PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (i) Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, (ii) Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, (iii) Road District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, (iv) Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana and (v) Sub-Road District No. 5A of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Districts”), on August 5, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 22.03 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $253,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
SUB-ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 1 OF
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 8.17 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $17,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District, said millage to represent a .14 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 8.03 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on March 28, 2015?
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Road District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 37.62 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $592,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District, said millage to represent a 1.83 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 35.79 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on March 28, 2015?
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2 (TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 30.19 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $182,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2 (TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 21.14 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $128,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
SUB-ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 5A
OF THE PARISH OF ALLEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PROPOSITION
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Sub-Road District No. 5A of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 2.79 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $195,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining Parish roads and bridges within the District?
Said special election for Road District No. 1 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-01(PART)
01-02(PART)
01-03(PART)
01-06(PART)
02-01(PART)
02-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
02-06(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-03(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-04(PART)
05-05(PART)
Said special election for Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-06(PART)
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
Said special election for Road District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
03-01
03-02
Said special election for Road District No. 4 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-03(PART-NO VOTERS)
01-06(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-02(PART)
04-03(PART)
05-02(PART)
05-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
Said special election for Sub-Road District No. 5A will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
01-06(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-02(PART)
05-03(PART)
05-04(PART)
05-05(PART)
05-07(PART)
The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of Road District No. 1 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,400.
The estimated cost of Sub-Road District No. 1 of Road District No. 1 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $500.
The estimated cost of Road District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $300.
The estimated cost of Road District No. 4 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,100.
The estimated cost of Sub-Road District No. 5A election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,900.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024; OCTOBER 3, 10 & 17, 2024)4T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Scenic River Permit on Barnes Creek
The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Texas Eastern Transmission, LP for a permit to evaluate and repair a section of its existing Line 18 pipeline on Barnes Creek in Allen Parish. The decision to grant or deny this permit in the public interest will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts of the proposed activity on Barnes Creek.
Copies of the application can be reviewed by the public at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Room 432, Baton Rouge, LA and at the District Office nearest the proposed activity. The application can also be viewed on the LDWF website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/scenic-rivers. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should convey sound reasoning for or against the proposal and be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program PO Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 3, 10 & 17, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), on September 9, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Town on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Town qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(SALES TAX EXTENSION & REDEDICATION)
Shall the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a 0.3% sales and use tax (the “Tax”) in accordance with Louisiana law (an estimated $205,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years from and after January 1, 2027, with the proceeds of the Tax heretofore or hereafter collected to be used as follows: (i) 90% for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the Town’s sanitary sewerage system and (ii) 10% for the purpose of supporting the police department and providing public safety services in the Town?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
02-02(PART)
02-05(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $250.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber of the Fred A. Ashy Municipal Building, 333 N. 8th Street, Kinder, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Town are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
GENE ROY KUNTZ AND
SUSAN CARRIO KUNTZ
VS No. C-2023-335
LEE R. PETE AND
CLEOPATRA R. ANTOINE
A/K/A CLEOPATRA RENA ANTOINE PETE
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 OCTOBER 23, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
One certain lot or parcel of ground situated in the Parish of Allen, Louisiana, in that subdivision known as Taylor Heights, and being designated as Lot Number Four (Lot #4), said subdivision, and bearing Municipal Address: 1036 Hwy 10 East, Oakdale, La 71463.
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 10, 2024.
VAN C. SENECA
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. DRAWER 3747
LAKE CHARLES LA 70602
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 & OCTOBER 17, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK CONSULTANT
COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Tribe) is accepting proposals from consultants for construction project management services required by the Tribe for the implementation of an EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant. The Coushatta Community Middle Mile Fiber Access Project totals $2,200,000.00 The project for which funds will be requested consists of:
Construction of 24 miles of fiber optic cable along US 165 from CTLA to I-10.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
The level and scope of services will be determined by the Tribe. The Tribe has determined that a cost reimbursement contract is the appropriate type of contract for the project and will negotiate the actual reimbursement for services accordingly. EDA funds can be utilized for the payment of the overall program administration costs that are associated with the funded program; such costs must be within the amounts allowed under the EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. Scope of services must be completed within 5 years of acceptance of grant award.
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has determined that the following scope of services is required:
a. Prepare the Environmental Review Record.
b. Prepare the Requests for Payments to ensure consistency with the procedures established for the Program.
c. Ensure that the Tribe has an acceptable financial management system as it pertains to the finances of the EDA Program. An acceptable system includes, but is not limited to, cash receipts and disbursements journal, cash control register, property register, and accompanying ledgers, and should conform to generally accepted principles of municipal accounting.
d. Establish project files in the Tribe’s office. These files must demonstrate compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations. Monitor project files throughout the program to ensure they are complete, and that all necessary documentation is being retained in the community’s files.
e. Assist the Tribe in conducting public meetings. This includes but is not limited to such things as assisting in public hearings, preparing public notices, etc.
f. If applicable to the program, assist the Tribe in complying with regulations governing land acquisition (real property, easements, rights of way, donation of property, etc.).
g. Assist the project engineer in the preparation of all bid documents and supervise the bidding process consistent with state and federal regulations.
h. Secure the Department of Labor’s federal wage decision and include it in the bid documents.
i. Prepare or assist in preparing construction contracts which comply with state and federal regulations. Examples of the regulations include, but are not limited to, Access to Records, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Safety Standards, Architectural Barriers, Flood Insurance, Clean Air and Water Act.
j. Obtain clearance from EDA for all “prime” contractors.
k. Check weekly payrolls to ensure compliance with federal wage decision(s). Conduct on-site interviews and compare the results with appropriate payroll.
l. Monitor construction to ensure compliance with equal opportunity and labor standard provisions.
m. Make progress inspections and certify partial payment requests.
n. Attend and assist the Tribe during the EDA’s monitoring visit(s). Prepare the Tribe’s response to all monitoring findings.
o. Assist the Tribe in meeting the federal financial reporting requirements.
p. Prepare documents and complete actions necessary to comply with Section 504 requirements.
q. Prepare close out documents.
r. Ensure selected entity completes Lobbying Restriction Form (Form CD-512).
EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
All responses are subject to a determination of “responsive” and “responsible” prior to award. The Tribe is the sole judge as to proposer “responsiveness” and “responsibility.” The Tribe reserves the right to request additional information to assist in the evaluation process. This includes references and business capacity information. The Tribe will objectively evaluate proposals according to following criteria:
QUALIFICATIONS
Proposers will state the academic and professional qualifications of all firm personnel to be assigned to this project. Proposer shall submit resumes containing their general academic accomplishments and for personnel performing financial management tasks; their degrees and/or semester hours in accounting.
EXPERIENCE
The proposer’s project experience will be rated on the proposer’s experience. The proposer shall submit a list of all funded EDA projects in the last 8 years and number of all completed/closed-out EDA projects within the last 5 years. The proposer with the most projects funded receives the most points. All other proposers will receive reduced points.
CAPABILITIES
Proposers will state how many total personnel work for the firm. Proposers will state how many firm personnel will be made available to this project.
COSTS
In order to meet the cost reasonableness requirements of Federal grant procurement not using price only competitive bidding, all proposers will be required to prepare a cost reasonableness schedule for the required task based upon the estimate of time required and rate of compensation to establish a cost per task. This will not necessarily preclude the contracting and billing of services on a price basis.
RANKING
The Tribe will review all proposers and reserves the right to request necessary modifications, waive minor technicalities, reject all proposals, reject any proposal that does not meet mandatory requirement(s) or cancel this RFP, according to the Tribe’s best interest. The Tribe will evaluate responses with a weighted evaluation system. The categories and points assigned for each category are:
Qualifications 20
Experience 25
Capabilities 25
Cost 30
100 points is the total possible points. It is the intention of the Tribe to make an award based upon objective review and evaluation of the proposals as submitted and does not anticipate interviews will be required. It is the intention of the Tribe to make an initial assessment of the submitted proposals and determine which offers are acceptable for further review. Proposals that are not deemed acceptable will not be considered further. All proposals will be scored and ranked with the highest rated firm being awarded a contract. Upon a tie after review and evaluation, proposers may be invited for oral interviews and presentations, or additional written material may be requested. After additional review by the Tribe, a selection will be made by the Tribe of the firm most advantageous to the Tribe. The Tribe will make best efforts to receive an adequate number of sources.
PROPOSALS
In order to be considered, proposals must be received by the Tribe by November 12, 2024 at 4pm CST. The response to this request must be hand-delivered or mailed to the following addresses in such a manner that it is received no later than November 12, 2024 at 4pm CST.
Hand-Delivered:
Coushatta Tribe Administration Building
1940 CC Bel Road
Elton, LA 70532
ATTN: Kristian Poncho
Or:
By mail:
Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
Administration Building
1940 CC Bel Road
Elton, LA 70532
ATTN: Kristian Poncho
The Tribe reserves the right to extend the submission deadline to promote free and open competition. The Tribe will not conduct a proposal meeting. Any further questions should be directed to Kristian Poncho, 337-584-1401 for the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, or by email to KPoncho@coushatta.org.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
In addition to the items identified in “EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA,” the proposal must include:
1. A brief history of the firm and a resume of each person in the firm who will be assigned to the project.
2. A list of local governing bodies for which the firm has been under contract with for EDA Grant administration during the last eight (8) calendar years. This list will be used for reference purposes.
Two copies of the proposal and the required supplemental information should be provided. All proposals should be sealed and identified on the outside as: EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program—Administrative Consultant Proposal.”
The Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 10, 17 & 24, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SOUTHWEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
Meeting
August 20, 2024
PRESENT: Logan Hamilton, Reggie Bertrand, Katrena Rosas, Gary Savant, April Aguillard
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Sonnier, Rebecca Weidner
ABSENT: None
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.
April motioned to accept the previous meeting minutes as read and Gary seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam updated the Board on the Wells. We are still waiting for Well 3 generator delivery.
Griner Drilling reached out and informed us that they will begin to reinstall Well 4 in the coming week.
#1 Centrifugal pump for the Prison has been repaired and is back in service.
A survey was completed on the property next to Little Mill Booster. The land is needed for construction of a new tank. Fair market value to purchase the land is $35,000.00. Gary made a motion to approve an offer of $35,000.00 to purchase the land. Reggie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed & discussed the Financial Report. Reggie 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. Fiber-optic boring crews are wreaking havoc on existing utilities. We are doing our best to work with these companies to ensure the safety of our lines.
Katrena made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m. and Gary seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Logan Hamilton, President
Katrena Rosas
Secretary/Treasurer
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
KINDER DRAINAGE DISTRICT# 2
Meeting August 1, 2024
Minutes of the previous meeting of the Kinder Drainage District 2 held at the Farm Bureau Office in Kinder, La on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:30PM.
Motion was made by Norman Fontenot, seconded by Thomas Mayes and passed to dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Old Business: Hi Pockets Welding and Construction completed ditch cleaning on Richard Smith Road and Cappel Road Ditch south of Hwy 190.
New Business: None
Board agreed to pay bills for the month.
Meeting was adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 5:30PM at the Kinder Farm Bureau Office in Kinder, Louisiana.
Kurt Unkel, President
Doris Martin, Secretary
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF REEVES
MEETING AUGUST 5, 2024
The Village of Reeves met in regular meeting at the Reeves City Hall on August 5, 2024. Mayor Chris Guillory called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. All were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed was a prayer led by Alderman Glenn Ducharme.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Jeffcoats, and carried to dispense with the reading of the July 1, 2024 meeting and accept as written.
Public meeting was opened to discuss the financials. No comments were made. Public meeting was closed.
Motion by Jeffcoats, second by Ducharme, and carried to accept all financial reports.
Resolution passed with 3 yeas to adopt the 2024 millage rates.
Discussed the city hall/police department project being awarded to K & J Development of SWLA, LLC.
Discussed the sewer mainline being damaged by the fiber company, Swift running fiber lines.
Discussed the update on the Allen Parish Rural Health Clinic’s opening date.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Jeffcoats, and carried at 6:52 PM to adjourn the meeting.
Chris Guillory, Mayor
Nicole Moreau, Clerk
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF REEVES
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2024
The Village of Reeves met for a special meeting at the Reeves City Hall on August 16, 2024. Mayor Chris Guillory called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. All were present except Alderman Scottie Jeffcoats. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed was a prayer led by Alderman Glenn Ducharme.
Public meeting was opened to discuss the financials. No comments were made. Public meeting was closed.
Resolution passed with 2 yeas and 1 absent appropriating $424,699.25 plus a 5% contingency for the new city hall/police department.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Estay, and carried at 3:08 PM to adjourn the meeting.
Chris Guillory, Mayor
Nicole Moreau, Clerk
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF REEVES
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Village of Reeves met in regular meeting at the Reeves City Hall on September 9, 2024. Mayor Chris Guillory called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. All were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed was a prayer led by Alderman Glenn Ducharme.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Estay, and carried to dispense with the reading of the August 5, 2024 meeting, August 16, 2024 special meeting, and accept as written.
Public meeting was opened to discuss the financials. No comments were made. Public meeting was closed.
Motion by Jeffcoats, second by Estay, and carried to accept the financial reports.
Resolution introduced by Ducharme and second by Estay to adopt the 2024 Millage Rates- passed with 3 yeas.
Resolution introduced by Estay and second by Jeffcoats to complete the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the upcoming audit- passed with 3 yeas.
Discussed the preparations for Hurricane Helene.
Alderman Jeffcoats addressed Asst. Chief Police, Michael Dotson in regards to working together for a first responders grant through the company he works for, Enbridge.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Jeffcoats, and carried at 6:55 PM to adjourn the meeting.
Chris Guillory, Mayor
Nicole Moreau, Clerk
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in special session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, September 23, 2024 at the hour of 6:00pm.
Present: Allen Courville, Chad Sanders, Roland Hollins, Adam Hussong and Joe Perkins. Absent: Anthony Hebert, Heath Ardoin and Ruffin George, Jr.
Motion seconded and carried to go into session.
Sat as Board of Review for the 2024 tax assessments.
Motion seconded and carried to approve tax values.
Motion seconded and carried to accept 2024 tax assessments report.
Motion seconded and carried to approve a resolution to purchase a parcel of land for a parish laydown area and authorize President Tony Hebert to sign the necessary documents for the purchase.
Motion seconded and carried 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 approve a proclamation declaring October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to remove Kaitlyn Carrier from the Allen Parish Hospital Board and appoint Jay LaFargue to complete her term.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
ATTEST:
Colleen Sonnier
Secretary-Treasurer
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.
VS No. C-2023-100
JASPER JAMES JR. AND TINA LAVAN JAMES
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 NOVEMBER 20, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
2015 CMHM Mobile home bearing the numbers CS2018461TNA and CS2018461TNB and that certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, with all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto appertaining being that certain 0.3 acre tract per that plat of survey by E. Leo Reddoch, registered land surveyor, dated October 15, 2015 and attached hereto and made a part hereof, being more further described as commencing at the Northwest Corner of Section 36, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, Allen Parish, Louisiana; thence South 03*44’00” West a distance of 1078.17 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 89* 33’30” East a distance of 208.70 feet; thence South 04*41’33” West a distance of 59.56 feet; thence South 87*14’03” West a distance of 208.70 feet; thence North 03*44’00”; East a distance of 71.19 feet to the point of beginning.
Being a portion of the same property acquired by Jasper James, Jr. and Tina Lavan James from James Harmon and Tinie Bernice Harmon per cash sale July 23, 2009 filed for record July 23, 2009, bearing entry No. 458,485, 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., OCTOBER 9, 2024.
KAREN E. TREVATHAN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
8235 YMCA PLAZA DRIVE
SUITE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Attorney for plaintiff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
MIDFIRST BANK
VS No. C-2024-275
NICHOLAS CLAUDE MARCANTEL
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 NOVEMBER 20, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
A tract of land and all of the buildings and improvements thereon and described as the South 4.4 acres of that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 5 West, Louisiana meridian lying East of Allen Parish public road described in that certain plat of survey dated June 16, 1969 prepared by Norman G. Hutchings registered land surveyor; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
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., OCTOBER 9, 2024.
ZACHARY GARRETT YOUNG
PO BOX 2867
MONROE, LA 71207
Attorney for plaintiff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
VS No. C-2024-262
THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CLYDE STEPHEN CHACHERE A/K/A CLYDE S. CHACHERE A/K/A CLYDE CHACHERE,
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 NOVEMBER 20, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot Twelve (12) of the Lauderdale Estates (Rev.#1), a subdivision located within the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, Allen Parish, Louisiana, as per plat of survey dated November 16th, 2000, filed on November 29th, 2000, bearing File No. 409786 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., OCTOBER 9, 2024.
COREY J. GIROIR
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 87379
BATON ROUGE, LA 70879
Attorney for plaintiff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Fire District #5
MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held its monthly board of directors meeting at 215 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655.
The meeting was held on October 7th, 2024.
Members Present: Larry Victorian (P), Robby Evans (P), Vallard Carrier (P), Karen Morrow (P) Blackie LeBlue (P)
Meeting was called to order at 5:06 PM.
Pledge and Prayer
A motion was made by Robbie Evans to dispense the minutes from the last meeting as read, it was seconded by Blackie LeBlue. Motion passed.
The public comment period was opened and no one spoke during this time.
Robbie Evans made a motion to approve the financial statement, this was seconded by Blackie Leblue. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Blackie LeBlue to use Delta Fire for pump and hose testing, this was seconded by Robbie Evans. Motion Passed.
Agenda item number 7 to discuss the property at Cole Station was tabled.
Agenda item number 8 to get the oil changed in trucks was tabled.
Agenda item number 9 to discuss fire extinguisher inspection was tabled.
Blackie LeBlue made a motion to appoint Les Kolb as interim chief, this was seconded by Robbie Evans. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Blackie LeBlue to make Telcom payments yearly starting in 2025, this was seconded by Vallard Carrier. Motion passed.
Larry Victorian asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 PM, this was seconded by Vallard Carrier.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Fire District #5
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held a special board of directors meeting at 215 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655.
The meeting was held on October 9th, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Members Present: Jared Maxie (P), Scott Manual (P), Rhonda Mahaffey (P), James Grundry (P)
Meeting was called to order 6:00 PM
Pledge and Prayer
Scott Manuel made a motion to dispense the reading of the last meeting minutes, it was seconded by James Grundy.
The Public comment period was opened to the general public no one spoke during this time. Motion Passed.
Rhonda Mahaffey made a motion to appoint Jared Maxie as the board president, this motion was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion Passed.
Jared Maxie made a motion to appoint Scott Manuel as the vice president of the board, this was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. Motion Passed.
James Grundy made a motion to update the banking signatures cards at JD and Sabine Bank to include all board members and a representative of Expert Bookkeeping, it was seconded by Jared Maxie. Motion Passed.
New Business
James Grundy made a motion to add Hydrant testing to the agenda, this was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion Passed.
James Grundy made a motion to approve Hydrant testing by Jake Marks Hydrant testing, this was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion Passed.
Jared Maxie made a motion to add the credit card users to the agenda, this was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion Passed.
Jared Maxie made a motion to add Interim Chief Less Kolb as the sole user to the Sabine Bank Credit Card account, this was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion passed.
Jared Maxie made a motion to add changing the monthly board meeting to the second Tuesday of the month to the agenda, this was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. Motion Passed.
Jared Grundy made a motion to add changing the monthly board member compensation to the agenda, this was seconded by Jared Maxie. Motion Passed.
James Grundry made a motion to change the monthly board member compensation to $100 for all members, this was seconded by Jared Maxie. Motion Passed.
A motion was made to adjourn by Jared Maxie and was seconded by Scott Manuel at 6:46 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Ambulance Service
MEETING
September 3, 2024
Allen Parish Ambulance Service Board of Directors met for monthly meeting at the Allen Parish Ambulance Service Office on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:30p.m.
Members Present: Al Ritter, Sarah Ryland, Chuck Welch and Sharon Grundy.
The Allen Parish Ambulance Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. was rescheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Vice Chairman Ritter called the meeting to order promptly at 4:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by Grundy, seconded by Ryland to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes from the August 13, 2024 board meeting. Motion passed.
Old Business: none
Public Comment: none
New Business:
Motion by Welch, seconded by Grundy to approve (1) board write offs in the amount of $2,940.00. Motion passed.
Motion by Ryland seconded by Welch to submit (4) bad debt accounts to collections in the amount of $12,144.12. Motion passed.
Asst. Director Fore gave the Fleet Report and Financial Report. Fore discussed financials and reviewed budget variances with the Board.
Motion by Ryland, seconded by Grundy to adjourn. Motion passed.
Fred Ritter, Chairman
Marna Istre
Executive Director
Kim Fore, Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
TOURIST COMMISSION
MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 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, Wilma Hargrove, Angela Hayward, Martha Turner, and Keith Guillory. Bettye Clement and Odessa House were absent.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 2024 MINUTES: A motion was made by Martha Turner 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 Martha Turner and seconded 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
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at its Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, for approval for the Ricewood RV Resort.
/s/Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
September 5, 2024
The regular monthly meeting of the West Allen Parish Water District was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the office of West Allen Parish Water District by Chancy Frith, Carl Ritter prayed and Rusty Reeves led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Carl Ritter, Rusty Reeves, Thomas I. Savoie, Charlie Williams IV, Cari Reeves, Chancy Frith, Nathan Booher, Buddy Harrison, Peggy Kennedy and Jonette Westmoreland
Absent: Glen Monceaux
Guests: Lisa Taylor, Dawn Perkins, Custer Fontana, Eddie King, Louise King, Denise Clark, Nathan Reeves & Patrick Kirsch
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Rusty to amend the agenda to change the date of the October meeting and to move Water Sector Project to the top of the agenda, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Carl to accept the minutes of the last meeting as typed and presented, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to accept the August 2024 financial report as presented, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Charlie to change Brandon Butter’s 2” meter and James Witherington’s 2” meter to 3/4” meters due to issues with both locations, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Carl to award Womack & Sons the contract, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Cari to change the board meeting date to October 10, 2024, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to pay Mike Smith’s invoice, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to give Kasey Smith a $1 an hour raise increasing his hourly rate to $18.55, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Ira to renew Moneta Code Backup, passed.
A motion was made by Cari and seconded by Charlie to adjourn at 7:49 P.M., passed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on October 10, 2024.
REEVES, LOUISIANA this 5th day of September, 2024
Chancy Frith, President
Attest:
Jonette Westmoreland
Administrative Manager
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
VOTING PRECINCTS
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS FOR USE IN THE UPCOMING
PRIMARY & GENERAL ELECTIONS
ELECTION DATES – NOVEMBER 5, 2024
& DECEMBER 7, 2024
WD. PCT. PRECINCT NAME PRECINCT LOCATION CITY
1 1 Allen Parish Civic Center. 609 Tiger Lane Oberlin
1 2 Soileau Community Center 744 Hwy 104 Oberlin
1 3 Allen Parish Civic Center 609 Tiger Lane Oberlin
1 6 Allen Parish Civic Center 609 Tiger Lane Oberlin
2 1 Soileau Community Center 744 Hwy 104 Oberlin
2 2 Kinder Community Center 316 N. 8th St. Kinder
2 3 Indian Village Fire Station 3970 Hwy 383 Kinder
2 5 Kinder Community Center 316 N. 8th St. Kinder
2 6 Kinder Community Center 316 N. 8th St. Kinder
3 1 LeBlanc Fire Station 15217 Hwy 190 LeBlanc
3 2 Reeves High School Lobby 13770 LA-113 Reeves
4 2 Fire District #3 Training Center 4357 Hwy 377 Grant
4 3 Mittie Fire Station (Fire Dist 3) 1628 N. Carpenters Bridge Road Mittie
5 2 Elizabeth High School Lobby 440 Live Oak Street Elizabeth
5 3 Mowad Civic Center 213 S. Tenth St. Oakdale
5 4 Mowad Civic Center 213 S. Tenth St. Oakdale
5 5 Mowad Civic Center 213 S. Tenth St. Oakdale
5 7 Mowad Civic Center 213 S. Tenth St. Oakdale
Stacey C. Hurst
Allen Parish Clerk Of Court
Custodian Of Voting Machines
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