AI
BY JAMES MINTON
Contributing writer
The West Feliciana Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Jan. 6toapprove the site plan for a$2.5 billion artificial intelligence data center planned for asite off La.965 on thesouthern end of the parish.
layout for two 4,500-square-foot buildings of welded steel frame and concrete, capable of housing liquid-cooled graphicsprocessing units owned by as-yet-unnamed tenants.
The site plan shows the proposed
The project, which has been in theworks for more than ayear, will not require zoning changes for theapproximately 611acres on which the owner, Hut 8, plans to build itsfacility
The property,which includes 107 acres of the established parish industrial park, already is zoned for heavy industry,said Donna Wright,who chairedthe planning meeting. The company’sname is taken from aunitofBletchley Park, the British military intelligence complex that operatedbefore and
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during World WarII. Hut 8’scomputer experts broke the German naval codeand passed decoded informationtoother BletchleyPark unitsthat assessed its intelligence value. Riley Tettrel, seniorvicepresident of data center development for Hut 8, said the data center will employ about50people when it opens, from highly skillednet-
working andservicetechnicians to maintenance and grounds crews. Askedifa large number of construction workers, as manyas500, would require short-term housing in theparish,Tettrel saidHut 8 “will not bank on the parish providing housing.”
Commission member Andy Site plan for$2.5billion
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which could be zero up to the full $2,500.
Gardner said information that he received from the state asso-
ciation of assessors indicated that about half of the state’s governing entities have decided not to participate. He said the definition of first responder is broad, and would include doctors, nurses, state troopers and other professionals who could conceivably render aid in
WEST FELICIANA PARISH BOOKINGS
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between Dec 30-Jan. 5:
DEC 30
ROBINS, RICHELLA: 30; 4330 Jefferson St. Baker; bench warrant
STOVALL, RANDY: 31; 207 Z St., Woodville, Mississippi; illegal use of a weapon, domestic abuse aggravated assault, bench warrant
DEC 31
WOLLMER, STEPHEN: 21; 1218 Elmwood Drive, Jackson; manufacture transfer or possession of machine guns, fugitive warrant
LEWIS, KAYLA: 18; 2544 Old Towne Road, Zachary; fugitive warrant
JAN. 1
DAVIS, DAKARRI: 19; 10797 Shady Grove Road St Francisville; illegal possession of stolen things $1,000-$5,000, possession/dealing firearms with obliterated number/ mark, simple possession marijuana or synthetic marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, probation violation
HONORE, CHARLENE: 41; 6006 Vermillion Blvd., New Orleans; possession of contraband, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics manufacture/ distribute Schedule III narcotics
JAN. 2
WASHINGTON, RODRICK: 28; 10488 La. 965, St Francisville; simple battery, unauthor-
some type of emergency in the parish where they are domiciled.
He said he cannot estimate how many people will be eligible, how many will sign up and the amount of taxes that will be lost.
“We need to start out small,” Juror Richard Oliveaux said in suggesting that the exemption be $100
of assessed value, but after considerable discussion, the jury voted to offer eligible homeowners an exemption of $250 of assessed value. Taxes are computed on the basis of assessed value and the tax millages that apply to the area. A residences is assessed at 10% of what the assessor says is its actual value.
Eligible homeowners will have to apply for the exemption each year at the assessor’s office. Jurors set the start date as Jan. 1 of this year, but the jury will have to renew the program each year Jurors reelected Louis Kent as president and Chrissie O’Quin as vice president to begin the meeting.
EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
ized entry of an inhabited dwelling, probation violation, bench warrant
JAN. 3
YOUNG, DONALD: 30; 7245 Solitude Road, St. Francisville; aggravated assault, fugitive warrant
WASHINGTON, JOSHUA: 31; 11649 Givens Road, St. Francisville; possession Schedule II narcotics
JAN. 4
MOORE, CHLOE: 23; 12897 La. 421, St. Francisville; speeding, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, prohibited acts, distribution of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm with controlled dangerous substance
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our security professionals, follow industry safety protocols and best practices to continue keeping our employees, communities and plants safe.”
“The safety and security of our employees, our plants and our communities are our top priority,” the statement said.
On Friday, the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that parish authorities are “investigating a rash of unidentified drone sightings reported over the last two weeks.”
Entergy’s River Bend Station nuclear plant is located in the parish.
“According to Sheriff Brian Spillman, the reports indicate the objects are as large as five feet in diameter and have been seen flying in areas near critical infrastructure,” the sheriff’s office release says. “Eyewitnesses have also reported seeing multiple objects flying simultaneously, indicating that the flights may be coordinated.”
Sheriffs’ deputies have observed flying objects at altitudes from 200 to over 500 feet.
“The suspected drones tend to hover over certain areas for extended periods and then disappear into the night. All reports to date have been at night,” the release said Spillman said the sheriff’s office does not believe the drone sightings represent a public safety concern or
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Dreher, a retired Entergy executive, said about 1,000 workers built the nearby River Bend nuclear power plant without causing a housing crisis in the parish. Most of the workers lived within 50 miles of the plant and commuted daily he said. Tettrel said the company plans to build on an “aggressive timeline” to finish one of the structures this year and the other during
a hostile threat to people or property
Nonetheless, he called them “very concerning” and said they’re being treated “as a criminal violation” since the sightings occurred where drone flight is prohibited.
The sheriff’s office is working with local, state and federal partners on the investigation, Spillman said.
On Friday a St. Charles Parish spokesperson said parish authorities have not received reports of drone activity over Entergy’s Waterford 3 plant, which is located there.
No investigations into drone activity are ongoing, the spokesperson said. Drone mitigation confusion
Attorney General Liz Murrill said she will provide Spillman and other public officials assistance on drone matters as needed.
“Federal law does not prohibit public safety officials from taking action that they deem appropriate to address the threat,” Murrill said in a statement.
“The fact that it may be aviation related activity does not impact this authority What’s most important is that the threat is eliminated.”
Landry on Friday said ambiguity in the law related to drone mitigation has created stumbling blocks, but ultimately the state has the authority to act if need be.
“I believe, and if I have to, I am within my legal authority to have the State Police or authorize any law
2026. The center will include a closed-loop cooling system that will draw water from an existing well on the property
Tettrel initially said the cooling system will be filled with 9 million gallons of water to start operations, but after parish resident Harvey Stern questioned the plant’s effect on the area’s main water supply aquifer Tettrel corrected himself, saying the system will need 900,000 gallons of water to begin. He said a closed-loop cooling system is better
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
WEST FELICIANA
n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 635-6719
n Start time for all activities is 10
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.
EAST FELICIANA
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson
Wednesday, Jan. 15
EXERCISE CLASS: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
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n The East Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council announced on Facebook that Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier will be at the Clinton Branch from 10 a.m. to noon Friday The community is invited to learn more about DeVillier and to discuss matters important to the community RE-Gift bingo planned
West Feliciana Parish Library invites the community to a RE-Gift Bingo Night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 31. The event is for participants age 16 and up.
enforcement agency to take a drone down if I believe it’s a danger to the public,” he said.
FAA authorization to mitigate drones at the state level would help avoid a legal battle and problems stemming from ambiguity in the law he said.
In a statement Friday, the FAA said, “Congress gave certain federal agencies authority to counter credible threats from drones.”
Those agencies include the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy
The FAA did not respond to a question on Friday about the authority of state-level law enforcement agencies to counter drone threats.
It did emphasize that it is illegal under federal law to shoot at an aircraft.
“A private citizen shooting at any aircraft including unmanned aircraft poses a significant safety hazard,” the statement said. “An unmanned aircraft hit by gunfire could crash, causing damage to persons or property on the ground, or it could collide with other objects in the air.”
Asked if he is worried that drones present a possible safety or national security threat, Landry replied, “100%.”
“Those are the things that keep me up at night,” he said. “There is a huge gap in security when it comes to drones.”
Email Alyse Pfeil at alyse.pfeil@theadvocate. com.
than one that consumes large amounts of water on a continuous basis because of the area’s warm climate. The computer servers and cooling system will be powered from Entergy’s electrical grid, but not with a direct connection to the nuclear plant. Future expansion of the facility will depend on the availability of additional electrical power Tettrel said. He said the data center will be quieter than River Bend. “We don’t expect noise being a problem at all,” he said.
Thursday, Jan. 16
BINGO: 10:30 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 17
EXERCISE CLASS: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 20
CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tuesday, Jan. 21
BINGO: 10:30 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Transportation n 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.
tions, discuss side effects and ways to manage them, xchange favorite recipes and snack ideas, and hear from others on similar health journeys. No medical advice will be given at this event. Registration at tinyurl.com/5b9j3w9z is encouraged to save a seat. Contact Stacie Davis at sdavis@wfplibrary.org or text (225) 245-3753 for information.
Free throw competition
Participants can contribute gently used or new items to the prize pool upon arrival perhaps a Christmas gift that wasn’t just right but a gift is not required to attend.
“This is a lighthearted way to start the year and bring the community together RE-Gift bingo is not just about the fun of the game: it’s about sharing and finding joy in something unexpected,” said Stacie L.V Davis, director of the West Feliciana Parish Library “We’re encouraging everyone to look through their holiday gifts and bring along something that deserves a second chance to make someone smile.”
To register visit westfeliciana-la.whofi. com/calendar/event/307642.
Lane to hold free breastfeeding class Lane will be holding a free breastfeeding class from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 in the Board Conference Room at Lane Regional Medical Center 6300 Main St., Zachary Registered nurse Kiara Carnes with Baby Lane Labor & Delivery Unit will the discuss the ABC’s of Breastfeeding, including: n Appeal of Breastfeeding and Why It’s Important n Best Breastfeeding Positions n Common Challenges with Breastfeeding
n She will answer questions about breastfeeding, plus more
To reserve a spot, call (225) 658-6612 or email jschmolke@LaneRMC.org. West Feliciana Parish Library hosts meetup for GLP-1 patients
People taking or considering a GLP-1 medication like Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide or tirzepatideare invited to a GLP-1 Meetup from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the West Feliciana Parish Library, at 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. This event, for adults, will be a chance to share experiences with GLP-1 medica-
Boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to compete in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Jan. 26 at St. John the Baptist Church gym, 4727 McHugh Drive. Register at 1 p.m., shooting starts at 1:30 p.m. Kids compete within their own gender and age. Entrants may compete in only one local competition. Winners advance to the Baton Rouge Diocese round and from there the state round. Contact KC Community Director James Graves at (337) 534-2700 for information. Save the date
n The 20th annual Feliciana Family and Friends Mardi Gras Parade is Jan. 25 in downtown Clinton. Mardi Gras in the Country will line up at East Feliciana Middle School, 10410 Plank Road, Clinton. Gates open at 7 a.m., Lineup starts at 11 a.m. and the parade rolls at noon. Visit www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064329323928 for contact information.
n Feb. 22: Krewe de Canines Mardi Gras Parade, St. Francisville
n The 90th annual 2025 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show will be Feb. 11-18 at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
n March 8: Rouge Roubaix bicycle race, St. Francisville
n March 9: Uncorked Food & Wine Showcase, St. Francisville
n March 22: Tunica Hills Music Festival & Jam Session
n The Azalea Polo Classic in St. Francisville will be at 2 p.m. April 6.
n Spring Angola Rodeo Tickets are on sale. The event is April 26-27. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and the rodeo will start at 2 p.m. All tickets are $20 per person. Ages 2 and under are free if they sit in a lap. No refunds or exchanges allowed. Call (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or visit 0f472fe.netsolhost.com/ tickets.
n The Feliciana Wildflower Festival will be June 7 and the group is seeking applications for sponsors, vendors and guest speakers. Visit www.facebook.com/FelicianaWildflowerProject for information.
n The Day the War Stopped is planned for June 7 in St. Francisville.
Send news and events for East and West Feliciana parishes to extra@theadvocate. com by noon Friday or call (225) 3880731.
ADVOCATE FILE PHOTO BY RICHARD ALAN HANNON
Aerial view of the River Bend Nuclear Station near St Francisville.
New St. Francisville mayor speaks to Rotary Club
St. Francisville Mayor Andy D’Aquilla recently addressed members of the Rotary Club.
D’Aquilla, who assumed office in early January, shared his vision for the town in terms of infrastructure improvements, governmental transparency, tourism and historic preservation among other matters.
For information on Rotary, visitwww stfrancisvillerotary.org.
Louisiana Tech announces fall 2024 honor roll
Community news report
Louisiana Tech University has announced its 2024 fall quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists.
Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president’s honor list. That distinction signifies achievement of at least a 3.8 academic grade point average on a minimum of nine semester hours completed (100-level or higher), with no grade lower than a B.
To be eligible for the dean’s honor lists, a student is required to earn at least a 3.5 academic grade point average with no grade lower than a C on a minimum of nine semester hours completed (100-level or higher).
Courses yielding satisfactory/ failure grades and courses audited do not count toward eligibility for either recognition. Only undergraduates with no incomplete grades are eligible.
Students from the region include: Ascension
Geismar: Emily Anne Christjansen, Baron C. Cosey, Sydnee Daniel*, Cameron Michael Dupre, Kylie P. Evans*, Julia Ruth Minvielle* Gonzales: Matthew Paul Bucci, Jared Anthony Cassard, Luke Gregory Hackney, Mason Ty Jones, Alexander M. Lambert*, Emma Rose Lamoureaux*, Jesse Kade Landry*, Hannah Grace Mcquiddy, Beau Romero*, Gavin Michael Soniat*, Jacob Michael Stein*, Claudia J. Wilkinson* Prairieville: Ethan A. Babin*, Brayden Paul Barnes, Emma Claine Baumann*, Christian David Bock*, Maggie Catherine Brickey*, Sawyer Bruce Bufkin*, Zachary A. Chaisson, Rylan Walker Coe*, Emily Christine Duguay, Sara Reese Gathright, Colin Beckman Griffin, Melanie S. Jones*, Ella Lambert*, Toby Joseph Latino*, Kailee Z. Lavigne, Evan Jacob Lawrence*, Alice Ellise Leotta, Kierstin Ruby Manly*, Abigail R. Mathews, Mackenzie M. Millet, David Walker Morrill, Sheridan Brooke Smith*, Grayson Barrett Toney*, J. Bentley Unangst*, Anna Kathryn Williams
St. Amant: Camryn Elise Boldt*, Collin Alexander Franta*, Addyson Lynn Gautreaux, Skylar Ann Kobitz*, Judd B. Rouyea*, Kinslei
Marie Scroggs, Jacee Colette Spillman*
Sorrento: Zealand Cook East Baton Rouge
Baker: Anthony Palmer, Austin
Dakota Pearson, Luke Owen Robinson, Annabelle M. Sheets* Greenwell Springs: Michael K Kravitz, Olivia Marie Thibodeaux
Pride: Zacc J. Landry
Zachary: Ashley Lauren Brumfield, Elijah William Carr*, Mya A. Claiborne, Billy John Deroche*, Brogan Lane Gibbon Jay Gray*, Brianna Marie Hudson, Taylor
Garrett Hughes*, Cobe I. Johnson, Cade Christian Leblanc, Kaleigh Nicole Louque, Averie Reese Manuel*, Ryann A. McClure*, Ainslie Leanne McNabb, Nicholas William Nalepa*, Rodrigo Enmanuel Olmedo*, Alexander Alexander Otwell, Jackson K. Phelps, Michael Plaisance, Kye Aiden Poston, Parker Wellsley Robertson, Madelynn K. Smith*, Zachary T. Smith, Sean M. Sullivan*, Alexander Christian Thompson, Evan Matthew Valliere
East Feliciana
Clinton: Raeghan Lynn Cunningham, Alexander M. Jose, James E. Jose*, Lily May Richardson
Ethel: Emmaleigh Ann Graves
Jackson: Tessa Marie Hay*, Catherine E Hodges, Kaiden Major Lang*, Mckayla G. Mercer* West Feliciana
St. Francisville: Jacob Josef Barbosa*, Sara Kaitlin Barrow, Parker Joseph Bennett, Abby Rae Benton, Ashlynn Grace Culley, Joseph A. Dalferes*, Jude Irwin Daniel*, Cade E. Grissett, Savannah Marie Gunter, Lily A. Holland*, Elisabeth Thy Hong*, Margaret Anne Lott*, Anna Maxwell*, Alexandra Kathryn Patin*, Abigail L. Pittman, William Hatcher Ralph*, Blakleigh Elizabeth Willis
Livingston
Albany: Allan Aguado, Walker T. Poe, Ethan Arbis Woods Denham Springs: Emma Grace Allerheiligen*, Spencer Authement, Noah P. Chauvin, Ava R. Clark, Tony James Courville III*, Taylor Anne Czarnecki*, Lauren N. Dodds, Davin Sean Donaldson
Mandolyn C. Donohue, Nathan M. Duke, Sophia Marie Esposito, Alayna M. Felder-Fields*, Delaney Ann Ferris*, Beau C. Harmon*, Anne M. Hebert*, Brandon Thomas Jones, Will J. Langley*, Jason P. Mitchell, Logan Joseph Pertuis*, Ella Price*, Nicholas W. Russell*, Sara Ann Schneller, Mia Schoen, Hanna Lyn Stout*, Laney K. Vige, Dylan Thomas Watson
Livingston: Emily Cecilia Armand, Beau Dominic Armand*, Mason Andrew Smith
Springfield: Peyton Lane Ellis*
Walker: John A. Bergeron*, Jack Vincent Clark*, Isabella Rose Johnson, Garrett Patrick*, Nathaniel Markangelo Vise*
Tangipahoa
Amite: Nathan Battles, Kaylyn D. Murphy*, Kaleigh Brianne Powell*
Hammond: Trevor Callan Forrest*, Kohl Braden Garner*, Conor Bradley Montalbano, Micah Taylor Moskau*, Dominick J. Schillage, Gloria Paige Tilyou*
Loranger: Dylan L. Burnthorne*, Ethan Joseph Falgout
Ponchatoula: Hanna M. Bankston*, Clarissa Keegan Haik*, Jenny Elisabeth Little, William Tanner Machen, Gabriel Allen Rivero*
Tickfaw: Luke William Purvis
Jesse Perritt and Harper Fruge race to draw a fruit or vegetable that matched their marker during the Color Relay at Bain s Lower Elementary.
Atori Dunn draws a green apple during the Color Relay.
Jayden Sanders displays the weed he pulled from one of the raised beds at Bains Lower Elementary.
John Whitaker waters a bed of plants while Noah DeLoach waits for his turn at Bains Lower Elementary.
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Lauren Percy’s kindergarten class at Bains Lower Elementary participates in a MyPlate match up activity
Stella Church found a garden friend on one of the days her class visited the Bains Lower Elementary garden.
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Adalyn McConnell shows her scavenger hunt page at Bains Lower Elementary.
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St. Francisville Mayor Andy D’Aquilla, addresses members of the Rotary Club
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TheTownofClinton (herein referred to as the "Owner")herebysolicits sealed bids forthe Im‐provements to the Wastewater Treatment Facility projectdescribed as follows: STATEMENTOFWORK: Removaland replace‐ment of wastewater treatmentfacilityfloat‐ingmechanicalaerators andfloating curtainbaf‐fle PECProject No.11795.05 Sealed Bids shallbead‐dressedtothe Town of Clinton, anddelivered to the Town of Clinton, LA c/oProfessionalEngi‐neeringConsultants 7600 Innovation Park Drive, BatonRouge,LA 70820 notlater than 2:00 pm,onthe 11thday of February,2025. Anybid received afterthe speci‐fiedtimeand date will notbeconsidered. The sealed bids will be pub‐liclyopenedand read aloudat2:00pmonthe 11thday of February 2025, at thePEC Officelo‐cated7600Innovation Park Drive, BatonRouge LA 70820. Complete BidDocu‐ments, Instructions to Bidders, BidForm, Con‐tract, Plans, Specifica‐tions, andForms of the BidBond, Performance Bond andPayment Bond, andother biddingdocu‐mentsmay be down‐loaded from theProfes‐sional EngineeringCon‐sultants (PEC)PlanRoom as hosted by CentralBid‐ding https://www.cen tralbidding.com(subject to fees andconditions) Forany questions re‐gardingthe websitecall CentralBidding at 225810-4814. Prospective Bidders aresolelyre‐sponsiblefor obtaining themostup-to-datebid‐ding Documentsfromthe designated website. Bids will notbeaccepted throughthe online bid‐ding portal.Bidswillbe received by mail and/or hand delivery to theloca‐tion as stated above. Complete BidDocuments mayalsobeexamined by emailinginfo@pecla.com or at theOffice of theEn‐gineer forthe contract; Professional Engineering ConsultantsCorp. lo‐catedat7600Innovation Park Drive, BatonRouge La 70820; (225-769-2810) Hard copies maybeob‐tainedatthisoffice upon paymentofa depositof $150.00. This depositwill be refunded upon re‐questinaccordancewith R.S. 38:2212 Contractorssubmitting bid h ll b li d
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TheMayor andBoard of Aldermen metinregular sessionatthe Norwood Town Hall on Thursday December 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. with MayorBecky Bellue presiding. Alder‐menRonnieJett, Trey Pooleand KimmiSellers were present. Amotionwas made by Ald. Jett andwas sec‐ondedbyAld.Poole to addunder NewBusiness #4 AsphaltProject Allmotions carriedunan‐imouslyunlessotherwise noted. Amotionwas made by Ald. Pooleand wassec‐ondedbyAld.Jettap‐provingthe minutesfrom theNovembermeeting. Amotionwas made by Ald. Sellersand wassec‐ondedbyAld.Jettap‐provingthe financial statementfromNovem‐ber, as well as payment of thenew billsfor De‐cember OLDBUSINESS: 1. Police Report –Chief KennyStewart gave the monthlyreport, noting that therehavebeen sev‐eral wrecks on Hwy19 recently.There was a dump truckleftinthe middle of Thompson Creek Road this after‐noon.The companyhas been contactedtore‐move thetruck immedi‐ately. 2. Fire Report –FireChief JimmyGarig reported that Norwoodhas been 4
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2024 Regular BoardMeetingand Board VicePresident Joyce Kent seconded themotion. Themotion to approve the minutes passedwith no opposition.
Special Recognitions Presentations weremade for employee of themonth from SlaughterElementary andfor students of the year from all schools.
Communications/Reports Sales TaxCollectionReport
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NewBusiness The Boardreceived theBuilding Committee report from themeeting that washeldonDecember3, 2024, starting at 4:00pm. Board MemberPaulKentmade themotion to approve theagenda and it was seconded by Board MemberJenni Adams. Thecommittee turned it overtoSuperintendent
Nettervilletogooverthe agenda items listed:
1. Receive and review reviseduse of facilities form
2. Discuss vacant properties at varying school sites
The committee agreedtothe changesmade on theUse of Facilities Form andtosendthemto the fullboardfor approval. The committee alsoagreedtomove allvacantmobile buildings to old Clinton middleschool on LibertyHighway and to send to thefullboard forapproval andtotablethe discussing on Old ClintonHigh and Old Clinton Middle andtoplace no trespassingsignsatboth sites. Thebuilding committee meeting adjournedat4:34 pm with amotion by Board MemberJermi Adams and seconded by BoardMemberPaulKent.
The motion wasmade during thefullboard meeting by Board Member MichaelBradfordand seconded by BoardVice President Joyce Kent to accept allrecommendationsfromthe building committee.
Theboard received awrittenrequest forinthe state field by agroup of ten East Feliciana High SchoolTalent SearchStudents and one facultymember to attendthe 2025SUBR Educational Talent SearchTRIO Day on March6,2025. The motion to accept was made by BoardMember Michael Bradfordand secondedbyBoard MemberClayton Elkins. The motion passed with no opposition. The boardreceived awritten request for use of facilitiesbyEast Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Department to use East Feliciana Middle School campusfor training allday on December14-15 2024. Further requests waive fees. Themotion to accept wasmade by Board MemberMichael Bradfordand secondedbyBoardMemberClayton Elkins. Themotion passedwith no opposition
The boardreceived andadoptedthe School Board MemberTrainingResolution.The motion was made by the BoardMemberMichael Bradfordand secondedbyBoardMemberClaytonElkins. The motion passed withnoopposition.
The boardreceived for informational purposes only information on theLSBA 87the Annual Convention to be held February25-27,2025, in Lakes CharlesLouisiana Adjournment President Terrell moved to adjourn,and amotion madebyBoard Member Michael Bradford and second
NOTICENotice is hereby given, pursuant to ArticleIV, Section21(D)(1)ofthe LouisianaConstitution andLouisiana Public Ser‐vice CommissionGeneral Order7/1/2019 (Docket R-34738),thatonDecem‐ber30, 2024, Entergy Louisiana, LLC(“ELL”) a public utilityproviding retail electric andgas serviceinvarious parishes throughout the StateofLouisiana,filed with theLouisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) an Application (“Application”)for recov‐eryinrates of costsre‐latedtoHurricane Francine TheApplicationrequests that theLPSC, among otherthings: (1)find the costsincurredbyELL in restoringserving andre‐pairingits facilities in the wake of Hurricane Francine,totaling $183,572,459, to be rea‐sonableand necessary and, therefore, eligible forrecoveryfromcus‐tomers;(2) specifyand approvethe functional‐izationofthe costsin‐curred by ELLinrespond‐ingtoHurricane Francine;(3) as to the distribution-related capi‐talcosts incurred by ELL in responding to Hurri‐cane Francine (the “FrancineDistribution CapitalCosts”),approve ELL’sauthority to recover thosecosts pursuant to Section3.A.1 or,alterna‐tively,through Section 3.Cofthe FormulaRate Plan RiderScheduleFRP (“RiderFRP”),approve therecoveryofthe func‐tionalized Francine Dis‐tributionCapital Costs pursuant to theterms (exceptthe cap) of the Distribution Recovery Mechanism(“DRM”) of RiderFRP,and vote to take up,and approve, at theLPSC’sFebruary2025 Business andExecutive Sessionrecovery by ELL of theFrancineDistribu‐tion CapitalCosts throughRider FRPonan interimbasis,subject to refund andtrue-up,with such interimrateadjust‐ment beginningwiththe first billingcycle for March2025 andpending such time as theLPSC completesits full pru‐dencyreviewand the LPSC’s Orderbecomes final;(4) authorizeELL to recovercarryingcosts on theFrancineDistribution CapitalCosts from the date on whichthe storm costswereincurreduntil thedateELL begins re‐covering itsstorm costs throughrates;(5) as to theoperationsand main‐tenancecosts incurred by ELLinrespondingto HurricaneFrancineand thereferencedcarrying costs, affirmELL is au‐thorized to withdraw $30,000,000 from ELL’s previously funded storm escrow forthose costs; and(6)grant such other relief to whichELL shows itself to be entitled Theestimated bill effect of thecosts sought by ELLinthe Applicationfor responding to Hurricane Francine is an estimated increase of $0.80 per monthfor aresidential customer that receives 1,000 kWhofelectricser‐vice permonth,withan annualized typical monthlybillfor such a customer increasing from $127.44per month to an estimated$128.24 permonth Forquestions andcom‐mentsregarding ELL’sfil‐
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given, pursuant to ArticleIV, Section21(D)(1)ofthe LouisianaConstitution andLouisiana Public Ser‐vice CommissionGeneral Order7/1/2019 (Docket R-34738),thatonDecem‐ber30, 2024, Entergy Louisiana, LLC(“ELL”) a public utilityproviding retail electric andgas serviceinvarious parishes throughout the StateofLouisiana,filed with theLouisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) an Application (“Application”)for recov‐eryinrates of costsre‐latedtoHurricane Francine TheApplicationrequests that theLPSC, among otherthings: (1)find the costsincurredbyELL in restoringserving andre‐pairingits facilities in the wake of Hurricane Francine,totaling $183,572,459, to be rea‐sonableand necessary and, therefore, eligible forrecoveryfromcus‐tomers;(2) specifyand approvethe functional‐izationofthe costsin‐curred by ELLinrespond‐ingtoHurricane Francine;(3) as to the distribution-related capi‐talcosts incurred by ELL in responding to Hurri‐cane Francine (the “FrancineDistribution CapitalCosts”),approve ELL’sauthority to recover thosecosts pursuant to Section3.A.1 or,alterna‐tively,through Section 3.Cofthe FormulaRate Plan RiderScheduleFRP (“RiderFRP”),approve therecoveryofthe func‐tionalized Francine Dis‐tributionCapital Costs pursuant to theterms (exceptthe cap) of the Distribution Recovery Mechanism(“DRM”) of RiderFRP,and vote to take up,and approve, at theLPSC’sFebruary2025 Business andExecutive Sessionrecovery by ELL of theFrancineDistribu‐tion CapitalCosts throughRider FRPonan interimbasis,subject
The following resolutionwas offered by Mark Dousayand seconded by Darryl Buhler:
RESOLUTION
Aresolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special electionheld in the East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1, on Tuesday,November 5, 2024, to authorize the renewal of aspecial tax therein.
BE IT RESOLVEDbyBoard of Commissionersofthe East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1 (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authorityofthe East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1 (the “District”), that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and publicsession to examinethe official tabulations of votes cast at the special electionheld in the East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1, on Tuesday,November 5, 2024 (the “Election”),toauthorize the renewal of aspecial tax thereinpursuant to the following proposition (the “Proposition”):
PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL)
Shallthe East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1 (the “District”), continue to levy a1 mill tax on allthe property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $383,200 reasonably expected at thistime to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for aperiod of 10 years, beginning withthe year 2026 and ending withthe year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating an enhanced 911 telephone system (including the payment of necessary dispatch personnel)?
This Governing Authority does further proceed to examineand canvass the returns of the Election thereof.
expectedatthistimetobecollected from thelevy of thetax for an entire year), for aperiodof10years, beginning withthe year2026and endingwiththe year2035, for thepurposeof acquiring,constructing,improving, maintaining and/or operating an enhanced 911telephonesystem (including thepaymentof necessary dispatch personnel)?
Said specialelectionwill be held at each andevery polling placein theParish of East Feliciana, whichpollswillopen at six o’clock (6:00)a.m andclose at eight o’clock (8:00)p.m., in accordance with theprovisions of La.R.S.18:541
Thepolling places at theprecincts in theParish arehereby designated as thepolling places at which to hold thesaidelection,and theCommissioners-in-Charge andCommissioners, respectively,shall be those personsdesignatedaccordingtolaw
Theestimated cost of this electionasdeterminedbythe Secretary of State baseduponthe provisions of Chapter 8-AofTitle 18 andactual costs of similarelections is $3,800 Notice is further giventhataportion of themoniescollected from thetax described in theProposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewideretirementsystems in themannerrequired by law.
Thesaidspecialelectionwillbeheldinaccordancewiththe applicable provisions of Chapter 5and Chapter 6-AofTitle 18 of theLouisiana RevisedStatutesof1950, as amended, andother constitutional and statutory authority,and theofficers appointed to hold thesaidelection as provided in this NoticeofSpecialElection,orsuchsubstitutestherefor as maybeselectedand designated in accordance withLa. R.S. 18:1287, willmake due returns thereoftosaidGoverning Authority,and NOTICEIS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that theGoverning Authority will meet at its regularmeeting place, theEast Feliciana CommunicationsCenter, 12486 Feliciana Drive,Clinton, Louisiana, on TUESDAY,DECEMBER 17,2024 at FOUR O’CLOCK (4:00) P.M.,and shall then andthereinopen and publicsessionproceed to examineand canvassthe returns anddeclare theresult of thesaidspecialelection. All registeredvoters of theDistrict areentitledtovote at said specialelection andvoting machineswill be used.
PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC MEETINGNOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West FelicianaPort Commission will meet in RegularSession on Thursday,JANUARY 16, 2025 AT 5:30 p.m. at West FelicianaParishLibrary TEEN MEETINGRoomlo‐catedat5114 Burnett Road,St. Francisville Louisiana70775 THEMEETING IS OPEN TO THEPUBLIC.Inaccor‐dancewiththe Ameri‐cans with Disabilities Act, if youneed special assistance,pleasecon‐tact theLaurenField with West FelicianaPortCom‐missionat(225) 978-9502 describing theassis‐tancethatisnecessary $6.15 122921-JAN15-1T
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulationofvotes cast at said Election therewas atotal of 6,364 votes cast IN FAVOROF the Proposition and atotal of 3,103 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, resulting in amajorityof 3,261 votes cast IN FAVOROF the Proposition. The Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED by amajorityofthe votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Election.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said electionshall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law,after receipt from the Secretary of State’soffice of the actual costs of the election, as required by §18: 1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Election are hereby declared by thisGoverning Authorityand shall be published as required by law
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A ProcèsVerbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shallbemade and acertified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall recordthe same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Courtand Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and forthe Parish of East Feliciana, who shall recordthe same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of thisGoverning Authority. This resolutionhaving been submitted to avote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: And the resolutionwas declared adopted on this, the 17th day of December, 2024.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of aresolution adopted by the Boardof Commissioners of the East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1 (the “Governing Authority”),acting as the governing authority of the East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1 (the “District”),onMay 2, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat aspecial electionwillbeheld within the District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024,and that at the said election there willbesubmitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said electionunder the Constitution and Laws of the StateofLouisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) Shallthe East Feliciana
PROCESVERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTESCASTAT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT #1,ONTUESDAY,NOVEMBER5,2024.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, December 17,2024, at 4:00 p.m., at itsregularmeeting place, theEast Feliciana Communications Center,12486 Feliciana Drive,Clinton,Louisiana, the Board of Commissionersofthe East Feliciana Parish Communications District #1 (the “GoverningAuthority”), acting as thegoverningauthority of theEast Feliciana Parish CommunicationsDistrict#1(the“District”), andbeing theauthority ordering thespecialelection held thereinon Tuesday, November5,2024, withaquorumofthe GoverningAuthority present anddid, in openand public session, examinethe officialcertified tabulations of votescast at thesaid election,and did examine and canvass thereturns of thesaidelection, therehaving beensubmitted at said election thefollowing proposition,towit: PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL)
Shall theEast Feliciana Parish CommunicationsDistrict#1(the “District”), continuetolevy a1milltax on allthe property subject to taxation in theDistrict(an estimated$383,200 reasonably expectedatthistimetobecollected from thelevy of thetax for an entire year), for aperiodof10years, beginning with the year2026and endingwith theyear2035, for thepurposeof acquiring,constructing,improving, maintaining and/or operating an enhanced 911telephonesystem (includingthe payment of necessary dispatch personnel)?
Therewas found by said countand canvassthat therewas atotal of 6,364 votes cast IN FAVOROF theProposition andatotal of 3,103 votes cast AGAINST theProposition, as hereinabove set forth, anditwas further found anddeterminedthattherewas amajority of 3,261 votes cast IN FAVOROF theProposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, theGoverning Authority did declare andproclaimand does hereby declare andproclaiminopen andpublic session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forthwas duly CARRIED by amajority of thevotescast by thequalifiedelectors voting at thesaidspecialelection held in theDistrictonTuesday, November5,2024. Results by precinctare available from theSecretary-Treasurerofthis GoverningAuthorityduringregularbusiness hoursorvia theLouisiana SecretaryofState’s website(voterportal.sos.la.gov). Exhibit” A” attached hereto andmade apartofthis Procès Verbal is acopy of theNotice of Special Election andproof of publication thereof.
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