Allen Parish communities are dealing with COVID-19 issues like the rest of the state. Here’s some information from these communities.
Kinder
Residents attending Kinder’s Council meeting next week will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
Mayor Wayland Lafargue said the doors to the lobby will remain close. Customers can use the drive through window for business, mail payments or pay online. He said the staff was being rotated for social distancing.
If you have questions, be sure to contact city hall.
“We are following the guidelines of the governor’s office,” Lafargue said and encouraged everyone to take the necessary precautions to remain safe.
Reeves
The village still has its doors open at city hall, but they are taking precautions by asking everyone to wear masks. They also keep a bottle of hand sanitizer, so customers can use it. The administration continues to monitor the situation and will make changes as necessary.
Oberlin
The Town of Oberlin has been dealing with COVID-19 cases at the town hall, and it has been closed to the public until further notice.
Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel, who is one of the persons testing positive, said the town hall was closed late Monday, July 6. The inside has been sanitized. All town customers wishing to pay bills or send correspondence can use the drop box. If other business is necessary, residents can call the town hall. (The mayor was feeling better at press time.)
Manuel said employees, who have not tested positive, are working in the field, so the town is still operating. He said they were taking all precautions to make sure everyone was safe from the virus. He said they will observe the process each week to see when the town hall may reopen to the public.
The town also cancelled its monthly meeting which would have been held Monday, July 13.
Oberlin’s police department also was sanitized due to the virus. Police Chief Grady K. Haynes said they would continue to answer calls while maintaining safety protocols. Haynes did have some of his staff tested and all were negative.
Both leaders in Oberlin said they would continue to practice safety for their employees as well as the public.
Oakdale
Oakdale’s city hall building has been closed due to the employees possible exposure of COVID-19.
The building will be closed to the public while the office runs with a limited staff until further notice. The city has released a statement on Facebook™ that if you should need assistance you can call the following numbers:
Mayor’s Office: 318-335-1111
City Hall: 318-335-3629
Payment options for the public are to pay over the phone or you can drop them in the drop box at city hall.
Oakdale’s Mayor Gene Paul said, “We encouraged all our employees to be tested. Of the 12 that were tested eight have come back negative. We are still waiting on the final four results. We are just taking this precaution to ensure the safety of our employes and citizens. When we get the results for everyone if they are all negative, we will reopen normal operations. Hopefully by Thursday.”
Coushatta Casino
The casino also sent emails this week stating it would require guests to wear masks. If you forget your mask, please check at security’s desk for a mask.
“Please be aware that all guests will be required to wear a mask or face covering while visiting Coushatta Casino Resort, effective today, Monday, July 13. This is for the safety of all our guests, associates and their families. Complimentary masks are available at the security stations.”
The resort also is working hard to make sure everyone is safe, and the environment is sanitized.
