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Crape myrtle, amaryllis, azaleas and roses are part of the gardens of Noelle and Sam LeBlanc. TOP: Amaryllis blooms in the courtyards of the LeBlancs’ country home.
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Sam and Noelle LeBlanc requested plenty of flowers of Dallas landscape designer Jason Osterberger when he began working on his part of the garden and landscape for Roussillon, the couple’s Locust Grove home in West Feliciana Parish named after the quaint town in southern France. The blooms of Roussillon can be seen Saturday during the Spring Garden Stroll sponsored by Feliciana Country Gardeners.
Day lilies, loropetalum, boxwood and abelia add to the color in the LeBlancs’ garden.
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Besides Roussillon, four other gardens on the tour, including one in Jackson, will be hosted by the Feliciana homeowners themselves and members of LSU AgCenter’s Feliciana Master Gardeners West Feliciana Public Notices
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President Couhig publicly thanked Skip Smart and Pat Witty with LED for their facilitation of the retreat. All participants learned a great deal about economic development competitiveness and community development success. Norton stated that the purpose of the retreat was to bring together community leaders, elected officials, members of the Economic Development Board and Tourist Commission to engage in a discussion and learn how to better improve West Feliciana's competitiveness using the C o m m u n i t y Competitiveness Initiative from LED. Participants graded our Parish on the 16 different competitiveness indicators, plotted them on a matrix and used it to determine our top economic development priorities and activities for 2015.
olution to support the development of the Parkview Estates Subdivision.
2015 Economic Development Priorities for West Feliciana Parish include: 1) "Plan the Plan"develop a list of contents needed to be included in the 2015 Economic Development Plan; 2) Identify Infrastructure Needs and Available Sites and Buildings (catalog them and create an online avenue to view and market them); 3) Create an inventory of West Feliciana's Unique Aspects and Selling Points; 4) Determine our Local Competitiveness using the Indicator Guide provided by LED; 5) Improve West Feliciana's promotional collateral, especially our website, for ALL Parish entities; 6) Develop Welcome Packets and "1Stop-Shop" materials for new businesses and residents; 7) Draft an Economic Development Plan for the Parish no later than June 1, 2015; 8) Add existing sites and buildings to LED's "Sites and Buildings Database"; 9) Identify and create a plan to create an LED Certified Site; 10) Create a prospect hosting committee to devise strategies to host potential prospects.
Mr. Vollmer offered a resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Peno, that the West Feliciana Board of Economic Development recommend to the Parish Council approval of the Tucker's subdivision plan for 27 lots on Hwy 966, and expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the Tucker's patience as the proposed plan, with recommended waivers by Planning and Zoning, moves through the approval process. And further, the Board of Economic Development asks the Parish Council to consider that developers (commercial, residential, etc.) are looking for certainty as one of the most important criteria in selecting locations. Review of 2013 Economic Development Plan: First goal of Economic Development Plan in 2013 is to "reduce uncertainty of subjective application of Parish rules". Other goals include: to increase building permits, continue to support the Sports Park, increase rooftops and populations. Several goals of the 2013 Economic Development Plan are still applicable in 2015 and will be included in the updated 2015 Economic Development Plan. Mr. Harvey recommended that developers consider attending and giving a presentation to the Economic Development Board prior to presentations to the Planning and Zoning Commission to help pave the way for positive community support. ANNOUNCEMENTS /PUBLIC COMMENTS DISCUSSION A Motion to Adjourn was made by Mr. Harvey and seconded by Mr. Vollmer. Meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. 5123313-apr 30-1t
Mr. Oliveaux asked Ms. Norton to reach out for help to complete these tasks. Parkview Estates Subdivision Presentation: Ms. Courtney Tucker gave a presentation on activities following the Parish Council's action to send her request approve her Parkview subdivision back to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Peno made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Milton, to amend the agenda to include a res-
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5119162-apr 23-30-2t NOTICE TO BIDDERS --NOTICE is hereby given that the St. Helena Parish Police Jury/Fifth Ward Fire Department intends to sell to the highest bidder the following items: 1967 Mack Firetruck/ VIN #C125FD1133 1972 Chevrolet Truck/ VIN #CPS352F118372 Above items will be sold to the highest bidder. Trucks may be seen at the Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department located @3313 Hwy 1045, Amite, LA 70422. Notice is further given that sealed bids will be received by the St. Helena Parish Police Jury until 6:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday May 26, 2015, for the sale of the trucks. This sale is to be for cash, bank cashier’s check or money order in the full purchase amount at the time of sale. The person and/or firms that submit a bid must bid on items listed. Bidder must specify on the outside of a sealed envelope on the lower left hand corner the following information: Bid Item: Firetrucks Date of Bid Opening: May 26, 2015 Time of Bid Opening: 6:00 o’clock p.m. Any sealed bid not containing this information shall be considered void and shall not be included in the bids presented to the St. Helena Parish Police Jury for opening and consideration. All sealed bids shall be delivered to the St. Helena Parish Police Jury by mail,
Sam LeBlanc crafted these Dogwood Gates for the entrance to Roussillon, his home outside St. Francisville. program. Proceeds from the Spring Garden Stroll will be used for 4-H scholarships, school gardens and community beautification projects. At Roussillion, Osterberger’s design is on display. After meeting Osterberger at the Southern Garden Symposium, the LeBlancs asked him to create a master garden, which was implemented by Wanda Metz Chase, of Imahara’s Landscapes. For landscape designer Michael Hopping’s part, he situated Roussillon, a Provence-style home located on a 20-acre wooded site, in a clearing on the couple’s property.
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Enclosed compartment for Portable Pond 3000 Gallon NFPA Lighting All lighting to be LED Ground Lights Siren w/100 watt speaker Six Scene Lights Compartment Lighting Chevron on Rear and all department lettering Backup Alarm Include all warranties Center Console
opposition to it must be filed within 10 days of this notice.
Fire department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Fire department reserves the right to inspect the unit before any bid award is granted. Bids must be clearly marked on outside of bid envelope, “Bid for 2000 Gallon Tanker”. Time and date of bid opening must be stated on front of envelope. Vendor must state in bid the warranty on the unit bid and the location of the service center.
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Bids received after 6:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday May 26, 2015 will not be opened or recognized.
I, Wilbert W. Self, have been convicted of 14:42.1 Forcible Rape (Attempted) on Nov 27, 2006. My address is 798 Self Rd., Greensburg, LA 70441.
A tour sponsored by the Feliciana Master Gardeners, a program through the LSU AgCenter.
The highest bidder must remove vehicles from the Hillsdale Volunteer Department with ten (10) working days of the bid opening. The St. Helena Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject all bids for any reason allowed by law and the right to waive any minor informalities in any or all of the bid proposals except for those which have been specifically noted as cause for voiding the bid. St. Helena Parish Police Jury 5121181-apr 30-may 7-2t
NOTICE TO BIDDERS --Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by North Helena Fire District #3 at the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building, Greensburg, LA until 6:00 o’clock p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Listed below are the minimum specifications for a 2000 Gallon Tanker: Specifications: 2000 gal. Steel tank lifetime warranty **Length must not exceed 25’ Current Year Model Chassis Minimum 380hp Minimum 40,600lb GVW Aluminum Wheels Vehicle Data Recorder Battery Disconnect Switch Kussmaul charger w/air Backup Camera 750gpm Hale PTO Driven pump Pump and Roll Capabilities 6” Steamer Inlets 2 ½” Suction Left Side Three (3) Discharges; 1) 2 ½” driver side, 2) 2 ½” officer side 3” line for tank to pump 1 ½” pre connect 3” Gated tank inlet on rear 3” Fireman Friend on rear 10” Newton Dump – Rear center Lower Compartments on each side Pan Style Doors Hard Suction Rack with 210’ X 6” Suction hose
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And then and there will be opened and read aloud. Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized.
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For more information you may contact Rita Allen @ 225+460-0001.
ST. HELENA PARISH POLICE JURY MINUTES SPECIAL SESSION, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
NOTICE --21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ST. HELENA STATE OF LOUISIANA DIVISION "H" DOCKET __ NO. 21,328 SUCCESSION OF REBECCA HALL BATISTE FILED: __ __ DEPUTY CLERK NOTICE OF FILING FINAL ACCOUNT Please take notice that Yolanda James, Administrator of the above entitled and numbered succession, respectfully files herewith this final account of the administration of this succession, and any
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I, John B. Sanders, have been convicted of 14:81 Indecent Behavior with Juveniles on Feb 19, 2002. My address is 157 Sibley Rd., Pine Grove, LA 70453.
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Any such proposals which are received as a result of mailing or hand delivered shall be stamped received with the date and time being reflected at such time of receipt by the St. Helena Parish Police Jury.
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About two acres of the home are planted with gardens and contain formal courtyards with deer- and drought-resistant southern flora such as grancy greybeard, flowering quince and the seasonal evergreen pineapple guava, which accent Sam’s iron work that he does in his spare time from his professional job as an attorney. Mentor and friend Luis Colmenares, of New Orleans, helped craft the iron gates for Roussillon’s front entrance, which is named Dogwood Gates as a tribute to the beautiful but disappearing tree. The LeBlancs’ home features front and rear courtyards, tall Italian cypress trees, abun-
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The St. Helena Parish Police Jury met special session in the Meeting Room of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building at 17911 Hwy 43, Greensburg, Louisiana, on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Police Jurors present: President Theodore McCray, Jr., Jule C. Wascom, Major Coleman; Warren McCray, Jr. Police Jurors absent: Thomas Wicker, Doug Watson Discussed health insurance renewal options Motion carried to offer employees the choice to choose from two renewal offers: • Option #1: $750 deductible & Employee will pay a portion of his/her insurance premium (14%) • Option #2: $1,500 deductible & Police Jury will pay 100% of insur-
ST. HELENA PARISH POLICE JURY MINUTES REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 The St. Helena Parish Police Jury met regular session in the Meeting Room of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building at 17911 Hwy 43, Greensburg, Louisiana, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Police Jurors present: President, Theodore, McCray Jr., Jule C. Wascom, Thomas Wicker, Major Coleman, Doug Watson Police Jurors absent: Warren McCray, Jr St. Helena Parish Courthouse Project Phase II: • Authorized BradleyBlewster’s approval & request for payment #3 to CDW Services, i/a/o $32,985, upon receipt of funds • Motion carried to authorize James Chaney to temporarily repair courthouse roof Motion carried to reappoint Shirley Freeman, Barbara Lowe (term expires May, 2015), Joe L. Lee, and Pauline Holden (term expires June, 2015) to serve as Board Members for the St. Helena Parish Tourist Commission another term Theodore McCray, Jule Wascom, & Thomas Wicker will meet with the CPA to discuss the issuance of sales tax bonds for road improvements Motion carried to authorize Albert Franklin to purchase motor for Road District #1 truck
WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2. WHERE: One garden in Jackson, one off La. 10 on Bains Road and three in the St. Francisville Historic District TICKETS: $20. Available tour day at the St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, and the Centenary Inn, 1740 Charter St. (La. 10), Jackson. Checks and cash only, no credit cards. INFORMATION: West Feliciana Extension Office (225) 635-3614; email abrock@agcenter.lsu.edu. dant color and gardens that produce plenty of vibrant and seasonal flora and variegated color foliage, according to Chase. The LeBlancs are known art collectors and have used Sam’s iron work and other local artists’ work throughout their landscape. Roussillon is thick with pines and other specialty trees that have been planted in the past several years.
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10295 No action taken on the following items: • Lay off Charles Chaney, effective immediately • Discuss and/or take action regarding recommendations from Road Superintendent Authorized Fire Protection District #3 to request bids on tender Authorized Fire Protection District #3 to purchase one used tender Rita Allen gave update on OEP projects. Authorized Rita Allen to use CRI funds to cover expenses to attend the LEPA workshop in Lake Charles May 4-7 Discussed the disposition of the Industrial Park; authorized Virginia Bell to write a letter to USDA requesting the amount it would cost PJ to settle the debt Approved change order #8, from Ponchartrain Engineers for Infrastructure Project Approved payment i/a/o $24,912.00 to Providence Engineers for Infrastructure Project, upon receipt of funds St. Helena Human Services Coalition is sponsoring a Job Fair, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. It will be hosted by the Northshore Technical College
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USDA Ceremony is scheduled for April 21, 2014 @ 10:00 am Authorized Morgan Watson to submit a proposal Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, for Districts $ & 5 drainage
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Received notice that the following precinct changes for St. Helena Parish have been reviewed for compliance and approved: • The merger of Precincts 3-1 and 3-3 into new Precinct 3-1 • The merger of Precincts 5-2 and 6-2 into new Precinct 6-2 Proclaimed the month of April, 2015 as Fair Housing Month PJAL Annual Legislative Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2015; $80/Parish
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