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
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
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
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 17, 24 & 31, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION, INC.
VS No. C-2024-278
NETANYA JONES-CHEVALIER AS TUTRIX OF THE MINOR LARRY CHARLES CHEVALIER, II
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 30, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Lots 3 and 4 of Block “I”, McCullin Subdivision, to the City of Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon; subject to restrictions, servitudes, right-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., SEPTEMBER 19, 2024.
ZACHARY GARRETT YOUNG
PO BOX 2867
MONROE, LA 71207
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 & OCTOBER 24, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Open General/Congressional Election December 07, 2024
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CODING: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/or underscored are additions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1
Regular Session, 2024
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ACT No. 405
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SENATE BILL NO. 177
BY SENATOR MORRIS
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article V, Section 25(C) and to add Article V, Section 25(A)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the judiciary commission; to require the judiciary commission to conduct certain investigations; to provide for membership of the judiciary commission; to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors; and to provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article V, Section 25(C) and to add Article V, Section 25(A)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§25. Judiciary Commission
Section 25.(A) Composition. The judiciary commission shall consist of
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(4) two appointees of the speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, two appointees of the president of the Louisiana Senate, and one appointee of the governor.
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(C) Powers. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may, after an investigation by the judiciary commission, which shall be instituted on recommendation by the judiciary commission or by directive of a majority of the supreme court, censure, suspend with or without salary, remove from office, or retire involuntarily a judge for willful misconduct relating to his official duty, willful and persistent failure to perform his duty, persistent and public conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute, malfeasance while in office, conduct while in office which would constitute a felony, or conviction of a felony. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may, on recommendation of the judiciary commission, or on its own motion, disqualify a judge from exercising any judicial function, without loss of salary, during pendency of proceedings in the supreme court. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may, after an investigation by the judiciary commission, which shall be instituted on recommendation by the judiciary commission or by directive of a majority of the supreme court, retire involuntarily a judge for disability that seriously interferes with the performance of his duties and that is or is likely to become permanent. The supreme court shall make rules implementing this Section and providing for confidentiality and privilege of commission proceedings.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to allow the supreme court to sanction a judge upon an investigation by the judiciary commission, and provide that the recommended sanction shall be instituted by the judiciary commission or by a majority of the supreme court, and to provide for the appointment of five members of the judiciary commission?
(Amends Article V, Section 25(C); adds Article V, Section 25(A)(4))
Proposed Amendment No. 2
Regular Session, 2024
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ACT No. 406
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HOUSE BILL NO. 48
BY REPRESENTATIVES BACALA, ADAMS, AMEDEE, BERAULT,BILLINGS, BOYER, BUTLER, CARLSON, ROBBY CARTER, CARVER, CHENEVERT, COX, CREWS, DEVILLIER, DEWITT, ECHOLS, EDMONSTON, EGAN, EMERSON, FIRMENT, GLORIOSO, HEBERT, HENRY, HORTON, MIKE JOHNSON, JACOB LANDRY, MCCORMICK, MCMAHEN, MCMAKIN, MELERINE, MYERS, OWEN, SCHAMERHORN, SCHLEGEL, SELDERS, THOMAS, WILEY, AND WYBLE
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article III, Section 16(F) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to consideration of appropriations bills; to provide for time periods and required information relative thereto; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article III, Section 16(F) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§16. Appropriations
Section 16.
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(F) Coordination of resources and expenditures. No conference committee report or amendment from the Senate on a bill appropriating money shall be considered for concurrence until at least forty-eight hours after the bill, a summary detailing the proposed changes to the bill, and any additional information required by the joint rules of the legislature and the rules of the house of the legislature considering concurrence have been distributed to each member of that house of the legislature.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to require that the legislature wait for at least forty-eight hours prior to concurring in a conference committee report or amendments to a bill appropriating money? (Adds Article III, Section16(F))
Proposed Amendment No. 3
Regular Session, 2024
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ACT No. 407
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HOUSE BILL NO. 49
BY REPRESENTATIVE BACALA
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article III, Section 2(A)(3)(a) and (4)(a) of the Constitution of Louisiana and to add Article III, Section 2(A)(5) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to regular sessions of the legislature, to allow the legislature to extend a regular session for a limited time period for specific purpose; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article III, Section 2(A)(3)(a)and (4)(a) of the Constitution of Louisiana and to add Article III, Section 2(A)(5) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§2. Sessions
Section 2.(A) Annual Session.
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(3)(a) All regular sessions convening in even-numbered years shall be general in nature and shall convene at noon on the second Monday in March. The legislature shall meet in such a session for not more than sixty legislative days during a period of eighty-five calendar days. No such session shall continue beyond six o’clock in the evening of the eighty-fifth calendar day after convening except as provided in Subparagraph (5) of this Paragraph. No new matter intended to have the effect of law shall be introduced or received by either house after six o’clock in the evening of the twenty-third calendar day. No matter intended to have the effect of law, except a measure proposing suspension of law, shall be considered on third reading and final passage in either house after six o’clock in the evening of the fifty-seventh legislative day or the eighty-second calendar day, whichever occurs first, except by a favorable record vote of two-thirds of the elected members of each house.
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(4)(a) All regular sessions convening in odd-numbered years shall convene at noon on the second Monday in April. The legislature shall meet in such a session for not more than forty-five legislative days in a period of sixty calendar days. No such session shall continue beyond six o’clock in the evening of the sixtieth calendar day after convening except as provided in Subparagraph (5) of this Paragraph. No new matter intended to have the effect of law shall be introduced or received by either house after six o’clock in the evening of the tenth calendar day. No matter intended to have the effect of law, except a measure proposing a suspension of law, shall be considered on third reading and final passage in either house after six o’clock in the evening of the forty-second legislative day or fifty-seventh calendar day, whichever occurs first, except by a favorable record vote of two-thirds of the elected members of each house.
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(5) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Subsubparagraphs (3)(a) and (4)(a) of this Paragraph and only if necessary to finally pass a bill appropriating money, the legislature, by a favorable record vote of two-thirds of the elected members of each house, may extend a regular session in increments of two legislative or calendar days. During the time a regular session has been extended, the legislature shall not consider any matter having the effect of law other than those contained in a bill appropriating money. No regular session shall be extended more than six calendar days beyond the original time and day for the session to adjourn sine die.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to extend a regular session in increments of two days up to a maximum of six days if necessary to pass a bill appropriating money? (Amends Article III, Sections 2(A)(3)(a) and(4)(a); Adds Article III, Section 2(A)(5))
Proposed Amendment No. 4
Regular Session, 2024
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ACT No. 409
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SENATE BILL NO. 119
BY SENATOR MILLER AND REPRESENTATIVES BRYANT, CARRIER,
EGAN, FREEMAN, GADBERRY, GLORIOSO, MCMAKIN AND WYBLE
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax; to provide for the administration of tax sales of immovable property; to provide for the postponement of taxes under certain circumstances; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§25. Tax Sales Administration
Section 25.(A) Tax Sales Immovables. (1) There shall be no forfeiture of property for nonpayment of taxes. However, the assessment of ad valorem taxes and other impositions on immovable property shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property assessed in favor of the political subdivision to which taxes and other impositions are owed. The legislature shall provide, by law, for the efficient administration of tax sales, which shall include at a minimum:
(a) Imposition of interest on the delinquent taxes and other impositions not to exceed one percent per month on a noncompounding basis.
(b) Imposition of penalty not to exceed five percent of the delinquent taxes and other impositions.
(c) A period of time during which the lien cannot be enforced.
(d) A procedure for claiming the excess proceeds from the sale of the property, as a result of the enforcement of the lien.
(2) The legislature may, by law, provide authority to the tax collector to waive penalties for good cause.
at the expiration of the year in which the taxes are due, the collector, without suit, and after giving notice to the delinquent in the manner provided by law, shall advertise for sale the property on which the taxes are due. The advertisement shall be published in the official journal of the parish or municipality, or, if there is no official journal, as provided by law for sheriffs’ sales, in the manner provided for judicial sales. On the day of sale, the collector shall sell the portion of the property which the debtor points out. If the debtor does not point out sufficient property, the collector shall sell immediately the least quantity of property which any bidder will buy for the amount of the taxes, interest, and costs. The sale shall be without appraisement. A tax deed by a tax collector shall be prima facie evidence that a valid sale was made.
(2) If property located in a municipality with a population of more than four hundred fifty thousand persons as of the most recent federal decennial census fails to sell for the minimum required bid in the tax sale, the collector may offer the property for sale at a subsequent sale with no minimum required bid. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to the taxes, interest, and costs due on the property, and any remaining deficiency shall be eliminated from the tax rolls.
(B) Redemption. (1) The property sold shall be redeemable for three years after the date of recordation of the tax sale, by paying the price given, including costs, five percent penalty thereon, and interest at the rate of one percent per month until redemption.
(2) In the city of New Orleans, when such property sold is residential or commercial property which is abandoned property as defined by R.S.33:4720.12(1) or blighted property as defined by Act 155 of the 1984 Regular Session, it shall be redeemable for eighteen months after the date of recordation of the tax sale by payment in accordance with Subparagraph (1)of this Paragraph.
(3) In any parish other than Orleans, when such property sold is vacant residential or commercial property which has been declared blighted, as defined by R.S. 33:1374(B)(1) on January 1, 2013, or abandoned, as defined by R.S. 33:4720.59(D)(2) on January 1, 2013, it shall be redeemable for eighteen months after the date of recordation of the tax sale by payment in accordance with Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph.
(C) Annulment. No sale of property for taxes shall be set aside for any cause, except on proof of payment of the taxes prior to the date of the sale, unless the proceeding to annul is instituted within six months after service of notice of sale. A notice of sale shall not be served until the final day for redemption has ended. It must be served within five years after the date of the recordation of the tax deed if no notice is given. The fact that taxes were paid on a part of the property sold prior to the sale thereof, or that a part of the property was not subject to taxation, shall not be cause for annulling the sale of any part thereof on which the taxes for which it was sold were due and unpaid. No judgment annulling a tax sale shall have effect until the price and all taxes and costs are paid, and until ten percent per annum interest on the amount of the price and taxes paid from date of respective payments are paid to the purchaser; however, this shall not apply to sales annulled because the taxes were paid prior to the date of sale.
(D) Quieting Tax Title. The manner of notice and form of proceeding to quiet tax titles shall be provided by law.
(E)(B) Movables; Tax Sales. When taxes on movables are delinquent, the tax collector shall seize and sell sufficient movable property of the delinquent taxpayer to pay the tax, whether or not the property seized is the property which was assessed. Sale of the property shall be at public auction, without appraisement, after ten days advertisement, published within ten days after date of seizure. It shall be absolute and without redemption.
If the tax collector can find no corporeal movables of the delinquent to seize, he may levy on incorporeal rights, by notifying the debtor thereof, or he may proceed by summary rule in the courts to compel the delinquent to deliver for sale property in his possession or under his control.
(F)(C) Postponement of Taxes. The legislature may postpone the payment of taxes, but only in cases of an emergency declared by the governor or a parish president pursuant to the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, overflow, general conflagration, general crop destruction, or other public calamity, and may provide for the levying, assessing, and collecting of such postponed taxes. In such case, the legislature may authorize the borrowing of money by the state on its faith and credit, by bond issue or otherwise, and may levy taxes, or apply taxes already levied and not appropriated, to secure payment thereof, in order to create a fund from which loans may be made through the Interim Emergency Board to the governing authority of the parish where the calamity occurs taxes are postponed. The money loaned shall be applied to and shall not exceed the deficiency in revenue of the parish or a political subdivision therein or of which the parish is a part, caused by postponement of taxes. No loan shall be made to a parish governing authority without the approval of the Interim Emergency Board.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective January 1, 2026.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that if a proposed amendment to Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana which authorizes liens and privileges on immovable property for nonpayment of taxes is adopted at statewide election prior to December 7, 2024, then the amendment to the constitution proposed in this Joint Resolution is hereby withdrawn, and the secretary of state is hereby ordered not to include this proposed amendment on the ballot on December 7, 2024.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 5. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to eliminate mandatory tax sales for nonpayment of property taxes and require the legislature to provide for such procedures by law; to limit the amount of penalty and interest on delinquent property taxes; and to provide for the postponement of property tax payments under certain circumstances?
(Amends Article VII, Section 25)
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation Dist NO. 6
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Meeting was called to order by Waylin Bertrand. Roll call was as follows: Present were Waylin Bertrand, Mick Estay, Brandi Croxdale, and Sissy Young. Absent was Rusty Reeves.
Motion by Mick Estay second by Sissy Young to dispense with the reading of minutes. Motion carried.
Motion to accept financial report as presented made by Mick Estay second by Sissy Young. Motion carried.
Motion by Mick Estay second by Sissy Young to pay bills. Motion carried.
Motion by Mick Estay second by Sissy Young to pay request for Morvant Construction and Myers & Associates. Motion carried.
Motion by Sissy Young second by Mick Estay to accept projected budget for 101-2024 to 9-30-2025. Motion carried..
Motion to adjourn by Sissy Young second by Mick Estay. Meeting adjourned.
Waylin Bertrand/President
ATTEST:
Acting Secretary-Treasurer
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
Meeting
September 17, 2024
Members Present: Mark Kelly, Dr. Davis, Randy McCullough, Charles Harrison
Others Present: Keith Strother, Trevor Strother
Quorum: Yes
Motion to amend agenda accepting Leonard Pitre’s resignation and appointment of Mark Kelly to Board was made by Dr. Davis, seconded by Randy McCullough. Unanimous vote. Vote: Unanimous.
Motion to open the meeting was made by Mark Kelly, seconded by Randy McCullough. Unanimous vote.
Motion to approve minutes was made by Randy McCullough, seconded by Dr. Davis. Unanimous vote.
Motion to approve financial statement with copy of budget given was made by Dr. Davis, seconded by Randy McCullough. Unanimous vote.
Motion to transfer $120,000 from LAMP to checking account was made by Mark Kelly, seconded by Randy McCullough. Unanimous vote.
Motion to pay bills was made by Mark Kelly, seconded by Randy McCullough. Unanimous vote.
RKS has had several complaints since last meeting due to spraying. Complaints were addressed and worked with Police Jury. Customers were called and info given.
Next month meeting is Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6p.m.
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dr. Davis, seconded by Randy McCullough. Unanimous vote.
Charles Harrison, President
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
MEETING
October 7, 2024
The Notice of 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; Maria DeWees, Councilwoman Dist. 2; Jerry Nevils, Jr., Councilman Dist. 3; Angie Van Norman, Councilwoman Dist.4; Susanne Sonnier, Councilwoman at Large; Traci Fontenot, Town Clerk; Michael Holmes, Town Attorney; Eric Fontenot, Public Works Superintendent; C.W. Roland, Pan American Engineers; Council and Staff Absent: LaToya Tunwar, Councilwoman Dist.1; Paul Courville, Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider approving the minutes for the regular council meeting of September 9, 2024.
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from September 9, 2024, and approve them as distributed made by Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 4-0, passed.
MAYOR REPORT: Mayor LaFargue allowed Ramsey Vincent, representing the local American Legion Post, to speak to the council and public about upcoming events. He invited everyone to the 10th Annual Allen Parish Community Pancake Breakfast honoring veterans. Mayor LaFargue also gave an update on the Park Rd. Bridge Project. He said that the project cost came in higher than anticipated, but that Senator Heather Cloud and Representative Dewith Carrier were able to help get the additional funds from a DOTD grant.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT: Mr. Holmes reported that DG Louisiana, LLC dba Dollar General Store #24903, located at 1106 6th Avenue has applied for a High Alcoholic Content-Class B Retail Alcoholic Beverage License. The distance from the Grace Community Church was discussed and Mr. Holmes explained that according to the state statute, the distance is measured “as a person walks” and that Dollar General’s driveway is over 500’ from the church’s driveway. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to approve a High Alcoholic Content-Class B Retail Alcoholic Beverage License for Dollar General Store #24903, 1106 6th Ave. made by Councilwoman DeWees, second: by Councilman Nevils. Vote: 4-0, passed.
ENGINEER REPORT: C.W. Roland, Pan American Engineers, reported that the wastewater treatment plant project is nearing completion. He also reported on the progress of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative project to improve drainage in the Nixon Addition.
COUNCIL REPORT: Councilman Nevils reported that the sales tax collections for Kinder has increased and he talked about the importance of shopping local. Councilwoman Van Norman inquired about the placement of detention ponds at some businesses, requesting an ordinance to place them at the back of their property. C.W. Roland from Pan American Engineers confirmed that location is determined by drainage outfall but reported that some towns have ordinances relative to maintenance and upkeep. He said he will send some sample ordinances to Mike Holmes.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Eric Fontenot reported on the work being done for the state required lead survey and that the Town has received two grants that will be used to replace old water lines. He also reported that the mayor hired Gina Pitre to work with the public works department.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Sonnier, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 4-0, passed.
Adjournment
/s/Wayland LaFargue, Mayor
/s/Traci B. Fontenot
Town Clerk
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Violation/Public Notification of Non-Compliance
Disinfectants/Disinfection By-Products Rule (TTHMs) MCL Violation
Community Water System: East Allen Water Works
PWS ID #: LA1003011, Allen Parish
NOTICE TO ALL EAST ALLEN WATER WORKS CUSTOMERS
The East Allen Parish Water Works is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51: XIII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the third quarter of 2024 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAA is 82 ppb at DBP02 – Cotton Gin; Thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
Our operators are flushing water hydrants to get our THMs AND HAAs levels back to normal now that the boring crews installing fiber optic cable have moved out of our area for the time being. Due to the fact that our operators have been working 7 days a week for 8 weeks trying to keep water supplied to our customers, our time was limited for flushing water hydrants.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Sherwin Carrier, Manager at (337) 639-4956. We will be happy to assist you.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about November 8, 2024 the Town of Oberlin will submit a request to the Louisiana State Office of Community Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant Clearance Program funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended, to undertake a project known as LCDBG Clearance/Demolition Program for the purpose of demolishing and clearing various residential properties located throughout the Town of Oberlin. These properties are all vacant, blighted and uninhabitable. All these blighted structures create a safety hazard for anyone attempting to enter because of the unstable conditions of the buildings. The Office of Community Development has awarded the Town of Oberlin an amount up to $175,000 to remove approximately sixteen (16) structures that have been approved. These structures are in various areas throughout the town. The Town of Oberlin will be putting up funding to pay for the administration of the grant, the cost for a lawyer to verify ownership of the properties, and the cost for the town’s engineering firm, Pan American Engineering, to prepare a proper bid package and assist as necessary with the oversite of the demolition of the structures. These expenses together are estimated to be $20,000. This project is considered site specific because specific locations of proposed improvements are indicated on documents used to obtain comments from data sources.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Oberlin has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Town of Oberlin office at 103 E. 6th Avenue and may be examined or copied weekdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am to 12:00 pm on Friday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Local Government Assistance Coordinator at the Office of Community Development and mail it to P. O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. All comments received by November 7, 2024, will be considered by the Town of Oberlin prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of Oberlin certifies to State of Louisiana that Mayor Larry Alexander in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Louisiana’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Oberlin to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The State of Louisiana will accept objections to its release of fund and the Town of Oberlin’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Oberlin, (b) the Town of Oberlin has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Louisiana; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development at P. O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804. Potential objectors should contact the State of Louisiana to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Larry Alexander
Mayor, Town of Oberlin
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
I, brandi Holyfield, DOC# 636983 have applied for clemency for my conviction of MANSLAUGHTER. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons 225-342-5421.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24 & 31, 2024; NOVEMBER 7, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
October 10, 2024
Opening: The regular monthly meeting of the West Allen Parish Water District was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the office of West Allen Parish Water District by Chancy Frith, Chancy Frith prayed and Rusty Reeves led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Glen Monceaux, Rusty Reeves, Thomas I. Savoie, Chancy Frith, Nathan Booher and Jonette Westmoreland
Absent: Carl Ritter, Charlie Williams IV, Cari Reeves
Guests: Todd Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Dawn Perkins, Eddie King, Louise King & Patrick Kirsch
Approve/Amend Agenda: No amendment, proceed as normal.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to accept the minutes of the last meeting as typed and presented, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Glen to accept the September 2024 financial report as presented, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to cash the Depreciation Cd, transfer $100,000 to the Operating Account and the remainder to Surplus Savings #2, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Glen to pay Jones Lang and LaSalle invoice, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Glen to pay Meyer and Associates invoice as submitted, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Ira to pay Mike Smith’s invoice, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to table new sign, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Rusty to provide desserts for Community Gumbo at the same cost as last year, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Glen to pay Ziptility invoice, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Glen to allow public comment after discussion during open meetings, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to go to Executive Session, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to end Executive Session, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Rusty to adjourn at 8:04 P.M., passed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on November 5, 2024.
REEVES, LOUISIANA this 10th day of October, 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.
(PUBLISH: OCTOBER 24, 2024)1T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL AT FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL AND Oakdale Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED Certificate or HiSet, Twenty-one years of age or older and one (1) of the following: Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved courses or Associate’s Degree.
Physical Requirements: A physical exam is required prior to beginning work. The ability to perform all responsibilities with bilateral hand usage, bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, standing, walking briskly to respond to student needs or emergencies, and pushing a wheel chair. Capacity for heavy lifting of 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds or more with assistance. Ability to provide direct care to students and assist with feeding, grooming, lifting, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and other activities of daily living. Perform specific procedures including catheterization, irrigating colostomies, tube feeding, nasopharyngeal suctioning and irrigation.
Additional job requirements
listed on online application.
Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
Status of Employment: 9 month
Application Deadline: November 5, 2024
Special Requirements: Certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire.
Applications must be submitted through the following website:
Fairview High School
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=322
Oakdale Elementary School
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=324
(Publish: OCTOBER 24 & 31, 2024)2T