Public Notices for Nov. 30, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
RICHLAND PARISH
POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY 5:45 P.M.
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The Richland Parish Police jury will hold a public hearing on Monday 5:45 p.m., December 4, 2023:
Discuss closing Parish Road 5560B.
BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
LAURA MULHERN, SECRETARY-TREASURER
11/16, 11/23, 11/30
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Richland Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing for the Proposed Combined Budget for the FYE December 31, 2024 on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:45 P.M., in the Richland Parish Police Jury board room, Courthouse Annex Building 35 Lynn Gayle Robertson Road, Rayville, Louisiana, 71269.
Any interested party may inspect the Budget at the Police Jury office between the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
Laura Mulhern
Secretary-Treasurer
11/16, 11/23, 11/30
Public Notice
I, Gustavo Zarate, President of El Arriero Inc d/b/a Los Parrilleros Mexican Grill, is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of high and low alcohol content at said restaurant, Los Parrilleros Mexican Grill, in the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana located at 1897 Highway 425, Rayville, LA 70269.
If such permit is granted, I propose to operate as a Corporation under the trade name of Los Parrilleros Mexican Grill, located at 1897 Highway 425, Parish of Richland, City of Rayville, LA 70269.
The name, title and address of the owner of the above named business is: Gustavo Zarate, President, 1897 Highway 425, Parish of Richland, City of Rayville, LA 70269.
If any person wishes to request a hearing to object to the issuance of this permit, a request for a hearing must be made in writing and received by the Department of Revenue within (15) fifteen days from the first date this notice was published.
Date of publication: Thursday, November 23, 2023
11/23, 11/30, 12/7
Re-advertisement for Bids
Project No. 22-06-702E (LCDBG NO. 2000720266,
FY 2022)
Owner:
Town of Rayville
Owner
109 Benedette Street
Address
Rayville, LA 71269
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid -Town of Rayville Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2022 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program” will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows: Rehabilitate existing Water Treatment Plant, rehab existing filters and softeners, and related work.
Proposals shall be addressed to the Town of Rayville, and delivered to the Office of the Mayor located at (address) 109 Benedette Street, Rayville, LA 71269 not later than 10:00 A.M. (local time), on the day of Thursday, January 4, 2024. Sealed bids to be marked “Sealed Bid -Town of Rayville Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2022 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program” Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (local time) on the day of Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Town of Rayville, located at 109 Benedette Street, Rayville, LA 71269. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following locations:
Town of Rayville
109 Benedette Street
Rayville, Louisiana 71269
(318) 728-2011
McManus Consulting Engineers, Inc.
116 Smelser Road
Monroe, Louisiana 71202
(318) 343-5600
Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $150. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. A CD ofthe Plans and Specifications may also be obtained upon payment of $25.00 which will be nonrefundable. The Contractor must pay shipping costs.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must be registered and have must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction.
Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations ofthe Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Rayville of no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
Owner encourages Section 3 and minority owned businesses to submit bid proposals.
The Contractor shall be licensed with the Louisiana State Licensing Board in: Municipal and Public Works Construction
Project No. 22-06-702E
Estimated Cost: $800,000 (LA R.S. 38:2212(H))
Town of Rayville
Harry J. Lewis, Mayor
November 22,2023
Date
11/30, 12/7, 12/14
MINUTES
MAYOR & BOARD OF ALDERMEN
TOWN OF DELHI, LOUISIANA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TIME- 5:30 P.M.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town of Delhi, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, November 13, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Washington with an invocation and pledge. Led by Alderman McDowell. The roll was called with the following answering: Mayor Washington, Alderman McKinney, Alderman McDowell, Alderman Rancher, Alderman Smith & Alderman Burgess. Alderman Rancher made a motion to approve the agenda, second by Alderman McDowell. Upon being put to a vote the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Business:
Item #1- Approve Minutes-
Alderman McDowell made a motion to approve the minutes, second by Alderman McKinney. Upon being put to a vote the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Item #2-Financials- The board was provided with financials through August 2023. Alderman Burgess made a motion to accept the financials, second by Alderman Rancher. Upon being put to a vote the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Item #3- CENLA-Absent
Item #4- MML&H- Josh Barrett was on hand to give the updates on the ongoing projects for the Town of Delhi.
Resolution – Award Bid for WWTP
Josh recommended to award the bid to Womack & Sons in the amount of $2,577,370.00. Alderman Rancher made a motion to accept the recommendation, second by Alderman Burgess. Upon being put to a vote the motion carried. The roll call vote was unanimous.
Water Sector Water-Tank Repairs in the permitting and review stage.
LCDBG Project-Substantially Complete
Downtown Drainage-USDA Review
LWI-Meeting Thursday
Airport-Ongoing
Nevada Street-Going out for bids.
Capital Outlay- 2 applications submitted- Hydro Way & Civic Center Renovations
Item # 5-David Doughty-
Alderman Burgess made a motion to give Attorney Doughty authorization to draft a letter to Mr. Levels to have the right a way on Milwaukee cleared within 30 days, second by Alderman Smith. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Alderman Rancher made a motion to give Attorney Doughty authorization to draft a letter for the Cornist property located on Hwy 80 to be cleaned within 30 days, second by Alderman McDowell. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Business Continued:
1. Alderman Rancher
Work Orders-Alderman Rancher stressed the importance of making work orders.
2. Police Department-Chief Nathaniel Williams
Hiring of Kolby Shiers-Chief Williams made a recommendation to hire Mr. Shires as a full time officer. Mr. Shiers was present. Alderman McKinney made a motion to hire Mr. Shiers, second by Alderman McDowell. Upon being put to a vote, the motion failed. Roll call vote as follows. McKinney (Y), McDowell (N), Rancher (N), Smith (N), Burgess (Y).
Alderman Rancher made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the remainder of Chief Williams’ personnel request, second by Alderman McDowell. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Alderman McDowell made a motion to come out of Executive Session, second by Alderman McKinney. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Alderman McDowell made a motion to dismiss Officer Mary Williams from the Delhi Police Department, second by Alderman Smith. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Alderman Rancher made a motion to place Officer Teague on suspension until all legal issues are resolved, second by Alderman Burgess. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
Alderman Rancher made a motion not to hire Mr. Carlton Purvis as a reserve officer, second by Alderman McDowell. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous.
3. Public Works – Sean Parker
Mr. Parker was absent but provided a written report.
Adjournment-Alderman Rancher made a motion to adjourn, second by Alderman McKinney. Upon being put to a vote, the motion carried. The vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned.
Jesse Washington, Mayor
Nandeaner McDowell, Clerk
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
11/30