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Public Notices: Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, April 12th, 2007ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals are invited and will be received by Fred Hall, President of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, in the office of the Secretary, 327 Wallace Raod, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 until 11:00 a.m. C.D.S.T. on Monday, May 14, 2007, for the following items: Disposal of: One (1) 1998 White Ford - Long Wheel Base P/U Truck and One (1) 2002 Red Ford- Short Wheel Base 4 Wheel Drive P/U Truck By 11:00 a.m. o'clock, all bid proposals will be opened and read aloud in the office. Any bid received after 11:00 a.m. o'clock will be rejected and returned unopened. Bids should be addressed to West Ouachita Sewerage Dist. No. 5, 327 Wallace Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291 and should be marked with bid title. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Office of the Secretary. We reserve the right to reject and and/or all bids and to waive informalities therein to determine the highest and best bid for the vehicles. West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 Fred Hall, president West Monroe, Louisiana 4/12,4/19, 4/26, 5/3 ______________________________________________________________ Paving and roofing for: Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana, Inc. 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203 INVITATION TO BID BID NUMBER 36-07 ISSUING AGENT: John Maroney, PE Maroney Engineers, Inc. 208 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 Telephone: (318) 388-1151 OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Ouachita Parish School System 100 Bry Street Monroe, LA 71210-1642 DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $25. RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2007 BID OPENING DATE: April 27, 2007 BID OPENING TIME: 1 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time BID OPENING LOCATION: Ouachita Parish School System 100 Bry Street Monroe, LA 71210-1642 MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 10 a.m. C.D.S.T. April 17, 2007 Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana Inc. 701 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203 PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS. Bidders shall assemble at the project site. Pre-bid conference representation is to be by a principal of the prime contractor submitting the bid or an individual of the company having authority to make financially binding decisions on behalf of the prime contractor. Failure to be represented at the mandatory pre-bid conference shall cause rejection of the bid without further consideration. 3/29,4/5,4/12 ______________________________________________________________ FIELD HOUSE CONCRETE PORCH REPLACEMENT-: West Ouachita High School 4061 Caples Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 INVITATION TO BID BID NUMBER 32B-07 ISSUING AGENT: David Lane Beaird and Associates, Inc. Lane Beaird, Engineer Suite 132 2106 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 Telephone: (318) 388-3227 OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Ouachita Parish School System 100 Bry Street Monroe, LA 71201 DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $20.00 RELEASE DATE: April 5, 2007 BID OPENING DATE: May 1, 2007 BID OPENING TIME: 10:00 A.M. C.D.S.T. BID OPENING LOCATION: Ouachita Parish School System 100 Bry Street Monroe, LA 71201 MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 10:00A.M.C.D.S.T.Tuesday, April 23,2007 West Ouachita High School 4061 Caples Road West Monroe, LA 71292 Main School Office PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS. Bidders shall assemble at the project site. Pre-bid conference representation is to be by a principal of the prime contractor submitting the bid or an individual of the company having authority to make financially binding decisions on behalf of the prime contractor. Failure to be represented at the mandatory pre-bid conference shall cause rejection of the bid without further consideration. 4/5, 4/12. 4/19 ______________________________________________________________ NOTICE COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR OUACHITA PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire Records Clerk in accordance with provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Civil Service Board. Application forms may be picked up during regular business hours from the Fire Chief’s Office, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, 1000 New Natchitoches Rd, West Monroe, La. 71292. (Office hours are 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday). Completed applications will be accepted at the above-mentioned office, at the address listed above from March 26, 2007 through April 25, 2007, 4:00 pm. Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and location of the examination at least five days prior to the examination date. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Unless otherwise specified, all requirements must be met by the filing deadline for application for admission to the examination. Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States and passing a civil service examination for the position. After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a physical examination, the selection and administration of which shall be authorized by the Appointing Authority, designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodations. Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued by a State Department of Education. Must not be less than eighteen (18) years of age. 3/29,4/5,4/12,4/19 ______________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SALE OF SURPLUS IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Pursuant to La. R.S. 33:4712, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury introduced on April 2, 2007, Ordinance No. 8867, an ordinance for the proposed sale of Lot 8 of the Partition of the Beckwith Property in Section 17, T17N, R4E, as per plat recorded in COB 817, Page 554, in the records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish for a price of $19,000.00. Any opposition to the proposed ordinance shall be made in writing and filed with Sherry White, Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Room 203, Monroe, Louisiana, within fifteen (15) days of the first publication of this notice. Sherry White, Recording Secretary 4/12,4/19,4/26 ______________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF INTENT TO TRANSFER PROPERTY PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 33:4717.2 By Ordinance No. 8866 introduced on April 2, 2007, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury stated its intent to sell to Gilley Land Management, L.L.C. 9.61+/- acre tract located in the West Ouachita Industrial Park for the price of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand and No/100 ($163,000.00) Dollars. Pursuant to an appraisal by Charles E. Wilkes, MAI (License No. G0104) the property made subject of this proposed transfer has an appraised value of One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand and No/100 ($163,000.00) Dollars. A copy of the proposed agreement is available for inspection in the office of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Objections to the proposed transfer will be received, in writing, by delivery to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Attention: Sherry White, Recording Secretary, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201, before 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2007. Sherry White, Recording Secretary 4/5,4/12 ______________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By Ordinance No. 8866 introduced by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on April 2, 2007, a Public Hearing shall be held on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed sale of 9.61+/- acre tract located in the West Ouachita Industrial Park to Gilley Land Management LLC for and in the consideration of the sum of $163,000.00. All interested parties are urged to attend. Sherry White, Recording Secretary 4/5,4/12 ______________________________________________________________ PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISINA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007 AT SIX FIFTY (6:50) 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, January 22, 2007 at 6:50 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 Mr. Leonard Tims. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Leonard Tims. 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 Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on January 8, 2007. Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained due to her absence at most of the meeting. The President announced the Service Award for the month of January, 2007: Public Works James Purdy, 20 years The President recognized Mr. Bill Roark, Tri-State Properties, Inc., who spoke concerning several items as follows: Holland Drive house — Mr. Roark stated the house was in the process of being leased. Enterprise Road Property — Mr. Roark stated that he has received numerous calls from prospective buyers. Mr. Roark asked for direction from the Police Jury. West Ouachita Industrial Park — Mr. Roark stated that he had signs out on a portion of the property and have had some individuals that have shown an interest. He suggested placing signage out on the Interstate 20. Convention and Visitors Bureau Building on State Farm Drive — Mr. Roark inquired as to whether the Police Jury would entertain an offer to sell this property. Parcel of Adjudicated Property — Mr. Roark has an interested buyer. The property is located off Washington and New Natchitoches Streets, is approximately 50’ x 150’ in size, is landlocked and the buyer has offered to pay back taxes due for the price. Conner Property — This property needs to have signs placed back on the property. Mr. Roark inquired as to whether the Police Jury was open to reordering additional signs under the procedure followed in the prior order. After discussion, this matter was referred to the February 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting to allow time to review Mr. Roark’s contract agreement. The President recognized Mr. Travis Roberts, 131 Curry Creek, Calhoun. Mr. Roberts spoke regarding an erosion and flooding problem caused by a Parish easement. The President recognized Mr. Dell Worden, 133 Curry Creek, Calhoun, who spoke regarding the same erosion and flooding problem at his home. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to request Mr. Don Harrison, Harrison and Associates, Inc. to identify the cause of the erosion and flooding problems at 131-133 Curry Creek, Calhoun, to develop a solution, and to report back to the Police Jury with his findings at the February 5, 2007 Public Works Committee meeting. Motion adopted. No opposition. Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on December 18, 2006. Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained due to her absence at the meeting. Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adopt the Minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held on January 8, 2007. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Hargrove spoke regarding the re-engagement of the firm of Little and Company, CPAs to update the financial analysis of the Ouachita Correctional Center. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the re-engagement of the firm of Little and Company, CPAs, to update the financial analysis of the Ouachita Correctional Center, and costs not to exceed $5,000.00. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Hargrove referred Resolution No. 07-08, a resolution approving the issuance of a certificate of indebtedness by G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District, to the February 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 07-09 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER OUACHITA PORT COMMISSION CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CRANE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE PORT FACILITY OF THE GREATER OUCHITA PORT AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the docking facility presently under construction at the Greater Ouachita Port is expected to have a significant and beneficial economic impact on Ouachita Parish and the surrounding region; WHEREAS, in order to realize such economic benefits it is necessary that the docking facility be equipped with adequate crane equipment; WHEREAS, the Greater Ouachita Port Commission has requested assistance in funding the purchase and installation of such crane equipment; WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has available certain funds in its General Fund Reserve that may be used for such a vital and important economic development purpose; and, WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the purchase and installation of crane equipment at the Greater Ouachita Port should greatly serve the interest of economic development and is in the best interest of the citizens of Ouachita Parish; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED approve a Cooperative Endeavor with the Greater Ouachita Port Commission whereby the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will contribute Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from its General Fund Reserve for the purchase and installation of necessary crane equipment for the docking facility of the Greater Ouachita Port; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes its President to execute such instruments or correspondence, or take such other action, as is reasonable and necessary to give effect to this Resolution. The above Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of January, 2007. Mr. Calhoun referred discussion on a pay adjustment for Public Works employees to a meeting at the Public Works office to be attended by Mr. Calhoun, Mr. John Tom Murray, Mr. Hargrove or Mr. Blade within the next week and report back to the Police Jury at a scheduled meeting. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to appoint Mr. Dawson to the United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden recused herself as she is a member of the United Way Board. Mr. Caldwell referred the appointment of two representatives to serve on the Northeast Delta Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. for the year 2007 to the February 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove: RESOLUTION NO. 07-07 A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON’S REQUEST TO ANNEX A PORTION OF KEYSTONE ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Sterlington desires to annex a portion of Keystone Road being a distance of approximately 740’; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Town of Sterlington’s request to annex that portion of the right-of-way of Keystone Road running west from the corporate Town limits for a distance of 740’ to a property adjacent with the westerly property line of the Cross Keys Bank property be and hereby is approved. The above Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of January, 2007. No opposition. Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to adopt the Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held on January 8, 2007. Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained due to her absence at the meeting. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Hargrove: RESOLUTION NO. 07-06 A RESOLUTION STATING THE INTEREST OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY IN THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE NORTH LOUISIANA MOTOR SPEEDWAY, LLC AND THEIR PROJECT #062411-0 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981, Act 901 was enacted by the Louisiana State Legislature, and Act 337 was enacted by the 1982 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature, and Act 581 was enacted by the 1995 Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to most of the most distressed areas in Ouachita Parish, and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated CT 106.03 BG 9 in Ouachita Parish as Enterprise Zone eligible based on enabling legislation, R.S. 51.21.1787-1791, and WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for Ouachita Parish, and WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements Ouachita Parish agrees: 1. To participate in the enterprise zone program. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction. To REFUND all applicable local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for a project and used by a business permanently on that site. NOW, THEREFORE: Section 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that The North Louisiana Motor Speedway, LLC, State Application # 062411-0 is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. Section 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that if any provision or item of this resolution of the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. The Resolution 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 Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of January, 2007. Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve Amendment No. 1 of PY06/FY07 WIA Contract, subject to the concurrence of same by the Workforce Investment Board. Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden spoke regarding various off-road drainage maintenance issues and stated that this was clearly a parishwide issue. Ms. Golden asked Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer, to speak on this issue. Mr. Harrison stated that he agreed with Ms. Golden in that this was a parishwide problem and seeking a funding solution on how the parish can maintain drainage channels was essential. Discussion ensued. After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to ask Mr. Don Harrison to proceed to articulate a proposed general plan for drainage maintenance. Motion adopted. No opposition. Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to authorize Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, to begin discussions with Ms. Tana Trichel, Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance, to draft a cooperative endeavor agreement for the services of a grant writer and to bring back to the Police Jury in a timely manner. Motion adopted. No opposition. The following application for alcohol license was received for this time period. 1) WIGGINS, JOHN R. DBA PINE HILLS DELI MART, 1300 Highway 80 East, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 (141 Kate Circle, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291) Class “B” Beer, RENEWAL. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the application submitted as recommended by Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Dawson abstained. Mr. John Tom Murray, Director of Public Works, presented a Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 10. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden to deny the Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 10, as recommended by Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer. Motion adopted. No opposition. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the request to hire from Public Works for a Survey Aide I, Maintenance Worker II, Auto Mechanic II, and Auto Service Worker. Motion adopted. No opposition. The President deferred the Executive Session issue until a later time in the meeting. Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, discussed the need to replace vehicles. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the request to purchase vehicles by the Ouachita Parish Fire Department. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Don Harrison spoke regarding an evaluation of the flooding problem at 4370 Prairie Road and evaluation of the flooding problem at 409 Sycamore Lane, and stated that both areas involve off-road drainage issues. Mr. Harrison stated that he would try and work these two areas into the proposed general plan for drainage maintenance. The President stated that the 2007 committee appointments would be maintained as the 2006 committee appointments. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 42:7, which provides that upon approval of two-thirds of the members present, that at a meeting of a public body, the public body may take up a matter NOT on the Agenda, that discussion by Cpl Wayne Heckford regarding a Code Enforcement issue be added to the Agenda. Motion adopted. No opposition. The President recognized Cpl Heckford, who stated that he would like for a Police Juror to sponsor a resolution to the Louisiana Delegation in reference to identifying the State law that has been granted to St. Martin Parish by La. R.S. 33:1236(21)(e). Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 42:7, which provides that upon approval of two-thirds of the members present, that at a meeting of a public body, the public body may take up a matter NOT on the Agenda, that adoption of Resolution No. 07-10 be added to the Agenda. Motion adopted. No opposition. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun: RESOLUTION NO. 07-10 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING OUACHITA PARISH’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO SUPPORT AMENDMENTS TO LA. R.S. 33:1236 TO ALLOW THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY TO ENACT ORDINANCES REGULATING OR PROHIBITING THE GROWTH OR ACCUMULATION OF GRASS, OBNOXIOUS WEEDS, OR OTHER DELETERIOUS OR UNHEALTHFUL GROWTHS, TRASH, DEBRIS, REFUSE, OR DISCARDED OR NOXIOUS MATTER IN CERTAIN CLEARLY ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL AREAS OUTSIDE OF RECOGNIZED SUBDIVISIONS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, State law presently authorizes the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to adopt ordinances regulating the growth or accumulation of grass obnoxious weeds, or other deleterious or unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, or discarded or noxious matter in the unincorporated areas of the parish, but only within recognized subdivisions; WHEREAS, due to the continued residential growth in the unincorporated areas of the parish there are many clearly recognized residential areas that fall outside of recognized subdivisions; WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s Code Enforcement Department repeatedly encounters situations where high grass and weeds and other noxious mattes on clearly residential property are causing significant problems to neighbors but fall outside of the OPPJ’s enforcement authority because such properties are not within a subdivision; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has granted the Parish of St. Martin the authority to regulate these matters not only within recognized subdivisions but also within “clearly established residential areas on a state highway or a parish road;” and, WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury defines that an extension of its regulatory authority in the same manner as that granted to the Parish of St. Martin would be in the best interests of the citizens of Ouachita Parish; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby request the Legislative Delegation of Ouachita Parish to endorse and support legislation granting the Ouachita Parish Police Jury the authority to regulate the growth or accumulation of grass, obnoxious weeds, or other deleterious or unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, or discarded or noxious matter in the same manner as the authority extended to the Parish of St. Martin by La. R.S. 33:1236(21)(e). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be provided to the Representatives and Senators representing the Parish of Ouachita in the Louisiana Legislature. The above Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of January, 2007. No opposition. The President opened the meeting for public participation. Mr. Steve Wells, 851 Rowland Road, spoke about the 4.1 million dollars, the proposed drainage plan, and The North Louisiana Motor Speedway. The President went back to the matter regarding Executive Session. Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, stated that Ms. Yashica Williams was not present for this meeting and he wanted the record to show that she did receive notice of this meeting by certified letter. At 8:30 p.m., motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to go into Executive Session to discuss the character and competence of Yashica Williams. Motion adopted. No opposition. At 8:39 p.m., motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to come out of Executive Session. Motion adopted. No opposition. Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director to terminate Yashica Williams. Motion adopted. No opposition. There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adjourn. Motion adopted. No opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Sherry White, recording secretary, Ouachita Parish Police Jury Walt M. Caldwell, IV, president, Ouachita Parish Police Jury 4/12 ______________________________________________________________ PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007 AT SIX THIRTY-FIVE (6:35) P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 6:35 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Walt Caldwell, IV, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business. Mr. Caldwell welcomed everyone to the Police Jury meeting. Invocation was given by Mr. King Dawson. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. King Dawson. 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 Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on January 22, 2007. Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained. The President recognized Mr. Stan Wall who spoke regarding a public access television channel to cover all of Ouachita Parish. After Mr. Wall’s presentation, Mr. Caldwell stated that he would like meet with Mr. Wall to get more details regarding this public access television channel. The President stated that the bond issue for G. B. Cooley Hospital would be handled later in the meeting. The matter regarding the Town of Richwood and Mayor Ed Harris had been taken up in the meeting prior to this meeting. The following Department Heads presented status reports to the Police Jury: CODE ENFORCEMENT: Cpl. Wayne Heckford FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Chief GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES: Ms. Julia Kirby, Coordinator PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director Mr. Murray requested to purchase three vehicles for the Public Works Department at a cost not to exceed $70,000.00. Mr. Murray stated that the existing vehicles will be placed in auction. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the request to purchase three (3) vehicles for the Public Works Department with costs not to exceed $70,000.00. Motion adopted. No opposition. Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on January 22, 2007. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Hargrove spoke regarding the proposed G. B. Cooley Hospital bond issue. Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, stated that he had spoken with Bond Counsel regarding the Certificate of Indebtedness and the concerns that the Police Jury had. Discussion ensued. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun: RESOLUTION NO. 07-08 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY G.B. COOLEY HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District (“Cooley”) anticipates the need to purchase or construct additional residential structures to serve as group homes for its clients and to renovate and/or equip such group homes; WHEREAS, in order to fund the foregoing Cooley anticipates making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for approval to issue a Certificate of Indebtedness not to exceed the principal amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($750,000.00), to bear interest not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum, and to mature not later than ten years from the date thereof, and to otherwise comply in all respects with applicable law; WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:2923 requires that a political subdivision have prior approval of the governing authority by which it was created before issuing a Certificate of Indebtedness; WHEREAS, Cooley was created by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury through the adoption of Ouachita Parish Ordinance No. 7127 on or about April 11, 1962; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District adopted a Resolution on January 11, 2007, requesting the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s approval of the plan to issue a Certificate of Indebtedness as set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby evidence it approval of the issuance of a Certificate of Indebtedness by G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District as set forth hereinabove; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury that the approval of this Resolution is conditioned upon the application being submitted to the Louisiana State Bond Commission on or before September 30, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes its President to execute such instruments or correspondence, or take such other action, as is reasonable and necessary to give effect to this Resolution. The above Resolution was adopted on the 5th day of February, 2007. Ms. Golden opposed. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove: RESOLUTION NO. 07-11 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JULIAN JOHNSTON TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation; WHEREAS, Julian B. Johnston, 412 Highway 151 North, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 has expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Directors of the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Julian B. Johnston, 412 Highway 151 North, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 be and he is hereby appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation, this being the appointment from District B. The above Resolution was adopted on the 5th day of February, 2007. No opposition. Mr. Calhoun informed the Police Jurors that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8863, an Ordinance amending the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to provide regulation for the administration and use of certain funds received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury pursuant to the Coordination Agreement with Glenwood Regional Medical Center, et al and referred it to the March 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. Mr. Caldwell informed the Police Jury that Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Dawson would be traveling to Washington, DC on February 6, 2007. Discussion ensued regarding lobbying priorities. Ms. Golden asked that Fink’s Hideaway Road be added to the list. Mr. Caldwell requested that Mr. Don Harrison prepare a new list of local priority projects for discussion at the February 20, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to reappoint Mr. G. W. Frantom, 1515 Owens Road, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 and to reappoint Mr. Dorth Blade, 430 Moore Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203, Police Juror for District D, to serve on the Northeast Delta Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. Full Council for the period from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Blade spoke regarding adjudicated property in Ouachita Parish. After discussion, Mr. Blade informed the Police Jury that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8864, an Ordinance Establishing a Uniform Policy for Establishing the Sales Price of Adjudicated Property Sold Pursuant to La. R.S. 2862-2881 and La. R.S. 33:4720.41-4720.49, and referred the ordinance to the March 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. Ms. Golden spoke regarding OCOG Funding and asked that Mr. Cammack continue his research into this matter. Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 42:7, which provides that upon approval of two-thirds of the members present, that at a meeting of a public body, the public body may take up a matter NOT on the Agenda, that a resolution appointing members to the Board of Commissioners of Green Acres Sewer District No. 13 be added to the Agenda. Motion adopted. No opposition. The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade: RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING C. J. SMITH, HATTIE G. JONES, AND R. O. WALTERS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF GREEN ACRES SEWER DISTRICT NO. 13; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, there exists vacancies in the Board of Commissioners of Green Acres Sewer District No. 13; WHEREAS, C. J. Smith, Hattie G. Jones, and R. O. Walters have expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Commissioners for Green Acres Sewer District No. 13; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that C. J. Smith, 200 Buckhorn Bend Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71202; Hattie G. Jones, 115 Anita Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71202, and R. O. Walters, 106 Wesley Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202 be and hereby are appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the Green Acres Sewer District No. 13 for a term of three (3) years each beginning February 5, 2007 and ending February 5, 2010. The above Resolution was adopted on the 5th day of February, 2007. No opposition. The following application for Beer and Whiskey has been received: 1. HANSPARD, TONY DBA LIL PRESS HOUSE OF RHYTHM AND BLUES, 1510 Tims Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (1911 Bailey, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292) AFTER HOURS BOTTLE CLUB, NEW. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the application submitted as recommended by Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Motion adopted. Mr. Hargrove opposed. Ms. Golden opposed. Mr. Dawson abstained. The President recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, who presented a request from the Animal Shelter to purchase one vehicle with costs not to exceed $22,000.00, with the existing vehicle to be placed in auction. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the request from the Animal Shelter to purchase one (1) vehicle with costs not to exceed $22,000.00. Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Cammack referred the matter regarding payment of an invoice for the Sheriff’s portion of utilities at the Monroe/West Monroe/Ouachita Parish Law Enforcement Training Academy to the February 20, 2007 Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding a request to purchase office furniture and carpet for the Assessor’s office. After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the request to purchase carpet only for the Assessor’s office. Motion adopted. No opposition. Discussion ensued regarding office space at the State Office Building. Mr. Caldwell extended an invitation for public participation. Mr. Kenny Scott spoke regarding the installation of RV sites to accommodate pipeline workers that are in Monroe and making certain that the RV sites are in compliance with Code Requirements. Mr. Fred Norris spoke regarding the Little & Associates audit of the Ouachita Correctional Center concerning commissary items. Mr. Steve Wells spoke regarding burning at the landfill; public access television; and code compliance for RVs.There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to adjourn. Motion adopted. No opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Sherry White, recording secretary Walt M. Caldwell IV, president, Ouachita Parish Police Jury ______________________________________________________________ STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF OUACHITA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Be it known that on this Wednesday, April 4, 2007, pursuant to an order of the court dated April 3, 2007, 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 ordered the drawing of 150 jurors to serve as Civil Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, April 16, 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: Aaron, Tonja G; 320 Puckett Estate Rd West Monroe Alley, Jo Ann; 202 Lakefront Dr West Monroe Anderson, Charley; 100 Rowan Cir 52 Monroe Anderson, Odeal C; 909 Bethune St Monroe Apel, Nancy McMurray; 729 Guy Ave Monroe Augurson, Maria Janelle; 801 S 10th St Monroe Auttonberry, Louis J; 1755 Hwy 139 Monroe Baker, Selina Lea; 212 Moreland Dr West Monroe Bates, Delores Ann; 400 S 21st St Monroe Bell, Corey Lee; 1029 Park Ave Monroe Bell, Donald C; 138 Kate Cir West Monroe Benoit, Todd David; 1600 Riverside Dr 106 Monroe Bloxham, Samantha Kay; 337 Simmie Woods Rd Eros Boggs, Andrew; 851 Rowland Rd 1 Monroe Bourn, William M; 3101 W Deborah Dr Monroe Boyett, Ruth Kelly; 1030 Inabnet Blvd 706 Monroe Bradley, Jodie; 1515 Eagle St Monroe Brice, Deandra Deral; 326 Woodale Dr 97 Monroe Britton, Barbara E; 515 Lincoln Rd 128 Monroe Brooks, Eugene; 2204 Brierfield Dr Monroe Brown, Cedrick Oneal; 1609 S 6th St Monroe Brown, James O; 508 Jason Dr Monroe Brown, Vincent Lombardi; 445 Barnes Rd Monroe Butler, Christopher Ladell; 166 Calhoun Loop Rd Calhoun Bynum, Sandra L; 1008 S 1st St Monroe Byrd, Brenda Fuller; 1714 Standifer Ave Monroe Carlson, Jeffrey M; 241 Blanchard St 3108 West Monroe Carroll, Joyce Baker; 17 Breece Cir B Monroe Chilton, Jeremy Lynn; 694 Arthur Griffin Rd Eros Chipman, James I; 3980 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe Cloyd, Donna Martin; 314 VFW Rd West Monroe Collins, Debra Kay; 3012 Jackson St Monroe Collins, Shawn E; 1902 Ticheli Rd Monroe Conover, Melissa Ann; 610 Bres Ave Monroe Conville, Cathy Lachell Smith; 199 Sylvan Lakes Dr West Monroe Cotton, Kenneth T; 1902 Powell Ave Monroe Craig, Terrie D; 755 Ole Hwy 15 17 West Monroe Crain, Vincent Blake; 108 Pine Cir West Monroe Crawford, Ruth M; 263 Cheniere Hills Dr West Monroe Cummings, Kimberly K; 102 Willow St Monroe Day, Bronson, Raynel; 115 1/2 Grape St West Monroe Domangue, Susan Collins; 343 Mill Creek Rd Downsville Donald, Susan G; 614 Cheniere Drew Rd West Monroe Dowdy, Jesse L; 2396 Red Cut Rd West Monroe Drost, Laurie Allison; 100 Mila Dr West Monroe Dumas, Anne M; 104 Fairfield St West Monroe Elliott, James David; 108 Dover Pl Monroe Emmons, Daniel B; 530 Pace Rd West Monroe Ervin, Hosea; 4010 Gayton St Monroe Ervin, Kelly Lawrence; 7450 Cypress St West Monroe Evans, Patricia Lanell; 110 Defreese Rd West Monroe Fields, Sally Melton; 620 Wilson St Monroe Frost, John W; 381 Woodland Cir Calhoun Garner, Pansy E; 124 Crestview Dr West Monroe Garrett, Lilburn Hodge; 121 Lemont Dr West Monroe Gayden, Fred Douglas; PO Box 7215 Monroe Gilbert, Frances S; 506 Pace Rd West Monroe Gipson, Mario Andrae; 1607 S 8th St Monroe Goldman, Kevin P; 2211 Essex St Monroe Green, David L; 3109 Alabama St Monroe Hamel, Calvin L; 305 Garden Dr Monroe Hardman, Lem III; 2665 Winnsboro Rd 47 Monroe Hearne, Janice Lynn; 5001 Hwy 139 Collinston Heikila, John William; 115 Glenwood Dr Monroe Henry, Bessie Ann McClinton; 109 Bunch Cir Monroe Hill, Courtland Christopher; 1620 S 9th St Monroe Hollis, Christopher L; 107 Diel Rd Calhoun Howell, Hutson Robert; 3813 Scenic Dr Monroe Humble, Betty; 300 Warren Dr 1201 West Monroe Islam, Fatema Tuz Zohora; 3301 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe Jackson, Elizabeth Cross; 515 S 6th St Monroe Jay, Joseph W; 206 Pecan Bayou Dr Monroe Jenkins, Roosevelt Xavier; 224 Egan St Monroe Johnson, Barry Lane; 96 Nelson Rd Monroe Jones, Curtis Lavell; 3601 Curry St Monroe Jones, Odean; 168 Turtledove Dr Monroe Jones, Wendell Jay; 360 Randy Rd West Monroe Kennedy, Huey Gerald; 353 John Pierce Rd West Monroe Kerry, Betty Lois; 506 Harper St West Monroe King, Lizzie M; 2623 Winnsboro Rd Monroe King, Marion C; 215 Chimney Hill Rd West Monroe Lawrence, David R; 208 Windlake Ln West Monroe Lee, Gloria Calhoun; 1055 Hwy 80 E Calhoun Mangum, Meredith Stephenson; 2306 Lexington Ave Monroe Martin, Pamela F; 100 Trace West Rd West Monroe Martinez, Scott Joseph Jr; 310 Tennessee St Monroe Mayes, Kenda Deanne; 102 Dick Tracy Dr West Monroe McAllister, Mary A; 1020 Ridge Ave West Monroe McCartney, Wanda C; 190 Phillips Rd West Monroe McCurry, Linda N; 432 Danna Rd West Monroe McGuire, Patrick David; 605 Orleans St Monroe Merchant, Gary Dale; 102 Blue Heron Dr Monroe Modicue, Glen W; 504 Jason Dr Monroe Modicue, Regina; 372 Huenefeld Rd 20 Monroe Modz, Lawrence M; 209 Maridale Dr West Monroe Munholland, Marshall Reynold; 347 Riser Rd Monroe Myles, John A; 15 Breece Cir A Monroe Neeley, Madeline; 101 Jerold Dr West Monroe Olivier, Roumay III; 124 Valley Hill Dr West Monroe Orange, Lynette Shaunte; PO Box 18565 Baton Rouge Parker, Melvin D; 110 Sherrouse Ave Monroe Perdue, Pamela S; 111 Curve Dr Monroe Phillips, Wanda J; 205 Dogwood Cir West Monroe Pittman, Franklin M; 404 Sylvan Lakes Dr West Monroe Primeaux, Corey James; 123 Cedarbrook Dr Monroe Ray, Michael Scott; 2001 Hwy 80 E 8 Calhoun Reitzell, Marshall Jay; 125 Peach Tree Dr West Monroe Riser, Stephen; 2505 N 8th St West Monroe Ross, James Jr; 5005 Brown St Monroe Russell, Shirley Faye; 2114 Evans Ave Monroe Sackman, Celeste R; 3021 W Deborah Dr Monroe Sanderson, Julia C; 215 Three Lakes Rd West Monroe Savage, Sandra B; 102 Weldwood Cir West Monroe Schendle, Kathleen A; 206 Country Club Rd Monroe Scott, Elaine K; 63 N Charmingdale Dr Monroe Seale, Donna T; 2405 Jasmine St Monroe Silmon, Linda Costello; 700 Vancil Rd West Monroe Sims, Kristen Johns; 721 E Olive St West Monroe Smalling, Joyce Chapman; 1353 Strozier Rd West Monroe Smith, Ethel Marie; 601 Ludwig Ave West Monroe Smith, Laquita Danielle; 2103 Dayton Ave Monroe Smith, Shirlyn Kay; 425 N 22nd St Monroe Solley, Amy Elizabeth; 607 Northwood Dr West Monroe Storm, Peter Andrew; PO Box 32 Calhoun Streeter, Emmett John; 1920 Hwy 139 28 Monroe Stuart, Mary H; 1710 Hwy 80 E Calhoun Sumler, Betty L; 1106 Ben Franklin Dr Monroe Swillie, Edward Daniel; 522 Huenefeld Rd Monroe Taylor, Joyce Brown; 343 Caples Rd West Monroe Taylor, Keisha Michelle; PO Box 375 West Monroe Terral, Joe B; PO Box 553 Sterlington Thomas, Venus Juliet; 110 Richwood Road 2 2 Monroe Thompson, Harold J; 201 Ridgehaven St Monroe Thorne, Patricia S; 114 Morning Meadows Ci West Monroe Tickner, Elizabeth Cook; 1489 Frenchman's Bend Monroe Traweek, Lauren Deanne; 2507 Brierfield Dr Monroe Walker, Kenora Sade; 605 Wilson St Monroe Wallace, Ryan Heath; 100 Doris St West Monroe Wallis, Aurelia Ann Kendall; 308 Trace West Rd West Monroe Ward, Hines Edward; PO Box 719 Monroe White, Carolyn F; 330 Windlake Ln West Monroe White, Elnora; 3409 Dick Taylor St Monroe Whiting, Shane Aaron; 202 Aubrey Hare Rd 6 Monroe Whitlock, Janice S; 4110 Loop Rd Monroe Williams, Margie A; PO Box 480 Monroe Winfield, Jimmie Jr; 3814 Blanks St Monroe Wright, Irven C; 6517 Mosswood Dr Monroe Wyatt, Vickie Marie; 1209 Harmon Johnson Rd Monroe Young, Henry C; 109 Mauldin Dr West Monroe Zuber, Jennifer Manning; 112 Weldwood Cir 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 written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The jury box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. In testimony, all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on the the 4th day of April, 2007, at Monroe Louisiana. signed, Jury commissioners: Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, Sharon Taylor, Sydney Cameron 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. 4/12 |
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