Jury Agenda

Posted January 6, 2022

REGULAR SESSION

JANUARY 10, 2022 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

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THIS ITEM WAS NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY BUT WAS POSTED ON THE AGENDA

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WITH THE PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW AND IS NOW

CONFIRMED AS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED IN THE

PUBLISHED AGENDA BY 2/3RD VOTE

1. Motion to rescind the motion and ordinance of January 9, 1990 , setting of term limits for the office of Police Jury President. (Mr. Smith)
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Greg Jones, Legal Counsel

President

Vice President

Treasurer

3. Special presentation of plaques to President and Vice President.

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4. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on December 13, 2021, as published in the Official Journal.
5. Motion that approved bills be paid.
6. Motion to appoint the President for a one (1) year term on the Rapides Area Planning Commission Board, as the Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 9, 2023. (12/13/21 appointments to be announced)
7. Motion to appoint President for a one (1) year term on the Chamber of Commerce, as Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 9, 2023. (12/13/21 appointments to be announced)
8. Motion to appoint President for a one (1) year term on the Regional Infrastructure Beltway Commission, as Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 9, 2023. (12/13/21 appointments to be announced)
9. Motion to appoint President for a one (1) year term on the Transportation Policy Committee, as Chief Executive Officer. Term will expire January 9, 2023. (12/13/21 appointments to be announced)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Appointment to the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention Bureau to fill the expiring term of Mr. Darren Sigur. Term will expire February 8, 2022. ***Appointment to the Cheneyville Recreation District to fill the expiring term of Mr. TC Barfield. Term will expire February 13, 2022. ***Appointment to the Communications District to fill the expiring term of Mr. Sam DeBona. Term will expire February 18, 2022. ***Appointment to the Communications District to fill the expiring term of Mr. Jack DeWitt. Term will expire February 18, 2022. ***Fire District No. 7 Civil Service Board to fill the expiring term of Mr. Keith Winget. Term will expire February 7, 2022.

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10. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Square Four (4), Harris Alexandria, to Anthony Foster, for the consideration of $1,666.67 cash. (Finance 1/3)
11. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Four (4), Square Five (5), Lincoln Place Subdivision bearing the municipal address of 131 Frances Street, Alexandria, to Henry Quinney, Jr., for the consideration of $666.67 cash. (Finance 1/3)
12. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Three (3), Square Seventeen (17), South Alexandria Land Co., Addition bearing the municipal address of 2069 Overton Street, Alexandria, to Felicia Bush, for the consideration of $1,666.67 cash. (Finance 1/3)
13. Motion to ratify to authorize the advertisement for the purchase of a Boom Mower and Mower Tractor for Public Works and authorize to award to lowest bidder as requested by Public Works Director and Committee Chairman. (Finance 1/3)
14. 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 2022 Justices of the Peace and Constables Annual Training course, to be paid out of the General Fund. (Dates to be determined at later time). (Finance 1/3)
15. Motion of Intent to sale the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Properties:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Bakies Properties 0.847 Acres. Being part of S. L. Conerly Tract Fronting 102.59’ on Rapides Avenue and ADJ to Idalia Place Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of: REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2022

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Isiah Williams Lots Twenty One (21) & Twenty Two C/O Eric Williams (22) & 36A. Jacqueline Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of:

Shirley J Jackson Lot Two (2), Square Forty (40), Land & Improvements Company, addition less three (3)’ SOLD Bearing the municipal address of:

David Dorsey Lot One (1), Block Two (2) Macarthur Col Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of:

Kadence Properties Lot 130, Acadian Village #3 Bearing the municipal address of: (Finance 1/3)

16. Motion to authorize to renew the Worker’s Compensation Policy for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, and 18 for Policy Period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending January 1, 2023 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Treasurer. (Finance 1/3)
17. 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, 2021 to December 31, 2021, 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. (Finance 1/3)
18. Motion to accept the Public Works Director's Report. (Public Works 1/3)
19. Motion to grant approval to D & J Mobile Home Park (mobile homes, rental only) as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, pending approval from Legal Counsel. (Public Works 1/3) REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2022

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20. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for November 2021:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 449 80% 88.86% Pineville - 8 minute 121 80% 82.64% Rapides - 12 minute 204 80% 90.20% Rapides - 20 minute 169 80% 88.16% (Insurance 1/3)

21. Motion to amend the Code of Ordinances to add Section 25-Fire Protection and Prevention; Article 1. Outdoor Burning Prohibited, to be effective immediately upon passage. (Insurance 1/3)
22. Motion to adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in (i) Fire Protection District Number 6 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District Number 8 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Road District No. 1B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (iv) Road District No. 6A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. (August 9, 2021 Jury)
23. Motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Road District No. 9B of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection District Number 3 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iv) Fire Protection District Number 5 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (v) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vi) Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (vii) Service Area No. 2 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (viii) Fire Protection District No. 15 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (ix) Fire Protection District No. 16 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal or continuation of special taxes therein and (x) Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (December 13, 2021 Jury)

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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

24. Motion to appoint Cecil Perry to the Sewer District No. 2 Board to fill the unexpired term of the late Calvin Malone. Term will expire October 12, 2022. (Mr. Moreau)
25. Motion to authorize the President to sign the engagement letter for Payne, Moore and Herrington for the 2021 audit. (Mr. Smith)
26. Motion to authorize transfer of Parish surplus dirt to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Juvenile Assistance Training Program facility under the existing Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Mr. Bishop)

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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