November 9, 2020

Pursuant to JBE 134-2020, JBE 135-2020 Proclamation and JBE 158

PUBLIC GATHERINGS LIMITED

Public gatherings are restricted to 75% of the total occupancy of the State Fire Marshal, and requires a six (6) foot minimum of social distancing, limiting the public seating area for the Rapides Parish Police Jury meeting to 28 members of the public, on a first come basis, in accordance with Phase II restrictions.

Craig Smith, President

Police Jury Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Parish Courthouse

Posted November 6, 2020 2:00 pm

REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT

JUROR COMMENTS

Recognize representative of NRCS to discuss Federal Grant Assistance for debris removal in drainage canals and bayous. (Public Works 11/4)

Recognize representative of Tetra Tech for an update on debris removal from Hurricane Laura.

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1. Motion to increase the maximum contract amounts allowed for T.F.R. and Tetra Tech Debris Removal Contracts pursuant to President Trump’s approval of 100% FEMA reimbursement for Hurricane Laura related debris removal and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Parochial 11/4)
2. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Special Session on September 18, 2020 and September 21, 2020, as published in the Official Journal.
3. Motion to lay over the adoption of the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on October 12, 2020 and October 26, 2020, as not yet published in the Official Journal.
4. Motion that approved bills be paid.
5. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot Thirteen (13) Parkway Subdivision Chicago Loop, bearing the municipal address of 3121 Chicago Loop 2, Alexandria, to Ms. Mary Jefferson for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 11/4)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot Twelve (12) of Square Sixteen

• (16) of SAL Co. Addition, bearing the municipal address of 2040 Overton St., Alexandria, to Mr. Fred Lowe, Jr. for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 11/4)

7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot One Hundred-Two (102) Dixie Alexandria, to Ms. Kimberly Price for the consideration of $667.67 cash. (Finance 11/4)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property with the legal description of Lot Twenty-Six (26), Square Two (2), Pecan Grove Addition, bearing the municipal address of 2716 Main Street, Alexandria, to Mr. Hebert Jones, Jr. for the consideration of $1,333.33 cash. (Finance 11/4)

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9. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Courthouse-Jail Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment as it is no longer suitable for public use: Asset Description Disposal 10518 Ice machine Scrap–to be auctioned SN# 110762933 (Finance 11/4)
10. Motion of Intent to Sale for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Addair Asset Management Lot Twenty-eight (28), Southern Heights US Bank Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr.

National Convention of Lot Nine (9) of Square One (1) Church of Christ Pecan Grove Addition Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Jett Willie Lot Seven (7) & Adjacent ½ Lot Six (6), Square C, Laborde Subdivision Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr.

Ury Daigrepont Jr. Part of Lot Fifteen (15), Square One (1), West Alexandria Addition, Fronting 41’ on 12th Street x 110’ Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Alzine B. & Augus Ryan N2 of Lot Three (3), Square Three (3) Riverside Addition Twenty-Five’ (25) on 2nd Street Bearing the Municipal address of: Main Street, Alexandria District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

Johnnie Ray Turner ½ Lot Two (2), Square Three (3) of Riverside Addition Bearing the Municipal address of: District D – Theodore Fountaine, Jr.

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Alice Mccravey Lot Twenty-Three (23) of Square Three

• (3) Rapides Development Company Inc. Bearing the Municipal address of: District F – Oliver Overton, Jr. (Finance 11/4)

11. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 6 Asset/Inventory Program the following building as it was severely damaged (destroyed) during Hurricane Laura. Asset Description Disposal 12089 Building used as living quarters Scrap (Finance 11/4)
12. Motion to call for a Public Hearing on December 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2021 Budget. (Finance 11/4)
13. Motion to remove from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 9 Asset Inventory the following equipment listed below and donate it to the Town of Wisner Fire Department (Check with RPFD’s), as requested by the Chief. Asset Number Description Disposal 8471 Viking SCBA Donation 8472 Viking SCBA Donation 9625 Viking SCBA Donation 9626 Viking SCBA Donation 9627 Viking SCBA Donation 9628 Viking SCBA Donation 9629 Viking SCBA Donation 9630 Viking SCBA Donation 9631 Viking SCBA Donation 9632 Viking SCBA Donation 9633 Viking SCBA Donation 9634 Viking SCBA Donation 9635 Viking SCBA Donation 9636 Viking SCBA Donation 9637 Viking SCBA Donation (Finance 11/4)
14. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Highway Department Asset/Inventory program the below listed equipment. This equipment was damaged by Hurricane Laura and is considered a total loss by the REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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Insurance Carrier. ASSET NUMBER DESCRIPTION 6750 1994 – Grader – Cat 12G SN# 061M15652 (Public Works 11/4)

15. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 11/4)
16. Motion to enter into an agreement with the Alexandria Lions Club to conduct Cotile Trade Days on Cotile, on March 27 and March 28, 2021, pending condition of the park and authorize the President to sign same. (Public Works 11/4)
17. Motion to grant approval to Thorne Acres, Resub of Lots 116 and 117, King Richard Road at Sherwood Drive, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, Parish Engineers and Legal Counsel and authorize signing of the plat. (Public Works 11/4)
18. Motion to authorize the President to sign nomination form for the Rapides Workforce Development Board for Steve Bryant, Plant Manager, for StellaJones replacing Wayne Kusmierczyk and sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning new/removed members. (Workforce 11/4)
19. Motion to authorize the Parish President to advertise for qualification statements for engineering services for the FEMA/HMGP – Bayou Roberts Drainage Improvements Project (Penny Acres), more specifically identified Amendment 2 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Grants 11/4)
20. Motion to authorize the Parish President to advertise for proposals for Standby/As-needed Disaster Debris Removal Contract and Standby/Asneeded Disaster Debris Removal Management and Financial Recovery Services Contract for future disasters (hurricanes, etc.) and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Grants 11/4)

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21. Motion to ratify HUD-CDBG-DR-CDBG/FEMA/GOHSEP Parish Procurement Policy, 2 CFR 200 Compliant. (Grants 11/4)
22. Motion to ratify the adoption of the Capital Outlay Budget request FY2021/2022 for Courthouse Improvements. (Grants 11/4)
23. Motion to approve petition for annexation to the Town of Boyce, for annexation of new Library Branch tract. (Parochial 11/4)
24. Motion to adopt an ordinance requiring any company authorized to do business within the Parish of Rapides, pursuant to a State of Louisiana certificate of franchise authority under LSA-R.S. 45:1361 et seq, to provide a monthly report to the Rapides Parish Police Jury itemizing for each month the following items for Rapides Parish:

1. The total number of customer accounts;
2. The total number of customer service complaints received;
3. The total number of customer service calls made by company service technicians;
4. The total number of customer accounts which were provided a credit due to an interruption of service; and
5. The percentage (%) of the service area which remains in active service (for example 78% of 100%, etc.) (Parochial 11/4)

25. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for September, 2020:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 451 80% 87.36 % Pineville - 8 minute 178 80% 83.15 % Rapides - 12 minute 220 80% 88.18 % Rapides - 20 minute 170 80% 85.29 % (Insurance 11/4)

26. Motion to create five (5) part-time firefighter positions for Fire Protection District No. 15 at the rate of $12.00 per hour for no more than 32 hours per week, all new positions combined not to exceed 84 hours per week, effective October 25, 2020 and amend the Organizational Chart, as REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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recommended by the Taylor Hill Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors. (Parochial 11/4)

27. Motion to ratify authorization for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 15 to submit a grant application to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program administered through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and to accept the funds for purchasing Bunker Gear for new members, as requested by the Taylor Hill Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors and authorize the President to sign necessary documents. This is a 50% matching fund program with a total award of $5,320.82. (Parochial 11/4)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY BUT WERE POSTED ON THE AGENDA

AFTER THE COMMITTEE MEETING IN COMPLIANCE

WITH THE PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW AND ARE NOW

CONFIRMED AS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED IN THE

PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

28. Motion to accept the Substantial Completion, as submitted by Pan American Engineers, for the replacement of two elevators with Otis Elevator Company, once remaining punch list items is completed and inspected. (Mr. Perry)
29. Motion to grant approval to Tioga Ridge Subdivision located at Lanier Road and Stanfield Lane, Pineville, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, Parish Engineer and Legal Counsel and authorize the President to sign. (Mr. Moreau)
30. Motion to direct Rapides Area Planning Commission to investigate and provide recommendation regarding the revocation of Belle Estates Subdivision including Allison Drive, Belle Street, Ashley Drive and ‘F’ Street. (Mr. Wilder)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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ADJOURNMENT

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