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Public Notices: Thursday, April 19th, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, April 19th, 2007NOTICE
The disposition of found or abandoned property held by a city police department is governed by LSA-R.S. 33:2333. The following described property has been held by the West Monroe Police Department in excess of six months and has not been claimed. If you recognize any of the property as being yours, please come to the West Monroe Police Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or contact Major Jerry Stansbury, at 396-2660, ext. 207. You must show proof of ownership. If this property is not claimed within thirty days of this notice, it will be disposed of in accordance with LSA-R.S. 33:2333.
26" Fisher boy's bicycle white in color
26" Roadmaster girl's bicycle blue in color
24" Murray girl's bicycle purple in color
20" Mongoose boy's bicycle red in color
20" Next boy's bicycle silver in color
20" Next boy's bicycle maroon in color
24" Next boy's bicycle red in color
26" Roadmaster boy's bicycle silver in color
26" Roadmaster girl's bicycle purple in color
24" Next boy's bicycle blue in color
26" Next boy's bicycle red in color
20" Next boy's bicycle red in color
26" Ouaser girl's bicycle pink in color
26" Xterra boy's bicycle white in color
26" Magna boy's bicycle blue in color
4/19
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NOTICE
COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
FOR OUACHITA PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1
A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire 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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, May 7, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall.
Application No.: COA-07-70000002
Applicant: Reginald Nelson
Location: 705 South 2nd Street
Legal description: LOT IN LOTS 1 & 2 SQ 13 A&E SO ADDN BEG 100 FT SO OF LAZARRE AVE & FRTG 53.75 FT ON EAST SIDE 2ND ST, DEPTH TO EAST LINE LOT 2.
Request: Certificate of appropriateness for addition.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
4/19,4/26,5/3
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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
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The city of West Monroe hereby requests bids on the following item:
SMALL ANIMAL PENS FOR THE IKE HAMILTON EXPO CENTER
Bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk, Benny Chelette, at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, no later than Friday, May 4, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Bids will be opened at a Special City Council meeting to be held that date at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Bids are to be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope the item being bid. Specifications can be obtained from Benny Chelette at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Benny Chelette, city clerk
4/19,4/26
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISINA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 AT SIX THIRTY-THREE (6:33) 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 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 6:33 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. Brad Cammack. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Brad Cammack.
Members present: (6)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A
Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B
Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C
Mr. Dorth Blade, District D
Ms. Kim Golden, District E
Mr. King Dawson, District F
Members absent: (0)
The President deferred adoption of the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on February 5, 2007 to the Regular Meeting scheduled for March 5, 2007.
The President announced the Service Award for the month of February, 2007:
Public Works
John Tom Murray, 5 years
William Gilliam, 10 years
Melinda Kiper, 10 years
Workforce Investment
Barbara Simmons, 5 years
911 Communications
Shantrail Scott, 10 years
The President recognized Mr. Dawson who spoke on behalf of Rev John Sewell regarding the drainage problems and condition of roads in Tanglewood Subdivision. Mr. Dawson stated that the Public Works Department and Code Enforcement will be assessing these issues in Tanglewood.
The President recognized Mr. Wade Bishop, 117 Eagle Lake Drive, West Monroe, representing the Citizens Advisory Committee for Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 that had been formed in 2005 by the Police Jury.
Mr. Bishop stated that the committee members felt that the Police Jurors should consider appointing a Citizens Board to handle all affairs and make all decisions of the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 instead of the Police Jurors.
Discussion ensued.
The President asked that any action to be taken on this issue be deferred to the March 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Discussion ensued further.
Committee member, Charles Johnston, 3638 Caples Road, West Monroe, spoke regarding what he envisioned for the Fire Department.
Steve Odom, 215 Sussex Drive, Monroe, President of the Ouachita Parish Firefighters Association Local 1694, AFL-CIO, stated his reasons for having a Board appointed to oversee the affairs of the Fire Department.
Chief Hemphill spoke in favor of a Board being appointed to oversee and handle the affairs of the Fire Department.
Mr. Hargrove deferred adoption of the Minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held on February 5, 2007 to the Regular Meeting scheduled for March 5, 2007.
Mr. Hargrove deferred adoption of Ordinance No. 8859, an Ordinance Revoking the Right-of-Way known as “Johnson Road Extension” to the Regular Meeting scheduled for March 5, 2007.
Mr. Hargrove informed the Police Jury that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8865, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Article III of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish Governing “Charitable Raffles and Bingo” to Prohibit Electronic Video Bingo in the Unincorporated Areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, and referred the matter to the April 2, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-13
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RALPH OWENS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEST OUACHITA SEWER DISTRICT NO. 5, REPLACING AND FILLING THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF TONY MCCLAIN, RELOCATED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy in the Board of Commissioners of West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5;
WHEREAS, Ralph Owens, 702 Washington Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 has expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Commissioners for West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Ralph Owens, 702 Washington Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 be and hereby is appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5, replacing Tony McClain, relocated, filling the unexpired term which ending on September 19, 2009.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 20th day of February, 2007. No opposition.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-14
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BILLY WILLIAMS TO THE CADEVILLE WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, REPLACING FRED LINDSAY, DECEASED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Cadeville Water District Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Billy Williams, 365 Cadeville Lodge Road, Eros, Louisiana 71238 has expressed a desire to serve on said Cadeville Water District Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Billy Williams, 365 Cadeville Lodge Road, Eros, Louisiana 71238 be and hereby is appointed to the Cadeville Water District Board of Commissioners, replacing Fred Lindsay, deceased, for a five (5) year term beginning February 20, 2007 and ending February 20, 2012.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 20th day of February, 2007. No opposition.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding local priority projects and read a list of proposed major projects under consideration that had been prepared by Mr. Don Harrison, as follows:
LA 143-US 165 Connector & North Ouachita River Bridge
Bayou DeSiard Ecosystem Restoration
(Bayou DeSiard Lake Restoration Commission)
I-20 Frontage Road (West)
From Thomas Road to Sterling Avenue
US 165-LA 34 Connector & South Ouachita River Bridge
Fink’s Hideaway-LA 139 Connector
West Ouachita Comprehensive Sewerage Plan/Infrastructure Improvements
East Ouachita Comprehensive Sewerage Plan/Infrastructure Improvements
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Hargrove provided an update on the West Ouachita Wastewater issue.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the Sparta and the fact that the Sparta needed all the help they could get.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to change No. 6 shown hereinabove from West Ouachita Comprehensive Sewerage Plan/Infrastructure Improvements to Sparta Rehabilitation.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to accept the following list of proposed major projects for 2007-2008, and that Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer, prepare the appropriate documentation for the submission of the projects no later than March 1, 2007, as follows:
1. LA 143-US 165 Connector & North Ouachita River Bridge
2. Bayou DeSiard Ecosystem Restoration
(Bayou DeSiard Lake Restoration Commission)
3. I-20 Frontage Road (West)
From Thomas Road to Sterling Avenue
4. US 165-LA 34 Connector & South Ouachita River Bridge
5. Fink’s Hideaway-LA 139 Connector
6. Sparta Rehabilitation
7. East Ouachita Comprehensive Sewerage Plan/Infrastructure Improvements
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Blade deferred the adoption of the Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held on February 5, 2007 to the Regular Police Jury meeting scheduled for March 5, 2007.
Ms. Golden stated that Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director of WIA, was present to address Amendment No. 2 of WIA PY05/FY06 WIA Contract.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding Amendment No. 2.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve Amendment No. 2 to the WIA PY05/FY06 WIA Contract adding FY06 Rapid Response funds in the amount of $20,000.00, and to authorize the President to sign Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Dawson spoke regarding the construction along Ticheli Road due to the pipeline that is coming through Ouachita Parish at the present time. Mr. Dawson stated that the use of heavy equipment has created a great deal of mud and potholes on Ticheli Road, and he is receiving complaints.
Mr. John Tom Murray, Director of Public Works stated that he would address the pipeline company to make certain that everything is being done to keep as much of the mud off Ticheli Road as possible.
Mr. Dawson asked Mr. Jay Mitchell to write the pipeline company a letter and see if they could place rocks or some type of bed to keep some of the mud from coming onto Ticheli Road.
Mr. Dawson stated that there had been some progress made related to the Spruell Road issues and he asked that the item be removed from the agenda at this time.
The President recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, who reported on the following bids:
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for Paper-Office Supplies, Batteries-Office Supplies, Various Office Supplies, and Computer Office Supplies. Those present at the bid opening were Brad Cammack, Treasurer, Leslie Jones, Purchasing Officer Assistant, and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: PAPER OFFICE SUPPLIES
VENDOR /QUOTE AMOUNT
Business Products and Design $15,430.85
Cooley Office Supplies No Bid
Long’s Preferred Products No Bid
Fuqua Paper $16,275.25
Monroe Office Supplies No Bid
Peregrine Office Supplies No Bid
Parker Paper Wholesale No Bid
Sav-On Office Supplies No Bid
Stuart’s, Inc. $16,346.05
Office Depot $13,056.80 (Did Not Meet Specifications)
RECOMMENDATION: Business Products and Design
ITEM: COMPUTER OFFICE SUPPLIES
VENDOR /QUOTE AMOUNT
Business Products and Design $40,806.43
Computer Supplies Untl’d $38,093.15
Cooley Office Supplies No Bid
Discount Imaging No Bid
Monroe Office Equipment/Supplies No Bid
Office Depot $36,542.76
Peregrine Office Equipment/Supplies No Bid
Sav-On Office Supplies No Bid
Stuart’s Inc $41,596.90
Jackson Paper $44,799.50
RECOMMENDATION: Office Depot
ITEM: VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES
VENDOR/ QUOTE AMOUNT
Business Products and Design $16,130.05
Computer Supplies Untl’d No Bid
Cooley Office Supplies No Bid
Monroe Office Equipment/Supplies No Bid
Sav-On Office Supplies No Bid
Stuart’s Inc $18,285.05
Office Depot $11,483.44
RECOMMENDATION: Office Depot
ITEM: BATTERIES-OFFICE SUPPLIES
VENDOR/QUOTE AMOUNT
Business Products and Design $2,299.10
Martronics $2,094.45
Peregrine No Bid
Monroe Office Equipment/Supplies No Bid
Pro-Tech Concepts No Bid
Stuart’s Inc $2,708.80
RECOMMENDATION: Martronics
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the lowest quotes for each item listed above except for Paper Office Supplies where the lowest quote did not meet specifications, all as recommended by Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack informed the Police Jurors that Carolyn Kwiterovich had announced her retirement effective March 30, 2007. Mr. Cammack stated that he would have a new job title and a new job description at the March 5, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting and would possibly have someone to fill the position at that time.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, informed the Police Jury that he would be attending the Annual Meeting of the Parish Attorney’s Association on Friday, February 23, 2007.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, 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 of an offer to purchase land in the West Ouachita Industrial Park be added to the Agenda.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Mitchell stated that an offer had been received on a 9 acre tract in the West Ouachita Industrial Park by Gilley Land Management. The land is located on the north side of Interstate-20, just east of the tract sold to Mr. Killian. Mr. Mitchell stated that the offer had been made at the price of $12,500.00 per acre. However, on March 6, 2006 on the recommendation of the West Ouachita Industrial Park’s Advisory Board, the Police Jury adopted a motion to increase the selling price of the property in the Industrial Park to $18,000.00 per acre effective with agreements reached after May 1, 2006.
Mr. Mitchell said a significant creek runs through the property and part of the property is quite wet.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to reject the offer and notify the Offeror as to the reasons why, and advise the Offeror to proceed with an appraisal of the property.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director of WIA, who spoke regarding several items.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding the present policy on holidays for WIA employees and she requested that the present policy be changed so that WIA employees will have the same holiday schedule as the State of Louisiana, and to add Christmas Eve and New Years Eve to the State holiday schedule for WIA employees.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve that the Workforce Investment Board employees of the Police Jury observe the State holiday schedule, subject to concurrence from the Full Board.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Bennett spoke regarding a Consulting Services Contract between Kip Stottlemyer Associates and Ouachita Parish that would provide training and/or services in accordance with the standards of the Workforce Investment Act, Regulations, and State Policies.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to defer action on the Consulting Services Contract until approval has been received from the Full Board, and subject to Attachment “A” referred to in Item No. 1 on Page 1 of said Contract, being provided for the Police Jurors to review.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The next item for discussion by Ms. Bennett was a policy for Functional Supervision in Workforce Services Integration.
Discussion ensued.
It was the consensus of the Jurors that Mr. Jay Mitchell, Mr. Brad Cammack, and Ms. LaTanya Harper review this policy prior to any action being taken by the Police Jury.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Dawson to table this matter until Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Cammack and Ms. Latanya Harper have had a chance to review the policy.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Ms. Bennett then spoke regarding an Organizational Chart and Job Descriptions.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Blade to defer any action on the Organizational Chart and the Job Descriptions until the Full Board has had a chance to review same.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Ms. Bennett requested that she be allowed to hire a Local Area Coordinator.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to defer any action on this matter at this time.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Mr. Craig Lott, Director, 911 Communications. Mr. Lott requested that he be allowed to hire a Call Taker Trainee.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the request to hire a Call Taker Trainee, as based on the recommendation of Mr. Lott.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Mr. John Tom Murray, Director, Public Works. Mr. Murray requested that he be allowed to hire a Temporary Maintenance Worker II and a Temporary Maintenance Worker I, pending the outcome of physicals and drug screens.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the request to hire a Temporary Maintenance Worker II and a Temporary Maintenance Worker I, pending the outcome of physicals and drug screens, as based on the recommendation of Mr. Murray.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Blade asked that Mr. Cammack arrange a second Public Works Salary Review Committee Meeting as soon as the necessary information had been gathered.
The President recognized Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer. Mr. Harrison provided each Juror a packet of information on the Ouachita Parish Road Program which included the following:
Summary of Projects Completed in FY 2006 – Final Allocations
Summary of Previously Authorized Projects Not Completed
Withdrawal of Funding for Previously Authorized Road Projects Not Completed
Proposed 2007 Road Improvement Program – Summary of Initial Project Allocations
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to accept the 2007 Road Improvement Program as presented and recommended by Mr. Don Harrison.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack informed the Police Jury that he would be attending the Annual Police Jury Association Convention on Friday, February 23, 2007.
The President opened the meeting for public participation.
Mr. Joe Seward, 495 Cooley Cut-Off Road, West Monroe spoke regarding the ambulance contract; the representation of members at OCOG meetings; and a Board to be appointed to oversee the Fire Department.
Mr. Richard Hayes, 25 Belle Drive, Monroe, spoke regarding a drainage problem in his neighborhood.
After discussion, Public Works Director, John Tom Murray, stated that he would look into the situation.
The President recognized Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Department and asked the Chief to talk about the Communications Tower Lease Renewal first.
At this time, the President turned the gavel over to Mr. Dorth Blade, Vice President and stated that he would abstain from discussion on this item.
The Chief spoke regarding a contract renewal for the tower sites on Winnfield Road.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve the contract renewal on the communications tower lease on Winnfield Road for a minimum of three years, as recommended by Chief Hemphill.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Caldwell abstained.
Mr. Blade handed the gavel back to Mr. Caldwell at this time.
Chief Hemphill then spoke regarding personnel actions as follows:
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to place Roy Daniels on Extended Sick Leave effective January 16, 2007.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to accept the resignation of B. J. Trichell, retiring with 29 years of service, effective February 14, 2007; and promote Fire Captain Thomas Mercy to Probational District Chief, effective February 26, 2007; and promote Fire Driver Gerald D. Massey to Probational Captain, effective February 26, 2007.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Chief Hemphill recommended that the next personnel matter be discussed in Executive Session.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the employee to be discussed had the option to require that discussion be held in Open Meeting. The employee was present at the meeting and desired that discussion be held in Executive Session.
At 8:27 p.m., motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to go into Executive Session.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
At 8:55 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 Chief Hemphill.
Motion adopted. Mr. Caldwell opposed. Mr. Dawson opposed.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Sherry White, recording secretary
Walt M. Caldwell IV, president, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 559
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4-13, SUBPARAGRAPH "O" OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN OF THE WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY, WITH REGARD TO EMERGENCY APPLICATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY APPLICATIONS FOR THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED, AND THE DISABLED
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, that the provisions of Chapter 4, section 4-13, subparagraph "O" of the Administrative Plan (adopted 10-1-99), as amended, be further amended so as to add the following additional Local Preference Category to the already existing Local Preference Categories for Emergency Applications as follows, to-wit:
— Elderly / Handicapped / Disabled, based upon such documentation as the Administrator determines sufficient to establish such status, including but not limited to attending physician's statement, statement from the Social Security Administration and birth certificate
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, on the 10th day of April, 2007, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Brian
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007
WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Benny Chelette, city clerk, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
Dave Norris, mayor, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
4/19
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 560
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL PLAN AND ANNOTATE AND REAFFIRM THE FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the West Monroe Housing Authority is required, after public hearing, to adopt and submit an Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year 2007 and annotate and reaffirm Five-Year Plan for the Fiscal Years 2005- 2009 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing;
WHEREAS, due notice was given of a public hearing, inviting comments on the proposed plans; and
WHEREAS, all comments received were considered by the West Monroe Housing Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, that the Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year 2007 and the Five-Year Plan for the Fiscal Years 2005-2009 as annotated, presented to the West Monroe Housing Authority (a copy of which shall be retained in the office of the Housing Authority, 211 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, for public inspection), be and they are hereby adopted, with authorization granted to issue any and all additional certifications relating thereto which are either necessary or desirable, and all are ordered to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, as required by law and/or regulation.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, on the 10th day of April, 2007, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Brian
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Benny Chelette, city clerk, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
Dave Norris, mayor, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3649
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12-7012 THROUGH SECTION 12- 7020 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, RELATING TO THE SECURING OF BUILDINGS AND THE REQUIREMENTS THEREOF; THE PENALTIES AND REMEDIES FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY AND/OR PROPERLY SECURE AFTER NOTICE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that Section 12-7012 through 12-7020 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, are hereby amended, to read as follows:
SECURING OF BUILDINGS
Sec 12-7012. Buildings to be secure.
Residential or commercial buildings which are unoccupied are required to be secured according to the specifications and regulations set forth in Sec. 12 - 7013 through Sec. 12- 7020.
Sec 12-7013. Securing Specifications.
Buildings required to be secured shall be secured in one of the following ways: (1) Minimal Securing, the least intrusive for buildings in areas where minimum securing is possible; (2)
Moderate Securing, used when doors or windows become broken or unlatched; and (3) Maximum Securing, the most intrusive, used for buildings that have been broken into or vandalized.
Except as otherwise specifically required otherwise below, all secured buildings shall be required to be maintained in the same manner and with the same outward appearance of an occupied building, including maintaining of roofs, windows and doors; overall exterior appearance such as paint renewal, as needed, and windows to be curtained or draped to give the appearance of occupancy; and all grounds and premises to be maintained. Structures shall remain secured until re-occupied, or until demolished.
Sec 12-7014 Levels of securing.
(a) Minimal Securing.
Minimal securing of all exterior openings shall be accomplished by securely locking windows, doors and other means of egress.
(b) Moderate Securing.
If inspection of a building reveals unlocked or broken openings, or traces of improper use or occupancy, including both a building not previously cited as well as a building already considered minimally secured, the building may be required to be moderately secured. Moderate securing shall require that all exterior openings be secured in a neat and workmanlike manner with not less than one-half-inch thick (CDX) weather-resistant plywood, either cut to fit within the openings, or cut to fit over trim around the openings, securely fastened with two-and-one-half-inch (2 1/2”) wood screws six (6) to twelve (12) inches on-center.
The plywood shall be coated with two (2) coats of exterior paint. Color shall blend with or harmonize with the exterior colors of the building as to be inconspicuous as possible. All bare wood siding, windows, overhang, and trim shall also be coated with exterior paint. In the event the owner wishes to utilize the structure for storage (if allowed by zoning codes and subdivision restrictions), it shall be required that a minimum one-and-one-quarter-inch (1 1/4") solid core door be installed and equipped with passage lock and one-inch (1") deadbolt lock.
(c) Maximum Securing.
If inspection of a building which was previously required to be moderately secured is found to have broken or unlocked openings or evidence of improper use or occupancy, it shall be required that all exterior openings be secured in a neat and workmanlike manner with not less than one-half-inch thick (CDX) weather-resistant plywood, cut to fit within the opening or cut to fit over the trim around the opening, securely fastened with one-half-inch by eight inch (1/2" X 8") round head bolt with washer through the center of the plywood with two-by four (2" X 4") back up.
The plywood shall be coated with two (2) coats of exterior paint. Color shall blend with or harmonize with the exterior colors of the building as to be inconspicuous as possible. All bare wood siding, windows, overhang, and trim shall also be coated with exterior paint. In the event the owner wishes to utilize the structure for storage (if allowed by zoning codes and subdivision restrictions), it shall be required that a minimum one-and-one-quarter-inch (1 1/4") solid core door be installed and equipped with passage lock and one-inch (1") deadbolt lock.
Sec 12-7015 Maintenance of secured buildings and premises.
It shall be the responsibility of every owner to routinely inspect the premises of all residential or commercial buildings owned to ensure that each such building remains secured and that there is no unauthorized or improper occupancy or utilizing of that building, to keep the interior and exterior premises clean and maintained, and to remove from the premises all abandoned motor vehicles; appliances, including but not limited to refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers; glass; building materials; building rubbish; litter; dead trees, branches, trash, garbage, and other deleterious materials, and shall regularly maintain the vegetation as required by city ordinances in order to prevent the building or premises from causing or becoming a public nuisance.
Sec 12-7016 Time limitations.
(a) Upon determination that a building is required to be secured, notice shall be provided to the property owner by certified mail or actual delivery. Receipt of notice by any person of suitable age and discretion at the business premises or usual residence of the property owner shall be considered actual delivery and sufficient notice. Notice by certified mail shall be considered as received seven (7) days from the date of deposit into the U S Mail, postage prepaid, or the date of actual delivery, whichever first occurs. The property shall for all purposes be presumed to be owned by that person who is reflected as the property owner on the records of the Ouachita Parish Assessor. Notice to any co-owner of the property shall be considered as notice to all co-owners. In the event that a property owner is deceased or notice cannot otherwise be served as provided above, service may be made upon an Attorney in a manner similar to that provided by Sec 12-7003(c), or proceedings may be instituted "in rem" against the property alone in any manner otherwise allowed by law.
(b) Securing of the structure must be completed according to the specifications provided above within seven (7) days from receipt of notice as provided in (a) above.
Sec 12-7017 Inspections.
All buildings shall be subject to inspection at all times to determine if the structure has been secured according to these provisions.
Sec 12-7018 Interim inspections.
Followup inspections may be made at any time. If it is determined at any time upon a followup inspection that the building is not being maintained according to these requirements, the property owner shall again be notified that the structure is not in compliance with these provisions, and the property owner shall have three (3) working days from the date of notice to correct the deficiencies.
Sec 12-7019 Penalties; remedies.
(a) It shall be unlawful for a property owner to fail to timely and properly secure a building after notice as provided above . Whoever violates this provision shall be fined up to an amount of Three Hundred and no/100 ($300.00) Dollars. Each neglect or failure by a property owner to timely and properly secure a building as provided above for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days shall be a separate offense.
(b) (i.) In addition to the penalty provided in (a) above, should a property owner neglect or fail to timely and properly secure a building, City shall be entitled, at its sole discretion, to secure all or any portion of the building in the manner required above.
(ii.) The City shall charge for the services rendered pursuant to (i) a total of the actual responsible or estimated cost for the provision of those services (whether by City employees or by independent contractor) plus an administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100).
(iii.) The cost of such services shall be owed by the property owner and shall be secured by a privilege and lien upon the immovable property upon which the building is located, and its improvements, in favor of the City, all in accordance with LSA RS 33:4766, as amended, or other applicable law. In addition the City may initiate a civil action against the property owner to compel the payment of the amounts set forth in this subsection (b).
Sec 12-7020 Non-exclusive.
The provisions of Sec 12-7012, et seq. do not amend, supercede or otherwise limit the provisions of Sec 12-7001, et seq., of Sec 8-2001, et seq., of Sec 8-2011, et seq., of Sec 8- 2031, et seq., or other provisions of the Code of Ordinance of the City of West Monroe or the laws of the State of Louisiana, whether nor or subsequently enacted or adapted, all of which shall be in addition to the obligations and remedies provided in Sec 12-7012, et seq.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance hereby is declared severable.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after April 11, 2007.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 10th day of April, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Brian
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, city clerk, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
Dave Norris, mayor, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3650
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE A MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL INDUCEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED PHYSICS OF AMERICA, L.L.C., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in special and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, a Modification of Agreement For Industrial Inducement with Associated Physics of America, L.LC., relating to that Agreement For Industrial Inducement executed on the 3rd day of January, 2006, which both modifies that original Agreement For Industrial Inducement as well as establishes the amount and time of reimbursement owed by Associated Physics of America, L.L.C. to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, together with such other terms and provisions which are more fully set forth in that Modification of Agreement For Industrial Inducement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in special and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby further authorized execute any and all other documents and take any and all actions he determines necessary or appropriate in order to complete that Modification of Agreement For Industrial Inducement with Associated Physics of America, L.L.C.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in special and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 10th day of April, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Brian
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007
Dave Norris, mayor, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
Attest: Benny Chelette, city clerk, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3651
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING PORTIONS OF UNUTILIZED AND UNNEEDED UTILITY SERVITUDES IN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, BEING A PORTION OF THOSE UTILITY SERVITUDES EARLIER DEDICATED TO THE CITY IN WEST MONROE IN THE FILING OF WEST MONROE COMMERCIAL PARK SUBDIVISION UNIT 2, AND IN THE FILING OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 28A-UNIT 2, WEST MONROE COMMERCIAL PARK SUBDIVISION, AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, certain utility servitudes were dedicated for the benefit of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in the filing of West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision Unit 2, Section 32, T18N-R3E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 19, page 148,
records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana and in the filing of the Resubdivision of Lot 28A-Unit 2, West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, Section 32, T18N-R3E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 19, page 191, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe has now determined that a portion of those servitudes which are unused are unnecessary, and are detrimental to the now anticipated commercial development within portions of those subdivision and as such development is in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its residents, the City of West Monroe now desires to formally revoke the dedication of the unused and unneeded portions of those servitudes previously established.
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 those portions of the utility servitudes more particularly described as
a) The easterly 215.19 feet of that 15 foot utility servitude shown as located along the north line of Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 28A-Unit 2, West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, Section 32, T18N-R3E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 19, page 191, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana;
b) That 15 foot utility servitude shown as located along the east line of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Resubdivision of Lot 28A-Unit 2, West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, Section 32, T18N-R3E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 19, page 191, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and
c) That 15 foot utility servitude shown as located along the east line of Lot 21B and Lot 28B of West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision Unit 2, Section 32, T18N-R3E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 19, page 148, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be and each of the above are hereby forever revoked and set aside.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and he is hereby authorized to take any action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing revocations.
SECTION 3. 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 this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance hereby is declared severable.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted this 10th day of April, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Brian
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, city clerk, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF April, 2007.
Dave Norris, mayor, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3652
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO MARKETING FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA I-20 CORRIDOR REGION, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development relating to marketing for the North Central Louisiana I-20 corridor region, with the City of West Monroe to provide $25,000.00 in matching funds to pay for a consultant's study that will develop a brand identity and marketing materials for the North Central Louisiana region that shares the I-20 corridor, all as more fully set out in that Matching Grant Overview attached.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and he is hereby authorized to take any action or execute any further documents and to take any and all further actions he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this
10th day of April, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA:Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Brian
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, city clerk, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
Dave Norris, mayor, city of West Monroe, state of Louisiana
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ADVERTISEMENT 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
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NOTICE
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Taken at the office of the district, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana. Monday, April 9, 2007 (regular meeting)
Members present: Fred Hall, Don Leach, Ralph Owen
Members absent: none
Others present: Jerry Lazenby, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., and Terry Cox, district manager.
The first item on the agenda was a request for approval to advertise for bids, for two (2) pickup trucks. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Leach made a motion to approve the advertising and Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
Next, was the proposed group of six (6) duplexes on Lakeside Road. Mr. Lazenby presented the plans and specifications and pointed out some improvements that need to be addressed. A discussion followed and Mr. Lazenby agreed he will send a letter to the contractor with the needed improvements. A new set of plans will need to be submitted by the contractor for consideration.
The final item was cash disbursements for the month. Mr. Cox presented the disbursements and following a discussion, Commissioner Owen made a motion to accept the disbursements as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Leach seconded the motion.
No further business being presented, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Fran Bradley, secretary.
Attest: Fred Hall, president
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:00 p.m. C.D.S.T. May 7, 2007, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
Bid 35-07
Musical Instrument Purchase
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, president
Attest: Robert Webber, Ed.D, secretary
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NOTICE
I, Antonio DeShun Moore (DOC# 366743), date of birth July 15, 1974, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Accessory After the Fact of Armed Robbery, which occurred November 19, 1997, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BAWCOMVILLE COMMUNITY, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, FY 2006 LCDBG Program to be funded by the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2006 will be received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, (hereinafter referred to as OWNER) at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in the Parish Courthouse Building, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. CDST, Tuesday, May 22 , 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.
All bids must be submitted on the proper bid proposal forms. The contractor must display his contractor's license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Each bid shall be sealed and plainly marked as "Bid for Street Improvements in the Bawcomville Community, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, FY 2006 LCDBG Program."
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, 200 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Monroe, Louisiana. A refundable deposit of $50.00 shall be required for each set of Contract Documents.
If the bidder is a corporation, a corporate resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid must accompany the bid.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
For contractor information, this project is classified as municipal and public works construction.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Attention to bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
The successful Bidder will be required to execute the Owner's Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) calendar days after normal award of contract.
The contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
Please notify the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at (318) 327-1340 seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled bid opening if special accommodations specified under ADA are required.
The Owner hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause, and, waive any and all formalities not required by the Louisiana Public Bid Law (La.R.S.38:2211-2296).
April 11, 2007
OWNER: OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
BY: Walter M. Caldwell, IV, President
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Cafeteria Loading Dock Repair and Field House Concrete Porch Replacement:
West Ouachita High School
4061 Caples Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 32-07
ISSUING AGENT:
David Lane Beaird and Associates, Inc./Lane Beaird, Engineer
2106 North 7th Street Suite 132
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 19, 2007
BID OPENING DATE: May 14, 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
PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
10:00 a.m. C.D.S.T. Monday May 7,2007
West Ouachita High School
4061 Caples Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Main School Office
PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS. Bidders shall assemble at the project site.
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