Jury Agenda

Posted August 7, 2025

REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 11, 2025 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on July 7, 2025, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee meeting on August 4, 2025.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Dennis Frazier on the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2025. ***Myron K. Lawson, Jr. on the England Authority and Industrial Development Board for a four (4) year term. Term will expire September 9, 2025. ***Le’Anza Jordan on the Library Board, representing District I. Term will expire September 13, 2025. (This is the 2 nd five (5) year term and a new appointment has to be made.) ***Lance Speer to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired November 10, 2023.

***Mark Scarber on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Chris LaCombe on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 2

Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Les West on the Waterworks District 11A Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire July 12, 2025.

4. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of the following adjudicated property located at: 3923 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, 71301, P arcel ID No. 2304508660001101, Assessment No. 5010558825, MISC-7137, to the highest bidder, David Culbert, for the amount of $3,333.33 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Finance 08/04)
5. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of the following adjudicated property located at: 204 Ogden Street, Alexandria, 71301, Parcel ID No. 2400734001001801, Assessment No. 4018954425, MISC-7076, to the highest bidder, Ronnie Williams, for the amount of $3,000.00 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Finance 08/04)
6. Motion of Intent to Sell the below listed adjudicated properties as requested by the Attorney hired through the City of Alexandria to help move blighted, abandoned, adjudicated property:

Tax Debtor Address Bertha Lee Henry, et al Lot Seventy-One (71) George Moore Subdivision Parcel ID No. 2304406410004101 Assessment No. 5010630200

Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7114

Curtisteen T. Matthews, et al Lot Six (6), Square Seventeen (17), South Alexandria Land Company Addition Parcel ID No. 2400708630022701 Assessment No. 5010923600 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7138

Demetris Donnell Stewart Lot Thirty-Nine (39) and ADJ 38.1’ of Lot Forty (40), Williamson Addition Parcel ID No. 2400509830003701 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 3

Assessment No. 5010528125 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7050

James A. Day Five (5) Acres on Left Disc Bank of Red River at Confluence of Bayou Marie Parcel ID No. 0403547019001101 Assessment No. 3180000850 Bearing no municipal address. MISC-7120

Katherine Yong Part of Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), South Alexandria Land Co., Addition fronting TwentyEight (28) feet on Harris Street x OneHundred and Fifty (150) feet. Parcel ID No. 2400708630034901 Assessment No. 5011538660 Bearing the Municipal address of: MISC-7121 Charles E. Ewing III, et al Part of Lot Eleven (11), Square Twenty-Four (24), S. A. L. Co. Addition Parcel ID No. 2400708630034801 Assessment No. 501050538 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7077

Louisiana Tax 1, Inc. Part Lots 8,9 and 10, Square 22, West Alexandria Addition, fronting 71’ on 16th Street x 110’ and Part of Lot 8, Square 22, West Alexandria Addition, fronting 39’ on 16th Street x 121’ Parcel ID No. 2404109580024001 Assessment No. 5010360000 Bearing the municipal address of: MISC-7047 (Finance 08/04)

7. Motion to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Courthouse & Jail REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 4

Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12536 Dryer 2001035635 Replaced 07/25 12537 Dryer 2001035634 Replaced 07/25

Police Jury Admin/Finance Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12631 Computer MXL0132P7S Auction

FD#5 - Oakhill Fire Department Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 13564 Chainsaw N/A Scrap – car accident

Buckeye Recreation Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 9004 John Deere Mower TCO797C020696 Scrap for parts

Health Unit Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 10739 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHPOGA4BR337695 Auction 10740 2011 Ford Fusion 3FAHPOGA4BR337694 Auction

(Finance 08/04)

8. Motion to accept M r. Danny Deville at 88 Bell Road, Deville, LA 71328, District C, as a hardship. Proper certification has been received. (Public Works 08/04)
9. Motion to award contract for Project No. 3438 – Esler Drainage Rehabilitation (Work Area 3) , to the lowest bidder, Pineland Equipment Group, LLC of Pineville, Louisiana in the amount of $1,631,529.50, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 08/04)
10. Motion to ratify acceptance of 18’ - 6” wide x 741 feet, approximately .14 miles of Shree Lane, Ward 11, located in Hari Oaks Subdivision for parish maintenance, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Public Works 08/04)
11. Motion to authorize Rapides Parish Public Works Department to cut and remove limbs on Stokes Lane, within the town limits of Forest Hill, as requested by Mayor Jeter and authorized by the annual IGA. Funding to be paid out of Road District 1A, Town of Forest Hill. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 5

(Public Works 08/04)

12. Motion to adopt an ordinance to enact speed limit on E R Slay Road, Ward 11, District C to 25 mph and install a “Dead End” sign at the end of the road and authorize the Public Works Department to erect speed limit signs. (Public Works 08/04)
13. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Annual Certificate of Compliance with the State of Louisiana Off System Bridge Replacement Program to include the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 08/04)
14. Motion to accept Bid No. 3392 – District A Road Improvements, as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 08/04)
15. Motion to adopt a resolution to the LA DOTD, Division of Administration, to provide reimbursement of funds, not to exceed $ 21,500.00 for Update H.016180, and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, as requested by the Esler Airport Manager. (Public Works 08/04)
16. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Parish President to accept grants, execute agreements and amendments as necessary and furnish any additional information as required by the grant, project to be funded by grants administered thru the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and LA DOTD for Esler Field Regional Airport Drainage Rehabilitation Construction (Phase III), projected cost $1,791,330.00. (Public Works 08/04)
17. Motion to authorize the Parish President to advertise for proposals for Standby/As-needed Disaster Debris Removal Contract and Standby/As - needed Disaster Debris Removal Management and Financial Recovery Services Contract for future disasters (hurricanes, etc.) and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 08/04)
18. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit requests for qualifications for Engineering Services for engineering services for DR - 4559 – Hurricane Laura – Hazard Mitigation Funds for infrastructure project, Cloverdale Drainage. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 6

(Workforce & Grants 08/04)

19. Motion to ratify authorization for the grant application submission for FTA 5339 – Fleet Modernization and Circulator Transit Route in Central Louisiana and partnering with LITACorp for the required grant funds match and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Workforce & Grants 08/04)
20. Motion to authorize the President to sign and approve the contract between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) for the PY25/FY26 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program (Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth) for the total grant amount of $878,763.00 (an increase of $23,449.00 from the previous year) and for the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (Workforce & Grants 08/04)
21. Motion to adopt a Proclamation in Recognition of the 75 th Anniversary of the Rapides Parish Library - Martin Branch on September 18, 2025. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 08/04)
22. Motion to extend for an additional one (1) year the resolution authorizing Nowlin Law Firm, LLC, d/b/a Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law, to represent on several employee claims against the Police Jury and authorize the President to execute any necessary documents. Term will be effective September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/04)
23. Motion to permanently relocate Precinct C10 which is located at Rapides 71301) to Precinct C09 which is located at Alma Redwine Elementary combining Precincts C10 and C09 is because the number of voters at Precinct C10 is less than 300. A copy of this resolution to be sent to Secretary of State, Elections Division, Clerk of Court and Registrar of Voters. (Personnel, Elections, Insurance & Legal 08/04)
24. Motion to receive the required report from ACADIAN AMBULANCE under the Contract for June 2025 (For June 1 – 9, 2025) as reviewed by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee (see attached): REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 7

Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Alexandria - 8 minute 152 80% 91.44%

Pineville - 8 minute 53 80% 90.57%

Rapides - 12 minute 59 80% 91.53%

Rapides - 20 minute 47 80% 83.92% TOTAL 311 Contract Exceptions Taken – 139 – Reasons Stated (Excess Calls) = 31% of the Response Calls Total (450) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

25. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for June 2025 (For June 10 – 30, 2025) as reviewed by the Ambulance Services Sub-Committee (see attached): Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance

Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville) Life Threatening 8.00 minutes 674 6:19 minutes 90% 75.52% 10:55 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 216 11:56 minutes

Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area) Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 192 9:52 minutes 90% 76.56% 15:25 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 64 14:52 minutes

Average Response Zone # of Responses Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance

Zone 3 (Rural Areas) Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 118 14:10 minutes 90% 77.97% 25:29 minutes 90% Non-Life Threatening 42 20:03 minutes

Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 23 18:28 minutes 90% 82.60% 39:43 minutes 90%

Non-Emergency 90 minutes 355 16:22 minutes 90% 99.30% TOTAL 1,684 Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (1,684) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

26. Motion to confirm the Ambulance Control Board approval of contract with Contract Administrator and approved by the Ambulance Services SubCommittee. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 8

(Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

27. Motion to proclaim the month of September as Volunteer Firefighters Month in Rapides Parish. Firefighter Appreciation to be celebrated on September 20, 2025 . Appreciation Day will begin at 9:00 am at the LSUA Mega Shelter. (Ambulance, Fire, Health & Homeland Security 08/04)

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 adopt a resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding $2,294,000 of Taxable Sewer Revenue Bonds of Sewerage District No. 1 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Overton)
29. Motion to cancel the proposed Sales Tax Election for Road District No. 5A, Sales Tax District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, scheduled for October 11, 2025. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of State, Elections Division, Registrar of Voters and Clerk of Court. (Mr. Giles)
30. Motion to authorize participation in the State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP 2025), $61,247.50 to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. (Mr. Smith)
31. Motion to authorize participation in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG 2025), $56,618.17, to be administered by the Rapides Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Office and to authorize the Parish President to sign related documents. (Mr. Smith)
32. Motion to authorize repairs, joint cleaning and sealing to the exterior walls at the Rapides Parish Courthouse, cost not to exceed $150,000.00, project to be funded from General Fund, and authorize the Parish President to sign all REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 9

necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)

33. Motion to authorize the donation of Asset No. 12094 – 2017 Van, VIN No. 2C7WDGBG1HR562875, to the Rapides Parish Senior Citizen Center to be used for transportation services for senior citizens of Rapides Parish. (Mr. Smith)
34. Motion to authorize the President to execute Beneficial Occupancy documents related to the Courthouse Restroom Renovation Project, construction by DSW Construction, for the first-floor restrooms (men and women) and second floor men’s handicap restroom, as recommended by the Project Engineer and approved by Fire Marshal. The one-year warranty will begin today upon approval of beneficial occupancy. (Mr. Smith)
35. Motion to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Fire District No. 11 Asset No. Description Serial No. Disposal 12876 2004 Ford Expedition 1FMPU15535LA38563 Auction 10186 1998 GMC 1GTGK29F4WE553631 Auction 9154 1991 Ford 1FTWF14Y9MNA79722 Auction 10110 Husqvarna UTV HP0539-553303 Auction (Mr. Giles)

36. Receive an update from Pan American Engineers on the status of the declaration of the public emergency on May 12, 2025, for the Parish Courthouse Jail on n egotiating contracts with contractors, as necessary, to expeditiously move forward with waterproofing of exterior walls at the recreation area and the roofing system in the area of the recreation area to eliminate rainwater intrusion into jail security areas, offices, and mechanical rooms; which water intrusion is threatening the operational safety of the jail and is a threat to the health and safety to both jail staff and inmates. (Mr. Smith)
37. Motion to approve renewal proposal from Brown and Brown for Police Jury auto/equipment insurance, to be paid from various fund accounts and authorize the President or Secretary/Treasurer to sign all necessary REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 pg. 10

documents. Policy to be effective 09/06/2025 at 12:01 am. (Mr. Smith)

38. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District No. 14 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of ad valorem taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Bordelon)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

ADJOURNMENT

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