PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on December 17, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District 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
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Hospital Service District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a 3 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036 (an estimated $189,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected annually from the levy of this tax), for the purpose of acquiring, maintaining, operating, improving and constructing hospital houses, buildings and facilities, including equipment, and any other maintenance and operation needs in the District?
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
01-01(PART)
01-02PART)
01-03(PART)
01-06(PART)
02-01
02-02
02-03
02-05
02-06
03-01
03-02
04-02(PART-NO VOTERS)
04-03(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-04(PART-NO VOTERS)
05-05(PART-NO VOTERS)
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 $36,800.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
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 Hospital Conference Room, 108 Sixth Avenue, Kinder, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025, at 4:30 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 District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana (Tribe) is seeking the services of a qualified engineering firm to provide engineering and related services pertaining to the Tribe’s Middle Mile Broadband Project. The Tribe is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms or engineers to assist in the completion engineering services for the project. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system, which is identified in the Request for Proposals (RFP) package. The RFP package may be obtained by on the Tribe’s website: https://www.coushatta.org/ . The Tribe is accepting electronic responses only, information can be found in the RFP package. Responses are due not later than 4:00 PM April 21, 2025. The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Small and Minority Firms and Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this RFP.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
ELTON, LA
COUSHATTA EDUCATION BUILDING ACCESS ROAD
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Coushatta Education Building Access Road will be received from Bidders, by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, at the office of 1940 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532 until 4 pm local time Wednesday 4/9/2025, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. This project consists of the construction of a new roadway and parking infrastructure to serve the future location of Coushatta’s new education building.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum with unit prices included for the purpose of change order negotiation when necessary. Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to award the bid based on consideration of all factors and not solely on low bid for the lump sum portion.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, 1940 CC Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532. Any questions regarding the bid should be submitted by email to Pratt Doucet at Pratt@RedCloudSolutions.consulting and Mason Meredith at mmeredith@qk4.com . Prospective Bidders will be supplied with plans and specifications via email from the engineer, Qk4.
Bidding Documents also may be examined online. If so desired, please email the email address of the individual seeking to review the plans and specifications to Mason Meredith at mmeredith@qk4.com and a link will be emailed.
A pre-bid conference will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams at 10:00 am local time on 4/1/2025. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Owner: Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
By: Kristian Poncho
Title: Secretary-Treasurer
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Seeks Public Comments on Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is developing a Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Tribal community. The DOT initiated the study to identify both short- and long-range improvement opportunities to improve connectivity, mobility, and safety on roadways and other transportation facilities serving the Tribe and the surrounding community.
Now, we are looking for your input.
The LRTP examines existing and future transportation needs to define investment priorities over the next 20+ years. The goal of the study is to improve transportation safety and travel efficiency while planning for long-term economic growth. The draft document is available online at Coushatta.org under Public Notice and is available for public comment. Review the Plan, which presents the Tribe’s planned priority transportation projects, and share your comments. We will host a public meeting at 1940 CC Bel Rd. on Thursday 04/03/25 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. You can attend in person or email your comments to Smanuel@coushatta.org by 6:00 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ATTORNEY JASON SAVOY
WHEREABOUTS OF HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ELESA HAAS HOOVER
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of The Estate of Elese Haas Hoover contact Attorney Jason Savoy at 337-789-1707.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ATTORNEY JASON SAVOY
WHEREABOUTS OF
ELLEN BLANCHE
HAAS JOHNSON
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ellen Blanche Haas Johnson contact Attorney Jason Savoy at 337-789-1707.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LAW OFFICES OF
RAY RUSH
WHEREABOUTS OF BRYAN KEITH TRABUE
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Bryan Keith Trabue, please contact K. Ray Rush at P.O. Box 704, Oakdale, LA 71463, 318-335-2759.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
EAST ALLEN WATER WORKS DISTRICT
MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Meeting of the East Allen Water District was called to order at 5:30 pm, February 18, 2025.
All members were present except Nicholas Grundy & Keith Robinson.
A motion was made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Philip Bertrand to accept the minutes read by Gloria Carrier, Secretary. Passed.
A motion was made by Steven Manuel and seconded by Avery Victorian to accept Financial Statement. Passed.
A motion was made by Philip Bertrand and seconded by Gloria Carrier to pay bills. Passed.
A motion made by Avery Victorian and seconded by Philip Bertrand to adjourn meeting. Passed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Mosquito Control Abatement
Meeting
February 18, 2025
Members present: Tim Smith, Charles Harrison, Dr. Davis, Mark Kelly, Randy McCullough
Other present: Jennifer Gordon, Trevor Strother, Keith Strother
Quorum: Yes
Motion to open meeting made by Tim Smith, seconded by Mark Kelly. Vote unanimous.
Motion to approve minutes made by Dr. Davis seconded by Mark Kelly. Vote unanimous.
Motion to approve financial statement made by Dr. Davis seconded by Mark Kelly. Vote unanimous.
Motion to transfer $337,425.97 from checking to LAMP made by Mark Kelly seconded by Randy McCullough. Vote unanimous.
Motion to pay bills made by Mark Kelly seconded by Tim Smith. Vote unanimous.
Motion to accept bid of $2,870.00 from Griffin Plumbing for back flow repair made by Mark Kelly seconded by Dr. Davis. Vote unanimous.
PL not giving out this month. Copy of bank statement and invoices sign and reviewed with members. RKS is maintaining equipment and doing maintenance.
Next meeting is set for March 18, 2025.
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Tim Smith seconded by Dr. Davis. Vote unanimous.
Charles Harrison, President
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Scenic River Permit on Bundicks Creek
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Michael Duplichan to build a dock along Bundicks Creek.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5
MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held its monthly Board of Directors meeting at 25 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655 on November 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Members Present: Jared Maxey, Scott Manuel, Rhonda Mahaffey, Dolly Tyler, and James Grundy.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were said.
The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and accepted. The motion was made by Scott Manuel and seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
The public comment period was opened, and members of the public spoke on agenda item #12. Jared Maxey made a motion to close the public comment period, which was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to accept the financial statement, which was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to adopt the 2024 budget with $160,000 in revenue and $170,000 in expenses, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Agenda item #7, 2025 budget draft was given to members, and will be adopted at December meeting.
Scott Manuel made a motion to adopt the bylaws for the Board members, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Agenda item #9, the review of insurance coverage was tabled, the insurance representative could not make it.
Agenda item #10, the discussion of November and December meeting food, was removed from the agenda.
Agenda item #11, the discussion of pay-per-call policy changes, was tabled.
Agenda item #12, the approval of the Admin Assistant and Readiness Tech, was tabled.
James Grundy made a motion to approve the medical class with a $1,500 limit, which was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to approve the purchase of fittings and adapters, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
James Grundy made a motion to purchase a computer, which was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
James Grundy made a motion to purchase a printer, which was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
Agenda item #17, the discussion of plans for the Tahoe, was tabled.
Agenda item #18, the discussion of the Cole property was tabled.
Scott Manuel made a motion to pay Les Kolb $750 per month, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Les Kolb gave the Chief’s Report.
Scott Manuel made a motion to add the purchase of new radios to the agenda, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to purchase new radios from LRC in the amount of $6,594.00, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
James Grundy made a motion to add getting Les Kolb a JD Bank debit card to the agenda, which was seconded by Dolly Tyler. The motion passed.
James Grundy made a motion to order a JD Bank debit card for Les Kolb, which was seconded by Dolly Tyler. The motion passed.
Jared Maxey asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 PM. The motion was made by James Grundy and seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed, and the meeting was adjourned.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Fire District #5
Meeting
January 14, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held its monthly Board of Directors meeting at 215 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655 on January 14th, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Members Present: Jared Maxey, Scott Manuel, Rhonda Mahaffey, and James Grundy.
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were said.
A motion was made by Rhonda Mahaffey to accept the minutes from the last minutes as read, motion was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
The public comment period was opened, and members of the public spoke on agenda item #12. James Grundy made a motion to close the public comment period, which was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
A representative of Expert Bookkeeping gave the financial review Scott Manuel made a motion to accept the financial statement, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to accept the update of the Cole Property, motion was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
James Grundy made a motion to approve purchase of rock for the Caster Creek station, motion was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. The motion passed.
Rhonda Mahaffey made a motion to approve the chief’s recommendation to hire Clayton Barret, motion was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
James Grundy made a motion to approve chief’s recommendation to hire Rita Lambright, the motion was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to approve chief’s purchase request of accessories for the AED machine, motion was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Les Kolb gave the chief’s report.
Scott Manuel made a motion to add purchases for the tahoe to the agenda, the motion was seconded by James Grundy.
Scott Manuel made a motion to approve purchases for the tahoe, the motion was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Fire District #5
Meeting
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held its monthly Board of Directors meeting at 215 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655 on February 12th, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Members Present: Jared Maxie, Scott Manuel, Rhonda Mahaffey, Dolly Tyler, and James Grundy.
The meeting was called to order at 5:07 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer were said.
Expert Bookkeeping read the minutes of the last meeting. Scott Manuel made a motion to accept the minutes, which was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. The motion passed.
The public comment period was opened, and no one spoke during this time.
A representative of Expert Bookkeeping gave the financial review. James Grundy made a motion to accept the review, which was seconded by Scott Manuel. The motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to approve the Chief’s request to repair the Cascade System, which was seconded by James Grundy. The motion passed.
Les Kolb gave the Chief’s report. Scott Manuel made a motion to accept his report, which was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. The motion passed.
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Fire District #5
Meeting MARCH 11, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held its monthly Board of Directors meeting at 215 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70655 on March 11th, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Members Present: Jared Maxie, Rhonda Mahaffey, Dolly Tyler, and James Grundy.
The meeting was called to order at 5:11 PM.
The Pledge and Prayer were said.
James Grundy made a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting as read, motion was seconded by Dolly Tyler. The motion passed.
The public comment period was opened, and no one spoke during this time.
A representative of Expert Bookkeeping gave the financial review. James Grundy made a motion to accept the review, motion was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. Motion passed.
Les Kolb gave the Chief’s report. James Grundy made a motion to accept the chief’s report, motion was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. Motion passed.
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
Meeting
JANUARY 13, 2025
This is a notice of a meeting for the Town Council of Oberlin, Louisiana that was held on Monday January 13th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., at the Community Center on Martin Luther King Dr. in Oberlin, La., for the purpose of considering the following agenda items:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call- Absent Chief Grady K. Haynes
4. Hear from the public on any agenda items as per statute. (3 MIN limit)- No comments
5. Mayor’s report
a. Maintenance-Started back working on ditches
b. Finance
i. Bills- Caught up on bills
ii. Grants- Side-walk project is still waiting for possible re-contracting out to get the project completed. LCDBG grant for new roads was submitted.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Approval of Minutes from regular council meeting of December 9th, 2024.
6.2 Approve payment of bills as approved by Mayor and Finance Committee. Motioned by Christopher Davis, seconded by Abraham McCleon III
7. Approve Holiday, Court and council dates for 2025. Motioned by Gary Marcantel, seconded by Janice Simon.
8. Approve Mayor to start the bidding process for the Clearance Grant. Motioned by Abraham McCleon III, seconded by Christopher Davis.
9. Approve Special Beer and Liquor License for Zachary Tunwar for an event taking place on February 15, 2025, at the Allen Parish Civic Center. Motioned by Abraham McCleon III, seconded by Janice Simon.
10. Adjourn – Motioned by Christopher Davis, seconded by Janice Simon.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
Meeting
February 10, 2025
This is a notice of a minutes for the Town Council of Oberlin, Louisiana that was held on Monday, February 10th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., at the Community Center on Martin Luther King Dr. in Oberlin, La., for the purpose of considering the following agenda items:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call- Absent Gary Marcantel and Janice Simon
4. Hear from the public on any agenda items as per statute. (3 MIN limit) No Comment
5. Mayor’s report
a. Maintenance-Department is getting ready for spring, getting park equipment up in the park.
b. Finance
i. Bills- Bills are being paid.
ii. Grants- Sidewalk project is now in the default process. The bonding company will be forced to hire out to get the rest of the project finished.
Sewer project- Originally project is complete, the change order that was made will start in 10-12 days.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Approval of Minutes from regular council meeting of January 13th, 2025.
6.2 Approve payment of bills as approved by Mayor and Finance Committee.
Motioned by Christopher Davis Seconded by Ryan Rozas
7. Approval for Mayor to sign the Resolution listed below.
-LGAP $35,000.00 Asphalt for roads
-CWEF $35,000.00 Water repairs
Motioned by Abraham McCleon III Seconded by Christopher Davis
8. Approve a resolution granting preliminary authority relative to the issuance by the Town of Oberlin, State of Louisiana, of not exceeding four hundred thirty-five thousand dollars ($435,000) of revenue bonds, in one or more series, making application to the Louisiana state bond commission for approval of said bonds and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Motioned by Abraham McCleon III, seconded by Christopher Davis.
9. A resolution for Mayor to approve LCDBG Citizen Participation. Motioned by Christopher Davis Seconded by Ryan Rozas.
10. Adjourn-Motioned by Abraham McCleon III, seconded by Christopher Davis.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
Meeting MARCH 10, 2025
This is a notice of a meeting for the Town Council of Oberlin, Louisiana that was held on Monday, March 10th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., at the Community Center on Martin Luther King Dr. in Oberlin, La., for the purpose of considering the following agenda items:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call- Absent Gary Marcantel, Christopher Davis
4. Hear from the public on any agenda items as per statute. (3 MIN limit)- No Comment
5. Mayor’s report
a. Maintenance- Cleaning ditches, “Mardi Gras on Main” was a huge success.
b. Finance
i. Bills- Able to maintain bills
ii. Grants- Clearance Grant- Pan American is working on the bid package. Street Project- Working on getting bonds for the Street Improvement project.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Approval of Minutes from regular council meeting of February 10th, 2025.
6.2 Approve payment of bills as approved by Mayor and Finance Committee. Motioned by Ryan Rozas, seconded by Abraham McCleon III.
7. Approve Resolution for Line Item Appropriation ACT 776 for $25,000 dedicated to park equipment. Motioned by Janice Simon, seconded by Ryan.
8. Motion to add to the Agenda a Resolution for Substantial Completion of Sanitary System Improvement. Motioned by Abraham McCleon III, seconded by Ryan Rozas.
9. Approve Resolution for Substantial Completion of Sanitary System Improvement
Motioned by Abraham McCleon III Seconded by Janice Simon.
10. Approve Chief Grady K. Haynes to hire Seth Pitre as a part time officer.
11. Motioned by Janice Simon, seconded by Abraham McCleon III.
12. Adjourn-Motioned by Abraham MCCleon III , seconded by Janice Simon.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WARD 3 FIRE DIST. #2
MEETING
MARCH 20, 2025
Meeting was called to order by President Amy Elam. Roll call was as follows: Present Amy Elam, Al Ritter, Paula Lee and Asst. Chief Jonathan Aymond. Absent were Elam Fontenot, Rusty Reeves, and Chief
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from last meeting made by Paula Lee second by Al Ritter. Motion carried.
Motion to pay bills made by Paula Lee second by Al Ritter. Motion carried.
Chief’s Report: 7 brush fires, 2 medical calls, 2 vehicle crashes and 1 alarm.
Motion by Al Ritter second by Paul Lee to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
Amy Elam
Chairman/President
ATTEST:
Paula Lee
Acting Secretay Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
MEETING March 10, 2025
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 6:00p.m.
Mayor, Council and Staff Present: Wayland LaFargue, Mayor; LaToya Tunwar, Councilwoman Dist. 1; 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; Paul Courville, Chief of Police; Eric Fontenot, Public Works Superintendent;
Council and Staff Absent: Tom David, Pan American Engineers; Rhett Desselle, Pan American Engineers;
Public Comments on Agenda Items: Councilwoman Tunwar commented on rescheduling of council meeting from March 3 to March 10.
Approval of Minutes: Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider approving the minutes for the regular council meeting of February 3, 2025.
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from February 3, 2025, and approve them as distributed made by Councilman Van Norman, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 4-1, passed.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor LaFargue requested motion to approve Resolution 2025-07 re: authority to change name on bank account at First Horizon Bank from “Special Sales Tax Fund-Library” to “Special Sales Tax Fund-Police Department.
Motion to approve Resolution 2025-07 made by Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 4-1, passed
Mayor LaFargue requested motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussion of employment performance of employee Eric Fontenot, Public Works Superintendent; James Sudduth, attorney for employee, recognized; Attorney requested discussion occur in open meeting and employee affirmed request; Meeting recessed for 5 minutes; Meeting reconvened; Mr. Holmes announced guidelines for discussion and deliberation in open public meeting; Discussion had in open meeting; Mayor LaFargue recommended immediate dismissal of Eric Fontenot due to violation of town policies and conduct that created a hostile work environment and requested council approve recommendation; Meeting again recessed at request of council for time to review investigative materials; Meeting reconvened; Mayor LaFargue withdrew his prior recommendation and discussion had about discipline of employee; Mayor LaFargue announced discipline of employee: Suspension of two weeks without pay pending further investigation.
Chief of Police Report: Chief Paul Courville recommended hire of Denise McGee as dispatcher, part-time.
Motion to approve recommendation made by: Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman DeWees. Vote: 5-0, passed
Town Attorney Report: Mr. Holmes had nothing to report.
Engineer’s Report: Engineer not present; Written report in council packets
Council Report: Councilwoman Angie Van Norman requested update on Park Road bridge project; Update provided by Mayor LaFargue.
Public Works Report: Deferred
Town Clerk Report: Traci Fontenot reported that the monthly budget-to-actual financial statements are included in council packets.
Additional Discussion of Employment Performance of Public Works Superintendent: Eric Fontenot recognized; Fontenot inquired if he could perform work for another employer during period of suspension without pay; Mayor LaFargue and Mr. Holmes advised him to consult Employee Handbook policies; Councilwoman Van Norman inquired if terms of Fontenot’s suspension could be amended from without pay to with pay; Mayor LaFargue announced revision of discipline: Suspension of two weeks with pay pending further investigation.
Mayor LaFargue announced intention to call another special meeting of the town council on March 18, 2025 at 5:00pm for the purpose of discussion of job performance and discipline of Public Works Director, Eric Fontenot
Adjournment: With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07pm
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman DeWees, second by Councilwoman Tunwar
Vote: 5-0, passed
/s/Wayland LaFargue, Mayor
/s/ Traci B. Fontenot
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER,
Meeting March 18, 2025
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 5:00p.m.
Mayor, Council and Staff Present: Wayland LaFargue, Mayor; LaToya Tunwar, Councilwoman Dist. l; Maria DeWees, Councilwoman Dist. 2; Angie Van Norman, Councilwoman Dist.4; Susanne Sonnier, Councilwoman at Large; Michael Holmes, Town Attorney; Paul Courville, Chief of Police; Eric Fontenot, Public Works Superintendent.
Council and Staff Absent: Jerry Nevils, Jr., Councilman Dist. 3; Traci Fontenot, Town Clerk; Tom David, Pan American Engineers; Rhett Desselle, Pan American Engineers
Public Comments on Agenda Items: None
Mayor’s Report: Mayor LaFargue announced he had received a letter of resignation from Town Clerk, Traci Fontenot and requested motion to accept the resignation effective end of day March 14, 2025.
Motion to accept Resignation made by Councilman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 4-0, passed.
Mayor LaFargue announced he was withdrawing his prior recommendation to dismiss Public Works Superintendent Eric Fontenot and reasons therefor; Mayor LaFargue announced discipline of Public Works Superintendent would be handled under his authority as mayor and outlined discipline: additional training with monitoring and reduction in compensation; Mayor LaFargue announced lifting of remaining period of suspension of Public Works Superintendent and directive he return to active duty start of business on March 19, 2025; Mayor LaFargue requested motion to adjourn; Lacking a motion discussion by council members and public comments followed regarding discipline decision.
Adjournment: With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25pm
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 4-0, passed
/s/Wayland LaFargue, Mayor
/s/ Traci B. Fontenot
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
Be it known and declared that the governing authority of the Town of Kinder, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Town on Saturday, December 7, 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
(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?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 94 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 24 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 70 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the Town 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 Town on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Results by precinct are available from the Clerk of the Town 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 $286.62.
Town of Kinder,
State of Louisiana
(PUBLISH: MARCH 27, 2025)1T
Cost is $90.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
15TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE NO.: 2024-0025
LAFAYETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA
SUCCESSION OF DENISE ANN ANDERSON
NOTICE FOR SALE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that MICHELE RENE’ HULIN, acting in her capacity as the Testamentary Executrix of the SUCCESSION OF DENISE ANN ANDERSON, has filed a
Petitioner for Authority for Private Sale of Immovable Property on behalf of the SUCCESSION OF DENISE ANN ANDERSON to sale the following 1/4 interest in the below described immovable property:
A certain parcel of land described as: BEG AT THE SE/C OF E/2 OF NE, 30-2-4, TH N/A THE SEC/L A DIST OF 579 FT; TH S 88 DEG 23 MIN W 335 FT; TH N 923.2 FT; TH W 1005.9 FT TO SEC/L; TH S/A THE SEC/L 1490.4 FT TO STATE RT 112; TH E/A SEC/L 1013.7 FT M/L TO THAT AC OF LAND OWNED BY BILLIE ANDERSON; TH N 278.9 FT; TH E 156.5 FT; TH S 278.7 FT TO STATE RT 112; TH E 170 FT TO POB; CONT 38 AC M/L BEARING ALLEN PARISH TAX PARCEL NUMBER 0400000800.
UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO-WIT:
That the property be sold for no less than ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($150,000.00) or for the highest offer subject to approval of this court should the highest offer be less than the price stated above.
Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, of this estate that they be hereby ordered to make any opposition to which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of this order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after seven (7) days, from the date of the publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. This notice is made in accordance with Louisiana Civil Code of Procedure Article 3281 Et. Seq.
Shelley Pratt
Deputy Clerk
SIGNED ON 3/19/2025
(PUBLISH: MARCH 27, 2025 & APRIL 3, 2025)2T
Cost is $90.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
APPLICATION FOR CLEMENCY
“I Nicholas Tolicer DOC # 463679, Have applied for clemency for my conviction of Contraband. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 342-5421.”
(PUBLISH: MARCH 27, 2025; APRIL 3 & 10, 2025)3T
Cost is $80.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY BIDS
Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025. Bids on the below properties will be opened at the Allen Parish Police Jury meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Minimum bids are listed below. All properties will be sold by Quit Claim Deed.
Ward 3 – Parcel #0330003680A – UND. 10% INT. IN: LOTS 1, BLK 13 OF THE POE SUB. (165-162) (C24-92)(315-891)(320-885)(341-381)(404-257). Minimum Bid $230.27.
Ward 3 – Parcel – #0300063700 – UND. 20% INT. IN: BEG AT THE SE/C OF NW OF SE, 24-6-6, THEN N 551 FT., W 400 FT., S 551 FT., E 400 FT., TO POB. (405-326)(406-579). Minimum Bid $326.81.
(PUBLISH: MARCH 27, 2025 & April 3, 2025)2T
Cost is $60.00