PUBLIC NOTICE
MANUEL’S WRECKER
PERMIT TO SELL
A TEBR TRAILER with VIN 17XFP0816Y1000625 is stored at Manuel’s Wrecker Service, 12116 Hwy 190 E, Kinder, LA 70648. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by OCTOBER 9, 2023, a Permit to Sell may be obtained.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
TOURIST COMMISSION
MEETING AUGUST 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.
APPROVAL OF JULY 25, 2023 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEY JOE GREEN: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, for District Attorney Joe Green to proceed with divesting the Leatherwood Museum property. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION TO DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to declare the Leatherwood Museum and contents deemed as surplus to sell at appraised fair market value. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION ON BIDS FOR PROPERTY APPRAISERS: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, for Director Adagria Haddock, to obtain three bids from licensed property appraisers and present them to the Board for review and selection of an appraiser. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION TO CLOSE CD SAVINGS ACCOUNT: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner to close the CD Savings account and deposit funds into General Fund account. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded Martha Turner, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and was seconded by Keith Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Oberlin
REQUEST FOR independent professional auditor
The Town of Oberlin is seeking an independent professional auditor for the yearly financial audit for the fiscal year of 2022-2023. Please send proposals to Town Clerk at The Town of Oberlin, P.O. Box 370 Oberlin, La. 70655. Proposals may also be hand delivered. Proposals should be received no later than October 6, 2023, at 4:00 pm.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
Notice of Request for Qualifications
(RFQ)
for
Engineering/Design Services:
15 Acres Loop Bridge
RFQ # CTLA-23-003
September 14,2023
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Infrastructure Department is requesting proposals for professional engineering design services for Bridge Design, Bridge Approaches, Environmental Documentation, and Wildlife & Fisheries clearances for the placement of a new bridge along 15 Acres Loop on the Coushatta Reservation in Elton, LA.
Statements of Qualifications are due by 3:00P.M. on October 13,2023. Please email the Statements of Qualification to the Infrastructure Manager at smanuel@coushatta.org. Paper copies can be mailed, or hand delivered to 1940 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532.
For information related to the specifics of the proposal please contact:
Steve Manuel
Infrastructure Manager
1940 CC Bel Road,
Elton, LA 70532
(337)-584-1595,
smanuel@coushatta.org
All questions related to this RFQ must be submitted to Steve Manuel at smanuel@coushatta.org by 5:00P.M. on September 22, 2023. All responses to submitted questions will be published in the form of an addendum on the Tribe’s website at www.coushatta.org on October 2, 2023.
If you have any questions on the bidding procedures, please contact the Infrastructure Department at (337) 584-1595.
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
Date Issued: September 14, 2023
Published:
Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Website- www.coushatta.org
Local Newspapers-Kinder Courier
Allen Parish Today- https://allenparishtoday.com
Scope of Design Services
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is soliciting qualifications from professional engineering firms to provide design services for Bridge Design, environmental documents, and associated roadway improvements 15 Acres Loop. It is presumed that some roadway widening may be required to achieve the proper location of the new bridge structure. The final design must be in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration and the State of Louisiana. The anticipated project start date is November 13,2023. The project is to be funded from the Tribal Transportation Bridge Funds, under the Tribal Transportation Program.
The selected Private Engineering Firm (PEF) will report directly to the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and will be expected to provide the following services:
• Design surveys
• Roadway Design along with roadway widening
• Bridge Structure Design
• Prepare and Obtain Required Environmental Permits
• Geotechnical Investigation & Reporting
• Utility Relocation & Coordination
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• Local, State, and Federal Permitting (as required)
• Presentation Materials for Meetings
• Preliminary Cost Estimates and Final Opinions of Probable Construction Costs
• Specifications & Bid Docwnents
• Construction Administration
• As-Built Drawings & Closeout Drawings
Schedule
9/14/2023-RFQ Issued
9/22/2023-Deadline to submit questions related to the RFQ
10/2/2023-Responses to questions posted on the Tribe’s web site
10/13/2023-RFQ Response Due by 3:00 pm
10/20/2023-Completion of Tribes review of RFQ submittals
10/24/2023-Notification of Selected Firm
11/13/2023-Complete contract process and begin work
Evaluation
All Qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Firm Experience/Reputation/Workload- Experience of the firm in similar work and record of successful completion of similar projects. Also, to be considered is the firm’s ability to take on additional work, demonstrated understanding of the Tribe’s goals and purposes for this project, specific management approach, and the firm’s ability to offer the breadth and quality of services required for this project.
2. Experience of the Personnel Assigned to this Project Team- The Tribe will give considerable weight to the individual qualifications of the project team members who will be assigned to this project. Consideration will include qualifications of key personnel, project manager’s experience, and subconsultant (if any) experience and qualifications. If a teaming approach is proposed, please note how the teams have worked together on similar projects.
3. Ability to Understand, Innovate Upon, and Complete the Scope of Work- The proposed approach for performing the work for this project, including demonstrated understanding of the scope and project deliverables. A general understanding of local conditions, permitting process, and proven experience working with the Tribe or Tribes is required.
4. Schedule- Consideration will be given to the firm’s ability to meet schedules and responsiveness to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Staff and Project Managers.
5. Past Performance with the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana or Tribal Governments- Past performance on Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana or Tribal projects will be evaluated, with particular emphasis on whether the project was completed successfully in accordance with fee, deliverables, and schedule.
Requirements of Submittal
The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed 15 pages (double-sided is allowed) in length and should include the following information:
1. Cover/Introductory Letter
• Explain why your firm is the most qualified to provide the requested services.
• Include brief firm overview.
• Include lead fum name, contact person, address, and phone number.
2. Evaluation Factors
• Brief synopsis of experience with similar projects;
• Overview of past experience with the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana or other Tribes;
• Proposed personnel and role in the project;
• Unique qualifications of key team members;
• Any innovative approaches to be utilized in the project.
3. Supportive Information
• Capacity Chart
• Organizational Chart
• Resumes of key personnel
• Other information deemed appropriate
Email the Statement of Qualifications in PDF format to smanuel@coushatta.org by 3:00 pm on October 13, 2023 with “Design Services for 15 Acres Loop Bridge” in the subject line. Firms can submit paper copies either by mail or hand deliver proposals to 1940 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532. Paper copies must include one original copy and 2 copies of the proposal. The front of the envelope must contain “Design Services for 15 Acres Loop Bridge.”
**Proof of insurance is not needed at the time of submittal. The successful bidder shall procure and maintain during the life of the contract the following insurance coverage:
Comprehensive General Liability
Shall have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined with a single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This shall include premises and/ or operations, independent contractors, products and/ or completed operations, broad form property damage and explosion, collapse and underground damage coverage, sudden and accidental pollution losses, and a contractual liability endorsement.
Professional Liability
The selected firm will be required to furnish proof of Professional Liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.
Business Auto Policy
Shall have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined with a single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This shall include owned vehicles, hired and nonowned vehicles and employee non-ownership.
Special Requirements
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is to be named as an additional insured on the Comprehensive General Liability policy.
Current, valid insurance policies meeting the above requirements shall be maintained for the duration of the project. Renewal certificates shall be sent to the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana thirty (30) days prior to any expiration date. There shall also be a 30 day notification to the Tribe in the event of cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance coverage. Certificates of Insurance on an Acord 25 (8/84) or similar form meeting the required insurance provisions shall be forwarded to the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. Wording on the Certificate of Insurance which states that no liability shall be imposed upon the company for failure to provide such notice is not acceptable. Original policies or certified copies of policies may be required by the Tribe at any time.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Recreation Dist No. 6
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Issued By
Allen Parish Recreation District No. 6
P.O. Box 207
610 Rodeo Pen Rd.
Reeves, LA 70658
General Notice
Separate sealed Bids for Recreation Complex Final Phase Track Field Events, Allen Parish Recreation District No. 6; M.A. Project No. A1-17047-DD will be received by the Allen Parish Recreation District No. 6, at the the office of Meyer & Associates, Inc., 600 N. Cities Service Hwy, Sulphur, Louisiana until 11:00 A.M., on September 28, 2023, and then at said time and at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Work consists of Construction of Field Events, Bleacher Slab, Sidewalk, and drainage and furnishing and installing field equipment and bleachers.
Work Classification
Work Classification: Specialty: Recreation & Sporting Facilities & Golf Courses
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of Meyer & Associates, Inc. (337) 625-8353, located at 600 N. Cities Service Hwy., Sulphur, LA 70663. A Bidding Document deposit is not required. In order to submit a bid, Bidders must obtain an original set of electronic Bidding Documents from Meyer & Associates, Inc.
/s/ Wayliin Bertrand, President
(PUBLISH: AUGUST 31, 2023; SEPTEMBER 7 & 14, 2023)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
GUILLORY OIL COMPANY, INC.
VS No. C-2020-351
KINDER BUTCHER
SHOP, LLC
By virtue of a FIFA and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, with the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
The West 69.5’ of Lot 3, Blk 3, Thompson Add. to the Town of Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, more particularly depicted on that certain plat of survey prepared by W.L. Haymon, Louisiana registered Land Surveyor No. 1823, dated June 30, 2010, bearing File Number 487238, Sleeve 310A, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana as an Exhibit.
The municipal address is 803 6th St, Kinder, LA.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER
BRANDY HOLLAND
FOR:
DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF
Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., AUGUST 9, 2023.
JACQUE B. PUCHEU, JR
PO BOX 1109
EUNICE, LA 70535
Attorney for plaintiff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
KINDER DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
MEETING AUGUST 3, 2023
Minutes of previous meeting of the Kinder Drainage District No. 2 held at the Farm Bureau Office in Kinder, Louisiana on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
The following commissioners were present: Norman Fontenot, Thomas Fontenot, Lane Manuel, and Kurt Unkel.
Old Business: Diamond S. Construction completed ditch cleaning on Green Oak Road. Hi Pockets Construction completed ditch cleaning on Vera Street.
New Business: Mitch Sittig with Manco Vegetation will be meeting with the board to discuss spraying ditches.
Motion was made by Lane Manuel, seconded by Thomas Mayes and passed to pay bills for the month.
Meeting adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Kurt Unkel, President
Doris S Martin, Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH SHERIFF
SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
BY INTERNET AUCTION
The Allen Parish Sheriff has determined that the following property is surplus property and no longer needed for public purposes:
YEAR-MAKE-MODEL -COLOR-VIN
2013 Ford Explorer INT White 1FM5K8AR6DGC20862
2014 Chevrolet Impala White 2G1WB5E37E1151314
2014 Chevrolet Impala White 2G1WA5E39E1163323
2017 Ford Explorer INT White 1FM5K8ARXHGB71588
2017 Dodge Caravan White 2CARDGCG8HR717549
2013 Chevrolet Impala White 2G1WG5E37D1221846
By Resolution approved on September 11, 2023, Douglas L. Hebert, III, Allen Parish Sheriff, has declared his intent to sell surplus property through internet auction conducted by Bruchhaus and Bruchhaus Auctions, Inc.
The auctions shall be conducted on a continuous basis through accessing the link to bruchhausauctions.com. Each item is sold “as is” and “where is”. Allen Parish Sheriff makes no warranties, whether expressed or implied, or representation regarding any surplus sold.
The highest bid for the surplus property will prevail. However, Allen Parish Sheriff reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to withdraw from sale any of the items listed, or to extend the time period for bidding.
Douglas L. Hebert, III
Allen Parish Sheriff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at its Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, to abandon a portion of James Goode Road off of Gabe Briscoe Road.
/s/Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at its Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, for the FY 2020 LCDBG Closeout.
/s/Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Education
Valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate
Principal Certification or Educational
Leadership Certification
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 Months
SALARY:
Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
2. Resume
3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate
APPLICATION SENT TO:
Allen Parish School Board
P.O. Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 26, 2023
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POSITION NOTICE
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Education
Valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate
Louisiana Certification in Supervision of
Instruction or Educational Leader
Additional Criteria Established by the Board
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
Application Requirements:
1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
2. Resume
3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate
Application SENT TO:
Allen Parish School Board
PO Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
Application Deadline:
September 26, 2023
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POSITION NOTICE
SECRETARY TO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma
2. Post-secondary training or comparable
experience (business or technical training
preferred)
3. Proficient in Microsoft Word
4. Other criteria established by the Board
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Application Requirements:
Applications may be obtained at the Allen Parish School Board Central Office. Resume’ should be submitted with application
Application Deadline: September 26, 2023
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the superintendent and personnel
supervisor with daily office procedures.
2. Prepare for all school board meetings and
maintain accurate records of proceedings.
3. Maintain personnel files.
4. Assist teachers/administrators in keeping
certifications accurate.
5. Job description and duties subject to
modification as needed.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the
proper authority.
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
REGISTERED NURSE
FOR THE OAKDALE
School-Based
Health Center
Qualifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Previous public health or school based nursing
experience preferred
Must have and maintain CPR certification,
both adult and pediatric
Terms of Employment: 10 months
Salary: To be determined by the
Allen Parish School Board
Application Requirements:
Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
Resume
Copy of RN license
Copy of College Transcript
Mail to: Allen Parish School Board
P.O. Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
Application Deadline:
September 26, 2023
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assesses health needs of the school community and identifies those which can best be met in the Oakdale School-Based Health Center (SBHC.)
2. Provides ongoing, individualized case management for children enrolled in the SBHC, using the nursing process, and in collaboration with the SBHC.
3. Serves as the School Nurse at Oakdale Middle School and Oakdale High School, performing all jobs, responsibilities and duties that this position entails.
4. Has exceptional ability to work with the adolescent population, children, pre-teens and teenagers.
Job description and duties subject to modification as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority.
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s)
to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Special Education Para for
Fairview High School
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
(Submit copy with application) and
one (1) of the following:
a. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
credential,
(Submit copy of certificate) (or)
b. Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro
Assessment (or)
(If you have already taken the ParaPro, submit
copy of official score report with application.)
c. 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved
courses (or)
(Transcript must be submitted with application.)
d. Associate degree with 60 semester hours
of required qualified courses
(Transcript must be submitted with application.)
2. Twenty-one years of age or older.
3. Good general health
4. Ability to provide direct care to students and
assist with feeding, grooming, lifting,
positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and
other activities of daily living.
5. Perform specific procedures including
catheterization, irrigating colostomies, tube
feeding, nasopharyngeal suctioning and
irrigation.
Physical Requirements: A physical exam is required prior to beginning work. The ability to perform all responsibilities with bilateral hand usage, bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, standing, walking briskly to respond to student needs or emergencies, and pushing a wheel chair. Capacity for heavy lifting of 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds or more with assistance.
Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
Status of Employment: 9 months (180 days)
Application Deadline: September 26, 2023
Special Requirements: Certification in CPR and
First Aid within 30 days of hire.
APPLY:
Allen Parish School Board Office
1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C
Oberlin, Louisiana 70655
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
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