PUBLIC NOTICE
Oakdale Recreation District #1
Meeting May 5, 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, Greg Strother, Roy Gordon and Gwen Alsbury. Guy Arnold, Steven Richard and Rhonda Beard were present via phone. Royce Scimemi, Mark Pender and Lynn Deville were also present.
New Business: A motion was made to accept the April meeting minutes by Steven Richard and was seconded by Roy Gordon. Motion carried.
Financials for the month of April were presented to the Board. A motion was made to accept the financials was made by Gwen Alsbury and seconded by Roy Gordon. Motion carried.
Royce Scimemi, CPA, APAC, issued Financial Statement to the Board for the year ending December 31, 2025. A motion was made to accept the Financial Statement was made by Gwen Alsbury and seconded by Roy Gordon. Motion carried. A motion was made to use Royce Scimemi, CPA, APAC to prepare financial for year ending December 31, 2026 by Roy Gorden and seconded by Steven Richard. Motion Carried.
A motion was made to transfer $60,000 from the LAMP account to First Federal checking account was made by Greg Strother and seconded by Roy Gordon. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Gwen Alsbury and seconded by Greg Strother to increase the hourly rate for the lifeguards to $12.00. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Greg Strother and seconded by Roy Gordon to increase the fee for pool parties to $225.00. This includes the $50 deposit. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Steven Richard and seconded by Gwen Alsbury to renew the insurance for the swimming pool in the amount of $1,502.57. Motion carried.
Resolution for the 2025 millage rates for Oakdale Recreation District #1 was accepted by the Board
Old Business: Mark Pender gave an update on the swimming pool.
Greg Strother gave an update on tennis courts.
Adjournment: Roy Gordon made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Steven Richard. Motion carried.
Thomas J. Davis, Jr., M.D.
Secretary, Pam Pender
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 26, 2025
The City of Oakdale held a Special Call Council Meeting June 26, 2025, at 8:00a.m. in Oakdale, LA at City Hall, 333 E 6th Ave., inside the Courtroom.
1. Approval of the Agenda- Motion to approve by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Eaves. Vote passes unanimously, 3 out of 3 council members voted in favor.
2. Roll Call- PRESENT: Kimberly Ware, City Clerk; John Richardson, City Attorney; Sarah Ballard, Recording Secretary; Adam Gordon, Councilman At Large; Frederick Douglas, Councilman District #2; Dina Eaves, Councilwoman District #3; Jeremy Smith, Councilman District #4.
ABSENT: Mayor David Vidrine & Cassaundra Allison, Councilwoman District #1.
3. Prayer-Councilman Smith
4. Pledge- Councilman at Large, Adam Gordon
5. City Clerk Kimberly Ware
a. Approval of FY 24-25 Budget- Motion for Approval made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman Douglas. Vote passes unanimously, 3 out of 3 council members voted in favor.
b. Adopt FY 25-26 Budget – Motion to adopt and advertise made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Eaves. Vote passes unanimously, 3 out of 3 council members voted in favor.
6. Adjourn- Motion to Adjourn made by Councilman Douglas, second by Councilman Smith. Vote passes unanimously, 3 out of 3 council members voted in favor.
Adam Gordon
Councilman at Large
ATTEST:
Kimberly Ware, City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP# 1227
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. 3000025060, Waste Disposal Service for DOC Allen Correctional Center, 7/22/25
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
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Cost is $20.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Ken Kelly and seconded by Councilwoman Mea Dillehay:
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
RESOLUTION NO. 139-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH FOR OAKDALE JOURNAL TO BE THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER for FY 2025-2026.
WHEREAS, the Village of Elizabeth would like to make the Oakdale Journal the official Village newspaper for FY 2025-2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Elizabeth Mayor and Board of Alderman in regular session, do hereby adopt Resolution No. 139-2025 selecting THE OAKDALE JOURNAL AT 1024 3RD AVENUE, KINDER, LA 70648 AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SAID MUNICIPALITY.
Yeas: 3 Nays: 0 Absents: 0 Abstains: 0
THE SAID RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED ON THE 16th DAY OF June, 2025.
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, Louisiana, held on the 16th day of June, 2025.
Attest:/S/
Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
LOUISIANA
Resolution No. 140-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RENEW LEASE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS Resolution 140-2025 gives authority for the Mayor of Elizabeth to renew a lease agreement between the Village of Elizabeth and Oakdale Community Hospital for the lease of commercial property located at 504 West Main Street, Elizabeth, LA 70638.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Village of Elizabeth, Mandy L. Green, is hereby authorized and empowered for and on behalf of, and in the name of the Village of Elizabeth, to renew the following transaction:
(a) To renew the lease of commercial property, located at located at 504 West Main Street, Elizabeth, LA 70638, by and between the Village of Elizabeth and Oakdale Community Hospital conditioned upon a 3% annual rent increase.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Elizabeth Village Council held June 16, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said resolution.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Stacy Weldon and seconded by Councilman Ken Kelly.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
APPROVED BY:
/S/Mandy L Green
ATTEST BY:
/S/ Denise Lee, Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
LOUISIANA
Resolution No. 137-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH TO DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLE SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth is authorized by law to declare municipally owned property as surplus and, thereafter, to dispose of such surplus property in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth has determined that the following movable property is surplus and should be disposed of, to wit:
2012 Ford F-250 silver pickup, VIN 1FT7W286XCEB13665 as movable surplus property with minimum bid set at $10,000.
THEREFORE, Resolution 137-2025 declares to advertise for sealed bids and award to the highest bidder.
THEREFORE, Village to accept bids until July 10,2025 at 3:00pm. The bids to be opened and awarded to the highest bidder at the July 14, 2025 council meeting. The Village of Elizabeth shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and remove the item of movable property from sale prior to the opening of bids.
THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was presented on the 16th day of June 2025 in a regular meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Elizabeth Board of Aldermen hereby adopts Resolution 137-2025 in a regular called meeting at the Elizabeth Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025
A motion was made by Councilman Ken Kelly and seconded by Councilwoman Stacy Weldon .
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
APPROVED BY:
/S/Mandy L Green, Mayor
ATTEST BY
/S/ Denise Lee, Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
LOUISIANA
Resolution No. 138-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH TO DECLARE CERTAIN MOVABLE SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth is authorized by law to declare municipally-owned property as surplus and, thereafter, to dispose of such surplus property in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth has determined that the following movable property is surplus and should be disposed of, to wit:
2021 Kubota lawnmower with Serial Number KBGGDCA0CMGG50551as movable surplus property with minimum bid set at $7,000.00.
THEREFORE, Resolution 138-2025 declares to advertise for sealed bids and award to the highest bidder.
THEREFORE, Village to accept bids until July 10,2025 at 3:00pm. The bids are to be opened and awarded to the highest bidder at the July 14, 2025 council meeting. The Village of Elizabeth shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and remove the item of movable property from sale prior to the opening of bids.
THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was presented on the 16th day of June, 2025 in a regular meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Elizabeth Board of Aldermen hereby adopts Resolution 137-2025 in a regular called meeting at the Elizabeth Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025
A motion was made by Councilwoman Stacy Weldon and seconded by Councilman Ken Kelly
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
APPROVED BY:
/S/Mandy L Green, Mayor
ATTEST BY:
/S/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
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Cost is $80.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
LOUISIANA
Resolution No. 141-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH TO DECLARE CERTAIN TRACTOR SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth is authorized by law to declare municipally owned property as surplus and, thereafter, to dispose of such surplus property in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth has determined that the following movable property is surplus and should be disposed of, to wit:
2011 KUBOTA TRACTOR 4WD-Model M7040DT-1 #87125 eng#AY1134 as movable surplus property with minimum bid set at $15,000.
THEREFORE, Resolution 141-2025 declares to advertise for sealed bids and award to the highest bidder.
THEREFORE, Village to accept bids until July 10,2025 at 3:00pm. The bids to be opened and awarded to the highest bidder at the July 14, 2025 council meeting. The Village of Elizabeth shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and remove the item of movable property from sale prior to the opening of bids.
THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was presented on the 16th day of June 2025 in a regular meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Elizabeth Board of Aldermen hereby adopts Resolution 141-2025 in a regular called meeting at the Elizabeth Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025
A motion was made by Councilman Ken Kelly and seconded by Councilwoman Stacy Weldon.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
APPROVED BY
/S/Mandy L Green
ATTEST BY:
/S/ Denise Lee, Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
LOUISIANA
Resolution No. 142-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH TO DECLARE CERTAIN JOHN DEER TRACTOR SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth is authorized by law to declare municipally owned property as surplus and, thereafter, to dispose of such surplus property in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth has determined that the following movable property is surplus and should be disposed of, to wit:
1997 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR as movable surplus property with minimum bid set at $8,000.
THEREFORE, Resolution 142-2025 declares to advertise for sealed bids and award to the highest bidder.
THEREFORE, Village to accept bids until July 10,2025 at 3:00pm. The bids to be opened and awarded to the highest bidder at the July 14, 2025 council meeting. The Village of Elizabeth shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and remove the item of movable property from sale prior to the opening of bids.
THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was presented on the 16th day of June 2025 in a regular meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Elizabeth Board of Aldermen hereby adopts Resolution 142-2025 in a regular called meeting at the Elizabeth Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025
A motion was made by Councilman Ken Kelly and seconded by Councilwoman Stacy Weldon.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
APPROVED BY:
/S/Mandy L Green
ATTEST BY:
/S/ Denise Lee, Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH
LOUISIANA
Resolution No. 143-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH TO DECLARE CERTAIN 6’ BRAVE BUSHHOG SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth is authorized by law to declare municipally owned property as surplus and, thereafter, to dispose of such surplus property in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, Village of Elizabeth has determined that the following movable property is surplus and should be disposed of, to wit:
6’ BRAVE BUSHHOG as movable surplus property with minimum bid set at $800.00.
THEREFORE, Resolution 143-2025 declares to advertise for sealed bids and award to the highest bidder.
THEREFORE, Village to accept bids until July 10,2025 at 3:00pm. The bids to be opened and awarded to the highest bidder at the July 14, 2025 council meeting. The Village of Elizabeth shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and remove the item of movable property from sale prior to the opening of bids.
THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was presented on the 16th day of June 2025 in a regular meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Elizabeth Board of Aldermen hereby adopts Resolution 142-2025 in a regular called meeting at the Elizabeth Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2025
A motion was made by Council Stacy Weldon and seconded by Councilwoman Mea Dillehay.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
APPROVED BY:
/S/Mandy L Geen
ATTEST BY:
/S/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk
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Cost is $80.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position:
Clerical Aide for Oakdale Middle School
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
2. Twenty-one years of age or older.
3. Postsecondary training or comparable
experience in computerized record keeping.
4. Other criteria established by
the School Board.
SALARY: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, July 10, 2025
Special Requirements:
Interviews will be scheduled by principal.
Applications must be submitted through the following website:
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=
true&AppliTrackJobId=383
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Cost is $60.00