TENSAS PARISH
POLICE JURY
MAINTENANCE UNIT MATERIALS
ANNUAL BIDS
Sealed bids for the following items will be received by the Tensas Parish Police Jury, 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, Louisiana, until 10:00 AM local time Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Police Jury Building, St. Joseph, LA 71366, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.
1. Washed Gravel
2. Base Course Aggregate
A. Pit-run Gravel
B. Stone, Crushed Limestone
C. Railroad Ballast
3. Regular Cold Mix
4. High Performance Cold Mix
5. Bridge Materials
6. Grader Blades
7. Gasoline
8. Diesel Fuel
9. Culverts
10. Oversized Rocks, No. 2 Washed
11. Lubricating Oils
All bids are for the approximate period of one year which ends January 31, 2023. Specifications and bid forms are on file at the Police Jury office. All bids must state on the outside of a sealed envelope the following: 1. The name and address of bidder; 2. The items that are bid; 3. The date of bid opening; 4. Address to the Tensas Parish Police Jury. All bids are to be submitted on the forms provided, properly filled out and signed by a principle of the firm bidding. If bid is mailed, the sealed envelope containing the above information should be placed in a mailing envelope addressed to the Tensas Parish Police Jury.
ALL ROCK & STONE BIDDERS MUST BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE FIVE (5) TO EIGHTEEN (18) YARD TRUCKS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF NOTICE, PLUS FURNISH SCALE TICKET AT DELIVERY.
1. Vendor obligates itself to provide the subject materials, equipment, or supplies at the termination date of the contract for all purchases of the subject materials, equipment, or supplies by the Parish that are made in connection with a project or projects arising from a State or Federally declared disaster, when the Parish makes a grant application or applications related thereto within the term of the contract and such project or project extend beyond the termination date of the contract. “Unit price” shall mean the stated unit price or the effective unit price, if the contract provides for a defined number of units at a limp sum price, determined by dividing the lump sum price by the number of units.
2. The contract awarded under this bid solicitation shall not apply to purchases of the subject materials, equipment, or supplies by the Parish after the inception date of the contract, when such purchases are made in connection with a project or projects arising from a State or Federally declared disaster for which the incident period and grant application deadline are prior to the termination date of a previously awarded contract for such materials, equipment, or supplies.
Tensas Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive all informalities and to reject any or all bids or any part thereof.
12/25, 1/1, 1/8
LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that the TENSAS PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1306 relative to public participation in the Budget process for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statue.
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.”
LORRAINE JONES, 911 DIRECTOR
12/25
PARISH OF TENSAS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
December 6, 2024
This is a Request for Proposals for the COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
Qualified firms must submit a proposal for SERVICE PROPOSAL. Consideration should be given to other Service Alternates as to address the needs of the Parish.
For purposes of evaluating the proposals that are received for the various service alternates and additive alternates, the Tensas Parish Police Jury (Parish) reserves the right to consider the direct and indirect costs and benefits to the Parish for each alternate, including, but not limited to, the quality of service to be provided to the citizens of Tensas Parish, and to award the contract to the low responsible Proposer for the service alternate selected by the Jury.
Any revisions to this RFP that may become necessary shall be in the form of an Addendum, and shall be issued by the Tensas Parish Police Jury not later than 72 hours prior to the time specified below for receipt of proposals.
Proposals shall be submitted to Pauline Doyle, Tensas Parish Police Jury Secretary/Treasurer, by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 13, 2025. Proposals shall be delivered to the Tensas Parish Governmental Complex, Police Jury office, located at 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366, or mailed to the same address. Regardless of the delivery method, all submittals shall be clearly marked, “Solid Waste Proposal,” and sealed. If delivery is made by mail or carrier service, care should be exercised to ensure that the delivery is made by the deadline stated above. No proposal will be accepted if received by the Secretary/Treasurer of the Tensas Parish Police Jury after the deadline stated above, for any reason.
For a complete proposal package, please contact Pauline Doyle at 318-766-3542, or paulinedoyle@tppj.org.
12/18, 12/25, 1/1
PUBLIC NOTICE – Request for Qualifications and Rates
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The Tensas Parish Police Jury is seeking a qualified ACCOUNTING FIRM to assist with its annual financial audit.
Submittals will include a cover letter, your firm’s qualifications pertaining to accounting services, and an itemized rate schedule for the services listed below. (Please limit response to no more than 10-pages).
Submittals must demonstrate experience with internal control over financial reporting, and on compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Experience must include relevant experience of the overall Firm and specific experience and names of the full-time personnel that may be working with this contract.
Submittals will include at least three (3) references from work performed in the State of Louisiana within the last five years in financial auditing services. Reference must include the following information: a) Name of Business (Entity) and contact information; b) Services provided; c) Years of service.
Please submit your Qualifications and Rates to Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer via email at paulinedoyle@tppj.org no later than 4 pm on January 9, 2025. Questions should also be sent to Pauline Doyle via email.
Tensas Parish reserves the right to reject all of the submittals in response to this Request.
12/18, 12/25, 1/1
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 Village 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.
12/4, 12/18, 12/25
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 Village 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.
12/4, 12/18, 12/25
TENSAS PARISH
POLICE JURY
MAINTENANCE UNIT MATERIALS
ANNUAL BIDS
Sealed bids for the following items will be received by the Tensas Parish Police Jury, 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, Louisiana, until 10:00 AM local time Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Police Jury Building, St. Joseph, LA 71366, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.
1. Washed Gravel
2. Base Course Aggregate
A. Pit-run Gravel
B. Stone, Crushed Limestone
C. Railroad Ballast
3. Regular Cold Mix
4. High Performance Cold Mix
5. Bridge Materials
6. Grader Blades
7. Gasoline
8. Diesel Fuel
9. Culverts
10. Oversized Rocks, No. 2 Washed
11. Lubricating Oils
All bids are for the approximate period of one year which ends January 31, 2023. Specifications and bid forms are on file at the Police Jury office. All bids must state on the outside of a sealed envelope the following: 1. The name and address of bidder; 2. The items that are bid; 3. The date of bid opening; 4. Address to the Tensas Parish Police Jury. All bids are to be submitted on the forms provided, properly filled out and signed by a principle of the firm bidding. If bid is mailed, the sealed envelope containing the above information should be placed in a mailing envelope addressed to the Tensas Parish Police Jury.
ALL ROCK & STONE BIDDERS MUST BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE FIVE (5) TO EIGHTEEN (18) YARD TRUCKS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF NOTICE, PLUS FURNISH SCALE TICKET AT DELIVERY.
1. Vendor obligates itself to provide the subject materials, equipment, or supplies at the termination date of the contract for all purchases of the subject materials, equipment, or supplies by the Parish that are made in connection with a project or projects arising from a State or Federally declared disaster, when the Parish makes a grant application or applications related thereto within the term of the contract and such project or project extend beyond the termination date of the contract. “Unit price” shall mean the stated unit price or the effective unit price, if the contract provides for a defined number of units at a limp sum price, determined by dividing the lump sum price by the number of units.
2. The contract awarded under this bid solicitation shall not apply to purchases of the subject materials, equipment, or supplies by the Parish after the inception date of the contract, when such purchases are made in connection with a project or projects arising from a State or Federally declared disaster for which the incident period and grant application deadline are prior to the termination date of a previously awarded contract for such materials, equipment, or supplies.
Tensas Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive all informalities and to reject any or all bids or any part thereof.
12/25, 1/1, 1/8
LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that the TENSAS PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1306 relative to public participation in the Budget process for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statue.
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.”
LORRAINE JONES, 911 DIRECTOR
12/25
PARISH OF TENSAS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
December 6, 2024
This is a Request for Proposals for the COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
Qualified firms must submit a proposal for SERVICE PROPOSAL. Consideration should be given to other Service Alternates as to address the needs of the Parish.
For purposes of evaluating the proposals that are received for the various service alternates and additive alternates, the Tensas Parish Police Jury (Parish) reserves the right to consider the direct and indirect costs and benefits to the Parish for each alternate, including, but not limited to, the quality of service to be provided to the citizens of Tensas Parish, and to award the contract to the low responsible Proposer for the service alternate selected by the Jury.
Any revisions to this RFP that may become necessary shall be in the form of an Addendum, and shall be issued by the Tensas Parish Police Jury not later than 72 hours prior to the time specified below for receipt of proposals.
Proposals shall be submitted to Pauline Doyle, Tensas Parish Police Jury Secretary/Treasurer, by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 13, 2025. Proposals shall be delivered to the Tensas Parish Governmental Complex, Police Jury office, located at 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366, or mailed to the same address. Regardless of the delivery method, all submittals shall be clearly marked, “Solid Waste Proposal,” and sealed. If delivery is made by mail or carrier service, care should be exercised to ensure that the delivery is made by the deadline stated above. No proposal will be accepted if received by the Secretary/Treasurer of the Tensas Parish Police Jury after the deadline stated above, for any reason.
For a complete proposal package, please contact Pauline Doyle at 318-766-3542, or paulinedoyle@tppj.org.
12/18, 12/25, 1/1
PUBLIC NOTICE – Request for Qualifications and Rates
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
The Tensas Parish Police Jury is seeking a qualified ACCOUNTING FIRM to assist with its annual financial audit.
Submittals will include a cover letter, your firm’s qualifications pertaining to accounting services, and an itemized rate schedule for the services listed below. (Please limit response to no more than 10-pages).
Submittals must demonstrate experience with internal control over financial reporting, and on compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Experience must include relevant experience of the overall Firm and specific experience and names of the full-time personnel that may be working with this contract.
Submittals will include at least three (3) references from work performed in the State of Louisiana within the last five years in financial auditing services. Reference must include the following information: a) Name of Business (Entity) and contact information; b) Services provided; c) Years of service.
Please submit your Qualifications and Rates to Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer via email at paulinedoyle@tppj.org no later than 4 pm on January 9, 2025. Questions should also be sent to Pauline Doyle via email.
Tensas Parish reserves the right to reject all of the submittals in response to this Request.
12/18, 12/25, 1/1
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 Village 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.
12/4, 12/18, 12/25
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 Village 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.
12/4, 12/18, 12/25
Minutes
Village of Saint Joseph
Monthly Meeting
December 18, 2024
The Village of Saint Joseph Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened in a public meeting, December 18, 2024, at 6:00p.m. at St. Joseph Community House on Levee Street.
Meeting Called to order by Mayor Matthew C. Alexander.
Alderwoman Juanita Roberts 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: CJ Arnold, Derrick Johnson, Hester Turner, Edward Turner, Utility Clerk – Michelle Morales, Heather Richard-Municipal Clerk
Motioned by Cavin, seconded by Roberts to amend agenda. All were in favor, motion carried.
Motioned by Roberts, Seconded by Watson to adopt agenda.
Motioned by Olds and seconded by Watson to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2024 town hall special meeting. All were in favor, motion carried.
Public Comments:
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
• Motioned by Cavin, Seconded by Watson to introduce Ordinance 2024-2-1218. Roberts abstained. All others in favor. Motion passes.
• Motioned by Cavin, seconded by Olds to introduce Ordinance 2024-3-1218. Roberts abstained. All others in favor. Motion passes.
• Motioned by Roberts, seconded by Cavin to introduce ordinance 2024-1-2024
• Motioned by Olds, seconded by Watson to approve business license renewal for Turnrow Beer, Wine and Spirits. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motioned by Cavin, seconded by Olds to approve liquor license renewal for Turnrow Beer, Wine and Spirits. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motioned by Roberts, seconded by Olds to approve business license renewal for Delta Blues Barbeque and Juke Joint. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motioned by Olds, seconded by Watson to approve liquor renewal for Delta Blues Barbeque and Juke Joint. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motioned by Roberts, seconded by Olds to adopt Resolution to maintain town hall mural indefinitely. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motioned by Newman, seconded by Watson to go into executive session. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motion by Newman, seconded by Watson to go back into regular session. All in favor. Motion carried.
• Motion by Cavin, seconded by Roberts to introduce Ordinance 2024-4-1218. All in favor. Motion passes.
• Motion by Watson, seconded by Cavin to approve Ordinance 2024-5-1218, Roberts abstains. All others in favor. Motion passes.
• Motion made by Newman, seconded by Roberts to adopt ordinance 2024-1-1126 for blighted properties. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motion made by Newman, seconded by Roberts to adopt ordinance 2024-2-1126 to combine utility bank accounts. All in favor, motion passes.
• Motion made by Newman, seconded by Watson to adjourn. All in favor, motion passes.
Special meeting will be held December 27, 2024 at 10:30AM at Community House in St. Joseph.
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
Heather Richard, Municipal Clerk
12/25
Public Hearing Notice
Village of St. Joseph, LA
The Village of St. Joseph will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Community House.
Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to allow residents to make public comments on Ordinance 2024-1-1218, which pertains to the adjustment of gas rates in the Village of St. Joseph.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in this important discussion.
For more information, please contact the Village Clerk’s office.
Thank you.
12/25
Public Hearing Notice
Village of St. Joseph, LA
The Village of St. Joseph will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10:20 AM at the Community House.
Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to allow residents to make public comments on Ordinance 2024-2-1218, which pertains to the adjustment of water rates in the Village of St. Joseph.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in this important discussion.
For more information, please contact the Village Clerk’s office.
Thank you.
12/25
Public Hearing Notice
Village of St. Joseph, LA
The Village of St. Joseph will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10:20 AM at the Community House.
Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to allow residents to make public comments on Ordinance 2024-3-1218, which pertains to the adjustment of sewer rates in the Village of St. Joseph.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in this important discussion.
For more information, please contact the Village Clerk’s office.
Thank you.
12/25
Ordinance 2024-1-1218
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 ordinance effective December 27,2024 for its gas system with the rate structure beginning in the January billing cycle;
SECTION I: GAS RATES & FEES
Residential GS1
Monthly Availability Charge = $12.00(No gas Included) * Annual CPI + RSF
Usage = All usage will be charged in increments of Hundred Cubic Feet (Ccf), using the following formula:
Cost of Gas to Town (Ccf)
Then – Add ($1.00 per Ccf * Annual CPI) .
Commercial GS6
Monthly Availability Charge = $15.00 (No gas Included) * Annual CPI+ RSF
Usage = All usage will be charged in increments of Hundred Cubic Feet (Ccf), using the following formula:
Cost of Gas to Town (Ccf)
Then – Add ($0.95 per Ccf * Annual CPI).
Commercial GS5
Monthly Availability Charge = $25.00 (No gas Included) * Annual CPI+ RSF
Usage = All usage will be charged in increments of Hundred Cubic Feet (Ccf), using the following formula:
Cost of Gas to Town (Ccf)
Then – Add ($0.90 per Ccf * Annual CPI) .
SECTION II: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI)
Annually as soon as available after Jan 1st each year, 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.
SECTION III: EFFECTIVE DATE:
This resolution shall be in effect on December 27, 2024, after its final passage approval, and publication as provided by law.
YES:
NAY:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT: Passed and approved this 27 day December 2024.
VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LA
12/25
Ordinance No. 2024-2-1218
An Ordinance Establishing Water Rates for the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Joseph seeks to provide equitable and sustainable water services to its residents;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish water rates that reflect the costs of providing water services while ensuring affordability for residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village Council of St. Joseph, Louisiana, as follows:
Section 1: Establishment of Water Rates
The flat rate for water service shall be set at $44.50 per month for all residential and commercial customers.
An overage rate of $7.25 per 1,000 gallons shall be applied to water consumption exceeding the monthly flat rate allowance.
Section 2: Annual Rate Increase
The water rates established in Section 1 shall be subject to an annual increase of 3%.
This increase shall take effect on the first day of January each year for a period of ten (10) years, beginning during the January billing cycle of 2025.
Section 3: Implementation
The Water Department is hereby directed to implement these rates and ensure that all residents and commercial customers are informed of the changes.
Section 4: Severability
If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 5: Effective Date December 27, 2024
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
YES:
NAY:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED by the Village Council on this 27th Day of December
CERTIFICATE
I, Heather Richard, Clerk of the Village 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 Village of Saint Joseph at a regular meeting held in Saint Joseph, Louisiana on the 12th day of August 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 27 day of December 2024.
Heather Richard, Clerk
Approved_x_ Vetoed___
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
12/25
Ordinance No. 2024-3-1218
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SEWER RATES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, recognizes the need to establish fair and equitable sewer rates to ensure the sustainability and maintenance of its sewer system;
WHEREAS, the Village has conducted a review of current operational costs and future financial needs related to the sewer system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, as follows:
Flat Rate: The monthly sewer service charge shall be set at a flat rate of Sixteen Dollars ($16.00) for all residential and commercial customers.
Overage Rate: An overage rate of Five Dollars ($5.00) shall be applied for each additional unit of service exceeding the established flat rate.
Annual Increase: Effective January billing cycle of each subsequent year, the rates outlined in Sections 1 and 2 shall be subject to a three percent (3%) increase. This increase shall be applied annually for a period of ten (10) years.
Implementation: The new rates shall take effect on December 27, 2024. The increases shall be calculated and implemented on January billing cycle thereafter for the duration of this ordinance.
Severability: If any provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
ADOPTED this 27 day of December 2024.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA
YES:
NAY:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED by the Village Council on this 27th Day of December
CERTIFICATE
I, Heather Richard, Clerk of the Village 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 Village of Saint Joseph at a regular meeting held in Saint Joseph, Louisiana on the 12th day of August 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 12th day of August 2024.
Heather Richard, Clerk
Approved___ Vetoed___
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
12/25
Ordinance No. 2024-4-1218
An Ordinance to Establish the Wages for the Town Clerk of the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Joseph recognizes the importance of fair compensation for its employees, particularly for the position of Town Clerk, which is essential for the effective governance and administration of the Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, as follows:
Section 1: Establishment of Wages
The hourly salary for the position of Town Clerk shall be set at $19.
This salary shall be paid in accordance with the Village’s standard payroll schedule.
Section 2: Review and Adjustment
The salary shall be reviewed annually by the Board of Aldermen.
Adjustments to the salary may be made based on performance, cost of living, and budgetary considerations.
Section 3: Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 4: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 27th day of December by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana.
YES:
NAY:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT: ADOPTED by the Village Council on this 27th Day of December
CERTIFICATE
I, Heather Richard, Clerk of the Village 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 Village of Saint Joseph at a regular meeting held in Saint Joseph, Louisiana on the 12th day of August 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 27 day of December 2024.
Heather Richard, Clerk
Approved__ Vetoed___
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
12/25
Ordinance No. 2024-5-1218
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH WAGES FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, LOUISIANA
WHEREAS, the Village of St. Joseph recognizes the importance of fair compensation for its elected officials; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to set wages that reflect the responsibilities and duties of the Mayor and Council Members;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Village Council of the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1: WAGES ESTABLISHED
Mayor’s Salary: The salary for the Mayor of the Village of St. Joseph shall be set at $21,000 per year.
Council Members’ Salary: The salary for each Council Member of the Village of St. Joseph shall be set at $9000 per year.
SECTION 2: PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Salaries shall be paid on a monthly basis and shall be subject to all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2025
SECTION 4: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
ADOPTED AND ENACTED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Joseph, Louisiana, on this 27th day of December, 2024.
YES:
NAY:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT: ADOPTED by the Village Council on this 27th Day of December
CERTIFICATE
I, Heather Richard, Clerk of the Village 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 Village of Saint Joseph at a regular meeting held in Saint Joseph, Louisiana on the 12th day of August 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 27 day of December 2024.
Heather Richard, Clerk
Approved___ Vetoed___
Matthew C. Alexander, Mayor
12/25