Jury Agenda

Posted January 8, 2026

REGULAR SESSION

JANUARY 12, 2026 3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA ITEM

JURORS COMMENTS

1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Greg Jones, Legal Counsel

President

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer

2. Special presentation of plaques to President and Vice President.
3. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on December 8, 2025 and Special Session on December 11, 2025, as published in the Official Journal.
4. Motion that approved bills be paid.
5. Motion to receive the Treasurer’s Report.

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APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Linda Drew McMahon to the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention Bureau for a one (1) year term. Term will expire February 8, 2026. ***Clayton Harmson to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 17, 2026. ***Sam DeBona to the Communications District for a four (4) year term (representing Private Enterprise). Term will expire February 18, 2026. ***Jason DeWitt to the Communications District for a four (4) year term (representing Parish & State Government). Term will expire February 18, 2026. ***Doug Malone to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 12, 2026. ***Cindy Cespiva to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 12, 2026. ***Rick Ducote to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 12, 2026. ***Russell Flowers to the Waterworks District No. 3 for a five (5) year term. Term will expire February 1, 2026.

6. 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, 2025 to December 31, 2025, 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 1/5)
7. 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. (Finance 1/5)
8. 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 2026 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 1/5)

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9. Motion to approve the amended budget for calendar year 2025 and proposed budget for calendar year 2026 for the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission, as requested by the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission. (Finance 1/5)
10. Motion to approve the Intent to Sell on the Abandoned/Adjudicated property listed below: Tax Debtor Description Alice Hammond Lot Seven (7) and Lot Nine (9) of Square Eighteen (18), Silver City Subdivision; Bearing the municipal address Alexandria, LA

Raymond Clarkston Est Lot Five (5) of Square Eight (8) Leland C/O Lucy Rhone College. Bearing the municipal address on: Orangefield Drive, Alexandria, LA

Michael Tashetta Part of Lot Twelve (12), Square Four (4) University Heights; 47.16’ on Woodard Street x 50’ Main St. Bearing the municipal address of:

John Haynes Lots Thirty-Five (35) and Thirty-Six (36), Kilpatrick Quarters Bearing the municipal address of:

Pamela Bowie Lot Six (6), Square Three (3) Homewood Place Bearing the municipal address of: MISC- 7250 (Finance 1/5)

11. Motion to accept Project No. 3389 – Buckeye Recreation Restroom Upgrades 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, Steven Fontenot with Fontenot & Associates, LLC. (Finance 1/5)

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12. Motion to accept Project No. 3315 – Fire District #5 – Construction of a Fire Station, 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, Steven Fontenot with Fontenot & Associates, LLC. (Finance 1/5)
13. Motion to award Bid No. 3485 - District H – Roadway Improvements 2025, – Echo-Cheneyville Road & River Road to Gilchrist Construction Company, LLC of Alexandria, Louisiana, to low bidder, in the amount of $1,582,458.00, as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)
14. Motion to award condemnation cleanup at 5281 Oaklane Road, Pineville, LA, to Maverick Construction, LLC of Boyce Louisiana, the low bidder, in the amount of $6,500.00, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)
15. Motion to award Bid No 3496 - District A, B, C and H Roadway Improvements for 2026 to the lowest bidder, Diamond B. Construction Company, LLC, for the amount of $6,791,667.00, as recommended by Pan American Engineers and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)
16. Motion to award Bid No. 3437 - Philadelphia Road Roadway Improvements – FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-02 to the lowest bidder Diamond B. Construction Company, LLC, for the amount of $2,964,825.00, as recommended by Pan American Engineers and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)
17. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertise for bids for Drainage Improvements on Sherwood Drive, estimated cost of project not to exceed $200,000.00, project to be funded by Road District 10A Maintenance Fund. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)

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18. Motion to approve the monthly maintenance agreement between the Buckeye Recreation Board and Bruce Crain for the year 2026, monthly appropriation of $2,875.00, to be paid from Buckeye Recreation Fund, as recommended and agreement signed by the Board President and the Contractor. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)
19. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the bridge replacement on Beeson Road over Flagon Bayou Tributary, plans designed and developed under State Project No. H.014255 – DOTD Off-System Bridge Replacement program and approve the design exceptions as recommended by DOTD and reviewed by Pan American Engineers and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works, Watershed, Agricultural 1/5)
20. Motion to authorize renewal of Annual Intergovernmental Agreements for 2026 with the following municipalities and authorize the President to sign same: Woodworth Road District 2C Cheneyville Road District 3A Ball Road District 10A Forest Hill Road District 1A Glenmora Road District 1A Lecompte Road District 3A Boyce Road District 7A (Parochial 1/5)
21. Motion to appoint Mr. Cole Bryant, to serve on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7 Civil Service Board to fill the expiring term of Mr. Paul Fuselier. New term will expire February 7, 2029. (Personnel, Election, Insurance, Legal 1/5)
22. Motion to authorize the Rapides Parish Public Works Department to remove a dilapidated structure located on a piece of adjudicated property on Ward Road near Cotile Lake, Parcel No. 4002409470000101, pending Legal Counsel review and approval. The property has been adjudicated for 1989 taxes. (Personnel, Election, Insurance, Legal 1/5)

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23. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for November 2025 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board:

Contract Exceptions Taken – 0 – Reasons Stated (For Transparency) = 0.00% of Response Calls Total (2,928) (not included in the Response time calculations above) (Ambulance, Fire, Health, Homeland 1/5)

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 grant approval to Hot Wells Resort, located at 4995 Highway 121, for 177 Space RV Park, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director and Legal Counsel and authorize signing of the plat. (Mr. Bordelon) 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 10:38 minutes Non-Life Threatening

6:10 minutes

7:31 minutes

90%

75.66% 81.90% 87.73% 90% Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)  12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 minutes 12:01-12:59 14 minutes 13:52 minutes Non-Life Threatening

8:19 minutes

10:10 minutes

90%

80.13% 87.82% 90.71% 90%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)  20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 minutes 20:01 – 20:59 22 minutes 22:46 minutes Non-Life Threatening

13:11 minutes

17:53 minutes

90%

82.72% 85.86% 89.53% 90% Emergency Hospital 30:00 minutes 31 minutes 32 minutes 31:58 minutes 14:43 minutes 90% 85.73% 87.80% 90.24% 90% Non-Emergency 90:00 minutes 933 16:28 90% 100%

TOTAL 2,928 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2026

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25. Motion to grant approval to Hathorn Estates, located at Hathorn Road (Highway 1198)/Highway 457, for 6 Single-Family Residential Lots, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission and approved by the Public Works Director and Legal Counsel and authorize signing of the plat. (Mr. Giles)
26. Motion to authorize the President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, for Philadelphia Road Street Improvements, Planning and Construction (FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-02) and sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
27. Motion to authorize the purchase of a P2 Cimline Trailer Mounted Pothole Patcher from Louisiana State Contract No. 4400033301 T-Number 92652, for the Public Works Department, to be paid from Public Works Operating Fund. Cost not to exceed $116,500.00. (Mr. Giles)
28. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 to provide support to the local Veterans’ Service Office, cost of $49,570.05 as recommended by the Treasurer and authorize the President to sign same. (Mr. Smith)
29. Motion to appoint Mr. Austin Vidrine to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board, employee elect, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael Shuler. Term will expire July 29, 2026. (Mr. McGlothlin)
30. Motion to appoint Mr. Jesse Smith to the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 Civil Service Board, governmental elect, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Mark Wingeart. Term will expire July 29, 2027. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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31. Motion to award Bid No. 3486 - District E – Holiday Estates Roadway Improvements 2026, to the low bidder, Apeck Construction, LLC in the amount of $782,345.07, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. Project to be fund by Road District 36A, District E funds. (Mr. Bordelon)
32. Motion to approve an annual salary increase for the Courthouse Building Superintendent to $75,000.00, Sales Tax Administrator to $82,000.00 and the OEWD Executive Director to $80,000.00 to be effective January 4, 2026. (Mr. Overton)
33. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Parish President to submit a grant application to the State of Louisiana Division of Administration Community Development Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) for FY 2025/2026 and sign any necessary documents. (Mr. Smith)
34. Motion to accept Project No. 3455 – Rapides Parish Courthouse Renovations (Wall Joint Cleaning and Sealing) – Phase 1 as “Substantially Complete” and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. McGlothlin)
35. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 210 Amelia Lane, Boyce, 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. Bordelon)
36. Motion to award Bid No. 3488 – Mowing Services – Coliseum, DMV, Health Unit, OEWD & Sales Tax to Pro Mow Lawn Care, to low bidder, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent and Treasurer and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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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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