PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ALLEN PARISH POLICE JURY PARK ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Separate sealed bids for the construction of Park Road Bridge Replacement Project will be received by the Allen Parish Police Jury, at the Allen Parish Police Jury Office, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Allen Parish Police Jury, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer: MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC. TELEPHONE (318) 448-0888 100 ENGINEER PLACE ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303 Bidding documents on a USB flash drive may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $40.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full. Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the Engineer. Bids received from Contractors utilizing any other Bidding Document source will be returned unopened. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. All bonds shall be executed by such sureties as are named in U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individual’s authority to bind the surety. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B. Bidders have the option to submit bids electronically. Bidders seeking to submit bids electronically shall register online at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Bidders choosing to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Central Bidding. Additionally, contractors shall obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online. Electronic bids shall be accompanied by the bid security and power-of-attorney required by this solicitation. Bidders electing to submit bids electronically shall follow procedures as established by Central Bidding. Proper and timely submission of an electronic bid is the responsibility of the Bidder. Bidders are encouraged to complete the electronic bid documents in advance of bid closing. Late bids due to malfunction of internet infrastructure, certificate service providers, electronic bid bond providers, or other interruptions shall not be accepted. The Owner is not responsible for damages, lost revenue, etc., for bids not timely received due to malfunctions or breakdown of the either the internet or the electronic bidding service. Telephone or facsimile bids are invalid and shall not receive consideration. All bidders are encouraged to attend a Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to be held at the Allen Parish Police Jury at 602 Court Street Oberlin, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., local time. Date: November 2023 /s/ Tony Hebert President (PUBLISH: MARCH 7, 14 & 21, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE EAST ALLEN WATER DISTRICT MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Meeting of the East Allen Water District was called to order at 5:30pm, February 21, 2024. All members were present. A motion was made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Philip Bertrand to accept the minutes. Passed. A motion made by Avery Victorian and seconded by Nicholas Grundy to accept Financial Statement. Passed. A motion made by Nicholas Grundy and seconded by Philip Bertrand to purchase a VFD. Passed. A motion made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Avery Victorian to pay bills. Passed. A nomination was made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Philip Bertrand to appoint Nicholas Grundy as Vice President. Nomination was accepted and Nicholas Grundy was voted in as Vice President. A motion made by Keith Robinson and seconded by Nicholas Grundy to adjourn meeting. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE Allen Parish Fire Protection Dist No. 4 MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2024 The Allen Parish Fire Protection District No. 4 held its monthly board of directors meeting at 808 2nd Ave., Kinder, LA. The meeting was held on Feb 22, 2024. Roll Call Members Present: Mark Kelly (P) Mike Smith (P) Robert Kibodeaux (P) Voorhies Leger (P) Dianna Kelly (P) Meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM Prayer & Pledge Voorhies Leger motioned to accept the minutes from the January meeting. Mike Smith seconded. Motion passed. Public comment period was open to the general public, no one spoke during this period. Chief LaCour presented the financial statement. Bobby Kibodeaux motioned to approve the financial statement, seconded by Dianna Kelly. Motion passed. Mike Smith motioned to approve the purchase of a 20 inch electric positive pressure fan from Bonaventure. Dianna Kelly seconded. Motion passed. Chief LaCour gave the Chief’s report. Motion to adjourn by Dianna Kelly, seconded by Bobby Kibodeaux. Meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM by Mark Kelly. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC has applied for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector project. This application is a modification to two (2) existing 401 Water Quality Certifications to clear, grade, excavate, and place fill to install a 42” natural gas pipeline and associated infrastructure, access roads, a meter station, and other associated infrastructure. Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC is proposing this modification to the previously approved route due to specific site conditions, updated surveys, and landowner requests. Port Arthur Pipeline, LLC is applying to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statutory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Permits Division within ten days of this notice by referencing WQC 240304-01, AI 208978 to the following address: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Division P.O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313 Attn: Elizabeth Hill Comments may be submitted by email to DEQ-WaterQualityCertifications@la.gov. A copy of the application is available for inspection and review at the LDEQ Public Records Center, on the first floor of the Galvez Building, Room 127 at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE HEBERT, HOLMES & FONTENOT WHEREABOUTS OF THE HEIR(S) OF JAMES P. EVINS If you are the heir(s) of James P. Evins or know the whereabouts of the heir(s) of James P. Evins please immediately contact: Michael B. Holmes, Attorney at Law; Hebert, Holmes & Fontenot; PO Drawer 790, Kinder, LA 70648-0790 337-738-2568. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 1st, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at its Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, to discuss a potential boat ramp at Carpenter’s Bridge. /s/Tony Hebert, President Allen Parish Police Jury (PUBLISH: MARCH 21 & 28, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 1st, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at its Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, to discuss changing the time of the regular meetings. /s/Tony Hebert, President Allen Parish Police Jury (PUBLISH: MARCH 21 & 28, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE Allen Parish Ambulance Service Meeting FEBRUARY 6, 2024 Allen Parish Ambulance Service Board of Directors met for monthly meeting at the Allen Parish Ambulance Service Office, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. The Allen Parish Ambulance Service Monthly Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. has been rescheduled for Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 4:30p.m. Members Present: Lowell Keys, Al Ritter, Sarah Ryland, Chuck Welch and Sharon Grundy. Chairman Keys called the meeting to order promptly at 4:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Motion by Ritter, seconded by Welch to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes from the January 09, 2024 board meeting. Motion passed. Old Business: none Public Comment: none New Business: Motion by Welch, seconded by Ryland to approve opening new CDs. Motion passed. Motion by Ritter, seconded by Ryland to approve (2) board write offs in the amount of $1,260.90. Motion passed. Motion by Welch, seconded by Grundy to submit (13) bad debt accounts to collections in the amount of $29,740.18. Motion passed. Executive Director Istre gave the Fleet Report and Financial Report. Istre discussed financials and reviewed budget variances with the Board. Motion by Ryland, seconded by Grundy to adjourn. Motion passed. Lowell Keys, Chairman Marna Istre Executive Director Kim Fore, Secretary (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE Magnolia Sequestration Hub, LLC, a business unit within Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks bidders for the following project: Pipeline Front End Engineering and Design for a greenfield CO2 Sequestration System located in Allen Parish, LA. Those interested in submitting bids or in obtaining more information regarding this procurement may contact Melisa Reyna, melisa_reyna-fancher@oxy.com before March 27th at 2PM CT. Request for Proposals will open on or about March 29, 2024, and will close on or about April 12, 2024. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21 & 28, 2024; April 4, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE Magnolia Sequestration Hub, LLC, a business unit within Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks bidders for the following project: Drill and Complete a Water Well located in Allen Parish, LA. Those interested in submitting bids or in obtaining more information regarding this procurement may contact Melisa Reyna, melisa_reyna-fancher@oxy.com before March 29th at 2PM CT. Request for Proposals will open on or about April 2, 2024, and will close on or about April 16, 2024. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21 & 28, 2024; April 4, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE Magnolia Sequestration Hub, LLC, a business unit within Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks bidders for the following project: Airborne magnetic data acquisition and processing for mapping of existing wells located in Allen Parish, LA. Those interested in submitting bids or in obtaining more information regarding this procurement may contact Melisa Reyna, melisa_reyna-fancher@oxy.com before April 8th at 2PM CT. Request for Proposals will open on or about April 10, 2024, and will close on or about April 24, 2024. (PUBLISH: MARCH 21 & 28, 2024; April 4, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE 33RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Parish of Allen State of Louisiana BARKSDALE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS No. C-2022-275 CURRY DARBONNE 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 APRIL 24, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit: A certain tract or parcel of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being more particularly described as Lot 15, less the North 10 Feet previously sold and Lots 16 and 17 of Block One (1) of the Griffin Subdivision situated in the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW /4), Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 4 West, being located in the Town Of Oberlin, Allen Parish, Louisiana, being the same property Curry Darbonne acquired from Maria Fontenot by Act of Donation dated and recorded on April 17, 2009, recorded in Conveyance Book 463, Page 141, as Act No. 457174, records of Allen Parish, Lou1siana. Being the same property Curry Darbonne, Et Ux acquired from Richard Lee Sonnier, Et Ux by cash warranty deed dated February 15, 2001, recorded on February 16, 2001 in Conveyance Book 400, Page 601, as Act No. 410937, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana. 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., MARCH 14, 2024. FRED A ROGERS, III ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 7235 4415 THORNHILL AVENUE SHREVEPORT, LA 71137-7235 Attorney for plaintiff (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024; & APRIL 18, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF CALCASIEU STATE OF LOUISIANA SUCCESSION OF NO. 63,582 DIV. “H” DOROTHY BARGER SONNIER NOTICE OF Application FOR AUTHORITY TO DATION IMMOVABLE PROPERTIES TO CREDITOR NOTICE IS GIVEN that Kermith Sonnier, Administrator of this Succession, has applied for an Order authorizing the Administrator to dation (giving in payment) all of the Succession’s interest in the following described properties situated in Allen Parish, Louisiana: 1. An undivided one-half (1/2) community interest in and to: Beginning at the Southwest comer of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, Allen Parish, LA; Thence North 00 degrees, 04 minutes 50 seconds West 236.86 feet; Thence North 62 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds East, 431.62 feet; Thence South 5 degrees 07 minutes 34 seconds East 433.70 feet; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds West 420.16 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements situated thereon. 2. An undivided one-half (112) community interest in and to: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the NE/4 or NE/4 of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 4 West; Thence N 0 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds West 50.28 feet; Thence S 89 degrees 55 minutes 24 seconds W 200.00 to the Point of Beginning, said point being on the North right-of-way line of State Highway No. 26; Thence S 89 degrees 55 minutes 24 seconds W along said right-of-way 460.0 feet; Thence N 0 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds West 278.55 feet; Thence N 89 degrees, 55 minutes 24 seconds E 460.0 feet; Thence S 0 degrees 15 minutes 16 seconds E 278.65 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements situated thereon. to a creditor of this succession. The foregiveness of debt allocated for the above-described properties will be in an amount to pay the balance in full to the creditor, with the estate being fully released from any further liability to the creditor for any debts owed to the creditor by the succession. NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with law, notice is given that Kermith Sonnier, Administrator, proposes to transfer the Decedent’s ownership interest in the properties to a creditor for the full and final foregiveness of debts owed by the estate to the creditor. An Order authorizing the Administrator to do so may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of last publication of this notice. An opposition to this application may be filed at any time prior to the issuance of such an Order. If no opposition is filed, the Court may grant the authority requested at any time after the expiration of seven (7) days from the last date of publication. Lake Charles, Louisiana, March 12, 2024. DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024 & APRIL 11, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE 33rd JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ALLEN STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE SUCCESSION OF SHEELA ANN HOBBS No. P-2021-020 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL MOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the administrator of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to sell a 2010 Ford F150 Pickup Truck, VIN: 1FTEW1C80AFC49456 belonging to the estate of the Decedent at a private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure for the cash consideration of $3,000.00 due and payable upon execution of the Bill of Sale. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within ten days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears. By order of the Court, DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT CHARLES SAM JONES LAW, LLC P.O. BOX 995 DeRIDDER, LA. 70634 PHONE: (337) 463-5532 FAX: (337) 462-6356 (PUBLISH: MARCH 21, 2024 & APRIL 4, 2024)2T