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NOTICE WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. June 10, 2021 & July 08, 2021 I, Lavance M. Daggs, have been convicted of 14:80 Carnal Knowledge Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. ______of a Juvenile, on Jan. 8, 1999. My address is 506 S 24th St., Monroe, LA Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for SHERIFF’S SALE 71201. the full amount bid. WELLS FARGO BANK NA JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF VS.NO. 20192876 Race: Black Ouachita Parish TODD WESLEY TRICHELL, AND DAPHNE ALEXIS SCHIRO Sex: Male Monroe, LA TRICHELL DOB: 8/15/1980 June 10, 2021 & July 08, 2021 STATE OF LOUISIANA Height: 5’6” ______PARISH OF OUACHITA Weight: 180 SHERIFF’S SALE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT Hair Color: Black WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. By virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS issued from the Honorable Eye Color: Brown VS.NO. 20193614 Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of MARK W DENT AKA MARK WILLIS DENT Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have Monroe, LA STATE OF LOUISIANA seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachi- ______PARISH OF OUACHITA ta Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal NOTICE FOURTH DISTRICT COURT hours of sale on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the I, David Evans Talton, have been convicted of 14:92(A) (7) Contributing By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honor- following described property, to wit: to the Delinquency of Juveniles Perform Sexually Immoral Acts on May able Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State LOT SIXTY (60) OF EXTENSION NO. 9 OF SHERWOOD FOREST 19, 2004. My address is 1115 Bennie Breece St., West of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT Monroe, LA 71292. I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the BOOK 15, PAGE 54, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND Race: Black legal hours of sale on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M., OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE Sex: Male the following described property, to wit: PROPERTY DOB: 7/8/1960 THE NORTH 65’ OF LOT 11 AND THE SOUTH 35’ OF LOT 10, Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Height: 5’5” SQUARE 4, UNIT 1 OF SHOLAR’S ADDITION TO MONROE, LOUISI- WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS and all costs. Weight: 190 ANA, AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 19, RECORDS OF Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Hair Color: Black OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; subject to restrictions, servitudes, Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for Eye Color: Brown rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the prop- the full amount bid. erty. JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF Monroe, LA Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Ouachita Parish ______WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. Monroe, LA NOTICE Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. July 08, 2021 & August 05, 2021 I, Barry Jerwayne Mayes, have been convicted of 14:81 Indecent Behav- Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for ______ior with Juveniles (attempted) on Oct. 12, 2010. My address is 606 S. 4th the full amount bid. SHERIFF’S SALE St., Monroe, LA 71202. JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC UNLESS IN THE Ouachita Parish STATE OF RI, ME, NH, NV OR ORLEANS PARISH, LA, THEN USE Race: Black Monroe, LA FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Sex: Male June 10, 2021 & July 08, 2021 VS.NO. 20200749 DOB: 8/13/1991 ______FRANK E RACHAL AND LAUREN WHITNEY COCKERHAM RA- Height: 6’0” SHERIFF’S SALE CHAL AKA LAUREN WHITNEY COCKERHAM AKA LAUREN WHIT- Weight: 130 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA NEY RACHAL Hair Color: Black VS.NO. 20200620 STATE OF LOUISIANA Eye Color: Brown JOY JEAN FEAZEL AKA JOY JEAN FEAZEL CURRY AKA JOY J PARISH OF OUACHITA FEAZEL AKA JOY FEAZEL AKA JOY JEAN CURRY AKA JOY J CUR- FOURTH DISTRICT COURT Monroe, LA RY AKA JOY CURRY AKA JOY FEAZEL CURRY AKA JOY F CURRY By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honor- ______STATE OF LOUISIANA able Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State NOTICE PARISH OF OUACHITA of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I, Michael Robicheaux, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with FOURTH DISTRICT COURT I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Juveniles, in Ninth Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish. My last known By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honor- Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between address was 241 Lakewood Loop Dr., West Monroe, able Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, beginning at 10:00 — now homeless. of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed A.M., the following described property, to wit: I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the LOT FIFTEEN (15) AND SIXTEEN (16) OF BLOCK FORTY-FOUR Race: White Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the (44) OF H.M. MCGUIRE’S HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT Sex: Male legal hours of sale on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M., #8, IN SECTIONS 37 AND 38, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, DOB: 7/8/1958 the following described property, to wit: OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 8, Height: 5’10” LOTS 15 AND 16 AND THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF LOT 14, PAGE 17, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA. Weight: 188 SQUARE 32, UNIT NO. 8, OF H. M. MCGUIRE’S HIGHLAND PARK Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Hair Color: Gray IN SECTIONS 37 AND 38, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. Eye Color: Blue OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA. Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for Monroe, LA WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. the full amount bid. ______Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF NOTICE Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for Ouachita Parish I, Charles Joseph Oliver, have been convicted of 18 U.S.C. 2252A(a)(5) the full amount bid. Monroe, LA (B) Possession of Child Pornography on Oct. 8, 2015. JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF July 08, 2021 & August 05, 2021 My address is 281 Francis Road, Downsville, LA Ouachita Parish ______71234. Monroe, LA NOTICE June 10, 2021 & July 08, 2021 I, Larry King, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Armed Race: White ______Robbery. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons at (225) Sex: Male SHERIFF’S SALE 342-5421. DOB: 3/19/1983 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER 6/24,7/1,7/8 Height: 5’11” VS.NO. 20200720 ______Weight: 220 HAROLD JASON TRIM A/K/A HAROLD J TRIM A/K/A HAROLD NOTICE Hair Color: Red TRIM AND APRIL DIANNE BLACKWELL TRIM A/K/A APRIL DI- Tejani & Dahal Hospitality, L.L.C. d/b/a Comfort Suites - West Monroe Eye Color: Hazel ANNE BLACKWELL A/K/A APRIL D BLACKWELL A/K/A APRIL is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Loui- BLACKWELL A/K/A APRIL DIANNE TRIM A/K/A APRIL D TRIM siana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail Monroe, LA A/K/A APRIL TRIM A/K/A APRIL BLACKWELL TRIM A/K/A APRIL in the Parish of Ouachita at the following address: 149 Well Road, West ______B TRIM Monroe, LA 71291 NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA Tejani & Dahal Hospitality, L.L.C. I, Wallace Mackie, have been convicted of Rape, Oral Sexual Battery, and PARISH OF OUACHITA Comfort Suites- West Monroe Sexual Battery in 32nd Judicial District Court and in Cobb County, Geor- FOURTH DISTRICT COURT Member: Bal Dahal gia. My address is 4463 Winnsboro Road, Monroe, By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honor- 7/8 LA 71202. able Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State ______of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed BID NOTICE Race: Black I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish Sex: Male Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the School Board, 1600 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 until 2:00 DOB: 3/8/1960 legal hours of sale on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M., P.M. August 9, 2021 at which time they will be publicly opened and read Height: 6’1” the following described property, to wit: aloud for: Weight: 190 A lot or parcel of ground in Lots 14 and 15 of Unit 4, D’Arbonne Hills Sub- BID: RFP7-22 CHROMEBOOKS Hair Color: Bald/Black division in Sections 9 and 13, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Ouachita Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Par- Eye Color: Brown Parish, Louisiana, as per Plat Book 12, Page 104, records of Ouachita Par- ish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the ish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: right to reject any or all bids received based on statue. Monroe, LA From the corner common to Lots 13 and 14 with Dauphine Drive and Bidders also have the option to submit bids electronically. To submit ______being the POINT OF BEGINNING, measure Northerly along the West a bid electronically, bidders must register at Central Bidding by visiting NOTICE line of Dauphine Drive a distance of 100.00 feet; thence turning a angle of either www.centralbidding.com or www.centralauctionhouse.com For I, Wesley Pylant, have been convicted of 14:42 Forcible Rape on Nov. 90 degrees to the left run back Westerly between parallel lines to the line technical questions relating to the electronic bidding process for Central 21, 2014. My address is 1597 Hwy 837 Downsville, dividing Lots 14 and 15 a distance of 139.7 feet. Bidding call Support 833.412.5717. Fees to submit electronically may ap- LA 71234. Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said ply. Payments of fees are the responsibility of the bidder. Submission of WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. an electronic bid requires an electronic bid bond and a digital signature Race: White Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. when applicable. Sex: Male Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for Due to issues regarding the Covid 19 Pandemic, the bid opening may DOB: 11/3/1951 the full amount bid. be subject to quarantine rules which will not allow participants to be in Height: 6’2” JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF the office when the bids are opened. OPSB is not responsible for bids not Weight: 210 Ouachita Parish being delivered due to the Pandemic. Hair Color: Gray Monroe, LA OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Eye Color: Brown June 10, 2021 & July 08, 2021 Jerry Hicks, President ______ATTEST: Don Coker, Ed. D, Secretary Monroe, LA SHERIFF’S SALE 7/8,7/15,7/22 ______LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC ______NOTICE VS.NO. 20202511 NOTICE I, Anthony Bertrand Taylor, have been convicted of 14:43 Simple Rape ROCHELL L MINNIEWEATHER A/K/A ROCHELL L MINNI- Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the on April 9, 2001. My address is 1408 Rogers St., WEATHER AND BRIAN C DAVIS Louisiana Constitution, that on June 30, 2021, Entergy Louisiana, LLC Monroe, LA 71202. STATE OF LOUISIANA (“ELL”), a public utility providing retail electric and gas service throughout PARISH OF OUACHITA the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission Race: Black FOURTH DISTRICT COURT (“LPSC”) its Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) Rider Schedule FRP Evaluation Sex: Male By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honor- Report and Workpapers for Test Year 2020. DOB: 8/23/1960 able Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State The filing reflects an earned return on common equity (“EROE”) for the Height: 5’5” of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed 2020 Evaluation Period/Test Year of 8.45%, which is below the approved Weight: 145 I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the FRP midpoint. Pursuant to Section C.4 of the approved Stipulation Term Hair Color: Black Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the Sheet, Base FRP Revenue will be increased by $63 million. Reductions in Eye Color: Brown legal hours of sale on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M., other FRP Revenues driven by lower sales volumes, reductions in capacity the following described property, to wit: cost, and other factors are offsetting the Base FRP Revenue increase, lead- Monroe, LA A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, WITH ALL BUILDINGS LOCATED ing to a net increase in FRP Revenue of $50.7 million. The resulting FRP ______THEREON, SITUATED IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA AND factors to be applied to the respective ELL rate classes (including Legacy SHERIFF’S SALE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: ELL and Legacy EGSL rate classes) effective for customer bills rendered NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER LOTS 35 AND 36, UNIT 2, PRESIDENTIAL ESTATES, BEING SITU- on and after the first billing cycle of September 2021, are as follows: VS.NO. 20193582 ATED IN T18-N-R5E, SECTION 20, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the fol- GAIL HARRIS WILSON (A/K/A GAIL ARVESTA HARRIS, GAIL SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND lowing effects upon applicable Legacy ELL customers’ typical monthly ARVESTA WILSON, GAIL A. HARRIS WILSON) AND CEDRIC WIL- OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE bills: for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh, the bill would change SON (A/K/A CEDRIC DEWAYNE WILSON) PROPERTY. by approximately $2.65; for a Small General Service customer using 50 STATE OF LOUISIANA THAT CERTAIN MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME SITUATED kW and 12,500 kWh, the bill would change by approximately $28.42; for PARISH OF OUACHITA ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, BEING A 2003 FLEET- a Large General Service customer using 1,000 kW and 500,000 kWh, the FOURTH DISTRICT COURT WOOD HOMES OF TEXAS, #86, SERIAL NO. TXFL286A04640-E612 bill would change by approximately $661.49. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honor- & TXFL286B04640-E612, MODEL NO, 4523B, TRADE NAME: EAGLE It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the fol- able Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State II XLE, 28 X 52, WHICH SAID MANUFACTURED HOME/MOBILE lowing effects upon applicable Legacy EGSL customers’ typical monthly of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed HOME WAS IMMOBILIZED PURSUANT TO ACT OF IMMOBILIZA- bills: for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh, the bill would change I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the TION DATED JULY 15, 2002 AND FILED FOR RECORD AS INSTRU- by approximately $3.10; for a Small General Service customer using 5,000 Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the MENT NO. 1347546 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, kWh, the bill would change by approximately $17.43; for a Large General legal hours of sale on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M., LOUISIANA Service customer using 500 kW and 255,500 kWh, the bill would change the following described property, to wit: Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said by approximately $412.14. LOT 1, BLOCK 17 OF EXTENSION #3, LAKESHORE SUBDIVISION, WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. For questions and comments regarding ELL’s filing, please call the LPSC MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attach- PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 16, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUI- Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for ments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following SIANA the full amount bid. address: WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 400 LULA DRIVE, MONROE, LA JAY RUSSELL, SHERIFF Records Division 71203 Ouachita Parish Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Monroe, LA (Continued to Page 10B) 10B • Thursday, July 8, 2021 www.ouachitacitizen.com The Ouachita Citizen PUBLIC NOTICES — Ouachita Parish

(Continued from Page 9B) Claiborne Creek Phase 2 – Remove Balconies / Repair Water Damage, ______602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Project No. 21PRL.CC.01 Legal Notices Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the MELINDA T. HALL WHITE: Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Telephone: (225) 342-3157 office of the Monroe Housing Authority in the Boardroom, located at 300 Melinda T. Hall White, married to John Andrews White, and whose last ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC Harrison Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. At which time and place all known address maybe 3259 Washington Road, Apt. 7, East Point, Georgia 7/8 bids will be opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid meeting shall be held on 30344, please contact Kristen B. Pleasant, Attorney, 901 North 3rd Street, ______Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Claiborne Creek – Community Monroe, LA 71201 (Phone: 318-605-4607) PUBLIC NOTICE Room, located at 200 Claiborne Creek Dr., West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. 7/8 NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL ______West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 5:00 NOTIFY MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF AC- NOTICE OF INTENT TO p.m. in the Council Chambers at West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North 7th COMMODATION REQUIRED NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BE- REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, to review the following application(s): FORE THE BID OPENING. Patrick Forbes, Executive Director PA-21-10000002 Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electron- Louisiana Division of Administration TLOTW Bible Study Group ic form to bonafide prime bidders. They may be obtained without charge Office of Community Development (“OCD”) Applicant: Sally V. Sanchez and without deposit from Monroe Housing Authority; e-mail request to Disaster Recovery Unit (“DRU”) Property Owner: QTA Investments LLC [email protected]. Printed copies are not available but arrange- 617 N. Third Street, 6th Floor 105 Flanagan Street ments can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. In- Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Parcel: R36103 terested bidders should send requests to [email protected]. (225) 219-9600 Requesting: Planning Approval for church in a B-3 (General Business) All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) Notice Issued: July 8, 2021 District per Sec 12-5016 (2). of the sum of the base bid and all alternatives, and must be made in the REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS: Continuing General Discussion of Zoning Districts, Zoning Definitions form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond written by a sure- On or about July 16, 2021, the Louisiana Office of Community Develop- and Zoning Code Uses (Uses By Right, Uses Requiring Planning Approval, ty company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and signed by the sure- ment / Disaster Recovery Unit (OCD/DRU) will submit a request to the Uses Requiring Planning Approval/Special Exception). Focusing on R-1 ty’s agency or attorney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Monroe HUD for the release of Restore LA Homeowner Assistance Program funds (Single Family Residential) and R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) Dis- Housing Authority and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of at- under the Fiscal Year 2016 part of the Continuing Appropriate Act, 2017 tricts. torney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) (Public Law 114-223), in accordance with the “Notice of Funding Availabil- The public is invited to attend. by any method is acceptable. ity” published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2016 to undertake 7/1,7/8,7/15 The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and additional project activities known as MHU Relocations. These funds will ______Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, be used for the purpose of assisting homeowners to replace and relocate ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. Surety must be listed flood-damaged manufactured housing units (MHUs) or replace as stick- SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for City of West Monroe City Street Striping currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Ser- built homes to best serve the long-term housing needs of the flood-affect- – Phase 2, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, will be received by the City of West vice List (Treasury List). Bidder must verify listing of surety through Mon- ed citizens. The funding for this activity has been previously released for Monroe at the City of West Monroe Council Chambers, located at 2305 N roe Housing Authority contract administrative office. The Treasury List use by the program and no additional HUD funding is being requested 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, until ten (10:00) o’clock A.M. local can also be accessed online at http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/index.html. pertinent to the additionally reviewed activities. The new property, MHU time, on August 5, 2021. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read All bidders and proposers shall make good faith efforts to subcontract, Relocation ID 48131_SB, is at: 926 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202. aloud immediately after the closing time for the receipt of bids. Any bids to the greatest extent feasible, to small business concerns owned and con- Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Re- received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened. trolled by socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. view Record (ERR). The ERR can be made available to the public for re- Estimated Cost: $185,000. Bids shall be accepted from contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. view electronically. Please submit your request by calling Tina Cantrell at The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents shall be examined 37:2150-2173 for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may (225) 342-1731 or by email to [email protected]. and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after receipt of bids. Attention PUBLIC COMMENTS: Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity; and payment Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination Monroe, Louisiana 71291. A deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) of no less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the specifi- or wishing to comment on the program may submit comments by e-mail plus shipping and mailing costs will be required for each set of documents. cation must be paid on this project. Monroe Housing Authority reserves to this office. All comments received by July 15, 2021, will be considered In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents the right to reject any or all bids for just cause per State Public Bid Law or by OCD/DRU prior to the authorizing submission of a request for release furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of to waive any informality in the bidding. of funds. All comments should specify which part of this notice they are the documents; deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the Date: July 6, 2021 addressing. actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the Monroe Housing Authority By: William V. Smart, Executive Director ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION: documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of bids. 7/8,7/15/7/22 The OCD/DRU certifies to HUD that Patrick Forbes, in his capacity Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check or ______as Executive Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal acceptable Bid Bond payable to City of West Monroe in the amount not NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if A public meeting will be held as follows: environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and DATE: July 29, 2021 satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities execute such bonds as may be required. Electronic bids will be received via TIME: 12:00 PM under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the OCD/DRU www.civcastusa.com prior to bid closing time. PLACE OF MEETING: to use Program Funds. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond 710 Holland Dr. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS: for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the Gen- Monroe, LA 71203 HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the OCD/DRU’s eral Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to fur- AGENDA: (Full meeting agenda is required.) certification received by August 2, 2021 or a period of fifteen days from nish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance Call to Order its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the with Article 5 of the General Conditions. Roll Call following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as provided for in Approval of Minutes from last Meeting Officer of the OCD/DRU; (b) the OCD/DRU has omitted a step or failed LA R.S. 38:2214(B). Approval of Financials from last Month to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part June 18, 2021 Old Business 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process OWNER: City of West Monroe 1.Sports Complex Construction Updates have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not autho- Date New Business: rized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; BY: /s/ Staci Albritton Mitchell Adopt the 2021 millage rate(s). or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has Staci Albritton Mitchell Adjournment submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the 7/8,7/15,7/22 Delia Sivils, Secretary-Treasurer standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and ______East Ouachita Recreation District #1 submitted via e-mail in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 710 Holland Dr., Monroe, LA 71203 Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD’s DSRI office in Wash- The Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for 318-345-0040 ington DC at HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” disas- the following project: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need spe- [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify Paint Perimeter Fencing at Breece-Lock, Foster Heights, and Miller cial assistance, please contact Gene Crain at 318-345-0040 describing the the actual last day of the objection period. Square assistance that is necessary. Patrick Forbes, Executive Director, Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Osterland Recreation Center Office of Community Development office of the Monroe Housing Authority in the Frances Tower Board Room, 710 Holland Dr. 7/8 300 Harrison Street, Monroe, LA 71201. At which time and place all bids Monroe, LA 71203 ______will be opened and read aloud. 318-345-0040 PUBLIC NOTICE ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL Sterlington Recreation Center FTA TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAMS NOTIFY MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF AC- 709 Francis Ave. Contact: (225) 379-3060 COMMODATION REQUIRED NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BE- Sterlington, LA 71280 This notice is to inform the public that the Louisiana Department of FORE THE BID OPENING. 318-665-0022 Transportation and Development, Public Transit Section, is accepting ap- Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic Swartz Recreation Center plications for the FTA (Federal Transit Administration) grant programs: form to bonafide prime bidders. Bid documents may be obtained without 520 Lincoln Hills Dr. Job Access and Reverse Commute (Section 5316); Formula Grants for Ru- charge and without deposit from the Monroe Housing Authority; e-mail Monroe, LA 71203 ral Areas (Section 5311); Intercity Bus Program (Section 5311(f)); and the request to [email protected]. Printed copies are not available but 318-345-0563 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic EAST OUACHITA RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 (Section 5310) for FY 2022-2023. Funding is available for FY 2022-2023 firms. 7/8 for operating and capital transportation projects. Be advised that there is All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) ______a monetary match requirement for all FTA projects. Subrecipients apply- of the sum of the base bid and all alternatives, and must be made in the VIRTUAL PUBLIC PRESENTATION ing for operating projects must provide a 50% match and capital projects form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond written by a surety LADOTD WILL POST A VIRTUAL PRESENTATION FOR PRO- require a 15% match for ADA accessible buses and 20% match for non-ac- company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and signed by the surety’s POSED CONTROL OF ACCESS CHANGE TO I-20 IN MONROE cessible buses. agency or attorney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Monroe VIRTUAL PUBLIC PRESENTATION It is the intention of LADOTD to submit a statewide grant application Housing Authority and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of at- PROPOSED CONTROL OF ACCESS CHANGE I-20 MONROE to the federal government in February 2022. In order to be selected, your torney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) (AT CALYPSO ST. AND LAYTON AVE.) organization must be an active participate in the Coordinated Human by any method is acceptable. OUACHITA PARISH Services Transportation Planning Process. Information on this process is The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LAD- contained in the application. Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, OTD) will share a virtual format presentation for the proposed removal of It is a competitive grant process. If an application is selected for inclu- in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. Surety must be list- access to the I-20 westbound on-ramp at Calypso St. and the I-20 east- sion in the statewide grant and the FTA approves the grant award then ed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management bound on-ramp at Layton Avenue in downtown Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LADOTD enters into an agreement with the approved applicants for the Service List (Treasury List). Bidder must verify listing of surety through LA. The proposed project would remove access to the two ramp entrances purposes detailed in your application. {Owner} contract administrative office. The Treasury List can also be ac- and place concrete barriers before their merge point with I-20 to eliminate LADOTD encourages all minority based organizations to apply. Techni- cessed online at http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/index.html. the connection; the ramp structures will not be removed, no required right- cal assistance is provided upon request. If you would like more informa- All bidders and proposers shall make good faith efforts to subcontract, of-way is anticipated, and no relocations are anticipated. The purpose of tion on upcoming application training, please call 225-379-3060. to the greatest extent feasible, to small business concerns owned and con- the presentation is to provide information about the project and to obtain On Monday July 12, 2021, applications will be available on our website: trolled by socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. input from interested parties. The presentation will be available for public www.dotd.louisiana.gov/intermodal/transit through the Louisiana Transit Bids shall be accepted from contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. viewing throughout the 30-day comment period of June 21, 2021 to July Electronic Application Management system (LATEAM). Intercity Bus ap- 37:2150-2173 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION or 26, 2021. Verbal comments may be submitted by calling 225-242-4509 plications – Section 5311(f) are available only on our website to download. SPECIALTY: PAINTING, COATING AND BLASTING (INDUSTRIAL and written comments may be submitted to the virtual comment box on For any questions regarding FTA Programs, you may call the DOTD-Pub- AND COMMERCIAL)’. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty the project’s webpage or emailed to [email protected]. Comments lic Transportation Section at (225) 379-3060. Electronic applications (60) days after receipt of bids. Attention is called to the provisions for can also be mailed to the LADOTD P.O. Box listed below, postmarked by must be submitted online by November 1, 2021. equal employment opportunity; and payment of no less than the mini- July 26, 2020. The presentation can be viewed at the following link: Applications received after November 1, 2021 will not be considered for mum salaries and wages as set forth in the specification must be paid on http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Engineer- a FY 2023 FTA Assistance Grant. this project. MHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause ing/Environmental/Pages/default.aspx?RootFolder=%2FInside%- LA Department of Transportation & Development per State Public Bid Law or to waive any informality in the bidding. 5FLaDOTD%2FDivisions%2FEngineering%2FEnvironmental%2F- Public Transportation/Section 81, East Wing 5th floor Date: June 29, 2021 Documents%2FI%2D20%20Monroe%20Calypso%20and%20 1201 Capitol Access By: William V. Smart, Executive Director Layton%20Proposed%20Control%20of%20Access%20Changes%20 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 7/8,7/15,7/22 %28TEAM%203538%29&FolderCTID=0x012000C055341479DC- 7/8 ______D84E95C80E77E7755A9A&View={993143B3-FC7F-4567-86C2-C8E- ______ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS E52788C8D} NOTICE The Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for For additional project information, please contact 225-242-4509 or THIS IS TO INFORM the members of the Louisiana Bar Association the following project: [email protected]. Please state the project name in your request. and the public that Martha E. Minnieweather is making an application for Annual Pest Control Service Contract for all Monroe Housing Authority 6/24,7/8 reinstatement to practice law in the State of Louisiana and membership facilities ______to the Louisiana State Bar Association. Any individuals may file a notice Bids will be accepted until 1:30 PM, Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the NOTICE of opposition or concurrence with the Disciplinary Board of the Louisiana office of the Monroe Housing Authority in the Frances Tower Board Room, The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, Office of State Bar Association, 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 310, Metairie, 300 Harrison Street, Monroe, LA 71201. At which time and place all bids State Parks (State Parks) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to so- Louisiana 70002 within (30) days of this publication. will be opened and read aloud. licit any and all project ideas that could benefit the State Parks system, 7/8 ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL and, as a result, the citizens of and visitors to Louisiana. The objectives ______NOTIFY MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF AC- in soliciting information are to promote the State Parks mission, achieve PARISH OF OUACHITA COMMODATION REQUIRED NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BE- proper balance of preservation and utilization of State Parks Properties PUBLIC NOTICE FORE THE BID OPENING. while becoming more financially self-sustaining, and better serve the Parcel# 36400 Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic needs of citizens and of visitors to Louisiana through collaboration utiliz- Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Ouachita has received a request form to bonafide prime bidders. Bid documents may be obtained without ing Public Private Partnerships. to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This charge and without deposit from the Monroe Housing Authority; e-mail The RFI packet, which includes a timeline, instructions for proposal property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita for un- request to [email protected]. Printed copies are not available but submission, and selection criteria, is available at http://www.opportuni- paid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on July arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic tiesinlouisiana.com. It may also be picked up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 13, 2021 at the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 300 St. John Street, Suite 201, firms. weekdays at the Office of State Park, Capitol Annex, Third Floor, 2051 Monroe, LA 71201. The minimum bid has been set at $100.00. Anyone No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after receipt of North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802. Written Proposals must be intending to bid must hand deliver your intent letter and processing fee to bids. Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment oppor- received by State Parks at this address no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on Fri- E & P Consulting Services, LLC, and 1300 Hudson Lane, Suite 5, Monroe, tunity. MHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause per day, August 31, 2021. Louisiana 71201 by July 9, 2021. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any State Public Bid Law or to waive any informality in the bidding. State Parks will continue its commitment to ensure all projects promote kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent Date: July 6, 2021 our mission statement, have community support, and support of local and to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid By: William V. Smart, Executive Director state elected officials. State Parks also commits to not proceed with any session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is re- 7/8,7/15,7/22 projects that will be detrimental to the local community or any local busi- ceived, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid ______ness. on the property. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS All inquiries concerning the RFI should be submitted in writing to the For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Monroe Housing Authority on behalf of Claiborne Creek, Inc. will re- Issuing Officer, Angela Gil, at [email protected]. ceive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: 6/24 through 8/31 (Continued to Page 11B) The Ouachita Citizen www.ouachitacitizen.com Thursday, July 8, 2021 • 11B PUBLIC NOTICES — Ouachita Parish

(Continued from Page 10B) the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring as well as our M&O revenues, she feels are operating at a normal level. Program at E & P Consulting, LLC: 318-807-0924 or Parishpropertyin- ownership, if later. She noted that we are looking at less than a 2% change for our revenues [email protected] Ouachita Parish Tax Collector in the General Fund as compared to where we were at this time last year, Parcel# 36400– LOT 22, SQ 1, BLANKS ADDN 300 Saint John Street, Room 102 as well as the M&O Sales Tax. At this time, Ms. Mekus completed her re- Municipal Address: 814 Atkinson Street, Monroe, LA Monroe, LA 71201 port with an offer to answer any questions from the Board about the fund 6/10,7/8 318-329-1280 balance, and then announced she would bring a budget revision to them ______7/8 next month as she gets ready to close out the school year. The Finance PARISH OF OUACHITA ______Committee will be meeting next week. Whereby, Scotty Waggoner moved, PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE seconded by Shere May, that the Board approve the 2020-2021 Interim Parcel# 48593 Parcel No. 84966 Financial Report for the Period ended March 31, 2021 as presented by Ms. Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Ouachita has received a request Current Owner and/or Resident Mekus. Following an offer for public comments from President Hicks, to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This Jimmy E. Sanford or Estate of Jimmy E. Sanford c/o Ella Jane Mann motion unanimously carried. property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita for un- THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR Dr. Coker gave a brief update on the 2021-22 Virtual Instruction Pro- paid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on July RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPER- gram (VIP) before asking for an approval. There were several teachers 13, 2021 at the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 300 St. John Street, Suite 201, TY LOCATED IN MONROE, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY (over 100) that worked on Focus Groups for this particular criteria rec- Monroe, LA 71201. The minimum bid has been set at $3,333.33. Anyone OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ommendation that is going to be coming forth as a board. We have our intending to bid must hand deliver your intent letter and processing fee to ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: administrators, District Leadership Team and VIP Steering Groups that E & P Consulting Services, LLC, and 1300 Hudson Lane, Suite 5, Monroe, Parcel # 84966 -208 Vernon Street, Monroe, LA have been involved in putting these criteria measures in place. At this Louisiana 71201 by July 9, 2021. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any Brief Legal: Lot 5, Sq 14, Biedenharn’s Addn time, Dr. Coker recognized several team members that were in the audi- kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent Legal Description: Lot Five (5) of Block Fourteen (14) of Biedenharn’s ence. He was proud to say that most of these recommendations came from to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid Addition to Monroe, Louisiana, as per plat on file in Plat Book 1, page 46 the virtual teachers this year, through our administrators, then into the session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is re- of the records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. district. He also explained requirements and conditions that students ap- ceived, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to plying for the VIP program have to meet. The enrollment deadline for the on the property. pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest VIP Program is June 10, 2021. Following Dr. Coker’s overview of our VIP For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property in this property. Program, Greg Manley moved, seconded by Dabo Graves, that the Board Program at E & P Consulting, LLC: 318-807-0924 or Parishpropertyin- Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the approve the 2021-22 Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) as presented and [email protected] property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below recommended by Dr. Coker. President Hicks offered public comments and Parcel# 48593 or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of motion carried unanimously. Municipal Address: 207 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, LA the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring Upon the recommendation of Purchasing Agent Bobby Jones, Harold Brief Legal Description: LOT IN SQ 19, LAYTONS 2ND ADDN ownership, if later. McCoy moved, seconded by Greg Manley, that the Board grant permission Legal: A certain lot or parcel of ground in Square 19 of Layton’s Sec- Ouachita Parish Tax Collector to Mr. Jones to accept the lowest responsive bid for playground woodchips ond Addition to Monroe, Louisiana, commencing at a point on the north 300 Saint John Street, Room 102 [Bid No. 37-21] as the bid opens on May 17, 2021. Mr. Jones has requested line of Louise Anne Avenue 75 feet from the intersection of the north line Monroe, LA 71201 an early approval so as not to delay the installation of the woodchips so the of Louise Anne Avenue and the East line of South First Street, fronting 318-329-1280 schools’ playgrounds can be ready in a timely manner before school starts thence along the North line of Louise Anne Avenue in an Easterly direc- 7/8 in August. Motion carried unanimously. tion, a distance of 68 feet, thence back between parallel lines, parallel to ______Upon the recommendation of Purchasing Agent Bobby Jones, Shere May the East line of South First Street in said Square 19, a distance of 150 feet; PARISH OF OUACHITA moved, seconded by Scotty Waggoner, that the Board adopt the Resolution situated in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, with all buildings PUBLIC NOTICE regarding Governor Edwards’ Executive Order Number JBE 2020-21 and and improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging. Parcel# 84966 further moved to authorize our Board President Jerry Hicks to execute the 6/10,7/8 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Ouachita has received a request document. The Louisiana Procurement Code exempts small purchases ______to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed properties. These from the competitive sealed bidding requirements of the code (Document NOTICE properties have previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita on file). The following roll-call vote was recorded: Tommy Comeaux, yes; Parcel No. 13596 for unpaid taxes. The property described herein below will be purchased Shere May, yes; Scotty Waggoner, yes; Harold McCoy, yes, Dabo Graves, Current Owner or Resident through the Parish “Lot Next Door” program and is therefore exempt from yes, Greg Manley, yes and Jerry Hicks did not vote due to omission during Henry L. Gordon or Estate of Henry L. Gordon c/o Reverend Henry L. the public hearing requirement. For additional information, please con- roll call vote. Motion carried, with six (6) “Yes” votes, one (1) not voting, Gordon, Jr. tact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E & P Consulting, LLC: 318- zero (0) “Nay” votes, zero (0) absentees and zero (0) abstentions. THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR 807-0924 or [email protected] On the recommendation of Purchasing Agent Bobby Jones, Greg Man- RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPER- Parcel # 84966 ley moved, seconded by Dabo Graves, that the Board grant permission to TY LOCATED IN MONROE, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY Municipal Address: 208 Vernon Street, Monroe, LA Mr. Jones to have the Sterlington High School track resurfaced, costing OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN Brief Legal: Lot 5, Sq 14, Biedenharn’s Addn approximately $250,000, qualifying it to be a Public Works Project with ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Legal Description: Lot Five (5) of Block Fourteen (14) of Biedenharn’s a tentative deadline of August 1, 2021 and funded with Eastside monies. Municipal Address: 706 Miller Street, Monroe, LA 71202 Addition to Monroe, Louisiana, as per plat on file in Plat Book 1, page 46 Following an offer by President Hicks for public comments, motion unan- Legal Address: Lot 16, Square 5, Gossett’s Addition of the records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. imously carried. Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to 7/8 Supervisor of Safety/Construction Kenneth Slusher provided the Board pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest ______with the OPSB Project Status Report from TBA regarding Boley Elemen- in this property. NOTICE tary construction status and announced that there was a meeting this Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, morning at the site at 9:00 a.m. and was able to complete the meeting property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below May 11, 2021 at twelve (12:00) o’clock p.m. at its regular meeting place, the before the rains hit again. The main thing they are working on now is or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within six (6) months of the date of Ouachita Parish School Board office. laying roofs on wings A & B in hopes of starting this week. As long as the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring President Hicks called the meeting to order and welcomed visitors and the rain holds off, they can start to put the roof on and once the roof is ownership, if later. guests to the meeting. one, they can move fairly quickly. Mr. Slusher acknowledged the Status Ouachita Parish Tax Collector The roll was called and the following members were present: Tommy Report provided by TA2G (The Architecture Alliance Group, LLC) on the 300 Saint John Street, Room 102 Comeaux, Shere May, Scotty Waggoner, Jerry R. Hicks, Harold McCoy, Woodlawn Music Building project. At their last meeting, they discussed Monroe, LA 71201 Dabo Graves and Greg Manley. There were none absent. having everything on the inside of the new band and choir rooms com- 318-329-1280 The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Board member pleted by the 18th of this month, then they can get started demoing and 7/8 Shere May. renovating the old band and choir rooms and have everything ready by the ______The Invocation was given by Board member Greg Manley. time school starts this fall. East Ouachita stadium rebid project is at 2:00 NOTICE Shere May moved, seconded by Greg Manley, that the Board approve the p.m. this coming Thursday in Dr. Coker’s conference room. The monthly Parcel No. 20801 Minutes of April 13, 2021 as written. Motion carried unanimously. construction meeting at Woodlawn will be at 9:00 a.m. next Tuesday, May Current Owner or Resident On motion by Tommy Comeaux, seconded by Shere May, the Board 18. The New Sterlington Middle School goes out for bid next Thursday, Ethel Mae Gray or Estate of Ethel Mae Gray amended the Agenda to add the following items: Item No. (4.) under IX. May 20. Rice Gregory has gotten everything back from the fire marshal Goddy Roy Gray or Estate of Goddy Roy Gray Business - Approval of 2021-22 Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) by Dr. and is ready to put the new Sterlington Middle School out for bid. The bid THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR Coker; and Item No. (8.) under XI. Permission to Bid [Bid No. 4-22] for will open approximately 25-30 days after May 20 in June. In conclusion, RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROP- 8 Reg. Ed Buses/1 Sp. Ed. Bus funded with M&O monies with a budget of the three eastside Board members will meet this Friday morning at 8:30 ERTY LOCATED IN WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMI- $732,000. Motion carried unanimously by all members present. a.m. to get the results of the traffic setting for the new Sterlington Middle NATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER Greg Manley moved, seconded by Dabo Graves, that the Board approve School which will be held in Lazenby and Associate’s office right down the ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: the amended Agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried by all street upstairs at 2000 North 7th in West Monroe. Parcel# 20801 members present. On the recommendation of Purchasing Agent Bobby Jones, Greg Man- Municipal Address: 131 Pink Street, West Monroe, LA 71292 Dr. Coker announced the appointment of the following new permanent ley moved, seconded by Dabo Graves, that the Board grant permission to Legal Description: LOT IN SW/4 OF NW/4, SECTION 4 TOWNSHIP positions in our district: 1.) Clint Miller, Director of Information Technol- bid the following items: 1) [Bid No. RFP38-21] Interactive Flat Panels; 2) 17N RANGE 3E BEING 50 BY 186 FEET. ogy, effective May 1, 2021; 2.) Lisa Vige, Title I Supervisor, effective June [Bid No. 39-21] Musical Instruments; 3) [Bid No. RFP40-21] Chrome- Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to 1, 2021; 3.) Charles Wright, Principal of Ouachita Parish High School, books; 4) [Bid No. RFP41-21] Education Kits; 5) [Bid No. 2-22] Ag Sci- pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest effective July 1, 2021; 4.) Valerie Williams, Principal of Calhoun Elementa- ence Consumables; 6) [Bid No. RFP 3-22] STEM Materials; 7) [Bid No. in this property. ry School; effective June 1, 2021; 5.) Emily Lincecum, English, Language RFP42-21] Assistive Tech for Communication; 8) [Bid No. 4-22] 8 Reg. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the Arts Instructional Team Coordinator, effective June 1, 2021; and 6.) Car- Ed Buses & 1 Sp. Ed. Bus. Following an offer by President Hicks for public property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below oline Kelley, Child Nutrition Coordinator of Special Nutrition Programs, comments, motion carried unanimously. or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within six (6) months of the date of effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Coker announced the time and date changes for our graduation cere- the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring At this time, Dr. Coker asked the Board’s permission to open and adver- monies across our district due to the rain. Sterlington got their graduation ownership, if later. tise the following positions for application through the interview process: ceremony in at 4:00 p.m. yesterday right before the rain and all the others Ouachita Parish Tax Collector 1.) Principal of Ouachita Junior High School; 2.) Principal of Lenwil Ele- will be held at their schools on Thursday at different times. 300 Saint John Street, Room 102 mentary School; 3.) Assistant Principal of West Ridge Middle School; 4.) The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 12:00 Monroe, LA 71201 Assistant Principal of Central Elementary School; and 5.) Assistant Prin- noon. 318-329-1280 cipal at Robinson Elementary School. Whereby, Shere May moved, sec- There being no further business to discuss, Tommy Comeaux moved, 7/8 onded by Scotty Waggoner, that the Board grant permission to Dr. Coker seconded by Shere May, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unan- ______to open and advertise these positions for application through the interview imously. NOTICE process. Following an offer for public comments by President Hicks, mo- OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Parcel No. 52115 tion carried unanimously. Jerry R. Hicks, President Current Owner or Resident Special recognitions were acknowledged by Communication Specialist ATTEST: Don Coker, Secretary Susie M. Martin, et al Aline Smead and Superintendent Coker with Certificates of Achievements /ps Joe Martin, Jr. presented to the following recipients: 1) Angela Leach, West Ridge Middle 7/8 Jule Martin or Estate School teacher of art for 17 years. Angela was named our Ouachita Parish ______Juanita Miller Middle School Teacher of the Year in November and went on to compete in NOTICE Leon Martin the Louisiana State Middle School Teacher of the Year Awards Program as The Ouachita Parish School Board met in a “Special Called Meeting” Joseph Martin a semi-finalist. The state winner will be announced in July and everyone on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at two (2:00) o’clock p.m. at its regular meeting Riley Martin wishes her the best in the competition. 2) Emma Agan is a graduating place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office for the purpose of expedit- THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR senior at Sterlington High School and a 4.0 student who scored a 33 on ing the construction of the East Ouachita Middle School Football Stadi- RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPER- her ACT exam. As a high achiever in many areas, Emma was recognized um/Concession & Courtyard Coverings project having a budget of $2.2 TY LOCATED IN MONROE, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY as High School Student of the Year for Ouachita Parish and is a Louisiana million to be paid with Eastside Bonds and accepting the low bid meeting OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN High School Student of the Year Finalist! 3) Garrett Massey is a West specifications from a qualified bidder on [Bid No. 35-21]. ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Ouachita High School graduating senior and one of the Valedictorians of President Hicks called the meeting to order and welcomed visitors and Municipal Address: 4109 Beale Street, Monroe, LA 71203 his class of 2021. He also achieved the recognition of Eagle Scout and is guests to the meeting. Brief Legal: LOT 11, SQ 84, UNIT 14, BTW ADDN a member of Boy Scout Troop 66 in West Monroe. Garrett has a bright The roll was called and the following members were present: Tommy Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to future as he has been selected to attend the United States Naval Academy Comeaux, Shere May, Jerry R. Hicks, Harold McCoy, Dabo Graves and pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in Annapolis, Maryland from over 16,000 applicants for the Naval Class of Greg Manley. Mr. Scotty Robinson was absent. in this property. 2025 and was one of approximately 1200 applicants selected. He will re- The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Board member Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the port to the United States Naval Academy in late June where he will pursue Harold McCoy. property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below a degree in aeronautical engineering and hopes to become a pilot in the US The Invocation was given by Board member Greg Manley. or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of Navy. The Board is proud of the accomplishments of these three achievers On motion by Harold McCoy, seconded by Dabo Graves, the Board ap- the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring in our district and wishes them a successful and bright future. proved the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ownership, if later. Business Director Regina Mekus presented the Board a resolution for President Hicks called for a motion to accept the qualifying bid for the Ouachita Parish Tax Collector consideration to take action with respect to adopting a Resolution pro- construction of the East Ouachita Middle School Football Stadium/Con- 300 Saint John Street, Room 102 viding for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special cession & Courtyard Coverings project [Bid No. 35-21], having a budget Monroe, LA 71201 elections held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in (i) School District No. 1 of of $2.2 million, and is to be paid with Eastside Bonds. Whereby, Dabo 318-329-1280 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana to authorize the renewal of and ad valorem tax Graves moved, seconded by Greg Manley, that the Board accept the bid 7/8 and (ii) School Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, Louisiana from Mann’s Construction having a base bid of $3,015,000, which in- ______to authorize the renewal of a sales and use tax therein. Whereby, Harold cludes Deduct Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $156,000 (Visitors’ side ______McCoy moved, seconded by Dabo Graves, that the Board approve the Res- of stadium) and Deduct Alternate No. 3 (Awnings on both sides of main NOTICE olution as presented by Ms. Mekus. Following an offer by President Hicks building) in the amount of $496,000. After deducting Deduct Alternates Parcel No. 61538 for public comments, a roll-call vote was recorded: Tommy Comeaux, yes; No’s 1 & 3, the total cost of the project is $2,363,000. Construction of the Current Owner or Resident Shere May, yes; Scotty Waggoner, yes; Harold McCoy, yes, Dabo Graves, project will start around June 1, 2021 and Architect Rice Gregory expects Shari Henry Wheatley c/o Shari H. Thompson yes, Greg Manley, yes and Jerry Hicks did not vote due to omission during the project to be completed by January 2022. Following discussion, mo- Shari Henry Wheatley roll call vote. Motion carried, with six (6) “Yes” votes, one (1) not voting, tion carried unanimously. Ford Motor Credit zero (0) “Nay” votes, zero (0) absentees and zero (0) abstentions. There being no further business to discuss, Tommy Comeaux moved, THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR Business Director Regina Mekus presented the monthly 2020-2021 In- seconded by Dabo Graves, that the meeting adjourn. Motion unanimously RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPER- terim Financial Report for the Period ended March 31, 2021. Our cur- carried. TY LOCATED IN MONROE, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY rent ending fund balance for the period of March 31, 2021 is $42,067,274, OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN which is right at 102% where we expect to be at the end of the year. The Jerry R. Hicks, President ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: M&O fund balance is $21,412,902 and is currently at 117%. As mentioned ATTEST: Don Coker, Secretary Parcel# 61538 before, we are being very conservative with the sales tax collections that /ps Municipal Address: 2721 Washington Street, Richwood, LA 71202 feed into this account, which is definitely at an unexpected high. As for the 7/8 Legal Description: Lot 4, Sq. 1, Unit 1 Turpins Addition sales tax collections that we just recently received for the month of April, ______Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to are not reported in the Financial Statement as of the end of March. Some STATE OF LOUISIANA pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest of our current sales taxes for the district are up 30% for the month, which PARISH OF OUACHITA in this property. were not anticipated, but we continue to navigate very conservatively at FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the this time. Ms. Mekus reviewed the last two pages of the report with the BE IT KNOWN that on this 28th day of MAY, 2021, pursuant to an or- property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below Board referring to the recap of the revenues, expenditures and fund bal- or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within six (6) months of the date of ances compared to the last two years. As for our General Fund revenues, (Continued to Page 12B) 12B • Thursday, July 8, 2021 www.ouachitacitizen.com The Ouachita Citizen PUBLIC NOTICES — Ouachita Parish

(Continued from Page 11B) Stennett, Toni Mason Hearne, Aaron Michael Steward, Cristina Ilene Hill, Patty Jo Martin der of the Court dated MAY 21, 2021, we the undersigned members of the Tippen, Christopher Kyle Hinton, Tonya Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Turner, Romarius Abdul Hollans, Jafaira Romeshia SARAH CALHOUN ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA Turpin, Leslie Ray Horne, Tiana Lesha HIGGINS SAULSBERRY, SAM O. HENRY, IV Vallery, Tyler Stephen Jackson, Tracy L Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, Waren, Darris Wayne Johnson, Lisa M assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, Washington, Ellen J Johnston, Rhonda K together with Dana Benson, Clerk of Court and a member of said Com- Williams, Haywood Jr Lambrecht, Kristen Ward mission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in Williams, Sharonda R McKelvey, Don Ross the following manner to-wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 50 jurors Williams, Sherill M Monsour, Chadwick Michael to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning MONDAY, JULY The slips containing the names of persons listed were then placed in a Moore, Richard B 12, 2021; separate envelope, which was sealed and the words “TWO” written there- Morriss, Kimberly Renee The names having been drawn by a computer indiscriminately and by on and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and General Muhammad, Shawn D lot as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art.416.1, are as follows (PART 1 of 4): Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Ohara, Chic Bishop, Kevin R Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. Quillman, Margaret L Byrd, Leigh Ann In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this Robinson, Donterrica Donneashia Cannon, Catherine Diane the 28th day of MAY, 2021, at Monroe, Louisiana. SARAH CALHOUN Ross, Edward L III Cannon, Kelly Cater ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA HIGGINS SAULSBER- Schulte, Tara Smith Cherry, Maritine Derell RY, SAM O. HENRY IV Sikes, Jamie Bowe Chism, David Ray I, Dana Benson, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of Trammell, Grover J III Corkern, Elizabeth Ayer the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will Turner, Johnny Ray Jr Cyrus, Montrell Dewayne appear from the Sheriff’s returns on said summons, as on file in my office. Tuttle, David Michael Delcambre, Jott Joseph Dana Benson, Clerk of Court Watson, Cardiarea Dewayne Diamond, Delando F 7/8 Williams, Dennis Wayne Douglas, Charletta B ______Williams, Michelle Denise Eleam, Akeem Olajuwon STATE OF LOUISIANA Wink, Shane Alden Flemister, Michael V PARISH OF OUACHITA Young, Kenneth D Freeman, Davie H FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT The slips containing the names of persons listed were then placed in a Glover, Harry Van Jr BE IT KNOWN that on this 28th day of MAY, 2021, pursuant to an or- separate envelope, which was sealed and the words “TWO” written there- Greer, Colletta Deshone der of the Court dated MAY 21, 2021, we the undersigned members of the on and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and General Griffith, Lance Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Henderson, Moneeka L SARAH CALHOUN ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. Hubbard, Calvin Lavorn HIGGINS SAULSBERRY, SAM O. HENRY, IV In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this Hudson, Raymon C Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, the 28th day of MAY, 2021, at Monroe, Louisiana. SARAH CALHOUN Huff, Elicia Jaye assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA HIGGINS SAULSBER- Jackson, Regina M together with Dana Benson, Clerk of Court and a member of said Com- RY, SAM O. HENRY IV Johnson, Josette mission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in I, Dana Benson, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of Korrodi, Heidi Engler the following manner to-wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 50 jurors the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will Lively, Gary Wayne to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning MONDAY, JULY appear from the Sheriff’s returns on said summons, as on file in my office. Lowens, Marion D 12, 2021; Dana Benson, Clerk of Court Marshall Quanisha Danielle The names having been drawn by a computer indiscriminately and by 7/8 Martin, Darrell D lot as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art.416.1, are as follows (PART 3 of 4): ______Masters, Kimberly Renae Abraham, Tyra Terrance NOTICE McCuin, Amber N Allen, Joe C THIS IS TO INFORM the members of the Louisiana Bar Association McPherson, Jeffrey Paul Armstrong, Jeanette and the public that Martha E. Minnieweather is making an application for Menzie, Kam Dawn Audirsch, Mary Pamela Guice reinstatement to practice law in the State of Louisiana and membership Miller, Billye J Ballard, William D III to the Louisiana State Bar Association. Any individuals may file a notice Moak, Michael Glenn Jr Bauer, Denyse Jean of opposition or concurrence with the Disciplinary Board of the Louisiana Moore, Arabella Montgomery Bird, Victoria Green State Bar Association, 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 310, Metairie, Nesbitt, Sharon Denise Bowen, Benjamin Walter Louisiana 70002 within (30) days of this publication. Newton, Rhonda Deanne Bowman, Kalvin Dewayne Jr 7/8 Pendleton, Patrick Dewayne Byrd, Dionne Lavonne ______Raulerson, Terica Foy Cervantes, April Hollis Robertson, Richard Allen Jr Cotton, Denise Latoya Seaberry, Simone Crowell, James Grady Sigur, Timothy E Cunningham, Charles Ray Spruell, Jane B Cyrus, Rita Bartlett Stamet, Ricky James Edwards, Carolyn Denise Thompson, Vernon L Ford, Lisa Ann White, Charles Ray Sr Frazier, Tidie Joe Jr Williams, Anthony Chenier Fulmer, Angela W Wyatt, Anncilla C Gibbs, Thomas Liner Jr Young, Demetress Moniek Harrison, Latasha Denice The slips containing the names of persons listed were then placed in a Hopkins, Hubert Jermaine separate envelope, which was sealed and the words “TWO” written there- Humphreys, Toy T on and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and General Jackson, Aliahya Alexis Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Jackson, Enoch T Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. Jenson, Rosie H In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this Lawson, Tommy Lee 7/8 the 28th day of MAY, 2021, at Monroe, Louisiana. SARAH CALHOUN Leggett, Jessica Deann ______ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA HIGGINS SAULSBER- Lewis, Melissa Ann RY, SAM O. HENRY IV Linn, Steven Wayne I, Dana Benson, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of May, Jodie F the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will McKellips, Lance C appear from the Sheriff’s returns on said summons, as on file in my office. Messer, Casey L Dana Benson, Clerk of Court Meyers, Owen Meredith Toler 7/8 Mitchell, Monnia M ______Moore, Jacqueline Williams STATE OF LOUISIANA Morrison, Jesse P PARISH OF OUACHITA Owens, Margaret Ann FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Porter, Patrick Lon BE IT KNOWN that on this 28th day of MAY, 2021, pursuant to an or- Protho, Christopher M der of the Court dated MAY 21, 2021, we the undersigned members of the Rogers, Henry C Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Ross, Debra D SARAH CALHOUN ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA Sandifer, Sue Lynn Nixon HIGGINS SAULSBERRY, SAM O. HENRY, IV Sobley, Travis Glenn Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, Smead, Jessica Leann assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, Starr, Maranda Babette together with Dana Benson, Clerk of Court and a member of said Com- Ware, Lushawn Jr mission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in White, Charles Condarion the following manner to-wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 50 jurors White, Timmon Brian to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning MONDAY, JULY Williams, Chavon Renea 12, 2021; The slips containing the names of persons listed were then placed in a The names having been drawn by a computer indiscriminately and by separate envelope, which was sealed and the words “TWO” written there- lot as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art.416.1, are as follows (PART 2 of 4): on and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and General Bailey, Mary T Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Baker, May Collins Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. Barrientos, Kayla Eileen In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this Belton, Loyd E the 28th day of MAY, 2021, at Monroe, Louisiana. SARAH CALHOUN Bosley, Claudia M ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA HIGGINS SAULSBER- Brisco, Larry Marquiz RY, SAM O. HENRY IV Foster, Joshua I, Dana Benson, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of French, David T the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will Funderburk, Monica Robers appear from the Sheriff’s returns on said summons, as on file in my office. Garey, Artrell L Dana Benson, Clerk of Court Gray, Susan L 7/8 Griffin, Kelly Simmons ______Griffin-Phenix, Karen M STATE OF LOUISIANA Harris, Lashonta Renee PARISH OF OUACHITA Head, Samantha Deann FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Heckard, Elijah Glenn BE IT KNOWN that on this 28th day of MAY, 2021, pursuant to an or- Heisler, Patricia Anne der of the Court dated MAY 21, 2021, we the undersigned members of the Henson, Lauren Paige Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Herlevic, Richard Duane SARAH CALHOUN ALLBRITTON, SYDNEY CAMERON, PAMELA Hilburn, Gary L HIGGINS SAULSBERRY, SAM O. HENRY, IV Huber, Bruce Wallace Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, Johnson, Iris Sharda assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, Jones, Brittney Ann together with Dana Benson, Clerk of Court and a member of said Com- Kelly, Cleveland Allen mission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in Kelly, Miranda Lachelle the following manner to-wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 50 jurors Lee, Anthony Latrell to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning MONDAY, JULY Lee, Ralph W 12, 2021; Logan, Delilah Nash The names having been drawn by a computer indiscriminately and by Lowrey, Amanda Gayle lot as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art.416.1, are as follows (PART 4 of 4): Marks, Kelly S Alexander, Ronda Faye Mayes, Glenda S Allen, Peggy C McCarver, John David Jr Bass, Brian Dewayne McVay, Allen Michael Booth, Jonathan Lyn Purkey, Kelly Pontesso Brooks, Holly Kay Raley, Bruce J Browning, Donovan Knight Randle, McArthur Burt, Rondreaca K Rushing, Melissa Ann Chanin, Debra H Smith, Andrea Michelle Chisley, Kenyotta Stagg, Susan L Collins, Jamond Oquez Davis, Cary Curtis Felkins, Aron Kane Finley, Mikel Louis Public Notices may be submitted to Flanagan, Darrin A [email protected]. Deadline is 5 p.m. Gardner, Ronald L Green, Chanoa L Monday preceding publication. For more Greer, Frederick J information, call Heather Card at 396-0602, Griffin, Jacquetta Miesha Hall, Shaw Malo ext. 6. Receipt of e-mailed public notices Hamaker, Charles B will be confirmed via e-mail. Harris, Andriana Mykea Head, Tina Lynn (Continued to Page 13B) The Ouachita Citizen www.ouachitacitizen.com Thursday, July 8, 2021 • 13B PUBLIC NOTICES — Ouachita Parish

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(Continued from Page 13B) NOTICE OF SEIZURE

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS 2020-0620 PARISH OF OUACHITA

JOY JEAN FEAZEL AKA JOY JEAN FEAZEL FOURTH DISTRICT COURT CURRY, AKA JOY J FEAZEL AKA JOY FEAZEL AKA JOY JEAN CURRY AKA JOY J. CURRY AKA JOY FEAZEL CURRY AKA JOY F. CURRY

Please take notice that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE dated March 2, 2020, the following property located at 103 Gulpha Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 has been seized by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff and is scheduled to be sold at public auction with benefit of appraisement on Wednesday July 14, 2021 or thereafter:

Lots 15 and 16 and the North Half (N ½) of Lot 14, Square 32, Unit No. 8, of H.M. McGuire’s Highland Park in Sections 37 and 38, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

7/8,7/15,7/22,7/29 MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 103 Gulpha Drive, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71291. ______

Anyone having contact information for Joy Jean Feazel, last known to be residing at 103 Gulpha Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, or her relatives/heirs:

- Please contact the Court-appointed Curator, D. Clay Wirtz (318) 331-1308; [email protected]

6/24,7/1,7/8 ______

7/8,7/29 ______7/1,7/8 ______

WEST OUACHITA SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 5 NOTICE: IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT, 327 WALLACE ROAD, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA. BEGINNING AT 11:00 A.M., ON MONDAY AUGUST 9, 2021, TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ALL COMMENTS, PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS, TO THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR WEST OUACHITA SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 5, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022 AND PROPOSED AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021. BUDGET YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021 PROPOSED BUDGET YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2022

ACTUAL ORIGINAL PROPOSED PROPOSED PRIOR YEAR BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET 8/31/2020 FYE FYE FYE 8/31/21 8/31/21 8/31/22

7/8 ------TOTAL INCOME------______5,919,136 5,908,000 5,060,239 4,899,600

------TOTAL EXPENSE------

3,249,535 3,950,860 4,160,660 4,105,200

------TOTAL INCOME/LOSS------

2,669,601 1,957,140 899,579 794,400

The West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Board of Commissioners, afer full discussion reserves the right to change, delete or add to the above fgures. Any interested person who wishes to be heard relatve to protest, objecton or comment on the proposed budget or proposed amended budget is urged to atend this meetng. Copies of the proposed budget and proposed amended budget are on fle at the ofce of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana. RICKY MCMULLEN, DISTRICT MANAGER BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: SHELBY COLEMAN, OFFICE MANAGER 6/24,7/1,7/8,7/15,7/22 7/8 6/24 through 7/22 ______PUBLIC NOTICES — Morehouse Parish

NOTICE fifteen (15) days of the awarding of the bid. If the remaining bid price and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE We are applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of S600.00 is not paid within the fifteen (15) days of the awarding of the bid, MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERPERSONS Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at the 10% will be forfeited and the acceptance of the bid will ipso facto be THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021, AT 6:00 P.M. retail in Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, at the following address: 210 South cancelled without any further action necessary by the Morehouse Parish IN THE COURTROOM AT CITY HALL 14th Street, Mer Rouge, LA 71261. School Board and the property will be rebid. All bids must be accompanied AGENDA Corporation name: Mer Rouge Specialty Market, LLC by a certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid which will be returned • CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL/DETERMINE QUORUM. DBA: Mer Rouge Specialty Market if the bid is not accepted. The transfer shall be made by a deed without • INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Chesslye M. Pipes, Stephen M. Nicolle, Jeffery C. Nicolle, members warranty which is available to all bidders for review, which is part of the • APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES—REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 6/17,7/8 specifications, and will be the only document utilized to transfer ownership 2021, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS JUNE 18, 2021, AND JUNE 30, 2021. ______of the property. • PUBLIC COMMENTS AS THEY RELATE TO ITEMS ON AGENDA. NOTICE OF PUBLIC: PROPERTY: PROPERTY FOR SALE BIDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED TO BEGIN WITH 65% OF THE AP- • CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON REPORTS OF COMMIT- The Morehouse Parish School Board is now receiving bids for the sale PRAISED VALUE OF $62,000.00 TEES APPOINTED OF THE GOVERNING BODY. of property known as the “Pine Grove Elementary School Property” locat- WHICH IS $40,000.00 • REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES REQUIRED BY ed in Bastrop, Louisiana. The description of the property to be sold is the Instructions for all bids Bid specifications and bid forms are available at LAW OR BY ACTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY. following described property situated in the Parish of Morehouse, State of the office of the Superintendent at the Morehouse Parish School Board lo- • FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT—RESOLUTION 21-1958—BILLS Louisiana, together with all improvements and appurtenances, to wit: cated at 4099 Naff Avenue, Bastrop, Louisiana or online at www.centralbid- AND CLAIMS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2021. The following described property situated in Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, ding.com/rfp.php?cid=10075 . The only bids that will be accepted must be • REVENUE AND EXPENSE REPORT—MAY 2021. Louisiana, to-wit: contained on a bid form that will be provided by that office or online at the • ACTION ON ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AT Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 1 of C.T. Matheny Resurvey specified web address. For questions related to the electronic bidding pro- PREVIOUS MEETINGS. and Subdivision of E½ of NW¼ of Section 4, Township 21 North, Range 6 cess, please call Central Bidding at 1-225-810-4814. All inquiries should be • OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS. East, as the POINT OF BEGINNING, thence run East along the South line directed to the Superintendent, Morehouse Parish School Board, P.O. Box • DISCUSSION/ACTION—LEASE TODA-ONE TECHNOLOGY CEN- of said Lot 1 629.63 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1, thence run 872, Bastrop, Louisiana 71221-0872. TER TO LOUISIANA DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. North along the East line of said Lot 1 265.62 feet to the Northeast corner Bids must be delivered to the Morehouse Parish School Board no later • RESOLUTION 21-1954—A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND of said Lot 1, thence run West along the North line of said Lot 1, 535.0 feet than 2:00 pm, July 15, 2021. Sealed bids that are hand delivered or sent by BOARD OF ALDERPERSONS OF THE CITY OF BASTROP, LOUISIANA to an iron pin in the East right-of-way line of Bastrop-Bonita Highway; certified mail must be in an envelope clearly marked: “Pine Grove School”. TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR THE thence run in a southwesterly direction with the East right-of-way line of Hand-delivered bids should be brought to the 4099 Naff Avenue address PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF M5 CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. AND the Bastrop-Bonita Highway 137.0 feet to an iron pin; thence run South and placed in bid box located in the front entrance of the Central Office and TO PERFORM ALL OTHER REASONABLE AND NECESSARY ACTS along the West line of said Lot 1, 170.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, bids sent by certified mail should be sent to the P.O. Box 872, Bastrop, LA RELATED THERETO. SAID PROPERTY CONTAINING 3.7 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND BE- 71220-0872. All bids will remain confidential, including the receipt thereof, • INTRODUCTION OF AND PERMITTED ACTION ON PROPOSED ING ALL THAT PORTION OF Lot 1 of C.T. Matheny Resurvey and Sub- until opened on the date and time specified. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. division of E½ of NW ¼ of Section 4, Township 21 North, Range 6 East, THE MOREHOUSE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RESERVES THE • RESOLUTION 21-1960—A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MAR- lying East of the Bastrop-Bonita Highway. As per plat thereof recorded in RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID FOR SALE OR TO ACCEPT THE HIGH- VIN HOLMES UPON RETIREMENT AS CAPTAIN OF THE BASTROP official Plat Book 2, page 75 of the Records of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. EST BID THAT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS. POLICE DEPARTMENT. And David Gray, Superintendent • RESOLUTION 21-1961—A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 2 of C.T. Matheny Resurvey Morehouse Parish School Board MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BASTROP, LOUISIANA TO EN- and Subdivision of E½ of NW¼ of Section 4, Township 21 North, Range 6 6/24,7/1,7/8 GAGE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF R.D. SMITH. East as the POINT OF BEGINNING, thence run East along the North line ______• RESOLUTION 21-1962—A RESOLUTION COMMENDING HENRY of said Lot 2 629.63 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence run INVITATION TO BID CHARLES COTTON FOR FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS South along the East line of said Lot 2, 232.14 feet, thence run West parallel The Morehouse Parish Police Jury will receive sealed bids for the MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BASTROP. with the North line of said Lot 2, 629.39 feet to a point in the West line of Lease-Purchase of one current production Mowing Tractor, with immediate • OTHER NEW BUSINESS. said Lot 2, thence run North along the West line of said Lot 2, 232.14 feet delivery available. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained from the • DISCUSSION/ACTION—PEOPLES OF BASTROP FRANCHISE. to the Point of Beginning, said property containing 3.3 acres more or less Morehouse Police Jury Office at 125 East Madison Ave., Bastrop, Louisiana • DISCUSSION/ACTION—CHOOSING AN OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF and being the northern 232.14 feet of Lot 2, of C.T. Matheny Resurvey and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday THE CITY OF BASTROP. Subdivision of E½ of NW¼ of Section 4, Township 21 North, Range 6 East. and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. • appoint city attorneys. As per plat thereof recorded in Official Plat Book 2, page 75 of the Records Thursday, August 5, 2021 and opened on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 4:30 • APPOINT MAYOR PRO TEM. of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. p.m. For more information contact Leroy Goodman at (318) 281-5920. The • APPOINT FINANCE CHAIRMAN. Specifications for bid for purchase: Police Jury reserves the right to reject bids and waive informalities. • appoint city auditor. The above described property is to be sold without any warranty whatso- 7/8,7/15,7/22 • APPOINT CITY CLERK. ever as to title or the merchantability of the title but with full substitution ______• APPOINT ASSISTANT CITY CLERK. and subrogation in and to any and all rights and actions of warranty which City of Bastrop • APPOINT SALES TAX COMMISSION MEMBERS. Morehouse Parish School board has or may have against preceding own- www.cityofbastrop.com • APPOINT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. ers. The immovable property and all improvements will be conveyed and Post Office Box 431 • APPOINT CHIEF OF POLICE. accepted “as is”, where is, “without any warranty of any kind whatsoever”. Bastrop, Louisiana 71221-0431 • ANNOUNCEMENTS. Purchaser shall be required to pay the bid price in cash or certified funds Phone: (318) 283-0250 and an additional $600.00 for deed preparation and recording fees within Fax: (318) 283-3335 (Continued to Page 15B) The Ouachita Citizen www.ouachitacitizen.com Thursday, July 8, 2021 • 15B PUBLIC NOTICES — Morehouse Parish

(Continued from Page 14B) Morehouse Parish Police Jury; and, WHEREAS, the Morehouse Parish Po- • ADJOURN. lice Jury desires to execute such Acts as are reasonable and necessary to BETTY ALFORD-OLIVE, MAYOR convey the above-described adjudicated property to the Ward 2 Fire District NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN OF A FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING so as to confirm the Ward 2 Fire District’s ownership of said property and IN THE COURT ROOM, ON JULY 8, 2021, AT 5:00 P.M. finds that such action is in the best interests of the citizens of Morehouse IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Parish; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED by the Morehouse Parish ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE Police Jury, that its President be, and hereby is, authorized to execute such CITY HALL AT (318) 283-0250, DESCRIBING THE ASSISTANCE Deed or other Act as is reasonable and necessary to convey to the Ward 2 THAT IS NECESSARY. Fire District the following–described adjudicated property, so as to remove NOTICE POSTED IN FRONT LOBBY, NORTH, AND SOUTH EN- the effect of adjudication and in all other respects confirm the Ward 2 Fire TRANCES ON JULY 6, 2021, AT 9:00 A.M. District’s ownership of such property: Small triangular tract in NE Corner of SANDRA GOLEMAN, CITY CLERK NE of SE of Section 6-22-6. Triangle measuring approximately 200’ * 30’ CHARISSA ANNETTE HOLMES, #77024 on North side of Crossett Hwy (LA State Hwy #142) per map of survey done This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider by Frank L. Messinger (See Assessor’s Plat #22-6-6. 10) dated 3/27/2000, of 7/8 the records of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. The above Ordinance was in- ______troduced on the 10th day of May, 2021. The ordinance was submitted to a N O T I C E roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:4, NAYS:0, AB- Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Lou- STAIN:1, ABSENT:2. The above Ordinance was adopted on the 10th day of isiana Constitution, that on June 30, 2021, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), May, 2021. On a motion made by Norwood Harrison, seconded by Harry a public utility providing retail electric and gas service throughout the State Reese, Sr., the jury approved to leave everything at the Solid Waste Disposal of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) Department, as is, including the shuttle site dumpsters and have Onzie Leo- its Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) Rider Schedule FRP Evaluation Report and pold work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Public Works Depart- Workpapers for Test Year 2020. ment and Thursday and Friday at the Solid Waste Disposal Department. The filing reflects an earned return on common equity (“EROE”) for the On a motion made by Norwood Harrison, seconded by Jim Ellingburg, the 2020 Evaluation Period/Test Year of 8.45%, which is below the approved jury voted to approve the security improvements and purchasing of the new FRP midpoint. Pursuant to Section C.4 of the approved Stipulation Term phones systems at the Police Jury Office. On a motion made by Harry Re- Sheet, Base FRP Revenue will be increased by $63 million. Reductions in ese, Sr., seconded by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted to allow Public other FRP Revenues driven by lower sales volumes, reductions in capacity Works Superintendent Leroy Goodman hire 1-Dump Truck Driver, 1-Helper cost, and other factors are offsetting the Base FRP Revenue increase, lead- and 1-Grader Operator. On a motion made by Norwood Harrison, seconded ing to a net increase in FRP Revenue of $50.7 million. The resulting FRP by Jim Ellingburg, the jury voted to amend the agenda to discuss a resolu- factors to be applied to the respective ELL rate classes (including Legacy tion to submit Roberts Road Bridge for replacement in the Federal Off-Sys- ELL and Legacy EGSL rate classes) effective for customer bills rendered on tem Bridge Program for 2021-2022. The Secretary-Treasurer found out af- and after the first billing cycle of September 2021, are as follows: ter the agenda was posted and needs to be approved before the next regular It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the follow- meeting. SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1The following resolution was offered by ing effects upon applicable Legacy ELL customers’ typical monthly bills: for Norwood Harrison and seconded by Jim Ellinburg: RESOLUTION No. a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh, the bill would change by approxi- 2021-06. RESOLUTION FOR THE FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEMS BRIDGE mately $2.65; for a Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 PROGRAM FOR 2021-2023. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Morehouse Parish kWh, the bill would change by approximately $28.42; for a Large General Police Jury, in legal session convened this 10th day of May, 2021, that the Service customer using 1,000 kW and 500,000 kWh, the bill would change following bridge is the selected priority of the Morehouse Parish Police Jury by approximately $661.49. for the Federal Off-Systems Bridge Program for the years 2021-2023: Struc- It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the fol- ture No. P3432553914021, Report No. 400871, Robertson Road, $274,423. lowing effects upon applicable Legacy EGSL customers’ typical monthly This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as bills: for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh, the bill would change follows: YEAS:6, NAYS:0, ABSENT:2. And the resolution was declared ad- by approximately $3.10; for a Small General Service customer using 5,000 opted on this, the 10th day of May, 2021. On a motion made by Norwood kWh, the bill would change by approximately $17.43; for a Large General Harrison, seconded by Jim Ellingburg, the jury voted to amend the agenda Service customer using 500 kW and 255,500 kWh, the bill would change by to discuss the 2021 Police Jury Association Annual Convention . On a mo- approximately $412.14. tion made by Harry Reese, Sr. seconded by Jim Ellingburg, the jury voted for For questions and comments regarding ELL’s filing, please call the LPSC Shasidee Phillips and Terry Matthews attend the 2021 Police Jury Associa- toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attach- tion Annual Convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 12, 13, and 14, 2021 ments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following with mileage and meals reimbursed. On a motion made by Jim Ellingburg, address: seconded by Harry Reese, Sr., the meeting was adjourned. * * * The More- Records Division house Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor 5:00 p.m. at their regular meeting place, McMeans Annex, 125 E. Madison, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Bastrop, LA. On a motion made by Jason Crockett, seconded by Dorothy Telephone: (225) 342-3157 Thomas, the jury voted to approve the May minutes and bills. On a motion ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC made by Jason Crockett, seconded by Dorothy Thomas, the jury voted to 7/8 approve the 2021 Occupational Licenses-New and Renewal. On a motion ______made by Norwood Harrison, seconded by Jason Crockett, the jury voted to NOTICE approve Terry Matthews to travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend the The Morehouse Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Monday, May meeting on June 28, 2021, to meet with representatives regarding bring so- 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at their regular meeting place, McMeans Annex, 125 lar farms to Morehouse Parish. On a motion made by Jason Crockett, sec- E. Madison, Bastrop, LA. On a motion made by Jim Ellingburg, seconded onded by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted to accept City of Bastrop Mayor by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted to amend the agenda to allow Gerald Elect Betty Alford-Olive’s resignation and approve Kimberly Givens to serve Long of Senator Bill Cassidy’s office to speak about the broadband project. the remainder of her term from the Morehouse General Hospital Board of On a motion made by Jim Ellingburg, seconded by Norwood Harrison, the Commissions. On a motion made by Harry Reese, Sr., seconded by Jason jury unanimously voted to approve the holding of the 6th Annual More- Crockett, the jury voted to re-appoint Steven Fuller for another 6-year term house May Madness Street Festival on Saturday, May 7, 2022. On a motion to the Bayou Bonne Idee Gravity Drainage District. On a motion made by made by Dorothy Thomas, seconded by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted Jason Crockett, seconded by Kenneth Dye, with Norwood Harrison abstain- unanimously to approved the April minutes and bills. On a motion made ing, the jury voted to approve The Ouachita Citizen as the Police Jury’s offi- by Harry Reese, Sr., seconded by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted to ap- cial parish journal. Kenneth Dye, seconded by Jason Crockett offered the prove the 2021 Occupational Licenses-New, Renewals and 2021 Liquor A following resolution for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08. BE IT License-New. On a motion made a Norwood Harrison, seconded by Harry RESOLVED by the Morehouse Parish Police Jury, in legal session convened, Reese, Sr., the jury voted to replace a a/c unit at the Health Unit. On a mo- this 14th day of June, 2021, to authorize Police Jury Secretary-Treasurer, tion made by Jim Ellingburg, seconded by Norwood Harrison, the jury vot- Shasidee Phillips, make any changes deemed necessary to all of the More- ed to write a letter of support for Bayou Galion Solar Project in Morehouse house Parish Police Jury’s Mer Rouge State Bank Accounts and to authorize Parish. The following resolution was offered by Jim Ellingburg and sec- the following persons to sign on the Certificates of Deposits: Terry Mat- onded by Dorothy Thomas: RESOLUTION No. 2021-05. A resolution pro- thews, President Shasidee Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer. The motion was viding for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special elec- made by Kenneth Dye and seconded by Jason Crockett: This resolution hav- tion held in the Parish of Morehouse, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, April ing been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6, 24, 2021, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. BE IT RE- NAYS: 0, ABSTAINED: 0, ABSENT: 1. And the resolution was declared SOLVED by the Police Jury of Parish of Morehouse, State of Louisiana (the adopted on this, the 14th day of June 2021. On a motion made by Dorothy “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Thomas, seconded by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted to approve the Morehouse, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that: SECTION 1. Canvass. In monthly finance report. On a motion made by Norwood Harrison, second- accordance with La. R.S. 18:1292, this Governing Authority does now pro- ed by Jason Crockett, the jury voted to approve a $1.00 per hour raise for ceed in open and public session to examine and canvass the returns and Public Works Department Mechanic Brett Guice, per probation period end- declare the result of the special election held in the Parish on SATURDAY, ing. Norwood Harrison, seconded by Jason Crockett offered the following APRIL 24, 2021, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. SEC- resolution for adoption. RESOLUTION No. 2021-09. BE IT RESOLVED, TION 2. Procès Verbal. In accordance with La. R.S. 18:1293, a Procès Ver- that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2021 tax roll on all bal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified property subject to taxation by the Morehouse Parish Police Jury of the Par- copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Lou- ish of Morehouse, Louisiana: MILLAGE: (1) General Fund 4.44 Mills, (2) isiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof General Fund, Exempted Municipalities 2.22 Mills, (3) Road shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mort- Maintenance 5.58 Mills, (4) Drainage 2.55 Mills, (5) Library 3.31 Mills, (6) gages in and for Morehouse Parish, who shall record the same in the Mort- Health Unit 1.00 Mills, (7) LSU Agriculture Center 0.57 Mills, (8) gage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in Public Buildings 1.02 Mills, (9) Public Buildings 0.60 Mills. BE IT FUR- the archives of this Governing Authority. SECTION 3. Promulgation of THER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publica- Morehouse, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, autho- tion in the manner provided by law. This resolution having been submitted rized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 5, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 2. assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2021, and to make the collection And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of May, 2021. of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to On a motion made by Jim Ellingburg, seconded by Harry Reese, Sr., the jury law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and voted to remain in emergency spending mode as suggested by the Finance privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collec- Committee. On a motion made by Norwood Harrison, seconded by Harry tion thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The Reese, Sr., with Jim Ellingburg abstaining, the jury voted to advertise the foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption legal notices to transfer the property to Ward 2 Fire District No. 1 and au- thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: 6, thorized the Police Jury President to execute the deed. Mr. Norwood Harri- NAYS: 0, ABSTAINED: 0, ABSENT: 1. On a motion made by Jason son, seconded by Mr. Harry Reese, Sr., offered the following ordinance for Crockett, seconded by Norwood Harrison, the jury voted to accept and ap- adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 1380. AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE prove the following Garbage Collection notification guidelines: 1. A dump- AN ACT OF DONATION BY THE PARISH OF MOREHOUSE TO CON- ster will be located in front of the Public Works Department for only single VEY ADJUDICATED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: Small triangular tract items that Garbage Service Providers will not pick up while providing res- in NE Corner of NE of SE of Section 6-22-6. Triangle measuring approxi- idential services. No residential garbage will be accepted.; 2. For Resi- mately 200’ * 30’ on North side of Crossett Hwy (LA State Hwy #142) per dents that have several items to dispose of that the Garbage Service Pro- map of survey done by Frank L. Messinger (See Assessor’s Plat #22-6-6. 10) viders will not pick up, the Shuttle Site will remain open and will continue dated 3/27/2000, of the records of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. IN AC- to charge a fee per load.; 3. Onzie Leopold will be transferred back to the CORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. AND TO AUTHORIZE Public Works Department location. He will work the following: Road/ THE MOREHOUSE PARISH POLICE JURY PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL Drainage Departments - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Solid NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TO ADDRESS THE MATTERS RELA- Waste Department - Thursday and Friday. The jury then discussed pur- TIVE THERETO. WHEREAS, by all accounts, the Ward 2 Fire District chasing a grapple truck. Assistant District Attorney Jay Mitchell explained No. 1 was donated the above-referenced property by Harold Ray Carpenter “piggy backing” consist of a contract that has already been publicly bid by and his wife Peggy Carpenter many years ago when Mr. Carpenter was serv- another entity. The process is for the jury to request that entity’s permis- ing as the President of the Ward 2 Fire District sometime between 1996 and sion to “piggy back” off of their contract, then that entity will deliver writ- 2006; WHEREAS, that donation was never filed in the Morehouse Parish ten permission to “piggy back”. We will make sure that contract is eligible courthouse records yet the Ward 2 Fire District was able to build its current for “piggy backing”. On a motion made by Kenneth Dye, seconded by Nor- building on that property on or around 2000, most likely because of Mr. wood Harrison, the jury voted to seek a “piggy back” contract for a Grapple Carpenter’s involvement in the project as landowner and President of the Truck for a Solid Waste Department. On a motion made by Jason Crock- Fire District; WHEREAS, the property was adjudicated in 2005 to the Par- ett, seconded by Dorothy Thomas, the jury voted unanimously to re-ap- ish of Morehouse for failure to pay ad valorum taxes for 2004; WHEREAS, point Secretary-Treasurer Shasidee Phillips to serve another term on the had a Donation Deed for the property to Ward 2 Fire District been properly Morehouse Sales & Use Tax Commission Board for FY July 1, 2021 - June filed in the Morehouse Parish Courthouse prior to that time as was intended 30, 2022. On a motion made by Jason Crockett, seconded by Dorothy by Ward 2 fire District and the Carpenters there would not have been any ad Thomas, the jury voted for Shasidee Phillips attend the 66th Annual Orga- valorum taxes owed and the property would not have been subject to tax sale nization of Parish Administrative Officials Conference in Marksville, Lou- or adjudication; WHEREAS, Ms. Carpenter died in 2006 and Mr. Carpen- isiana on July 28, 29, and 30, 2021 with mileage and meals reimbursed. ter died in 2007; WHEREAS, the Ward 2 Fire District provides an import- On a motion made by Jason Crockett, seconded by Harry Reese, Sr., the ant service to Morehouse Parish and it is in the best interests of Morehouse meeting was adjourned. {This is a DRAFT summary of the minutes taken Parish Police Jury to assist the Ward 2 Fire District in correcting this inac- during the month of May and June 2021. A complete copy of the minutes curacy in the records through the donation of its interest in the adjudicated can be reviewed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 property; WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption provided by a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, the owner of record / Office, 125 East Madison, Bastrop.} descendants of Harold and Peggy Carpenter have been contacted and have 7/8 expressed their belief that this property had been donated years ago by their ______parents to the Ward 2 Fire District and therefore will elect not to redeem the NOTICE above-described adjudicated property for the purpose of allowing it to be Fire truck for sale. 1981 GMC with Cat V-8. 1000gallon tank with 1250 properly donated to the Ward 2 Fire District; WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 gpm pump. Bids to be opened at 6:00 pm on August 9th, 2021 at 4444 et seq. provides that the Parish may convey adjudicated property in accor- Main St. Collinston, La. dance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; WHERE- Please call David Pipes at 318-789-1822 for additional information. AS, all notices and publications required by La. R.S. 47:2202, et seq. for the 8th Ward Fire Protection District #1 Collinston,La. 7/8 conveyance of adjudicated property by the parish have been made and no 7/8,7/15,7/22 ______party has objected to the conveyance of the property described above by the ______8A • Thursday, July 8, 2021 www.ouachitacitizen.com The Ouachita Citizen NELPCO to bring rural broadband to seven parishes

The Board of Directors board.” ana Power Coop,” said Lou- Power Co-op is in a unique “The availability of depend- setting. People are now of the Northeast Louisiana NELPCO General Man- isiana Public Service Com- position to provide this ser- able internet service influ- more willing to live farther Power Cooperative (NELP- ager Jeff Churchwell noted missioner Foster Campbell. vice using their existing in- enced decisions on buying a from downtown.” CO) voted June 29t to be- that broadband has become “Reliable and affordable frastructure.” house or starting a business, “All of that played a role gin the process of bringing a near-essential aspect of internet service is critical Churchwell noted that de- and data supports the con- in the decision to move for- broadband internet to its today’s society, and that to health care, education, tails are still being worked cept that rural housing val- ward with this initiative,” service area. the new venture will offer commerce and public safe- out but said the NELPCO ues are positively impacted Churchwell added. The electric co-op cur- broadband to customers in ty. Businesses need it, stu- membership would be kept by higher access to the in- Northeast Louisiana Pow- rently serves customers in rural Louisiana who have dents doing homework as- informed of the progress ternet.” er Cooperative employees Franklin, Madison, Rich- gone without service. signments need it, and rural being made. “This project “Also, in the past 18 over 60 people, with offices land, Tensas, East Carroll, “Broadband has become communities need it to sur- is very large in scale and months, almost everyone in Winnsboro, Oak Grove West Carroll and More- common in the densely pop- vive. the most ambitious one regardless of age was par- and Bastrop. house Parishes. ulated areas, but the rural, “North Louisiana has since the co-op first brought ticipating online where Their service territory “The NELPCO Board of hard-to-service areas have more unserved and under- electricity to the rural areas they may not have been be- runs from south of Tur- Directors voted to bring been left behind,” Church- served territory than any many years ago,” he said. fore because the pandemic key Creek Lake in Franklin high speed internet to its well said. “Now that the other part of the state, so “We’re excited about this forced the issue,” he said. Parish north to the Arkan- members through its whol- board has made this deci- that’s where the need is opportunity and look for- “We learned the role con- sas line, and extends into ly owned subsidiary, Volt sion, we can begin our work greatest,” Commissioner ward to bringing this ser- nectivity played in critical Morehouse Parish. Current- Broadband, LLC,” said Wel- to make this a reality for our Campbell added. “We have vice to our membership.” areas such as education and ly NELPCO has approxi- don Fitch, President of the membership as quickly as to think about innovative “Even before the pandem- healthcare, and found out mately 11,000 customers NELPCO Board. “This vote we can.” ways of getting high-speed ic came into play, access to how important dependable and over 2,600 miles of came after many months of “This is good news for the internet service for every- the internet was fast becom- internet service was for peo- electrified lines in the 2,180 due diligence, discussions people and business owners one in Louisiana who wants ing a big issue for people ev- ple working remotely away square miles served across and deliberations by our served by Northeast Louisi- it, and Northeast Louisiana erywhere,” Churchwell said. from the traditional office the seven-parish region.

BRIEFLY Ouachita sheriff named Three killed in West Carroll crash; Head-on crash in Union Parish to Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame lack of seat belt usage a factor leaves one man dead Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell has been selected to Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehi- Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehi- be inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame for cle fatal crash on LA Hwy 17, north of Kilbourne, on Mon- cle fatal crash on LA Hwy 15, north of Farmerville on July 2021. day, shortly before 9:30 p.m., that claimed the life of an 3, shortly before 6:00 p.m., that claimed the life of a man Sheriff Russell is among eight other “Heroes in Justice” unrestrained adult driver and two unrestrained juvenile from Downsville. Louisiana officials being recognized for their commitment passengers. The initial investigation revealed a 2015 Chevrolet Silver- to public service and the criminal justice system. The initial investigation revealed that a 2018 Nissan Ver- ado, driven by 21-year-old Wiley Reeves of Farmerville, was Russell was elected Sheriff of Ouachi- sa, driven by 35-year-old Rhona N. Sanders of Kilbourne, traveling southbound on LA Hwy 15. ta Parish in 2012 after serving five years was traveling east on Chickasaw Loop Road, approaching For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle trav- as Chief Deputy under former Sheriff LA Hwy 17. For reasons still under investigation, Sanders eled into the northbound lane of LA Hwy 15 and struck a Richard Fewell. He has a total of 37 failed to yield at a stop sign and entered LA Hwy 17. This 2010 GMC Canyon, driven by 41-year-old Johnny Sims of years law enforcement experience. action resulted in a collision between the Nissan and a Downsville. He is an NLU (now ULM) Criminal southbound 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 34-year- Sims, who was properly restrained, was taken to a local Justice graduate and a graduate of the old Paden Posey, of Oak Grove. hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Reeves FBI National Academy for Law En- Sanders and two juvenile passengers were pronounced was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Toxicology forcement Officers in Quantico, Virgin- dead at the scene. There were three additional passengers, samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. ia. inside the Nissan, that were injured and transported to a Reeves was cited for driving left of center and no seatbelt. Russell The induction ceremony will be held local hospital. Posey was not injured in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Friday, Aug. 6 in West Feliciana Parish Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted In 2021, Troop F has investigated 27 fatal crashes result- and is open to the public. for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. ing in 30 deaths.

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