Public Notices Published Thursday, July 20th, 2006Legal advertisement for auction of surplus equipment.
The Ouachita Parish Public Library will hold a silent auction of surplus equipment on July 29, 2006 at the Main Branch, 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, La 71201. All surplus equipment shall available for viewing on July 29, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in the garage. Bidding shall begin at 9:00 a.m. and bidding ends at 12:00 p.m. with winning bids announced at 1:00 p.m.. Bidders shall be required to remove their equipment from Library premises upon announcement of winning bids unless arrangements are made with the Operations Coordinator for later removal.
Surplus Inventory List
Four (4) solid wood desk with three drawers
Six (6) green metal steel desks with drawers
Two (2) brown metal steel desk with drawers
One (1) brown leather chair with metal legs
One (1) black leather chair
One (1) two drawer locking file cabinet with key
One (1) wood desk return
Two (2) Teak wood coffee tables with metal legs
One (1) small wood table with storage drawer
One (1) wood table
Twenty (20) monitors:
serial #s: 8299978, 829993, 8299988,8299980, 82999P1, 8299987. 8299985, 8299982, 8300019. 631NY00100435, 848AN002J00205, 848AN002700206, 848AN002J00234, C808025836, C811130534, C808025797, C808025811, MX-0819ET-47801-11J-11123,
MX-0419TG-47801-25K-B2V7
Five (5) printers:
serial #s: USTB043905, Y12A0236819, SG66L120Q0, SG66L120QK, SG66L120PG
Seventeen (17) Gateway PCs
serial#s: 10192212, 10192213, 10192221, 10192219, 10192223, 10192217, 10192216,
11008450, 11006447, 11006449, 11006448, 11008180, 11008179, 11008182
Nine (9) Premio PCs
serial#s: 9600037113, 9700102678, 9700102676, 9800033415, 9900048732, 9800026554,9700102677, 9700102675, 9700102679
Two (2) HP PCs, serial #s: US81008659, 3551A90939
One (1) Chase lolan term server, T516-28613
7/13, 7/20, 7/27 3tb
mmm
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO.3579
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-4061 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PLUMBING INSPECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 12- 4063, TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATION AND TERM OF MEMBERS OF THE PLUMBING AND GAS PIPING BOARD OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 Section 12-4061 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
"Sec. 12-4061. General.
(a) * * *
(b) Definitions. As used in this article:
***
Plumbing inspector shall mean the Building Inspector for the City of West Monroe, in his capacity as the Plumbing and Gas Piping Inspector for the City of West Monroe, or an assistant Building Inspector designated by him from time to time.
(c) Codes adopted. ***
***"
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 Section 12-4063 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
"Sec. 12-4063. Plumbing Board.
(a) Appointment. ***
(b) Qualification; term. Each appointed member of the Board shall have at least five (5) years experience in his respective vocation, trade or profession. The Members of this Board, appointed by the Mayor, shall hold office for four (4) years, subject to the pleasure of the Mayor. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired portion of the term.
(c) Quorum. ***
***"
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that for good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after July 12, 2006.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
City of West Monroe
2305 North Seventh St
West Monroe, LA 71291
318/396-2600
On or about 7/28/2006 the City of West Monroe will submit a request to the Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.) for the release of LCDBG/ED funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, PL 93-383, as amended, to undertake a project known as W.P.S. Industries, Inc., for the purpose of the purchase of a building and equipment at 228 Industrial Street.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements Published on July 20, 2006_. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, LA at the office of the Mayor and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the office of the Mayor, City of West Monroe, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. All comments received by __7/27/2006_ will be considered by the City of West Monroe prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of West Monroe certifies to the Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.) that Dave Norris in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of West Monroe to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.) will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of West Monroe certification received by _August 15, 2006__or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of West Monroe (b) the City of West Monroe has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.); or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.) at P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge. LA 70804-9095. Potential objectors should contact Louisiana Division of Administration (D.O.A.) to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
s/s Dave Norris
Dave Norris, Mayor
City of West Monroe
2305 North Seventh Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006 AT SIX FORTY-FIVE (6:45) P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 6:45 p.m. and was duly convened by Walt Caldwell, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Mr. Caldwell welcomed everyone to the Police Jury meeting.
Invocation was given by Mr. Brad Cammack. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Brad Cammack.
Members present: (6)
Mr. Paul Hargrove District A
Mr. Mack Calhoun District B
Mr. Walt Caldwell District C
Mr. Dorth Blade District D
Ms. Kim Golden District E
Mr. King Dawson District F
Members absent: (0)
The President recognized Jason Ables with the LSU AgCenter Community, who gave a report on the activities of the Ouachita Parish 4-H Youth Organization.
The President recognized Mr. Bill Roark, Tri-State Properties, who reported on the costs or pricing for the remaining property to be sold at the former Ouachita Parish Landfill Site on Enterprise Road. Mr. Roark stated that after due research of his records and discussions with an appraiser, an agreement has been reached for an appropriate price of $5,000.00 per acre for non-landfill property and $1,500.00 per acre for landfill property. Mr. Roark stated that one of the limitations is a lot of depth to the property, i.e., 1,160 feet in one location and 1,250 feet in another location, and that his recommendation was to offer the property in five acre tracts.
Discussion ensued regarding lot depth and the parish subdivision regulations. Mr. Don Harrison stated that if property was being subdivided in the fashion that Mr. Roark was speaking, the lot depth could not be greater than four times the width.
After discussion, Ms. Golden asked for a joint recommendation from Mr. Bill Roark, Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, and Mr. Don Harrison regarding sale of the remaining property on Enterprise Road.
Ms. Golden requested a status report from Mr. Roark in the near future on the adjudicated properties.
Mr. Roark commented that the signs are up in the West Ouachita Industrial Park indicating which sites are available for sale and that he has two bids on two 8 x 8 signs for the Interstate 20, and stated that he needed further direction at this point on the Interstate 20 signs.
Mr. Caldwell stated that Mr. Blake Wheelis would not be present for the meeting and that Mr. Stephen Odom had given his report in a prior meeting.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on May 15, 2006.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President opened the floor for selection of an official journal.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun and Ms. Golden that The Ouachita Citizen remain as the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following Department Heads presented status reports to the Police Jury:
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Cpl. Wayne Heckford
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AGENCY
Mr. Dean Dozier, Director - Referred to the June 19, 2006 Finance Committee Meeting
HOUSING: Ms. Peggy Steele, Director - Ms. Steele also spoke regarding the Home Restore Grant and the selection process. Mr. Caldwell requested that the matter regarding Home Restore Grant be referred to the June 19, 2006 Regular Police Jury Meeting
Ms. Golden expressed her appreciation to Ms. Steele for being the advocate for the Home Restore Grant Program.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Dr. Cole Church, Director
PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES: Ms. Julia Kirby, Coordinator
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director
Mr. Hargrove referred the adoption of Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on May 15, 2006 to the June 19, 2006 Regular Police Jury Meeting.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he will offer a resolution in opposition to the proposed sewerage discharge into Ouachita River in the State of Arkansas at the June 19, 2006 Regular Police Jury Meeting.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-35
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT TO PLACE SIGNS ON U. S. HIGHWAY 80, LA. HWY. 151, AND INTERSTATE HWY. 20 PROPERLY IDENTIFYING THE "CALHOUN" COMMUNITY IN WEST OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Calhoun Community is a vital part of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the Calhoun Community has been recognized on maps and otherwise for more than 100 years;
WHEREAS, the Calhoun Community is an area of growth for both residences and businesses; and
WHEREAS, more prominent identification of the Calhoun Community on the major roads and highways of the State would be of significant benefit to the residents of Calhoun, the businesses of Calhoun and to the traveling public.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is hereby requested to place appropriate signs identifying the Calhoun Community on Louisiana Highway 151, U. S. Highway 80 and U. S. Interstate 20 at the point where such roadways enter the Calhoun Community;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; the District 5 Headquarters Office of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; and the Legislative Delegation representing West Ouachita Parish.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 5th day of June, 2006. No opposition.
* * *
Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director, Workforce Investment Act, gave a detailed report of funds on the Workforce Investment/One-Stop Programs.
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, said that he and Ms. Bennett would be more personally involved with the funds of Workforce Investment and One-Stop for the upcoming year and instead of just an exception report showing a difference in the amount of budget, the outstanding funds and outstanding contracts would also be reported.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, no action was required by the Police Jury.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Dawson:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT TO KEEP IN PLACE THE "WRIGHT AMENDMENT" TO THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION COMPETITION ACT OF 1979; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, in 1968, the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas agreed to build a regional airport to replace Dallas Love Field and Greater Southwest International Airport as directed by the Civil Aeronautics Board; and
WHEREAS, the airlines serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex pledged to move to the new regional airport; and
WHEREAS, Southwest Airlines chose to keep Dallas Love Field as its headquarters; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, U. S. House Leader Jim Wright of Texas drafted an Amendment known as the "Wright Amendment" to the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 passed by the U S Congress, which permitted air carrier service between Love Field and Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico; and said amendment was subsequently amended by the Shelby Amendment to add Kansas, Alabama and Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, there exists a movement to repeal the "Wright Amendment"; and
WHEREAS, such repeal may adversely affect air operations at Monroe Regional Airport through reduced Federal Airport Improvement Program funding opportunities and reduced enplanements.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session the President be and he is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution of support keeping the Wright Amendment in place as currently drafted until the FAA terminates Air Carrier operations at Dallas Love Field as directed by the Civil Aeronautics Board in 1968.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the City of Monroe and Louisiana's Federal legislative delegation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately after its adoption.
The above Resolution was adopted on this 5th day of June, 2006. Ms. Golden abstained.
* * *
Mr. Caldwell stated that a resolution calling for a special election on millage for the operation of the Ouachita Correctional Center would be placed on the Agenda at the June 19, 2006 Regular Police Jury Meeting.
At this time, Mr. Caldwell withdrew Ordinance No. 8842, an ordinance changing the name of Rogers Road in Police Jury District C to "Artisan Place".
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-32
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AUTREY LANE HOWELL TO THE MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, FOR A THREE YEAR TERM BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 5, 2009; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Autrey Lane Howell, 6516 Cypress Pointe Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203, has expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Autrey Lane Howell, 6516 Cypress Pointe Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203, be and hereby is appointed to the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners, for a three year term beginning June 5, 2006 and ending June 5, 2009.
The above Resolution was adopted on this 5th day of June, 2006. No opposition.
* * *
The following Resolution was offered by Ms. Golden and unanimously seconded:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-34
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY'S APPRECIATION TO DR. JOHN BLAKE, DR. LYNN FASNACHT, AND THE MILLER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR CONTRIBUTING THE USE OF A MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC TO THE HURRICANE RITA AND HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS IN OUR COMMUNITY; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, the Parish of Ouachita and the United States of America were impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in August 2005 and September 2005, respectively;
WHEREAS, the hurricanes displaced numerous residents from the parishes of southern Louisiana, and Mississippi and Alabama for significant periods of time;
WHEREAS, many of the displaced residents moved themselves or were moved to Ouachita Parish and surrounding parishes for several weeks, and during the time of their residence in Ouachita Parish required numerous humanitarian services which exceeded locally available resources;
WHEREAS, these needs for humanitarian resources were met by generous spontaneous donations from across the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the Miller Children's Hospital of the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California responded to the humanitarian needs of our community by generously donating the use of the Mobile Dental Clinic for several weeks, which Clinic served the needs of the displaced persons and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita without charge to the individuals served;
WHEREAS, Drs. John Blake and Lynn Fasnacht drove the Mobile Dental Clinic 32 straight hours from Long Beach, CA to Monroe, LA, also without compensation;
WHEREAS, without these kind and unselfish donations of time, effort and resources, many of the dental needs of the displaced persons and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita would not have been met;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY, that on behalf of the citizens and residents of Ouachita Parish and those it serves and represents, that the OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY hereby commends and expresses its collective thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the Miller Children's Hospital of the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California and to Drs. John Blake and Lynn Fasnacht for the kind, generous and unselfish donations of time, effort and resources to serve the needs of the displaced persons and survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in our community.
The above Resolution was unanimously adopted on the 5th day of June, 2006.
* * *
Ms. Golden requested an update on the drainage issue in Hidden Orchard Subdivision.
Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer, stated that no action was required by the Police Jury on Hidden Orchard Subdivision at this time.
Ms. Golden requested an update on the drainage issue at Barnes Road and Swartz-Fairbanks Road.
Mr. Harrison stated that he and Mr. John Tom Murray had looked at the drainage problem on Barnes Road and Swartz-Fairbanks Road and that there were very significant drainage problems in the area; that it is poorly drained; that water is standing in the roadway ditches and along the Swartz-Fairbanks Road and along Barnes Road; that the outfall ditches are standing in water; and appears that the drainage system is in need of heavy maintenance.
Mr. Harrison recommended that someone be sent through a reconnaissance inspection and make sure that there is not a particular isolated issue that is causing the restrictions. Beyond that it will probably show that the off road system needs heavy maintenance.
Ms. Golden requested that Mr. Harrison do the reconnaissance and furnish a recommendation to the Police Jury at the July 10, 2006 Public Works Committee Meeting.
Ms. Golden asked for an update on Rowland Road and Stubbs Vinson Road and the drainage problem of Ms. Sandy Smith.
Mr. Harrison informed the Police Jury that Ms. Sandy Smith's property is located at the northwest corner of Rowland Road and Stubbs Vinson Road and borders a low cypress area similar to the issue that has encountered in Hidden Orchard and that this is a natural detention area that has been in place for many years and has been identified as a flood hazard area.
Mr. John Tom Murray addressed the drainage problem in High Country Subdivision, and informed the Police Jury that the homeowner had taken steps to correct the problem.
Ms. Golden informed Mr. and Ms. Poe that the nuisance ordinance would be on her agenda at the July 10, 2006 Regular Police Jury Meeting.
Mr. Dawson stated that there had been complaints regarding potholes that had accumulated in the Tanglewood Subdivision, and complaints regarding the large amount of trash in the area.
Mr. Dawson requested an update on the Rural Development Grant for the Logtown Boat Ramp.
Mr. Cammack informed the Police Jury that verbal notice had been received to extend the date to June 30, 2006 and to allow the change in the scope to include the ability to place rock for a parking area at Logtown Boat Ramp.
Mr. Murray stated that repairs to the Logtown Boat Ramp had been made and the parking area around the boat ramp should be completed soon.
No applications for Beer and Whiskey had been received for this time period.
Mr. Brad Cammack reported on bids for installation of wooden timber pilings and surplus bridge timbers.
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2006 in the Police Jury Conference Room of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for Installation of Wooden Timber Pilings. Those present at the bid opening were Frances Hunter, Purchasing Officer and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: INSTALLATION OF WOODEN TIMBER PILINGS
VENDOR BID
Louisiana Bridge, Inc. No Bid
Shiloh Contractors, Inc.
No Bid
Jerald Creamer Enterprise, Inc.
$17,000.00
RHTC, Inc.
$28,949.00
RECOMMENDATION: JERALD CREAMER ENTERPRISE, INC.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the low quote of Jerald Creamer Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $17,000.00 as recommended by the Treasurer.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack stated bids were also accepted on May 25, 2006 on Surplus Bridge Timbers and that receipt of cash will be taken beginning June 6, 2006, and that no action was required by the Police Jury at this time.
For informational purposes, Mr. Cammack stated that an employee from the Registrar of Voters Office that will be attending the National Election Center's Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, spoke regarding drafts of two resolutions on pending legislation for funding for arbovirus testing and allocation of insurance credits for ad Valorem taxes.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove and unanimously seconded:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-36
A RESOLUTION STATING THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY'S SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED STATE FUNDING OF ARBOVIRUS TESTING BY THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, mosquito-borne illnesses such as St. Louis Encephalitis and West Nile Encephalitis present a significant risk to the health and well-being of the citizens of Louisiana;
WHEREAS, for many years the Louisiana State University through its School of Veterinary Medicine; has provided state of the art arbovirus testing of specimens from around the state to screen for the presence of the organisms that cause encephalitis and other mosquito-borne diseases;
WHEREAS, in previous years the funding for this important arbovirus testing has been specifically allocated to Louisiana State University;
WHEREAS, House Bill 1 (2006) presently does not include a direct allocation of funds for this testing to LSU, but would require such funds to be taken from the budget of the Department of Health and Hospitals; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds it is in the best interests of the citizens of Ouachita Parish that the Legislature guarantee the continuation of proper arbovirus testing by directly allocating the funds for such testing to the Louisiana State University for such purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the Legislature of the State of Louisiana is requested to directly allocate adequate funding to the Louisiana State University to insure continued state of the art arbovirus testing and screening to protect the citizens of the State of Louisiana from encephalitis and other mosquito-borne illnesses;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Legislative Delegation from Ouachita Parish, and to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, and to the Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District.
The above Resolution was unanimously adopted on the 5th day of June, 2006.
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The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove and unanimously seconded:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-37
A RESOLUTION STATING THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY'S SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 660 PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE MANNER IN WHICH AD VALOREM TAXES ARE ASSESSED AND PAID BY CERTAIN INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the ad valorem taxes levied upon the taxable premium credits of resident and non resident insurance companies are currently allocated to the parish of residence or the "principal agent" selected by the insurance company;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 660 by Senator Barham would change the law to provide that insurance companies pay the ad valorem taxes on their taxable premium credits to the parish from which those premiums are being paid; and,
WHEREAS, the allocation of these taxes to the various parishes of the state as proposed by Senator Barham represents as fair and reasonable manner of distributing the taxes paid by resident and non-resident insurers on the taxable premiums they collect from citizens and businesses in each parish.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the Legislature of the State of Louisiana is requested to pass Senate Bill No. 660 in its original form with Louisiana Tax Commission amendments to provide for a fair and equitable allocation of the ad valorem taxes on the taxable premium credits of resident and non resident insurers doing business in the State of Louisiana;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Legislative Delegation from Ouachita Parish, and to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
The above Resolution was unanimously adopted on the 5th day of June, 2006.
* * *
Mr. Blade asked about the status of Ingleside Sewer District and Mr. Mitchell stated that the contractual agreement is in final form and waiting for the rates to be calculated from the accounting department of the City of Monroe.
Mr. Caldwell extended an invitation for public participation.
Reverend John Sewell spoke regarding loitering in the neighborhood of Tanglewood Subdivision.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
This meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Sherry White Walt M. Caldwell, IV
Recording Secretary P R E S I D E N T.
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into that Right-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 action and execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions 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 by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 11th day of July, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3577
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE TO CONTRACT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA PURSUANT TO R. S. 33:171 ET SEQ., BY DE-ANNEXING TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, WEST MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND WHICH TERRITORY IS OWNED BY JOHN H. PRUETT, JR., SAID TERRITORY BEING WITHIN THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY; TO RETAIN ANY LAWS OR ORDINANCES NOT REPUGNANT HERETO AND NOT SPECIFICALLY REPEALED HEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY SUB-SECTION, ARTICLE, CLAUSE, SENTENCE PHRASE, OR PART, OR APPLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE FOR ANY REASON SHOULD BE FOUND UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR INVALID, NO OTHER PARTS AND/OR APPLICATIONS THEREOF SHALL BE AFFECTED.
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 33, Section 171 et seq.,and particularly R.S. 33:176, provides for the procedure for contracting the boundaries and deannexing territory from the corporate limits of a municipality; and,
WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 1646, adopted June 14, 1977, now codified in Sec. 1- 2002 and 1-2003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, adopted by reference the provisions of R.S. 33:171 et seq., as amended from time to time by the Louisiana Legislature, in addition to vesting certain authority pertaining thereto in the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, there has been compliance with the procedure required by R.S. 33:171 et seq., and particularly R.S. 33:176, and other applicable laws of the State of Louisiana and the Ordinances of the City of West Monroe, including Ordinance Number 1646, including but not limited to the following actions:
(a) A Petition (see Exhibit "1") has been presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana by JOHN H. PRUETT, JR., requesting that property owned by petitioner, and located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, West Monroe, Louisiana, said property being within the existing boundaries of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and consisting of 7.39 acres, more or less, owned by JOHN H. PRUETT, JR. (and more particularly shown by vicinity map attached hereto as Exhibit "2" and more particularly described in Exhibit "3" hereto) be de-annexed from the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana;
b) A certificate of the Ouachita Parish Assessor is attached hereto as Exhibit "4" certifying that according to assessment for property taxes for 2005 the property described in Exhibit "3" is owned by both a majority of the number of property owners and the owners of more than a majority in value of that property, and the total property tax assessment for parish taxes for 2005 is in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THREE AND NO/100 ($103.00) DOLLARS, of which the amount of ONE HUNDRED THREE AND NO/100 ($103.00) DOLLARS represents the value of property owned by the persons signing the petition for annexation;
c) A certificate of the Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters is attached hereto as Exhibit "5" certifying that according to the records of the Registrar of Voters there are no registered voters residing within the territory described in Exhibit "3";
d) Proof of publication of the filing of the petition, as required by R.S. 33:172B, and of a public hearing by the West Monroe Planning Commission concerning that petition of JOHN H. PRUETT, JR., for de-annexation is attached hereto as Exhibit "6";
e) Pursuant to notice as evidenced by Exhibit "6", the West Monroe Planning Commission on the 20th day of March, 2006, held a public hearing regarding said petition for de-annexation by JOHN H. PRUETT, JR., which after discussion and consideration of the recommendation of the City Engineer and others, resulted in a recommendation to the West Monroe Board of Aldermen that only a portion of the property described in Exhibit "3" (and being that portion described in Exhibit "7" and more particularly shown on that drawing attached as Exhibit "8") be de-annexed and the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be accordingly contracted;
f) Pursuant to that notice required by law, the West Monroe Board of Aldermen on the 11th day of April, 2006, held a public hearing regarding said petition for de-annexation and the contraction of the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana by JOHN H. PRUETT, JR., the decision on which was properly tabled and rescheduled until July 11, 2006.
WHEREAS, following said hearing by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and after careful consideration of all recommendations, comments, and objects made at said hearing, the Mayor and West Monroe Board of Aldermen declare that it is in the best interest of the City of West Monroe to de-annex the property described in Exhibit "7"and as shown on that drawing attached as Exhibit "8", and to accordingly contract the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe.
NOW THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the property owned by JOHN H. PRUETT, JR., and located within the existing boundaries of the corporate limits and located in the vicinity as shown by the drawing attached hereto as Exhibit "8" and more particularly described in Exhibit "7", be de-annexed from the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and the boundary of the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be contracted accordingly.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, or his designee, be and they shall hereby be authorized to take all further actions and execute all further documents, resolutions and/or certifications as are required under R.S. 33:171, et seq., or other applicable law, as are necessary, proper or desirable, particularly including but not limited to the filing of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed in order that the de-annexation of property set forth above be effected at the earliest possible date.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith hereby are repealed, but this repeal shall be only insofar as such Ordinances conflict and/or are inconsistent with this Ordinance; and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances not inconsistent herewith shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the articles, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinances are deemed to be severable, and if any article, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional and/or invalid, such unconstitutionality and/or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining articles, sentences, paragraphs, clauses or phrases which can be given effect without the unconstitutional and/or invalid provision(s).
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted this 11th of July, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
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
A tract of land located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 32, T.18 N., R.3 E, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin located at the NW corner of said tract of land, which is also a point on the South R.O.W. line of Mane Drive. In addition, the South R.O.W. line of Mane Drive is common to North line of this property being described; therefore, same proceeds Northwesterly according to the curve data noted on the sketch shown hereon a distance of 389.46 feet, then it runs N 63° 29' 58" E a distance of 185.00 feet, then turning from the Mane Drive South R.O.W. on a bearing of S 26° 30' 02" E a distance of 200 feet to an iron section which is an on line indicator for the line to extend 25 feet further and into the pond, thence from this point running S 32° 51' 17" W a distance of 687.00 W through the pond to the South East corner pin, then run N 89° 38' 20" W a distance of 270 feet, then run N 00° 05' 33" E a distance of 607 feet and thus to the point of beginning proper.
BUT EXCEPTED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TEN FEET (110') OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MANE DRIVE.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO.3578
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 11-4039 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, DEFINING THE CRIME OF MISREPRESENTATION DURING ISSUANCE OF A MISDEMEANOR SUMMONS OR PREPARATION OF A JUVENILE CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, 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 legal session convened, that Section 11-4039 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
"Sec. 11-4039. Misrepresentation during issuance of a misdemeanor summons or preparation of a juvenile custodial agreement.
(a) Misrepresentation during issuance of a misdemeanor summons or preparation of a juvenile custodial agreement is the giving of false information to any law enforcement officer preparing such document by a person being issued a misdemeanor summons, or a person giving information or signing such juvenile custodial agreement.
(b) Whoever commits the crime of misrepresentation during issuance of a misdemeanor summons, or preparation of a juvenile custodial agreement, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both."
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that for good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this Ordinance shall be effective on and after July 12, 2006.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3580
MOTION BY: Mr. yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-4048(a) AND 12-4048(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 Section 12-4048(a) and 12- 4048(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
"Sec. 12-4048. Board of electrical examiners.
(a) Function; membership. For the purpose of ascertaining the qualification of any such person desiring to become an electrical contractor and/or electrical sign manufacturer and engage in the business of installing, removing, altering, or repairing of electrical equipment as defined in this article, and/or the manufacture, installation, removal, alteration or repair of any electrical sign, display, or outline lighting on what is known as the secondary or high voltage side of transformers, and for other duties hereinafter provided, the Mayor shall appoint the following board of electrical examiners:
(1) Electrical inspector as chairman.
(2) One employee from city's power franchise holder.
(3) Two electrical contractors licensed in the city and whose permanent place of business is within city limits.
(4) One person who is thoroughly familiar with the electrical business in both manufacture and engineering, and is not employed by another board member.
(5) One electrical sign manufacturer licensed in the city.
(6) To the extent from time to time authorized by the Mayor, the building inspector for the City of West Monroe (and if so authorized to serve, the building inspector may from time to time designate an assistant building inspector to serve in his stead).
(b) Terms of office. Such appointment to the board of electric examiners shall be for terms of four (4) years duration, subject to the pleasure of the Mayor."
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that for good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after July 12, 2006.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3581
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-4021(a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO AMEND THE NUMBER, APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 Section 12-4021(a) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
"Sec. 12-4021. Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration board.
(a) There is hereby created a heating, air conditioning and refrigeration board which shall constitute and act as a board of examiners. The board is to consist of the city building inspector, or an assistant building inspector designated by him from time to time, who shall be chairman, and five (5) persons qualified in the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration craft or trade with a minimum of three (3) years experience, each of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and who shall serve at his pleasure for a term of four (4) years.
(b) *** ***"
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that for good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after July 12, 2006.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3583
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE OUACHITA PARISH OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RELATING TO UTILIZATION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, 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 the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The Ouachita Parish Office Of Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness relating to the transfer of certain moveable property no longer needed by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and assumption of certain obligations relating to that property by the Ouachita Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, all as more fully set forth in that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement attached 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 action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3584
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH ENERGY VENTURES ANALYSIS, INC. AND WITH S. E. HUEY CO. RELATING TO THE WEST MONROE SPARTA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO TAKE ANY AND ALL FURTHER ACTION AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR PROPER.
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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, contracts for engineering services with Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc. and with S. E. Huey Co. relating to the terms, conditions, and provisions of which are as more fully set forth in those contracts attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and as Exhibit "B".
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 further authorized to take any and all actions and to execute any and all further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the activities arising out of that agreement described above according to its terms and its intent.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3587
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BRANSON TRACTOR AND/OR PLUNK'S FARM & CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. REGARDING THE USE OF A BRANSON BRAND TRACTOR AT THE IKE HAMILTON EXPO CENTER, IMPOSING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS THEREON, 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 the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, with Branson Tractor and/or Plunk's Farm & Construction, L.L.C. for the use of a Branson brand tractor at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, all under such terms, conditions and provisions as he deems either necessary or appropriate, and to include provisions similar to the following, to-wit:
(a) The tractor will remain on the premises of the Ike Hamilton Expo Center and be used only for the benefit of the Ike Hamilton Expo Center;
(b) City will obtain insurance policies for full replacement of value of the tractor and attached implements, and possible such other coverage as would be customary, with Plunk's Farm & Construction, L.L.C. as an additional insured;
(c) The Branson tractor will be the only drag tractor to be utilized by the Ike Hamilton Expo Center staff;
(d) All services and warranty repairs on the Branson tractor or implements must be preformed by Plunk's Farm & Construction, L.L.C. at the expense of the City;
(e) The City is liable for any damage to the Branson tractor or implements other than normal wear and tear;
(f) The Branson tractor will be utilized or placed where it is visible during all events; and
(g) The City will have the first option to purchase the Branson tractor and/or implements at the end of twelve (12) months at a discount price.
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 action and/or execute any and all further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3586
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH ENERGY VENTURES ANALYSIS, INC. AND WITH S. E. HUEY CO. RELATING TO THE WEST MONROE SPARTA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO TAKE ANY AND ALL FURTHER ACTION AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR PROPER.
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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, contracts for engineering services with Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc. and with S. E. Huey Co. relating to the terms, conditions, and provisions of which are as more fully set forth in those contracts attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and as Exhibit "B".
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 further authorized to take any and all actions and to execute any and all further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the activities arising out of that agreement described above according to its terms and its intent.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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West Ouachita Sewer District Minutes
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Monday, July 10, 2006. (Regular meeting).
Members Present: Fred Hall, Tony Mclain, Don Leach
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Francis Huffman-Luffey, Huffman & Monroe, APAC
Jerry Lazenby-Lazenby & Associates, Inc.
Terry Cox-District Manager
Commissioner Hall called the meeting to order promptly at 11:00 A.M. o'clock.
The first item on the agenda was the proposed Artisan Place subdivision to consist of eight (8) single family residential lots. Mr. Lazenby presented the plans and specifications and following a recommendation by Mr. Lazenby, Commissioner Mclain made a motion to accept the subdivision and Commissioner Leach seconded the motion.
Next was the proposed Sebron Place subdivision, to consist of seven (7) residential lots. Mr. Lazenby presented the plans and specifications, following a brief discussion and a recommendation by Mr. Lazenby, Commissioner Mclain made a motion to accept the subdivision and Commissioner Mclain seconded the motion.
Next, was the proposed commercial development, Ranch West, to consist of six (6) sites. Mr. Lazenby presented the plans and specifications for the development and Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept and Commissioner Mclain seconded the motion.
The next item was the proposed mobile home park to be known as Arthur Place to consist of nine (9) residential mobile home spaces. Mr. Lazenby presented the plans and specifications for the mobile home park and Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept the park and Commissioner Mclain seconded the motion.
The next item was an update for the Commissioners concerning a proposed Community Bank building on Highway 80. Mr. Cox brought everyone was brought up to speed concerning the progress and no action was needed.
Next was the Rebel Land Apartments under construction. Mr. Cox reviewed an on-going situation with the board members and brought them up to speed on the matter and no action was needed.
The audit engagement letter was the next item on the agenda. Mr. Huffman presented the engagement letter for the years August 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Following a general discussion Commissioner Mclain made a motion to accept the firm of Luffey, Huffman, and Monroe, APAC, to perform the audit for the next three years and Commissioner Leach seconded the motion.
The final item was the monthly cash disbursements. Mr. Cox went over the disbursements with all present and following a brief discussion Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept the disbursements as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Mclain seconded the motion.
Respectfully Submitted, Fran Bradley, Secretary Attest: Fred Hall, President July 20, 2006 1tb
Storage Building Notice
Notice
The following described movable property will be sold on July 28, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. by Twin City Storage at the address of the company, which is 6588 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The contents of the unit described below shall be sold at that particular unite located on the above described premises:
Unit No. 9 - (Jeff Williams) - washer, dryer, baby bed, metal chairs, dresser, boxes of household items.
Terms of the sale: The sale shall be to the highest bidder. Cash credit card, or approved check only. Items must be removed the day of the sale.
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CITY OF WEST MONROE
NOTICE
NOTICE 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 3585 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on the 11 th day of July, 2006, and will be considered for adoption at the reuglar meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 8th day of August, 2006 at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Any opposition to the proposed Ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of th first publication of this Legal Notice. 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
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NOTICE
COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
FOR
OUACHITA PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1
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 Fire Communications Officer 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 and a list of the qualification requirements that must be met for admission to this examination may be obtained from the Fire Chief's Office, 1000 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, La. 71292. Completed applications must be received at the above location no later than August 10, 2006, 4:00 p.m.. Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and location for the examination at least five days prior to the examination date.
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City of West Monroe, Louisiana
Notice of Intention Pursuant to R.S. 33:4717.2
Notice of Intention is hereby given in accordance with R.S. 33:4717.2 that it is proposed at the regular meeting for the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, West Monroe City Hall, to be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, that the City of West Monroe will lease to Associated Physics of America, L.L.C. (APA), or its approved assigns, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 27 of the Resubdivision of Lots 4, 24, 27A & 27B, West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, Units 1 & 2, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 22, page 37, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
In anticipation of that Lease, improvements of $800,000.00 will be constructed, of which $168,750.00 is the ultimate obligation of the City of West Monroe (City) and $631,250.00 is the ultimate obligation of the State of Louisiana. APA shall have certain obligations with respect to the completed facility, as well as certain obligations regarding employment under an EDAP Agreement, all as more fully set out in the Agreement For Industrial Inducement, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, City of West Monroe, West Monroe City Hall. If all obligations of APA and of City have been fulfilled under the EDAP Agreement, after 36 months APA shall have the option to purchase the property and improvements for the sum of $262,500.00 (the appraised value of the land is $262,000.00) plus all direct costs incurred by the City which were not reimbursed under the EDAP Agreement, such additional amount now being estimated to be $168,750.00. Any objections to the proposed transaction described above shall be presented at the meeting on the date and time set forth above.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk
City of West Monroe
7/19, 7/27, 8/3 3TB
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3575
MOTION BY:________________________
SECONDED BY:_____________________
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO LEASE CERTAIN DESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ASSOCIATED PHYSICS OF AMERICA, L.L.C., ALL FOR INDUSTRIAL INDUCEMENT PURPOSES PURSUANT TO R.S. 33:4717.2, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN REQUIRED CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana owns certain immovable property which is not now needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, in order to induce Associated Physics of America, L.L.C. to locate within the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and establish operations within the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, with the potential value of the economic impact being substantially greater than the fair market value of the immovable property proposed to be leased, and all of which would be beneficial to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and Associated Physics of America, L.L.C. have previously entered into an Agreement For Industrial Inducement dated January 3, 2006, which outlines the various obligation of each, and the action authorized by this Ordinance is in furtherance of those obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE:
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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to enter into a Contract of Lease with Associated Physics of America, L.L.C., relating to certain immovable property more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Lot 27 of the Resubdivision of Lots 4, 24, 27A & 27B, West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, Units 1 & 2, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 22, page 37, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. all according to the terms of that Contract of Lease, a copy of which is 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 fulfill the obligations of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana set out in that Contract of Lease and the Agreement for Industrial Inducement previously executed with Associated Physics of America, L.L.C., or such of its affiliated assigns as he determines to be appropriate in light of the intended purpose and requirements of the grant and other programs to which it is intended that this transaction apply, and to take and all other action or execute any and all other documents deemed by him either necessary or appropriate.
An announcement to those persons present of the intent of the City of West Monroe to consider this action at a meeting to be held on July 11, 2006, was made at the regular scheduled meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on June 13, 2006; notice was published once a week for two consecutive weeks, beginning at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of this intended action, all in accordance with R.S. 33:4717.2; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 11th day of July, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
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
7/19, 7/27, 8/3
ROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006 AT SIX FORTY (6:40) P. M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Police Jury Meeting Room, on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 6:40 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Walt Caldwell, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Invocation was given by Ms. Kim Golden. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Ms. Kim Golden.
Members present: (6)
Mr. Paul Hargrove District A
Mr. Mack Calhoun District B
Mr. Walt Caldwell District C
Mr. Dorth Blade District D
Ms. Kim Golden District E
Mr. King Dawson District F
Members absent: (0)
Adoption of the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on June 5, 2006 was deferred to the July 10, 2006 Regular Police Jury meeting.
The President announced the Service Award for the month of June, 2006:
Green Oaks
Stacey L. Jackson, 10 years
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing on the proposed sale of two (2) acres located in the West Ouachita Industrial Park to Glen M. Killian for and in consideration of the sum of $12,500.00 per acre. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed sale.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to close the Public Hearing.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing on the proposed sale of five (5) acres located in the West Ouachita Industrial Park to Bayou Plastics, Inc. for and in consideration of the sum of $12,500.00 per acre. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed sale.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to close the Public Hearing.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing on the proposed dedication of the property in Sections 6 and 54, T17N, R3E, as a public road and be named "Enterprise Drive", and proposed dedication of the property in Section 6, T17N, R3E, as a public road in honor of Bailey Grant and be named "Sheriff Grant Drive."
Mr. Craig Lott, Director, 911 Communications was present and Mr. Jay Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, informed the Jurors that he had a memo from Mr. Craig Lott, 911 Communications District, that had been forwarded to Mr. Tubb on June 20, 2001 noting that "Enterprise Drive" was already the name of an existing street in the City of West Monroe, Parish of Ouachita.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to close the Public Hearing.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
Ms. Cathy Agan reported on the Family Nutrition Program which is one of the programs offered and available through the LSU-AgCenter that is housed in Ouachita Parish.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to adopt the Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on May 15, 2006, subject to the changes as noted by Mr. Hargrove.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adopt the Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on June 5, 2006.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Hargrove recognized Dr. Michael Caire who spoke in opposition to the City of El Dorado, Arkansas and multiple chemical plants in the El Dorado area that are seeking permits and approval to discharge their sewerage effluents by way of a pipeline into the Ouachita River downstream of El Dorado.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-38
A RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO THE PLANNED DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENT BY PIPELINE INTO THE OUACHITA RIVER AT EL DORADO, ARKANSAS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury that the water and sewerage utility of the City of El Dorado, Arkansas and multiple chemical plants in the El Dorado area are seeking permits and regulatory approval to collect their sewerage effluents and discharge them by way of a 12+/- mile long pipeline into the Ouachita River down stream of the City of El Dorado;
WHEREAS, it is the understanding of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury that none of the participants in the proposed pipeline project presently discharge their sewerage effluent directly into the Ouachita River, but rather discharge it into various streams and tributaries of the Ouachita River;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury believes that the proposed collection and piping of these effluents directly to the Ouachita River will result in both a concentration of pollutants and an elimination of the natural filtering and dilution afforded by the present points of discharge that will be detrimental to the water quality of the Ouachita River downstream of the discharge point of the proposed effluent pipeline;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita River is the lifeblood of Ouachita Parish, bisecting the Parish and provides countless commercial, recreational, sporting and aesthetic benefits to the citizens of Ouachita Parish; and,
WHEREAS, it is the belief of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury that the proposed collection of sewerage effluent from the City of El Dorado, Arkansas and multiple chemical plants located there and the discharge of that effluent by pipeline directly into the Ouachita River presents a significant risk of harm to the water quality of the Ouachita River and thereby to the quality of life of the citizens of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session hereby states its opposition to the proposed collection of sewerage effluent from the City of El Dorado, Arkansas and multiple chemical plants located there and the discharge of that effluent by pipeline directly into the Ouachita River;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby requests that federal authorities, including but not limited to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U. S. Army Corp. of Engineers review the proposed discharge in order to insure that such discharge would not impose an undue interstate burden;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Louisianaís congressional delegation, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Governor of Louisiana — Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, and other appropriate officials.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 19th day of June, 2006. No opposition.
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Mr. Hargrove informed the Police Jurors that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8843, an ordinance amending Section 20-73 of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana changing the name of the Hospital Service District created by Ordinance No. 7127 from "G. B. Cooley Hospital For Retarded Children" to "G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District"; providing for a Public Hearing and referred the matter to the Regular Police Jury meeting to be held on July 10, 2006.
Mr. Hargrove spoke regarding an Administrative Order On Consent with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Greater Ouachita Water Company, which is a formal acknowledgement from DEQ that Greater Ouachita Water Company is the Operator of the sewer treatment plants named in the Consent Order for West Ouachita Sewer District No. 16.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorize Mr. Walt Caldwell, President, to execute the Administrative Order On Consent with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Greater Ouachita Water Company on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and West Ouachita Sewer District No. 16.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Hargrove spoke regarding Comanche Trail Extension and stated that the road is in a state of disrepair. Mr. Hargrove stated that the property owners have represented to him that approximately 70% of the front footage favors a program to improve the road and agrees to paving liens to accomplish this. This matter was referred to the Regular Police Jury meeting to be held July 10, 2006.
Mr. Hargrove referred the drainage issue at 147 Oleander to the Public Works Committee meeting and the Regular Police Jury meeting to be held July 10, 2006.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he had a resolution to offer that reappointed Dr. Jerry Edmondson to the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners.
At this time Mr. Caldwell stated that he would abstain and passed the gavel to Mr. Blade, Vice President to conduct this matter.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-41
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DR. JERRY EDMONDSON TO THE MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JUNE 19, 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 19, 2009; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Dr. Jerry Edmondson whose term has expired, has served admirably as a member of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners, and desires to remain as a member of the Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Dr. Jerry Edmondson, 302 Tupawek Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, be and hereby be reappointed to a three (3) year term on the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners beginning June 19, 2006 and ending June 19, 2009.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 19th day of June, 2006. Mr. Caldwell abstained.
The gavel was passed back to Mr. Caldwell.
Mr. Hargrove gave a brief update on Legislation issues to the Jurors.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8839
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TWO (2) ACRES IN THE WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL PARK TO GLEN M. KILLIAN FOR AND IN THE CONSIDERATION AND PRICE OF TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS PER ACRE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Glen M. Killian, proposes to buy two (2) acres in the West Ouachita Industrial Park on Industrial Parkway for and in the consideration and price of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 dollars per acre;
WHEREAS, Glen M. Killian has indicated that its proposed acquisition of said tract is for the purposes of constructing and operating a warehouse and distribution facility; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed sale is consistent with the purposes of the West Ouachita Industrial Park, serves the goal of industrial inducement, and is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby authorize the sale of a two (2) acre tract in the West Ouachita Industrial Park on Industrial Parkway, to be more particularly described by survey, to Glen M. Killian, for and in the consideration and price of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 dollars per acre.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Public Hearing was scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed sale.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Notice of Intention was published in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4717.2 setting forth the information regarding the proposed transfer of the above-described property required by said statute and specifying a time for the making of objections to the proposed transfer prior to any completion of said transfer.
The above Ordinance introduced on the 15th day of May, 2006.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The Ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of June, 2006.
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The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8840
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TWO (2) ACRES IN THE WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL PARK TO BAYOU PLASTICS, INC. FOR AND IN THE CONSIDERATION AND PRICE OF TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS PER ACRE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Bayou Plastics, Inc., proposes to buy five (5) acres +/- in the West Ouachita Industrial Park on Industrial Parkway for and in the consideration and price of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 dollars per acre;
WHEREAS, Bayou Plastics, Inc. has indicated that its proposed acquisition of said tract is for the purposes of expanding its warehouse and distribution facility; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed sale is consistent with the purposes of the West Ouachita Industrial Park, serves the goal of industrial inducement, and is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby authorize the sale of a (5) acres +/- tract in the West Ouachita Industrial Park on Industrial Parkway, to be more particularly described by survey, to Bayou Plastics, Inc., for and in the consideration and price of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 dollars per acre.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed sale.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Notice of Intention be published in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4717.2 setting forth the information regarding the proposed transfer of the above-described property required by said statute and specifying a time for the making of objections to the proposed transfer prior to any completion of said transfer.
The above Ordinance introduced on the 15th day of May, 2006.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows, to-wit:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The Ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of June, 2006.
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The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8841
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC ROADS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY IN SECTIONS 6 AND 54, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST; NAMING SAID ROADS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is the owner of property in Sections 6 and 54, Township 17 North, Range 3 East;
WHEREAS, such property is traversed by an improved road known as "Enterprise Drive" that runs from New Natchitoches Road (La. Hwy. 838) to Cheniere Lake Drive;
WHEREAS, Enterprise Drive provides access to residences and businesses as well as to the Lodge, boat ramp, and other public facilities at Cheniere Lake Area 1;
WHEREAS, also located on the Ouachita Parish Police Jury property identified above is a roadway running west from Enterprise Drive that provides access to the rifle range and shooting facility recently constructed by the Sheriff of Ouachita Parish, Richard Fewell, and soon to be open to the public;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that it is in the public interest that both of the above-described roadways be dedicated as public roads;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the property in Sections 6 and 54, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof be, and hereby is dedicated as a Public Road of Ouachita Parish to be named "Enterprise Drive;"
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the property in Sections 6, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, more particularly described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof be, and hereby is, dedicated as a Public Road of Ouachita Parish and that in honor of Bailey Grant, the longest serving Sheriff of Ouachita Parish who passed away on October 5, 2005, this public road be named "Sheriff Grant Drive;"
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of the proposed dedication of the property in Sections 6 and 54, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof be dedicated as a Public Road of Ouachita Parish and be named "Enterprise Drive" shall be published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on May 25, June 1, and June 8, 2006 and that a Public Hearing shall be held on June 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. as to the proposed dedication.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of the proposed dedication of the property in Sections 6, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, more particularly described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof be dedicated as a Public Road of Ouachita Parish in honor of Bailey Grant, the longest serving Sheriff of Ouachita Parish who passed away on October 5, 2005, this public road be named "Sheriff Grant Drive" shall be published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on May 25, June 1, and June 8, 2006 and that a Public Hearing shall be held on June 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. as to the proposed dedication.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 15th day of May, 2006.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; and Mr. King Dawson, District F.
NAYS: (1) Ms. Kim Golden, District E
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of June.
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Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Mitchell to brief the Jury on a Local Service Agreement with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, the Sheriff and Ouachita Parish Law Enforcement District regarding operations and financing of the Ouachita Correctional Center.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the Agreement provides that local governments may work cooperatively and provide services to citizens whereby the Police Jury will place a tax proposition for a millage for operations of the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center, and under the agreement the Police Jury will take proceeds of that tax and remit them to the Sheriff as they are received and the Sheriff would then assume all of the obligations of operating the parish jail in place of having the obligations divided between the Sheriff and the Police Jury.
Mr. Neal Johnson was present to represent the Sheriff and stated that the Sheriff had no problems with the Police Jury moving forward with signing the Local Service Agreement with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, the Sheriff and Ouachita Parish Law Enforcement District regarding operations and financing of Ouachita Correctional Center.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden to authorize the acceptance of the Local Service Agreement, and to authorize the President to sign same, contingent upon the Sheriffís signature.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Ms. Golden thanked Mr. Johnson for his presence and representation of Sheriff Fewell.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-40
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 26 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) a.m., and eight oíclock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION
(OUACHITA PARISH JAIL MILLAGE)
SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 11.325 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND EQUIPPING THE OUACHITA PARISH JAIL FACILITIES ("JAIL FACILITIES"), WHICH MILLAGE WILL REPLACE AND EXTEND THE 8.60 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CURRENTLY BEING LEVIED, AND THE 4.35 MILLS PROPERTY TAX PREVIOUSLY LEVIED, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH JAIL FACILITIES.
Shall the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a special tax ("Tax") of eleven and three hundred twenty five/one thousandths (11.325) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2010, for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping the Ouachita Parish Jail Facilities ("Jail Facilities"), which Tax will replace and extend the 8.60 Mills property tax currently being levied through 2006, and the 4.35 Mills property tax previously levied through 2005, with respect to such Jail Facilities?
SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in The Ouachita Citizen, a weekly newspaper of general circulation within the Parish, published in West Monroe, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the Police Jury, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less that forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.
SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2006 at SIX THIRTY O'CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election.
SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.
SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefore as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on October 16, 2006, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Parish are entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used.
SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the President and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized empowered and directed to take and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Federal Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call To Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Elections, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Ouachita Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Ouachita Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law.
SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to levy and collect the special tax provided for herein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:
Paul Hargrove ___x__ _____ _____ _____
Mack Calhoun ___x__ _____ _____ _____
Walt Caldwell ___x__ _____ _____ _____
Dorth Blade ___x__ _____ _____ _____
Kim Golden ___x__ _____ _____ ____
King Dawson ___x__ _____ _____ _____
And the resolution was adopted on this, the 19th day of June, 2006.
Recording Secretary President
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EXHIBIT "A'
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") on June 19, 2006, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, and at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION
(OUACHITA PARISH JAIL MILLAGE)
SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 11.325 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND EQUIPPING THE OUACHITA PARISH JAIL FACILITIES ("JAIL FACILITIES"), WHICH MILLAGE WILL REPLACE AND EXTEND THE 8.60 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CURRENTLY BEING LEVIED, AND THE 4.35 MILLS PROPERTY TAX PREVIOUSLY LEVIED, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH JAIL FACILITIES.
Shall the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a special tax ("Tax") of eleven and three hundred twenty five/one thousandths (11.325) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2010, for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping the Ouachita Parish Jail Facilities ("Jail Facilities"), which Tax will replace and extend the 8.60 Mills property tax currently being levied through 2006, and the 4.35 Mills property tax previously levied through 2005, with respect to such Jail Facilities?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at six oíclock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: (continued)
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
01 Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy 165 N
02 Sterlington Recreation Center, 709 Frances Ave
03 Jack Hayes Elementary School, 3631 Old Sterlington Rd
04 Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy 165 N
05 Osterland Recreation Center, 710 Holland Dr
06 Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Dr
07 Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Dr
08 Louise Williams Library, 140 Bayou Oaks Dr
09 Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy 594
09A Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy 594
10 Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John St
11 Jefferson Upper Elementary School, 1001 Pecan St
12 Barkdull Faulk Elementary School, 2110 Jackson St
13 Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Dr
14 Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Dr
15 Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center, 2800 Burg Jones Ln
16 Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson St
17 Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson St
18 Richwood Town Hall, 363 Brown Rd
19 Robinson Elementary School, 5101 Burg Jones Ln
20 Shady Grove Elementary School, 2204 Ticheli Rd
21 Ticheli Road Fire Station, 2557 Ticheli Rd
22 Jefferson Upper Elementary School, 1001 Pecan St
23 Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center, 2800 Burg Jones Ln
24 MW Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge, 5500 Hwy 165 Bypass
25 Kincaid Road Fire Station, 3167 Prairie Rd
26 Kincaid Road Fire Station, 3167 Prairie Rd
27 Agriculture Building, 704 Cypress St
28 Cypress Street Library, 315 Cypress St
29 Riverbend Elementary School, 700 Austin St
30 Riverbend Elementary School, 700 Austin St
31 Richardson High School, 910 Thomas Rd
32 Claiborne Elementary School, 1011 Wallace Dean Rd
33 Claiborne Elementary School, 1011 Wallace Dean Rd
34 Oua. Par. Alternative Ctr., 1600 N 7th St
35 West Monroe City Hall, 2305 N 7th St
36 Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd
37 West Monroe City Hall, 2305 N 7th St
38 Wallace Road Fire Station, 717 Wallace Rd
39 Riser Junior High School, 100 Price Dr
40 Lenwil Elementary School, 112 Arrant Rd
41 Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15
42 Highland Elementary School, 1501 Wellerman Rd
43 Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd
44 George Welch School, 199 Caldwell Rd
44A George Welch School, 199 Caldwell Rd
45 Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15
45 Highland Elementary School, 1501 Wellerman Rd
47 Oua. Par. Alternative School, 1600 N 7th St
48 Lenwil Elementary School, 112 Arrant Rd
49 Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15
50 Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd
51 Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E
52 Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E
53 Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E
54 Central Elementary School, 1163 Hwy 151 S
55 Central Elementary School, 1163 Hwy 151 S
56 Woodlawn Elementary School, 5946 Jonesboro Rd
57 Woodlawn Elementary School, 5946 Jonesboro Rd
58 Pinecrest Elementary School, 3604 Hwy 557
59 Lee Junior High School, 1600 N 19th St
60 Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Ave
61 American Legion Hall, 401 Forsythe Ave
62 Lee Junior High School, 1600 N 19th St
63 J S Clark Magnet School, 1202 Breard St
64 Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Ave
65 Carroll High School, 2939 Renwick St
66 Sherrouse School, 300 Sherrouse Ave
67 Ouachita Hall-ULM Campus, 1100 University Dr
68 Ouachita Parish Junior High School, 5500 Blanks Ave
69 Carroll High School, 2939 Renwick St
70 Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm St
71 St. Paulís United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave
72 Lakeshore Elementary School, 550 Balboa Dr
73 Masur Hall-ULM Campus, 4105 Bon Aire Dr
74 Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm St
75 St. Albanís Episcopal Church, 2816 Deborah Dr
76 Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Ave
77 Lexington Elementary School, 1900 Lexington Ave
78 Neville High School, 600 Forsythe Ave
79 Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm St
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefore as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, on MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2006 at SIX THIRTY O'CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this 19th day of June, 2006.
President
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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Ms. Golden commended Mr. Caldwell for his hard work in building the consensus to support this project.
The President stated the project had been a jury-wide project and that every Juror had contributed in some form or fashion.
The President recognized Ms. Peggy Steele, Director of Housing, who spoke regarding the change in Home Restore Grant/Restore Share Grant Program selection procedures.
Ms. Steele stated that the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency had revised its selection procedures in an effort to improve the participation in the program and to assist in providing funds to households that are in the most need. Ms. Steele stated that although the parish will be required to choose 8 single family homes to rehabilitate from 3 precincts originally provided, the local governmental units will be able to select the remaining 8 homes for rehabilitation from any 2 precincts of its selection.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade that Precincts 9 and 62 be removed from the list and be replaced by Precincts 18 and 23.
Motion adopted. Mr. Hargrove abstained.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding some plans showing changes that the Corps of Engineers wanted to make in the Moon Lake area and have asked for a Right of Entry Permit.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to allow the Right-of-Entry Permit and to authorize the President to sign the appropriate documents with reference to Modernization of Moon Lake Recreation Center.
Motion adopted. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding a Change Order for the Ouachita Correction Center Construction Contract which would provide for a maximum security-type outdoor recreational area and fencing fabric over the recreational area at a cost of $22,253.62.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve a Change Order for the OCC Construction Contract, providing for a maximum security-type outdoor recreational area and fencing fabric over the recreational area at a cost of $22,253.62.
Motion adopted. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding a request for assistance from the Ouachita Parish School Board with dirt work at a soft ball field.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to authorize the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department to construct necessary alterations next to the soft ball field, subject to the reimbursement of 100% of costs, and to authorize the President to sign the necessary documents on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
Motion adopted. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote. Ms. Golden abstained.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding a discharge in Young's Bayou.
Mr. Mitchell stated that he would contact the Department of Health regarding Young's Bayou.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting held on June 5, 2006.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Blade reported on the bids received for the construction of the Sterlington Branch Library.
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006 in the Ouachita Parish Public Library Main Branch, 1800 Stubbs Avenue, for Construction of Sterlington Memorial Library - Construction. Those present at the bid opening were Mr. Bill Land, Architect, and Ms. Cheryl Mouliere, Library Director, and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: STERLINGTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Contractor Base Bid Alt. No. 1 Alt. No. 2 Total
J. O. Jim Bailey Cont No Bid — — —
Breck Const Co., Inc $1,674,000.00 -$18,900.00 -$8,906.00 $1,647,004.00
Ideal Construction No Bid — — —
Don Leach Const $1,619,000.00 -$26,000.00 -$8,000.00 $1,585,000.00
Lincoln Builders No Bid — — —
Nottingham Const $1,887,000.00 -$26,346.00 -$4,725.00 $1,855,929.00
Ragan Builders No Bid — — —
Traxler Const Co Inc $1,854,000.00 -$26,000.00 -$11,000.00 $1,817,000.00
RECOMMENDATION: Don Leach Construction Company
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the low bid of Don Leach Construction Company including the Base Bid and Alternate No. 1 for a total amount of $1,593,000.00, and to authorize the President to execute the appropriate documents pertaining thereto.
Motion adopted. Ms. Golden abstained.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding an inventory of surplus furniture to be auctioned by the Ouachita Parish Library.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Dawson to declare the inventory of furniture as surplus, and to approve the auction of the surplus furniture by the Ouachita Parish Library.
Motion adopted.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve the low bid of Databank, IMX in the amount of $8,750.00 for a Document Imaging System for the Ouachita Parish Library, as recommended by the Library Board of Control.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Dawson:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-39
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING KENNETH WILSON TO THE G. B. COOLEY HOSPITAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JUNE 19, 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 19, 2012; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Kenneth Wilson whose term has expired, has served admirably as a member of the G. B. Cooley Hospital Board of Commissioners, and desires to remain as a member of the Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Kenneth Wilson, 1306 South 10th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202, be and hereby be reappointed to a six (6) year term on the G. B. Cooley Hospital Board of Commissioners beginning June 19, 2006 and ending June 19, 2012.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 19th day of June, 2006. Ms. Golden abstained.
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Discussion ensued regarding the restoration of a pay cut accepted by the Fire Department employees in 2005.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Blade to amend the Working Agreement by terminating the Letter Agreement of June 27, 2005 and thereby reinstating as of the first pay period in July, 2006 the cut in base pay previously made effective on July 4, 2005; this reinstatement to be prospective only.
The motion was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
Motion adopted.
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Mr. Stephen Odom, President-Local 1694, thanked the Police Jury.
Ms. Golden spoke regarding Workforce Investment Board Funding for fiscal year 2007.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to accept the agreement for funding and authorize the President to execute the appropriate documents.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Dawson asked Mr. Murray about the potholes in the Tanglewood Subdivision.
Mr. Brad Cammack spoke regarding a replacement for the Human Resource Coordinator and recommended LaTanya Harper in the position, replacing Christy Barnes.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the placement of LaTanya Harper in the position of Human Resource Coordinator, replacing Christy Barnes.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Jay Mitchell informed the Jurors that he would be out of the office on June 20 and June 21, 2006.
Mr. John Tom Murray spoke briefly on seasonal employees.
Mr. Murray requested that he be permitted to hire a Maintenance Worker II.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to allow the request of Mr. Murray to hire a Maintenance Worker II.
Motion adopted. Mr. Calhoun was not present for the vote.
Mr. Murray requested Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Old DíArbonne Crossing Subdivision, subject to Mr. Don Harrison's comments.
At this time Mr. Caldwell stated that he would abstain from discussion and/or action on this matter and he passed the gavel to Mr. Blade, Vice President to conduct this matter.
Mr. Don Harrison went over the comments in his letter of June 19, 2006.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to grant Preliminary Subdivision Approval to Old D'Arbonne Crossing Subdivision, as recommended by Mr. Don Harrison and subject to the comments from Mr. Don Harrison and the Public Works Department.
Motion adopted. Mr. Caldwell abstained.
Mr. Blade passed the gavel back to Mr. Caldwell to conduct the remainder of the business.
Mr. Murray requested Final Subdivision Approval for Mallard Estates, Unit 2.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to grant Final Subdivision Approval to Mallard Estates, Unit 2, subject to the comments from Mr. Don Harrison and the Public Works Department.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Murray requested Preliminary Subdivision Approval for East Orchard Subdivision.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to deny Preliminary Subdivision Approval for East Orchard Subdivision.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Murray handed out complete and incomplete work order reports on projects to each Juror in their respective districts.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding surplus equipment that the Public Works Department proposes to sell at public auction.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Ms. Golden that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 42:7, which provides that upon approval of two-thirds of the members present, that at a meeting of a public body, the public body may take up a matter NOT on the Agenda, that discussion and action of surplus equipment referred from the Finance Committee meeting held just prior to this meeting be added to the Agenda.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Blade was not present for the vote.
Discussion then ensued.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to declare the equipment listed on the Memo dated June 12, 2006 attached hereto and made a part hereof as surplus equipment and to approve the sale of the equipment at public auction.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Blade was not present for the vote.
Mr. Mitchell spoke concerning a request that had been received from Mr. Ray Pynes, President of the Vernon Parish Police Jury regarding a surplus stump-cutting barge owned by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. Mr. Pynes stated in his letter of June 16, 2006 that the Vernon Parish Police Jury was interested in acquiring the barge.
Mr. Mitchell informed the Jury that a cooperative endeavor agreement would be prepared that would convey the stump-cutting barge owned by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to the Vernon Parish Police Jury for the appropriate sum of money, and that this matter would be placed on the July 10, 2006 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Mr. Hack Tull, Director of Animal Control, spoke regarding Section 6.12 of the Personnel Manual, Work Bank. Mr. Tull stated that some of his employees would like to donate accrued sick and/or annual leave time to an employee that is facing major surgery.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the Policy proposed by Mr. Tull for the Animal Control Department to allow sharing of accrued sick and/or annual leave and said Animal Control Policy to be added to the Personnel Manual as Section 6.12.1 with details of the Policy to be discussed at the Personnel Committee meeting scheduled on July 10, 2006.
Motion adopted. Mr. Dawson abstained.
Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, spoke regarding a personnel action that had been referred to this meeting from the June 5, 2006 Personnel Committee meeting.
Chief Hemphill stated that he had given the matter a lot of consideration, had reviewed the employee's work record and history, and had meetings with the employee and the employeeís mother and grandmother. Chief Hemphill stated that this employee knowingly and repeatedly violated the leave policy of the Fire Department and engaged in activities for his own personal gain while accepting payment from the Fire Department. The employee has a history of excessive use of sick leave and was aware of the risks he was taking. The Chief's recommendation in this matter is termination of employment effective June 19, 2006.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the termination as recommended by Chief Hemphill effective June 19, 2006.
Motion adopted. Mr. Dawson and Mr. Blade opposing.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding an Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement between the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 and the Twin City Ham Radio Club for the use of the Fire Department Training Center for an exercise and activities.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement between the Twin City Ham Radio Club and the Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish to use the Fire Department Training Center for an exercise and activities in June, 2006.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack informed the Police Jurors that Governor Blanco had declared July 3, 2006 a legal holiday for the year 2006. Mr. Cammack asked for direction from the Police Jurors as to whether or not the Ouachita Parish Police Jury would participate in a July 3, 2006 holiday.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 42:7, which provides that upon approval of two-thirds of the members present, that at a meeting of a public body, the public body may take up a matter NOT on the Agenda, that discussion of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury participating in a July 3, 2006 holiday be added to the Agenda.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
After discussion, no action was taken by the Police Jury.
Ms. Golden inquired about the Road Striping Contract and Mr. Harrison gave an update on same.
The President opened the meeting for public participation. No one appeared to speak.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Sherry White Walt M. Caldwell, IV
Recording Secretary P R E S I D E N T.
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3582
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-4042 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATIVE TO THE OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, SALARY AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 Section 12-4042 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
"Sec. 12-4042. Electrical inspector—Generally.
(a) Creation of office, qualifications. The office of electrical inspector is hereby created and the executive official in charge shall be known as the electrical inspector. He shall be appointed by the mayor, who may combine this office with the office of building inspector. The person chosen to fill such office shall possess such executive ability as may be required for the efficient management of such office and shall have a thorough knowledge of standard equipment and materials in general use. He shall be well versed in approved methods of construction for the safety of persons and property. He shall further be thoroughly familiar with the statutes of the state relating to electrical work, and any orders, rules and regulations issued by the authority thereof. He shall also have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the electrical code of the city. He shall have had a minimum of five (5) years experience as an electrical inspector or in the installation of electrical equipment, or in lieu of such experience shall be a graduate electrical engineer of a recognized school and shall have had two (2) years practical experience.
(b) Salary; bond. The salary to be paid the electrical inspector shall be determined by the mayor. Before entering upon the discharge of his duties he shall file with the city clerk a fidelity bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), payable to the city. The premium due on the bond shall be paid by the city. The electrical inspector shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
(c) Jurisdiction. The electrical inspector shall inspect all electrical work serviced by:
(1) The electrical distribution department of the city; and
(2) Any other person, association, partnership, corporation or public utility within the city."
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that for good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after July 12, 2006.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 11th day of July, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO: 3585
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED MOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO BRUCE GIVENS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain movable property which is not needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, Bruce Givens wishes to acquire such items for a price which is fair and reasonable, and which sale would be beneficial to the City of West Monroe and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE:
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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana is hereby authorized to sell certain movable property which is not needed for any public purpose by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, which property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: bleachers at Lazarre Park
(The above in ìas isî condition) to Bruce Givens for the cash sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 ($150.00) DOLLARS.
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 execute a Bill of Sale on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, reflecting the price and terms set forth above, and to take any other action or execute any and all other documents deemed by him either necessary or appropriate in order to transfer the above described movable property, all as set forth above.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on July 11, 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. 33:4712; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 8th day of August, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA STATE OF LOUISIANA
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