PUBLIC NOTICE
SOUTHWEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
Meeting June 17, 2025
PRESENT: Logan Hamilton, Reggie Bertrand, Katrena Rosas, April Aguillard
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Sonnier, Jill LeDoux
ABSENT: Gary Savant
The meeting was called to order by President Logan Hamilton at 6:00 p.m. He led the Board in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
April motioned to accept the previous meeting minutes as read and Katrena seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam stated there is no update on the next step with the grant program for Little Mill Booster Site.
Adam reviewed through the Annual Water Quality Report for 2024 and the Water Grade from Louisiana Department of Health. The Water District received a 99/A.
The Board reviewed & discussed the Financial Report. Katrena made a motion to accept the Financial Report and pay all bills submitted and Reggie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam reported on the water system. The Auditors completed the 2024 Annual Audit and will be presenting it to the Board at a later date. He informed the Board that Ronald’s truck is currently in the shop at Navarre Chevrolet and also stated that some leaks have been repaired along the system.
Adam updated the Board on the progress of the service line inventory. He stated that Kasey is doing really well and the job is moving along as planned.
July monthly meeting will fall during the Annual LRWA Conference so the Board agreed to move July’s meeting to the following week, July 22nd.
April made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. and Reggie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Logan Hamilton, President
Katrena Rosas
Secretary/Treasurer
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Cost is $80.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District #6
MEETING JUNE 23, 2025
Meeting was called to order by Waylin Bertrand. Roll call was as follows: Present was Waylin Bertrand, Rusty Reeves, Emma Young and Guests Glen Bruce, Pete Cavenah and Heydan Freeman. Absent were Brandi Croxdale and Mick Estay.
Motion by Sissy Young second by Rusty Reeves to dispense with the reading of minutes. Motion carried.
Motion to accept financial report as presented made by Rusty Reeves second by Mick Estay. Motion carried.
Motion by Sissy Young second by Rusty Reeves to pay invoices presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rusty Reeves second by Sissy Young to vote on Resolution to set 2025 Tax Milage. Motion carried. Vote was 3 yays 0 nays. 2 absent
Motion by Rusty Reeves second by Sissy Young to declare excess weight equipment surplus/condemned and sell as salvage. Motion carried.
Motion by Sissy Young second by Rusty Reeves to adjourn. Metting adjourned.
Waylin Bertrand
ATTEST:
Rusty Reeves
Secretary-Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
TOURIST COMMISSION
MEETING JUNE 24, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Martha Turner, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove and Angela Hayward. Stevie Barnett was absent.
APPROVAL OF MAY 27, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to approve the Director’s report. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Martha Turner and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Martha Turner and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF REEVES
MEETING MARCH 17, 2025
The Village of Reeves met in regular meeting at the Reeves City Hall on March 17, 2025.
Mayor Chris Guillory called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. All were present except attorney Chad Guidry and Police Chief Waylin Bertrand
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed was a prayer led by Alderman Glenn Ducharme.
Motion by Jeffcoats, second by Estay, and carried to dispense with the reading of the February 3, 2025 meeting and accept as written.
A public meeting was opened to discuss the financials. No comments were made. The public meeting was closed.
Motion by Estay, second by Ducharme, and carried to accept all of the financial reports.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Jeffcoats, and carried authorizing Police Chief Waylin Bertrand to replace Kamela Kingrey as a signer on the TED account.
Discussed CO2 questions and how it will affect the community.
Discussed possible drainage grants to apply for the village.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Jeffcoats, and carried at 5:14 PM to adjourn the meeting.
Chris Guillory, Mayor
Nicole Moreau, Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF REEVES
MEETING APRIL 7, 2025
The Village of Reeves met in regular meeting at the Reeves City Hall on April 7, 2025.
Mayor Chris Guillory called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Police Chief Bertrand and Alderman Jeffcoats were not in attendance. The remaining were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed was a prayer led by Alderman Ducharme.
Motion by Estay, second by Ducharme, and carried to dispense with the reading of the March 17, 2025 meeting and accept as written.
A public meeting was opened to discuss the financials. No comments were made. The public meeting was closed.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Estay, and carried to accept all the financial reports.
Discussed the Allen Parish Rural Health Clinic still waiting for a license from the state before officially opening.
Discussed scheduling a smoke test for the sewer plant.
Discussed the estimated time frame for the completion of the new town hall/police department being about 8 weeks.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Estay, and carried at 6:37 PM to adjourn the meeting.
Chris Guillory, Mayor
Nicole Moreau, Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF REEVES
MEETING MAY 5, 2025
The Village of Reeves met in regular meeting at the Reeves City Hall on May 5, 2025
Mayor Chris Guillory called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. All council members were present. The clerk, Nicole Moreau, was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed was a prayer led by Alderman Ducharme.
Motion by Estay, second by Ducharme, and carried to dispense with the reading of the April 7, 2025 meeting and accept as written.
A public meeting was opened to discuss the financials. No comments were made. The public meeting was closed.
Motion by Estay, second by Jeffcoats, and carried to accept all the financial reports.
A reminder for the council members to complete the Tier 3.
Ducharme introduced ordinance 001-2025 in regards to Flood Damage Prevention provided by FEMA.
A recommendation was made by the Chief of Police to hire Michael Blank as the departments animal control.
Motion by Ducharme, second by Jeffcoats, and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Chris Guillory, Mayor
Nicole Moreau, Clerk
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Cost is $70.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
NATIONSTAR
MORTGAGE LLC
VS No. C-2024-424
VICTORIA DANIELLE BRANTLEY, VICTORIA D. BRANTLEY A/K/A, VICTORIA BRANTLEY A/K/A
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, withOUT the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on JuLY 16, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
The property described in the Act of Mortgage is described as follows:
Lot 32 of Block 2 of Zone B of Guillory-Scott Subdivision, a subdivision as per plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 200, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all improvements situated thereon.
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., JUNE 4, 2025.
COREY J. GIROIR
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 87379
BATON ROUGE, LA 70879
Attorney for plaintiff
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Cost is $61.20
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
BRYAN R. FONTENOT,
BRYAN HUNTER FONTENOT
VS No. C-2013-153
ROBERT JASON PERKINS, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
By virtue of a writ of FIFA 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, withOUT the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on August 13, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
NE/4 of SW/4 and SE/4 of NW/4, 15-6-7, less the North 15 acres. (Having a municipal address of 502 Bel Fire Tower Road, Reeves, La 70658)
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., JULY 2, 2025.
DAVID L. WALLACE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. 0. BOX 489
DERIDDER, LA 70634
Attorney for plaintiff
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Cost is $94.40
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST XVIII
VS No. C-2023-120
JACKIE LOUIS WOODS
AND PATSY MAE GOODLEY WOODS, A/K/A PATSY MAE GOODLY WOODS
By virtue of a writ of FIFA 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 August 13, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, being further described as beginning at a point 20 rods east of the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, thence East 8 rods, North 20 rods, West 8 rods, South 20 rods, to the point of beginning, located in Allen Parish, Louisiana; 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., JULY 2, 2025.
ASHLEY E. MORRIS
P.O. BOX 2867
MONROE LA 71207
Attorney for plaintiff
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Cost is $108.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish
Fire District #4
Meeting May 22, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire Protection District #4 held its monthly board of directors meeting at 808 2nd Ave. Kinder, LA 70648. The meeting was held on May 22, 2025.
Roll Call Members Present: Mark Kelly (P) Mike Smith (P) Voorhies Leger (P) Dianna Kelly (P) Landon Smith (P)
Meeting was called to order at 6:50pm.
Prayer & Pledge.
Voorhies Leger motioned to accept the minutes as read from the April meeting. Mike Smith seconded. Motion carried.
Public comment period was open to the general public, no one spoke during this period.
Mike Smith motioned to approve the financial statement. Voorhies seconded. Motion carried.
Voorhies Leger made a motion to adopt the following millage, hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Allen Parish Fire District #4 with the current Millage of 6.88. Mike Smith seconded the motion. A vote was called and as followed.
5 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstained; 0 Absences;
Motion Passed.
New Business: The June board meeting/annual review is moved to June 19, 2025.
Motion to adjourn by Mike Smith, seconded by Dianna Kelly
Meeting was adjourned at 7:11pm.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish
Fire District #4
Meeting JUNE 19, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire Protection District #4 held its monthly board of directors meeting at 808 2nd Ave. Kinder, LA 70648. The meeting was held on June 19, 2025
Roll Call Members Present: Mark Kelly (P) Mike Smith (P) Voorhies Leger (P) Dianna Kelly (P) Landon Smith (A)
Meeting was called to order at 6:04pm.
Prayer & Pledge.
Voorhies Leger motioned to accept the minutes as read from the April meeting. Dianna Kelly seconded. Motion carried.
Public comment period was open to the general public, no one spoke during this period.
Mike Smith motioned to approve the financial statement. Dianna Kelly seconded. Motion carried.
Chief LaCour presented the Chief’s Report.
Motion to adjourn by Mike Smith, seconded by Dianna Kelly
Meeting was adjourned at 6:26pm.
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Cost is $65.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
MEETING June 3, 2025
The regular monthly meeting of the West Allen Parish Water District was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the office of West Allen Parish Water District by Chancy Frith, Carl Ritter prayed and Ira Savoie led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Thomas I. Savoie, Chancy Frith, Carl Ritter, Cari Reeves, Glen Monceaux, Buddy Harrison, Eric Fontenot, Shree Pitre, Mike Guillory, Jr. and Jonette Westmoreland
Absent: Rusty Reeves, Charlie Williams IV
Guests: Connor Moyer, Mark McCarty, Pat Kirsch, Eddie King and Glen Bruce
Approve/Amend Agenda: No amendment, proceed as normal.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Carl to pay RFP 17 and Pay App 6, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Carl to accept the minutes as typed and presented, passed.
A motion was made by Glen and seconded by Ira to accept the May 2025 financial report as presented, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Cari to approve Eric starting Burnett Town Rd line extension, passed.
A motion was made by Cari and seconded by Carl to change lockouts from 5:00 PM to 3:00 PM, passed.
A motion was made by Carl and seconded by Ira to table final billing policy, passed.
A motion was made by Ira and seconded by Carl to postpone Ground Breaking Ceremony, passed.
A motion was made by Cari and seconded by Glen to adjourn, passed.
The next scheduled meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on July 1, 2025.
REEVES, LOUISIANA this 3rd day of June, 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.
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Cost is $50.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position:
Clerical Aide for Oakdale Middle School
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
2. Twenty-one years of age or older.
3. Postsecondary training or comparable
experience in computerized record keeping.
4. Other criteria established by
the School Board.
SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, July 10, 2025
Special Requirements:
Interviews will be scheduled by principal.
Applications must be submitted through the following website:
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=
true&AppliTrackJobId=383
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Cost is $60.00