Public Notices Published Thursday, February 1st, 2007PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006 AT TWELVE FIVE (12:05) 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 Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 12:05 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV, 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: (5)
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
Members absent: (1)
Mr. King Dawson District F
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8860
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8827, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS FOR THE YEAR, 2006.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, convened in special session on the 20th day of December, 2006 that:
SECTION ONE: The following detailed estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006, be and the same is hereby amended for the Police Jury General Fund and Special Revenue Funds during said period.
In all other respects Ordinance No. 8827 shall remain the same.
The above Ordinance was introduced on December 18, 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 Ms. Kim Golden, District E;
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. King Dawson, District F
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 20th day of December, 2006.
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Mr. Hargrove commented on the dialogue at the December 18, 2006 Regular Police Jury meeting regarding the OCC budget and stated that the 2007 spending plan that was approved by the Police Jury at that meeting will present some real problems. Mr. Hargrove stated that it was ill advised and unwise to adopt a budget that results in a negative fund balance and his proposal offered a reasonable alternative to reduce deficit spending and did not present a negative fund balance.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Ms. Golden regarding Ordinance No. 8861 to reject the plan as approved with respect to OCC on Monday, December 18, 2006 and to accept the alternate proposal that does not result in a negative fund balance.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Mitchell advised the President of the Police Jury and the Chairman of the Finance Committee that having adopted the Ordinance amending the 2006 budget previously, under State law, the Police Jury has until the 30the day of the fiscal year to which the budget applies to adopt the 2007 budget.
At this time in the meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to table the issue at hand, take up the other items on the agenda, and come back to the matter of the budget.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding a proposed pay adjustment of 2 ½% for employees of the Public Works Department to be included with the 2 ½% cost of living raise.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve a 2 ½% pay adjustment for Public Works employees only.
The motion was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (2) Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B and Mr. Dorth Blade, District D
NAYS: (3) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; and Ms. Kim Golden, District E
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. King Dawson, District F
Motion failed.
Mr. Calhoun requested that this matter be placed on his agenda at the January 8, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting and all meetings after that until the matter either passes or until his term has ended.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden:
ORDINANCE NO. 8862
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 1/2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO ADOPT UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by Act 12 of the First Extraordinary Session of 2005 the Louisiana Legislature mandated that the parishes of the State adopt and administer a uniform building code prior to January 1, 2007;
WHEREAS, the uniform building code required to be adopted by said Act 12 has been the subject of substantial public discussion and interested parties have had an opportunity to have input into the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s plans to implement the requirements of Act 12; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that in order to comply with the mandate of said Act 12 it is necessary to adopt the present Ordinance without the customary Introduction and Public Hearing
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that:
SECTION ONE
Article III, Chapter 3 ½ of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended by deleting Section 3 ½ - 62(c) and (d) regarding permit fees.
SECTION TWO
Article III, Chapter 3 ½ of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended by adding Section 3 ½ - 69, et seq., to read as follows:
“Sec. 3 ½ - 69. Co-ordination with Uniform Building and Construction Code Requirements.
The provisions of this Article III are to be applied in addition to, and in coordination with, the provisions of Article V of this Chapter governing “Building Codes and Permits” in order to achieve compliance with the mandates and purposes of Act 12 of the First Extraordinary Session of 2005. To that end the administration and enforcement provisions set forth in Article V are hereby made applicable to the provisions of this Article III.”
SECTION THREE
Chapter 3 ½ of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended by adding Article V, to read as follows:
“ARTICLE V. BUILDING CODES AND PERMITS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 3 ½ - 101. Legislative Directive.
Act 12 of the First Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 2005 enacted Part IV-B of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes providing for the mandatory adoption by parishes and municipalities of certain uniform building and construction codes throughout the State of Louisiana.
Sec. 3 ½ - 102. Title.
The provisions of this article and the divisions and sections thereof shall constitute and be known and may be cited as the “Building Construction Code of Ouachita Parish”, and, may be referred to herein as “this code.”
Sec. 3 ½ - 103. Purpose.
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.
Sec. 3 ½ - 104. Adoption of State Uniform Construction Code.
Pursuant to La. R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq, the following codes are hereby adopted as the regulations governing the construction of buildings and other structures in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Unless specified, all standards contained in a referenced code are adopted and included for purposes of this ordinance. Unless referenced by name or letter designation, no appendix or appendices to a code is adopted.
(a) The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, not including Chapter 1 – Administration, Chapter 11 - Accessibility, Chapter 27 – Electrical, and Chapter 29 – Plumbing Systems, including any standards referenced therein, but not including any appendices thereto; and,
(b) The International Existing Building Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, including any standards referenced therein, but not including any appendices thereto and not including Chapter 1 – Administration; and,
(c) International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, including Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures, but not including Parts I – Administrative, V – Mechanical, VII – Plumbing, and VIII – Electrical. IRC R301.2.1.1 (Design Criteria) therein shall be amended as follows and shall only apply to the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition:
(1) Item 6 of Guide to Concrete Masonry Residential Construction in High Winds Areas, as published by the American Concrete Institute, shall be added; and,
(2) Item 7, Optional Code-plus Fortified for Safer Living, as published by Institute for Business and Home Safety, shall be added; and,
(3) Item 8, Optional Code-plus Blueprint for Safety, as published by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, shall be added; and,
(d) International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; and,
(e) Louisiana State Plumbing Code (Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code); and,
(f) International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; and,
(g) National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
Sec. 3 ½ - 105. Scope.
(a) The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
(b) The provisions of the International Building Code shall be applicable to the types of construction stated in the code.
(c) The provisions of The International Existing Building Code shall be applicable to the types of construction stated in the code.
(d) The provisions of the International Mechanical Code shall be applicable to the types of construction stated in the code.
(e) The provisions of the Louisiana State Plumbing Code shall apply to all plumbing installations including alterations, repairs, replacements, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances.
(f) The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code shall be applicable to the types of construction stated in the code.
(g) The provisions of the National Electrical Code shall be applicable to the types of construction stated in the code.
Sec. 3 ½ - 106. Applicability.
(a) General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
(b) Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(c) Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code.
(d) Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer’s instructions shall apply.
(e) Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically referenced in Section 3 ½ - 104.
(f) Partial invalidity. In the event any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.
(g) Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the International Property Maintenance Code or the International Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(1) Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this code, unless otherwise stated. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.
Sec. 3 ½ - 107. Permits.
It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes adopted in Section 3 ½ - 104, or to cause any such work to be done, without obtaining a properly issued permit from the Parish Building Official and that official has approved the application for permit. The application shall, at a minimum, include the following information:
(a) Name, address, and daytime telephone number of owner;
(b) Name, address, and daytime telephone number of any and all contractors;
(c) Location of the construction;
(d) Description of the construction, including but not limited to square footage, type of construction, intended occupancy, and whether any work will involve the following types:
(1)Electrical,
(2) Concrete or masonry,
(3) Plumbing,
(4) Structural, and
(5) Natural gas, liquefied gas, or other gas fuel
(e) Anticipated completion of construction; and
(f) Certification, under penalty of perjury, that the construction will be done in compliance with the applicable codes and standards.
Sec. 3 ½ - 108. Certification of Compliance.
It shall be unlawful for any structure or other construction which is required to be permitted under Section 3 ½ - 107 to be occupied, used, or otherwise put in service before the owner or his designee has filed a certificate of completion and compliance on the form provided by the Parish Building Official. The certificate of completion and compliance shall include the following information:
(a) Name, address, and daytime telephone number of owner;
(b) Name, address, and daytime telephone number of any and all contractors;
(c) Location of the construction;
(d) Description of the construction, including but not limited to square footage, type of construction, intended occupancy;
(e) Date of completion of construction; and
(f) Certification, under penalty of perjury, that the construction was done in compliance with the applicable codes and standards.
Sec. 3 ½ - 109. Enforcement of Construction Code.
The Building Official of Ouachita Parish may, through the Parish Attorney, seek to enjoin further construction work which is required to be permitted under this Chapter and which construction or work does not have a validly issued permit. Further, the Building Official may seek to enjoin the occupancy or use of any building or structure which has, without compliance with this Chapter, been, in whole or in part, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, demolished, or the occupancy changed or for which the electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system has been erected, installed, enlarged, altered, repaired, removed, converted or replaced in any fashion.
Sec. 3 ½ - 110. Building Official.
A Parish Building Official shall be appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury who shall be the parish building code officer responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish.
Sec. 3 ½ - 111. Penalty.
Any person, partnership, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or aids or abets in the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), nor less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense.
Sec. 3 ½ - 112. - 3 ½ - 120. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 3 ½ - 121. Code Administration Office.
(a) Creation of enforcement agency. The code administration office is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(b) Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury with the recommendation of the director of public works.
(c) Staff. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the concurrence of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, the director of public works shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees of the code administration office. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.
Sec. 3 ½ - 122. Duties and Powers of the Building Official.
(a) General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
(b) Applications and permits. The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection and alteration of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.
(c) Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code.
(d) Inspections. The building official is authorized to make all of the required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
(e) Identification. The building official(s) shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
(f) Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or designee is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(g) Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for the retention of public records.
(h) Liability. The building official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The building official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.
(i) Used materials and equipment. Used materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building official.
(j) Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements or structural conditions. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the code administration office.
(1) Areas subject to flooding. The building official shall not grant modifications or variances to any provision related to areas subject to flooding as set forth in the compiled ordinances of Ouachita Parish.
(k) Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code. Compliance with the specific performance-based provisions of the International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of this code shall also be permitted as an alternate.
(1) Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records.
Sec. 3 ½ - 123. Permits.
(a) Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
(b) Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(1) Buildings:
(i) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
(ii) Fences not over 6 feet high.
(iii) Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
(iv) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
(v) Sidewalks and driveways.
(vi) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
(vii) Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
(viii) Swings and other playground equipment.
(ix) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(2) Electrical:
(i) A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
(3) Gas:
(i) Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
(ii) Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
(iii) Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
(4) Mechanical:
(i) Portable heating appliances.
(ii) Portable ventilation appliances.
(iii) Portable cooling units.
(iv) Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
(v) Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
(vi) Portable evaporative coolers.
(vii) Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that area actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
(viii)Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
(ix) The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
(x) The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(5) Manufactured housing.Mobile or manufactured housing construction and installation shall be in conformance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, and, the provisions of R.S. 51:912.21 et seq.
(6) Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
(7) Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, ordinary repair or replacement of appliances, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
(8) Public service agencies. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution, metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.
(c) Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the code administration office for that purpose. Such application shall:
(i) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
(ii) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
(iii) Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
(iv) Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 3 ½ - 124. (a).
(v) State the valuation of the proposed work.
(vi)Be signed by the applicant or the applicant’s authorized agent.
(vii) Give such other data and information as required by the building officia l.
(1) Action on application.The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws and this code, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefore. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit in response to the application as soon as practicable.
(i) Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in an area subject to flooding, the building official shall examine or cause to be examined the construction documents and shall prepare a finding with regard to the value of the proposed work. For buildings that have sustained damage of any origin, the value of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its pre-damage condition. If the building official finds that the value of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the damage has occurred or the improvement is started, the finding shall be provided to the board of appeals for a determination of substantial improvement or substantial damage. Applications determined by the board of appeals to constitute substantial improvement or substantial damage shall meet the requirements of Section R324.
(2) Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(d) Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(e) Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(f) Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
(g) Placement of permit. The building permit or copy thereof shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
(h) Responsibility. It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, to comply with this code.
Sec. 3 ½ - 124. Construction Documents.
(a) Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in two (2) sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
(1)Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.
(2) Manufacturer’s installation instructions. Manufacturer’s installation instructions, as required by this code, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.
(3) Information for construction in flood hazard areas. For buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas as established by FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, construction documents shall include:
(i) Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zones and the design flood elevation, as appropriate;
(ii) The elevation of the proposed lowest floor, including basement; in areas of shallow flooding (AO zones), the height of the proposed lowest floor, including basement, above the highest adjacent grade; and,
(iii) The elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member in coastal high hazard areas (V Zone); and,
(iv) If design flood elevations are not included on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the building official and the applicant shall obtain and reasonably utilize any design flood elevation and floodway data available from other sources.
(b) Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site and distances from lot or property lines. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot.
(c) Examination of documents. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined construction documents for code compliance.
(1) Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by a stamp which states “APPROVED PLANS PER IRC SECTION R106.3.1” or other code section as applicable. One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his or her authorized representative.
(2) Previous approvals. This code shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which has been pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of this code and has not been abandoned.
(3) Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
(d) Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents.
(e)Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.
Sec. 3 ½ - 125. Temporary Structures and Uses.
(a) General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
(b) Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.
(c) Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the National Electrical Code.
(d) Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.
Sec. 3 ½ - 126. Fees.
(a) Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
(b) Schedule of fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee or fees shall be paid as required, in accordance with a schedule established by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury setting forth the applicable fees for each permit, plan review, and/or inspection.
(c) Building permit valuations. Building permit valuation shall include total value of the work for which a permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and other permanent systems, including materials and labor.
(d) Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for work done in connection with or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
(e) Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
Sec. 3 ½ - 127. Inspections.
(a) Types of inspections. For onsite construction, from time to time the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.
(1) Foundation inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of concrete. The foundation inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations.
(2) Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.
Exception: Back-filling of ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with Section M2105.1 prior to inspection shall be permitted.
(3) Floodplain inspections. For construction in special flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the building official shall require submission of documentation (elevation certificate), prepared and sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including basement.
(4) Framing and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.
(5) Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections above, the building official may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the building official.
(i) Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
(ii) Reinforced masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection. Reinforced masonry walls, insulating concrete form (ICF) walls and conventionally formed concrete walls located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E shall be inspected after plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems embedded within the walls, and reinforcing steel are in place and prior to placement of grout or concrete. Inspection shall verify the correct size, location, spacing, and lapping of reinforcing. For masonry walls, inspection shall also verify that the location of grout cleanouts and size of grout spaces comply with the requirements of this code.
(6) Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
(b) Inspection agencies.The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies or individuals, provided such agencies or individuals satisfy the requirements as to qualifications, reliability and certification. Inspecting agencies or individuals shall be duly certified and registered with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council, and, registered with the code administration office.
(c) Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building inspector that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
(d) Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building inspector. The building inspector upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building inspector.
Sec. 3 ½ - 128. Certificate of Occupancy.
(a) Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 3 ½ - 123.(b).
2.Accessory buildings or structures.
(b) Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Sections 3406 and 3407 of the International Building Code.
(c) Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the code administration office, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:
(i) The building permit number.
(ii) The address of the structure.
(iii) The name and address of the owner.
(iv) A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
(v) A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code.
(vi) The name of the building official.
(vii) The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
(viii) If an automatic sprinkler system is provided and whether the sprinkler system is required.
(ix) Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
(d) Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.
(e) Revocation. The building official shall, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
Sec. 3 ½ - 129. Service Utilities.
(a) Connection of service utilities. No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until approved by the building official.
(b) Temporary connection. The building official shall have the authority to authorize and approve the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel or power.
(c) Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure, or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards set forth herein in cases of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such utility connection has been made without the approval required herein. The building official shall notify the serving utility and whenever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action if not notified prior to disconnection. The owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
Sec. 3 ½ - 130. Board of Appeals.
(a) General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The building official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall be comprised of seven (7) members, with each of the six (6) members of the OPPJ nominating one board member and the President of the OPPJ nominating the remaining board member. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
Appeals to the Board shall be filed in writing with the Ouachita Parish Code Administration Office within ten (10) legal days of the order, decision or determination of the building official made subject of the appeal. The Ouachita Parish Code Administration Office shall notify the Board chairman who shall call a meeting of the Board to hear the appeal without undue delay. The Ouachita Parish Code Administration Office shall provide the appellant with reasonable notice of the date, time, and location of the meeting at which the appeal will be considered.
(b) Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
(1) Determination of substantial improvement in areas subject to flooding. When the building official provides a finding required in Section 3 ½ - 123., the board of appeals shall determine whether the value of the proposed work constitutes a substantial improvement. A substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the improvement or repair is started. If the building or structure has sustained substantial damage, all repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not include:
(i) Improvements of a building or structure required to correct existing health, sanitary or safety code violations identified by the building official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or,
(ii) Any alteration of a historic building or structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the continued designation as a historic building or structure. For the purpose of this exclusion, a historic building is:
a. Listed or preliminarily determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; or,
b. Determined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined to qualify as a historic district; or,
c. Designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program that is approved by the U.S. Department of Interior.
(c) Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
(d) Administration. The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the board.
Sec. 3 ½ - 131. Violations.
(a) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
(b) Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
(c) Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with in the time prescribed by such notice, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
(d) Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed under Section 3 ½ - 111.
Sec. 3 ½ - 132. Stop Work Order.
(a) Notice to owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s agent or to the person doing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.
(b) Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.”
SECTION FOUR
The effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1, 2007. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to any work or construction for which a permit application is filed before said effective date so long as the work or construction authorized by such permit is commenced on or before June 30, 2007, and substantially complete on or before December 31, 2007.
SECTION FIVE
If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause and/or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof is declared unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid by the final Judgment of any Court of competent jurisdiction such unconstitutionality, unenforceability, or invalidity shall not affect the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and/or phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury without the incorporation into this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid section, paragraph, sentence, clause and/or phrase. To that end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call 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 Ms. Kim Golden, District E;
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. King Dawson, District F
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 20th day of December, 2006.
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The President asked that the Minutes reflect that no one was present in the audience for discussion from the Northeast Louisiana Homebuilders Association.
Ms. Golden commended John Tom Murray, Don Harrison, and Jay Mitchell for their work in getting to this point with the building code.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding a cost of living raise for certain staff members of the Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to provide a 2 ½% cost of living raise, effective with the first pay period in January, 2007, to the following: Treasurer’s Department, Courthouse and Building Maintenance, Public Works, Permits, Animal Shelter, Cheniere Lake, Section 8, and Workforce Investment, excluding all others.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, who spoke regarding the selection of a workers compensation insurance carrier for the year 2007.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the renewal of Casualty Insurance Consultants, Inc. (Safety National Casualty Corporation) as the workers compensation insurance carrier for the year 2007 with Option 1, as recommended by the Treasurer.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, who spoke regarding the health insurance issue that had been deferred from the December 18, 2006 Police Jury meeting and asked Mr. Jay Mitchell to speak on this issue.
Mr. Mitchell stated that he had researched the State and Firefighters Retirement Systems provisions and stated that the Firefighters Retirement System treats the widow as though the member had retired. Mr. Mitchell said that when you apply that to the current practices of the Police Jury the widow of the firefighter who died in those circumstances will be treated just as the widow of a parish retiree and such widows are able to continue health insurance coverage until the age of 65. He said that based upon the standards established by the State Firefighters Retirement that a firefighter’s widow in these circumstances under current policy would be allowed to continue health insurance as if the firefighter had retired upon his date of death, and there would be no distinction between that widow and another surviving widow of a retiree.
Mr. Mitchell stated that his recommendation is that a new policy would not be needed if it was the Police Jury’s desire to clarify if the benefits were available to a widow in those circumstances. If the Police Jury wanted to clarify and clearly exclude such firefighter widows, then a new policy would need to be adopted and, if a new policy is adopted, then it would apply only to firefighters who died in those circumstances after the date that policy went into effect.
Mr. Mitchell stated that no action was required by the Police Jury.
Mr. Mitchell mentioned the new State smoke-free laws that are going into effect, but do not require any Police Jury action.
At this time in the meeting, the President moved back to discussion of the 2007 proposed budget.
Mr. Hargrove withdrew his motion made earlier in the meeting with respect to Ordinance No. 8861.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he was prepared to offer a motion that would adopt Ordinance No. 8861 with the amendment that it exclude the Jail Operations Fund.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Police Jurors to call a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
The President opened the meeting for public participation. No one participated.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Golden to adjourn this meeting.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
This meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Sherry White, recording secretary, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Walt M. Caldwell IV, president, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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, December 18, 2006 at 6:40 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV, 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)
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adopt the Minutes of the Special Police Jury meeting held on November 17, 2006 and to attach a copy of the Coordination Agreement to said Minutes.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on November 20, 2006, subject to the changes as noted by Ms. Golden.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President deferred approval of the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on December 4, 2006 to the Regular Police Jury Meeting to be held on January 8, 2007.
The President announced the Service Award for the month of December, 2006:
Green Oaks
Mike Rhodes, 25 years
Public Works Department
James H. Harris, 10 years
Fire Department
Juanita R. Womack, 10 years
Nancy M. Colvin, 10 years
Terry L. Scalia, 10 years
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing regarding the proposed revocation of a portion of Chapman Johnson Road.
No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed revocation.
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 regarding the proposed Amendments to Annual Operating Budget for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Projects Funds for the Year, 2006.
No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed amendments.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to close the Public Hearing.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing regarding proposed Budgets of Revenue and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2007 and Ending December 31, 2007, for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Projects Funds.
No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed amendments.
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 informed the Media that a Special Police Jury Meeting would be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 12:00 noon.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Special Finance Committee Meeting held on November 27, 2006.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adopt the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on December 4, 2006.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Hargrove spoke regarding the request for approval to pay Invoice No. 239008 dated November 20, 2006 and Invoice No. 239329 dated December 5, 2006 from Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLP, Attorneys at Law. Mr. Hargrove stated that he had a few questions pertaining to the invoices and was not prepared to offer a motion.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve payment of Invoice No. 239008 dated November 20, 2006 and Invoice No. 239329 dated December 5, 2006 from Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLP, Attorneys at Law.
Motion adopted. Mr. Hargrove opposed.
Mr. Hargrove informed the Police Jury that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8860, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8827, Annual Operating Budget for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Projects Funds for the Year, 2006 and referred the Ordinance to the December 20, 2006 Special Police Jury Meeting for adoption.
Mr. Hargrove informed the Police Jury that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8861, an Ordinance Adopting Operating Budgets of Revenue and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2007 and Ending December 31, 2007, for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Projects Funds, and referred the Ordinance to the December 20, 2006 Special Police Jury Meeting for adoption.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8857
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF CHAPMAN JOHNSON ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists no public purpose for the continuation of Chapman Johnson Road as a public road from a point 1,320’ from its intersection with New Mineral Springs Road to its current dead end; and,
WHEREAS, the revocation of that portion of Chapman Johnson Road from a point 1,320’ from its intersection with New Mineral Springs Road to its current dead end is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the portion of Chapman Johnson Road from a point 1,320’ from its intersection with New Mineral Springs Road to its current dead end be and it is hereby revoked.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed revocation of the portion of Chapman Johnson Road from a point 1,320’ from its intersection with New Mineral Springs Road to its current dead end was published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on December 7, 2006 and December 14, 2006 and that a Public Hearing was held in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed revocation.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of November, 2006.
The Ordinance 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)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 18th day of December, 2006.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-73
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RANDY MCNAUGHTON, PAT BOOKER, AND STEVEN HACKWORTH TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEST OUACHITA SEWER DISTRICT NO. 6; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the offices of Commissioners of West Ouachita Sewer District No. 6 are presently vacant;
WHEREAS, Randy McNaughton, 537 Highway 151 North, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225; Pat Booker, 476 Donaldson Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225; and Steven Hackworth, 289 Britton Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 have expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Commissioners for West Ouachita Sewer District No. 6;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Randy McNaughton, 537 Highway 151 North, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225; Pat Booker, 476 Donaldson Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225; and Steven Hackworth, 289 Britton Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 be and hereby are appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 6.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 18th day of December, 2006. No opposition.
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Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding Preliminary Subdivision Approval to The Dells Subdivision.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, stated that the developer had submitted a letter this date asking that the matter be removed from the agenda. Mr. Mitchell stated that if the Police Jury desired to defer this matter to the January 8, 2007 meeting, that the 15 day rule would not apply since written notice had been received from the developer asking for the delay.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to deny Preliminary Subdivision Approval to The Dells Subdivision at this time and defer this matter to the January 8, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the The Bayou DeSiard Lake Restoration Commission and the Parish of Ouachita through the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
Motion adopted. Ms. Golden opposed.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the donation of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) material that will be delivered to the site located off of US 165 at Louisiana Machinery and Ticheli Road in Ouachita Parish.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Caldwell deferred the adoption of Ordinance No. 8862, an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 ½ of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana relating to Buildings and Structures; to Adopt Uniform Construction Codes as Required by State Law to the Special Police Jury to be held on December 20, 2006.
Ms. Golden spoke regarding an adjustment for Christmas and New Years holidays for employees of Workforce Investment Agency that would be consistent with the State holiday schedule.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Blade to adjust the holiday schedule for Workforce Investment Agency employees to be consistent with that of the State holiday schedule for Christmas and New Years holidays, as recommended by the Board of Directors of Workforce Investment Agency.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The proclamation honoring Kyle Horstmann for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout was signed by all Jurors and will be forwarded to Kyle Horstmann for a ceremony to be held on January 13, 2007 in his honor.
The following applications for Beer and Whiskey license have been received for this time period:
1. ARYA, ASHOK, DBA NEW EXCEL, L.L.C., 5073 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (159 Paula Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Ward 8, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
2. BAYLES, JOANNE M. CALDWELL DBA J OF WHITE’S FERRY, L.L.C., 4108 White’s Ferry Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 (131 Sunset Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Ward 5, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
3. THOMPSON, BRENDA V. DBA BRENDA’S WEST OUACHITA WORLD, 4309 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (389 'Cadeville Lodge Road, Eros, Louisiana 71238) Ward 8, Class “B” Beer, RENEWAL
4. HARRIS, ANGELEA A. DBA CAJUN ONE STOP, 1534 Highway 594, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (201 Dolly Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203) Ward 2, Class “B” Beer, RENEWAL
5. MANUEL, DAVID DBA CALVERT CROSSING GOLF CLUB, L.L.C., 515 Hodge Watson Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 (3036 Highway 821, Ruston, Louisiana 71270) Ward 6, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, Class “R” Restaurant, RENEWAL
6. PARKER, CHARLES MICHAEL DBA CIRCLE K STORES, INC. DBA CIRCLE K #7761, 1602 Thomas Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (101 S. 12th Street #411, Tampa, Florida 33602) Ward 5, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
7. PARKER, CHARLES MICHAEL DBA CIRCLE K STORES, INC. DBA CIRCLE K #7763, 170 Well Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 (101 S. 12th Street #411, Tampa, Florida 33602) Ward 5, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
8. PARKER, CHARLES MICHAEL DBA CIRCLE K STORES, INC. DBA CIRCLE K #7777, 560 Lincoln Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (101 S. 12th Street #411, Tampa, Florida 33602) Ward 2, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
9. SISSON, ELIZABETH C. DBA DAVID & BJ’S VJ’S, L.L.C.,1013 Highway 557, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (1640 Downs Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292) Ward 8, Class “B” Beer, RENEWAL
10. EDGAR, DANIEL L. DBA DELTA 139, 518 Lincoln Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (1419 Frenchman’s Bend Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203) Ward 2, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
11. ALBRITTON, W.L. DBA FRENCHMAN’S BEND GOLF ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA THE BEND RESTAURANT, 1484 Frenchman’s Bend Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (1435 Frenchman’s Bend, Monroe, Louisiana 71203) Ward 2, Class “A” Beer, Class “C”Whiskey, Class “R” Restaurant, RENEWAL
12. WHITTINGTON, CLAUDE ERIC DBA WHITTINGTON ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. DBA HIGHWAY 15 U-PAK-IT, 4566 Winnsboro Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71202 (1959 Prairie Road #2, Monroe, Louisiana 71202) Ward 4, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
13. MCDONALD, VIVKIE J. DBA VIKKI JORDAN, INC. DBA HIGHWAY 34 U-PAK-IT, 2238 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe,
Louisiana 71292 (213 River Oaks Drive Extension, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Ward 5, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
14. MOORE, BEVERLY B. DBA K-K’S MEMORIES, L.L.C., 7762 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 (7762 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
15. LUDWIG, DENNIS R. DBA LAKESHORE LOUNGE, 202 Old Bastrop Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (107 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201) Ward 10, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
16. LANDRY, JEFFREY M. DBA LANDRY VINEYARDS, L.L.C., 5693 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (5699 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292) Ward___, Class “W” Winery, RENEWAL
17. SMITH, JOHN M. DBA PINE HILLS COLF & COUNTRY CLUB, 395 Britton Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 (395 Britton Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225) Ward 6, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, Class “R” Restaurant, RENEWAL
18. BROWDER, KENNETH DBA PIROGUE LOUNGE, 2017 Old Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (701 Bayou Shores, Monroe, Louisiana 71201) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
19. HEARNE, DONNA C. DBA POP-A-TOP LOUNGE, 1205 Washington Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (1121 Hinton Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
20. SPILLERS, SANDRA B. DBA SANDY’S CLUB, 7772 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 (128 Eureka School Road, Downsville, Louisiana 71234) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
21. AKBER, TARIQ DBA SUNRISE OF MONROE, L.L.C, DBA TAZ MART, 801 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (118 Elsinore Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292) Ward 5, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
22. HILL, MARCELLA B. DBA THRILL HILL LOUNGE, 1610 Thomas Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (2299 Highway 837, Downsville, Louisiana 71234) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
23. BURKE, JASPER W. DBA WEST MONROE MOOSE LODGE #1723, INC., 1875 New Natchitoches, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 (199 Elliott Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, and Class “R” Restaurant, RENEWAL
24. NEITZ, JOEY DBA JOEY’S, 231 Moon Lake Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (107 Silver Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71203) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, Class “R” Restaurant, RENEWAL
25. BOYETT, JAMES R. DBA J & S BOYETT, INC. DBA LINCOLN ROAD U-PAK-IT, 591 Lincoln Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (302 T. John Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Ward 2, Class “B” Beer, Class “D” Whiskey, RENEWAL
26. KETCHELL, TOMMY F. DBA TOMMY’S PLACE, 1612 Thomas Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (1418 Elizabeth, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Ward 5, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
27. SMITH, EUGENE DBA BLUE MOON, 1815 Conover Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202 (787 Moore Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71202) Ward 3, Class “A” Beer, Class “C” Whiskey, RENEWAL
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve all applications submitted as recommended by Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney.
Motion adopted. Ms. Golden and Mr. Dawson abstained.
The President recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, who spoke regarding selection of a General Liability and Property Insurance carrier for the year 2007. Mr. Cammack asked that the selection for a Workers Compensation Insurance carrier for the year 2007 be referred to the Special Meeting to be held on December 20, 2006.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove and seconded unanimously to accept the renewal for the General Liability and Property Insurance for the year 2007, as recommended by the Treasurer.
Motion adopted.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding outstanding invoices that are due Denmon Engineering for engineering services on the Ingleside Sewer District Project.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to pay the outstanding invoices that are due Denmon Engineering for engineering services on the Ingleside Sewer District Project.
Motion adopted. Ms. Golden opposed.
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on December 7, 2006 in the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for Waste-Receiving and Transporting for Various Departments; bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2006 for Herbicide Program 2007 for Public Works; and bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2006 for Food & Food Products for Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Home. Those present at the bid opening were Brad Cammack, Treasurer, Frances Hunter, Purchasing Officer, and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: WASTE-RECEIVING & TRANSPORTING
Vendor: Bid Amount: Fire Dept. Alternate Bid: Neighborhood Cleanup: Total Bid Amount: Comments:
Vendor: B&B Garbage Service Bid Amount: No Reply
Vendor: IESI La Corp Bid Amount: 31,128.00 Fire Dept. Alternate Bid: 1,344.00 Neighborhood Cleanup: 7,200.00 Total Bid Amount: 39,672.00 Comments:*No Miscellaneous surcharges
Vendor: Waste Management Bid Amount: 29,820.20 Fire Dept. Alternate Bid: 3,600.00 Neighborhood Cleanup: 4,320.00 Total Bid Amount: 37,740.20 Comments: *This Vendor has a 10% flat fee for all surcharges
Vendor: Best Way Garbage Bid Amount: No Reply
Vendor: Delta Disposal Bid Amount: No Reply
Vendor: La. Container Co., Inc. Bid Amount: No Reply
RECOMMENDATION: IESI La Corporation (Monroe)
ITEM: HERBICIDE PROGRAM 2007
Vendor: Spraymax, Inc. Bid: 68,200.00, 260.00 Bid Per Square Acre Comments: License #00054721
Vendor: Vegetation Mg’t Specialist, Inc. Bid: No Reply
Vendor: Weed Pro, LLC Bid: 36,000.00, 225.00 Bid Per Square Acre Comments: License #00054757
Vendor: Ram Chemical Vegetation Control Bid: N/A Comments: Number Disconnected
Vendor: Marty Earnest Herbicide Service Bid: N/A/ Comments: Business Closed
RECOMMENDATION: Weed Pro, LLC
ITEM: FOOD & FOOD PRODUCTS
Vendor: Ben E. Keith Food Service Bid: Packet Returned
Vendor: Conco Food Service Bid: 17,258.31
Vendor: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Bid: No Reply
Vendor: Sysco Food Service Bid: No Reply
Vendor: The Merchant Company Bid: 17,379.410
Vendor: US Food Service Bid: No Reply
RECOMMENDATION: Conco Food Service
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the bid recommendations of the Treasurer for Waste-Receiving & Transporting, Herbicide Program 2007, and Food & Food Products.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, who presented a number of personnel items for action by the Police Jury.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve the confirmation of Fred Thomas from Probational District Chief to Permanent District Chief, effective December 5, 2006, as requested by Chief Hemphill.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the placement of Curtis Bethea on Extended Sick Leave, effective November 11, 2006, as requested by Chief Hemphill.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the opening of a position in 2007 for a Fire Prevention Officer, as recommended by Chief Hemphill.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve the promotion of the current Fire Prevention Officer to Chief of Fire Prevention, as recommended by Chief Hemphill.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Dawson left the meeting at this time.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden to approve the Office Lease Agreement with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the lease of office space in the Fire Department Training Facility.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the bid opening on December 14, 2006 for the sale of surplus equipment. Chief Hemphill recommended the acceptance of the high bid from Ben Elmore in the amount of $250.00 for a 1956 fire truck; and a bid from George Blunt in the amount of $800.00 for a bush hog.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the acceptance of the high bid from Ben Elmore in the amount of $250.00 for a 1956 fire truck and the high bid from George Blunt in the amount of $800.00 for a bush hog.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the issue of health insurance benefits for a surviving spouse of a retiree.
Mr. Dawson was present in the meeting at this time.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, stated that Chief Hemphill had asked him to review whether the Parish policy of allowing health insurance benefits to the surviving spouse of a retiree until age 65 would apply in this particular case. Mr. Mitchell stated that he believed that it would apply. He stated that the determination of retiree status is typically made by the retirement system and in this case the spouse has been determined to be the surviving spouse of the retiree. Therefore per application of the Parish’s policy, this spouse would be considered as the surviving spouse entitled to the same coverage as other surviving spouses. Mr. Mitchell said that the practice is not meant for the Police Jury to determine who does and who does not qualify as a surviving spouse, rather that has been left to the various State Retirement Systems and that determination has been made in this case.
Mr. Hargrove requested that Mr. Mitchell prepare a Memo to the File regarding this matter.
Mr. Mitchell stated that there may not be a need to draft a specific policy for an unusual and very unlikely to recur situation, and that he would review in more detail and make a more formal recommendation at the December 20, 2006 Special Police Jury meeting.
The President recognized Mr. John Tom Murray, Director of Public Works. Mr. Murray presented a Final Subdivision Approval for Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 9.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to grant Final Subdivision Approval for Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 9, subject to the comments contained in Mr. Don Harrison’s letter dated December 15, 2006, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of these Minutes.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve the travel request for James Williams to attend the 37th Annual Convention and Traffic Expo of The American Traffic Safety Services Association in San Antonio, Texas on January 26-30, 2007.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Caldwell stated that he would abstain from any discussion regarding the issue of Storm Water Permit/DEQ and handed the gavel to Vice President Blade.
Mr. John Tom Murray spoke regarding the quotes received from PPM Consultants in the amount of $6,450.00, from Jones Environmental in the amount of $8,180.00, and from PAC Incorporated in the amount of $5,305.60 by the Public Works Department concerning the Multi Sector General Permit for storm water runoff.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to accept the low bid of PAC Incorporation in the amount of $5,305.60.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Caldwell abstained.
At this time, Mr. Blade handed the gavel back to Mr. Caldwell.
Mr. Murray requested to hire two positions for Maintenance Worker II.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the hiring of two positions for Maintenance Worker II.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Murray stated that Mr. Luther Sanson was present in the audience.
Mr. Murray stated that the Permit Office employees would observe the State holiday schedule during Christmas and New Years.
Mr. Calhoun informed the Police Jury that he would be nominating Mr. Caldwell for President and Mr. Blade for Vice President at the January 8, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Mr. Cammack informed the Police Jury that he would be on vacation December 22, 2006 through January 2, 2007.
The President opened the meeting for public participation.
Mr. Steve Wells, Rowland Road, Monroe, spoke regarding the 2007 Herbicide Program and a franchise agreement with Greater Ouachita Water Company.
Ms. Susan Poe, Camp Drive, West Monroe, spoke regarding a need to apply for a grant to construct sidewalks near schools on Washington Street. Ms. Poe also spoke regarding adoption of an adjudicated property ordinance. Ms. Poe asked the Police Jury to vote for the budget for the Ag Center and for Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful.
Ms. Virginia Burton spoke regarding the extreme flooding in Town & Country and that the ditches need to be cleaned out.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to adjourn this meeting.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
This meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Sherry White, recording secretary, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Walt M. Caldwell, IV, president, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for FY 2007 PAVEMENT STRIPING CONTRACT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, will be received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in the Parish Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. CDT, Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Contract Documents including complete plans and specifications may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Harrison and Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 200 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Monroe, Louisiana. The Contract Documents will not be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. A deposit of $20.00 shall be required for each set of Contract Documents. Deposits on the first set of Contract Documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on all other sets of documents will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of documents if returned within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable Bid Bond payable to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor & Material Payment Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 30 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and, waive any and all formalities not required by the Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2211-2296).
Jan. 18, 2007
Owner: Ouachita Parish Police Jury
BY: Walter M. Caldwell IV, president
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, February 15, 2007, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, Thursday, February 15, 2007, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ADULTICIDES, LARVACIDES and OILS for
OUACHITA PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT #1
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
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NOTICE
COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
OUACHITA PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER
A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire Prevention 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 Ouachita Parish Fire Chief’s Office, 1000 New Natchitoches Rd, West Monroe, La. 71292. Completed applications must be received at the address listed above no later than February 6, 2007, 4:00 P.M. Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and place of the examination at least five days prior to the examination date.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL (HLS 07RS-199)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1907.1, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on April 30, 2007, a bill relative to increasing the salary of all assessors in the state in various amounts depending on parish population; and to provide for related matters.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3635 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 9th day of January, 2007, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 13th day of February, 2007, 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 proposed Ordinance.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3635
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
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 MAYS & CO. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C., FOR THE CASH SUM OF $490,000.00, 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 7 and the southwestern 180 feet of Lot 5 of the West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, along with those two(2) 60-ft. by 70-ft. easements across the remaining portion of Lot 5 for the purpose of ingress, egress, and utilities (subject to the existing easements for drainage), all as more particularly set forth on the attached Exhibit A. to MAYS & CO. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C., or its approved successors or assigns, for and in consideration of the cash sum of FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($490,000.00) DOLLARS, under the terms and conditions of that Standard Retail Purchase Contract to be entered into between the City and the Purchaser, and subject to the following conditions:
a) Subject to any and all development restrictions of record, and all rights-of way and/or servitudes of record or of use; and
b) CITY reserves and excludes from this conveyance any and all right, title and interest in and to any and all oil, gas and other minerals in, on or under the Property, all of such interests being expressly reserved by CITY without any warranty whatsoever from or by BUYER; provided, however, that CITY expressly waives any and all surface rights in and to the Property resulting from this reservation; and CITY may not exercise any rights it may have in and to such oil, gas and other minerals in such a fashion that CITY's right to the use of the surface of the Property is disturbed so as to substantially negatively impact the operation of any business upon the Property.
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 that requires the construction to be initiated within a certain time and/or pursued in a commercially reasonable manner through to completion by a certain time, 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 or other consideration 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 January 9, 2007, 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 13th day of February, 2007, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
THIS 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE hereby is given by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed Ordinance 3636 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 9th day of January, 2007, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 13th day of February, 2007, 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 proposed Ordinance.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO.3636
MOTION BY: Mr. Ragland
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian
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 TOWN OF HAYNESVILLE, 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 Town of Haynesville wishes to acquire such item 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:
2004 Crown Vic. Police Interceptor (fully equipped) $ 16,250.00
VIN 2FAFP71W74X146247
(All of the above in "as is" condition) to the Town of Haynesville for the cash sums set forth beside the description 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 January 9, 2007, 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 13th day of February, 2007, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
THIS 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
September 18, 2006
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on September 18, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call:
Present: Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Sue Edmunds, Sammy Gordy, Lane Howell, Ford Lensing, Gretchen Kovac, Nash Patel, Janet Rutledge and Don O’Toole
Absent: Tillman Brown (excused) and William Krutzer(excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; and Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Agenda: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Nash Patel to approve the September 18, 2006 board meeting agenda. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the August 21, 2006 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of August 31, 2006.
Bond Account $1,029,830.55
General Funds $1,907,950.03
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Janet Rutledge to approve the additional travel plans for October through December 2006. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports:
Tourism Development Committee — Sammy Gordy reported that the Tourism Development Committee met on September 12, 2006 to review revisions to the Tourism Development Program Procedural Guide and Application for Cooperative Agreements. She reported that the Committee recommended to approve the new additions and revised format of the Tourism Development Grant Application as presented.
It was moved by Sue Edmunds and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the revised copy of the Tourism Development Program Procedural Guide and application for Cooperative Agreement effective January 10, 2007. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Jerry Edmondson to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman
Ford Lensing, Secretary/Treasurer
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
October 20, 2006
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on October 30, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call:
Present: Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Ford Lensing, Tillman Brown William Krutzer, Sue Edmunds, Nash Patel, Sammy Gordy, Janet Rutledge, Lane Howell
Absent: Gretchen Kovac (excused) and Don O’Toole (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; and Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Guest: Martha Ryan, The Children’s Museum; Melissa Saye, The Children’s Museum; and Dr. Jerry Wall
Agenda: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Sue Edmunds to approve the October 30, 2006 board meeting agenda with the following amendments:
Move agenda item #VII Other Business – Presentation by The Children’s Museum to follow roll call.
Move agenda item #VII Other Business – Dr. Jerry Wall’s discussion regarding Economic Impact Studies to follow presentation by the Children’s Museum.
Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business: Martha Ryan and Melissa Saye presented the board with a presentation to bring Santa’s Christmas Village to the Children’s Museum, December 7th thru December 10th, 2006. They requested that the Convention & Visitors Bureau support the project in the amount of $7,500.00.
The Board of Directors discussed the proposal by The Children’s Museum and felt that it is a wonderful project for the local community and applauded the work of Martha Ryan and Melissa Saye of The Children’s Museum for the work they do for the area. The Board discussed the project and felt it did not meet the Convention & Visitors Bureau grant criteria.
It was moved by Sue Edmunds and seconded by William Krutzer not to fund the Santa’s Christmas Village project as presented by the Children’s Museum due to the fact that it fell outside the mission of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business: Dr. Jerry Wall presented the Board of Directors with a synopsis of fourteen (14) Economic Impact Studies that he has done for the Convention & Visitors Bureau, starting in 2003 to present.
Dr. Jerry Wall’s presentation included the purpose of the Economic Impact Studies to the total economic impact that the events have had on the local economy.
Minutes: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Nash Patel to approve the September 18, 2006 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of September 30, 2006.
Bond Account $1,029,830.55
General Funds $1,942,914.35
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Sue Edmunds to approve the additional travel plans for November 2006 through January 2007. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports
Bid Committee – It was reported by Tillman Brown that the bid committee met on October 11, 2006 to review three (3) bid proposals for the Christmas Shopping in Monroe/Mistletoe in Monroe and the Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade advertising.
The bid committee listened to a ten (10) minute presentation by the following advertising agencies.
Sartor Associates, Inc.
French Creative Group
Newcomer, Morris & Young, Inc.
Tillman Brown reported that after further discussion and review of the proposals, the committee’s recommendation is to accept the proposal of Newcomer, Morris & Young, Inc.
It was moved by Tillman Brown and seconded by Lane Howell to accept the proposal of Newcomer, Morris & Young, Inc. to advertise the 2006 Christmas Shopping in Monroe/Mistletoe in Monroe and the 2007 Twin Cities’ Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Parking Lot Committee – Sammy Gordy reported that the Parking Lot Committee met on October 30, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the construction, landscaping and up- keep of the parking lot that will be located at the Restoration Park.
She reported that Mayor Norris discussed that the City of West Monroe has completed construction and purchasing of equipment for the Ike Hamilton Expo Center on the 2004 Co-operative Endeavor Bond Project. He stated that the City of West Monroe is willing to relinquish the balance which is $70,672.27 to the construction & landscaping of the parking lot.
The board discussed the proposal in length and the following motions were made.
It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Sue Edmunds for Elmer Noah to consult with Grant Schlueter, Bond Attorney, to see what can be done with funds not spent by an organization from the bond issue. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Ford Lensing to authorize Elmer Noah to consult with Doug Caldwell, City of West Monroe Attorney, to draw up a Co-operative Endeavor Agreement between the City of West Monroe and the Convention & Visitors Bureau in regards to the Parking Lot construction/landscaping. The agreement will also identify the organization responsible for parking lot maintenance and the organization responsible for landscaping up-keep.
The board authorized Jerry Edmondson, Chairman of the Board, to sign and negotiate all legal documents. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Jerry Edmondson to adjourn at 5:45 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman
Ford Lensing, Secretary/Treasurer
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
November 20, 2006
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on November 20, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call:
Present: Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Gretchen Kovac, Sue Edmunds, William Krutzer, Sammy Gordy, Janet Rutledge, Lane Howell, Don O’Toole, Ford Lensing
Absent: Tillman Brown (excused) and Nash Patel (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; and Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Agenda: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the November 20, 2007 board meeting agenda. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the October 20, 2006 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of October 31, 2006.
Bond Account $1,009,624.30
General Funds $1,417,813.70
Report filed for audit.
Committee Reports
Budget/Marketing Committee: Ford Lensing reported that the Budget/Marketing Committee met on November 16, 2006 to review the 2006 revised and 2007 proposed budget to be voted on in the December 2006 board meeting. He reported that it is the committee’s recommendation to approve the budget as presented in the December 2006 Board of Directors meeting.
Other Business: Elmer Noah, Board Attorney, reviewed the revised changes to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of West Monroe and the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding the construction of a parking lot, walkway and the landscaping adjacent to the Restoration Park. The City of West Monroe and the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau will share an estimated cost of $202,500.00 for the construction of the parking lot and the landscaping.
It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve the amended Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of West Monroe and the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding the construction cost, landscaping and maintenance of the parking lot adjacent to the Restoration Park. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Alana Cooper reported that Elmer Noah, Board Attorney, and she met with Grant Schlueter on November 13, 2006 to discuss the funds that the City of West Monroe will relinquish. Grant Schlueter stated that any funds not used on a cooperative endeavor agreement can be used for a capital improvement project within the designated organizations and would need approval by the board of directors.
Ford Lensing reported that the Budget/Marketing Committee recommended that the $70,672.27 relinquished by the City of West Monroe from the Ike Hamilton Expo Center Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be utilized for the parking lot project. With this adjustment to the budget, the committee recommends adding the $70,000.00 line item from Parking Lot to Special Promotion for Tourism Development Grants.
It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to refer the City of West Monroe Cooperative Agreement back to the Bond Oversight Committee for its recommendation. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Lane Howell to adjourn at 5:10 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman
Ford Lensing, Secretary/Treasurer
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Be it know that on this Friday, January 5, 2007, pursuant to an order of the court dated December 12, 2006, we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for said Parish and State, namely Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry and EJ Sievers duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following, to-wit: The Court having ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, February 12, 2007.
The names having been drawn by a computer indiscriminately and by lot as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art 416.1, are as follows:
Applewhite, Erika; 1812 Flynn?St Monroe
Ard, Chinetta Louise; 29 Honeysuckle Dr Monroe
Armstrong, Betty Sexton; 121 Walker Rd Monroe
Ashley, Ursula Brown; 123 Salem Dr Monroe
Bailey, Clifford W; 904 Robin Dr Monroe
Baker, LaTonya Denise; 133 Gabe Ln Monroe
Banks, Kimberly Shawnee; 2908 Gordon Ave Monroe
Barnes, Arlean M; 405 N 13th St Monroe
Barnes, Vickie T; 100 Hardwood Dr West Monroe
Bartell, William E; 6000 New Natchitoches West Monroe
Bates,?Peter Ray; 2806 S Grand St Monroe
Blackwell,?James Wesley; 1605 Trenton St West Monroe
Booth,?Carol M; 2007 Rainbow Dr West Monroe
Bradley, Edith M; 113 Lark Ln West Monroe
Breaux, Barbara Powell; 200 Isabelle St Monroe
Brooks,?David William II; 301 Isabelle St Monroe
Brown,?Connie Marie; 1720 Millhaven Rd Monroe
Brown,?Edmund G Jr; 320 Lakeside Dr Monroe
Brown, Jimmy O; 106 Stephen Dr West Monroe
Bryan,?Linda L; 1087 Rowland Rd Monroe
Buchanan, Ronny D; 2315 Fort Miro?Ave 5A Monroe
Buffington, Deidre Moore; 4108 Roger St Monroe
Burgin, Jeannie Webb; 201 Curve Dr Monroe
Byrd, Betty B; 970 Dan Lenard Rd West Monroe
Caldwell, Jeff Jr Mrs; 609 Arlington Pl West Monroe
Carpenter, Amy Myers; PO?Box 151 Sterlginton
Carpenter, Wilma G; 2315 Clover Dr West Monroe
Carter, Carolyn H; 2311 Whitney Dr Monroe
Carter, Dustin B; 165 Duffy Lee Rd Monroe
Carter,?Shirley M; 224 Del Rey Dr West Monroe
Carter,?Tenise L; 1113 Ridge Dr West Monroe
Chiles, Tracy L; 141 Kate Cir West Monroe
Chisley, Kendria Marie; 3404 Polk St Monroe
Chisley, Michael Eugene; 1311 Crescent Dr Monroe
Clark,?Patricia Gale; 616 Washington St 22 West Monroe
Cleveland, Carl L; 5217 Highland Rd Monroe
Cole, Danna Y; PO?Box 99 Sterlington
Coleman, Jessamine Jenanne; 313 Newcomer Rd Monroe
Cowart, Willie Earl; 106?Bradley Dr West Monroe
Crayton, Debreda Denise; 3800 Gerald St Monroe
Crayton, Loraine Lemons; 3800 Gerald St Monroe
Crow, William C; 2107 Edgewood Dr Monroe
Cupples, Ronald D; 809 Jamar Dr Monroe
Curtis, Sherronda Michelle; 214 Pargoud Dr Monroe
Daigle, Debra B; 2206 Dianne St Monroe
Davis, Tasha Busha; 1209 Harmon Johnson Rd Monroe
DeVincent, Penny F; 2469 Hwy 837 Downsville
Devine, Glory Dean; 204 Colemand Ave West Monroe
Dimos, Christy Glenda; 2134 Maywood Dr Monroe
Dowdy,?Jewel Hope; 2396 Red Cut Rd West Monroe
Downs AB?Jr; 221 Dumas Rd West Monroe
Dozier, Courtney Rene; 104 Hamilton St West Monroe
Eaton,?Alvin Jackson III; 140 Woodmont Dr Monroe
Eisler, Pamela S; 479 Caples Rd West Monroe
Elias, Gregory George; 3713 Bayside Cir Monroe
Ellis,?Tressa Renee; 1210 S 5th St Monroe
Elmore, Michael Tyrone; 4009 Byers Dr Monroe
Farmer,?Earl L 787 Leckie Rd Eros
Finley JC Jr; 3401 S?Grand St Monroe
Fleming, John D; 402 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe
Flintroy, Roderick V; 3504 Alabama St Monroe
Freeman, Gwendolyn M; 2014 Conover St Monroe
Frith, Jerry Dale; 133 E Restful?Homes Rd West Monroe
Gault, John G?Jr; 2951 Elk Pointe Dr Monroe
Gilstrap, James C; 3811 Lafourche St Monroe
Griffin, Allison Leigh Walker; 58 Quail Ridge Dr Monroe
Hall, Elton Carrol; 103 Inca Cir West Monroe
Hall, Mark D; PO?Box 353 Calhoun
Hamilton, Aisha DeShawn; 108 Van Buren Dr Monroe
Hannon, Jerry Wayne; 1102 S 1st St Monroe
Hare, Kara Ashley; 2493 Hwy 594 Monroe
Harper, Rebecca A; 158 Spring Hill Rd Monroe
Harris, Ronald Douglas; 9 Quail Ridge Dr Monroe
Harwood, Linda Deane; 2121 Edgewood Dr Monroe
Hendrixson,?Pamela J; 1088 Watson School Rd West Monroe
Henry, Ronnie Dexter; 708 N 7th St West Monroe
Hill,?Nathan G; 214 Revere Rd West Monroe
Hillis,?Ida Mae; PO?Box 927 Sterlington
Hollis, Sharron Denise; 210 Hollis Ln West Monroe
Holyfield, Kimberly Renee; 2525 New Natchitoches West Monroe
Hughes, Robert A; 908 Atkinson St Monroe
Hunter, Brenda Ellis; 102 Clara Dr Monroe
Hutson, Michael Jason; 1243 Red Cut Loop?Rd West Monroe
James, Jessica Shea; 268 McDonald Ln Monroe
Jefferson, Bruce Warren; 3919?Cooper St Monroe
Johns,?Wendy Nichole; 203 Vail?Dr Monroe
Johnson,?Antonio J; 1901 Ruth St Monroe
Johnson, Bradley DeWayne; 2 Leslie Ln Monroe
Johnson, Marianne Moore; 154 McGee Rd West Monroe
Jones, Jennie R; 1716 S 9th St Monroe
Jones, Kent L; 727 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Joyce, Gary L; 183 Danna Dr Monroe
Kennedy, Ester Dean; 381 Three Lakes Rd West Monroe
Kent, Misty Renee; 6609 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe
Kinard, Ronald Conway; 410 Raymond Dr Monroe
Knight, Dawn Camille; 410 Wood St Monroe
Lambert, Sarah?Elizabeth; 100 Alexander Rd West Monroe
Landrum, Treina Lee; 3240 Deborah Dr Monroe
Lawrence, Lisa Marie; 374 Hereford Rd Monroe
Lee,?Gwendolyn E; 40 Carroll Dr B Monroe
Leonard, Gevery Monyette; 1111 Lyndon Dr Monroe
Lewis,?Shatila Dashawn; 1306 S 2nd St Monroe
Liebmann, Karl C; 201 Summerville Ln West Monroe
Lincecum, Ruby Hale; 755?Ole Hwy 15 46 West Monroe
Little, Ricky L; 1986 Hwy 546 West Monroe
Loflin, William Joseph; 238 Ragland Rd Monroe
Manuel, Terrence Delano; 1409 Alabama St Monroe
Massey, Peggy Lee; 1503 S 9th St Monroe
Mayes,?Kenneth L; 102 Dick Tracy Dr West Monroe
McCleish, Anna Smith; 2600 Fort Miro Ave Monroe
McCloy, Wilfred E; 607 Bawcom St 15 West Monroe
McDowell,?John?T III; 83 Magnolia Dr Monroe
McKey, Mary Janyce; 107 Standard Reed Cir West Monroe
McLemore, James Edward II; 2525 Hwy 594 Monroe
Mead,?Constance Floyd; 4004 Church St Monroe
Minninger,?Peter William; 200?Rochelle Ave Monroe
Mobley, Ricky D; 301 Walters St West Monroe
Moghimi, Gholamali; 2111 Louisville Ave Monroe
Moore, Michael Richard; 101 Sonoma Cir West Monroe
Morehead, Willie; 1800 Plum St Monroe
Morris,?Patrick P; 2 Honeysuckle Dr Monroe
Mothersbaugh, Brent Lee; 110 Raymond Dr Monroe
Mothersbaugh, Brittany Kay; 110 Raymond Dr Monroe
Nichols, Michael H; 233 Parks Ln Calhoun
Nield, WS; 1505 Glenmar Ave Monroe
Nobles, Kenya Tremayne; 117?Anita Dr Monroe
Norwood, Andrea Claire; 109 Avant St West Monroe
Norwood, Lylia L; 1601 Beulah Church Rd Calhoun
Palmer, Berle; 921 Hicks St West Monroe
Portwood, Honey Anna; 103 Tensas Ave West Monroe
Potter, Paula Sparrow; 1939 Samuel Dr Monroe
Preston,?Linda Pearl; 304 Anderson?Ave West Monroe
Reighney, DW?Mrs; 1939 Samuel Dr Monroe
Reitzell, Richard Evan II; 311 Speed Ave Monroe
Reitzell, Willie Mae M; 311 Speed Ave Monroe
Rice, Tamara L; 115 Sullivan Rd Eros
Robinson, Pamela McCain; 1010 N 5th St Monroe
Rodriguez, Linda J; 310 Pecan Bayou Dr Monroe
Rugg, Carolyn B; 1103 Roselawn Ave Monroe
Sanaie,?Shawn M; 1007 Avant Rd West Monroe
Saterfield, Tracey; 100?Fannin Rd West Monroe
Shepherd,?Gerald Harrison; 249 Three Lakes Rd West Monroe
Shinn, Sandra C; 449 Moon Lake Rd Monroe
Shows, Jonathan William; 1108 Evergreen St West Monroe
Sivils, Katie A; 156 Carley Ln Collinston
Slocum, Maloy; 163 Wallace Dean?Rd West Monroe
Smart, Catherine Shonte; 900 S 20th St Monroe
Smith, Donald R Mrs; 417 McCain Dr Monroe
Smith, Michelle Jean; 2984 Hwy 80 106 Calhoun
Spence, John W Jr; 2506 River Landing Monroe
Spencer, Nathaniel Walsworth; 2211 Dogwood Dr Monroe
Stellman, Cheryll F; 478 Tull Rd West Monroe
Stewart, Robert L; 1001 McKeen Pl 604 Monroe
Strain, Jimmy R; 500 Teakwood Dr Monroe
Temple, David Huston; 203 Ridgedale Dr West Monroe
Thai, Tiffany; 315 Bell Ave Monroe
Traweek, Wendy Lashea; 775 Howard Brown Rd West Monroe
Vincent,?Beth; 2501 Katherine Dr Monroe
Wade, Shalandra Gail; 839?Sandifer Ave A Monroe
Walker, Frances A; 1003 S 5th?St Monroe
Walker, Melanie Denise; 155 Alton?Smith Rd West Monroe
Ward, Loree W; 2721 Lincoln St Monroe
Ward, Micah Lee; 1178 E Puckett Lake Rd West Monroe
Washington, Samuel L; PO?Box 738 Monroe
White, Mamie L; 1112 Evergreen St West Monroe
Williams, David R; 677 Cooney Bonnett Rd Eros
Williams,?Jertaza W; 707 N McGuire Ave Monroe
Williams, Purvis; 605 S 13th?St Monroe
Winfield, Latonia Michelle; 118 Martinez St 45 Monroe
Wink, Glyn Mrs; 207 Oaklawn Dr West Monroe
Winslow, Amber Renee; 512 Hillside Cir West Monroe
Womack, Earnestine; 3015 Arkansas Rd West Monroe
Wooldridge,?Ellen C; 125 Bayou Bend Rd Monroe
Yarbrough, Juanita L; 108 W Highland Ave West Monroe
Zeagler, Eula Lee; 127 Riverbend Dr West Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then placed in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER TWO written theron and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.”
The jury box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony, all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on the the 5th day of January, 2006, at Monroe Louisiana.
signed, Jury commissioners: Sydney Cameron, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry and EJ Sievers
I W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the sheriff’s returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office. Signed, W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court.
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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, MARCH 6, 2007, upon the application of JM EXPLORATION COMPANY, 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 Cotton Valley Purdy Sand, Reservoir B, in the North Carlton Field, Quachita Parish, Louisiana.
1. To establish rules and regulations governing the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Cotton Valley Purdy Sand, Reservoir B.
2. To create a single drilling and production unit for the Cotton Valley Purdy Sand, Reservoir B.
3. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed unit in accordance with Section 10, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, with each separate tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation.
4. To designate Ensight III Energy Management, LLC., as operator of, and its B L Maza No. 1 Well as the unit well for, the proposed unit.
5. To authorize the drilling, designation and use of an alternate unit well for the proposed unit at the location shown on the plat submitted with the application.
6. To permit the operator of the proposed unit to produce the unit allowable from either the unit well, the alternate unit well, or from a combination of such wells, at the option of the operator.
7. To provide that future wells drilled to the Cotton Valley Purdy Sand within or outside of the unit proposed herein be located no closer than 660 feet to any unit line and no closer than 2,000 feet to any well completed in or for which a permit has been granted to drill to the Cotton Valley Purdy Sand.
8. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.
The Cotton Valley Purdy Sand, Reservoir B, is defined as that gas and condensate bearing sand encountered between the depths of 9,249 feet and 9,267 feet (electrical log measurements) in the Ensight III Energy Management, LLC-B L Maza No. 1 Well, located in Section 16, Township 18 North, Range 1 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
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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PUBLIC?NOTICE TO AT&T CUSTOMERS IN LOUISIANA
Notice is hereby given that AT&T Communications of the South Central States, LLC, has filed a tariff to increase the following local and long distance bundled plans effective March 1, 2007.
Plan Name Current New
AT&T One Rate Local Plan $31.95 $34.95
AT&T One Rate State Plan $45.95 $49.95
Call Plan Deluxe $31.95 $34.95
Call Plan Unlimited $25.95 $28.95
Call Plan Unlimited Plus $21.95 $24.95
Call Plan Unlimited Plus -
Additional Line $19.95 $22.95
Call Plan Unlimited with
3 Feature Package Enhanced $30.95 $33.95
Please visit our website at http://www.consumer.att.com or customers may call 1-800-222-0300 for additional information.
AT&T Communications of the South Central States, LLC
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PUBLIC?NOTICE
I, Mark Bailey DO#352870, March 27, 1968, currently residing in Madison Parish, LA, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Possession of Diazepam, which occurred 6/20/1995 in Ouachita Parish, LA. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
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