Jury Agenda

Posted March 7, 2025 2:30 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION

MARCH 10, 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 January 13, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Brandon Lee Blaney on the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expired November 10, 2023. ***Lance Speer on the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) year term. Term will expire April 12, 2025. ***Sgt. Mark Tigner on the Communications District for a four (4) year term. Term will expire March 17, 2025. ***Ricky Roy on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. (Sept.-Feb. 2025 Agenda) ***Chris Lacombe on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. (Sept.-Feb. 2025 Agenda) ***Mark Scarber on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024. (Sept.-Feb. 2025 Agenda) ***Jack Daughtry on the Zachary Taylor Parkway Board for a two (2) year term. Term expired August 8, 2024. (July-Feb. 2025 Agenda)

3. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented in the Committee Meeting on March 6, 2025. (Finance 03/06) REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2025

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4. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes for restroom upgrades at Buckeye Recreation as recommended by Project Engineer, Fontenot and Associates, LLC. (Finance 03/06)
5. Motion to authorize the purchase of a John Deere Z970R Mower, State Contract No. 4400025219, cost not to exceed $17,500.00, to be funded by Cotile Improvement Fund. (Finance 03/06)
6. Motion to authorize the purchase of electric gate arms for Cotile Recreation Area and a credit card payment machine for collection of after -hours entrance fee, cost not to exceed $33,120.00, to be funded by Cotile Improvement Fund. (Finance 03/06)
7. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lots One (1) and Two (2) of a subd of Lot Forty-Six (46), Leland College Subdivision , bear ing the municipal address of: 2304 Willow Glen River Road, Alexandria, LA, P arcel ID No. 2400305745000101, to Pleasant Green Baptist Church, for the consideration of $1,168.29 cash. (Finance 03/06)
8. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Nine (9), Square Five (5) of S .A.L. Co mpany Additions; Less Rear Fifty (50)’ of Lot Nine (9) , bearing the municipal 2400708630003601, to Lee Hamilton, for the consideration of $3,800.00 cash. (Finance 03/06)
9. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Three (3) of Square One (1) Silver City Subdivision, bearing the municipal address of: 2928 Third Street, Alexandria, LA, Parcel ID No. 2400408510000301, to New Scott Olly Baptist Church, for the consideration of $1,501.73 cash. (Finance 03/06)
10. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Ten (10), Square Five (5), S.A.L. Co., Addition; Less REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2025

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Rear Fifty (50)’ of Lot Nine (9) , bearing the municipal address: 1824 Mason Street, Alexandria, LA, Parcel No. 2400708630003701, to Lee Hamilton, for the consideration of $3,800.00 cash. (Finance 03/06)

11. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot “G” of Lot Four (4) Square One (1) Shell Road, Parcel ID No. 230408440001801, to Kevrick Davis, for the consideration of $666.66 cash. (Finance 03/06)
12. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot “B” of Lot Four (4), Square One (1) Shell Road, Parcel ID No. 2304408440001701, to Ke vrick Davis, for the consideration of $666.66 cash. (Finance 03/06)
13. Motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property located at Lot Three (3), Square Six (6), Willow Glen Plantation Alexandria, LA, Parcel ID No. 2304109855006901, to LuCindy Alexander, for the consideration of $3,333.33 cash. (Finance 03/06)
14. Public Works Director's Report.
15. Motion to adopt an ordinance to prohibit thru truck traffic on Havens Road, Ward 5, District H, and authorize the Parish Highway Department to erect signs. (Public Works 03/06)
16. Motion to delete f rom the Rapides Parish Public Works Asset/Inventory Listing the following equipment and place for online auction on GOV Deals Website as requested by the Public Works Director: Asset No. Description Method of Disposal 12345 2017 Volvo Excavator to be auctioned Model No. EC140EL 11514 2015 Chevy Van to be auctioned 10635 1999 International to be auctioned 4700 DT466 (Spray Truck) 12348 2011 Ford F750 Dump Truck to be auctioned REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2025

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10765 2011 Kobelco 70 Excavator to be auctioned 6761 1994 John Deere 544-G to be auctioned Front End Loader 10779 2011 Kobelco SR140 to be auctioned Excavator 11428 2013 Kobelco K140SR to be auctioned Excavator 5929 1991 126 CAT Grader to be auctioned (Public Works 03/06)

17. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of McNary for the donation of Asset No. 12747, 2003 Ford 150 XL, from the Public Works Department to the Village of McNary and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents and authorize the deletion of Asset No. 12747 from the Public Works Asset Inventory. (Public Works 03/06)
18. Motion to approve the installation of a mini library at Rapides Parish Fire District #6 – Deville VFD for an Eagle Scout Project for a member of T roop 626 and authorize the President to sign any necessary documents. (Public Works 03/06)
19. Motion to adopt a resolution accepting as “Substantially Complete” the Peart Road Widening project with Diamond B Construction as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 03/06)
20. Motion to adopt a resolution accepting as “Substantially Complete” the Tiger Lake Road project with Diamond B Construction as recommended by Pan American Engineers, LLC and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 03/06)
21. Motion to authorize reimbursement to the Town of Woodworth for road construction on Leblanc Lane, not to exceed $60,000.00, to be funded from Road District 2C, District H funds. (Public Works 03/06)
22. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for overlay project on various roads in Road District 10A, District A. Project to be funded by Road District 10A, District A. (Public Works 03/06) REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2025

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23. Motion to contract with Fontenot & Associates, LLC for engineering services for design and plans for a new Fire Station for Rapides Parish Fire District No. 18. (Public Works 03/06)
24. Motion to award Project No. 3336 – Downs Lane Rehabilitation to the lowest bidder, Apeck Construction, in the amount of $172,545.00 and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. Project to be funded by Road District 36A, District E. (Public Works 03/06)
25. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes and award to lowest bidder for asphalt overlay on Hollymoore Road, Parish Portion, cost not to exceed $225,000.00, project funded by Road District 9B, District B funds. (Public Works 03/06)
26. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive quotes and award to the lowest bidder for asphalt overlay on a portion of Stagecoach Lane, cost not to exceed $60,000.00, project funded by Road District 1A, District H. (Public Works 03/06)
27. Motion to authorize the President to 1) sign the nomination form for the Rapides Workforce Development Board (RWDB) for Mary E. “Beth” Palmer, Ph.D., with Louisiana State University – Alexandria to replace Haywood Joiner, Ph.D. , as the WDB’s required Representative from Institution of Higher Education; and 2) to sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning the appointments and removal of RWDB member.

Members (Additions or Modifications) Initial Term Dates Mary E. “Beth” Palmer, Ph.D. 03/10/2025-11/01/2027 (New Appointment)

Members Removed Haywood Joiner, Ph.D. (Tabled from Workforce & Grants 03/06)

28. Motion to authorize the President to 1) sign the nomination form for the Rapides Workforce Development Board (RWDB) for Latonya Smith, with Department of Children and Family Services to replace Twanda Hamilton, as the WDB’s required Representative from Department of Children and REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2025

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Family Services; and 2) sign a letter addressed to the Louisiana Workforce Commission concerning the appointments and removal of RWDB member.

Members (Additions or Modifications) Initial Term Dates Latonya Smith (New Appointment) 03/10/2025-11/01/2027

Members Removed Twanda Hamilton

(Tabled from Workforce & Grants 03/06)

29. Receive an update on the Courthouse and Coliseum.
30. Motion to hold a public hearing on April 14, 2025, on proposed condemnation of the following properties in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8- 1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Floyd Hutto Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated Section 23, 05N-01W, Ward 10, Rapides Parish

Betty White Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated structure

(Personnel, Elections & Legal 03/06)

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

Clay Austin Maxey Sr. Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated (Allow additional time for proper notices to be sent)

(January 13, 2025 Agenda)

31. Close public hearing.

REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 10, 2025

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32. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 480 Frost Road, Pineville , 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. (Personnel, Elections & Legal 03/06)
33. Receive an update on the status of cleanup on the following properties: Property Locations: (Jury Meeting 12/09/2024)

Pineville, La (Jury Meeting 09/10/2024)

(Tabled from Personnel, Elections & Legal 03/06)

34. Motion to receive the required report from Acadian Ambulance under the Contract for January, 2025:

Response Number of Required Compliance Zone Responses % % Alexandria - 8 minute 575 80% 88.52% Pineville - 8 minute 175 80% 81.14% Rapides - 12 minute 210 80% 87.62% Rapides - 20 minute 196 80% 82.65% (Ambulance, Fire & Health 03/06)

35. Motion to appoint Mr. Cedric Green to fill the unexpired four (4) year term of Mr. Cornelious Coleman on the Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board. Term will expire January 15, 2028. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
36. Motion to appoint Mr. Bill French to fill the unexpired two (2) year term of Mr. Henry Corley on the Fire District No. 12 Board, due to health reasons. Term will expire January 14, 2027. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06))

REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 10, 2025

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37. Motion to proclaim the month of April as Rapides Parish Litter Awareness Month. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
38. Motion to participate in the Annual Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week held during the week of April 5 – 13, 2025. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
39. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of April 13 – 19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Rapides Parish. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
40. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2025 as National County Government Month in Rapides Parish. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
41. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of April 6 -12, 2025 as National Library Week and Rapides Parish Library Week in Rapides Parish. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
42. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Rapides Parish. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)
43. Motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of April 21 -25, 2025, as National Community Development Week in Rapides Parish. (Parochial & Municipal Liaison 03/06)

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

44. Motion to authorize the President to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation for the donation of reclaimed asphalt from the location of State Route La 1207 , project runs approximately from LA 115 to LA 28 , State Project No. H.014891, approximately 254 cubic yards. (Mr. Smith) REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2025

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45. Motion to confirm appointments of Retired Judge Ross Foote and Ms. Elizabeth Lindsay to the Renaissance District Board of Commissioners pursuant to LSA-R.S. 15:1109.22. (Mr. Smith)
46. Motion to authorize the purchase of a Ford F350, from Courtesy Automotive, State Contract No. 4400023793, cost not to exceed $51,500.00, for Fire District No. 18, as approved by the Fire District No. 18 Board on February 3, 2025. (Mr. Overton)
47. Motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for Soil Pak-250 material, up to 260 gallons, to be used on various roads within Ward 11, Road District 2B -1 and Road District 2B - 2, cost of material to be allocated to the corresponding Road District Fund for quantity used. (Mr. Smith)
48. Motion to receive update on condemnation of the following propert ies in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8- 1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that was given a thirty (30) day extension from January 13, 2025 meeting.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

MOR INC. Unsafe, unsanitary and dilapidated Section 26, 05N-01W, Ward 10, Rapides Parish (Allow property owner time to cleanup)

49. Motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Sam Spurgeon from the England Authority Board and appoint Mr. Myron K. Lawson, Jr., to fill the unexpired term. Term will expire on September 9, 2025. (Mr. Harris)
50. Motion to authorize the purchase of the replacement of two (2) heated cabinets for the Jail, total cost not to exceed 19,500.00, as recommended by the Building Superintendent. (Mr. McGlothlin)

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51. Motion to authorize President to execute a change order amendment to Williams Fence & Aluminum for additional exterior security fencing to create a secure enclosure for the HVAC equipment, the pedestrian door, and the overhead door; and relocation of the existing chain link fencing and gates to accommodate new surety fencing at the Public Records Storage Building (former Bumper to Bumper Building) , with change order totaling $24,258 as recommended by the Parish Engineer. (Mr. Smith)
52. Motion to authorize the President to execute a change order amendment for pressuring washing the exterior block wall and installation of a masonry high-build coating to prevent water penetration of the wall at the Public Records Storage Building (former Bumper to Bumper Building) , with change order totaling $2,832.00 as recommended by the Parish Engineer. (Mr. Smith)

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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