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Public Notices: Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, July 19th, 2007PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in special legal session on Monday, July 23, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: PASE-07-15000002
APPLICANT: STEVEN SCOTT SMITH/BIG HORN TAXIDERMY
LOCATION: 920 CYPRESS STREET
REQUEST:PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ESTABLISH TAXIDERMY BUSINESS IN B-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DISTRICT
LGL DESC: WEST 75 FT LOT OF FOLLOWING: LOT 3 & N2 LOT 2 SQ B FEAZEL & HAYNES RESUB PART LOT 3 THUR 7 HAYNES ADDN.
APPLICATION NO: VAR-07-
APPLICANT: KOVAC, GRETCHEN
LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF JANNA DRIVE
REQUEST:VARIANCE ON LOT WIDTH FROM REQUIRED 60' TO 52' ON 7 LOTS, 53.5' ON 1 LOT, 54' ON 3 LOTS, AND 55' ON 1 LOT (TOTAL OF 12 LOTS).
LGL DESC: R#41060-SOUTH 138.38 FT OF LOT 9 UNIT 1 WHITE COLUMNS ADDN (CIRCLE REVOKED BK 966-159).; R# 41063-NORTH 46.57 FT OF LOT 9 WHITE COLUMNS ADDN UNIT 1; R#41048-SOUTH 50.5 FT LOT 10 WHITE COLUMNS ADDN UNIT 1 (CIRCLE REVOKED BK 966-159); R#41047-NORTH 158 FT LOT 10 UNIT 1 WHITE COLUMNS ADDN; R#41043-LOT 1 UNIT 2 WHITE COLUMNS ADDN.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
7/5,7/12,7/19
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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 1:00 PM C.D.S.T. July 30, 2007, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 11-08
STORAGE BUILDINGS
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
7/12,7/19
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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, August 2, 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, August 2, 2007 , and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FOOD & FOOD PRODUCTS
FORGREEN OAKS’ DETENTION HOME
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
7/12,7/19
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2007, in the Police Jury Conference Room 2nd Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana for the project:
ADDITIONS TO GREEN OAKS JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY
JUVENILE DETENTION ALTERNATIVE CENTER
(ADMINISTRATION BUILDING) AND FEMALE HOUSING BUILDING (HOUSING BUILDING)
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from HYPERLINK "http://www.aeplans.com" 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 all cost associated with obtaining and reproducing the bidding documents. General questions about this procedure shall be directed to the office of the Architect:
HERBERT LAND ARCHITECT INC.
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A,
Monroe, LA 71201
Project Architect: Bill Land
Phone: 318 - 322 - 2694 ext. 2
Fax: 318 - 322 - 2695
The project consists of a new 6,635 sq. ft. Juvenile Detention Alternative Center (Administrative Building) and 2,700 sq. ft. Female Housing addition to the existing housing buildings. The project site is located at 4820 South Grand Street, Monroe, Louisiana.
A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2007 at the project site at 4820 South Grand Street for all interested Contractors. Bids shall only be accepted from General Contractors who attend this meeting.
All bids shall be lump-sum and must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Bid Bond form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney?in?fact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A? rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A? rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney?in?fact and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as a licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
7/12,7/19,7/26
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
By Ordinance No. 8871 introduced by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on July 9, 2007, a Public Hearing shall be held on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, to hear comments from all interested parties as to a proposed revocation of a portion of Nora Street that extends north of the southerly lines of Lot 3 of Block 1 and Lot 3 of Block 2 of W. E. Nugent Subdivision.
All interested parties are urged to attend.
Sherry White, Recording Secretary
7/19,7/26,8/2
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NOTICE OF SALE OF COW
Animal Control did pick up a cow on Martin Street, West Monroe, on July 7, 2007, and will sell on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the Delhi Livestock Auction unless owner claims before sale date. Please telephone 318-325-0756 and identify.
Hack Tull, Animal Control
7/19
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NOTICE OF SALE OF HORSE
Animal Control did pick up a horse on Lilac Street, West Monroe, on July 3, 2007, and will sell on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the Delhi Livestock Auction unless owner claims before sale date. Please telephone 318-325-0756 and identify.
Hack Tull, Animal Control
7/19
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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at twelve (12:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, Scott Robinson, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Lou St. Amant. There were none absent.
President Jack White welcomed Lou St. Amant, the newest member of the Board. St. Amant was appointed as representative for District “G” left vacant by Phillip Odom who resigned the position.
Jerry Hicks led the Pledge to the Flag.
Carey Walker gave the Invocation.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of May 22 and May 25, 2007 as written.
Upon motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board approved the revised Agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by John Russell, the Board approved the amended Personnel Agenda, excluding the administrative positions and including the changes since mailout. Motion carried unanimously.
John Russell offered a Resolution with a motion, seconded by A. R. Sims, expressing empathy to the family and friends of the late Ted Brown, memorializing his life as a Christian, educator, husband, father and friend. He was a loved and respected figure in his community. As the former principal of Robinson Elementary, Ted will always be remembered for his love of mankind and one who spent his life serving and educating children. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Motion unanimously carried.
Upon the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board accept the low bid of the Ouachita Citizen and approve as the Board’s Official Journal. Motion carried, with Reverend Russell voting no.
On motion by John Russell, seconded by Scott Robinson, the Board approved the Education Excellence Fund (EEF) Budget as presented by Mickey Jackson, Director of Research and Development. Motion carried, with A. R. Sims voting no.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board appoint Donna Sanderson to the position of Special Education Supervisor, effective July 1, 2007. Mrs. Sanderson replaces Larry Young. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Scott Robinson, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Superintendent and appointed Denny Walters to the position of Special Education Supervisor, effective July 1, 2007. Motion unanimously carried.
A.R. Sims moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board appoint Werner Aswell to the position of Principal of Calhoun Middle School, effective July 1, 2007 as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Aswell replaces Don Coker, newly appointed Personnel Director. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by John Russell, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board accepted the Superintendent’s recommendation and appointed Brenda Jones to the position of Title I Reading/Math Coordinator at Richwood Middle School, effective August 6, 2007. She replaces Nan Guice. Motion unanimously carried.
In an effort to help raise LEAP test scores in the middle schools, Superintendent Webber asked the Board to consider adding seven full-time Curriculum Coordinators, one for each middle school and wanted new applicant interviews to be conducted by committee. Whereby, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and change Board policy guidelines making the application process necessary for future Curriculum Coordinator hires in the same position, further moving to open up the present full-time positions for application through the interview process by committee. Part-time curriculum coordinators are already in place in Pinecrest and West Ridge Middle schools. These employees would assume the full-time positions. The other seven coordinators would be new positions. The curriculum coordinators will each be paid according to a 10-month teacher’s salary. The Board unanimously approved the recommendation, while amending the existing policy to require curriculum coordinator applicants to be interviewed by a committee from outside the school. Curriculum Coordinators will work with principals to determine which academic areas are weak, work in the classrooms with teachers and help with evaluations and professional development.
On motion by Scott Robinson, seconded by John Russell, the Board amended the Agenda to add a policy amendment to the Personnel guidelines for new Curriculum Coordinator positions. Motion unanimously carried.
Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, to amend the Agenda to include consideration of a Personnel Policy revision to require that a committee be formed outside the school to interview new Curriculum Coordinator applicants. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Webber asked the Board to consider placing assistant principals at Woodlawn and Robinson Elementary Schools based on the fact that the schools had exceeded 500 in student enrollment and that the principals had requested the positions. Whereby, A. R. Sims moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board open the positions for assistant principals at Woodlawn and Robinson Elementary schools for application. Motion carried unanimously.
Vocational Education Supervisor Randy Hammett announced that IASIS Healthcare (formerly Glenwood Regional Hospital) will give the school system $125,000, but only $100,000 of that is to go for the athletic trainers. IASIS also agreed to donate $105,000 toward the positions for the 2008-09 school year. Beyond the second year, there is no agreement in place between IASIS and the School Board. Business Manager Richie Garrett reported that until this year, the salaries have been totally funded through Glenwood. Scott Robinson conveyed to the Board his support for keeping the trainers while expressing his concerns about the cost of picking up the wages of $250,000 to $300,000 due to the steady growth of the system. In addition to serving the students and athletes at the high schools in which they are employed, the athletic trainers also serve the feeder middle schools and may also teach sports medicine elective courses. Mr. Hammett emphasized the important part the trainers play in the health care and safety of its student athletes as well as the general student population.
On motion by Scott Robinson, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the Board agreed to retain the athletic trainers now at all the high schools including adding one at Richwood High School and pay them a teacher’s salary in addition to a coaching supplement pay. The trainers would be considered employees of the Ouachita Parish School System, effective August 1, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher announced that the ongoing project at West Monroe High School should continue through this summer and the air conditioning system replacement in the old gym should be completed soon.
Superintendent Webber urged everyone to vote in the upcoming July 21st East Ouachita Parish bond renewal election. He stressed that this election is a renewal of an existing bond and is not a new or additional tax and only extends the tax an additional 8 years. It is needed to make improvements at all east Ouachita Parish schools in addition to building two new schools, an elementary across from Sterlington High and a middle school in Richwood.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board accept the low bids meeting specifications from the following: 1. Ouachita Builders in the amount of $119,200.00 including add alternate of $5.00 for repair of the football stadium at Ouachita Parish High School [Bid No. 28-07]; 2. Companion Corporation in the amount of $125,834.89 for library automation [Bid No. 37-08]; 3. Rachel Oil and Central Oil (low bids meeting specifications) for oil and grease for Transportation Department [Bid No. 44-07]; 4. Fleetcor for automated fuel management (only bid) [Bid No. 45-07]; and 5. Table the bid from Delta Disposal Service as the bid reflected a significant difference in this year and last year’s cost for garbage collection [Bid No. 43-07]. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Mr. Sims, that the Board accept the recommendation of Special Projects Coordinator Kenneth Slusher and grant permission to bid the construction of a new cooler and freezer addition to the existing OPSB warehouse, including a new metal building addition to the warehouse with an estimated cost of $500,000 to be paid from General Fund Account [Bid No. 8-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by John Russell, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board unanimously granted permission to bid band uniforms with an estimated cost of $50,000 to be paid from the M&O Sales Tax Fund [Bid No. 9-08]; musical instruments (parish wide)to be paid from the M&O Sales Tax Fund [Bid No. 10-08]; and storage buildings (parish wide) with a cost estimate of $25,000 each to be paid from General Fund Account [Bid No. 11-08] as recommended by Business Manager Richie Garrett.
Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board amend the Board Minutes of May 22, 2007 to reflect that [Bid No. 6-08] - Item No. 3 “Fuel Management” under Permission to Bid should read [Bid No. 45-07]. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, June 26th at 3:00 P.M. to discuss the tabled garbage collection bid.
There being no further business, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Secretary
7/19
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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in special session on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at three (3:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office for the purpose of evaluating the garbage collection bid that was tabled at the last meeting.
The following members were present: Jack White, Scott Robinson, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Lou St. Amant. There were none absent.
Scott Robinson led the Pledge to the Flag.
John Russell gave the Invocation.
At the request of Business Manager Richie Garrett, John Russell moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board approve the revised Agenda after amending to include, portable classrooms under Permission to Bid, and garbage collections under Evaluation of Bids. Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Hay with Delta Disposals addressed the Board giving his reasons for bidding considerably higher this year than last year for garbage collections. Delta Disposals was awarded the low bid last year and as it stands, is the low bid this year. In view of the significant difference in his bid this year compared to last year, the Board tabled the bid at the last meeting until further review.
Scott Robinson moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board authorize the Personnel Department to develop a policy that requires all individuals (non-employees) hired to assist in various extra-curricular activities on school campuses to have a background check administered through the OPSB Personnel Department. Motion carried unanimously.
On Motion by Scott Robinson, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the board adopted the Uniform Policy (dress code) for the Ouachita Parish Alternative Center (OPAC) as presented by the principal, Janet Dollar. Motion carried, with Mr. Sims casting the only “no” vote.
Upon the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Lou St. Amant, that the Board accept the low bids meeting specifications from the following: 1. [Bid No. 39-07] (No bids were received that met specifications for portable classrooms); 2. Trane for a chiller at Robinson Elementary in the amount of $38,077.00 [Bid No. 41-07]; and 3. Delta Disposal for parish-wide garbage collection in the amount of $193,202.16 [Bid No. 43-07]. Motion carried, with Mr. Sims voting “no” and Carey Walker recusing himself from voting.
On motion by Carey Walker, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board granted permission to bid up to fifteen (15) portable classrooms with an estimated cost of $30,000 each to be paid from the General Fund Account as recommended by Business Manager Richie Garrett. Motion carried unanimously.
The next meetings will be held July 12 and 19 at twelve (12:00) noon.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by John Russell, that the meeting adjourn.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Secretary
7/19
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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 1:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. August 6, 2007, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 15-08 LA 4 MATERIALS
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
7/19,7/26
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NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M. August 14, 2007.
For: New Additions
Cooler/Freezer Building & Addition to Warehouse Building
910 Thomas Road
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 8-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from HYPERLINK "http://www.aeplans.com" 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 St, Suite 506
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all addictive alternatives, 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 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 agent of the 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 Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site of the Ouachita Parish Warehouse. 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
ATTEST: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
7/19,7/26,8/2
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3673
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, PARTICULARLY THE ZONING MAP ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, AS THAT ZONING MAP, AS CODIFIED BY SECTION 12-5011(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, HAS BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY TO AMEND THAT ZONING MAP AS IT PERTAINS TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 JONESBORO ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION OF TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, SO AS TO RE-ZONE SAID PROPERTY FROM A R-1 (ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT, TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, OR OTHER PERSON ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF AT THE DESIGNATION OF THE MAYOR TO DO AND PERFORM ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FOREGOING AND PARTICULARLY TO NOTE THE AMENDMENTS ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE AS HEREIN ENACTED; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has adopted a Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1501, as amended) now codified as Section 12-5001 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the West Monroe Municipal Planning Commission, acting as the municipal zoning commission for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has held a public hearing pursuant to written application and notice in accordance with law, and has made a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe have held a public hearing and given public notice to the extent required by law.
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 Zoning Ordinance No. 1501, as amended, and as codified in Sections 12-5001 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, particularly the Zoning Map of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, as that Zoning Map, as codified by Section 12-5011(C) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has been from time to time amended, be further amended and re-enacted to re-zone property located at 301 Jonesboro Road, more particularly described on the attached Exhibit "A", from a R-1 (One Family Residential) District to a B-3 (General Business) District, pursuant to the application of Trinity Baptist Church.
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 the City Engineer of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, or any person in lieu thereof to be designated by the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing change, and particularly to note said change on the Zoning Map as herein re-enacted.
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 July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
7/19
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3674
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, PARTICULARLY THE ZONING MAP ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, AS THAT ZONING MAP, AS CODIFIED BY SECTION 12-5011(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, HAS BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY TO AMEND THAT ZONING MAP AS IT PERTAINS THOSE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 601 AND 603 NORTH 5 STREET AND 504 TH NORTH 6 STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE TH ATTACHED EXHIBIT ÒAÓ, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION OF MARTY AND DENNIS PRUDEN, SO AS TO RE-ZONE SAID PROPERTY FROM A R-1 (ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-1 (TRANSITIONAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT, TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, OR OTHER PERSON
ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF AT THE DESIGNATION OF THE MAYOR TO DO AND PERFORM ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FOREGOING AND PARTICULARLY TO NOTE THE AMENDMENTS ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE AS HEREIN ENACTED; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has adopted a Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1501, as amended) now codified as Section 12-5001 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the West Monroe Municipal Planning Commission, acting as the municipal zoning commission for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has held a public hearing pursuant to written application and notice in accordance with law, and has made a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe have held a public hearing and given public notice to the extent required by law.
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 Zoning Ordinance No. 1501, as amended, and as codified in Sections 12-5001 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, particularly the Zoning Map of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, as that Zoning Map, as codified by Section 12-5011(C) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has been from time to time amended, be further amended and re-enacted to re-zone properties located at 601 and 603 North 5 Street and 504 North 6 Street, more particularly th th described on the attached Exhibit "A", from a R-1 (One Family Residential) District to a B-1 (Transitional Business) District, pursuant to the application of Marty and Dennis Pruden.
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 the City Engineer of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, or any person in lieu thereof to be designated by the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing change, and particularly to note said change on the Zoning Map as herein re-enacted.
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 10 day of July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana.
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3675
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF AN ALLEYWAY IN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, BEING THAT ALLEYWAY LOCATED IN SQUARE/BLOCK 4 OF T. E. FLOURNOYÕS FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 21, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STELLA STREET, BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF MILL STREET, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINES OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 AND ON THE WEST BY THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINES OF LOTS 8 THROUGH 14, ALL IN SQUARE/BLOCK 4 OF T. E. FLOURNOYÕS FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, BUT EXCEPTING FROM THE REVOCATION AND RESERVING TO THE CITY ANY AND ALL RIGHTS-OFWAY, EASEMENTS, SERVITUDES AND SIMILAR RIGHTS OF RECORD OR OF USE FOR THE INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIES AND UTILITY SERVICES, OF WHATEVER TYPE OR NATURE, WHETHER OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OR OWNED, UTILIZED OR MAINTAINED BY OTHERS PURSUANT TO CITY FRANCHISE, AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF A SERVITUDE FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOTS 1 AND 14 AND TO LOT 5, ALL OF SQUARE/BLOCK 4 OF T. E. FLOURNOY'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, that portion of an alleyway in the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, located in Square Block 4 of T. E. FlournoyÕs First Addition to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, as per plat of record in Plat Book 1, Page 21, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, which is bounded on the north by the southerly right-of-way line of Stella Street, bounded on the south by the northerly right-of-way line of Mill Street, bounded on the east by the westerly boundary lines of Lots 1 through 7 and on the west by the easterly boundary lines of Lots 8 through 14, all in Square/Block 4 of T. E. Flournoy's First Addition to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is no longer needed for public purposes and/or has been abandoned;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has recommended that the alley be revoked, subject to the general reservation of existing utilities and further subject to the execution and recordation of a servitude for ingress and egress providing access to Lots 1 and 14 and to Lot 5, all of Square/Block 4 of T. E. FlournoyÕs First Addition to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, all adjoining property owners have been notified of the proposed revocation and have made no objection.
NOW, THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the dedication of an alleyway in the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, being that alleyway located in Square/Block 4 of T. E. Flournoy's First Addition to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, as per plat of record in Plat Book 1, Page 21, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, bounded on the north by the southerly right-of-way line of Stella Street, bounded on the south by the northerly right-of-way line of Mill Street, bounded on the east by the westerly boundary lines of Lots 1 through 7 and on the west by the easterly boundary lines of Lots 8 through 14, all in Square/Block 4 of T. E. FlournoyÕs First Addition to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, but excepting from the revocation and reserving to the City any and all rights-of-way, easements, servitudes and similar rights of record or of use for the installation, repair and maintenance of utilities and utility services, of whatever type or nature, whether owned or maintained by the City of owned, utilized or maintained by others pursuant to City franchise, and further subject to the execution and recordation of a servitude for ingress and egress providing access to Lots 1 and 14 and to Lot 5, all of Square/Block 4 of T. E. FlournoyÕs First Addition to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and that alleyway described above is 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 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 July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3676
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE B, SECTIONS 8-1011 THRU 8-1018, ARTICLE B OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH; TO UPDATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THESE CHANGES; 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 Article B, Sections 8-1011 thru 8- 1018 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended as follows: ARTICLE B. GARBAGE AND TRASH
Sec. 8-1011. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article the following definitions shall apply:
Garbage: All solid kitchen refuse subject to decay or putrefaction, tin cans, bottles, paper, cardboard boxes, usual household containers (consumer-sized), putrescible vegetable matter, animal offal, animal carcasses, animal and vegetable waste matter from animal quarters and all market waste of animal or vegetable matter which was intended to be used as food. It includes all putrescible waste matter except sewage and industrial byproducts.
Prohibited items: Sewerage, industrial by-products, appliances (including but not limited to those utilizing freon), batteries, chemicals, concrete and cinder blocks and bricks, construction and remodeling materials (including but not limited to lumber and plaster), explosives (including but not limited to rifle and pistol bullets, shotgun shells, and any other item containing gun powder or explosive material), furniture, pieces of glass exceeding six (6) inches in length or width (and which shall be itself safely contained), red garbage bags, tree trunks and/or limbs weighing more than thirty (30) pounds or more than sixty (60) inches in length (and any tree trunks and/or limbs of any size cut by any commercial service or arising from any commercial enterprise), roofing or shingles, metal items (other than ordinary household food containers), oil or other petroleum products, paint or paint cans, tires, furniture, or earth/dirt/soil.
Trash: Any horticultural products other than garbage or putrescible material. It shall include but not be limited to cuttings of grass and weeds, fallen leaves, branches, ashes, vines, cardboard boxes and containers, shrubbery trimmings and similar debris or other like materials not included under the definition of "garbage." Additional prohibited items: Subject to review by the Mayor, the Department of Public Works shall have the authority to further define and determine allowable garbage and/or trash items, or to further prohibit and/or exclude certain types, kinds and/or sizes or quantities of items from being placed with garbage or trash, or to define the manner of its disposition, such as requiring certain types of items be individually bagged or otherwise secured (which shall be considered as prohibited items for all purposes of this Article), including the ability to determine that certain items are not to be collected by the City or will only be collected for an additional charge for such collection if collection by the city is desired by the owner.
Owner: Use of the term “owner” shall include an owner, lessee, tenant, other occupant, or their agents, invitees or permitees. Any financial responsibility established in this Article shall be borne by the person or entity in whose name the trash and/or garbage account is listed. If no account is established, any owner, lessee, tenant or other occupant of the parcel shall all be solidarity liable.
Sec. 8-1012. Accumulation; collection.
(a) (i) Every owner of any public, commercial or private property or premise, including residential property, shall place all garbage in containers supplied by the city, except that this shall not apply to
commercial establishments which have contracted with a garbage or trash disposal company other than the city.
(ii) Garbage and trash containers shall not be filled with dishwater or other liquid or semi-liquid kitchen wastes which are properly disposable down sanitary drains. The containers shall be kept at all times in a sanitary condition with the outside thereof clean and free from accumulative grease and decomposing material. The lid or cover must be closed on garbage containers at all times when not being filled.
(iii) Containers supplied by the city shall remain the property of the city and if damaged, destroyed or stolen through abuse, neglect or improper use of the owner shall be replaced by the city at the expense of the person or entity who is the responsible person on the account. Containers which are damaged in the course of normal and reasonable usage or which are damaged, destroyed or stolen through no abuse, neglect or improper use of the owner shall be repaired or replaced by the city at no charge. The container shall not be damaged, destroyed, defaced or removed from the premises by any person other than the city; markings and identification devices on the containers, except as placed or specifically permitted by the city, are expressly prohibited and shall be regarded as damage to the containers.
(b) Garbage and trash shall not be allowed to remain in any house or other building, cellar or other structure, or on any premises long enough to cause a health hazard or become a nuisance of any type or nature.
(c) Garbage for collection shall be placed in container(s) which are located a distance not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet from the street or dedicated alleyway which is utilized by the City as its usual route for garbage collection. All garbage must fit within the container with the lid closed. No garbage will be picked up by the city that is not properly contained within the garbage container. All garbage not placed within a container (whether supplied by the city or by a separate commercial establishment) may be subject to a separate charge, to be established from time-to-time by the Mayor as am amount that will reimburse the city for the expense of being required to manually retrieve such items, such charge to be not less than $5.00 per pickup and not more than $50.00 per pickup. In addition, all garbage not contained securely within closed and sealed plastic bags or sealed cartons, neatly stacked, shall in addition be declared to be "litter" for all purposes of this Code, and the person or entity in whose name the account is held shall be subject to the fines and penalties otherwise provided by this Code in addition to the administrative fee provided for the retrieval of the items above.
(d) All trash collected from residences such as pine straw or leaves, shall be separated from tree limbs or other bulky material, and stacked as near to the curbline as possible, and must be secured (bagged or other method, as appropriate) to insure it is not scattered by wind, animals, or other cause. All limbs, stumps and other bulky material must be stacked conveniently in such a manner that one person can handle and load it. No trash of any type may be placed in an open drainage ditch or otherwise placed in a manner to impede drainage at that or any other location.
(e) Earth, trees, wallpaper, roofing material, plaster, concrete, paint buckets, lumber, or other substances that may accumulate as a result of repairs to land or buildings or as a result of initial clearing of lots, or as a result of building operations, as well as any types of old discarded furniture, appliances, discarded toys, bicycles and wagons shall not be considered as trash and will not be picked up by the city, but the proper disposal thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner. However, upon approval by the Mayor, the Department of Public Works may establish a program to retrieve items not otherwise collectable by the City upon payment of a fee to be established and which is reasonably appropriate to offset the overall cost of that collection by City.
(f) No person shall throw or deposit or allow to fall upon any walkway, street, thoroughfare or private property any dead cats, dogs, chickens, rats or other animals, tainted meat, decayed or decaying fruits or vegetables, human or other excrement, or any garbage or trash of any nature and kind whatsoever.
(g) With regard to new construction and repairs to buildings, ditches must be kept open and free from trash and debris at all times and pipe laid in ditches before construction starts. Any ditches stopped up by a contractor or other person undertaking the construction or repair shall be cleaned out by the city and billed to the property owner. If the bill is not paid within forty-eight (48) hours after the property owner is notified in writing, all services furnished by the city to the property owner will be discontinued and disconnected until so paid.
(h) All owners of any building, house, structure or grounds shall be held strictly responsible for the cleanliness of their premises and property and of alleys and neutral ground immediately adjacent thereto; and all business owners and managers of stores, restaurants, markets, stands or other commercial establishments shall be responsible for keeping the sidewalks in front of their business buildings or structures so occupied by them in a clean condition.
(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep, blow or otherwise cause any grass clippings, paper, trash, dirt, garbage or other material to be placed into the streets, sidewalks, ditches or other public ways.
(j) It shall be unlawful for any person to burn any trash, garbage or other substance within the limits of the city. Sec. 8-1013. Commercial accounts.
(a) Any business or commercial pickup which generates an accumulation of garbage and/or trash between collections which exceeds the three (3) nonmetal containers furnished by city will be required to utilize solid-weld metal body containers provided by the city, or by the private contractor who shall service the container(s). Each business must provide ample parking space whereby the loading truck can easily gain access to the container. No business will be served either by the city or by private contractors which generates more than the hereinabove stated amounts of garbage and/or trash without use of the specified container. Any public and/or private contractor who services a business without the specified container shall be held in violation along with the business served.
(b) It shall be unlawful to place any metal or wood or other object, including but not limited to furniture, appliances or equipment that cannot be easily compressed or crushed by City equipment, into any container supplied by the city for disposal. In addition, if an improper item is placed into a container and damages the collection vehicle, the cost of repair or replacement shall be charged to the account holder for the premises unless established by the account holder that it was placed in the container by an unauthorized and unaffiliated person.
(c) City shall have the right to determine the number and type of containers to be utilized by a commercial account which is serviced by the City, and to determine the frequency of pickup required by that account. City shall further have the right to decline to provide service to any commercial location based upon any cause City determines to be appropriate.
Sec. 8-1014. Equipment.
All vehicles used for the purpose of transporting garbage within the city must have a completely enclosed, packer type body, and be kept in a sanitary condition. All commercial containers used for the purpose of containing garbage must be of a solid-weld metal body, equipped with lids, with the lids kept closed. All items intended to be disposed of shall be kept and held within a container. All containers must be kept in a sanitary condition, and it shall be the responsibility of the owner to see that this is done on a regular basis. Any container found to be leaking refuse will be repaired or replaced immediately by the responsible person.
Sec. 8-1015. Collection charges.
(a) Containers. The monthly charge for garbage service for customers using non-metal containers furnished by the city shall be as follows:
(1) Residential accounts: Twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per month per container furnished by the City; if additional containers are needed for a residence (as either requested by the owner or if required by the City), then the owner must request the additional container(s) from the city with additional collection charges at the rate of nine dollars and sixty cents ($9.60) per month per container.
(2) Commercial accounts: Fifteen dollars and ten cents ($15.10) per month per container; if the need of the commercial premises exceeds four (4) containers, then the owner must utilize solid weld metal body containers.
(b) Solid weld metal body containers. The monthly charges for garbage service for customers using solid weld body garbage containers furnished by the city shall be as follows:
Size of Containers (cubic yards); Number of times picked up weekly; Monthly charge
6; 1; $91
6; 2; $146
6; 3; $200
6; 4; $254
6; 5 $307
4; 1; $78
4; 2; $123
4; 3; $268
4; 4; $210
4; 5; $260
3; 1; $66;
3; 2; $105
3; 3; $146
3; 4; $185
3; 5; $224
Sec. 8-1016. Unlawful use of the container of another.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of garbage or trash in any container which belongs to or has been provided to another, whether with or without the permission of that other person.
(b) The existence of garbage or trash in a container belonging to or provided to another shall, without more, give rise to the presumption that such garbage or trash was placed in such container with the knowledge and consent, or at the direction of the person to whom such garbage or trash previously belonged.
(c) Upon first conviction, the offender shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Upon a second or any subsequent conviction for a violation occurring within five (5) years of the first violation, the offender shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Sec. 8-1017. Unlawful utilization and maintenance of containers.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to place any prohibited items in any garbage container or sanitation can provided by the city, or to place any prohibited items curb-side for city trash pickup.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person receiving garbage service from the City to fail to comply with the provisions of this Article, or with all rules and regulations from time-to-time established by the department of public works of the city.
Sec. 8.1018. Use and maintenance of containers.
(a) Other than those who are handicapped or are otherwise physically limited and who have notified and established such limitations to the department of public works, shall return the garbage container servicing their residence or business to its usual location within twenty-four (24) hours of the time the garbage has been emptied by the city. Any person who fails to do so on repeated occasions shall be warned in writing of their failure and, upon their next failure to replace that container within the prescribed time limit, shall be subject to an administrative fee of five dollars ($5.00) for the cost of a city employee returning that container to its proper location, and for each time thereafter, until no such occasion shall occur within a period of twelve (12) months (at which time all such persons shall be entitled to be again notified prior to the fee being imposed).
(b) All persons, other than those who are handicapped or are otherwise physically limited and who have notified and established such limitations to the department of public works, shall maintain their garbage container in a reasonably clean and sanitary state, and free from accumulated food wastes or other residue that produces odors, attracts vermin, breeds insects, creates a nuisance or unsanitary conditions. Any person who continues to fail to do so shall be warned in writing of their failure and, upon their next failure to clean such garbage container within three (3) days following such notice, shall be subject to an administrative fee of five dollars ($5.00) for the cost of a city employee cleaning that container.
(c) Any administrative charge under subsections (c) and (d) above, or any charge for any garbage container which is damaged, destroyed or stolen through abuse, neglect or improper use of the owner, lessee, their agents or occupants shall be added to the utility bill of the premises serviced and shall thereafter be an indivisible part of that bill for all purposes thereafter.Ó
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, for cause determined to be in the best interest of the City of West Monroe and its residents, that the effective date of this amendment shall be July 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 and nay vote, passed and adopted this 10th day of July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3677
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SECTION 10-8001, ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 8 OF PART 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO REPORTING BY PAWNBROKERS; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE 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 Section 10-8001, establishing Chapter 8 of Part 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
PART 10
LICENSING AND REGULATION
* * *
CHAPTER 8. REPORTING BY PAWNBROKERS
Sec. 10-8001. Reporting by pawnbrokers.
a) All pawn shops and pawnbrokers within the City shall maintain those records required by R.S. 37:1796; and shall make out and deliver to the Chief of Police of the city, or his designee, every business day before the hour of 12:00 noon, a legible and correct copy of the information required to be maintained by R.S. 37:1796 (or such portions as he may designate) for transactions occurring during the previous business day. In addition, the name given by any person in a pawn transaction shall be furnished to the Chief of Police, or his designee, when they specifically request it.
b) Upon the consent and approval of the Mayor, the Chief of Police may from time-to-time require that in lieu of the reporting required under subsection (a) above, every person, licensed under the provisions of this chapter, shall instead file the required information electronically to a law enforcement website designated as an agent of the police department for the sole purpose of collecting such records, or in such other form or manner as may be permitted by the Chief of Police.Ó
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.
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 July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3678
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 10-7006 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO THE DAILY REPORT OF ENTRIES FOR SECONDHAND DEALERS; TO ESTABLISH 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 regular and legal session convened, that Section 10-7006 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended as follows:
Ò Sec. 10-7006. Daily report of entries.
(a) Every person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall make out and deliver to the chief of police of the city, or his designee, every day before the hour of twelve o'clock noon, a legible and correct copy of the entries in the book mentioned in section 10-7004 during the previous day. The name give by the person making a sale shall be furnished to the chief of police, or his designee, when they specially request it.
(b) Upon the consent and approval of the Mayor, the Chief of Police may from time-to-time require that in lieu of the reporting required under subsection (a) above, every person, licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall instead file the required information electronically to a law enforcement website designated as an agent of the police department for the sole purpose of collecting such records, or in such other form or manner as may be permitted by the Chief of Police.Ó
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, for cause determined to be in the best interest of the City of West Monroe and its residents, that the effective date of this amendment shall be July 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 and nay vote, passed and adopted this 10th day of July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Bennett, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3679
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THE CITY OF MONROE, THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY AND THE OUACHITA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LAND CORPORATION, RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, 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, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation, the City of Monroe, the City of West Monroe, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the Ouachita Economic Development Land Corporation, relating to capital improvement and infrastructure projects for economic development purposes, all as more fully set forth in that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit ÒAÓ, including providing funding as provided in that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement up to the sum of one hundred thousand and no/100 ($100,000.00) dollars.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby further authorized to execute any and all other documents and take any and all actions he determines necessary or appropriate in order to complete that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, and to comply with its terms and provisions. 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, this 10th day of July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 561
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF WEST MONROEÕS ENDORSEMENT OF AKSHAR 5, L.L.C., AND THEIR PROJECT, STAYBRIDGE SUITES OF WEST MONROE, PROJECT # 070825-0, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981 was established by Act 901 of the 1981 Louisiana State Legislature, and was thereafter amended by Act 337 of the 1982 Legislature and Act 433 of the 1987 legislature, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development in the City of West Monroe, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated CT 58 BG 1 the City of West Monroe as ÒEnterprise ZoneÓ eligible, based on demographic and economic factors, and
WHEREAS, the attached map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of West Monroe agrees:
1. If approached by an industry who would assume all costs involved, to apply with the U.S. Department of Commerce to have the Enterprise Zone area declared to be a free trade zone.
2. To devise and implement a program to improve police protection within the zone or zones.
3. To give priority to the use in the zone or zones of any UDAG or CETA or CDBG funds received from the federal government.
4. To provide assistance to the Louisiana Department of Economic Development in certifying employers to be eligible for the benefits of this program. This would include verification of the location of the business, number of employees, and other verification that would have to be made at the local level.
5. To refund local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site.
6. To cooperate with the Department in reviewing certain local regulations which may serve to discourage economic development within the enterprise zone.
7. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction. This would entail a comparative analysis of conditions in the zone prior to designation (number of workers employed there and businesses) and conditions some time after designation (six months or a year, or later).
8. To keep the Department informed whenever changes occur within the zone, i.e., an establishment goes out of business, is destroyed by fire, flood, or is otherwise closed, new development takes place with the infrastructure (streets and similar improvements), changes in local development codes that may affect the zone.
NOW, THEREFORE
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that AKSHAR 5, L.L.C. and their project, Staybridge Suites of West Monroe, Project # 070825-0 is endorsed by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 10th day of July, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 562
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, FY 2007-2008 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR ACQUISITION OF ACCESS PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DOWNING PINES ROADS AND U.S. HIGHWAY 80/ CYPRESS STREET; AND IF AWARDED, TO AUTHORIZE ACTIONS TO ACCEPT AND FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED UPON THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the improvement of the intersection of Downing Pines Road and U.S. Hwy 80/ Cypress Street is a necessary and significant improvement for the safety of those utilizing that intersection, and will substantially add to the usefulness of that intersection; and,
WHEREAS, funding for the acquisition of that additional access and other improvements is limited from available sources, and acquisition of funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development, FY 2007-2008 Local Government Assistance Program would greatly benefit this project.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana fully support an application for funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development, FY 2007-2008 Local Government Assistance Program, for the acquisition of funds which will be utilized to improve the intersection at the intersection of Downing Pines Road and U.S. Hwy 80/Cypress Street by the acquisition of right-of-way tracts.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe is authorized to make application for the funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development, FY 2007-2008 Local Government Assistance Program, with those funds to be utilized for acquisition of right-of-way for the planned improvements at the intersection of Downing Pines Road and U.S. Hwy 80/ Cypress Street, or other related purposes authorized by that program.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor of the City of West Monroe is authorized to execute any and all documents and to take any and all actions in conjunction with the application of funds, as set forth above and, if awarded, to accept those funds, and further execute any and all further documents and take any and all further actions necessary or appropriate in order to fulfill the requirements of that program which are imposed upon the receipt of those funds.
The above resolution was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened on the 10th day of July, 2007, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2007: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of 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 July 9, 2007.
Members Present: Fred Hall, Don Leach, Don Owens
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jerry Lazenby-Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Terry Cox- District Manager
Commissioner Hall called the meeting to order promptly at 11:00 A.M. O’clock.
The only item on the agenda was cash disbursements. Mr. Cox presented the disbursements for the month and following a discussion, Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept the disbursements as reasonable and necessary. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
No further business being presented, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M. O’clock.
Respectfully Submitted,
Fran Bradley
Attest: Fred Hall, President
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NOTICE
2003 Gelly Scooter VIN: LB2TAB21X31K10111 is being stored at Master Auto Service, 2809 Breard St., Monroe, LA. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by August 01, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
1984 Olds Cutlass VIN: 1G3AR47AOEM312951 is being stored at Master Auto Service, 2809 Breard St., Monroe, LA. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by August 01, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
1988 Honda ATV VIN: JH3TE1505JK017138 is being stored at Master Auto Service, 2809 Breard St., Monroe, LA. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by August 01, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
1988 Buick Skylark VIN: 1G4NJ14U6JM037842 is being stored at Master Auto Service, 2809 Breard St., Monroe, LA. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by August 01, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
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