PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
VS No. C-2023-133
FRANK BRYAN BRUCKS
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 10, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain piece of portion of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, and advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, Lot 4 of Breann Acres Subdivision, a subdivision of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 7 West, Allen Parish, Louisiana.
New Legal Description; Amended on 1/9/2023
A certain piece of portion of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, Lot 6 of Breann Acres Subdivision, a subdivision of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 7 West, 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., FEBRUARY 28, 2024.
CANDACE A. COURTEAU
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 2867
MONROE, LA 71207
Attorney for plaintiff
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
SPECIAL MEETING
February 26, 2024
The Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda having been duly posted in accordance with requirements, and a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Wayland LaFargue at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor, Council and Staff Present: Wayland LaFargue, Mayor; LaToya Tunwar, Councilman Dist. 1; Maria Dewees, Councilwoman Dist. 2; Jerry Nevils, Jr., Councilman Dist. 3; Angie Van Norman, Councilwoman Dist. 4; Susanne Sonnier, Council At Large; Paul Courville, Chief of Police; Traci Fontenot, Town Clerk; Eric Fontenot, Public Works Superintendent; Wesley Miller, Pan American Engineers; Council and Staff Absent: Michael Holmes, Town Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider approving the minutes for the regular council meeting of February 5, 2024.
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from February 5, 2024, and approve them as distributed made by Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 5-0, passed.
MAYOR REPORT: Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider canceling the regular council meeting of March 4, 2024. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to cancel the March 4, 2024 council meeting made by Councilwoman Van Norman, second by Councilwoman Tunwar. Vote: 5-0, passed.
Mayor LaFargue allowed Lt. Chris Oakes of the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office to address the council regarding a resolution adopting the Allen Parish Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. He explained that the plan is necessary to receive FEMA help and funding when natural disasters occur in Kinder and Allen Parish. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 adopting the Allen Parish Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented by Lt. Chris Oakes made by Councilwoman Sonnier, second by Councilwoman DeWees. Vote: 5-0, passed.
Mayor LaFargue explained that due to the unexpected loss of revenue that had been previously budgeted, immediate budget cuts are necessary and asked the council to consider introducing an ordinance amending the current operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. After some discussion, Councilwoman Angie Van Norman introduced Ordinance No. 880, an ordinance to amend the budget for FY 2023/2024. There will be a public hearing and a vote at the next regular council meeting.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT: No report.
TOWN ENGINEER REPORT: Wesley Miller updated the mayor and council on several ongoing projects and reported that the Town recently applied for the DOTD Safe Routes to Public Places grant. If received, this grant would pay for a sidewalk to be constructed along 1st Avenue from Hwy. 165 to 17th
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Eric Fontenot gave an update on all projects that the public works department is currently working on.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 5-0, passed.
Adjournment
/s/Wayland LaFargue, Mayor
/s/Traci B. Fontenot
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
MEETING March 14, 2024
The Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda having been duly posted in accordance with requirements, and a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Councilwoman Angie Van Norman, Mayor Pro Tem at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor, Council and Staff Present: LaToya Tunwar, Councilman Dist. 1; Maria Dewees, Councilwoman Dist. 2; Jerry Nevils, Jr., Councilman Dist. 3; Angie Van Norman, Councilwoman Dist. 4; Susanne Sonnier, Council At Large; Michael Holmes, Town Attorney; Traci Fontenot, Town Clerk; Wesley Miller, Pan American Engineers; Council and Staff Absent: Wayland LaFargue, Mayor; Paul Courville, Chief of Police; Eric Fontenot, Public Works Superintendent;
Councilwoman Van Norman called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to go into executive session.
Motion to go into executive session to discuss threatened litigation made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 5-0, passed.
The town council and other town staff returned to the Council Chamber and a motion was made to exit the executive session.
Motion to exit executive session made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 5-0, passed.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 5-0, passed.
Adjournment
/s/Angie Van Norman
Mayor Pro Tem
/s/Traci B. Fontenot
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
MEETING March 4, 2024
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in regular session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, March 4, 2024 at the hour of 6:30pm.
Present: Anthony Hebert, Heath Ardoin, Allen Courville, Joe Perkins, Rolland Hollins and Adam Hussong. Absent: Ruffin George
Motion seconded and carried to go into session.
The Lord’s Prayer was said followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the minutes of the meeting held on February 5, 2024.
The Finance Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve to pay George Edward Fruge $3,700.00 to remove a pine tree and grind the stump at the LSU Ag Center.
2) Approve to pay Evangeline Specialties $1,802.04 for signs for RD2.
3) Approve to pay Doggett $1,704.29 for cutting edges for Motor Grader.
4) Discuss increasing the invoice approval limit from $1,500 to $2,000 due to inflation.
5) Approve to pay DJ Bell Dirt, Inc $3,000.00 to remove existing and install 2 new 60’ 72” pipe on South Little Mill Road drainage ditch. This includes 2 Excavators with operators.
6) Approve to pay DJ Bell Dirt, Inc $3,000.00 to remove existing and install 1 new 60’ 72” pipe on North Little Mill Road drainage ditch. This excludes 2 Excavators with operators.
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 March, 2024.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
Motion seconded and carried for the purchasing agent to take necessary action for fuel, materials, and supplies for the month.
Motion seconded and carried to authorize a letter of inquiry to be sent to the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.
Recognized the West Allen Parish Water Board.
Motion seconded and carried to appoint Rust Reeves to the West Allen Parish Water Board.
Recognized Larry Singleton to discuss a potential boat ramp at Carpenters Bridge.
Recognized Liz Todd with the South Central Planning and Development Commission to discuss the Restore La Business Loan Program.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to ask for the public service commission and legislative branch to look into the excessive charges on electrical bills.
Discuss Civic Center cleaning fee. The Jury will recommend the Board to amend the lease agreement to include cleaning fees.
Motion seconded and carried to adopt a resolution of participation with the Acadiana Watershed District and appoint Tyler Tullier as board member.
Motion seconded and carried to approve a CEA with Oxy Petroleum for repairs to Turner Road.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the Airport Boards recommendation to award ICE the Master Service Agreement for Engineers for Airport projects and services and to authorize the Police Jury President to sign agreement.
Motion seconded and carried to hire Arnold Conn as a part time grader operator to be used parish wide on an as need basis for $16.17 an hour contingent upon meeting hiring requirements.
Recognized Mrs. Colleen Sonnier for the inmate report. Expenses for the month of February 2024 totaled $15,738.26. We are under budget $4,982.05 for the year. Currently there are 105 Parish and 2 DOC inmates.
Recognized Mr. Joel Johnson for the report on the airport.
Motion seconded and carried to add item to the agenda:
1. Approve the Multi-Jurisdictional Agreement with the Workforce for 2024.
Motion seconded and carried approve the Multi-Jurisdictional Agreement with the Workforce for 2024.
Motion seconded and carried to add item to the agenda:
1. Call for a public hearing to change the Allen Parish Police Jury monthly meeting time.
Motion seconded and carried approve to call for a public hearing to change the Allen Parish Police Jury monthly meeting time.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert
Allen Parish Police Jury
President
ATTEST:
Colleen Sonnier,
Secretary-Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BAYOU BLUE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
MEETING
January 29, 2024
Present, Kevin Meaux, Earl Papillion, Tyler Tullier (via phone), and Matt Hebert. Sherwin Carrier absent
Kevin Meaux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Earl Papillion and carried to approve the minutes from meeting on January 29, 2024.
Motion by Earl Papillion, seconded by Matt Hebert and carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Earl Papillion and carried to pay bills.
A public comment period was allowed.
Old Business: USDA update. None
Mike Manuel and Kalob Deaton to go look at the culverts and determine if they need changing for the washout behind Reed Gas. Work to be done in the summer. Tabled until March. Kevin Meaux to get with the state.
New Business: Discuss flooding on Pastor Cernek’s property.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Earl Papillion and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Tyler Tullier
Secretary/Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Mosquito Control Abatement Board
Meeting
January 23, 2024
Members present: Charles Harrison, Tim Smit h, Mark Kelly, and Dr. Davis
Other present: Jennifer Gordon, Dawn Perkins, and Joe Perkins
Quorum: Yes
Motion to open meeting made by Charles Harrison, second by Dr. Davis. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to approve minutes made by Dr. Davis, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to approve financial statement made by Dr. Davis, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to pay bills made by Tim Smith, second by Dr. Davis. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to transfer $700,000 from checking to LAMP made by Dr. Davis, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
All appointed and reappointed board members swearing in with the exception of Randy McCullough.
Motion to pay Dawn Perkins, Justice of the Peace $25.00 per person for swearing in made by Dr. Davis, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
RKS no report at this time due illness.
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Tim Smith, second by Dr. Davis. Vote: unanimous.
Charles Harrison, President
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Mosquito Control Abatement Board
Meeting
February 20, 2024
Members present: Tim Smith, Charles Harrison, Dr. Davis, Randy McCullough
Members absent: Mark Kelly
Other present: Jennifer Gordon, Trevor Strother, Keith Strother
Quorum: Yes
Motion to open meeting made by Randy McCullough, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to approve financial statement made by Dr. Davis, second by Randy McCullough. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to pay bills made by Tim Smith, second by Randy McCullough. Vote: unanimous.
Motion made to keep the election of officers the same made by Tim Smith, second by Dr. Davis. Vote: unanimous.
RKS is spraying at request weather permitting and spraying at ballfields.
Next monthly meeting date, March 19, 2024.
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Dr. Davis, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Charles Harrison, President
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION
MEETING MARCH 26, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement was absent.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Martha Turner, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Keith Guillory, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Wilma Hargrove and seconded by Keith Guillory, 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 Martha Turner and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SOUTHWEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
Meeting March 19, 2024
PRESENT: Logan Hamilton, Reggie Bertrand, Gary Savant, April Aguillard;
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Sonnier, Jill LeDoux
ABSENT: Katrena Rosas
The meeting was called to order by President Logan Hamilton at 6:01 p.m. He led the Board in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
April motioned to accept the previous meeting minutes as read and Reggie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam updated the Board on the Wells. The Water District received three quotes for the replacement of Well 3 generator. The lowest quote was awarded to Southwest Generator in the amount of $52,889.25.
We are still waiting on prognosis of Well 5 submersible pump and there is no new update Well 6.
Adam went over the ROV tank inspections report on all tanks for the water system.
The Board reviewed & discussed the Financial Report. Gary made a motion to accept the Financial Report and pay all bills submitted and April seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam reported on the water system. He stated that he and Alex attended the quarterly operator meeting. Jeremy Harris with LDH led the meeting, discussing Lead Service Line Inventory.
Reggie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. and Gary seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Logan Hamilton, President
Katrena Rosas
Secretary/Treasurer
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s)
to fill the following position(s):
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
TITLE I COORDINATOR
Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Education
2. Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
3. Ability to communicate effectively and work
collaboratively
4. Other criteria established by the Board
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months , Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
START DATE: July 1, 2024
Application Requirements: Letter of application, resume and teaching certificate should be submitted through the following website: https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=258
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 9, 2024
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists in the organization of a district-wide Title I Program in cooperation with the Title I Director.
2. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the E-Grant/Super App in collaboration with district personnel to assure its timely submittal.
3. Attends conferences and meetings to keep current on Title I laws, regulations, and guidance requirements.
4. Manages Title I documentation through the review and approval process in CRATE.
5. Develops and monitors Title I paraprofessionals in acquiring professional development opportunities and continuing education hours.
6. Conducts observations of paraprofessionals concerning the educational needs, interventions, and progress of Title I students.
7. Participates in district-level leadership team meetings and planning (as appropriate).
8. Generates summary reports of the annual district needs assessment.
9. Supports schools in the implementation of Title I, Part A and ESEA federal mandates. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to Title I.
10. Provides technical assistance and support to Title I schools in the district.
11. Assists with development of the District and School Family and Community Engagements teams as the Title I Family and Community Engagement Coordinator.
12. Organizes an annual district-level family and community engagement meeting and assists principals with school-level family and community engagement meetings.
13. Ensures implementation of school-level family and community engagement programs for Title I.
14. Prepares and submits annual program evaluation reports for Family Engagement.
15. Coordinates with the Family Liaison, at the Allen Parish Learning Center, to provide academic assistance to Title I and Homeless families and students.
16. Gathers and disseminates Title I information/resources to district staff and parents.
17. Assists in the development and monitors APSB’s Grow Your Own program to support recruitment and retention of APSB teachers and paraprofessionals.
18. Performs related work as required or assigned.
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