OFFICIAL NOTICE
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
NORTHEAST LOUISIANA POWER COOPERATIVE, INC.
In accordance with the provision of Article III, Section 3, of the By-Laws of Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative, Inc., notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the members of the Cooperative will be held at Black Bear Golf Club, 253 Black Bear Drive, Delhi, LA at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, to take action on the following matters:
1. Presentation and consideration of report of officers of the Cooperative.
2. Election of three (3) directors whose terms shall be for three years.
3. Election of two (2) directors whose terms shall be for two years.
4. Election of three (3) directors whose term shall be for one year.
5. Such other business as may be necessary and proper.
6. Awarding of attendance prizes.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
In accordance with Article IV, Section 3, of the Cooperative By-Laws a nominations committee duly approved met in the office of the Cooperative on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and nominated the following members of the Cooperative as Directors whose term shall be for three years:
NAMES, ADDRESS
Ronald Pippin, 2838 Highway 882, Lake Providence, LA 71254
Weldon Fitch, 11612 Wolf Creek Drive, Bastrop, LA 71220
Davin McMurry, 3015 Highway 555, Winnsboro, LA 71295
The Committee also nominated the following members of the Cooperative as Directors whose term shall be for two years:
Charles B. Hixon, 61 Stevenson Drive, Rayville, LA 71269
Richard T. Strong, 3278 Roundhill Road, Oak Grove, LA 71263
The Committee also nominated the following members of the Cooperative as Directors whose term shall be for one year:
Alton L. Welch, Jr., 3504 Highway 577 Pioneer, LA 71266
Thad H. Waters, Jr., 1001 Highway 892, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
Steve E. Pylant, 292 Southern Road, Delhi, LA 71232
REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITIEE
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Cooperative:
The Nominations Committee met at the office of the Cooperative in Winnsboro, Louisiana, on September 12, 2024.
The Committee was composed of: John W. Moroni, Samuel Earl, Bill King, Art Lewis, Freddy Payne, Bendal Clack, Ed Baine, Jimmy Harper
To comply with Act 109 of the 1978 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature, the terms of the board members are staggered with three board members in each class. Accordingly, this year three directors are to be elected for three- year terms.
Our Committee was of the opinion that the present board members whose terms expire th is year should be re-elected.
THEREFORE, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, I nominate:
Ronald Pippin, 2838 Highway 882, Lake Providence, LA 71254
Weldon Fitch, 11612 Wolf Creek Drive, Bastrop, LA 71220
Davin McMurry, 3015 Highway 555, Winnsboro, LA 71295
for directors of Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative, In c. for a three- year period.
In addition, we find two people who are candidates for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting, whose offices remain open because quorum was not in attendance at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
Our Committee was of the opinion that these candidates, all members of the present board, should be reelected.
THEREFORE, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, I nominate:
Charles B. Hixon, 61 Stevenson Drive, Rayville, LA 71269
Richard T. Strong, 3278 Roundhill Road, Oak Grove, LA 71263
for directors of Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative, Inc. for a two-year period.
In addition, we find three people who are candidates for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting, whose offices remain open because quorum was not in attendance at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
Our Committee was of the opinion that these candidates, all members of the present board, should be reelected.
THEREFORE, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, I nominate:
Alton L. Welch, Jr., 3504 Highway 577, Pioneer, LA 71266
Thad H. Waters, Jr., 1001 Highway 892, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
Steve E. Pylant. 292 Southern Road. Delhi. LA 71232
John W. Moroni, Chairman
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TENSAS PARISH POLICE JURY
REGULAR MEETING
September 24, 2024
10:00 AM
The Tensas Parish Police Jury met this day in regular session convened. There were present the following officers and members to-wit:
Bubba Rushing, President
Pauline Doyle,Secretary/Treasurer
Members: Billy Joe Arceneaux, Robert Clark, Bill Sid Crigler, Clay Foster, Terrence South, Bubba Rushing, and Alex Watson.
Todd Merriett, Invocation
Clay Foster, Pledge of Allegiance
Guest present were: Todd Merriett, Kiley Sanders, Winn Nettles, Hyram Copeland, Mary Lynn McMains and Thelma Bradford
There were no comments from the general public regarding the agenda item(s).
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Clay Foster, it was unanimously agreed to approve the agenda as printed. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Rober Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on September 10, 2024. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alex Watson, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve payment of bills as authorized by the Finance Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the Budget vs. Actual Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2024. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Presidents Report: Bubba Rushing reported a meeting at the Warehouse Building across the levee on October 15, 2024.
Secretary/Treasurer Report: Pauline Doyle gave an update on the Recreation Parks and the Recreation Building.
Superintendents Report: Todd Merriett updated the Jury on ongoing Maintenance Unit work.
OEP Report: Kiley Sanders updated the Jury on activities concerning Homeland Security.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to allow Winn Nettles with Bryant Hammett and Associates address the Jury. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Mr. Nettles stated that the elevator should be ready to go in a week or so. The Fire Marshall will sign off on all repairs.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve the material list for the Tensas Parish Maintenance Unit. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Alex Watson, it was unanimously agreed to approve the Air Med Contract for FY 2024-2025. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to set the speed limit on Trevillion Road at 15 MPH. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to table Item 16. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Clay Foster, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was agreed to allow Deborah Johnson to handle the time clock. Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-abstain, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-no, Clay Foster-yes, Bubba Rushing-yes, Terrence South-no, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to add Alan Doyle and Lawrence Adams to the Lake Bruin Lake Commission. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve a request from the Village of St. Joseph. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
10/16
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Tensas Parish Police Jury will hold their regular scheduled meeting on November 12, 2024 and November 26, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Tensas Parish Governmental Complex Building, Tensas Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, 212 Hancock Street, Saint Joseph, LA 71366. Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to attend a public meeting held by the Tensas Parish Police Jury should contact Pauline Doyle at 318 766-3542 or by email paulinedoyle@tppj.org or by TTY 1-800-845-5277 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. If further information is required or needed please contact the above person.
This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
10/16
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Aldermen, acting as the governing authority (the “Governing Authority”), of the Town of St. Joseph, State of Louisiana, (the “Town”) on July 8, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Town on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Town qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Shall the Town of St. Joseph, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of nine and forty-eight hundredths (9.48) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $39,540 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for any lawful municipal purposes?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Town, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION REPORT FOR THE TOWN
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PRECINCT |
PRECINCTS LOCATION |
POLL PLACE NAME & LOCATION |
CITY |
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09 (in part) |
Tensas Media Center‚ |
704 Plank Road |
St. Joseph |
|
11A (in part) |
Tensas Media Center‚ |
704 Plank Road |
St. Joseph |
|
11B (in part) |
Lake Bruin Fire Station‚ |
2913 Hwy 606 |
St. Joseph |
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12 (in part) |
Police Jury Meeting Room‚ |
12 Hancock Street |
St. Joseph |
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated according to law.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, City Hall, 125 Plank Road, St. Joseph, Louisiana, on January 13, 2025, at four o’clock (4:00) p.m., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. This Governing Authority reserves the right to advance or postpone the date and time set forth above for the canvass of the returns (without any further publication of notice of change in date, time and/or location). All registered voters of the Town are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used thereat. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition above shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The estimated cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State is $600.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at St. Joseph, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of July, 2024.
/s/ Heather Richard, Clerk
/s/ Matthew Alexander, Mayor
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