Committee Agenda

Posted: JANUARY 2, 2025

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, 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 and Legal Committee…………………………………………………………….....6 Chairman: Craig Smith
3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee………………….…8 Chairman: Randy Harris
4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee…….9 Chairman: Jay Scott
5. Courthouse and Coliseum Committee……………….……….……....10 Chairman: Daniel Lonsberry
6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee……….11 Chairman: Danny Bordelon
7. Personnel, Elections and Health Committee…………………………12 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
8. Insurance, Ambulance, Fire and Homeland Security Committee.…13 Chairman: Parrish W. Giles

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CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

JANUARY 6, 2025

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

Swearing in of Mr. Randy Harris – Police Juror District D

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Treasurer’s Report.
3. Receive update from Ms. Celise Reech-Harper on the Library. (Mr. Overton)
4. Motion to authorize the President to sign certifications to the Legislative Auditor certifying on behalf of the Governing Body that funds made available during the year from January 1, 20 24 to December 31, 20 24, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 48:751-760 have been expended in accordance with the provisions of those statutes and other standards established by law. (Mr. McGlothlin)
5. Motion to authorize the travel expense 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 and authorize the travel of the Police Jury Association President for FY25- 26 and the Treasurer to amend budget as necessary for his travel. (Mr. McGlothlin)
6. Motion to authorize the registration and expenses, in an amount up to $700.00 each, for the Justices of the Peace and Constables for the 2025 Justices of the Peace and Constables Annual Training course, to be paid out of the General Fund. (Dates to be determined at later time). (Mr. McGlothlin)
7. 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 Page | 4

Exemption Program Rules: Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Company Tax Exemption application #20220075-A-ITE has been placed on the February 10, 2025 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. Overton)

8. 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: Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Company Tax Exemption application #20220075-ITE has been placed on the February 10, 2025 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. Overton)
9. Motion to approve the monthly maintenance agreement between the Buckeye Recreation Board and Tracy Blaney for the year 2025, monthly appropriation of 2,291.67 (an increase of $83.34 per month from 2024), to be paid from Buckeye Recreation Fund as recommended and agreement signed by the Board President and the Contractor. (Mr. Smith)
10. Motion to accept Project No. 3 222 – Cotile Recreation Area Bath House Restoration and Repairs as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by the Engineer, William Aldridge with Ballard CLC, Inc. (Mr. Bordelon)
11. Motion to accept Project No. 3 255 – Exhibition Hall Interior Renovation Project as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by the Engineer, William Aldridge with Ballard CLC, Inc. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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12. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 to piggyback off of the City of Alexandria Contract #2480 and purchase a Ford F450, to be paid from Fire District #3 funds, as recommended by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors. (Mr. Moreau)
13. Motion to amend and reenact Chapter 2 – Administration; Article 1 – In General; Section 2- 3.4 – Expense allowance for Police Jurors, to amend the following section:

• (d) The term "performance of the police juror's duty" shall be considered as any activity that is normally associated with the position of police juror ; as a scheduled meeting involving Police Jury business ; however, it shall not include attending a regular monthly scheduled Committee Meeting, Police Jury Meeting, Special Jury Meeting called by the Parish President and/or activity that is for the main purpose the Police Juror's election or the election of others. Additionally, the reimbursable expense shall be an expense that was incurred for benefit of the Rapides Parish Police Jury. (Mr. McGlothlin)

14. Motion to approve the purchase of a used 2022 Dodge 2500 Truck with a utility bed by Rapides Parish Fire District No. 11 - Springcreek for an amount not to exceed $31,000.00 as requested by the Board of Directors and the Purchasing Agent and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
15. Motion to approve the amended budget for calendar year 2024 and proposed budget for calendar year 2025 for the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission, as requested by the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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 AND LEGAL COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 CRAIG SMITH, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Public Works Director's Report.
3. Receive update from Mr. Matt Johns on the building code permits in Rapides Parish. (Mr. Scott)
4. Motion to rescind a curtain motion of August 12, 2024, to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes for chip sealing on various roads in Road District 2B-1. District C, construction not to exceed $230,000.00, due to weather, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Smith)
5. Motion to rescind a curtain motion of August 12, 20 24, to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes for chip sealing on various roads in Road District 2B-2. District C, construction not to exceed $230,000.00, due to weather, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent. (Mr. Smith)
6. Motion to accept Project No. 3 248 – Blue Lake Road Improvements as “Substantially Complete” and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Mr. Giles)
7. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of McNary, and for the Rapides Parish Public Works Department to assist and repair potholes on West Cady Road , East Cady Avenue, Britt Lane, McArthur Lane and Bordelon Drive and trim trees hanging over Bordelon Page | 7

as requested by the Mayor. (Mr. Giles)

8. Motion to amend resolution passed on October 14, 2024 due to name change of Keiser Law Firm to Nowlin Law Firm, LLC dba Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law, to represent on several employee claims against Police Jury and authorize the President to execute any necessary documents. (Mr. McGlothlin)
9. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 5707 Dublin Road, Alexandria , LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Scott)
10. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 11 M Joyce Road, Alexandria , LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Scott)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,

& GRANTS COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Receive update from Ms. Kimberly Boyd on Grants. (Mr. Scott)
3. Motion to authorize the Parish 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 Board (OEWD) as the fiscal agent and the administrative entity, and the Workforce Operations Department (WOD) as the provider of Title 1 Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth services authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 for the contract term of February 1, 2025 thru January 31, 2026. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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TOURISM AND ECONOMIC PLANNING

AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

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

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COURTHOUSE AND COLISEUM COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 DANIEL LONSBERRY, CHAIRMAN

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

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON

& MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

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

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS & HEALTH COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to authorize the President to sign a one (1) year lease agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health, beginning on 03/07/202 5 – 03/06/2026, to lease 480 square feet of usable space, located at the John

• A. Christophe Health Unit Building, 5604 -B Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, Louisiana, to be used by the Office of Public Health, Central Regional Office, Region 6, for the purpose of a laboratory, pending legal counsel review and approval. (Mr. Overton)

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INSURANCE, AMBULANCE, FIRE & HOMELAND

SECURITY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 6, 2025 PARRISH W. GILES, CHAIRMAN

1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
2. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for November, 2024:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 501 80% 86.83% Pineville - 8 minute 149 80% 85.23% Rapides - 12 minute 200 80% 93.00% Rapides - 20 minute 160 80% 83.13% (Mr. Giles)

3. Motion to authorize the renewal of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Spring Creek Community Volunteer Fire Department, Village of McNary and Fire Protection District No. 11 to provide response within the Village of McNary for a two (2) year period, effective March 18, 202 5, as recommended by the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Giles)
4. Motion to exercise the ten (10) year renewal option on the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Echo- Poland Volunteer Fire Department Inc. for services and operation of Fire Protection District No. 9 for a ten

• (10) year period beginning March 12, 2025, and authorize the President to sign on behalf of the Police Jury and Fire Protection District No. 9. (Mr. Giles)

5. Motion to exercise the ten (10) year renewal option on the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Oak Hill Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc., for services and operations of Fire Protection District No. 5 for a ten (10) year period beginning March 7, 20 25 and authorize Page | 14

the President to sign on behalf of the Police Jury and Fire Protection District No. 5, pending Legal Counsel approval. (Mr. Giles)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL