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Public Notices: Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Public & Legal Notices may be submitted to us at legals@ouachitacitizen.com.

Public Notices Published Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Notice is hereby given that the assessment listings in and for Ouachita Parish, State of Louisiana, have been completed and the assessment books will be open for inspection in the Assessor's Office in Monroe, Louisiana, for a period of fifteen (15) days beginning Wednesday, August 15, 2007, and ending Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
Any person desiring to know what value has been placed on his property is hereby notified to appear at the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office, 301 South Grand Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana, and examine his assessment.
Rich Bailey, CLA
Assessor, Ouachita Parish
8/2,8/9
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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.
7/26,8/2
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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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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1
PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JULY 2, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana was called to order at 4:30 p.m. in The Wellness Center, 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, by Violet Liner, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
INVOCATION: Mr. Mulhearn gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Violet Liner, Chairman; Steve Hall, Vice Chairman; Mike Mulhearn; and Pat Spencer
ABSENT: W.B. Nelson, Jr.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Landry, regular counsel for the Hospital Service District No. 1, via telephone; and Pat Thompson, Recording Secretary.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON JUNE 5, 11, and 18, 2007
A motion was made by Mr. Hall and seconded by Mr. Mulhearn to approve the minutes of June 5, 11, and 18, 2007 and the motion unanimously carried.
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT
Ms. Liner noted that the Hospital Service District received a billing from the Secretary of State for the election pertaining to the sale of Glenwood. The invoice has been forward to Glenwood Resolution Authority for payment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF THE IASIS TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS, FUTURE OPERATION OF THE WELLNESS CENTER, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT, AND OVERSIGHT OF WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn, seconded by Mr. Hall and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go into executive session for the purpose of strategic planning, including discussion of the IASIS transaction and related matters, future operation of The Wellness Center, implementation of the Lease Termination Agreement, and oversight of Ward Five Healthcare Foundation.
All present were allowed to remain.
A motion was made by Mr. Hall seconded by Mr. Spencer and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go back into regular session.
REVIEW OF AUDITOR’S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 12/31/06
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the auditor's report and accompanying financial statements of the Hospital Service District for the fiscal year ending 12-31-06. Ms. Liner noted that the auditor's report and financials had been filed with the Legislative Auditor's office as required by law.
SELECTION OF NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATION OF MINUTES AND FINANCIALS
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn, seconded by Mr. Spencer, and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Hospital Service District shall continue to have the proceedings of its Board of Commissioners and such financial statements as are required by and furnished to the Legislative Auditor published in The Ouachita Citizen.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECT RELATING TO POSSIBLE RENOVATIONS TO THE WELLNESS CENTER
This agenda item was tabled.
APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE LEASING AGREEMENT WITH IASIS
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chairman to send a letter to IASIS Glenwood Regional Medical Center L.P. (“IASIS”) notifying it that the District does not intend to extend the Employee Leasing Agreement between the District and IASIS beyond its current expiration date of July 31, 2007.
Mr. Hall seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing resolution, which carried unanimously.
UPDATE ON PROGRESS ON NEW ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR THE WELLNESS CENTER
Ms. Liner advised that The Wellness Center is in the process of changing over to a new accounting system and have scheduled a meeting with a consultant for training. McHeard, McElroy & Vestal will continue to provide some accounting services as well. Financials should be available for the next meeting of the Hospital Service District.
REVIEW OF MAY 1, 2007 MINUTES OF WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION BOARD
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the May 1, 2007 minutes of the board of directors of Ward Five Healthcare Foundation.
TRANSACTION OF ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING
It was noted that the next regular meeting of the Hospital Service District is scheduled for Friday, July 27, 2007, at 7:30 a.m. at The Wellness Center.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Ms. Liner declared the meeting adjourned.
8/2
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF WEST MONOE, LOUISIANA
The City of West Monroe will hold a public hearing at 3 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2007, at the City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Town 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 including the LA STEP fund and the Demonstrated Need Fund.
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 City of West Monroe for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the City of West Monroe to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The City's past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted area of City of West Monroe are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three (3) day notice is received by the City of West Monroe.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals in writing to:
Mayor Dave Norris
2305 N. Seventh Street
West Monroe, LA 71291.
Comments will be accepted until August 20, 2007.
8/2
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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
7/26,8/2
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
LEASE PROPOSAL
SOLICITATION # EAST CARROLL-0003
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of a minimum 3,000 square feet of warehouse space, plus INTERNAL CIRCULATION to house voting machines for the Department of State within an area bounded by East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Department of State. Secretary of State, Purchasing Section, Post Office Box 94125, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125, situated in the parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE INTERNAL CIRCULATION NECESSARY FOR THE LESSEE TO PROPERLY FUNCTION WITHIN THE LEASED SPACE WITHOUT DETRACTING AREA FROM THE SPACE REQUESTED EXCEPT THE 5% AND 10% VARIANCE ALLOWED.
THE LEASE AGREEMENT WILL BE WRITTEN FOR TOTAL USABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE AS INDICATED ON THE SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLAN SUBMITTAL.
(Office Space plus Internal Circulation=Total Usable Space)
Bids will be opened on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., by the Department of State, Purchasing Section, located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Kathy Hernandez, Department of State, Purchasing Section, Post Office Box 94125 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125, telephone number 225-922-3023.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF STATE OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION(S) REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
The Department of State reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals upon determination in writing that such action is taken in the best interest of the State. Consideration will be given to both bid price and suitability of space for the user agency. The low bidder will be determined based on the lowest total annual rent.
Department of State
Secretary of State
Purchasing Section
8/2
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
LEASE PROPOSAL
SOLICITATION # SABINE-0003
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of a minimum 4,000 square feet of warehouse space, plus INTERNAL CIRCULATION to house voting machines for the Department of State within an area bounded by Sabine Parish, Louisiana, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Department of State. Secretary of State, Purchasing Section, Post Office Box 94125, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125, situated in the parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE INTERNAL CIRCULATION NECESSARY FOR THE LESSEE TO PROPERLY FUNCTION WITHIN THE LEASED SPACE WITHOUT DETRACTING AREA FROM THE SPACE REQUESTED EXCEPT THE 5% AND 10% VARIANCE ALLOWED.
THE LEASE AGREEMENT WILL BE WRITTEN FOR TOTAL USABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE AS INDICATED ON THE SCHEMATIC FLOOR PLAN SUBMITTAL.
(Office Space plus Internal Circulation=Total Usable Space)
Bids will be opened on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., by the Department of State, Purchasing Section, located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Kathy Hernandez, Department of State, Purchasing Section, Post Office Box 94125 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125, telephone number 225-922-3023.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF STATE OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION(S) REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO BID OPENING.
The Department of State reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals upon determination in writing that such action is taken in the best interest of the State. Consideration will be given to both bid price and suitability of space for the user agency. The low bidder will be determined based on the lowest total annual rent.
Department of State
Secretary of State
Purchasing Section
8/2
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West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at the office of the district, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2007, to hear and consider all comments, protests and objections to the following proposed budget for West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, for the fiscal year, September 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008.
Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/08
August 31, 2006 August 31, 2007 August 31, 2008
ACTUAL ESTIMATED PROPOSED
(TOTAL OPERATING INCOME)
$2,075,110 $2,159,798 $2,119,250
(TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE)
$1,737,368 $1,818,404 $1,940,160
(NET: OPERATING INCOME)
$340,034 $341,394 $179,090
The West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Board of Commissioners, after full discussion, reserves the right to change, delete or add to the above figures.
Any interested person who wishes to be heard relative to protest, objection or comment on the proposed budget is urged to attend this hearing.
Copies of the proposed budget are on file at the office of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Terry Cox, District Manager, Board of Commissioners
Attest: Fran Bradley, secretary
8/2
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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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(ADOPTED 7-9-07)
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Minutes of the June 18, 2007 Meeting
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting convened on Monday, June 18, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, and was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Mr. Paul Hargrove, Chairman.
Members Present: Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walter M. Caldwell, IV, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; Mr. King Dawson, District F
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer; Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney; Miss Karen Cupit, Senior Accountant; Mr. Pat Hemphill, Fire Chief; Mr. John Tom Murray, Director, Public Works; Mr. David Cobb, Asst. Director, Public Works; Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer; News Media; Visitors
The Chairman recognized Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1.
Chief Hemphill reported that so far this year the Department was within budget and had a positive cash flow.
Chief Hemphill reported to the Police Jury that he was planning to buy two fire trucks in 2008. In speaking with the representative from the company that builds the fire trucks, Chief Hemphill was told that if the fire trucks were ordered now rather than waiting until the first of the year, that around $70,000.00 could be saved.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of employees that are presently at the Fire Department and discussion regarding the application of the SAFER grant by the Fire Department.
After discussion, Chief Hemphill asked the Jury if it would be possible to get authorization to order the trucks at this meeting.
Discussion again ensued.
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, stated that since these trucks would be a state contract item, there would not have to be an advertisement for bids.
No action was taken by the Police Jury.
Mr. Caldwell asked that this matter be carried under his name on the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting agenda.
The Chairman recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the amount budgeted for OCOG’s allocation for the year 2007. Mr. Cammack stated that in addition, on December 4, 2006 Roma Kidd made a presentation to the Police Jury and the Police Jury made a motion for Mr. Cammack to include the request in the 2007 budget which he has done.
Mr. Cammack asked for direction from the Police Jury as to whether or not the payment will be going to OCOG for allocation to ARCO, or if a cooperative endeavor agreement should be entered into with ARCO to send payment directly to them. Mr. Cammack also asked for an amount if an agreement was prepared, and permission to write the check to ARCO.
Ms. Golden stated that ARCO needed to get the money by June 30, 2007 which is when ARCO’s fiscal year ends.
The Chairman recognized Mr. David Creed, Director of OCOG, who stated that either method of funding would be satisfactory with ARCO.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, Mr. Caldwell moved that the Police Jury enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with ARCO for the purpose of clearing the transaction of the payment to ARCO in the amount of $18,046.00, subject to the satisfaction of Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, as to the terms of the agreement, and that the President be authorized to execute the document for the Police Jury. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Ms. Golden asked that it be made clear in the cooperative endeavor agreement that this was a “one time only” payment.
Mr. Brad Cammack spoke regarding the Claims Statements for the period covering May 16, 2007 through June 13, 2007 and recommended approval by the Police Jury.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell that CLAIMS for the period covering May 16, 2007 through June 13, 2007 be approved for payment as recommended by the Treasurer, and that the Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to issue the necessary checks in payment therefore.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack reported on the fund balance updates.
Mr. Cammack stated that an additional amount of $722.00 should be transferred from the General Fund to the Permit Office for the year 2006 and asked that the Police Jury take action on this matter.
Mr. Caldwell moved to authorize Mr. Cammack to transfer the amount of $722.00 from the General Fund to the Permit Office. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Finance Committee meeting held on May 21, 2007 and that an item for purchase had been listed on the Agenda but omitted in discussion for Homeland Security and Office of Emergency Preparedness. The item was a Responder RCI Partnership Pkg, and the bids were as follows:
ITEM: RESPONDER RCI PARTNERSHIP PKG
VENDOR/ BID/ COMMENTS
Aramsco/ No Bid
Hagemeyer/ No Reply
Gov’t Scientific Sales/ No Reply
Smith’s Detection/ $40,100.00/ Part Number 024-1005
RECOMMENDATION: Smith’s Detection
Mr. Dawson moved for approval to accept the low bid of Smith’s Detection in the amount of $40,100.00. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Caldwell abstained. Ms. Golden abstained.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the purchasing procedure and asked the Police Jury to update the centralized purchasing procedures to include item number 6 regarding 911 Communications District: the local jurisdictions that have 911 equipment will use their purchasing policies and procedures for the repair and maintenance of that equipment.
Ms. Golden suggested that the 911 Communication District’s Advisory Board review the policy and recommend the necessary language for same. Mr. Cammack said he would speak with the Advisory Board Members to get their recommendations.
Mr. Cammack stated that the amount and policy section in the purchasing procedure policy should also be changed to adjust to inflation, as follows:
Amount Policy
$0-$200 No quotes or PO necessary
$201-$999 Verbal quotes and PO is necessary
$1,000-$19,999 Written quotes and PO is necessary
*$20,000+ Advertised sealed bids and PO is necessary
(*The intention is to be in compliance with the State Bid Law. If the Bid Law happens to change, this amount should change as well.)
Mr. Dawson offered a motion to approve the amendment to the purchasing procedure policy as to the amounts and as to the deletion of item number 6, effective July 1, 2007, all as shown by Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack stated that after discussion with the 911 Communications District Advisory Board, he would bring back to the Jury a policy for the 911 Communications equipment, repair, and maintenance.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Finance Committee meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
/s/ Paul Hargrove, Paul Hargrove – Chairperson
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(Adopted on July 9, 2007)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007 AT SIX THIRTY-FOUR (6:34) P. M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Police Jury Meeting Room, on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 6:34 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Walter M. Caldwell, IV, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Invocation was given by Mr. Leonard Tims. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Leonard Tims.
Members present: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walter M. Caldwell, IV, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade. District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; Mr. King Dawson, District F
Members absent: (0)
Adoption of the June 4, 2007 Regular Police Jury Minutes was deferred to the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
The President announced the Service Award for the month of June, 2007:
Green Oaks
Lasundra Culpepper, 5 years
The President recognized Mr. Bill Land, Herbert Land Architect, Inc.
Mr. Land reported on bids that were opened on June 14, 2007 at the Sterlington Memorial Branch Library for Re-Roofing of the Main Branch of the Ouachita Parish Public Library. The bids were as follows:
ITEM: RE-ROOFING OF THE MAIN BRANCH LIBRARY
Contractor/License Number/Base Bid
Central Roofing/30050/$492,420.00
Grosjean Contractors, Inc./10701/$532,200.00
RMA/41760/$518,221.00
Mr. Land stated the lowest bid was Central Roofing in the amount of $492,420.00 and that the bid exceeded the Library budget. Mr. Land was asked to visit with the lowest bidder to see if any items could be deleted to bring the costs within budget. Mr. Land said the lowest bidder was able to come up with $33,842.00 in items that could be deleted to reduce costs.
Discussion ensued.
The President asked if anyone had any objection to Mr. Blade taking item number three on his agenda out of order at this time. No one objected.
After discussion, Mr. Blade offered a motion to accept the low bid of Central Roofing in the amount of $492,420.00. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing on the proposed creation of a Fire Protection District No. 1 Citizen’s Advisory Board.
Mr. Steve Odom, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, spoke on behalf of the proposed creation of an Advisory Board.
No one else appeared to speak.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
The President recognized Mr. Hargrove.
Mr. Hargrove offered a motion to adopt the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on May 21, 2007. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained due to her absence at the meeting.
Mr. Hargrove offered a motion to adopt the Minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held on June 4, 2007. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Caldwell abstained due to his absence at the meeting.
The President recognized Mr. Calhoun.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Brad Cammack to report on any update on the roofing repairs to the Cheniere Lake Lodge.
After a brief report, Mr. Calhoun asked that the matter be placed on the July 9, 2007 Regular Meeting agenda.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Don Harrison to report on the update on road damage caused by pipeline contractors.
Mr. Harrison stated that the Public Works Department had completed their field review and inspection of all of the roads in the corridor where the pipeline was constructed, and have provided a report with photographs identifying the roads and the magnitude of the damages. Mr. Harrison stated that he was placing the information received on maps and putting together a final report with photographs, scopes of work, and cost estimates, and he would present same to the Police Jury at the July 9, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Calhoun asked if Ticheli Road was included in the report. Mr. Harrison said that the report only included roads on the west side of the river and if there has been damage to Ticheli Road on the east side of the river, he would look at it and make sure the damage has been improved.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Don Harrison to report on construction of a road to the Rifle Range.
Mr. Harrison stated that the administrative paper work was being completed that is needed to support the grant for a portion of this Project. Mr. Harrison stated that within the next week Mr. John Tom Murray would review information provided to him and prepare a cost estimate on the Project. Mr. Harrison said that he was looking at the improvement of the road in conjunction with the possible subdivision of the property that the Jury has considered, and he should be in a position to have a definitive report at the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-38
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL BOARD TO ADVERTISE FOR AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is the owner of certain property described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Manna Acquisitions, L.L.C. has requested that a mineral lease covering said property be advertised for bid; and
WHEREAS, Manna Acquisitions, L.L.C. has submitted a cashier’s check in the amount of Four Hundred and No/100 ($400.00) Dollars in evidence of good faith as required by LSA-R.S. 30:125; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury deems it advisable to advertise the above described tract for mineral lease by the Louisiana State Mineral Board;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Louisiana State Mineral Board be hereby requested and authorized to advertise for bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease on the tracts of land owned by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury as described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing 6.3 acres, more or less.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 18th day of June, 2007. No opposition.
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Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding grant funding for improvements to U. S. Highway 80 at Norris Lane that would involve local governments to acquire the necessary right-of-ways. Mr. Caldwell stated a suggestion for funding was for the Police Jury to file a joint application with the City of West Monroe through the Local Government Assistance Program to obtain the amount of $142,000.00.
Mr. Caldwell opened the floor for discussion.
Mr. Calhoun stated his opposition to the use of grant funds through the LGAP for this purpose.
Mr. Hargrove stated that this was a much needed improvement.
Mr. Caldwell asked that Mr. Don Harrison identify other sources of funding infrastructure and report back to the Police Jury at the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8868
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 CITIZEN’S ADVISORY BOARD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by virtue of La. R. S. 41:1493.2 the members of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury serve as the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the operation of said Fire Protection District is an important and often complex matter; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that an advisory board of citizens focused on matters of concern to the Fire Protection District would aid the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in carrying out the duties incumbent on it in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors of Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that Article I, Division 2 of Chapter 20 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, supplemented to add Sections 20-13, et seq. as follows:
SECTION ONE
“Sec. 20-13. Advisory Committee.
In order to assist the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the performance of its duties as the board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Ouachita, there is herby created the “Ouachita Parish Fire Department Citizens’ Advisory Committee.”
Sec. 20-14. Members, Terms and Officers.
The Ouachita Parish Fire Department Citizens’ Advisory Committee shall be made up of six (6) members appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, with one member being nominated by the juror representing each Ouachita Parish Police Jury District. Each member shall be a resident and property owner of both Fire Protection District No. One and the Police Jury district of the nominating juror.
Three Members would serve initial terms of one (1) year and three Members would serve initial terms of one (2) years, with said initial terms to be allocated by the drawing of lots at the Committee’s initial meeting. After these initial terms, all Members would serve terms of two (2) years.
At its initial meeting the Committee shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman who shall serve 1 year terms in such offices. The Fire Chief shall designate an employee to serve as the Secretary of the Committee. Said Secretary shall be responsible for the keeping of minutes, preparation of agendas, posting of notices, and similar clerical matters.
Sec. 20-15. Meetings.
The Committee shall meet monthly and otherwise upon the call of the Chairman. Meetings shall be held at the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Center or at such other location as selected by the Chairman.
Sec. 20-16. Scope of Duties.
The Committee shall consider those matters related to the Ouachita Parish Fire Department and/or Fire Protection District Number One that are referred to it by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in its capacity as the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. One and make recommendations to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury regarding such matters.
By way of illustration, and not limitation, the Committee shall consider matters concerning the budget and funding of the Fire Department; short and long range planning, issues related to the fire rating; the acquisition and maintenance of equipment; concerns or issues raised by the public concerning the Fire Department; etc.
However, in no way shall the Committee’s review be conducted in such a way as to infringe upon matters within the jurisdiction of the Fire Protection District’s Civil Service Board.
Sec. 20-17. Reports of Fire Chief and Union Representative.
At each of its meetings the Committee shall give the Fire Chief, or the Chief’s designee, and the President of the Union serving as the collective bargaining agent for all full-time fire department employees, or such President’s designee, an opportunity to make a report to the Committee.
Sec. 20-18. Report to Police Jury.
The Chairman or his designee shall appear at a meeting of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at least every other month to inform the Police Jury, in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors of the Fire Protection District, of matters considered by the Committee and its recommendations, if any.
Sec. 20-19. Open Meetings.
The meetings of the Committee shall be considered to be meetings of a public body subject to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law (La. R.S. 42:4.1, et seq.) and written minutes of its meetings shall be kept as public records.”
SECTION TWO
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with all applicable laws of the State of Louisiana including all Civil Services Laws and Rules applicable to Fire Protection District No. One. To the extent any provision of this Ordinance is found to be in conflict with such laws then in that event said provision is to be deemed as excised from the Ordinance and the remaining provisions hereof shall continue in full force and effect.
The Ordinance was introduced on May 21, 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 18th day of June, 2007.
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The President recognized Mr. Blade.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade to adopt the Minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting held on June 4, 2007. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained and Mr. Caldwell abstained.
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Don Harrison to report on a site in east Ouachita Parish for a possible Industrial District.
Mr. Harrison stated that he had focused on a target area in southeast Ouachita Parish and is attempting to identify a minimum of two, possibly three possible sites for the Police Jury to consider.
Mr. Blade asked that this item be placed on his agenda at the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the request by the Library to advertise for bids for two (2) new HVAC Systems for the Main Branch on North 18th Street.
Mr. Blade offered a motion to approve the request to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) new HVAC Systems for the Main Branch of the Ouachita Parish Public Library. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding budgeting and long term financing for the Library.
After discussion, Mr. Caldwell asked that Mr. Mitchell contact Mr. Jackson with the Library Board of Control to invite him to attend a Police Jury meeting sometime this Summer to update the Police Jury on the Library’s long term financial picture, particularly regarding major improvements and new branches.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the need for a Library south of Interstate 20 in west Ouachita Parish.
Mr. Cammack stated that the Library should follow the procedure of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury when advertising for bids as follows: the Ouachita Parish Police Jury shall advertise for bids on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Public Library; the Ouachita Parish Police Jury shall be the main office; the bids shall be turned in to the Secretary at the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and shall be opened at the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
Mr. Caldwell offered a friendly amendment to Mr. Blade’s motion to include and to comply with the recommendation of Mr. Cammack regarding the procedure for the Library when advertising for bids.
Mr. Blade accepted the friendly amendment and Mr. Calhoun seconded the friendly amendment.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President recognized Ms. Golden.
Ms. Golden stated that work on the cooperative endeavor agreement with NeLEA for grant writing services will be deferred until she has an opportunity to talk with Ms. Trichel.
Ms. Golden said that the cooperative endeavor agreement with the Ouachita Council on Aging has been completed.
Ms. Golden asked Mr. Mitchell for an update on the litter ordinances.
Mr. Mitchell reported that Senator Kostelka’s amendment to give the Police Jury authority to regulate grass and weeds in areas outside a subdivision has passed the Senate and is now proceeding through the House. Mr. Mitchell asked Ms. Golden to meet with him and Cpl. Heckford to go over the ordinances.
The President recognized Mr. Dawson.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-40
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING NASH PATEL TO THE MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JUNE 18, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 18, 2010; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Nash Patel whose term has expired, has served admirably as a member of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners, and desires to remain as a member of the Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Nash Patel, 3101 Cuba Boulevard, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 be and he is hereby reappointed to a three (3) year term on the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Commissioners beginning June 18, 2007 and ending June 18, 2010.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 18th day of June, 2007. No opposition.
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The following application for a Beer and Whiskey license had been received for this time period:
1) MOHAMMED, SALAH ALI & MOSHEN DBA DELTA MINI MART, 3300 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 (3111 Old Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203) Class “D” Wholesaling Alcohol, NEW.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, recommended that the Police Jury deny the application. Mr. Mitchell stated that this application was for a liquor permit which is for the sale of beverages above six (6%) percent alcohol as opposed to a beer permit.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the premises has had a beer permit for a long time and that subsequent to the time that the beer permit was first issued, the building next door has become a mosque. The mosque is well within 500 feet of this premises.
Mr. Mitchell said that the existing beer permit gives the benefit of the grandfather clause for future beer permits. However, the beer permit does not give the benefit of grandfathering to move up to a liquor permit. Based on that, though the statute says the distance from a “church or synagogue” through several ways, either of statutory interpretation principals or constitutional principals, the distance rule would apply equally to a mosque. Mr. Mitchell recommended that the Police Jury deny the application. Mr. Mitchell also stated that coupled with the denial of the application, he would also recommend that the application fee be refunded to the applicant.
Ms. Golden made a motion to deny the application for a liquor permit to Salah Ali and Moshen Mohammed dba Delta Mini Mart, and to refund the application fee to the applicant. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, had no items.
The President recognized Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney.
Mr. Mitchell reported on the status of the lease of the former One-Stop Building at 3158 Louisville Avenue. Mr. Mitchell informed the Jury that the Workforce Investment Agency and the State have moved to the location on Hudson Lane and that the lease at Louisville Avenue terminated on May 31, 2007. The State has a sub-lease with the Police Jury that ends on July 31, 2007 and have requested that the Police Jury prepare a written document stating that the Police Jury agreed to them vacating the premises on May 31, 2007.
A Memorandum of Agreement to Terminate Lease has been prepared and executed by Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Mitchell asked that the Police Jury ratify the same.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement to Terminate Lease. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Dawson left the meeting at this time.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a Partial Assignment of Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease which is a lease on parish property that was let through the State Mineral Board. The Lessee, Greystone Oil & Gas, LLP has entered into an agreement whereby they would assign a one-half (1/2) interest to Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P., and have asked the Police Jury to authorize the assignment.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove to approve the authorization of the assignment, as recommended by Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote.
The President recognized Mr. John Tom Murray, Director, Public Works.
Mr. Murray had a request for Final Subdivision Approval for Autumn Place, Unit 1 and recommended that the Police Jury deny the request due to some of Mr. Harrison’s comments not being completed by the developer.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove to deny the request for Final Subdivision Approval for Autumn Place, Unit 1 and to reconsider the request at the July 9, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Mr. Dawson was not present for the vote.
Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, had no items.
The President recognized Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer.
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding bids for Street Improvements in the Bawcomville Community:
Mr. Dawson was present in the meeting at this time.
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2007 in the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for Street Improvements in the Bawcomville Community. Those present at the bid opening were Brad Cammack, Treasurer, Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer, and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BAWCOMVILLE COMMUNITY
Contractor/Contractor License No./Total Bid Amount
Amethyst Construction, Inc./15099/$397,296.00
D & J Construction Co., Inc./5789/$503,774.05
Diamond B Construction Co./12487/$504,653.50
Mr. Harrison stated that the low bid from Amethyst Construction, Inc. in the amount of $397,296.00 exceeded the original amount budgeted for construction by $34,204.45 due to the escalating cost of materials and petroleum products. Mr. Harrison stated that there were sufficient unallocated funds available in the Capital Outlay Road Program to cover the shortage. Mr. Harrison recommended that the Police Jury approve the low bid of Amethyst Construction, Inc. and award a construction contract for items in the amount of $397,296.00, subject to the conditions stated in his letter dated June 15, 2007 as follows:
The construction budget for the project should be increased by the amount of $34,204.45 with the additional funds to be transferred from the Capital Outlay-Road Program Fund.
A request for supplemental funding in the amount of $34,204.45 should be submitted to the Louisiana Office of Community Development for funding consideration under the FY 2007 LCDBG Program.
The award of contract to Amethyst Construction, Inc. is subject to concurrence and Verification of Contractor Eligibility by the Louisiana Office of Community Development.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the low bid of Amethyst Construction, Inc. and award a construction contract for items in the amount of $397,296.00, as recommended by Mr. Harrison, subject to the conditions as stated in Mr. Harrison’s letter dated June 15, 2007 as follows:
1. The construction budget for the project should be increased by the amount of $34,204.45 with the additional funds to be transferred from the Capital Outlay-Road Program Fund.
2. A request for supplemental funding in the amount of $34,204.45 should be submitted to the Louisiana Office of Community Development for funding consideration under the FY 2007 LCDBG Program.
3. The award of contract to Amethyst Construction, Inc. is subject to concurrence and Verification of Contractor Eligibility by the Louisiana Office of Community Development.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding a partnership meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2007 concerning the future economic developments of Ouachita Parish and asked that a member of the Jury attend the meeting.
The President opened the meeting for public participation.
Mr. Kenny Solley, Regional Manager for Customer Service Operations for northeast Louisiana, introduced Mr. Roderick Worthey, a new Customer Service Manager for the West Monroe Complex.
Mr. Mark Smith, a resident of West Monroe, spoke regarding the poor condition of Louisiana Avenue that runs between Wallace and Wallace Dean Road. Mr. Smith asked why something has not been done to repair the street. Mr. Smith also mentioned the dangerous speeding that occurs on this street.
Mr. Don Harrison suggested that perhaps Louisiana Avenue could be included at the beginning of the 2008 regular road program.
Mr. Hargrove stated that he would do all that he could to get Louisiana Avenue moved up on the priority list and get some improvements made.
There being no further business, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to adjourn this meeting.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
This meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Sherry White, recording secretary
Walter M. Caldwell, IV, president
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this Monday, June 11, 2007, pursuant to an order of the Court dated June 4, 2007, we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers
Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said Commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following to wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, August 20, 2007. The names having been drawn by a Computer indiscriminately and by lots as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art.416.1, are as follows:
Adams, Corinne Ann; 2014 Monroe Ave Monroe
Allison, Andrew Milford; 125 Briarcliff Dr West Monroe
Amos, Sonia Veda; 1717 S 9th St Monroe
Anderson, Michael A; 1221 Park Ave Monroe
Anding, Earnest Ray; 330 Kendall Ridge Dr West Monroe
Arvidson, Charles Lowell; 1514 Cedar St West Monroe
Ashbrook, L Michael; 3402 Lake DeSiard Dr Monroe
Bagwell, Janice W; 104 Susan Dr West Monroe
Becton, Robyn Laurel; 215 Hines Ln West Monroe
Bennett, Rebecca Lynne; 706 N 3rd St 2 Monroe
Black, Kerry W; 1008 Roselawn Ave Monroe
Blankenship, Grady L; 102 Ludwig Ave West Monroe
Boney, Cassilessa F; 214 Westheights Dr West Monroe
Borger, Linda J; 108 Stephanie Dr West Monroe
Brooks, Cynthia Belen; 49 Northgate Dr Monroe
Brooks, Vera Jackson; 1417 Parker Rd Monroe
Brothers, Gainell Lavon 2927 Barrington Dr D Monroe
Brown, Shetanqua Cardiaye; 2000 Peach St 5 Monroe
Buchart, Frances C; 402 McCain Dr Monroe
Burke, William J; 429 Bawcom St West Monroe
Burks, Roydell; 224 Eisenhower Dr Monroe
Byrd, Johnny L; 722 Winnfield Rd West Monroe
Calhoun, Robert William; 4000 Blanks St Monroe
Cappo, Jerry M; 130 Shady Ln Monroe
Carey, Billie R; 4006 Gaston St Monroe
Carr, Katie Mae; 1001 Glenwood Dr A1 West Monroe
Carter, Jay Matthew; 2924 Renwick St Monroe
Case, Cordie M; 303 Gulpha Dr West Monroe
Cash, Bessie Davis; 548 Sycamore Ln Monroe
Chapman, Richard Allen; 228 Johns Avery Rd Calhoun
Chisley, Roderick Dewayne; 204 Louise Anne Ave Monroe
Clark, Mary Ellen; 214 Pargoud Dr Monroe
Clay, John O; 2123 Pargoud Blvd Monroe
Copeland, Billie G; 123 Canal Cir Monroe
Cowart, Cynthia L; 103 Candy Queen Ln West Monroe
Culotta, Joey Jay; 509 Dogwood Heights Dr Eros
Davis, John; 3622 Louberta St Monroe
Day, Georgia Cooks; 1211 St. John Dr Monroe
Desoto, Bonnie M; 181 DV Byrd Ln West Monroe
Dixon, Larry B; 3215 Gordon Ave Monroe
Dixon, Mark K; 1915 Sherwood Ave Monroe
Doyle, Larry; 204 Wilson St Monroe
Dupree, William Roland; 210 Hwy 80 E Calhoun
Ellis, Valerie C; 910 S 10th St Monroe
Farrar, Gladys S; 402 Wallace Dean Rd West Monroe
Felts, Joshua Michael; 100 Lake Village Dr West Monroe
Fleming, Yvonne S; 974 Garland Gin Rd Downsville
Fordham, Tracy Ann; 175 Saterfield Rd West Monroe
Foster, Betty Jo Roberts; 509 Chatham St Monroe
Foy, Jerry Wayne; 107 Nevada Dr Monroe
Foy, Richard Jeremy; 2701 Sterlington Rd 25 Monroe
Friesen, Eric Wayne; 306 Vernon St West Monroe
Frost, John W Jr; 403 Woodland Cir Calhoun
Fuller, David Craig; 620 McCain Dr Monroe
Gilbert, Ray L Jr; 114 Stone Ave Monroe
Givens, Trent Alan; 4590 New Natchitoches West Monroe
Golemon, Bobbie Ray; 2883 Hwy 139 Monroe
Greer, Ellen Michelle; 5170 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe
Hair, Brian M; 156 DL Bryant Rd West Monroe
Hamilton, Dorothy Williams; 1403 Mississippi St Monroe
Harris, Carolyn B; 202 S 8th St West Monroe
Harvey, Lenora; 1005 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Hayden, Benjamin W; 1803 Lexington Ave Monroe
Hearns, Betty J; 1502 S 9th St Monroe
Heflin, Reid Bernard; 2500 Park Ave Monroe
Henderson, Lakino Paco Protro; 5201 Pleasant Dr Monroe
Hendrix, Robert Lavelle; 53 Northgate Dr Monroe
Hill, Angela E; 301 Area 4 Rd 23 West Monroe
Hill, Carolyn A; 503 Hodge Watson Rd Calhoun
Hixon, Donna Landers; 209 Lakewood Dr West Monroe
Holle, Marilyn A; 5549 White's Ferry Rd West Monroe
Hollis, Jerlene W; 208 Height St West Monroe
Holloway, David Jeno; 3000 Evangeline St Monroe
Hoover, Dale P Jr; 204 Kendall Ridge Dr West Monroe
Hudnall, John Stephen; 260 Register Rd Calhoun
Hudson, Rebecca Foster; 114 Silver Dr Monroe
Huff, Marcus Howard; 110 Westland Pl West Monroe
Hughes, Gail Marie; 1001 Glenwood Dr K8 West Monroe
Hunt, Shirley Elena; 4816 Cypress St 219 West Monroe
Husted, Susan B; 2701 Bramble Dr Monroe
Jackson, Calvin; 146 Pine Grove Dr Calhoun
Jackson, Catherine; 25 Magnolia Dr Monroe
Jackson, Debra; 10 Roy Dr A Monroe
Jackson, Margaret T; PO Box 4088 Monroe
Jackson, Thaddeus Lamar; 1905 Raleigh Dr Monroe
Johnson, Fannie F; 3403 Hwy 34 West Monroe
Johnson, Sarah Louise; 216 South Pointe Ave Monroe
Jones, Major Julius; 1902 Millhaven Rd Monroe
Jones, William; 1612 Lexington Ave Monroe
Jungles, Donnia P; 120 Bordeaux Dr West Monroe
Kerins, Allyson B; 2802 Rosedale Dr Monroe
King, Alvin; 1202 Joe Bill St West Monroe
Kinsey, Loucille Gayle; 6412 Cypress Point Dr Monroe
Landreaux, Daniel J; 306 Mill St West Monroe
Lawson, Larry Leigh; 708 S 5th St West Monroe
Legg, Donald E; 2602 Rosedale Dr Monroe
Leonard, Kelly Lynn; 1001 Glenwood Dr G12 West Monroe
Leonard, Natasha L; 3904 Wiley St Monroe
Logue, Will Henry; 1336 Hwy 80 E Calhoun
Manning, Earl Glenn; 304 Arrant Rd West Monroe
Master, Deborah Susan; 150 M Bunn Rd West Monroe
Master, Kathy G; 3000 Oliver Rd Monroe
Mathis, Dora Barrera; 1413 Elizabeth St West Monroe
Matthews, Mekei; 1502 Alabama St Monroe
McDuffie, Kayce Leigh; 128 Oak Cir Monroe
McKay, Jessica Jo Leigh Legno; 105 Wood Dr Monroe
McMullen, Lisa M; 1788 Hwy 594 11 Monroe
McNeely, Freddie Decelle Mrs; 1800 Cole Ave Monroe
Micek, Helen M; 29 Winchester Cir Monroe
Miller, April N; 1607 Sunset Dr Monroe
Miller, Dawn Elaine; 220 Waldrop Ln West Monroe
Moore, Evelyn S; 501 S Grand St 328 Monroe
Morton, Paul Anthony; 174 Gane Ln Monroe
Odom, Susan Renee; 616 Washington St 22 West Monroe
Osborn, Jeannie T; 403 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe
Owens, Susan; 199 Ward Ln West Monroe
Perkins, Stormy McGehee; 399 Garland Gin Rd Downsville
Phenix, Christine Vermale; 2400 Deloach St 701 Monroe
Philley, Kathryn Moore; 102 Cambridge Dr Monroe
Phillips, Charlene J Nealon; 110 Filmore Dr Monroe
Pipes, Deborah C; PO Box 2831 West Monroe
Platt, Susan Michelle; 223 Duncan Cir West Monroe
Poncedeleon, Jennie Sue; 702 Bres Ave Monroe
Porter, Harry L; 1912 Richard Dr Monroe
Price, Shelia Ann; 2829 Chester St Monroe
Rafizadehraffii, Moshen; 3301 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Ramsey, Marvin Owen Jr; 408 Speed Ave Monroe
Read, Ann Funchess; 2833 W Deborah Dr Monroe
Reynolds, Charley; 4010 Gayton St Monroe
Reynolds, Jessie Mae; 2704 Lee Ave Monroe
Risher, Rhonda Bumgardner; 134 Parkdale Dr West Monroe
Robbins, Kyle M; 200 Ridgedale Dr 46 West Monroe
Robinson, Arlisha Roshal; 114 Jennifer Ln A Monroe
Shaw, Rodney Kevin; 3002 Cypress St 19 West Monroe
Smallwood, Robyn Elliott; 241 Blanchard St 1202 West Monroe
Smart, Jon Lynn; 100 Briarcliff Dr West Monroe
Smith, Lonnie Jr; 200 S 9th St West Monroe
Smith, Yushelia Trichelle; 2407 Powell Ave Monroe
Sorrell, Julia Braswell; 3501 Bon Aire Dr 108 Monroe
Sutton, Mollie; PO Box 544 Sterlington
Tarver, Johnny Lee; 118 Garden Park Dr Monroe
Taylor, Sarah Ruffin; 2120 Maywood Dr Monroe
Tedeton, Amy Dawn; 800 Blazier St West Monroe
Tennessee, Sam Jr; 28 W Elmwood Dr Monroe
Thomas, Honey Renee; 119 Lisa Dr Monroe
Thomas, Jokesha Perschelle; 205 Linda Dr Monroe
Thomas, Lamarcus Durran; 307 Woodale Dr 2 Monroe
Thompson, Steven D; 1672 Leckie Rd Eros
Tran, Andy Van 1450 Swartz Fairbanks Monroe
Tullos, Patricia Ann; 17 Oakwood Dr Monroe
Tuminello, Lola M; 2209 Redwood Dr Monroe
Turner, Brenda J; 924 Leckie Rd Eros
Varner, Lisa L; 180 John Kent Rd Calhoun
Walker, Adolphus Maurice; 67 Marble St D Monroe
Walker, Damon Daniel; 3300 Lake DeSiard Dr Monroe
Wallis, Mattie M; 107 W Fairway Dr West Monroe
Washington, Derrick L; 106 David Cir Monroe
Washington, Taminika L; 127 Daywood Dr Monroe
Webster, Courtney Dwayne; 2929 Barrington Dr A Monroe
Webster, Terry Ray; 837 Will Brown Rd Eros
White, Marilyn Sue; 209 Lindeman Ave West Monroe
Whitten, Betty Fay; 103 McElroy Ave Monroe
Whitton, Mayo Arza; 2233 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe
Wiggins, Rachel Mercer; 710 Camellia Dr Monroe
Wiley, Jennifer Liane; 2703 Sterlington Rd 43 Monroe
Williams, Bonita; 3305 Richmond St Monroe
Williams, Ozell Marie; 204 Class St West Monroe
Wilson, Christina Lee; 1001 McKeen Pl 304 Monroe
Wilson, Claude J; 2206 Myrtle St Monroe
Winn, Joe Douglas II; 209 Country Club Rd Monroe
Wortham, Kevin Michael; 132 Conifer Dr West Monroe
Wyrick, Billy L Jr; 497 Purdy Rd Calhoun
Young, Anna Maria; 591 Russell Rd Calhoun
Zagone, Frances T; 115 S Inglewood Dr Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER THREE written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX”. The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this the 11th day of June, 2007 at Monroe, Louisiana.
I, W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the Sheriff’s returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office.
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Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2007
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on June 18, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call: Present: Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Tillman Brown, Sammy Gordy, Don O’Toole, Lane Howell, Ford Lensing, Gretchen Kovac and Janet Rutledge
Absent: William Krutzer (excused), Nash Patel (excused) and Sue Edmunds (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard , Office Manager; Elmer Noah , Board Attorney
Guest: Dr. Keith White, Louisiana Lyric Opera Program
Agenda: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve the June 18, 2007 board meeting agenda. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Ford Lensing and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the June 18, 2007 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of May 31, 2007.
Bond Account: $1,000,672.53; General Funds: $2,189,689.37
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the additional travel for July through October 2007. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business: Dr. Keith White, with the Louisiana Lyric Opera, reported the University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts is starting a professional summer music theatre/light opera company as part of their mission to serve the local region. He stated there is not another opportunity for this caliber of performing arts during the summer months for a 500+ mile radius from Monroe . They want to develop this into a five show annual summer season with more professionals.
Dr. White reported that the Louisiana Lyric Opera will produce two musicals/light opera and one dinner cabaret with profession actors this summer. He requested the Board become a LLO founding Patron at the $10,000.00 level. He reported that the funds would be used to place out of state advertising in Little Rock and southern Arkansas; Vicksburg, Jackson and towns in western Mississippi as well as billboards on I-20 both east and west of town.
The Board of Directors discussed the request to determine if it falls within the Convention & Visitors Bureau’s mission. After further discussion, the Board agreed to support the project in the amount of $5,000.00.
It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Sammy Gordy to support the University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts by advertising the Louisiana Lyric Opera performances in the amount of $5,000.00. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Alana Cooper reported that the Convention & Visitors Bureau has the opportunity to bid for an AAU Swimming Meet for 2008 with the Indian Aquatic Club/ULM Lake C. Oxford Natatorium as the Event Host. She reported that the bid fee is $5,000.00 with a bid deposit of $2,500.00 that is refundable if the Convention & Visitors Bureau is not the successful bidder. She reported that the event will bring between 300 to 500 athletes and provides the opportunity to host new AAU Sports.
It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Ford Lensing that the Convention & Visitors Bureau bid for a National AAU Swimming Event Meet for 2008 in the amount of $5,000.00. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Alana Cooper reported that the Convention & Visitors Bureau is interested in bidding for Triathlon events. She reported that the Convention & Visitors Bureau will be working with Vantage Multiple Sports Athletics on trying to get these events. Scott Bruscato is working with Tri- American Triathlon Series to bring events to the Monroe area. She requested board approval to move forward if costs are below $10,000.00 and the history proves worth while.
It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to pursue bringing Triathlon Events to Monroe in the amount of $10,000.00. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Lane Howell and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman
A. Lane Howell, Secretary/Treasurer 8/2
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, August 20, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-07-45000005
APPLICANT: RAINDAL PROPERTIES, LLC
LOCATION: 3606 CYPRESS STREET
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO B-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT)
LGL DESC: LOT IN W2 OF NE4 SEC 28 T18N R3E FROM NE COR OF W2 OF NE4 SEC 28, S 2551.10 FT ON R/W LINE OF HWY 80, S 89W 271 FT, PT OF BEG S89W 408.78 FT, N16W 106.10 FT N44W 102.74 FT, N89E 514 FT S 176.50 FT TO BEG.
APPLICATION NO: REV-07-50000003
APPLICANT: FAITH CHAPEL INC / CHRIST CHURCH
LOCATION: ALLEY RUNNING EAST /WEST IN BLOCK 15 OF H.M. MCGUIRE'S TRAVELERS REST ADDN BETWEEN NORTH 7TH STREET AND MCGUIRE STREET
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF ALLEY
LGL DESC: ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 15 OF H.M. MCGUIRE'S TRAVELERS REST ADDN.
APPLICATION NO: REV-07-50000004
APPLICANT: FAITH CHAPEL INC / CHRIST CHURCH
LOCATION: ALLEY RUNNING EAST /WEST IN BLOCK 16 OF H.M. MCGUIRE'S TRAVELERS REST ADDN BETWEEN MCGUIRE STREET AND FLANAGAN STREET
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF ALLEY
LGL DESC: ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 16 OF H.M. MCGUIRE'S TRAVELERS REST ADDN.
The public is invited to attend.
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