Jury Agenda

Posted November 6, 2025

REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

Recognize and present a plaque to Mr . Jimmie Fields for his retirement from Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2. (Mr. McGlothlin)

1. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on October 13, 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 November 3, 2025.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Matt Johns to the Regional Steering Co mmittees of Provisional Watersheds 1, 2, 4, and 5 for a one (1) year term. Term will expire December 31, 2025. ***Rick Reno to the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention Bur eau for a one (1) year term. Term will expire December 31, 2025. ***Christopher Hall to the Civil Service Bo ard for a three (3) year term. Term will expire December 10, 2025. (Letter has been sent to Grambling University for a list of names.) ***Les West to the Waterworks District 11A for a five (5) year term. Term expired July 12, 2025. ***Mark Scarber to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Chris LaCombe to the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. ***Brandon Lee Blaney to th e Buckeye Recreation Distri ct for a five (5) year term. Term expired November 10, 2023. ***Lance Speer to the Bu ckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term expired April 12, 2025. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 2

4. Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Six (6) of S quare Six (6) of the Title Company Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat book 2, Page 124 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana Bearing the municipal address of: consideration of $4,000.00 cash. (Finance 11/03)
5. Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Sixteen (16) of Square D of the Roy O. Martin Subdivision as per plat book 5 page 210 and 210A of the Records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court, Bearing the municipal address of: 3149 Houston St., Alexandria, LA, MISC- 7177, to Violet Sweazie, for the consideration of $2,214.16 cash. (Finance 11/03)
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot 50’ x 200’ on Church Street, South Alexandria 7073, to Venesia Denson, for the consideration of $2,992.73 cash. (Finance 11/03)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot Fronting Church Street bd by Red Ditch & Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, Bearing the municipal address of: 419 Newman Street, Alexandria, MISC-7071, to Venesia Denson, for the consideration of $3,666.66 cash. (Finance 11/03)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance author izing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at: Lot 50’ x 30’ on C hurch Street (AKA Newman Street), 7072, to Venesia Denson, for the consideration of $1,000.00 cash. (Finance 11/03)
9. Motion to approve the Intent to Sell for the following Abandoned/Adjudicated Property:

Tax Debtor Description Leroy Williams Lot twelve (12), Square Five (5), Shop C/O Leon Williams Addition Bearing the municipal address of:

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Leon Hall Lot Ten (10), S quare Eighteen (18), South Alexandria Land Co Addn. Bearing the municipal address of:

Sue M. Evans Lo t Thirty-Six (36) feet on Water Street running back to Bayou Beouf Bearing no municipal address in Lecompte, LA

Sue M. Evans Lot Sixty-Nine (69) feet on water Street running back to Bayou Beouf Bearing no municipal address in Lecompte, LA (Finance 11/03)

10. Motion to call for a Public Heari ng on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Rapides Parish Police Jury 2026 Budget. (Finance 11/03)
11. Motion to accept Project No. 3155 – Work Order No. 11 – Renovations to “Substantially Complete” and final pa yment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch list items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Finance 11/03)
12. Motion to purchase a custom pumpe r from U.S. Fire Apparatus, as recommend by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 3 funds. (Finance 11/03)
13. Motion to enter into an Intergove rnmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the Rapides Parish Police Jury Public Works Department to assist in parking lo t repairs at Oak Hill High School, as requested and approved at their meetin g held on October 7, 2025, cost of project to be billed to the Rapides Parish School Board upon completion and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 11/03) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 4
14. Motion to accept Project No. 3442 – Munson Road Shoulder Improvements as “Substantially Complete” and final payment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch list items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Public Works 11/03)
15. Motion to approve and authorize reimbursement of $70,000.00 from Road District 2C, District H, to the Town of Woodworth for various public works projects within the Town during 2025 (Public Works 11/03)
16. Motion to ratify acceptance of a Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, administered by the Louisiana Departme nt of Agriculture and Forestry for $2,736.45 for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 10 – Plainview VFD, Matching funds to be paid from Fire District No. 10 funds. The purpose of this U.S. Forest Service grant is to a ssist rural fire departments in building firefighting capacities. (Workforce & Grants 11/03)
17. Motion to accept Project No. 3155 – Work Order No. 8 – AHU Replacement at the Coliseum as “Substantially Comp lete” and final payment to be made upon satisfactory completion of punch lis t items and presentation of Clear Lien Certificate and authorize the Pari sh President to si gn all necessary documents, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC. (Courthouse, Coliseu m & Facilities 11/03)
18. Motion to approve require d repairs to the shower walls, shower ceilings and hallway side of dorm in the jail. Quote received from Skip Converse, estimated cost for repairs is $50,000.00. (Courthouse, Coliseu m & Facilities 11/03)
19. Motion to approve advertisement for s ealed Bids for Sale of Parish Library Small Tract located at 5416 Provine Pl ace, Alexandria, Louisiana, approval subject to approval by the Library Control Board. (Parochial & Municipal Board Liaison 11/03)
20. Motion to authorize 911 Communications District to participate in the Rapides Parish Police Jury vehicle lease program thru Enterprise Fleet Management and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents, as recommended by the 911 Communication District Board. (Parochial & Municipal Board Liaison 11/03)

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21. Motion to adopt the 2026 Rapides Pari sh Police Jury Meeting and Holiday Schedule and request that Civil Servi ce concur with the approved Holiday Schedule. (Personnel, Elections, Insu rance and Legal 11/03)
22. Motion to appoint Dustin Mathew s, nominee by LSUA, to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Servi ce Board, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Wright. Term will expire July 29, 2028. (Personnel, Elections, In surance and Legal 11/03)
23. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for September 2025 as review ed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board: Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,882) (not included in the Response time calculations above)

(Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security 11/03)

Response Zone # of Responses Average Response Time Contract % Goal Compliance Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)  8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 minutes 8:01-8:59 10 minutes 11:11 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:18 minutes

7:50 minutes

90%

71.65% 77.94% 85.98% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)  12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 15:08 minutes Non-Life Threatening

9:20 minutes

10:18 minutes

90%

76.05% 82.52% 88.35% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)  20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 23:11 minutes Non-Life Threatening

13:49 minutes

13:05 minutes

90%

79.44% 81.11% 83.89% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 20:30 minutes 36 13:50 minutes 90% 98.44% 98.44% 98.44% 100%

Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 933 90% 99.53%

TOTAL 2,882 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 6

24. Motion to establish Peak and Non -Peak hours requirements for ambulance services as per the recommendations of the Ambulance Control Board.

The Control Board further recommends that the Police Jury authorize the service provider to allocate, review, and adjust the deployment of staffed ambulances across shifts based on real-time data, peak call volumes, and community demand. Requiring Pafford to keep additional statistics as prescribed by the Control Board concerning any adjusted staffing. (Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security 11/03)

25. Motion to approve the authorization of EMR utilization on ALS Units (Staffing Flexibility).

The Control Board recommends that Pafford EMS be authorized to utilize Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) in place of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) on up to twenty-five percent (25%) of its Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances. Each such unit will continue to be staffed with a licensed Paramedic, ensuring that every ALS vehicle maintains a paramedic-level provider on board at all times. (Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security 11/03)

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

26. Motion to adopt a resolu tion ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (ii) Fire Protection District No. 2 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the levy of sp ecial taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for ot her matters in connection therewith. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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27. Notice is hereby given that at its m eeting to be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Louisiana, the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution orderi ng and calling special elections to be held in (i) Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (iii) Fire Protection Dist rict No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana and (iv) Road Distri ct No. 2C of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana to authorize the re newal or continuation of ad valorem taxes therein. (Mr. Smith)
28. Motion to rescind a certain motion pa ssed on February 10, 2025 to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder, for asphalt overlay on Paul Cemetery Road, cost not to exceed $230,000.00, project to be funded Road District 1A, District H. (Mr. Giles)
29. Motion to approve Lake Point South Subdivision with a variance to Sec 6 1/2 31 (d) to allow each lot owner of Lots 1 -6 to construct 880 SF boathouses within Tract B common area in conformanc e with the site plan submitted with the request. (Mr. Smith)
30. Motion to authorize Pan American E ngineers to advertise and receive bids for River Road, to be paid out of Road District 2C, District H, estimated copy of project is $900,000.00. (Mr. Giles)
31. Motion to award Bid No. 3480 – Coliseum Sound and Light Upgrades to the lowest bidder DNE Creative Technol ogy, for the amount of $114,772.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Coliseum Executive Director and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Mr. McGlothlin)
32. Motion to appoint Mr. Eric Stokes to serve as Constable in Ward 4, 1 st Justice Court to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Hewitt until an election can be held and approve an a dditional $150.00 to be paid monthly to Mr. Stokes for his additional duties. (Mr. Giles) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 8
33. Motion to authorize the Public Work s Department to assist the Coliseum with striping the parking lot at the Coliseum and Exhibition Hall. (Mr. McGlothlin)
34. Motion to appoint one (1) of the following nominees submitted by Louisiana Christian University, to the Rapides Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board to fill the unexpired term of Chief John Dauzat. Term will expire November 12, 2027. Mr. Tom Scott

Mrs. Claire Dauzat 6798 Bayou Rapides

Mr. Joshua Joy Dara (Mr. Smith)

35. Motion to authorize cleanup of garb age, trash, weeds and debris at 114 Dupree Street, and authorize legal couns el to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Depa rtment to complete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Harris)
36. Motion to authorize the President to sign a one (1) year lease agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health, beginning on 03/07/2026 – 03/06/2027, at a monthly rate of $600.00 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, fo r the purpose of a laboratory, pending legal counsel review and approval. (Mr. Smith)
37. Motion to authorize the Public Work s Department to assist in roadside grass/limbing cutting on various roads w ithin the Village of McNary as requested by the Mayor. (Mr. Giles) REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 pg. 9
38. Motion to authorize the construction of a steel frame awning to cover two

• (2) existing storage containers at the Rapides Parish Public Works Department, 8051 Highway 28 West. Project cost not to exceed $30,000.00. (Tabled from 09/03 Committee Meeting)

39. Motion to authorize the construction of a steel frame awning to cover three

• (3) existing portable buildings at the Rapides Parish Public Works Department – Esler Field. Estimated cost of project is $17,000.00. (Tabled from 09/03 Committee Meeting)

ITEMS WERE NOT CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE

OF THE JURY AND WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA

BUT ARE NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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