June 13, 2016

Posted June 9, 2016

REGULAR SESSION

JUNE 13, 2016 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on May 9, 2016 as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (FINANCE 6/6)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE NEXT MEETING

***Appointment to the Library Board of Control. Mr. Glenn Rechs five (5) year term will expire July 9, 2016, representing District A. ***Appointment to the Waterworks District 11A Board. Mr. David Bates, Jr. five (5) year term will expire July 9, 2016.

4. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Five (5) of Square Five (5) of Home Acres Subdivision, bearing the municipal address of 3324 Lillie Grimble Avenue, Alexandria to Mr. Robert Dupas, Jr., for the consideration of $1,534.53 cash. (FINANCE 6/6)

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5. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located in section Fifty-two (52), Township Four (4) North, Range One (1) East, bearing the municipal address of 241 Desoto Street, Pineville, to Julius Thomas and Juanita Thomas, for the consideration of $287.34 cash. (FINANCE 6/6)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located on Lot Eight (8) of Riverview Subdivision of the City of Alexandria as recorded in Plat Book Eight (8) Page One hundred and thirtyfive (135), bearing the municipal address of 2119 Main Street, Alexandria, to Elton Gatson, for the consideration of $4,154.57 cash. (FINANCE 6/6)
7. Motion to adopt Notice of Intent of Sale through the Abandoned/Adjudicated Property procedures on the property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Ruby H. Roberson Lot “C” of a re-subdivision of Lot Twenty-Three (23) of Square Five (5) of Willow Glen Plantation Subdivision Alexandria

Tax Debtor Description Otis Calbert Lot Four (4) of Block Five (5) of the Willow Glenn Plantation Subdivision, Division of Lots Twenty-Five (25) and Twenty-Six (26) and part of Lots Twentythree (23) and Twenty-four (24), Section No. One (1), situated in Section FortyOne (41) Municipal address of 5015 Burnaman Street, Alexandria

Tax Debtor Description Williams Financial Group A certain piece, parcel or lot of ground, being, lying and situated in the Woodside Addition to the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, being lot fourteen (14) of Square two (2) of said Woodside addition Bearing the municipal address of 3611 Napoleon Street, Alexandria

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Tax Debtor Description Michelle Kasson Lots Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four

• (24) of Square one (1) of Vallie Heights Subdivision near the City of Pineville, per official plat thereof duly of record in the Plat Records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Bearing the municipal address of 120 Emma Street, Pineville (FINANCE 6/6)

8. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Courthouse Maintenance Asset/Inventory Program the equipment listed below as it is no longer suitable for public use. Asset Description Disposal 9824 DeWalt Drill Scrap – Place in Auction (FINANCE 6/6)
9. Motion to delete from the JABGI Grant Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment. It is no longer necessary to track these items for Grant purposes as the Grant has expired. The cost of these items does not make it necessary for the Police Jury to maintain them on our records. Asset Description Disposal 9646 Laptop Computer no longer need to track 9647 Desktop Computer no longer need to track 9822 Printer no longer need to track (FINANCE 6/6)
10. Motion to delete from the TASP Grant Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment. It is no longer necessary to track these items for Grant purposes as the Grant has expired. The cost of these items does not make it necessary for the Police Jury to maintain them on our records. Asset Description Disposal 9296 Computer & Monitor no longer need to track 9388 Printer no longer need to track 9390 Gray Metal Desk no longer need to track (FINANCE 6/6)
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make it necessary for the Police Jury to maintain them on our records. Asset Description Disposal 9391 Dell Computer no longer need to track 9392 Dell Computer no longer need to track 9393 Laser Printer no longer need to track 9394 Laser Printer no longer need to track 9395 Desk no longer need to track 9396 Desk no longer need to track 9397 Desk no longer need to track 9448 Dell Computer no longer need to track & Monitor (FINANCE 6/6)

12. Motion to delete from the Teen Court Grant Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment. It is no longer necessary to track these items for Grant purposes as the Grant has expired. The cost of these items does not make it necessary for the Police Jury to maintain them on our records. Asset Description Disposal 8483 4 Shelf Cabinet no longer need to track 8484 Computer no longer need to track 8487 Computer Cabinet no longer need to track 8488 Lateral File Cabinet no longer need to track 8489 File Cabinet no longer need to track 8491 Printer no longer need to track 8576 Notebook Computer no longer need to track 8577 Notebook Computer no longer need to track 8578 15” Monitor no longer need to track 8580 Notebook Computer no longer need to track 8581 17” Monitor no longer need to track 8582 Printer no longer need to track 9112 Think pad no longer need to track 9266 Computer/Monitor no longer need to track & Printer (FINANCE 6/6)
13. Motion to approve purchase of six (6) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Rapides Parish Fire District #6, secure financing and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (FINANCE 6/6)
14. Motion to authorize to advertise for the purchase of a Tanker Truck for Rapides Parish Fire District #8, secure financing and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Board of Directors and Chief. (FINANCE 6/6) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2016

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15. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office the following equipment as it is scrapped and will be placed in the next auction: Asset Number Description Disposal 10140 Scanner – Canon DR-5010C scrap - to be auctioned 10165 Laptop Computer – Mettech, LLC scrap - to be auctioned 10166 Laptop Computer – Mettech, LLC scrap - to be auctioned 10221 Laptop Computer – HP scrap - to be auctioned 5237 Typewriter – IBM Wheelwriter scrap - to be auctioned 7394 Printer – Optra RT scrap - to be auctioned 7445 Desk w/Pennisula Work Center scrap - to be auctioned 9988 Printer – Lexmark T632 scrap – to be auctioned (FINANCE 6/6)
16. Motion to award Bid #2478 – purchase used Hydraulic Excavator (Track hoe) to the lowest bidder, Scott Machinery, for the amount of $93,750.00, to be paid from Road & Bridge funds as recommended by the Parish Engineer. (FINANCE 6/6)
17. Motion to award Bid #2471 – purchase used Dump Truck to the sole bidder, BlueLine Rental for the amount of $51,500.00 to be paid from Road & Bridge funds as recommended by the Parish Engineer. (FINANCE 6/6)
18. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to purchase a new sixteen (16) foot dual axle, heavy duty dump trailer, with four (4) foot sides, including tarp and ramps from Cypress Big Tex Trailers, in an amount of $8,025.00, as recommended by the Public Works Director and approved by Purchasing Agent, to be reimbursed through the Participating Agreement Between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the USDA, Forest Service, Calcasieu Ranger District, Kisatchie National Forest, FS Agreement No. 12-PA-11080602-026. (FINANCE 6/6)
19. Motion to authorize expenses of interested Police Jurors, designated Police Jury Employees and Legal Counsel to attend the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials Annual Conference in Lake Charles, LA, on July 27, 2016 through July 29, 2016. (FINANCE 6/6)

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20. Motion to delete the following from FD2’s Asset/Inventory list: Asset No. Description Explanation 10026 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10027 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10028 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10029 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10030 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10182 Mobile Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10184 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10440 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 5733 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 5734 Converta Com Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 6550 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 6593 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 6852 Mobile Maxtrac Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 6854 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 6855 Mobile Maxtrac Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 7325 Maxtrac II Mobile Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 7937 GTX Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9577 Television 32 inch Scrap - Broken 9579 Television 32 inch Scrap - Broken 9581 Television 32 inch Scrap - Broken 9978 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9979 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9980 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9981 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10092 Laptop Computer Scrap - Broken - Not fixable 5689 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9578 Television 32 inch Scrap - Broken 6851 Mobile Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system Vacuum Water -Salvage Master Scrap 6853 Mobile Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9580 Television 32 inch Scrap -Broken 10181 Mobile Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 10183 Portable Radio Scrap - Incompatible with new radio system 9547 HP Computer - PC Scrap - Does not function - Not fixable 11118 MC Kelly EMT Dummy This item was returned and replaced with item 11161 (FINANCE 6/6)

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21. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Civil Service Office Asset/Inventory program the following equipment as scrapped and no longer suitable for public use: ASSET NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISPOSAL 10292 Computer – Optiplex 320 to be auctioned 10630 Computer – Optiplex 380 to be auctioned (FINANCE 6/6)
22. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District #14 Asset/Inventory program the following equipment as scrapped and no longer suitable for public use: ASSET NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISPOSAL 10275 Radio – Johnson 51SL to be auctioned 10276 Radio – Johnson 53SL to be auctioned (FINANCE 6/6)
23. Motion to authorize the President to sign Change Order No. 2 for the Esler Regional Airport, State Project No. H.011380, Airport Signs and NAVAIDs, to provide for a time extension of 360 days and an increase in the contract amount not to exceed $20,000, for additional work to install a new airfield electrical circuit for the Runway 14 PAPI System and adjustment of quantities to reflect actual installed quantities, as approved by Pan American Engineers, LLC, and Petron, LLC, pending approval of the FAA and LDOTD. (FINANCE 6/6)
24. Motion to authorize the President to sign Change Order No. 3 for the Esler Regional Airport, State Project Nos. H.010144 and H.011126, Main Terminal Ramp Overlay, to provide for a decrease in contract cost not to exceed $5,300, for adjustment of quantities to reflect actual installed quantities, as approved by Pan American Engineers, LLC, and Diamond B Construction Company, LLC, pending approval of the LDOTD. (FINANCE 6/6)
25. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)
26. Recognize Mr. Larry Matthews concerning drainage in the Penny Acres Subdivision. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2016

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27. Motion to accept the report of the Parish Inspector and Curator for the Condemnation Hearing on the proposed condemnation of 6009 Dublin Road, Alexandria, property owner, Mr. Gary L. Bernard and to grant Mr. Bernard a ninety (90) day extension. Notice given to Mr. Bernard to report to the September 12, 2016 Police Jury meeting on progress. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)
28. Motion to authorize Mrs. Betty Sanders Joseph, 26 Sandersville Road, Forest Hill, LA 71430 as a Hardship Case, proper certification has been received. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)
29. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to remove the speed bumps on Davenport Road (Ward 10, District A). (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)
30. (OMIT)
31. Motion to authorize the President to write a letter of request to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requesting that they study the traffic on LA Hwy 1205 to determine if the speed limit should be lowered . (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)
32. Motion to adopt an ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Vit Road, Ward Department to erect new speed limit signs. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)
33. Motion to approve the renewal of the Cooperative Forest Road Agreement FS Agreement No. 16-RO-11080600-004 between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the US Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest and authorize the President to sign same. (PUBLIC WORKS 6/6)

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34. Motion to ratify approval of Amendment #1 to the FY16 STEP Contract, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a reduction in SFY 2016 funding, in the amount of $9,692.00, reducing the contract total to $35,000.00 for the year ending 6/30/16, and authorize the President to sign the amendment and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. (WORKFORCE 6/6)
35. Motion to renew the Lease Agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (Louisiana Department of Labor) for the rental of approximately 3,446 square feet of shared office space for the Rapides Parish Career Solutions Center located at 5610B Coliseum Blvd., for a period of one (1) year, commencing August 1, 2016 and ending July 31, 2017 for an amount of $5,583.33 per month and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (WORKFORCE 6/6)
36. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora, to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to patch various roads within the Town of Glenmora, to repair damage done by recent rains, approximately forty (40) hours of work, to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance Funds, town’s portion and authorize the President to sign same. (WORKFORCE 6/6)
37. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Forest Hill, to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department, to haul four (4) loads of #57 gravel, two (2) loads for maintenance stockpile and two (2) loads to be spread on the C. Willis Road in Forest Hill, with all cost to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance Funds, the town's portion and authorize the President to sign same. (WORKFORCE 6/6)
38. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora to authorize the Rapides Parish Highway Department to reseal portions of 9th Street, 10th Street, and 11th Street within the Town of Glenmora approximately three tenths (0.3) of a mile total to be paid out of Road District 1A Maintenance Funds, town’s portion and authorize the President to sign same. (WORKFORCE 6/6)

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39. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Ward 10 Recreation District, to install drainage pipe in ditch, on Ward 10 Recreation District property, with the Ward 10 Recreation District to provide all materials and the Rapides Parish Police Jury to provide labor and equipment. (WORKFORCE 6/6)
40. Motion to authorize the President to submit a letter to the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, to encourage them to expedite the funding of the Bathroom Finish Out for the Rapides Parish Coliseum, as this is much needed funding in order to finished construction in a timely manner for re-opening the Rapides Parish Coliseum. (GRANTS 6/6)
41. Motion to adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury certifies that the activities for which CDBG funds are being requested for the Levee-Spanish Bayou/Huffman Creek Project, are designed to alleviate existing conditions which pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community; are of recent origin or which recently became urgent and that the Rapides Parish Police Jury is able to commit local funding (from the Red River, Atchafalaya, Bayou Boeuf Levee District) in the amount of $400,000.00 for the activity on its own, and there are no other funds available, as recommended by Frye Magee, LLC and the Treasurer. (GRANTS 6/6)
42. Motion to amend a certain motion of May 9, 2016 which read, motion to adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby adopt the attached written financial management plan that documents the financial operation of the Rapides Parish Police Jury office with all Parish, State and Federal Funds administered, as recommended by the Treasurer and Frye Magee, LLC. Financial management plan was not attached to the motion when the minutes were transcribed. (GRANTS 6/6)
43. Motion to approve an updated line item allocation to the budget for the Comprehensive Resiliency Plan project as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and allow the President to sign the same. The total budget for this project remains at $300,000.00 as approved by the Office of Community Development. This project is fully funded by the Office of Community Development with no match required. (GRANTS 6/6) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2016

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44. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 (FINAL) for the construction contract with Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program Project, Location No. 5-City of Pineville, Lakeview Street Water Utility Relocation, for a decreased amount of $3,239.61 (quantity recap of current bid items) for a total construction amount of $70,098.04 and to provide a contract time extension of 32 days, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, Project Engineer and authorize the President to sign same. (GRANTS 6/6)
45. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 (FINAL) for the construction contract with Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program Project, Location No. 8-City of Pineville, Lakeview Street to Sanders Street Sewer Relocation, for an increased amount of $7,457.00 for additional work items not included in the original scope but were performed (8” gravity sewer bore to proximity of existing homes and trees) and to provide a contract time extension of 32 days as recommended by Pan American Engineers, Project Engineer and authorize the President to sign same. (GRANTS 6/6)
46. Motion 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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. (PAROCHIAL 6/6)
47. Motion to name the "Alexandria Daily Town Talk" as the Official Journal for one (1) year period ending June 30, 2017. (PAROCHIAL 6/6)
48. Motion to discuss the L.A.C.E. Agreement the Louisiana State Police and other parties. Agreement will expire July 31, 2016. (PAROCHIAL 6/6)
49. Motion to adopt a resolution that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby go on record opposing the federal directive which will require school districts, colleges, and universities in this country, to allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match the student's chosen REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2016

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gender identity and threatening federal civil rights litigation and education funding withholding. A copy of this resolution sent to the Louisiana Governor, Attorney General, Congressional and Legislative Delegation, Rapides Parish School Board Members and RPSB Superintendent. (PAROCHIAL 6/6)

50. There is a need to widen and expand Laura Avenue, Ball, LA serves a public purpose and all tracts of land necessary to complete that project have been acquired except that right of way being the 0.103 acre of land as set forth in the attached survey. That the Rapides Parish Police Jury has already caused the value of the right of way to be appraised in 2014, has authorized the purchase of the right of way at the appraised price, and that purchase was unsuccessful and has authorized the expropriation of that right of way. Due to the age of the appraisal a current appraisal was performed and the current value of the right of way is now valued at $5,902.00. It is now moved to direct legal counsel to offer to the heirs of Chester Howell through the court appointed Administratrix Tina Howell the sum of $5,902.00 for the purchase of the aforementioned right of way. If the offer is not accepted within thirty days (30) from the date of the offer it is ordered that the right of way be expropriated. (PAROCHIAL 6/6)
51. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Calvin Malone from the Waterworks District No. 3 Board, waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Mr. Oscar Coody to fill the unexpired term. Term will expire July 10, 2017. (PERSONNEL 6/6)
52. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and appoint Ms. Lana J. Havens to the Rapides Parish Library Board of Control, to fill the expiring term of Mary Heath, representing District H. Term will expire July 10, 2016. (PERSONNEL 6/6)
53. Motion to waive the thirty (30) day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. James Rachal to the Rapides Parish Coliseum Authority, representing District B, for a five (5) year term. Term will expire July 16, 2016. (PERSONNEL 6/6)

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54. Motion to place an item on the June 13, 2016 agenda to adopt the following:

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55. Motion to place an item on the June 13, 2016 agenda to adopt the following:
56. Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to upgrade the position of Clerical Assistant II to Clerical Assistant III and the position of Departmental Secretary to Administrative Assistant at the Rapides Parish Highway Department with the concurrence of the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board and any additional cost to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item. (PERSONNEL 6/6)
57. Motion to authorize the change of the Salary Range for the positions of Asphalt Supervisor from 18 to 20, Area Coordinator from 18 to 20 and Shop Manager from 19 to 20 at the Rapides Parish Highway Department with the concurrence of the Rapides Parish Civil Service Board and any additional cost to be paid from the Road & Bridge Salary line item. (PERSONNEL 6/6)

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58. Motion to waive the insurance requirements for a Sewage Effluent discharge sewage effluent to the road side ditch in the public right-of-way for Shakeela Porter, as approved by the Public Works Director and Health Department. (PERSONNEL 6/6)
59. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for April 2016:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 532 80% 89.47% Pineville - 8 minute 159 80% 82.39% Rapides - 12 minute 245 80% 87.35% Rapides - 20 minute 190 80% 82.11% (INSURANCE 6/6)

60. Motion to adopt a resolution for the Rapides Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan-2016 update in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and authorize the President to sign same. (INSURANCE 6/6)
61. Motion to update the Automatic Aid Agreement between Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 and the England Industrial Airpark and Community Fire Department as recommended by Chief McCain. (INSURANCE 6/6)
62. Motion to exercise the ten (10) year option to renew the Fire Service Agreement with Flatwoods Volunteer Association, Inc. and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (INSURANCE 6/6)

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WITH THE PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW AND ARE NOW

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63. Motion to grant approval to H & S Estates, located at 468 Elmer Road, Elmer as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director and authorize signing of the plat. (Mr. Billings)
64. Motion to authorize all Civil Service employees of Rapides Parish Police Jury a 5% pay increase, effective July 1, 2016 and once Civil Service has finished the re-classification of the employees, to adjust from that point. (Mr. Billings)
65. Motion to approve the revocation of 0.246 acre tract adjoining Highway 107 (Melrose Street), located in Section 18, T4N-R1E, owned by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, subject to and in favor of any existing or future utility servitudes. (Mr. Bishop)
66. Motion to authorize a contract with Pan American Engineers, Inc. to study the S-curve on Adams Road, Ward 10, District A to determine the feasibility of guardrails and develop a plan to improve the safety of Adams Road in this location and authorize the President to sign all the necessary paperwork as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Moreau)
67. Motion to authorize the President to write a letter to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department requesting their assistance in putting out the buoys in Kincaid Lake. (Buoys are located at Tunk’s Landing.) (Mr. McGlothlin)
68. Motion to accept a Healthy Behaviors Mini Grant from The Rapides Foundation in the amount of $24,125.00 over 12 months, beginning July 1, 2016 and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. This grant will be used to construct the Deville Walking Trail. (Mr. Smith)
69. Motion to accept a permanent drainage servitude on a natural drain at the end of the Russell Miller Road to make drainage improvements (Ward 5, District E) and authorize the President to sign. (Mr. Vanderlick/Mr. Billings) REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2016

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70. Motion to adopt a resolution to amend the contract with the Rapides Disaster Recovery Alliance, based upon the USACE letter and contingent upon OCD approval of the Application Amendment, Amendment No. 4 to Work Order No. 2.1, authorizing the planning, engineering, geotechnical investigations and permitting for the Under-seepage Control Berm in the 19th Louisiana Levee District and Recertification of the Bayou Rigolette and Bayou Darrow Flow Control Structures, components of the Red River Levee Recertification project as required by the USACE and FEMA, increasing the contract amount by $478,983.00 from the unobligated program funds, contingent upon approval by the State of Louisiana and as recommended by Grant Consultant, Frye/Magee, LLC and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Bishop)
71. Motion to adopt a resolution to amend the Levee-North Bank-Grant, Project No. 40PARA3301 to cancel previous work included on Berm II, based on geotechnical analysis and due to performance of flood waters at Berm III (Nantachie Lake) to require that Berm III be built contingent upon written instruction from USACE. This will also include inspection of Bayou Darrow and Bayou Rigolette Outfall Structures and authorize the President to sign. (Mr. Bishop)
72. Motion to adopt a resolution to amend the Professional Services contract with Frye/Mage LLC, due to the scope of work to discontinue work on Berm II and implement work on Berm III, include inspection of Bayou Darrow and Bayou Rigolette Outfall Structure as required by USACE and all remaining administrative fees from Berm II (estimated to be $60,000) be moved to Berm III (Nantachie Lake) with an additional fee of $23,500.00 for administrative consulting services, technical assistance and grant management services for the revised scope of work. (Mr. Bishop)

73 Motion to amend a certain motion of May 9, 2016, for the funds to purchase the used tractor, Bid #2463, to be taken from Road and Bridge Funds in lieu of Ward 8, District E and I Maintenance Funds. (Mr. Moreau)

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74. Motion to authorize President to sign sub-grantee agreement for Tangent Project #154) with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. (Mr. Overton)
75. Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for the construction contract with Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Airbase Road Phase 1 Sewer System Improvements, FY 2014 LCDBG Project No. 724753, to repair approximately 1,100 LF of roadway along 1st Street for installation of new sewer main. Contract changes will be for an increase amount of $52,000.00, to be paid from Road District 36A Maintenance Funds and to provide an extension of 30 days on the contract, as recommended by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson, Project Engineer and Treasurer and authorize the President to sign. (Mr. Perry)
76. Motion to purchase two (2) Tiger Side Mount Mowers, Model SMR-EDBT4 off State Contract, total amount of $57,214.70, and to rescind motion adopted May 9, 2016 to purchase two (2) Model SMR-SDB mowers, they were not compatible with existing tractors, to be paid from Highway Department funds as recommended by the Public Works Director. (Mr. Moreau)

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