LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Police Jury of Richland Parish, Louisiana, acting as Property Assessment Board of Review, will conduct public hearings, for all persons or their representative desiring to be heard on assessment of real and personal property for the year of 2024. The Board of Review will schedule and conduct such Public Hearings as necessary during the period of September 6 –17, 2024 and shall at such times consider the written or oral complaints of any person desiring to be heard who has timely filed the report(s) as required by Act 702 and 705 of the 1976 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, and may make determinations as deemed necessary and proper relative to the assessment of real or personal property of the year 2024. Persons or their representative desiring to be heard in connection with 2024 property assessments must contact the Administrator of Richland Parish Police Jury in order that time schedules may be established for such person or their representatives to be heard by said Board of Review. A written appeal should be delivered to the Board of Review by certified mail or hand delivered by 11:30 AM., September 2, 2024, the actual Board of Review Hearing is at 6:00 p.m., September 9, 2024 located at 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Rd. Rayville LA 71269. Any persons or their representatives intending to appear before the Board of Review should first contact the Richland Parish Assessor’s Office for a review and other pertinent information.
Laura Mulhern
Secretary Richland Parish Police Jury
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance: Please contact Laura Mulhern at (318)728-2061, describing the assistance that is necessary.
8/15, 8/22
DESTRUCTION OF OLD RECORDS
The Richland Parish School Board located at 411 Foster St., Rayville, Louisiana, is ready to begin the process of purging old records. If you or your child received services from 2014 through 2019 and you would like a copy of these duplicate records for future reference, please come by our office at the above address and request them. Records will only be released to authorized persons. Please bring appropriate identification.
Records not requested and picked up by August 15, 2024 will be destroyed.
If you have any questions please contact Kervin Hill at (318) 728-5964 or [email protected].
8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22,
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERISEMENT FOR BIDS
RICHLAND PARISH
POLICE JURY
SEALED bids will be received by the Richland Parish Police Jury, Secretary-Treasurer, at P.O. Box 668 or 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Road, Courthouse Annex Building, Rayville, LA, 71269, until 4:30 PM, (local time) Thursday, September 5, 2024. Bids will be opened on Monday, September 9, 2024, 10:00 AM by the Parish Manager and Secretary. Bids will be awarded September 9, 2024, at the Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM, as the item is listed on the agenda. Please mail bids (no fax bids) to Richland Parish Police Jury, P.O. Box 668, or you may hand deliver bids to Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Road, Rayville, Louisiana, 71269.
ITEM #1 Clearing of trees and debris from the Gunby Dam (approximately 500 feet)
CONTACT JOEY EVANS, PARISH MANAGER CONCERNING SPECIFICS:
318-728- 2061
BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Town of Rayville
Council Minutes
Mayor- Board of Aldermen
Monday, August 12, 2024
The Town of Rayville held a Regular Council Meeting with Mayor - Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville State of Louisiana, taken Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Town Hall 109 Benedette St. Rayville LA 71269 at 6:00 PM. With a quorum present, Board received agenda, public notice posted on Friday, August 9, 2024, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Harry Lewis at 6:00 p.m. Prayer was led by Mayor Harry Lewis, and Pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Gordon.
Present: Mayor Harry Lewis, Chief of Police: Markus Turner, Mayor Pro Tem: Jerry Gordon; Town Clerk: Deborah T. Nealon; Alderwomen: Paula Cumpton, Consuela Hunter and Debra James.
Absent: Town Attorney: Damon Kervin, Alderman Joseph Fletcher
Approval of the Minutes & Bills
Upon a motion by Alderman Gordon, seconded by Alderwoman Hunter, the Board agreed to approve last month minutes and bills from regular Council meeting.
Yeas: Cumpton, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Financial Reports
Upon a motion by Alderman Gordon, seconded by Alderwoman Hunter, the Board agreed to approve last month minutes and bills from regular Council meeting.
Yeas: Cumpton, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Chief of Police Report
Chief Turner stated fines collected for the month of June $12,732.50
Upon a motion by Alderman Gordon, seconded by Alderwoman Hunter, the Board agreed to re-appoint Victor Johnson and Joe Jones for Rayville Housing Authority Board Member for FY beginning July 1, 2024- June 30, 2024.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alderwoman Hunter, seconded by Alderwoman Cumpton, the Board agreed to adopt Resolution 2024-7; A Resolution to adopt 2024 Maximum authorized levy millage at 12.65.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alderwoman Hunter, seconded by Alderwoman Cumpton, the Board agreed to adopt Resolution 2024-8; A Resolution authorizing Mayor Harry Lewis to award the airport contract to Amethyst Construction, Inc. for drainage improvements.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alderwoman Cumpton, seconded by Alderwoman Hunter, the Board agreed to adopt Resolution 2024-9; A Resolution to authorize, mandate and direct Mayor Harry Lewis to execute an agreement with Meyer, Meyer, Locroix & Hixson, Inc. to provide planning, engineering and related services for the airport.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Attorney’s Report
Clerk’s Report
Town Clerk Deborah T. Nealon stated that Sales Tax Collections for May $338,753.13
Mayor’s Report
Mayor reported the Recreation volleyball court is complete. Repairs are underway for Gin Road. Water system is in better shape. We are receiving quotes on restoring lights at Rayville Ball Park.
• Each Ordinance and Resolution was read aloud separately by the clerk Deborah T. Nealon with a request for any comments from the public; the following were discussed and passed.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Alderwoman James seconded by Alderwoman Hunter the Board agreed to adjourn regular council meeting.
Yeas: Cumpton, Gordon, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Fletcher
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried
Harry Lewis, Mayor
Deborah T. Nealon, Clerk
8/22
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its Rayville, Louisiana, offices on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 1: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
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Agenda Item 2: Members present: Rev. William Cleveland, Mr. Reed Trisler, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mr. James Hough, Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mr. Scott McKay
Members absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
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Agenda Item 3: Mrs. Emily Ogden moved, seconded by Mr. Reed Trisler, to approve the agenda with the following addition: Agenda Item 5. Receive the following new and revised policies:
EB-24, Buildings and Grounds Management
GAMA-24, Employee Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use
IDCH-24, Home Study Program
IDE-24, Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
IDFA-24, Interscholastic Athletics
IHA-24, Grading System
JBE-24, Truancy
JCDAA-24, Student Smoking, Tobacco and Marijuana Use
JCDAE-24, Electronic Telecommunication Devices
JD-24, Discipline
JDD-24, Suspension
JDE-Expulsion
JGCE-Child Abuse
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Item 4: Mr. Scott McKay moved, seconded by Mrs. Emily Ogden, to approve June 11, 2024, regular board meeting minutes before publishing in the Official Journal;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Item 5: The Richland Parish School Board received the following new and revised policies:
EB-24, Buildings and Grounds Management
GAMA-24, Employee Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use
IDCH-24, Home Study Program
IDE-24, Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
IDFA-24, Interscholastic Athletics
IHA-24, Grading System
JBE-24, Truancy
JCDAA-24, Student Smoking, Tobacco and Marijuana Use
JCDAE-24, Electronic Telecommunication Devices
JD-24, Discipline
JDD-24, Suspension
JDE-Expulsion
JGCE-Child Abuse
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Agenda Item 6: Mr. William Cleveland moved, seconded by Mrs. Emily Ogden to consider the following new and revised policies:
JGCF-24, Behavioral Health Support for Students
JGCFA-24, Behavioral Health Services for Students
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Item 7: Mr. Chris Pruitt moved, seconded by Mrs. Marie Lewis, to approve Richland Parish updated job descriptions and salary schedule per 2024 Legislative ACT 311;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Item 8: The Richland Parish School Board received an update from the Richland Parish Sheriff’s office pertaining to School Resource Officers;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Item 9: The Richland Parish School Board received the following reports:
a) Personnel Chart
b) School Lunch Monthly Financial Statement
c) Sales Tax Revenue Statement
d) General Fund Monthly Financial Statement
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Agenda Item 10: The Richland Parish School Board received information on upcoming district events;
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Agenda Item 11: Mr. James Hough moved, seconded by Mrs. Emily Ogden at 6:57 PM, to go into executive session to conduct the evaluation of the superintendent. Mr. James Hough moved, seconded by Mr. Scott McKay to exit the Executive Session at 7:23 PM.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda Item 12: Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Trisler, to adjourn.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Linda Jones
Motion Carried
SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY
DR. GEORGIA INEICHEN, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
8/22
Public Notice
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Priscilla Capelle and/or Kios Junior Korok, please contact James W. Berry, P.O. 900, Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 728-0457.
8/22
MINUTES
MAYOR & BOARD OF ALDERMEN
TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TIME- 5:00 P.M.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town of Delhi, Louisiana, met in special session on Monday, July 29, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Washington with an invocation and pledge led by Mayor Washington. The roll was called with the following answering: Mayor Washington, Alderman McKinney, Alderman Rancher and Alderman Smith. Alderman Burgess was absent. Alderman McDowell arrived at 5:04. Alderman Rancher made a motion to approve the agenda, second by Alderman Smith. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Business:
Item #1- Discuss 2024-2025 Proposed Budget-Each member of the board was given a copy of the proposed budget. Mr. Jerrod Kinsly, CPA was on hand for any questions. Mayor Washington reviewed each fund and answered all questions from the board.
Alderman Rancher made a motion to adjourn, second by Alderman McKinney. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Jesse Washington, Mayor
Nandeaner McDowell, Clerk
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
8/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Delhi, Louisiana, Richland Parish has been presented with a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
Ordinance No. 749
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA AMENDING SECTION 8.06.090 OF THE DELHI MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA TO PROVIDE FOR CHANGES IN GARBAGE RATES.
That the Town of Delhi will consider adoption of said proposed Ordinance at the regular council meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024 Council Chambers at Delhi City Hall, 209 Broadway Street, Delhi, Louisiana, at which time a public hearing shall be held on said proposed ordinance according to R.S. 33:406. If said ordinance is adopted, it shall take effect immediately.
Nandeaner M. McDowell
Town Clerk
8/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Delhi, Louisiana, Richland Parish has been presented with a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
Ordinance No. 450
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA, GRANTING TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION (A TEXAS AND VIRGINIA CORPORATION WITH ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS) AND ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS THE FRANCHISE AND RIGHTS TO CONDUCT IN SUCH MUNICIPALITY THE BUSINESS OF ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING, CONSTRUCTING, LAYING, REPAIRING, REMOVING, REPLACING, INSTALLING, OPERATING, AND DISPOSING OF A GAS SYSTEM FOR THE SALE, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL GAS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY AND TO THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES LOCATED THEREIN FOR LIGHT, HEAT, POWER, AND ANY OTHER PURPOSES AND THE RIGHT TO USE THE PRESENT AND FUTURE STREETS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES, PUBLIC WAYS, AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY IN SUCH MUNICIPALITY AND OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR SUCH PURPOSES; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO WHICH SUCH FRANCHISE AND RIGHTS ARE SUBJECT; AND PRESCRIBING THE TERM OF SUCH FRANCHISE AND RIGHTS.
That the Town of Delhi will consider adoption of said proposed Ordinance at the regular council meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024 Council Chambers at Delhi City Hall, 209 Broadway Street, Delhi, Louisiana, at which time a public hearing shall be held on said proposed ordinance according to R.S. 33:406. If said ordinance is adopted, it shall take effect immediately.
Nandeaner M. McDowell
Town Clerk
8/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Delhi, Louisiana, Richland Parish has been presented with a proposed Ordinance No. 751 the title of which is as follows:
Ordinance # 751
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA, TO ADOPT GENERAL FUND AND SALES TAX BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.
That the Town of Delhi will consider adoption of said proposed Ordinance at the regular council meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024, Delhi City Hall, 209 Broadway Street, Delhi, Louisiana, at which time a public hearing shall be held on said proposed ordinance according to R.S. 33:406. If said ordinance is adopted, it shall take effect October 1, 2024.
A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained at Delhi City Hall.
Nandeaner M. McDowell
Clerk
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
8/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Delhi, Louisiana, Richland Parish has been presented with a proposed Ordinance 752, the title of which is as follows:
Ordinance No. 752
AN ORDINACE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA, SETTING SALARY FOR THE MAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE & TOWN CLERK.
Mayor, $72,134.40 per year
Chief of Police, $50,337.00 per year
Town Clerk, $48,572.40 per year
That the Town of Delhi will consider adoption of said proposed Ordinance at the special council meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024 Delhi City Hall, 209 Broadway Street, Delhi, Louisiana, at which time a public hearing shall be held on said proposed ordinance according to R.S. 33:406. If said ordinance is adopted, it shall take effect October 1, 2024.
Nandeaner M. McDowell
Town Clerk
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
8/22
Mangham Town Hall
Special Call Meeting
July 29, 2024
6:00 PM
The Mangham Town Council met in a Special Call Session at the Mangham Town Hall, Mangham, Louisiana on July 29nd of 2024.
Pledge was led by Romero
Invocation was led by Rhymes
Meeting was called to order by Boone
Present: Lenette Romero
Pamela Vaughn
Eddie Rhymes
Blake Marchbank
Absent: Mary Nicoles
A motion was made to approve the agenda by Vaughn seconded by Rhymes.
Yeas: Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to approve minutes from July 8th and July 22nd of 2024 by Romero seconded by Vaughn.
Yes: Lenette Romero, Eddie Rhymes, Pam Vaughn
Nays:
Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to approve Proclamation 3 of 2024 for special elections for alderman was given by Vaughn seconded by Rhymes.
Yes: Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays:
Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to nominate Blake Marchbank, as interim alderman was given by Vaughn seconded by Romero.
Yes: Lenette Romero, Eddie Rhymes, Pam Vaughn
Nays:
Motioned carried – Unanimously
Motion to adjourn was given by Rhymes seconded by Marchbank
Yeas: Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes
Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
Charlotte Boone
Mayor
Rachel Aulds
Town Clerk
8/22
