Public Notices Published Thursday, June 29th, 2006NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3571 attached here to as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on June 13, 2006, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 13th day of June, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, West Monroe, Louisiana, and that any opposition to the proposed Ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the 11th day of July, 2006, and further that a public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date, and place set forth above for the consideration of the adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITYOF WEST MONROE
LEGAL NOTICE
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3571 attached here to as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on June 13, 2006, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 13th day of June, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chamber, West Monroe, Louisiana, and that any opposition to the proposed Ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the 11th day of July, 2006, and further that a public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date, and place set forth above for the consideration of the adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
Benny Chelette
City Clerk
City of West Monroe
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3571
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT-OF-WAY
INSTRUMENT WITH ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC., AND OTHERWISE
PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of
West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of theCity of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into thatRight-Of-Way Instrument with Entergy Louisiana, Inc., to provide certain electric service along Mane Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in that right-of-way instrument attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris,Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to take any actionand execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out theprovisions of the foregoing.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on June 13, 2006, in legal session convened; notice of this ordinance was published three times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart,as required by R.S. 33:4711; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on byyea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 11th day of July, 2006, withthe final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA STATE OF LOUISIANA
BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. Monday July 10, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 27-06
SALE OF USED TIRES
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D
Secretary
6/22, 6/29 2tb
West Monroe Planning Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, July 17, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-06-45000003
APPLICANT: SANCON, LUTHER
LOCATION: 1000, 1002, 1004, 1006 NATCHITOCHES ST
DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 SQ 18 RESUB SQ 18 FLOURNOYS
1ST ADDN.
REQUEST: ZC FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO B-1 (TRAN SITION
BUSINESS DISTRICT)
PROPOSED USE: CONSTRUCTION OFFICE/CODE SCHOOL
The public is invited to attend.
6/29, 7/6, 7/13 3tb
BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:30 P.M. C.D.S.T., July 17, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 35-06
SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D
Secretary
6/29, 7/6 2tb
BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M. C.D.S.T., Monday July 17, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 28-06
Band Instruments
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D
Secretary
6/29, 7/6 2tb
West Monroe Board of Adjustments
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in special legal session on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-06-20000004
APPLICANT: RLM ENTERPRISES OF LA, LLC
LOCATION: 107 CIRCLE DRIVE
REQUEST: HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM RE QUIRED
100' TO 300' ON LOT 5 SQ 16 SPLANE PLACE ADDN.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
6/29, 7/6, 7/13 3tb
Liquor Permit
I am applying to the Commission on alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana, and the City of West Monroe, for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Ouachita at the following address, Circle K Stores Inc. s/b/a Circle K # 7783 located at 503 Thomas Road, West Monroe, La. 71292, Ouachita Parish. Signed-corporate officer/owner, Charles Michael Parker, Vice-President, West Monroe, La.
Clerk of Court Legal Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that the OUACHITA PARISH CLERK OF COURT has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1306 relative to public participation in the Budget process for the Year Ended June 30, 2007. Notice of availability for pubic inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statute.
Date May 25, 2006
W. J. Bill Hodge
Clerk of Court
Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
April 10, 2006
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on April 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. The chairman, Sammy Gordy, presided.
Roll Call: Present
Sammy Gordy Tillman Brown
Jerry Edmondson Sue Edmunds
Ford Lensing Gretchen Kovac Don O'Toole
Absent
William Krutzer (excused) Nash Patel (excused)
Gwen Wilhite (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director
Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager
Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Agenda: It was moved by Ford Lensing and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the April 10, 2006 board meeting agenda. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by Sue Edmunds to approve the March 20, 2006 board meeting minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to (0) negative votes.
Treasurer's Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of March 31, 2006.
Bond Account $1,129,503.18
General Funds $1,539,443.97
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Sue Edmunds and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the additional travel plan for August 2006. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports:
Personnel Committee - Jerry Edmondson reported that the personnel committee met to review and revise the Policies and Procedures manual. He reported that it is the committee's recommendation to accept the revised Policies and Procedures manual as written.
It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to accept the revised Convention & Visitors Bureau Policies and Procedures manual as written. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business: Alana Cooper reported that Roy Johns, of the Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana, submitted an invoice in the amount of $9,828.75 for payment on the cooperative endeavor agreement for construction of the Aviation and Military Museum. She reported that the Museum has a cooperative endeavor agreement in the amount of $49,317.98 and a tourism development grant in the amount of $10,000.00. She asked the board to approve which fund to use first.
It was moved by Sue Edmunds and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to leave which fund to use first to the discretion of the executive director. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Sue Edmunds to adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of seven (7) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Chairman, Sammy Gordy Secretary/Treasurer, Ford Lensing
N O T I C E
SALE OF STATE-OWNED LAND
Sealed bids for the sale of State-owned land will be received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Real Estate Section, 8545 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 300, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 until 4:15 P.M. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, after which bids will be received in the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Auditorium, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 10:00 A.M.
STATE PROJECT NO. 070-07-0029 (PART 3) (JULY 20, 2006)
OUACHITA RIVER BRIDGE AT STERLINGTON
ROUTE 2
OUACHITA PARISH
PARCEL NO. UR 12-04 - a 0.620 acre tract of land with improvements (a 2,080 square foot, wood frame convenience store, concrete parking, 18 lights, post canopy, 3 UST tanks, etc.) located at 305 Highway 2, Sterlington, Louisiana, 71280.
MINIMUM BID: $ 19,108.00.
DISTRICT PROPERTY MANAGER: Debra S. Boutwell, Real Estate District Manager, 8010 DeSiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 71203, 1-800-256-1595 or 1-318-342-0256.
Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Department. Bid forms may be obtained upon request from Suite 379, 8545 United Plaza Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, Phone 225-237-1241. Bid forms may also be downloaded from the Department's Real Estate web site, http://www.dotd.state.la.us/highways/project_devel/realestate/realestate.asp. Written requests for bid forms should be sent to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Real Estate Section, 8545 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 300, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. Bids should be mailed to 8545 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 300, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.
Complete description and further information concerning these items can be obtained by contacting the District Property Manager or his authorized representative.
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities.
SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
WEST MONROE WATER SYSTEM PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
ID 1073056
City of West Monroe
2305 North 7th Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and to protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water sources are 6 wells.
As of February 14, 2002, the city has a source water protection plan available from our office that provides more information such as potential sources of contamination to the water supply. The assessment includes a delineated area around our wells, or intakes, through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. The Wellhead Protection Program has been approved by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements, with the exception of total trihalomethanes. A separate report is enclosed for your review. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Terry Emory, Environmental Quality Manager, at (318) 325-0496. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are generally held monthly, and you can call us at the above telephone number for a specific date and time.
The Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2005. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It is important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not pose a health risk.
We detected the following regulated contaminants:
Compound date level
Lead 09/09/02 3.00
Copper 09/09/02 300.00
Total Trihalomethanes Annual Avg. 167.00
Haloacetic Acids Annual Avg. 19.00
Chloride 09/23/02 132.50
Fluoride 09/23/02 0.40
Gross Beta Particle Activity 09/23/02 4.00
There were no positive nitrate or bacteria samples during the monitoring period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005. Our water system tested a minimum of 15 monthly samples in accordance with the Total coliform rule for microbiological contaminants. During the period covered, we had no positive samples(MCLG: 0; major source: naturally present in the environment.) In this table you will find many terms that you may not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/l) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in two thousand years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/l) – is the measure of radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) – is the measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFL) – is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – is a measure of the clarity of the water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances and Exemptions (V & E) – State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action Level - is the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) – is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – The "Goal" (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is
MCL MCLG UNIT
15.0 0 ppb
1300.0 1300.0 ppb
80.0 None ppb
60.0 None ppb
250.0 None ppm
4.00 4.00 ppm
50.0 0 pCi/l
No known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level – The "Maximum Allowed" (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
During the period covered by this report we had four violations of drinking water regulations for 2005 for TTHMs. (3/31/05, 6/30/05, 9/30/05, 12/31/05) We detected the other contaminants listed in the table, but they were at levels below the maximum contaminant level. Additionally, we wish to inform you that these samples, except for lead and copper results, were collected at our individual sources and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on February 15, 2005. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as those with cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, having undergone organ transplants, with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, and some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. We at West Monroe Water System work around the clock to provide a safe and dependable water supply to every tap. We ask that all of our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children's future.
Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
May 22, 2006
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on May 22, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. The chairman, Sammy Gordy, presided.
Roll Call: Present
Sammy Gordy Gretchen Kovac Jerry Edmondson William Krutzer
Ford Lensing Don O'Toole
Absent
Tillman Brown (excused) Sue Edmunds (excused)
Nash Patel (excused) Gwen Wilhite (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director
Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager
Others: Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival Organization, Ouachita Citizen News Reporters
Agenda: It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Jerry Edmondson to amend the May 22, 2006 agenda to include under Other Business a discussion regarding designation of Official Journal and also move Other Business to follow the approval of the minutes. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Ford Lensing and seconded by Don O'Toole to approve the April 10, 2006 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business:
Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival: Doyle Jeter and others with the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival addressed the board regarding information concerning the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival to be held at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo on October 7 & 8, 2006. Doyle Jeter requested the board's financial support of the Festival.
The board discussed the fact that since the City of Monroe will not be hosting the Louisiana Folklife Festival anymore that the dedicated funds of $20,000.00 for advertising the Festival be undedicated.
It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Ford Lensing that the dedicated funds of $20,000.00 for advertising the Louisiana Folklife Festival be undedicated. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Official Journal: The board reviewed two (2) proposals to serve as the Official Journal of the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to designate the Ouachita Citizen as the Official Journal. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer's Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of April 30, 2006.
Bond Account $1,091,941.01
General Funds $1,518,528.63
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Jerry Edmondson to approve the additional travel plans for May through July 2006. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports:
Tourism Development Committee: Jerry Edmondson reported that the Tourism Development Committee met and reviewed the final financial report of the South Central Regional Music Conference and the Twin City Ballet Company, Ballet under the Stars production "Anything Goes".
Jerry Edmondson reported that after reviewing the financial reports, the committee recommended to paying the remaining 25% withheld from the grant until 60 days after completion of the event.
It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by William Krutzer to pay the remaining 25% of the Tourism Development Grant to the South Central Regional Music Conference in the amount of $1,950.00 and the Twin City Ballet Company in the amount of $2,000.00. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Nominating Committee: William Krutzer reported that due to the lack of a quorum, there is no report from the nominating committee.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Don O'Toole to adjourn at 4:55 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of six (6) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Chairman, Sammy Gordy Secretary/Treasurer, Ford Lensing
The Water We Drink
CADEVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073060
We are pleased to present to you thåe Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2005.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day
The Water We Drink
CADEVILLE WATER DISTRICT
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073060
We are pleased to present to you thåe Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2005.
This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.
Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.
We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'medium'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants - which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Source Type Source Name Source ID Source Location
WELL #1 1073060-001 Sparta Aquifer Groundwater
WELL #2 1073060-002 Sparta Aquifer Groundwater
WELL #3 1073060-003 Sparta Aquifer Groundwater
WELL #4 - WINNFIELD ROAD 1073060-004 Groundwater
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Billy Smith at 318-396-1933.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/L) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/L) - one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Action level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) - a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) - the "Maximum Allowed" MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) - the "Goal" is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E) - State or EPA permission not to meet MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Friday,
March 18, 2005. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Our water system tested a minimum of 3 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
Contaminant Samples MCLG Month Title
1 0 Oct Month with Greatest Number of Positive Samples Total Coliform Bacteria
MCL:For systems that collect more than 39 samples per month, if 5 percent are positive for Coliform. For systems that collect less than 40 samples per month, if 1 sample is positive for coliform.
Major Source: Naturally present in the environment
Violation Number Violation Date
Category Anaylte Name Anaylte Code
Violation Name
2005 80031 6/30/2005
MCL TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) 2950
MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE
State Violation/reminder Notice Associated Enforcement Actions
State Public Notification Requested Associated Enforcement Actions
State Public Notification Received Associated Enforcement Actions
2005 80032 9/30/2005
MCL TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) 2950
MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE
State Violation/reminder Notice Associated Enforcement Actions
State Public Notification Requested Associated Enforcement Actions
State Public Notification Received Associated Enforcement Actions
2006 80034 12/31/2005
MCL TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) 2950
MCL, AVERAGE, WITHOUT NO. EXCEEDANCE
State Violation/reminder Notice Associated Enforcement Actions
State Public Notification Requested Associated Enforcement Actions
Date Contaminant Level MCL MCLG Unit
Arsenic
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Major Sources:
9/16/2002 3.00 0 10 ppb
Beryllium
Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; Discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries
Major Sources:
9/16/2002 1.00 4 4 ppb
Cadmium
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from metal refineries; Runoff from waste batteries and paints
Major Sources:
9/16/2002 1.00 5 5 ppb
Copper
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Major Sources:
10/28/2004 0.60 1.3 1.3 ppm AL =
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005
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Date Contaminant Level MCL MCLG Unit
Fluoride
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Major Sources:
9/16/2002 0.40 4 4 ppm
Lead
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Major Sources:
10/28/2004 7.00 0 15 ppb AL =
Haloacetic Acids (HAA)
By-product of drinking water disinfection Major Sources:
Annual Average 15.30 60 ppb
TTHMs [Total trihalomethanes]
By-product of drinking water chlorination Major Sources:
Annual Average 102.61 80 ppb
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes 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.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the CADEVILLE WATER DISTRICT work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
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CHENIERE CREEK FIELD
06-778 and 06-779
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006, upon the application of BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS, L.P.
At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Hosston Formation, Reservoir D and the Cotton Valley Formation, Reservoir A, in the Cheniere Creek Field, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
1. To create four (4) additional drilling and production units for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Hosston Formation, Reservoir D.
2. To create four (4) additional drilling and production units for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Cotton Valley Formation, Reservoir A.
3. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within each of the proposed additional units in accordance with Section 10, Title 30, of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation.
4. To designate an operator of, and unit wells for, the proposed additional units as may be appropriate.
5. To permit applicant to combine downhole production from the Hosston Formation, Reservoir D, with production from the Cotton Valley Formation, Reservoir A, in any well drilled on the identical units proposed for these formations in which the interests in such units are identical.
6. To extend, except as in conflict herewith, the provisions of Office of Conservation Order No. 503-B-51, effective February 14, 2006, and all applicable Statewide Orders, to the proposed additional units for the Hosston Formation, Reservoir D.
7. To extend, except as in conflict herewith, the provisions of Office of Conservation Order No. 503-J, effective November 22, 1983, as amended and supplemented, and of all applicable Statewide Orders, to the proposed additional units for the Cotton Valley Formation, Reservoir A.
8. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.
The Hosston Formation, Reservoir D, was defined in Office of Conservation Order No. 503-B-51, effective February 14, 2006.
The Cotton Valley Formation, Reservoir A, was defined in Office of Conservation Order No. 503-J, effective November 22, 1983.
Plats are available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Monroe, Louisiana.
www.dnr.state.la.us/CONS/CONSEREN/hearings/pubhearings.htm.
All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof.
BY ORDER OF:
JAMES H. WELSH
COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION
IF ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED UNDER AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at six (6:00) o'clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, Scott Robinson, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Phillip Odom. There were none absent.
Board member A. R. Sims led the Pledge to the Flag.
Board member Scott Robinson gave the Invocation.
On motion by Jerry Hicks, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of April 11, 2006 as written.
Motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board approve the revised Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon motion by Phillip Odom, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board approved the amended Personnel Agenda as presented, including the changes since mail-out. Motion carried unanimously.
Communications Specialist Aline Smead invited Board member Phillip Odom and Sterlington High School principal Ross Davis to present "Appreciation Awards" to Ouachita Parish School System support personnel Mary Ambose, Sharon Flintroy and Pearl Gray for their outstanding service rendered to students and community throughout their employment.
Superintendent Robert Webber and Assistant Superintendent Frank Hoffmann presented awards of "Academic Excellence" to the 2006 Duke Talent Search - Grand Recognition Recipients: Morgan Hargrove, OJHS; Anu Devkota, SHS; Karey Higuera, WRMS; Ellis Michael, WRMS (each student scored 27 or above on the ACT). The following finalists of the 2006 "National Merit Scholarship" award were acknowledged as well: Erika Knott, OPHS; Matthew Bennett, SHS; Randon Gilmore, WMHS; Jaimee Marks, WMHS; and Timothy Summers, WMHS. Also included in their acknowledgements of recognition were the "Young Authors" contest winners, Caleb Green, Lakeshore Elementary and Lynsey Rushing, Ouachita Parish High School.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board appoint Twainna Calhoun to the position of Principal of Good Hope Middle School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by John Russell, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board accepted the Superintendent's recommendation and appointed Anthony Killian to the position of Principal of Richwood High School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board appoint Donnie Dampier to the position of Principal of Riser Middle School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, John Russell moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board appoint Anthony Moore to the position of Principal of Riverbend Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
John Russell moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and appoint Felicia Sledge to the position of Principal of Robinson Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Phillip Odom, that the Board appoint Mary Skelton to the position of Principal of Swartz Upper Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
John Russell moved, seconded by Phillip Odom, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and appoint Jerlyn Bobo to the position of Acting Principal of Shady Grove Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006 - January 8, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board appoint Janice Comeaux to the position of Assistant Principal of Kiroli Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Russell, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and appoint Eric Davis to the position of Assistant Principal of Richwood High School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board appoint Randy Reynolds to the position of Assistant Principal of West Ridge Middle School, effective July 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the Board adopted the Resolution authorizing the State Mineral Board to advertise for bids to lease for exploration of lands for mineral development located off Hwy 165 north of Bosco in Section 16, Township North, Range 4 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, excluding beds and bottoms of all navigable waters located in said Section, less and except, the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, estimated to contain 600 acres as per the request of Steve Magown on behalf of Sylvia Resources, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Transportation Supervisor Prentiss Boyd, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board authorize a $10.00 increase in Driver Education fees (from $175.00 per student to $185.00 per student) and increase fees for Activity Trips $.05 per mile (from $.45 to $.50 per mile). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by John Russell, that the Board approve the matching funds requests from Calhoun, Kiroli and Riverbend elementary schools for capital expenditures in the amount of $4,950.00 each as recommended by Business Manager Richie Garrett. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by Scott Robinson, seconded by Phillip Odom, the Board adopted the Ouachita Parish School Board Budget Revision No. 1 as presented by Business Manager Richie Garrett. Motion carried unanimously.
In an effort to express their appreciation of all Ouachita Parish School System support employees for their hard work and dedication, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Phillip Odom, that the Board approve the Resolution authorizing a "One-Time Support Staff Pay Supplement" of $300.00 to be distributed in a separate payroll check prior to June 30, 2006, of which (excludes certificated instructional staff, administrators, supervisors, and professional support staff as defined by the Board at its meeting on November 16, 2004). The Resolution requires a support employee to be effectively employed on May 23, 2006, and employment must have been approved before the Ouachita Parish School Board in an open meeting. Additionally, Mr. Robinson moved, to adopt the Resolution containing a "2006-07 Support Staff Salary Increase" proposed for support employees who have not received permanent pay increases supported by the state in recent years. Amounts to be determined using a salary schedule for a full time, nine-month support position as the working base contained in this file and in accordance with the records of this matter. This salary increase commencing this fiscal year (2006-07) and (excludes certified instructional staff, administrators, supervisors, and professional support staff as defined by the Board at its meeting on November 16, 2004). Motion carried, with Carey Walker recusing himself from voting.
Upon the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board approve the proposal increasing the mileage rate from $0.32 to $0.36 per mile, effective July 1, 2006.
Mr. Sims offered a substitute motion that if the Board approves a mileage rate increase, then the Board can pay for all employees' mileage who drive at lease five miles one way to work each day or leave the mileage rate as it is. Motion died for lack of a second.
The following roll call vote was recorded: Scott Robinson, yes; A. R. Sims, abstained; Jack White, yes; John Russell, yes; Carey Walker, recused himself; Jerry Hicks, yes; and Phillip Odom, recused himself. Motion carried, with four (4) "yes" votes, two (2) recusals and one (1) abstention.
Business Manager Richie Garrett announced that the Office of State Group Health Care Benefits was threatening to disallow the Ouachita Parish School System to participate in the State Group Health Program, unless we dropped Lafayette Life insurance as a supplemental life insurance for our employees. To comply with State Group's request, the Ouachita Parish School Board will require all employees that currently have Lafayette Life to purchase a minimum of $5,000 State Group Life, if they wish to maintain their Lafayette Life insurance. From this point forward, any employee wishing to purchase Lafayette Life insurance, must purchase a minimum of $5,000 of State Group Life insurance. State Group insurance, in return, will allow all persons with Lafayette Life to enroll in the State Group Life without having to meet medical requirements.
The Board felt that a good benefit for support employees would be to have life insurance. The Board decided to pay the premiums (employee and employer) for all support personnel (as previously defined) to have $5,000 of State Group Life insurance. These changes are to go into effect when support employees start their 2006-07 fiscal year and when First Financial can meet with them to sign the proper documents.
Whereby, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board accept Business Manager Richie Garrett's proposal to pay both the employee and employer portion of premiums to purchase each Ouachita Parish School System support employee(as previously defined) a $5,000 life insurance policy from State Group Optional Life Insurance and to require all employees that currently have Lafayette Life to purchase a minimum of $5,000 of State Group Life if they wish to maintain their Lafayette Life and that all employees from this date forward that wish to purchase Lafayette Life be required to purchase a minimum of $5,000 of State Group Life insurance. To do so would satisfy State Group Insurance requirements and allow Lafayette Life Insurance members to continue their coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Carey Walker moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board remain with Luffey & Huffman Financial Auditors for one more year.
Jerry Hicks offered a substitute motion, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board cancel the present contract with Luffey & Huffman and employ another financial auditor, further stipulating that Mr. Garrett contact the Legislative Auditor for advice in canceling the contract before taking action on this matter.
The following roll call vote on Mr. Hicks' substitute motion was recorded: Phillip Odom, yes; Scott Robinson, yes; A. R. Sims, yes; Jack White, yes; John Russell, abstained; Carey Walker, yes; and Jerry Hicks, yes. Motion carried, with six (6) "yes" votes and one (1) abstention.
Phillip Odom moved, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board accept the recommendation of Special Projects and Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher and approve the bid proposal from Joe Banks Drywall & Acoustics in the amount of $57,835.00 for the repair of the ceramic tile floor at Jack Hayes Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Hicks moved that the Board grant permission to advertise to bid the concession stand construction at West Monroe High School as recommended by Kenneth Slusher.
In reviewing the cost proposal submitted by architect Hugh Parker, Mr. Hicks withdrew his motion until further evaluation.
Upon the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Phillip Odom moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board grant permission to bid the sale of surplus equipment [Bid No. 35-06]; LED sign for Richwood High School [Bid No. 36-06]; air condition unit for Central Office [Bid No. 37-06]; small chiller for OPAC [Bid No. 38-06]; and, garbage collection (parish-wide) [Bid No. 39-06]. Motion carried unanimously.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 12:00 noon.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST:
Robert Webber, Secretary
The Water We Drink
WESTLAKES SUBD. W. SYS.
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073097
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2005. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day
The Water We Drink
WESTLAKES SUBD. W. SYS.
Public Water Supply ID: LA1073097
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2005. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable.
Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.
We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'medium'. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants - which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Source Type Source Name Source ID Source Location
WELL #1 (SOUTH) 1073097-002 Sparta Aquifer Groundwater
WELL #2 (NORTH) 1073097-001 Sparta Aquifer Groundwater
WELL #3, CHURCH ST. 1073097-003 Sparta Aquifer Groundwater
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Tom Owens at 318-397-9336.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/L) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (pg/L) - one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Action level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) - a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) - the "Maximum Allowed" MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) - the "Goal" is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E) - State or EPA permission not to meet MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. The last chemical sampling of our source water was collected on Tuesday, November 09, 2004. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
There Were No Violations During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005
There Were No Positive Bacteriological Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005
There Were No Positive Nitrate Samples During the Monitoring Period of January 1st to December 31st, 2005
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Our water system tested a minimum of 1 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
Date Contaminant Level MCL MCLG Unit
Arsenic
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Major Sources:
11/9/2004 1.00 0 10 ppb
Copper
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Major Sources:
10/6/2003 0.30 1.3 1.3 ppm AL =
Fluoride
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Major Sources:
11/9/2004 0.30 4 4 ppm
10/29/2001 0.20 4 4 ppm
Gross Alpha Particle Activity, Total
Erosion of natural deposits Major Sources:
11/9/2004 2.00 0 15 pCi/l
10/29/2001 2.00 0 15 pCi/l
Lead
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Major Sources:
10/4/2003 3.00 0 15 ppb AL =
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk for infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the WESTLAKES SUBD. W. SYS. work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTFoundation Stabilization and Leveling:
West Ouachita High School
4061 Caples Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 43-06
ISSUING AGENT: David Lane Beaird and Associates, Inc. Lane Beaird, Engineer
Suite 132
2106 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 388-3227
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $25.00
RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2006
BID OPENING DATE: July 25, 2006
BID OPENING TIME: 2:00 P.M. C.D.S.T
BID OPENING LOCATION: Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 10:00 A.M. C.D.S.T. Tuesday, July 11, 2006
West Ouachita High School
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Main School Office
PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS. Bidders shall assemble at the project site.
Pre-bid conference representation is to be by a principal of the prime contractor submitting the bid or an individual of the company having authority to make financially binding decisions on behalf of the prime contractor. Failure to be represented at the mandatory pre-bid conference shall cause rejection of the bid without further consideration.
6/29, 7/6, 7/13 3tb
BE IT KNOWN that on this FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2006, pursuant to an order of the Court dated JUNE 12, 2006, we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for said Parish and State, namely,
Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers
duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerks Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said Commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following to-wit: The Court having ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as Jurors for the term of Court beginning MONDAY, JULY 31, 2006.
The names having been drawn by a Computer indiscriminately and by lot as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art.416.1, are as follows:
Adams, Loraine Shaw, 3907 Gayton St., Monroe, La.; Anderson, Rhonda, 105 Hart St., Monroe, La.; Ashley, Jonathan L., 123 Salem Dr., Monroe, La.; Baker, Shirley L., 3107 Jackson St., Monroe, La.; Banks, Rosalyn L., 908 Robin Dr., Monroe, La.; Barlow, Mickie D., 104 Barlow Cir., West Monroe, La.; Benson, Dana S., 412 Smith St., West Monroe, La.; Bolds, George Earl, 1616 Arkansas Rd., 111, West Monroe, La.; Booth, Omie B., 234 Larry Henry Rd., West Monroe, La.; Bowler, James S., 108 Morning Meadows Ci., West Monroe, La.; Boyter, Debbie G., 135 Northwood Cir., West Monroe, La.; Bradley, Bertha Beth, 2917 S. Grand St., Monroe, La.; Brooks, Donfonta Dimill, 2013 Dayton Ave., Monroe, La.; Brown, Ricky Dewayne Jr., 214 Blackwood Dr., Monroe, La.;
Brown, Shelia W., P.O. Box 4881, Monroe, La.; Burroughs, Gloria Jean, 103 Lake Village Cir., West Monroe, La.; Butler, Bobby L. Jr., 116 Briarcliff Dr., West Monroe, La.; Butler, John Henry Jr., 3505 Dick Taylor St., Monroe, La.; Cabello, Elizabeth, P.O. Box 444, Sterlington, La.; Canady, Sherry S., 3079 Caples Rd., West Monroe, La.; Cannon, Kelly Cater, 200 Trichel Ln., Monroe, La.; Causey, Jeffery Milton, 13 Luray Dr., Monroe, La.; Chance, Melanie Chambley, 117 Betty Ln., West Monroe, La.; Clack, Elizabeth Heard, 120 Canyon Rd., West Monroe, La; Cole, Stephanie Plunk, 462 Little Lake Rd., West Monroe, La.; Comrato, Johanna, 3402 Gordon Ave., Monroe, La.; Crawford, William Carroll, 214 Sterlington Dr., Monroe, La.; Crawley, Roger H., 140 Huenefeld Rd., Monroe, La.;
Crowell, Kenneth J., 781 Zodie Sims Rd., Calhoun, La.; Cummings, Dwyane Cleo, 106 N. Ironwood Dr., West Monroe, La.; Cupples, Wiley Raymond, 108 Kenny Ln., West Monroe, La.; Dahl, Debra S., 3304 W. Deborah Dr., Monroe, La.; Dawson, Terrance Lavell Jr., 2310 S. Grand St., Monroe, La.; Deboard, Scott Lee, 129 Pine Ridge Rd., West Monroe, La.; Dempsey, Tammy Patrick, 110 Lake Dr., West Monroe, La; Denning, Tonya Denise, 5415 Whites Ferry Rd. 2, West Monroe, La.; Douglas, Brandy Nicole, 913 Binson Cir., Monroe, La.; Eastman, Cindy Lynn, 135 Valley Hill Dr., West Monroe, La; Elliott, Emily Mariettia, 903 Robin Dr., Monroe, La.; Ellis, Crystal Dawn, 800 Roselawn Ave., Monroe, La.; Everett, Lawrence P., P.O. Box 3004, West Monroe, La.; Felton, Lenzy Jr., 3000 Evangeline St. 170, Monroe, La.;
Ferriss, Tracy L., 204 Monroe Dr., Monroe, La.; Fletcher, MIchael Kurtis, 212 E. Rolleigh Rd., Calhoun, La.; Foster, Karen Denise, P.O. ox 3001, West Monroe, La.; Gandy, Patricia C., 110 Duncan Cir., West Monroe, La.; Gilmore, Joni Sivils, 116 Barbara Ann St., West Monroe, La.; Glasscock, Jeffrey K., 154 Comanche Trl., West Monroe, La.; Glicksman, Helen Vee, 1701 McKeen Pl. 39, Monroe, La.; Goldman, Marvin Bernard, 3502 Curry St., Monroe, La.; Goodwin, Deborah L., 107 Hardwood Dr., West Monroe, La.; Graves, Shelby J., 1000 Civic St., Monroe, La.; Gray, Shontia L., 1933 Cagle Dr., Monroe, La.; Greer, Billy Ray, 217 Monroe Dr., Monroe, La.; Gullett, Kathryn Ann, 710 Lazarrel Ave., West Monroe, La.; Hamilton, Larry H. Jr., 1107 Hodge Watson Rd., Calhoun, La.;
Hargan, Karey Johyn, 2303 Harmony St., Monroe, La.; Harrell-Lee, Teena L., 28 Martha Dr., Monroe, La.; Harris, Linda Sue, 156 Luebenia Rd., Calhoun, La.; Harris, Marcus B. Jr., 1112 S. McGuire Ave., Monroe, La.; Harris, Oscar, Rt. 2, Box 355, West Monroe, La.; Harrison, Ronald Bryant, P.O. Box 745, Swartz, La.; Hawthorne, Alvin C. Jr., 115 Edinburg Dr., West Monroe, La.; Hawthorne, Andrew C., 105 Crescent Dr., West Monroe, La.; Haynes, Timethia C., 3 Breece Cir. B., Monroe, La.; Haynie, Kenny Gene, 316 Sylvan Lakes Dr., West Monroe, La.; Hester, Jerriedine, 306 King Oaks Dr., Monroe, La.; Hicks, Kenneth Todd, 194 Sonny Day Rd., Monroe, La.; Higgins, Zondie Y. 821 Standifer Ave. B., Monroe, La.; Highfill, Leslie Diane, 2716 Indian Mound Blvd., Monroe, La.;
Hill, Sholonda Roxshell, 1707 S. 3rd St., Monroe, La.; Hindmon, William David, 2114 Valencia Ave., Monroe, La.; Hines, Marionette, 1393 Golson Rd., Calhoun, La.; Hines, Ollie Joe, 48 Langford Dr., Monroe, La.; Hobbs, Phillip Russell, 130 Eagle Lake Dr., West Monroe, La.; Holloway, Roy Lee, 109 W. Fairway Dr., West Monroe, La.; Hopko, Erica, 2984 Hwy. 80 W. 64, Calhoun, La.; Howland, Amy Michelle, 3375 Hwy. 594 4N, Monroe, La.; Hudson, Michael W., 213 White Columns Dr., West Monroe, La.; Inman, David Carl, 217 Country Club Rd., Monroe, La.; James, Ladeirdre Leatrice, 4311 Spurgeon Dr. 3, Monroe, La.; James, Mary L., 513 S. 22nd St., Monroe, La.; Johnson, Molly E., 1616 Roselawn Ave., Monroe, La.; Johnson, Wanda Oxley, 305 Slack St., West Monroe, La.;
Jones, Angela Ruth, 114 Lemont Dr., West Monroe, La.; Jones, Lakeshia Renee, 2000 Peach St. 7, Monroe, La.; Jones, Michael Lawrence, 205 Moss Park Dr., West Monroe, La.; Jones, Paul David, 121 Hemlock Cir., West Monroe, La.; Jones, Paula R., 2666 Stubbs Ritchie Rd., Monroe, La.; Lebrun, Joseph Antone, 121 Pinewood Dr., West Monroe, La.; Logan, Minnie B., 1803 Rogers St., Monroe, La.; Long, Ashley Demetria, 2101 Dayton Ave., Monroe, La.; Magee, Kimberly Shepherd, 117 N. Ironwood Dr., West Monroe, La.; Martin, Cynthis Hubbert, 3712 Lionel St., Monroe, La.; Martin, Shemeka Lanell, 2936 Luberta St., Monroe, La.; Matlock, Billy Harold II, 4494 Hwy. 134, Collinston, La.; McCardle, Charles H. Jr., 123 Eagle Rock Dr., West Monroe, La.; McDaniels, Aline J., 20 Breece Cir. A., Monroe, La.;
McEnery, Bonnie June, 216 Winchester Dr., West Monroe, La.; McKennis, Lewi C., 3313 Owl St., Monroe, La.; McManus, Deborah Younse, 1605 Bois D'Arc Pl., Monroe, La.; Meade, Geraldine L., 1500 McKeen Pl., 225, Monroe, La.; Miletello, Frank S., 6526 Millhaven Rd., Monroe, La.; Miller, Barbette J., 200 Horne Ln., West Monroe, La.; Miller, Jerry D., 348 McCormick Rd., West Monroe, La; Minor, Dianne Gray, 4306 Barlow St., Monroe, La.; Montgomery, Gay Andrews, 709 Sycamore Ln., Monroe, La.; Moore, Annie Mae, 1509 Rogers St., Monroe, La.; Moore, Barbara Reeves, 2418 N. 8th St., West Monroe, La.; Moore, Glen Ray Jr., 612 S. 13th St., Monroe, La.; Moore, Nancy S., 110 Briarwood Dr., Monroe, La.; Moses, David Lane, 1801 Emerson St., Monroe, La.;
Murphy, Amanda Suzanne, 142 Luebenia Rd., 6, Calhoun, La.; Myles, John W., 2602 Price St., Monroe, La.; Nettles, George A., 1037 Brownlee Rd., Calhoun, La.; Newton, Kappy J., 101 Ashville Ave. B, Monroe, La.; Nichols, Joshua Dean, 1201 Stubbs Ave., Monroe, La.; Ochs, Syble Joseph, 1925 Arkansas Rd., West Monroe, La.; Page, Lillialn A., 109 Dick Tracy Dr., West Monroe, La.; Peters, John E. Jr. Mrs., 188 Peters Ln., Monroe, La.; Phillips, C.E. Mrs., 132 Phillips Ln., Eros, La.; Pike, Cheryl N., 214 Belmont Cir., Monroe, La.; Polk, Aaron C. Sr. Mrs., 720 Downey Ln., Monroe, La.; Prine, Stephyn H., 541 Woodhaven Dr., Monroe, La.; Randle, Tonietha Kaureen, 502 Greenwood Dr., Monroe, La.; Ray, Roy Lee, 107 Walnut Hills Dr., Calhoun, La.;
Reinninger, Nita K., 2006 Prairie Rd., Monroe, La.; Rhodes, Lois Renee, 3660 Hwy. 15, Calhoun, La.; Riser, Fred Price Jr., 111 Marion Pl., West Monroe, La.; Robinson, Marilyn A., P.O. Box 7163, Monroe, La.; Roush, Sandra Arlene, 828 Ervin Cotton Rd., Eros, La.; Runner, Fannie Mae, 312 Cedar St., Monroe, La.; Sager, Angela Donovan, 3000 River Oaks Dr., Monroe, La.; Schnuelle, Duane L., 118 Dove Dr., West Monroe, La.; Scott, Edward Jr., 121 Wilkins Dr., Monroe, La.; Shanas, Janie Fay, P.O. Box 14742, Monroe, La.; Shrode, Joseph R., 200 Ervin Cotton Rd. 3, West Monroe, La.; Sills, Lisa L., 512 Cheniere Drew Rd., West Monroe, La.; Sistrunk, Jennell Walters, 1201 Hinton St., West Monroe, La.; Smith, Allen F. Mrs., 707 Standifer Ave., Monroe, La.;
Smith, Ashley Carol, P.O. Box 128, Sterlington, La.; Smith, Brenda Y., P.O. Box 791, West Monroe, La.; Smith, James Edward, 240 Alonzo Rd., West Monroe, La.; Smith, Sharon Lynn, 200 Mays Dr., Monroe, La.; Stensgard, Julie Mae, 106 Hartford Pl., West Monroe, La.; Stough, Carol Ann, 103 Bonnabel Pl., West Monroe, La.; Swan, Thomas, R., 278 McGee Rd., West Monroe, La.; Tatum, Amanda Carol Willis, 24 Forest Cir., Monroe, La.; Taylor, Willie, 6306 Mosswood Dr., Monroe, La.; Terry, Hilda Kay Hodge, 906 Pine St., West Monroe, La.; Thomas, Dank Leron Jr., 3008 Jackson St., Monroe, La.; Thomas, Tenecia Lasandra, 206 Gilbert St., Monroe, La.; Timber, Ericka D., 704 Dunn Dr. Dr., Monroe, La.; Tolar, Charlene F., 205 Gross St., West Monroe, La.;
Turner, Craig S., 1100 Hilton St., Monroe, La.; Turpin, Frances Sparks, 3720 Tilford Cir., Monroe, La.; Underwood, Christy Lynn, 513 Lawson St. 1, West Monroe, La.; Vail, Lois Lorraine, 106 Pine Cir., West Monroe, La.; Viola, Kenneth Bret, 322 Shady Oaks Dr., West Monroe, La.; Virges, Charles Allen, 3365 Lynn St., Monroe, La.; Washington, Cecile, D., 1410 S. 9th St., Monroe, La.; Washington, Jennifer A., 3621 Carver St., Monroe, La.; Washington, Ninice, 1607 Ford St., Monroe, La.; Weigel, Jerelyn Ryan, P.O. Box 2335, Monroe, La.; West, Valerie P., 300 Chadwick Dr., West Monroe, La.; Wheeler, Michelle Goins, 118 Glenwood Dr., Monroe, La.; Wiley, Ollie Mae, 2924 Renwick St., Monroe, La.; Williams, Bernetta Louise, 633 J.B. Cyrus Rd., Calhoun, La.; Williams, Charles C., 201 Mays Dr., Monroe, La.; Williams, Demetrice, 113 Canal Cr., Monroe, La.; Williams, Erma Marie, 1206 S. 10th St., Monroe, La.; Williams, Shemeka D., 1101 Richwood Road 2 1, Monroe, La.; Williams, William Wendel, 69 Langford Dr., Monroe, La.; Wood, Charles Edgar, 1003 Weems Rd., Downsville, La.; Wood, Sherman L., 297 Prairie Rd., Monroe, La.
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then placed in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER ONE
written thereon and placed in said box labeled "JURY BOX."
The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this the 16th day of JUNE, 2006 at Monroe, Louisiana.
Sharon A. Taylor
Sydney Cameron
E.J. Sievers
Jury Commissioners
W.J. Bill Hodge
Clerk of Court
I, W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the Sheriff's returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office.
W.J. Bill Hodge
Clerk of Court
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Foundation Stabilization and Leveling:
West Ouachita High School
4061 Caples Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 43-06
ISSUING AGENT: David Lane Beaird and Associates, Inc. Lane Beaird, Engineer
Suite 132
2106 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 388-3227
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $25.00
RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2006
BID OPENING DATE: July 25, 2006
BID OPENING TIME: 2:00 P.M. C.D.S.T
BID OPENING LOCATION: Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 10:00 A.M. C.D.S.T. Tuesday, July 11, 2006
West Ouachita High School
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Main School Office
PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS. Bidders shall assemble at the project site.
Pre-bid conference representation is to be by a principal of the prime contractor submitting the bid or an individual of the company having authority to make financially binding decisions on behalf of the prime contractor. Failure to be represented at the mandatory pre-bid conference shall cause rejection of the bid without further consideration.
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