SERVING THE PARISHES OF EAST FELICIANA AND WEST FELICIANA
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Who should calculate storm reimbursement? Leila Pitchford AROUND THE FELICIANAS
Even a newspaper job can’t stop Christmas I grew up in the newspaper business. That means our Christmas plans depended on when my dad was scheduled to work. When I was 4, my dad moved us to Odessa, Texas. He was scheduled to work Christmas Eve and then have a few days off. His boss came in early in his shift and said finish what you are working on and get out of here. So, my father called my mom and said pack everything. They loaded the station wagon with kids, suitcases and presents, and my dad drove overnight to Campti, Louisiana, so we could greet my mom’s family first thing Christmas morning. After a few hours there, we drove to Baton Rouge to see his family. My high school and college years, we lived in Clinton. I remember really warm holidays and the Christmas everything froze, including our pipes. As a young adult, I remember the Christmas that Exxon exploded. Lots of newspaper stories there that take too long to explain. A memory I shared with friends recently: When I worked for the Alexandria Daily Town Talk, I had to work Christmas Eve. My car was packed so that I could head straight to my parents’ place in New Orleans after work, hoping to be on the road by 10:30 p.m. Early in the evening, Al Nassif, the senior statesman of the design desk, leaned over. “You’re driving to New Orleans tonight?!” he asked. A few minutes later, he grabbed my stack of work and told me to hit the road. I wound up beating my father home that night. Then came the holidays without my grandparents, then my parents, and now my brother. But the Grinch taught us very early: “Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small, was singing, without any presents at all! He hadn’t stopped Christmas from coming, it came! Somehow or other … it came just the same.” The story continues, “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. Maybe Christmas, he thought … doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps … means a little bit more!” Indeed, Christmas does mean more, whether we are at home alone or in the middle of a big celebration. Christmas comes if we just embrace it. We at The Plainsman, The Watchman and The Democrat wish you a fantastic Christmas, no matter your circumstances. As the Grinch learned, those don’t matter.
Deadline for Jan. 1 edition Submit copy for the New Year’s Day edition by 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Normal deadlines are noon the Friday before publication. So for the Jan. 8 edition, please send items by Jan. 3. Send items to extra@theadvocate. com.
ä See AROUND, page 2G
EAST FELICIANA PARISH POLICE JURY
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
East Feliciana Parish police jurors expressed support Dec. 16 for a consulting firm that has been assisting the parish in getting federal and state disaster funds since the flood of 2016. Jury Vice President Chrissie O’Quin initiated a conversation about the recent use of Police Jury employees versus project manage-
ment firm HGA to calculate disaster-related expenses for possible reimbursement by the state or Federal Emergency Management Agency. “Our people are overwhelmed,” O’Quin said, asking if the jury wanted to continue using HGA to handle the grant requests. “They’ve helped us tremendously
in the past.” “We’re not overwhelmed,” Parish Manager David Amrhein replied, adding that jury employees can gather the necessary information to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred during storms that do not meet the cost threshold for federal attention. Amrhein said the jury saves
money when it collects the information in-house rather than turning over the work to HGA. HGA representative Wendell Piper said a federal disaster declaration allows FEMA to pay his firm for any work it does on behalf of the jury. The parish manager said the firm submitted two invoices for equal amounts for recent work related
ä See JURORS, page 2G
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Santa waves at paradegoers during the St. Francisville Christmas parade.
Chorus of voices add depth to Christmas in the Country BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Contributing writer
Handel’s “Messiah,” penned 283 years ago, is a holiday composition that lends varied, strong voices into one harmonious and distinct sound experience. St. Francisville’s Christmas in the Country is fast becoming the Handel’s “Messiah” of Louisiana celebrations not because of size and length, but based on the integration of every facet of community into a seamless holiday composition. The 2024 Christmas in the Country, held
Dec. 6-8, put the soul of St. Francisville — municipalities, first responders, businesses, schools, artists, and faith-based organizations — front and center. The city and parish led by example with the town of St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish actively participating. Mayor Bobby Leake flipped the switch to light the town Christmas tree and rode a “Tesla sled” at the start of the Christmas parade. First responders from the Fire Department, Police Department and Sheriff’s Department monitored safety, but also brought toys and candy to children and
ä See VOICES, page 4G
Extra paycheck coming to West Feliciana educators
Dancing, dining, fellowship and fun at COA party BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
The Christmas party hosted by the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging on Dec. 13 included lots of dancing, door prizes and food for about 80 seniors. The gathering for Council on Aging members from across the parish was held at the Jackson site. Dancing has become one of the more popular kinds of exercising at the organization, and live music by DJ Desselles fueled the festivities. Making dance music along with his wife, Kathy, “the man in black,” as he is sometimes called, also played some traditional Christmas songs. Senior members and sometimes staff danced solo or in small groups. A special line dance was performed by several members from Belinda Bordelon’s Council on Aging class from Clinton with Clover Stephenson, Jackson’s exercise leader, joining in. Special guests were Rep. Roy Daryl Adams and East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis, who each spoke briefly . Several Council on
greeted local and visiting participants. Traditions that continued from area churches included the Community Prayer Breakfast and hymn singing at United Methodist Church and the Living Nativity at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Brad Doyle, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, returned with crowd favorite 61 Bluffers. Originally “dancing dads,” the growing crew of golfers has quickly become a tradition at Christmastime and throughout
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Oreka Collins, of Jackson, dances with Rep. Roy Adams at the Council on Aging Christmas ä See COA, page 2G party.
West Feliciana Parish educators took a victory lap at a Dec. 17 School Board meeting in recognition of the district’s top ranking in the 2023-24 state accountability program, and the board rewarded employees with an extra paycheck. All school employees will receive a one-time $1,000 stipend, less taxes and retirement contributions, in time for Christmas shopping. Superintendent Hollis Milton said the extra money was an acknowledgment of the hard work that all employees did to make West Feliciana the No. 1 district in the state last year. Each employee also will receive a thank-you letter signed by School Board members with the extra stipend. West Feliciana received a letter grade of A in the state’s accountability rankings, with a district performance score of 98.3.
ä See PAYCHECK, page 3G
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JURORS
Continued from page 1G to storms that hit the parish in April and May. Piper said a company representative worked on the applications at the same time, and the firm simply split the bill 50-50. He said the company has applied for $400,000 for the jury for the two so-called “minor storms,” but it could drop its request to be paid $4,000 for the work. Amrhein left the meeting during the discussion to tend to a personal matter, but Juror Kristen Chasteen supported HGA’s continued work on behalf of the parish, as did several others. Chasteen also asked why HGA was not asked to work up a reimbursement request for the jury’s response to Hurricane Francine in September, which may be eligible for FEMA aid. Piper said his firm would be glad to create a task order to look into Francine expenses, while O’Quin questioned why jurors were not included in the decision to let jury employees handle the job. On another matter, the jury adopted budgets for 2025, but financial adviser Scott Lazarone, who began working with the jury several months ago, said he will recommend a budget amendment in the first quarter of the year after he studies the jury’s financial obligations to other parish offices. The general fund in the new budget is projected to have a deficit of $483,224, which will cut the fund balance from $783,553 to $300,329. “You have a lot of expenses in the general fund that you’re not making decisions on or controlling,” Lazarone said. He said the jury may be obligated to pay them, but “the question is what’s reasonable?” Parish Prison Warden Kenny Sanders also presented jurors with more bad financial news, telling them the parish jail has “some really serious problems.” The control system for opening and closing doors in the jail, which opened in 1988, has been a problem for more than five years. The controls are outdated, and the company that services them can no longer make repairs, he said. Over time, the cost of a fix has increased from nearly $63,000 to $86,700, he said. An air-conditioning system also went out, and replacing it would require cutting a hole in the roof and using a crane to remove the unit and install another one, Sanders said. This summer, the Sheriff’s Office purchased portable air conditioners, but the average temperature in that area of the jail was still about 90 degrees, he said. Because of the door problems, Sanders said he was leery of keeping a particular inmate in pretrial detention in the jail. The prisoner is being held at Louisiana State Penitentiary pending his trial. “We have worked diligently to save the jury money,” Sanders said, adding that he and Sheriff Jeff Travis study the spending closely each month. He said he fears what could happen if a dangerous prisoner escaped into the community because of the cell door issues. “We’re not going to leave you behind,” jury President Louis Kent said to close the discussion. At the request of District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla, jurors endorsed a proposal authorized by a constitutional amendment to give first responders an additional $25,000 exemption from home property taxes. The DA said Assessor Jeff Gardner will have to develop an application form and administer the program. First responders must file for the exemption each year, D’Aquilla said.
Seniors enjoy dancing at the Jackson Council on Aging.
Seniors and Council on Aging staff do the twist.
DJ Desselles, right, accompanied by his wife, Kathy, provides music for the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Christmas party.
Clara Sanders, of Clinton, dances during the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Christmas party. PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Seniors and staff dance Dec. 13 at the East Feliciana Council on Aging Christmas party. State Rep. Roy Adams, right, dances with senior Helen Creed.
COA
Continued from page 1G Aging board members were also present and were recognized. Lots of door prizes were given out and the traditional raffle/fundraiser with two prizes was held in support of the art program. Joyce Meyers crocheted the afghan and Caroline Underwood painted a winter scene. A mini-blanket/throw was given to each senior by Landmark Bank. Each senior received a pair of Christmas socks from Adams and several gift cards were donated for prizes by Travis. Council on Aging Director Cyndi McManus also read out to the seniors the names of additional people, churches or others who made food donations and made the party possible.
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EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING
Continued from page 1G
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
West Feliciana Hospital celebrates holiday season
West Feliciana Hospital’s holiday celebration continues through Dec. 31 with its drive-thru Magical Lights display.
WEST FELICIANA
n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville,
Renew or join the historical society The West Feliciana Historical Society Museum reminds current and future members that all membership fees are due by Dec. 31. Stop by or call (225) 635-6330 to get on the member list. This year, all members will receive a new car decal showing support for the group. Send news and events for East and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
(225) 635-6719 n Start time for all activities is 10 a.m. FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service TUESDAYS: Nutrition education WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/yoga THURSDAYS: Bible study FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/excursion n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join.
n For transportation to the center or
questions, call (225) 635-6719.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
EAST FELICIANA
EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Wednesday, Dec. 25
CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Transportation
Thursday, Dec. 26 BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 27 EXERCISE CLASS: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Transportation is provided to East Feliciana Parish residents of any age for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Monday through Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule a transportation appointment.
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Even a newspaper job can’t stop Christmas I grew up in the newspaper business. That means our Christmas plans depended on when my dad was scheduled to work. When I was 4, my dad moved us to Odessa, Texas. He was scheduled to work Christmas Eve and then have a few days off. His boss came in early in his shift and said finish what you are working on and get out of here. So, my father called my mom and said pack everything. They loaded the station wagon with kids, suitcases and presents, and my dad drove overnight to Campti, Louisiana, so we could greet my mom’s family first thing Christmas morning. After a few hours there, we drove to Baton Rouge to see his family. My high school and college years, we lived in Clinton. I remember really warm holidays and the Christmas everything froze, including our pipes. As a young adult, I remember the Christmas that Exxon exploded. Lots of newspaper stories there that take too long to explain. A memory I shared with friends recently: When I worked for the Alexandria Daily Town Talk, I had to work Christmas Eve. My car was packed so that I could head straight to my parents’ place in New Orleans after work, hoping to be on the road by 10:30 p.m. Early in the evening, Al Nassif, the senior statesman of the design desk, leaned over. “You’re driving to New Orleans tonight?!” he asked. A few minutes later, he grabbed my stack of work and told me to hit the road. I wound up beating my father home that night. Then came the holidays without my grandparents, then my parents, and now my brother. But the Grinch taught us very early: “Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small, was singing, without any presents at all! He hadn’t stopped Christmas from coming, it came! Somehow or other … it came just the same.” The story continues, “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. Maybe Christmas, he thought … doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps … means a little bit more!” Indeed, Christmas does mean more, whether we are at home alone or in the middle of a big celebration. Christmas comes if we just embrace it. We at The Plainsman, The Watchman and The Democrat wish you a fantastic Christmas, no matter your circumstances. As the Grinch learned, those don’t matter.
Deadline for Jan. 1 edition Submit copy for the New Year’s Day edition by 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Normal deadlines are noon the Friday before publication. So for the Jan. 8 edition, please send items by Jan. 3. Send items to extra@theadvocate. com.
ä See AROUND, page 2G
EAST FELICIANA PARISH POLICE JURY
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
East Feliciana Parish police jurors expressed support Dec. 16 for a consulting firm that has been assisting the parish in getting federal and state disaster funds since the flood of 2016. Jury Vice President Chrissie O’Quin initiated a conversation about the recent use of Police Jury employees versus project manage-
ment firm HGA to calculate disaster-related expenses for possible reimbursement by the state or Federal Emergency Management Agency. “Our people are overwhelmed,” O’Quin said, asking if the jury wanted to continue using HGA to handle the grant requests. “They’ve helped us tremendously
in the past.” “We’re not overwhelmed,” Parish Manager David Amrhein replied, adding that jury employees can gather the necessary information to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred during storms that do not meet the cost threshold for federal attention. Amrhein said the jury saves
money when it collects the information in-house rather than turning over the work to HGA. HGA representative Wendell Piper said a federal disaster declaration allows FEMA to pay his firm for any work it does on behalf of the jury. The parish manager said the firm submitted two invoices for equal amounts for recent work related
ä See JURORS, page 2G
PHOTO BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Santa waves at paradegoers during the St. Francisville Christmas parade.
Chorus of voices add depth to Christmas in the Country BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
Contributing writer
Handel’s “Messiah,” penned 283 years ago, is a holiday composition that lends varied, strong voices into one harmonious and distinct sound experience. St. Francisville’s Christmas in the Country is fast becoming the Handel’s “Messiah” of Louisiana celebrations not because of size and length, but based on the integration of every facet of community into a seamless holiday composition. The 2024 Christmas in the Country, held
Dec. 6-8, put the soul of St. Francisville — municipalities, first responders, businesses, schools, artists, and faith-based organizations — front and center. The city and parish led by example with the town of St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish actively participating. Mayor Bobby Leake flipped the switch to light the town Christmas tree and rode a “Tesla sled” at the start of the Christmas parade. First responders from the Fire Department, Police Department and Sheriff’s Department monitored safety, but also brought toys and candy to children and
ä See VOICES, page 4G
Extra paycheck coming to West Feliciana educators
Dancing, dining, fellowship and fun at COA party BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
The Christmas party hosted by the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging on Dec. 13 included lots of dancing, door prizes and food for about 80 seniors. The gathering for Council on Aging members from across the parish was held at the Jackson site. Dancing has become one of the more popular kinds of exercising at the organization, and live music by DJ Desselles fueled the festivities. Making dance music along with his wife, Kathy, “the man in black,” as he is sometimes called, also played some traditional Christmas songs. Senior members and sometimes staff danced solo or in small groups. A special line dance was performed by several members from Belinda Bordelon’s Council on Aging class from Clinton with Clover Stephenson, Jackson’s exercise leader, joining in. Special guests were Rep. Roy Daryl Adams and East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis, who each spoke briefly . Several Council on
greeted local and visiting participants. Traditions that continued from area churches included the Community Prayer Breakfast and hymn singing at United Methodist Church and the Living Nativity at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Brad Doyle, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, returned with crowd favorite 61 Bluffers. Originally “dancing dads,” the growing crew of golfers has quickly become a tradition at Christmastime and throughout
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing writer
PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Oreka Collins, of Jackson, dances with Rep. Roy Adams at the Council on Aging Christmas ä See COA, page 2G party.
West Feliciana Parish educators took a victory lap at a Dec. 17 School Board meeting in recognition of the district’s top ranking in the 2023-24 state accountability program, and the board rewarded employees with an extra paycheck. All school employees will receive a one-time $1,000 stipend, less taxes and retirement contributions, in time for Christmas shopping. Superintendent Hollis Milton said the extra money was an acknowledgment of the hard work that all employees did to make West Feliciana the No. 1 district in the state last year. Each employee also will receive a thank-you letter signed by School Board members with the extra stipend. West Feliciana received a letter grade of A in the state’s accountability rankings, with a district performance score of 98.3.
ä See PAYCHECK, page 3G
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JURORS
Continued from page 1G to storms that hit the parish in April and May. Piper said a company representative worked on the applications at the same time, and the firm simply split the bill 50-50. He said the company has applied for $400,000 for the jury for the two so-called “minor storms,” but it could drop its request to be paid $4,000 for the work. Amrhein left the meeting during the discussion to tend to a personal matter, but Juror Kristen Chasteen supported HGA’s continued work on behalf of the parish, as did several others. Chasteen also asked why HGA was not asked to work up a reimbursement request for the jury’s response to Hurricane Francine in September, which may be eligible for FEMA aid. Piper said his firm would be glad to create a task order to look into Francine expenses, while O’Quin questioned why jurors were not included in the decision to let jury employees handle the job. On another matter, the jury adopted budgets for 2025, but financial adviser Scott Lazarone, who began working with the jury several months ago, said he will recommend a budget amendment in the first quarter of the year after he studies the jury’s financial obligations to other parish offices. The general fund in the new budget is projected to have a deficit of $483,224, which will cut the fund balance from $783,553 to $300,329. “You have a lot of expenses in the general fund that you’re not making decisions on or controlling,” Lazarone said. He said the jury may be obligated to pay them, but “the question is what’s reasonable?” Parish Prison Warden Kenny Sanders also presented jurors with more bad financial news, telling them the parish jail has “some really serious problems.” The control system for opening and closing doors in the jail, which opened in 1988, has been a problem for more than five years. The controls are outdated, and the company that services them can no longer make repairs, he said. Over time, the cost of a fix has increased from nearly $63,000 to $86,700, he said. An air-conditioning system also went out, and replacing it would require cutting a hole in the roof and using a crane to remove the unit and install another one, Sanders said. This summer, the Sheriff’s Office purchased portable air conditioners, but the average temperature in that area of the jail was still about 90 degrees, he said. Because of the door problems, Sanders said he was leery of keeping a particular inmate in pretrial detention in the jail. The prisoner is being held at Louisiana State Penitentiary pending his trial. “We have worked diligently to save the jury money,” Sanders said, adding that he and Sheriff Jeff Travis study the spending closely each month. He said he fears what could happen if a dangerous prisoner escaped into the community because of the cell door issues. “We’re not going to leave you behind,” jury President Louis Kent said to close the discussion. At the request of District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla, jurors endorsed a proposal authorized by a constitutional amendment to give first responders an additional $25,000 exemption from home property taxes. The DA said Assessor Jeff Gardner will have to develop an application form and administer the program. First responders must file for the exemption each year, D’Aquilla said.
Seniors enjoy dancing at the Jackson Council on Aging.
Seniors and Council on Aging staff do the twist.
DJ Desselles, right, accompanied by his wife, Kathy, provides music for the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Christmas party.
Clara Sanders, of Clinton, dances during the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Christmas party. PHOTOS BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
Seniors and staff dance Dec. 13 at the East Feliciana Council on Aging Christmas party. State Rep. Roy Adams, right, dances with senior Helen Creed.
COA
Continued from page 1G Aging board members were also present and were recognized. Lots of door prizes were given out and the traditional raffle/fundraiser with two prizes was held in support of the art program. Joyce Meyers crocheted the afghan and Caroline Underwood painted a winter scene. A mini-blanket/throw was given to each senior by Landmark Bank. Each senior received a pair of Christmas socks from Adams and several gift cards were donated for prizes by Travis. Council on Aging Director Cyndi McManus also read out to the seniors the names of additional people, churches or others who made food donations and made the party possible.
AROUND
EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING
Continued from page 1G
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
West Feliciana Hospital celebrates holiday season
West Feliciana Hospital’s holiday celebration continues through Dec. 31 with its drive-thru Magical Lights display.
WEST FELICIANA
n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville,
Renew or join the historical society The West Feliciana Historical Society Museum reminds current and future members that all membership fees are due by Dec. 31. Stop by or call (225) 635-6330 to get on the member list. This year, all members will receive a new car decal showing support for the group. Send news and events for East and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate.com by noon Friday or call (225) 388-0731.
(225) 635-6719 n Start time for all activities is 10 a.m. FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service TUESDAYS: Nutrition education WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/yoga THURSDAYS: Bible study FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/excursion n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join.
n For transportation to the center or
questions, call (225) 635-6719.
Monday, Dec. 30
EAST FELICIANA
EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Wednesday, Dec. 25
CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Transportation
Thursday, Dec. 26 BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 27 EXERCISE CLASS: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
DEMOCRAT
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Transportation is provided to East Feliciana Parish residents of any age for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Monday through Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule a transportation appointment.
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West Feliciana Parish School Superintendent Hollis Milton, left, recognized administrators at a Dec. 17 School Board meeting in recognition of the district’s number-one ranking in the state accountability program. With Milton are, from left, West Feliciana High School Principal Karolyn Taylor, middle school Principal Mark Lester, Bains Elementary Principal Brittney Rosenbach, Supervisor Abby Cochran, Bains Lower Elementary Principal Elizabeth Bristow, Supervisor Zanovia Curtis, Head Start Director Clarencia Grimes and Accountability Director Jodi Lemoine.
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tion of the achievement.
More honors
Continued from page 1G Milton said the performance score was the highest earned by any district during the current state ranking system, which changes from time to time and will be revised in the next cycle. The West Feliciana score topped Ascension and DeSoto Parishes’ 95.8, Central’s 94.6 and Zachary’s 94.5. The superintendent presented plaques to each school in recogni-
Food Service Director Patricia Gilmore also announced that the parish had won a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for arranging to buy beef from local farmers and using the meat in school meals prepared from scratch, including chili-mac, spaghetti and meat loaf. The high school Student Council helped in earning the award by promoting the menu items, Gilmore said.
“We’re an A-plus district, and I think we’re A-plus in everything,” she said. The accolades continued with Rodney Combs of the EisnerAmper accounting firm reporting that the district received an “unmodified opinion” on its basic financial statements as a result of the audit of the 2023-24 fiscal year activities. The auditors found no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the system of internal controls and no instances of noncompliance with laws, regulations or contracts that would affect the reported financial statements,
Combs said. The audit showed the general fund operated at a surplus approaching $1 million, $901,269 to be exact, a reversal of last year’s deficit of $345,000 caused by personnel additions. Business Manager Misty Cook said revenues increased by $1.3 million last fiscal year, while expenses only increased by $140,000. The largest revenue increase came from property taxes, $800,000, she said.
In other action The board:
n Adopted a school calendar for next year with a starting date of Aug. 7 for students and final day for students of May 20. n Extended a purchase agreement to March 12 with a group of St. Francisville developers on the old St. Francisville High School property. The extension will allow the town to work out a zoning change that would fit the developers’ plans but not open it to a large number of homes or townhouses. The town also has a moratorium on new subdivisions while a new sewage treatment plant is under construction.
WEST FELICIANA PARISH BOOKINGS The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Dec. 2-15:
DEC. 3
CONRAD, VICTOR: 27; 12011 Hamilton Road, St. Francisville; fugitive warrant
DEC. 4
HEATH, SAMANTHA: 35; 7815 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; domestic abuse battery HANCHEY, ROBERT: 36. 7815 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville LA, domestic abuse batterystrangulation, possession Schedule II narcotics, proba-
tion violation ONEAL, HIRAM: 43; 307 Tilsets Road., Woodville, Mississippi; distribution of drug paraphernalia, two counts of possession Schedule II narcotics
DEC. 5
SHOEMAKE, WILLIAM: 51; 4825 Reily Road, Tunica; bench warrant JONES, JAMES: 30; 7993 Florida St., St. Francisville; domestic abuse battery, simple battery
DEC. 6
FLETCHER MATTHEW: 24; 1758 Potwin Drive, Baton Rouge; fugitive warrant
DEC. 8 WASHINGTON, LENDELL: 33; 8430 LB Hill Lane, St. Francisville; battery of a dating partner
DEC. 9 MICKENS, RONCARLOS: 33; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; possession Schedule II narcotics, possession of contraband WAYNE, JAYLIN: 26; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; possession of contraband, possession with intent to distribute Schedule III narcotics
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ROYAL, TERRANCE: 42; 17531 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; possession Schedule II narcotics, possession of marijuana or synthetic marijuana VILLAREAL, AMBER: 33; 110 Windfern Lane, Youngsville; bench warrant, two counts fugitive warrants
DEC. 10
CLARK, GEORGIA: 24; 22 Bluebird St., Angola; theft $1,000$5,000, identity theft ANTUNEZ-REYES, EDUARD: 29; 16431 Hamilton Ave., Baton Rouge; reckless operation of a vehicle, illegal carrying of a firearm
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WELLS, JACOBIN:28; 2803 Loblolly Lane, Alexandria; illegal possession of stolen firearms, simple possession of marijuana or synthetic marijuana, tail lamps
DEC. 11
SAXON, CLINT: 46; 3486 A Power Road, Liberty, Mississippi; two counts theft of a motor vehicle ROBERTS, BRENT: 40; 9997 Trails End., St. Francisville; simple burglary, criminal trespassing, probation violation
DEC. 12
GROOM, DONNANEISE: 27; 602
Gaylord St., Woodville, Mississippi; identity theft, theft less than $1,000
DEC. 13 SULLIVAN, KENNY: 39; 5181 Commena Drive, St. Francisville; two counts bench warrants, illegal possession of stolen things $5,000-$25,000, resisting an officer
DEC. 14 TEEKEL, JOSHUA: 12021 Pioneer Trailer Park, St. Francisville; domestic abuse battery strangulation, probation violation
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Carlos Ferguson Jr., left, and Ira Mackie Jr. show stuffed animals they caught during the annual St. Francisville Christmas parade.
PHOTOS BY FRANCES Y. SPENCER
The Historic St. Francisville Inn offers a warm glimpse of the town’s past and future Dec. 8 as visitors and residents prepare for the annual Christmas parade on the last day of Christmas in the Country.
The Rev. Brad Doyle, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, leads crowd favorite 61 Bluffers during the Christmas parade that concludes Christmas in the Country.
The lone satyr from the Crescent City Faes greets paradegoers as he dance through the streets.
Members of the Crescent City Faes dance through the streets.
The Junior ROTC unit of West Feliciana High School leads parade entries.
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Continued from page 1G the year. Choirs from Bains Elementary, West Feliciana Middle and West Feliciana High provided Christmas music on the front porch of the town hall before the lighting of the town Christmas tree. The school system’s top Elf on the Shelf, Superintendent Hollis Milton, drove the cart for the parade marshals including blues pioneer and area native Little Jimmy Reed. The business community provided the backdrop for shopping and holiday tourism. Shops and restaurants extended hours for nighttime visitors and the businesses and local organization bring both volume and variety to the blossoming Christmas parade that draws visitors and participants from in and outside the West Feliciana Community. Visit St. Francisville, the tourism arm of St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish, promotes Christmas in the Country as the “biggest holiday event weekend of the year” and announced that the area was named one of the nation’s top Christmas shopping destinations by Present.com, which conducted a survey of 3,000 respondents to uncover the best main streets for Christmas shopping in America.
The crew of the Tooth Ferry represents Sullivan Dental Group and is one of many examples of area businesses actively participating in Christmas in the Country.
West Feliciana Schools Superintendent Hollis Milton drives the cart for the parade marshals including blues pioneer and area native Little Jimmy Reed. Members of the West Feliciana High cheerleaders take pictures with young fans.
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PUBLIC NOTICE --LEGAL NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the secured party having a security interest in a 2006 Clayton Riverview mobile home bearing serial number CLS104477TN and belong‐ ing to Clarence Simms has been authorized by a Louisiana court to, and will in fact, retake pos‐ session of the said mo‐ bile home and dispose of same thereafter at public or private sale in accor‐ dance with La. R.S. 9:5363.1. For info contact P. O. Box 9800, Maryville, Tennessee 37802, 865380-3000 119584-DEC 25-1T PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice: The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury is advertising through this media to fill one (1) vacancy on the Gas District #2 Board of Commissioners. Please submit a letter of inter‐ est or resume to Parish Secretary-Treasurer Yamesha Harris by email to yamesha@efparish. org or by mail to Post Of‐ fice Box 427, Clinton, LA 70722. Deadline for sub‐ mission is January 16, 2025 by 5:30pm. 119775-dec 25-jan 1-8-3t
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This meeting is open to the public. By:/s/Gary Mego, P&Z Administrator West Feliciana Parish 118041-dec 11-18-25-3t PUBLIC NOTICE ---
• Board of Adjustments • Capital Area Human Services District • Tourist Commission Any candidate who wishes to serve shall submit for review a statement of interest along with a resume that indicates qualifications for the position by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 6, 2025, addressed to: Karla Dietz, Council Sec‐ retary, P.O. Box 1921, St. Francisville, LA 70775. For more information, please call (225) 784-3646 or by email kdietz@wfparish. org. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON /s/Karla Dietz, Council Secretary
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This is to certify that the West Feliciana Parish As‐ sessor’s Office has com‐ plied with the Louisiana Revised Statue 39:1307 relative to public partici‐ pation in the budget process for the Year End‐ ing December 31, 2024. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing were held in compliance with the applicable statute. The Proposed Budget for FY 2025 has been adopted by the West Feliciana Parish Assessor’s Office.
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PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice: The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury is advertising through this media to fill one (1) vacancy on the Waterworks District #7 Board. Please submit a letter of interest or re‐ sume to Parish Secre‐ tary-Treasurer Yamesha Harris by email to yame‐ sha@efparish.org or by mail to Post Office Box 427, Clinton, LA 70722. Deadline for submission is December 30, 2024 by 5:30pm. 118882 Dec. 18, 25, 2t PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice: The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury is advertising through this media to fill one (1) vacancy on the Audubon Regional Li‐ brary Board. Please sub‐ mit a letter of interest or resume to Parish Secre‐ tary-Treasurer Yamesha Harris by email to yame‐ sha@efparish.org or by mail to Post Office Box 427, Clinton, LA 70722. Deadline for submission is December 30, 2024 by 5:30pm. 118877 Dec. 18, 25, 2t PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING: SITE PLAN REQUEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Parish of West Feli‐ ciana will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Jan‐ uary 6th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Courthouse Annex, Second Floor at 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, La. The following Site Plan Request will be consid‐ ered: For: Hut 8 Corp. c/o Riley Trettel 1101 Brickell Ave., Ste. N-1500 Miami, FL 33131 Site Location: 2343 LA Hwy 964 Proposed use: Data Center Zoning District: M-2
WEST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOLS November 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting 11/19/2024 05:00 PM West Feliciana Parish School Board Boardroom 4727 Fidelity Street, St Francisville, Louisiana, 70775
Voting Members Milton Coats, Board Member President Kelly O'Brien, Board Member Vice President Amanda McKinney, Board Member Angie Norwood, Board Member Scotty Owens, Board Member Helen Whitfield, Board Member Sara Wilson-Rogers, Board Member
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TERMS OF SALE: CASH to the highest bidder WITH‐ OUT appraisement, at auction and according to law.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, to be held on January 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM, at its regular meeting place, the Coun‐ cil will consider appli‐ cants to fill opening(s) on the following Boards/Commission:
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Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE is‐ sued by the Honorable Court aforesaid in the above entitled and num‐ bered cause, dated NO‐ VEMBER 18, 2024, and to me directed as Sheriff of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, I will at 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JANU‐ ARY 29, 2025, at the prin‐ ciple door of the Court‐ house in the Town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, sell the following mort‐ gaged property belong‐ ing to the defendant, NICHOLAS JABAR ROWAN AND THE UNOPENED SUC‐ CESSION LYNEISHA ELMYRA ROWAN, to-wit:
y ried. V. Adjourn Mr. Coats called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion made by Ms. O'Brien. Seconded by Ms. McKinney. Motion carried. The meeting was ad‐ journed at 10:29 a.m.
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20TH Judicial District Court Parish of West Feliciana State of Louisiana
NICHOLAS JABAR ROWAN AND THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION LYNEISHA ELMYRA ROWAN
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Assessor Richard Kendrick 120036-dec 25-1t PUBLIC NOTICE --West Feliciana Parish Govt is hiring a FT Equip‐ ment Operator III. For more info, visit www. wfparish.org/humanre sources. 120032-dec 25-1t PUBLIC NOTICE --West Feliciana Parish Schools December 2024 - Pecan Grove Committee Meet‐ ing 12/16/2024 10:00 AM West Feliciana Parish School Board Boardroom 4727 Fidelity Street, St Francisville, Louisiana, 70775 MEETING MINUTES Attendees Voting Members Milton Coats, Board Member - President Amanda McKinney, Board Member Kelly O'Brien, Board Member - Vice President I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Mil‐ ton Coats at 10:03 a.m. i. Pledge of Allegiance Ms. Kelly O'Brien ii. Roll Call II. Approve Agenda Mr. Coats called for a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion made by Ms. McKinney. Seconded by Ms. O'Brien. Motion car‐ ried. III. Discuss Purchase Agreement Extension for Pecan Grove Mr. Hollis Milton stated that the buyers would like a 6-month contract extension from the cur‐ rent expiration date of January 12, 2025. The de‐ velopers wanted to cre‐ ate lots with varying sizes. The Planning and Zoning Commission rec‐ ommended rezoning the land for multi-family res‐ idential use with deed re‐ strictions that would only allow single-family homes. There were con‐ cerns that deed restric‐ tions would not be en‐ forceable in the future. The St. Francisville Board of Aldermen wants to create a new zoning des‐ ignation that would allow for varied lot sizes but only single-family homes. The developers withdrew their rezoning request to allow the for‐ mation of this new desig‐ nation. This process could take several months. The Committee asked if there could be language added to the extension that would state that closing would take place sixty days after the approval of the developers' rezoning re‐ quest. IV. Recommend Approval of Purchase Agreement Extension for Pecan Grove to Full Board Mr. Coats asked for a motion to recommend bringing the 6-month ex‐ tension to the full Board with language added that closing would take place sixty days after the approval of the develop‐ ers' rezoning request. Motion made by Ms. O'Brien. Seconded by Ms. McKinney. Motion car‐ i d
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I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Mil‐ ton Coats at 5:01 p.m. A. Prayer Mr. John Bel B. Pledge of Allegiance Ms. Amanda McKinney C. Roll Call Ms. Angie Norwood en‐ tered at 5:07 p.m. II. Approval of Agenda Mr. Coats called for a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion made by Mr. Owens. Seconded by Ms. Whitfield and Ms. Wil‐ son-Rogers. Motion car‐ ried. III. Approval of Minutes Mr. Coats asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular School Board Meeting on 10/22/24 and the Building Committee Meeting on 11/7/24. Motion made by Ms. O'Brien. Seconded by Mr. Owens. Motion car‐ ried. IV. Recognitions and Pre‐ sentations A. Presentation of Pro‐ posed 2025-2026 School Calendar Ms. Dudley presented the calendar. She answered questions from the Board, and the calendar will return to the Board for approval at the De‐ cember Board Meeting. B. Presentation of Pro‐ posed 2025 School Board Meeting Dates Mr. Hollis Milton pre‐ sented the list of pro‐ posed meeting dates. The proposed dates will return for the Board's ap‐ proval at the December Board Meeting. C. Presentation of Overall District Performance Score Jodi Lemoine stated that West Feliciana Parish Schools scored an "A" on our district performance score and ranked #1 in the state. Our score in‐ creased from 95.8 last year to 98.3 this year. D. Discuss Policies 1. CED - Employment of Superintendent, GAK Personnel Records, GAMB - Employee Dress Code, GAMK - Use of Pro‐ nouns and Given Names, GBC - Recruitment, IDBA Sex Education, IDDF - Ed‐ ucation of Students with Exceptionalities, JGC Student Health Services Ms. Georgia Dudley pre‐ sented the following poli‐ cies and answered ques‐ tions from the Board: CED - Employment of Su‐ perintendent GAK - Personnel Records GAMB - Employee Dress Code GAMK - Use of Pronouns and Given Names GBC - Recruitment IDBA - Sex Education IDDF - Education of Stu‐ dents with Exceptionali‐ ties JGC - Student Health Ser‐ vices She will bring the poli‐ cies back for approval at the December Board Meeting. V. Other School Board Business A. Discuss and Approve Change Orders #8 & #9 for Freyhan Renovation Project Mr. Hammer presented change order #8 for the Freyhan Renovation pro‐ ject with an increase of $8,966.19. He also pre‐ sented change order #9 with an increase of $30,089.74. Mr. Coats asked for a motion to ap‐ prove the change orders. It was moved by Ms. McKinney. Seconded by Ms. O'Brien. Ms. WilsonRogers abstained. Mo‐ tion carried. B. Approve Policy BCBB Notification of School Board Meetings Ms. Dudley explained that the changes made in policy BCBB were legisla‐ tive changes beyond our ability to modify. The change meant that the public would receive the agenda in the same man‐ ner as the School Board. Mr. Coats called for a motion to approve the policy. Motion made by Ms. Wilson-Rogers. Sec‐ onded by Ms. McKinney. Motion carried. C. Approval of 1st Quar‐ ter Food Service Finan‐ cial Report Mr. Lee Hammer pre‐ sented the Lunch Fund 1st quarter financial re‐ port dated July 1, 2024September 30, 2024. Mr. Coats called for a motion to approve the report. It was moved by Mr. Owens, seconded by Ms. Whitfield. Motion carried. D. Approval of 1st Quar‐ ter General Fund Finan‐ cial Report Ms. Cook presented the 1st Quarter Financial Re‐ port for General Fund dated July 1, 2024- Sep‐ tember 30, 2024. Mr. Coats calls for a motion to approve the report. Moved by Mr. Owens. Seconded by Ms. O'Brien. Motion carried. E. New Budgets There were none. F. Budget Revisions There were none. VI. Use of Facilities
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A. West Feliciana Mighty Saints. WFHS Auditorium. November 24, 2024, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Little League Football Awards Ceremony. Fees waived. Insurance on file. Mr. Milton requested that the Board approve the use of facilities re‐ quest. Mr. Coats asked for a motion to approve the request. Motion made by Ms. Owens. Sec‐ onded by Ms. McKinney. Motion carried. VII. Personnel for Board Approval There were none. VIII. Executive Session Superintendent's Evalua‐ tion Mr. Coats asked for a motion to enter execu‐ tive session. Motion made by Ms. WilsonRogers, seconded by Mr. Owens. Executive ses‐ sion began at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Coats asked for a motion to reenter the public meeting. Motion made by Mr. Owens, sec‐ onded by Ms. WilsonRogers. Public meeting resumed at 6:25 p.m. IX. Superintendent's Re‐ port Mr. Milton presented his report, which included his personnel report and sales tax report. He thanked the Board for their support. Ms. McKinney left at 6:53 p.m. X. Adjourn Mr. Coats asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion made by Ms. Wilson-Rogers. Sec‐ onded by Mr. Owens Mo‐ tion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. 120042-dec 25-1t
PUBLIC NOTICE --West Feliciana Parish Tourism Commission Meeting November 20, 2024, 5:30 pm At the West Feliciana Parish Library Study Room B 5114 Burnett Road St. Francisville, La. Minutes 1. John called the meet‐ ing to order at 5:30 pm. 2. Roll call: Absent: Leslie Daniel, Brittany Ernest. Present- John Kean, Mor‐ gan Moss, Carlye Grag‐ naurd, Megan D’Aquilla, Jim Johnston. Others pre‐ sent- Devan Corbello, Carlyn Morales. 3. Approval of agenda items for consideration and action: Motion made by Morgan and seconded by Jim. All were in favor. 4. Public Comment-Car‐ lyn Morales, executive director of Pointee Coupe Tourism gave an update on what their tourism of‐ fice is doing and their plans to promote travel to the region. 5. A motion to approve the October 16, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes was made by Morgan and seconded by Megan. All were in favor. 6. Old Business a. Devan gave his Execu‐ tive Director’s Report. He reported on his sales mission with Visit Baton Rouge and Visit The Northshore. They met with 6 companies over 2 days to curate itineraries for international visitors to their areas. He also gave an update on Live Like a Local and the ef‐ forts in place to promote that campaign during the holiday shopping season. b. John gave an update on the Parish Short-Term Rental Ordinance . Jim and John worked on a list of Airbnb sites that aren’t on the occupancy tax list. Board members will see who they know and will connect them with the School Board to ensure they are remitting their occupancy taxes to the parish. John and Leslie will sit down with Kenny to work on a parish ordinance that will prompt owners of the Short-Term rentals to remit their taxes to the parish in accordance with state law. 7. New Business a. Devan gave the Trea‐ surer’s Report. $17,579.53 was collected in occu‐ pancy taxes, bringing the income for October to $19,044.86 and expenses were $22,837.25. b. 2025 Board Nomina‐ tions: Brittany will not be seeking a 2nd term on the board in 2025, Carlye is resigning from her po‐ sition after December 2024. That leaves 2 board positions open. The Parish will advertise the openings at their Decem‐ ber Council meeting and the nominees will be voted in at the January 2025 meeting. c. Visitor’s Guide Review: The board reviewed the draft visitor’s guide and made edits to be sent to the designers. 8. Motion to Adjourn was made at 6:30 pm Next Meeting – Decem‐ ber 18, 2024, 5:30 pm @ West Feliciana Parish Li‐ brary THE MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. In accordance with the Americans with Disabili‐ ties Act, if you need spe‐ cial assistance, please contact the West Feli‐ ciana Tourism Commis‐ sion at (225) 635-4224 de‐ scribing the assistance that is necessary. Public comments will be taken after each agenda item is read aloud. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person per agenda item. “The mission of WFPTC is to market and maintain tourism as a strong eco‐ nomic base for West Feli‐ ciana Parish.” Minutes approved at the December 18, 2024 Board Meeting. 120209-dec 25-1t
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PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice is hereby given that the Administrator of the Succession of Chris‐ tine McCord Bonura (f/k/a Elsie Christine Bonura), Docket P102616, Sec. 23, 19th JDC, has pe‐ titioned for authority to sell the following de‐ scribed property belong‐ ing to the said succes‐ sion at private sale in ac‐ cordance with the provi‐ sions of La. C.C.P. art. 3281, et seq., on the terms and conditions set forth in said application: A certain tract of land with all improvements thereon, situated in Sec‐ tion 56, T4S, R2E and Sec‐ tion 52, T3S, R2E, East Fe‐ liciana Parish, LA, desig‐ nated as C-4 88.43 ACRES on “Map showing Survey & Division of the Star En‐ gineering Inc. Property into Tracts C-3 & C-4 Lo‐ cated in Section 52, T3S2E & Section 56, T4S-R2E Greensburg Land District East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana for JOHN FIRMIN” dated 10/25/23 by F. Dewitt Ladner, P.L.S., a copy of said Map being filed as Instrument no. 253467 of the Con‐ veyance Records of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Any heir, creditor, or in‐ terest owner who op‐ poses the proposed sale must furnish his opposi‐ tion within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publica‐ tion of this notice ap‐ pears. 116907-dec 4-25-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE --MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN, ST. FRAN‐ CISVILLE, LA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. The Town of St. Fran‐ cisville Board of Alder‐ men met in a Regular Meeting this 26th day of November 2024 at 11936 Ferdinand St., Town Hall, St. Francisville, LA. The public hearing was called to order at 5:38 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Robert “Bobee” Leake, Alderman Abby T. Cochran, Alderman An‐ drew D’Aquilla, Alderman James “Rucker” Leake and Alderman Gigi Robertson arrived at 5:46pm. Absent: Alderman Collin Howell Prayer led by: Abby T. Cochran Pledge led by: Mayor Robert “Bobee” Leake Motion was made by Abby T. Cochran, sec‐ onded by James “Rucker” Leake to approve the Agenda as presented. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. Motion made by Andrew D’Aquilla, seconded by Abby T. Cochran to ap‐ prove the minutes from the regular meeting of November 12, 2024. All in favor, none opposed. Mo‐ tion carried. PUBLIC MEETING: Public Meeting was opened at 5:39pm Floor was opened for Public Comments BUSINESS ITEMS: A. PEC Report – Written report provided by Bianca Hillhouse of Pro‐ fessional Engineering Consultants. 1. Sewer Project 2. Motion was made by Andrew D’Aquilla, sec‐ onded by Abby T. Cochran to approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Emer‐ gency Erosion Repair Project. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. 3.Motion was made by Abby T. Cochran, sec‐ onded by Andrew D’Aquilla to approve the Contract Change Order #1 Final for the Emer‐ gency Erosion Repair Project. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. 4. Motion was made by Andrew D’Aquilla, sec‐ onded by Abby T. Cochran to approve pay request #1 Arbour Con‐ struction LLC in the amount of $297,981.00. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. B. Liquor Permit for Feli‐ ciana Convenience LLC tabled to the December 10, 2024.
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C. Motion was made by Abby T. Cochran, sec‐ onded by Gigi Robertson to Introduce by Title Or‐ dinance 2024. AN ORDI‐ NANCE OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE; TO EXTEND THE MORATO‐ RIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS BY THE TOWN OF ST. FRAN‐ CISVILLE FOR THE IM‐ PROVEMENT OR DEVEL‐ OPMENT OF (A) ANY LOTS WHICH ARE PART OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND/OR RESU BDIVISION OF LAND, AND (B) NEW MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES INCORPO‐ RATING MORE THAN FOUR (4) INDIVIDUAL UNITS TOTAL, PER SITE. All in favor, none op‐ posed. Motion carried. D. Motion was made by Gigi Robertson, seconded by Abby T. Cochran to set the speed limit on Com‐ merce St between Pecan Grove Rd. and Jackson Rd to 20mph. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. E. Motion was made by Andrew D’Aquilla, sec‐ onded by Gigi Robertson to Adopt Resolution 2024-10. Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Al‐ derman of the Town of St. Francisville, Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, authorizing and providing for the terms of the sale of sur‐ plus property in accor‐ dance with Louisiana Re‐ vised Statute 33:4712(F) relating to movable prop‐ erty valued at less than $5,000.00, and further, au‐ thorizing Mayor Robert P. Leake, Jr., in his official capacity, to affix his sig‐ nature on any and all bills of sales necessary to effectuate such sales. All in favor, none op‐ posed. Motion carried. Departmental Updates – Mayor Leake a. Mayor’s Comments b. Legal Update c. Police Report d. Fire Report e. Permitting & Planning Updates f. Main Street Report g. Council Concerns D. Adjournment Motion made by Abby T. Cochran, seconded by Gigi Robertson to ad‐ journ the meeting at 6:16 p.m. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. Stacy Orr – Town Clerk Robert “Bobee” Leake Mayor 119586-DEC 25-1T PUBLIC NOTICE --"The executor of the Suc‐ cessions of Henrietta Ferguson Harvey, Suit No. 2,975 of the 20th Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of West Feli‐ ciana, State of Louisiana, intends to petition the court for the authority to sell the estate’s undi‐ vided one-third (⅓) inter‐ est in the former lakebed known as East Lake lo‐ cated in that subdivision known as Feliciana Lake Hills Subdivision being the subdivision of a tract of land located in the parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, in Section 80, T-2-S, R-2-W, St. Helena Meridian, for the price of $45,750.00. Any opposition to the sale must be filed within seven days of the last legal notification." 117001-DEC 4-25-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --The following Ordinance was offered by Abby T. Cochran seconded by Andrew D’Aquilla ORDINANCE 2024-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF ST. FRAN‐ CISVILLE; TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM ON THE IS‐ SUANCE OF ANY PERMITS BY THE TOWN OF ST. FRANCISVILLE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OR DE‐ VELOPMENT OF (A) ANY LOTS WHICH ARE PART OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND/OR RESU BDIVISION OF LAND, AND (B) NEW MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES INCORPO‐ RATING MORE THAN FOUR (4) INDIVIDUAL UNITS TOTAL, PER SITE. WHEREAS the Town of St. Francisville’s sewerage and sewer treatment fa‐ cilities (the “Sewer Sys‐ tem”) continues to suffer generally due to a lack of capacity, and specifically from the repeated flood‐ ing of the Mississippi River; and WHEREAS the lack of ca‐ pacity and Mississippi River flooding continues to pose a threat to the health, safety, and gen‐ eral welfare of the Town; and, WHEREAS a lack of ade‐ quate drainage, and util‐ ity and transportation in‐ frastructure within the Town continues to pose a threat to the health, safety, and general wel‐ fare of the Town; and,
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West Feliciana Public Notices System specifically, and with new development generally, desires that any (a) major subdivi‐ sions and (b) multi--unit residential development incorporating more than four (4) individual units total, per site, comply with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and the development stan‐ dards contained therein following the review and subsequent actions by the Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Alderman, if any; and, WHEREAS while the Town has made significant strides in the construc‐ tion, upgrade, and im‐ provement of the Sewer System, due to weather and other unexpected but related delays, more time is necessary for its completion and place‐ ment into service; and, THEREFORE, LET IT BE ORDAINED that the mora‐ torium established by Ordinance 2020-4, and amended and extended by Ordinance 2021-3, and extended by Ordinance 2022-7, 2023-4, and 20244, is hereby extended to prohibit the acceptance of applications, and the issuance of permits, in‐ cluding but not limited to, building permits, oc‐ cupancy permits, sewer and/or water connects and any other permits to develop or improve any lots which (a) have been created by the subdivi‐ sion and/or re-subdivi‐ sion of lands which cre‐ ates more than four (4) lots or is a major subdivi‐ sion; and/or (b) multiunit residential develop‐ ment incorporating more than four (4) individual units total, per site. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, unless first re‐ pealed or otherwise sus‐ pended, this ordinance shall remain in effect until March 31, 2024. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective upon the signature of the Mayor. An ordinance introduced by Alderman Abby T. Cochran and seconded by Alderman Gigi Robert‐ son on the 26th day of November 2024. Adopted on a motion Al‐ derman Abby T. Cochran and seconded by Alder‐ man Andrew D’Aquilla on the 10th day of Decem‐ ber 2024. Stacy Orr, Town Clerk Robert P. Leake, Mayor Date 119589-DEC 25-1T PUBLIC NOTICE --This is to certify that the West Feliciana Parish As‐ sessor’s Office has com‐ plied with the Louisiana Revised Statue 39:1307 relative to public partici‐ pation in the budget process for the Year End‐ ing December 31, 2024. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with the applicable statute. The Proposed Budget for FY 2024 has been adopted by the West Feliciana Parish Assessor’s Office. Assessor Richard Kendrick 119993-DEC 25-1T PUBLIC NOTICE --This is to certify that the West Feliciana Parish Communications District has complied with the Louisiana State Law rela‐ tive to public participa‐ tion in the budget process for Year Ended December 31, 2024. No‐ tice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with the applicable statute. The Proposed Amended FY 2024 Budget has been adopted by the West Feli‐ ciana Parish Communi‐ cations District. The Pro‐ posed FY 2025 Budget has been adopted by the West Feliciana Parish Communications District. Billie Giroir, Chairman 119581-DEC 25-1T PUBLIC NOTICE --Town of St. Francisville Historic District Commis‐ sion Meeting Minutes from the Wednesday-No‐ vember 13, 2024, meeting that was held at 5:30pm at the Old Market Hall 9896 Royal Street The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Martin at 5:30pm. Members present: Paul Martin, Lynn Leak, Peggy Gammill, and James Dart. Members absent: Bran‐ don Branch AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion was made by Lynn Leak, seconded by Peggy Gammill to accept the agenda as presented. All in favor, none op‐ posed. Motion carried.
WHEREAS the Town is continuing to (1) upgrade and improve the Sewer System, and (2) study and alleviate the threats caused by a lack of ade‐ quate drainage, and util‐ ity and transportation in‐ frastructure; and,
Motion was made by James Dart seconded by Lynn Leak, to accept, and the minutes approve from the October 9, 2024, Regular Meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Mo‐ tion carried.
WHEREAS the Town’s vot‐ ers passed a tax to pro‐ vide funding for the im‐ provement of the Sewer System; and
OPEN THE FLOOR FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS Floor was opened for Public Comments at 5:31pm No Public Comments CLOSE THE FLOOR FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS Floor was closed for Pub‐ lic Comments at 5:31pm
WHEREAS the capacity of sewer and water ser‐ vices to customers, and the impact new develop‐ ments have on the Town’s drainage, utility and transportation infra‐ structure, must be deter‐ mined prior to the ap‐ proval of any major sub‐ divisions and multi-unit residential structures in‐ corporating more than four (4) individual units total, per site; and, WHEREAS the Town, be‐ cause of the issues it faces with the Sewer System specifically and
NEW BUSINESS: • Motion was made by Peggy Gammill, sec‐ onded by Lynn Leak for a two-part motion for the property located at 11763 Ferdinand St. 1) Approve the paint color of Hale Navy for all doors, windows, con‐ crete surrounding win‐ dows, trim and shutters. 2) To table until detailed information on materials, massing and installation b id d d
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West Feliciana Public Notices g can be provided regard‐ ing the entrance tile, awning across the front of the building and light‐ ing. The Commission prefers awning options 1A and 1B. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. • Motion was made by Peggy Gammill, sec‐ onded by Lynn Leak to approve the renovations and additions per the el‐ evations and plans pre‐ sented for the building located 11840 Ferdinand St. All in favor, none op‐ posed. Motion carried. • Motion was made by James Dart, seconded by Peggy Gammill to deny the 8ft wooden privacy fence that was built since it does not meet the development stan‐ dards in the CZO for the property located at 11688 Ferdinand St. located. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. • Motion was made by James Dart, seconded by Lynn Leak to approve with reservations the paint color HC167 Amherst Gray, since it is a Historic Color for the property located at 11943 Ferdinand St. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Lynn Leak, seconded by James Dart, to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 pm. All in favor, none op‐ posed. Motion carried. 119595-DEC 25-1T PUBLIC NOTICE --VENIRES/JURY LIST I, the undersigned Clerk of Court do hereby cer‐ tify that the attached is a true and correct list of names selected to serve as PETIT JURORS in Divi‐ sion A, Honorable KATHRYN E. JONES pre‐ siding, for the Term of Court beginning on TUES‐ DAY JANUARY 14, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. at the Court‐ house located at 4785 Prosperity St., St. Fran‐ cisville, LA 70775. Stewart B. Hughes Clerk of Court ALLEN, GAJUAN DONTEL ALLEN, HEATH MICHAEL ANDERSON, WESLEY SHELTON R BABIN, TERRI DEVALL BAILEY, SHELITA ANN BARR, AARON DALE BARR, CHRISTY L BARROW, WESLEY BASCO, DARWIN K BAUGH-BERTEAU, JUDITH CEDES BEARD, DARREN RAY BEARDEN, KEVIN GRE‐ GORY BECK, CARLOS JR BELLUE, TIFFANY LEANN BENNETT, CHELSEA WAL‐ TERS BERGERON, RICHARD SCOTT BERRY, PATRICIA M BETTS, ANDREW PHILLIP BOOKER, DERRICK BOURGEOIS, JULIE W BOURGOYNE, JESSE WILLARD BRITT, O C BROOKS, ADA MICHELLI BUJOL, DUDLEY YOUNG BUNCH, DEBORAH SPRAGIS BURKS, SELENA DE'SHA BUTLER, ADDISON BLANCHE CALDWELL, CARROLL C CANNON, MEGAN MARIE CARD, LAURA DAVIS CARR, BOBBIE J CARRUTH, CHRISTINE WILCOX CARVER, HUNTER AN‐ DREW CAVIN, CATHERINE MCKEY CHAMBERS, JOHN WADE JR CHARLET, SUSAN SON‐ NIER CHISUM, FRANCES R CLEVELAND, SAMUEL REED COATES, DONALD R COATES, ERIC CHRISTO‐ PHER CONERLY, JAMES E JR COWART, JILL CRABTREE, ABIGAIL ANNE DAIGREPONT, DERRICK DALE DANIEL, EDWARD I IV DOHERTY, CEOLA DUCOTE, KATELYN BLACKARD DUHE, LINDA C DUNBAR, KOURTNEY LEIGH DUPONT, KIMBERLY REESE DUVIC, DAVID S EARNEST, JOYCE MARIE EBBS, ANGELETHA BER‐ NETHA EBEY, MARTINA ELIZA‐ BETH EPPLING, GRETCHEN REINIKE FELDER, JAMES D FOIL, MELINDA B FOLSE, GLORIA RUSSO FOUNTAIN, CHRISHON DIONTRE' FREEMAN, MICHELLE DENISE FREEMAN, SHOLANDA Y GAUTHIER, ZEKE PIERRE GAYLE, MARTHA POWELL GIBBONS, LOKER BRIWA GILFOIL, COREY ELIZA‐ BETH GLASPER, MALIKHA SHE‐ NEA GOINGS, EMMA MAE GRANT, ANDREA GREMILLION, MICKIE SPINNER GRIFFITH, NANCY D GROODY, JAMES H GUILLOT, DENISE LYNN GUILLOT, MARLIN K HALL, CIARA DESIREE HARRIS, ANTONIO RE‐ MOND SR HARRIS, LANISKA RENISE HARRISON, DENNIS RAY HARTFIELD, KIMBERLY ELIZABETH HARVEY, CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH HARVEY, CLARA MELISSA HAUSEY, IRMA CLAY HAVARD, JOSEPH KIRK ALVIN HAWES, CHELSE LEANN HAWKINS, BILL CHAD‐ WICK HAWKINS, GAGE CHAD‐ WICK HEATH, SAMANTHA R HERNDON, EFFIE LYN HIGGINS, JOHN DAVID HORN, JAMES PATRICK IRVINE, ELIZABETH RUCKER JARRELS, SHAMECKO CIN‐ TEL JENKINS, CHARLES ED‐ WARD JOHNSON, JOHNNIE LEE JR JOHNSON, SHERREL W JOHNSON, WEYLIN JONES, DESIRICK LVON JONES, JUDY D JONES, VIVIAN ANN JOSEPH, CORAI' ILAYAION KIDDER, WILBERT ROBERT KLEINPETER, SANDRA A KOUBEK, VALERIE A LANCASTER, MICHAEL J
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The following ordinance, having been introduced at a meeting on November 12, 2024, was offered for final adoption by Mr. William Free and seconded by Mr. Mike Harrell: ORDINANCE An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2024, of the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”), is now receiving a portion of the revenues derived from the levy and collection of a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), pursuant to an election held in the Parish on July 16, 2005 (the “Tax”); and WHEREAS, the net avails or proceeds of the Tax, after the reasonable and necessary expenses of collection and administration thereof have been paid therefrom, shall be available for appropriation and expenditure by the Issuer solely for the purposes designated in the proposition authorizing the levy of the Tax, which includes the payment of bonds authorized to be issued in accordance with Louisiana law; and WHEREAS, other than the Bonds herein authorized, the Issuer presently has no other outstanding bonds or other obligations payable from or enjoying a lien on the revenues of the Tax herein pledged; and WHEREAS, the Issuer now desires to incur debt and issue its Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the principal amount of Five Hundred SeventyFive Thousand Dollars ($575,000) (the “Bonds”), pursuant to Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the “Act”), for the purpose of (i) acquiring, constructing and improving the waterworks system of the Issuer, including equipment, fixtures and machinery therefor, and (ii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the maturities of the Bonds have been arranged so that the total amount of principal and interest falling due in any year on the Bonds will never exceed 75% of the revenues of the Tax estimated to be received by the Issuer in the year in which the Bonds are issued; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Issuer to fix the details necessary with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and to provide for the authorization and issuance thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Issuer, that: SECTION 1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: “Act” means Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority. “Additional Parity Bonds” means any additional pari passu bonds which may hereafter be issued on a parity with the Bonds pursuant to Section 8 hereof. “Agreement” means the agreement to be entered into between the Issuer and the Paying Agent pursuant to this Ordinance, if required. “Bond” or “Bonds” means the Issuer’s Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2024, authorized by this Ordinance, in the total aggregate principal amount of Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000), and any bond of said issue, whether initially delivered or issued in exchange for, upon transfer of, or in lieu of any previously issued. “Bond Register” means the records kept by the Paying Agent at its designated office in which registration of the Bonds and transfers of the Bonds shall be made as provided herein. “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. “Executive Officers” means, collectively, the Mayor and Clerk of the Issuer. “Fiscal Year” means the one-year accounting period commencing October 1st of each year, or such other period as may be designated by the Governing Authority as the fiscal year of the Issuer. “Governing Authority” means the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana, or its successor in function. “Government Securities” means direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, which are non-callable prior to their maturity, may be United States Treasury obligations such as the State and Local Government Series and may be in book-entry form. “Interest Payment Date” means June 1 and December 1 of each year in which the Bonds are Outstanding, commencing June 1, 2025. “Issuer” means the Town of Jackson, State of Louisiana. “Net Revenues of the Tax” means the avails or proceeds of the Tax received by the Issuer, subject only to the prior payment of the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax. “Ordinance” means this ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Bonds, as it may be supplemented and amended. “Outstanding” when used with respect to Bonds means, as of the date of determination, all Bonds theretofore issued and delivered under this Ordinance, except: 1. Bonds theretofore canceled by the Paying Agent or delivered to the Paying Agent for cancellation; 2. Bonds for which payment sufficient funds or Government Securities have been theretofore deposited in trust for the owners of such Bonds; 3. Bonds in exchange for or in lieu of which other Bonds have been registered and delivered pursuant to this Ordinance; and 4. Bonds alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen which have been paid as provided in this Ordinance or by law. “Owner” or “Owners” when used with respect to any Bond means the Person in whose name such Bond is registered in the Bond Register. “Parish” means the Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana. “Paying Agent” or “Paying Agents” means the Clerk of the Issuer for the Bond purchased by the Bank of St. Francisville, St. Francisville, Louisiana (“Bond R-1”) and for the Bond purchased by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (“Bond R-2”), or such successor Paying Agent which shall have been appointed pursuant to the applicable provision of this Ordinance and thereafter “Paying Agent” shall mean such successor Paying Agent. “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof. “Principal Payment Date” means those dates identified in Section 2 hereof. “Purchaser” or “Purchasers” means said Bank of St. Francisville, St. Francisville, Louisiana, for Bond R-1, and the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority for Bond R-2. “Record Date” for the interest payable on any Interest Payment Date means the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding such Interest Payment Date. “Tax” means the Issuer’s portion of the one percent (1%) sales and use tax now being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to an election held in the Parish on July 16, 2005. SECTION 2. Authorization of Bonds; Maturities. In compliance with the terms and provisions of the Act and subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, there is hereby authorized the incurring of an indebtedness of Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000) for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Issuer, for the purpose of (i) acquiring, constructing and improving the waterworks system of the Issuer, including equipment, fixtures and machinery therefor and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds, and to represent said indebtedness, this Governing Authority does hereby authorize the issuance of Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2024, of the Issuer. The Bonds shall be issued in the form of two fully registered term bonds numbered R-1 and R-2 and shall be dated the date of delivery thereof. The unpaid principal of the Bonds shall bear interest from the date thereof or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, payable semiannually on each Interest Payment Date, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Bond R-1 shall bear interest at the rate of 4.50% per annum, shall be in the denomination of $431,250, and shall mature in installments on December 1 of each year as follows (each such date being a “Principal Payment Date”): PRINCIPAL AMOUNT YEAR DUE (December 1) 2025 $36,250 2026 37,000 2027 38,000 2028 40,000 2029 42,000 2030 44,000 2031 45,000 2032 48,000 2033 49,000 2034* 52,000 *Final Maturity Bond R-2 shall bear interest at the rate of 2.25% per annum, shall be in the denomination of $143,750, and shall mature in installments on December 1 of each year as follows: YEAR (December 1)
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT DUE
2025
$12,750
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2026
13,000
2027
14,000
2028
14,000
2029
14,000
2030
14,000
2031
15,000
2032
15,000
2033
16,000
2034*
16,000
The installments of principal of the Bonds, as they fall due, and interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check of the Paying Agent or the Issuer mailed to the Owner (determined as of the close of business on the Record Date) at the address shown on the Bond Register or, in the discretion of the Paying Agent, by wire from the Paying Agent or the Issuer delivered to the Owner (determined as of the close of business on the Record Date) in accordance with wiring instructions provided by the Owner, provided, however, that principal of the Bond at final maturity shall be payable at the designated office of the Paying Agent upon presentation and surrender thereof. Each Bond delivered under this Ordinance upon transfer of, in exchange for or in lieu of any other Bond shall carry all the rights to interest accrued and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Bond, and each such Bond shall bear interest (as herein set forth) so neither gain nor loss in interest shall result from such transfer, exchange or substitution. No Bond shall be entitled to any right or benefit under this Ordinance or be valid or obligatory for any purpose, unless there appears on such Bond a certificate of registration, substantially in the form provided in this Ordinance, executed by the Paying Agent by manual signature. SECTION 3. Prepayment Provisions. Installments of principal of the Bonds shall be callable for prepayment at the option of the Issuer in full or in part at any time, at the principal amount to be prepaid, plus accrued interest on the amount to be prepaid from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for. The Issuer may designate the principal installments to be prepaid in the event of prepayment of less than all of the outstanding principal of the Bonds. Any Bond which is to be prepaid only in part shall be surrendered at the designated office of the Paying Agent and such prepayment shall be noted on the prepayment schedule attached thereto. Official notice of such call of any portion of the Bonds for prepayment shall be given by means of first-class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mail or via acceptable means of electronic communication not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the prepayment date addressed to the registered owner of the Bond to be prepaid, at his address as shown on the Bond Register. SECTION 4. Registration and Transfer. The Issuer shall cause a Bond Register to be kept by each Paying Agent. The Bonds may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the appropriate Bond Register, and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer, and only by the execution of an assignment form on the Bonds being transferred. A new Bond or Bonds, may, upon request, be delivered by the appropriate Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new Owner) in exchange for such transferred and assigned Bond or Bonds after receipt of the Bond(s) to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or Bonds shall be in an authorized denomination of the same maturity and like principal. The Paying Agent shall not be required to issue, register the transfer of, or exchange any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business on a Record Date and ending at the close of business on the Interest Payment Date. SECTION 5. Form of Bonds. The Bonds and the endorsements to appear thereon shall be in substantially the form attached as Exhibit B hereto. SECTION 6. Execution of Bonds. The Bonds shall be signed by the Executive Officers for, on behalf of, in the name of and under the corporate seal of the Issuer, which signatures and corporate seal may be either manual or facsimile. SECTION 7. Pledge of Sales Tax Revenues. The Bonds shall be secured by and payable in principal and interest solely from the Net Revenues of the Tax. The Net Revenues of the Tax are hereby irrevocably and irrepealably pledged and dedicated in an amount sufficient for the payment of the Bonds, in principal and interest, as they shall respectively become due and payable, and for the other purposes hereinafter set forth in this Ordinance. All of the Net Revenues of the Tax shall be set aside as herein provided and shall be and remain pledged for the security and payment of the Bonds in principal and interest and for all other payments provided for in this Ordinance until the Bonds shall have been fully paid and discharged. SECTION 8. Additional Parity Bonds. All of the Bonds shall enjoy complete parity of lien on the avails or proceeds of the Tax despite the fact that any of the Bonds may be delivered at an earlier date than any other of the Bonds. The Issuer further covenants that it will issue no other bonds or obligations of any kind or nature payable from or enjoying a lien on the Net Revenues of the Tax having priority over or parity with the Bonds, except that Additional Parity Bonds may hereafter be issued on a parity with the Bonds under the following conditions: (1) The Bonds herein authorized or any part thereof, including the interest thereon, may be refunded, and the refunding bonds so issued shall enjoy complete equality of lien with the portion of the Bonds which is not refunded, if there be any, and the refunding bonds shall continue to enjoy whatever priority of lien over subsequent issues may have been enjoyed by the Bonds refunded; provided, however, that if only a portion of the Bonds outstanding is so refunded and the refunding bonds require total principal and interest payments during any year in excess of the principal and interest which would have been required in such year to pay the Bonds refunded thereby, then such Bonds may not be refunded without the consent of the Owner of the unrefunded portion of the Bonds issued hereunder (provided such consent shall not be required if such refunding bonds meet the requirements set forth in clause (2) of this Section). (2) Additional Parity Bonds may also be issued, and such Additional Parity Bonds shall be on a parity with the Bonds if all of the following conditions are met: i. The annual Net Revenues of the Tax when computed for the last completed calendar year immediately preceding the issuance of the Additional Parity Bonds must have been not less than 1.35 times the highest combined principal and interest requirements for any succeeding calendar year on the Bonds then outstanding, including any Additional Parity Bonds theretofore issued and then outstanding, and any other bonds or other obligations whatsoever then outstanding which are payable from the Net Revenues of the Tax (but not including bonds which have been refunded or provision otherwise made for their full and complete payment and redemption) and the bonds so proposed to be issued; ii. The payments to be made into the various funds provided for in Section 9 hereof must be current; iii. The existence of the facts required by paragraphs (i) and (ii) above must be confirmed by the Clerk of the Issuer, or by an independent firm of certified public accountants who have previously audited the books of the Issuer or by such successors thereof as may have been employed for that purpose; and iv. No Additional Parity Bonds may be issued should any event of default under this Ordinance has occurred and is continuing. (3) Junior and subordinate bonds may be issued without restriction. SECTION 9. Flow of Funds. In order that the principal of and the interest on the Bonds will be paid in accordance with their terms and for the other objects and purposes hereinafter provided, the Issuer further covenants as follows: All of the revenues of the Tax shall continue to be deposited daily as the same may be collected in the separate and special bank account maintained with the regularly designated fiscal agent of the Issuer (hereinafter called the “Sales Tax Fund”). The Sales Tax Fund constitutes a dedicated fund of the Issuer, from which appropriations and expenditures by the Issuer shall be made solely for the purposes designated in the proposition authorizing the levy of the Tax, including the payment of the Bonds. Out of the funds on deposit in the Sales Tax Fund, the Issuer shall first pay all reasonable and necessary expenses of collection and administration of the Tax. After payment of such expenses, the remaining balance of the proceeds of the Tax shall be used in the following order of priority and for the following express purposes: (a) There is hereby established the “2005 Sales Tax Bond Sinking Fund” (the “Sinking Fund”) which shall contain an account for the Bonds to be held with the Bank of St. Francisville, St. Francisville, Louisiana (hereinafter called the “Series 2024 Sinking Fund Account”). In the event that Additional Parity Bonds are issued, the Issuer may establish additional sinking fund accounts for each such series of Additional Parity Bonds in connection with the issuance of such Additional Parity Bonds, each such account to be designated as the “Series (insert series designation) Sinking Fund Account.” The money in the additional sinking fund accounts shall be retained solely for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the respective series of Additional Parity Bonds payable from the Sinking Fund, and such accounts shall be funded as set forth in connection with the issuance of such Additional Parity Bonds. The Issuer shall transfer from the Sales Tax Fund each month the amount required to fund the accounts in the Sinking Fund, including the Series 2024 Sinking Fund
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Account and any other account established therein. The Series 2024 Sinking Fund Account shall be funded sufficient in amount to pay promptly and fully the principal of and the interest on the Bonds as they severally become due and payable, by transferring to the Series 2024 Sinking Fund Account, monthly on or before the 20th day of each month of each year, a sum equal to one-sixth (1/6) of the interest falling due on the next Interest Payment Date and one-twelfth (1/12) of the principal falling due on the next Principal Payment Date, together with such additional proportionate sum as may be required to pay said principal and interest as the same respectively become due. All or any part of the moneys in the Sales Tax Fund or the Sinking Fund shall at the written request of the Governing Authority be invested in the manner provided by Louisiana law in obligations maturing in five (5) years or less, in which event all income derived from such investments shall be added to the Sales Tax Fund, and such investments shall, to the extent at any time necessary, be liquidated and the proceeds thereof applied to the purposes for which the Sales Tax Fund has been created. To the extent any funds in the Sales Tax Fund or the Sinking Fund are not invested, such amounts shall be secured to the full extent thereof by the bank or trust company holding such funds in the manner required by Louisiana law. All moneys remaining in the Sales Tax Fund on the 20th day of each month in excess of (i) all reasonable and necessary expenses of collection and administration of the Tax, and (ii) after making the required payments into the Sinking Fund for the current month and for prior months during which the required payments may not have been made, shall be considered as surplus. Such surplus may be used by the Issuer for any of the purposes for which the Tax is authorized. The Sales Tax Fund and the Sinking Fund provided for in this Section shall all be and constitute trust funds for the purposes provided in this Ordinance. The Owners of Bonds issued pursuant to this Ordinance are granted a lien on all funds in the Series 2024 Sinking Fund Account until applied in the manner provided herein. SECTION 10. Issuer Obligated to Continue to Collect Tax. The Issuer recognizes that the Governing Authority of the Issuer is bound under the terms and provisions of law to cause to be continued the levy, imposition, enforcement and collection of the Tax and to provide for all reasonable and necessary rules, regulations, procedures and penalties in connection therewith, including the proper application of the proceeds of the Tax, until all of the Bonds have been retired as to both principal and interest. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the Issuer from altering, amending or repealing from time to time as may be necessary the ordinances adopted providing for the levying, imposition, enforcement and collection of the Tax or any subsequent ordinance providing therefor, said alterations, amendments or repeals to be conditioned upon the continued preservation of the rights of the Owners with respect to the Net Revenues of the Tax. The Issuer’s obligations to cause the continuation of the levy, collection and allocation of the Tax and to apply the revenues therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this Bond Ordinance shall be irrevocable for the full period of its authorization until the Bonds have been paid in full as to both principal and interest, and shall not be subject to amendment in any manner which would impair the rights of the Owners from time to time of the Bonds or which would in any way jeopardize the prompt payment of principal thereof and interest thereon. More specifically, the Issuer may not discontinue or decrease the Tax or permit to be discontinued the Tax in anticipation of the collection of which the Bonds have been issued, or in any way make any change in such Tax which would diminish the amount of the Net Revenues of the Tax to be received by the Issuer, until all of such Bonds shall have been retired as to both principal and interest. SECTION 11. Covenants of the Issuer. In providing for the issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer does hereby covenant that it has a legal right to receive the proceeds of the Tax, to issue the Bonds and to pledge the Net Revenues of the Tax as herein provided, and that the Bonds will have a lien and privilege on the Net Revenues of the Tax as herein provided. SECTION 12. Issuer to Maintain Books and Records. So long as any of the Bonds are outstanding and unpaid in principal or interest, the Issuer shall maintain and keep proper books of records and accounts separate and apart from all other records and accounts in which shall be made full and correct entries of all transactions relating to the collection and expenditure of the Net Revenues of the Tax, including specifically but without limitation, all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collection. Not later than six (6) months after the close of each Fiscal Year, the Issuer shall cause an audit of such books and accounts to be made by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana (or his successor) or by a recognized independent firm of certified public accountants showing the receipts of and disbursements made for the account of the aforesaid Sales Tax Fund. Such audit shall be available for inspection upon request by the Owners of any of the Bonds. The Issuer further agrees that the Paying Agent and the Owners of any of the Bonds shall have at all reasonable times the right to inspect the records, accounts and data of the Issuer relating to the Tax. SECTION 13. Application of Proceeds. The Executive Officers are hereby empow-ered, authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out all of the provisions of this Ordinance, to cause the necessary Bonds to be printed, to issue, execute and seal the Bonds, and to effect delivery thereof as hereinafter provided. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Bonds shall be used only for the purpose for which the Bonds are issued. SECTION 14. Bonds Legal Obligations. The Bonds shall constitute legal, binding and valid obligations of the Issuer and shall be the only representations of the indebtedness as herein authorized and created. SECTION 15. Ordinance a Contract. The provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the Issuer, or its successor, and the Owner or Owners from time to time of the Bonds, and any such Owner or Owners may at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, enforce and compel the performance of all duties required to be performed by this Governing Authority or the Issuer as a result of issuing the Bonds. No material modification or amendment of this Ordinance, or of any Ordinance amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto, may be made without the consent in writing of the Owners of two-thirds (2/3) of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then outstanding; provided, however, that no modification or amendment shall permit a change in the maturity provisions of the Bonds, or a reduction in the rate of interest thereon, or in the amount of the principal obligation thereof, or affecting the obligation of the Issuer to pay the principal of and the interest on the Bonds as the same shall come due from the revenues appropriated, pledged and dedicated to the payment thereof by this Ordinance, or reduce the percentage of the Owners required to consent to any material modification or amendment of this Ordinance, without the consent of the Owners of the Bonds. SECTION 16. Severability; Application of Subsequently Enacted Laws. In case any one or more of the provisions of this Ordinance or of the Bonds shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Ordinance or of the Bonds, but this Ordinance and the Bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained therein. Any constitutional or statutory provisions enacted after the date of this Ordinance which validate or make legal any provision of this Ordinance and/or the Bonds which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Ordinance and to the Bonds. SECTION 17. Recital of Regularity. This Governing Authority having investigated the regularity of the proceedings had in connection with the Bonds and having determined the same to be regular, the Bonds shall contain the following recital, to-wit: “It is certified that this Bond is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements of the Constitution and statutes of Louisiana.” SECTION 18. Effect of Registration. The Issuer, the Paying Agent, and any agent of either of them may treat the Owner in whose name any Bond is registered as the Owner of such Bond for the purpose of receiving payment of the principal of and interest on such Bond and for all other purposes whatsoever, and to the extent permitted by law, neither the Issuer, the Paying Agent, nor any agent of either of them shall be affected by notice to the contrary. SECTION 19. Notices to Owners. Wherever this Ordinance provides for notice to Owners of Bonds of any event, such notice shall be sufficiently given (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to each Owner of such Bonds, at the address of such Owner as it appears in the Bond Register. In any case where notice to Owners of Bonds is given by mail, neither the failure to mail such notice to any particular Owner of Bonds, nor any defect in any notice so mailed, shall affect the sufficiency of such notice with respect to all other Bonds. Where this Ordinance provides for notice in any manner, such notice may be waived in writing by the Owner or Owners entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Owners shall be filed with the Paying Agent, but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waiver. SECTION 20. Cancellation of Bonds. All Bonds surrendered for payment, transfer, exchange or replacement, if surrendered to the Paying Agent, shall be promptly canceled by it and, if surrendered to the Issuer, shall be delivered to the Paying Agent and, if not already canceled, shall be promptly canceled by the Paying Agent. The Issuer may at any time deliver to the Paying Agent for cancellation any Bonds previously registered and delivered which the Issuer may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and all Bonds so delivered shall be promptly canceled by the Paying Agent. All canceled Bonds held by the Paying Agent shall be disposed of as directed in writing by the Issuer. SECTION 21. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Bonds. If (1) any mutilated Bond is surrendered to the Paying Agent, or the Issuer and the Paying Agent their satisfaction of the loss Agentreceive receiveevidence evidencetoto their satisfaction of destruction, the destruction, or theft of anyofBond, and (2)and there delivered to the Issuer theand Paying loss or theft any Bond, (2) is there is delivered to the and Issuer the Agent or indemnity as mayasbe required by them to save Payingsuch Agentsecurity such security or indemnity may be required by them to each of them harmless, then, in the in absence of notice to the to Issuer save each of them harmless, then, the absence of notice the Issuer
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Assisi Heights residents celebrate Christmas with gumbo
The residents of Assisi Heights enjoy gumbo and potato salad for their annual Christmas luncheon. Attendees include, from left, Vivian Canoy, Karen Harvey, Linda Stevens, Patricia Fourrier, Darrell Fourrier and Samuel Franklin. PROVIDED PHOTO
Bains Elementary third grader surprises younger sister with story about barrel racing Bains Elementary third grader Eli Hurst surprised his sister, first grader Olivia Hurst, by reading a book about barrel racing during Breakfast and a Book recently. Olivia is headed to compete as a barrel racer in her division at nationals in Las Vegas.
Bains Elementary third grader Eli Hurst right, and his barrel-racing sister, first grader Olivia Hurst. Bains Elementary third grader Eli Hurst reads a book about barrel racing during Breakfast and a Book First grader Olivia Hurst reacts to her brother Bains Elementary third grader Eli Hurst. recently.
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JARVIS TATE: 28; 7073 Woodpecker Drive, St. Francisville; resisting an officer with force, simple criminal damage to property
KYRON JOSEPH: 28; 1725 Creole St., Laplace; two counts possession of Schedule 2, possession of drug paraphernalia
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JEREMY RIGHTEOUS: 34; 8466 La. 67, Clinton; theft under $1,000 BRANDEN HINGLE: 29; 812 Jung Blvd., Marrero; fugitive hold for California
MARKEITH DUNN: 38; 4621 Old Slaughter Road, Zachary; two counts bench warrant MELISSA WHITTINGTON: 50; 9953 Battle Road, Ethel; probation violation
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VICTORIA BURKS: 24; 14409 Royal Oaks Ave., Baton Rouge; malfeasance in office
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TRENTON GREEN: 36; 1864 La. 68, Jackson; fugitive warrant
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TAYLOR WILLIAMS: 29; second-degree murder ARSENIO WELLS: 34; 5568 La. 68, Jackson; second-degree murder TERRELL HOLMES: 33; 5568 La. 68, Jackson; second-degree murder JOSEPH CONSTANCE: 29; 5568 La. 68, Jackson; second-degree murder CHARLES SUMRALL: 55; 5159 La. 19, Ethel; failed to appear warrant
NOV. 15
KATIE SHUCKROW: 32; 7525 Old Highway 24, Centreville, Mississippi; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, home invasion
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LEON BROOKS: 40; 2929 Ray Weiland Drive, Baker; three counts obscenity DELVIN HUTCHINSON: 30; 7821 Simon St., Metairie; aggravated battery second degree, introduction of contraband, resisting arrest of officer
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BRAD PERKINS: 54; 2023 Nesom Road, Clinton; DWI-first offense, careless operation GLENN HARRIS: 60; 9556 La. 959, Slaughter; aggravated assault, bench warrant, simple criminal damage to property JESSIE TURNER JR.: 50; 19620 Deer Creek Road, Zachary; bench warrant
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JEREMY HOBGOOD: 45;159 La. 62, Jackson; fugitive warrant ASHLEY BRYANT: 38; 3721 Shiloh St., Courtland, Mississippi; fugitive warrant DESMOND WEBB: 41; 10422 Caroline St., Wilson; failure to register as sex offender
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or the Paying Agent that such Bond has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the Issuer shall execute, and upon its request the Paying Agent shall register and deliver, in exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond, a new Bond of the same maturity and of like tenor, interest rate and principal amount, bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. In case any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bond has become or is about to become due and payable, the Issuer in its discretion may, instead of issuing a new Bond, pay such Bond. Upon the issuance of any new Bond under this Section, the Issuer may require the payment by the Owner of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Paying Agent) connected therewith. Every new Bond issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen bond shall constitute a replacement of the prior obligation of the Issuer, whether or not the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bond shall be at any time enforceable by anyone and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Ordinance equally and ratably with all other Outstanding Bonds. Any additional procedures set forth in the Agreement, authorized in this Ordinance, shall also be available with respect to mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bonds. The provisions of this Section are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement and payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Bonds. SECTION 22. Discharge of Ordinance; Defeasance. If the Issuer shall pay or cause to be paid, or there shall otherwise be paid to the Owner, the principal of and interest on the Bonds, at the times and in the manner stipulated in this Ordinance, then the pledge of the money, securities, and funds pledged under this Ordinance and all covenants, agreements, and other obligations of the Issuer to the Owner shall thereupon cease, terminate, and become void and be discharged and satisfied, and the Paying Agent shall pay over or deliver all money held by it under this Ordinance to the Issuer. Bonds or interest installments for the payment of which money shall have been set aside and shall be held in trust (through deposit by the Issuer of funds for such payment or otherwise) at the maturity date thereof shall be deemed to have been paid within the meaning and with the effect expressed above in this Section if they are defeased in the manner provided by Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. SECTION 23. Successor Paying Agent; Paying Agent Agreement. The Issuer will at all times maintain a Paying Agent meeting the qualifications hereinafter described for the performance of the duties hereunder for the Bonds. The designation of the initial Paying Agent in this Ordinance is hereby confirmed and approved. The Issuer reserves the right to appoint a successor Paying Agent by (a) filing with the Person then performing such function a certified copy of an ordinance or Ordinance giving notice
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RANDALL BEACH: 52; 5002 La. 10, Jackson; simple damage to property BEAUX EFFERSON: 29; 2440 La. 958, Slaughter; bench warrant ROBERT GUERRERO JR.: 28; 11016 Mill Creek Lane, Slaughter; fugitive warrant DANIEL LUNSFORD: age unknown; 3111 Ramsey Drive, Zachary; bench warrant EVAN PERSICK: 45; 1342 Berwick Cassels St., Liberty, Mississippi; bench warrant
JESUS GONZALES: 30; DWI-first offense, careless operation, possession of alcoholic beverages in vehicle MELVIN TOURO: 33; 4447 Richmond Drive, Ethel; probation violation GREG BLAIR: 51; 36492 Machac Trace, Prairieville; DWI-first offense, reckless-operation no accident, possession of alcoholic beverages in vehicle, driving on roadway laned for traffic
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EMILE WILLIAMS: 31; 4690 Oaklon Drive, Baton Rouge; parole violation LUTHER WALTERS IV: 37; 4844 WT Price Road, Ethel; DWI-first, suspended drivers license, four counts vehicular negligent injuring, no seat belt, no insurance, driving on roadway laned for traffic, secretary to require periodical inspections
KATIE DYER: 32; 15011/ 2 Donahue Ferrry St., Pineville; contraband, possession of marijuana SHELIA STOKES: 54; 5002 La. 10, Jackson; failure to comply with supervised DAVID WISNER: 13724 Maple St., Norwood; failure to register/notify as sex offender
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JACK EALY JR.: 53; 6817 Williams Drive, Wilson; bench warrant for failure to register as a sex offender JOHN WRIGHT: 29; 7333 La. 961, Clinton; DWIfirst offense, careless operation, offroad vehicle, permits for use on shoulders of highway FREDERICK DUNN: 56; 2209 Hatfield Lane, Jackson; two counts resisting officer by force or violence, aggravated assault upon a peace officer MARQUIEL FERGUSON: 43; 10393 Carolina St., Wilson; failure to register and notify as sex offender or child predator
CLARENCE MOORE JR.: 56; 11431 Grant St,. Wilson; possession of firearm with controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II drugs, prohibited acts-distribution of drug paraphernalia, turning movement and required signals, tail lamp, operating vehicle with suspended license
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DAVID DAIGLE: 56; 2551 Colonial Drive, Jackson; two counts bench warrant
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of the termination of the Agreement and appointing a successor and (b) causing notice to be given to each Owner. Every Paying Agent appointed hereunder shall at all times be a bank or trust company organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or of any state, authorized under such laws to exercise trust powers, and subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State authority. The Executive Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute an appropriate Agreement with the Paying Agent for and on behalf of the Issuer in such form as may be satisfactory to said officers, the signatures of said officers on such Agreement to be conclusive evidence of the due exercise of the authority granted hereunder. SECTION 24. Arbitrage. The Issuer covenants and agrees that, to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Louisiana, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in order to establish, maintain and preserve the exclusion from “gross income” of interest on the Bonds under the Code. The Issuer further covenants and agrees that it will not take any action, fail to take any action, or permit any action within its control to be taken, or permit at any time or times any of the proceeds of the Bonds or any other funds of the Issuer to be used directly or indirectly in any manner, the effect of which would be to cause the Bonds to be “arbitrage bonds” or would result in the inclusion of the interest on any of the Bonds in gross income under the Code, including, without limitation, (i) the failure to comply with the limitation on investment of Bond proceeds, (ii) the failure to pay any required rebate of arbitrage earnings to the United States of America or (iii) the use of the proceeds of the Bonds in a manner which would cause the Bonds to be “private activity bonds”. The Executive Officers are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document or bond necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Section. SECTION 25. Disclosure Under SEC Rule 15c2-12. The Issuer will not be required to comply with the continuing disclosure requirements described in Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission [17 CFR 240.15c2-12]. SECTION 26. Designation Concerning “Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations”. The Bonds are designated as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3)(B)of the Code. In making this designation, the Issuer finds and determines that: (a) the Bonds are not “private activity bonds” within the meaning of the Code; and (b) the reasonably anticipated amount of qualified tax-exempt obligations which will be issued by the Issuer and all subordinate entities in calendar year 2024 does not exceed $10,000,000. SECTION 27. Post-Issuance Compliance. The Executive Officers and/or their designees are directed to establish, continue and/or amend,
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as applicable, written procedures to assist the Issuer in complying with various State and Federal statutes, rules and regulations applicable to the Bonds and are further authorized to take any and all actions as may be required by said written procedures to ensure continued compliance with such statues, rules and regulations throughout the term of the Bonds. SECTION 28. Award of Bonds. The Issuer hereby accepts the offers of the Purchasers, which offers are attached as Exhibit A-1 and A-2 hereto, and any Executive Officer is hereby authorized to execute said offers on behalf of the Issuer. As a condition to the delivery of the Bonds to the Purchasers, the Purchasers will execute a standard letter, acceptable to them and the Issuer, indicating they have conducted their own analysis with respect to the Bonds and are extending credit in the form of the Bonds as a vehicle for making a commercial loan to the Issuer. SECTION 29. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published one time in the official journal of the Issuer; however, it shall not be necessary to publish any exhibits hereto if the same are available for public inspection and such fact is stated in the publication. SECTION 30. Headings. The headings of the various sections hereof are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. SECTION 31. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: FREE, HARRELL, GUILLORY, BROWN NAYS: NONE ABSENT: MCCROY ABSTAINING: NONE And the ordinance was declared adopted on this 9th day of December, 2024. /s/ Annissa Woodard Clerk
/s/ Jimmy M. Norsworthy, III Mayor
Exhibits are available for review during normal business hours at the office of the Clerk, Town of Jackson, 1610 Charter Street, Jackson, La.
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Tie dye shirts and more were offered by Vanessa Mendel of West Feliciana during a holiday shopping night.
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Shoppers flock to Jackson’s White Light Christmas event BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
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A steady stream of people enjoyed visiting with each other along the way at Jackson’s White Light Christmas Event Nov. 14 on Charter Street downtown. Many of the vendors were inside the historic Pipes-McKowen building. Outside vendors were nearby, just across or down the street, including several food trucks. Shopping opportunities continued down the road at the Blue Frog, Cotton Fields Coffee Shop and the Southern Bell Antiques. Offerings included beautiful European Christmas ornaments, whimsical toys, a great variety of jewelry, artwork, plants and bulbs, carving knives, tie-dye tee shirts,
Mothers and daughters at the coffee shop, from left, are Lorna and Eleanor Sinclair and Alaina and Laynee Hand, from Clinton. Dragons, colorful and flexible, these pieces were made by a 3D printer and pieced together. homemade candies, dolls and soaps, wooden birdhouses, antiques, collectibles and even dragons made with a 3D printer.
Santa put in a morning appearance in the lobby of Centenary Inn and a late afternoon/evening appearance at the coffee shop.
Event coordinator Ginger Goudeau, left, turns to greet a new customer after checking out the shop customer on the right.
Santa makes an evening appearance at Cotton Fields Coffee Shop on Dec. 14.
Berlene Morgan, of Jackson, and Faye Talbot, of Clinton, shop at Jackson’s White Light event in the Pipes-McKowen buidling.
Son Kell with Debbie and Paul Martin, of St. Francisville, browse at Southern Bell Antiques during the White Light Event.