PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) – ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES – COUSHATTA TRIBE OF LA RECYCLING CENTER
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana seeks statements of qualifications from licensed engineering firms to provide design and construction oversight for a new 60’x100’ Recycling Center at the Coushatta Casino Resort. Funded by the SWIFR Grant, this $350,000 project includes utility coordination, permitting, bid documents, and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.
KEY DETAILS:
SCOPE: Metal building design, utilities, traffic control, and full construction administration.
FEE CAP: Engineering costs must not exceed 12% of total project cost ($42,000).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 28, 2025, by 4:00 PM CST.
CONTACT: Email SOQs to Bethany Crochet, Environmental Manager, at bledoux@coushatta.org.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Firm experience, team qualifications, tribal project history, and schedule adherence.
FULL RFQ AVAILABLE:
www.coushatta.org
QUESTIONS DUE: May 20, 2025 to bledoux@coushatta.org.
(PUBLISH: MAY 8 & 15, 2025)2T
Cost is $30.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
OAKDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING APRIL 22, 2025
On the 22nd day of April, 2025 at 5:30p.m. commissioners met in a Special/Regular Session. The meeting was call to order and on roll call the following members of the body were presented:
MESSERS: Dr. R. E. Bacon, Joyce Johnson, Isaac Rhines, Michelle Snell, and Dr. Charles Vidrine
ABSENT: None
Also, present Tina Guillory, Executive Director, PHM and Josh Bennett, Rostan Solution
The Chairman, Dr. Charles Vidrine, ordered that the following Waive and Consent be spread upon the minutes.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING
We, the undersigned do hereby accept notice of this Regular/Special Meeting, waiving any and all irregularities in the service of notice and do hereby consent and agree that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Oakdale, Louisiana shall meet at their regular meeting place at 5:30p.m. on the 22nd of April 2025, for the following purposes:
1. Service Agreement for Industrial Hygienist, Josh Bennett-Rostan Solution
2. 2025 5 Year PHA Plan, 2025 Annual Plan, and 2025-2029 5 Year Action Plan/2025 CFP Annual Statement Budget
3. Obsolete Smoke Detectors
To transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
/s/ Dr. R. E. Bacon
/s/ Joyce Johnson
/s/ Isaac Rhines
/s/ Michelle Snell
/s/ Dr. Charles Vidrine
RESOLUTION NO. 2086
WHEREAS THERE IS A NEED, for the Board of Commissioners to approve to hire an industrial hygienist for services during the demo project and final clearances of the damaged units from Hurricane Delta.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of Commissioners has approved to hire ELOS Environmental, LLC. The contractor shall perform the services outlined in Exhibit A, Task 2, in addition to the contractor’s proposal dated March 10, 2025 and the terms of this agreement and any applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules or regulations. The total compensation shall not exceed $131,840.00 and invoicing according to time/materials.
After discussion Commissioner Rhines moved that the resolution be adopted as introduced and read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and on roll call the following vote was recorded:
AYES: Rhines, Johnson, Bacon, Vidrine, Snell
NAYS: None
The Chairman thereupon declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2087
WHEREAS THERE IS A NEED, for the Board of Commissioners to approve the 2025-2029 5-Year PHA Plan, 2025 Annual PHA Plan, and the 2025-2029 5-Year Action Plan/2025 CFP Annual Statement Budget.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of Commissioners has approved the 2025-2029 5-Year PHA Plan, 2025 Annual PHA Plan, and the 2025-2029 5-Year Action Plan/2025 CFP Annual Statement Budget.
After discussion Commissioner Johnson moved the resolution be adopted as introduced and read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bacon and on roll call the following vote was recorded:
AYES: Vidrine, Bacon, Rhines, Snell, Johnson
NAYS: None
The Chairman thereupon declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2088
WHEREAS THERE IS A NEED, for the Board of Commissioners to approve the disposal of obsolete battery-powered smoke detectors. The new NSPIRE regulations require a 10-year sealed lithium battery as the other smoke detectors are 9-volt battery powered.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of Commissioners has approved the disposal of the obsolete battery-powered smoke detectors.
After discussion Commissioner Bacon moved that the resolution be adopted as introduced and read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Snell and on roll call the following vote was recorded:
AYES: Vidrine, Snell. Johnson, Rhines, Bacon
There being no further business to come before the meeting Commissioner Bacon moved that the meeting be adjourn, which motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried by unanimous vote.
The Chairman thereupon declared the meeting adjourned.
/s/ Dr. Charles Vidrine
Chairman
CERTIFICATE
I, Tina Guillory, the duly appointed qualified and acting Secretary of the Housing Authority of the City of Oakdale, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the attached extract from the minutes of the regular/special meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Oakdale, La. held on April 22, 2025 is a true and correct copy of the original minutes of said meeting on file and of record insofar as said original minutes related to the matters set forth in said attached extract and I do further certify that each resolution appearing is said attached extract is true and correct copy of the same resolution adopted as said meeting and on file and of record. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereinto set my had and the seal of said Housing Authority of the City of Oakdale, Louisiana on this 22nd day of April, 2025.
/s/ Tina Guillory
Secretary
(PUBLISH: MAY 15, 2025)1T
Cost is $155.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP#1031
Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
RFx No. 3000024658, Hardware and Sandpaper – DOC/PE, 5/20/25
Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
Tom Ketterer
Director of State Procurement
FAX (225) 342-8688
(PUBLISH: MAY 15, 2025)1T
Cost is $20.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE MOBILE HOME
VARIANCE
YVONNE TURNER
I, Yvonne Turner located at 1011 E. Dixie St., am requesting a mobile home variance. The Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on 06/05/2025 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Court Room with final action taken at the City Council meeting on 06/05/2025. (1st Thursday of month following Planning Commission meeting) at 6:30 p.m.
(PUBLISH: MAY 15, 22 & 29, 2025)3T
Cost is $55.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
WHITLOW LAW FIRM
LOST NOTE
LA CAPITOL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Loan and Security Agreements and Disclosure Statement dated on or about 07/08/2021, by Bobby C. Ware for $30,345.02 in favor of La Capitol Federal Credit Union is asked to contact Sharon Whitlow, Atty. @ (225) 217-0060.
(PUBLISH: MAY 15, 22 & 29, 2025)3T
Cost is $55.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
Oakdale Recreation District #1
Meeting March 4, 2025
Call to Order: A meeting was held at 225 East 5th Avenue.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Dr. Thomas Davis.
Attendees: Members in attendance: Dr. Thomas Davis, President, Roy Gordon, Greg Strother and Gwen Alsbury. Steven Richard was present via phone. Mark Pender was also present.
New Business: A motion was made to accept the February meeting minutes by Steven Richard and was seconded by Roy Gordon. Motion carried.
Financials for the month of February were presented to the Board. A motion was made to accept the financials was made by Gwen Alsbury and seconded by Greg Strother. Motion carried.
Old Business: Mark Pender gave an update on the swimming pool.
Greg Strother gave an update on tennis courts.
Adjournment: Greg Strother made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Greg Strother. Motion carried.
Thomas J. Davis, Jr., M.D.
Secretary, Pam Pender
(PUBLISH: MAY 15, 2025)1T
Cost is $65.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
Oakdale Elementary School Assistant Principal
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. A valid Type A, Type B, or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate with a Master’s degree or higher or completion of a Practitioner/Residency Leader Program;
2. Louisiana certificate must show endorsement as Principal, Provisional Principal, Elementary Principal, or Educational Leader;
3. Must have three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience during the five (5) year period preceding appointment to principalship;
4. Administrative experience is preferred and
5. Such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
SALARY: According to Allen Parish School
Board Salary Schedule
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 – Months
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
2. Resume
3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
START DATE: July 21, 2025
APPLY ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW.
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=347
(PUBLISH: MAY 15 & 22, 2025)2T
Cost is $115.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Personnel
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree or Alternate Pathway defined in Bulletin 746; Educational Leader Level 3, Five years of successful supervisory experience in Educational leadership required; and such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Job Description can be found on application website.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 – Months
SALARY: Allen Parish Salary Schedule
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Complete and submit application requirements on the Allen Parish School Board Website.
(PUBLISH: MAY 15 & 22, 2025)2T
Cost is $95.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
Assistant Principal Oberlin High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid Type A, Type B, or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate with a Master’s degree or higher or completion of a Practitioner/Residency Leader Program. Certificate must show endorsement as Principal, Provisional Principal, Elementary Principal, or Educational Leader. Must have three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience during the five (5) year period preceding appointment; such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
Job Description can be found on application website.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 – Months
SALARY: Allen Parish Salary Schedule
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Complete and submit application requirements on the Allen Parish School Board Website.
(PUBLISH: MAY 15 & 22, 2025)2T
Cost is $100.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
Assistant Superintendent of Operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree or Alternate Pathway defined in Bulletin 746; Educational Leadership Level 3; At least 5 years of successful administrative leadership, preferably in school operations or public sector management; Demonstrated experience in supervising multiple departments and complex projects; Knowledge of school district operations, applicable state and federal regulations, and public sector budgeting; and such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
Job Description can be found on application website.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 – Months
SALARY: Allen Parish Salary Schedule
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Complete and submit application requirements on the Allen Parish School Board Website.
(PUBLISH: MAY 15 & 22, 2025)2T
Cost is $100.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Water We Drink
SOUTH OAKDALE WATER SYSTEM
Public Water Supply Id LA1003008
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-LA HWY 165 S Ground Water
WELL #2-WARD ROAD 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 Lee Manuel at 318-335-4165.
Our water system grade is an “A”. Our water system report card can be found at www.ldh.la.gov/watergrade.
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks.
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, 2024. 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.
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 2024 1.4 ppm 0.65-1.98 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
Arsenic 9/11/2022 2.1 1.7-2.1 ppb 10 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Fluoride 9/11/2022 0.4 0.4 ppm 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
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LEAD AND 90TH SITES
COPPER DatE PERCENTILE Range UNIT AL OVER AL
Cooper, 2020- 0.5 .0-0.7 ppm 1.3 0
Free 2023
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Lead 2020- 0 0-2 ppb 15 0
2023
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)
-4143 NORRIS & WARD RD
2023-2024 4 3.7 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
-LEROY MEAUX COTTONGIN RD
2023-2024 5 4.9 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM – 4143 NORRIS & WARD RD
2023-2024 9 8.5 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHM -LEROY MEAUX COTTONGIN RD
2023-2024 12 11.9 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
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SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
ALUMINUM 9/11/2022 0.14 0-0.14 MG/L 0.2
CHLORIDE 9/11/2022 11 10-11 MG/L 250
HARDNESS, 9/11/2022 5.5 5.1-5.5 MG/L 0
TOTAL (AS CAC03)
IRON 9/11/2022 0.32 0.28-0.32 MG/L 0.3
PH 9/11/2022 5.86 5.42-5.86 PH 8.5
POTASSIUM 9/11/2022 0.9 0.9 MG/L 0
SODIUM 9/11/2022 51.5 48.9-51.5 MG/L 0
SULFATE 9/11/2022 2 2 MG/L 250
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Treated
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
iron 4/21/2024 0.24 0.24 MG/L 0.3
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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).
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 and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact ALLEN PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 1 and JOHN STROTHER BUS Phone: 318-335-9800. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
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 South 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. Additional information on the water system can be found at www.ldh.la.gov/watergrade. Please call our office if you have questions.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 13, 2024)1T
Cost is $370.00