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Public Notices: Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, July 26th, 2007MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION
AND VISITORS BUREAU
On motion of Sue Edmunds and seconded by Sammy Gordy, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (THE “CVB”) TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO FINANCING OF A PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE EMY-LOU BIEDENHARN FOUNDATION INVOLVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000 MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU REVENUE BONDS (BIEDENHARN MUSEUM & GARDENS PROJECT), IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING; AUTHORIZING THE OFFICER AND DIRECTORS OF THE CVB TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau (the “CVB”), is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana established for public purposes pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:4574, et seq.) (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Act and other constitutional and statutory authority (including, without limitation, Article VII, Section 14(c) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and La. R.S. 39:1430) empower the CVB to issue bonds on behalf of the Borrower and to provide funds for and to fulfill and achieve its authorized public functions or corporate purposes as set forth in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation (“Borrower”) is a Louisiana non-profit corporation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a qualified organization organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) which owns and operates the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana (the “Museum”), a facility located within the territory of the CVB and which facility serves to promote tourism within such territory in furtherance of the CVB’s purposes under the Act;
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the CVB issue not to exceed $4,500,000 of its Revenue Bonds (Biedenharn Museum & Gardens Project), in one or more series (the “Bonds”), to assist the Borrower by making tax-exempt financing available for renovations, additions and improvements to the Museum (collectively, the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the CVB desires to proceed with the financing of the Project, and pursuant to and in accordance with the Act and any other authority outlined above, the CVB will enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement pursuant to which the CVB will loan proceeds of the Bonds to the Borrower to finance the Project, and which Bonds will be payable and secured solely from and by Borrower's payments under the Loan Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the CVB desires to authorize filing of an application with the Louisiana State
Bond Commission (the “Commission”) requesting that the Commission grant approval for issuance of the Bonds in accordance with the Act; and
WHEREAS, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Purchaser”) desires to purchase the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the Board of Directors of the CVB adopt a resolution approving issuance of the Bonds for development of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the CVB reasonably expects to reimburse expenditures of the Borrower incurred prior to issuance of the Bonds, if any, for the Project, from proceeds of the Bonds and to have this resolution serve as a declaration of intent under Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Regulations issued pursuant to the Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau, acting as the governing authority for said CVB, that:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the authority of the Act, the CVB hereby grants the preliminary approval for the undertaking and development of the Project and issuance of not to exceed $4,500,000 Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Revenue Bonds (Biedenharn Museum & Gardens Project), in multiple series (the “Bonds”). The Bonds shall mature not later than twenty (20) years from date of issuance, and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum. The Bonds shall be secured solely by payments under a loan agreement to be entered into by and between the Borrower and the CVB, which payments will be assigned and pledged to the CVB for payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds. The final terms with respect to the issuance of the Bonds shall be established in a subsequent resolution(s) adopted by the CVB.
SECTION 2. THE BONDS WILL BE LIMITED AND SPECIAL REVENUE OBLIGATIONS OF THE CVB AND WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR CREATE AN OBLIGATION, GENERAL OR SPECIAL, DEBT, LIABILITY OR MORAL OBLIGATION OF THE CVB, STATE OR ANY AGENCY, BOARD OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF WITHIN THE MEANING OF ANY CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISIONS WHATSOEVER AND NEITHER THE FAITH OR CREDIT NOR THE TAXING POWER OF THE CVB, THE STATE OR OF ANY AGENCY, BOARD OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF IS PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, OR THE INTEREST ON THE BONDS. THE BONDS WILL NOT BE A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE CVB BUT WILL BE LIMITED AND SPECIAL REVENUE OBLIGATION OF THE CVB PAYABLE SOLELY FROM PAYMENTS MADE BY THE BORROWER PURSUANT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND FROM ANY MONEYS RECEIVED FROM COLLATERAL PROVIDED BY THE BORROWER SECURITING SUCH PAYMENTS UNDER THE LOAN AGREMEENT.
SECTION 3. This Resolution evidences official intent of the CVB toward issuance of its Bonds as contemplated herein in accordance with the laws of this State and the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2(e). The Bonds are not expected to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $4,500,000.
SECTION 4. The Board of Directors does hereby authorize filing of an application with the State Bond Commission requesting approval of issuance of the Bonds.
SECTION 5. The CVB hereby approves and authorizes publication of one or more Notices of Public Hearing and does hereby further authorize and approve conducting public hearings as set forth in said Notices in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
SECTION 6. The officers and staff of the CVB are hereby authorized, empowered and directed, for and on behalf of the CVB, to take any and all further action and to sign any and all documents, instruments, writings and certificates as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution and to file, on behalf of the CVB, with any governmental board or entity having jurisdiction over the Bonds or the Project, such applications or requests for approval thereof as may be required by law.
SECTION 7. It is recognized, found and determined that a real public necessity exists for employment of Bond Counsel in connection with issuance of the Bonds and accordingly, Breithaupt, Dunn, DuBos, Shafto & Wolleson, L.L.C., Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby employed as Bond Counsel to the CVB to do and perform comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work with respect to issuance and sale of the Bonds. Bond Counsel shall (i) prepare and submit to the CVB for adoption all proceedings incidental to authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; (ii) counsel and advise the CVB with respect to issuance and sale of the Bonds; and (iii) furnish their opinion covering legality of issuance thereof. The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be an aggregate amount less than the Attorney General’s then current Bond Counsel Fee Schedule and other guidelines, as negotiated, for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work in the issuance of revenue bonds applied to the actual aggregate principal amount issued, sold, delivered and paid for at the time such Bonds are delivered, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and advanced in connection with issuance of the Bonds, said fee to be payable out of Bond proceeds subject to the Attorney General’s written approval of said employment and fee to be paid with Bond proceeds as required by the Act.
SECTION 8. This resolution does hereby incorporate by reference as though fully set on herein the provisions and requirements of the Act.
SECTION 9. This resolution shall be published in The Ouachita Citizen the official journal of the CVB and the State of Louisiana published in Monroe, Louisiana. The Bonds herein authorized shall be incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers thereof for value and no court shall have authority or jurisdiction to inquire into the legality thereof if the validity of the Bonds and the security therefor is not raised within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Resolution.
SECTION 10. By virtue of Issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.
SECTION 11. This Resolution shall be come effective immediately upon its adoption.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Seven (7)
Nays: Zero (0)
Absent: Four (4)
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 21st day of May, 2007.
Ford Lensing, Secretary-Treasurer
Jerry Edmundson, Chairman
STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF OUACHITA
I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau (the “CVB”), do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an excerpt of the proceedings taken by the Board of Directors of the CVB on May 21, 2007, authorizing the CVB to proceed with development of a project on behalf of Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation involving issuance of not to exceed $4,500,000 Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Revenue Bonds (Biedenharn Museum & Gardens Project), in one or more series; authorizing publication of a notice of public hearing; authorizing the officer and directors of the CVB to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
I further certify that this resolution has not been amended or rescinded.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature on this 21st day of May, 2006.
Ford Lensing, Secretary-Treasurer
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Notice
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on July 11, 2007, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) an Application for Approval to Repower the Little Gypsy Unit 3 Electric Generating Facility and for Authority to Commence Construction and for Certain Cost Protection and Costs Recovery.
The filing includes the Company’s request for a Regulatory Approval Plan which includes, among other items: 1) a request for permission for the contemporaneous recovery of certain construction-related financing costs associated with the Repowering Project via the use of the existing Fuel Adjustment Charge or by the use of an energy-based rider, which recovery would begin no later than July 1, 2008; and 2) a process by which the costs of the Repowering Project will be reflected in rates simultaneously with the in-service date of the Repowering Project via an adjustment to ELL’s base rates that would be coordinated with the non-Little Gypsy revenue requirement established through the Formula Rate Plan.
The Company’s filing may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
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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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
LEASE PROPOSAL NUMBER RL-753
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of approximately 13,000 square feet of warehouse space, PLUS INTERNAL CIRCULATION to house approximately 1 employee for the Department of State, Elections Division and to be located within the city limits of Monroe or within 15 driving miles outside the city limits of Monroe, Louisiana, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804?9095.
Bids will be opened on Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 10:00 am, by the Real Estate Leasing Section, at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, 1st Floor, James Monroe Room, Room 1-145, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5243.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804?9095, telephone number (225) 342?0847.
Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Facility Planning and Control of the type(s) of accommodations(s) required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
REAL ESTATE LEASING SECTION
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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
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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
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
The Town of Sterlington will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 103 High Avenue, Sterlington, Louisiana for the purpose of obtaining views on housing and community development needs. The Town will discuss the submission of an application for possible funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2008 - FY 2009 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following information will be discussed at said hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B. The range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate income;
C. The plans of the Town for minimizing displacement as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities;
D. The Town's prior performance of LCDBG Programs funded by the State of Louisiana.
Accommodations will be made for handicapped and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three (3) day notice is received by the Town.
All residents, particularly persons of low-to-moderate income and residents of blighted areas, are encouraged to attend this hearing. Those residents unable to attend this public hearing may submit their views and proposals to the Town at the following address, within fifteen days after the hearing.
Vern Breland, Mayor
Town of Sterlington
Post Office Box 1000
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 665-2157
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The West Monroe Police Department has applied for a grant with the United States Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The amount of the grant is $11,234.00 and will be used to purchase video cameras for patrol units. A public meeting will be held at the West Monroe Police Department on August 7, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. to allow citizens, neighborhood organizations, and community organizations to review and comment on the grant application.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE WEST MONROE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007
There was a regular meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
Those present were Mayor Dave Norris, Aldermen L. O. Yeager, Alice Pearson, James Bennett, Fred Ragland and James Brian.
The invocation was offered by Dr. Jerry Edmondson.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2007, Regular Council Meeting.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve payment of the June 2007 billings subject to audit by the Finance Committee.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to appoint Alderman L. O. “Sam” Yeager as Mayor Pro Tempore.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to authorize the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Economic Development Corporation, the City of West Monroe, the the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the Ouachita Economic Development Land corporation (State Farm building inducement)--(Accent Marketing). Ordinance 3679:
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.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to re-zone property located at 301 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, from a R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to a B-3 (General Business) District. Trinity Baptist Church, applicant. Received a favorable review from the Planning Commission. Ordinance 3673:
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.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to re-zone property located at 601 and 603 North 5th Street and 504 North 6th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, from a R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to a B-1 (Transitional Business) District. Marty and Dennis Pruden, applicants. Received a favorable review from the Planning Commission.
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 5TH STREET AND 504 NORTH 6TH STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION OF MARTY AND DENNIS PRUDEN, SO AS TO REZONE 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.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to revoke an alleyway located between 5th and 6th Street, from Stella Street to Mill Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Received a favorable review fromthe Planning Commission, subject to an access agreement. Ordinance 3675:
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF AN ALLEYWAY IN THE CITYOF 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. FLOURNOY’S 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.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Bennett and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to amend Section 8-1011, et seq. Of the Code of Ordinances, relating to garbage and trash. Ordinance 3676:
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.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance enacting Section 10-8001 of the Code of Ordinances, relating to daily reporting of entries by pawnbrokers. Ordinance 3677:
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.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to amend Section 10-7006 of the Code of Ordinances relating to daily report of entries by secondhand dealers. Ordinance 3678:
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.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve a resolution of endorsement of participation in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program for AKSHAR 5, L.L.C. (801 Mane Street) (Dr. Shailesh C. Vora, contract). Resolution 561:
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE'S 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.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve a resolution of support and to authorize application for funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development (funds for acquisition of right-of-way for the planned improvement of the intersection of Downing Pines Road and U.S. Hwy 80/Cypress Street). Resolution 562:
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.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to authorize Change Order #1-Steeple Circle road construction.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to authorize a Certificate of Substantial Completion-Steeple Circle road construction.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to authorize a Certificate of Substantial Completion -WPS Industries, Inc. building.
Bids were received for Aerators for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. They were as follows:
VENDOR NAME/BID AMOUNT
Airmaster Aerator LLC/$21,000.00 per unit
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to accept the lowest bid that meets the specifications.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to adjourn.
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana.
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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 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
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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
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Louisiana
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 4:30 PM on August 6, 2007, at the Police Jury Meeting Room, 300 St. John Street. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Police Jury and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2008 - FY 2009 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the Police Jury for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Police Jury to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and
D. The Police Jury’s past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All citizens, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas of the Police Jury are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three day notice is received by the Police Jury.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until August 21, 2007 in writing to:
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Post Office Box 3007
Monroe, Louisiana 71210-3007
Honorable Walter M. “Walt” Caldwell, IV, President
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA,
TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007 AT SIX FORTY (6:40) P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:40 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Dorth Blade, Vice President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present: (5)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; Mr. King Dawson, District F.
Members absent: (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C
Invocation was given by Ms. Kim Golden. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Ms. Kim Golden.
Mr. Dawson made a motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on May 7, 2007. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. Mr. Hargrove abstained. Ms. Golden opposed.
Mr. Hargrove made a motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on May 21, 2007. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President opened the meeting for selection of an Official Journal for the year ending June 30, 2008.
Mr. Hargrove made a motion to select The Ouachita Citizen as the Official Journal for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the year ending June 30, 2008. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Ms. Golden called for an alternative motion to designate The News-Star as the Official Journal. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
The alternative motion to select The News-Star as Official Journal was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (2) Ms. Kim Golden, District E and Mr. King Dawson, District F
NAYS: (3) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; and Mr. Dorth Blade, District D
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C
The alternative motion failed.
The original motion to select The Ouachita Citizen as Official Journal was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (3) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; and Mr. Dorth Blade, District D
NAYS: (2) Ms. Kim Golden, District E and Mr. King Dawson, District F
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C
The original motion was adopted.
The Vice President stated that The Ouachita Citizen would be the Official Journal for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the year ending June 30, 2008.
The Vice President stated at this time in the meeting, the Police Jurors would sit as a Board of Review to hear any and all protests from taxpayers on 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 re-assessments:
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, stated that this was not the usual Board of Review which would come in late Summer or early Fall. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had placed in front of each Juror a copy of the Louisiana Tax Commission Order which was the result of a pipeline assessment litigation, ordering local Assessors to reassess certain pipeline properties. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Ouachita Parish Assessor had assessed Mississippi River Transmission Corporation and CenterPoint Energy Gas Trans Company; that the books on these two pipeline companies had been open for review in the Assessor’s Office from May 18, 2007 through June 1, 2007; and that no protests had been filed by the taxpayers.
No one was present in the audience representing taxpayers.
Mr. Hargrove made a motion to affirm the assessments as certified by the Ouachita Parish Assessor. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Mr. Mitchell asked that a copy of the assessments and of the Order be made part of the these Minutes.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President recognized Ms. Sherry Piercy, who spoke on behalf of her mother and father, Mr. and Ms. Moore who lived at 1350 Belle Cote Road. Ms. Piercy spoke regarding the numerous pot holes on Jim Reeves Road and on Belle Cote Road and stated that the pot holes had become deep and very dangerous, not only for residents but also for school buses. She asked for help from the Police Jury to repair the most dangerous areas in both roads.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, Mr. Blade thanked Ms. Piercy and Mr. and Ms. Moore for coming to the meeting. He stated that the Police Jurors are concerned and will do what they can to alleviate the problems.
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The following Department Heads presented status reports to the Police Jury:
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Cpl. Wayne Heckford
Mr. Hargrove commended Cpl Heckford for continuing to do a good job.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Chief
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
LAJET: Mr. Leonard Tims, Director
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Dr. Cole Church, Director
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
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The Vice President recognized Mr. Hargrove.
Mr. Hargrove made a motion to defer the Minutes of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting held on May 21, 2007 to the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Hargrove offered for introduction only, Ordinance No. 8869, an ordinance amending Chapter 21.5, Article V of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish governing “Subdivision” to require the submission of subdivision plats to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in digital form.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Calhoun:
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding an application for the SAFER Grant by the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve that an application for the SAFER Grant be filed by the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Cammack to provide an update on the roofing repairs to the Cheniere Lake Lodge.
After the brief update, Mr. Calhoun asked that the matter be placed on the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury agenda.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Mitchell to provide an update on road damage caused by pipeline companies.
After the brief update, Mr. Calhoun asked that the matter be placed on the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury agenda.
Mr. Calhoun stated that he was introducing Ordinance No. 8870, an Ordinance revoking that certain sixty (60’) foot right-of-way in western Ouachita Parish known as “Fish Avenue”, providing for a public hearing, and referred the Ordinance to the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury agenda.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove on behalf of Mr. Caldwell, and was seconded unanimously:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-39
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD’S APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVE; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish School Board is applying for a federally-funded grant to assist the Ouachita Parish school system to prepare for emergency situations;
WHEREAS the Ouachita Parish School Board has requested the support and assistance of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and other Ouachita agencies in connection with said grant application including the Ouachita Parish Fire Department which is governed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in its capacity as the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the efforts of the Ouachita Parish School Board in connection this grant application and emergency planning serve the interests of not only schoolchildren but all citizens of Ouachita Parish;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby evidence its support of the Ouachita Parish School Board’s application for grant funding through the Emergency Preparedness Initiative for the purpose of emergency planning and preparation;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes its President and Fire Chief to execute such instruments or correspondence, or take such other action, as is reasonable and necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 4th day of June, 2007. No opposition.
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Mr. Blade asked that the matter relating to a proposed industrial district in east Ouachita Parish be referred to the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury agenda.
The Vice President recognized Ms. Golden.
Ms. Golden asked that the following items be placed on the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury agenda:
Cooperative endeavor agreement with NeLEA for grant writing services
Cooperative endeavor agreement with Ouachita Council On Aging
Follow-up on ARCO funding
Litter Ordinances
Mr. Blade asked if the Jurors would give Mr. Harrison an opportunity to look at land that may be used for an industrial district in east Ouachita Parish.
Mr. Blade offered a motion to request that Mr. Don Harrison be given the authority to identify sites that could be used for an industrial district in east Ouachita Parish. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Dawson.
Mr. Dawson spoke regarding matching economic development funds for the OEDC State Farm Building Project in connection with Accent Management Marketing that will be bringing 550 new jobs into the area with a $11,000,000.00 payroll impact. Mr. Dawson stated that this did not include the “spin-off” jobs that will also be coming to this area. Mr. Dawson has talked with Governor Blanco and Secretary Olivier concerning this particular project and the possibility of building a new community college and marketing the Guide Plant. He stated that things were looking good not only for Monroe but for the entire region. West Monroe has committed $100,000.00, Monroe has committed $500,000.00 and OEDC has committed $500,000.00 to this project.
Mr. Dawson moved that the Police Jury make available on an “as needed basis” the sum of $250,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve for this very important project that will reap great benefits for our area. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Ms. Golden asked if there would be some type of cooperative endeavor agreement and, if the appropriation would be to LED or OEDC.
Mr. Dawson stated his intentions were to use this appropriation on an “as needed basis” for the project and not to replace or reimburse the $500,000.00 that OEDC has already committed; that the appropriation is strictly for the project for whatever it will be needed for. Mr. Dawson stated that this appropriation was to make additional funds available to the project and not to replace or reimburse anything that someone else has already committed to.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following application for an alcoholic beverage license had been received:
MOHAMMED, SALAH ALI & MOSHEN DBA DELTA MINI MART, 3300 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (3111 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203) Class “B” Wholesaling Alcohol, NEW.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, requested that the license application be deferred to the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Mr. Hargrove offered a motion to defer action on the license application of Salah Ali & Moshen Mohammed dba Delta Mini Mart to the June 18, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting, as requested by Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer.
Mr. Cammack invited the Police Jurors to a retirement reception that would be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Conference Room for Helen Redmond, a long-time employee of the Police Jury.
Mr. Cammack reported on the compressors at the Health Unit.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell had no items.
Mr. Don Harrison had no items.
The Vice President extended an invitation for public participation and there was none.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Sherry White, recording secretary
Dorth Blade, vice president
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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NOTICE
1971 Winnebago bearing VIN # 3013101103055 stored at Bear’s Towing at 2601 Hwy. 165 S Bypass, Monroe, La. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle is not claimed by owner by August 11, 2007, a permit to see or dismantle may be obtained.
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