PUBLIC NOTICES. Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 5/Special Taxing District No Avants Road Walker, LA AGENDA

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1 S Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 5 s board meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Nov. 8 th, 2016 at 7 pm has been moved to Tuesday Nov. 15 th, 2016 at 7pm. Public Budget Hearing on Thursday, November 11, 2016 at 11:00 at the Tourism Office in Albany. Public Budget Hearing on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11:00 at the Tourism Office in Albany. regular meeting Thursday, November 17, at 11:30 at the Tourism Office in Albany. FISCAL AGENT: Fiscal Agent for Livingston Parish Council The contract resulting from this RFP is intended to be effective for January 1, 2017 through December 31, RFP Documents may be obtained at the Livingston Parish Government Purchasing Department located on the 2nd floor of the Livingston Parish Health Unit, South Frost Road, Livingston, Louisiana Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at Bidding Documents are available at Central Bidding. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 5/Special Taxing District No Avants Road Walker, LA AGENDA 7:00 pm BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Livingston Parish Government at the Livingston Parish FUEL DELIVERY: HS (High-Sulfur) Diesel, LS (Low-Sulfur) Diesel, and Regular Unleaded Gasoline Livingston, LA 1. MINUTES OF 10/24/16 MEETING... MILLER 2. APPROVAL OF 2016 COMPILATION ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT... MILLER 3. FOREMAN S REPORT... HOPKINS 4. ATTORNEY S REPORT... FORE 5. ENGINEER S REPORT... AYDELL 6. CHAIRMAN S REPORT... KILLCREASE 7. APPROVAL OF BILLS... KILLCREASE 8. ADJOURN... KILLCREASE Publication Community Utilities of Louisiana Inc. ( CULI ) applied with the Louisiana Public Service Commission ( LPSC ) for a rate increase. It will affect all customers in the CULI service areas, formerly owned by Wastewater Treatment Systems and Operations, LLC. ( WTSO ), in the following parishes: Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Evangeline, Livingston, St. Landry, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Vermilion and enable CULI to make improvements to the systems. For all water and wastewater customers in the subdivisions transferred from WTSO, the proposed average rates will be a two-step phase-in increase in year one and then again in year two, which will be the final rate. Residential and commercial average water flat rates will increase to $45.00 and then to $ Residential and commercial average wastewater flat rates will increase to $45.00 and then to $ Additionally, CULI reserves the right and may propose interim rate increases agreed upon with the LPSC for the same customers named above. Customers can contact the Louisiana Public Service Commission with questions or comments at (225) FUEL TO BE DELIVERED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: LIVINGSTON PARISH DPW CHARLEY WATTS RD, LIVINGSTON, LA Prices bid shall include all fees involved in the On-Site Consignment and Automated Fueling Program and will be awarded the contract for a one year period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, No split award will be made. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the Livingston Parish Government Purchasing Department located on the 2nd floor of the Livingston Parish Health Unit, South Frost Road, Livingston, Louisiana Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at Bidding Documents are available at Central Bidding. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at The lowest responsive bidder that is awarded the bid must have a minimum of $300,000 of General Liability Insurance and Workmen s Compensation Insurance. A copy of the insurance must be sent to Livingston Parish Government before vendor can deliver the material. Livingston Parish Government reserves the right to deem bid(s) non-responsive if vendor cannot comply with this requirement. PROCEEDINGS OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TAKEN AT A SPECIAL SESSION HELD AT THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE, SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, FLORIDA BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, The Livingston Parish School Board met in a special session in the School Board Office Conference Room, Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at seven o clock p.m. pursuant to the following notice: October 14, 2016 There will be a Special Meeting of the Livingston Parish School Board at the School Board Office, Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016, at SEVEN O CLOCK PM for the following purpose and to take whatever action is necessary: 1. Approval of the minutes of the School Board Meeting held on October 6, Approval of the minutes of the School Board Meeting held on October 19, Ratify bids received on October 18, 2016, for renovation, Doyle High School athletic competition gym - Ziler & Associates, Professional of Record - Jim Ziler 4. Discussion and action on naming the Junior High Gym, Holden School - Board President Malcolm Sibley 5. Approval of changes to First Guaranty Bank credit card status for Juban Parc Junior High - Business Manager Terry Hughes 6. Discussion and action on adopting resolution for the Livingston Parish School Board to retain special counsel to represent the School Board in the administration of sales & use tax and occupancy tax matters - Superintendent Rick Wentzel 7. Introduction of the Livingston Parish Pupil Progression Plan for the 2016/2017 School Year - Director of Curriculum Dawn Rush 8. Approval of Volunteer Coaches for the school year - Assistant Superintendent Steve Parrill 9. Discussion and action on the Superintendent's recommendation for the following position: A. Principal - Southside Junior High School 10. Approval of Personnel Changes - Human Resource Director Bruce Chaffin (See attached lists) 11. Approval of payment of invoices (The Livingston Parish School Board reserves the right to enter into an Executive Session, if needed, in accordance with LSA-R.S. 42:17 et seq. to review matters of litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Debra Sawyer of the LPPS Special Education office at (225) Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the LPPS to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFP RFP s will be received by the Livingston Parish Government at the Livingston Parish AUDITOR: Auditor of Livingston Parish Council Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2016 The contract resulting from this RFP is intended to be effective for the audit of December 31, 2016 financial statements of the Council. The Council reserves the right to cancel and terminate any contract resulting from this RFP due to any of the following: 1) Failure by the audit firm to complete the audit in a timely manner, 2) should the terms of the contract conflict with State, Local, or Federal laws and regulations, or 3) any other breach of the contract by the audit firm. RFP Documents may be obtained at the Livingston Parish Government Purchasing Department located on the 2nd floor of the Livingston Parish Health Unit, South Frost Road, Livingston, Louisiana Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at Bidding Documents are available at Central Bidding. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFP RFP s will be received by the Livingston Parish Government at the Livingston Parish BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT, Sincerely, Homer "Rick" Wentzel, Superintendent and Ex-Officio Secretary The meeting was called to order by President Malcolm Sibley, and upon roll call the following members were present: PRESENT: Ms. Jan Benton, Ms. Karen Schmitt, Mr. Jeff Cox, Mr. James Richardson, Mr. Sid Kinchen, Mr. Malcolm Sibley Ms. Kellee Dickerson, Mr. Buddy Mincey, Jr., Mr. James Watson 1. A motion was offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Benton to approve the minutes of the Livingston Parish School Board meeting held on October 6, The vote on the motion was as follows: 3. Bids received on October 18, 2016, for renovation, Doyle High School athletic competition gym - Ziler & Associates, Professional of Record were ratified as follows: A motion was offered by Mr. Kinchen, seconded by Mr. Richardson to accept the low bid in the amount of $969, by McLin Construction, LLC. The vote on the motion was as follows: 4. After a brief statement by Mr. Sibley, a motion was offered by Mr. Kinchen, seconded by Mr. Richardson to name the Holden Junior High Gym the "Alton Leggette Memorial Junior High Gym" in honor of former coach and board member Mr. Alton Leggette. 2. A motion was offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Benton to approve the minutes of the Livingston Parish School Board meeting held on October 19, The vote on the motion was as follows: A motion was offered by Mr. Kinchen, seconded by Mr. Richardson to suspend the rules for the following items:

2 1. Reconsideration and amendment of proposals received on October 17, 2016, for the following: A. Denham Springs Elementary School temporary campus B. Southside Elementary School temporary campus C. Southside Junior High School temporary campus 2. Discussion and action on leasing of property to house Denham Springs Elementary School temporary campus 1. A motion was offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Benton to accept the proposals from Satellite Shelters for the following three schools temporary campuses: A. Denham Springs Elementary School B. Southside Elementary School C. Southside Junior High School TO BE READ INTO RECORD AND PUBLISHED NOTICE OF INTENT TO CALL AN ELECTION Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 19.1 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, that the Town of Livingston, State of Louisiana at a special meeting on December 15, 2016 at Livingston Town Hall, Circle Dr., Livingston, LA at 6:30 p.m., will discuss and consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to authorize a new ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation by the Town of Livingston, for a period of ten (10) years, upon approval by the qualified voters therein, and if passed, for such tax to be levied thereafter. By TOWN OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR ANNOUNCEMENT AND PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL 2. A motion was offered by Ms. Benton, seconded by Ms. Schmitt to approve the zero dollar property lease between Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Livingston Parish School Board for the purpose of establishing a temporary campus for Denham Springs Elementary School. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: 5. In regards to the credit card currently held with First Guaranty Bank, Superintendent Wentzel explained the requirement for board approval for any change(s) to a credit card. Therefore, a motion was offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Benton to approve the removal of Mr. William "Jeff" Frizell as being authorized to hold a credit card on behalf of Juban Parc Junior High School; approve Mr. Greg Hayden, Principal, to hold a credit card on behalf of Juban Parc Junior High School; approve the credit limit to remain the same at $1,000.00; and transfer the outstanding balance (if any) on Mr. Frizell's card to the new card for Mr. Hayden. 6. Mr. Mike Curtis, Director of Sales Tax, summarized the history of the resolution adopted in 2001 between Rainer Anding & Talbot and the Livingston Parish School Board. Due to the recent death of Mr. Bob Rainer, it is necessary to adopt a new resolution changing the contact person. A motion was offered by Mr. Kinchen, seconded by Mr. Cox to adopt a resolution employing Rainer Anding & Talbot through Drew M. Talbot, Attorney at Law, LLC, as special counsel to the Livingston Parish School Board in the administration of sales & use tax and occupancy tax matters. The vote on the motion was as follows: 7. Director of Curriculum Dawn Rush introduced the Livingston Parish Public Schools Pupil Progression Plan for the 2016/2017 School Year for consideration of approval at the next scheduled board meeting. 8. A motion was offered by Ms. Benton seconded by Mr. Cox to approve the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2016/2017 School Year as presented by Assistant Superintendent Steve Parrill: Ø Holden School - Aaron Carlton Ø Holden School - Holli Carlton Ø Holden School - John Derenbecker Ø Holden School - Craig Forbes Ø Holden School - Rick White 9. A. The Superintendent recommended the appointment of Wesley Partin for the position of Principal, Southside Junior High School, with a performance-based contract effective October 21, June 30, A motion was offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Benton to accept the Superintendent's recommendation, and the vote on the motion was as follows: 10. A motion was offered by Mr. Richardson, seconded by Mr. Kinchen to approve the Personnel Lists as submitted by the Personnel Department. (A copy of the Personnel Lists is hereby attached and becomes a part of these minutes). 11. Payment of invoices was approved upon motion offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Benton, and the vote on the motion was as follows: At the request of President Sibley, the November 3, 2016 board meeting will be held at 6:00 PM. There being no further business before the Board, the President declared that the meeting adjourn, and the Board adjourned at 7:31 PM until Thursday, November 3, /s/ Homer Wentzel Homer "Rick" Wentzel, Superintendent and Ex-Officio Secretary /s/ Malcolm Sibley Malcolm Sibley President LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) MO-DAD UTILITIES, INC/LIVINGSTON TRACE SUBDIVISION DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Mo-Dad Utilities, Inc, Livingston Trace Subdivision, P.O. Box 790, Denham Springs, LA The facility is located at on John L Lane off Juban Road in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit. The principal discharge from this existing source is made into parish drainage, thence into West Colyell Creek, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code 4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a privately owned treatment works serving the Livingston Trace Subdivision. During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur. Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, , or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5 th St., Baton Rouge, LA U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA s may be submitted to DEQ PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at or call (225) If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision. The application, draft permit and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 128, 602 North 5 th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ms. Rachel Davis, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA , phone (225) The Town of Livingston owns and operates a natural gas distribution system in the town. The gas system consists of and underground network of pipelines throughout the town and unincorporated areas adjacent to the town limits. The purpose of the gas system is to provide a reliable and safe economical source of energy for heating purposes to the homes and businesses adjacent to the underground gas pipelines. The pipeline system has the capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to the customers. The hazards of natural gas are it is odorless, colorless, tasteless, lighter than air, and can ignite and/or explode with tremendous force when mixed with the right amount of air. Prevention measures taken include: REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF FRENCH SETTLEMENT, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of French Settlement met at Hwy. 16, French Settlement, Louisiana on the 14 th day of September, 2016 at 6 p.m. in regular session convened. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Toni Guitrau with the following members present: Alderman Teresa Miller Alderman Danette Carrier Alderman - Vacancy Also Present: Clerk Megan Bostwick, Chief of Police Harry Brignac, Assistant Chief of Police Callender, FEMA representatives, SBA representatives and GOHSEP representative. A prayer was offered by Alderman Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Public Comments on Agenda Items: Reading of Minutes and Statement of Finances The motion to adopt the minutes and statement of finances for the Regular Meeting of July 2016, as presented was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Carrier. A yea and a nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Miller, Carrier Nays: Absent: Due to the flood of August 2016, there was not a meeting held by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Reading of Communications: Police Department Report and Emergency Management Report Report was presented by Assistant Chief of Police Callender. The report mainly focused on the August 2016 flood related activities. At least one police unit, the Charger, was lost in the flood because it was in Denham Springs for maintenance. The remaining police units will be monitored for flood-related problems. FEMA uestion and Answer Period: Mayor Guitrau invited FEMA representatives, SBA representatives and a GOHSEP representative to answer questions that the public and the Board of Aldermen may have regarding flood-losses and related issues. Mayor Guitrau stated she requested a Disaster Recovery Center many weeks ago and it is still in place located behind the St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall at La. Hwy. 16 in French Settlement. Old Business Grounds Report The Creole Festival has been canceled this year due to the flood of August Road Report: Grant(s) and/or State Appropriation(s) Update: Mayor Guitrau stated that she has not heard if funds for the LGAP grant will be awarded since the State was hit by a catastrophic flood in August which is causing funding problems state-wide. She mentioned using it toward the purchase of a sand-bagging machine if the money is awarded. New Business: The Mayor and Board of Aldermen accepted the resignation of Alderman Glen Newell and declared a vacancy. The mayor stated that the Governor will call to ask for a recommendation to fill the remaining 2-3 months of She will recommend that Alderman-Elect Rhonda Lobell fill that position. As there was no further business to discuss, a motion to ad ourn was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Carrier. A yea and a nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Miller, Carrier Nays: Absent: /S/Toni Guitrau, Mayor Adding odorant to the gas to give it that distinctive smell, similar to rotten eggs, to warn us of it presence Testing the odorant level each calendar quarter Performing annual gas leakage surveys Conducting periodic pipeline patrols The following are signs that may indicate a gas leak: A hissing or roaring sound (caused by escaping gas) A patch of dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise green setting along a pipeline route Blowing dirt, grass, or leaves near a pipeline Continuous bubbling in wet, flooded areas A gas smell similar to rotten eggs Anyone who may smell this odor or notice any unusual conditions on or near gas mains, vents, service lines, meter sets, or especially inside of a building should call the Town of Livingston immediately. If you smell a strong gas odor inside a building, notify everyone in the building to leave. Do not operate any switches or use the phone. Go a safe distance away upwind of the gas smell and call the Town of Livingston. Pipeline markers are maintained to inform the public of the gas line location. State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA One- Call two full working days before digging. If any excavation is planned you must notify LA One- Call which will notify the Town to locate the gas lines. The Town of Livingston maintains memberships on the LA One Call program. To obtain additional information or report gas related issues call the Town of Livingston at (24 hours). The LA One-Call Center phone number is 811. This information and the pipeline signs are provided ad public awareness and damage prevention awareness notices. /S/Megan Bostwick, Municipal Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the Village of French Settlement on November 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm to discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 1 of 2016, an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinance of the Village of French Settlement, Louisiana, Chapter 28, Section 1, To Amend the Budget of Amendment No. 1 of 2016 is due to unexpected expenditures caused by the Flood of August 2016 which caused the municipal building to flood and government offices to be displaced including the Office of the Mayor and FS Police Department. SHERIFF SALES Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA , by at DEQ PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ ( ). Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at Notifications DEQ PN/. All correspondence should specify AI Number , Permit Number LA , and Activity Number PER Scheduled Publication Date: 11/10/16

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