PUBLIC NOTICE
ABRUSLEY GUILLORY LAW OFFICE
Public Notice
CIVIL DOCKET NUMBER “P-2019-058”
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
SUCCESSION OF MURPHY KEITH GAUTHREAUX
PROBATE NO. P-2019-058
Notice given that anyone knowing the whereabouts of Murphy Keith Geauthreaux Heirs, is hereby requested to contact Meredith A. Guillory, Attorney at Law, Abrusley Guillory Law Office, Oakdale, Louisiana 71463, Telephone Number 318-335-9771.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
The Rice Bin, LLC d/b/a The Rice Bin is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of High and Low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Allen at the following address:
The Rice Bin, LLC
The Rice Bin
231 6th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655
Member:
Misty T. Alexander
Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. Title 26, Section 85 and 283.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), on April 3, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish 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:
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of four (4) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $516,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2023 and ending with the year 2032, for the purpose of improving, maintaining and supporting the Courthouse and Jail of the Parish?
Said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish of Allen, 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.
The polling places at the precincts in the Parish 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 $3,700.
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 Police Jury Room of the Courthouse, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023, at SIX-THIRTY O’CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received in person at the Allen Parish Police Jury, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, LA 70655 until 3:00 P.M., September 13th, 2023.
Online bid submission will be accepted using the Central Bidding Website: https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/main.php
FOR: ALLEN PARISH POLICE JURY – ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
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, Jacob Dillehay, P.E. 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 shall be directed to the Parish Engineer at: PHONE (337) 639-4328.
NO PREBID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
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.
Allen Parish Police Jury
/s/ Tony Hebert, President
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN Parish
Police Jury
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. by the Allen Parish Police Jury at its Administration Building, 602 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana, 70655, to abandon the south end of Paul Brown Road.
/s/Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
(PUBLISH: AUGUST 17, 24 & 31, 2023)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
WARD 3 FIRE DIST. #2
MEETING AUGUST 18, 2023
Meeting was called to order by President Amy Elam. Roll call was as follows: Present were Amy Elam, Luther Miller, Al Ritter, Rusty Reeves, Paula Lee, Chief Michael Dotson, Asst. Chief Jonathan Aymond and guest Steven Stanley.
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from last meeting made by Al Ritter second by Paula Lee. Motion carried.
Motion to pay bills made by Al Ritter second by Paula Lee. Motion carried.
Chief’s Report: 1 Equipment fire, 3 Structure Fires, 8 Medical Calls, 10 Woods/Grass Fires, 1 Vehicle Accident and 3 Mutual Aid. Community Gumbo will be Dec. 2, 2023.
Motion by Al Ritter second by Paul Lee to update lights at all 3 fire stations. Integrity Electrical and Instrumentation, LLC for $6,250.00 Motion carried.
Motion by Al Ritter second by Paul Lee to look into funding for new Fire Station/Training Center. Motion carried.
Motion byRusty Reeves second by Paul Leeto pay annual insurance. Motion carried.
Motion by Paula Lee second by Al Ritter to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
Amy Elam
Chairman/President
ATTEST:
Rusty Reeves
Secretary/Treasure
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BAYOU BLUE DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1
MEETING July 31, 2023
Present, Kevin Meaux, Earl Papillion, Weston Monceaux, Fred Ryder and Tyler Tullier.
Kevin Meaux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Fred Ryder, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to approve the minutes from meeting on June 26, 2023.
Motion by Weston Monceaux, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Fred Ryder, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried to pay bills.
A public comment period was allowed.
Old Business:
No update on USDA, under review.
Tabled drain ditch south of Weston’s camp to focus on big ditch.
New Business:
Get estimates on big ditch in Oberlin with Kalob and Mike digging and Trey chipping.
Motion by Fred Ryder, seconded by Tyler Tullier and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Tyler Tullier
Secretary/Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
CTC FINANCIAL LLC
VS No. C-2023-089
DEYON DENAE FONTENOT-CARMEN
By virtue of a 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 SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
2016 FORD EXPLORER, Vin #1FM5K7D8SGGB62069
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., AUGUST 16, 2023.
JON ANN GIBLIN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
14TH FLOOR
ONE AMERICAN PLACE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70825
Attorney for plaintiff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish Recreation Dist No. 6
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Issued By
Allen Parish Recreation District No. 6
P.O. Box 207
610 Rodeo Pen Rd.
Reeves, LA 70658
General Notice
Separate sealed Bids for Recreation Complex Final Phase Track Field Events, Allen Parish Recreation District No. 6; M.A. Project No. A1-17047-DD will be received by the Allen Parish Recreation District No. 6, at the the office of Meyer & Associates, Inc., 600 N. Cities Service Hwy, Sulphur, Louisiana until 11:00 A.M., on September 28, 2023, and then at said time and at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Work consists of Construction of Field Events, Bleacher Slab, Sidewalk, and drainage and furnishing and installing field equipment and bleachers.
Work Classification
Work Classification: Specialty: Recreation & Sporting Facilities & Golf Courses
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of Meyer & Associates, Inc. (337) 625-8353, located at 600 N. Cities Service Hwy., Sulphur, LA 70663. A Bidding Document deposit is not required. In order to submit a bid, Bidders must obtain an original set of electronic Bidding Documents from Meyer & Associates, Inc.
/s/ Wayliin Bertrand, President
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Gubernatorial Primary Election October 14, 2023
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CODING: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/or underscored are additions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 200
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HOUSE BILL NO. 311
BY REPRESENTATIVES MIGUEZ, AMEDEE, BAGLEY, BEAULLIEU, BUTLER, COUSSAN, CREWS, DESHOTEL, ECHOLS, EDMONDS, EDMONSTON, EMERSON, FRIEMAN, GAROFALO, GOUDEAU, HODGES, HORTON, ILLG, MIKE JOHNSON, MACK, MCCORMICK, MCFARLAND, MUSCARELLO, ORGERON, CHARLES OWEN, RISER, SCHAMERHORN, SEABAUGH, TARVER, AND THOMPSON
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article XI, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to generally prohibit the use of funds and resources from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source for the conduct of elections and for the functions and duties established in the election code except under specified circumstances; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article XI, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§6. Use of Monies, Goods, or Services for Conduct of Elections; Prohibitions
Section 6. No funds, goods, or services donated by a foreign government or a nongovernmental source shall be used to conduct elections unless provided for in the election code and subject to restrictions provided by general law.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of funds, goods, or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance with law? (Adds Article XI, Section 6)
Proposed Amendment No. 2
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 30
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SENATE BILL NO. 63
BY SENATORS MIZELL, ABRAHAM, ALLAIN, BARROW, CATHEY, CLOUD, CONNICK, CORTEZ, FESI, FOIL, HENRY, HENSGENS, HEWITT, JACKSON, KLEINPETER, LAMBERT, MCMATH, MILLIGAN, ROBERT MILLS, PEACOCK, POPE, REESE, STINE, TARVER, WHITE AND WOMACK AND REPRESENTATIVES AMEDEE, BACALA, BAGLEY, BEAULLIEU, BOYD, BUTLER, CARRIER, COX, CREWS, DAVIS, DESHOTEL, DEVILLIER, ECHOLS, EDMONDS, EDMONSTON, EMERSON, FARNUM, FIRMENT, FISHER, FONTENOT, FRIEMAN, GADBERRY, GAROFALO, GOUDEAU, HARRIS, HODGES, HOLLIS, HORTON, ILLG, IVEY, MIKE JOHNSON, KERNER, KNOX, MACK, MCCORMICK, MCFARLAND, MCKNIGHT, MCMAHEN, MIGUEZ, MINCEY, MOORE, CHARLES OWEN, RISER, ROMERO, SCHAMERHORN, SEABAUGH, SELDERS, ST. BLANC,TARVER,THOMAS,WHEAT, WHITE AND WRIGHT
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article XII, Section 17 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to religious freedom; to provide that the freedom of worship in churches or other places of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection; to provide for the highest level of scrutiny by a court; to provide for intent; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article XII, Section 17 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§17. Freedom of worship in churches or other places of worship
Section 17.(A) The freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection.
(B) This Section shall not alter or limit Article 1, Section 8 of this constitution in any way. The free exercise of religion guaranteed by Article 1, Section 8 of this constitution shall not be limited to the fundamental right to worship in a church or other place of worship.
(C) If a state or local governmental body or official acts in a manner that is contrary to the provisions of this Section and a challenge is brought related to that governmental action, the court shall apply strict scrutiny in order to protect the fundamental right to worship in a church or other place of worship, unless there is a higher level of protection or scrutiny recognized and applied by the court.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to provide that the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection? (Adds Const. Article XII, Section 17)
Proposed Amendment No. 3
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 107
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HOUSE BILL NO. 47
BY REPRESENTATIVE NELSON AND SENATOR PEACOCK
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to payment of certain state retirement system unfunded accrued liability; to provide for the amount of nonrecurring state revenue that is required to be appropriated to such debt; to repeal provisions relative to the amount and distribution of such payments required in prior fiscal years; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§10. Expenditure of State Funds
Section 10.
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(D) Appropriations.
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(2) Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, the appropriation or allocation of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring shall be made only for the following purposes:
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(b)
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(ii) For Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 the legislature shall appropriate no less than five percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana for application to the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of such systems existing as of June 30, 1988, in proportion to the balance of such unfunded accrued liability of each such system. Any such payments to the public retirement systems shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such systems.
(iii) For Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and every fiscal year thereafter through Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the legislature shall appropriate no less than ten percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana for application to the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of such systems existing as of June 30, 1988, in proportion to the balance of such unfunded accrued liability of each such system. Any such payments to the public retirement systems shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such systems.
(iii) For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the legislature shall appropriate no less than twenty-five percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the state retirement systems for application to their unfunded accrued liability. Money appropriated pursuant to this Item shall be applied by the receiving system to its outstanding positive amortization bases in the order in which they were created, from oldest to newest. The legislature may provide by law for a formula to distribute the nonrecurring money between those state retirement systems that have unfunded accrued liability. If the legislature has not provided by law for a distribution formula, nonrecurring money shall be appropriated pursuant to this Item to each system in the proportion that the system’s total unfunded accrued liability bears to the total of all state system unfunded accrued liability, using the most recent system valuations adopted by the Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee or its successor. Any payment to a state retirement system made pursuant to the provisions of this Item shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such system.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to require that a minimum of twenty-five percent of any money designated as nonrecurring state revenue be applied toward the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of the state retirement systems? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii))
Proposed Amendment No. 4
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 48
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HOUSE BILL NO. 46
BY REPRESENTATIVES HUGHES AND KNOX
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide for eligibility of certain nonprofit organizations for such exemptions; to prohibit the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain residential property owned by a nonprofit corporation or association based upon the condition of the property; to provide for determinations by local governing authorities with respect to the condition of certain property owned by a nonprofit corporation or association and leased as housing; to authorize the issuance or reinstatement of a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association in certain circumstances; to make technical changes and corrections; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 21(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§21. Other Property Exemptions
Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation:
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(B)(1)(a)(i) Property owned by a nonprofit corporation or association organized and operated exclusively for religious, dedicated places of burial, charitable, health, welfare, fraternal, or educational purposes, no part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or member thereof and which that is declared to be exempt from federal or state income tax; and
(ii) medical Medical equipment leased for a term exceeding five years to such a nonprofit corporation or association which that owns or operates a small, rural hospital and which that uses the equipment solely for health care purposes at the hospital, provided that the property shall be exempt only during the term of the lease to such corporation or association, and further provided that “small, rural hospital” shall mean a hospital which that meets all of the following criteria:
(aa) It has less than fifty Medicare-licensed acute care beds.
(bb) It is located in a municipality with a population of less than ten thousand which that has been classified as an area with a shortage of health manpower by the United States Health Service; and
(b) property Property leased to such a nonprofit corporation or association for use solely as housing for homeless persons, as defined by regulation adopted by the tax commission or its successor provided that the term of such lease shall be for at least five years, that as a condition of entering into the lease the property be in compliance with all applicable health and sanitation codes for use as housing for homeless persons, that the lease shall provide that compensation to be paid the lessor shall not exceed one dollar per year, and that such contract of lease shall recite that the property shall be used exclusively for the purpose of housing the homeless, and further provided that at such time as the property is no longer used solely as housing for homeless persons, the property shall no longer be exempt from taxation;
(2) property Property of a bona fide labor organization representing its members or affiliates in collective bargaining efforts; and
(3) property Property of an organization such as a lodge or club organized for charitable and fraternal purposes and practicing the same, and property of a nonprofit corporation devoted to promoting trade, travel, and commerce, and also property of a trade, business, industry or professional society or association, if that property is owned by a nonprofit corporation or association organized under the laws of this state for such purposes.
(4)(a) None of the property listed in this Paragraph (B) shall be exempt if owned, operated, leased, or used for commercial purposes unrelated to the exempt purposes of the corporation or association.
(b)(i) None of the property listed in this Paragraph shall be exempt if the property is owned by a nonprofit corporation or association and the governing authority of the municipality or parish in which the property is located determines all of the following:
(aa) The property is leased as housing, is in a state of disrepair, and manifests conditions which endanger the health or safety of the public.
(bb) The owner of the property habitually neglects maintenance of the property as evidenced by three or more sustained code enforcement violations issued for the property in the prior twelve months for matters that endanger the health or safety of residents of the property or of persons in the area surrounding the property. For purposes of this Item, matters deemed to endanger health or safety include structural instability due to deterioration; injurious or toxic ventilation; contaminated or inoperable water supply; holes, breaks, rotting materials, or mold in walls; roof defects that admit rain; unsecured overhang extensions in danger of collapse; a hazardous electrical system; improper connection of fuel-burning appliances or equipment; an inactive or inoperable fire detection system; an unsecured or contaminated swimming pool; or any combination of these.
(ii) An ad valorem tax exemption denied or revoked pursuant to the provisions of Item (i) of this Subsubparagraph may be issued or reinstated if the governing authority of the municipality or parish in which the property is located determines that the conditions enumerated in Item (i) of this Subsubparagraph no longer exist.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to deny a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association that owns residential property in such a state of disrepair that it endangers public health or safety? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(B))
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
MEETING August 7, 2023
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in regular session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, August 7, 2023 at the hour of 6:30 p.m.
Present: Anthony Hebert, Heath Ardoin, John Strother, Chad Sanders, and Creig Vizena. Absent: Allen Courville and Ruffin George, Jr.
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 accept the minutes of the meeting held July 6 & 19, 2023.
The Finance Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve to pay Iowa Farm Equipment $2,045.00 for bullet and teeth for 3 pt grinder for parish road fund.
2) Approve to pay Iowa Farm Equipment $2,065.00 for bullet and teeth for Ward1 and Ward4. $1,032.50 for each ward.
3) Permission to pay OTS Production Support Services $21,177.52 for mail services for redistricting and canvassing for the Registrar of Voter.
4) Approve to pay Southern Tire Mart $5,266.73 for tractor tires for RD3.
5) Approve to pay Oakdale Motors $2,230.00 for a tractor seat for RD5.
6) Approve to pay LED Outfitters $3,389.88 for light bars for the new trucks. The bill will be split between the road districts and the parish road fund at $564.98 each.
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 August, 2023.
2) Approve a JSA with the Town of Kinder to replace Park Road Bridge.
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 Representative Dewith Carrier.
Recognized Kimberly Caldarera with the Allen Parish Hospital.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to advertise request for proposal for a vegetation management contract.
Motion seconded and carried to advertise for bids for hay cutting contract at the Allen Parish Airport.
Motion seconded and carried to advertise for RFQ for Engineer for the Airport for a 5 year period.
Recognized Jacob LaCour to discuss Burn Ban.
Motion seconded and carried to approve a parish wide burn ban until further notice.
Motion seconded and carried to approve a special event permit for the Festival Fete Du Void at the Hardwood Mill Restaurant in Oakdale for September 28th through October 1st.
Motion seconded and carried to authorize the Police Jury to enter into a master service agreement with Meyer and Associates for the 2023 Capital Outlay Road Improvements Project and 2023 Capitol Bridge Improvement project.
Motion seconded and carried to hire Richard “Dickie” Sonnier part time in Solid Waste contingent upon meeting hiring requirements.
Motion seconded and carried to adopt a resolution authorizing Police Jury President to enter into a CEA with the DA for Opioid Litigation Funds.
Motion seconded and carried to authorize the Police Jury President to accept the donation of right of way on Powell Road for the purpose of reconstructing an unsafe roadway curve just south of the Powell Road/CC Bel Road intersection.
Recognized Mrs. Sonnier to present the monthly inmate report. Expenses for the month of July 2023 totaled $23,725.19. We are under budget $1,108.15 for the month and over budget $6,080.76 for the year. Currently there are 95 Parish and 9 DOC.
Recognized Mr. Joel Johnson for report on the airport.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to add item to the agenda:
1. Recognize Phillip Johnson to discuss Paul Brown Road.
Motion seconded and carried to call for a public hearing to abandon the south end of Paul Brown Road.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER
MEETING AUGUST 7, 2023
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 6:00 p.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; Paul Courville, Chief of Police; Michael Holmes, Town Attorney; Traci Fontenot, Town Clerk; Council and Staff Absent: Wesley Miller, Pan American Engineers
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider approving the minutes for the regular council meeting of July 10, 2023.
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from July 10, 2023, and approve them as distributed made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 5-0, passed.
MAYOR REPORT: Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider changing the time of the September 5, 2023 council meeting. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to change the September council meeting to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 made by Councilwoman Sonnier, second by Councilwoman Tunwar. Vote: 5-0, passed.
Mayor LaFargue asked the council to consider approving his recommendation to appoint Eric Fontenot as the Public Works Superintendent to replace Roger Shanabarger who resigned in July. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to appoint Eric Fontenot as the new Public Works Superintendent made by Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman Tunwar. Vote: 5-0, passed.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT: hief Courville asked the council to approve his recommendation to hire Angela South as part-time dispatcher. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to approve Chief Courville’s recommendation to hire Angela South as part-time dispatcher made by Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 5-0, passed.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT: Mr. Holmes opened the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 879, an ordinance to enact Article III of Chapter 20 of the Kinder Code of Ordinances related to the sale of adjudicated property. There was no public comment, and the public hearing was closed. After some discussion, a motion was made.
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 879 related to the sale of adjudicated property made by Councilman Nevils, second by Councilwoman Tunwar.
Mayor LaFargue called for a roll call vote:
Councilwoman Tunwar: Yea
Councilwoman DeWees: Yea
Councilman Nevils: Yea
Councilwoman Van Norman: Yea
Councilwoman Sonnier: Yea
Motion passed, 5-0.
Mr. Holmes asked the council to consider adopting a resolution declaring two duckweed harvesters as surplus property. He explained that the two harvesters are no longer needed by the Town because of the ongoing project to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant. After some discussion a motion was made.
Motion to adopt a resolution declaring two duckweed harvesters as surplus and authorizing the mayor to accept sealed bids made by Councilwoman Van Norman, second by Councilwoman Sonnier. Vote: 5-0, passed.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilwoman Tunwar, second by Councilwoman Van Norman. Vote: 5-0, passed.
Adjournment
/s/Wayland LaFargue, Mayor
/s/Traci B. Fontenot
Town Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF KINDER, LOUISIANA
PUBLIC HEARING
LCDBG Program – FY 2023/2024
The Town of Kinder will hold a public hearing at 3:00 P.M., on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Kinder Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is obtain views on community development needs of the Town and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2024/2025 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the Town of Kinder for minimizing displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Town of Kinder to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The Town’s past performance on LCDBG Projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas, of the Town of Kinder are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three (3) day notice is received by the Town of Kinder.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until September 12, 2023 in writing to:
Town of Kinder
P.O. Box 947
Kinder, Louisiana 70648
Wayland LaFargue, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Allen Parish
POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Allen Parish Police Jury is hereby notifying its citizens that a public hearing will be held at 6:30 PM on September 5, 2023 at the Allen Parish Police Jury Office located at 605 Court Street, Oberlin, Louisiana. The purpose of the public hearing will be to inform the public on the recently completed FY 2020 LCDBG Public Facilities water improvements project.
The Parish will conduct a seminar during the public hearing to better inform its citizens of the Fair Housing program as a method of continually informing the public of Fair Housing in the Parish.
Those interested in submitting written comments, particularly those residents of slums and blighted areas, may do so to: Tony Hebert, President, Allen Parish Police Jury, P. O. Drawer G, Oberlin, Louisiana 70655. Any negative comments received will be forwarded to the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration.
All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas of the Parish are encouraged to attend this meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons provided those persons request said accommodations 3 days prior to the public hearing by calling 318-285-9071. The Parish can be reached by telecommunications devices for the deaf through the Louisiana Relay Service at 1-800-367-8939 (TDD).
The Allen Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SOUTHWEST ALLEN PARISH WATER DISTRICT
Meeting August 15, 2023
PRESENT: Logan Hamilton, Reggie Bertrand, April Aguillard
OTHERS PRESENT: Adam Sonnier, Ronald Reeves, Jill LeDoux
ABSENT: Katrena Rosas, 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 Reggie seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adam updated the Board on Well 6. He stated that Griner Drilling contacted him on Friday, August 11th that the motor was ready to be installed. They came out Monday, August 14th to remove the loaner motor and install the new one. Well 6 job is now completed, we are just waiting on the final invoice to issue payment.
Due to the rising cost of supplies, Adam informed the Board that the new meter service price is not covering what the district pays for supplies and we may need to consider raising the cost of new membership for meter service. The Board discussed and agreed. Reggie motioned to increase new membership charge from $800.00 to $900.00, effective immediately and April seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed & discussed the Financial Report. April 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. Southwest Allen Water District hosted the quarterly operator meeting at the Community Center here in Kinder on July 25th for operators and employees throughout the parish. Food was provided by Reed-Riley Smith and Son’s Funeral Home. Steven Joubert, Louisiana District 5 Engineer, attended the meeting and spoke on the Water Grade Rule that started this year, requiring systems to complete. He also spoke on the Lead Service Line Inventory that water systems will be required to have completed by October 2024. Adam stated with the dry weather, they continue to find leaks along the system. The system is seeing 25-30% more usage than normal. Without having any rain and it being extremely dry Adam said the system upgrade that we did has proved itself effective.
Adam and Jill spoke to the Board about the change in the look of our bill cards coming soon. Customers will also have the option to enroll in paperless billing.
Reggie made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and April seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Logan Hamilton, President
Katrena Rosas, Secretary/Treasurer
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s)
to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Special Education Para for Oakdale Middle School
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
(Submit copy with application) and
one (1) of the following:
a. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
credential,
(Submit copy of certificate) (or)
b. Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro
Assessment (or)
(If you have already taken the ParaPro, submit
copy of official score report with application.)
c. 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved
courses (or)
(Transcript must be submitted with application.)
d. Associate degree with 60 semester hours
of required qualified courses
(Transcript must be submitted with application.)
2. Twenty-one years of age or older.
3. Good general health
4. Ability to provide direct care to students and
assist with feeding, grooming, lifting,
positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and
other activities of daily living.
5. Perform specific procedures including
catheterization, irrigating colostomies, tube
feeding, nasopharyngeal suctioning and
irrigation.
Physical Requirements: A physical exam is required prior to beginning work. The ability to perform all responsibilities with bilateral hand usage, bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, standing, walking briskly to respond to student needs or emergencies, and pushing a wheel chair. Capacity for heavy lifting of 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds or more with assistance.
Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
Status of Employment: 9 months (180 days)
Application Deadline: September 5, 2023
Special Requirements: Certification in CPR and
First Aid within 30 days of hire.
APPLY:
Allen Parish School Board Office
1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C
Oberlin, Louisiana 70655
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Custodian for
ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL (12 Month)
Minimum Requirements:
1. Twenty-one years of age or older.
2. Good general health with no physical
condition that prohibits heavy cleaning
or lifting.
3. Ability to take directions and work
independently to complete assigned tasks.
4. Keeps building and premises, including
sidewalks and parking lot neat and clean
at all times.
5. Performs other tasks assigned by the
appropriate authority.
Salary: Allen Parish Salary Schedule
Application Deadline: September 5, 2023
Special Requirements: A physical exam is
required prior to beginning work.
APPLY:
Allen Parish School Board Office
1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C
Oberlin, Louisiana 70655
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate
Louisiana Certification as a Guidance Counselor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months
SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate
APPLICATION SENT TO:
Allen Parish School Board
P.O. Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 5, 2023
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