INVITATION TO BID
The Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville will receive bids on 2022-2023 CFP for the Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville, until 11:00 a.m. on the 8th of August, 2024, at the offices of the Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville, 202 Waldorf Street, Rayville, Louisiana 71269, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Proposed forms of Contract Documents, including plans and specifications may be examined at:
Via electronic documents from SGB Architects
If hard copies are required, the cost will be $100 (non-refundable)
Copies of the bidding documents shall be secured by contacting SGB Architects, LLC, 1935 Airline Drive, Suite 200, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112 for each set of bidding documents obtained. Design professional will maintain a list of all prime bidders for the purpose of addenda.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the Housing Authority of the City of Rayville, U.S. Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidders and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five percent of the bid shall be submitted with each bid.
Bids shall be submitted on “Louisiana Uniform Bid Form” in Section E of the specifications located in the bidding documents, specifically referenced to this project.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a performance and payment bond equaling the contract sum issued by a Bonding Company licensed to operate in the State of Louisiana.
Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Specifications must be paid on this project.
Per La. R.S. 38:2214, withdrawal of a bid must be within 48 hours of bid time, by sworn affidavit, and only for patently obvious unintentional, and substantial clerical or mathematical errors. All other withdrawals will cause forfeiture of bid bond.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 am on the 30th of July, 2024, at the project site.
In accordance with the omnibus drug legislation enacted November 19, 1988, Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V. Subtitle D) contractors and grantees of Federal Agencies must certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces. This required certification is a precondition of receiving a contract with the Housing Authority.
On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he holds an active license under Louisiana Revised Status 38:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the outside of the bid envelope. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his license was issued. The project classification for this project is “Building Construction” or “Plumbing”.
The Housing Authority of the city of Rayville reserves the right to reject any and all bids as the interest of the Housing Authority may require.
Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville
/s/Donna Ellis
By: Donna Ellis, Executive Director
7/11, 7/18, 7/25
SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland-Fifth District Court
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
VS NO 49,640 SECTION A
KILEE ANN MILLER
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of RICHLAND, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the courthouse in the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on August 14,2024
At 10:00am the following property, to-wit:
TRACT 1: From the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block C, S.M. Hixon’s 2nd Addition to Mangham, Louisiana; thence North along the East line of Hixon Street a distance of 15 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence front North along the East line of Hixon Street a distance of 90 feet; thence back between parallel lines parallel to the North line of said Lot 2 a distance of 180.0 feet.
TRACT 2: A certain lot 15 X 180 feet lying North of and adjacent to Lot 2, Block C, Hixon’s Addition, Conveyance Book 179, page 164, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana.
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.
GARY GILLEY
RICHLAND PARISH SHERIFF
7/11, 8/1
SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland-Fifth District Court
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
VS NO 49,683 SECTION C
LEBRENDA SUE MILLER AKA LEBRENDA S MILLER AKA LEBRENDA MILLER
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of RICHLAND, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the courthouse in the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
August 14,2024
At 10:00am the following property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 36, Township in 17 North, Rage 7 East (T17N-R7E), Richland Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows:
From the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 36, Township 17 North, Range 7 East (T17N-R7E), Richland Parish, Louisiana run south 89 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds east, along the south line of said northeast quarter of southwest quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) a distance of 210 feet to the southeast corner of that certain 4.2 acre tract acquired by Purvis D. Hollis from Joseph Whitaker Ellis by deed recorded in conveyance book 217, page 348 of the records of Richland Parish, Louisiana; thence run north 00 degrees 52 minutes 03 seconds east, along the east line of said Purvis 4.2 acre tract, a distance of 503.07 feet to a found one half inch (1/2”) iron rod marking the most southerly comer of that certain 0.07 acre triangular shaped tract acquired by Purvis D. Hollis from Henry Gene Stewart by deed recorded in conveyance book 362, page 854, at. Seq. and said iron rod being the point of beginning, thence run north 07 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds east along the east line of said 0.07 acre triangular shaped tract, a distance of 257.85 feet to a found three quarter inch (3/4) iron pipe on the southwesterly right-of-way line of Route Louisiana No. 3048; said iron pipe marking the northeast corner of said 0.07 acre triangular shaped tract; thence continue north 07 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds east, along the northerly projection of the east line of said 0.07 acre triangular shaped tract, a distance of 48.87 feet to a found cotton picker spindle in the centerline of Route Louisiana No. 3048; thence run south 57 degrees 24 minutes 58 seconds east, along the centerline of said highway, a distance of 232.52 feet to a railroad spike in the centerline of said highway; thence run south 32 degrees 35 minutes 04 seconds west, perpendicular to the centerline of said highway, a distance of 45.00 feet to an one half inch (1/2”) iron pipe on the southwesterly right-of-way line of said highway; thence continue south 32 degrees 35 minutes 04 seconds west, perpendicular to the centerline of said highway, a distance of 170.08 feet to and one half inch (1/2) iron pipe; thence run north 88 degrees 44 minutes 38 seconds west a distance of 121.55 feet back to the point of beginning, containing 1.00 acre, more or less, subject to restrictions, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
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, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement.
GARY GILLEY
RICHLAND PARISH SHERIFF
7/11, 8/1
SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland-Fifth District Court
CROSS KEYS BANK
VS NO 49,642 SECTION A
SHARON D PONSELL AKA SHARON LEFAY DEW PONSELL
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of RICHLAND, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the courthouse in the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
August 14,2024
At 10:00am the following property, to-wit:
LOT SEVENTEEN (17) OF THE J.C. DOPSON RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCKS TWENTY-ONE (21) AND TWENTY-TWO (22) OF THE HONEYCUTT ADDITION TO RAYVILLE, RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN ON PLAT FILED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 163, PAGE 20, RECORDS OF RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA
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.
GARY GILLEY
RICHLAND PARISH SHERIFF
7/11, 8/1
Notice
Start Water System, Inc., will be holding an Annual Public Meeting on Monday July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Start Fire Department located on Owl Loop. Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to attend Annual Meeting or if further information is required or needed please contact our office at 318-728-5145 at least five days prior to the meeting date.
“This institution is an equal opportunity employer.”
7/11, 7/18
PUBLISHED NOTICE
JIMMIE HAROLD ROBBINS
DOTTIE HALL ROBBINS
(or their heirs)
Pursuant to an order of the Fifth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Richland in the matter of Kathryn S. Thompson, Docket No. 49771, Div. A, Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, dated June 28, 2024, it was ordered that Notice of the following be published:
WHEREAS, Kathryn S. Thompson, by act passed before Amanda Flowers, recorded on May 6, 2019, in Registry No. 0381271 of the official records of Richland Parish, Louisiana, purchased property at tax sale from the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the Richland Parish Tax Assessor for unpaid property taxes;
WHEREAS, Kathryn S. Thompson has applied to this Court for a monition, in conformity with R.S. 47:2271 et seq.
THEREFORE, in the name of the State of Louisiana and the Fifth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Richland, all interested persons are cited and admonished to show cause within sixty (60) days from the date on which this monition is first advertised, why grounds exist for a nullity under the provisions of Chapter 5 of Subtitle III of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
The property affected by this monition is:
A parcel beginning at the NW corner of S2 of N2 of SW4 SEC. 3T17N R8E, RUN E 345 FT; S 128 FT; W 345 FT N
128 FT. TO POB, 1 ACRE; FULLY DESC. BK 275/654
Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 973 Jaggers Lane, Rayville, Louisiana 71269.
Clerk of Court: Melissa Morris, 708 Julia Street, Room 103, Rayville, Louisiana 71269.
Petitioner: Kathryn S. Thompson, 1031 Jaggers Lane, Rayville, Louisiana 71269.
7/11, 9/5
Public Notice
I, ELIZABETH KENNEDY, DOC #474414, have applied for clemency for my conviction of FORGERY; POSSESSION OF OBTAINING CDS BY FRAUD. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225)342-5421.
6/27, 7/4. 7/11
Richland Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting – 6:00 P.M.
July 1, 2024
The President called the meeting to order with the invocation given by Mr. Adcock.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call revealed the following:
Present: Ms. Carroll; Messrs.: Craig, Powell, Jones, Reddick, Wiggins and Adcock
Absent: Mr. Colvin and Mr. Lively
Committee report - none
A motion was made by Mr. Wiggins to amend the agenda to discuss Gunby Dam and to move the Solar discussion up in the agenda. Gunby Dam was added as 9a and Solar was moved to 9b. This was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Craig to approve the minutes of the Richland Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting of June 3, 2024 as presented to the official journal - The Richland Beacon News. Motion passed with no opposition.
At this time the president recognized visitors – Mr. Johnson asked the jury about Old River Road and the LSU Ag center gave a quarterly update.
Mr. Colvin arrived at 6:05
Mr. Adcock made a motion to carpet the jury room. This was seconded by Mr. Powell and it passed with no opposition.
Mr. Lively arrived at 6:10
A motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Colvin to name Parish Road 5510 Mercer Road (from Hwy 135 to Little Creek). Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Wiggins made a motion to bid out removal of vegetation from Gunby Dam. Mr. Colvin seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
A motion was made by Mr. Colvin to move forward and approve the variances to the solar ordinance as presented and to also give our attorney the authority to send a letter to the solar company on behalf of the jury outlining the changes. This was seconded by Mr. Lively and passed with no opposition.
The Secretary-Treasurer handed out the Revenue and Expenditures report (Budget vs Actual) and the bank balances for the month of June 2024.
Mr. Craig made a motion to moved $500k from the ARPA funds to the road fund to help cover some of the expenses incurred for chip sealing roads. This was seconded by Mr. Lively and passed with no opposition.
A motion was made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Lively to appoint the Parish Manager (Joey Evans) as the ethics designee. Ms. Carroll opposed and the motion passed.
Mr. Wright offered to pay to chip seal a portion of Tarver Road. This was taken under advisement to allow the attorney look into any issues.
Only one bid was received for the small excavator at the Alto barn. Mr. Lively made a motion to accept the bid for a 2024 Case CX80 excavator for 36 months at $2,475 per month. This was seconded by Mr. Wiggins and passed with no opposition.
Quotes from Scott Equipment for the purchase of a pneumatic roller and a sheep foot roller on state contract were presented to the jury. A motion was made by Mr. Wiggins and seconded by Mr. Adcock to purchase a new Volvo PT-125C Pneumatic roller for $108,405 and a Volvo SD115B compaction roller for $210,500 using ARPA funds. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Lively made a motion for the Parish Manager to get three quotes for the heating and air work/upgrades on the second floor of the courthouse and to go with the lowest quote and to use ARPA funds. Mr. Wiggins seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
Mr. Adcock made a motion to allow a $100 Harvest Permit with proof of license and insurance and a road use plan and to also eliminate the $10,000 and $100,000 road bond. Mr. Craig seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
A motion was made by Mr. Wiggins to have Volkert engineering to provide specs and get bids on the remodel of the LSU Ag building and to bring it up to code and an addition and remodel to the Health Unit to provide space for the LSU Ag center. Mr. Lively seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
Mr. Wiggins made a motion to accept the bid of $84,300 on the Alto barn using ARPA funds. Mr. Colvin made a motion to table the Alto barn. This was seconded by Mr. Craig and passed with no opposition.
Mr. Colvin made a motion to go into executive session to discuss potential claims. This was seconded by Mr. Craig and passed with no opposition.
Mr. Colvin made a motion to go back into regular session. Mr. Craig seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
Mr. Colvin made a motion to renew the motion to table to the Alto barn for further discussion. This was seconded by Mr. Powell and passed with no opposition.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Lively and seconded by Mr. Craig. Motion passed with no opposition.
/s/ Laura Mulhern
President
/s/ Cecil Reddick
Secretary-Treasurer
7/11
Town of Mangham
PROCLAMATION NUMBER 1 OF 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION – ALDERMAN, Town of Mangham
WHEREAS, a vacancy has been created in the office of Alderman, Town of Mangham, due to Alderman Brandy Dannehl announcement of her resignation effective November 21, 2023;
WHEREAS, there is more than eighteen (18) months remaining between the prospective effective date contained in the notice of resignation submitted by Alderman Brandy Dannehl and the end of Alderman Brandy Dannehl term;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 18:602(E)(2)(a) requires the governing authority of the Town of Mangham to call a special election to fill the vacancy when more than eighteen (18) months of the term remain unexpired;
WHEREAS, on the 6th day of December, 2023, a special meeting of the governing authority of the Town of Mangham was called for the purpose of issuing this Proclamation for the purpose of filling the anticipated vacancy;
WHEREAS, on Motion of Councilmember Romero to issue the Proclamation and Second by Councilmember Vaughn, a roll-call vote was held, and the following results were recorded:
Yea: Boone, Brunson, Romero, Vaughn
Nay:
Absent:
Abstention(s):
NOW THEREFORE, we, the governing authority of the Town of Mangham, by virtue of the authority vested in us pursuant to the laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: A special primary and a special general election shall be held throughout The Town of Mangham, for the purpose of electing an Alderman to fill a vacancy in the office of Alderman.
SECTION 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the 2 procedures and conditions, provided by La. R.S. 18:461 et. seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, La. R.S. 18:1 et. seq., during the period commencing July 17,18, & 19, 2024.SECTION 3: The special election for the unexpired term shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, La. R.S. 18:1 et seq.
SECTION 4: The primary election shall be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and the general election shall be held Saturday, December 07, 2024, at the times and places and in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 5: The Secretary of State, Commission of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty, or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of Town of Mangham, Parish of Richland, are hereby authorized, requested, directed, and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands officially on this 6th day of December, 2023, at Mangham, Louisiana.
HON. RACHEL AULDS, CLERK
HON. ANTHONY KILLIAN, MAYOR
7/11
Town of Mangham
PROCLAMATION NUMBER 2 OF 2024
SPECIAL ELECTION – Aldermen, Town of Mangham
WHEREAS, a vacancy has been created in the office of Alderman, Town of Mangham, due to Alderman Courtney Brunson moving outside the district. A vacancy was declared by the council on 06/28/2024;
WHEREAS, there is more than eighteen (18) months remaining between the prospective effective date determined by the vacancy created on 06/28/2024 for Alderman Courtney Brunson;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 18:602(E)(2)(a) requires the governing authority of the Town of Mangham to call a special election to fill the vacancy when more than eighteen (18) months of the term remain unexpired;
WHEREAS, on the 1st day of July, 2024, a special meeting of the governing authority of the Town of Mangham was called for the purpose of issuing this Proclamation for the purpose of filling the anticipated vacancy;
WHEREAS, on Motion of Councilmember Romero to issue the Proclamation and Second by Councilmember Nichols, a roll-call vote was held, and the following results were recorded:
Yea: Boone, Romero, Vaughn
Nay:
Absent: Eddie Rhymes
Abstention(s):
NOW THEREFORE, we, the governing authority of the Town of Mangham, by virtue of the authority vested in us pursuant to the laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: A special primary and a special general election shall be held throughout The Town of Mangham, for the purpose of electing an interim alderman to fill a vacancy in the office of alderman.
SECTION 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the 2 procedures and conditions, provided by La. R.S. 18:461 et. seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, La. R.S. 18:1 et. seq., during the period commencing January 29, 30, and 31.
SECTION 3: The special election for the unexpired term shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, La. R.S. 18:1 et seq.
SECTION 4: The primary election shall be held Saturday, March 29th, 2025, and the general election shall be held Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at the times and places and in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 5: The Secretary of State, Commission of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty, or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of Town of Mangham, Parish of Richland, are hereby authorized, requested, directed, and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands officially on this 1st day of July, 2024, at Mangham, Louisiana.
HON. RACHEL AULDS, CLERK
HON. CHARLOTTE BOONE, INTERIM MAYOR
7/11
Mangham Town Hall
Mangham Community Center
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2024
6:00 PM
The Mangham Town Council met in a Regular Session at the Mangham Community Center, Mangham, Louisiana on June 10th of 2024.
Pledge was led by Mayor Killian
Invocation was led by Rhymes
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Killian
Present: Charlotte Boone, Lennette Romero, Pamela Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Absent: Courtney Brunson
A motion by Boone and seconded by Vaughn to approve minutes of May 13th 2024.
Yeas: Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Charlotte Boone, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motioned carried - Unanimously
A motion given by Vaughn and seconded by Rhymes was given to pay bills.
Yeas: Charlotte Boone, Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motion Carried – Unanimously
Police Report was given by Chief Fleming. Chief Fleming gave information on ACT No. 103.
A motion to accept the Police Report was given by Boone and seconded by Vaughn.
Yeas: Eddie Rhymes, Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn
Nays:
Motion Carried – Unanimously
Jeffery Watkins addressed the council regarding Ordinance 1078, questions were answered by Aulds.
A motion by all aldermen and seconded by all aldermen to accept the updated Ordinance 1103-A1.
A motion by Romero seconded by Boone to employe Officer Dakota McKinney as a full-time employee for the Town of Mangham.
Yeas: Charlotte Boone, Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motion Carried – Unanimously
Chief Fleming informed council on changes regarding Supplemental Pay.
A motion by Rhymes seconded by Boone for the mayor to sign Supplemental Pay form.
Yeas: Charlotte Boone, Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motion Carried – Unanimously
A motion by Vaughn seconded by Boone to table the resolution for water fees until a rate study has been done.
Yeas: Charlotte Boone, Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motion Carried – Unanimously
Clerk’s business- Aulds led a discussion on the Community Center cleanliness of the building in between
Renters, rekeying the locks.
-Billing mowed properties.
-Not being able to mow properties outside of the city limits.
-Informed council of Public Meeting and a special call meeting on the 17th.
-Aulds gave information on upcoming Tax Sale.
-Aulds gave information on grants.
-Mayor requested a mosquito sprayer be purchase if grant allowed.
-Mayor led discussion that water department is to purchase a new vehicle.
Motion to Adjourn was given by Romero seconded by Vaughn.
Yeas: Eddie Rhymes, Lennette Romero, Pam Vaughn
Nays:
Motion Carried – Unanimously
Anthony Killian, Mayor
Rachel Aulds, Town Clerk
7/11
