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Year 151, No. 21 Rayville, La 1 Section, 12 Pages $1 Delhi chief says video shows troubling behavior
A video discovered as they’re not doing anything Williams said the video part of an ongoing under- wrong,” Williams said. wasn’t used in any drug in- cover investigation has led In reviewing the vid- vestigation since Rancher Delhi’s police chief to ques- eos, he discovered a video committed no crime in the tion the judgment of one of in which two female infor- video. He didn’t attempt to the town’s alderman. mants were driving through buy or sell drugs and simply “Alderman Larry Ranch- the area near Fifth and Fos- answered the women’s ques- er seems to be giving infor- ter streets in Delhi attempt- tions. Since the informants mants information on where ing to fi nd someone from didn’t buy drugs at either of to fi nd drugs,” Delhi Police whom they could purchase the locations Rancher sug- Chief Roy Williams said. drugs. gested, Williams said there “He’s not doing anything he In the video, Rancher can was also no element of con- can be arrested for, but I do be seen approaching their spiracy. believe it’s an ethics viola- vehicle in his and asking “There’s no charge that I tion.” if they’re lost. During the can bring against him based Williams said the video ensuing conversation, the on what is in the video,” was taken July 30, 2019 at women tell Rancher they’re Williams said, “but I believe Fifth and Foster streets in looking for cocaine. The al- this is an ethics violation.” Delhi by informants. derman appears to ask them When contacted, Ranch- “That’s something we “hard or soft?” before tell- er said he hadn’t seen the do as part of our ongoing ing them there’s nothing video, but remembered a undercover investigations,” available in that neighbor- conversation with two wom- Williams said. hood. en in a truck in that area sev- Rayville Police Offi cer Darius Williams, Chief Willie Robinson and Lt. Czyz Williams Informants are supplied Later in the conversation, eral months ago. display a stolen motorcycle recovered by the department. with hidden cameras and he said nobody in the area “I knew during this told to attempt to purchase was selling cocaine, but just time they were doing drug drugs inside the town of marijuana. When the infor- searches,” Rancher said. “I Delhi. Offi cers then use mants said they’d be inter- knew two white women in Rayville police recover this information to develop ested in that, he appeared a black area were probably leads, obtain warrants and to suggest they’d do better informants because they’d make arrests in drug cases. looking in the housing proj- been driving around in cir- While the video in ques- ects or at another location in cles.” stolen motorcycle tion has a time stamp of May town. Whether or not that was The Rayville Police De- and began an investigation. the owner of the motorcycle 19, 2013, Williams said it As they were preparing the conversation in the vid- partment has recovered a Robinson received an- who was able to give a com- was actually taken July 30, to leave, he advised them eo, Rancher said, “I don’t stolen motorcycle. other report on Aug. 6 about plete detailed description of 2019. He came upon the not to tell people they were buy drugs, I don’t sell drugs Rayville Police Chief a motorcycle discovered in the bike. He then advised video while inspecting tapes looking for drugs. and I don’t have anything to Willie Robinson said his de- some weeds by an offi ce on the owner that the motor- which had not been used as “Say ‘hey, what’s going do with drugs. This is just partment received a report McGowan Drive. Williams cycle had been located and evidence. on? Anything going on?’” the police chief trying to Aug 1 that a motorcycle had and Rayville Police Offi cer could be picked up at the “I routinely go back and Rancher said. “That’s the make me look bad because been stolen from a residence Darius Williams went to the Rayville Police Department. watch all the video in order keyword.” of some problems we’ve on Ashley Street. Rayville area to investigate and re- Later that day, the owner to review how informants The informants then been having. This is noth- Police Lieutenant Czyz Wil- covered the bike. came and retrieved the mo- are acting and making sure thanked him and left. ing but a witch hunt.” liams went to the residence Czyz Williams contacted torcycle. Fall tee ball, baseball planned for Mangham area Registration is currently celled, so this is a great op- Registration is $80 on- every Tuesday and Thurs- tra $50 late fee. Games will ball ages 3-5 and Boys ages open for Mangham’s fi rst portunity to have our kids line through Mangham Di- day until registration ends be held on Monday, Tues- 6-12. Dixie rules and ages fall tee ball season. involved in a sporting event xie Facebook or someone Aug. 26. day and Thursday evenings apply. “Unfortunately, peewee this fall,” organizer Derrick will be at the Mangham Late registration will based on team schedule. Contact Tillery at 318- football season will be can- Tillery said. boy’s fi eld from 6-9 p.m. run until Sept. 2 with an ex- Registration is for coed tee 488-2126 for information. Riverfi eld Raiders begin MAIS football season By Jimmy Pelley Even though, this year’s Rebels in a pre-season jam- Special Report season will be different due boree. The contest consisted to COVID-19 state regula- of two 15-minute halves. I don’t guess there would tions, the Raiders are set to At the end of the game, the be anyone to disagree being their 2020 gridiron Raiders were trailing by a that 2020 has been a very season. The biggest differ- score of 13-7. strange, diffi cult and chal- ence for the team (at least The Raiders looked good lenging year. in the fi rst few weeks of the and played well over the With school attendance season) is that they will not course of the contest, and ending in mid-March, the be able to host home games. only a couple of little hitch- teachers and students were The Raiders will, howev- es in the closing minutes of forced to adapt to online er, be able to cross into Mis- the game kept them from Making schools brighter sissippi to play the games going ahead. teaching and learning. Richland Parish School Superinten- proper installation of the high-effi ciency that they have slated on their On the night, the Raid- At Riverfi eld campus, dent Sheldon Jones, Facilities Direc- lights. Rayville Junior and High schools regular season schedule, ers had 236 yards of total improvements took place, tor Stephen DuPont, Mike Morris and were also equipped with the new LED even those that were sup- offense, 151 of them on the however, over an extended Ian McGill of lighting contractor Ecolite, lights, thanks to the LPSC funds from its posed to have been played ground and 85 of them in the off season and on Aug. 5 Rayville Elementary School Principal Energy Effi ciency program for local gov- at home. air. Trent Ginn and Hudson RA students returned to Elycia Hill and Public Service Commis- ernments. Campbell said energy use This past Friday night, Brakefi eld, both seniors on school to begin the 2020/21 sioner Foster Campbell inspected RES’ can be cut as much as 60 percent and they traveled to Natchez to this year’s team, had 105 school year. The beginning newly installed LED lighting funded with maintenance costs for the schools will do battle with the Adams of school always means that a $219,876 LPSC grant. Campbell met also decline thanks to the longer lifespan County Christian School football season is here. Raiders, Page 12 with Jones and DuPont to confi rm the of the LED fi xtures.
messages through the J-call • Delhi Middle School’s • Scrambling for holes with a shotgun start 5599. Community system with information on Back-to-School Parent Christ, the third annual at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 12. Entry • Community Calen- Calendar how to join and view the Teacher Conference will Rayville United Methodist fee is $75 per person which dar events can be e-mailed • Rayville Junior High meeting. During this time be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. Church Golf Tournament, includes cart and green to [email protected], School will host a virtual parents will receive infor- 24-25. Because of the limit will be held Sept. 12 at fees. Hole sponsorships called in at 728-2250, Back-to-School night at 6 mation on class schedules, of 25 individuals, parents Black Bear Country Club are available for $150. For faxed to 318-728-2250 or p.m. Aug. 20. The school procedures and school ex- are asked to not bring their in Delhi. The tournament more information, call Da- brought by 603 Louisa St.. will send out a call and pectations. child to the event. is a two-man scramble, 18 vid Hendershot at 318-376- Rayville.
E-mail events for the community Index calendar to: Church ...... 2 [email protected] Police ...... 3 Public Notices .... 7 Classifi eds ...... 11 Phone .....728-2250 Fax ...... 728-5991 Page 2 – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA Police Report Car insurance rate The Rayville Police De- of a healthcare worker, bat- proper lane usage and dis- please stay home and take decreases approved partment made the follow- tery of a police offi cer and turbing the peace by loud care of yourself,” Chief Insurance Commissioner consecutive decrease for the ing arrests for the week of disturbing the peace by music. Robinson said. “If you are Jim Donelon has approved insurer in the last 22 months Aug. 10-16. simple drunk. • • • positive, please remem- rate decreases for private totaling 6.2%. Farm Bureau • Charles Murphy, 30; • Wilbert Wilson, 57; Rayville Police Chief ber that while your symp- passenger auto policies for has requested decreases to- 6407 Hwy. 80, Rayville, 106 Donna St., Rayville; Willie Robinson would toms may be mild, should two major auto insurers in taling 11.9% in the last 12 two counts of failure to ap- indecent exposure with a like to remind our commu- you infect someone else, Louisiana. months. Both companies’ pear. juvenile. nity that the State of Loui- it could be fatal to them. Progressive Insurance newest rate decreases follow • Devin Griffi n, 27; 105 • Charday Lee, 34; 304 siana is still under Phase Let’s all work together to Group (Progressive) sub- the recent announcement by Madeline St., Rayville; Ashley Ave. Apt. 16, Ray- 2 of reopening concerning fl atten the curve and hope- mitted a rate fi ling for a de- State Farm Insurance Com- careless operation with an ville; simple battery. the COVID-19 pandemic. fully move to Phase 3 of crease of 2.3% on new busi- pany of a rate decrease of accident and driving under • • • Chief Robinson advises reopening.” ness effective Aug. 21 and 9.6% last month. Combined, suspension. The Rayville Police to still take all the proposed Chief Robinson would renewal business effective the three companies cover • Deprentiss Wilson, Department issued a total precautions as outlined by also like to address the start Sept. 18. Louisiana Farm over 50% of the private pas- 28; 304 Hayes St., Ray- of 19 traffi c citations this Governor John Bel Ed- of school. Richland Parish Bureau Group (Farm Bu- senger auto insurance mar- reau) submitted a rate fi ling ket in Louisiana and total 1.5 ville, failure to appear. week. That number in- wards. schools are scheduled to for a decrease of 7.5% on million policies. • Gregory Gipson, 27; cludes nine for speeding, “Please keep up good start on Aug. 26. new and renewal business, “These rate decreases are 500 Spruce St., Rayville; two for no driver’s license hygiene practices with Please remember that both effective Oct. 1. further proof that increased unauthorized use of a mov- and no seat belt and one hand washing, wear a mask the Richland Parish School Farm Bureau previously competition in the state’s able, no driver’s license each for tail lights (two when you are in public, if Board has certain guide- received approval for a 4.4% auto insurance market is and resisting arrest by required), following too you show any symptoms lines set up to help facili- rate decrease in October of continuing to bring about fl ight. close with an accident, no contact your doctor to tate a smooth opening for 2019. The decrease taking savings for our policyhold- • Ethan Ledet, 28; 503 headlights, careless opera- schedule for testing and, place this autumn for Pro- ers,” said Commissioner Bres Ave., Monroe; battery tion with an accident, im- lastly, if you test positive, Police, Page 12 gressive marks the fourth Donelon. Obituaries of Rayville, were held Bro. Robert was the James Duckworth and Junior Parker, Brian Toney, Mangham, were held Sun- Wednesday, August 19, pastor of the Eastside Mis- wife, Hope, Penny Funder- Don Toney, and Cliff Duf- day, August 16, 2020 at the 2020 at the Eastside Mis- sionary Baptist Church in burk and husband, Jim, and fey. Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, sionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Bro. Robert is Scott Duckworth and wife, Honorary pallbearers with Bro. Johnny Smith of- Monroe, with Sis. Dee preceded in death by his Jessica; sisters, Shirley were Barry Duchene and fi ciating under the direction Temple and Bro. Rick Ber- parents, Claude and Eva Alexander and Claudine Ronnie McVay. of Brown-Holley Funeral ry offi ciating. Smith; brother, L.C. Smith; Thrift; grandchildren, Nik- Condolences may be Home, Rayville. Interment followed in sisters, Louise, Silvia, and ki Martien, Ashley Cheek, left at brownholleyfuneral- Mrs. Margie was born the Bethel Cemetery, Holly Elaine. Brandon Prisock, Len- homes.com. August 20, 1935 in Mang- Ridge, under the direction Survivors include his zie Morris, Brianna Dray, ham in and passed away of Brown-Holley Funeral wife of 16 years, Ann April Aymond, Gannon Thursday, August 13, 2020 ARGIE Home, Rayville. Smith; children, Ricky Duckworth, Ethan Funder- M R. in West Monroe. Bro. Robert was born Smith and fi ancée, Shari, burk, Hunter Duckworth, SOUTHERN Condolences may be ROBERT L. May 30, 1941 in Rayville Kathy Clack and husband, and Sarah Duckworth; and Graveside services for left at brownholleyfuneral- SMITH and passed away Sunday, Phil, Gary Smith, and 20 great grandchildren. Margie R. Southern, 84, of homes.com. Funeral services for August 16, 2020 in Ray- Rhonda Dray and hus- Pallbearers were Roger Bro. Robert L. Smith, 79, ville after a lengthy illness. band, Dusty; stepchildren, Rogers, Donnie Eubanks,
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD DUNN BAPTIST RANKIN CHAPEL AFRICAN RICHLAND UNITED 1474 Hwy. 80 • Delhi My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that METHODIST EPISCOPAL PENTECOSTAL FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 878-5802 35 McGowen Ln. • 728-6944 the trying of your faith worketh patience. Robert S. Boyd • 728-9700 Epps Road Pastor Bernard C. Rayville • Pastor Mike JAMES 1:2-3 (KJV) RAYVILLE UNITED Ricky Long, Min. Duchesne, Jr. Jackson METHODIST EASTSIDE BAPTIST MT. ZION BAPTIST ROBINSON BAPTIST ST. THERESA CATHOLIC EPISCOPAL 401 Louisa • Rayville PRESBYTERIAN MANGHAM ASSEMBLY 102 Horn Rd. • Rayville OF GOD Possom Trail • Delhi 1308 Ferguson Rd. • Delhi 207 Main St.• Delhi Bill McLain, 728-4853 614-7372 ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL 115 Railroad Ave. • 248-2365 878-9357 Clyde Piercy, Pastor 878-3484 ST. PETER A.M.E. Pastor David Mosely Chris Crawford, Pastor 878-3229 Father Phillip Pazhayakari 236 Louisa• Rayville DELHI PRESBYTERIAN NEW BETHAL BAPTIST 728-2367 108 May St. • Delhi PCA FAITH BAPTIST 878-8331 NEW BEGINNINGS 428 Hwy 3048 START BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST William Baldridge, Min. Main St.• Delhi • 878-2358 102 Cartlidge Rd. • 728-9226 Ira Bradley, Min. • 728-2631 728-4695 Rev. Walter E. Lawson WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH OF CHRIST Paul Lipe, Min. Hwy 584 • Delhi • 578-0652 FIRST BAPTIST NEW FELLOWSHIP ST. PAUL BAPTIST Hwy. 856 • Archibald LITTLE CREEK UNITED RAYVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Matthew LaCaze, Pastor 802 Martin Luther King Drive BAPTIST Hwy. 80 • Girard • 728-6353 Travis Arrant, Min. FULL GOSPEL METHODIST 216 Julia • Rayville • Rayville • 728-4094 Archibald • Jimmy Wilkins START ASSEMBLY OF GOD 326 Barfield Rd. • Delhi ST. PETER’S ROCK ABUNDANT LIFE 728-2285 Pastor Vernon Foy CHURCH OF CHRIST 9 Russell Rd. • 728-4612 Pastor Daniel Dixon MISSIONARY BAPTIST Hwy. 80 • Crew Lake MANGHAM UNITED Rev. John C. Albright 611 Main St.• Delhi Pastor Renita Hemphill GOOD HOPE BAPTIST 2558 Hwy 583 • Rayville 728-3115 METHODIST NEW LIGHT BAPTIST 878-2l41 OTHER 132 Golson Rd. • Delhi Mangham 728-0298 Shirley Davidson, Pastor 508 Main St.• Mangham BAPTIST Aaron Davidson, Jr., Min. Otis Bowman, Minister APOSTOLIC VICTORY 878-3777 Cecil Gregory, Pastor FULL GOSPEL 290-1065 • Jimmy Wilkins TABERNACLE ALTO BAPTIST Gary Lynch, Minister TURKEY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Dr. Alan Miller, Pastor NEW PROSPECT BAPTIST SHADY GROVE A.M.E. 313 Main St. • Mangham GREATER PILGRIMS Hwy. 80 • Delhi • 878-9928 604 Vaughn • Delhi • 37 Berry Rd • Rayville Bear Skin Community, Epps 1520 Hwy. 132 • Mangham 614-8585 REST BAPTIST 878-9942 334-7408 ANTIOCH #1 BAPTIST J.B. Bell, Min. • 926-5336 UNION VALLEY Pastor Darrell Ranell Stacy Givens, Pastor 331 Hwy 852 • Rayville #2 Austin Rd., Mangham MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST R. L. Berry, Pastor 728-9300 NEWTON BAPTIST Pastor Tommy Hunter Rev. Lionel Robinon, Pastor 263 Cook Rd.• Delhi 200 Pine St. • 728-2405 BEE BAYOU FAITH CHURCH HEBERT FULL GOSPEL CHAPEL HARMONY BAPTIST 728-5493 Jerry Lee ANTIOCH #2 BAPTIST 196 McHand Dr. 75 Sullivan Rd. • Columbia PENTACOSTAL 232 Temple Rd. • Rayville CHURCH Eugene Young, Pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST 42 Antioch Rd • Rayville Delhi • 878-2183 Christy Dunn, Pastor Dee Temple, Pastor •728- 1226 Hwy 132 • Delhi Pastor Keith Evans Marvin Reiger, Pastor UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cotton & Jewel • 728-5183 BETHAL PENTECOSTAL 0118 728-4047 Scott “Scottie” Gray, Pastor HOUSE OF GRACE Hwy. 17 S.• Delhi • 878-8363 Wayne Edwards, Min. 110 Spencer St. • Rayville NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST Hwy. 17 N.• Delhi • 878-5492 CHRIST WAY COMMUNITY HEGWOOD GROVE Larry Walters, Min. E.H. Johnson, Pastor ARCHIBALD BAPTIST Central Community • Delhi CHURCH OF GOD Roger Temple, Pastor CHURCH Brandon Penton BAPTIST Pastor Eddie Fuller WARDEN BAPTIST 281-4249 404 Madeline St. • Rayville Epps • Anthony Stuart, LIVING WATER Warden • C.S. Cascio, Min. DUNN CHURCH OF GOD BIBLE WAY PENTECOSTAL Tom Franks, Pastor BEREAN BAPTIST Pastor ORANGE HILL BAPTIST REVIVAL CENTER WELCOME HOME BAPTIST Dunn • 318-488-1213 904 Pine St. • 728-2129 CHURCH River Rd. • 728-6862 4974 Hwy. 80 W. • Rayville JESUS HOUSE OF PRAYER 422 Madeline St. • Rayville HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST Hebert Wendell Prince, Pastor 113 Rundell Loop Rd. • Delhi PILGRIM REST #2 Danny Parker, Pastor DELHI ABUNDANT LIFE Old Mangham Rd. • 728- WEST NEW HOME RAYVILLE CHURCH OF Rex Robertson, Sr., Pastor BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST NEW BEGINNINGS 406 E. College St. • Delhi 3133 BAPTIST GOD 878-1946 Hwy. 183, 5.5 mi. N/Holly 100 Church • 728-3085 TABERNACLE, INC. Archie Harrell, Minister Ridge 728-3865 Hwy. 137 • 728-6608 NEW BEGINNINGS HOLLY RIDGE BAPTIST 11 Cabuck Lane • Rayville FIRST UNITED PINE HILL BAPTIST Jimmy Pelley, Pastor CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Holly Ridge • 728-2338 WESTSIDE BAPTIST Carolyn Sue Day, Pastor PENTECOSTAL BETHLEHEM BAPTIST Brick Yard St. • 728-2247 204 Morgan St. • Rayville Four Forks LONE CHERRY BAPTIST Hwy. 80 W. • Delhi • 878- SHADY GROVE CHURCH TABERNACLE PLEASANT GROVE #1 5109 OF GOD 6045 Hwy 17 • Delhi 728-3910 Mangham Harold McCoy, Pastor BOEUF RIVER BAPTIST Doyle Adams, Pastor BAPTIST WOODLAWN BAPTIST Good Rd. • 728-3924 METHODIST 878-3489 John Cleveland, Min. 157 Pilgrim Rd.• Rayville 306 Oak Dr. • 728-2131 Raymond Agent, Pastor Rev. 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PLEASANT CHURCH Gerald Smith, Pastor River Rd. • 728-5238 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC FAITH CHURCH OF GOD HOLLY RIDGE UNITED 1737 Hwy. 17, Epps 926- Hwy. 132 • Mangham Richard Robinson, Pastor RAYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST 716 Francis St.• Rayville DELHI FIRST BAPTIST IN CHRIST METHODIST 3986 Dr. Eddie Wren, Pastor 728-2445 203 Eugene St. • Rayville Off I-20 • 334-5743 Delhi • 878-3724 MT. ZION BAPTIST Father Phillip Pazhayakari Jeff Coleman, Pastor 410 Francis • 728-4841 728-3231 728-6766 Dellie Hicks, Pastor The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- Page 3 Voices School Choice: Black children matter One hundred tion and forma- sixty years ago tion of students America fought is the reason for over slavery. the existence of Sixty years ago, most religious America fought schools-- the over black voter selection and suppression. To- supervision of day America is Steve the teachers fighting over upon whom the Gardes black education schools rely to suppression. As in ev- do this work lie at the ery war, there is a turn- core of their mission— ing point, and 2020 will and government cannot prove to be the turning interfere with what or point in this current fight how they teach.” as School Choice won (2) Education Aid— historic battles this sum- Espinoza v. Montana mer. ruled that “Once a State Thomas Sowell, the decides to subsidize pri- famous African-Ameri- vate education, it cannot can economist/professor, disqualify some private is leading the fight today schools solely because and his new book, Char- they are religious.” ter Schools and Their Let us be clear— Media asleep for Sleepy Joe’s campaign Enemies (2020), shines School choice is only a ormer media. need to ask him more ques- questions from audience the bright light on those battle; the War is over the Vice While Biden is tions. He snapped, “If you members. During this cam- who run the traditional restoration of the Family President given deference have a problem figuring paign, it is a sad fact that public schools who, Unit and God. What has JoeF Biden has en- and outright sup- out whether you’re for me Biden has faced tougher along with the Biden- happened over the last 55 Sanders Unity Task years with welfare laws joyed incredibly port by the media, or Trump, then you ain’t questions from average Force, have declared war that promoted the deci- favorable cover- President Trump is black.” This horrific and Americans than he has with anti-charter school mation of the disadvan- age from the main- treated like trash. condescending comment, faced from the lap dog me- laws passed or pending taged family unit, along stream media in the It began the day dripping with contempt, dia. all across America. Mr. with the removal of God 2020 presidential Jeff he announced for should have destroyed the The kid glove treat- Sowell presents unique from our schools, has race. His baggage, Crouere President and it Biden campaign. As usual, ment has continued after statistics that show been catastrophic for the such as a history has not ceased. He the media gave him a pass his highly praised selection charter school students nation. How do we fix of plagiarism, racist com- never received a honey- and he stayed in the base- of U.S. Senator Kamala achieving proficiency this if Washington won’t? ments, and shady dealings moon from the media after ment, riding high in the Harris (D-CA) as his vice- on educational tests at Perhaps Sowell gives for his son Hunter, has he won the presidency. polls. presidential pick. Almost a rate several times the us the first step; “Chil- been completely ignored The President is regu- Several months later, immediately, the media rate of public schools in dren who have not re- by the media. larly blasted with non-stop during an August 5 inter- championed the selection. the same neighborhoods. ceived at home the edu- While the media are questions during his press view with CBS journal- This is the same corrupt Sowell states that-- cational, behavioral or working overtime to de- briefings and when he- at ist Errol Barnett, Biden media that destroyed an- • “Schools exist for other foundations, must monize President Donald tempts to leave. Usually, snapped when asked other female running mate, the education of children, get those things from Trump, Biden has been the media hurl “gotcha” whether he planned to former Alaska Governor not to provide iron-clad schools. The stakes are able to stay in his base- questions at the President take a cognitive test. He Sarah Palin. jobs for teachers, billions huge— not only for dis- ment for months conduct- designed to leave a nega- shouted, “No, I haven’t She was ridiculed, am- of dollars in union dues advantaged children ing very few interviews. tive impression with the taken a test. Why the hell bushed, and mistreated by for teachers unions, mo- whose education can be In his recent press appear- public. Trump hating re- would I take a test? Come the media that was working nopolies for educational their one clear chance for ances, Biden has exited porters are constantly try- on, man, that’s like say- tirelessly to elect Barack bureaucracies or a cap- a better life, but also for a without taking questions ing to find anything they ing to you before you got Obama as the first African tive audience for indoc- whole society that needs from the media. His staff- can to turn into a contro- on this program if you had American President of the trinators.” productive members. • “There are a million No vested interests of ers told the media to leave versy that will hurt his ad- taken a test, were you tak- United States. According students on charter school adults— whether finan- and they meekly complied ministration. ing cocaine or not? What to Palin, “if you’re conser- waiting lists, while local cial, political or ideologi- with these demands with- While the President is do you think, huh? Are you vative, you’re going to get district officials prevent cal— should be allowed out shouting any questions. challenged daily by his en- a junkie?” beat up.” She noted these charter schools from ac- to block that.” School As President Trump emies in the media, Biden Another interview led to three challenges that all quiring vacant school Choice can restore black noted, it is “Very strange. has only been challenged another dreadful response conservative candidates, buildings in which to education—restoring the Sleepy Joe never takes twice in recent months, from Biden. It was not only male or female, face, “It’s educate them.” black family unit will re- questions from the media.” both times by African a racist response, but it also three against one: you have Two important 2020 quire another step in No- He tweeted that the report- American journalists. Dur- contradicted a comment he the Democrat Party, you Supreme Court decisions vember! ers covering Biden have ing a May 22 interview on made at a June 30 press have the media and you will also have a huge im- “zero drive. Why can’t my the “Breakfast Club” radio conference. He told Fox have the RINOs in your pact on religious schools Steve Gardes is a Cer- reporters behave like that? program Biden was asked News reporter Doug McK- own party that are always, and School Choice-- tified Public Accountant Something is going on?” by co-host Charlamagne elway that he was “con- always trying to clobber (1) Education Em- (CPA) and Certified Of course, the President tha God to come by his stantly tested” for cogni- you.” ployment–Our Lady of Valuation Analyst (CVA) knows he is hated by the New York studio for an in- tive decline. Palin was called a “bim- Guadalupe School v. with over 40 years of liberal news media while person interview before the When Biden is chal- bo,” who was “good-look- Morrissey-Berry ruled public accounting expe- Biden is given the soft election because, “We’ve lenged, he snaps. Ameri- ing,” and had “sex appeal.” that “Religious educa- rience. touch coverage. The Trump got more questions.” cans have seen it during In contrast, Harris has been attack dog media have be- Biden was outraged that campaign stops when he come the Biden lap dog an African American would has encountered tough Crouere, Page 4 The Richland Beacon-News welcomes letters of general in- terest to Richland Parish. Letters must be signed by the author and an address and home telephone number of the author must be included. The author’s address and telephone number will Is Biden-loving Comcast meddling in campaign? not be published but is required so we may verify they did write here’s vid Cohen, who On Monday, Loomer but suggested that a “phish- the letter. Authors’ names will be published. We do not publish bad oversees the firm’s discovered that Xfinity/ ing” scheme may have led anonymous letters. The Richland Beacon-News reserves the blood corporate lobby- Comcast had blocked vot- to the warning. Curiously, right to edit for content, clarity and space and letters making per- betweenT President ing (which totaled ers from receiving her Comcast decided in the sonal attacks on individuals, businesses or organizations will not Donald Trump and more than $13 campaign texts and emails. wake of Loomer’s whis- be printed. Views expressed in letters to the editor in no way Comcast. It’s no million last year). Customers instead re- tleblowing that it would represent the views or opinions of the Richland Beacon-News. secret. The very next day, ceived an ominous warn- override the third-party The command- after Cohen’s posh ing that read: “Hold On! threat-intelligence services er in chief nick- Michelle kickoff (which We blocked access” to and generously “fix” and named the telecom Malkin raked in more than Loomer’s messages be- “resolve” the issue by un- The Richland Beacon-News giant “Concast” $500,000), Com- cause they were alleged to blocking her messages. 603 Louisa St./P.O. Box 209 • Rayville, LA 71269 for presiding over inces- cast-owned NBC News pose a threat to users’ de- Here’s the thing: Loom- PHONE: 318-728-2250 • FAX: 318-728-5991 santly skewed media cov- communications director vices “or contain danger- er’s campaign has used the erage of his campaign and T.J. Ducklo left his posi- ous content.” same texting provider all Periodicals Postage Paid at Rayville, LA 71269 administration. Comcast tion to serve as Biden’s na- The company claims it year without any problems Send address changes to Postmaster: is the parent company of tional press secretary. was a “technical” glitch. until now. Richland Beacon-News, P.O. Box 209, Rayville, LA 71269 NBC News and MSNBC, Against that backdrop, One corporate spokesman What changed? USPS 929-480 whose notorious fake news let us now consider what in charge of engineering One spokesman Published every Thursday media execs are “trying happened this week to issues told me Monday shrugged the question off: to poison the mind of the Laura Loomer, the Trump- afternoon that “the secu- “I don’t know why the Yearly subscription rates: American voter” in Presi- supporting conservative rity alert had nothing to do timing issue is what it is,” $36.75 (In Parish) • $42.00 (Out of Parish) • $49.35 (Out of State) dent Trump’s view. On investigative journal- with the content or sender he told me. Another D.C.- Twitter, he has called on ist and fierce critic of big of any communication.” based Comcast commu- The Richland Beacon-News is the official journal of the Richland supporters to drop the cable tech bias who is the GOP Instead, he blamed “widely nications official blithely Parish Police Jury, Richland Parish School Board, Town of Rayville, conglomerate for its “ter- front-runner in Florida’s used third-party threat- dismissed any suggestion Town of Mangham, Town of Delhi, Richland Parish, the Tensas Basin rible service” and “go to a 21st congressional district intelligence services” for of political interference, Levee District and Rayville-Delhi. good provider” instead. -- home to Mar-A-Lago flagging Loomer’s texting emphasizing to me that For their part, top Com- and the Trumps’ official provider. Loomer “hasn’t won her Staff Garland Forman, Publisher, [email protected] cast execs and employees legal residence since last When I asked which primary yet” and that these Darryl Riser, Managing Editor, [email protected] have forked over a whop- fall. If Loomer prevails third-party intelligence types of incidents have Shari Welch, Advertising, [email protected] ping $213,974 in contri- in her Aug. 18 primary as services Comcast uses to happened before. Will Mitchell, Photo Editor/Legals, [email protected] butions to the Biden for widely expected, she will determine what is and isn’t When I asked for any Arisha Keenon, Bookeeping, [email protected] President campaign. The face four-term incumbent “dangerous,” the company other example of such Copyright 2020, LSN Publishing Company, LLC. Democratic presidential Democratic Rep. Lois would not specify. glitches affecting political All printed material is protected, and no portion of the content may candidate held his first Frankel and win an ex- When I asked what new campaigns, she came up be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written mega-fundraiser last April traordinary opportunity information led to the secu- empty. permission from LSN Publishing Company, LLC. at the Philadelphia home to turn Trump’s long-blue rity red flag, the company of Comcast executive Da- home district red. could not or would not say, Malkin, Page 4 Page 4 – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- The Richland Beacon News -- Rayville, LA
Crouere From Page 3 commended for her intelli- the former Vice President gence and her record. The will surely try to stay hid- media are working over- den for as long as possible. Remembering our past... time to shield her extreme- If he limits his media inter- ly liberal record. Instead of actions, he will have fewer reporting that she has been opportunities to showcase ranked as the most liberal his gaffes and his mental United States Senator, The incompetence. New York Times referred If our country had a to her as a “pragmatic mod- decent media, this type of erate.” Such coverage is behavior would be unac- not only laughably biased, ceptable. Unfortunately, but it is also routine for we have a media that have the corrupt and dishonest chosen sides and will not mainstream media. press Biden for answers, Until Election Day, we they will be too busy play- can expect the media to ing cheerleader. continue to protect Biden and Harris, while using ev- Jeff Crouere is a native ery opportunity to demon- New Orleanian is a politi- ize the President and Vice cal columnist, the author President. Biden is hoping of America’s Last Chance he can continue to hide and provides regular com- from questions with his mentaries on the Jeff “basement strategy.” While Crouere YouTube channel liberal Fox News host and on www.JeffCrouere. Chris Wallace claimed that com. For more informa- Biden could not “hide from tion, email him at jeff@ now until Election Day,” jeffcrouere.com.
Malkin From Page 3 The posture of disinterest stagram, TeeSpring, Face- is unconvincing. It’s hard to book, Uber, Uber Eats, Lyft, accept the curious technical Venmo, GoFundMe and Holly Ridge glitch that blocked Loomer Medium all followed suit as from voters at a critical Loomer exposed systemic The old George B. Fanklin and Sons Store was the central hub of activity in the Holly Ridge com- juncture in her high-profi le tech censorship. China’s munity when this photograph was taken in the 1960s. The Franklin family is still highly involved in the upstart campaign -- just one got nothing on America’s community’s economic life today, providing the land for a megasite the state hopes will brings jobs week before primary Elec- big tech overlords when it and economic development to the area. tion Day -- at face value comes to silencing dissent coming from a company and criticism. that not only sides so over- Why is Loomer “dan- whelmingly with Biden but gerous”? It’s because she has donated nearly $15,000 has almost singlehandedly to Rep. Frankel (who is also unmasked Silicon Valley’s a Comcast stockholder) social credit system and its since 2012. anti-American, free speech- The curious techni- squelching collaborators cal glitch robbing Loomer led by the Southern Poverty temporarily of her ability Law Center, Anti-Defama- to communicate came just tion League and the Coun- as her campaign was en- cil on Islamic-American dorsed by GOP Rep. Matt Relations. She is the ca- Holly Ridge Happenings Gaetz of Florida and for- nary in the de-platforming mer Nixon aide and vet- coal mine. Her enemies are As long as we sale. Contact the God bless each one touched happy ones! eran GOP operative Roger President Trump’s enemies, have memories, Rhymes Library by her death. Happy Anniversary to: Stone. The technical system who’ve done everything in yesterday remains. and place your or- Happy Birthday this Donna and Duke Jones (39) also just happened to glitch their coordinated power to As long as we have der! week to: Ernestine Lofton years on Aug. 21, Christine as Loomer made national crush him. hope, tomorrow My Jeanne was on Aug. 20, Dan Rainwa- and Ben Reddick (62) years news for her astonishing It strains credulity (SET waits. As long as in Shreveport on ter, Kiley Clack, My great on Aug. 23 (how did you fund-raising haul -- more ITAL)not(END ITAL) to we have love, to- Saturday to attend grandson, Hayes Chappell do it Christine?) Just kid- than $1.1 million this cycle, believe the corporate dirty day is beautiful. As memorial service on Aug. 21, Tye Cheek on ding. Here is wishing them despite being the most- tricksters and social justice long as you have Shirley for her Aunt Carol Aug. 22, Charlie Morgan on all many more happy years banned woman in America, handmaidens are doing ev- GOD, anything and Thompson Hutchinson. Then Aug. 23, the twins, Addie together! if not the planet. erything between now and everything is pos- on out to Canton for and Kenzie Stokes on Aug. Have a great week. Do You may recall that in Aug. 18 -- including, yes, sible. Amen. No what what the night and bring home 24, great grandson Lawson call and share! tomorrow brings, God is still some furniture to redo with Rawls on Aug. 25, Brian Remember: Watching the 2018, the 27-year-old inde- election meddling--to stop in control. Jesus! The great- her sister Kellie Ryan. McCartney, Billy Clay, news should make us grate- pendent reporter was sus- Laura Loomer from dis- est gift I’ve ever received is I’ve been blessed this Hally Johnson, Carly Pierce, ful that God left us a Bible to pended permanently from rupting the powers that be. Your Love. Thank you for past week when three of my Reed Davis on Aug. 26. May base our lives on and not a Twitter (where she had built Question the timing? Hell, giving Your Life for me! great-grandsons were with these celebrate many more panel of experts. up a formidable following yes. me, Carter, Cooper and Aid- of more than 250,000 users) Overnight guests with en. Was sorta lonesome and during the crucial midterm Michelle Malkin’s email Ralph and Janet Cheek were quiet last light when they election season for blasting address is MichelleMalkin- their grandchildren, Jaime disappeared. U.S. SHOE REPAIR sharia-adherent Rep. Ilhan Investigates@protonmail. and Courtney Anderson and We get news this week Rayville, La Omar, D-Minn. Paypal, In- com. little J.J. They went on up in about the “homegoing” Arkansas to visit his family of Mrs. Evelyn House, 90 Open then on to Michigan where years old, who was now liv- Monday thru Friday DAV offers rides to vets he will be working for a ing in Washington state near 8:00am-5:00pm while. They did stop by to her son, Dr. William House. DAV operates a fl eet of for injured and ill veterans. Call for location and vehicles around the country For information, call the see their Aunt Shirley, Ha! Mrs. Evelyn was in our extra hours. to provide free transporta- Jackson VA hospital at 318- By the way. Wreaths community a few years ago tion to VA medical facilities 237-9689. across America are now on and we all loved her. May 318-237-6702
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The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- Page 5 Richland Parish Students Head Back to School Richland schools ready to go virtual for 2020 By Beverly Smart has ventured into. Despite The Richland Parish form to complete required ning this school year with an from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Aug. Special Report the circumstances, Richland School Board understands coursework of English Lan- expectant mindset, eagerly 26 for Rayville Elemen- Parish School Board has that parents are having to guage Arts, mathematics, anticipating all the learning tary School; from 5:30-6:15 As our world has been committed to moving for- make diffi cult decisions for science, and social stud- and growing our students, p.m. Aug. 27 for Mangham handed a bunch of proverbi- ward to create opportunities their children in uncertain ies. Throughout the week, teachers, and staff will do in junior high and high school al lemons, Richland Parish that offer our students the times, and we wanted to pro- our teacher coaches will the midst of circumstances and Holly Ridge Elemen- School Board has chosen to high-quality, 21st century vide an opportunity for our inspire, motivate and sup- that are pushing us outside tary School; and from 6:30- make lemonade. education that they deserve students to still have access port these students as they of our norm. No matter the 7:15 p.m. Aug. 27 for Start On March 13, as we through our newest school, to a high-quality education, work. Though enrolled in direction this road takes and Mangham elementary all watched or listened as Richland Virtual Academy. along with the support from our virtual program, these us, with all its unexpected schools. our governor made the an- With more than 1,000 one of our teachers in the students are still connected twists and turns, the Rich- All parent orientations nouncement to close schools students enrolled, the mis- district. We know that the to their local school through land Parish students, their will be via google platform. due to potential spread of sion of RVA is to offer com- needs of our students extend clubs, sports, and other safety, and their access to an Links will be available on COVID-19, we thought at puter-based, non-traditional beyond just academia, so we school-based activities and education of the highest cal- the website to join. the time it would be a short- learning opportunities for are committing to providing functions. These students iber will be at the forefront To learn more about the term setback. It has instead all students with custom- the support, the care, and the are simultaneously enrolled of all our decision-making. Richland Virtual Academy proven to be a time in his- ized, best-in-class educator smiling face of the teachers in both RVA and their local Virtual parent orienta- visit https://richland.k12. tory that has required us to support. The Virtual Acad- our children have come to school in accordance to geo- tions will be held from 5:30- la.us/rva/ stretch our thinking, be in- emy is a fully online instruc- know and love. graphic attendance zones 6:15 p.m. Aug. 25 for Delhi novative like never before, tional program intended to As a K-12 student of and/or approved school elementary, middle and high Beverly Smart is the dis- and embark on journeys be a highly independent, RVA, the children will work choice/open enrollment schools; from 6:30-7:15 trict technology coach for into the depths of educa- self-motivating work-from- independently through the placements. p.m. Aug. 26 for Rayville ju- the Richland Parish School tion that no one before us home program. Edgenuity virtual plat- We at RPSB are begin- nior high and high schools; Board. Delhi Elementary Schools kicks off new year By Joan Rhodes expectations and teach rig- that students get the same there will be no assemblies conferences with parents, parents will remain high. I DES Principal orous lessons to get students high-quality instruction that until they are allowed. No professional development, know we can achieve great ready for state tests and the they have gotten in years outside visitors will be al- and planning. Of course this things if we all work togeth- It is almost time for an- next grade. past. We will do everything lowed in. may change with new phas- er. I am looking forward to other school year. Our motto With the Covid 19 pan- we can to keep your children As of now, we will start es and proclamations from being part of the change that states that we are committed demic there will be many safe and healthy. school on Aug. 26th with the governor. will help us succeed. to all children learning. I will changes this school year We will follow all state an A/B schedule. Those Delhi Elementary School You may call me at strive to make sure that ev- and it will be challenging. mandates and recommenda- students coming to campus is going to work hard to 878-2269, or email me at eryone at Delhi Elementary Our teachers will be work- tions on mask wearing, hand will come two days a week; make sure all our children [email protected] School is given the instruc- ing with all of our students, washing, and social distanc- either Monday and Wednes- get the best education pos- with any questions or con- tion and resources needed to those who come to campus, ing. day, or Tuesday and Thurs- sible. cerns. make them successful. Our as well as those who will be Classes will stay sepa- day. Friday will be a day Our expectations for stu- Thank you in advance for teachers are ready to set high learning virtually to ensure rated as much as possible, for some extra remediation, dents, teachers, staff, and your support, Delhi Charter prepares DMS ready for classes By Shirley McDade to ensure that each child at http://richland.k12. to start school Sept. 8 DMS Principal meets a level of success la.us/covid19resources. consistent with their abil- html for Coronavirus up- Delhi Charter School on the same schedule and additional contract agree- The Delhi Middle ities. dates. The key principles students will begin attend- to enable the school to ad- ing to certain conditions, School family is looking This is best accom- of state guidance are to ing school Sept. 8 using a here to current school bus including adherence to forward to another excit- plished with the assis- wash hands often, wear combination of face to face social distancing guide- attendance policies and ing school year whether tance and cooperation a face mask or shield and virtual learning tech- lines, DCS is scheduling acknowledging that there your child will be attend- of parents. Delhi Middle and practice six feet so- niques. students by where they will be a “learning coach” ing a hybrid setting or the School has a long history cial distancing. Parents “We will start back live. Students who live to assist their child at Richland Virtual Acad- of positive parental in- please encourage your Tuesday after Labor day in Tallulah or ride a Tallu- home. emy. volvement and I encour- child to follow these key with a Hybrid Model,” lah bus will attend classes This option does not ex- I would like to take age you to be actively principles. Headmaster Brett Raley on Monday and Tuesday. empt students from any of this opportunity to wel- involved in your child’s My only concern is said. “Part of the students Students that do not live in the requirements for pro- come all parents and education. that everything we do will come Mondays and Tallulah or ride a Tallulah motion or graduation, in- students to a wonderful Home, community must be in the best inter- Tuesdays and the others bus will attend classes on cluding the passing of any educational opportunity and school make up a est of our students. We Wednesdays and Thurs- Wednesday and Thursday. state required tests. Should at Delhi Middle School. winning team. will meet any new chal- days and and Friday will Parents who requested they choose this option, The Delhi Middle Our fi rst priority is to lenges head-on and build be Total Distance Learn- the total distance learn- they will be unable to School staff is committed provide the safest pos- upon our past successes. ing. We are also offering ing option, are reminded move to a hybrid or face- to meeting the individual sible environment for our Join me in working Total Distance Learning they will have to sign an to-face model. needs of each child. We faculty/staff and student toward another great for any parent who wants have high expectations body. Parents please ac- school year at Delhi Mid- it. We plan on providing of all students and strive cess the district website dle School. every student with a take home Chrome Book.” In order to keep families
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Welcome Back Students and Teachers! Remember to put a dental exam and cleaning on your back-to-school list this year! Dr. Tyler Heath & Staff Good Luck 1107 Louisa Street • Rayville Students! 318-728-9585 Page 6 – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA Superintendent greets students Delhi High School staff Richland Parish ient Louisiana Commis- dents to return to school ready to begin new year School Superintendent sion’s K-12 Subgroup and is currently scheduled for Sheldon Jones welcomes the Louisiana Department Aug. 26. The Richland Parish DHS who were able to be a Ministers from sur- students back to class of Health released on June Jones added the three School Board hosted a pilot part of the learning acade- rounding churches and and wishes them a safe 25, 2020 to plan for a safe key principles of state Summer Learning Acad- my were Ramon Lusk, Mi- community members will school year. return to school,” Jones guidance and safe school emy throughout June and chelle Chapman and Ronda surround the outside of “As we anticipate the said. “Student and em- operations are washings July at Delhi High School. Lloyd. DHS in prayer for the up- reopening of schools for ployee safety are our top hands often, wearing a Students had the oppor- The opportunity to learn coming school year at 8 the 2020-2021 school priorities.” face mask or shield to the tunity to further their short- was not taken lightly by a.m. Aug. 21. year, the Richland Parish Teachers and other maximum extent possible ened school year learning students at DHS; these At Delhi High School, School Board has worked nine month employees and practicing six feet so- through virtual instruction students excelled in their safety will be our #1 prior- diligently to comply with returned to work on Aug. cial distancing to the max- from teachers across the classes online and helped ity this year. We greatly ap- guidance from the Resil- 10. The first day for stu- imum extent possible. district. to pave the way for the preciate the ongoing sup- Three teachers from 2020-2021 school year. port from the community.
Rayville junior high makes safety a priority RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2020-2021 By Dr. Nettie Ranel ing hard to plan and pre- thing we can to ensure our to social distancing mark- pare for the 2020-21 school students, staff, and their ers in hallways, additional Aug. 26...... First Day for Students RJHS Principal year. families are safe while on hand sanitizing stations, May 14, 2021...... Last Day for Seniors We realize that this is a our campus. temperature checks for all May 28, 2021...... Last Day for Students June 1, 2021...... Regular School Year Ends Rayville Junior High difficult and unsure time Safety is our priority. upon entering and leaving administrators, teachers for many of our families Safety measures in- the campus and one en- NON-STUDENT DAYS: and staff have been work- and we are doing every- clude, but are not limited trance for all students. Aug. 25-25...... Staff Development/All employees Oct. 8...... Parent Teacher Conferences Delhi Charter School Riverfield Academy March 4, 2021..... Parent Teacher Conferences & Testing training 2020-2021 CALENDAR 2020-2021 CALENDAR June 1, 2021..... Staff Dev./End of School Year/All employees
HOLIDAYS -- NON-TEACHING DAYS: Sept. 2-4...... Professional development Sept. 7...... Labor Day (no school) Sept. 7...... Labor Day Sept. 8...... First day of class Oct. 2...... First nine weeks ends May 14, 2021...... Last day for seniors Oct. 12-13...... Fall Break Oct. 12-13...... Fall Break May 18, 2021...... Last day for students Nov. 3...... Election Day Nov. 23-27...... Thanksgiving break Nov. 11...... Veteran’s Day Non-student Days Dec. 17-18...... Half days for semester exams Nov. 23-27...... Thanksgiving Holidays Dec 18-Jan. 1...... Christmas/New Year’s Holidays Nov. 13...... Parent-Teacher Conference Dec. 21 - Jan. 3, 2021...... Christmas break Jan. 18, 2021...... Martin L. King Holiday April 16, 2021...... Parent-Teacher Conference Jan. 4, 2021...... Staff returns (no students) Feb. 15, 2021...... Presidents’ Day Jan. 5, 2021...... Students return March 15-19, 2021...... Spring break Holidays Jan. 15 ,2021...... Awards Day -- Elementary 8:30 a.m. April 2-5, 2021...... Easter Holidays Sept. 7 ...... Labor Day Jan. 18, 2021...... Parent/teacher/conference Nov. 3...... Election Day Feb. 5, 2021...... Stockshow Day Marking Period Ends Report Card Distribution Dates Nov. 23-27 ...... Thanksgiving Feb. 15, 2021...... President’s Day Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Dec. 23 - Jan. 5...... Christmas Holidays March 12, 2021...... Third nine weeks ends Jan. 18, 2021 ...... Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 20, 2021 Jan. 21, 2021 March 12, 2021...... Riverfield Day Jan. 29, 2021...... Stockshow (Pending) March 2, 2021 March 5, 2021 March 29 - April 6. 2021 ...... Easter Break April 2-9, 2021 ...... Easter/Spring Break April 21, 2021 April 23, 2021 May 7, 2021...... Senior Graduation May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 Grading Periods: May 17, 2021...... PreK3 Program 8:30 a.m.; K4 10 a.m. First nine week ends...... Nov. 2 May 18, 2021...... Kindergarten Graduation 8:30 a..m. Second nine week ends...... Jan. 28, 2020 May 18, 2021...... Elementary Awards Day 10 a.m. Third nine week ends...... April 1, 2020 May 19, 2021...... Junior High and High School Awards Day We’d like to Welcome Back Fourth nine week ends...... May 28, 2020 May 20-21, 2021...... Staff development all Richland Parish Teachers & Students. Welcome Welcome Back Back! Have a Great Year! Richland Teachers & Students! The Delhi Dispatch and The Richland Beacon-News
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We wish you all the best during this new school year! Town of Rayville Mayor Harry Lewis Welc e Back! The new term is here, and we’d like to wish every student a great year. We hope the coming semesters bring great experiences and many opportunities for success. The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- Page 7 Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE East Richland Water Works will have it’s quarterly business meeting on Notice is hereby given that the Police Jury of Richland Parish, Louisiana, State of Louisiana Tuesday September 1st 2020 at 6:00 p.m. It will be at the water office acting as Property Assessment Board of Review, will conduct Public Parish of Richland located at 1032 Highway 80 Delhi, La. 71232. hearings, for all persons or their representative desiring to be heard on Fifth District Court 8-20-20 assessment of real and personal property for the year of 2020. CALDWELL BANK & TRUST COMPANY The Board of Review will schedule and conduct such Public Hearings as VS. No. 47,782 SECTION B necessary during the period of September 8 -17, 2020 and shall at such DONALD SLADE JORDAN AND DONNA CLAY JORDAN PUBLIC NOTICE times consider the written or oral complaints of any person desiring to be By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Town of Rayville Council Minutes heard who has timely filed the report(s) as required by Act 702 and 705 FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Mayor- Board of Aldermen of the 1976 Regular Session of the Louisiana legislature,and may make Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed Monday, August 10, 2020 determinations as deemed necessary and proper relative to assessment of as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for The Town of Rayville held a Regular Council Meeting with Mayor - real or personal property of the year 2020. Persons or their representative sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville State of Louisiana, taken Monday, desiring to be heard in connection with 2020 property assessments must Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on August 10, 2020, at the Rayville Civic Center, 827 Louisa St. Rayville contact the Administrator of Richland Parish Police Jury in order that SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 LA 71269 at 6:00 PM. With a quorum present, Board received agenda, time schedules may be established for such person or their representatives the following described property, to-wit: public notice posted on Friday, to be heard by said Board of Review. A written appeal should be delivered EXHIBIT “A” August 07, 2020, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Harry Lewis to the Board of Review by certified mail or hand delivered by 11 :30 AM., Tract NO. 1: at 6:00 p.m. Prayer was led by Mayor Lewis and Pledge was led by September 2, 2020, seventh day after the final assessment list exposure A certain tract or parcel of land containing 3.00 acres, more or less, situ- Alderman Jerry Gordon. date to the actual Board of Review Hearing 6:00 p.m., September 8, 2020 ated in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW/4 of SE/4) Present: Mayor Harry Lewis, Town Attorney: Damon Kervin, Mayor located at 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Rd. Rayville LA 71269. Any persons and the Southeast Pro Tem, Timothy Tennant, or their representatives intending to appear before the Board of Review Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4) of Section 3, Township Town Clerk: Deborah T. Nealon, Alderwomen: Valerie Allen, Paula should first contact the Richland Parish Assessor’s Office for a review and 16 North, Range 7 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, being more particu- Cumpton, Debra James, Alderman: Jerry Gordon, Chief Willie Robinson, other pertinent information. larly described as follows, to wit: Sr. Absent: None Laura Mulhern Commencing at a point marking the southwest corner of the Southwest Approval of the Minutes & Bills Secretary Richland Parish Police Jury Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW/4 of SE/4) and the southeast corner Upon a motion by Alderman Tennant, seconded by Alderwoman Allen for In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4), point approval of last month minutes and bills from Regular Council Meeting. assistance, Please contact Laura Mulhern at (3 18)728-2061, describing also being in Dehlco Road, run NO0°039’57”E, along the west bound- Yeas: Allen, Cumpton, Gordon, James, Tennant the assistance that is necessary. ary of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarder (SW/4 of SE/4), Nays: None 8-13-20,8-20-20,8-27-20 and the east boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Absent: None (SE/4 of SW/4), a distance of 3O.OO feet to a point on the north right-of- With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis way line of Dehlco Road; thence run N89°20’03”W, along the north right- declared the motion carried. ofway line of said Dehlco Road, a distance of 117.70 feet to a set 5/8” Financial Reports rebar marking the southeast corner of a 0.13 acre right-of-way; thence Upon a motion by Alderman Tennant, seconded by Alderwoman Allen, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS continue N89°20’03”W, along the north right-of-way line of said Dehlco the Board agreed to accept the Financial Expenditures & Revenue reports. Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division Road, a distance of 32.85 feet to a set 5/8” rebar making the southwest Yeas: Allen, Cumpton, Gordon, James, Tennant of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne corner of said 0.13 acre right-of-way, thence run N02°27’ 15”E, along the Nays: None Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145, Post west boundary of said 0.13 acre right-of-way, a distance of 172.45 feet Absent: None Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., to a set 5/8” rcbar making the northwest corner of said 0.13 acre right- With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis Thursday, September 3, 2020. of-way and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run S89°53 ‘20”W. a declared the motion carried. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL distance of 191.76 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run NO0°022’23”W, Chief of Police Report NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) a distance of 303.47 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run N89°53’20”E, Chief Robinson stated fines collected for the month of June $17,446.00 OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) a distance of 430.62 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run SO0°22’23”E, a Attorney’s Report DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. distance of 303.47 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence run S89°53 ‘20”W, a Clerk’s Report FOR:Dam Repairs distance of 206.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar marking the northeast Town Clerk, Deborah T. Nealon stated that Sales Tax Collections for May Poverty Point Reservoir State Park corner of a 0.13 acre right-of-way; thence continue S89°53 ‘20”W, along $139,322.69 Delhi, Louisiana the north boundary of said 0.13 acre right-of-way, a distance of 32.87 feet Upon a motion by Alderman Tennant , seconded by Alderwoman Allen PROJECT NUMBER:01-107-06B-11, WBS: F.01004025; 01-107-18-02, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. to adopt Ordinance #999, an ordinance providing for the preliminary WBS: F.01004026 Together with the following right-of-way for ingress egress and utilities, authorization for the Town of Rayville, State of Louisiana to incur debt Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: to wit: and to issue not to exceed Four Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Denmon Engineering A certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.13 acres, more or less, situ- Dollars ($4,750,000) aggregate principal amount of water & sewer sys- 114 Venerable Lane ated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 ofSW/4) or tem revenue refunding bonds. Monroe, LA 71203 Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 7 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, Yeas:Allen, Cumpton, Gordon, James, Tennant Telephone: 318-388-1422 being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point Nays: None upon deposit of $50.00 for each set of paper documents or $25.00 pay- marking the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Absent: None ment for each set of electronic documents (PDF formatted plans and Southeast Quarter (SW/4 ofSE/4) and the southeast corner of the With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis specifications on CD). Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4), point also declared the motion carried. Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later being in Dehlco Road, run NO0°29’57”E, along the west boundary of Upon a motion by Alderman Gordon, seconded by Alderman Tennant to than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW/4 of SE/4) and the adopt Resolution #2020-5, a resolution authorizing Mayor Harry Lewis of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents east boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of to sign the grant agreement, which has been submitted on June 25, 2020, as stated above. SW/4), a distance of 30.00 feet to a point on the north right -of-way line and any other documents necessary and proper to effect said grant agree- All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five per- of Dehlco Road; thence run N89°20’03 ‘W, along the north right-of-way ment. cent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this line of said Dehlco Road, a distance of 117.70 feet to a 5/8” rebar mark- Yeas: Allen, Cumpton, Gordon, James, Tennant security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the ing the southeast corner of a 0.13 acre right-of-way and the POINT OF Nays: None Bid Documents for this project. BEGINNING; thence continue N89°20’03”W, along the north right-of- Absent: None The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and way line, of said Dehlco Road, a distance of 32.85 feet to a set 5/8” rebar With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included marking the southwest corner of said 0.13 acre right-of-way; thence run declared the motion carried. in the Bid Documents for this project. N02°27’15”E, along the west boundary of said 0.13 acre right-of-way, a Mayor’s Report A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD distance of 172.45 feet to a set 5/8” rebar marking the northwest corner For the safety of employees and citizens of the Town of Rayville; the at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Black Bear Golf Club, 2nd of said 0.13 acre right-of-way; thence run N89°53’20”E, along the north following facilities still remain closed due to the COVID-19: Civic Floor Conference Room, 253 Black Bear Drive, Delhi, LA 71232. boundary of said 0.13 acre right-of-way, a distance of 32.87 feet to a Center, Eugene Center, and Recreation Center until further notice. The Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. set 5/8” rebar marking the northeast corner of a 0.13 acre right-of-way; Town Hall’s front lobby is now open to public, a mask is required. Mayor 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Heavy Construction or Highway, thence run S02°27’ 15”W, discussed updates on the roundabout. Street & Bridge Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provi- along the east boundary of said 0.13 acre right-of-way, a distance of •Each Ordinance and resolution was read aloud separately by the clerk sions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be with- 172.90 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Deborah T. Nealon with a request for any comments from the public; the drawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except EXHIBIT “A” CONTINUED following were discussed and passed. under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. TRACT NO. 2 Adjournment The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In A certain tract or parcel of land containing 53.20 acres, more or less, Upon a motion by Alderwoman Cumpton; seconded by Alderwoman accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements being situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of James the Board agreed to adjourn regular council meeting. of this Section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be SW/4) and the Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (NE/4 of SW/4) Yeas:Allen, Cumpton, Gordon, James, Tennant waived by any entity. and a portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of Nays: None When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds SE/4), lying west of the centerline of Bee Bayou in Section 3, Township Absent: None or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not 16 North, Range 7 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, being more particu- With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract larly described as follows: declared the motion carried. is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds Beginning at a set railroad spike marking the southwest comer of the Harry Lewis, Mayor by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. Southeast Deborah T. Nealon, Clerk The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4), point also being in AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. Dehlco Road, point also marking the southeast corner of tract owned 8-20-20 Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship by Vannie L. McFarland, recorded in Conveyance Book 214, Page 187, (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service- records of Richland Parish, Louisiana; thence run NO°OO’23”E, along Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned (LaVet) Small Entrepreneurships the west boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Program. Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information (SE/4 of SW/4) and along the east boundary of McFarland Tract, a dis- PUBLIC NOTICE is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its tance of 1243.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar ma ing the northwest corner of OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE website at www.doa.la.gov/Pages/ofpc/index.aspx. the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4), point RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD STATE OF LOUISIANA also marking the northeast comer of McFarland tract, point also marking Regular Session DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION the southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL (NE/4 of SW/4) point also marking the Southeast comer oftract owned by The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, MARK A. MOSES, DIRECTOR Evalina L. Stowe, recorded in Conveyance Book 194, Page 12, records Louisiana, on Tuesday, 8-6-20,8-13-20,8-20-20 of Richland Parish, Louisiana; thence continue NO0°00’23”E, along the July 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. west boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter(NE/4 Agenda Item 1 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance; of SW /4), a distance of 1246.00 feet to a found 5/8”rebar marking the Agenda Item 2. Members present: Rev. Eugene Young, Jr., Mr. Joe northwest corner of the Northeeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Chapman, Dr. Georgia Ineichen, Ms. Marie Lewis, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Mr. PUBLIC NOTICE (NE/4 of SW/4: Thence run N89°51’41”E, along the north boundary Billy Calvert, Mr. James Hough RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY of said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE/4 ofSW/4), a Members absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, Mr. Kevin Eppinette PUBLIC HEARING ON distance of 1338.04 feet to a found 5/8” rebar marking the northeast cor- Agenda Item 3. Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to approve BRINGING OAKMONT DRIVE INTO THE PARISH SYSTEM ner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE/4 of SW/4), the June 23, 2020 Regular Session Minutes, before publishing in the MONDAY 5:45 P.M. point also marking the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Official Journal: SPETEMBER 8, 2020 Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4); point also marking the northwest cor- VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, Mr. ANNEX BUILDING ner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4), Kevin Eppinette. 35 LYNN GALE ROBERTSON ROAD thence continue N89”51 ‘41”E, along the north boundary of Northwest Motion Carried RAYVILLE, LA 71269 Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4), a distance of 220.04 Agenda Item 4. Dr. Ineichen moved, seconded by Mr. Pruitt to consider The Richland Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on the follow- feet to a set 5/8” rebar on the west bank of Bee Bayou; thence continue the following new policy: ing item Monday at 5:45P.M., September 8, 2020: N09’51’41 “E, along the north boundary of Northwest Quarter ofthe File: EBBI, Public Health Emergency ITEM # 1. BRINGING OAKMONT DRIVE INTO THE PARISH southeast Quarter (NW/4 ofSE/4), a distance of 30.00 feet to a point in the VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, Mr. Kevin SYSTEM centerline of Bee Bayou; thence run the following bearings and distances Eppinette BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY along the centerline of Bee Bayou: S27°39’14”W -a distance of 381.12 Motion Carried AUGUST 20, 2020 feet; S27°39’14”W - a distance of 460.79 feet; S34”05’ 14”W -a distance Agenda Item 5. Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Dr. Ineichen to amend AUGUST 27, 2020 of 457.53 feet; S24”55’48”W -a distance of 133.38 feet to a point on the and update the authorized check signers on all Richland Parish School SEPTEMBER 3,2020 south boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE/4 Board bank accounts; of SE/4), thence run S21”11 ‘56”W - a distanceof 260.32 feet; S30”05’ VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. 12”W - a distance of 460.95 feet; S16”03’ 11”W - a distance of 396.89 Moses Wilkins, Mr. Kevin Eppinette feet; SOl°37’OO”E - a distance of 201.02 feet to a punch hold in concrete Motion Carried bridge over Bee Bayou, point also being in Dehlco Road; thence continue Agenda Item 6. The school board received the following monthly reports: South 01 °37’00” East, along the centerline of said Bee Bayou, a distance a) Personnel Chart of 21.03 feet to a point on the south boundary of the Southeast Quarter b) School Lunch ADVERISEMENT FOR BIDS of the Southwest Quarter (SEl/4 of SW/4), point also being in Dehlco c) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts ON EQUIPMENT Road; thence run South 89°42’31” West along the south boundary of the d) Financial - General Fund RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4) and along Agenda Item 7. The school board received information on upcoming SEALED bids will be received by the Richland Parish Police Jury, Dehlco Road, a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 5/8” rebar on the west high school district events; Secretary-Treasurer, at P.O. Box 668 or 35 Lynn Gale Robertson Road, bank of Bee Bayou; thence continue South 89°42’31” West, along the Agenda Item 8. The school board received an update on Richland Parish Courthouse Annex Building, Rayville, LA, 71269, until 4:30 P.M., south boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 School Board Coronavirus COVID-19 School Closure Contingency Plan; (local time) Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Bids will be opened and read of SW/4) and along Dehlco Road, a distance of 426.77 feet back to the Agenda Item 9. Dr. Ineichen moved, seconded by Mr. Chapman to aloud at Richland Parish Courthouse Annex Building located at 35 Lynn POINT OF BEGINNING. approve the Richland Parish School Board 2020-2021 School Reopening Gale Robertson Road, Rayville, 71269, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, lying and being in the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana. Plan; September 2, 2020. Bid will be awarded September 8, 2020, at the Together with any and all present and future buildings, constructions, VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM, as the item is listed on the agenda. Please component parts, improvements, attachments, appurtenances, fixtures, Moses Wilkins, Mr. Kevin Eppinette mail bids (no fax bids) to Richland Parish Police Jury, P.O. Box 668, or rights, ways, privileges, advantages, batture, and batture rights, servitudes Motion Carried you may hand deliver bids to Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 35 Lynn Gale and easements of every type and description, now and/or in the future Agenda Item 10.Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to adjourn Robertson Road, Rayville, Louisiana, 71269. relating to the Property, and any and all items and fixtures attached to meeting. ITEM#1 – Kenworth K370 cab over truck/chassis, 33k GVW, diesel with and/or forming integral or component parts of the Property in accordance VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Moses Wilkins, Mr. Kevin automatic transmission with the Louisiana Civil Code. Seized as the property of the defendant Eppinette SEE JOEY EVANS, PARISH MANAGER CONCERNING and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all Motion Carried SPECIFICATIONS: cost. Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder. with the benefit SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY 318-728- 2061-0453 of appraisement REV. EUGENE YOUNG JR., VICE PRESIDENT BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY Gary Gilley Richland Parish Sheriff RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Laura Mulhern 8-20-20-,9-10-20 8-20-20 Secretary-Treasurer August 13, 2020 August 20, 2020 August 27, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Page 8 – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- The Richland Beacon News -- Rayville, LA
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE “Bond” or “Bonds” means the Water and Sewer System Revenue provisions of this Bond Ordinance, and thereafter Paying Agent shall RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 of the Issuer issued pursuant to this Bond mean such successor Paying Agent. Special Session Ordinance in the total aggregate principal amount not exceeding Four “Paying Agent Agreement” means the Paying Agent/Trustee and Registrar The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,750,000), and any Agreement to be entered into between the Issuer and Regions Bank in its Louisiana, on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. bond of said issue, whether initially delivered or issued in exchange for, capacity Paying Agent pursuant to this Bond Ordinance. Agenda Item 1. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance; upon transfer of, or in lieu of any previously issued. “Permitted Investments” shall mean those certain securities, obligations Agenda Item 2. Members present: Rev. Eugene Young, Jr., Mr. Joe “Bond Counsel” means an attorney or firm of attorneys whose experience or other instruments specifically set forth in La. R.S. 33:2955 as amended Chapman, Ms. Marie Lewis, Mr. Chris Pruitt, Mr. Moses Wilkins, Mr. in matters relating to the issuance of obligations by states and their politi- from time to time, or pursuant to any other constitutional or statutory Kevin Eppinette. Members absent: Mr. James Hough, Mr. Billy Calvert, cal subdivisions is nationally recognized, initially Boles Shafto, LLC. authority, as being legal investments for political subdivisions of the Dr. Georgia Ineichen “Bondholder,” “Registered Owner,” “Owner,” or “Owners,” when used State. Agenda Item 3. Rev. Young moved, seconded by Ms. Lewis to consider with respect to any Bond, means the Person in whose name such Bond is “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, and take action with respect to announcing that the Parish School Board registered in the Bond Register. association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, or of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting “Bond Ordinance” means this Bond Ordinance authorizing the issuance government or any agency or political subdivision thereof. a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School of the Bonds. “Principal Payment Date” means July 1 of each year, commencing July District No. 1 of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, to authorize “Bond Proceeds” means the proceeds received by the Issuer from the 1, 2021 or such other date as set forth in the Paying Agent Agreement. the issuance of general obligation bonds at its meeting on Thursday, issuance and delivery of the Bonds (net of Underwriter’s discount, origi- “Qualified Investments” means the following, provided that the same are August 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office, 411 nal issue discount and original issue premium). at the time legal for investment of the Issuer’s funds: Foster Street, Rayville, LA; “Bond Proceeds Fund” means the Series 2020 Bond Proceeds Fund estab- (a) Government Securities, including obligations of any of the Federal VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. lished pursuant to Section 4.3(a)(i) hereof. agencies set forth in clause (ii) below to the extent unconditionally James Hough, Mr. Billy Calvert, Dr. Georgia Ineichen “Bond Purchase Agreement” means the bond purchase agreement by guaranteed by the United States of America, and CATS, TIGRS and/or Motion Carried and between the Issuer and the Underwriter providing for the sale of the STRIPS; Agenda Item 4. Ms. Lewis moved, seconded by Rev. Young to adjourn Bonds, the execution of which is authorized herein. (b) direct obligations and fully guaranteed certificates of beneficial inter- meeting. “Bond Register” means the records kept by the Paying Agent in which est of the Export-Import Bank of the United States; senior debt obliga- VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. registration of the Bonds and transfers of the Bonds shall be made as tions of the Federal Home Loan Banks; debentures of the Federal Housing James Hough, Mr. Billy Calvert, Dr. Georgia Ineichen provided herein. Administration; guaranteed mortgage-backed bonds and guaranteed pass- Motion Carried “Bond Year” means the one-year period ending on July 1st of each year, through obligations of the Government National Mortgage Corporation; SHELDON JONES, SECRETARY the principal payment date for the Bonds. guaranteed Title XI financings of the U.S. Maritime Administration; KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT “Business Day” means a day of the year on which banks located in the mortgage-backed securities and senior debt obligations of the Federal RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD cities in which the principal corporate trust offices of the Paying Agent National Mortgage Association; and participation certificates and senior 8-20-20 are located are not required or authorized to remain closed and on which debt obligations of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (col- the New York Stock Exchange is not closed. lectively, “Agency Obligations”); “Certificate of Determination” means the Certificate of Determination (c) certificates of deposit, savings accounts, deposit accounts or money executed by any Executive Officer at the time of the sale any of the market deposits of any bank or trust company organized under the laws of PUBLIC NOTICE Bonds, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, setting forth the State or any national banking association having its principal office in The Town of Delhi, Louisiana, Richland Parish has been presented with a the final details of the Bonds, including the principal amount thereof, the the State which has a combined capital surplus and undivided profit of not proposed Ordinance No. 720, the title of which is as follows: interest rates, the price and the redemption features; the identification and less than three million dollars ($3,000,000) (including the Paying Agent) Ordinance # 720 principal amount of the Refunded Bonds; and any other necessary details which are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA, TO of the sale of the Bonds. fully collateralized in the manner provided by Louisiana law; ADOPT GENERAL FUND AND SALES TAX BUDGET FOR THE “Closing Date” means the date all documents related to the issuance of (d) general obligation bonds or other direct obligations of any state or FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING the Bonds are signed by all parties and physical delivery of the Bonds is a political subdivision or public corporation of any state, the interest on SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. made to the Paying Agent.” which is exempt from federal income taxes, provided that such bonds are That the Town of Delhi will consider adoption of said proposed “Closing Memorandum” means that certain memorandum provided to rated at the time the investment is made by Moody’s Investors Service Ordinance at the regular council meeting of the Mayor and Board of the Paying Agent on the Closing Date, which details the disbursement of and Standard & Poor’s Corporation in one of the two highest rating Aldermen at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020, Delhi Civic Bond Proceeds. categories; an Center, 232 Denver Street, Delhi, Louisiana, at which time a public hear- “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. (e) Money market funds registered under the Federal Investment ing shall be held on said proposed ordinance according to R.S. 33:406. If “Costs of Issuance” means all items of expense, directly or indirectly pay- Company Act of 1940, whose shares are registered under the Federal said ordinance is adopted, it shall take effect October 1, 2020. able or reimbursable and related to the authorization, sale and issuance of Securities Act of 1933 and having a rating of S&P of AAAm-G; AAAm; A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained at Delhi City Hall. the Bonds, including, but not limited to, printing costs, cost of preparation or AAm. Nandeaner M. McDowell and reproduction of documents, filing and recording fees, initial fees and (f) any other investments as are allowed pursuant to La. R.S. 33:2955. Clerk charges of any fiduciary, legal fees and charges, fees and charges for the “Record Date” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement and offi- or the principal payable on any Principal Payment Date means the 15th AND EMPLOYER cial statement, fees and disbursements of consultants and professionals, calendar day of the month next preceding such Interest Payment Date or 8-20-20 including municipal and financial advisors, costs of credit ratings, fees Principal Payment Date. and charges for preparation, execution, transportation and safekeeping of “Redemption Price” means, when used with respect to a Bond, the prin- the Bonds, and any other cost, charge or fee paid or payable by the Issuer cipal amount thereof plus the applicable premium, if any, payable upon in connection with the original issuance of the Bonds. redemption thereof pursuant to this Resolution. “Debt Service” means, for any period, as of any date of calculation and “Refunded Bonds” means the Issuer’s: (i) Rural Development Bonds; (ii) with respect to the Bonds, an amount equal to the sum of (i) interest Series 2006 Bonds; (iii) Series 2007 Bonds; (iv) Series 2010 Bonds; and PUBLIC NOTICE accruing during such period on the Bonds (ii) that portion of each princi- (v) Series 2014 Bonds. pal installment for such Bonds, which would accrue during such period. “Refunding Act” means Part XIII of Chapter 4 of Title 39 and Chapters The Town of Delhi, Louisiana, Richland Parish has been presented with a “Defeasance Obligations” means 14 and 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as proposed Ordinance 721, the title of which is as follows: (a) cash, or amended, and other applicable constitutional and statutory authority. Ordinance No. 721 (b) Government Securities, or “Reserve Fund” means the Series 2020 Reserve Fund established pursu- AN ORDINACE OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA, SETTING (c) Evidences of ownership of proportionate interests in future inter- ant to Section and Section 4.3(a)(iv) hereof. SALARY FOR THE MAYOR, CHIEF OF POLICE & TOWN CLERK. est and principal payments of Government Securities. Investments in “Reserve Fund Requirement” means, the lesser of the following: (i) 10% That the Town of Delhi will consider adoption of said proposed such proportionate interests must be limited to circumstances wherein of the par amount of Bonds, (ii) 100% of the Maximum Annual Debt Ordinance at the regular council meeting of the Mayor and Board of (i) a bank or trust company acts as custodian and hold the underlying Service on the Bonds, or (iii) 125% of the Average Annual Debt Service Aldermen at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020, Delhi Civic Government Securities; (ii) the owner of the investment is the real party in on the Bonds, and which the initial amount of such requirement shall be Center, 232 Denver Street, Delhi, Louisiana, at which time a public hear- interest and has the right to proceed directly and individually against the set forth in the Certificate of Determination. ing shall be held on said proposed ordinance according to R.S. 33:406. If obligor of the underlying Government Securities; and (iii) the underlying “Revenue Fund” means that certain “System Revenue Fund” held by said ordinance is adopted, it shall take effect October 1, 2020. Government Securities are held in a special account separate from the the Fiscal Agent for the benefit of the Issuer into which the Revenues Nandeaner M. McDowell custodian’s general assets, and are not available to satisfy any claim of are deposited, as more fully described in Section 4.3(a) Town Clerk the custodian, any person claiming through the custodian, or any person (ii) hereof. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER to whom the custodian may be obligated. “Rural Development Bonds” means the Issuer’s Rural Development AND EMPLOYER “DTC” means, Depository Trust Corporation, New York, New York as Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, issued in the aggregate principal 8-20-20 securities depository of the Bonds. amount of $1,054,000. “Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1 hereof. “Series 2006 Bonds” means the Issuer’s Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series “Executive Officers” means collectively or individually, the Mayor and 2006, issued in the aggregate principal amount of $194,000. PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Governing Authority. “Series 2007 Bonds” means the Issuer’s Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series The following ordinance (the “Bond Ordinance), having previously “Fiscal Agent Bank” means the Fiscal Agent Bank of the Issuer and any 2007, issued in the aggregate principal amount of $378,000. introduced on successor Fiscal Agent Bank so appointed by the Issuer. “Series 2010 Bonds” means the Issuer’s Water Revenue Bonds, Series July 13, 2020 and a public hearing having been held thereon on August “Fiscal Year” means the twelve-month accounting period commencing on 2010, issued in the aggregate principal amount of $2,153,000. 10, 2020 was offered by Alderman Tennant and seconded by Alderwoman the first day of July or any other twelve-month accounting period deter- “Series 2014 Bonds” means the Issuer’s Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series Allen: mined by the Issuer as the fiscal year of the Issuer. 2014, issued in the aggregate principal amount of $1,190,000. ORDINANCE NO 999 “Governing Authority” means the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, of the “Sewer System” means the Issuer’s sewage disposal system as such AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AMOUNT Town of Rayville, Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana. system now exists and as they may be hereafter improved, extended or NOT EXCEEDING FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY “Government Securities” means direct obligations of, or obligations the supplemented from any source whatsoever while any of the Bonds herein THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,750,000) WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the authorized remain outstanding, including specifically all properties of REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020, OF THE TOWN OF United States of America, which are non-callable prior to the respective every nature owned, leased or operated by the Issuer and used or useful RAYVILLE, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, maturities of the Bonds and may be United States Treasury Obligations in the operation of the System, and including real estate, personal and TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID BONDS; DESIGNATING such as the State and Local Government Series and may be in book-entry intangible properties, contracts, franchises, leases and choses in action, THE DATE, DENOMINATION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF form. whether lying within or without the boundaries of the Issuer. SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF IN “Interest Payment Date” means January 1 and July 1 of each year, com- “System” means the Water System and the Sewer System. PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER mencing January 1, 2021. “System Revenues” means all income and revenues to be derived by the MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. “Issuance Date” means the date on which the Bonds are issued. Issuer from the operation of the System, including ad valorem taxes that WHEREAS, the Town of Rayville, Parish of Richland (the “Issuer”) is a “Issuer” means the Town of Rayville, Parish of Richland, State of are dedicated to the construction, operation and/or maintenance of the political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the “State”) created and Louisiana. System or any part thereof and earnings on investments in the funds and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State; and “Maximum Annual Debt Service” means, as of the date of calculation, accounts described in Section 4.3 hereof, but not including any insurance WHEREAS, the Issuer owns, operates and derives revenue from a water- the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements, and debt service or condemnation proceeds, or proceeds from the sale or other disposition works system (the “Water System”) and sewage disposal system (the payable on the Bonds during the then current or any succeeding calendar of any part of the System. “Sewer System” and together with the Water System, the “System”) serv- year over the remaining term of the Bonds. “System Proprietary Fund” means the proprietary fund accounting estab- ing the Issuer, its residents and businesses; and “Municipal Advisor” means Government Consultants, Inc. of Baton lished by the Issuer for the System in accordance with La. Admin. Code WHEREAS, the Issuer has previously issued its: (i) $1,054,000 Rural Rouge, Louisiana. title. 28, pt. XLI, § 505. This form of accounting expresses the intent Development Water Revenue Bonds (the “Rural Development Bonds”); “Net Revenues of the System” means for the period in question, the of the Issuer that the costs (expenses, including depreciation) of provid- (ii) $194,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 (the “Series 2006 Bonds System Revenues, determined in accordance with then generally accepted ing services of the System to the general public on a continuing basis “); (iii) $ 378,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (the “Series 2007 accounting principles, after the payment of all reasonable and necessary be financed or recovered primarily through user charges and other Net Bonds”); $2,153,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 (the “Series expenses of operating and maintaining the System as are not provided Revenues of the System on a “stand alone” basis. 2010 Bonds”);and $1,190,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 (the for from other lawfully available sources (such as sales taxes, ad valorem “Underwriter” means Crews and Associates, Inc., of Little Rock, “Series 2014 Bonds” and together with the Rural Development Bonds, taxes or other local revenue sources that are dedicated to the construction, Arkansas, representing the original purchasers of the Bonds. Series 2006 Bonds, Series 2007 Bonds, and Series 2010 Bonds, the operation and/or maintenance of the System or any part thereof), adjusted “Water System” means the Issuer’s waterworks system as such system “Refunded Bonds”); and as follows: now exists and as they may be hereafter improved, extended or supple- WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to provide for a current refunding of the (a) There shall be excluded from the calculation made to determine Net mented from any source whatsoever while any of the Bonds herein autho- Refunded Bonds to realize debt service savings; and Revenues of the System: rized remain outstanding, including specifically all properties of every WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, acting as the governing (i) gains on the sale or other disposition of System investments or fixed or nature owned, leased or operated by the Issuer and used or useful in the authority (the “Governing Authority”), of the Issuer desires to incur debt capital assets, which do not result from the ordinary course of business, operation of the System, and including real estate, personal and intangible and issue not exceeding Four Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (ii) investment income restricted to a purpose inconsistent with the pay- properties, contracts, franchises, leases and choses in action, whether Dollars ($4,750,000) Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding ment of operating expenses or debt service, including (whether or not lying within or without the boundaries of the Issuer. Bonds, Series 2020 (the “Bonds”), pursuant to the provisions of Chapters so restricted) interest earned on any construction fund or construction SECTION 1.2. Interpretation. The following rules shall apply to the con- 14 and 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as account created with the proceeds of borrowing by the Issuer; struction of this Bond Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires: amended (the “Refunding Act”) for the purposes of: (i) a current refund- (iii) any amounts received by way of government grants and/or state (a) words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa; (b) ing of some or all of the Refunded Bonds; (ii) funding a debt service capital outlay expenditures; and words of the masculine gender shall be deemed and construed to include reserve fund or paying the cost of a debt service reserve policy, if neces- (b) there shall be added to the calculation made to determine Net correlative words of the feminine and neuter genders; (c) references to sary; and (iii) paying the costs of issuing the Bonds, including the cost of Revenues of the System: statutes are to be construed to include all statutory provisions consolidat- bond insurance, if necessary (collectively, the “Refunding”); and (i) losses on the sale or other disposition of System investments or capital ing, amending or replacing the statute to which reference is made and all WHEREAS, the Bonds will be special and limited revenue obligations assets which do not result from the ordinary course of business, final and temporary regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes; (d) of the Issuer secured by and payable solely from revenues derived from (ii) depreciation and amortization allowances, references to “writing” include printing, photocopy, typing, lithography the ownership and operation of the System, including ad valorem tax (iii) amounts paid as interest on Bonds, Parity Bonds, and any Additional and other means of reproducing words in a tangible visible form; (e) the revenues collected for such purpose, after the payment of the reason- Parity Bonds, and words “including,” “includes” and “include” shall be deemed to be fol- able and necessary costs of operating and maintaining the System (the (iv) interest earnings on funds deposited as provided in this Bond lowed by the works “without limitation;” (f) references to the introduc- “Net Revenues of the System”) on parity with any Refunded Bonds not Ordinance. tory paragraph, preliminary statements, articles, sections (subdivisions refunded and the Issuer’s $4,015,000 Waste Water Bonds, Series 2012 “Outstanding” when used with respect to Bonds means, as of the date of of sections), exhibits, appendices, annexes or schedules are to those of (collectively, the “Parity Bonds”); and determination, all Bonds theretofore issued and delivered under this Bond this Bond Ordinance unless otherwise indicates; (g) references to agree- WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Governing Authority to fix the details Ordinance, except: ments and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all necessary with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and to provide for (a) Bonds theretofore canceled by the Paying Agent or delivered to the subsequent amendments and other modifications to such instruments, their authorization and issuance; and Paying Agent for cancellation; but only to the extent that such amendments and other modifications NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Governing Authority (b) Bonds for which payment or redemption sufficient funds have been are permitted or not prohibited by the terms of this Bond Ordinance; (h) that: theretofore deposited in trust for the owners of such Bonds, provided that references to Persons include their respective permitted successors and ARTICLE I if such Bonds are to be redeemed, irrevocable notice of such redemption assigns permitted or not prohibited by the terms of this Bond Ordinance; DEFINITIONS has been duly given or provided for pursuant to this Bond Ordinance or (i) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to SECTION 1.1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall waived; it in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (j) “or” is have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: (c) Bonds in exchange for or in lieu of which other Bonds have been not exclusive; (k) provisions apply to successive events and transactions; “Accountant” means an independent certified public accountant or firm registered and delivered pursuant to this Bond Ordinance; (l) references to documents or agreements which have been terminated or of certified public accountants of suitable professional standing who audit (d) Bonds alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen which released or which have expired shall be of no force and effect after such the books, records and accounts of the Issuer. have been paid as provided in this Bond Ordinance or by law; and termination, release or expiration; (m) references to mail shall be deemed “Additional Parity Bonds” means any additional pari passu bonds which (e) Bonds for the payment of the principal of (or redemption price, if any) to refer to first-class mail, postage prepaid, unless another type of mail is may hereafter be issued pursuant to Section 8.1 hereof on a parity with and interest on which money or Government Securities or both are held in specified; (n) all references to time shall be to Monroe, Louisiana time; the Bonds and Parity Bonds. trust with the effect specified in this Bond Ordinance. (o) references to specific persons, positions or officers shall include those “Auditor” means that certain financial professional employed by the “Owner” or “Owners” when used with respect to any Bond means the who or which succeed to or perform their respective functions, duties Issuer to produce its comprehensive annual financial report. Person in whose name such Bond is registered in the Bond Register. or responsibilities referred to in the proceedings pursuant to which the “Authorized Denomination” means $5,000 or any integral multiple “Parity Bonds” means the Issuer’s Wastewater Bonds, Series 2012, issued Bonds are being issued; (p) the terms “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereby,” thereof within a single maturity. in the aggregate principal amount of $4,015,000 and any Refunded Bonds “hereto,” “hereof,” and any similar terms refer to this Bond Ordinance as “Average Annual Debt Service” means, as of any calculation date, the not refunded by the Bonds. a whole and not to any particular article, section or subdivision hereof, amount obtained by computing the aggregate annual amount to be paid “Parish” means the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana. and the term “heretofore” means before the date of adoption of this Bond by the Issuer on the Bonds for the then current and all succeeding Fiscal “Paying Agent “ means Regions Bank, an Alabama state trust company Ordinance, the term “now” means at the date of adoption of this Bond Years with respect to the amounts to be paid by the Issuer on the Bonds having a corporate office located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in its capaci- Ordinance and the term “hereafter” means after the date of adoption of outstanding at such calculation date and dividing that amount by the ties as Paying Agent/Trustee and Registrar for the Bonds, until a suc- this Bond Ordinance; (q) references to payments of principal include any number of Fiscal Years to the last maturity of the Bonds outstanding at cessor Paying Agent shall have become such pursuant to the applicable premium payable on the same date; and (c) the title of the offices used in such calculation date. The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- Page 9 this Bond Ordinance shall be deemed to include any other title by which Bond has been called for redemption on a redemption date which is prior made to such Beneficial Owners. such office shall be known under any subsequently adopted charter. to such Interest Payment Date) not withstanding cancellation of such ARTICLE IV SECTION 1.3. Limitation of Liability. The Bonds are limited and special Bond upon any registration of transfer or exchange thereof subsequent to PAYMENT OF BONDS; DISPOSITION OF FUNDS obligations of the Issuer, and do not constitute or create an obligation, such Record Date and prior to such Interest Payment Date. SECTION 4.1. Issuer’s Obligation to Collect System Revenues. In general or special, debt, liability or moral obligation of the State, the ARTICLE III compliance with the laws of the State, the Issuer, through the Governing Parish or the Issuer, or any political subdivision thereof within the mean- GENERAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE BONDS Authority, by proper resolutions and/or ordinances is obligated to cause ing of any constitutional or statutory provisions whatsoever and neither SECTION 3.1. Exchange of Bonds; Persons Treated as Owners. The the System Revenues to continue to be collected and allocated until all the faith or credit nor the taxing power of the State, the Parish or the Issuer shall cause books for the registration and for the registration of the Bonds of the Issuer have been retired as to both principal, premium, Issuer or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment transfer of the Bonds as provided in this Bond Ordinance to be kept by if any, and interest, or provision therefor has been made in accordance of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds. The Bonds are the Paying Agent at its principal corporate trust office, and the Paying with Section 11.2 hereof, and further, the Issuer shall not discontinue or limited and special revenue obligations of the Issuer payable solely from Agent is hereby constituted and appointed the registrar for the Bonds. terminate or permit to be discontinued or terminated the System Revenues the income, revenues and receipts derived or to be derived from payments At reasonable times and under reasonable regulations established by the in anticipation of collection of which the Bonds have been issued, nor in made pursuant to this Bond Ordinance passed by the Issuer. Paying Agent said list may be inspected and copied by the Issuer or by the any way make any change which would adversely affect the amount of SECTION 1.4. Remedies. Nothing expressed or implied in this Bond Owners (or a designated representative thereof) of 15% of the outstanding the Net Revenues of the System to be received by the Issuer until all of the Ordinance is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or to give principal amount of the Bonds. Bonds of the Issuer have been retired as to both principal and interest, or any Person, other than the Issuer, the Paying Agent and the Owners of Upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Bond, the Paying Agent provision therefor has been made in accordance with Section 11.2 hereof. the Bonds, any right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Bond shall register and deliver in the name of the transferee or transferees one SECTION 4.2. Funds or Accounts. Ordinance or any covenant, agreement, condition or stipulation hereof. or more new fully registered Bonds of authorized denomination of the (a) In order that the principal of and interest on the Bonds will be paid in ARTICLE II same maturity and like aggregate principal amount. At the option of the accordance with their terms and for the other objects and purposes herein- AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE Owner, Bonds may be exchanged for other Bonds of authorized denomi- after provided, the following special trust funds are hereby established, to SECTION 2.1. Authorization of Bonds. nations of the same maturity and like aggregate principal amount, upon be maintained and held by the Issuer’s Fiscal Agent Bank, or the Paying (a) This Bond Ordinance creates a series of bonds of the Issuer to be surrender of the Bonds to be exchanged at the principal corporate trust Agent in accordance witht the Paying Agent Agreement, at the option of designated “Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series office of the Paying Agent. Whenever any Bonds are so surrendered for the Governing Authority of the Issuer, for and on behalf of the holders 2020” of the Town of Rayville, State of Louisiana and provides for the exchange, the Paying Agent shall register and deliver in exchange there- of the Bonds: full and final payment of the principal or redemption price of, and interest for the Bond or Bonds which the Bondholder making the exchange shall i. The Series 2020 Bond Proceeds Fund (the “Bond Proceeds Fund”); and on all the Bonds. be entitled to receive. All Bonds presented for registration of transfer or within the Bond Proceeds Fund, the Refunding Account (the “Refunding (b) The Bonds issued under this Bond Ordinance shall be issued for the exchange shall be accompanied by a written instrument or instruments Account”) and the Series 2020 Cost of Issuance Account (the “Cost of purposes of: (i) financing the Refunding and redemption of the Refunded of transfer in form and with a guaranty of signature satisfactory to the Issuance Account”); Bonds, as provided in Section 13.1 hereof (ii) funding the Reserve Fund; Paying Agent, duly executed by the Owner or his attorney duly authorized ii. The System Revenue Fund (the “Revenue Fund”); and (iii) paying the Costs of Issuance of the Bonds. in writing. iii. The Series 2020 Debt Service Fund (the “Debt Service Fund”); and (c) Provision having been made for the orderly payment until maturity No service charge to the Owners shall be made by the Paying Agent for iv. The Series 2020 Debt Service Reserve Fund (the “Reserve Fund”). of all the Refunded Bonds, in accordance with their terms, it is hereby any exchange or registration of transfer of Bonds. The Paying Agent may Additional accounts may be created pursuant to the Paying Agent recognized and acknowledged that as of the date of delivery of the Bonds require payment by the person requesting an exchange or registration of Agreement, if determined to be necessary by Bond Counsel and the under this Bond Ordinance, provision will have been made for the per- transfer of Bonds of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other govern- Municipal Advisor. formance of all covenants and agreements of the Issuer incidental to the mental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto. The Issuer and (b) Establishment of Bond Proceeds Fund, Refunding Account and the Refunded Bonds, and that accordingly, and in compliance with all that the Paying Agent shall not be required (a) to issue, register the transfer Costs of Issuance Account. There is hereby created and established with is herein provided, the Issuer is expected to have no future obligation of or exchange any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of the Paying Agent the Bond Proceeds Fund and the following special and with reference to the aforesaid Refunded Bonds, except to assure that business on the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding an Interest irrevocable accounts therein to be known as: the Refunded Bonds will be defeased pursuant to the terms of the bond Payment Date or any date of selection of Bonds to be redeemed and end- i. Refunding Account, to which shall be transferred from the Bond ordinance of the Governing Authority which authorized their issuance, ing at the close of business on the Interest Payment Date or day on which Proceeds Fund, an amount, together with amounts held on account with and the Refunding Act. the applicable notice of redemption is given or (b) to register the transfer the Issuer for the Refunded Bonds, and which shall be used solely for the (d) The Bonds issued under this Bond Ordinance shall be payable solely of or exchange any Bond so selected for redemption in whole or in part. purpose of providing for a full redemption of the Refunded Bonds; and from the Net Revenues of the System on a pari passu basis with the Parity All Bonds delivered upon any registration of transfer or exchange of ii. Costs of Issuance Account into which shall be deposited an amount of Bonds. As a result of the foregoing, there is hereby authorized issuance Bonds shall be valid obligations of the Issuer, evidencing the same debt Bond Proceeds for the purpose of paying the Cost of Issuance and applied of not exceeding Four Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and entitled to the same benefits under this Bond Ordinance as the Bonds by the Paying Agent in accordance with the Closing Memorandum. ($4,750,000) of Revenue Refunding Bonds of Town of Rayville, State of surrendered. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer of any iii. Funds in the Bond Proceeds Fund and related accounts shall be held Louisiana, Series 2020. Bond, the Issuer and the Paying Agent, and any agent of the Issuer or the in the custody of the Paying Agent separate and apart from other funds SECTION 2.2. Bond Ordinance to Constitute Contract. In consideration Paying Agent may deem and treat the person in whose name any Bond of the Issuer and the Paying Agent. Funds in the Refunding Account of the purchase and acceptance of the Bonds by those who shall own the is registered as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, whether or shall be applied by the Paying Agent to provide a full redemption of the same from time to time the provisions of this Bond Ordinance shall be a not such Bond shall be overdue, and shall not be bound by any notice to Refunded Bonds in accordance with the Paying Agent Agreement. Funds part of the contract of the Issuer with the Owners of the Bonds and shall the contrary. in the Costs of Issuance Account shall be used to pay Costs of Issuance in be deemed to be and shall constitute a contract between the Issuer and the SECTION 3.2. Bonds Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen or Lost. In case any accordance with the Paying Agent Agreement. Receipt of a true and cor- Owners from time to time of the Bonds. The provisions, covenants and Bond shall become mutilated or be improperly canceled, or be destroyed, rect copy of this Bond Ordinance is hereby acknowledged by the Paying agreements herein set forth to be performed by or on behalf of the Issuer stolen or lost, the Governing Authority of the Issuer may in its discretion Agent, and referenced herein or citation herein of any provision of said shall be for the equal benefit, protection and security of the Owners of adopt an ordinance and thereby authorize issuance and delivery of a new Bond Ordinance shall be deemed incorporate the same as a part hereof any and all of the Bonds, each of which Bonds, regardless of the time or Bond in exchange for and substitution for such mutilated or improperly in the same manner and with the same effect as if fully set forth herein. times of its issue or maturity, shall be of equal rank without preference, canceled Bond, or in lieu of and substitution for the Bond destroyed, sto- (c) The Revenue Fund. All of the System Revenues shall be deposited as priority or distinction over any other thereof except as expressly provided len or lost, upon the Owner (i) furnishing the Issuer and the Paying Agent the same may be collected to the credit of the Issuer in the Revenue Fund in this Bond Ordinance. proof of his ownership thereof and proof of such mutilation, improper established and maintained with the regularly designated Fiscal Agent cancellation, destruction, theft or loss satisfactory to the Issuer and the of the Issuer. Moneys on deposit in the Revenue Fund shall constitute SECTION 2.3. Obligation of Bonds. The Bonds shall be secured Paying Agent, (ii) giving to the Issuer and the Paying Agent an indemnity dedicated funds of the Issuer, from which appropriations and expenditures by and payable in principal, premium, if any, and interest solely solely bond in favor of the Issuer and the Paying Agent in such amount as the by the Issuer shall be made as directed herein. Amounts on deposit in the from an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the Net Revenues of the Issuer may reasonably require, (iii) compliance with such other reason- Revenue Fund, after payment of all operating and maintenance expenses, System, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State. able regulations and conditions as the Issuer may prescribe and (iv) shall be disbursed in the following manner at the times, in the priorities paying such expenses as the Issuer and the Paying Agent may incur. All and in the amounts and order as follows: The Net Revenues of the System are hereby irrevocably and irrepealably Bonds so surrendered shall be delivered to the Paying Agent for cancella- i. The maintenance of the Debt Service Fund sufficient in amount to pay pledged and dedicated on a pari passu basis with the Parity Bonds in an tion pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof. If any Bond shall have matured or be promptly and fully the principal of and interest on the Bonds, the Parity amount sufficient for the payment of the Bonds in principal, premium, if about to mature, instead of issuing a substitute Bond, the Issuer may pay Bonds and any Additional Parity Bonds issued hereafter in the manner any, and interest as they shall respectively become due and payable, and the same, upon being indemnified as aforesaid, and if such Bond be lost, provided by this Bond Ordinance, as they severally become due and pay- for the other purposes hereinafter set forth in this Bond Ordinance. All stolen or destroyed, without surrender thereof any such duplicate Bond able by transferring from the Revenue Fund to the Paying Agent, monthly of the System Revenues shall be set aside in a separate fund as herein- issued pursuant to this Section shall constitute an original, additional, in advance on or before the twentieth (20th) day of each month of each after provided, and the Net Revenues of the System shall be and remain contractual obligation on the part of the Issuer, whether or not the lost, year, commencing the twentieth (20th) day of the next month following pledged for the security and prompt payment of the Bonds, the Parity stolen or destroyed Bond be at any time found by anyone. Such duplicate the month in which the Bonds are issued, a sum equal to: (i) one-sixth Bonds, and any future Additional Parity Bonds issued pursuant to Section Bond shall be in all respects identical with those replaced except that it (1/6th) of the interest falling due on the next Interest Payment Date of the 8.1 hereof, in principal, premium, if any, and interest and for all other pay- shall bear on its face the following additional clause: “This Bond is issued Bonds, Parity Bonds and any Additional Parity Bonds; (ii) one-twelfth ments provided for in this Bond Ordinance until such Bonds shall have to replace a lost, canceled or destroyed bond under the authority of La. (1/12th) of the principal falling due on the next Principal Payment Date of been fully paid and discharged. The Issuer does hereby covenant and R.S. 39:971 through 39:974.” the Bonds and any Additional Parity Bonds, together with such additional agree to budget annually a sufficient sum of money to pay the principal of Such duplicate Bond may be signed by the facsimile signatures of the proportionate sum as may be required to pay said principal and interest as and the interest on the Bonds, the Parity Bonds, and any Additional Parity same officers who signed the original Bonds, provided, however, that in the same respectively become due. Bonds as the same become due. the event the officers who executed the original Bonds are no longer in To the extent that additional amounts are required to be deposited in SECTION 2.4. Form of Bonds. The Bonds shall be in substantially the office, then the new Bonds may be signed by the officers then in office. the Debt Service Fund to make principal, premium, if any, and interest form set forth in Exhibit “A” hereto, with such necessary or appropriate Such duplicate Bonds shall be entitled to equal and proportionate benefits payments on the Bonds on any due date, the Issuer shall cause its Fiscal variations, omissions and insertions as are required or permitted by the and rights as to lien and source and security for payment as provided Agent Bank to transfer from amounts in the Revenue Fund to the Debt Refunding Act and this Bond Ordinance, as deemed necessary by the herein with respect to all other Bonds hereunder, the obligation of the Service Fund, at least five (5) Business Days in advance of such due date, Executive Officers of the Issuer upon advice of the Municipal Advisor. Issuer upon the duplicate Bonds being identical to their obligations upon funds fully sufficient to pay promptly the principal and interest so falling SECTION 2.5. Determination of the Structure of the Bonds. The Bonds the original Bonds and the rights of the Owner of the duplicate Bonds due on such date. may be issued in multiple series and classes within a series or subseries, being the same as those conferred by the original Bonds. ii. Subject to the foregoing, which are cumulative, the balance of funds if desirable. The exact details of each series or subseries, if desirable, of SECTION 3.3. Preparation of Definitive Bonds, Temporary Bonds. Until remaining in the Revenue Fund on the twentieth (20th) day of each month the Bonds (which shall be established in accordance with the parameters the definitive Bonds are prepared, the Issuer may execute, in the same in excess of all operating and maintenance expenses, and after making the set forth in this Bond Ordinance) shall be established by the Certificate manner as is provided in Section 3.5, and deliver, in lieu of definitive required payments into the Debt Service Fund and the Reserve Fund shall of Determination in accordance with the execution and delivery by the Bonds, but subject to the same provisions, limitations and conditions as be considered surplus and may be used by the Issuer for the purpose of Issuer of a Bond Purchase Agreement (which execution by the Executive the definitive Bonds except as to the denominations, one or more tempo- redeeming Bonds in the manner set forth in this Bond Ordinance, or for Officer is authorized in Section 12.1 hereof, and which Bond Purchase rary typewritten Bonds substantially of the tenor of the definitive Bonds any lawful purposes. Agreement, subsequent to such execution and delivery, shall be a valid in lieu of which such temporary Bond or Bonds are issued, in authorized (d) The Debt Service Fund. The Debt Service Fund shall be established and binding obligation of the Issuer). Each and every such determina- denominations, and with such omissions, insertions and variations as may and maintained by the Paying Agent. Moneys on deposit in the Debt tion set forth in the Certificate of Determination executed hereunder be appropriate to temporary Bonds. Service Fund shall constitute dedicated funds of the Issuer, from which shall be deemed to be conclusive for all purposes. The Certificate of SECTION 3.4. Cancellation of Bonds. All Bonds paid or redeemed either appropriations and expenditures by the Issuer or the Paying Agent shall Determination shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit B at or before maturity, together with all Bonds purchased by the Issuer, be made solely for the purposes of paying the principal of, interest on, hereto, with such variations, omissions and insertions as are permitted or shall thereupon be promptly cancelled by the Paying Agent. The Paying and redemption premium, if any, of the Bonds as they severally become required by this Bond Ordinance. The authority to execute one or more Agent shall thereupon promptly furnish to the Executive Officers an due an payable. Certificates of Determination relating to the Bonds issued under this Bond appropriate certificate of cancellation. In the event there are insufficient funds to make the required payments Ordinance shall be effective up to and including December 31, 2020, SECTION 3.5. Execution. The Bonds shall be executed in the name on the Bonds, the Paying Agent shall draw funds from the Reserve Fund unless extended by the Issuer. and on behalf of the Issuer by the manual or facsimile signatures of the to make such payments to the Bondholders, as more fully described in Subject to the parameters set forth herein, any Executive Officer is hereby Executive Officers, and the corporate seal of the Issuer (or a facsimile paragraph (e) below. authorized to determine, upon the advice of the Municipal Advisor and thereof) shall be thereunto affixed, imprinted, engraved or otherwise Monies on deposit in the Debt Service Fund may be invested and rein- after consultation with and concurrence with Bond Counsel, the terms of reproduced thereon. In case any one or more of the officers who shall vested upon written direction of the Issuer in Qualified Investments, the Bonds which shall be set forth in the Certificate of Determination: have signed or sealed any of the Bonds shall cease to be such officer provided that Bond Proceeds representing accrued interest, if any, shall (a) the aggregate principal amount of Bonds which shall not exceed Four before the Bonds so signed and sealed shall have been actually delivered, be invested in Government Securities, maturing prior to the first Interest Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,750,000); such Bonds may, nevertheless, be delivered as herein provided, and Payment Date, and provided further that such investments mature at such (b) the interest rate or rates to be borne by each maturity of the Bonds and may be issued as if the person who signed or sealed such Bonds had not times as will not interfere with payments required to be made from the whether such Bonds shall be issued on a tax-exempt basis; ceased to hold such office. Said officers shall, by the execution of the Debt Service Fund pursuant to this Bond Ordinance or the Paying Agent (c) the Interest Payment Date; Bonds, adopt as and for their own proper signatures their respective fac- Agreement. All income derived from such investments shall be added (d) the maturity amounts and the maturity date, not to extend beyond simile signatures appearing on the Bonds or any legal opinion certificate to the Debt Service Fund, and such investments shall, to the extent at July 1, 2050; thereon, and the Issuer may adopt and use for that purpose the facsimile any time necessary, be liquidated and the proceeds thereof applied to the (e) the redemption features, including dates and redemption prices of the signature of any person or persons who shall have been such officer at purposes for which the Debt Service Fund is herein created. Bonds, including any changes to the method of selection of Bonds to be any time on or after the date of such Bond, notwithstanding that at the (e) The Reserve Fund. The Reserve Fund and accounts therein, estab- redeemed; date of such Bond such person may not have held such office or that at lished and maintained with the Paying Agent, are to be retained solely for (f) the purchase price to be paid by the Underwriter for the Bonds; the time when such Bond shall be delivered such person may have ceased the purpose of paying the principal of and the interest on bonds payable (g) the application of the proceeds of the Bonds; to hold such office. from the Debt Service Fund as to which there would otherwise be default (h) the Refunded Bonds; SECTION 3.6. Registration by Paying Agent. No Bond shall be valid or (except such amounts, if any, as may be payable to the United States of (i) the redemption dates of the Refunded Bonds; and obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any security or benefit under this America as a rebate of arbitrage pursuant to Section 148(f) of the Code). (j) any other matters or provisions related to the Bonds, in each case Bond Ordinance unless and until a certificate of registration on such Bond Moneys in the Reserve Fund shall be used to secure and make payments in accordance or not inconsistent with the provisions of this Bond substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A and hereto shall have been solely on the Bonds (and not on any other issues) as to which there would Ordinance. duly executed on behalf of the Paying Agent by a duly authorized signa- otherwise be default. The Issuer agrees that it may supplement this Bond Ordinance to provide tory, and such executed certificate of the Paying Agent upon any such If at any time it shall be necessary to use monies in the Reserve Fund for for the details of the Bonds as set forth in any Certificate of Determination Bond shall be conclusive evidence that such Bond has been executed, the purpose of paying principal or interest on the Bonds payable from the executed hereunder. Such supplement is for convenience purposes registered and delivered under this Bond Ordinance. Debt Service Funds as to which there would otherwise be a default, then only and does not affect the validity, binding and legal nature of such SECTION 3.7. Regularity of Proceedings. The Issuer, having investi- the monies so used shall be replaced from transfers from the Reserve Certificate of Determination. gated the regularity of the proceedings had in connection with issuance Fund of Net Revenues of the System first thereafter received, and not SECTION 2.6. Denominations, Dates. Maturities and Interest. The Bonds of the Bonds, and having determined the same to be regular, each of the hereinabove required for payments into the Debt Service Fund, it being are issuable as fully registered bonds without coupons in the denomi- Bonds shall contain the following recital, to-wit: the intention hereof that there shall as nearly as possible be at all times in nations of $5,000 principal amount or any integral multiple thereof “It is certified that this Bond is authorized by and is issued in conformity the Reserve Fund the Reserve Fund Requirement. (“Authorized Denominations”) within a single maturity and shall be with the requirements of the Constitution and statutes of this State.” If at any time monies in the Reserve Fund are used for the purpose of pay- numbered R-1 upwards. The Bonds shall be dated the date of delivery SECTION 3.8. Book Entry System. The Paying Agent and the Issuer, may ing principal, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds as to which there thereof, or as otherwise provided in the Bond Purchase Agreement. The from time to time enter into, and discontinue, an agreement with a “clear- would otherwise be a default, the Reserve Fund must be replenished to its Bonds shall mature no later than July 1, 2050 in each of the years and in ing agency” (securities depository) registered under Section 17A of the requirement within twelve months by transfers from the Revenue Fund to the principal amounts set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (a “Securities Depository”), the Reserve Fund on or before the twentieth (20th) day of each month of SECTION 2.7. Payment of Principal and Interest. The principal and which is the owner of the Bonds, to establish procedures with respect to each year of a sum sufficient to comply with the requirement of this sen- premium, if any, of the Bonds are payable in such coin or currency of the the Bonds, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution; pro- tence. The payments into the Reserve Fund shall be made and continue United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for pay- vided, however, that any such agreement may provide: until such time as there has been accumulated in the Reserve Fund a sum ment of public and private debts at the principal corporate trust office of (a) that such Securities Depository is not required to present a Bond to the equal to the Reserve Fund Requirement. the Paying Agent, upon presentation and surrender thereof. Interest on the Paying Agent in order to receive a partial payment of principal; At any time that amounts in the Reserve Fund exceed the Reserve Bonds is payable by check mailed on or before the Interest Payment Date (b) that a legend shall appear on each Bond so long as the Bonds are Fund Requirement, and provided that no default or event of default has by the Paying Agent to the Owner (determined as of the Record Date) at subject to such agreement; and occurred or exists under this Bond Ordinance, monies in the Reserve the address of such Owner as it appears on the registration books of the (c) that different provisions for notice to such Securities Depository may Fund in excess of the Reserve Fund Requirement may be transferred to Paying Agent maintained for such purpose. be set forth therein. the Debt Service Fund and applied towards the next principal and/or inter- Except as otherwise provided in this Section, Bonds shall bear interest So long as any such agreement with a Securities Depository is in effect, est payment on the Bonds or released to the Issuer. from date thereof or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which the term “Bond Holder”, “Registered Owner” or “Owner” as it appears in In the event that Additional Parity Bonds are issued, then the Issuer may interest has been paid or duly provided for, as the case may be, provided, this Bond Ordinance, shall be deemed to include the Beneficial Owner, establish additional accounts for each such series of Additional Parity however, that if and to the extent that the Issuer shall default in payment which is the actual owner of a Bond on the records of the Securities Bonds if required in connection with the issuance of such Additional of interest on any Bonds due on any Interest Payment Date, then all such Depository. Parity Bonds, each such account to be designated as the “Series (insert Bonds shall bear interest at their stated rate from the most recent Interest So long as an agreement with a Securities Depository is in effect, the series designation) Account.” Moneys in the accounts of the Reserve Payment Date to which interest has been paid on the Bonds, or if no Issuer, the Paying Agent and any successor paying agent or bond registrar Fund established hereunder shall be retained solely for the purpose of interest has been paid on the Bonds, from their dated date. The person in shall not have any responsibility or liability with respect to the payment paying the principal of and interest on the respective series of bonds whose name any Bond is registered at the close of business on the Record of principal, purchase price, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds to payable from the Debt Service Fund as to which there would otherwise Date with respect to an Interest Payment Date shall in all cases be entitled the Beneficial Owners or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any be default (initially the Bonds). With respect to accounts that may be to receive the interest payable on such Interest Payment Date (unless such records relating to such beneficial ownership interests or any payments required in connection with the issuance of Additional Parity Bonds, Page 10 – Thursday, August 20, 2020 -- The Richland Beacon News -- Rayville, LA the Issuer may satisfy respective reserve fund requirements by cash, Ordinance, shall be irrevocable until the Bonds have been paid in full REMEDIES ON DEFAULT Permitted Investments of sufficient value or a surety bond or insurance as to both principal and interest, and shall not be subject to amendment SECTION 9.1. Events of Default. If one or more of the following events policy, or any combination of the foregoing. in any manner which would impair the rights of the Owners from time (in this Bond Ordinance called “Events of Default”) shall happen, that SECTION 4.3. Deposit of Bond Proceeds and Other Funds. The net Bond to time of the Bonds or which would in any way jeopardize the prompt is to say, Proceeds, along with funds on deposit, shall be applied by the Paying payment of principal thereof and interest thereon. More specifically, (a) if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of the prin- Agent, as specifically set forth in the Certificate of Determination. neither the Legislature of the State, nor the Issuer may discontinue the cipal of any Bond when and as the same shall become due and payable, The Paying Agent shall disburse funds in the Refunding Account for collection and allocation of Net Revenues of the System or permit to be whether at maturity or otherwise; or the payment in full of the Refunded Bonds on the date and pursuant to discontinued the collection and allocation of Net Revenues of the System (b) if default shall be made in the due and punctual payment of any instructions set forth in the Closing Memorandum. in anticipation of collection and allocation of which the Bonds have been installment of interest on any Bond when and as such interest installment The Paying Agent shall deliver funds in the Costs of Issuance Account issued or in any way make any change in Net Revenues of the System shall become due and payable; or pursuant to instructions set forth in the Closing Memorandum upon which would diminish the amount of the Net Revenues of the System to (c) if default shall be made by the Issuer in the performance or obser- receipt of invoices from the receipts of such amounts. be received by the Issuer until all of the Bonds shall have been retired as vance of any other of the covenants, agreements or conditions on its part All or any part of the moneys in the Refunding Account expected to be to both principal and interest. in this Bond Ordinance, any supplemental resolution or in the Bonds held more than thirty (30) days shall, at the written request of the Issuer, contained and such default shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days be invested in Qualified Investments maturing prior to the redemption It is understood and agreed, however, that the Issuer shall fix and main- after written notice thereof to the Issuer by the Owners of not less than date of the Refunded Bonds. If there are any amounts remaining in the tain and collect rates and charges for the services and facilities to be ren- twenty-five percent (25%) of the Bond Obligation (as defined in this Refunding Account after redemption in full of the Refunded Bonds, then dered by the System, irrespective of the user thereof, that no free service Bond Ordinance); or such remaining funds shall be transferred to the Issuer for deposit in the shall be furnished to any person, association of persons or corporation, (d) if the Issuer shall file a petition or otherwise seek relief under any Debt Service Fund. Funds remaining in the Costs of Issuance Account public or private, or even to the Issuer itself and that all water shall be Federal or State bankruptcy law or similar law; then, upon the happening after the date established in the Paying Agent Agreement, shall also be metered and that no discrimination shall be made as to rates and charges and continuance of any Event of Default the Owners of the Bonds, exer- deposited into the Debt Service Fund. for the services and facilities of the System as between users of the same cise all rights and powers for which provision is made under Louisiana SECTION 4.4. Funds to Constitute Trust Funds. The Revenue Fund, the type or class; provided, however, that the Issuer shall not be required law. Under no circumstances may the principal or interest of any of the Debt Service Fund and the Reserve Fund provided for in Section 4.2 here- to meter water used for fire fighting purposes through fire hydrants in Bonds be accelerated. All remedies shall be cumulative with respect to of shall all be and constitute trust funds for the purposes provided in this the System, but the Issuer shall contract for a reasonable and sufficient the Paying Agent and the Owners; if any remedial action is discontinued Bond Ordinance, and the Owners of Bonds issued pursuant to this Bond annual rental for each fire hydrant made available for fire fighting in the or abandoned, the Paying Agent and the Owners shall be restored to the Ordinance are hereby granted a lien on all such funds until applied in the event such rental is necessary to maintain the minimum rate covenants set former positions. manner provided herein. The moneys in such funds shall at all times be forth in this Bond Ordinance. It is further understood and agreed that the ARTICLE X secured to the full extent thereof by the bank trust company holding such schedule of rates, fees, rents or other charges being charged as of the date CONCERNING FIDUCIARIES funds in the manner required by the laws of the State. of the adoption of this Bond Ordinance for services and facilities rendered SECTION 10.1. Paying Agent; Appointment and Acceptance of Duties. SECTION 4.5. Method of Valuation and Frequency of Valuation. In by the System shall remain in effect and neither said existing schedule nor The Issuer will at all times maintain a Paying Agent having the neces- computing the amount in any fund provided for in Section 4.2, invest- any subsequent schedule shall be reduced at any time unless all payments sary qualifications for the performance of the duties described in this ments shall be valued at the lower of the cost or the market price, exclu- required by this Bond Ordinance for all funds, including any deficiencies Bond Ordinance. The designation of Regions Bank, an Alabmama state sive of accrued interest. With respect to the Sinking Funds, valuation for prior payments, have been fully made, and unless such schedule as so banking corporation having a corporate office located in Baton Rouge, shall occur annually. If any investment in the Sinking Fund ceases to be a reduced will in each year thereafter produce sufficient revenues to meet Louisiana (together with its successors and assigns), as the initial Paying Qualified Investment, then such non-conforming investment shall be sold and fulfill the other provisions stated and specified in Sections 4.2 and 6.6 Agent is hereby confirmed and approved. The Paying Agent shall signify or liquidated and the proceeds thereof invested in Qualified Investments. of this Bond Ordinance. its acceptance of the duties and obligations imposed on it by this Bond ARTICLE V Ordinance by executing and delivering an acceptance of its rights, duties REDEMPTION OF BONDS SECTION 6.5. Indemnity Bonds. So long as any of the Bonds are and obligations as Paying Agent set forth herein in form and substance SECTION 5.1. Optional Redemption. Certain maturities of the Bonds outstanding and unpaid, the Issuer shall require all of the officers and satisfactory to the Issuer. may be subject to optional redemption, as shall be set forth in the employees who may be in a position of authority or in possession of SECTION 10.2. Successor Paying Agent. Any successor Paying Agent Certificate of Determination. money derived from collection of Net Revenues of the System, to obtain shall be a trust company or bank in good standing, located in or incor- SECTION 5.2. Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption. Certain maturites or be covered by a blanket fidelity or faithful performance bond, or inde- porated under the laws of the State, and duly authorized to exercise trust of the Bonds may be redeemed prior to their maturity (and without pendent fidelity bonds written by a responsible indemnity company in powers and subject to examination by federal or state authority. No resig- further notice to the Owner(s) or the Paying Agent) by payment of sched- amounts adequate to protect the Issuer from loss. nation or removal of the Paying Agent shall become effective until a suc- uled installments, on each of the dates and in the respective principal cessor has been appointed and has accepted the duties of Paying Agent. amounts set forth opposite each such date, as set forth in the Certificate SECTION 6.6. Rate Covenant. The Issuer, through the Governing Every successor Paying Agent appointed pursuant to this Section shall of Determination. Authority, hereby covenants to fix, establish, maintain and collect such be a trust company or bank in good standing located in or incorporated SECTION 5.2. Notice of Redemption. rates, fees, rents or other charges for the services and facilities of the under the laws of the State, and duly authorized to exercise trust powers (a) In the event any of the Bonds are called for optional redemption, System, and all parts thereof, and to revise the same from time to time and subject to examination by federal or state authority. the Paying Agent shall give notice, in the name of the Issuer, of the whenever necessary, as will always provide System Revenues in each ARTICLE XI redemption of such Bonds, which notice shall (i) specify the Bonds to year sufficient to pay (i) the reasonable and necessary expenses of operat- MISCELLANEOUS be redeemed, the redemption date, the redemption price, and the place or ing and maintaining the System in each year; provide Net Revenues of the SECTION 11.1. Defeasance. places where amounts due upon such redemption will be payable (which System in each year sufficient to pay the principal and interest maturing (a) If the Issuer shall pay or cause to be paid to the Owners of all Bonds shall be the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent) and, if on the Bonds, Parity Bonds, and any Additional Parity Bonds in each then outstanding, the principal and interest and redemption premium, if less than all of the Bonds are to be redeemed, the numbers of the Bonds, year, all reserve or sinking funds and other payments required for such any, to become due thereon, at the times and in the manner stipulated and the portions of the Bonds, so to be redeemed, (ii) state any condition year by this Bond Ordinance; and all other obligations of indebtedness therein and in this Bond Ordinance, then the covenants, agreements and to such redemption, and (iii) state that on the redemption date, and upon payable out of the revenues of the System for such year, (ii) Net Revenues other obligations of the Issuer to the Bondholders shall be discharged the satisfaction of any such condition, the Bonds to be redeemed shall of the System in each year in an amount at least equal to 120% of the and satisfied. In such event, the Paying Agent shall, upon the request of cease to bear interest. CUSIP number identification shall accompany all principal and interest obligated to be paid in the current Fiscal Year on the the Issuer, execute and deliver to the Issuer all such instruments as may redemption notices. Such notice may set forth any additional information Bonds, Parity Bonds, Additional Parity Bonds and any subordinate lien be desirable to evidence such discharge and satisfaction and the Paying relating to such redemption. Such notice shall be given by mail, postage bonds or other debt obligations outstanding. Agent shall pay over or deliver to the Issuer any moneys, securities and prepaid, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption funds held by it pursuant to this Bond Ordinance which are not required to each Owner of the Bonds to be redeemed at its address shown on the ARTICLE VII for the payment or redemption of Bonds not theretofore surrendered for Bond Register kept by the Paying Agent; provided, however, that failure SUPPLEMENTAL BOND ORDINANCES such payment or redemption. to give such notice to any Bondholder or any defect in such notice shall (b) Bonds or interest installments for the payment or redemption of not affect the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of any of the SECTION 7.1. Supplemental Ordinances Effective Without Consent of which sufficient Defeasance Obligations shall have been set aside and other Bonds. Owners. For any one or more of the following purposes and at any time held in trust by the Paying Agent or an escrow agent (through deposit (b) Any Bonds and portions of Bonds which have been duly selected for from time to time, a resolution and/or ordinance supplemental hereto may by the Issuer of funds for such payment or redemption or otherwise) at redemption and which are paid as set forth herein shall cease to bear inter- be adopted, which, upon filing with the Paying Agent of a certified copy a maturity or redemption date thereof shall be deemed to have been paid est on the specified redemption date. thereof, but without any consent of Owners, shall be fully effective in within the meaning and with the effect expressed in paragraph (a) of this In the case of any redemption in part of the Bonds, the Bonds to be accordance with its terms: (a) to add to the covenants and agreements of Section. redeemed will be selected by the Issuer, subject to the requirements of the Issuer in this Bond Ordinance other covenants and agreements to be Any Bond prior to maturity shall be deemed to have been paid within this Bond Ordinance. If less than all of the Bonds outstanding of a series observed by the Issuer which are not contrary to or inconsistent with this the meaning and with the effect expressed in paragraph (a) of this Section are called for redemption under any provision of this Bond Ordinance Bond Ordinance as theretofore in effect; (b) to add to the limitations and if (i) there shall have been deposited with the Paying Agent an escrow permitting partial redemption, the particular Bonds of such series to be restriction in this Bond Ordinance other limitations and restrictions to be agent Defeasance Obligations, in the amounts and having such terms redeemed will be selected by the Paying Agent, in such a manner as the observed by the Issuer which are not contrary to or inconsistent with this as are necessary to provide moneys (whether as principal, premium, if Paying Agent in its discretion may deem fair and appropriate. Bond Ordinance as theretofore in effect; (c) to surrender any right, power any, or interest) in an amount sufficient to pay when due the principal ARTICLE VI or privilege reserved to or conferred upon the Issuer by the terms of this thereof, together with all accrued interest and (ii) the adequacy of the PARTICULAR COVENANTS Bond Ordinance, but only if the surrender of such right, power or privi- Defeasance Obligations so deposited to pay when due the principal and SECTION 6.1. Payment of Bonds. The Issuer shall budget in each Fiscal lege is not contrary to or inconsistent with the covenants and agreements all accrued interest shall have been verified by an independent certified Year sufficient Net Revenues of the System to make all payments required of the Issuer contained in this Bond Ordinance; (d) to cure any ambiguity, public accountant. by Section 4.3 in such Fiscal Year, and shall also duly and punctually pay supply any omission, or cure or correct any defect or inconsistent provi- Neither Defeasance Obligations deposited pursuant to this Section nor or cause to be paid as herein provided, the principal or redemption price, sion of this Bond Ordinance; or (e) to insert such provisions clarifying principal or interest payments on any such securities shall be withdrawn if any, of every Bond and the interest thereon, at the dates and places matters or question arising under this Bond Ordinance as are necessary or or used for any purpose other than, and shall be held in trust for, the and in the manner stated in the Bonds according to the true intent and desirable and are not contrary to or inconsistent with this Bond Ordinance payment of the principal or redemption price, if applicable, and interest meaning thereof. as theretofore in effect. to become due on the Bonds; provided that any cash received from such SECTION 6.2. Tax Covenants/Bank Qualified Designation. principal or interest payments on such Defeasance Obligations shall, if (a) To the extent permitted by the laws of the State, the Issuer will com- SECTION 7.2. Supplemental Ordinances Effective With Consent of permitted by the Code, and to the extent practicable, be reinvested in ply with the requirements of the Code to establish, maintain and preserve Owners. Except as provided in Section 7.1, any modification or amend- Defeasance Obligations maturing at times and in amounts sufficient to the exclusion from “gross income” of interest on the Bonds under the ment of this Bond Ordinance or of the rights and obligations of the Issuer pay when due the principal and interest to become due on said Bonds as Code. The Issuer shall not take any action or fail to take any action, nor and of the Owners of the Bonds hereunder, in any particular, may be made they respectively mature. shall it permit at any time or times any of the proceeds of the Bonds or by a supplemental resolution, with the written consent of the Owners of To accomplish defeasance the Issuer shall cause to be delivered (i) a any other funds of the Issuer to be used directly or indirectly to acquire a majority of this Bond Obligation at the time such consent is given. No report of an Accountant verifying the sufficiency of the escrow estab- any securities or obligations the acquisition of which would cause any such modification or amendment shall permit a change in the terms of lished to pay the Bonds in full on the maturity or redemption date Bond to be an “arbitrage bond” as defined in the Code or would result redemption or maturity of the principal of any outstanding Bond or of (“Verification”), (ii) an Escrow Deposit Agreement, and (iii) an opinion in the inclusion of the interest on any Bond in “gross income” under the any installment of interest thereon or a reduction in the principal amount of nationally recognized bond counsel to the effect that the Bonds are Code, including, without limitation, (i) the failure to comply with the lim- or the redemption price thereof or in the rate of interest thereon without no longer “Outstanding” under this Bond Ordinance; each Verification itation on investment of the proceeds of the Bonds, (ii) the failure to pay the consent of the Owner of such Bond, or shall reduce the percentages and defeasance opinion shall be acceptable in form and substance, and any required rebate of arbitrage earnings to the United States of America, of Bonds the consent of the Owner of which is required to effect any addressed to the Issuer. Bonds shall be deemed “Outstanding” under this or (iii) the use of proceeds of the Bonds in a manner which would cause such modification or amendment, or change the obligation of the Issuer Bond Ordinance unless and until they are in fact paid and retired or the the Bonds to be “private activity bonds” under the Code. to budget annually Net Revenues of the System for payment of the above criteria are met. (b) The Issuer shall not permit at any time or times any proceeds of the Bonds as provided herein, without the consent of the Owners of all of the SECTION 11.2. Evidence of Signatures of Bondholders and Ownership Bonds or any other funds of the Issuer to be used, directly or indirectly, in Bonds then outstanding, or shall change or modify any of the rights or of Bonds. a manner which would result in exclusion of interest on any Bond from obligations of either the Paying Agent without its written assent thereto. (a) Any request, consent, revocation of consent or other instrument the treatment afforded by Section 103(a) of the Code, as from time to time For purposes of this Section, Bonds shall be deemed to be affected by a which this Bond Ordinance may require or permit to be signed and amended, or any successor provision thereto. modification or amendment of this Bond Ordinance if the same adversely executed by the Owners may be in one or more instruments of similar (c) For purposes of paragraphs (a) and (b) above, “interest” shall include affects or diminishes the rights of the Owners of said Bonds. tenor, and shall be signed or executed by such Owners in person or by any original issue discount properly allocable to the Owner of a Bond. ARTICLE VIII their attorneys-in-fact appointed in writing. Proof of (i) the execution of (d) The Governing Authority of the Issuer certifies and covenants that ADDITIONAL PARITY BONDS any such instrument, or of an instrument appointing any such attorney, or so long as the Bonds remain outstanding, moneys on deposit in any fund SECTION 8.1. Issuance of Additional Parity Bonds. All of the Bonds (ii) the ownership by any person of the Bonds shall be sufficient for any in connection with the Bonds, whether or not such moneys were derived shall enjoy complete parity of lien on the System Revenues despite the purpose of this Bond Ordinance (except as otherwise therein expressly from the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds or from any other sources, will fact that any of the Bonds may be delivered at an earlier date than any provided) if made in the following manner, or in any other manner sat- not be used in a manner which will cause such Bonds to be “arbitrage other of the Bonds. The Issuer shall issue no other bonds, notes, other isfactory to the Paying Agent, which may nevertheless in its discretion bonds” within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code or ruling or regula- evidences of indebtedness or obligations of any kind or nature payable require further or other proof in cases where it deems the same desirable: tions promulgated thereunder. from or enjoying a lien on the System Revenues having priority over or i. The fact and date of execution by any Owner or his attorney-in-fact (e) The Bonds herein authorized are designated as “qualified tax-exempt on a parity with the Bonds herein authorized and the Parity Bonds, except of such instrument may be proved by the certificate, which need not be obligations” within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. In that bonds may hereafter be issued on a parity with the Bonds and Parity acknowledged or verified, of an officer of a bank or trust company or of making this designation, Issuer finds and determines that the Bonds are Bonds (“Additional Parity Bonds”) herein authorized, under substantially any notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments of not “private activity bonds” within the meaning of the Code; and (ii) the the following conditions: deeds, that the person signing such request or other instrument acknowl- reasonably anticipated amount of qualified tax-exempt obligations which (a) The Bonds or any part thereof, including interest and redemption pre- edged to him the execution thereof, or by an affidavit of a witness of will be issued by the Issuer and all subordinate entitites in calendar year miums thereon, maybe refunded, and the refunding bonds so issued shall such execution, duly sworn to before such notary public or other officer. 2020 does not exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000). enjoy complete equality of lien with the portion of the Bonds which is not Where such execution is by an officer of a corporation or association or SECTION 6.3. Issuer to Maintain Books and Records. So long as any of refunded, if there be any, and the refunding bonds shall continue to enjoy a member of a partnership, on behalf of such corporation, association or the Bonds are outstanding and unpaid in principal or interest, the Issuer whatever priority of lien over subsequent issues may have been enjoyed partnership, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient shall maintain and keep proper books of records and accounts separate by the Bonds refunded; provided, however, that if only a portion of the proof of his authority. and apart from all other records and accounts in which shall be made Bonds outstanding is so refunded and the refunding bonds require total ii. The ownership of Bonds and the amount, numbers and other identi- full and correct entries of all transactions relating to the collection and principal and interest payments during any year in excess of the principal fication, and date of owning the same shall be proved by the registration expenditure of revenues, including receipts of ad valorem taxes, if any, and interest which would have been required in such year to pay the books of the Paying Agent. including specifically but without limitation, all reasonable and neces- Bonds refunded thereby, then such Bonds may not be refunded without (b) Any request or consent by the Owner of any Bond shall bind all sary costs and expenses of collection. Not later than four (4) months meeting the requirement of Section 8.1(b) below. future Owners of such Bond in respect of anything done or suffered to be after the close of each Fiscal Year, the Issuer shall cause an audit of such (b) Additional Parity Bonds may be issued on a parity with the Bonds done by the Issuer or the Paying Agent in accordance therewith. books and accounts to be made by the Accountant for submission to the and Parity Bonds if all of the following conditions are met: SECTION 11.3. Moneys Held for Particular Bonds. The amounts held Legislative Auditor of the State (or his successor), showing the receipts of i.The Net Revenues of the System for the Fiscal Year immediately pre- by the Paying Agent for the payment due on any date with respect to par- and disbursements made for the account of all funds and accounts created ceding the year in which such Additional Parity Bonds are to be issued, ticular Bonds shall, on and after such date and pending such payment, be in Article IV hereof. Such audit shall be available for inspection upon adjusted to reflect any rate increases currently adopted and to be in effect set aside on its books and held in trust by it, without liability for interest, request by the Owners of any of the Bonds. prior to or coincident with the issuance of such Additional Parity Bonds for the Owners of the Bonds entitled thereto. SECTION 6.4. Obligation to Collect Net Revenues of the System. The determined pro forma as though such rate increases had been in continu- SECTION 11.4. Parties Interested Herein. Nothing in this Bond Issuer recognizes that the Governing Authority of the Issuer is bound ous effect during such preceding twelve (12) month period, are equal to a Ordinance expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer under the terms and provisions of law, to levy and impose and cause the least one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the Maximum Annual Debt upon, or to give to, any person or corporation, other than the Issuer, the enforcement and collection of System Revenues which secure issuance of Service requirements on the Bonds, the Parity Bonds, and the Additional Paying Agent, and Owners of the Bonds any right, remedy or claim under the Bonds; and to provide for proper application thereof, until all of the Parity Bonds proposed to be issued, all as defined in this Bond Ordinance. or by reason of this Bond Ordinance or any covenant, condition or stipula- Bonds have been retired as to both principal and interest. Nothing herein ii. There must be no delinquencies in the payments required to be made tion thereof; and all the covenants, stipulations, promises and agreements contained shall be construed to prevent the Governing Authority of the into the various funds provided in this Bond Ordinance, and all funds in this Bond Ordinance contained by and on behalf of the Issuer shall Issuer from altering or amending from time to time as may be necessary must be fully funded at the time. be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Issuer, the Paying Agent and the resolutions and/or ordinances adopted providing for levy, imposi- iii. The existence of the facts required by paragraphs (i) and (ii) above Owners of the Bonds. tion, enforcement and collection of Net Revenues of the System or any must be determined and certified to by the Mayor and the Clerk of the SECTION 11.5. No Recourse on the Bonds. No recourse shall be had subsequent resolution and/or ordinance providing therefor, provided that Town, or in the alternative, by the Accountant, or by such successors for payment of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for any claim such alterations or amendments shall not be made in any manner which thereof as may have been employed for that purpose. based thereon or on this Bond Ordinance against any member of the would impair the rights of the Owners from time to time of the Bonds iv. The Issuer must certify that all conditions prescribed in this Bond Governing Authority or officer of the Issuer or any person executing the or which would in any way jeopardize the prompt payment of principal Ordinance have been met. Bonds. thereof and interest thereon. The resolutions and/or ordinances impos- SECTION 8.2. Issuance of Subordinate Lien Bonds. The Issuer shall SECTION 11.6. Successors and Assigns. Whenever in this Bond ing all tolls, revenues, rates, fees, charges, rents, fire hydrant rentals and be empowered to issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness which Ordinance the Issuer is named or referred to, it shall be deemed to include other income and receipts, and pursuant to which Net Revenues of the obligations are secured by a lien on the Net Revenues of the System that its successors, and assigns and all the covenants and agreements in this System are being collected and allocated, and the obligation to continue is subordinate and inferior to the lien on the Net Revenues of the System Bond Ordinance contained by or on behalf of the Issuer shall bind and to collect and allocate Net Revenues of the System and to apply Net securing the Bonds. inure to the benefit of its successors, and assigns whether so expressed Revenues of the System in accordance with the provisions of this Bond ARTICLE IX or not. 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15943-2 Entergy ELL Enhanced Customer Payment Options 8.3x13.indd 1 7/29/20 8:25 PM Notices From Page 10 SECTION 11.7. Subrogation. In the event the Bonds herein authorized accrued interest, if any, which shall be deposited in the Debt Service Ordinance was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of August, 2020. to be issued, or any of them, should ever be held invalid by any court of Fund) shall be deposited in the Bond Proceeds Fund and applied to the TOWN OF RAYVILLE, competent jurisdiction, the Owner or Owners thereof shall be subrogated respectable funds and accounts in accordance with Section 4.4 herein and STATE OF LOUISIANA to all the rights and remedies against the Issuer had and possessed by the as set forth in the Certificate of Determination. /s/ Harry Lewis, Mayor Owner or Owners of the Refunded Bonds. SECTION 12.3. Official Statement. The Issuer hereby approves the form ATTEST: SECTION 11.8. Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions and content of the Official Statement pertaining to the Bonds, as submit- /s/ Deborah T. Nealon, Town Clerk of this Bond Ordinance or of the Bonds issued hereunder shall for any ted to the Issuer, and hereby ratifies its prior use in connection with the STATE OF LOUISIANA reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall sale of the Bonds. The Issuer further authorizes and directs execution PARISH OF RICHLAND not affect any other provision of this Bond Ordinance or of the Bonds, but thereof by the Executive Officers and delivery of such final Official I, the undersigned Clerk of the Board of Aldermen of the Town of this Bond Ordinance and the Bonds shall be construed and enforced as Statement to the Underwriter for use in connection with the public offer- Rayville, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing pages if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained therein. Any ing of the Bonds. constitute a true and correct copy of: constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Bond SECTION 12.4. Executive Officers. The Executive Officers be and they AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AMOUNT Ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this Bond are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions in conformity with NOT EXCEEDING FOUR MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY Ordinance or the Bonds which would not otherwise be valid or legal shall the Refunding Act, if necessary, or reasonably required to effectuate the THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,750,000) WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM be deemed to apply to this Bond Ordinance and to the Bonds. issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds and shall take all action neces- REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020, OF THE TOWN OF SECTION 11.9. Publication of Bond Ordinance; Peremption. This sary or desirable in conformity with the Refunding Act for carrying out, RAYVILLE, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, Bond Ordinance shall be published one time in the official journal of the giving effect to and consummating the transactions contemplated by the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID BONDS; DESIGNATING Issuer. For thirty (30) days after the date of publication, any person in Bonds, this Bond Ordinance, and the Final Official Statement, including THE DATE, DENOMINATION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF interest may contest the legality of this Bond Ordinance, any provision without limitation, the execution and delivery of any closing documents SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF IN of the Bonds, the provisions therein made for the security and payment in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. The PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER of the Bonds and the validity of all other provisions and proceedings Executive Officers are specifically authorized to approve such changes MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. relating to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds. After the said to said documents as are necessary and appropriate and not contrary to IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature on this 10th day of thirty days, no person may contest the regularity, formality, legality or the general tenor thereof, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by August, 2020. effectiveness of this Bond Ordinance, any provisions of the Bonds to be such execution thereof. /s/ Deborah T. Nealon, Town Clerk issued pursuant hereto, the provisions for the security and payment of the Any actions taken by the Executive Officers prior to the date hereof that 8-20-20 Bonds and the validity of all other provisions and proceedings relating are consistent with this Section 12.4 are hereby ratified and confirmed. to their authorization and issuance, for any cause whatever. Thereafter, ARTICLE XIII it shall be conclusively presumed that the Bonds are legal and that every REDEMPTION OF THE REFUNDED BONDS legal requirement for the issuance of the Bonds has been complied with. SECTION 13.1. Call for Redemption. Subject only to delivery of the No court shall have authority to inquire into any of these matters after the Bonds, the Refunded Bonds are hereby irrevocably called for redemption said thirty days. on any business day on or before July 15, 2020, at a redemption price of SECTION 11.10. Execution of Documents. In connection with issu- 100% of the principal amount of each bond so redeemed, and accrued ance and sale of the Bonds, the Executive Officers are each authorized, interest to the date of redemption, in compliance with the bond ordinance empowered and directed to execute on behalf of the Issuer such docu- authorizing their issuance. ments, certificates and instruments as they may deem necessary, upon the ARTICLE XIV advice of Bond Counsel, to effect the transactions contemplated by this CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING THE Bond Ordinance, the signatures of the Executive Officers on such docu- SECTION 14.1. Continuing Disclosure. The Clerk of the Issuer is hereby ments, certificates and instruments to be conclusive evidence of the due empowered and directed to execute an appropriate Continuing Disclosure exercise of the authority granted hereunder. Certificate (substantially in the form set forth as an appendix to the ARTICLE XII official statement issued in connection with the issuance and sale of the PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF BONDS Bonds) pursuant to S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5). SECTION 12.1. Sale of Bonds. The award and sale of the Bonds to the This Bond Ordinance shall become effective immediately following its Underwriter pursuant to and under the terms and conditions set forth in adoption. the Bond Purchase Agreement, is hereby ratified and confirmed. After The final adoption of the foregoing Bond Ordinance having been duly DEADLINE IS their execution and authentication by the Paying Agent, the Bonds shall moved and seconded, the roll was called and the following vote was taken be delivered to the Underwriter or its agent or assign, upon receipt by the and recorded: Issuer of the agreed purchase price. The Executive Officers are hereby YEAS: Allen, Cumpton, Gordon, James, Tennant MONDAY AT I, Jerrette Collins have been con- authorized, empowered and directed, on behalf of the Issuer, to deliver or NAYS: None victed of Attempted Sexual Bat- cause to be executed and delivered all documents required to be executed ABSENT: None tery. My address is: 6433 Hwy 133 on behalf of the Issuer or deemed by them necessary or advisable to ABSTAIN: None Rayville, La. 71269 implement this Bond Ordinance or to facilitate the sale of the Bonds. There being a favorable vote on the Bond Ordinance of at least a major- 8-13-20,8-20-20 SECTION 12.2. Deposit of Bond Proceeds. All Bond Proceeds (except ity of the authorized members of the Governing Authority, the Bond 4:00 PM