PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING APRIL 8, 2024
The Allen Parish School Board met in regular session at the Allen Parish School Board Office in Oberlin, Louisiana, on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 5:00p.m. with the following members present:
Karen Reed, President; Gregory Monceaux, Vice-President; Pete Cavenah; Carleen Mahaffey; Kevin Tyler; Cathy Farris; and Sally Moreaux
Absent: Carolyn Manuel
The meeting began with the invocation given by Carleen Mahaffey.
Supervisor of Instructional Support, Jaimie Fontenot, recognized two students in our district who received a perfect LEAP score for the Fall 2023 session. Sophia Hutchins from Oakdale High School was presented with a certificate of recognition for her perfect score in English II. Gracelynn Townson from Fairview High School was not able to attend but she was recognized for her perfect score in Algebra I.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Carleen Mahaffey, unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2024, regular meeting.
Motion by Cathy Farris, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2024, special meeting.
Motion by Sally Moreaux, seconded by Kevin Tyler, unanimously carried to approve the payment of bills authorized by the Finance Committee.
President Karen Reed recognized that the financial statement for the month ending February 29, 2024 was provided to the board.
Motion by Kevin Tyler, seconded by Cathy Farris, unanimously carried to authorize the superintendent to advertise for bids to replace the air conditioning system at Oakdale High School.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried, to approve revisions to Policy JOB- School Wellness.
Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for CTE Supervisor, Kim Rider, to attend the 2024 Region IV ACTE Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 16-19, 2024.
Motion by Cathy Farris, seconded by Sally Moreaux, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for Stacy Weldon to attend Frog Street Splash 2024, an early childhood conference, in Grapevine, Texas on July 10-13, 2024
Superintendent Soileau included the following items in his report to the Board:
1. Supervisor of School Food Service, April Fruge, announced plans for the summer feeding program. She is waiting on approval from the state. This year they will provide 7 day, shelf stable meal boxes.
2. Supervisor of Instructional Support K-8, Marla Sanders, announced plans for summer school. Summer school will last two weeks and all schools in the district will hold their own summer school programs. Only UIR schools will not be required to hold summer school.
3. Supervisor of CTE, Kim Rider, reviewed the regional data regarding IBC’s, ACT and FAFSA. She also announced our AHEC summer programs will take place at Kinder and Oakdale hospitals.
4. Supervisor of Personnel, Stephanie Perry, gave an update on the Career Fair taking place on April 161h. The Title I secretary position has been filled by Mrs. Shannon Campbell. The position for the Title 1 Coordinator position has been opened and advertised. The REACH program for Paras to earn degrees to teach has been successful. We have four paras that will be graduating in teaching. Compass is changing to LEADS and we will begin training during the summer.
5. Testing calendars were presented to board members.
6. An update on school construction projects was given.
7. Thank you to Federal Programs Director, Misty Alexander who was able to put new trash cans in most of our schools from a grant received.
8. President, Karen Reed thanked the community for passing our tax renewals.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Cathy Farris, unanimously carried to adjourn.
Karen Reed, President
Allen Parish School Board
ATTEST:
Brad Soileau, Secretary
Allen Parish School Board
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
Advertisement
for Bids
The Allen Parish School Board will receive sealed bids until the hour of 1:00 p.m. at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana 70655 on Monday, June 3, 2024, for the purchase of Kid-Friendly, preloaded audio players that come with headphones to support state literacy standards. The audio players should include lesson plans, quizzes, and teacher guides. Specifications are available from Tammi Ritchie, Accounting Coordinator, 337-639-4311.
Bids should be submitted in separate sealed envelopes, clearly marked “AUDIO PLAYERS”.
The Allen Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all informalities.
/S/ Brad Soileau
Superintendent
Allen Parish School Board
(PUBLISH: MAY 16 & 23, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE MOBILE HOME
VARIANCE
DEVAN HEBERT
I, Devan Hebert located at 412 N 9th St am requesting a mobile home variance. The Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on 6/6/24 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Court Room with final action taken at the City Council meeting on 6/6/24. (1st Thursday of month following Planning Commission meeting) at 6:30 p.m
(PUBLISH: MAY 9, 16 & 23, 2024)3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
The Allen Parish School Board will receive sealed bids at its office in Oberlin, Louisiana, until 12:00 p.m. on June 4, 2024, for an official journal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Bids should be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked “BID-OFFICIAL JOURNAL.”
The Allen Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities.
(PUBLISH: MAY 23 & 30, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Elizabeth
MEETING MAY 9, 2024
Public Council meeting was held 5/9/24 at 5:00pm at the Elizabeth Village Hall, 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, LA. The notice of Meeting having been duly posted in accordance with requirements, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Green at 5:00pm. Opening prayer led by Ken Kelly, then Pledge of Allegiance and roll call by Mayor Green.
Mayor, Council and Staff Present: Mandy Green, Mayor; Ken Kelly, Council; Stacy Weldon, Council; Mea Dillehay, Council; Denise Lee, Clerk; Crystal Hunt, Code Compliance; Heather Sutton, Attorney; Brad Rachel, Village Engineer; Shane Ware, Police Chief; Lorrie Odom, Fire Dept Treasurer; Council and Staff Absent: Brandon Sweat, Fire Chief; Steven Self, Asst Fire Chief;
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY AGENDA ITEM – Shane Ware, Police Chief requested to add to the agenda the donation of a light bar from previously owned police vehicle to Oakdale Police Department. Ken Kelly made a motion to add to the agenda. Stacy Weldon seconded. Ken Kelly-yea, Stacy Weldon-yea, Mea Dillehay-yea. Unanimous vote to add to agenda.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Ken Kelly made a motion to approve minutes from 4/8/24 meeting. Stacy Weldon seconded. All in favor.
B. Ken Kelly made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition. Stacy Weldon seconded. All in favor.
3. ENGINEER’S REPORT
A. Brad Rachel gave update on the progress of the grants. The Water Well project will begin May 28, 2024. The Wastewater project at sewer plant will begin July 15, 2024. The LDEQ/CWSRF project for sewer improvements to be awarded to CO-D Construction of LA, LLC contingent upon Deductive Change Order No.1.
B. Stacy Weldon made a motion to adopt Resolution 118-2024 authorizing Award for Bids for LDEQ/CWSRF Sewer System Improvements to CO-D Construction of LA, LLC contingent upon Deductive Change Order No.1. Ken Kelly seconded. All in favor.
4. CODE COMPLIANCE
A. 517 Pine St, Parcel No.05500006540, C.Gordey. Bids requested and received. A bid for cleanup of condemned structure had been accepted.
B. 511 Pine St – Parcel No.0550000707, D.Deshotel was summoned because extension will be up on May 13, 2024. Stacy Weldon made a motion to proceed forth getting bids for property cleanup if no action by owner by May 13, 2024. Mea Dillehay seconded. All in favor.
C. Notices have been sent to 510 Pine Street, 808 Main Street & 1002 Tupelo St. for property compliance. More notices will be going out for property compliance.
5. POLICE CHIEF
A. Shane Ware gave monthly report.
B. Chief Ware stated that the police department no longer has use of a light bar that was removed from surplus property vehicle previously owned by village and would like to donate to Oakdale Police Department. Stacy Weldon made a motion to pass Resolution 119-2024 which authorizes Mayor to donate and sign Act of Donation to Oakdale Police Department. Ken Kelly seconded. All in favor.
6. FIRE CHIEF
A. Lorrie Odom gave monthly fire report.
B. She stated that the raffle for Scholarships for the high school graduates on the fire department raised enough money to pay for gun that was raffled and to give 3 students $500 each for graduation.
C. The locks at the fire station were recently keyed with keys that cannot be duplicated. Mayor Green requested a copy of the key log stating who has signed out a key for the fire department. Lorrie stated they will get that to the Mayor.
7. MAYOR’S REPORT
*Old Business
A. None
*New Business
B. Global Medical Response ambulance Service sent a letter of termination of lease agreement stating that landlord has restricted Global Medical Response’s access to the premises. Stacy Weldon made a motion to allow Global Medical Response to terminate the lease agreement. Mea Dillehay seconded. All in favor.
8. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
A. After discussion of dog pound, Mayor Green requested Attorney Heather Sutton to request an AG Opinion concerning if the Village would have to abide by the state regulations of operating a dog pound which requires certain rules and regulations. After opinion received, the Mayor and Council will discuss and decide if the Village will be able to fund and operate a dog pound and if the village has a feasible place to put one.
9. COUNCIL
A. Public hearing held on amendment of Ordinance 41-23.1 to change the meeting place of the monthly council meeting from the Community Center to the Village Hall to become ordinance 41-23.2. Comments made to leave at same time and second Monday of each month, just move to Village Hall.
B. Public hearing closed.
C. Ken Kelly made a motion to adopt Ordinance 41-23.1 Council Meeting Date, Time and Place to become Ordinance 41-23.2 and to change the meeting place from the Community Center to the City Hall at 6:30pm on the second Monday of the month. Stacy Weldon seconded. Ken Kelly-yea, Stacy Weldon-yea, Mea Dillehay-yea
10. Ken Kelly made a motion for Council to approve expenses for April 2024 and comparison of actual expenses to budget. Stacy Weldon seconded. All in favor.
11. Stacy Weldon made a motion to adjourn. Mea Dillehay seconded. All in favor.
Approved by:
/S/Mandy L Green, Mayor
Attest by:
/S/ Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Elizabeth
Ordinance Number:
41-23.2
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TIME OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH, LOUISIANA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Village of Elizabeth, Louisiana, who met in regular session and enacted the following Ordinance Number 41-23.2 which shall read as follows:
Section 1
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth shall be held on the second Monday of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Village Hall located at 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, LA.
Section 2
Be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent the conflict with this Ordinance.
Section 3
This ordinance shall become effective upon signature by the Mayor, or in the event of a veto, upon override.
Section 4
If any provision of this Ordinance and the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Ordinance introduced on the 8th day of April, 2024 by Council member Ken Kelly.
Notice of the proposal of this Ordinance was published in the official journal on the 25th day of April 2024.
Public Hearing on this Ordinance was held on the 9th day of May, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. at Elizabeth Village Hall, Elizabeth, Louisiana.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was read and called for a vote by the Mayor at a meeting of the Village Aldermen called for said purpose on the 9th day of May 8, 2024. Motion was made by Councilman Ken Kelly and seconded by Councilwoman Stacy Weldon to adopt said ordinance. The vote thereon:
Ken Kelly: yea; Mea Dillehay: yea; Stacy Weldon: yea
APPROVED:
/S/Mandy L Green, Mayor
ATTEST:
/S/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Elizabeth
Resolution 118-2024 Authorizing Award for Bids
May 9, 2024
At a meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth, Louisiana, held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present, due notice of same having been made according to law, the following Resolution was made:
WHEREAS, bids for the Construction of the Sewer System Improvements (LDEQ/CWSRF Project No. CS221952-01; AI # 19650) project have been received and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Elizabeth has received a recommendation from their Engineer that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, by the Mayor and the Board of Alderman, that the contract for the construction of the Sewer System Improvements project be awarded to CO-D Construction of LA, LLC for the base bid of $1,739,645.00, contingent upon Deductive Change Order No. 1 reducing the contract amount to within the available funds for construction, concurrence of the funding agency LDEQ/CWSRF, and subject to the availability of funds and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, subject to approval by the LDEQ/CWSRF, Mayor Mandy L. Green is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Village, to sign all contract documents required for the construction of the Sewer Improvements.
Village of Elizabeth
Sewer System Improvements
LDEQ/CWSRF Project No. CS221952-01; AI # 19650
This Resolution being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 3
NAYS: 0
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: 0
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of May, 2024.
Approved:
/s/Mandy L Green, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
Certificate
of Recording Officer:
This is to certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed on May 9, 2024, and filed in the Council Minutes of the Village of Elizabeth, Allen Parish, Louisiana.
/S/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following resolution was offered by Stacy Weldon and seconded by Ken Kelly:
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
PARISH OF ALLEN
STATE OF LOUISIANA
RESOLUTION NO.119-2024
A Resolution Declaring a Light Bar from previously owned Surplus Police Vehicle as Surplus Property and Authorizing the Mayor of the Village of Elizabeth
to Donate said Light Bar to Oakdale Police Department, Oakdale, Louisiana
for the use of Oakdale Police Department.
The Board of Aldermen (“the Governing Authority), having determined a certain light bar from previously owned surplus police vehicle thereon owned by Village of Elizabeth is no longer needed for use by said police department, and desiring to declare such equipment thereon surplus, and to authorize the Mayor of the Village of Elizabeth to act on behalf of the department to donate said light bar equipment thereon to Oakdale Police Department for the express use of the Oakdale Police Department, in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Alderman acting in its capacity as the governing authority of the Village of Elizabeth, does hereby declare and authorize:
Light Bar from previously owned Surplus Police Vehicle be and is hereby declared surplus property and, further, the Mayor of Elizabeth, be and is hereby authorized to donate said light bar to Oakdale Police Department, Oakdale, Louisiana for express use by the Oakdale Police Department, and to sign act of donation and other documents necessary to transfer ownership of said equipment thereon to Oakdale Police Department by donation.
THUS DONE AND PASSED, on this 9th day of May, 2024 with a vote thereon as follows:
YEAS: 3
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Resolution passed at the regular meeting of the Village of Elizabeth, held on the 9th day of May, 2024.
Attest: /s/Denise Lee,
LCM Clerk
Village of Elizabeth,
Elizabeth, LA
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
JONES & HILL
LAW FIRM
WHEREABOUTS OF
WILLIAM HARRIS
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of William Harris please contact Jones & Hill Law Firm, 215 W 6th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana 70655, Telephone 337-639-2127.
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Water We Drink
Allen Parish WW District NO. 1
Public Water Supply Id LA1003001
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2023. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name Source Water Type
WELL #1-East Ground Water
WELL #2-West Ground Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants – such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants – such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides – which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact JOHN STROTHER II OR AMANDA HUSSONG at 318-335-9800.
The Allen Parish Water District #1 2023 water system grade is a “105% A”. Our water system report card can be found at https://apwd1.com/water-quality-report.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Allen Parish WW District NO. 1 is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2023. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.
COMPLIANCE PERIOD – ANALYTE – TYPE
No violations occurred in the calendar year of 2023
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.
HIGHEST
DISINFECTANT DatE RAA UNIT RANGE MRDL MRDLG
Chlorine 2023 1.2 ppm 0.88-1.4 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Water additive used to control microbes
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
The State of Louisiana regularly monitors source water per State and Federal Regulations. Treated water samples are monitored to further evaluate compliance.
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SOURCE WATER
Regulated COLLECTION HIGHEST
Contaminants DatE VALUE RANGE UNIT MCL MCLG
Fluoride 1/22/2023 0.2 0.2 ppm 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
nitrate- 1/26/2020 0.2 0-0.2 ppm 10 10
NITRITE
TYPICAL SOURCE: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
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SOURCE WATER
Radiological COLLECTION HIGHEST
Contaminants DatE VALUE RANGE UNIT MCL MCLG
Combined 1/22/2023 0.521 0.237-0.521 pCi/L 5 0
RADIUM (-226 & -228)
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits
RADIUM -226 1/22/2023 0.521 0.237-0.521 pCi/L 5 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits
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LEAD AND 90TH SITES
COPPER DatE PERCENTILE RANGE UNIT AL OVER AL
Cooper, 2019- 0 0 ppm 1.3 0
Free 2022
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Lead 2019- 0 0 ppb 15 0
2022
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
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Disinfection BYProducts– –SAMPLE POINT
Period Highest
LRAA Range Unit Mcl MCLG
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) -3090 E RIVER ROAD
2022-2023 1 0.86 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM -257 SHALLOW HOLE ROAD
2022-2023 5 4.8 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHM -3090 E RIVER ROAD
2022-2023 7 6.6 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
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SOURCE
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS Date VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
ALUMINUM 1/22/2023 0.02 0-0.02 MG/L 0.2
IRON 1/22/2023 0.02 0.02 MG/L 0.3
PH 1/22/2023 7 7 PH 8.5
SULFATE 1/22/2023 6 6 MG/L 250
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Treated
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
IRON 1/22/2023 0.02 0.02 MG/L 0.3
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+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required
Health Effects Language+++++
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
We at the ALLEN PARISH WW DISTRICT NO. 1 work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Please call our office if you have questions.
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Water We Drink
CITY OF OAKDALE WATER SYSTEM
Public Water Supply Id LA1003006
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2023. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name Source Water Type
WELL #1 – BECK ST. Ground Water
WELL #2 – SOUTH Ground Water
WELL #3 – NORTH Ground Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants – such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants – such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides – which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact GENE PAUL at 318-335-3629.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. CITY OF OAKDALE WATER SYSTEM is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
The Louisiana Department of Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2023. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.
COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 12/27/2023
ANALYTE: GROUNDWATER RULE
TYPE: FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
Our water system tested a minimum of 7 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.
HIGHEST
DISINFECTANT DatE RAA UNIT RANGE MRDL MRDLG
Chlorine 2023 1.3 ppm 0.71-1.66 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Water additive used to control microbes
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
The State of Louisiana regularly monitors source water per State and Federal Regulations. Treated water samples are monitored to further evaluate compliance.
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SOURCE WATER
Regulated COLLECTION HIGHEST
Contaminants DatE VALUE RANGE UNIT MCL MCLG
Arsenic 9/11/2022 1.4 0-1.4 ppb 10 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Fluoride 9/11/2022 0.6 0.3-0.6 ppm 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
nitrate- 1/26/2020 0.2 0-0.2 ppm 10 10
NITRITE
TYPICAL SOURCE: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
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LEAD AND 90TH SITES
COPPER DatE PERCENTILE RANGE UNIT AL OVER AL
Cooper, 2018- 0 0 ppm 1.3 0
Free 2021
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Lead 2018- 0 1-2 ppb 15 0
2021
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
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Disinfection BYProducts– –SAMPLE POINT
Period Highest
LRAA Range Unit Mcl MCLG
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
-107 N HOSPITAL DRIVE
2022-2023 2 2.1 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) – 352 PINE LANE
2022-2023 4 3.8 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM – 107 N HOSPITAL DRIVE
2022-2023 6 5.9 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHM – 352 PINE LANE
2022-2023 17 16.9 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
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SOURCE
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
ALUMINUM 9/11/2022 0.03 0-0.03 MG/L 0.2
iron 9/11/2022 0.06 0-0.06 MG/L 0.3
PH 9/11/2022 7.85 5.92-7.85 PH 8.5
SULFATE 9/11/2022 7 4-7 MG/L 250
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Treated
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
iron 4/13/2023 0.02 0.02 MG/L 0.3
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Unresolved significant deficiencies that were identified during a survey done on the water system are shown below.
DATE
IDENTIFIED FACILITY CODE ACTIVITY
04/19/2023 WELL #3- 20OT1 GWR ADDRESS TT45
NORTH 03 DEFICIENCIES
DUE DATE: 7/29/2023
DESCRIPTION: LAC 51:XII .319.D.25- All potable water systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to prevent leakage of water due to defective materials, improper jointing, corrosion, settling, impacts, freezing, or other causes. Valves and blow-offs shall be provided so that necessary repairs can be made with a minimum interruption of service;
04/19/2023 WELL #3- 20OT1 GWR APPROVED
NORTH 03 CORRECTIVE
DUE DATE: 10/27/2023 ACTION PLAN
DESCRIPTION: LAC 51:XII.319.D.25- All potable water systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to prevent leakage of water due to defective materials, improper jointing, corrosion, settling, impacts, freezing, or other causes. Valves and blow-offs shall be provided so that necessary repairs can be made with a minimum interruption of service.;
04/19/2023 WELL #3- 20OT1 GWR APPROVED
NORTH 03 CORRECTIVE
DUE DATE: 1/25/2024 ACTION PLAN
DESCRIPTION: LAC 51:XII.319.D.25- All potable water systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to prevent leakage of water due to defective materials, improper jointing, corrosion, settling, impacts, freezing, or other causes. Valves and blow-offs shall be provided so that necessary repairs can be made with a minimum interruption of service.;
04/19/2023 WELL #3- 20OT1 GWR APPROVED
NORTH 03 CORRECTIVE
DUE DATE: 6/29/2024 ACTION PLAN
DESCRIPTION: LAC 51:XII.319.D.25- All potable water systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to prevent leakage of water due to defective materials, improper jointing, corrosion, settling, impacts, freezing, or other causes. Valves and blow-offs shall be provided so that necessary repairs can be made with a minimum interruption of service.;
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Health Effects Language+++++
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
We at the CITY OF OAKDALE WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Our water system grade is a 75/C. Our water system report card can be found at https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-EH/drinkingwater/Watergrade/WaterGrade-2023/Allen/LA1003006_WaterGrade_2023.pdf . Please call our office if you have questions.
(PUBLISH: MAY 23, 2024)1T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
SCHOOL BASED
SPEECH THERAPIST
Qualifications:
•Baccalaureate Degree
•Louisiana Certification for Speech, Language, or
Hearing Specialist
•Licensed by Louisiana Board of Examiners for
Speech Pathologists
•Additional Criteria to be Established by the Board
•Preferred candidates will have experience with
childhood developmental therapy, articulation
therapy, oral-motor intervention, PECS and AAC.
Terms of Employment: 10 months
SALARY: According to the Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
START DATE: August 1, 2024
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
2. Resume
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS USING THE LINK BELOW.
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=268
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 28, 2024
(PUBLISH: MAY 16 & 23, 2024)2T