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West Side Journal
Port Allen
June 30, 2022
8,294 Port Allen, Louisiana April 27, 2022 A Special Meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board was held this date with the following membership: Present: G. Alden Chustz Jr., President, Dr. At ley D. Walker, Sr., Vice President, Craig Sarradet, Toby Sarradet, Ronald LeBlanc, Leon Goudeau Chareeka Grace, Jason Manola, Michael Maranto, Teri Bergeron Absent: None Dr. Walker gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Watts Superintendent Report: None Consent Agenda Items: None The next item was presentation of the End Consent Agenda: #7 Consideration of reading a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Parishwide School District No.3 of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana on November 8, 2022. To continue levy of a ten year 15 mill property tax for the purpose of providing additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in said district. (Tommy Hessburg, WBR School Board Bond Counsel, representing the law firm of Butler Snow, LLP.) Mr. Jared Gibbs read the following resolution on behalf of Mr. Hessburg & Mr. Chustz: 8,295 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Parish School Board of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of Parishwide School District No. 3 of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the “District”), will meet on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the West Baton Rouge School Board Office, 3761 Rosedale Road, Port Allen, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding the calling of an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools within the District. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Grace: Be it resolved that the board does hereby approve and adopt the Above End of Consent Agenda item #7 The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Ms. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Ms. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None There being no further business to come before the board, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Manola and seconded by Ms. Bergeron: Be it Resolved, That the meeting be adjourned. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: 8,296 Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Ms. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Ms. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None Wesley Watts President G. Alden Chustz Jr. Secretary-Treasurer
West Side Journal
Port Allen
June 30, 2022
8,296 Port Allen, Louisiana May 18, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board was held this date with the following membership: Present: G. Alden Chustz, Jr., President, Dr. At- ley D. Walker, Sr., Vice President, Craig Sarradet, Toby Sarradet, Ronald LeB lanc, Leon Goudeau, Chareeka Grace (ar- rived at 5:03 p.m.), Jason Manola, Michael Maranto, Teri Bergeron Absent: None Dr. Walker gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Chustz. The next item was approval of the Regular School Board Meeting minutes held on April 20, 2022. Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mrs. Bergeron: Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, held on April 20, 2022 be approved as presented. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None 8,297 The next item was Education Presentations: Mr. Watts presented the Head Start Director’s Monthly Reports, as prepared by Ms. Crystal Leon, which is included in the Board’s individual packets. Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Manola and seconded by Mr. LeBlanc: Be it Resolved that the Board approve the Head Start Director’s Monthly Report. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None The next item was the Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Watts informed the Board that the Port Allen High School Girls Powerlifting Team are State Champions in Class 2A. Mr. Watts turned things over to Head Coach Brian Bizette who then introduced his team to the Board Members and the audience. The Board congratulated the team on their great accomplishment, and requested that the team keep up the good work. Mr. Watts then recognized our Support Employee Award Winners, along with each principal from our 10 schools recognizing their Teacher of the Year Award Winner. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment Information Item no action necessary. 8,298 The next item was presentation of the Consent Agenda: #9 Consideration of a request for approval of naming the Brusly High Baseball Stadium in honor of Mr. L.J. Dupuy for his contributions to baseball in West Baton Rouge Parish over the years. (Finance Committee Report 5/10/22) #10 Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for March 2022. (Finance Committee Report 5/10/22) #11 Consideration of request for approval to participate in Titles I, II, III, IV, V and IDEA B and Preschool Flowthrough funds for 2022-2023 school year. (Academic Committee Report 5/10/22) The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mrs. Bergeron and seconded by Mr. Toby Sarradet: Be it resolved that the Board does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda Items #9 ,#10 and #11. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None 8,299 The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #12 Consideration of the adoption of a resolution at the Regular Board Meeting on May 18, 2022, ordering and calling a special election to be held in Parishwide School District Number Three of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, November 8, 2022, to continue the levy of a ten year, 15 mil property tax for purpose of providing additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in said district presented by Tommy Hessburg representing the law firm of Butler Snow, LLP. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Ms. Grace and seconded by Mr. Maranto. Be it resolved, That the Board approve the Consideration of request for approval at the Regular Board Meeting on May 18, 2022, ordering and calling a special election to be held in Parishwide School District Number Three of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, November 8, 2022, to continue the levy of a ten year, 15 mil property tax for purpose of providing additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in said district presented by Tommy Hessburg representing the law firm of Butler Snow, LLP. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr.Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #13 Consideration of request for approval of the bid submitted by the West Side Journal to serve as the Official Journal of the Board from 7/1/22-6/30/23, as presented by Jared Gibbs, Supervisor of Business Services. 8,300 Mr. Gibbs went over the pricing with the Board and let them know there weren’t any changes from the previous year’s bid. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. LeBlanc and seconded by Ms. Grace. Be it resolved that the Board approves of the bid submitted by the West Side Journal to serve as the Official Journal of the Board from 7/1/22 - 6/30/23 The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #14 Organizational Items: Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and Regular Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The Next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #15 Any other business unanimously approved by the board for consideration: Mr. Chustz wanted to add an item to the agenda, to approve Interim Superintendent David Corona’s contract. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Manola and seconded by Mrs. Bergeron. 8,301 Be it resolved that the Board add agenda item #15 to approve Interim Superintendent David Corona’s contract. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None The Next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #15 To approve Interim Superintendent David Corona’s Contract. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Toby Sarradet and seconded by Mr. Manola. Be it resolved, That the Board approves Interim Superintendent David Corona’s contract. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None There being no further business to come before the board, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Toby Sarradet and seconded by Mrs. Bergeron: Be it Resolved, That the meeting be adjourned. 8,302 The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz Nay: None Absent: None Wesley Watts Secretary-Treasurer G. Alden Chustz Jr. President Port Allen, Louisiana May 10, 2022 A meeting of the School Board Finance Committee was held this date with the following membership: Present: Teri Bergeron, Chairman, Toby Sarradet, 2nd Chairman, Craig Sarradet, Dr. Atley D. Walker, Sr., Ronald LeBlanc, Charee ka Grace, G. Alden Chustz, Jr., Michael Maranto Absent: Leon Goudeau, Jason Manola AGENDA ITEM #1 Discussion and consideration of naming the Brusly High Baseball Stadium in honor of Mr. L.J. Dupuy for his contributions to baseball in West Baton Rouge Parish over the years. Mr. Toby Sarradet explained that Mr. Dupuy is a West Baton Rouge Parish resident, and Mr. Dupuy contributed to building the stadium seats at Brusly High School’s baseball stadium. Mr. Dupuy has been a positive influence for all of the teams that play baseball in West Baton Rouge Parish. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve naming Brusly High School’s Baseball Stadium in honor of Mr. L.J. Dupuy for his contributions to baseball in West Baton Rouge Parish over the years. AGENDA ITEM #2 Food Services State Department Audit Update. (Wes Watts) Mr. Watts explained to the Board that there was a clean audit from the state department for food services, no findings were revealed from the audit. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Informational Item, No action necessary. AGENDA ITEM #3 Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for March 2022 (Wes Watts) Mr. Gibbs presented the monthly expenditures and financial reports for March 2022. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the monthly expenditures and financial reports for March 2022, as presented by Mr. Gibbs. Port Allen, Louisiana May 10, 2022 A meeting of the School Board Academics Committee was held this date with the following membership: Present: Dr. Atley D. Walker, Sr., Chairman, Cha reeka Grace, 2nd Chairman, Craig Sarra det, Toby Sarradet, Ronald LeBlanc, Mi chael Maranto, Teri Bergeron, G. Alden Chustz, Jr. Absent: Leon Goudeau, Jason Manola AGENDA ITEM #1 School Security Update. (Warren LeJeune, Charlotte Blanchard, Wes Watts) Mr. LeJeune updated the board on the incident that occured at Port Allen High School. Ms. Blanchard discussed what happened with the children and parents involved with the situation. The board discussed ways to make things more safe and secured at all locations. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Informational Item, No Action Necessary. AGENDA ITEM #2 Consideration of request for approval to participate in Titles I, II, III, IV, V, and IDEA B and Preschool flowthrough funds for 2022-2023 school year. (Jared Gibbs) Mr. Gibbs discussed with the Board that this is something that routinely happens each year for our district to accept these funds. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. RECOMMENDATION: For the Board to approve to participate in Title I, II, III, IV, V, and IDEA B and Preschool flow through funds for the 2022-2023 school year. AGENDA ITEM #3 Any other business unanimously approved by the committee for consideration. Mr. Watts informed the Board on the dates for the Brusly High and Port Allen High School Graduations. Mr. Watts also reminded the Board that at the regular school board meeting we would be recognizing the Port Allen High School Powerlifting Team, Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year, and New Teacher of the Year. Mr. Watts lastly informed the Board about a concerned parent that wants the Board to consider making a change by requiring girls’ uniform pants to be a darker color. The Board informed the parents that they will add this to the June 2022 agenda. The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. Informational Item, No Action Necessary.
West Side Journal
Port Allen
June 30, 2022
MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING May 25, 2022 The regular meeting of the Brusly Planning & Zoning Commission was held this date, May 25, 2022, at the Brusly Town Hall. Chairman LeMoine called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Commissioner Travasos led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call determined the following officials present: Commissioners: Kim LeMoine, Ronda Perrault, Gary Soniat, Jeff Travasos Absent: Steve Guidry, Steve Perkins, Claudette Purnell Others Present: Joanne Bourgeois, Kesha Clark A motion to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2022, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission, as written, was made by Commissioner Perrault and seconded by Commissioner Soniat. The minutes were approved unanimously. Zoning: None Planning: Chairman LeMoine read aloud the variance request of Kesha Clark, 368 River Mill Dr., for Non-Compliance Sec. 120-52, Servitude Encroachment, to build a fence. Ms. Clark explained her request. Following a brief discussion, a motion to recommend the variance request to the Town Council was made by Commissioner Perrault; seconded by Commissioner Travasos. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business: None Points of Personal Privilege: None Announcements: None Commissioner Travasos made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Soniat. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 PM. /s/Patricia Gaudet Thibodaux, Recording Secretary Patricia Gaudet Thibodaux, Recordning Secretart
West Side Journal
Port Allen
June 30, 2022
June 13, 2022 Town of Brusly Brusly, Louisiana The regular meeting of the Town of Brusly was called to order this date, June 13, 2022, at the Brusly Town Hall, at 6:30 p.m. Council Member Tassin led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call determined the following officials present: Mayor: Scot Rhodes Council Members: Rusty Daigle, Joanne Bour geois, Blake Tassin, Shane An dré, Don Neisler Town Attorney: Thomas Acosta, Jr. Absent: None Recognitions & Commendations: None A motion to approve the minutes of the Town’s regular meeting of May 9, 2022, was made by Council Member Bourgeois; seconded by Council Member Daigle. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. A motion to approve the minutes of the Town’s Special Meeting of May 23, 2022, was made by Council Member Neisler; seconded by Council Member André. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. Public Works Committee: Mayor Rhodes read the Public Works Report, as prepared by Public Works Supervisor Shane Sarradet, for the month of May. There were 4.5 inches of rainfall in the month; 1 SCADA alarm at our Wastewater Lift stations; 1 “out of compliance” test result on the Sewer Treatment Facility; fallen tree debris was removed from a drainage servitude; undersized culverts were removed under 3 driveways along E. St. Francis St. and replaced with proper sized culverts, the work was done by WBR Parish; overlay of Orleans Quarters Dr. was done, some smoothness & cosmetic issues are being addressed; several catch basin washouts repaired throughout town; no personnel incidents to report for Maintenance Department. Regular bulk trash will be picked up the week of June 13th. The extra trash pickup will be June 24th. Mayor Rhodes briefly updated progress being made on the St. James Square Park Project. The Mayor reported that the completion date on the park is set for July 11, 2022. Mayor Rhodes reported that smoothness issues were being addressed on the Road Overlay project and the project should be completed before the end of the month. Planning and Zoning Committee: Mayor Rhodes read aloud the variance request of Kesha Clark, 368 River Mill Dr.-Non-Compliance Sec. 120-52, Servitude Encroachment to build a fence. After a brief discussion, a motion to approve was made by Council Member André; seconded by Council Member Tassin. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comments. Hearing no comments, a roll call vote was had with the following results: Yeas: Tassin, André, Neisler, Daigle, Bourgeois Nays: None Absent: None Finance Committee: Mayor Rhodes noted that the “Budget to Actual Comparison Report” for May, in the meeting packets, is available for Council Members to review. Personnel Committee: Upon the recommendation of Chief Lefeaux, a motion to hire Tim Gilbert, retroactive to May 20, 2022, and Devin Byrd, retroactive to May 10, 2022, as a Part-Time Officers, at the rate of $16.50 an hour, was made by Council Member Tassin; seconded by Council Member André. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments, the motion passed unanimously. Recreation Committee: None Police Committee: None Governmental Affairs Committee: None Consideration of Vetoed Ordinances: None Hearing & Final Action on Ordinance: Ordinance 1 of 2022, to amend the appropriations Ordinance of 2021-2022; to provide relative to appropriations for the income and expenses of the Town was read aloud and opened for Public Hearing by Mayor Rhodes. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Rhodes directed the issue to the Council for consideration. A motion to adopt Ordinance 1 of 2022, as discussed, was made by Council Member Daigle; seconded by Council Member André. A roll call vote was had with the following result: Yeas: Neisler, Daigle, Bourgeois, Tassin, André Nays: None Absent: None Ordinance 2 of 2022, to amend the appropriations Ordinance of 2021-2022; to provide relative to appropriations for the income and expenses of the Sewer was read aloud and opened for Public Hearing by Mayor Rhodes. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Rhodes directed the issue to the Council for consideration. A motion to adopt Ordinance 2 of 2022, as discussed, was made by Council Member Tassin; seconded by Council Member Bourgeois. A roll call vote was had with the following result: Yeas: Bourgeois, Tassin, André, Neisler, Daigle Nays: None Absent: None Mayor Rhodes read aloud Ordinance 3 of 2022, to make appropriations for the expenses of the Town of Brusly for 2022-2023 and to provide relative to the expenditure of said appropriations. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing. After the discussion, the Mayor closed the public hearing and directed the matter to the Council. Council Member André moved to approve the Budget; seconded by Council Member Tassin. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Yeas: André, Neisler, Daigle, Bourgeois, Tassin Nays: None Absent: None Ordinance 4 of 2022, to make appropriations for the expenses of the Town of Brusly Sewer System for 2022-2023 and to provide relative to the expenditure of said appropriations, was read aloud and opened for Public Hearing by Mayor Rhodes. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Rhodes directed the issue to the Council for consideration. A motion to adopt Ordinance 4 of 2022 was made by Council Member Neisler; seconded by Council Member Daigle. A roll call vote was had with the following result: Yeas: Daigle, Bourgeois, Tassin, André, Neisler Nays: None Absent: None Introduction of Ordinances: None Resolutions: A motion was made by Council Member Bourgeois; seconded by Council Member Tassin, to approve Resolution 7 of 2022, declaring and approving a list of surplus vehicles for sale at Public Auction and for surplus outdated computer equipment to be destroyed prior to auction. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. Police Department Report: Police Department Report for the month of May was given by Lt. Fontenot. There was one (1) agency assist, four (4) alarms, three (3) civil incidents, two (2) civil problems, two (2) controlled substances, one (1) damaged property, four (4) disturbances, two (2) harassment, one (1) juvenile problem, two (2) medicals, three (3) miscellaneous, four (4) no insurance tows, two (2) obstructing police, one (1) property watch, one (1) stolen property, four (4) suspicious activity/vehicle, one (1) theft, eight (8) traffic accidents, eight (8) traffic problems, one (1) warrant, one (1) weapons offense and seven (7) welfare checks. For the month, there were 63 total events, 238 total citations and 321 total violations. Through use of the recently installed Flock License Plate Camera System, there were 2 NCIC Warrant arrests, 2 stolen plates recovered, 3 stolen cars recovered and 2 assists to other agencies. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Rhodes stated that Rick Ward resigned his seat in the State Senate, therefor there will be an election held to replace him. The Mayor also reported that the Mayor’s Court legislation addressing elimination of Mayor’s Court was defeated Such legislation had proposed that an assigned lawyer to be act as judge. The LMA District H meeting will be held in Addis on June 14, 2022. The Joliet Trail Project has begun. Remarks of Personal Privilege: Joey Normand expressed concerns about the substandard job done for the past 2 years by the contractor who had submitted the lowest for the Town’s Road Overlay Project. Council Member Bourgeois gave a brief recap of the Landmark Plaque Ceremony which was held June 12, 2022. Council Member Bourgeois reported that the Ceremony was well attended with 7 homes being awarded Landmark Plaques and 2 Former Landmark Sites were awarded signs. Ms. Bourgeois thanked everyone that helped coordinate the program. Council Member Bourgeois also expressed gratitude to the Maintenance Department for putting out the flags on the highway to commemorate Memorial Day, D -Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July. WBR Parish Council Member Chris Kershaw presented a brief update on Parish projects. Announcements: Landmark & Heritage Plaque Ceremony was held June 12th at 3:30pm. Hurricane Preparedness Meeting with be held June 16th at 11:30pm. Town Hall will be closed on Monday July 4th for Independence Day. Town Council Committee Meeting will be held Tuesday July 5th at 6:30pm. Council Member André made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Tassin. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Scot Rhodes, Mayor Blaine Rabalais, Town Clerk
Bernice Banner-News
Bernice
June 30, 2022
Public Notice Parcel No. 3011077700 Current Owner and/or Resident Estate of Onie Lee Kennedy c/o Oliver Kennedy THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Municipal Address: 707 Maple Street, Farmerville, LA The West Half of Lot Six (W ½ of Lot 6) Block "2" of the Smith Addition to the Town of Farmerville, Louisiana, as per plat of said addition duly recorded in Conveyance Book 16 at page 640. Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Union Parish Tax Collector 710 Holder Road Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-2510 run 6/30/22
Bernice Banner-News
Bernice
June 30, 2022
Public Notice Rocky Branch Waterworks District ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NO. 20220623 Standby Diesel Generator The Rocky Branch Waterworks District will accept sealed bids for: one (1) 150 kw MTU 480V 3PH, Standby Diesel Generator, with a 36 hrs. 400-gallon subbase tank, with enclosure and a 200 amp 480/3PH non-service entrance automatic transfer switch. Bidder will include all electrical material and labor to install generator on existing foundation. All electrical installation work must be done by a licensed certified electrician. Bidder shall do performance tests of the generator, after installation, to ensure it is compatible with existing electrical system and equipment. Final acceptance of the project will be made by Rocky Branch Waterworks staff electrician. Sealed bids will be accepted in office of Rocky Branch Waterworks, located at 705 Hodge Road, Farmerville, Louisiana 71241 on or before 2:00 p.m., Thursday July 14, 2022. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids may be hand delivered or sent by registered mail. A delivery date and time must be included with the bid. Generator must be delivered no more than sixty (60) days from bid acceptance. No electronic bids will be accepted for this project. Sealed bids will be read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on July 14, 2022, at the Rocky Branch Waterworks office and tabulated at that time. The tabulated bids will be considered by the Rocky Branch Waterworks District, Board of Directors at the next scheduled meeting. Delivery date and time must be acceptable to the board of directors. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LA-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Rocky Branch Waterworks District reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. The Rocky Branch Waterworks District and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Rocky Branch Waterworks District strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE's, including MBE's, WBE's and SBE's) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Rocky Branch Waterworks District Phillip Smith, President Bobby Hodge, Sec. & Treas run 6/30. 7/7, and 7/14/22
Bernice Banner-News
Bernice
June 30, 2022
Public Notice Town of Bernice Bernice Water System PWS ID # LA1111001 Union Parish The Bernice Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January I, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the second quarter of 2022 show that the system's current TTHMs LRAA is 82 ppb at DBP02 - PISGAH ROAD and 124 ppb at DBP03 - 1025 US 167; Thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly ({or example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAAS levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health. run 6/30/22
Bernice Banner-News
Bernice
June 30, 2022
Public Notice Town of Bernice Council Meeting June 14, 2022 Mayor Mildred Ferguson and the Town Council met in regular session Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in the Council Room of the Town Hall with the following present: Gene Terral, Amy Pesnell, John Levingston, James Montgomery, and Karen Hall. Also Present: Town Attorney Joe Cusimano; Lana Patton, Town Clerk; Terrance Ivory, Police Chief; Bobby Bradshaw and Iris Champion. Mayor Ferguson called the meeting to order. Gene Terral led the prayer. Lana Patton called the roll. James Montgomery made a motion with Karen Hall seconding the motion to approve the previous minutes. Vote was unanimous. Karen Hall made a motion with Gene Terral seconding the motion to appoint The Banner as the Official Journal for the Town of Bernice for 2022 - 2023. Vote was unanimous. Mayor Ferguson made note to the council of the completed renovation of the Council Room. Mayor Ferguson updated the council on the activities of the town saying that a community wide revival had been held and had been well attended. Mayor Ferguson said that a Recognition for the 2022 Graduating Seniors had been held at the Back Alley Market. The Mayor said that New Hopewell Baptist Church is working on the renovations of the ball park. Terrance Ivory informed the council that the Bernice Business Club had donated four cameras to the Police Department to aid in investigations into crime in Bernice. Chief Ivory then reported on the activities of the Police Department. Chief Ivory said that the Police Department received a $2,500.00 grant from Center Point Energy to buy computers for the patrol cars. Amy Pesnell made a motion with Karen Hall seconding the motion to approve payment of bills. Vote was unanimous. Gene Terral made a motion to adjourn with Karen Hall seconding the motion. Attest: Lana Patton, Town Clerk Approve: Mayor Mildred Ferguson run 6/30/22
Bernice Banner-News
Bernice
June 30, 2022
SHERIFF’S SALE Third District Court Parish of Union State of Louisiana ORIGIN BANK Vs. C.D. 50309 ANDREW KENNETH BROWN AND KATHERINE ELIZABETH BROWN By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Third District Court, in and for the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff of Union Parish, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction in the lobby of the Union Parish Sheriff’s Complex at 710 Holder Road in the Town of Farmerville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on August 3, 2022, the following described property, to-wit: LOT 14 DOZIER CREEK SUBDIVISION, FARMERVILLE, UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA as per plat in Plat Book C Page 42, record of Union Parish, Louisiana. Which has the address of 230 Dozier Creek Circle, Farmerville, LA 71241. Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement. DUSTY J. GATES Sheriff 06/30/22 07/28/22 THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
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June 30, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE Entergy Louisiana, LLC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on June 20, 2022, Entergy Louisiana, LLC ("ELL") an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in fifty-eight Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission ("LPSC" or the "Commission") in LPSC Docket No. U-36350, First and Second Supplemental Applications requesting a Financing Order, a new Rider Financed Storm Cost V ("FSC V") rider schedule, and a new Rider Storm Cost Offset V ("SCO V") rider schedule, to implement various rate changes for recovery in rates of costs related to Hurricane Ida and Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta and Winter Storm Uri pursuant to Act No. 55 of the Louisiana Regular Session of 2007 ("Act 55"), as supplemented by Act No. 293 of the Louisiana Legislature's Regular Session of 2021 (together the" Restoration Law"). In order to pursue financing authorized by the Restoration Law, ELL and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation ("LURC" or "Corporation") have requested that the Commission approve and authorize the Corporation to finance, through the issuance of system restoration bonds, ELL's system restoration costs associated with Hurricane Ida and Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri and related relief under the Restoration Law. The Corporation and ELL have requested Commission authorization for the issuance of system restoration bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of $1.658 billion of net system restoration costs, which includes carrying costs and unamortized debt costs on interim financing, and issuance costs. To finance these costs, ELL proposes to implement Rider FSC V Rates, on behalf of LURC, effective by billing on the first day of the first billing cycle of the next revenue month following the issuance date of the system restoration bonds. Assuming system restoration bond issuance on December 19, 2022, Rider FSC V Rates will be implemented with the first billing cycle of January 2023. The Rider FSC V Rates, as periodically adjusted, will continue in effect until all system restoration bonds shall have been paid in full and all financing costs of the system restoration bonds shall have been recovered in full. ELL requests Commission determination that the calculation of the Rider FSC V Rates will apply to all rate classes, including any Special Contracted Rate customers and will be non-bypassable, which means that, with limited exception, all existing and future LPSC-jurisdictional ELL customers will be responsible for these charges. Other adjustments required to compensate for certain costs or benefits relating to elements other than those relating to the financing transaction, including accumulated deferred income taxes and other savings pursuant to Restoration Law Financing, are proposed to be reflected in the Rider SCO V. If the Commission were to issue a financing order for the full amount requested by ELL and were it to adopt the rate design reflected in Riders FSCIV and SCOIV (pertaining to Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta and Winter Storm Uri): (1) the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill through Rider FSC V for one of ELL's LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh is estimated at $5.37 per month; (2) the first year's Rider SCOV imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers through proposed Rider SCOV using 1,000 kWh is estimated to be a credit of $0.14 per month; and (3) the net effect of Rider FSCV and Rider SCOV on a residential customer using 1,000 kWh is estimated to be $5.23 per month, which equates to an increase of 4.3%. The public version of the Company's filing, including its attachments, may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157 Entergy Louisiana, LLC run 6/30/22
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June 30, 2022
Public Notice Union Parish Police Jury A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on Tuesday, July 5th 2022 in the meeting room of the Union Parish Police Jury, Courthouse Annex, 303 East Water Street, Farmerville, Louisiana for the purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed abandonment of Lifford Road in its entirety. This hearing is being held to discuss the abandonment of Lifford Road in its entirety from parish road system. Brenda Abercrombie, President run 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30/22
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June 30, 2022
Public Notice Union Parish Police Jury A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. (C.S.T) on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 in the meeting room of the Union Parish Police Jury, Courthouse Annex, 303 East Water Street, Farmerville, Louisiana for the purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed abandonment of a portion of Phillips Road. This hearing is being held to discuss the abandonment of a portion of Phillips Road from parish road system. Brenda Abercrombie, President run 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30/22