Public Notices Published Thursday, August 17th, 2006LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3590 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 8 day of August , 20 06 , and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 12 day of September , 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 the 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
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3590
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Yeager
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 THE GRAMBLING POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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, the Grambling Police Department wishes to acquire such items for prices which are fair and reasonable, and which sales 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:
1 ea 04 Crown Vic. Police Interceptor (fully equipped) $ 16,500.00 VIN 2FAFP71W74X146247
1 ea 03 Ford Crown Vic. Police Interceptor (fully equipped) $ 13,725.00 VIN 2FAFP71W34X146245
3 ea Decatur Genesis 1 Dual k band radar (needs repair) $ 100.00 each
2 ea Decatur Gemini Plus 8 mm camera $ 500.00 each
4 ea Motorola M1225 radius radio (no antenna/coax) $ 350.00 each
3 ea Whelen Edge Lite Bar $ 250.00 each
1 ea Pro Guard Prisoner Transport Seat $ 200.00
(All of the above in "as is" condition)
to the Grambling Police Department for the cash sums set forth beside the descriptions above.
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 August 8, 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 12th day of September, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 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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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3591 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 8 day of August , 20 06 , and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 12 day of September , 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 the 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
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3591
MOTION BY: Mr. Brian
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 SCOTT CUMMINS SALVAGE, INC., 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, Scott Cummins Salvage, Inc. wishes to acquire such items for prices which are fair and reasonable, and which sales 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:
Leroi air compressor $ 350.00
Rhino SE 15 cutter $ 750.00
Bush hog 6' cutter $ 100.00
Rhino TW 5' cutter $ 100.00
Massey Ferguson 235 tractor $ 750.00
Ditch Witch V30 trencher $ 750.00
(All of the above in "as is" condition) to Scott Cummins Salvage, Inc. for the cash sums set forth beside the descriptions above.
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 August 8, 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 12th day of September, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 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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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3592 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 8 day of August , 20 06 , and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 12 day of September , 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 the 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
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3592
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
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 WEST MONROE USED CARS, 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, West Monroe Used Cars 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:
1996 Dodge 1500, VIN 3B7HC13Y1TM156521
1988 Chevrolet 1 Ton, VIN 1GBHR33K7JJ132437
1990 Chevrolet G30 Van, VIN 2GNGG35J8L4146495
1988 Chevrolet PU, VIN 1GCDC14Z3J280050
1984 Chevrolet Suburban, VIN 1G8EK16L2EF174951
1991 Dodge E350, VIN 2B7KB31Z9MK440708
1982 Chevrolet PU, VIN 1GCCC14H7CF328169
1985 Chevrolet PU, VIN 1GCCC14N0FF391222
1995 Ford Eco Van, VIN 1FTEE14Y1SHB43153
1989 Dodge B350, VIN 2B6KB31Z6KK386754
1996 Dodge B350 Van, VIN 2B65B31Z1TK156427
1988 Chevrolet 1500 1/2 Ton, VIN 1GCDC4Z4JZ278534
(The above in "as is" condition)
to West Monroe Used Cars for the cash sum of THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT
HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($3,800.00) 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 August 8, 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 12th day of September, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 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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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC., WEST MONROE PAPER MILL DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Graphic Packaging International, Inc., West Monroe Paper Mill, Post Office Box 35800, West Monroe, Louisiana 71294. The facility is located at 1000 Jonesboro Road in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit and LWDPS permit (WP1932).
The principal discharge from this existing source is made into the Ouachita River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, fish and wildlife propagation, and drinking water supply. Under the SIC 2631 and 2621, the applicant proposes to discharge previously monitored combined treated mill wastewater from Internal Outfall 401 [comprised of treated mill process wastewater, process and non-process area stormwater runoff, pulping process condensate streams, converting plant's wastewater, chip mill's log spray pond overflow, box manufacturer's wastewater (proposed), treated sanitary wastewater, utility wastewaters, landfill leachate, laboratory wastewater, miscellaneous wastewaters, and hydrostatic test wastewater], treated municipal and parish sanitary wastewater from the West Monroe POTW, and stormwater runoff (Outfall 001), previously monitored treated sanitary wastewater (Internal Outfall 102), excess uncontaminated clarified industrial supply water, and stormwater runoff (Outfall 002), and stormwater runoff (Outfalls 003, 004, and 005) from an existing integrated pulp, paper, and paperboard mill.
During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing or written requests for notification of the final decision regarding this permit action may be submitted to Ms. Soumaya Ghosn at LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2006. Written comments will be considered prior to a final permit decision.
If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The application, draft permit, and fact sheet are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Sonja Loyd, LDEQ, Water & Waste Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3090.
Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at "mailto:maillistrequest@ldeq.org" maillistrequest@ldeq.org or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).
Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and fact sheet can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.state.la.us/news/PubNotice/ and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.
Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://www.state.la.us/ldbc/listservpage/ldeq_pn_listserv.htm.
All correspondence should specify AI Number 1432, Permit Number LA0007617, and Activity Number PER 20010001.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall.
APPLICATION NO: COA-06-70000002
APPLICANT: Spivey, Stuart
LOCATION: 232 & 234 Trenton Street
LGL DSCRP: Lot in Sq A West Monroe Frtg 44.80 ft on E side Trenton St, & 63.34 ft on SO side Natch St, E Line being 44.80 Ft & SO Line 63.25 Ft
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EX TERIOR PAINTING OF THE FOLLOWING
COLORS: Craftsman Brown #2835
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE WILL MEET IN LEGAL SESSION ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF WEST MONROE CITY HALL TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION(S):
APPLICATION NO: REV 06-50000001
APPLICANT: LESLIE R. COFFMAN, M.D.
LOCATION: 126 WESTLAND PLACE
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF UTILITY SERVI TUDE FOR PARKING OR GARAGE
LGL DESC: 15' UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED ACROSS THE REAR PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 14 & W2 LOT 13 & E 5 FT LOT 15 WESTLAND PLACE ADDN. RUNNING A DISTANCE OF 155'.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
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I, Jerry Scriber, 381329, 03/20/77, currently residing in Franklin parish, Louisiana have applied for clemency for my conviction of possession of lysergic acid diethylamide which occurred 05/01/97 in Ouachita parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or which to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225)342-5421.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3588
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
ORDINANCE 3588
An ordinance providing for the levy within the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, effective January 1, 2007, of a one percent (1%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services in said City, providing for the assessment, collection, payment thereof and the dedication of the proceeds of said tax and the purpose for which the proceeds of the tax may be expended, such tax having been authorized at a special election held in said City on July 15, 2006.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority and an election held on July 15, 2006, the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the "City"), acting through the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, as its governing authority (the "Governing Authority"), is authorized to levy and collect within the City from and after January 1, 2007, a one percent (1%) sales and use tax (the "Tax"), upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services as defined in applicable statutory authority, pursuant to the following proposition which was approved at said election held on July 15, 2006:
CITY OF WEST MONROE PROPOSITION
(SALES TAX RENEWAL)
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1% SALES TAX RENEWAL WITH (1) 25% PLACED MONTHLY INTO A GENERAL FUND SPECIAL ACCOUNT AND USED FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEPOSITS INTO A WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION FUND AND PAYMENTS REQUIRED FOR POLICEMAN AND FIREMEN PENSION MERGERS AND (2) 75% TO FUND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES RELATING TO ASSETS HAVING A LIFE OF ONE YEAR OR GREATER, RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, AND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, CONSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIRS FOR THE CITY'S WATER, SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES, STREETS, DRAINAGE, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES, SUBJECT TO FUNDING INTO BONDS FOR SUCH CAPITAL PURPOSES AS PERMITTED BY LAW.
Shall the City of West Monroe, Louisiana (the "City"), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one per cent (1%) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, and consumption and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the City, all as defined by law, for a period of ten (10) years from the expiration of the current one percent sales and use tax (such expiration date being December 31, 2006), with the proceeds of said tax, after payment of the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax, to be placed monthly in two special accounts, namely (1) a General Fund Special Account and (2) a Capital Fund Special Account. The General Fund Special Account proceeds shall be 25% of the net collections and shall be used for, but not limited to, deposits into a workman's compensation fund and payments required for the policeman and firemen pension mergers. The Capital Fund Special Account proceeds shall be 75% of the net collections and shall be used to fund capital expenditures for purchases and improvements of assets having a life of one year or greater, related professional services and programs, and for paying for capital improvements, constructions, and repairs to or the benefit of the City's water, sewer, treatment facilities, streets, drainage, recreation and community facilities, and other public buildings, properties, and facilities, with said proceeds being subject to funding into bonds for such capital purposes in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana. The Mayor shall present to the Board of Aldermen as part of the yearly budget process a capital expenditures budget that outlines the proposed expenditures from this fund.
WHEREAS, in compliance with the aforesaid constitutional and statutory authority and said special election of July 15, 2006, it is the desire of this Governing Authority to provide for the levy and collection of the Tax and to provide for distribution of the proceeds thereof and other matters in connection therewith as hereinafter provided in this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the "City"), thereof, that:
SECTION 1. Imposition. Pursuant to the authority of a special election held in the City, on July 15, 2006, the Tax is hereby levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property, and upon the lease or rental of tangible personal property and on the sales of services in the City, as defined by law. The Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, as enacted by Act 73 of the 2003 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature and as it may be amended, shall apply in the assessment, collection, administration and enforcement of the Tax, the provisions of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. Rate of Tax. The Tax is levied at the rate of one percent (1%) of the sales price of each item or article of tangible personal property when sold at retail in the City, the Tax to be computed on gross sales for the purpose of remitting the amount of tax due to the City, and to include each and every retail sale. The Tax is levied at the rate of one percent (1%) of the cost price of each item or article of tangible personal property when the same is not sold but is used, consumed, distributed, or stored for use or consumption in the City, provided there shall be no duplication of the Tax. The Tax is levied at the rate of one percent (1%) of the gross proceeds derived from the lease or rental of tangible personal property, as defined by law, where the lease or rental of such property is an established business, or part of an established business, or the same is incidental or germane to the said business, or of the monthly lease or rental price paid by lessee or rentee, or contracted or agreed to be paid by lessee or rentee to the owner of the tangible personal property. The Tax is levied at the rate of one percent (1%) of the amount paid or charged for taxable services, as defined by law, performed in the City.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. The Tax shall be effective on January 1, 2007.
SECTION 4. Term. The Tax shall remain in effect for ten (10) years (January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2016).
SECTION 5. Purposes. The proceeds of the Tax shall be used for the purposes set forth in the proposition approved by the voters in the special election held in the City on July 15, 2006, authorizing the Tax, which proposition is set forth in the preamble hereto.
SECTION 6. Vendor's Compensation. For the purpose of compensating the dealer in accounting for and remitting the Tax levied by this ordinance, each dealer shall be allowed one percent (1%) of the amount of Tax due and accounted for and remitted to the City's collector in the form of a deduction in submitting its report and paying the amount due by the dealer, provided the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment, and provided the amount of any credit claimed for taxes already paid to a wholesaler shall not be deducted in computing the commission allowed the dealer hereunder.
SECTION 7. Exclusions and Exemptions. Except as previously adopted by the City, the City adopts none of the optional exclusions or exemptions allowed by State sales and use tax law, nor does this Governing Authority adopt any exclusions or exemptions authorized by legislation enacted under Article VI, Section 29 (D)(1) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974. Except as previously excluded by the City, included within the base of the Tax is every transaction, whether sales, use, lease or rental, consumption, storage or service, with no exclusions or exemptions except for those mandated upon political subdivisions by the Constitution or statutes of the State of Louisiana, including the Act.
SECTION 8. Interest on Unpaid Amount of Tax Due. As authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.69, the interest on unpaid amounts of the Tax which are due shall be at the rate of one and one-fourth percent (1-1/4%) per month.
SECTION 9. Delinquency Penalty. The delinquency penalty, as provided by La. R.S. 47:337.70, shall be five percent (5%) per month on the unpaid amount of the Tax due for each thirty- day period, not to exceed five thirty-day periods.
SECTION 10. Penalty for False, Fraudulent or Grossly Incorrect Return. The penalty as authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.72 shall be fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the Tax found to be due.
SECTION 11. Negligence Penalty. The penalty as authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.73 shall be five percent (5%) of the unpaid amount of the Tax found to be due, or ten dollars ($10.00), whichever is greater.
SECTION 12. Penalty for Insufficient Funds Check. The penalty as authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.74 shall be an amount equal to the greater of one percent (1%) of the check or twenty dollars ($20.00).
SECTION 13. Attorney Fees. The collector is authorized to employ private counsel to assist in the collection of any taxes, penalties or interest due under this ordinance, or to represent him in any proceeding under this ordinance. If any taxes, penalties or interest due under this ordinance are referred to an attorney at law for collection, an additional charge of attorney fees, in the amount of ten per centum (10%) of the taxes, penalties and interest due, shall be paid by the tax debtor.
SECTION 14. Penalty for Costs Incurred. As provided by R.S. 47:337.75, and under the circumstances set forth therein, a penalty shall be added to the amount of Tax due in an amount as itemized by the Collector to compensate for all costs incurred in making an examination of books, records or documents, or an audit thereof, or in the holding of hearings or the subpoenaing and compensating of witnesses.
SECTION 15. Distraint Penalty. The penalty as provided by R.S. 47:337.76 in cases where the distraint procedure is used in the collection of the Tax shall be ten dollars ($10.00).
SECTION 16. Limits on Interest, Penalty and Attorney Fees. Should the interest, penalties or attorney fees herein, or the combined interest, penalties and attorney fees, be declared to be in excess of limits provided by other law, including relevant jurisprudence, then the maximum interest, penalties and attorney fees allowed by such other law shall apply.
SECTION 17. Collector. The Tax levied by this ordinance is authorized to be collected by a "Collector" which term shall mean the City of Monroe, State of Louisiana, during such period as authorized to act as such by the City.
SECTION 18. Powers of Collector. The Collector is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to carry into effect the provisions of this ordinance, to appoint deputies, assistants or agents to assist it in the performance of its duties, and in pursuance thereof to make and enforce such rules as it may deem necessary.
SECTION 19. Agreement to Collect Tax on Vehicles. With regard to the collection of the Tax on any motor vehicle, automobile, truck, truck-trailer, trailer, semi-trailer, motor bus, home trailer, or any other vehicle subject to the vehicle registration license Tax, this Governing Authority, acting through the Mayor of the Governing Authority, and on behalf of the City, is authorized to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Vehicle Commissioner, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, for the collection of the Tax on such vehicles, as provided by R.S.47:303(B).
SECTION 20. Revenues of Tax. All taxes, revenues, funds, assessments, moneys, penalties, fees or other income which may be collected or come into the possession of the Collector under any provision or provisions of this ordinance relating to the Tax shall be promptly deposited by the Collector for the account of the City in the special fund heretofore established and maintained for the deposit of such proceeds, which fund is a separate bank account maintained with the regularly designated fiscal agent of the City; provided, however, any amount which is paid under protest or which is subject to litigation may be transferred to a separate account established by the Collector with said fiscal agent pending the final determination of the protest or litigation.
In compliance with the said special election of July 15, 2006, authorizing the Tax, after all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administration of the Tax have been paid as provided for above, the remaining balance in said special fund shall be available for appropriation and expenditures by the Governing Authority solely for the purposes designated in the applicable proposition authorizing the levy of the Tax.
SECTION 21. Severability. If any or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this ordinance, but this ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this ordinance.
SECTION 22. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption, being an ordinance affecting the public peace, health and safety.
SECTION 23. Publication and Recordation. This ordinance shall be published in one issue of the official journal of this Governing Authority as soon as is reasonably possible. A certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the mortgage records of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana.
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 8th day of August, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennetm Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
I, the undersigned Clerk of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), the governing authority of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the "City"), do hereby certify that the foregoing five (5) pages constitute a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the Governing Authority on August 8, 2006, providing for the levy within the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, effective January 1, 2007, of a one percent (1%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services in said City, providing for the assessment, collection, payment thereof and the dedication of the proceeds of said tax and the purpose for which the proceeds of the tax may be expended, such tax having been authorized at a special election held in said City on July 15, 2006.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the City, at West Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of August, 2006.
Clerk
(SEAL)
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE WEST MONROE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2006
There was a regular meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
Those present were Mayor Dave Norris, Aldermen L. O. Yeager, Alice Pearson, James Bennett, James Brian and Fred Ragland.
The invocation was offered by Mr. L. O. Yeager, Alderman.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Bennett and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2006, Regular Council Meeting and the July 25, 2006 Special Council Meeting.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve payment of the July 2006 billings subject to audit by the Finance Committee.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement with Associated Physics of America, L. L. C. (industrial inducement project)(notice of intent declared in July).
Ordinance 3575:
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.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to declare certain moveable property surplus, and to sell it to Bruce Givens (bleachers at Lazarre BMX track)(introduced in July). Ordinance 3585:
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.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to table until the next regular council meeting, an ordinance to re-zone property located at 1000, 1002, 1004, 1006 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, from a R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to a B-1 (Transition Business) District. Luther Sanson, applicant. Received a favorable review from the Planning Commission.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance providing for the levy within the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, effective January 1, 2007, of a one percent (1%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services, providing for the assessment, collection, payment and the dedication of the proceeds of the tax and the purpose for which the proceeds of the tax may be expended, such tax having been authorized at a special election held on July 15, 2006. Ordinance 3588:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007, OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX UPON THE SALE AT RETAIL, THE USE, THE LEASE OR RENTAL, THE CONSUMPTION, AND THE STORAGE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND UPON THE SALE OF SERVICES IN SAID CITY, PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, PAYMENT THEREOF AND THE DEDICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID TAX AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX MAY BE EXPENDED, SUCH TAX HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED AT A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON JULY 15, 2006.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Bennett and unanimously carried to introduce an ordinance to declare certain immovable property surplus, and to be sold to Akshar 5, L.L.C., (Dr. Vora, hotel site adjacent to IKE). Ordinance 3589:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO AKSHAR 5, L.L.C., FOR THE CASH SUM OF $270,000.00, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to introduce an ordinance to declare certain moveable property surplus and to be sold to the Grambling Police Department. Ordinance 3590:
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 THE GRAMBLING POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve a resolution approving a Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire to Louisiana Municipalities for the time period July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006. Resolution 551:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SYSTEMS SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE TO LOUISIANA MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE TIME PERIOD JULY 1, 2005 TO JUNE 30, 2006, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to authorize Change Order No. 1 - 2006 Street Overlay Project.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to authorize Change Order No. 1 - I-20/Downing Pines Interchange, Phase 2.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Drainage Improvements for Commercial Park, Lot 2.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Black Bayou Pump Station Emergency Generators (HMGP).
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for WWTP-DAF Unit Reconstruction and Facility Improvements.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Ragland and unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for WWTP-Pump Station and Piping Improvements (includes A-HMGP Flood Control Project and B-Sparta Demonstration Project).
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to add to the agenda the introduction of an ordinance to sell certain described movable property to Scott Cummins Salvage, Inc.
There was a motion by Mr. Brian, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to introduce an ordinance to authorize 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 Scott Cummins Salvage, Inc., and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Ordinance 3591:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MSONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED MOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SCOTT CUMMINS SALVAGE, INC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to add to the agenda an ordinance authorizing the City of West Monroe to sell certain moveable property as surplus.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance authorizing the City of West Monroe to sell certain moveable property as surplus. Ordinance 3592:
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 WEST MONROE USED CARS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Bennett and unanimously carried to adjourn.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
BENNY CHELETTE DAVE NORRIS
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3589 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 8 day of August , 2006 , and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 12 day of September , 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 the 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
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3589
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO AKSHAR 5, L.L.C., FOR THE CASH SUM OF $270,000.00, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain immovable property which is not needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the price offered, and the terms and conditions provided for the purchase of that property is fair and reasonable, and the sale and development of that immovable property will 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 immovable 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:
Lot 2 of the proposed Resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3 of West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision in Section 32, T18N-R3E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, as more particularly shown on the attached Exhibit "A". to Akshar 5, L.L.C., for and in consideration of the cash sum of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($270,000.00) DOLLARS, subject to the following conditions:
a) Subject to any and all development restrictions of record, and all rights- ofway and/or servitudes of record or of use;
b) City reserves all oil, gas and other fugacious minerals in, on and under the above described property, but City, on behalf of itself, its successors, lessees, and assigns, expressly waives the right to enter upon, utilize or occupy any portion of the above described property for any mineral exploration or development; and
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 Deed 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 immovable property as set forth above, including but not limited to including a provision, whether in the deed or in a supplemental agreement, that limits the nature of the initial construction and operation of the business to be located on that property to certain types of activities for a minimum number of years, that requires the construction to be initiated within a certain time and pursued in a commercially reasonable manner through to completion, together with such other requirement and provisions as he deems appropriate, including a provision that provides for a right and option in favor of the City of West Monroe to re-acquire the property at the same price if such conditions are not timely met or to provide for liquidated damages payable to the City of West Monroe in lieu of such reacquisition, the terms, conditions or provisions of all of such conditions to be as determined appropriate by the Mayor.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on August 8, 2006, in special 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 12th day of September, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 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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NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on July 31, 2006, Entergy Louisiana, LLC. ("ELL"), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, together with Entergy Gulf States, Inc. ("EGS") (collectively, the "Companies"), filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission ("LPSC") a Supplemental and Amending Joint Application ("Application") for Interim and Permanent Recovery in Rates of Costs Related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
With regard to ELL, the Application supplements and amends the application filed by the Company in December 2005, upon which the Commission has acted. The Application requests the following: (1) that the Commission review the Companies' testimony and exhibits relating to the costs associated with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, and declare that those verified, actual storm-related costs through May 31, 2006 are $466.8 million for ELL and that those costs were prudently incurred; (2) that the Commission declare that ELL's annual revenue requirement associated with the recovery of those costs, based on a ten year levelized rate is, $54.4 million; (3) that the Commission authorize ELL to recover such costs through its proposed Storm Cost Recovery Rider; (4) that the Commission declare that any ELL storm-related costs incurred subsequent to May 31, 2006 are to be submitted for recovery annually in connection with ELL's FRP filing, and that the Storm Cost Recovery Rider be adjusted annually to reflect such costs and any insurance proceeds or Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds actually received, with the adjusted amounts to be collected through the Rider to take effect contemporaneous with the effective date of changes to the FRP Rider; (5) that the Commission declare that the storm-related costs incurred by ELL meet the conditions set forth in the FRP for exclusion from the sharing provisions in that FRP and authorize the permanent recovery of storm costs outside of the Formula Rate Plan adopted by the LPSC for ELL; (6) that the Commission authorize the funding of a storm reserve, through securitization for ELL in the manner described in the testimony accompanying the Application, sufficient to fund a storm cost reserve of approximately $132 million for ELL; and (7) that the Commission grant all general and equitable relief that the law and the nature of the case may permit.
ELL presents three alternative allocation methodologies in the proposed Storm Costs Recovery Riders attached to the Application: (1) an allocation in proportion to each customer class's contribution to base rate revenues; (2) an allocation on a per kWh basis; and (3) an allocation using method (1) but allocating the costs associated with restoring the distribution system only to those customers who take service at distribution voltage. If ELL's proposal were approved as filed, various customer classes would incur the following rate changes due to the monthly surcharges for the next ten years based upon the August 2006 Fuel Adjustment Clause rate.
Under method (1) a typical bill for ELL customers for Residential Service for 1,000 kWh would increase $2.78 from $93.19 to $95.98. A bill for Small General Service for 30 kW and 6,000 kWh would increase $22.52 from $656.78 to $679.30. A bill for Large General Service for 500 kW and 225,000 kWh would increase $447.55 from $17,968.69 to $18,416.24.
Under method (2) a typical bill for ELL customers for Residential Service for 1,000 kWh would increase $2.10 from $93.19 to $95.29. A bill for Small General Service for 30 kW and 6,000 kWh would increase $17.12 from $656.78 to $673.90. A bill for Large General Service for 500 kW and 225,000 kWh would increase $390.68 from $17,968.69 to $18,359.37.
Under method (3) a typical bill for ELL customers for Residential Service for 1,000 kWh would increase $3.15 from $93.19 to $96.34. A bill for Small General Service for 30 kW and 6,000 kWh would increase $25.48 from $656.78 to $682.26. A bill for Large General Service for 500 kW and 225,000 kWh would increase $506.48 from $17,968.69 to $18,475.17.
In addition to the above-described proposed rate changes and in conjunction with the implementation of rate changes associated with the Company's 2006 FRP filing, beginning with the first billing cycle of September 2006, ELL will implement the rate changes necessary to resume interim recovery of storm costs of $2.000,000 per month, subject to refund, as approved by the Commission in LPSC Order No. U-29203. Pursuant to that Order, the Company previously was authorized to collect, and has collected subject to refund, $14 million in interim storm costs through the Company's fuel adjustment clause. Total storm costs approved by the Commission for recovery in this storm cost recovery proceeding will be adjusted for any interim recovery prior to implementing the final rate changes necessary for the Company to recover all approved storm costs.
The Companies' Supplemental and Amending Joint Application, including proposed changes to the rates and charges, may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on July 20, 2006, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
HOSPITAL SALE PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA (THE "DISTRICT"), TO SELL AND/OR LEASE THE DISTRICTíS HOSPITAL KNOWN AS GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND GRANT A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE THE SAME TO IASIS GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, L.P. (THE "PURCHASER") AS PER THE WRITTEN PROPOSAL DATED AS OF JULY 20, 2006, WHICH PROVIDES GENERALLY FOR THE SALE AND/OR LEASE OF, AND/OR GRANT OF A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE, SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, GLENWOOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC., AND THE DISTRICT (COLLECTIVELY, THE "SELLER") TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $82,500,000, WITH THE NET PROCEEDS, AFTER PAYMENT OF EXPENSES, ADJUSTMENTS AND MUTUALLY AGREED REDUCTIONS (THE "PROCEEDS"), DERIVED FROM SUCH SALE, TO BE USED TO RETIRE OR DEFEASE OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS OF THE SELLER AND SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE REMAINING PROCEEDS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION FOR EXPENDITURES FOR LAWFUL HEALTH CARE PURPOSES THAT COULD BE UNDERTAKEN ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT TO ACCOMPLISH LAWFUL DISTRICT PURPOSES.
Shall Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the authority of Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 10, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, be authorized to sell and/or lease its District owned hospital facility known as the "Glenwood Regional Medical Center" and grant a franchise to operate same to IASIS Glenwood Regional Medical Center, L.P. (the "Purchaser") as per the written proposal dated as of July 20, 2006, on file in the office of the District at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, 503 McMillan Road, Fifth Floor Auditorís Conference Room, West Monroe, Louisiana, and available for public inspection, which proposal provides generally for the sale and/or lease of, and/or grant of a franchise to operate, substantially all of the assets of Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Glenwood Health Services, Inc., and the District (collectively, "the Seller") to the Purchaser for the amount of approximately $82,500,000, with the net proceeds, after payment of expenses, adjustments and mutually agreed reductions (the "Proceeds"), derived from such sale, to be used to retire or defease outstanding indebtedness of the Seller and substantially all of the remaining Proceeds to be transferred to Ward Five Healthcare Foundation for expenditures for lawful health care purposes that could be undertaken on behalf of the District to accomplish lawful District purposes?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at six o'clock (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:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
27 Agriculture Bldg., 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 Sch., 1011 Wallace Dean Rd.
33 Claiborne Elementary Sch., 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 Rd. Fire Station, 717 Wallace Rd.
39 Riser Jr. High School, 100 Price Dr.
40 Lenwil Elementary School, 112 Arrant Rd.
41 Drew 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
46 Highland Elementary School, 1501 Wellerman Rd.
47 Oua. Par. Alternative Ctr., 1600 N. 7th St.
48 Lenwil Elementary School, 112 Arrant Rd.
49 (IN PART) Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15
50 Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd.
51 (IN PART) Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E
52 (IN PART) Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E
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, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B 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 therefor 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, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, 503 McMillan Road, Fifth Floor Board Room West Monroe, Louisiana, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2006, at SEVEN-THIRTY O'CLOCK (7:30) A.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 District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at West Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 20th day of July, 2006.
ATTEST: /s/ Violet L. Liner Chairman
/s/ Charles Scott Secretary
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 551
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SYSTEMS SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE TO LOUISIANA MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE TIME PERIOD JULY 1, 2005 TO JUNE 30, 2006, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is a municipality organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana has requested that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, complete a Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for Louisiana municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Auditor, State of Louisiana, further requests that the governing body of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, formally in open meeting approve the answers to said Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana have reviewed the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire to Louisiana municipalities insofar as the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is concerned,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, have analyzed the attached Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire as completed and deemed same to be correct and valid,
NOW, THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the attached Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire to Louisiana municipalities as completed be approved and adopted, and a copy thereof be furnished to the Auditor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and to the Legislative Auditor.
The above Resolution 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 8th day of August, 2006, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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NORTHEAST CUBA CHURCH FIELD
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LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
OFFICE OF CONSERVATION
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, upon the application of SAMSON CONTOUR ENERGY E&P, LLC.
At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Hosston Zone, Reservoir A, in the Northeast Cuba Church Field, Ouachita, Louisiana.
1. To establish rules and regulations and to create four (4) drilling and production units for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Hosston Zone, Reservoir A.
2. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed units with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation.
3. To provide that any future wells drilled to the Hosston Zone, Reservoir B, within or outside of the units created herein, should be located in accordance with the spacing provisions of LAC 43:XIX.1901 et seq. (Statewide Order No. 29-E).
4. To designate a unit operator and a unit well for the proposed HOSS RA SUA.
5. To provide that the Commissioner of Conservation should be authorized to reclassify the reservoir by supplemental order without the necessity of a public hearing if the producing characteristics of the reservoir changes and evidence to justify such reclassification is submitted to and accepted by the Commissioner of Conservation.
6. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.
The Hosston Zone, Reservoir B, is hereby defined as being that gas and condensate bearing zone encountered between the depths of 6,800' and 10,600' (electrical log measurements) in the Ocean Energy, Inc. (formerly TXO Production Co.)-Ewing C No. 1 Well, located in Section 11, Township 15 North, Range 4 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Monroe, Louisiana. www.dnr.state.la.us/CONS/CONSEREN/hearings/pubhearings.htm.
All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof.
BY ORDER OF:
JAMES H. WELSH
COMMISSIONER OF
CONSERVATION
Baton Rouge, La
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IF ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED UNDER AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3575
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
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 August 8, 2006, was made at the regular scheduled meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on July 11, 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 8th day of August, 2006, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Benett, Pearson, Ragland, Brian
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 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 "as is" 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: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: none
NOT VOTING: none
ABSENT: none
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2006.
BENNY CHELETTE, CITY CLERK
DAVE NORRIS, MAYOR
CITY OF WEST MONROE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
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