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TOWN HALL CLOSURE

1/19/2025

UPDATE...Town Hall will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the weather, for the safety of our workers and residents. Please be advised that no delinquent charge will be applied to the utility bills until Monday, January 27th. Also, there will be an "on-call" employee for any "emergency" utility issues. Stay warm and safe and please share. Thank you!

Full Time Employment

1/10/2025

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT!!!! The Town of Port Barre is currently accepting applications and/or resumes to employ full-time maintenance personnel. Applicants must be 18 years or older, possess a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED equivalent, have no criminal record and must pass a background check and drug screen. No experience necessary and we will provide on-the-job training. New personnel are on a 90-day probationary period. Applicants should be a self-starter, be highly motivated and willing to work overtime and weekend rotations. Benefits include paid health insurance, uniforms, retirement, vacation and sick leave pay. Salary depending upon experience. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall located at 504 Saizan Avenue, Port Barre, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm. Resumes are also accepted. The Town of Port Barre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Meeting Minutes

1/8/2025

The minutes of the January 7, 2025 Town Council Meeting have been posted.

Advertisement for Bids

1/6/2025

Advertisement for Bids:
The Town of Port Barre will be accepting sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. on February 4, 2025 for the following movable property:
(1) 2005 Ford Crown Vic, VIN 102601 - bidding starts at $200;
(1) 2005 Ford Crown Vic VIN 145424 - bidding starts at $200;
(1) 2008 Ford Crown Vic VIN 106183 - bidding starts at $200;
(1) 2014 Chevrolet Impala VIN 108285 - bidding starts at $200;
(1) 2014 Dodge Charger VIN 122702 - bidding starts at $200
Please come to the Port Barre Town Hall located at 504 Saizan Avenue, Port Barre, LA, for viewing of the property. All bids must be in a sealed envelope with “BID” written on it, as well as the description of the property being bid upon. A separate sheet of paper will be required for each item. You can drop off your bids at the address listed above.

Town Meeting Agenda

1/6/2025

The agenda for tomorrow night's Town Council meeting has been posted.

Meeting Minutes

12/5/2024

The minutes of the December 4, 2024 Town Council meeting have been posted.

Toys for Tots

12/4/2024

For the past 20 + years, the Town of Port Barre has participated in the Toys for Tots Program. We originally started this on our own, collecting toys to give to needy children, whose parents and/or care givers did not have sufficient means to bring Christmas joy to their children. After many years of doing this on our own, we joined forces with the Marine Corp, who is the major sponsor and collector of the toys. In a joint effort, the Town has been able to fill at least 100 applications submitted by local residents for toys over the years.

Town Meeting Agenda

12/3/2024

The agenda for tomorrow night's Town Council meeting has been posted.

Advertisement for Bids

10/21/2024

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Employment Opportunity

10/21/2024

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT!!!! The Town of Port Barre is currently accepting applications and/or resumes to employ a full-time utility clerk. Applicants must be 18 years or older, possess a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED equivalent, have no criminal record and must pass a background check and drug screen. Experience in accounting, computer and receptionist skills is necessary. Applicants should be a self-starter, multi-tasker, able to prioritize duties, highly motivated and willing to work under pressure with the public. Benefits include paid health insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave pay. Salary depending upon experience. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall located at 504 Saizan Avenue, Port Barre, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm. Resumes are also accepted. The deadline for submitting is November 8, 2024.

Public Service Announcement

9/4/2024

Public Service Announcement...We need your help! The Port Barre Police Department is NOT the contact for any gas, water, sewer or street issues. We are asking you to not call them regarding any of these items. The Port Barre Town Hall is the main contact for such issues. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. In the event that you have an issue outstide of these hours of operation, please call our main line 337-585-7646, and you will be given the option to contact/dial our on-call line. All phone calls should come through the Town Hall. We try our best to keep our customers informed in advance, if possible, should any issues arise with water, gas, sewer and street problems, through our website's subscription procedure and Facebook page. Also, the Town's Facebook page is for informational purposes only. All questions, concerns, work orders, etc. should be called in. Thank you.

Veterans' Memorial Park Hours

8/8/2024

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...Veterans' Memorial Park hours are as follows: March 1 to October 31 - 6 am to 9 pm and November 1 to February 28 - 6 am to 7 pm. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE PARK GATES WILL NOW BE LOCKED AT NIGHT.

Service Lines of Water Meters

7/30/2024

Good afternoon, all. Please be advised that starting Wednesday, July 31, 2024, our utility crew will be digging at every water meter within our system. The State of Louisiana is mandating that every water system within the State dig and verify what type of lines are being used on the Town and Customer's sides (example pvc, metal, etc.) and report back to them by October. This is for visual purposes only, and will not interrupt your service. This project will take time, and we are hoping that all goes well. Once the services lines are identified, the utility crew will place the dirt back in the hole. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Hall at 337-585-7646.

Advertisement for Bids

5/14/2024

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10 Year Anniversary of Library

2/15/2024

Monday, February 19, 2024, marks 10 years that the Town's library opened its doors. Below is a brief history of how this project came into fruition. Here we are, 10 years later, and just as proud as on day one, to have this wonderful facility available to our citizens and surrounding areas.

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