PUBLIC NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFQ LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

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1 PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Denham Springs Housing Authority (DSHA) intends to engage the services of a qualified Architectural and Engineering (A/E) team to provide complete Planning, Design and Engineering services for the repair of the following facilities impacted by the recent flood event: LOW RENT APARTMENTS, OFFICE BUILDING AND OTHER FACILITIES Located at 600 EUGENE STREET in Denham Springs, Louisiana, DSHA encourages all small business, minority owned firms, veteran owned firms, and women s business enterprises to participate. Interested respondents are asked to DSHA at fbanks@bellsouth.net or visit DSHA temporary office located at 600 Eugene Street, Denham Springs, La to obtain a copy of the qualifications package. The qualification and response period will take place from December 15, 2016 to December 20, Qualification Packages are due 2:00PM CST December 20, It is the policy of Denham Springs Housing Authority not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, handicap, disability, blindness, source of sponsorship, source of payment, marital status, age, sexual preference, genetic predisposition or carrier status in employment, awarding of contracts or in the admission, retention and care of residents and patients. All persons and organizations having occasioned to refer prospective contractors to DSHA are advised to follow this nondiscriminatory policy. DSHA is a recipient of funding from FEMA, HUD, with some or all of the referenced school projects to be funded by grants provided by these two entities and is subject to federal regulations and policies that govern these grants. ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFQ COMPETITIVE RFQ S WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE LIVINGSTON COUNCIL ON AGING, AT 949 GOVERNMENT DRIVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LOUISIANA. AT BELOW TIME AND PLACE WILL BE ACCEPTED. SPECIFICATIONS AND RFP FORMS ARE ON FILE IN THE ADMINISTATIVE OFFICE OF THE LIVINGSTON COUNCIL ON AGING AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. RFQ S MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE FORM PROVIDED. COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED: UNTIL: DECEMBER 22, :00 NOON FOR: ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERIN SERVICES LIVINGSTON COUNCIL ON AGING LEILA FAUCHEUX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2 Livingston Parish Council Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana Livingston Parish Council Chambers Regular Meeting December 15, :00 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Invocation Councilman R.C. Bubba Harris 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll call 5. Cell Phones Please Mute or Turn Off 6. PUBLIC INPUT Anyone wishing to address agenda items 7. Presentations: 8. Adoption of the Minutes from the December 1, 2016 regular meeting of the Council 9. Parish President s Report: a. Authorization to execute and file an application for Council on Aging DOTD grant under 49 CFR 5311, Non-Urbanized Area Formula and/or 49 CFR 5309, Discretionary Capital Program Leila Fauchaux, Executive Director of the Livingston Council on Aging b. Introduction of ordinance, Sale of Department of Public Works surplus equipment c. Accept Auditor, Year ending 12/31/2016/RFP, as presented by Finance Director, Jennifer Meyers d. Accept Fiscal Agent RFP as presented by Finance Director, Jennifer Meyers e. Accept Fuel Bid as presented by DPW Director, Sam Digirolamo 10. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Mark Harrell 11. Appointment of interim City of Denham Springs Marshal John Wascom 12. oqstvw xyz{v } z ~ ~ v ƒ o {~v z wy ˆ -46Š Œqv wtzv Ž y{ v q~y y wz v yv z~ xz{ t~ z v~ 13. Clarification of speed limit on Mary Kinchen Road Shane Mack 14. District Attorney Report(s): 15. Adjourn Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Livingston Parish Council the Livingston Parish Governmental Building on December 5, 2016 and published in the Official Parish Journal on Thursday, December 8, 2016 The Council conducts its meeting in the Council Chambers located in the Governmental Building, Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana. All meetings of the Council and its committees are open to the public with the provisions of general state law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the Livingston Parish Council Office at or , describing the assistance that is necessary. PUBLIC NOTICE AT 6:00 P.M., ON DECEMBER 13, 2016, IN THE CITY HALL LOCATION AT 116 N. RANGE AVE., DENHAM SPRINGS, LOUISIANA THE IJKLMN QRSTKUQ VTWX VYZKVT[ \T[[ HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED YSITKMKVJ MKI ]ZSWLJS RSY^TIJ \TWH RESPECT THERETO DESCRIBED MORE QRJVT]TVM[[X MQ ]Y[[Y\Q_ ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A CITYWIDE HARDSHIP RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY HOUSING` PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH SAME AND FOR RELATED MATTERS. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held at 10:00 A. M. on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at the Livingston Parish Council office located at Government Blvd., Livingston, LA One of the purposes of this hearing (meeting) is to discuss potential environmental impacts of a proposed new water well for the public water supply serving the Village of French Settlement and alternatives to not drilling the new well. The well will be located near La Hwy 42, adjacent to the intersection of LA Hwy 42 and Jack Allen Road. Water infrastructure improvements for French Settlement Water Company is being financed through the Office of Public Health s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) program for water systems in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. This project is necessary to obtain an additional quantity of quality drinking water for the residents in the area. The improvements consist of the addition of a new water well on LA Hwy 42, a 10,000 gallon pressure tank, electric control panels and pipelines connecting this well to the existing system. The estimated cost of this project is $700,000. Current rates in effect for the customers served in this area are sufficient to fund this project. The loan financing this project is set at an interest rate of 2.95%, fixed for twenty (20) years. A copy of the System Improvement Plan is available for viewing at the office of the water company at 8755 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 5/Special Taxing District No Avants Road Walker, LA AGENDA Gebdbr Ldnrry, Mdfgb City oh Denjdk Slbings DECEMBER 19, :00 pm PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M. : 2016 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND 2017 PROPOSED BUDGET 1. MINUTES OF 12/12/16 MEETING... MILLER 2. ACCEPTANCE OF 2016 COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE... HARRELL 3. ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE... HARRELL 4. FOREMAN S REPORT... HOPKINS 5. ATTORNEY S REPORT... FORE 6. ENGINEER S REPORT... AYDELL 7. CHAIRMAN S REPORT... KILLCREASE 8. APPROVAL OF BILLS... KILLCREASE 9. ADJOURN... KILLCREASE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for Livingston Parish by the Parish President, Office of Livingston Parish President, Government Blvd., Livingston, La until 10:00 *+ on J*,u*ry 1-, 201-, at that time bids will be opened and read aloud on the 2 nd floor in the Presidential Conference Room. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE PARISH PRESIDENT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: O./ */ Br1/g3 R3pl*c3+3nt PROJECT NUMBER: F5463 *,/ 8*9.*/* :45;3c6 <5= CITY OF WALKER PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF WALKER The purpose of this message is to inform the public that the City of Walker has buried gas pipelines throughout the gas service area that provide safe reliable energy to its customers. City of Walker maintains these pipelines to a high standard and they are considered reliable. A Damage Control Program (line markers) and an Emergency Plan for responding to an emergency situation has been established and we work closely with Fire and Emergency Response Personnel. Prior to any excavation in and around any gas facilities contact either of the numbers below. C l 020 or 811 H How Natural gas leaks may be detected by one of the following indications on or near our pipelines right-of-way: 1. A gaseous or hydrocarbon odor. 2. A blowing or hissing sound. 3. Dust blowing from a hole in the ground. 4. Continuous bubbling in one spot in wet or flooded area. 5. Dead vegetation (grass, shrubs or trees.) 6. Abnormally dry or hardened soil. 7. Fire apparently coming from the ground or burning above the ground. CAUTION: Gas that has accumulated in a confined space is subject to EXPLOSION. Please stay away from immediate area of any suspected gas leak and contact the City of Walker Gas Maintenance Department! NOTE: The City of Walker does not maintain buried piping between the gas meter and the house or business. The customer is responsible for maintaining and repairing this section of gas piping from leakage. These buried gas lines should be checked periodically for leakage. If you need additional information, suspect a natural gas leak or in case of an emergency concerning a City of Walker System gas main or service line, immediately call: C y Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained online at Complete paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from: F5463 *,/ 8*9.*/*>?,c= 910- Int3rl1n3 Av3. B*ton Roug3, LA D21 upon deposit of $ for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. F1E6G p34c3,6 5E the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Livingston Parish Council Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Parish of Livingston, Office of the Parish President, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best' Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 am on January, 2017, at the Livingston Parish DMV Building, Government Boulevard, Livingston, LA 70754, in the Council Chambers on the 1 st Floor. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37: for the classification of! "#$%%#! &( )$(% Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Bids for this project may be submitted online at Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212 (A)(1)(F) and 38:2212 (B)(1) vendors/contractors now have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically. To view bidding documents, download, and received bid notices by , your company/agency will need to register with Central Auction House at If you need help registering or with completing an e-bid, please call The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. 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, NOVEMBER 17, The Livingston Parish School Board met in a special session in the School Board Office Conference Room, Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at seven o clock p.m. pursuant to the following notice: November 11, 2016 There will be a special meeting of the Livingston Parish School Board at the School Board Office, Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1š, 2016, at SEVEN O CLO œ PM for the following purpose and to take whatever action is necessary: 1. Approval of the minutes of the School Board Meeting held on November 3, Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Live Oak Elementary car rider parking lot construction and repairs - Labarre Associates, Inc., žrofessional of Record Ÿ Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Contractor - Phillip Kern 3. Discussion and action on naming a Professional of Record for classroom addition, North Corbin Junior High - Board Member Jeff Cox 4. Authority to advertise for bids and grant tax-exempt status for classroom addition, North Corbin Junior High - Board Member Jeff Cox 5. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for additions and renovations, alker High School - iler Associates, Professional of Record Ÿ M. D. Descant, LLC, Contractor - Jim iler 6. Approval of Change Order No. 3 for classroom addition, Denham Springs High School Alvin Fairburn Associates, Professional of Record Ÿ McLin Construction, LLC, Contractor - Gene Elea ar 7. Discussion and action on District Distribution Schedule for the fiscal year - Business Manager Terry Hughes

3 8. Discussion and action on the adoption of revisions to the School Calendar for the spring semester of the 2016/2017 school year - Assistant Superintendent Steve Parrill 9. Approval of Volunteer Coaches for the school year - Assistant Superintendent Steve Parrill 10. Discussion and action on the Superintendent's recommendation for the following position: A. Assistant Principal - Denham Springs High School 11. Approval of Personnel Changes - Human Resource Director Bruce Chaffin (See attached lists) 12. 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 ÎÏÐÑlÒÓÔÎÕ wòtö töõ AÐÕrÒÎÓÔs wòtö DÒsÓ ÒlÒtÒÕs AÎt, ÒØ you nõõù sñõîòóú ÓÛsÒstÓÔÎÕ tï ÑÓÜtÒÎÒÑÓÝÕ Òn töòs ÐÕÕtÒng, ÑlÕÓÛÕ ÎontÓÎt DÕ ró ÞÓßàÕr ÏØ töõ LPPS SÑÕÎÒÓÚ EÙuÎÓÝÒon ÏØØÒÎÕ ÓÝ (ááâã NotÒØÒÎÓtÒon 48 ÖÏurs ÑÜÒor to töõ ÐÕÕtÒng wòll ÕÔÓ ÚÕ töõ LPPS to ÐÓäÕ rõósoôó ÚÕ ÓrrÓÔåÕÐÕnts to ÕnsurÕ ÓÎÎÕssÒ ÒlÒty to töòs ÐÕÕtÒng. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT, Sincerely, Homer ærickæ çentèel, 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. Kellee Dickerson, Ms. Jan Benton, Ms. Karen Schmitt, Mr. Buddy Mincey, Jr., Mr. Jeff Cox, Mr. James çatson, Mr. James Richardson, Mr. Sid Kinchen, Mr. Malcolm Sibley 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 November 3, The vote on the motion was as follows: 12. Payment of invoices was approved upon motion offered by Ms. Dickerson, seconded by Ms. Schmitt, and the vote on the motion was as follows: 11. A motion was offered by Mr. Kinchen seconded by Mr. Richardson 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). Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mrª «atson, Mr. Richardson, Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mr. Watson, Mr. Richardson, There being no further business before the Board, the President declared that the meeting adjourn, and the Board adjourned at 7:25 PM until Thursday, December 8, /s/ Homer Wentzel Homer Rick ent el, Superintendent and Ex-Officio Secretary /s/ Malcolm Sibley Malcolm Sibley President This is to certify that Livingston Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the amended budget for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the proposed budget for the year ended December 31, Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statute. SHERIFF SALES Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mré çatson, Mr. Richardson, 2. Change Order No. 2 for Live Oak Elementary car rider parking lot construction and repairs - Labarre Associates, Inc., Professional of Recor ¹ Industrial Enterprises, Inc., Contractor, was approved upon motion offered by Ms. Dickerson, seconded by Ms. Benton as follows: the Contract Sum will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of $2, Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: 3. A motion was offered by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr.»atson to appoint ¼iler ½ Associates as Professional of Recor for classroom addition, North Corbin Junior High. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: 4. A motion was offered by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr.»atson to grant the Superintendent authority to advertise for bids and grant tax-exempt status for classroom addition, North Corbin Junior High - ¼iler ½ Associates, Professional of Recor. The vote on the motion was as follows: 5. Change Order No. 1 for additions and renovations,»alker High School - ¼iler ½ Associates, ¾ rofessional of Recor À¹ M. D. Descant, LLC, Contractor, was approved upon motion offered by Mr.»atson, seconded by Mr. Cox as follows: the Contract Sum will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of $147, This Change Order increases the Contract Time by twenty-three (23) days. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: 6. Change Order No. 3 for classroom addition, Denham Springs High School Á Alvin Fairburn ½ Associates, ¾Professional of Recor À¹ McLin Construction, LLC, Contractor, was approved upon motion offered by Mr. Mincey, seconded by Ms. Schmitt as follows: the Contract Sum will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of $ Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: 7. Business Manager Terry Hughes presented to the Board the District Distribution Schedule. A motion was offered by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr.»atson to approve the Tax Distribution of Revenues and Expenses by District for November 1, October 31, 2017 as follows: - ALBANY 7.69% 7.78% 0.09% - HOLDEN 2.77% 2.76% -0.01% - DOYLE 4.81% 5.15% 0.34% ± - SPRINGFIELD 5.30% 5.23% -0.07% ²³ - FROST 1.42% 1.40% -0.02% ² - FRENCH SETTLEMENT 3.44% 3.49% 0.05% ²² - MAUREPAS 1.57% 1.68% 0.11% Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote on the motion was as follows: ÂÃÄÅÆ /ÄÇ È OF DISTRICT É È È CHANGE ÊË - DENHAM SPRINGS 32.42% 30.03% -2.39% ÊÌ -»ALKER 23.73% 25.09% 1.36% ÊÍÍ - LIVE OAK 16.85% 17.39% 0.54% 100. µ 100. µ 0.00% Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mrª «atson, Mr. Richardson, 8. A motion was offered by Ms. Schmitt, seconded by Ms. Dickerson to adopt the revisions to the school calendar for the spring semester of the school year as presented by Assistant Superintendent Steve Parrill. The vote on the motion was as follows: Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mrª «atson, Mr. Richardson, 9. A motion was offered by Mr. «atson, seconded by Mr. Cox to approve the following Volunteer Coaches for the School Year as presented by Assistant Superintendent Steve Parrill: Ø Holden School - Craig Forbes Ø Springfield High School - Kimberly hite Ø estside Junior High School - Kenneth Fohne Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mrª «atson, Mr. Richardson, 10. A. The Superintendent recommended the appointment of «illiam Lee Hawkins for the position of Assistant Principal, Denham Springs High School, with a performance-based contract effective November 18, June 30, A motion was offered by Mr. Mincey, seconded by Ms. Benton to accept the Superintendent's recommendation, and the vote on the motion was as follows: Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Benton, Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Mincey, Mr. Cox, Mr. «atson, Mr. Richardson,

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