PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN ALLEN PARISH
The names listed below have been reported to the Louisiana Department of the Treasury as being persons appearing to be the owners of unclaimed funds subject to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 9:151-182, Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. These funds have been presumed to be abandoned and taken into the protective custody of the Department of the Treasury. There is no deadline for claiming your money; however, you must provide proof of ownership before the funds will be released. A copy of photo identification will be required and other information that will positively identify the rightful owner may be needed. You may file a claim for this money and securely upload your documents online at www.latreasury.com. Information about the property and its return to the owner is available to a person having a legal or beneficial interest in the property by contacting the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-888-925-4127, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by writing to State Treasurer John M. Schroder, Sr., Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9010. For more information about the Unclaimed Property Program, follow us on Facebook @LouisianaTreasury and on Twitter @LATreasury.
Abrusley Thomas M, Po Box Drawer 1107, Oakdale
Allen Antoine D, 218 N 4Th St, Oberlin
Allen Stephen, 909 East 6Th Street, Oakdale
Americas Best Value Inn – Kinder, 12280 Highway 165, Kinder
Andy Pitts, P O Box 658, Oberlin
Ardoin Diane F, Po Box 412, Oberlin
Ardoin Madeline B, 2345 Martin Tram Rd, Reeves
Artis Charlotte C, Po Box 572, Oberlin
Ayres Cathy A, Po Box 93, Kinder
Ayres David H, Po Box 93, Kinder
B Ailes Hailey, Po Box 647, Elizabeth
Bacon Madeleine Jade, 917 Hwy 1152, Oakdale
Bailes Kirby D, P.O. Box 647, Elizabeth
Bas Inc, Rr 2 Box 182C, Kinder
Basilio Chavez Manuel, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Battise Simantali Rain, 185 Arrow Wood St, Kinder
Belgard Andrew Vollie, 210 N Canal St, Oakdale
Bell Marcus Scott, Po Box 108, Kinder
Benoit Ruth, Po Box 123, Kinder
Bermudez Tapia David, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration And
Natur, Oakdale
Beroit Johnny C, P O Box 1420, Kinder
Bertrand Billy, 606 W Ninth Ave, Oberlin
Bertrand Joan, 606 W Ninth Ave, Oberlin
Bertrand Kenny J, 161 Ridge Rd, Kinder
Beverly George, 417 Kimble St, Oakdale
Bobby L Hicks Jr, Po Box 883, Oakdale
Brandon Keya S, 618 W Seventh Ave, Oberlin
Brandon Octavia J, Po Box 28, Oakdale
Brenda Terrell C/O Jones & Hill Llc Timmie Terrell Deceased
Wife, 131 Hwy 165 S., Oakdale
Brooks Frances L, 113 Mowad Dr, Oakdale
Broussard Kerry D, 202 Williams Rd Po Box 474, Oberlin
Brown Tonya Dannehl, 1005 Bay St, Elizabeth
Bunting Christy, 115 W. North Loop, Oakdale
Buxton John, 1416 Lurton Ave, Kinder
Campbell Stephen H, Po Box 16, Mittie
Cappel Toinette W, Po Box 430, Kinder
Cezar Beatrice C, Po Box 572, Oberlin
Chaney Alvis L Estate Of, 13434 Oakdale Rd, Oakdale
Chapman Chad, 471 Tyler Rd, Oakdale
Chaver Figueroa Rigoberto, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Chavez Maria J, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Chevalier Larry, 112 S 15Th St, Oakdale
Chris Paint & Body, 656 Blue Bush Rd, Oakdale
Christian Harry, 1301 Oliver St, Oakdale
Chuon Nguonhak Academy Donuts, 606 N 8Th St, Kinder
Clark Billy W, P O Box 342, Elizabeth
Cloud Anderson D Estate Of, 208 Rawlins Rd, Oakdale
Cloud Peggy, 305 North 15Th St, Oakdale
Coker Joann Estate Of, 1308 Sam Cloud Rd, Oakdale
Coker Wilburn, 1405 Highway 1153, Oakdale
Cole Arron J, Po Box 36, Oberlin
Colon Mary, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Conner Jan, 262 Kenzie Road, Kinder
Cooke Michael S, Po Box 368, Elizabeth
Cormier Curtis J, 18159 Tv Tower Rd Lot 63, Kinder
Cottongin Charles, Po Box 345, Oakdale
Courville Jacob, Po Box 93, Kinder
Coushatta Casino And Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder
Coward Estate Of Nadine, 5093 Ike S Road, Kinder
Coward Nadine, 2093 Ike’S Rd, Kinder
Cribbs Curtis Jr A, 1043 Leman Rd, Oakdale
Davis Automotive, 2025 Highway 165 N, Oakdale
Davis Camille W, P O Box 24, Oakdale
Davis Frances M, 210 Meadow Dr, Oakdale
Davis Thomas J, 210 Meadow Dr, Oakdale
Day Michael L, 107 W Santa Fiest, Oakdale
Dear Evelyn R, Rt1 Box 116, Oberlin
Derbonne Juanita, 109 S 11Th St, Oakdale
Devine Rose H, 122 Chinquapin Dr, Kinder
Dianna Mancil, 3059 Highway 1153, Oakdale
Dickens Elaine S, 13456 Oakdale Road, Oakdale
Disatell Cory M, 110 N 12Th St, Oakdale
Dodd Linda, Po Box 173 201 Lurton Ave, Kinder
Dodd Linda, Po Box 173 201 Lurton Ave, Kinder
Dodd Linda, Po Box 173 201 Lurton Ave, Kinder
Dodd Linda, Po Box 173 201 Lurton Ave, Kinder
Doyle Estate Of Mary, 211 Woodland Dr, Oakdale
Doyle Tristan, 205 Kings Ct, Kinder
Droddy Jerry W, Po Box 295, Elizabeth
Duffell Lottie F, 215 Miller Circle, Oakdale
Duplechin Lucas S, 503 3Rd Ave, Kinder
Elkins Jerry, 1019 East 7Th Ave, Oakdale
Ellzey Benjamin H, 403 N 12 St, Oakdale
Ellzey Gretta P, 403 N 12 St, Oakdale
Ernie L Boudreaux, P.O. Box 1961, Kinder
Estate Of Rogers Georgia B, 914 South St, Oakdale
Fitch Melvin I, 316 Dixie Street, Oakdale
Fontenot Darrell, 417 Industrial Dr, Oberlin
Fontenot Darrell, 417 Industrial Dr, Oberlin
Fontenot Jeff, Po Box 1776, Kinder
Fontenot Linda Sue Estate Of, 5075 Beaver Road, Oakdale
Fontenot Linda Sue Estate Of, 5075 Beaver Road, Oakdale
Fontenot William Estate Of, Po Box 267, Reeves
Foster Lisa, C O Vaughn Ford Lincoln 835 Highway 165 South,
Oakdale
Frank Johnny, Po Box 73, Oberlin
Fruge John W, 1042 Lauderdale Woodshed Rd, Kinder
Fuselier Mildred Estate Of, 417 Industrial Dr, Oberlin
Fuselier Wilda J, Po Box 1412, Kinder
Fuselier Wilda J, Po Box 1412, Kinder
Garcia Juan A, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Garcia Juan D, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration & Customs Enf,
Oakdale
Gatte Myrtis Estate Of, 2151 Martin Tram Road, Reeves
Gentry Javon, 611 5Th St, Oberlin
Gertz Bernice, 218 New St, Oakdale
Gomes Lyndon E, 317 S 13Th St, Oberlin
Gonzalez Garcia Maria M, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Gordon Loretta, Po Box 40, Kinder
Green Derrick, Po Box 413, Kinder
Guerrero Avila Beatriz A, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Guerrero Jose R, 5 Avon Willis Rd, Oakdale
Guillory Michael, 2671 Walker Road, Reeves
Handy Tiejay, 902 Teal St, Kinder
Harmon Joseph W, Po Box 1788, Kinder
Harmon Warren, Po Box 1496, Kinder
Harrison Alexandra, 119 Osbourne Rd, Oakdale
Hayes Gage, 23493 Vidrine Road, Kinder
Hearn Evan, Po Box 672, Oakdale
Henry Johnny W, Po Box 416 18 Pine Street Lot 2, Oakdale
Hernandez Casas Ricardo, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Hinojosa Gutierrez Manuel A, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration
& Customs Enf, Oakdale
Howard Anna Frances, 622 Lewis, Oakdale
Hurst Becky, 13554 Hwy 112, Elizabeth
Hurst Irma, 402 Irene St, Oakdale
Instacash # 5, 144 S 10Th St, Oakdale
Isley Sona, 361 Highway 165 N, Oakdale
Jacque D Romero Investments Llc, 123 Bailey Crescent Loop,
Kinder
Janice Mayo, Po Box 155, Oakdale
Janice Mayo, Po Box 1555, Oakdale
Jason Smith Llc, 157 Eli Smith, Oberlin
Jasso Osiris A, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Javier Sanchez Rafaela, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Jayson Merrill, 205 North 9Th Street, Oberlin
Jeansonne Arty, 473 N Black Top Ext, Oakdale
Jeffers Danielle, 1162 Norris Road, Oakdale
Jerry Sandifer, Po Box 1101, Oberlin
Jhaia Shaktikumar, 13894 Highway 165, Kinder
Joel Williams G, 538 Tom Quave Rd, Oakdale
John Larry D, 400 Winston John Rd, Kinder
Johnson Anthony, 1222 E 5Th Ave Apt 18, Oakdale
Johnson Brian K, Po Box 1004, Oakdale
Johnson Leroy Estate Of, 308 East Jackson St, Oakdale
Johnson Melissa T, 906 Quail St Apt 22, Kinder
Johnson Perry, 611 Mallard St Apt 29, Kinder
Johnston David, 3980 Norris Rd, Oakdale
Johnston Etheline F, 212 Cherry St, Oakdale
Kaough Prince B, 1111 Tj Simpson Loop Unit 117, Oakdale
Karr Robert E, Po Box 457, Kinder
Kennedy Johnnie, 407 Canady St, Oakdale
Kightlinger Caryn L, Po Box 1175, Kinder
King Alyssa, 780 Campearl Road, Reeves
Kirby D Bailes, 612 Sycamore St, Elizabeth
Kirby D Bailes, 612 Sycamore St, Elizabeth
Klein Kristi, P.O. 1306, Oberlin
Kramer James, Po Box 121, Mittie
Kratzer Carlos J, 210 N 5Th St, Kinder
Lachney Michael, 997 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd, Kinder
Laird Patrick J, 201 Woodland Dr, Oakdale
Lana Willis Dba Ervins Wrecke, 1506 Highway 1153, Oakdale
Langley Brenda, 38599 Highway 383, Kinder
Langley Phillis, 203 Mlk Ln, Oberlin
Langley Susan M, Po Box 493, Kinder
Langley Tyler K, 3102 Walker Rd, Reeves
Laramore Sandra Lynn, 3581 Highway 383, Kinder
Larry Hargrove, Po Box 587, Oakdale
Launh Ketlika, 412 E 10Th Ave, Oakdale
Leckband Laiken, Po Box 342, Kinder
Ledet Autumn R, 307West 5Th Ave Na, Oberlin
Leger Phyllis A, Po Box 461, Elizabeth
Lejeune Brenden, 339 Fossett Rd, Kinder
Lemoine Kendall, 909 W Seventh Ave, Oberlin
Linn Karen, 1602 Lisa Lane, Oakdale
Longino Shelia I, Po Box 459, Oakdale
Lopez Cameron, 110 N 14Th St, Oakdale
Lopez Castro Mateo, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Lopez Martinez Ricardo, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Loredo Rubio Fulgencio, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Lormand Jacob, 116 18Th St, Kinder
Magana Hernandez Jose, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Manuel Brittany A, Po Box 91, Oberlin
Marcantel Elizabeth A, 519 N 9Th St, Kinder
Marcantel Helen, Po Box 310, Oberlin
Martin Gary P, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Mason Sue, P O Box 24, Oakdale
Maxwell Whitney, Whitney Maxwell 18159 Tv Tower Rd, Kinder
Mbatta Alfred, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration & Customs Enf,
Oakdale
Mccallo Evelyn J., 511 Hargrove Farm Road, Oakdale
Mcdaniel Ann, 217 N 8Th St, Oakdale
Mcdaniel Lindsey, 508 N 12Th Street, Oakdale
Mcgowan Hamilton Richard, 3581 Highway 383, Kinder
Melbert Wilfred, 512 Benson St, Oakdale
Michele Phillips, 903 Nursery Rd,
Kinder
Montou Beau C, Po Box 287, Oakdale
Moreau Alvin, Po Box 98, Kinder
Moreau Beatrice, Po Box 16, Oakdale
Morehead Wade, 463 Morehead Loop, Kinder
Morrow Sarah, Po Box 310, Grant
Mundell Paul, Po Box 672, Oberlin
Murry J S, Po Box 665, Oakdale
Muy Kaitlin, Strnum Po Box 757, Oberlin
Myers Jennifer, P O Box 305 407 E Main St No 1, Elizabeth
Myers Katherine J, 26092 Highway 383, Kinder
Naquin Raymon Estate Of, 1613 2Nd Ave, Kinder
Nolasco Ramirez Rene, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Oakdale Ess Llc, 130 Hospital Dr, Oakdale
Obanion Sherry, Po Box 172, Elizabeth
Odom Elizabeth Pitts, Po Box 163, Kinder
Ortiz Torres Juan, 1010 E Whatley Rd Ice, Oakdale
Paul Chris, 170 Tully Cloud Road, Oakdale
Paul Dana M, Po Box 142, Oakdale
Peking Chinese Restaurant, 509 Fisher St, Oakdale
Pena Nancy, 1010 East Whatley Road, Oakdale
Penn Betty Sue, 314 N 11Th St, Kinder
Peralta Gilibaldo, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Perry Fred, Po Box 332, Oakdale
Perry Tim, 283 White Rd, Oakdale
Pilon Verna, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Pitre Audrey, 425 N 14Th St Apt 18, Kinder
Plummer Kimberly R, Po Box 1325, Oberlin
Pool Doctors, 27527 Highway 383, Kinder
Pool Doctors, 27527 Highway 383, Kinder
Price Betty, 139 Callhan Road, Oakdale
Providence Ranch Inc, 711 Bond Rd, Oakdale
Prudhomme Courtney M, 234 Fossett Rd, Kinder
Prudhomme Willie M, Po Box 489, Kinder
Raven William J, Po Box 1438, Kinder
Rawlings Gerald R, 175 Methodist Camp R, Leblanc
Ray Lauren, 5755 Beaver Rd, Oakdale
Reeves Angela J, 176 Kenzie Rd, Kinder
Reeves Ray B, Po Box 181, Reeves
Renthrope Hazel, 1707 Pine Ave, Kinder
Renthrope Hazel, 1707 Pine Ave, Kinder
Reppond Margaret A, Po Box 1060, Oakdale
Reppond William M, Po Box 1060, Oakdale
Richard Courtney P, 123 North 13Th Street Na, Kinder
Richard Gary, 2622 Cypress Creek Rd, Oakdale
Richard Takisha Renee, 492 Saw Mill Rd, Reeves
Richeson Susan, 204 Meadow Drive, Oakdale
Rivers Paul, 204 E Blackwell St, Oakdale
Rodriguez Elijah R, Po Box 1842, Kinder
Salas Rodriguez Felipe, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Sanchez Nicholas F, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration & Customs
Enf, Oakdale
Sandifer Felicia, Po Box 1101, Oberlin
Sandifer Jerry, Po Box 1101, Oberlin
Savant Manufacturing, Po Box 520, Kinder
Schultz Cecil, 229 Vickers Rd, Oakdale
Serrato Hermilo B, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Seymour Milton, 514 Azalea Pl, Oakdale
Shird Sabastian C, 612 Allen St, Oakdale
Sierra Fieros Sergio, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Simmons Gennive, 654 Simmons Rd, Mittie
Slate Rebecca, Po Box 951, Oberlin
Sonnier Darren, Po Box 296, Oberlin
Spears Joshlin, 1006 Lauderdale Rd, Kinder
Stephens Ellen D, 126 South 9Th St, Oakdale
Storer John J Estate Of, 396 Jj Storer Rd, Kinder
Strother Pearl, 1125 Beech St, Elizabeth
Tang Koang P, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Tarpley Lena M, 607 Garner St, Oakdale
Terrazas Martinez Gilberto M, 1010 E Whatley Rd, Oakdale
Terry Efferson, 806 Allen St, Oakdale
The Grand Church, 205 1St Avenue Hwy 383, Kinder
Tindol Rosemary, 326 Mt Fair Road, Kinder
Tulul Suy Ricardo, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration & Customs
Enf, Oakdale
Vallet Vernon, 5673 Beaver Rd, Oakdale
Velasquez Marin Jairo, 1010 E Whatley Rd Immigration &
Customs Enf, Oakdale
Vellieux Amanda, 309 Hickory St, Oakdale
Vidrine Dustin T, Po Box 782, Oakdale
Villareal Saul, 109 S 7Th St, Oakdale
Vincent Wesley J, 1510 Correze Street, Kinder
Walker Joseph, 122 Railroad Street, Kinder
Walker Joseph, Po Box 1927, Kinder
Walker Scott R, Po Box 73, Reeves
Ward Charles, 906 N 14Th St, Oakdale
Ward Kristen, 1855 Bel Fire Tower Rd, Reeves
Ware Billy, Po Box 851, Oakdale
Ware Dana, Po Box 175, Oberlin
Welch Brandon W., 102 Topping Rd, Oakdale
Welch Brandon W., 102 Topping Rd, Oakdale
Welch Oona G, 1118 Welch Rd, Oakdale
West Kylie N, 656 Blue Bush Rd, Oakdale
Whatley Tina, 116 Materne Rd, Reeves
White Donald R, 562 Rester Rd, Kinder
Wilbanks Brandon, 161 Derrick Rd, Kinder
Wilhelmi Elizabeth Jane, 11168 Highway 190, Kinder
Williams Mary Elizabeth, Po Box 26, Reeves
Willis Carol, 2680 Highway 1153, Oakdale
Willis Ronnie, 508 N 8Th St, Oakdale
Wilson Britt B, 125 Forest St, Oberlin
Winfree Geraldine Martin, 804 Oak St, Oakdale
Winkler Emily M., Po Box 981, Oakdale
Wright Anthony A, Po Box 362, Grant
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Gubernatorial General Election November 18, 2023
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CODING: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/or underscored are additions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1
Regular Session, 2022
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ACT No. 278
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HOUSE BILL NO. 166
BY REPRESENTATIVE GREGORY MILLER
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to gubernatorial action on a bill and matters related thereto; to provide relative to veto sessions; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§18. Gubernatorial Action on Bills; Sign, Failure to Sign, Veto; Veto Session
Section 18.(A) Gubernatorial Action. If the governor does not approve a bill, he may veto it. A bill, except a joint resolution, shall become law if the governor signs it or if he fails to sign or veto it within ten days after delivery to him if the legislature is in the session in which the bill passed on the tenth day after such delivery, or within twenty days after delivery if the tenth day after delivery occurs after the legislature legislative session in which the bill passed is adjourned.
(B) Veto Message. If the governor vetoes a bill, he shall return it to the legislature, with his veto message, within twelve days after delivery to him if the legislature is in the session in which the bill passed. If the governor returns a vetoed bill after the legislature adjourns legislative session in which the bill passed is adjourned, he shall return it, with his veto message, as provided by law.
(C) Veto Session. (1) A bill vetoed and returned and subsequently approved by two-thirds of the elected members of each house shall become law. The legislature shall meet in veto session in the state capital at noon on the fortieth day following final adjournment of the most recent each session in which a bill that finally passed was vetoed, to consider all bills passed during that session that were vetoed by the governor and that were not reconsidered by the house of origin during the session in which the bill passed. If the fortieth day falls on Sunday, the session shall convene at noon on the succeeding Monday. No veto session shall exceed five calendar days, and any veto session may be finally adjourned prior to the end of the fifth day upon a vote of two-thirds of the elected members of each house.
(2) No veto session shall be held if a majority of the elected members of either house declare in writing that a veto session is unnecessary. The declaration must be received by the presiding officer of the respective houses at least five days prior to the day on which the veto session is to convene.
(3) If a veto session is to be held and the time period for the conduct of the veto session occurs during a regular or extraordinary session of the legislature, the legislature may reconsider all bills vetoed by the governor and not previously reconsidered by the legislature as part of the business of the regular or extraordinary session during the time period set forth in Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph without the necessity of convening or adjourning a separate veto session.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that if this proposed amendment is approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon in the state, it shall become effective on January 8, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 18, 2023.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to clarify that the timing of gubernatorial action on a bill and his return of a vetoed bill to the legislature is based upon the legislative session in which the bill passed and to authorize the legislature, if it is in session, to reconsider vetoed bills without convening a separate veto session? (Effective January 8, 2024)(Amends Article III, Section 18)
Proposed Amendment No. 2
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 199
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HOUSE BILL NO. 254
BY REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to repeal Article VII, Sections 4(D)(4)(b), 10.4, 10.10, and 10.12(B) and (C) and Article IX, Sections 9 and 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to special funds in the state treasury; to provide for the repeal of certain special funds; to provide for the transfer of remaining balances of such special funds; to provide for submission of the proposed amendments to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to repeal Article VII, Sections 4(D)(4)(b), 10.4, 10.10, and 10.12(B) and (C) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
Section 2. Be it further resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to repeal Article IX, Sections 9 and 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that the state treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any remaining balances in the funds repealed by this Joint Resolution to the state general fund upon the adoption of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 18, 2023.
Section 5. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to remove provisions of the Constitution of Louisiana which created the following inactive special funds within the state treasury: Atchafalaya Basin Conservation Fund, Higher Education Louisiana Partnership Fund, Millennium Leverage Fund, Agricultural and Seafood Products Support Fund, First Use Tax Trust Fund, Louisiana Investment Fund for Enhancement and to provide for the transfer of any remaining monies in such funds to the state general fund? (Repeals Article VII, Sections 4(D)(4)(b), 10.4, 10.10, and 10.12(B) and (C) and Article IX, Sections 9 and 10)
Proposed Amendment No. 3
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 179
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SENATE BILL NO. 127
BY SENATOR DUPLESSIS
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(O) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for certain first responders; to require the parish governing authority to approve the ad valorem tax exemption; to provide for exemption amounts; to require the tax assessor to establish a procedure to apply for the exemption; to provide for eligibility; to require taxing authorities to absorb the loss of revenue as a result of the exemptions; to provide relative to reappraisals; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(O) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§21. Other Property Exemptions
Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation:
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(O)(1) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Section 20 of this constitution, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, a parish governing authority may approve an ad valorem tax exemption of up to two thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property receiving the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a qualified first responder.
(2) For the purposes of this Paragraph, “first responder” shall mean a volunteer firefighter who has completed within the tax year no fewer than twenty-four hours of firefighter continuing education and is an active member of the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association or is on the departmental personnel roster of the Volunteer Firefighter Insurance Program of the office of state fire marshal. For the purposes of this Paragraph, “first responder” shall also mean a full-time public employee whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency and who resides in the same parish in which their employer is located. The term includes the following:
(a) Peace officer, which means any sheriff,
police officer, or other person deputized by proper authority to serve as a peace officer.
(b) Fire protection personnel.
(c) An individual certified as emergency medical services personnel.
(d) An emergency response operator or emergency services dispatcher who provides communication support services for an agency by responding to requests for assistance in emergencies.
(3) The exemption provided for in this Paragraph shall only apply in a parish if it is approved by the parish governing authority.
(4) Each tax assessor shall establish a procedure whereby a person may annually apply for the exemption which shall include the production of documents by the first responder. In the application for the exemption, the first responder shall produce documentation issued by his employer evidencing employment for the taxable period for which the exemption is being requested.
(5) Notwithstanding any provision of this constitution to the contrary, any decrease in the total amount of ad valorem tax collected by the taxing authority as a result of an ad valorem tax exemption granted pursuant to this Paragraph shall be absorbed by the taxing authority and shall not create any additional tax liability for other taxpayers in the taxing district as a result of any subsequent reappraisal and valuation or millage adjustment. Implementation of the exemption authorized in this Paragraph shall neither trigger nor be cause for a reappraisal of property or an adjustment of millages.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 18, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment, if approved by the electors, shall become effective on January 1, 2024, and shall apply to ad valorem taxes due beginning in tax year 2024 and thereafter.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to authorize the local governing authority of a parish to provide an ad valorem tax exemption for qualified first responders? (Adds Article VII, Section 21(O))
Proposed Amendment No. 4
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 198
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HOUSE BILL NO. 244
BY REPRESENTATIVE BISHOP
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 10.15(E)(1) and (F) and to add Article VII, Section 10.15(G) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the use of monies in the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 10.15(E)(1) and (F) and to add Article VII, Section 10.15(G) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§10.15. Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund
Section 10.15. Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund.
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(E)(1) Except as provided for in Paragraph (F) (G) of this Section, monies deposited into the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund shall be permanently credited to the trust fund and shall be invested by the treasurer in a manner provided for by law.
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(F)(1) Except as provided in Subparagraphs (2) and (3) Paragraph (G) of this Paragraph Section, no appropriations shall be made from the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund.
(2)(a) (G)(1) In any fiscal year in which the balance of the fund at the beginning of the year is in excess of five billion dollars, hereinafter referred to as the minimum fund balance, the legislature may appropriate an amount not to exceed ten percent, in the aggregate, of the fund balance, hereinafter referred to as the allowable percentage, for the following: for capital outlay projects in the comprehensive state capital budget, transportation infrastructure, or both.
(i) Capital outlay projects in the comprehensive state capital budget.
(ii) Transportation infrastructure.
(b) The minimum fund balance or the allowable percentage may be changed by a law enacted by two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature.
(3) In order to ensure the money in the fund is available for appropriation in an emergency the legislature may authorize an appropriation from the fund at any time for any purpose only after the consent of two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature. If the legislature is not in session, the two-thirds requirement may be satisfied upon obtaining the written consent of two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature in a manner provided by law.
(2) In addition to Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph, monies in the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund may be used as follows:
(a) If after the incorporation of the maximum allowable use of monies from the Budget Stabilization Fund into the official forecast for the next fiscal year, the official forecast for the next fiscal year is less than the official forecast money for the current fiscal year, the difference, not to exceed two hundred fifty million dollars, may be incorporated into the next fiscal year’s official forecast.
(b) If after the appropriation of the maximum allowable use of monies from the Budget Stabilization Fund for the current fiscal year, a deficit for the current fiscal year is projected due to a decrease in the official forecast, an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty million dollars may be appropriated.
(c) The consent of two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature shall be required prior to the utilization of any monies in the fund pursuant to the provisions of this Subparagraph. If the legislature is not in session, the two-thirds requirement may be satisfied upon obtaining the written consent of two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature in a manner provided by law.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Paragraph, any of the following may be changed by law enacted by two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature:
(a) The minimum fund balance, the allowable percentage that may be withdrawn, or both, as provided in Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph.
(b) The maximum amount that may be withdrawn as provided Subparagraph (2) of this Paragraph.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 18, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment authorizing the legislature, after securing a two-thirds vote of each house, to use up to two hundred fifty million dollars from the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund to alleviate a budget deficit subject to conditions set forth by law and allowing the legislature to modify such conditions for accessing the monies in the fund, subject to two-thirds vote? (Amends Article VII, Section 10.15(E)(1) and (F); Adds Article VII, Section 10.15(G))
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Allen Parish Police Jury of Oberlin is applying for a grant under the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant Program for the purpose of performing capital improvement projects in compliance with grant guidelines. The Allen Parish Police Jury of Oberlin is interested in procuring the services of an administrative consulting firm and an engineering consulting firm to prepare the application package and to administer and implement the project if it is successful in being funded. Consultants capable of providing both services are preferred and encouraged to apply to provide both services.
The procedures for the selection of this firm will be in accordance with the procurement requirements of the Disaster Recovery CDBG Program. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package. That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm.
The Allen Parish Police Jury of Oberlin will award the contract to the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process.
Interested parties are invited to secure a proposal package from SHIRA BENNETT at 602 Court St Oberlin, La 70655. The response to this request must be hand-delivered or mailed to the named person at the above name address in such a manner that it is received no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 18, 202.
The Allen Parish Police Jury of Oberlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 21 & 28, 2023; October 5, 2023)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
HOME BANK, N.A.
VS No. C-2023-189
MOSES POULLARD, THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF DEBRA POULLARD
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE 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 OCTOBER 11, 2023 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, Louisiana Meridian, Allen Parish, Louisiana; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East 3394.30 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds East 180.0 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East 125.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 09 seconds West 180.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West 125.0 feet to the point of beginning, situated in the West half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Being the same property acquired by Gary Lee Sonnier and Elizabeth T. Sonnier, Nee Touchet, from Joesph Willard Sonnier, Et Al. Via cash warranty deed filed August 8, 1988, COB 307, Page 321, File-3448 5. Records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, and as corrected in that certain Affidavit of correction by Notary, File 4 381809, COB 354, page 719, filed June 3, 1996, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING0 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 30, 2023.
HAROLD L. DOMINGUE, JR
PO BOX 3507
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 & OCTOBER 5, 2023, 2023)2T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Custodian for
KINDER HIGH SCHOOL (12 Month)
Minimum Requirements:
1. Twenty-one years of age or older.
2. Good general health with no physical
condition that prohibits heavy cleaning
or lifting.
3. Ability to take directions and work
independently to complete assigned tasks.
4. Keeps building and premises, including
sidewalks and parking lot neat and clean
at all times.
5. Performs other tasks assigned by the
appropriate authority.
Salary: Allen Parish Salary Schedule
Application Deadline: October 17, 2023
Special Requirements: A physical exam is
required prior to beginning work.
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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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s)
to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Special Education Para for OAKDALE ELEMENTARY 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: October 10, 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
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 & OCTOBER 5, 2023)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 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, and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement and Martha Turner was absent.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 28, 2023 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded Odessa House, 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 Keith Guillory and was seconded by Angela Hayward, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
September 5, 2023
The regular monthly meeting of the West Allen Parish Water District was called to order at 5:32 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the office of West Allen Parish Water District by Rusty Reeves, Chancy Frith prayed.
Present: Rusty Reeves, Kurt Schultz, Chancy Frith, Carl Ritter, Jeremy Rion, Thomas I. Savoie, Glen Monceaux Jonette Westmoreland, Kris Benoit & Nathan Booher.
Absent: None
Guests: None
A motion was made by Chancy and seconded by Carl to amend the agenda as follows:
Add Dream Home Development under old business.
Add CSDC under new business.
Passed.
A motion was made by Kurt and seconded by Jeremy to dispense with the reading of the minutes as typed, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Kurt to accept the August 2023 financial report as presented, passed.
A motion was make by Kurt and seconded by Chancy to purchase 2023 Ford F250 truck from Bolton Ford, passed.
A motion by Chancy and seconded by Kurt to contact Mike Smith to fix the leak at Joel Airhart’s house, passed.
A motion was made by Jeremy and seconded by Glen to move forward and approve Dream Home Subdivision – Phase IV Water Line Extension, passed.
A motion was made by Kurt and seconded by Ira to renew CSDC backup, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Ira to authorize Jonette to attend training with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor in Lafayette, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Jeremy to adjourn, passed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on October 3, 2023.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of discrimination write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W. Washington D. C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on September 29, 2023, CenterPoint Energy Entex, a Division of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., (“CNP”), a natural gas public utility having facilities to permit the local distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the parishes listed below, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or “Commission”) its Evaluation Report pursuant to its Gas Operation Rate Stabilization Plan (“RSP”) for the test year ended June 30, 2023 (“TY 2023”), in accordance with LPSC Orders No. U-26720 (Subdocket A) and U-32998. CNP’s Gas Operations RSP filing, if approved by the Commission as filed, will result in a rate increase of approximately $4.4 million annually inclusive of impacts due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and termination of the regulatory asset approved in Order No. U-36542, effective as of December 28, 2023.
Affected Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington
CNP’s RSP filing for the 2023 Test Year reflects an Earned Return on Equity (“EROE”) of 5.47% and pursuant to the RSP’s cost of service sharing mechanism, the EROE requires a rate adjustment by CNP. It is estimated that the requested net rate increase will have the following effect on average monthly bills: a Residential customer using 27 CCF will increase $2.41; and a Small Commercial-Firm Service customer using 151 CCF will increase $13.41.
For questions and comments please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Telephone: (225) 342-3157
CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023)1T
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 SN
2012 Bad Boy Outlaw 5400 54”, 25hp Briggs Commercial, Orange, BBO5430KO03131 001
2017 RedMax CZT52/967 671301, Red, 112817B001056
By Resolution approved on October 2, 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
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN COUNCIL
ON AGING
OPPORTUNITY FOR REQUESTING
A PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are hereby advised that the Allen Parish Police Jury has applied to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for project funding under Federal Transit Administration (Section 5311) for the following:
PROJECT: Allen Parish Police Jury is preparing to replace existing equipment to continue transportation services in Allen Parish. Further details relative to the project are available from Joelene Hartley, P.O. Drawer EL, Oakdale, LA 71463. 318-335-3195
Interested persons are advised that they may request that a public hearing be conducted to provide a means for the public to express their views relative to the proposed project on the probable social, economic and environmental effects involved. In lieu of requesting a public hearing, interested persons may submit their comments in writing.
Written requests for a public hearing and/or submittal of comments must be postmarked on or before Friday October 20, 2023, and should be addressed to: Joelene Hartley, Allen Council on Aging, P.O. Drawer EL, Oakdale, LA 71463.
Should a public hearing be required, a public notice will be published stating the date, time and location of the hearing.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5 & 26, 2023)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
MEETING
September 5, 2023
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in regular session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, September 5, 2023 at the hour of 6:30 p.m.
Present: Anthony Hebert, Allen Courville, Ruffin George, Jr., Creig Vizena, John Strother and Chad Sanders. Absent: Heath Ardoin
Motion seconded and carried to go into session.
The Lord’s Prayer was said followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Held a public hearing to abandon the south end of Paul Brown Road. Members of the public voiced their concerns regarding Paul Brown Road.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to not abandon the south end of Paul Brown Road.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the minutes of the meeting held August 7th, 2023.
The Finance Committee had the following recommendations:
1 Approve to pay Louisiana Hydrostatics, Inc $4,972.23 for repairs to a dump truck for RD4.
2 Approve to pay Doggett Machinery $1,670.92 for parts to repair a backhoe for RD5.
3 Approve to pay Smitty’s Supply $1,939.47 for 2 barrels of oil and a case of grease for RD2.
4 Approve to pay Covington Sales & Service $1,804.64 for parts to repair the pot hole patcher for RD2.
5 Approve to pay Kenjabruch Ag $4,560.35 for 5 foam filled bush hog wheels for RD3.
6 Approve to pay Kenjabruch Ag $1,723.89 for gear box for bush hog for RD3.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
The Road Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve a JSA with the City of Oakdale for grass cutting, pothole patching and trash pick up for the month of September, 2023.
2) Approve a JSA with the Town of Oberlin to pot hole patch 9th Avenue.
3) Approve a JSA with the Allen Parish School Board for manpower, material, and equipment to repair the following bus turnarounds:
2010 Norris Road in Oakdale
410 N Blacktop Ext in Oakdale
728 Park Road in Kinder
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Road Committee.
Motion seconded and carried for the purchasing agent to take necessary action for fuel, materials, and supplies for the month.
Recognized Patrick Smyth from Waste Connections to discuss $18,402.50 in liquidated damages.
Motion seconded and carried to add item to the agenda:
1. Approve to invite representative from Waste Connections to the October 2, 2023 meeting.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to invite representative from Waste Connections to the October 2, 2023 meeting.
Recognized Jordan Lemoine from Edko to do a presentation on vegetation management.
Motion seconded and carried to approve 2023 tax assessment values.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to nominate Kimberly Caldarera for the SWLA Chamber Board of Directors.
Opened bids for hay at the Airport. Two bids were received.
Motion seconded and carried to accept bid from Fournerat Cattle.
Opened bids for time at the Airport. One bid was received.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to accept bid from Bobby James Logging.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to adopt a resolution for the 49 CFR 5311 and 49 CFR 5339 Grants with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Council on Aging.
Motion seconded and carried to call for a public hearing for the FY 2020 LCDBG Closeout.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to call for a public hearing to abandon James Goode Road off of Gabe Briscoe Road.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to hire Scotty Barker part time in Solid Waste contingent upon meeting hiring requirements.
Motion seconded and carried to authorize the Police Jury President to sign the CEA for the 2022 Non-Federal FEMA PA Match Program.
Recognized Mrs. Sonnier to present the monthly inmate report. Expenses for the month of August 2023 totaled $8,574.50. We are under budget $16,258.84 for the month and under budget $10,178.08 for the year. Currently there are 94 Parish and 10 DOC.
Motion seconded and carried to add an item to the agenda:
1) Recognize Gerald Duplechain to discuss drainage problems in Indian Village.
Recognized Gerald Duplechain to discuss drainage problems in Indian Village.
Motion seconded and carried to add an item to the agenda:
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing Police Jury President to sign a lease agreement with Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority for a lease agreement at the Allen Parish Health Unit in the amount of $1,500.00 per month.
2) Adopt a resolution authorizing Police Jury President to execute any and all documents pertaining to the OCB CDBG Block Range Programs.
3) Recognize John Cernek from Indian Bible Academy
Motion seconded and carried to approve a resolution authorizing Police Jury President to sign a lease agreement with Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority for a lease agreement at the Allen Parish Health Unit in the amount of $1,500.00 per month.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to adopt a resolution authorizing Police Jury President to execute any and all documents pertaining to the OCB CDBG Block Range Programs.
Recognized John Cernek from Indian Bible Academy.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert
Allen Parish Police Jury
President
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in special session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, September 14, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 p.m.
Present: Anthony Hebert, Allen Courville, Ruffin George, Jr., and John Strother.
Absent: Heath Ardoin, Creig Vizena and Chad Sanders
Motion seconded and carried to go into session.
Motion seconded and carried to approve a servitude agreement with Cleco Power LLC.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert
Allen Parish Police Jury
President
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB5
VS No. C-2022-212
BETTY ANN EDWARDS
A/K/A BETTY A. EDWARDS
A/K/A BETTY EDWARDS
By virtue of a writ of 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, withOUT the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on NOVEMBER 8, 2023 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
An undivided 7/8 interest of the following described property:
All that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE/4 of NE/4) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township six (6) South, Range Five (5) West, Louisiana Meridian, lying North of the public road leading from Kinder to Little, Louisiana, known as the Harmony Road, and containing twenty-three (23) acres, more or less.
Less and except: A tract of land described as three-acre tract or parcel of land situated in Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 5 West, Allen Parish, Louisiana as per plat of survey dated February 7, 2002, by John D. Laughlin, attached to instrument number 446,028 of official records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, and made part hereof by reference. The property is more particularly described as follow to wit: A tract of land described as beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 6, South, Range 5 West, Louisiana Meridian, thence North 0 0” 0’ West a distance of 982.35 feet, thence North 88 32” 38’ East a distance of 1,338.15 feet to true point of beginning, thence North 88 32” 38’ East a distance of 555.38 feet, thence South 03 19” 38’ East a distance of 400.94 feet, thence North 61 09” 25’ West a distance of 655.76 feet, thence North 03 19” 38’ West a distance of 69.92 feet to the true point of beginning.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING0 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., SEPTEMBER 27, 2023.
COREY J. GIROIR
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 87379
BATON ROUGE, LA 70879
Attorney for plaintiff
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023 & NOVEMBER 2, 2023)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC
VS No. C-2023-235
ALFRED T. LAVAN
A/K/A ALFRED LAVAN AND THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF
GLORIES R. LAVAN
A/K/A GLORIES R. LAVAN A/K/A GLORIES LAVAN
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE 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, withOUT the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on NOVEMBER 8, 2023 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Beginning 35 rods South of the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 36, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, then East 16 rods, thence South 15 rods, thence West 16 rods, thence North 15 rods to the point of beginning, Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, less and except the South one-half acre.
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., SEPTEMBER 27, 2023.
COREY J. GIROIR
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 87379
BATON ROUGE, LA 70879
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023 & NOVEMBER 2, 2023)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
BAYOU BLUE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
Meeting August 28, 2023
Present, Kevin Meaux, Earl Papillion, Weston Monceaux, Fred Ryder and Tyler Tullier.
Kevin Meaux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Tyler Tullier, seconded by Fred Ryder and carried to approve the minutes from meeting on July 31, 2023.
Motion by Weston Monceaux, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Fred Ryder, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to pay bills.
A public comment period was allowed.
Old Business: No update on USDA, under review.
Kalob Deaton to dig big ditch, go for 1/4 mile, stop and they will discuss.
New Business: Discuss on grant opportunities by Tyler Tullier
Motion by Weston Monceaux, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Tyler Tullier
Secretary/Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BAYOU BLUE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
MEETING
September 25, 2023
Present, Kevin Meaux, Earl Papillion, Weston Monceaux, Fred Ryder and Tyler Tullier.
Kevin Meaux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Fred Ryder, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to approve the minutes from meeting on August 28, 2023.
Motion by Tyler Tullier, seconded by Fred Ryder and carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Tyler Tullier, seconded by Fred Ryder and carried to pay bills.
A public comment period was allowed.
Old Business:
Rewriting applications for USDA.
Kalob Deaton to start on big ditch Tuesday or Wednesday.
New Business:
No new business
Motion by Fred Ryder, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Tyler Tullier
Secretary/Treasurer
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 5, 2023)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SOUTHWEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
Meeting
September 19, 2023
PRESENT: Logan Hamilton, Reggie Bertrand, Katrena Rosas, Gary Savant
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Sonnier, Ronald Reeves, Jill LeDoux
ABSENT: April Aguillard
The meeting was called to order by President Logan Hamilton at 6:00 p.m. He led the Board in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Katrena motioned to accept the previous meeting minutes as read and Gary seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam updated the Board on the new trucks for the water district. He informed them about the unavailability of double cab trucks at this time. The dealership that was awarded the bid is able to provide crew cabs at this time. Adam proposed upgrading work trucks to crew cabs because they are available which will come with additional cost. The Board discussed and all agreed. Gary made a motion to amend the original accepted bid and to upgrade the trucks from double cabs to crew cabs. Katrena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Town of Kinder wants to buy the old trucks, as is, from the water district. Adam presented the Board with Kelley Blue Book values on the three Ford trucks and the price of similar trucks on the market at this time. Reggie made a motion to offer the Town of Kinder to buy the three Ford trucks from the water district for $18,500.00 per a truck or settle for $18,000.00, due to the condition of the trucks. Katrena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed & discussed the Financial Report. Katrena made a motion to accept the Financial Report and pay all bills submitted and Reggie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam reported on the water system. He said they continue to fix small leaks along the system. Mark McCarty, engineer with Myer and Associates contacted Adam about the Capital Outlay Grant that the water district will be applying for. This Grant could possibly help with upgrading small problem areas. Adam and Jill updated the Board about the change in the look of our bill cards. October bills will be the first month with the new look. Customers will also have the option to enroll in paperless billing in October.
Gary made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. and Katrena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Logan Hamilton, President
Katrena Rosas
Secretary/Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Allen Parish
Police Jury, Louisiana
The Allen Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on November 6, 2023 at the Allen Parish Courthouse located at 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Allen Parish Police Jury and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2024/2025 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the Allen Parish Police Jury for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Allen Parish Police Jury to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The Allen Parish Police Jury past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly those of low and moderate income and residents of slum and blighted areas of the Allen Parish Police Jury are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency provided that three (3) days’ notice are received by the Allen Parish Police Jury.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until November 6, 2023 in writing to:
Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
602 Court Street
P. O. Drawer G
Oberlin, LA 70655
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
MEETING MARCH 13, 2023
1 Mayor called meeting to order.
2 Mayor led Pledge and Prayer
3 Roll Call: All Council members were present.
4 Hear from public on any agenda item as per statute. (3 MIN. LIMIT)
5 Mayor’s Report
a Maintenance Discussed number of work orders and payment of repair to water line from Feucht
b Finance
i Bills: All bills are being paid and are up to date per mayor.
ii Grants: Received money for several small grants-Lgap and CWEP
c Dog Pound: started picking up dogs on March 1
d Upcoming events: Rib Fest
6 Motion to approve consent agenda by Gary Marcantel second by Janice Simon passed unanimously.
1 Approval of minutes from regular council meeting of February 13, 2023.
2 Approve payment of bills as approved by mayor and finance committee.
7 Approve resolutions for CWEF, LGAP and Capital Improvements- Motion to approve by Chris Davis second by Ryan Rozas passed unanimously.
8 Authorize Mayor to sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with State regarding Water Sector Grant- Motion by Chris Davis to approve pending resolution second by Janice Simon motion approved unanimously.
9 Review Budget for spending $25,000 allocated for Veterans Park- Budget for park upgrades to Veterans Park Motion to approve by Ryan Rozas second by Chris Davis passed unanimously
10 Discuss and set water operation fees- Discussion held. Mayor asked this item be tabled. Motion by Abraham McCleon to table seconded by Chris Davis motion approved, item tabled.
a Deposit currently $75
b Tap fee is currently $500 each
c Connection Fee currently $125
d Reconnect after turn off $50
e Transfer fee? Currently does not exist
i Proposed Fees:
ii Tap Fee water and Sewer $250 each there will be an additional cost of $250 if road boring is necessary
iii Deposit Water $100
iv Connection Fee $50
v Reconnect after disconnect $50
vi Transfer one location to another $25
11 Approve special events permit for Oberlin Rib Fest to be held on April 15th, 2023 in Veterans Park. And alcohol permit for Crawfish Shack. Motion made Janice Simon second by Chris Davis motion approved unanimously.
12 Review ordinance dealing with blighted properties and abandoned vehicles. Mayor discussed ordinance and set a public hearing for April 10th 2023 at 5:30 pm at District 4 Community Center.
13 Update on court cost from Janice Simon and Chris Davis- Report was made by Chris Davis and Janice Simon recommendation made to up court cost to $125. Recommendation to be put in form of an ordinance for April 10th Council Meeting.
14 Vote on L.A.C.E. increase in pay for officers. Discussion of increasing LACE pay was held. Chief Haynes was not present Motion made by Abraham McCleon to table till the Chief could be at the meeting 2nd by Ryan Rozas, Motion to table passed 3 to 2 McCleon, Rozas and Marcantel yea, Simon and Davis Nay.
15 Adjourn- Motion by Abraham McCleon to adjourn, second by Janice Simon motion passed unanimously.
Larry Alexander, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
MEETING APRIL 10, 2023
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Town Council of Oberlin, Louisiana to be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 in the community center on Martin Luther King Dr. in Oberlin, La., for the purpose of considering the following agenda items:
1 Call meeting to order
2 Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
3 Roll Call
4 Hear from public on any agenda item as per statute.(3 MIN. LIMIT)
5 Mayor’s Report
a Maintenance
b Finance
i Bills
ii Grants
c Parks
i Update on items ordered in Nov for Adams park Mayor verified this has been ordered August is shipping date
ii Update on work being done in Veterans Park Stage has been built, Playground equipment was ordered
d Dog Pound approximately 12 dogs have been processed with all finding new homes
e Rib Fest to be held April 15, 2023
6 Consent Agenda
1 Approval of minutes from regular council meeting of March 13, 2023
2 Approve payment of bills as approved by mayor and finance committee. Approved unanimously
7 Discuss street project Draft contract has been submitted to DOA manager for approval to move forward with road project
8 Discuss payment of CSRS contract. We owe CSRS approximately 24,000 dollars for producing the grant which we did not receive. Mayor plans to reach out for negotiations on payment.
9 Discussion of maintenance vehicles truck vs utv. Town is in short supply of functioning vehicles and need to consider purchasing trucks or utv.
10 Vote to set water operation fees
a Deposit $100
b Tap fee $350 each additional cost for boring to be incurred by homeowner
c Connection Fee $125
d Reconnect after turn off $50
e Transfer fee $25
f Meter download $25 will be reimbursed if original meter reading is not correct.
g Customer requesting a new meter will be assessed the cost of the meter plus $125 to install and connect. If the meter is faulty then the customer will be reimbursed. Meter will be sent for testing. If meter is not faulty cost of test will be added to bill of customer. If meter is faulty then town will reimburse all cost to customer. Passed unanimously
11 Vote on ordinance dealing with blighted properties and abandoned vehicles. Ordinance passed unanimously.
Larry Alexander, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
MEETING MAY 8, 2023
Mayor called meeting to order
Mayor led pledge and prayer
Roll call: All members present except Janice Simon.
Mayors report updated finance and grant status.
Consent agenda approved unanimously. Motion by Chris Davis, Second by Mr. McCleon
Budget amendment approved unanimously. Motion by Mr. McCleon second by Mr. Davis
Ordinance 4.10.23.02 making speed enforcement a civil ordinance enforceable by speed cameras was approved unanimously. Motion by Mr. Marcantel, second by Mr. Rozas.
Resolution authorizing mayor to apply for Recreational Trails Grant approved Unanimously. Motion by Mr. Rozas second by Mr. Davis.
Citizens participation plan for LCDBG grant for demolition of blighted properties unanimously approved. Motion by Mr. Davis second by Mr. McCleon.
Approved raise of $2 per hour for police officers effective next pay period. Unanimously approved. Motion by Mr. McCleon second by Mr. Marcantel.
Adjourn
Larry Alexander, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
MEETING JUNE 12, 2023
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Town Council of Oberlin, Louisiana to be held on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 5:30 in the community center on Martin Luther King Dr. in Oberlin, La., for the purpose of discussing the following agenda items:
1 Call meeting to order. All council members present.
2 Discussion of Millage rollover
a Rollover will remain at 3.8 mills
3 Discussion of proposed USDA water budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.
a USDA requires a water budget to be submitted. Mayor and staff worked with auditors from Royce Scimemi’s office to develop.
4 Discussion of proposed general fund Budget for Fiscal year 2023-2024.
a Mayor explained budget and adjustments from prior year.
b Mayor also stated that the budget can be amended at any point with a resolution and approval from the council.
5 Hearing adjourned.
Larry Alexander, Mayor
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