PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP# 8748
Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
RFx No. 3000022446, Re-Bid Parking Lot Paving – DOC, 3/5/24
Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
Tom Ketterer
Director of State Procurement
FAX (225) 342-8688
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 15, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE
MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Called to order at 6:15 was a Public Hearing The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments or opinions on the Adoption of Ordinance No. 1512 to correct the description of immovable property in the sale of adjudicated property to adjoining landowners, and to authorize the signing of an act of correction. No comments were made. Motion was made to close hearing by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 5/5
The City Council Meeting was held at the City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Avenue, Oakdale LA
Called to Order at 6:30 PM:
1. Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Councilman at Large, second by Councilman Douglas. 5/5
2. Roll Call- Interim City Clerk Paul Abrusley:
a. Present: Recording Secretary Alison Doyle, Councilman at Large George Ashy, Mayor Gene Paul, Councilman Ervin Willis, City Clerk Paul Abrusley, Councilwoman Cassandra Allison, Councilman Douglas and City Attorney, Councilman Jeremy Smith, and Ray Rush. All present
3. Prayer- OHS Student Harlee Smith
4. Pledge- OHS Student Ethan Bond
5. Approval of Minutes from the November 2, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Jeremy Smith, second by Councilman at Large Ashy. 5/5
6. Mayor Gene Paul
a. Luke Miller with Meyer and Meyer gave updates on on-going projects.
b. Bars/Lounges request to be open on Sundays for upcoming holidays. A motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison to approve bars/lounges to be open at 2pm on Sunday, December 24th and Sunday December 31st for Christmas and New Year holidays and to close at 1am and vacate premises by 2am. 5/5
c. Pan American Engineers- Request to award the Love Louisiana Outdoors Program CDBG-CV Project to the low Bidder, Guillory Construction, Inc., for the Base Bid in the amount of $66,700.00, contingent on receipt of approved “Verification of Wage Decision(s) and Contractor Eligibility – Form B-5” from the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development. A motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 5/5
7. City Clerk Paul Abrusley presented the monthly report card.
8. Mike Hefner – Approve to advertise an ordinance for the new election plan (redistricting) for the City Council members in the City of Oakdale. A motion was made to approve by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Douglas. 5/5
9. Permit Clerk Eureka Wade (Alison Doyle presented) 2024 Beer/Alcohol Renewal Permit. Gus Hayes Mini Mart decision was recused by Councilwoman Allison as she has interest in this business. A motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith to approve renewal permit. 5/5 Councilman at Large Ashy recused himself from the decision for Ned’s Hometown Fina Mart, as he has interest in this business. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilman Smith to approve renewal permit. 5/5. The following renewal permits were approved by Councilman Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison. 5/5
i. Buddy’s IGA Foods
ii. Dollar General
iii. El Maizel Mexican Grill
iv. EZ Shop
v. Jewels Quick Stop
vi. Jimbo’s Package Liquor, INC
vii. Las Palmas
viii. Pizza Hut #35487
ix. Walmart Supercenter #1107
x. Welch’s Stop and Shop, LLC
xi. Yum-Yum Frozen Daiquiris & Smoothies
xii. Y Not Stop Oakdale
xiii. Family Dollar Store of LA #21092/Dollar Tree
xiv. In and Out # 5
xv. High 5 of Oakdale
10. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1512 to correct the description of immovable property in the sale of adjudicated property to adjoining landowners, and to authorize the signing of an act of correction. A motion was made to approve by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 5/5
Introduction of an ordinance supplementing the Code of Ordinances of the City of Oakdale, Louisiana, by adding an additional chapter, designated as Chapter 30, governing the sale of adjudicated or surplus immovable property. 5/5
Discuss Fussell Street map. More research is needed to determine if the property owners that share this road are willing to let it go and will be up to Mr. Jerry Odom, who was inquiring about the street, to reach out to other owners.
11. Police Chief Chad Doyle
New Hire to Police Department is Joshua Ware- Part time patrolman, a motion was made by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilman Douglas. 5/5
Status Change for Colton Gilbert to be moved from Part Time Patrolman to Full Time Patrolman, graduated police academy, a motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith to approve. 5/5
a. Andrew Ware – From Full Time Patrolman to Part Time Patrolman and last day of employment with the Oakdale Police Department being December 19, 2023, a motion was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman at Large Ashy. 5/5
b. Chief’s Monthly report was given.
12. Fire Chief Eric Maricle
a. Joshua Ware resigned from Oakdale Fire Department as full-time
firefighter but will remain under volunteer status.
b. Chief recommended to hire Andrew Ware as part time firefighter. A motion was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman at Large Ashy. 5/5
c. Chief gave monthly report.
13. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman at Large, Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 5/5
Mayor Gene Paul
ATTEST:
Paul Abrusley, City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE
MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments or opinions on the new Ordinance No. 1515 pertaining to redistricting of the Four Single-Member Oakdale City Council Districts Based on the 2020 Census. No questions or comments made.
6:15 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments or opinions on the new Ordinance No. 1513 pertaining to the sale of adjudicated or surplus immovable property. No questions or comments made.
The City Council Meeting was held at the City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Avenue, Oakdale LA
Called to Order at 6:30 PM:
1. Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Councilman at Large, second by Councilman Smith. 4/5, 1 absent
2. Roll Call- Interim City Clerk Paul Abrusley:
a. Present: Recording Secretary Jacinda Clark sat in for Alison Doyle, Councilman at Large George Ashy, Mayor Gene Paul, City Clerk Paul Abrusley, Councilwoman Cassandra Allison, Councilman Douglas, Councilman Jeremy Smith, and City Attorney Ray Rush. Councilman Willis, absent.
3. Prayer- Laney Taylor
4. Pledge- Laney Taylor
5. Approval of Minutes from the December 7, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Jeremy Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
6. Kolder, Slaven & Co., LLC presented financial report for year ending 06/30/2023.
7. Mayor Gene Paul
a. Luke Miller with Meyer and Meyer gave updates on on-going projects.
b. Mayor recommended Councilman at Large George Ashy, II as mayor pro temp for 2024. Motion was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
c. Bars/lounges request to be open for Superbowl Sunday, February 11, 2024. A motion was made to approve to open at 2pm and close 1 hour after game ends, by Councilman Smith second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
8. City Clerk Paul Abrusley presented the monthly report card.
9. City Attorney Ray Rush presented ordinance no. 1513 pertaining to sell of adjudicated property using same guidelines as the parish. A motion was made to adopt by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman at Large Ashy. 4/5, 1 absent.
10. Mike Hefner presented ordinance no. 1515 pertaining to redistricting the four single member Oakdale City Council Districts based on the 2020 census. A motion was made to adopt by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 4/5, 1 absent.
11. Police Chief Chad Doyle
New Hire to Police Department is Kelsey Savant- Part time patrolman, a motion was made to approve recommendation by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilman Douglas. 4/5, 1 absent.
Status Change for Christina Walker to be moved from Part Time Dispatcher to Full Time Dispatcher, a motion was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman Smith to approve. 4/5, 1 absent.
Status Change for Kaitlyn Ware to be moved from Full Time Dispatcher to Part Time Dispatcher. A motion was made to approve recommendation by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
Chief’s Monthly report was given.
12. Fire Chief Eric Maricle had Secretary Samantha Giles present his report.
13. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman at Large, Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 4/5, 1 absent.
Mayor Gene Paul
ATTEST:
Paul Abrusley, City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE
MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The City Council Meeting was held at the City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Avenue, Oakdale LA February 1, 2024
Called to Order at 6:30 PM:
1. Approval of Agenda and ADD ON: Motion made by Councilman at Large, second by Councilwoman Allison. 3/5, 2 absent
2. Roll Call- Interim City Clerk Paul Abrusley:
a. Present: Recording Secretary Alison Doyle, Councilman at Large George Ashy, Mayor Gene Paul, City Clerk Paul Abrusley, Councilwoman Cassandra Allison, Councilman Jeremy Smith, and City Attorney Ray Rush. Councilman Willis and Councilman Douglas, absent.
3. Prayer- Councilman at Large Ashy
4. Pledge- Councilman Smith
5. Approval of Minutes from the January 4, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allison to approve, second by Councilman Jeremy Smith. 3/5, 2 absent.
6. Mayor Gene Paul
a. Luke Miller with Meyer and Meyer gave updates on on-going projects.
b. ADD ON: After this week’s depositions involving City of Oakdale vs Royce Scimemi, there should be an offer made, request to approve the mayor to negotiate. A motion was made to approve the mayor to negotiate should an offer be made and consult the city attorney to make the best decision for the city and will advise the council after they settle, by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 3/5, 2 absent.
7. City Clerk Paul Abrusley presented the monthly report card.
A motion was made to approve to advertise for a resolution for administration for Meyer and Meyer. 3/5, 2 absent.
8. Police Chief Chad Doyle
a. Status Change for Daniel Durio to be moved from Part Time Patrolman to Full Time Patrolman, a motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison to approve. 3/5, 2 absent.
b. Vehicles to be declared surplus property to Auction:
2018 Ford Explorer Black 1FM5K8AR7JGC76014 Mileage-150159
2018 Ford Explorer Black 1FM5K8AR9JGC76015 Mileage-118434
2013 Chevrolet Impala White 2G1WD5E35D1265465 Mileage-187129
2009 Chevrolet Impala White 2G1WB7K891276753 Mileage-96918
A motion was made to approve to declare old vehicles as surplus to auction by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 3/5, 2 absent.
Chief’s Monthly report was given.
9. Fire Chief Eric Maricle presented his report.
10. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman at Large, Ashy, second by Councilman Smith. 3/5, 2 absent.
Mayor Gene Paul
ATTEST:
Paul Abrusley, City Clerk
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 15, 2024)1T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Custodian for
OBERLIN 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: February 20, 2024
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
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 8 & 15, 2024)2T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Food Service Manager at Fairview High School Cafeteria
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED Certificate.
2. Minimum of one (1) year quantity food
service experience.
3. Completion of Louisiana School Food
Service Manager Certification Program
or complete the State Certification
Program within (2) years of hire.
4. Excellent physical and mental health.
(Pre-employment physical is required)
5. Copy of high school diploma or GED
certificate must be attached to
application
Salary: APSB Salary Schedule – $19,052/year
(178/178 days) $15.29/hr.
Status of Employments: 9 months (178 days)
Application Deadline: February 26th
at 4 p.m.
Employment Effective: March 1, 2024
Special Requirements: Interviews will be
conducted on February 28, 2024 at the
Allen Parish School Board Office.
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: FEBRUARY 15 & 22, 2024)2T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Bus Driver
for OAKDALE SCHOOLS
Minimum Requirements:
Louisiana School Bus Driver Certification
(Only certified drivers need apply.)
Salary: Current parish salary schedule.
Status of Employment: 9 months
Application Deadline:
February 20, 2024
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: FEBRUARY 8 & 15, 2024)2T
