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Committee Agenda

From the Rapides Parish Police Jury meeting on October 5, 2026

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Posted: October 2, 2026

Notice of Regular Committee Meetings to be held on Monday, October 5, 2026 , at 3:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Ste. 201, Alexandri a. “Craig Smith, President”

  1. Finance Committee……………………………………….…………......3 Chairman: Davron “Bubba” Moreau
  2. Public Works, Watershed and Agricultural Affairs Committee…......6 Chairman: Parrish W. Giles
  3. Workforce Development and Grants Committee…………………....10 Chairman: Randy Wiggins
  4. Tourism and Economic Planning and Development Committee……11 Chairman: Jay Scott
  5. Courthouse, Coliseum and Facilities Committee…....……….……....12 Chairman: Sean McGlothlin
  6. Parochial Board Liaison and Municipal Liaison Committee……….13 Chairman: Danny Bordelon
  7. Personnel, Elections, Insurance and Legal Committee……………...14 Chairman: Oliver “Ollie” Overton, Jr.
  8. Ambulance, Fire, Health and Homeland Security Committee.……..16 Chairman: Randy Harris

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this public meeting, please contact the Police Jury Office at (318) 473-6660, descr ibing the assistance that is necessary. Page | 2

CALL TO ORDER

STANDING COMMITTEE’S

OCTOBER 5, 2026

WELCOME

ROLL CALL

IF THERE IS ANY PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY AGENDA

ITEM IN THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE’S, PLEASE STAND

TO BE RECOGNIZED ON THAT ITEM

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 5, 2026 DAVRON “BUBBA” MOREAU, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Treasurer’s Report.
  3. Receive an update from Ms. Betty Jo Bourgeois on sales tax c ollections for the third quarter of 2026. (Mr. Smith)
  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 (Mr. Smith) Page | 4

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

Asset Number Description Disposal 10370 Fire Station No. 1 replaced with new station (Mr. Giles)

  1. Motion to approve Intent to Sell for the Abandoned/Adjudic ate 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

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

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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 F orty-Five (45) of the South Alexandria Land Co. Ltd’s Addition to the City of Alexandria, 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 Courts Office Bearing the municipal address of: Our File No. 7350

*The addresses, acreage or square designations included within t he legal descriptions of the subject property is provided for informational convenience only. (Mr. Moreau)

  1. 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 District Board on June 15, 2026. This is a joint effort wi th the City of Pineville, 911, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and Pafford EM S to allow transfers between the CAD system. (Mr. Overton)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC WORKS, WATERSHED & AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS

COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 5, 2026 PARRISH W. GILES, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Public Works Director's Report.
  3. Motion to authorize reimbursement to Village of McNary for drai nage work on McNary Cutoff, cost of project $8,191.70, to be funded from Road District 1A, District H. (Mr. Giles)
  4. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and deb ris at 506 Twin Bridges Road, Alexandria, 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 co mplete the job in a timely manner or if it is cost prohibitive. (Mr. McGlothlin)
  5. Motion to authorize cleanup of garbage, trash, weeds and deb ris at 408 Holiday Circle, Pineville, LA and authorize legal counsel to invoi ce 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. Wiggins)
  6. 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, Ro ad District 9B, District B. Cost of project to be allocated to the corresponding road district. (Mr. Wiggins)

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  1. Motion to accept Project No. 3533 – District H – Town and Country Road Widening as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch l ist items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substantial C ompletion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Giles)
  2. Motion to accept Project No. 3437 – Philadelphia Road Roadwa y Improvements, FP&C Project No. 50-J40-22-02, as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punch list items and authorize t he Parish President to sign the Substantial Completion certificate, as re commended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Smith)
  3. Motion to accept Project No. 3515 – Sherwood Drive Drainage Improvements as “Substantially Complete” with exception of punc h list items and authorize the Parish President to sign the Substa ntial Completion certificate, as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Moreau)
  4. Motion to award Project No. 3588 – Replacement of Faile d Cross Drain on Donahue Ferry Road to lowest bidder, Magnolia State Constructio n, base bid $97,500.00, cost of project to be split 50/50 between R oad District 10A, District B and District C and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Wiggins/Mr. Smith)
  5. Motion to award Project No. 3596 – Culvert Replacement on B arron Chapel Road at Dyson Creek, to the lowest bidder, Maverick Construction, for the amount of $503,000.00 and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by P an American Engineers. Recommendation of award is contingent upo n concurrence from Facility Planning and Control. (Mr. Smith)

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  1. Motion to award Project No. 3541 and 3542 – Sunkhill Road and Lena-Flatwoods Road Improvements to lowest bidder, TL Construction, District E and authorize the Parish President to sign all necessary documents as recommended by Pan American Engineers. (Mr. Bordelon)
  2. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 3486 – Holiday Estates – to adjust final quantities for the project, incre ase of $69,626.12, new total cost of project is $851,971.19, and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Bordelon)
  3. Motion to correct the length of Mercer Road, Road District 2B -2, District C, gravel portion, from .30 miles to .50 miles and authorize Rapides Parish Public Works to update the master road file. (Mr. Smith)
  4. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 3515 – Sherwoo d Drive Drainage Improvements – to eliminate four (4) safety end treatments for two (2) side drainpipes, decrease of $18,400.00, new tot al cost of project is $141,812.00, and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Moreau)
  5. Motion to declare surplus Asset No. 11427, 2011 Ford F750 Dump Truck, VIN No. 3FRWF7A0BV557246 and authorize the donation of equipment to the Town of Ball and the President to sign all necessary documents. (Mr. Moreau)

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  1. Motion to authorize the trade in three (3) leased vehi cles 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 authorizati on for the Parish President to sign any necessary documents. The gain of the trade in to be applied to toward the balance of the Enterpr ise Fleet Lease for the Public Works Department. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & GRANTS COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 5, 2026 RANDY WIGGINS, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Receive a quarterly update from Kimberly Boyd on grants admini stered by RAPC. (Mr. Smith)
  3. Motion to authorize the President to sign the engineering agr eement between Pan American Engineers and the Rapides Parish Polic e Jury for basic engineering services and other technical services for the 2026 LCDBG Program. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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TOURISM & ECONOMIC PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 5, 2026 JAY SCOTT, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Motion authorizing the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Rapides Pa rish School Board and the City of Alexandria to discuss potential youth programs within the Monroe Street area. (Mr. Scott)
  3. Motion to authorize Bond Counsel to prepare an election ballot propo sal to 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. (Mr. Scott)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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COURTHOUSE, COLISEUM & FACILITIES COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 5, 2026 SEAN MCGLOTHLIN, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Receive an update on the Courthouse and Coliseum. (Mr. McGlothlin)
  3. Motion to authorize entering into a service contract with In tegrity Elevator Solutions, for a five (5) year contract for general maintenance, and required state inspections for five (5) elevators at the Ra pides Parish by the Courthouse Building Superintendent and Pan American Engineers, pending legal counsel review of contract documents. (Mr. McGlothlin)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PAROCHIAL BOARD LIAISON & MUNICIPAL LIAISON COMMITTEE OCTOBER 5, 2026 DANNY BORDELON, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Receive a quarterly update from Celise Reech-Harper on the Rapide s Parish Library.

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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PERSONNEL, ELECTIONS INSURANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 5, 2026 OLIVER “OLLIE” OVERTON, JR., CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. 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 (Mr. Wiggins)

  1. Resolution of Otis Elevator contract. (Mr. Overton)
  2. Motion to nominate one (1) of the following nominees for Louisiana S tate University at Alexandria to serve on the Rapides Parish C ivil Service Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Elizabeth Beard. Current Term will expire November 10, 2027.

Mr. Ross Bryant Safety & Risk Manager, Facility Services and Risk Management

Kristen Meche-Miller Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operations, Finance & Administration

Haley Bryant Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement, Dept of Student Engagement

(Mr. Overton)

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  1. Motion to receive report from the Engineer and set a public hearin g for December 7, 2026, on proposed condemnation of the following property in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances S ection 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

OWNER LOCATION, DESCRIPTION &

SERVICE REPORT

(Mr. Moreau)

  1. Motion to acknowledge the reappointment of Mr. Ernest Klock as employee representative on the Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term. An election was he ld and Mr. Ernest Klock was elected as employee representative. New te rm will expire October 10, 2029. (Mr. Moreau)

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AMBULANCE, FIRE, HEALTH & HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 5, 2026 RANDY HARRIS, CHAIRMAN

  1. Public comment on any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
  2. Motion to receive the required report from PAFFORD EMS under the Contract for August 2026 as reviewed by the Rapides Parish Am bulance Control Board: (Mr. Harris)
  3. Motion to accept the donation of a 2026 Bad Boy Rogue 54” zero t urn lawnmower, model no. BRG5435KA, serial No. BRG5435KA11250009, to Rapides Parish Fire District No. 3 from the Alpine Volunte er Fire Department as approved by the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors on September 15, 2026 and authorize the President t o sign any necessary documents. Value of the lawnmower is 12,609.00. (Mr. Moreau) 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 Page | 17

  1. Motion to approve the hosting of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Mobile Exam Centers at the Rapides Par ish Health Medical Director and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents. Dates to be provided at a later date. (Mr. Smith)

THESE ITEMS WERE NOT POSTED ON THE AGENDA BUT ARE

NOW ADDED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT BY ROLL CALL

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