number 9 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $8,800.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Rapides Parish Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana on MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022, at THREE O'CLOCK (3:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Parish and Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of January, 2022 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

ATTEST: /s/ Craig Smith President

/s/ Laurel Smith Secretary

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana,

(v) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vi) Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vii) Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (viii) Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ix) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (x) Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the propositions submitted at the special elections held in the Parish and Districts on Saturday, April 30, 2022, were CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special elections, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 13th day of June, 2022.

/s/ Craig Smith President

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2022 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Rapides Parish Police Jury:

MILLAGE

Fire Protection District No. 9 Bond 15.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative of ficials of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2022, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

the manner provided by law.

The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:

YEAS: Rusty Wilder, David Johnson, Sean McGlothlin, Theodore Fountaine, III, Jay Scott, Joe Bishop, Davron “Bubba” Moreau, Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr. and Craig Smith NAYS: none ABSENT: none CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on June 13, 202 2, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.

Alexandria, Louisiana, this 13th day of June, 2022.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Central Louisiana Regional Port Authority for a four (4) year term to fill the expiring term of Daniel Lonsberry. Term will expire July 20, 2022. ***Housing Authority for a five (5) year term to fill the expiring term of Harold E. Elliott. Term will expire July 14, 2022. ***Waterworks 11A Board for a five (5) year term to fi ll the expiring term of Manuel Henry. Term will expire July 8, 2022.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Daniel Lonsberry to the Central Louisiana Regional Port Authority for a four (4) year term. Term will expire July 20, 2026. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Manuel Henry to the Waterworks 11A Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire July 8, 2027. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $333.33 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being 0.4166 Acres in Section Eighteen (18), T5N-R2W bearing no municipal address on Old Boyce Road, Boyce, Louisiana.

said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from Lester L. Radford, to purchase said property for the consideration of $333.33 (Three Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents) cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or twothirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to Lester L. Radford, 5790 Old Boyce Road,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being 0.4166 Acres in Section Eighteen (18), T5N-R2W bearing no municipal address on Old Boyce Road, Boyce, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re-entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

Section 2. The acquiring person shall certify, in writing, to the Purchasing Department that he/she or his/her agent has searched for all names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgages, and any other person(s) who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who have filed a request for notice as indicated in those records and has so examined:

• the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• the current telephone book,
• any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 3. The acquiring person shall submit the required notifications (R.S. 47:2206 A and B) to the Civil Sheriff for his/her signature, and then notify those persons identified via regular mail, certified mail*, publication and/or service of process. *Copies of the “green and white receipts” should be maintained by the purchaser as indicia of compliance with the notice requirements;

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation: REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

(a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”);

The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.

Section 5. The acquiring person shall cause to be published in the official journal of this parish (currently the Town Talk) a notice that any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated has, to redeem the property, until the later of:

Sixty days, for property on which a tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed over five years previous of the first publication, or six month if the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”) was filed less than five years before the first publication of the notice provided for in this Subsection.

The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.

Section 6. The acquiring person may file with the recorder of mortgages a copy of one of the notices that was sent to the tax debtor or the current owner. A transfer, mortgage, lien, privilege, or other encumbrance filed after the filing of the notice shall not affect the property. The recorder of mortgages or recorder of conveyances shall cancel, erase, terminate, or release the acts upon the request of the acquiring person.

Section 7. At any time after the expiration of the sixty-day or six-month periods, as applicable, set forth in R.S. 47:2206 (A) and (B), the acquiring person, or his/her successors and assigns, may send to this body a written notice requesting that the sale/donation to him/her be authenticated. The President of the Jury shall authenticate the sale or donation within ten days from the date of the request or as soon thereafter as practical. However, the President shall not execute the act of cash sale or act of donation until the District Attorney’s office has certified in writing to the President, that purchaser or donee has complied with the mandates of this Ordinance. The sale price shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order at the time of the sale.

NOTE: The initial application fee of $75.00 and any other costs incurred by the purchaser shall not be applied to the purchase price and shall not be refundable if the purchaser elects not to complete the process.

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of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

Section 9. The only warranty owed by the political subdivision or the municipalities shall be a warranty against eviction resulting from a prior alienation by the political subdivision or the municipality.

All sales and donations shall be without warranty, either expressed or implied, even as to return or reduction of the purchase price, including without limitation the warranty against exhibitory defects or vices and the warranty that the thing sole is reasonable fit for its ordinary purpose or the acquiring person’s intended or particular purpose.

(b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
(c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47: 2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47: 2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

Section 12. Contemporaneously with or subsequent to the filing of the sale or donation of adjudicated property, the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, may file with the recorder of mortgages an affidavit indicating how the tax sale parties whose interest the acquiring person, his/her successors, or assigns, intends to be terminated were identified, how the address of each tax sale party was obtained, how the written notice was sent, the results of sending the written notice, and the dates of publication.

(a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
(b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47:2208.
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as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.

(d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 13th of June, 2022.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $5,232.10 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being Part of Lot Four (4), Square Two (2), Woodside Subdivision; Fifty (50) feet on Tulane Avenue, less Five (5) feet sold to City of Alexandria, the City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from Renewed Minds Properties, LLC, to purchase said property for the consideration of $5,232.10 (Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Ten Cents) cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to Renewed Minds Properties, LLC, P. O.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being Part of Lot Four (4), Square Two (2), Woodside Subdivision; Fifty (50) feet on Tulane Avenue, less Five (5) feet sold to City of Alexandria, the City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. .

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re-entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

• the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• the current telephone book,
• any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

(a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”);

The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.

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NOTE: The City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or the Parish of Rapides shall reserve all oil, gas and other mineral rights in and to the property to be conveyed but shall convey the surface rights of the said property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

(b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
(c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47:2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

(a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
(b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47:2208.

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(c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 13th of June, 2022.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO SELL

FOR THE

CONSIDERATION OF $2,882.25 CASH

WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria and/or the City of Pineville and/or Parish of Rapides owns property described as

A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being Lot Eight (8), Block Twelve (12), Airview Terrace, the City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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said property having been adjudicated to either of aforementioned Cities and/or the Parish for unpaid property taxes; and

WHEREAS, a request has been received from: Ladasha Roberts dba LTK Investments, LLC, to purchase said property for the consideration of $2,882.25 (Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents) cash, at the time of sale, said consideration representing the total of the statutory impositions, governmental liens, and costs of sale or two-thirds (2/3) of the appraised value of the property; and,

WHEREAS, this Jury is of the opinion that it would be in the public interest to convey the above-mentioned property to Ladasha Roberts dba LTK Investments, LLC, 3746 Government Street, Suite 10, Alexandria, LA 71302, for the offered consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that:

Section 1. A certain piece, parcel or tract of land together with all buildings and Improvements thereon situated and all rights, way and privileges thereon appertaining, being, lying and situated in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and being Lot Eight (8), Block Twelve (12), Airview Terrace, the City of Alexandria, records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Rapides Parish, Louisiana, should be re-entered into the stream of commerce thereby serving the public interest.

• the mortgage and conveyance records of Rapides Parish,
• the current telephone book,
• any other examination resources, including Internet search engines, if any, the records of the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Secretary of States set forth by the names of identified entities

Section 4. The acquiring person shall send a written notice notifying any tax sale party whose interest the successful bidder or donee intends to be terminated that REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

the party has until the later of the following to redeem the property or otherwise challenge in a court of competent jurisdiction the potential sale or donation:

(a) Sixty days from the date of the notice provided in this Subsection, if five years have elapsed from the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”), or six months after the date of the notice provided for in this Subsection, if five years have not elapsed since the filing of the tax sale certificate (formerly “process verbal”);

The filing of the sale or donation transferring the property.

Section 8. The acquiring person shall be responsible for filing the sale or donation and payment of all filing fees.

(b) These waivers or exclusions of warranties shall be self-operative regardless of whether the waivers or exclusions are contained in the act of sale or donation, and regardless of whether they are clear and unambiguous, and regardless of whether they are brought to the attention of the acquiring person. This provision supersedes the requirements of any other law.
(c) The writing constituting the sale shall be in the form as provided in R.S. 47:2207 B. and the writing constituting the donation shall be that which is included in R.S. 47:2207 C.

Section 10. The provisions of R.S. 41:1338 shall not apply to the property being sold or donated in accordance with this Ordinance.

Section 11. A certified copy of the sale or donation shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of all matters dealing with the sale or donation and the validity of the sale or donation.

(a) The affidavit may also contain a statement of the interest to which the purchaser or donee takes subject. The recorder of mortgages shall index the affidavit only under the names of the owner filing the affidavit and the tax debtor, as mortgagors.
(b) The affidavit described herein shall be sufficient if it follows the form articulated in R.S. 47:2208. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022
(c) With respect to a sale, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(d) With respect to a donation, the filing of the affidavit provided herein shall operate as a cancellation, termination, release, or erasure of record of all statutory impositions of all political subdivisions then due and owing, of all governmental liens, and of all interests, liens, mortgages, privileges, and other encumbrances recorded against the property sold and listed in the affidavit.
(e) Upon filing of the affidavit, the recorder of mortgages or the recorder of conveyances shall treat as canceled, terminated, released, or erased, all those liens, privileges, mortgages or other encumbrances canceled, terminated, released or erased under subsections (c) or (d) of this Section, only insofar as they affect the property.
(f) The owner filing the affidavit shall be liable to and indemnify the recorder of mortgages, the recorder of conveyances, and any other person relying on the cancellation, termination, release, or erasure by affidavit for any dames that they may suffer as a consequence of such reliance if the recorded affidavit contains materially false or incorrect statements that cause the recorder to incorrectly cancel, terminate, release, or erase any interest listed in the affidavit. The recorder of mortgages and the recorder of conveyances shall not be liable for any damages resulting to any person or entity as a consequence of the cancellation, termination, release or erasure of any interest in compliance with this Section.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 13th of June, 2022.

For the records, the following perspective buyer was not present and the property will be readvertised: Eli Tanya Calderon One-Half (1/2), Lot Three (3), Square Thirty-Two (32), S. A. L. Company Addition Bearing the municipal address of: No vote taken.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to approve the purchase of a Sutphen Fire Truck, off State Contract No. 4400012266, for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3, for $683,844.24 and secure financing and authorize President to sign all necessary documents, as requested by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, of Intent to sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties: TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION Mississippi Land Co., Inc. Lot Nine (9), Square Six (6) Gordon REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

C/O James A. Goodman Addition Bearing the municipal address of:

Mary H. Blade Lot Eighty-Seven (87), Acadian Village Bearing the municipal address of:

Bakies Properties, LLC Lot Ten (10), Pisciotta Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of:

Matt’s Janitorial Service, Inc. Lot Four (4), Square E, Broadway Subdivision #2 Bearing the municipal address of:

Adrian Davis Part of Lot One (1) through Eight (8), Square Twenty-Six (26), SAL Addition Bearing the municipal address of:

JHR Builders LLC Part Lot Seven (7), Square Twenty-Six (26), SAL Co Addition; fronting 65’ on Mason St x 106’ Bearing the municipal address of:

Shundas Oden Part Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), Square Twenty-Six (26), SAL Co. Addition fronting 45’ on Mason Street x 106’ Bearing the municipal address of:

Rosa Lee Robinson Foster Part Lot Sixteen (16), Block Two (2), Samtown Subdivision; 91.5’ x 170’ Bearing the municipal address of:

Mississippi Land Co., Inc. Part Lot Sixteen (16), Block Two (2), Samtown Subdivision 75’ x 170’ Bearing the municipal address of:

Georgia V. Davis Lot Sixteen (16), Square Five (5), Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

Alberta Chaney Lot Eight (8), Square Five (5), Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, that a 1997 BT-45 (VIN# 3FTHF26FOVMA31147), Asset #7432, be donated to the Effie Volunteer Fire Department in “as is” condition, as recommended by the Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Association. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to accept the donation of 0.82 acres from Bentley Lumber Company adjacent to the existing Fire Station on Highway 8 for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to award Bid No. 3028 (Cutback Asphalt – Mc-30) Annual Contract to Asphalt Products Unlimited Inc. for the bid price of $5.54 per gallon, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to award Bid No. 3029 (Liquid Asphalt – CRS-2) Annual Contract to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for the bid price of $2.87 per gallon, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Public Works Director. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to award Bid No. 3021 (Chiller Purchase and Installation for the Rapides Parish Coliseum) to Sams Air Conditioning Maintenance Service, Inc. for the bid price of $105,000.00, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Maintenance Superintendent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to delete from the Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Asset/Inventory Program the equipment listed below as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Number Description Disposal 9913 Computer-Optiplex GX280 Scrap-to be auctioned On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to secure financing for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 14 for the purchase of Service Truck purchased off State Contract in March 2021 and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents.

RESOLUTION

LEASE PURCHASE

AGREEMENT

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2022

FOR

FINANCING A “PICKUP TRUCK”

WHEREAS, upon approval of legal counsel, the Rapides Parish Policy Jury on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 14 desires to enter into that certain Lease Purchase Agreement by and between the Rapides Parish Policy Jury on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 14 and Government Capital Corporation, for the purpose of financing a “Pickup Truck”. The Rapides Parish Police Jury desires to designate this Agreement as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for the purposes of Section 265 (b)

(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Rapides Parish Police Jury desires to designate Craig Smith, President as an authorized signer of the Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY:

Section 1. That the Rapides Parish Policy Jury on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 14 enters into a Lease Purchase Agreement with Government Capital Corporation for the purpose of financing a “Pickup Truck”.

Section 2. That the Lease Purchase Agreement by and between the Rapides Parish Policy Jury on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 14 and Government Capital Corporation is designated by the Rapides Parish Police Jury as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" for the purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Section 3. That the Rapides Parish Police Jury designates Craig Smith, President as an authorized signer of the Lease Purchase Agreement by and between Rapides Parish Policy Jury on behalf of Rapides Parish Fire Protection District No. 14 and Government Capital Corporation.

Section 4. That should the need arise, if applicable, the Rapides Parish Police Jury will use proceeds for reimbursement of expenditures related to the Property, within the meaning of Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2, as promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in a meeting held on the 14th day of June 2022.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to accept the Public Works Director's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to open an additional Supervisor position in the Public Works Department. On vote the motion carried. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18-4.2 (H) SPEED DISTRICT H

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 13th day of June, 2022, that Section 18-4.2 (h) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include a 20 mph speed limit on Abby Lane, as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets:

(h) Twenty miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish roads in Rapides Parish in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour: ... Abby Lane ...

(l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18-4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Parish Highway Department is hereby authorized to erect the speed limit signs on the Road.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 13th day of June, 2022

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize Pan American Engineers, LLC to solicit roadside herbicide spraying proposals. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to increase Beaver Bounty amount from $35.00 to $50.00 per tail presented. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authorize REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Rapides Parish Police Jury, Rapides Parish Sheriff, American Red Cross, Rapides Parish Coliseum, St. Martin Parish and St. Mary Parish, for assistance in sheltering the Critical Transportation Needs Evacuees and their pets, for a three (3) year term, May 25, 2022 to May 25, 2025. Use of the facility will be a daily rental rate plus a fee for sanitation, garbage and electrical, to be covered by St. Mary/St. Martin Parish Government and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to name "The Town Talk" as the Official Journal for a one (1) year period ending June 30, 2023. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to designate and name the Secretary as the Records Management Officer Liaison, to act as liaison between the Division of Archives, Records Management and History and the Rapides Parish Police Jury, for the period of July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Cheneyville for the Rapides Parish Highway Department to assist in removing debris from 602 Havard Street, as requested by the Town of Cheneyville, to be paid out of Road District No. 3A Maintenance Funds, the Town’s portion and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to acknowledge the appointment of Ms. Elaine Nugent, nominated by the Town of Ball, to the Tioga Heritage Museum Board, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire May 23, 2025. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to appoint Mr. David Tyler to the Buckeye Recreation District to fill the expired term of Mr. Tyson Clanton, for a five (5) year term. Term will expire April 9, 2027. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to form a Cleco Franchise Committee consisting of Joe Bishop, Ollie Overton, Bubba Moreau and Rusty Wilder.

Mr. Craig Smith stated he would like for Mr. Matt Johns, to set up a date for a meeting at the Rapides Area Planning Commission office.

Mr. Joe Bishop stated he would like to amend the motion to include Mr. Matt Johns on the Committee.

Amended motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to form a Cleco Franchise Committee consisting of Joe Bishop, Ollie Overton, Bubba Moreau, Rusty Wilder and Matt Johns.. On vote the amended motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to reappoint REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

Mr. Charlie Moore to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire May 11, 2027. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to appoint Mr. Harry Hayes to the Rapides Finance Authority, representing District I, to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Amos Wesley. Term will expire September 30, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for April 2022: Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 415 80% 87.47% Pineville - 8 minute 126 80% 84.13% Rapides - 12 minute 182 80% 92.86% Rapides - 20 minute 171 80% 86.55% On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to authorize Fire District No. 3 to share a reserve service truck and a reserve pumper with Ball Fire Department in the event Fire District No. 3 truck is out of service under the existing Mutual Aid Agreement between Fire District No. 3 of Rapides Parish and Town of Ball and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, that the following item(s) were placed on the Committee meeting after the agenda was posted and are now being added in compliance with the Public Meetings Law and are confirmed as having been added to the agenda by unanimous vote:

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to include review of properly filed subdivision covenants, conditions, and restrictions of public record during the development permit application process. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18-4.2 (H) SPEED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

WARD 10, DISTRICT A

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets:

(h) Twenty miles per hour. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a vehicle upon the following parish roads in Rapides Parish in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour: ... Lemons Lane ...

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18-4.2 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Parish Highway Department is hereby authorized to erect the speed limit signs on the Road.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 13th day of June, 2022

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to ratify the position title from Internal Auditor to Auditor I for the Rapides Parish Police Jury Finance Department; motion to create employable position of Internal Auditor was passed on May 9, 2022. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to waive the insurance requirements for the Sewer effluent discharge permit at 1014 Pirates Cove, Boyce, LA 71409, for Ashley Simmons, and future owners as requested by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director and the Rapides Parish Health Unit Chief Sanitarian. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Jay Scott, seconded by Mr. Rusty Wilder, to authorize to advertise to purchase a remote-control slope mower to be paid from Rapides Parish Public Works fund as requested by the Public Works Director.

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 13, 2022

Mr. Joe Bishop stated this they had a demo of this piece of equipment about two years ago and it wasn’t beneficial for the parish, maybe there is another piece of equipment that would work for you.

Mr. Jay Scott stated he went out with the company a few weeks ago and his area has slopes and ditch lines, such as in the Grundy Cooper area. They also went in Mr. Sean McGlothlin’s district and cut some johnson grass and the machine was able to work. The sheriff department is not able to put inmates in these ditches because of needles, snakes and other animals. We need a piece of machinery that can go out and do the job without requiring the workers to go into this tall grass. There are a lot of complaints in his area because some of the ditches are seven feet tall. This type of equipment can cut in water, he stated he watched the machine do it. Mr. Scott was asked the price to which he replied about $65,000.

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, table the motion to the July agenda and have Mr. Cory Ashmore to set up a demo. This will be contingent upon the demo of the equipment. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to authorize payment for one (1) Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Deputy for security detail at Cotile Lake Recreation for July 4th Holiday and Labor Day Holiday (September 5th). On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. Joe Bishop, to set a fee for Parish Litter Court Justice of the Peace at $100.00 per month flat fee. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to approve Rapides Parish Highway Department to commence repair work on Ussery Road and right of way, originally approved by the Police Jury August 12, 2019. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Rusty Wilder, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, to allow Tommy Russell Enterprises (Contract Hauler of Various Road Materials) a 12 percent Fuel Surcharge increase. Original Contract was awarded in 2019, was renewed for the last 12-month time frame in February of 2022 and will expire on March 31, 2023. This recommended by the Public Works Chairman and the Purchasing Agent. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ollie Overton, seconded by Mr. David Johnson, the following motion was added by unanimous consent:

Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss T.H. v RPCA Civil Suit #247,937; 9th Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

On vote the motion to add carried unanimously.

On motion by Mr. Sean McGlothlin, seconded by Mr. Jay Scott, to go into REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2022

Executive Session to discuss T.H. v RPCA Civil Suit #247,937; 9th Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. On vote the motion carried unanimously at 3:24 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Joe Bishop, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, to come out of Executive Session. On vote the motion carried unanimously at 4:03 p.m.

There being no further business, motion by Mr. David Johnson, seconded by Mr. Ollie Overton, the meeting was adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

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