SHERIFF’S SALE
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
VS. NO. 24,841
WILLIE J TRASS AND SHIRLEY TRASS
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 11th day of December, 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:
EXHIBIT A
Beginning at the intersection of the West right-of-way line of the Newell’s Ridge road, being also Louisiana State Highway No. 575, with the South right-of-way line of a Parish gravel road known as the Ford gravel road, run, thence in a Southerly direction along the West right-of-way line of said State Highway No. 575 a distance of 140 feet to the edge of a ditch; run thence in a Westerly direction a distance of 110 feet to a point which is 110 feet in a Southerly direction from the South right-of-way line of the Ford gravel road; run thence in a Northerly direction a distance of 110 feet to the South right-of-way line of the Ford gravel road; run thence in an Easterly direction along the South right-of-way line of the Ford gravel road a distance of approximately 110 feet to the point of Beginning.
Said lot herein conveyed being situated in Section 1, T12N-R11E and being a portion of that certain one acre tract acquired by Willie Brooks, et us from Arthur A. Dickerson by deed dated October 25, 1968, recorded October 25, 1968, in Notarial Book 19, page 461, Document #81135, of the records of Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in an manner appeartaining.
TERMS OF SALE: For cash to the highest bidder WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement.
ROB RUSHING, SHERIFF
TENSAS PARISH
11/6, 12/4
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Tensas Parish Police Jury will hold their regular scheduled meeting on December 10, 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.
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TENSAS PARISH
POLICE JURY
REGULAR MEETING
November 12, 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 (absent), Bubba Rushing, and Alex Watson.
Todd Merriett, Invocation
Robert Clark,Pledge of Allegiance
Guest present were: Todd Merriett and Hiram Copeland
There were no comments from the general public regarding the agenda item(s).
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the agenda as printed. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on October 22, 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.
Presidents Report: Bubba Rushing reported the rent fee for the building across the levee is $400.00 per month to be adjusted after one year.
Secretary/Treasurer Report: Pauline Doyle updated the Jury on Recreation Parks, Recreation Buildings Grant, and the demolishing grant for the hospital
Superintendents Report: Todd Merriett updated the Jury on ongoing Maintenance Unit work-report attached.
OEP Report: There was no report on activities concerning Homeland Security.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve the Actual vs. Budgeted financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2024. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Clay Foster, it was unanimously agreed to approve a $7500.00 donation request from the LSU Agriculture Center. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve amending the 2024 LGAP application to purchase a new work truck, ice machine equipment, a pressure washer and a lawn mower trailer. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alex Watson, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve a Resolution for the purchase of a small excavator/dozer with the 2025 LGAP funds. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Development has made available funding through the Local Government Assistance Program to assist local governments with funding for needed infrastructure and long-term capital improvements in rural areas, and
WHEREAS, Tensas Parish Police Jury qualifies to apply for such funding, and
BE IT RESOLVED; Tensas Parish Police Jury has approved to apply for a small Excavator/Dozer to be utilized by the Tensas Parish Police Jury Maintenance Unit through the Office of Community Development Local Government Assistance Program.
CERTIFICATE
I, Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer of the Tensas Parish Police Jury do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Tensas Parish Police Jury at which a quorum was present and participating on the 12th day of November, 2024 in St. Joseph, Louisiana.
/s/ Pauline Doyle
Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the Police Jurors attending the Annual Police Jury Convention in Baton Rouge on February 12-14, 2025. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
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Minutes
Town of Saint Joseph
Special Monthly Meeting
November 26, 2024
The Town of Saint Joseph Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened in a special session on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 6:00p.m. at St. Joseph Community House on Levee Street.
Meeting Called to order by Mayor Matthew C. Alexander.
Mayor Pro Temp Lapeteria Watson gave the invocation.
Roll Call: Present- Alderwoman Pro Temp Lapeteria Watson, Alderwoman Juanita Roberts, Alderman Daniel Cavin, Alderman Jerry Newman and Alderman Carl Olds.
Others present: Heather Richard-Municipal Clerk
Motioned by Alderman Cavin, seconded by Alderwoman Roberts to adopt agenda. All were in favor, motion carried.
Motioned by Mayor Pro Temp Watson and seconded by Alderman Cavin to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024 town hall regular meeting. All were in favor, motion carried.
Public Comments:
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motioned by Alderman Cavin, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Watson to approve Black Bear Bru business license. All in favor. Motion Passes
2. Motioned by Alderwoman Roberts, seconded by Alderman Cavin to introduce Ordinance to adopt policy for blighted properties under current International Property Maintenance Code. All in favor, motion passes.
3. Motioned by Alderman Olds, seconded by Alderman Cavin to introduce ordinance to combine utility accounts. All in favor, motion passes.
4. Motioned by Alderman Olds, seconded Mayor Pro Temp Watson to approve lease contract with Levy Lord. All in favor, motion passes.
5. Motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Watson, Seconded by Alderwoman Roberts to adjourn meeting. All in favor, meeting adjourned.
Next regular monthly meeting will be December 9, 2024 at 6PM at Community House.
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
Heather Richard, Municipal Clerk
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ORDINANCE
BY BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE TOWN
OF SAINT JOSEPH
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF TENSAS
ORDINANCE 24-2-1126
An Ordinance for the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, to Combine Utility Accounts
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Joseph recognizes the need for efficient management of utility services; and
WHEREAS, combining utility accounts can streamline billing processes and improve customer service; and
WHEREAS, the Village seeks to implement a policy that allows for the combination of utility accounts under certain conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA:
1. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and publication as required by law.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the foregoing ordinance was read in full and the ordinance was adopted.
CERTIFICATE
I, Heather Richard, Clerk of the Town of Saint Joseph, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the ordinance passed and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Saint Joseph at a regular meeting held in Saint Joseph, Louisiana on the 26th day of November 2024, at which meeting a quorum of said Board was present and participating, and said Ordinance has not been rescinded.
Witness my hand officially at Saint Joseph, Louisiana, this 26 day of November 2024.
Heather Richard, Clerk
Approved _X__ Vetoed___
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
ADOPTED by the Village Council of St. Joseph on this 26 day of November, 2024.
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ORDINANCE
BY BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE TOWN
OF SAINT JOSEPH
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF TENSAS
ORDINANCE 24-1-1126
An Ordinance for the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, Adopting Policies for Blighted Properties Under the International Property Maintenance Code.
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Joseph recognizes the need to ensure safe, sanitary, and healthy living conditions for its residents; and
WHEREAS, the presence of blighted properties within the village poses a threat to public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Village seeks to adopt policy for blighted properties under current International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as a regulatory framework to address and mitigate issues related to blighted properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA:
1. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and publication as required by law.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the foregoing ordinance was read in full, and the ordinance was adopted
CERTIFICATE
I, Heather Richard, Clerk of the Town of Saint Joseph, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the ordinance passed and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Saint Joseph at a regular meeting held in Saint Joseph, Louisiana on the 26th day of November 2024, at which meeting a quorum of said Board was present and participating, and said Ordinance has not been rescinded.
Witness my hand officially at Saint Joseph, Louisiana, this 26 day of November 2024.
Heather Richard, Clerk
Approved X Vetoed___
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
ADOPTED by the Village Council of St. Joseph on this 26 day of November, 2024.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SUMMARIZED IS THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET OF THE TENSAS PARISH POLICE JURY FUNDS. THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE POLICE JURY OFFICE FROM 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2024. THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:00 AM DECEMBER 10, 2024 IN THE POLICE JURY MEETING ROOM.
PARISH POLICE JURY: PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
|
FUNDS |
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING |
REVENUES |
TRANSFERS IN |
EXPENDITURES |
NET EXCESS |
TRANSFERS OUT |
FUND BALANCE ENDING |
|
GENERAL FUND |
$20,000.00 |
$1,100,926.00 |
$400,000.00 |
$1,101,960.00 |
$418,966.00 |
$0.00 |
$418,966.00 |
|
SPECIAL REVENUE |
$801,000.00 |
$715,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$1,516,000.00 |
$533,000.00 |
$983,000.00 |
|
ROAD FUND |
$10,000.00 |
$965,100.00 |
$0.00 |
$850,000.00 |
$125,100.00 |
$0.00 |
$125,100.00 |
|
WASTE COLLECTION |
$305,500.00 |
$530,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$595,000.00 |
$240,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$240,500.00 |
|
HEALTH UNIT |
$50,115.00 |
$155,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$169,014.00 |
$36,101.00 |
$0.00 |
$36,101.00 |
|
HEALTH UNIT REDED |
$31,304.00 |
$40.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$31,344.00 |
$0.00 |
$31,344.00 |
|
AMBULANCE FUND |
$811,689.00 |
$650,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$490,250.00 |
$971,439.00 |
$75,000.00 |
$896,439.00 |
|
AMBULANCE RED FUND |
$3,500.00 |
$150.00 |
$75,000.00 |
$73,500.00 |
$5,150.00 |
$0.00 |
$5,150.00 |
|
CRIMINAL COURT |
$10,000.00 |
$110,000.00 |
$125,000.00 |
$230,000.00 |
$15,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$15,000.00 |
|
EMER PREPARED |
$25,142.00 |
$295,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$287,500.00 |
$32,642.00 |
$0.00 |
$32,642.00 |
|
LIBRARY FUND |
$48,427.00 |
$300,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$230,000.00 |
$118,427.00 |
$0.00 |
$118,427.00 |
|
ECON. DEVELOPMENT |
$282,500.00 |
$530,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$600,000.00 |
$212,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$212,500.00 |
|
FIRE PROTECTION |
$3,641.00 |
$160,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$155,000.00 |
$8,641.00 |
$0.00 |
$8,641.00 |
|
LAW ENFORCEMENT WITNESS FUND |
$6,995.00 |
$575.00 |
$0.00 |
$100.00 |
$7,470.00 |
$0.00 |
$7,470.00 |
|
SPECIAL JUROR FUND |
$8,180.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$10,180.00 |
$0.00 |
$10,180.00 |
|
CORONER’S FUND |
$1,526.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$12,000.00 |
$2,526.00 |
$0.00 |
$2,526.00 |
|
GRAVITY DRAINAGE NO. 1 |
$145,340.00 |
$57,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$30,000.00 |
$172,840.00 |
$0.00 |
$172,840.00 |
|
GRAVITY DRAINAGE NO. 2 |
$87,200.00 |
$75,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$32,000.00 |
$130,700.00 |
$0.00 |
$130,700.00 |
|
GRAVITY DRAINAGE NO. 3 |
$172,600.00 |
$44,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$27,300.00 |
$189,800.00 |
$0.00 |
$189,800.00 |
|
LOVE LOUISIANA OUTDOORS |
$203,812.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$203,812.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND |
$24,820.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$22,905.00 |
$1,915.00 |
$0.00 |
$1,915.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$3,053,291.00 |
$5,698,291.00 |
$608,000.00 |
$5,112,341.00 |
$4,247,241.00 |
$608,000.00 |
$3,639,241.00 |
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