The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, October 8, 2001, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

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, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller and Richard W. Billings.

Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Mr. Cecil Raggio, Public Works Director; Ms. Jan Haworth, Economic and Workforce Development Director; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales Tax Administrator; Mr. Felix Mouton, 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.

Mr. Perry led "My Country 'Tis of Thee".

The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Billings.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Richard Nunnally.

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. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on September 10, 2001, and in Special Session on September 17, 2001, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to accept the Treasurer's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore, to lay over until a special Police Jury meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2001, the appointment to the Civil Service Board for a three year term to fill the expiring term of Ms. Beverly Ingram, nominee of Louisiana College, term expired on August 17, 2001, so that nominations could be received. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore, to lay over the appointment to the Fire District No. 3 Civil Service Board to fill the expiring term of Mrs. Suzy Berry, nominated by Louisiana College, term will expire on October 10, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to reappoint Mr. John E. Allen Jr. to the Esler Industrial Development Area Advisory Board, representing District F, for a five year term, term will expire on November 29, 2006. On vote the motion carried.

The following appointments were announced to be made at the next meeting to:

Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four year term to fill the expiring term of Ms. Jeanie Sanders, term will expire on December 6, 2001;

Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Garry Brown, term will expire on December 6, 2001;

Alexandria Central Economic Development District for a four year term to fill the expiring term of Ms. Opal Hudson, term will expire on December 6, 2001;

Board on the Code of Ethics for one year term to fill the expiring term of Rev. Frank Mattox, term will expire on December 10, 2001;

Cheneyville Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Alton Beaver, term will expire on December 10, 2001;

Coliseum Authority for a five year term to fill the expiring term of Ms. Norma Kay Ramos, term will expire on December 13, 2001; and

Board on the Code of Ethics for one year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. James Arthur Williams, term will expire on December 14, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Ms. Jeanie Sanders and Mr. Garry Brown to the Alexandria Central Economic Development District for four year terms, terms will expire on December 6, 2005. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to open the public hearing on proposed condemnation of properties in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Section 8-1/4, as authorized by the Rapides Parish Police Jury. On vote the motion carried.

TO BE CONDEMNED:

Timothy Charles corner of Doris Street and Henry Street, Danforth and Lot 25, Square 2, K.P.D.R. Heights Kathryn Sue Subdivision, Section 13, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, Conkle Danforth District I, Rapides Parish, abandoned and dilapidated house in unsafe and unsanitary condition

(Service by Sheriff on September 10)

Mr. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel, reviewed that Mr. Danforth was personally served, appeared at the last Police Jury meeting, and was instructed to appear at this meeting. Mr. Butch Daigre, Parish Inspector, had also been requested by the Police Jury to appear at this meeting with a report, a copy of which had been distributed to all Police Jurors.

It was noted Mr. Danforth was not present in the meeting.

Mr. Daigre stated he and an impartial observer had reinspected the property and both were of the opinion that the structure was in dilapidated condition and was unsafe and unsanitary, a hazard to the public. Pictures of the structure were shown.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, that there being no one else present who wished to be heard, the public hearing be declared closed. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the hearing having been held on the structure being considered for condemnation and it is the opinion of the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the facts justify the condemnation of the property of Timothy Charles Danforth and Kathryn Sue Conkle Danforth located at the corner of Doris Street and Henry Street, Lot 25, Square 2, K.P.D.R. Heights Subdivision, Section 13, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, District I, Rapides Parish;

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby enter an order condemning the following property:

the structure located at the corner of Doris Street and Henry Street, Lot 25, Square 2, K.P.D.R. Heights Subdivision, Section 13, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, District I, Rapides Parish;

and order it be demolished or removed in accordance with the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 8-1/4 Condemnation of Buildings.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

Charles O. Sneed Jr. 1712 Henry Street, Lot 5, Square 1, K.P.D.R. Heights Subdivision, Section 13, T4N-R1W, Ward 8, District I, Rapides Parish, burnt house in unsafe and unsanitary condition

The President laid over the structure located at 1712 Henry Street until service could be made on the property owner.

The President next opened to receive a report from Mr. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel, on his review of the recommendation of the Parishwide Sewer Citizens Committee that: a paragraph be added to the Sewer Discharge Application Permit under Item V. Permit Conditions, Section 7 to read: "I acknowledge it is the responsibility of the permittee to provide monitoring and maintenance of the treatment plant to include maintenance sampling."

Mr. Wells stated he approved the suggested language.

On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to accept the report of Legal Counsel, the following ordinance was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 14-6 OF THE RAPIDES PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED EXISTING SYSTEMS AND/OR RESIDENTS WITHOUT AN APPROVED SYSTEM, BY THE ADDITION OF AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR A PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THIS PROVISION AND RELATED MATTERS THERETO.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury convened in Regular Session on October 8, 2001, that Section 14-6 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and re-enacted to include Section 14-6(C)(4), as follows:

CHAPTER 14. HEALTH AND SANITATION

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Section 14-6. Existing systems and/or residents without an approved system.

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C. Prior to the issuance of any permit which allows discharge the owner of the residence, mobile home or business must execute a permit application. The permit application shall provide the name, address and social security number of all owners of the property; the legal description of the property and that if the permit is granted and the permittee is allowed to discharge into the parish ditch the permittee agrees that this permission is granted conditioned upon the following conditions:

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4. The permittee acknowledges it is the responsibility of the permittee to provide monitoring and maintenance of the treatment plant to include maintenance sampling.

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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Chapter 14 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to accept Johnson Drive, off the Hoyt Road in Ward 7, approximately 0.14 mile, a 50' right of way already dedicated. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to waive the forty foot culvert limitation and authorize the Parish Highway Department to install approximately 80 feet of 24 inch driveway pipe at 80 Bayou Oaks for Mr. Gary Warren, property owner to furnish the driveway pipe and one 45 degree angle elbow and the Parish Highway Department to install and backfill. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Sewerage District No. 1 for the Parish Highway Department to haul and spread aggregate, to be furnished by the District, on the roads to the treatment plants at Bayou Oaks, Penny Acres, Deerfield, Kelleyland and Lynwood Acres, as requested by the Sewerage District No. 1 Board, and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby oppose the proposed amendment by Senator Mary Landrieu to take away 50% of the police juries' allocation of Forest Service revenues beginning in 2003, copy of this resolution to be sent to our Congressional Delegation. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following resolution was presented, approving the Annual Certificate of Compliance with the State of Louisiana, Off System Bridge Replacement Program, as recommended by the Public Works Director, and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and,

WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of Rapides Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Rapides Parish.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of Rapides Parish (herein referred to as the Parish) that the Parish in regular meeting assembled does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002:

1. The Parish will continue to perform all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will continue to be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.

3. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing shall be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge shall be critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.

These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.

This resolution was considered section by section and as a whole and upon motion of Mr. Don Wilmore, being seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, was adopted by the following vote on this the 8th day of October, 2001.

YEAS: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller, Richard W. Billings

NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to request the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission for a grant or participation in the cost of improving the Forestry Road to the Booker T. Fowler Fish Hatchery, copy of this resolution to be sent to our Louisiana Legislative Delegation. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize Ms. Charleon Walker, 90 Ed Miller Road, Elmer, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification, to be paid out of Road District No. 5A Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize Mr. James Clark, 11448 Highway 165, Forest Hill, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification, to be paid out of Road District 1A Funds. On vote the motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore, refer the proposed approval of Cedar Crest Subdivision, Phase II, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, back to the Rapides Area Planning Commission for further review and receipt of proper documentation.

Representative Rick Farrar, appearing as attorney for Mr. D. D. Gunter, stated he reviewed the Parish subdivision regulations and the requirements on the plats for Cedar Crest Subdivision were not met. He recommended the Police Jury evaluate the subdivision proposals submitted more closely instead of approving solely upon the recommendation of the Rapides Area Planning Commission and then spending time and money correcting road and drainage problems or in court. Further, he felt there were possible violations of ethics in that developers were sitting as commissioners on the Rapides Area Planning Commission.

Mr. John Miller, Executive Director of the Rapides Area Planning Commission, spoke of their intensive review of the conceptual proposals and recommended the Police Jury approve this particular subdivision contingent upon plat revisions which would not require further review by the Rapides Area Planning Commission.

Mr. Fuller requested Legal Counsel to review the question of violations of ethics and recusal in voting by non-elected commissioners.

On substitute motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Myron Lawson, to approve Cedar Crest Subdivision, Phase II, as recommended by the Rapides Area Planning Commission, subject to the plat being corrected.

Mr. John Munsterman, appearing as attorney representing Mr. Dean Tyler, stated he did not believe there were any property owners between Barron Chappel Road and Cedar Crest Subdivision, Phase I, the court may have to decide that question and he was prepared to present to Legal Counsel that Mr. Tyler owns the property inclusive in Cedar Crest Subdivision, Phase II.

A roll call vote was called on the substitute motion and was as follows:

YES NO ABSTAIN

Scott Perry Don Wilmore Bubba Moreau

Steve Bordelon Richard Nunnally

Ezra Reed

Myron Lawson

Joe Fuller

Richard Billings

On roll call vote the substitute motion carried 6-2.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following ordinance was presented, to change the speed limit on Harper Road, Ward 5, from 25 mph to 35 mph, and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18-4.2 (E) SPEED LIMITS SO AS TO SET A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON HARPER ROAD.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 8th day of October, 2001, that Section 18-4.2 (e) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.2. Speed limits designated on certain streets:

(e) Thirtyfive miles per hour.

"Harper Road, Ward 5"

Subsection (l). Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Section 18-4.2 (g) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to exclude the Harper Road from its provisions.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED the Parish Highway Department is hereby authorized to erect speed limit signs.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to install speed humps on Laura Lane, off Paradise Road in Ward 10. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize Mr. Julius R. Dousay, off James Dousay Road, Hineston, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification, to be paid out of Road District No. 5A Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to waive the 40' culvert limitation and authorize the Parish Highway Department to install approximately 250 feet of 12 inch culverts at 4705 Tullos Drive for Mrs. Alice Constance, property owner to furnish culverts and catch basins and the Parish Highway Department to install and backfill. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to request LDOTD to survey LA 121 for the possibility of installation of flashing caution lights on either side of the entrance of the Hineston Library Branch and install hidden driveway signs on either side, copy of this resolution to be sent to Senator Joe McPherson and Representative John Smith. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to accept the President's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following resolution was presented, to increase the $2 fee on Motor Vehicle transactions to $3 as recommended by the Treasurer, and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

An ordinance to increase the fee for each service or transaction of the local field office of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections from the amount of $2 to $3 per service or transaction except for the renewal of motor vehicle registration license, the proceeds of which may be used to fund the cost of construction of a building to house the field office, and authorizing the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to enter into an amended agreement with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has agreed to, has provided and will continue to provide a facility for the use of the local field office of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections; and,

WHEREAS, the cost of operation of the local field office of the Office of Motor Vehicles is not fully funded by the State of Louisiana; and,

WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, by virtue of Act 519 of 1989 and Act 275 of 1990, and the provisions of LARS 32:429, local governing authorities are authorized to levy a fee for each service or transaction carried out as an operation of the local field office to provide funds for its operations;

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury adopted an ordinance on June 12, 2000, authorizing and levying a fee of $2.00 per service or transaction, except for the renewal of motor vehicle registration license, carried out as an operation of the local field office (Alexandria, Louisiana) of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections;

WHEREAS, bids have been received by the Rapides Parish Police Jury for construction of a new facility to house the local field office of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and the revenue from the service or transaction fee is not sufficient to pay the debt service of the indebtedness to be incurred for the project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, in regular and legal session convened, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby levy a fee of $3.00 per service or transaction carried out as an operation of the local field office (Alexandria, Louisiana) of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, except this fee shall not apply to procurement or renewal of motor vehicle registration license, and the funds so levied and collected shall be utilized solely to defray the cost of operations of the local field office which is supported by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Louisiana, including but not limited to facility rental, utilities and maintenance; provided, however, that under Act 29 of the 1998 Regular Session of the Legislature, the proceeds from such fees may be used to fund the cost of construction of a building to house the field office.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Scott Perry Jr., President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, is hereby authorized to execute an amended Agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, a copy of which is filed in the office of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, so that all such fees which are collected shall be deposited in escrow in the State Treasury in the Escrow Fund for the account of the Rapides Parish Police Jury and held for the account of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, with the Office of the Motor Vehicle Commissioner distributing all such fees to the Rapides Parish Police Jury, all as provided by the abovereferenced Agreement and under the provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Scott Perry Jr., President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, be and he is hereby authorized to take any action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to effectuate and carry out the provisions of the foregoing.

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Don Wilmore and seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally:

RESOLUTION

A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000) of Revenue Bonds of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said Revenue Bonds, making application to the State Bond Commission for the approval of said Revenue Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Revenue Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance of not exceeding $3,750,000 of Revenue Bonds of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Revenue Bonds"), pursuant to L.A. R.S. 39:1430, and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of (i) refunding the Issuer's outstanding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1999 and (ii) constructing, acquiring, improving and equipping parish buildings to provide health unit and motor vehicle facilities, and paying the costs incurred in connection with the issuance thereof, said Revenue Bonds to be payable from and secured by a pledge and dedication of revenues accruing to the Health Unit Fund and Motor Vehicle Fund and excess annual revenues of the General Fund above statutory, necessary and usual charges in each of the fiscal years during which the Revenue Bonds are outstanding. The Revenue Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum, to be determined by subsequent proceedings of this Police Jury at the time of the sale of the Revenue Bonds, and shall mature in annual installments due no later than ten (10) years from the date of issuance. The Revenue Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchasers thereof at a price of not less than 98% of par, plus accrued interest, if any, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by the Police Jury.

SECTION 2. Employment of Bond Counsel. This Police Jury finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Revenue Bonds, and accordingly the law firm of Foley & Judell, L. L. P., is hereby employed as special bond counsel to the Issuer to do and perform comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work with respect to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Revenue Bonds. The fee of special Bond Counsel in connection with the issuance of the Revenue Bonds shall not exceed the fees set forth in the Attorney General's Guidelines for the fees of bond counsel for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work in the issuance of revenue bonds, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses; provided, however, that said fee shall be contingent and payable solely from the proceeds to be derived from the sale of the Revenue Bonds. Bond Counsel shall also assist in the preparation of an Official Statement containing detailed and comprehensive financial and Statistical data required with respect to the sale of the Revenue Bonds, and the costs of the preparation, printing and distribution of such official statement shall also be paid from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds. Said Official Statement may be submitted to such nationally recognized bond rating service or services as may be recommended by bond counsel, together with a request that an appropriate rating be assigned. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his approval of the employment herein provided for.

SECTION 3. State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Revenue Bonds and for consent and authority to proceed with the issuance and sale of the Revenue Bonds as provided above, and Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the Issuer.

SECTION 4. Declaration of Intent. Prior to the delivery of the Revenue Bonds, the Issuer anticipates that it may pay a portion of the cost of the project from the General Fund or other available revenues. The project includes specifically paying the costs of (i) refunding the Issuer's outstanding Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 1999, and (ii) constructing, acquiring, improving and equipping parish buildings to provide health unit and motor vehicle facilities, and paying the costs of issuance thereof. Upon the issuance of the Revenue Bonds, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse any such expenditures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Revenue Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1 (b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the Revenue Bonds and not later than one year after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller, Richard W. Billings

NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to hire Foley and Judell as bond counsel, as recommended by the Treasurer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to extend the 30 day deadline on bid award to 70 total days, as recommended by the Treasurer. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to congratulate Mr. Richard Billings on his re-election as 8th Region Executive Board Member of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to accept the Sales Tax Director's quarterly report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to accept the Fire District No. 2 Chief's quarterly report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, that the Police Jury Office close in event of a bomb threat and to develop an Intergovernmental Agreement with the other agencies in the Courthouse to allow the President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury to make the decision whether or not to evacuate the Courthouse because the Police Jury is the owner of the building. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to delete the following assets from the District Attorney's Office Fixed Asset/Inventory Listing as no longer suitable to public use:

Asset No. Description Purchased Disposal

6785 Computer 04-07-94 Scrap/Auction

6569 Computer 09-03-93 Scrap/Auction

6962 Hard Dr/Monitor 01-05-95 Scrap/Auction

6570 Computer 09-03-93 Scrap/Auction

6567 Computer/Monitor 09-03-93 Scrap/Auction

6563 Computer 09-03-93 Scrap/Auction

On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to delete the following assets from the Ninth Judicial District Judges Office Asset/Inventory Program as no longer suitable for public use:

Asset No. Description Purchased Disposal

1444 Transcriber 07-01-74 Scrap/Auction

1736 Transcriber 07-01-76 Scrap/Auction

1763 Transcriber 07-01-76 Scrap/Auction

1781 Transcriber 07-01-79 Scrap/Auction

1783 Transcriber 07-01-79 Scrap/Auction

1822 Transcriber 07-01-78 Scrap/Auction

1829 Transcriber 07-01-78 Scrap/Auction

1899 Transcriber 07-01-78 Scrap/Auction

4626 Calculator 11-19-82 Scrap/Auction

4688 Transcriber 07-01-77 Scrap/Auction

4689 Transcriber 07-01-77 Scrap/Auction

4691 Transcriber 07-01-76 Scrap/Auction

4795 Transcriber 07-01-76 Scrap/Auction

1830 Transcriber 07-01-78 Scrap/Auction

On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to bring all agencies and neighborhood groups together in a collective manner at the December committee meeting with a request they bring a history of flooding or not flooding, including dates, for discussion of updating the FIRM maps in the project to be led by the Rapides Area Planning Commission. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to accept the report of Mr. D. Strader Taylor, President of Northcoast Administrative Consultants Inc. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the President to sign the application and related documents for recertification by the Governor of the Rapides Parish Workforce Investment Board. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the President as Chief Elected Official to sign the agreement between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the Workforce Investment Board, subject to approval of Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to approve modification to contract with Walk by Faith, Inc. for Welfare-to-Work post-employment services, to increase the cost per participant to $750, to authorize the President to sign the contract and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to approve the Workforce Investment Board recommendation that the consortium form of governance be retained as it currently exists and that membership be increased from the current three mandatory One-Stop partners to four mandatory One-Stop partners. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to approve the Workforce Investment Board recommendation for the Louisiana Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Louisiana Technical College to join the one-stop governance based on high interest in supporting the One-Stop system, mission, resources, capabilities and target population. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to approve the Workforce Investment Board's request to include the Workforce Investment Board in the Police Jury's annual report for 2001. The WIB PR/Marketing Committee would work with the individual contracted by the Police Jury to prepare the annual report, provide the information for inclusion in the report and edit/approve report content. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to approve the Workforce Investment Board's request of Mr. Felix Mouton and Ms. Jan Haworth to work together to prepare a scope of work to contract with a professional provider for marketing and advertising services, scope of work to be reviewed and recommended by the Executive Committee of the Workforce Investment Board. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to notify Bayou Babes of the finding and standing of the Police Jury. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to receive a report from Mr. John Miller, Rapides Area Planning Commission, on the updating of the Floodplain Insurance Rating Maps Project. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the submission of the Hot Wells Health Resort project as a Capital Outlay Project in Rapides Parish and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents, certifications and assurances. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to proceed with applications for the FY 2002-2003 LCDBG funds for sewer collection and treatment for the Kelleyland, Walnut Grove and Airbase Road area and for the Wardville Sewer Extension. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO PAY $31,500.00 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE 2002/2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (LCDBG) PROJECT.

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has decided to submit a 2002-2003 LCDBG public facilities application for sewer collection and treatment improvements for Kelleyland, Walnut Grove, and Airbase Road area; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury intends to utilize local funds (in order to gain an additional point) to pay for administrative costs up to and including pre-agreement costs, administrative consultant fees, and any other administrative costs incurred by the local governing body associated with the 2002-2003 application; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has agreed for Frye-Magee and Associates, Inc., to perform all administrative consulting services associated with the application which includes developing the grant application at no cost to the Rapides Parish Police Jury and then performing all administrative consulting duties following Grant award at a cost not to exceed $31,500.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened on this 8th day of October, 2001, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby commit up to $31,500.00 for administrative services to enter into an agreement with Frye-Magee and Associates, Inc., to develop the application and to perform administrative consulting services for the fee of $31,500.00, with the understanding that the local funds committed will not be used unless the grant application is awarded.

Said Resolution having been read and considered by a quorum of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, on motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to adopt the Resolution, a record vote was taken and the following result was:

Yeas: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller, Richard W. Billings

Nays: none

Absent: none

WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above resolution duly adopted in full on the 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to advertise for Requests for Qualifications for consultant engineering services for the FY 2002-2003 LCDBG grant applications, and on vote unanimously

adopted:

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FY 2002-2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (LCDBG) APPLICATIONS

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury is considering submitting FY 2002-2003 LCDBG public facilities applications for sewer improvements; and,

WHEREAS, the LCDBG program requires that all professional services contracts adhere to its procurement procedures;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, in regular session duly convened on this 8th day of October, 2001, the Rapides Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes the President to advertise for requests for qualifications for engineering services for the upcoming FY 2002-2003 Block Grant public facilities applications for sewer improvements and to select the engineers.

Passed and adopted by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, on this 8th day of October, 2001, by the following votes:

YEAS: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller, Richard W. Billings

NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

THUS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to renew the voting precinct lease for Precinct N17 (Precinct 2) with the Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Association for a five year period beginning October 18, 2001, and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to ratify authorization for the President to sign the request to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for an additional $25,000 in funds for the JAIBG grant to Develop Accountability-Based Sanctions, Project ID No. A99-8-018. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to ratify authorization for the President to sign an agreement with the District Attorney for reimbursement of an investigator assigned to juvenile investigations under the additional $25,000 requested for the JAIBG grant to Develop Accountability-Based Sanctions, Project ID NO. A99-8-018, which agreement has been approved by Legal Counsel. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to change the name of the polling place for S13 from Woodworth Community Hall to Woodworth Municipal Building, being no change in location, as recommended by the Registrar of Voters, and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Justice for preclearance. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, that before any legislator proposes to introduce legislation that would affect the finances of the Parish, the courtesy be granted in discussing it with the Parish governing authority prior to introduction, copy of this resolution to be sent to our Congressional Senators and Representatives and to our Police Jury Association of Louisiana. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following resolution was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING ASSURANCES THAT THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY HAS THE NECESSARY RIGHTS OF WAY AND MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PENNY ACRES SUBDIVISION STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT AND RATIFY AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has submitted an application for funding of the Penny Acres Subdivision flood-control project under the Statewide Flood Control Program; and,

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has available its local matching share of the project funds in an amount of not less than ten(10%)/thirty(30%) percent; and,

WHEREAS, all necessary servitudes, rights-of-way, spoil disposal areas, rights of ingress and egress and the means thereof have been acquired by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, and the titles thereto are valid and indefeasible; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session assembled on this 8th day of October, 2001, that the department of Transportation and Development be and hereby is assured that all necessary servitudes, rights-of-way, rights of ingress and egress and the means thereof are valid and indefeasible and the Rapides Parish Police Jury does expressly agrees to defend any action for the failure of any servitude, rights-of-way, right of ingress or egress, and the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby assume complete responsibility for providing engineering services during construction and the maintenance and upkeep of the project after construction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation and Development has available its local matching funds in a amount not less than ten(10%)/thirty(30%) percent of the total project cost to insure construction of this project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization for the President to sign the application and related documents is hereby ratified.

THUS DONE, PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the expenses of Mr. Joe Fuller to attend the NACo Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee meeting to be held on January 23-26, 2002 in Washington, DC. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to oppose the NFPA Standard 1221 relative to "Fire Communications" as it is currently being interpreted and applied by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana in reviewing fire insurance ratings. It is requested that use of this Standard be suspended until such time as a written interpretation is received. A copy of this resolution to be sent to our Congressional Delegation, our Louisiana Legislative Delegation and the Police Jury Association of Louisiana with a request for support of this request. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to enter into a financing agreement with Red River Bank for the Lease Purchase of Ten Complete Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses and Four Up Grade Breathing Apparatus Kits (Bid No. 1794) in the amount of $29,660 (to be purchased from Ferrara Firefighting Equipment); terms and conditions to be three annual payments and interest rate of 5%, first payment to be due in March 2002, as recommended by the Cotile-Gardner Volunteer Fire Association Board of Directors, Treasurer and Purchasing Agent, to be paid from Fire District No. 8 Funds as budgeted. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following proclamation was presented and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby proclaim the week of October 7-13, 2001, as

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

in Rapides Parish with the theme of "Cover the Bases and Strike Out Fire" and encourage all families to take adequate measures to prevent fires.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to request the Fire Protection District No. 2 Civil Service Board to amend their classification plan and establish the positions of district fire chiefs. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury never gave permission for Mr. Jimmie Cutts to discharge into the Gilly Williams Road ditch; further the Rapides Parish Police Jury objects to the sewer effluent discharge. On vote the motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Don Wilmore and seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally:

RESOLUTION

A resolution approving the holding of an election in Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, November 17, 2001, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds and the levy of special taxes therein.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on September 4, 2001, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, November 17, 2001, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds and the levy of special taxes therein; and

WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to issue, sell and deliver the bonds and to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein; and

WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to issue, sell and deliver the bonds and to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, November 17, 2001, at

which election there will be submitted the following propositions, to-wit:

MILLAGE PROPOSITION

SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING THE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING NECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Shall Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a special tax of six (6) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the recreational facilities of the District, including necessary equipment in connection therewith?

GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROPOSITION

SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $7,000,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTING, PURCHASING AND ACQUIRING LANDS, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER FACILITIES TO BE USED IN PROVIDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE DISTRICT, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Shall Ward 9 Recreation District, Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000), to run twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum, for the purpose of constructing, purchasing and acquiring lands, buildings, equipment and other facilities to be used in providing recreational facilities for the District, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

Section 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to issue, sell and deliver the bonds and to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was a follows:

YEAS: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller, Richard W. Billings

NAYS: none

ABSENT: none

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to ratify authorization for the President to sign the certifications and statement of work - FY'2002 relative to the Rapides Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness for Federal/State and Local Assistance Programs funding, administered by FEMA through the Louisiana Military Department, Office of Emergency Preparedness. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the First Annual Pie Festival announced to be held in Lecompte on October 27-28, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to renew the lease between the Rapides Parish Police Jury with the Grand Lodge of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons dated October 1, 1997, for the Cenla Civitan Ballpark for an additional year under option. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following resolution was presented and on vote

unanimously adopted:

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the period of October 22, 2001 through October 26, 2001 has been proclaimed NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK;

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign originated when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena died at the hands of drug traffickers in 1985; and,

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon become the symbol to eliminate demand for drugs, just as the yellow ribbon symbolizes support for our troops; and,

WHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign acts as a catalyst to mobilize communities into action to create a DRUG FREE AMERICA and all segments of the community must be involved in prevention programs and activities to develop an attitude of intolerance to the use and demand for drugs in our neighborhoods; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury that the week of October 22-October 26, 2001 be proclaimed as National Red Ribbon Week,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to encourage and urge the citizens of our community to create awareness of alcohol and other drug problems, build community coalitions to implement prevention strategies, support healthy drug free lifestyles and encourage neighborhood prevention planning and activities.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the expenses of interested Police Jurors to attend the Police Jury Association NACo 2002 meeting to be held on October 11, 2001 in Baton Rouge. On vote the motion carried.

After unanimous vote the following items were placed on the agenda:

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to request the Rapides Area Planning Commission to include with a subdivision review memorandum for consideration by the Police Jury: a copy of the proposed plat, the STAR recommendation and minutes of the Rapides Area Planning Commission recommendation. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Wilmore deleted the agenda item to receive a recommendation of Legal Counsel on a proposal to amend Section 19-18 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinance entitled "Criminal Trespass" so as to include provisions of Recreational Trespass (entry upon land of another without express written permission of the landowner by person(s) engaged in hunting, fishing, carrying of firearms, or while riding on ATV's etc.)

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to purchase a 1-1/2 ton cab and chassis with service body and emergency equipment under the City of Alexandria Bid No. 1330, Line No. 11, for Fire District 6, as recommended by the Deville Volunteer Fire Association Board of Directors, Treasurer and Purchasing Agent, to be paid from Fire District No. 6 Funds as budgeted. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Fuller advised one Police Jury employee had been called into military service in response to the terrorism attacks on the United States of America and the Louisiana Legislature will be addressing the question of pay for these classified employees during the upcoming special session. No further action was taken at this time.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the President to sign the Amendment No. 4 to the agreement between the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, Food Stamp/LaJet Program Services, and the Police Jury which decreases the maximum contract amount for FY 2002 from $344,980 to $196,171 and amends other provisions in the services to be provided. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following resolution was presented and on unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY TO PAY $25,000.00 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE 2002/2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (LCDBG) PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has decided to submit a 2002-2003 LCDBG public facilities application for sewer collection improvements for Wardville: and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury intends to utilize local funds (in order to gain an additional point) to pay for administrative costs up to and including pre-agreement costs, administrative consultant fees, and any other administrative costs incurred by the local governing body associated with the 2002-2003 application; and

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has agreed for Frye-Magee and Associates, Inc., to perform all administrative consulting services associated with the application which includes developing the grant application at no cost to the Rapides Parish Police Jury and then performing all administrative consulting duties following Grant award at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rapides Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, in regular session duly convened on this 8th day of October, 2001, that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby commit up to $25,000.00 for administrative services to enter into an agreement with Frye-Magee and Associates, Inc., to develop the application and to perform administrative consulting services for the fee of $25,000.00, with the understanding that the local funds committed will not be used unless the grant application is awarded.

Said Resolution having been read and considered by a quorum of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, on motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to adopt the Resolution, a record vote was taken and the following result was:

Yea: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Richard L. Nunnally, Joe Fuller, Richard W. Billings

Nay: none

Absent: none

WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above resolution duly adopted in full on the 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to hire three Business Service Representatives on a temporary part time basis, as recommended by the Workforce Operations Department. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize payment of the invoice from Macon Ridge Economic Development in the amount of $2,700.00, to be paid out of the District F Economic Development monies in the General Fund. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to approve purchase of computer equipment for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Workforce Operations Department, purchase to be under Louisiana State Contract following Parish procurement procedures. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Myron Lawson, to appoint a committee to review the subdivision ordinances for a recommendation back to the Police Jury; that developers of proposed subdivisions provide proof of land ownership to the STAR Committee of the Rapides Area Planning Commission during subdivision review and all ordinances be adhered to before a recommendation is presented to the Rapides Parish Police Jury. On vote the motion carried.

After unanimous vote the following items were placed on the agenda:

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to waive the forty foot culvert limitation and authorize the Parish Highway Department to install approximately 120 feet of 15 inch driveway pipe at 5609 Old Boyce Road for Mrs. Funchess, property owner to furnish the driveway pipe and catch basins and the Parish Highway Department to install and backfill. On vote the motion carried.

The next agenda item was to recognize Judge Dexter Ryland, Ninth Judicial District.

After unanimous vote the following item was placed on the agenda:

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to go into Executive Session to discuss Courthouse security. On vote the motion unanimously carried at 3:20 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Don Wilmore, the meeting was called back to public session. On vote the motion carried at 4:00 p.m.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize Mr. Michael Doyle, 538 Lonzie Doyle Road, Pitkin, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification, to be paid out of Road District No. 6A Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, the following ordinance was presented, to prohibit through truck traffic on the Fish Hatchery Road, and on vote unanimously adopted:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 18-4.4(A) THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC SO AS TO PROHIBIT THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON FISH HATCHERY ROAD.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in Regular Session convened on this 8th day of October, 2001, that Section 18-4.4(a) of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and reenacted to include the following restriction on Fish Hatchery Road as follows:

Chapter 18. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Section 18-4.4. Through truck traffic.

(a) Through truck traffic is prohibited on the following streets and public ways:

Fish Hatchery Road

(b) Penalty. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), or imprisoned in the Rapides Parish Jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED the Parish Highway Department is hereby authorized to post "no through truck traffic" signs.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is to be effective immediately.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED in all other respects Section 18 of the Rapides Parish Code of Ordinances shall remain unchanged.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 8th day of October, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ball to participate in the Pinebrook drainage project with an amount not to exceed $10,000 to be paid from Road District No. 10A Funds and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Billings introduced discussion on a sewer effluent discharge permit requested by Ms. Sondra Cope on Belle Trace in the Indian Creek area. He expressed concern that development is being halted because of restrictions on sewer discharge permits and asked the Rapides Area Planning Commission to check on the situation and bring back a recommendation to the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to authorize the President to send a letter of appreciation to those certain employees of Med Express Ambulance that went to New York City to help with the terrorism disaster relief, travelling in equipment loaned by the Maurice Volunteer Fire Department. On vote the motion carried.

The final agenda item was for public comment. Mr. Perry asked if anyone else wished to be heard, to which there was no response.

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

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Angie Richmond, Secretary Scott Perry Jr., President

Rapides Parish Police Jury Rapides Parish Police Jury