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Public Notices: Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

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Public Notices Published Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

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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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in special legal session on Monday, May 14, 2007, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-07-20000005
Applicant: Johnny's Pizza House
Location: 809Warren Drive
Request: Variance to allow enlargement of Johnny's Pizza House building and parking lot [non-conforming use B3 (general business district) in an R-1 (single family residential district)]
Legal description: Lots 18, 19, & 20 Unit 1 White Columns ADDN -Sold Lot BK 1690-425 Being Parcel 01-14-R104721; 0.029 AC M/L IN W2 OF NE4 SEC 28 T18N R3E, from intersection of S R/W Warren Dr, S 362.6 FT TO POB, N89W 150 FT, S 60 FT, S89E 10 FT to W line Lot 20 Unit 1 White Columns Sub, N ALG W Line Lot 20 55.1 FT TO NW cor said lot 20, S89E ALG N line said lot 20 140 FT to NE COR said lot 20, N ALG W R/W Warren Dr 4.9 FT TO POB; and lot in W ½ OF NE ¼ SEC 28 T18N R3E BEG 262.6 FT SO OF Wellerman Rd & FRTG 100 FT ON W side Warren Dr, depth 150 FT-cold portion parcel 02-14 being 2003 SQ FT M/L BL 1690-425-.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
4/26,5/3,5/10
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 p.m. May 22, 2007, for:
New roofs for Swartz Upper Elementary School
400 Lincoln Hills Drive
Swartz, Louisiana 71203
Ouachita Parish School Board
BID NUMBER 40-07
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the architect, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the architect at:
TB Architecture
141 DeSiard Street, Suite 506
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com.
All bids must be accompanied by a security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as an agent of company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this state, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the job site on the Swartz Upper Elementary School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who attend the pre-bid conference.
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, president
Dr. Robert E. Webber, ED.D, secretary
4/26,5/3,5/10
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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
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 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.
4/19,4/26,5/3
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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.
4/19,4/26,5/3
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NOTICE
I, Ernesto Puente, DOC# 116832, date of birth 11/7/1963, currently residing in Miami-Dade County, Florida, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Possession of cocaine greater than 28 grams, but less than 200 grams, which occurred on March 4, 1987, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
4/26,5/3,5/10
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NOTICE
Summer hours for the Ouachita Parish Public Library System are as follows:
Main and Ouachita Valley Branches
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 9-8
Friday — 9-5
Saturday — 10-2
Sunday — 2-5
Louise Williams, Anna Meyer, West Ouachita and Sterlington
Monday and Thursday — 9-8
Tuesday and Wednesday — 9-6
Friday — 9-5
Saturday — 10-2
West Monroe and Carver Branches
Monday-Thursday — 9-6
Friday — 9-5
Saturday — 10-2
These hours begin June 1, 2007 and end July 31, 2007
4/26,5/3,5/10
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, May 17, 2007, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM,
May 17, 2007, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
HOLMATRO SEARCH & EXTRICATION RESCUE EQUIPMENT
FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS-HOMELAND SECURITY
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
4/26,5/3
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, May 17, 2007, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM,
May 17, 2007, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
Responder RCI PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE
FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS-HOMELAND SECURITY
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
4/26,5/3
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, May 17, 2007, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM,
May 17, 2007, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK 30 COMPUTERS
FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS-HOMELAND SECURITY
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
4/26,5/3
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PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER SUPPLY
04/23/07
PWS ID No LA 1073040
The Prairie Road Water District is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code) (LAC 51: XII) and the Federal Primary Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) sets drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over MANY YEARS may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHM standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a running annual average (RAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results.
Compliance calculations performed during the first calendar quarter of 2007 show that the system’s current TTHMs running annual average is 188ppb: thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY, If had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
If you should have any questions please contact Ted Davidson, Operator at Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202; (318) 235-8461.
5/3
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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
4/12,4/19, 4/26, 5/3
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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 accomodations 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
4/19,4/26,5/3
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, May 29, 2007, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: PASE-07-15000001
Applicant: Melville, Charles Herman
Location: 1612 Arkansas Road
Request: Planning approval/special exception to allow mini-warehouses in a B-2 (neighborhood business) district
Legal description: 5.22 ACS IN SEC 21 T18N R3E BEG AT COR OF GREGORY C WARREN TRACT, N ALONG KIROLI ROAD 62.44 FT, W288.74 FT, S 220 FT, SW 325.51 FT, SE ALONG ARK ROAD 539.85 FT, NE 530 FT, N 270.70 FT.
Application No.: VAR-07-20000003
Applicant: Sandifer, Spencer
Location: 2505 Swiss Street
Request: Lot size reduction from required 7200 SG FT to 5000 SQ FT.
Legal description: EAST 150 FT OF S2 LOT 23 & E 150 FT OF N2 LOT 24 SQ 14 UNIT 2 MCGUIRES HIGHLAND PARK ADDN.
Application No: VAR-07-20000004
Applicant: Beebe, Jay W
Location: 1102 North 4th Street
Request: Sdie yard variance from required 5' TO 1'
Legal description: SOUTH 100 FT LOTS 13 & 14 SQ E HAYNES ADDN.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
5/3,5/10,5/17
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, May 21, 2007, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
Application No: REV-07-50000001
Applicant: Dolores Walker Daniel
Location: 101 North 4th Street
Request: Revocation of alley
Legal description: LOTS 7 & 8 SQ 'T' A&E WESTERN ADDN.
Application No: ZC-07-45000001
Applicant: Melville, Charles Herman
Location: 1612 Arkansas Road
Request: Zone change from B-1 (Transition Business District) TO B-2 (Neighborhood Business District)
Legal description: 5.22 ACS IN SEC 21 T18N R3E BEG AT COR OF GREGORY C WARREN TRACT, N ALONG KIROLI ROAD 62.44 FT, W288.74 FT, S 220 FT, SW 325.51 FT, SE ALONG ARK ROAD 539.85 FT, NE 530 FT, N 270.70 FT.
Application No: PASE-07-15000001
Applicant: Melville, Charles Herman
Location: 1612 Arkansas Road
Request: Planning approval/Special exception to allow mini-warehouses in a B-2 (Neighborhood Business) District
Legal description: 5.22 ACS IN SEC 21 T18N R3E BEG AT COR OF GREGORY C WARREN TRACT, N ALONG KIROLI ROAD 62.44 FT, W288.74 FT, S 220 FT, SW 325.51 FT, SE ALONG ARK ROAD 539.85 FT, NE 530 FT, N 270.70 FT.
The public is invited to attend.
5/3,5/10,5/21
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on April 17, 2007, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
EAST OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION
PROPOSITION
(BONDS)
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $29,785,000 OF 25 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING LANDS FOR BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS; INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THOSE SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROJECTS SET FORTH IN THE “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN” APPROVED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ON APRIL 17, 2007, AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Shall East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding Twenty Nine Million Seven Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($29,785,000), in one or more series, to run twenty-five (25) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds; including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THOSE SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROJECTS SET FORTH IN THE “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN” APPROVED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ON APRIL 17, 2007, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at six o'clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES:PRECINCT, LOCATION
01: (IN PART) Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy. 165 N
02: Sterlington Recreation Center, 709 Frances Avenue
03: (IN PART) Jack Hayes School, 3631 Old Sterlington Road
04: (IN PART) Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy. 165 N
05: (IN PART) Osterland Recreational Center, 710 Holland Drive
06: Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Drive
07: (IN PART) Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Drive
08: (IN PART) Louise Williams Library, 140 Bayou Oaks Drive
09: Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy. 594
09A: (IN PART) Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy. 594
10: (IN PART) Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 Saint John Street
13: (IN PART) Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive
14: (IN PART) Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive
15: (IN PART) Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center, 2800 Burg Jones Lane
16: (IN PART) Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson Street
17: (IN PART) Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson Street
18: Richwood Town Hall, 363 Brown Road
19: (IN PART) Robinson Elementary School, 5101 Burg Jones Lane
20: Shady Grove Elementary School, 2204 Ticheli Road
21: (IN PART) Shady Grove Elementary School, 2204 Ticheli Road
24: (IN PART) MW Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge, 5500 Hwy. 165 Bypass
25: Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road
26: Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road
61: (IN PART) American Legion Hall, 401 Forsythe Avenue
66: (IN PART) Sherrouse School, 300 Sherrouse Avenue
68: (IN PART) Ouachita Parish Jr. High School, 5500 Blanks Avenue
69: (IN PART) Carroll High School, 2939 Renwick Street
70: (IN PART) Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm Street
72: (IN PART) Lakeshore Elementary School, 550 Balboa Drive
73: (IN PART) Masur Hall-ULM Campus, 4105 Bon Aire Drive
75: (IN PART) St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2816 Deborah Drive
76: (IN PART) Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Avenue
79: (IN PART) Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm Street
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, Monroe, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007, at SIX O'CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 17th day of April, 2007.
ATTEST: Jack White, President
Robert Webber, Secretary
5/3,5/10,5/17,5/24
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes: February 19, 2007
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on February 19, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call:
Present
Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Gretchen Kovac, Sammy Gordy, William Krutzer, Sue Edmonds, Janet Rutledge, Lane Howell, Don O’Toole and Ford Lensing
Absent: Tillman Brown (excused), Nash Patel (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Guest: Robbie Evans, The News Star
Agenda: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the February 19, 2007 Board meeting agenda. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Williams Krutzer and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the January 22, 2007 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of January 31, 2007.
Bond Account: $1,014,065.36
General Funds: $1,812,485.93
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve the additional travel plans for March 2007 through May 2007. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports:
Bond Oversight Committee: William Krutzer reported that under the direction of the Board the Bond Oversight Committee met on February 13, 2007 at 12:00 noon to review the legality, appropriateness and ethics of the City of Monroe’s request to redirect the 2003 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement in the amount of $394,544.00 for the Civic Center Arena Roofing Project to re-roofing the Monroe Civic Center Complex Conference Hall and the Theatre. William Krutzer reported that after reviewing the letter of Patrick Dayton dated February 13, 2007, the committee voted unanimously to recommend Board approval of the request. With all terms and conditions of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement will remain the same.
It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Sue Edmonds to approve the City of Monroe’s request to redirect the 2003 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement in the amount of $394,544.00 for the Civic Center Arena Roofing Project to re-roofing the Monroe Civic Center Complex Conference Hall and the Theatre, with all terms and conditions of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement remaining the same. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero
Budget/Marketing Committee: Ford Lensing reported that the Budget/Marketing Committee met on February 19, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. to review the contract between the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Randall Travel Marketing for a Travel & Tourism Research Study of the Monroe-West Monroe area in the amount of 50,000.00 plus expenses of an estimated amount of $6,000.00. Ford Lensing reported that the Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the contract and to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign said document.
It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to authorize the Chairman of the Board to enter into a contractual agreement between the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Randall Travel Marketing in the amount of $50,000.00 plus expenses of an estimated amount of $6,000.00 to conduct a comprehensive visitor research survey and develop a strategic marketing plan to effectively position and market Monroe-West Monroe as a travel and tourism destination of choice. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Ford Lensing reported that the executive director presented the committee with the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau Marketing Action Plan for 2007. Ford Lensing stated that the 2007 Marketing Action Plan is located in the front pocket of the board meeting books for review.
Executive Director Report: Alana Cooper stated that the Marketing Plans include the mission statement of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the four (4) targeted marketing areas; Conventions & Sporting, Events, Leisure Travel, Bus groups and the Community. It also includes the results of the 2006 marketing plan and the 2007 goals, trade shows/industry events, advertising and publications and promotions.
The executive director reported she will be presenting this plan to the legislators, local government agencies, mayors and our industry partners so that they may be aware of the Convention and Visitors Bureau marketing plans.
William Krutzer reported that he wants to recognize the 2007 Marketing Plan as a concise, thorough and very well thought out and an exceptional piece of work. He wants to congratulate those persons who participated in the marketing plans.
Other Business: Alana Cooper stated that it is time to do maintenance on the building and requested the Chairman to appoint a committee to oversee the bids and make recommendations on work that needs to be done.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman, assigned building maintenance as an additional duty of the Parking Lot Committee with Gretchen Kovac as Chairman.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to adjourn at 4:35 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Chairman, Jerry Edmondson
Secretary/Treasurer, Ford Lensing
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes: March 26, 2007
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on March 26, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call:
Present: Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Tillman Brown, Sue Edmunds, Sammy Gordy, Lane Howell, Ford Lensing, Gretchen Kovac, William Krutzer and Don O’Toole
Absent: Nash Patel (excused), Janet Rutledge (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; and Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Agenda: It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Lane Howell to amend the agenda to include a report by the Bond Oversight Committee. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
It was moved by Tillman Brown and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the April 16, 2007 Board meeting agenda as amended. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Sue Edmunds to approve the February 19, 2007 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of February 28, 2007.
Bond Account: $1,016,742.20
General Funds: $2,001,143.15
Report filed for audit.
Alana Cooper requested that the budget line item for Research and Development be increased by $40,000.00 to cover the cost of the contract for Randall Travel Marketing to do a Travel & Tourism Research Study of the Monroe-West Monroe area.
It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Sue Edmunds to increase the Research and Development budget line item from $10,000.00 to $50,000.00 to cover the approved contract for Randall Travel Marketing to do a Travel & Tourism Research study of the Monroe-West Monroe area. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the additional travel for April through July 2007. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports:
Bond Oversight Committee: William Krutzer reported that the Bond Oversight Committee met on March 12, 2007 to discuss the following four (4) outstanding Cooperative Endeavor Agreements which expires on March 12, 2007.
City of Monroe Civic Center Arena Roofing
City of West Monroe Parking Lot
N/E Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo
He reported that all four entities have shown a diligent effort to complete the projects within the allowed three (3) years and it is the recommendation of the Committee to extend all four (4) entity’s project for one (1) year, with all terms and conditions remaining the same.
It was moved by Sue Edmunds and seconded by Lane Howell to extend the four (4) outstanding Cooperative Endeavor Agreements until March 12, 2008 which is one (1) year with all terms and conditions remaining the same.
Building Maintenance Committee: Gretchen Kovac reported that the Building Maintenance Committee met on March 22, 2007 to review proposals from three (3) contractors to repair a damaged column base, repair scratches on columns and to paint all columns on the building. She reported that the following contractors submitted a proposal.
1. Hutch-N-Sons Professional Stucco, Inc. $11,502.00
2. Stucco Unlimited 5,300.00
3. Southeast Construction, Inc. 27,030.00
The Committee also reviewed and listened to three proposals from the following contractors to paint the exposed wood on the exterior of the building.
1. Minterprises, Inc. $21,300.00
2. Block Spray on Siding 33,800.00
3. Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding, Inc. 13,700.00
Gretchen Kovac reported that after listening to different techniques by each contractor the committee requested that Block Spray-On Siding give another quote to paint the columns, gable ends and all shutters on the building.
Gretchen Kovac reported that after receiving the additional quote from Block Spray-On Siding of $14,800.00 to paint the columns, gable ends and all shutters on the building the committee recommended that Block Spray-On Siding do the complete package which includes, paint all exposed wood on the exterior of the building, paint all columns, all gable ends and all shutters. The total cost of the project is $48,600.00.
She reported that the project will have twenty five (25) years warranty, which the other contractors could not offer.
It was moved by William Krutzer and seconded by Sammy Gordy to accept the proposal of Block Spray-On Siding in the amount of $33,800.00 and $14,800.00 to paint all exposed wood on the exterior of the building, paint all columns, all gable ends and all shutters. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Gretchen Kovac reported that the committee recommended the proposal of Stucco Unlimited in the amount of $600.00 to repair damages to column base and $200.00 to repair scratches to columns.
It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve Stucco Unlimited’s proposal in the amount of $800.00 to repair the damaged building column and repair scratches on the columns. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business: Alana Cooper reported that during the 2007 Sunbelt Conference Cross County Meet, no bids were submitted for the 2008 Conference. She reported that the University of Louisiana at Monroe has the opportunity to bid and host the 2008 Sunbelt Conference Cross Country Track Meet in Monroe. She requested that the board approve a sponsorship in the amount of $5,000.00 to help host the track meet if the University of Monroe is the successful bidder.
It was moved by Ford Lensing and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $5,000.00 to the University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletics Department if the University is the successful bidder for the 2008 Sunbelt Conference Cross Country Meet. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Alana Cooper reported that the Louisiana Travel & Tourism Summit will be accepting bids for the 2009 and 2010 Travel & Tourism Summit. She stated that the last time Monroe hosted the Summit was in 2001. Alana Cooper requested Board approval to bid on the 2009 & 2010 summit and to dedicate $15,000.00 for expenses, if awarded the bid.
It was moved by Ford Lensing and seconded by Sammy Gordy to give approval to the Executive Director to bid on the 2009 & 2010 Louisiana Travel & Tourism Summit and approve up to $15,000.00 for expenses to host the event if the Convention & Visitors Bureau is the successful bidder. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Alana Cooper reported that Monroe will host the National Cutting Horse Association, Cotton Stakes Classic Cutting Horse Show April 26 through May 6, 2007. She stated that this is a 10 day event that brings in elite, corporate executives to the area. The show generates 3,000 room nights. The Association is requesting a sponsorship to help with providing food for the events. Alana Cooper requested the Board to approve a sponsorship in the amount of $4,500.00.
It was moved by Sue Edmunds and seconded by Sammy Gordy to authorize the Executive Director to spend $4,500.00 and up to $10,000.00 to help host the National Cutting Horse Association, Cotton Stakes Classic Cutting Horse Show April 26 through May 6, 2007. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to adjourn at 4:50 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman
Ford Lensing, Secretary/Treasurer
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