Committee Agenda

Posted: February 2, 2023

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandria.

1. Finance Committee……………………………………….………….....3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba: Moreau
2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee….....5 Chairman: Craig Smith
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….….6 Chairman: Jay Scott
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee…….7 Chairman: Rusty Wilder
5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Legal Committee……………….…………8 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee…….…..9 Chairman: Theodore Fountaine, III
7. Personnel, Elections and Health Committee…………………………10 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
8. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee.…12 Chairman: David Johnson

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Treasurer’s Report.
3. Motion to authorize the travel expe nse policy be adopted by the Jury, to provide the annual travel budget for the entire Jury, and that the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury is authorized to approve travel expenditures during the year, not to exceed the budgeted amount. (Mr. Bishop)
4. Motion to authorize the Treasure r to amend the 2022 budget to reflect actual beginning balances. (Mr. Bishop)
5. Motion to adopt a resolution au thorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for Gunter Road/Barron Chapel Road Street Improvements, Planning and Construction (FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-01), and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by the Engineer. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to adopt a resolution au thorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for Philadelphia Street Improvements, Planning and Construction (FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-02), and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by the Engineer. (Mr. Smith)

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7. Motion to approve the participation in an upcoming auction to be held on March 4, 2023. (Mr. Bishop)
8. Motion to delete from the Rapides Pa rish Fire District No. 14 (Flatwoods) Asset Inventory Program the assets listed below as they are broken and no longer suitable for public use:

Asset Number Description Disposal 10713 Freidrich Air Conditioner Scrap-to be auctioned Unit SN# AKFZ01305 11355 Freidrich Air Conditioner Scrap-to be auctioned Unit SN# AEFY04570 10992 Thermal Imaging Camera Scrap-to be auctioned SN# F1426 11196 Thermal Imaging Camera Scrap-to be auctioned SN# F1898 (Mr. Moreau)

9. Motion to authorize the construction of an Equipment Shed to be utilized at the Highway 28 West location for the amount of $41,318.38 and a Mechanic Shop to be utilized at the Esler Field location (Area 2) for the amount of $38,882.49 to be paid from the Public Works budget. Price quotes were obtained. (Mr. Moreau)
10. Motion to amend and add to the cu rrent Purchasing Policy for the Rapides Parish Police Jury under the Public Works Contract section:

• d) Purchases or work to be performed under five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) shall be made only after obtaining one (1) written quote from a qualified vendor. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 CRAIG SMITH, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Public Works Director's Report.
3. Motion to adopt an ordinance to establish or set a 10 mph speed limit on Bill Paul Road, Ward 6, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect speed limit signs. (Mr. Johnson)
4. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and hire up to twelve (12) seasonal workers for mowing crews and general labor. Work will begin on April 1, 2023 and end no later than November 3, 2023, rate of pay is $12.00 per hour for Laborers and $12.50 per hour for Labor Foreman, to be paid from the Public Works salary line item. (Mr. Smith)
5. Motion to authorize the Public Work s Director to create, advertise and hire up to six (6) temporary/seasonal Equipment Operators. Work will begin on April 1, 2023 and end no later than December 1, 2023, rate of pay for temporary Equipment Operator I is $14.50 per hour and rate of pay for temporary Equipment Operator II is $16.50 per hour, to be paid from the Public Works salary line item. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Recognize Mrs. Sharon Neal for an update on Workforce Development. (Mr. Scott)
3. Motion to authorize the President to 1) reappoint to the Rapides Workforce Development Board the following member for additional terms and, 2) authorize the President to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning reappointments for the following member whose existing term dates have expired.

Members (Reappointments) New Term Dates Paul Fuselier 2/6/2023-2/6/2023 (Mr. Scott)

4. Motion to authorize the President to sign the Agreement between the Chief Elected Official and the Rapides Workforce Development Board signifying the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) as the fiscal agent and administrative entity, and the Workforce Operations Department (WOD) as the provider of Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth services authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA). (Mr. Scott)
5. Motion for the Workforce Operati ons Department to hire two (2) temporary part-time teachers, 29 hours per week, beginning in March or April ending September 30, 2023, to facilitate the Summer Youth Employment Program, $20 hourly to be paid out of WIOA funds. These instructors will also facilitate the academic component required by the Program. (Mr. Scott) THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL Page | 7

TOURISM AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 RUSTY WILDER, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Notice is hereby given to the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (“Department”) of the following action by RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY pursuant to §503(H)(1) of the Industrial Tax Exemption Program Rules: PQ, LLC. Industrial Tax Exemption application #20220369-ITE has been placed on the March 13, 2023 agenda for a public meeting of RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY, notice of which is attached hereto, thus hereby requesting an additional 30 days to take action on the Application. (Mr. Bishop/Mr. Moreau)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM AND LEGAL COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 SEAN McGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive an update on the Courthouse. (Mr. McGlothlin)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 THEODORE FOUNTAINE, III, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS & HEALTH COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. David Johnson on the Rapides Area Planning Commission Board and appoint Mr. Craig Smith to fill the unexpired term. Term will expire January 8, 2024. (Mr. Bishop)
3. Motion to adopt a resolution to a ppoint Mr. Russell Jess Miller to fill the vacancy in Constable, Ward 5, 2nd Court, created by no one qualifying for the spring 2023 election, to serve until a successor is elected and takes office. (Mr. Johnson)
4. Motion to adopt a resolution to call for an election to fill the vacancy in the unexpired term of Constable, Ward 5, 2nd Court, created by no one qualifying for the spring 2023 election. Election to be held on October 14, 2023, with qualifying dates of August 8, 9, and 10, 2023. (Mr. Johnson)
5. Motion to enter into a contract w ith CLAHEC (Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center) to provide two (2) full time nurses and one (1) part-time nurse for the Health Unit for the purpose of Operation Suppo rt and other Health Unit activ ities, total contract not to exceed $694,248.00, to be paid from the H ealth Unit Fund, as recommended by Dr. Curtis Lewis, Regional Administ rator, beginning March 1, 2023 for a three (3) year period and author ize the President to sign same. (Mr. Overton)

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6. Motion to appoint one (1) of the nominees of LSU of Alexandria to the Fire District No. 7 Civil Service Boar d for a three (3) year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Paul Fuselier. Term will expire February 7, 2023.

NAMES SUBMITTED BY LSU of Alexandria: Paul Fuselier Dr. Elizabeth Beard Chief Donald Collins Beth Whittington (Mr. Smith)

7. Motion to discuss and approve the Rapides Parish Police Jury letterhead layout. (Mr. Bishop)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 DAVID JOHNSON, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda ite m upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required re port from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for December, 2022:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 444 80% 88.96% Pineville - 8 minute 129 80% 82.17% Rapides - 12 minute 184 80% 88.04% Rapides - 20 minute 167 80% 82.63% (Mr. Johnson)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL