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Public Notices: Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Public Notices Published Thursday, May 11th, 2006NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, May 25, 2006, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o'clock AM,
May 25, 2006, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting for the purpose of the following:
SURPLUS BRIDGE TIMBERS SALE - BY SEALED BID
The Bridge Timbers will be sold in lots.
Each lot contains timbers of various sizes and types.
Each lot will be awarded to the highest bidder.
Purchases shall be made via cash, cashier/certified checks, or money orders.
Items will be available for viewing April 27, through May 24, 2006 between the hours of
8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M, and April 25, 2006 between the hours of 8: 00 and 10:00 A.M.
Viewing Location: OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
337 WELL ROAD
WEST MONROE, LA 71292.
Please call David Cobb @ 318-387-2383 for viewing appointments.
Any questions pertaining to the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from the office of Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: "SEALED BID" and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
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Publication Dates:
April 27, 2006
May 4, 2006
May 11, 2006
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1
PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
(GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER)
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 17, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER:
A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Hospital Service District, No. 1, Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Violet Liner, Chairman, in the Board Room on the Fifth Floor of the hospital.
II. INVOCATION:
Mr. Nelson gave the invocation.
III. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Violet Liner, Chairman; W.B. Nelson, Jr., Vice Chairman; Steven Hall; Mike Mulhearn and Pat Spencer
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Charles Scott, Secretary/Treasurer; Mayor Dave Norris, GRMC Board Chairman; Susan Hoffmann; GRMC Board Finance Committee Chairman; Loren Chandler, GRMC CFO; Michael Landry, HSD#1 Attorney, via phone; and Vicki Gilbert, GRMC Sr. Executive Secretary
IV. ENGAGEMENT OF BOND COUNSEL: Ms. Liner noted that she had been speaking with
Meredith Hathorn, Bond Counseler with Foley & Judell, LLP concerning the Hospital Revenue Bonds. In so doing, it had been brought to her attention that the District had not formally engaged Ms. Hathorn's services.
The following resolution was offered by Bill Nelson and seconded by Mr. Mulhearn:
A resolution providing for the employment of bond counsel in connection with strategic planning as it relates to Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District"):
Board of Commissioners
Page 2
April 17, 2006
SECTION 1. That there is a need for the employment of bond counsel in connection with strategic planning as it relates to Glenwood Regional Medical Center, including any defeasance or refunding of the outstanding Bonds of the District, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., New Orleans, Louisiana, be, and they are, hereby employed as bond counsel to the District to do and to perform comprehensive and coordinate professional work with respect thereto. The fee to be paid bond counsel shall be an amount not exceeding the Attorney General's then current Bond Counsel Fee Schedule and other guidelines for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred, said fee to be subject to the Attorney General's written approval of said employment.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 17th day of April, 2006.
V. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Mr. Spencer seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go into executive session for the purpose of strategic planning including financial matters.
All present were allowed to stay.
A motion was made by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go back into regular session.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Liner stated the next regular meeting would be held on June 6, 2006.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business; Ms. Liner declared the meeting adjourned.
________________________________ __________________________
Chairman Date
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314(A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and Rules and Regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and paying of assessments by July 15 of each crop year, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3596, telephone number (225) 952-8105.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., June 6, 2006.
For: New Roofs for
Ouachita Parish Junior High School
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 29-06
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
Hugh G. Parker, Jr., Architect, Inc.
215 Arkansas Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: (318) 322-7148
Facsimile: (318) 387-7964
E-mail: hugh@hgparchitect.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternatives, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, an shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Thursday, May 25, 2006, at 9:30 A.M., at the job site on the Ouachita Parish Junior High School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D -Secretary 5/11 5/25 6/1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
By Ordinance No. 8838 introduced by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on April 17, 2006, a Public Hearing shall be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed decrease of speed limit on Area 4 Road to 25 mph.
All interested parties are urged to attend.
Sherry White,
Recording Secretary
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish Library Board until 12:00 p.m. Noon, Thursday, June 8, 2006, in the Office of the Director at the Ouachita Parish Library Main Branch, 18th Street, Monroe, for the project:
STERLINGTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY BRANCH
OF THE OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for all cost associated with obtaining and reproducing the bidding documents. General questions about this procedure shall be directed to the office of the Architect:
HERBERT LAND ARCHITECT INC.
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A,
Monroe, LA 71201
Project Architect: Bill Land
Phone: 318/322-2694 ext. 2
Fax: 318/322-2695
The project consists of a new 7,500 sq. ft. (approx.) building and site work. The site is located on Keystone Road, Sterlington, Louisiana, 71203.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in the Louis Lock Room at the Main Branch on 18th Street for all interested contractors. Bids will be accepted only from General Contractors who attend this meeting.
All bids shall be lump-sum and 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 Bid Bond form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. 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 Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 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's 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 and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as a licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
OUACHITA PARISH LIBRARY BOARD
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
By Ordinance No. 8838 introduced by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on April 17, 2006, a Public Hearing shall be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed decrease of speed limit on Area 4 Road to 25 mph.
All interested parties are urged to attend.
Sherry White,
Recording Secretary
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OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Document Imaging System
BID # 06-AD001
DATE May 2, 2006
NOTICE
Sealed bids for a Document Imaging System for the Business Office for the Ouachita Parish Public Library will be received in the Director's Office of the Ouachita Parish Public Library, Main Branch, 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, La., until 4 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2006
Any manufacturer's names, trade names, catalogue or model numbers, or other similar material identifying a particular product, of a particular grade of product, are used for descriptive purposes, to establish the standard of quality, design, and performance. However, any substitution or departure proposed must be clearly noted and described. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder proposed to supply the items as specifically described in these Specifications.
It is understood and agreed that the Bidder, if awarded the subject contract, will protect, defend and hold harmless the Library, its members, agents, and employees, from any claims, suits, or demands. This includes demand for payment for the use of any trade secret that may enter into the design, manufacture, or use of the item or services contracted for.
Including any material, device, article or process the use or which is substantially important to the proper and most effective use of the items or services contracted for. Bidder further agrees to indemnify in full the Library, its members, employees and agents for any amounts which they may be required to expend in the defense of such claims, suits of demands, or in settlement thereof, or in satisfaction of any judgement, award or decree resulting therefrom.
Bidder agrees, if awarded the subject contract, to protect, defend and hold harmless the Library, its members, agents and employees, from any claims, demands or suits of any nature arising from or in any way connected with injury or damage to person, property, business or reputation, sustained by reason of any of the acts of the Bidder, his agents, employees, successors or assigns, or of anyone from whom Bidder is legally responsible. Bidder, by submitting a proposal in response to this invitation, agrees to be bound by each of the terms and conditions hereof. Also, bidder agrees that said terms and conditions constitute the terms of the contract between the Library and Bidder, effective upon award of the contract by the Library.
Bidders must be aware that all bids accepted for eRate items will be contingent on the award of eRate funds. Contracts will clearly state that they will be null and void if eRate funds are not awarded. Erate bidders must have a SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number), SPAC (Service Provider Annual Certification), and FCC#, where required, from the SLC (Schools and Libraries Division) or the bid will not be considered. Erate bids will be scored on an assessment sheet in accordance with eRate rules.
All eRate RFPs will be clearly identified.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. 1. BIDS
Bids shall be made on the form provided. All blank spaces of the form shall be fully filled.
As of September 1, 1991, the Ouachita Parish Public Library is exempt from all sales and use tax. Refer to Act No. 1029 which revised R.S. 47:301.
Bid prices shall EXCLUDE sales tax.
Bid price shall include delivery to the Ouachita Parish Public Library.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the biddin vendor who is authorized to legally bind the bidder to the terms of this invitation.
All bids shall be considered to be effective and available for thirty (30) days after the date stated above as the bid opening date unless other wise stated in the special conditions below. Cost will be only one of the considerations in choosing the vendor unless all other considerations are equal.
The Ouachita Parish Public Library reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals, to accept such proposal as it may deem to be in its best interest, and to award the contract by items, combination of items, or by lot.
Information pertaining to any term or condition of this invitation to bid may be obtained through the Eileen R. Kontrovitz, Head of Automation, Ouachita Parish Public Library, Main Branch, 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201, 318-327-1490 ex 3004.
No oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids or modifications will be considered.
2. 2. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidder shall complete all pages of the specification and SHALL RETURN ENTIRE BID PACKET INTACT to the Director's Office.
Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque envelope marked as following and delivered as required.
To:________Ouachita Parish Public Library, Library Director_______________
Name of Bidder: _________Your Company Name _____________
Proposal For: ____________Name of item/s__ __
Bid Number_______________#-06-AD001_____________________
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
SPECIFICATIONS:
The purpose of this bid is to purchase an imaging system for the storage and retrieval of documents for the business department of the library and any other departments that have sensitive business related documents. The request applies to "normal" or "standardized" imaging systems freely available in the market place. Price will only be one of the criteria for selection of an appropriate system. Homegrown systems will not be considered.
All items in the specifications must be addressed in some way either in the positive or the negative.
Basic requirements:
* Turnkey system with simple steps to operate.
* Searchable by key word, number, or phrase.
* Searchable by document type.
* Web retrieval.
* Security access - assigned specific rights to individual users.
* Security report - reports on what action has been taken by whom, when, and why.
* Open ended structure for images.
* The ability to add modules to a basic system in the future if needed.
* Quality control feature that verifies documents as they are scanned.
* Automatic OCR.
* Must be HIPPA compliant.
Specific requirements:
Document system:
* * The library requires an integrated electronic document management system that can manage at least 5000 documents per month or other digitally captured documents.
* * The system must be capable of using high-speed or other standard scanners regardless of manufacturer.
* * The system must be able to verify that data has been scanned and indexed properly without individual user input.
* The imaging system must utilize a Windows 2000 or higher platform at the server (already on site) and client level.
* It must be capable of using either Microsoft DE or MS-SQL. Images must be capable of being saved in a variety of standard formats such as PDF, JPG, GIF, TIFF, or BMP.
* Must be capable of converting scanned images to full text documents or other formats. Indexing must be automatic.
* The system must be capable of scheduling tasks to be done unattended at a later time such as after hours.
* Must have built in migration capabilities to transfer data from one volume to another or to CD-ROM, DVD, or off site.
* Must have an advanced audit trail to log activities by function, date, and user.
* The system should have an integrated FTP manager, which allows automatic FTP of completed documents as the job is in progress.
* Data backup must be allowed, built into the system and schedulable to multiple types such as tape, CD-ROM, DVD, or any other storage unit.
Retrieval system:
* Zoom, rotate, and magnification capabilities.
* Must allow for annotation without changing the underlying image. To include a "sticky note" text annotation.
* Ability to edit annotations via user login without changing the underlying image.
* Be able to restrict or enable access to documents and annotations in document level security enabled fields.
* Support automatic launching of documents embedded in an email.
* Retrieval available via the web at any workstation on the network without a special client.
* Allow for global searching across multiple projects.
* Allow auto updating of folders.
The price quoted should include installation, setup, and training for any staff requiring it. Maintenance and upgrade fees, if applicable, must be included with the proposal, but will not be purchased until all warranties expire. The successful vendor must be able to provide local support and live technical support from software developers during normal library working hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), CST.
Evaluation Criteria: (In no particular order)
1. The vendor must have local (within 2 hours driving time) technical support and have an agreement with the image software company.
2. The vendor must be a channel partner or licensed representative of the image software proposed.
3. The vendor must provide the names of other customers they maintain on the imaging software.
4. The ability to provide on-site training.
5. The scalability, expandability and upgradability of the proposed software.
6. A live demonstration of the system proposed must be completed at the library before consideration of a system.
7. The vendor's experience with imaging systems.
8. The performance and functionality of the proposed system.
9. The ease of use for the end-user.
10. Cost of ownership
OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Document Imaging System
BID FORM #06-AD001
DATE OF BID OPENING
May 22, 2006
THE OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT LOW BID OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE BIDS ARE AND TABULATED.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, May 19, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: PUD-06-35000001
APPLICANT: B&N HOLDINGS, LLC
LOCATION: 108 COPLEY STREET
REQUEST: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
-PRELIMINARY REVIEW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 5.218 ACRES LYING BETWEEN JACKSON STREET AND COPLEY STREET
APPLICATION NO: PBG 06-30000001
APPLICANT: MELODY OLSON
LOCATION: 1501 TRENTON STREET
REQUEST: PLANNED BUILDING GROUP - GARAGE APARTMENT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 $ THE SOUTH 6 FT LOT 2, HEARD & WALLACE FIRST ADDITION
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, May 22, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-06-20000002
APPLICANT: ALBERT BELL
LOCATION: 305 MITCHELL LANE
REQUEST: SIDE YARD VARIANCE FROM REQUIRED
5' TO 3" ON LOT 3 & W 1/3 LOT 8 SQ 1 WR MITCHELL'S 2ND ADDN.
APPLICATION NO: VAR-06-20000003
APPLICANT: JACK FISCUS III
LOCATION: 2809 NORTH 8TH STREET
REQUEST: LOT SIZE REDUCTION FROM REQUIRED
7200 SQ FT TO 5995 SQ FT ON LOT 8 AND SOUTH HALF OF LOT 9 BLK 20 OF UNIT NO 5 HEM MCGUIRES HIGHLAND PARK ADDN.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
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NOTICE
COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
FOR
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Automotive Mechanic in accordance with provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Civil Service Board. Application forms may be picked up during regular business hours from the Fire Chief's Office, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, 1000 New Natchitoches Rd, West Monroe, La. 71292. (Office hours are 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday). Completed applications and the required attachments must be received by the abovementioned office at the address listed above from May 1, 2006 through May 30, 2006. Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and location of the examination at least five days prior to the examination date.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States and passing a Civil Service examination for the position.
2. Birth Certificate (Must not be less than eighteen (18) years of age)
3. High School Diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued by a State Department of Education
4. Valid Driver's License
5. Verification of five (5) years experience in working with repair, rebuilding, and Maintenance of Heavy Equipment, Diesel Engines, Hydraulic Systems, and Water Pumps at a full time employment
Publication Dates:
May 4, 2006
May 11, 2006
May 18, 2006
May 25, 2006
The Fox Run MHP Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level
(MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana
State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40
CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) sets drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants
combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form
chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling
the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs). Some
people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience
problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of
getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per
billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the
TTHM standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became
effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a running annual average (RAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results.
Compliance calculations performed during the first calendar quarter of 2006 show that the
system‚s current TTHMs RAA is 193 ppb; thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs
standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who
may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes,
schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing
copies by hand or mail.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and
LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health
as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long term exposure to TTHMs levels
above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on
human health.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST MONROE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 3, 2006
There was a Special Meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on Wednesday,
May 3, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
Those present were Mayor Dave Norris, Aldermen L. O. Yeager, James Bennett and
Alice Pearson. Absent: Fred Ragland and James Brian.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried
to approve a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the City of West
Monroe, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a sales and use tax therein; making
application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other
matter in connection therewith. Resolution 548:
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO
AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX THEREIN; MAKING
APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
Bids were received for Dissolved Air Flotation Units (waste water treatment plant).
They were as follows:
NAME BID
Poly Disc Inc. 67,000 per unit - 2 units
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously
carried to accept the bid if it meets the specifications.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mr.
Bennett and unanimously carried to adjourn.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
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