RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY
SPECIAL SESSION
April 16, 2001
The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Special Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. (Central Standard Time), pursuant to the provisions of a written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law, viz:
Alexandria,
Louisiana
April 11,
2001
NOTICE
OF SPECIAL POLICE JURY MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and called and will be held at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. for the following purposes to-wit:
1. To discuss and take action on House Bills 399 and 400.
2. Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Pineville.
3. Any other business that may properly come before the Police Jury.
BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT
Angie Richmond, Secretary
There were present: Honorable Scott Perry Jr., President; Donald H. Wilmore, Vice President; and Police Jurors Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Joe Fuller, Richard L. Nunnally, and Richard W. Billings.
Absent was Police Juror Myron K. Lawson.
Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Mr. Terry G. Bounds, Economic and Workforce Development Director; Mr. Cecil Raggio, Public Works Director; Mr.Felix Mouton Jr., WIA Operations Director; Chief David Peart, Fire District No. 2; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; Ms. Candice Saucier, Civil Service Director; and Ms. Angie Richmond, Secretary.
The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Billings.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Joe Fuller.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Scott Perry Jr., President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby go on record in opposing House Bill 399, which increases the appointments by the Town of Ball on the Waterworks District No. 3 Board from one to three (9 members, 1 appointed by Pineville), and House Bill 400, which provides for three appointments by the Town of Ball on the Ward 10 Recreation District (9 members appointed by Police Jury, 2 for 1 year terms).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to our Louisiana Legislative Delegation and the Police Jury Association of Louisiana asking they actively oppose said House Bills.
THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of April, 2001.
On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore and Mr. Joe Fuller, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Pineville for a cooperative project to reduce the refuse problem in Wardville, authorize the President to sign same, and to request Sheriff William Earl Hilton to assist in the project with his Inmate Labor Crews. On vote the motion carried.
After unanimous vote the following items were placed on the agenda:
On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore, to authorize the President to appoint a committee to negotiate the proposed cooperative endeavor lease agreement with the Louisiana National Guard on Esler Field, to include two Police Jurors and Legal Counsel, for a recommendation back to the regular meetings of the standing Committees on May 7, 2001. On vote the motion carried.
Mr. Perry appointed Don Wilmore, as Vice President to Chair, Mr. Bubba Moreau, Mr. Tom Wells as Legal Counsel, and himself as ex-officio. Mr. Wilmore called a meeting of the Committee to be held on Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 9:00 a.m.
On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to authorize to receive proposals for renewal of the public officials and employees liability policy (errors and omissions) effective May 1, 2001, and authorize award to the lowest bidder not to exceed $18,152. On vote the motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to authorize the President to sign a grant application to the US Department of Health and Human Resources, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, for a Chemical Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment Program for juveniles at Renaissance. On vote the motion carried.
On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to go into Executive Session to discuss the pending litigation of Rapides Parish Police Jury vs. Grant Parish Police Jury, et al, 9th JDC Civil Suit No. 198,375; Grant Parish Police Jury vs. Rapides Parish Police Jury, 35th JDC Civil Suit 13,569; and Marler Ford Co. Inc. et al vs. Rapides Tax Assessor, et al, 9th JDC Civil Suit No. 190,788, on the parish boundary. On vote the motion carried unanimously at 9:51 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to return to open session. On vote the motion carried at 11:25 a.m.
Mr. Billings suggested it be determined how many prisoners with serious health conditions are in the Jail, costing the Parish for medical treatment, and see if their trials could be expedited. Mr. Fuller advised the Judges had a person assigned to assist in the matter.
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
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Angie Richmond, Secretary Scott Perry Jr., President
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