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Town of Independence
Official Journal
The Itu pen nee Times
NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,330,000
OF WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE
TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the instructions by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Independence, State of Louisiana
(the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Town of In-
dependence, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), and in accordance with the provi-
sions of Part VII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950,
as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, that the
Governing Authority does hereby declare its intention to issue not exceeding One
Million Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($1,330,000) of Water Revenue
Bonds of the Town (the "Bonds"), the proceeds of which will be used to pay costs of
constructing and acquiring improvements and extensions to the waterworks sys-
tem of the Town, including appurtenant equipment and fixtures, a work of public
improvement for the Town (the Water Tank Project). The Bonds shall be in addition
to the proposed not exceeding $1,625,000 of Water Revenue Bonds described in the
Notice of Intention issued by the Governing Authority on July 9, 2013. The Bonds
shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the Town, secured by and payable
in principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, solely from the income and
revenues derived or to be derived by the Town from the operation of its waterworks
system (the "System"), after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of oper-
ating and maintaining the System. To the extent that revenues derived from other
sources are available to the Issuer and are appropriated by the Governing Author-
ity to the payment of the costs of operating and maintaining the System, the water
rates and charges may be correspondingly reduced. The proposed Bonds shall not
be a charge on the other income and revenues of the Town as prohibited under the
provisions of Article 6, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, nor shall
they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Town. The
Bonds will be exempt from taxation in the State of Louisiana and will be issued and
authorized by ordinance adopted by the Governing Authority and shall be of such
series, bear such date, mature at such time or times (not to exceed forty (40) years
from their date of issuance), bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding four
and one-fourth per centum (4-1/4%) per annum, be in such denomination or denomi-
nations, be in fully registered form, carry such reg{stration privileges, be payable
in such medium of payment and at such place or places, be subject to such terms
of prepayment and be entitled to such priorities on the income and revenues of the
System as such ordinance may provide.
The Town will in such ordinance enter into such covenants with the fu-
ture owner or owners of the Bonds as to the management and operation of the
System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges for the services rendered
thereby, the disposition of such fees and revenues, the issuance of future bonds and
the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and the revenues
therefrom, the carrying of insurance, the keeping of books and records, and other
pertinent matters as may be deemed proper by the Governing Authority to assure
the marketability of the Bonds, consistent with the provisions of the Act. Such
ordinance will also include remedies in case of default, provisions for the issuance
of parity bonds and such additional covenants, agreements and. provisions as are
judged advisable or necessary by the Governing Authority for the security of the
owners of the Bonds, including sinking and reserve funds for the payment of prin-
cipal and interest on the Bonds, and adequate depreciation funds for those repairs
and improvements to the System as may be necessary for adequate and efficient
service to the public, all as provided by the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Bonds will be sold at
public or private sale, as provided for in the Act and statutory authority supple-
mental thereto.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Bonds will, before the
delivery thereof, be approved by the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisi-
ana.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Author-
ity will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at six-
thirty o'clock (6:30) p.m at the Town Hall, 473 W. Railroad Avenue, Independence,
Louisiana, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds; provided,
however, if at such hearing a petition or petitions duly signed by registered voters
0
'of the Town in an aggregate number not less that1 five peitcen% (5)A) of the number
of the qualified voters of the Town voting in the last special or general election held
in the Town object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued
until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified voters of the Town who vote
at a special election held for that purpose in the manner provided by Chapter VI-A,
Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Any such petition shall be ac-
companied by a certificate of the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters certifying
that the signers of the petition are registered voters of the Town and the number
of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that
voted in the last election held in the Town, all as provided by the Act.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Independence, Louisiana, on this, the
12th day of November, 2013.
/s/ Michael A. Ragusa
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Arlene Hall
Clerk
October 17, October 24, October 31 and November 7
SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH
PORT COMMISSION
Official Journal
The Ponchatoula Times
SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
Monday, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013- 12:00 NOON
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
President Daryl Ferrara called the meeting to order at 12:00 Noon on Monday,
September 9, 2013 at the office of the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission,
163 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Ms. Lee Barends gave the invocation and Commissioner Don Boihem followed
with the Pledge of Alle~
Commissioners Present: Don Boihem, Ernest Drake III, Daryl Ferrara, Mi-
chael Williams and Lucas Watkins
Commissioners Absent: Mark Griggs and William Joubert
Others Present: Patrick Dufresne, Port Director; Helen Muller, Secretary; Lee
Barends, William Evans, Andr4 Coudrain, Stacy Neal, Sgt. Ed Ridgel, Don Ellzey,
Loretta Joiner with the Hammond Daily Star and Bryan T. McMahan, The Pon-
chatoula Times
Visitors were introduced and welcomed. There were no public comments.
It was moved by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Boihen
that the Commission convene its meeting and adopt the September 9, 2013 Agenda
for the Regular Monthly Meeting, as presented. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Boihem,
Drake, Ferrara, Williams and Watkins
Nays: 0 Absent: 2 - Griggs and Joubert
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem seconded by Commissioner Drake that
the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission adopt the minutes, as presented,
of its Regular Meeting held on August 12, 2013. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Boihem,
Drake, Ferrara, Williams and Watkins Nays: 0
Absent: 2 Griggs and Joubert
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Treasurer/Commissioner Watkins presented the August, 2013 financial reports.
He reported that the total revenues were $ 69,354.59 and the total expenses were
$ 67,300.02 leaving a net income of $ 2,054.57.
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem and seconded by Commissioner Wil-
liams that the Commission approve the financials, as presented, for the period
ending August 31, 2013. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Williams
and Watkins Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Griggs and Joubert Old Business:
1. DOTD-Port Priority State Project: SPN 578-53-0012 (321)
a) Bulkhead Project Update
Patrick Dufresne reported that the completion date of the demolition project of
Building # 1 is scheduled for September 8th, weather permitting. Other matters
discussed in regards to Bulkhead project were the following: site inspection upon
completion of demolition project, utilization of concrete panels for laydown area in
bulkhead project, site survey, DNR permits, additional borings, Geo-Tech reports,
tie back systems, incorporated mooring and dolphins, amendments to final design
plan and submittal of plans to LA DOTD Port Construction and Development Pri-
ority Project. Project Coordinator for the Bulkhead Project, William Evans, antici-
pates a two week turnaround period to facilitate the final set of plans for DOTD's
review by October. Mr. Evans stated that it is possible that the start of the Bulk-
head Project will begin before the end of year. 2. Prospective Tenant (s) Update
Pat Dufresne, port director gave a brief summary on the status of a prospec-
tive petroleum-trans-loading tenant, taking into consideration their confidentiality
request. It was reported that the company's research of data and negotiations
remains pending in regards to a potential lease proposal for trans-loading and stor-
age operations at the Port Manchac terminal. 3. Invoice Payment Approval
Treasurer Watkins presented the following invoices for payment approval.
a) M & R Resources, LLC Inv. # 1338Amt. $276.20
b) URS Inv. # 5620682 Amt. $3,448.25(Professional Service Period Ending
8/9/14-Project 1817
c) M & R Resources, LLC Inv.#1240 Amt. $1,964.07 (50th Anniversary Setup)
d) Valley Chevy Scrap Metal- Prepaid 2nd Inv. Amt. $25,000 for work done to
date.
Balance 10% upon final inspection $4,750.00
e) Jacmal Inv. 9250b Amt. $47.00
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f) URS Inv. 5625311 Amt. $2,145.00 ( Professional Services Period Ending
8/16/13 -Project 1880
g) Cashe Coudrain & Sandage Inv.# 04010 Service rendered Amt. $700.00
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem and seconded by Commissioner Wil-
liams that the Commission approve payments on invoices presented by treasurer
Watldns. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Williams and Watkins
Nays: 0 Absent: 2 - Griggs and Joubert
4.) Building # 1 Demolition Project update
The port director reported that the contractor, Jim Tan, dba/Valley Chevy Scrap
Metal is in the final stage of removing remains of debris. A 2nd payment in the
amount of $25,000 was requested for work performed to date and balance to be paid
upon final inspection and completion date of September 8th.
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem and seconded by Commissioner Williams
that the Commission accept and approve an amendment to the original agreement
with Jim Tan/dba/Valley Chevy Scrap Metal, as requested, and to approve a final
payment in the amount of $4,750 to be paid upon completion and Commission
satisfaction of the demolition project. Motion passed. Yeas: 5
Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Williams and Watkins Nays: 0 Absent: 2 - Griggs and
Joubert
5. US Department of Transportation - T.I.G.E.R. Grant Round-5
The Port director reported that the U.S. Department of Transportation released
the results of awards on T.I.G.E.R. Grant Round -5. Projects eligible of TIGER
grant includes highways and bridges, public transportation, passenger and freight
rail transportation and marine port infrastructure investments. The STPPC sub-
mitted an application prior to the deadline in June, 2013. Thirty-seven states were
recipients for funding on 52 projects, but none in Louisiana. The port of New Or-
leans was a recipient of an award grant, in the amount 16.7 million dollars, in
TIGER Round Three. The Commission expressed their thanks to the port's legisla-
tive delegation for their letters of support submitted with its application for port
improvements. The director will keep the Commission informed relative to sub-
mitting an application in the TIGER GRANT ROUND 6 when available for future
infrastructure for port improvements. 6. 15F Claim IrffofUpda~e
Andre Coudrain, port's attorney, informed the Commission that he was still
researching the overall guidance on the data process for submitting a BP Claim on
behalf of the Port. The window of opportunity will soon be closing in reference to a
BP claim submittal for losses/expenses incurred by government entities and politi-
cal subdivisions. He will give another update at the next Commission meeting.
7. Wildlife Fisheries Agreement Update
The Port director gave an update on the status of the LA Department of Wildlife
And Fisheries
inquiry requesting storage vessel space at the Port of Manchac. SGT. Edward
Ridgel presented a letter from the LDWF for the purpose of obtaining a Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement with the Commission. This would increase the capabilities of
the LDWF Agents in the area to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner via
Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain. William Evans, Bulkhead Project Coordi-
nator, for URS Engineers reminded the Commission stating that a boat launch at
the Port of Manchac for emergency purposes was incorporated into the Bulkhead
original design plans. Andre Coudrain was available to briefly answer questions
that the Commission had in regards to the legal requirements and obligations of
both agencies pertaining to liability, security and the possibility of having mari-
time safety training sessions in the future at the port site.
It was moved by Commissioner Boihem and seconded by Commissioner Drake
that the Commission approve authorization for Patrick Dufresne, Executive Direc-
tor, to negotiate and execute an agreement, based on discussed legality in question
having Andrea Coudrain, attorney of record, proceed with drafting an Endeavor
Agreement between the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission and the LA
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Boihem, Drake, Fer-
rara, Williams and Watkins Nays: 0 Absent: 2 - Griggs and Joubert
New Business:
1. Master Plan Update
The port director informed the Commission that it had been 5 years, (2007-
2012), since the last Master Plan for Port Manchac was initiated. The Master Plan
is a long-term guide for the development of Port Manchac to identify major assets
and liabilities of the existing port facility and its strategy for the next five years
suggesting how to leverage the current assets for the most productive use. The
director summarized the port's current activities and recommended]suggested that
the Commission consider seeking proposals for preparing another Master Plan to
include additional plans for utilization of the adjacent 100 acres and future petro-
leum trans-loading/storage infrastructure for the Port of Manchac re-development
process over the next 5 to 10 years. Remarks:
Port Director Patrick Dufresne announced that the LA Department of Transpor-
tation approved a permit for Vegetation Maintenance, as requested, along Hwy 51
and 1-55 adjacent the Port Manchac facility. The permit will allow the port to seek
a contractor to perform the maintenance work.
The port director announced that the 2013 PAL Coastal Workshop will take
place at Port Fourchon from September 25-27, 2013, The PAL meeting will be on
September 27, 2013 for any Commissioners who wish to attend.
Having no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Commis-
sioner Boihem, seconded by Commissioner Drake. Motion passed. Yeas: 5 Boihem,
Drake, Ferrara, Williams and Watkins Nays: 0 Absent: 2 - Griggs and Joubert
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45
Don Boihem, Secretary STPPC
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