Rapides Parish Police Jury

Posted October 8, 2026

REGULAR SESSION

October 12, 2026 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 he ld in Regular Session on September 14, 2026, as published in the Official Journal.
2. Motion that approved bills be paid.
3. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented on September 9 , 2026 & October 5, 2026. (Finance 09/09 & 10/05)

APPOINTMENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED ***Daniel Lonsberry on the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Boar d, Police Jury Elect, for a three (3) year term. Term will expire November 12, 2026. ***Michael T. Jones on the House Authority Board for a five (5) year t erm. Term will expire November 9, 2026. ***Dana Cox, representing District E, on the Library Board for a five (5) year term. Term will expire October 12, 2026. ***Lance Speer on the Buckeye Recreation District for a five (5) yea r term. Term expired on April 12, 2025. ***Mark Scarber on the Gas Utility District No. 2 Board for a five (5) year term. Term expired October 11, 2024.

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4. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish MacArthur Foundation Grant Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment due to no longer being compatible with current system:

Asset Number Description 10272 Computer – Dell 10319 Computer – Server 10320 Proliant ML 350 Server 10321 Computer 10322 Computer 10323 Computer 10324 Printer 10325 Computer 10326 Computer 10327 Computer 10412 Blackberry 10429 Computer – Laptop 10430 Computer – Laptop 10431 Computer – Laptop 10432 Computer – Laptop 10525 Computer 10526 Computer 10527 Computer 10578 Printer 10579 Hot Plug 10587 Computer – Server (Finance 10/05)

5. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 9 Asset/ Inventory Program the following due to lease expiring and a new station being built:

Asset Number Description Disposal 10370 Fire Station No. 1 replaced with new station (Finance 10/05)

6. Motion to approve Intent to Sell for the Abandoned/Adjudicate property listed below:

TAX DEBTOR DESCRIPTION

Nathaniel Gray Lots Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-Four

• (24) of Clayton-Stafford Subdivision of Lot Eight (8) of Block Three (3) of Home Acres Subdivision Bearing the municipal address of : File No. 7210

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M D W Investments LLC Lots C & D of a division of the J. C. Thomas lot adjoining the Gayle Subdivision in the city of Alexandria, as per plat book 7, page 89, records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Courts Office Bearing the municipal address of: File No. 7383

• C. C. Bailey Lot Steven (7) of Southland Subdivision as per plat book Nine (9), page Seventy-Nine
• (79) record of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Courts Office. Bearing the municipal address of: File No. 7366

Ronald Augustine Lot Five (5) of Block "B" of Broadway Subdivision No. 2, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book7, Page 56 of the records of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Bearing the municipal address: File No. 7339

Eddie Carter Lot Eight (8) of Square Forty-Five (45) of the South Alexandria Land Co. Ltd’s Addition to the City of Alexandria, fronting Bearing the municipal address of: File No. 7385

Alice Hammond Lot Fifteen (15) of Square Two (2) of Gardenia Places, an addition to the City of Alexandria, as per plat book 5, page 151, records of the Rapides Parish Clerk of Court Office Bearing the municipal address of: Our File No. 7350

*The addresses, acreage or square designations included within the legal descriptions of the subject property is provided for informational convenience only. (Finance 10/05)

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7. Motion to approve the purchase of an improved CAD system, through a qualified group purchasing organization, for the 911 Communications District as recommended and approved by the 911 Communication Dist rict Board on June 15, 2026. This is a joint effort with the City of Pineville, 911, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and Pafford EMS to allow tran sfers between the CAD system. (Finance 10/05)
8. Motion to authorize reimbursement to Village of McNary for draina ge work on McNary Cutoff, cost of project $8,191.70, to be funded from Road District 1A, District H. (Public Works 10/05)
9. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 506 T win Bridges Road, Alexandria, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to compl ete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a tim ely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 10/05)
10. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 408 Holiday Circle, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to compl ete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a tim ely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Public Works 10/05)
11. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to receive price quotes and award to the lowest bidder for low hanging limb removal in Holi day Park Subdivision, Road District 10A, District B and Pinekraft Drive, R oad District 9B, District B. Cost of project to be allocated to t he corresponding road district. (Public Works 10/05)
12. Motion to accept Project No. 3533 – District H – Town and C ountry Road Widening as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punc h list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Com pletion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/05)

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13. Motion to accept Project No. 3437 – Philadelphia Road Roa dway Improvements, FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-02, as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authoriz e the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/05)
14. Motion to accept Project No. 3515 – Sherwood Drive Drainage Improvements as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/05)
15. Motion to award Project No. 3588 – Replacement of Failed Cross Drai n on Donahue Ferry Road to lowest bidder, Magnolia State Construction, base bid $97,500.00, cost of project to be split 50/50 between Road District 10A, District B and District C and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/05)
16. Motion to award Project No. 3596 – Culvert Replacement on Barron Cha pel Road at Dyson Creek, to the lowest bidder, Maverick Construction, for the amount of $503,000.00 and authorize the Parish President to sig n all necessary documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. Recommendation of award is contingent upon concurrence from Facilit y Planning and Control. (Public Works 10/05)
17. Motion to award Project No. 3541 and 3542 – Sunkhill Road and Lena - Flatwoods Road Improvements to lowest bidder, TL Construction, for the amount of $730,225.00 cost of project funded Road District 7A, District E and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary docume nts as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Public Works 10/05)
18. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 3486 – Holida y Estates – to adjust final quantities for the project, increase o f $69,626.12, new total cost of project is $851,971.19, and authorize the President t o sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 10/05)

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19. Motion to correct the length of Mercer Road, Road District 2B-2, District C, gravel portion, from .30 miles to .50 miles and authorize Rapi des Parish Public Works to update the master road file. (Public Works 10/05)
20. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 3515 – She rwood Drive Drainage Improvements – to eliminate four (4) safety end treatments for two (2) side drainpipes, decrease of $18,400.00, new total cost of project is $141,812.00, and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 10/05)
21. Motion to declare surplus Asset No. 11427, 2011 Ford F750 Dump Truc k, VIN No. 3FRWF7A0BV557246 and authorize the donation of equipment to the Town of Ball and the President to sign all necessary documents. (Public Works 10/05)
22. Motion to authorize the trade in three (3) leased vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management: Asset No. 12959 – Ford F150, Asset No. 12960 – Ford F150, Asset No. 12961 – Ford 150 and approve a replacement lease of three

• (3) 2027 Ford F 150 for each vehicle and ratify authorization for the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. The gain of the trade in t o be applied to toward the balance of the Enterprise Fleet Lease f or the Public Works Department. (Public Works 10/05)

23. Motion to authorize the President to sign the engineering agreeme nt between Pan American Engineers and the Rapides Parish Police Jury for basic engineering services and other technical services for the 2026 LCDBG Program. (Workforce 10/05)
24. Motion authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Rapides Paris h School Board and the City of Alexandria to discuss potential youth programs within the Monroe Street area. (Tourism & Economic Planning 10/05)
25. Motion to authorize Bond Counsel to prepare an election ballot proposal t o create a Police Jury District I Recreation District and District I Millage Tax on the immovable property located only within District I of Rapides Parish. (Tourism & Economic Planning 10/05)

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26. Motion to authorize entering into a service contract with In tegrity Elevator Solutions, for a five (5) year contract for general maintenance, and re quired state inspections for five (5) elevators at the Rapides Paris h Courthouse and one (1) elevator at 803 Johnston Street as recommended by the Courthouse Building Superintendent and Pan American Engineers, pending leg al counsel review of contract documents. (Courthouse, Coliseum & Economic Planning 10/05)
27. Motion to delete from the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4 Asset /Inventory Program the following equipment has been declared a total loss by insurance

Asset Number Description Disposal 12597 2020 Dodge Ram total loss by insurance VIN3C6RU5HJ1LG200068 (Personnel, Elections & Legal 10/05)

28. Resolution of Otis Elevator contract and authorize the Presi dent to sign any necessary documents. (Personnel, Elections & Legal 10/05)
29. Motion to nominate and appoint Mr. Ross Bryant, nominee of Lou isiana State University at Alexandria, to serve on the Rapides Pa rish Civil Service Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Elizabeth Beard. Current Term will expire November 10, 2027. (Personnel, Elections & Legal 10/05)
30. Motion to condemn the property listed below per recommendation of engineer’s report and set a public hearing for December 7, 2026, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with t he Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8-1/4, as authorized by t he

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

(Personnel, Elections & Legal 10/05)

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31. Motion to acknowledge the reappointment of Mr. Ernest Klock as employee representative on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 Civi l Service Board for a three (3) year term. An election was held and Mr. Ernest K lock was elected as employee representative. New term will expire October 10, 2029. (Personnel, Elections & Legal 10/05)
32. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for August 2026 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Ambulance Control Board: (Ambulance, Fire, Health 10/05)
33. Motion to accept the donation of a 2026 Bad Boy Rogue 54” zero turn lawnmower, model no. BRG5435KA, serial No. BRG5435KA11250009, to Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 from the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department as approved by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Bo ard of Directors on September 15, 2026 and authorize the President to sig n any necessary documents. Value of the lawnmower is 12,609.00. (Ambulance, Fire, Health 10/05)

Response Zone # of Resp’s Average Resp Time No Exceptions With Contract Exceptions Zone 1 (Alexandria/Pineville)  8 Minute Zone Life Threatening 8:00 min 8:01-8:59 10 min 9:30=90% Non-Life Threatening

5:46 min

7:11 min

81.48% 88.03% 91.79%

81.48% 88.03% 91.79%

Zone 2 (Outside Urban Area)  12 Minutes or Less Life Threatening 12:00 min 12:01-12:59 14 min 13:38=90% Non-Life Threatening

8:50 min

9:45 min

80.44% 87.70% 91.48%

80.44% 87.70% 91.48%

Zone 3 (Rural Areas)  20 Minutes Less Life Threatening 20:00 min 20:01–20:59 22 min 20:55=90% Non-Life Threatening

12:32 min

13:30 min

87.29% 90.25% 91.10%

87.29% 90.25% 91.10%

Emergency Hospital 30:00 min 30:01-30:59 33 min 23:33=90% 10:43 94.59% 94.59% 94.59%

94.59% 94.59% 94.59%

Non-Emergency 90:00 min 1162 21:23 98.62%

98.62% TOTAL 3,544 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2026

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34. Motion to approve the hosting of National Health and Nutrition Exam ination Survey Mobile Exam Centers at the Rapides Parish Health U nit in 2027 as recommended by Dr. Christina Lord, Region 6 OPH Medical Director and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. Dates to be provided at a later date. (Ambulance, Fire, Health 10/05)

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

35. Motion to delete from the Asset/Inventory Program the following equipment:

Rapides Parish Courthouse Maintenance Asset Number Description Disposal 11187 Camera – Surveillance replaced during renovations 12401 Cooling Tower 1 replaced during renovations 12402 Cooling Tower 2 replaced during renovations 12974 Cooling Tower removed during renovations 9183 Water Cooler replaced during renovations 9439 Trane Chiller replaced during renovations 9440 Trane AC – Chillers replaced during renovations 10328 Electric Booster replaced in August 2026 9802 AC Unit 3 Ton & 5 Ton no longer in working condition (Mr. McGlothlin)

Rapides Parish Fire District No. 4 Asset Number Description Disposal 10780 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Total loss due to insurance VIN: 1GCOKV80CZ116601 ( Mr. Wiggins)

36. Motion to authorize Pan American Engineers to advertise to recei ve bids for asphalt overlay and the replacement of cross drainpipes on Dupree R oad, project to be funded by Road District 9B, District D. Estimate for construction cost is $345,345.00. (Mr. Harris)

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37. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and debris at 184 Radio Road, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to i nvoice the property owner for cost of cleanup. Public Works Department to compl ete the job if a contractor is unable to complete the job in a tim ely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. Harris)
38. Motion to approve legal counsel obtaining an appraisal of lan d owned by W.E. McDonald & Son, LLC, parcel no. 5001794051000101, located at 0 Hwy 113, Glenmora, LA and negotiate with owner a possible purchase o f said land to bring to the Police Jury. (Mr. Giles)
39. Motion to approve legal counsel to obtain an appraisal of five (5) acres of land, known as the McNary Gravel Pit, parcel no. 5001194048001701, located on Hester Landing Road to report back to the Police Jury for possible sale of said land. (Mr. Giles)
40. Motion to extend for an additional one (1) year the resolution a uthorizing Nowlin Law Firm, LLC, d/b/a Keiser & Nowlin Attorneys at Law, to represent on several employee claims against the Police Jury and authorize the President to execute any necessary documents. Term will be effective September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027. (Mr. Overton)
41. Motion to extend for an additional one (1) year the resolution a uthorizing Gold Law Firm, to represent on ongoing claims and authorize the President to execute any necessary documents. Term will be effective Oc tober 13, 2026 – October 12, 2027. (Mr. Overton)
42. Motion to submit a request to the State of Louisiana to designate a portion of Memorial Highway” and ask for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to erect and maintain the appropriate signage. (Mr. Bordelon)

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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