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 $40.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration and shall be directed to the Office of Facility Planning and Control, 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Office Building, Suite 7-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 or P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 07, 2025, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in a public meeting in the Claiborne Office Building, Conference Room 1-145.
FOR:
Water Storage Tank Repairs
Allen Correctional Center
Kinder, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER:
01-107-18-02, F.01004566
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Printed copies are not available from the Designer but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs.
Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at:
Owen and White, Inc.
8755 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Telephone: 225-231-0326
E-mail: agilbert@owenandwhite.com
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 AM on
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Allen Correctional Center,
Administration Building – Conference Room
(Admin 1), 3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road,
Kinder, LA 70648.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Painting, Coating, and Blasting. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned (LaVet) Small Entrepreneurships Program. Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/fpc/.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Christina Cardona at Christina.Cardona@la.gov or (225) 342-6060 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
ROGER E. HUSSER, JR., DIRECTOR
(PUBLISH: APRIL 3, 10 & 17, 2025)3T
Cost is $90.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION OF JEFFERSON DAVIS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. FOR APPROVAL OF TARIFF MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO TRANSITION TO RECEIVING POWER SUPPLY FROM NEXTERA ENERGY MARKETING, LLC
NOTICE is hereby given that Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“JDEC”), an electric cooperative providing retail electric service to its members in five parishes (Allen, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vermillion), filed its Application for Approval of Tariff Modifications Related to Transition to Receiving Power Supply From NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC with the Louisiana Public Service Commission. JDEC’s request includes modifications, updates, and/or deletions of certain rate schedules. This matter is not yet docketed. Any comments or questions concerning the Application may be directed to the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, JDEC’s filing may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 North 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Telephone: (225) 342-4999
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $80.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
MEETING March 10, 2025
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in regular session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, March 10, 2025 at the hour of 6:00pm.
Present: Anthony Hebert, Heath Ardoin, Allen Courville, Chad Sanders, Roland Hollins, and Joe Perkins. Came in late: Ruffin George Absent: Adam Hussong
Motion seconded and carried to go into session.
The Lord’s Prayer was said followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion seconded and carried to call for a public hearing for 2026/2027 LCDBG Program Applications.
Motion seconded and carried to approve minutes from the
February 3, 2025 meeting.
The CO2 Committee had the following recommendations:
1) A reminder to the public that the Risk Assessment Results meeting will be held on March 24th beginning at 5pm at the Civic Center.
The Finance Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve Economic Development agreement with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson to review potential development sites at an amount to not exceed $15,000.00 per site.
2) Approve to pay $2,457.29 to Cleco and $2,000.00 to the Town of Oberlin for Civic Center utility bill.
3) Approve to pay half of $29,800.00 to replace 2 pumps inside the lift station at the jail.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
The Road Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve a JSA with the City of Oakdale for grass cutting, pothole patching and trash pick-up for the month of March, 2025.
2) Approve a JSA with Allen Parish School Board for manpower, equipment and material to repair the following bus turnarounds
410 North Black top ext. (Oakdale)
Smokey Savant Road (Kinder)
3607 Hwy 10 (Elizabeth)
Drop off Entrances to Fairview High School
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Road Committee.
Motion seconded and carried for the purchasing agent to take necessary action for fuel, materials, and supplies for the month.
Recognized Jaime Gilbert with Waste Connections to discuss solid waste contract.
Motion seconded and carried to authorize the Police Jury President to execute the contract renewal with Waste Connections of the Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Service Agreement.
Motion seconded and carried to adopt a resolution approving the extension of the maturity on the Taxable Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, of Hospital Service District No. 3.
Motion seconded and carried to adopt a resolution to request that the Governor and LDENR Postponement of Class V and Class VI Well Permits in Allen Parish Until after the 2025 Regular Legislative Session Adjourns.
Motion seconded and carried to adopt a resolution in support of applying for Delta Regional Authority Funding to reconstruction the intersection of Park Road and Nielson Road and approving the 25% match requirement to be paid from Road District #2
Motion seconded and carried to approve the 2025
Multi-Jurisdictional agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Motion seconded and carried to approve 2025 Liquor License Renewal for
E&S Quickstop, LLC d/b/a E&S Quickstop
AR Petroleum, LLC d/b/a Indian Village Quick Stop
Motion seconded and carried to approve to advertise for adjudicated property parcels #0330003680A and #0300063700 in Ward 3.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to hire Darrell Pitre part time at the Courthouse contingent upon meeting hiring requirements.
Recognized Mrs. Sonnier to present the monthly inmate report. Expenses for the month of February 2025 totaled $19,116.38. We are over budget $4,283.62 for the year. Currently there are 123 Parish and 20 DOC inmates.
Recognized Mr. Joel Johnson for the report on the airport.
Comments were heard from the public regarding CO2.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
ATTEST:
Colleen Sonnier
Secretary-Treasurer
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $140.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received at the Allen Parish Police Jury, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655 until 3:00 P.M., Monday, May 5th, 2025
FOR: ALLEN PARISH POLICE JURY – Beaver Creek Drainage Improvements
Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form only. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from the Allen Parish Engineer at jdillehay@appj.us. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure or to arrange a site visit shall be directed to the Parish Engineer at: PHONE (337) 639-4328.
The Bid submitted below by each responsible bidder will be opened and aggregated and presented for consideration at the Allen Parish Police Jury Meeting on Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened. All bids remain in full force and effect for thirty (30) days following the aforementioned time.
NO FORMAL PREBID CONFERENCE OR SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD. CONTRACTORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING A SITE VISIT AND VERIFYING ALL REQUIRED QUANITITES AND MEASUREMENTS PRIOR TO BIDDING
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192. No bid bond or performance bond is required. Contractors shall include a copy of their insurance declaration page demonstrating general liability and workers compensation insurance coverage and naming the Allen Parish Police Jury as an additional insured with their bid or within 10 days of submitting their bid. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Publish 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
/s/ Tony Hebert, President
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2025)3T
Cost is $95.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
BAYOU BLUE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
MEETING
February 24, 2025
Present, Matt Hebert, Tyler Tullier, Joe Pitre, Jeff Aguillard and Earl Papillion.
Earl Papillion called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to approve the minutes from meeting on January 27, 2025.
Motion by Tyler Tullier, seconded by Matt Hebert and carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Joe Pitre and carried to pay bills.
A public comment period was allowed.
Old Business: Steve Manuel ditch
Pre application funding on grant opportunity, looks good for all 8 projects
New Business: Motion by Tyler Tullier, seconded by Matt Hebert and carried to add advertising ditches to agenda.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Joe Pitre to advertise for Musselwhite Road Ditch and Elton ditch.
Motion by Matt Hebert, seconded by Tyler Tullier to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:40 p.m.
Secretary/Treasurer
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $70.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Ambulance Service
Meeting March 11, 2025
Allen Parish Ambulance Service Board of Directors met for monthly meeting at the Allen Parish Ambulance Service Office on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Noon.
Members Present: Fred Ritter, Chuck Welch, Sarah Ryland, Sharon Grundy and Barney Doise.
Chairman Ritter called the meeting to order promptly at noon. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by Grundy, seconded by Ryland to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes from the February 11, 2025 board meeting. Motion passed.
Old Business: none
Public Comment: none
New Business:
Motion by Doise, seconded by Welch to approve Joint Service Agreement. Motion passed.
Motion by Welch, seconded by Ryland to renew CD. Motion passed.
Motion by Ryland, seconded by Grundy to approve Justin Francois as full time EMT effective 02/07/2025
Motion by Grundy, seconded by Ryland to approve (5) Board Write Offs in the amount of $3,635.41. Motion passed.
Motion by Holland, seconded by Ryland to submit (25) bad debt accounts to collections in the amount of $39,039.21. Motion passed.
Executive Director Istre gave the Fleet Report and Financial Report. Istre discussed financials and reviewed budget variances with the Board.
Motion by Ryland, seconded by Grundy to adjourn. Motion passed.
Fred Ritter, Chairman
Marna Istre, Executive Director
Kimberley Fore, Secretary
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $80.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation Dist #6
MEETING MARCH 25, 2026
Meeting was called to order by Mick Estay. Roll call was as follows: Present
Motion by Mick Estay second by Sissy Young to dispense with the reading of minutes. Motion carried.was Rusty Reeves Mick Estay, Emma Young and guest Royce Scimemi. Absent was Waylin Bertrand and Brandi Croxdale.
Motion to accept financial report as presented made by Rusty Reeves second by Sissy Young. Motion carried.
Motion by Sissy Young second by Rusty Reeves to pay accept financial report as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Sissy Rusty Reeves second by Rusty Reeves to pay invoices as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rusty Reeves second by Sissy Young to accept the financial audit statements as presented by Royce Scimemi. Motion carried.
Motion b Rusty Reeves second by Sissy Young to retain the Auditing services of Royce Scimemi. Motion carried.
Motion by Rusty Reeves second by Sissy Young to adjourn. Metting adjourned.
Mick Estay
Acting President
ATTEST:
Rusty Reeves
Secretary-Treasurer
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $70.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
CITIGROUP MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST 2021-RP1,
VS No. C-2024-333
LAUREN ANN ALFARO,
A/KIA LAUREN A. ALFARO,
A/KIA LAUREN ALFARO,
A/KIA LAUREN A. SMITH,
A/KIA LAUREN SMITH
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 MAY 14, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
The Following Described Real Estate, To Wit: Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southwest Quarter Of Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, Thence N 0 Degrees 36 Seconds E 164.15 Feet; To The Point Of Beginning Thence N 0 Degrees 35 Seconds East 164.15 Feet; Thence S 89 Degrees 58 Seconds East 544.0 Feet; Thence South 0 Degree 35 Seconds W 163.95 Feet; Thence End 89 Degrees 59 Seconds W 544 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Allen Parish, Louisiana, As Shown On That Survey Dated March 1996, Prepared By Robert A. Fenstermaker, Registered Land Surveyor, Together With All Buildings And Improvements Thereon Situated. Tax Map Or Parcel Id NO.. 0200001490 (Map No. 3063)
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., April 2, 2025.
Corey J. Giroir
Attorney at Law
P.O. BOX 87379
BATON ROUGE LA 70879
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025 & MAY 8, 2025)2T
Cost is $108.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
KINDER DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
MEETING MARCH 6, 2026
The following board members present were Lane Manuel, Thomas Mayes, Kurt Unkel, Norman Fontenot and Roger Young.
Motion was made by Thomas Mayes, seconded by Lane Manuel to dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Old business: None.
New business: None.
Board agreed to pay bills for the monthl
Meeting was adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held April 3rd at 5p.m. at the Kinder Farm Bureau Office in Kinder, Louisiana.
Kurt Unkel, President
Doris Martin, Secretary
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $55.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
Special Education
IEP Facilitator
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requirements set forth in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education;
2. Louisiana certification in Special Education;
3. Five years of successful teaching experience in Special Education or comparable experience in Pupil Appraisal or Assessment and
4. Such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
SALARY: According to Allen Parish School
Board Salary Schedule
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday, April 25, 2025
APPLY ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW.
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&
AppliTrackJobId=345
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10 & 17, 2025)2T
Cost is $100.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
Oakdale Elementary School Principal
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. A valid Type A, Type B, or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate with a Master’s degree or higher or completion of a Practitioner/Residency Leader Program;
2. Louisiana certificate must show endorsement as Principal, Provisional Principal, Elementary Principal, or Educational Leader;
3. Must have three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience during the five (5) year period preceding appointment to principalship;
4. Administrative experience is preferred and
5. Such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
SALARY: According to Allen Parish School
Board Salary Schedule
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday, April 25, 2025
START DATE: July 1, 2025
APPLY ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW.
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&
AppliTrackJobId=346
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10 & 17, 2025)2T
Cost is $110.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF OBERLIN
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Town Council of Oberlin, Louisiana to be held on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Community Center located at 205 MLK Dr. Oberlin, LA the following agenda items:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Discuss Budget Amendment for 2024-2025 fiscal year
3. Budget discussion for 2025-2026 fiscal year
4. Adjourn
Larry Alexander, Mayor
(PUBLISH: APRIL 10, 2025)1T
Cost is $55.00