ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids are invited and will be received by invitation by the Town of Mangham at the Town of Mangham Municipal Building until 2:00 P.M. (local time) on Monday, December 9, 2024 for the construction project entitled “Mangham Recreation Complex Phase II”. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S.:2150-2192 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by Charlotte Boone, Mayor, at this time. Any bid received after the closing time above stated will be returned unopened.
Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent in which case the deliverer shall receive a written receipt, or such bid shall be sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Town of Mangham, Attention: Charlotte Boone, Mayor, and marked on the outside of the envelope as “Bid for Mangham Recreation Complex Phase II”. The contractor’s Louisiana license number shall also be listed on the envelope. If sent by mail, the sealed bid shall be enclosed in another envelope addressed to Town of Mangham, P. O. Box 94, Mangham, Louisiana, 71259. Bids may also be submitted electronically through Civcast (www.civcastusa.com). Instructions for electronic submittal are provided on the site.
The required documents for submittal with the Bid include the completed latest Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form; Bid Security or Bid Bond; Acknowledgement of Addenda; Base Bid; Alternates; Signature of Bidder, Name, Title and Address of Bidder; Name of Firm or Joint Venture; Corporate Resolution or Written Evidence of the Authority of the Person Signing the Bid; and Louisiana Contractor’s License Number (must also be on the envelope). Other required Certifications, Compliances and Affidavits, included in Part I of the Bid Documents, must be submitted by the apparent low bidder only within 10 days after bid opening or sooner. Failure by the apparent low bidder to submit all required forms shall make the bid “Non-responsive”. This project has not been set up as a “Tax Exempt” project. All sales taxes are to be paid by the Contractor and/or Sub-Contractor. Bid Bonds will be returned to unsuccessful bidders immediately after award of the work. Award of the Contract will be within 45 days of bid opening.
Bids will be for the construction project entitled “Mangham Recreation Complex Phase II”. The Base Bid for this Phase II project consists of providing site grading as indicated on the plans for the Dixie Belle (High School) Softball Field, constructing the Dixie Belle (High School) Softball Field complete with finish grading/dirtwork, seeding, fencing, backstop, dugouts, press box, bases and scoreboard; but no field lighting, no sprinkler system and no bleachers or bleacher canopies. Add Alternate No. 1 will be to install the Dixie Belle (High School) Field Lighting as indicated on the plans. Add Alternate No. 2 will be to install 200 lf of 6 ft perimeter fencing, two 12 ft double gates and two 3 ft gates as indicated on the plans. Add Alternate No. 3 will be to install 400 lf of sanitary sewer, one manhole and tie-in to existing manhole as indicated on Plan Sheet C5.1. Also add 365 lf of 2 inch potable water service line, 70 lf of 1 inch potable water service line and two ¾ inch hose bibs as indicated on Plan Sheet C5.1.
The Phase I work has been previously bid and constructed. Thus, no Phase I work is a part of this construction.
Bids shall be according to plans and specifications prepared by S. E. Huey Co., Consulting Engineers. Copies of the Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded for free through Civcast (www.civcastusa.com), or via a link found at www.sehuey.com. Free registration is required. A fee is charged for printing and shipping contract documents. See website for details.
Alternatively, copies of the contract documents may be requested from the office of the Engineer, S. E. Huey Co., by calling 318-325-1791 and picked up at 1111 North 19th Street in Monroe, LA 71201. A deposit of $100.00 is required for each set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids.
The Specifications in this document were developed to allow for construction of all component parts of this project. Some specifications included may only apply to one phase of the project while others may apply to all phases of the project. The Contractor must coordinate the project plans and the invitation to bid with the complete set of specifications to determine which specifications apply to the phase being bid. The Specification Table of Contents can be used as a guide to determine which specification sections apply to the Phase 1I construction.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, payable without condition to the Owner as guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract in accordance with the proposal in a manner and form required by the specifications. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment bonds. Bidders are advised that a Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price will be required. No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids or as extended by mutually written consent in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law. The Town of Mangham or any other entity cannot waive certain informalities per LA RS 38.2212 (B) (1). The Town of Mangham reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause, in accordance with State Bid Law, LA RS 38.2214. There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the office of the Mayor on Main Street in Mangham, Louisiana for the opportunity of bidders to ask questions about the project followed by a visit to the project site.
Town of Mangham
Charlotte Boone, Mayor
11/7, 11/14, 11/21
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 10:30 A.M., (local time) Friday, December 6, 2024. Bids will be opened on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. by the Parish Manager and Secretary. Bids will be awarded December 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 – TAR TRUCK
SEE JOEY EVANS, PARISH MANAGER CONCERNING SPECIFICATIONS:
318-728- 2061
BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
11/14, 11/21, 11/28
ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids (no faxed bids) for furnishing the following materials for a period of one (1) year, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 will be received by the Richland Parish Police Jury, Secretary-Treasurer, 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Rd, Annex Building, Rayville, La. until 10:30 PM, (Local Time) Friday, December 6, 2024. Bids will be opened Monday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Bids will be awarded (as item listed on the agenda) at the regular monthly meeting December 9, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM.
Item 1. High Sulfur Diesel – bulk price
Item 2. High Sulfur Diesel – transport load price
Item 3. Galvanized Metal Culverts
Item 4. Asphaltic Cold Mix
Item 5. Asphaltic Hot Mix
Item 6. Railroad Tank Cars
Item 7. CRS-2 Emulsified Asphalt
Item 8. Asphalt Emulsion Primer
Item 9. Tire Repair
Item 10. Flume Sand
Item 11. Pit Run (Sand Clay Gravel)
Item 12. Washed Maintenance Gravel – FOB Pit
Item 13. Washed Maintenance Gravel – Delivered
Item 14. Crushed Limestone #57 - FOB Pit
Item 15. Crushed Limestone #57 – Delivered
Item 16. Crushed Limestone #7 – FOB Pit
Item 17. Crushed Limestone #7 – Delivered
Item 18. Crushed Limestone # 8 – FOB Pit
Item 19. Crushed Limestone #8 – Delivered
Item 20. Seal Coat Aggregate Size 3 – FOB Pit
Item 21. Seal Coat Aggregate Size 3 – Delivered
Item 22. Washed Oversized Gravel – FOB Pit
Item 23. Washed Oversized Gravel – Delivered
Item 24 Plastic Culverts
Items listed above shall be bid separately. All Bids shall be marked on the outside of envelope as a “Sealed Bid”. Bid prices shall include itemized cost of delivery charges and all other incidental cost thereto. Specifications for the materials may be obtained from the Secretary-Treasurer or Parish Manager, Richland Parish Police Jury, Annex Building, 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Rd, Courthouse Building, Rayville, Louisiana.
The Richland Parish Police Jury is exempt from all state and local sales tax.
The Richland Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive any and/or all informalities and accept or reject any or all bids.
The Richland Parish Police Jury reserves the right to do business with anyone during the year due to pricing or transport their own materials.
BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
11/14, 11/21, 11/28
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Richland Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing for the Proposed Combined Budget for the FYE December 31, 2025 on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:45 P.M., in the Richland Parish Police Jury board room, Courthouse Annex Building 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Road, Rayville, Louisiana, 71269.
Any interested party may inspect the Budget at the Police Jury office between the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5
PUBLIC NOTICE
RICHLAND PARISH
POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY 5:45 P.M.
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Richland Parish Police jury will hold a public hearing on Monday 5:45 p.m., December 9, 2024:
Discuss closing a portion of White Roack Road (from Bee Bayou Road to Summers Road).
BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
LAURA MULHERN, SECRETARY-TREASURER
11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Richland Parish Police jury meeting for December will be held on December 9, 2024.
11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5
Public Notice
I, Michael Shelley, #315127, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Schedule II. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 342-5421.
11/14, 11/21, 11/28a
Public Notice
Richland Parish:
1) I Ravinder Pal Singh, For the Business of RA PETRO LLC DBA RJ PETRO 2, am applying to the collector of Revenue of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell tobacco & beverages of high and low content products as defined by law at the municipal address, located at 110 Broadway St, Mangham, LA 71259 in the Richland Parish.
Location Address, city, state, zip : 110 Broadway St, Mangham, LA 71259
Mailing Address : 110 Broadway St, Mangham, LA 71259
Name of Business: RA PETRO LLC
DBA: RJ PETRO 2
Member/Manager: Ravinder Pal Singh
11/14, 11/21, 11/28a
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of Act 366 of the 2023 Session of the Louisiana Legislature, notice is given that Richland Parish Assessor Emmett L. Brown III intends to increase his compensation by an amount not to exceed five percent for the term beginning January 1, 2025.
11/21, 11/28
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its Rayville, Louisiana, offices on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 1: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item 2: Members present: Rev. William Cleveland, Mr. Reed Trisler, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mr. Scott McKay
Members absent: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt
Agenda Item 3: Mrs. Emily Ogden moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda Jones, to approve the September 10, 2024, regular board meeting minutes before publishing in the Official Journal;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt
Motion Carried
Agenda Item 4: The Richland Parish School Board recognized, Hykeem Jefferson, SES student, as the October Student of the Month.
Agenda Item 5: The Richland Parish School Board recognized, Ms. Anna King, SES Instructional Coach, as the October Employee of the Month.
Agenda Item 6: The Richland Parish School Board received a report from LSU Ag Center relative to 4-H services.
Agenda Item 7: The Richland Parish School Board received a report from Truancy Officer, Mr. Tommy Watson.
Agenda Item 8: The Richland Parish School Board received a report from the Federal Programs Department concerning high-dosage tutoring.
Agenda Item 9: The Richland Parish School Board received new information pertaining to the 2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan.
Agenda Item 10: Mrs. Marie Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Scott McKay to consider the following revised policies:
ABCB-24, Qualifications for School Board Members
BBBC-24, School Board Member Continuing Education
BCBB-24, Notification of School Board Meetings
GBA-24, Contracts and Compensation
GBRIB-24, Sick Leave
GBRIBB-24, Medical Leave Assistance Program (Sick Leave Bank)
JDA-24, Corporal Punishment
JGC-24, Student Health Services
JGCD-24, Administration of Medication
JGCFA-24, Behavioral Health Services for Students
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt
Motion Carried
Agenda Item 11: Mrs. Emily Ogden moved, seconded by Mrs. Marie Lewis, to consider adopting one-time stipends of $2,000 for all full-time certified staff and $1,000 for all full-time classified staff to be paid prior to December 15, 2024;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt
Motion Carried
Agenda Item 12: 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
Agenda Item 13: The Richland Parish School Board received information on upcoming district events;
Agenda Item 14: Mr. William Cleveland moved, seconded by Mr. Scott McKay to adjourn
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt
Motion Carried
SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY
DR. GEORGIA INEICHEN, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
11/21
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Special Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its Rayville, Louisiana, offices on Thursday, October 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 1: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item 2: Members present: Mr. James Hough, Rev. William Cleveland, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mr. Reed Trisler, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Chris Pruitt (5:08 PM)
Members absent: Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mr. Scott McKay
Agenda Item 3: Mr. James Hough moved, seconded by Mr. Chris Pruitt, to approve the Sales and Use Tax Rebate Agreement and authorize the President to sign on behalf of the board.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Rev. William Cleveland, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mr. Reed Trisler, Dr. Georgia Ineichen
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mr. Scott McKay
Motion Carried
Agenda Item 4: Mr. Reed Trisler moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda Jones to adjourn
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mr. Scott McKay
Motion Carried
SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY
DR. GEORGIA INEICHEN, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
11/21
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Special Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its Rayville, Louisiana, offices on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 1: Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item 2: Members present: Mr. James Hough, Rev. William Cleveland, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mr. Reed Trisler, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Mrs. Emily Ogden, Mr. Scott McKay
Members absent: None
Agenda Item 3: Mrs. Marie Lewis moved, seconded by Mrs. Emily Ogden, to approve the 2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan;
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
Motion Carried
Agenda Item 4: Mrs. Marie Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Scott McKay to adjourn
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None
Motion Carried
SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY
DR. GEORGIA INEICHEN, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
11/21
Public Notice
The Mangham Town Council met in Regular Meeting at the Community Center, Mangham, Louisiana on October 14th of 2024. Invocation was led by Romero Pledge was led by Marchbank Meeting was called to order by Boone Present: Charlotte Boone, Lenette Romero, Pamela Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes, Blake Marchbank
A motion to approve the agenda was given by Rhymes seconded by Romero Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve the minutes of September 3rd, 2024, was given by Romero seconded by Vaughn Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
Public Comments – Wanda Davis: use of dumpsters, blighted property letters and her progress at her properties in town.
The mayor and council thanked her for her hard work.
Police report was given by Assistant Chief McKinney
A motion made to approve the police report was given by Vaughn and seconded by Rhymes. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to purchase a new police unit was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion made to approve the September supplemental pay was given by Vaughn and seconded by Marchbank. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes. Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-1 was given by Marchbank and seconded by Romero Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to postpone discussion on the Community Center roof was given by Rhymes and seconded by Marchbank. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to discuss the trash service contract was given by Vaughn seconded by Marchbank. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
Danielle Alexander gave information on Martin Communication LLC, a new phone service. Stated that phone numbers would stay the same. Boone gave info on recommendations by the Zoning Commission.
A motion to accept the Zoning Commission recommendation for residential properties was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion to accept the Zoning Commission recommendation for amending Ordinance 1140 was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion to introduce amendments to Ordinance 1140 was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve financials was given by Romero and seconded by Rhymes. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve September financials was given by Romero and seconded by Rhymes. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes. Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve applying for Act 4 – Downtown Development grant was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
Boone discussed building permits. No changes were made to the building permit cost, only the application process.
Jennifer Bateman, Beautification Committee member discussed the committee’s work at the ballpark in preparation for movie night. The rumors surrounding the committee’s goals for the ballpark.
Boone discussed the issues at the ballpark that needed to be addressed, maintenance and updates made at the ballpark by the Beautification committee and the town, rumors surrounding the lease of the ballpark and assured the public that the only goal was to have a use agreement in place, so the ballpark is maintained properly. The town wants many more years of Mangham Dixie Ball and Dragon baseball/softball at the park.
Motion to adjourn was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn. Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes Nays: Motioned carried – Unanimously
11/21
STATE OF LOUISIANA * PARISH OF RICHLAND
FIFTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
IN RE: WE RN
PROPERTY, INC.
FILED:
Vs.
JESSIE ROCKETT and TERRY ROCKETT
DOCKET NO.
DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT
NOTICE
Pursuant to an order of the Fifth District Court for the Parish of Richland in the matter of “In Re: WE RN Property, Inc. vs Jessie Rockett and Terry Rockett”, Docket No. 49920, Division A, Fifth Judicial District Court, Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, dated October 31, 2024, the following notice is being published:
WHEREAS, WE RN Property, Inc., by Tax Deed signed by Amanda Flowers, as Deputy Sheriff and Ex-Officio of the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office, recorded on May 9, 2017, at Conveyance Book 520, Page 962, under Register No. 374726 of the Conveyance records of Richland Parish, Louisiana, purchased property at this tax sale through the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, adjudicated for the unpaid property taxes of Jessie Rockett and Terry Rockett.
WHEREAS Marianne Strong, by tax sale certificate signed by Nandeaner McDowell as town clerk for the town of Delhi, recorded on May 16, 2017 at Conveyance Book 521 page 71, under Registry No. 374867 of the Conveyance records of Richland Parish, Louisiana, purchased property at this tax sale through the parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, adjudicated for the unpaid property taxes of Jessie Rockett and Terry Rockett; and then signed a Quitclaim of the property, to WE RN Property, Inc. on January 14, 2021, at Registry No. 0386531, records of Richland Parish Louisiana.
WHEREAS WE RN Property, Inc., has now purchased said property and has applied to this Court for a monition, in conformity with Louisiana 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 (November 21, 2024) 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:
2.28 acres: A tract of land 525’ X 660’ in SW4 Section 7, T17N R10E; Bk 89/177 (Less all that sold) (Less Lot 137.82’ NLY & Sly 200’ ELY & WLY Sold Lester L. Burks, BK 223/322). Also a strip of land 15’ in Width beginning at the SE corner of lot acquired by K.C. Loftin BK 212 #194724, run S to N boundary of Teer Street, 15’; E 200’; NLY 15’; WLY 200’ more or less to POB; More Fully described BK 261/775 (Subject to Servitude to Delhi, BK192/392, Bk 410/538, BK 449/759, BK 473/684; BK 488/228, BK 498/722; BK499/799, BK500/107
John B. Hoychick, Bar No. 23789
Cotton, Bolton, Hoychick & Doughty, LLP
607 Madeline Street * P.O. Box 857
Rayville, LA 71269
Telephone (318) 728-2051
Facsimile (318) 728-5293
Attorneys for WE RN Property, Inc.
Melissa Morris
Clerk of Court, Richland Parish
P.O. Box 119
Rayville, LA 71269
11/21, 1/16a
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Richland Parish School Board will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m., CST, Friday, December 6, 2024, in the School Board complex, 411 Foster Street, Rayville, Louisiana, for lease of surface rights only for the property located in Ward 5 S16 T15N R6E containing 640 acres.
The term of the leases shall be for five years commencing on March 1, 2025. Proof of general liability insurance is required to be provided at time of lease signing and each anniversary date thereafter for the term of the lease. Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope with the words “Land Lease Bid” written on the envelope.
Lease shall be paid in advance by the year with the first year’s lease payment included in the bid envelope. Improvements and maintenance to property will be agreed upon by both parties.
Bids will be opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., CST, Friday, December 6, 2024. Only a bona fide, sealed proposal will be considered at opening time. The public is invited to attend the bid opening.
Bids may be mailed to the Richland Parish School Board, P O Box 599, Rayville, LA 71269, or may be hand delivered and must be received prior to 2:00 p.m., on opening date at the School Board Business Office, 411 Foster Street, Rayville, LA. Bids received after the opening time specified will be returned unopened. The Richland Parish School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
For further information contact the Richland Parish School Board Business Office at (318) 728-5964.
Bill Martin
Business Manager
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
11/21, 11/28, 12/05
Richland Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting – 10:00 A.M.
November 7, 2024
The President called the meeting to order with the invocation given by Mr. Lively.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call revealed the following:
Present: Ms. Carroll and Messrs.: Jones, Colvin, Reddick, Lively and Wiggins
Absent: Mr. Powell, Mr. Craig and Mr. Adcock
Mr. Colvin made a motion to approve the agenda. This was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed with no opposition.
Mr. Reddick opened the floor to the public for comments on the development agreement. Mr. Gibson had concerns about water use and effects on community. Mr. Lowe discussed fire insurance ratings and Mr. White had questions about zoning and when the agreement would be available.
Mr. Colvin made a motion to approve ordinance 2024-11-04 authorizing the Richland Parish Police Jury to enter into a development agreement with Laidley, LLC, in accordance with LA. R.S. 33:4780.21, ET SEQ.; and authorizing the jury president to sign the same on behalf of the jury. Mr. Livley seconded the motion and it passed with no opposition.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-11-04
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LAIDLEY, LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R.S. §33:4780.21, ET SEQ.; AND AUTHORIZING THE JURY PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE JURY:
WHEREAS, La. R.S. §33:4780.21, et seq. (hereinafter “the Act”) authorizes the Richland Parish Police Jury (hereinafter “the Jury”) to enter into Development Agreements for the purpose of fostering economic growth and providing certainty for itself and an entity that wants to develop property in Richland Parish with regard to the policies, rules, regulations, and conditions that will govern the development project, to strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning, and reducing the economic costs of development;
WHEREAS, Laidley, LLC (hereinafter “the Company”) has acquired and leases certain immovable/real property in Richland Parish, and has proposed to develop an economic development project (hereinafter “the Project”) on said property, which if undertaken would provide significant economic growth to Richland Parish and the State by stimulating economic growth and job creation in the region as more fully discussed in the Development Agreement to be executed by the Jury, a ground lease entered into by the Company with the State of Louisiana through Louisiana Economic Development, and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to be entered into by the Company with the State of Louisiana through Louisiana Economic Development;
WHEREAS, the Richland Parish Police Jury sees the benefit of said economic development project, and is therefore entering into this Development Agreement to recruit the proposed economic development project to the Parish and provide certain benefits and assurances, on which the Company can rely to evaluate the economic feasibility of the project and operation of the Project in the Parish and State;
WHEREAS, the Jury finds that the Project and the entering into by the Jury of this Development Agreement is in the public best interest and in accordance with applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED that the Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Jury entering into of the above referenced Development Agreement the Company based on the Act, which said Development Agreement considered by the Jury on the date that this Ordinance was entered into, at a duly noticed meeting of the Jury with a quorum present;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the President of the Jury be, and hereby is, authorized to execute such document(s) as are reasonable and necessary to enter into said Development Agreement by and between the Jury and the Company based on the Act.
The Ordinance was introduced on the 7th day of November, 2024, and was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was, as follows:
YEAS: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 3
The Ordinance was therefore adopted on the 7th day of November, 2024.
CERTIFICATION
I, LAURA MULHERN, SECRETARY OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2024-11-04, adopted by the Richland Parish Police Jury, in a duly noticed meeting of the Richland Parish Police Jury, convened on the 7th day of November, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present.
GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this 7th day of November, 2024.
/s/ Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
After discussing the proposed combined budget for FYE 2025, a motion was made by Mr. Colvin, seconded by Mr. Wiggins to take the proposed budget under advisement and to advertise and call for a Public Hearing on December 9 at 5:45 P.M on the proposed combined budget for FYE 2025. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Colvin, seconded by Mr. Jones to amend the Combined Budget for 2024. Motion passed with no opposition.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Lively and seconded by Mr. Wiggins. Motion passed with no opposition.
/s/ Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
/s/ Cecil Reddick
President
11/21
Public Notice
Sealed bids shall be received at the Plant Operations Department of Richardson Medical Center, up until 4:30 P. M., December 16, 2024 at 254 Hwy 3048, Rayville, La. 71269 for sale of the following:
30’ X 20’ loft inside a metal storage building. All steel frame construction with ¾” plywood decking. Stairwell with handrails leading to upper deck. Two concrete footings added for intermediate support post. Upper loft handrails will be installed by owner. For bid sheets and more information, contact Waymond Hales Richardson Medical Center, 254 Hwy 3048, Rayville, La. 71269. (318-728- 4181) WaymondH@richardsonmed.org. Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to the above addresses. Richardson Medical Center will select the most advantageous bid or combination of bids based on the amount of the bids and any costs that would be incurred by Medical Center. Richardson Medical Center reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities. All bids received after the specified time shall be returned unopened. All bids shall be marked ‘SEALED BID” and name of item bidding on the outside of the envelope.
11/21, 11/28, 12/5
Town of Rayville
Council Minutes
Mayor- Board of Aldermen
Monday, November 11, 2024
The Town of Rayville held a Regular Council Meeting with Mayor - Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville State of Louisiana, taken Monday, November 11, 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, November 8, 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 Alderman Joseph Fletcher.
Present: Mayor Harry Lewis, Chief of Police: Markus Turner, Assistant Chief of Police: Czyz Williams; Alderman Joseph Fletcher, Town Clerk: Deborah T. Nealon; Alderwomen: Paula Cumpton, Alderwoman Consuela Hunter and Debra James.
Absent:, Town Attorney: Damon Kervin and Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Gordon
Approval of the Minutes & Bills
Upon a motion by Alderwoman James, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, the Board agreed to approve last month minutes and bills from regular Council meeting.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Hunter James
Nays: None
Absent: Gordon
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.
Financial Reports
Upon a motion by Alderwoman James, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, the Board agreed to approve last month minutes and bills from regular Council meeting.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Gordon
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 October $9,135.50
Upon a motion by Alderwoman Cumpton, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, the Board agreed to adopt Ordinance #1004; An Ordinance to sell of certain property for Simplot sale.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Gordon
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 August $189,385.72
Mayor’s Report
Mayor reported the town will have to continue to mow due to weather. Repairs of water leaks are fixed.
• 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 Alderman Fletcher the Board agreed to adjourn regular council meeting.
Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Hunter, James
Nays: None
Absent: Gordon
With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried
Harry Lewis, Mayor
Deborah T. Nealon, Clerk
11/21
ORDINANCE NO 1004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY.
BE IT ORDRAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA, IN REGULAR SESSIONS LEGALLY CONVENED THAT:
SECTION 1: The Town of Rayville, Louisiana, acting through its governing body, does hereby propose to sell J.R. Simplot Company, the following described property:
LOTS 18 AND 19 OF THE RAYVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK CONTAINING 9.5263 TOTAL ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 358, PAGE 260 AND PLAT CABINET “A” PAGE I 09 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA.
at the purchase price of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND N0/1 00 ($95,263.00), all as per the other tenns and conditions set out in that certain Cash Deed which has been prepared but not executed and is filed in the office of the Town Clerk. Seller is to pay deed preparation and advertising costs. That said property is not needed for public purposes.
SECTION 2: That Harry Lewis, Mayor of said Town of Rayville, will be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign and execute the said Cash Deed on behalf of the said Town, and the Clerk of said Town is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to invest funds received in payment of said property, and said Mayor and Clerk are hereby further authorized, empowered and directed to do any and all other acts and things necessary and proper to carry out the intent of this ordinance and to consummate said sale.
SECTION 3: The proposed ordinance regarding this sale has been properly advertised and no written objection has been filed within the prescribed time period.
SECTION 4: The above ordinance was introduced by Alderman Fletcher , at the regular meeting of Board of Aldermen held on October 14, 2024 , and copies of same were provided to all members of the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. The title of the proposed ordinance was published three (3) times in the official journal of the Town of Rayville, which said notice stated that the Board will consider its adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen scheduled for November 11, 2024, at which time a public hearing was held on said ordinance. At said meeting, following the public hearing, this proposed ordinance was read by title and called for final passage and was adopted by an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the Board. Said Ordinance shall take effect on the 10th day after its passage.
THUS INTRODUCED at regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rayville on 14th day of October, 2024.
FOR: ALL AGAINST: NONE
THUS ADOPTED at regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rayville on 11th day of November, 2024.
Deborah T. Nealon, Town Clerk
The Honorable Harry Lewis, Mayor
Certificate
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance is a true and correct copy of that Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rayville at its meeting held on the 11th day of November, 2024.
Thus, certified by the Clerk of the Town of Rayville on this 11th day of November 2024.
Deborah T. Nealon, Town Clerk
11/21
