PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 20 & 27, 2025; MARCH 6, 2025)3T
Cost is $30.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at the Civic Center, 609 Tiger Lane, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, to allow GEC to present the findings from the Environmental Risk Assessment, CO2 Sequestration Projects, Environmental and Public Health Risks.
An open house with Industry, LDENR, and GEC will be held from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
/s/Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 20 & 27, 2025; March 6 & 13, 2025)4T
Cost is $15.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 25RS-380)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on April 14, 2025, a bill relative to carbon dioxide sequestration in Allen Parish; to authorize the parish governing authority to determine by resolution or ordinance whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells should be permitted within the parish; to authorize parish-wide elections to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells should be permitted within the parish; to provide for election procedures; to provide for conflicting governing authority actions and election results; and to provide for related matters.
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 27, 2025)1T
Cost is $60.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Mosquito Control Abatement Board
Meeting
January 28, 2025
Members present: Tim Smith, Charles Harrison, Dr. Davis, Mark Kelly, Randy McCullough
Other present: Jennifer Gordon, Trevor Strother
Quorum: Yes
Motion to open meeting made by Tim Smith, second by Mark Kelly. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to amend agenda to add election of officers made by Randy McCullough, second by Mark Kelly. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to leave officers the same made by Tim Smith, second by Mark Kelly. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to approve minutes made by Dr. Davis, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to approve financial statement made by Mark Kelly, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to transfer $500,045 from checking to LAMP made by Mark Kelly, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Motion to pay bills made by Mark Kelly, second by Randy McCullough. Vote: unanimous.
PL handouts were not given in January meeting. Computer software was being updated. Copy of most recent bank statement and with deposits and bills were given to members. RKS is working of certifications and making small upgrades during downtime of mosquito.
Next meeting is set for February 18, 2025.
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Mark Kelly, second by Tim Smith. Vote: unanimous.
Charles Harrison, President
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 27, 2025)1T
Cost is $75.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
EAST ALLEN WATER WORKS DISTRICT
MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2025
Meeting of the East Allen Water District was called to order at 5:30 pm, January 13, 2025.
All members were present except Gloria Carrier.
A motion was made by Avery Victorian and seconded by Philip Bertrand to accept the minutes read by Thomas McClellan, President. Passed.
A motion was made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Keith Robinson to accept Financial Statement. Passed.
A motion by Avery Victorian to raise rate per hour for Stephanie Ramos by $3.00 and seconded by Nicholas Grundy. Passed.
A motion was made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Nicholas Grundy to pay bills. Passed.
A motion made by Nicholas Grundy and seconded by Keith Robinson to adjourn meeting. Passed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 27, 2025)1T
Cost is $65.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS No. C-2024-450
KENNETH J. BERTRAND
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, with the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on APRIL 2, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Plaintiff’s Mortgage and/or privilege affects the following described property, to-wit:
One certain lot of ground, situated in the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana, designated as Lot Seven (7) of Teal Ridge Estates, a Subdivision in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 4 West, as per plat recorded on October 14, 1998 in Entry No. 396092, official records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all building and improvements situated thereon; 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., FEBRUARY 19, 2025.
ZACHARY GARRETT YOUNG
1505 NORTH 19TH STREET
MONROE, LA 71201
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 27, 2025 & MARCH 27, 2025)2T
Cost is $101.20
PUBLIC NOTICE
WARD 3 FIRE DIST. #2
MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2025
Meeting called to order by Amy Elam with the pledge. Roll call was as follows: Present were Amy Elam, Elam Fontenot, Al Ritter, Rusty Reeves, Paula Lee, Asst. Chief Anthony Doucet and guest Royce Scimemi and Steven Stanley. Absent was Chief Jonathan Aymond.
A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from last meeting was made by Paula Lee, seconded by Elam Fontenot. Motion carried.
A motion to pay bills made by Rusty Reeves second by Paula Lee. Motion carried.
Chief’s Report: 2 medical calls, 1 tree down on road, and 1 brush fire.
A motion by Rusty Reeves second by Paula Lee to accept the 2023/2024 audit report presented by Royce Scimemi. Motion carried.
Motion by Paula Lee second by Elam Fontenot to retain the services of Royce Scimemi for the 2024/2025 audit report. Motion carried.
Motion by Paula Lee second by Rusty Reeves to remove Luther Miller from the signature cards on all bank accounts. Motion carried.
Motion by Rusty Reeves second by Paula Lee to add Douglas Elam Fontenot to all signature cards on all bank accounts. Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Paula Lee, seconded by Elam Fontenot. Meeting adjourned.
Amy Elam, President
ATTEST:
Rusty Reeves
Secretary/Treasurer
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 27, 2025)1T
Cost is $75.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
February 6, 2025
The regular monthly meeting of the West Allen Parish Water District was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025 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: Rusty Reeves, Thomas I. Savoie, Chancy Frith, Carl Ritter, Charlie Williams IV, Cari Reeves, Glen Monceaux, Buddy Harrison, Peggy Kennedy, Nathan Booher and Jonette Westmoreland
Absent: None
Guests: Jeremy Greer, Kurt Ash, Ricky Rogers, Todd & Lisa Taylor, Dawn Perkins and Pat Kirsch
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Carl to amend the agenda as follows:
Move Jeremy Greer to top of agenda, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to accept the minutes as typed and presented, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Charlie to accept the January 2025 financial report as presented, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Carl to table Brandon Butter, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Glen to pay RFP’s 7, 8 and 9, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Ira to finalize the rate study report and projected implementation date, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Cari to enter Executive Session, passed.
A motion was made by Cari and seconded by Carl to exit Executive Session, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Glen to give Nathan the option of taking a reduction of 15% pay, leave salary and go back to hourly as an operator for West Allen Water, passed.
A motion was made by Rusty and seconded by Ira to advertise that West Allen Parish Water District is hiring a new General Manager to run and operate this system, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Rusty to appoint board members Cari, Ira and Glen to the Policy & Procedure Committee and two employees, Jonette and Buddy, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Charlie to adjourn, passed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 4, 2025.
Reeves, Louisiana this 6th day of February, 2025
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: FEBRUARY 27, 2025)1T
Cost is $65.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Bus Driver
FOR FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalence.
2. Meet requirements in Bulletin 119
and 1475 of the State of Louisiana
Transportation Handbook.
3. Must possess a Class B Commercial
Driver’s License with P and S
endorsement.
4. Must be able to transport students
during the school day.
5. Must be certified to serve as a school
bus operator.
6. Must have proven driving ability and
experience.
Salary: Allen Parish Board
Salary Schedule.
Status of Employment: 9 months
Application Deadline: March 11, 2025
Apply online
using the link below.
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=343
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 27, 2025; MARCH 6, 2025)2T
Cost is $105.00
POSITION NOTICE
The West Allen Parish Water District is accepting resumes and applications for the position of General Manager. This position is responsible for managing critical infrastructure that provides drinking water to approximately 1,400 customers. Areas of responsibility include:
•Communicate and interact effectively both with diverse individuals and
with large groups of people with conflicting interests
•Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate activities and set priorities
under changing conditions
•Establish and maintain effective, pleasant and cooperative working
relationships with Board Members, employees, officials and the general
public
•Customer problem resolution
•Supervise, motivate, inspect and evaluate the work of employees and
outside contractors
•Obtain a knowledge of the system layout and valve locations
•Think through complex issues and recommend sound alternatives and
solutions
•Water resource and conservation management
•Negotiating complicated contracts
•Principles and practices of business management
•Multitasking
•Be on 24 hour call with the possibility of extended hours of work
•Day-to-day maintenance, operations, structure and function of water
distribution system
•Investigation of potential water theft and fraudulent activities and
liaison with law enforcement
•Public relations and interaction with news media
•Regulatory compliance and regulatory reporting compliance
•Workforce training requirements
•Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
The following qualifications are required for this position:
•Minimum High School Diploma/GED
•Must possess a Valid Driver’s License
•Someone that lives within the district or willing to move into the district
•Be capable of acquiring Level 2 Operator licenses in under 2 years
•Be able to pass a background check
•Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with limited
direction
•Superior organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
and meet deadlines
•Able to work with members of the public under conditions of conflict
•Able to work well with fellow employees, the governing board and outside
agency representatives
•Excellent ability to communicate in both verbal and written form
•Supportive of Policy & Procedures Manual
•Open communication with board
Benefits:
•Fully paid health/dental/vision insurance on first day of hire for employee
•Aflac policy paid up to $50/month
•Twelve paid holidays
•Ten paid sick days per year
•Paid vacation days according to years of service
•Three paid personal days/year
•Overtime pay at time and a half
•Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications
For further information contact the office of West Allen Parish Water District at 337-749-2589 or email us at westallenwater@centurytel.net.
(PUBLISH: FEBRUARY 20 & 27, 2025)2T
Cost is $165.00