SHERIFF’S SALE
TENSAS STATE BANK
VS. NO. 24,822
TENSAS HEAT AND AIR, LLC,
PERRY BRYAN EPPINETTE AND
DIANA D. EPPINETTE
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed, from the Honorable Sixth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tensas, aforesaid, in the above entitled cause, I will proceed to sale, at public auction, at the principal front door of the Courthouse in the City of St. Joseph, in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2024, between the hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00 a.m. , the following described property seized as “EXHIBIT A” in the above suit:
Lots 14, 15, and 16 of the Gladstone Acres Subdivision as shown in plat of survey made by Henry Messinger, Registered Land Surveyor, recorded on the lOth day of July, 1963, in Notarial Record 9, at page 499, of the records in the office of the Clerk of Court of Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any manner appertaining.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
Lot 14 of the Gladstone Acres Subdivision as shown in plat of survey made by Henry Messinger, Registered Land Surveyor, recorded on the 10th day of July, 1963, in Notarial Record 9, at page 499, of the records in the office of the Clerk of Court of Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any manner appertaining.
TERMS OF SALE: For cash to the highest bidder WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement.
ROB RUSHING, SHERIFF
TENSAS PARISH
8/28, 9/25
SHERIFF’S SALE
GREENSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC AS
ADMINISTRATOR OF RMH 2023-3 TRUST
VS. NO. 24,819
GLEN SMITH AND SHIRLEY SMITH (DECEASED)
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed, from the Honorable Sixth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tensas, aforesaid, in the above entitled cause, I will proceed to sale, at public auction, at the principal front door of the Courthouse in the City of St. Joseph, in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of OCTOBER, 2024, between the hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property seized as “EXHIBIT B” in the above suit:
EXHIBIT “B”
Lot No. Forty-One (41) of Lake Bruin Estates, Bellevue Subdivision No. 1, said lot being more fully described on plat of said subdivision made by James E. Morse, Reg. C. E., dated April, 1966, and recorded May 27, 1966 in Notarial Book 14, pages 499, 499a and 499b, under Registry No. 73,489, of the records of Tensas Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon.
TERMS OF SALE: For cash to the highest bidder WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement.
ROB RUSHING, SHERIFF
TENSAS PARISH
8/28, 9/25
SECTION 00100
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TENSAS WATER DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATION, INC.
CONTRACT 3
RAW WATER INTAKE PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS &
SUPPLY LINE TO WATER TREATMENT PLANT
(RE-BID)
Separate sealed bids for the TENSAS WATER DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATION, INC., CONTRACT 3 – RAW WATER INTAKE PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS & SUPPLY LINE TO WATER TREATMENT PLANT, will be received by Tensas Water Distribution Association, Inc. at the office of Pan American Engineers, LLC, 1717 Jackson Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, Drawings and Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following location:
PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS, LLC
(Design Professional)
1717 JACKSON STREET (71301)
P. O. BOX 8599 (71306)
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA
(318) 473-2100
The work is generally described as follows: The replacement of three (3) raw water pumps at the existing raw water intake structure and the installation of approximately 4,100 linear foot of 12” PVC raw water main from the pump intake structure to the existing water treatment plant.
Copies of the bidding documents shall be obtained from the office of Pan American Engineers, LLC upon deposit of $150.00 for each set of documents. The deposit on the first set of documents furnished to bonafide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of Public Bid Law.
In accordance with L.R.S. 38:2212.B.(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived.
Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219 A.(1)(a), (b) and (c), or for Federally funded projects, must be listed as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Tensas Water Distribution Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Tensas Water Distribution Association, Inc. encourages all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.
Any person with disabilities required special accommodations must contact the Tensas Water Distribution Association, Inc. no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
The successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered with the Federal System of Award (SAM) Registration Program prior to award of contract.
Tensas Water Distribution Association, Inc.
120 Walker Road
St. Joseph, LA 71366
Mike Thompson, President
9/18, 9/25, 10/2
RESOLUTION
BY BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE TOWN
OF SAINT JOSEPH
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PAIRISH OF TENSAS
RESOLUTION 24-009
FY 2025 – 2026
Capital Outlay Request
Roadway Improvements
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Joseph is submitting a Capital Outlay request for roadway improvements, through the assistance of Bryant Hammett & Associates, L.L.C.; and
WHEREAS, bond funding, other than state general obligation bond funding, is not available to the Town of St. Joseph to fund said project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Joseph has exhausted all efforts at local option funding for said project; and
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Joseph has no budgeted funds for non-recurring appropriations; and
WHEREAS, the Town of St. Joseph has no surplus funding or uncommitted cash available;
SO THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of St. Joseph does hereby certify to the Commissioner of the Division of Administration that state general obligation bond funding is needed for said project since sufficient funding is not otherwise available to the Town of St. Joseph.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by votes this day of
Town of St. Joseph
/s/Matthew C. Alexander
Mayor
Attest:
/s/Heather Richard
Secretary/Treasurer
9/18
AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING GAS RATES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA
Whereas, Operating & Maintenance expenses has reached a level that present rate structure does not ensure VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LA adequate revenue to continue maintaining gas system in a safe and reliable manner as in the past;
Whereas, present rate structure does not address effect on net revenue of weather patterns and large unbudgeted expense items;
Whereas, present rate structure does not adequately provide revenue to offset increasing expenses associated with regulatory compliance;
Whereas, VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LA wishes to use best efforts to continue to provide its customers with a safe, reliable gas system while also providing them with services at a competitive price;
Now, therefore, The VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LA hereby adopts the following rate structure beginning OCTOBER 15 for its gas system;
SECTION I: GLOSSARY
Mcf – Thousand Cubic Feet
Ccf – Hundred Cubic Feet
Weighted Average Cost of Gas – All upstream cost of Gas Supply including gas, agent fees, transportation, imbalances and any other fees associated with gas supply divided by volume of city gate receipts.
Consumer Price Index – (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
Gas Loss Percentage – Most recent July 1st thru June 30th comparison between gas delivered at city gate station(s) less Gas sold to city customers
Revenue Stabilization Factor – (RSF) Methodology Described in Section IV which is a monthly adjustment to gas markup to ensure required revenue is met for maintaining system regardless of weather patterns and other variables.
SECTION II: GAS RATES & FEES
RESIDENTIAL:
Monthly Availability Charge = $##.##+ CPI
Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ X.XX + CPI + RSF
Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the VILLAGE of XXXXXX, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established.
COMMERCIAL:
Monthly Availability Charge = $##.## + CPI
Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ #.## + CPI + RSF
Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the Town of XXXXXX, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established
SENIOR CITIZENS:
Monthly Availability Charge = $##.##+ CPI
Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ #.## + CPI + RSF
Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the Town of XXXXXX, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established
INDUSTRIAL/SCHOOLS:
Monthly Availability Charge = $##.##+ CPI
Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ #.## + CPI + RSF
Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the Town of XXXXXX, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established
SECTION III: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)
Annually the Gas system Availability charge & per unit margin for all non-negotiated rate customers will be adjusted by using the most recent CPI as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
SECTION IV: REVENUE STABILIZATION FACTOR
CALCULATION
The Mayor and Council shall approve a budget for the gas system annually with an amount of Revenue in Excess of expenses which is sufficient to ensure the gas system is safe and reliable. This Revenue Stabilization Factor will be calculated monthly to ensure that the targeted net revenue is met.
The RSF shall be calculated monthly based on the following methodology:
Step 1. Each month the budgeted sales volumes will be compared to actual sales volumes and at any point sales do not meet the budgeted sales projections, the shortfall in dollars will be calculated.
Step 2. Each month the city will calculate the total dollars for any unbudgeted expenses :
Step 3. The city will then divide the projected remaining budgeted sales total into the total of Step 1 revenue shortfall + Step 2 unbudgeted expenses.
Step 4. The resulting calculation will be added to the markup over weighted average cost of gas for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Example:
Revenue Shortfall thru current month – $20,000.00
Unbudgeted expenses thru current month – $ 2,000.00
Remaining Fiscal Year Budgeted Sales – 250,000 Ccf
RSF – $22,000 ÷ 250,000 = $0.088 per Ccf
SECTION V: REPEALER:
All ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION VI: SEVERABILITY:
If any section, provision, or part of this resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof, not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION VII: EFFECTIVE DATE:
This resolution shall be in effect on Month/Day/Year, after its final passage approval, and publication as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 9th day of September.
Town of St. Joseph LA
ATTEST:
9/18, 9/25, 10/2
SHERIFF’S SALE
PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION VS. NO. 24,792 DEBORAH P. GOODWIN, (A/K/A PAULA GOODWIN)
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed, from the Honorable Sixth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tensas, aforesaid, in the above entitled cause, I will proceed to sale, at public auction, at the principal front door of the Courthouse in the City of St. Joseph, in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of OCTOBER, 2024, between the hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property seized as “EXHIBIT A” in the above suit:
ONE (1) CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILAGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO OR BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF NEWELLTON, PARISH OF TENSAS, IN THAT SUBDIVISION THEREOF KNOWN AS BALL PARK SUBDIVISION, A PORTION OF BERTHA VILLA PLANTATION, SITUATED IN LOT 6 OF SECTION 49, T13N, R12E, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY THEREOF MADE BY CARL D. INGRAM, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED AUGUST 28, 1976, AND RECORDED IN NOTARIAL BOOK 34, PAGE 701, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER FOR TENSAS, LOUISIANA, AS LOT NUMBER THIRTY-ONE (31), SAID SUBDIVISION: SAID LOT HAVING SUCH BEARINGS AND DIMENSIONS AND BEING SUBJECT TO SUCH SERVITUDES AND BUILDING LINE RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL SUDIVISION PLAT. SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RECORDED IN NOTARIAL BOOK 15, PAGE 64, RECORDS OF TENSAS PARISH, LOUISIANA.
MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 114 WALKER STREET, NEWELLTON, LA. 71357
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 0110207000
TERMS OF SALE: For cash to the highest bidder WITH the benefit of appraisement.
ROB RUSHING, SHERIFF TENSAS PARISH
9/25, 10/23
Advertisement for Bids
Sealed bids will be received by the Tensas Parish School Board, St. Joseph, Louisiana, up to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 and then publicly opened and read by the Committee for lease for hunting purposes on the following property:
Section 30, T.12N., R. 11E., containing 29.9 acres, more or less, Tensas Parish Louisiana.
Further details as to terms, stipulations, etc. of said lease may be obtained at the Office of the School Board, St. Joseph, Louisiana. A minimum bid of $3,000 annually is required.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all informalities incident thereto.
Bids received after specified hour and date will be returned unopened.
/s/ Joyce M. Russ, Superintendent
Tensas Parish School Board
9/25, 10/02
Statement of Ownership,
Management and Circulation
Date of Filing: 9/25/2024
Tensas Gazette UPS No. 539500 Published weekly by Tensas Gazette, 603 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA 71269. Publisher: Garland Forman, 603 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA 71269; Editor: Darryl Riser, 603 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA 71269 Owner: LSN Publishing Co., B.I. Moody III, 600 Jefferson St. Suite 1500 Lafayette, LA 70501. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None.
EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION
Average Number Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: Total Number of Copies (Net press run): 350. Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions: 20. Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions: 177. Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 75. Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: None. Total Paid Distribution: 272. Free or Nominal Rate Outside- County Copies on PS Form 3541: 6. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: None. Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: None. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): None. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 6. Total Distribution:278. Copies not Distributed: 72. TOTAL: 350. Percent Paid: 98. . Paid Electronic Copies: 0. Total Paid Print Copies + Paid Electronic Copies: 272. Total Print Distribution + Paid Electronic Copies: 278. Percent Paid: 98%.
Actual Number Copies of Single Issue Published During the Preceding 12 Months: Total Number of Copies (Net press run): 350. Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions: 20. Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions: 179. Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 120. Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: None. Total Paid Distribution: 319. Free or Nominal Rate Outside- County Copies on PS Form 3541: 7. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 0. Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: None. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): None. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 7. Total Distribution: 326. Copies not Distributed: 24. TOTAL: 350. Percent Paid: 98. Paid Electronic Copies: 0. Total Paid Print Copies + Paid Electronic Copies: 319. Total Print Distribution + Paid Electronic Copies: 326. Percent Paid: 98%.
I certify that 50% of all my distributed copies are paid above a nominal price. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/ or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).
/Signed/ Darryl Riser, Editor
9/25
TOWN OF SAINT JOSEPH
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF TENSAS
Surplus MOVABLE AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTIES
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1. 1995 Chevy Pickup (Orange) |
VIN# 1GCFC24H9SZ199741 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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2. 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup (Blue) |
VIN# 1FTYR14X7XPA24433 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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3. 2003 King Ranch F150 (Black) |
VIN# 1FTRW07L83KA75639 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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4. John Deere 4840 tractor (broken in half) |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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5. John Deere tractor |
(two tractors in weeds) |
Minimum Bid $500 ea. |
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6. Ford 750 Fire Truck |
VIN# F76FVJ62786 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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7. Other Fire Truck |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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8. F350 Debris Tuck |
VIN# FDAF56F815A0416 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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9. GMC 8500 Garbage Truck |
VIN# 1GDP7H1C1XJ504834 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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10. Black Chevy Tahoe |
VIN# 1GNLC2E05DR209011 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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11. Maxx Force International Garbage Truck |
VIN# 3585327C1 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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12. Carpenter Trailer |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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13. Brush Bandit Model 90XP |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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14. Bush Hog Bat Wing Modern Ag Products |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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15. Street Sweeper Exterra Advance |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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16. Wacker Packer PT6 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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17. Water Tank & Trailer |
Minimum Bid $500 |
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18. White Ford Crown Victoria |
VIN# 2FAFP71W9SX108925 |
Minimum Bid $500 |
Bring sealed bids to Town Hall in St. Joseph. Last day for acceptance of sealed bids is September 27, 2024. A meeting will be held the last week of September 2024 to open bids. Meeting date to be announced.
9/4, 9/18, 9/25