SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland-Fifth District Court
SUCCESSION OF EDITH BRANCH TRAXLER
VS NO 49,452 SECTION C
ALLISON TRAXLER ROMERO AND DAWN TRAXLER BARTON
By virtue of a WRIT OF 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
March 27, 2024
the following property, to-wit:
EXHIBIT “A”
1) A piece or parcel of land located in E 1/2 of NE 1/2 of Section 29, T17N, R8E, described as follows:
Begin at the Southeast corner of the SE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 29, T17N, R8E, go thence North 1466 feet to a point; go thence West 593.5 feet to a point; go thence South 1466 feet to a point said point being on the South line of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 29, T17N, R8E; go thence East 593.5 feet along this South line back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 20 acres, more or less; AND ALSO the following tract:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 29, T17N, R8E, and run thence North along East line of the NE 1/4 of Section 29 for a distance of 1466 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue North along East line of said NE 1/4 for 778.8 feet to a point, thence run West Parallel with North line of NE 1/4 for a distance of 290.4 feet to a fence; thence in a southwesterly direction along said fence line for a distance of 811.8 feet, and thence run East for a distance of 561 feet back to the point of beginning, containing 7 1/2 acres, more or less. The aggregate of both tracts containing 27 1/2 acres, more or less. (COB 245, p. 816)
LESS AND EXCEPT:
A certain tract or parcel of land containing 3.08 acres, more or less, situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 8 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana being more particularly, described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 291 Township 17 North, Range 8 East, run North 00 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East, along the east boundary of Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 8 East, a distance of 875.92 feet to the POINT OF BEGINN1NG.
1. Thence run North 89 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds West a distance of 407.22 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar.
2. Thence run North 05 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 344.49 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar.
3. Thence run South 89 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds East a distance of 372.72 feet to the east boundary of Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 8 East.
4. Thence run South 00 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West, along the east boundary of Section 29, Township 17 North Range 8 East, a distance of 373.72 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. (COB 422, P, 672)
ALSO PLEASE NOTE ANY POTENTIAL BUYER: ALLISON TRAXLER ROMERO AND HER HUSBAND MAY HAVE A POTENTIAL CLAIM ON THE FOR SALE PROPERTY DUE TO A SWIMMING POOL LOCATED ON SAID LAND.
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
2/22, 3/14
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
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
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) [email protected]. 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
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.
11/28, 12/5
PUBLIC NOTICE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE AMENDED BUDGETS FOR THE FIFTH DISTRICT JUDGES ACCOUNT, FIFTH DISTRICT JUDGES EXPENSE ACCOUNT, HEARING OFFICER ACCOUNT, FINS ACCOUNT, AND THE SPECIAL EXCESSIVE COST ACCOUNT HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 , 2024, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT JUDGES OFFICE, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. FROM DECEMBER 16-20, 2024.
11/18/24
Date
/s/Clay Hamilton, Judge Div. A
Clay Hamilton, Judge Div. A
Will R. Barham
Will R. Barham, Judge Div. B
Stephen G. Dean
Stephen G. Dean, Judge Div. C
11/28
PUBLIC NOTICE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE BUDGETS FOR THE FIFTH DISTRICT JUDGES ACCOUNT, FIFTH DISTRICT JUDGES EXPENSE ACCOUNT, HEARING OFFICER ACCOUNT, FINS ACCOUNT, AND THE SPECIAL EXCESSIVE COST ACCOUNT HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 , 2025, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT JUDGES OFFICE, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00A.M. AND 4:30P.M. FROM DECEMBER 16-20, 2024.
11/18/24
Date
/s/Clay Hamilton, Judge Div. A
Clay Hamilton, Judge Div. A
Will R. Barham
Will R. Barham, Judge Div. B
Stephen G. Dean
Stephen G. Dean, Judge Div. C
11/28
Official Minutes - RICHLAND PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 1-A
Regular meeting – August 2024 held September 27th, 2024
The Richland Parish Hospital Board of Commissioners met in a regular meeting session at 3:00 P.M, in the meeting room at the Richland Parish Hospital – Delhi. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Paul Lipe.
The following members were present:
Mr. Paul Lipe, Mr. Nathan Monroe, Mrs. Barbara Roark - Absent Corey Albritton, Mrs. Mildred Greer, Mrs. Annie Guine
Motion was offered by Mr. Monroe, seconded by Mrs. Guine to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Committee Reports were presented and discussed. The Delhi Medical Staff Committee Reports were presented and discussed. The Reports presented were as follows: CQI, Transfusion, Surgery Review, Medical Records Review, Emergency Room Review, Utilization Review, Pharmacy & Therapeutics and Rural Health Clinic Review. The Safety Committee minutes were presented to the Board. The Satisfaction Survey results were presented to the Board.
No items were presented to the Board for action/recommendation or follow-up.
The Statistical & Financial Reports were presented and discussed with budget to actual comparisons for the Hospital and DCHC.
Motion was offered and seconded to accept the financial report as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business: None
New Business:
The Engagement agreement from Forvis for the 2024 Cost Report was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the Engagement Agreement as presented.
Motion Carried unanimously.
A request for approval to advertise for bids for construction of a parking lot was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve advertising for bids for completion of a parking lot as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
A request to approve the purchase of a Transport Van was presented to the Board for review and approval. Proposals received were from Keith White Ford, Planet Ford and Loganville Ford with the low quote submitted by Keith White Ford.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the purchase of a transport van from Keith White Ford.
Motion carried unanimously.
A request to approve the purchase of a lift for the Transport Van was presented to the Board for review and approval. Proposals received were from Big Ten Outfitters, Fast Serve and Leemco with the low quote submitted by Big Ten Outfitters.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the purchase of a lift for the transport van from Big Ten Outfitters.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following initial credentialing for Joseph Enriquez, D.O. Family Medicine for active staff membership was presented for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the appointment as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion carried unanimously.
The following contract renewals were presented to the Board for review and approval.
CONTRACT RENEWALS:
a. Glenwood Regional Medical Center CAH
b. Richardson Medical Center – Nuclear Medicine & MRI
c. Para Health Price Transparency & Charge Master Review
d. BioMed Equipment Services Agreement
e. Brit Cloud PAC Service
f. SMSO/Alli Revenue Cycle Management
g. Health Education Strategies
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented.
Contract Renewal – Dr. Niruban Nirthananthan
a. Employment Agreement with amendment
b. Kidmed Medical Director Agreement
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented.
Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Albritton abstained
Contracts Renewals: Corey Albritton, MD:
a. Hospital Employment Agreement with amendment
b. Professional component (EKG, Stress and Holter’s)
c. Sleep Study Medical Director
d. CAH Medical Director
e. HRSA Outreach Medical Director
f. Peer Review
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented.
Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Albritton abstained
Contract Renewals Cynthia Wagnon, MD
a. ER Medical Director
b. Employment Agreement
c. RHC Performance Improvement Medical Director
d. CAH Medical Director for Quality
e. Professional component (EKG, Stress and Holter)
f. Cardio Pulmonary Rehab Medical Director
g. RHC Alternate Medical Director
h. Peer Review
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewals Dung Le, MD:
a. Employment Agreement
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented
Motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewals Jose Enriquez, MD:
a. Employment Agreement
b. Peer Review
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewals Kenneth McDonald, MD
a. Employment
b. RHC Medical Director
c. Peer Review
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contracts as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewal – Dr. Thanaseelan Muthulingham – Employment Agreement
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract renewal as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Contract Renewal – Gerald Robertson, M.D. Psychiatrist Employment Agreement
was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the Contract Renewal for Dr. Gerald Robertson as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The contract renewal with Optimum Behavioral Health LLC for IOP management was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract renewal as presented.
Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Albritton abstained.
The contract renewal for Rayville Nursing & Rehab Center for Diabetic Foot and Wound Care was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract renewal as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The contract for Delta Pathology was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Service Agreements for the new GE Portable X-ray equipment and the GE CT Scanner was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the agreements as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Service Agreements for the new Lab Equipment to perform Procalcitonin was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the agreements as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Hardware and Service renewal Agreements for fiscal year 2024 was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the hardware and services agreements as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The contract renewal for Dr. Ralph L. Abraham, III for Radiology Medical Director was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract renewal as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The contract renewal for Salient Radiology MOUS and Call was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract renewal as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The contract renewal for Dr. Ralph L. Abraham, III for Radiology Medical Director was presented to the Board for review and approval.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the contract renewal as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Community Outreach Report was presented to the Board for Review.
DCHC
The DCHC Agenda Items were presented to the Board for review, discussion and approval.
Motion was made by Mrs. Roark, seconded by Mr. Monroe to approve the DCHC Agenda items
as presented.
Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Albritton abstained
As there was no further business, Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Paul Lipe
Mildred Greer, Secretary
Richland Parish Hospital Service
District #1A of the Parish of Richland
State of Louisiana
11/28
Public Notice
The Mangham Town Council met in Regular Meeting at the Community Center, Mangham, Louisiana on November 19th of 2024.
Invocation was led by Rhymes
Pledge was led by Vaughn
Meeting was called to order by Boone
Present: Charlotte Boone
Lenette Romero
Pamela Vaughn
Eddie Rhymes
Blake Marchbank
Mary Nichols
Convene in Public Hearing
Public Comments –Jessica Wiggers, Pat McDonald
Adjourn to Regular Session Meeting
A motion to approve the agenda was given by Nichols seconded by Marchbank
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve the minutes of October 14th of 2024, with one amendment to change (a new) to (the 2024 Tahoe for chief’s) was given by Rhymes seconded by Marchbank
Motion carried – Unanimously
Police report was given by Assistant Chief McKinney
A motion was made to accept the police report given by Rhymes and seconded by Marchbank.
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion made to approve the October supplemental pay was given by Nichols and seconded by Rhymes.
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve Ordinance No. 2024-1 was given by Romero and seconded by Rhymes
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion made to postpone approval of Ordinance 1140 was given by Marchbank and seconded by Rhymes.
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion to postpone the approval of October financials was given by Marchbank and seconded by Vaughn
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion to approve October expenditures was given by Vaughn and seconded by Mary.
Motion carried – Unanimously
A motion was made to accept the extension contract with R2Rental trash service was given by Marchbank seconded by Vaughn.
Yeas: Blake Marchbank, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes, Mary Nichols
Nays: Lenette Romero
Motion carried – By Quorum
A motion was made to approve payment of Martin Communication LLC, as the town’s new phone service using META funds was given by Romero seconded by Rhymes.
Motion carried – Unanimously
Boone gave info on META funds.
Rhymes gave a thanks for allowing him to sever on the council.
Boone addressed rumors of a Whitehall Rd. incorporation into the town, stating that the town has no intention of expanding.
A motion to approve applying for 2024-2025 CWEF and LGAP grants was given by Vaughn and seconded by Nichols.
Motion carried – Unanimously
Motion to adjourn was given by Nichols and seconded by Vaughn.
Motion carried – Unanimously
12/5
Ordinance
The following ordinance was submitted for introduction by Blake Marchbank and seconded by LeNette Romero in a regular session convened on October 14, 2024.
The following ordinance, having been previously introduced and published, was offered for the final adoption by LeNette Romero and seconded by Eddie Rhymes in a regular session convened on November 19th of 2024.
Ordinance No 2024-1
AN ORDINACE ESTABLISHING TWENTY-FIVE (25) MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMITS IN RESIDENTAL AREAS AND SPEED BUMPS IN HIGH PEDESTRIAN AREAS OF THE TOWN OF MANGHAM. PROVIDING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AND SPEED BUMPS.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the board of alderman of the Town of Mangham, convened in a regular session that the following ordinance shall be adopted:
SECTION 1. This ordinance does hereby establish a speed rate of twenty-five (25) miles per hour on any streets owned by the municipality within residential areas from Horace Street to Hixon Street. Including all residential streets in between.
SECTION 2. The speed limit set forth in this Ordinance shall not apply to vehicles when operated with due regard for safety, under the directions of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety or other peace officer, in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law or of any person charged with or suspected of any such violation, nor to any fire department or fire patrol vehicles when traveling in emergencies. This exemption shall not, however, protect the driver, owner, or operator of any such vehicle from the consequences of reckless disregard of the safety of others.
SECTION 3. The necessary “Speed Limit” signs shall be erected as deemed necessary.
SECTION 4. The school zones on Hixon Street and Ballpark zones from Magnolia to Horace and in between shall have speed bumps lowering the speed to ensure the safety within these high pedestrian areas and school zone areas.
SECTION 5. The necessary “Speed Bumps” shall be installed as deemed necessary.
SECTION 6. The Sheriff of the Parish and the Chief of Police is hereby specifically requested to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 7. If any section, clause, paragraph, provision or portion of these regulations shall be held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause, paragraph, provision or portion of these regulations.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance, having been submitted in writing, and published and having been submitted for official vote at a public meeting of the said Council the vote thereon as follows:
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Upon motion made by LeNette Romero and seconded by Eddie Rhymes the above ordinance was adopted at the legal meeting of the board of alderman of the Mangham, Louisiana held on the 19th day of November 2024, by the following vote:
YEAS: Blake Marchbank, Lenette Romero, Pam Vaughn, Eddie Rhymes, Mary Nichols
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Motion passed Unanimously
12/5
