PUBLIC NOTICE
NW ALLEN PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT
MEETING
December 9, 2024
The regular meeting of the NW Allen Parish Waterworks District was called to order at 6.00pm, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Water District Office by Charles Morrow. A prayer was given by Dustin Kisting. The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated.
Present: Board Members: Carolyn Deshotels, Charles Morrow, Shirley Stanton; Operators: Dustin Kisting, Adam Johnson, and Office Manager: Penny Johnson
Absent: Board Members: Joshua Thompson, Joy Williams
Operator’s Report: Dustin Kisting said that he and Adam Johnson are continuing to put in radio-read meters.
He discussed the work being done with the CWEF Grant money. The #2 booster pump will be put in tomorrow. He has ordered another booster pump motor also. Several valves will be replaced next Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Customers have been notified. There will be a boil advisory for those that have no water or low water pressure.
He called McGuire Iron on the work to be done on the ground storage tank.
He mentioned, again, the need to check the efficiency of our 2 wells and motors.
He also mentioned that at some point in the future, we need to repaint the well parts at both well locations.
He talked to a vendor on getting our automatic flush valves fixed. All are broken due to not being prepared for the bad freeze several years ago.
He brought up that we need to get the heater repaired that is in the pump building at the Fairview Well. He received a quote to get a mini split that would include an air conditioner and heater. Charles Morrow made a motion to get the mini split with air conditioning and heating. Carolyn Deshotels seconded. All agreed.
Charles Morrow mentioned that we need to put our track hoe and truck under a roof. The idea was discussed but no decision was made.
Dustin Kisting wants to get electricity to the newer building at the Fairview Well. He said the wire would cost about $200.00. The Board gave him permission to buy it.
New Business: Shirley Stanton made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Carolyn Deshotels seconded. All agreed.
Penny Johnson presented the 2025 USDA Budget. Shirley Stanton made a motion to accept the budget. Carolyn Deshotels seconded. All agreed.
Old Business: Glenn Turner was unable to attend, but he sent word that the Filter’s Project will probably close next week, with the pre-construction meeting to be held in early January.
Office Manager Report: There were 588 active customers during the month of November.
Two customers filed claims were made to Servline Leak Insurance during the month of November.
The November, 2024, ending bank balance for the Operating Account was $26,610.16.
Carolyn Deshotels made the motion to adjourn. Shirley Stanton seconded. All agreed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on January 13, 2025.
Charles Morrow
Interim President
Attest by:
/s/ Penny M. Johnson
Office Manager
(PUBLISH: JANUARY 2, 2025)1T
Cost is $115.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Seismic Public Meeting Notice
To the Citizens and Landowners of Allen Parish, Louisiana
Paragon Geophysical will be conducting a 67 square-mile 4D seismic survey, as well as a 55 linear-mile 2D seismic survey in portions of Townships 2S, 3S, and 4S, Ranges 4W and 5W. The surveys are tentatively scheduled to begin in March of 2025 and last until the end of July 2025.
The surveys require the deployment of motion sensing devices (geophones or receivers), which would be set at regular intervals along the receiver lines, and each project will incorporate a Vibroseis energy source (Vibrator trucks) on existing roads and trails. For the 2D seismic survey, source and receiver points would be located along the same lines, rather than in a grid pattern, with receivers and source points placed at intervals of 82.5 feet along the lines. For the 4D seismic survey, receivers would be placed at intervals of 82.5 feet along lines spaced 495 feet apart, and Vibroseis points would be spaced at intervals of 41.25 feet along existing roads and trails within the project area.
Existing trails, rights-of-way, and roads will be used to gain access to interior areas to the extent possible during all phases of operations; however, there will be off-road UTV travel along receiver lines for surveying operations and deployment and retrieval of recording equipment. Presence in any given area will be brief. No permanent access, structures, or features would result. All impacts would be minimal, temporary, and localized to source and receiver lines.
To provide the public with additional information regarding the seismic survey, Paragon Geophysical and LDWF will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm on January 13, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Allen Parish Police Jury Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655.
For additional details pertaining to the seismic survey prior to the public meeting, contact Bruce Fulker, agent for Paragon Geophysical at bfulker@cougarlandservices.net or 713-806-2024.
An outline of the seismic project showing the potential area to be affected is located at wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seismic-exploration-permits under Current Public Notices. Any public comments should be submitted to Joe Maryman at jmaryman@wlf.la.gov.
(PUBLISH: DECEMBER 12 & 19, 2024; JANUARY 2 & 9, 2025)1T
Cost is $55.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking:
CERTIFIED
APPLICANTS
FOR ALL POSITIONS
APPLY ONLINE:
www.allen.k12.la.us/
CLICK ON THE EMPLOYMENT TAB
FOR MORE INFORMATION
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
(PUBLISH: JANUARY 2, 2025)1T
Cost is $65.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Action Agency
Equal Opportunity
Allen Action Agency, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. No client, applicant, or employee shall, on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, political affiliation or any other non-merited factor, be denied the benefits of or be excluded from participation in or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or service which this CSBG-funded agency operates. For additional information contact: Allen Action Agency, Inc., P.O. Box 540, Oberlin, La 70655, Vickie Tunwar EO Officer, 337-362-9931, TTY/TDD #1-800-846-5277. “Equal Opportunity Employer Program/Program.” Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
(PUBLISH IN THE OAKDALE JOURNAL: JANUARY 2, 2025)1T
Cost is $70.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
CLERICAL AIDE FOR OBERLIN HIGH School
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
2. Twenty-one years of age or older.
3. Post-secondary training or comparable
experience in computerized record keeping.
4. Other criteria established by the
School Board.
Salary: Allen Parish School Board
Salary Schedule
Status of Employment: 9 months
Application Deadline: January 7, 2025
Special Requirements:
Interviews will be scheduled by the Principal.
Applications must be submitted through the following website:
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=338
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
(PUBLISH: DECEMBER 26, 2025;
JANUARY 2, 20225)2T
Cost is $95.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Village of Elizabeth is seeking the services of a qualified engineering firm or individual to provide engineering and related services pertaining to the Village’s Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Project funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The Village is requesting Qualification Statements from qualified engineering firms or engineers to provide engineering and related services for the eligible project(s) funded through the PHMSA Program.
The project includes the replacement of (an original 86+ year old and heavily damaged) approximately 8-miles of 6” steel distribution line between the Calcasieu River and the Village of Elizabeth’s check meter with a 4” high-density polyethylene pipe.
The scope of services include, but are not limited to, preliminary analysis of the Village’s needs, preliminary engineering design, final engineering design, construction observation and project implementation in compliance with PHMSA requirements. The agreement will be on a lump sum, fixed price basis, with payment terms to be negotiated with the selected offeror.
The Village of Elizabeth shall evaluate each respondent on the basis of the written materials submitted and according to the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of the firm with this particular type of construction project(s) as described above – Maximum of 30 points
2. Experience of the firm with other types of federally funded construction projects – Maximum of 30 points
3. Current capacity to accomplish the work – Maximum of 30 points
4. Reference from other clients attesting to firm’s quality of work – Maximum of 5 points
5. Reference from other clients attesting to firm’s compliance with performance schedules – Maximum of 5 points
All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system. Questions should be addressed to Mayor Mandy Green at mgreen@villageofelizabeth.com. Responses to this RFP should be hand-delivered and/or mailed to Denise Lee, Village Clerk, P.O. Box 457, Elizabeth, LA 70638. Responses to this RFP must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
The Village of Elizabeth is an Equal Opportunity employer. Small and/or minority owned firms, and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to participate.
(PUBLISH: JANUARY 2, 2025)1T
Cost is $100.00