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Public Notices: Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, November 22nd, 2007PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to Intention of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana to select a fiscal agency.
Notice is hereby given that Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “District”) intends to select a fiscal agency under the Local Depositories Law, La. R.S. 39:1211 et seq. A copy of the District’s Request for Proposal for Fiscal Agent may be obtained from Pat Thompson at (318) 329-8823 or pthompson@wellnesscenterwm.com
Each and every bank that is domiciled in or has a branch office in the Parish of Ouachita is invited to submit a proposal. Proposals must be submitted in writing, sealed, and received by Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at Hospital Service district No. 1, 3215 Cypress St., West Monroe, La. 71291, whether delivered by hand or by mail. The district reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
The fiscal agency contract shall be for the period from January1, 2008 to December 31, 2008, with the district having options for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The terms and conditions of the fiscal agency contract shall be subject to the Local Depositories Law and shall provide for deposits and checks and contain such other terms and conditions as are in the proposal that the District funds best meets its needs.
Any inquiries regarding this notice or the proposal process or other information about the District should be submitted in writing to Mr. Pat Spencer, Secretary-Treasurer, Hospital Service District No. 1, 3215 Cypress Street , West Monroe , LA 71291 .
11/8,11/15,11/22
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NOTICE
A 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass VIN# 1G3GR47A1FH319489 is stored at Bears Towing & Recovery of Ouachita, Inc., 2501 Hwy 165S Bypass Monroe, LA. If current charges are not paid and vehicle not claimed by owner by Dec. 7, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
11/15,11/22
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NOTICE
A 1993 Pontiac Bonneville VIN# 1G2HX53L2N1248869 is stored at Hemphill Towing & Recovery 730 Lenwil Road, West Monroe, LA. If current charges are not paid and vehicle not claimed by owner by Dec. 7, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
11/15,11/22
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NOTICE
1963 Chevy Covair
VIN 30967W280399
The above vehicle is stored at Plunk's Wrecker Service, 108 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. If all charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by Dec. 13, 2007, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
11/22,11/29
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, December 3, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall.
Application No: COA-07-70000004
Applicant: W. Decker Moore
Location: 206 Trenton Street – 212 Trenton Street
Legal description: LOT 9 AND N 6FT OF LOT 10 SQ A OF TOWN OF WEST MONROE.
Request: Certificate of appropriateness to replace existing awning with near identical fabric.
Application No.: COA-07-70000005
Applicant: Jerry Melton
Location: 110 Ludwig Avenue
Legal description: LOT IN LOT 1 SQ 7 A & E SO ADDN FRTG 50 FT ON NO SIDE LUDWIG AVE, DEPTH 90.42 FT ALONG E SIDE 2ND ST.
Request: Certificate of appropriateness to repaint home, porch and railing. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
11/15,11/22,11/29
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Applications for Section 8 Housing
West Monroe Section 8 Housing will be taking applications for the waiting list on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 5th
Thursday, December 6th
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30
Located: 211 Cypress St W.M.
Phone: (318) 699-0575
Waiting list order is based on date, time and preferences
The last day is Thursday, December 6, 2007.
11/15,11/22
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of Emergency Generator & Fuel Tank for the Black Bayou Pump Station will be received by The City of West Monroe, at the office of the City Clerk – Mr. Benny Chelette until 7:00 P.M., December 11th , 2007, and read aloud. This is a request for bids on new equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the site of the Black Bayou Pump Station.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
S. E. Huey Co., 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co., located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana. There is no fee for the documents.
All bids must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
11/8,11/15,11/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3701
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-5021 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOVEMBER 14, 2007, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 11-5021 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
Sec. 11-5021. Carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
A. Carnal knowledge of a juvenile is committed when a person who is seventeen years of age or older but less than nineteen years of age has sexual intercourse, with consent, with a person who is fifteen years of age or older but less than seventeen years of age, when the victim is not the spouse of the offender, and when the difference between the age of the victim and age of the offender is greater than two years.
B. As used in this Section, "sexual intercourse" means anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse.
C. Lack of knowledge of the juvenile's age shall not be a defense. Emission is not necessary, and penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the crime.
D. Whoever commits the crime of misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
E. The offender shall be eligible to have his conviction set aside and his prosecution dismissed in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
F. The offender shall not be subject to any of the provisions of law which are applicable to sex offenders, including but not limited to the provisions which require registration of the offender and notice to the neighbors of the offender.Ó
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after November 14, 2007.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance and the provisions of the Section above are hereby declared severable.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 13 day of November, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3702
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-2006 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERS OF WEST MONROE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 4-2006 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
Ò Sec. 4-2006. Members.
The membership of the fire department shall consist of the persons as may be appointed by the chief and shall be able-bodied citizens who have telephones. Determination of whether candidates for appointment are able-bodied shall be made by the chief after a medical and physical examination has been made in a manner prescribed by the chief and approved by the board.Ó
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance and the provisions of the Section above are hereby declared severable.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 13 day of November, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA:Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3703
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY:Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-4019(a)(3) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOVEMBER 14, 2007, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 12-4019(a)(3) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
Ò Sec. 12-4019. Permit fees.
(a) The following schedule of permit fees pertaining to the building code is adopted:
(1) ***
(2) ***
(3) Alterations/repairs: for alterations/repairs, the following permit fees shall be applicable.
(i) Commercial: $100.00 plus $25.00 per inspection (the number of inspections shall be as estimated by the building official), all payable in advance.
(ii) Residential: $50.00 plus $15.00 per inspection (the number of inspections shall be as estimated by the building official), all payable in advance.
(iii) Accessory Structures $25.00.
(4) ***
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SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after November 14, 2007.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance and the provisions of the Section above are hereby declared severable.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 13 day of November, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3704
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-5021(14)(h) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF PERMANENT YARD SALES, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOVEMBER 14, 2007, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 12-5021(14)(h) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
Ò Sec. 12-5021. Supplementary use regulations.
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(14) ***
(h) Permanent yard sales.
(1) No owner of occupant of property in the city shall conduct a permanent garage or yard sale.
(2) For purposes of this section, a garage or yard sale is defined as the sale of personal, household or similar items or clothing by a person or persons not licensed as a retailer operating lawfully according to sections 10-1001, et seq (occupational licenses) and 12-5001(e), et seq (zoning).
(3) For purposes of this section, prohibited Òpermanent garage or yard saleÓ is any sale extending over a duration in excess of seventy-two (72) hours, whether or not in continuous operation, or occurring more than once over a period of two (2) months.
(4) The city may issue thirty-day permits to licensed retailers which will allow them to display goods outside the confines of their approval structures. Any permit for a period in excess of 30 days must be approved by the board of aldermen in legal session convened.Ó
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after November 14, 2007.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance and the provisions of the Section above are hereby declared severable.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 13 day of November, 2007, the final vote being as follows:
YEA:Yeager, Bennett, Brian, Pearson, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3705
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, PURSUANT TO R.S. 33:171 ET SEQ., AND PARTICULARLY R.S. 33:180, BY ANNEXING TERRITORY BELONGING TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, SAID PROPERTIES BEING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33:171 et seq., as amended, provides for the procedure for the annexation of property into the corporate limits of a municipality; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes, Section 33:180 empowers the governing body of any municipality to enlarge the boundaries of the municipality to include territory in which all the land is owned by said municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has recently acquired ownership of that certain property more particularly described on the attached Exhibit ÒAÓ, which parcel is adjacent to and contiguous with property owned by and within the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, declare it is in the best interest of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, to annex into the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, that property described on Exhibit ÒAÓ attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the property now owned by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, as described on the attached Exhibit ÒAÓ, which exhibit is hereby adopted by reference as though set forth in full, said property being adjacent and contiguous to the existing boundaries of the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and is hereby annexed into the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the above ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, on the 13th day of November, 2007, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as
follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 567
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR A GRANT IN ORDER TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM UNDER THE FY 2008- FY 2009 PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THAT GRANT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has identified a need related to Community Development, Sewer Improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Division of Administration administers the Louisiana Community Development Program to assist community development activities in the State of Louisiana.
NOW THEREFORE
SECTION 1: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, as follows:
(1) The City of West Monroe, Louisiana is hereby authorized to apply for a Louisiana Community Development Program Grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Louisiana, and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said Application.
(2) The City of West Monroe, Louisiana, supports the proposed activities described above.
(3) The Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, does hereby authorize and designate Dave Norris, Mayor, as Chief Elected Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this Application and the participation in the Louisiana Community Development Program.
(4) The City of West Monroe, Louisiana, hereby agrees to provide up to $37,200.00 in local funds for the cost of the administration fees for the project, and does hereby authorize the selection of Waxmans, III to prepare and administer the project.
(5) The City of West Monroe hereby agrees to provide up to $91,017.00 in local funds for the cost of engineering fees for the project and does hereby authorize the selection to S. E. Huey Company to provide the said engineering services; and
(6) The City of West Monroe hereby agrees to provide up to $317,783.00 in construction funds.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted the 13 day of November, 2007 the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
RISER MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA SIDEWALK SHELTER:
Riser Elementary/Middle
100 Price Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 20-08
ISSUING AGENT:
David Lane Beaird and Associates, Inc.
Lane Beaird, Engineer
Suite 132
2106 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 388-3227
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE:
Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $20.00
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2007
BID OPENING DATE: December 10, 2007
BID OPENING TIME: 2:30 P.M. C.S.T.
BID OPENING LOCATION:
Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
10:00AM C.S.T. Tuesday December 4, 2007
Riser Middle School
100 Price Drive
West Monroe, LA 71292
School Lobby
PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS. Bidders shall assemble at the location mentioned above.
Pre-bid conference representative is to be by a principal of the prime contractor submitting the bid or an individual of the company having authority to make financially binding decisions on behalf of the prime contractor.
11/15, 11/22,11/29
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., December 6, 2007.
For: Renovations to Riser Middle School
100 Price Drive
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 27-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
141 DeSiard Street, Suite 506
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-Mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in 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, 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 Monday, November 26, 2007, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the Riser Middle School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Ouachita Parish School board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
11/8, 11/15, 11/22
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M. December 4, 2007.
For: Modular Medical Building for
West Monroe School board Health Center
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 30-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available from the Ouachita Parish
School Board. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from the owner. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Owner at:
Ouachita Parish School Board
100 Bry Street
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: (318) 338-5338
Facsimile: (318) 338-5339
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additives alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (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 written for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
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
11/8, 11/15, 11/22
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at six (6:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, Scott Robinson, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Lou St. Amant. There were none absent.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Kenneth Slusher.
President Jack White led everyone in the Lord’s Prayer.
On motion by Jerry Hicks, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of September 25, 2007 as written.
John Russell moved, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board approve the revised Agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
On motion by Lou St. Amant, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board approved the amended Personnel Agenda, including the changes since mailout and excluding the appointment of the administrative positions. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board appoint Lisa Bastion to the position of Assistant Principal of Good Hope Middle School.
Mr. Sims offered a substitute motion to appoint Carey Merritt to the position of Assistant Principal of Good Hope Middle School. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Scott Robinson’s original motion carried, with Mr. Sims voting “no,” whereby, appointing Lisa Bastion to the position of Assistant Principal of Good Hope Middle School, effective 10/17/07. In addition, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation and the Board appointed Dr. Carey Ferguson to the position of Curriculum Coordinator at Riser Middle School, effective date to be determined. Motion carried unanimously.
No Special Recognitions were acknowledged.
In the absence of bond counselor Grant Schlueter, Business Manager Richie Garrett offered a resolution authorizing the sale of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds of the East Ouachita Parish School District for the Board’s consideration. Whereby, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Lou St. Amant, that the Board adopt the Resolution authorizing the advertising for sealed bids for the purchase of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2008, of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Bids will be received on the General Obligation bonds on December 11, 2007 at 12:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Energy Coordinator Dabo Graves reported the quarterly energy consumption for the school system as well as the maximum savings accrued to date.
Upon the recommendation of Transportation Supervisor, Skeeter Boyd, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board adopt the Resolution proclaiming October 22-26 as “National School Bus Safety” week as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Introduced by Mr. Boyd as some of his best drivers, were Trish Hogan, Columbus Gray, Sharon Davis Harbor, Jarrett Davis and Ruth Gist.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Scott Robinson, the Board accepted the recommendation of Personnel Director Don Coker and adopted the amended Pupil Progression Plan as presented. The state now requires that the Pupil Progression Plan be reformatted according to their specifications. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Sims addressed the Board concerning his disappointment in receiving less of his district’s share of the recent $11,950,000 West Ouachita bond sales than originally thought. The possibility of leasing School Board property on Phillpot Road was also discussed.
Scott Robinson made the Board aware of a delay in finalizing the sale of the “old” Claiborne School. Purchaser, Twist Realty, asked the Board for a 60-day extension to close the transaction and, at the same time, allow them to demolish the building during the extension period.
On motion by Scott Robinson, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the Board denied Twist Realty’s request to demolish the “old” Claiborne School property during the 60-day extension. However, the 60-day extension will be allowed. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon motion by John Russell, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board accepted the letter from Mayor Ed Harris, Town of Richwood, requesting the Board’s permission to allow them to sub-lease the Richwood School property to Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Ouachita, Inc. OIC plans to spend $3.5 million to construct a new OIC Vocational Technical Center on the site as well as perform renovations to facilities on the school grounds. Motion carried unanimously.
Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Lou St. Amant, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Business Manager Richie Garrett and adopt the policy entitled, “Death Benefit for Active Support Employees” thus providing for all permanent, active support employees, upon his/her death, a death benefit of $5,000 to be paid to the employee’s beneficiary or to his/her estate from School Board funds and that this policy be made a part of the OPSB Personnel Manual, effective January 1, 2008. The policy also stipulates that the Board reserves the right to terminate the $5,000 death benefit for active support staff at any time for any reason. In order to receive the death benefit payment, the employee’s certified death certificate must be presented to the School Board. Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board subsidize the cost of flu shots for all School Board employees up to $10.00 each. The shots will be administered by school nurses and each employee’s cost will be a difference of approximately $12.00. Motion unanimously carried.
On motion by Jerry Hicks, seconded by Scott Robinson, the Board accepted the low bid of Lincoln Builders for renovations at the “old” gym at West Monroe High School in the amount of $2,390,000 [Bid No. 21-08] as recommended by Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher announced that Breck Construction withdrew their bid for the West Monroe High School baseball complex. As Breck was the low bidder, Mr. Slusher recommended that the Board take the bid under advisement until he could meet with Mrs. May, the baseball coach and others involved and bring back the bids to the Board for consideration at the next meeting.
Business Manager Richie Garrett announced that no bids were received on the sale of surplus equipment [Bid No. 18-08]. In addition, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Lou St. Amant, that the Board concur with Mr. Garrett’s recommendation and accept the low bid of Daktronics in the amount of $124,226 including Add Alternate 1 in the amount of $14,074 for a scoreboard at Ouachita Parish High School [Bid No. 19-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board grant permission to bid the construction of a School Based Health Center at West Monroe High School funded through the General Fund with a budget amount not to exceed $130,000 [Bid No. 30-08] and that the Jim Reeves/Bellcote Road lease proposal be deleted from the Agenda as requested by Mr. Sims [Bid No. 31-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Webber is proud to announce that Riser Elementary has been named the Title I School of Distinction in the State of Louisiana.
The next meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2007.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Lou St. Amant that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST:
Robert Webber, Secretary /ps
11/22
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in a special called meeting on Friday, October 19, 2007, at one (1:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office, for the purpose of considering acceptance of a bid for the West Monroe High School baseball complex.
The following members were present: Jack White, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Lou St. Amant. Scott Robinson was the only member absent.
Dr. Webber led the Pledge to the Flag.
Board Member Reverend John Russell gave the Invocation.
On motion by Jerry Hicks, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda as presented.
Juanita Rambo, Director of Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. of Ouachita (OIC), requested the Board’s consideration for approval of a plan for renovations to existing buildings and new construction of a vocational technical center on the site of the former Richwood High School. The Town of Richwood presently leases the site from the Ouachita Parish School Board and subleases a portion of the property to OIC. Architect, Cedric Hemphill was also present to exhibit OIC’s renovation/construction plans for the center. As the new construction/renovations plan exceeds the present terms of the sublease agreement, Board attorney, Elmer Noah, suggested that Ms. Rambo get with the mayor of Richwood to amend and update the existing sublease agreement which was executed in 1995 to accommodate the proposed project. Ms. Rambo agreed to follow Mr. Noah’s advice and work with Mayor Harris to revise the present sublease to include modifications proposed here for the new vocational center expansion. She plans to bring OIC’s amended sublease agreement to the Board for consideration at their next meeting.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, A. R. Sims moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board accept the low bids meeting specifications that are printed in bold letters on the bid sheet for the purchase of musical instruments (parish wide) [Bid No. – 25-08] to be paid with sales tax funds allocated to the bands. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board accept the recommendation of Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher to approve the original low bid of Ray Anding in the amount of $1,246,000 and issue a change order deduct in the amount of $213,000, bringing the actual bid to a total of $1,033,000, and further stipulating that private funds are to be secured in someway to cover the balance of the contract over the School Board’s $350,000 portion before a signed contract is officially executed for the construction of a new baseball complex at West Monroe High School. In addition, Mr. Hicks moved to suspend this action pending a review by Board attorney Elmer Noah of the appropriate manner in which to handle the private funds transaction associated with this project and that once Mr. Noah is satisfied, the project can proceed. Motion carried, with Mr. Sims casting the only “no” vote.
The next meeting will be held on November 13th at 6:00 p.m.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Lou St. Amant, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST:
Robert Webber, Secretary
11/22
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LCDBG Application Available for Review
The city of West Monroe announces that an application for FY 2008-2009 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funds will be submitted for the following:
Activity: LCDBG funds will be used to provide City Sewer System Rehabilitation
Objective: Benefit to low/moderate income persons
Location: Fifth Street - Coleman Street Neighborhood
Amount: $ 671,431.00 Construction (DOA $ 297,631.00)
$ 0.00 Acquisition
$ 89,000.00 Engineering (Local)
$ 37,200.00 Administration (Local)
$ 797,631.00 Total to be Requested ( $297,631.00 DOA)
All citizens, particularly persons of low to moderate income residents of blighted areas, are encourages to submit their views and proposals by December 10, 2007 to the City of West Monroe at the following address:
Office of Dave Norris, Mayor
City of West Monroe
2305 North Seventh Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 396-2600
The application is to be submitted to the State’s Office of Community Development on or about December 17, 2007. A copy of the Application and New Citizen Participation Plan will be available for review at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
11/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Ouachita Parish Assessor’s Office has on file, available for public inspection, its proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2008 and ending Dec. 31, 2008.
Pursuant to Louisiana Law, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Ouachita Parish Assessor will conduct a PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING on the proposed budget on December 6, 2007, at 9:00 A.M. in the office of the Ouachita Parish Assessor, Ouachita Parish Court House, 300 St. John Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana.
RICH BAILEY, ASSESSOR
OUACHITA PARISH
11/22
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PUBLIC NOTICES
I, Ervin Stricklin DOC# 381537, 5/23/1938, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of theft which occurred June 16, 1967 in Ouachita Parish. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
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