PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Village of Elizabeth, State of Louisiana (the “Village”), on February 10, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Village on SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Village 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)
Shall the Village of Elizabeth, Louisiana (the “Village”), be authorized to levy and collect a 1% sales and use tax (the “Tax”) in accordance with Louisiana law (an estimated $78,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), in perpetuity, beginning July 1, 2025, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purposes of providing funds for constructing, acquiring, extending, improving, operating, and maintaining sewerage and waterworks facilities, roads and bridges, drainage facilities, and public buildings, including the necessary land, equipment and furnishings therefor, supporting public safety in the Village, and for any other lawful purpose of the Village?
The said special election shall be held at the polling place for the following precinct, which poll 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:
PRECINCT
05-02(PART)
The polling place for the precinct set forth above is hereby designated as the polling place at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioner-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 $8,100.
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 Village Hall, 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, Louisiana, on MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025, at 6:30 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 Village are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
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Cost is $75.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
MEETING MARCH 10, 2025
Public Council meeting was held 3/10/25 at 6:30pm at the Elizabeth Village Hall, 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, LA. The notice of Meeting having been duly posted in accordance with requirements, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Mandy Green at 6:30pm. Opening prayer led by Mr. Ken Kelly, then Pledge of Allegiance and roll call by Mayor Green.
Mayor, Council and Staff Present: Mandy Green, Mayor; Ken Kelly, Council; Stacy Weldon, Council; Mea Dillehay, Council; Denise Lee, Clerk; Heather Sutton, Attorney; Lorrie Odom, Fire Dept Treasurer; Glenn Turner, Village Engineer; Council and Staff Absent: Shane Ware, Police Chief; Steven Self, Fire Dept Asst Chief; Brandon Sweat, Fire Chief;
1. No comments from the public on any agenda item.
2. Ken Kelly made a motion to approve minutes for the regular council meeting of February 10, 2025. Stacy Weldon seconded. All in favor.
3. Stacy Weldon made a motion to approve the agenda. Ken Kelly seconded. All in favor.
4. ENGINEER’S REPORT
A. Glenn Turner gave the update on grants. He stated the Wastewater Treatment Plant project was substantially complete. The contractors are working on a few things to complete, then they will receive a punch list from MMLH- engineers.
B. He stated the Sewer Rehabilitation project will have to be evaluated. The completion date is in April, and they are not near completion. The contractors are still working on Tving the sewer lines. Glenn stated that they still have not received a submittal for the lift stations or manholes.
C. PHMSA Gas project has not begun yet. MMLH are still working on the Engineering Agreement for this project. This project is also a reimbursement-based project.
5. CODE COMPLIANCE
A. Monthly report- Mayor Green stated that Code Compliance will begin to send notices out for the spring for property maintenance.
B. Evan Earl was present on behalf of Earl Davis, LLC. He stated they are requesting a Zoning Change from Residential A to M1 for Parcel No.0550010750A -16 acres, Intersection of Hwy 112 & Hwy 10. He said the reason for the M1 request was to allow them to sell propane. They were questioned about a possible filling station which could sell propane or coal oil and such. They have also requested this rezone for plans to have a pharmacy, a 4-8 bay building for potential renters for small businesses, a car wash and icehouse machine. They have reached out about having a bank possibly, but nothing definite yet. He stated they will clear and develop the property correctly. They will have to put in a septic system. Gas and water from the Village is already accessible for this property. No further comments. Ken Kelly made a motion to rezone it. Mea Dillehay seconded. Ken Kelly- yea, Mea Dillehay-yea, Stacy Weldon- recused herself due to Evan is her family. Ken Kelly made a motion to introduce this amendment to Ordinance 26C to rezone this property from A to M1. A public hearing will be held prior to council adoption at the next regular council meeting on April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm.
6. POLICE CHIEF
A. Monthly report- none.
B. Animal Control Officer- will discuss when Police Chief is present. One of the officers picked up a dog last week with no tags. No one has so far claimed the dog.
7. FIRE CHIEF
A. Lorrie Odom gave the monthly report. She stated that Engine 1 is currently down. There is a leak in the tank. They will call to get a quote to get it fixed and call the office to get a Purchase Order prior to the work being done. Five of the fire department members are almost complete with the Emergency Response class. She stated that anyone needing smoke detectors, please let them know. There will be a BBQ Fundraiser with chicken and/or pork on April 27, 2025. Tickets will be for sale. This will go to the High School scholarship fund for Jr. Fire Department members.
8. MAYOR’S REPORT
*Old Business
A. Mayor Green stated that the Village of Elizabeth will be teaming up with Cleco to host a community landscaping day on March 20th at 9am- Let’s Bloom Into Spring at Elizabeth’s Historical Town Hall. They have donated $1600.00 for the purchase of a new AB Finke Park sign and for landscaping at the Town Hall.
B. Mayor Green stated that a dumpster will be available for residents living inside city limits to throw away items during the spring cleaning coming up. A flyer will be posted about this.
C. The Magnolia Spay & Neuter will be at the Community Center, March 13, 2025 for dogs and cats. Must sign up on the Magnolia Spay & Neuter website prior to the event. All dogs and cats inside city limits will receive a collar and tag. They are currently booked.
D. Easter Egg Hunt will be at Piney Park from 9a-1p on Saturday, April 12, 2025. We appreciate all of our sponsors greatly. Without them, this event would not be possible.
*New Business
A. None
11. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
A. Heather asked if anyone had any concerns or changes for Ordinance 26C concerning mobile homes as to whether to keep the Special Use/Non-conforming Permits. She stated she would like to clean up the ordinance concerning some of the terms in the ordinance. The council stated they would like to continue the section about mobile homes in Zone A to continue to be grandfathered in as long as they are owner occupied. Once these homes are gone, another will not be allowed back to these particular properties, unless covered under the Act of God section. Mayor Green questioned whether to continue the Special Use/Non-conforming, but it was noted that if Code Compliance is doing their job, applying for another permit would not be necessary. Mobile homeowners is no different than keeping up any other residence. Faith Loop area would continue to be required to have permits because it is a mobile home park. No others would require a permit. Ken Kelly motioned to table the discussion until the next meeting to allow the attorney to make the requested changes. Mea Dillehay seconded. All in favor.
12. COUNCIL
A. Public hearing opened to discuss amendments to Ordinance 7-99 Sewer and Sanitary conditions which sets forth regulations as it pertains to the disposal of sewage waste, to set forth the duties of property owners to install and/or maintain sewage disposal systems, to establish enforcement procedures for property owners who fail to install and/or maintain sewage disposal systems, and to clarify the provisions of Ordinance 7-99 to become Ordinance 7-99A. Stacy Weldon questioned the section on requirements of pumping out the sewer systems and providing proof of inspections. Mayor Green stated that this allows the village to have grounds to properly enforce maintenance of sewer/ septic systems and disconnect water if not in compliance (improper discharge) or refuse connecting the water to new customers if not in compliance. Mayor Green stated that the village has already adopted the State Sanitary Sewer Code – Title 51, but this ordinance will allow for clearer understanding of some of the requirements and stipulations when there is an issue. Ken Kelly stated that in some cases, customers will need more than 30 days to correct some problems. Council decided to insert a section to allow the Mayor or Mayor’s designee to allow customers more time as needed for repairs.
B. Ken Kelly made a motion to adopt the amendments of Ordinance 7-99A Sewer and Sanitary Conditions with changes discussed. Mea Dillehay seconded. Ken Kelly-yea, Mea Dillehay-yea, Stacy Weldon-yea
C. Ken Kelly made a motion to approve expenses for February 2025 and comparison of actual expenses to budget. Stacy Weldon seconded. All in favor.
13. Mea Dillehay made a motion to adjourn. Ken Kelly seconded. All in favor.
Approved by:
/s/Mandy L Green, Mayor
3.11.25
Attest by:
/s/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
3.11.25
*A public hearing will be held prior to adoption of Zone change amendment, Parcel No.0550010750A, in Ordinance 26C at the next regular council meeting on April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm.
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Cost is $215.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE GUIDRY FIRM
WHEREABOUTS OF KIA BOUGERE
To Kia Bougere, or any other person(s) who may know the whereabouts of Kia Bougere. Please contact our office: Chad B. Guidry, Attorney at Law, 337-738-2280.
(PUBLISH: MARCH 20, 2025)1T
Cost is $65.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The Allen Parish School Board met in regular session at the Allen Parish School Board Office in Oberlin, Louisiana, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Karen Reed, President; Gregory Monceaux, Vice-President; Carleen Mahaffey; Sally Moreaux; Cathy Farris; Pete Cavenah; and Kristina LaBuff.
Absent: Carolyn Manuel
The meeting began with the invocation given by Carleen Mahaffey.
President Reed recognized LSU Ag Center Assistant Extension Agent Brooke LaFargue to present the Allen Parish Annual Report.
Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2025, regular meeting.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried to approve the payment of bills authorized by the Finance Committee.
General Fund financial statement for the month ending November 30, 2024 was presented to the board.
Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve the amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule.
Motion by Kristina LaBuff, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried to approve the 2025-2026 District Calendar.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Carleen Mahaffey, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for Sponsor Sullivan Fontenot and the Kinder High School FFA students to attend the Houston Rodeo on March 11-12, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Motion by Kristina LaBuff, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for school counselors to attend the ASCA 2025 National Conference, July 11-16, 2025, in Long Beach, California.
Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Sally Moreaux, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for Supervisor of Early Childhood Education, Michelle Wagnon and 2 other teachers, to attend the Get Your Teach On Conference on June 28-July 3, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.
Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Sally Moreaux, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for Supervisor of Early Childhood Education, Michelle Wagnon and I other teacher, to attend the Frog Street Splash Conference on July 9-13, 2025, in Dallas Texas.
Superintendent Soileau included the following items in his report to the board:
1. Parish Wide Safety Drill was held on February 10, 2025. First responders, fire departments, and the APSO were in attendance. Thank you Mr. Kenny Courville, Mr. Robert Turner and the Allen Parish Sheriffs Office for putting on this event.
2. Upcoming LSBA Conference, February 25-27, 2025.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Carleen Mahaffey, unanimously carried to adjourn.
Karen Reed, President
Allen Parish School Board
ATTEST:
Brad Soileau, Secretary
Allen Parish School Board
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Cost is $110.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE
MEETING MARCH 6, 2025
The City Council Meeting was held at the City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Avenue, Oakdale, LA.
Called to Order at 6:30 PM:
1. Approval of Agenda and ADD ON: Motion made by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilman at Large Gordon. 4/5, 1 absent
2. Roll Call City Clerk Kimberly Ware:
a. Present: Recording Secretary Alison Doyle, City Attorney John Richardson, Councilman Jeremy Smith, Councilman at Large Adam
b. Gordon, Mayor David Vidrine, City Clerk Kimberly Ware, Councilwoman Allison, Councilwoman Dina Eaves all present. Councilman Douglas was absent.
3. Prayer- OHS student Reese Murray
4. Pledge- OHS student Karsen Richmond
5. Approval of Minutes from February 6th, 2025, council meeting. Motion to approve was made Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
6. Mayor David Vidrine
a. Luke Miller with Meyer and Meyer gave updates on on-going projects.
b. Mayor David Vidrine provided city updates. Discussed the EPA penalties received for failure to meet requirements for resubmission of RMP with Cenla Environmental Science. 5 years after the initial submission was due January 2024. There was an issue with submitting credentials. The penalty charge was $400.00, reduced from $2,000.00. Mayor also discussed The Notice of a potential penalty of up to $50,000.00 per day due to the Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP) being under violation in 2018, 2019 and into 2020. We are working to resolve this issue and get the penalty possibly waived. Norris Dennis has been taking care of things and keeping us in compliance and up to date on operations at the Treatment Plant. There should be no other issues going forward. Mayor Vidrine also made the public aware of our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt which will occur on April 5th, 2025, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
c. The Rate Study was reviewed by the mayor and was accepted as completed by LRWA. It has been submitted to the OCD for final processing for the LCDBG Grant– A motion to approve was made by Councilman at Large Gordon, second by Councilman Smith. 4/5, 1 absent.
d. The Rate Study was reviewed by the mayor and was accepted as completed by LRWA. It has been submitted to the OCD for final processing for the Water Sector Program Grant – A motion to approve was made by Councilman at Large Gordon, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. It was also discussed that our rates should increase, there was a 2-million-dollar bond taken out for water improvement projects. Our water/sewer is not self-sustainable enough to increase rates currently. However, Mayor Vidrine plans to have Mr. Sonnier come back in a couple of months to review and see where we are at since our numbers seem inaccurate.
7. City Clerk Kimberly Ware presented the monthly financial report.
8. Councilman Jeremy Smith introduced the city’s new website, www.cityofoakdalela.org and launch planned for March 7, 2025.
9. Councilman at Large Adam Gordon mentioned that we have recovered around $1000.00 per month with finding meters that have never been replaced, and some straight lines have been found. Working diligently to resolve this issue. Councilman at Large also gave drainage project updates.
10. Police Chief Chad Doyle made a recommendation to change the status of Lisa Brady as a Part Time Police Officer to a Full Time Police Officer. A motion to approve was made by Councilman at Large Gordon, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. Police Chief recommended to move Courtney Lambright from Part Time Police Officer to Full Time Police Officer. A motion to approve was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Eaves. 4/5, 1 absent. Police Chief made a recommendation to change the status of Meagan Aymond from Part Time Dispatcher to Full Time Records Clerk. A motion to approve was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. ADD ON: Chief recommended to move Magnolia Nelson from Part Time Police Officer to Full Time Police Officer as she has passed her Civil Service Exam. A motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilwoman Eaves. 4/5, 1 absent.
Chief present monthly report.
11. Fire Chief Eric Maricle presented the monthly report.
12. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman at Large Gordon, second by Councilman Smith. 4/5, 1 absent.
Mayor David Vidrine
ATTEST:
Kimberly Ware, City Clerk
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Cost is $145.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Fire Protection Dist No. 3
DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Be it known and declared that the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:
PROPOSITION
(BOND)
Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of not exceeding $1,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 15 years from date thereof, with interest at rates not exceeding 7% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving buildings, machinery and equipment to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the District, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated 16 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds of the District?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 566 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 389 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 177 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the District that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of the District during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $1,428.36.
Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana
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Cost is $95.00