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Public Notices: Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Public Notices Published Thursday, December 13th, 2007PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: PASE-07-15000006
APPLICANT: JOHN HOPFINGER
LOCATION: 112 DRAGO STREET
REQUEST: LANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW GENERAL BODY WORK AND INSTALLATION OF A PAINT BOOTH.
LGL DESC: LOTS 2 & 3 ARENTS RESUB WALL TRACT. PROPERTY OWNER: JAMES R. MAYO
The public is invited to attend.
11/29,12/6,12/13
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, January 10, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM,Thursday, January 10, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
12/13,12/20,12/27
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, December 17, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-07-45000006
APPLICANT: CAROLYN SUE MARCUS
LOCATION: 500, 502, 504, 506, 508 & 510 BENSON STREET
1206 NORTH 7TH STREET
601 & 605 OAKLAND STREET
REQUEST: ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS DISTRICT)
LGL DESC: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 BLK 2 TIPPITS QUARTERS SUB.
APPLICATION NO: ZC-07-45000007
APPLICANT: COMM CARE COPRORATION
LOCATION: DUE NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF JANA DRIVE AND WELLERMAN ROAD
REQUEST: ZONING CHANGE FROM O-L (OPEN LAND ) TO B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS DISTRICT)
LGL DESC: 10.67 ACRES IN SW ¼ OF SE ¼ OF SW ¼ SECTION 21 T18N R3E.
APPLICATION NO: SUB-07-55000001
APPLICANT: COMM CARE CORPORATION
LOCATION: DUE NORTH OF INTERSECTION OF JANA DRIVE AND WELLERMAN ROAD
REQUEST: PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REVIEW
LGL DESC: 10.67 ACRES IN SW ¼ OF SE ¼ OF SW ¼ SECTION 21 T18N R3E.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-07-15000006
APPLICANT: JOHN HOPFINGER
LOCATION: 112 DRAGO STREET
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW GENERAL BODY WORK AND INSTALLATION OF A PAINT BOOTH.
LGL DESC: LOTS 2 & 3 ARENTS RESUB WALL TRACT. PROPERTY OWNER: JAMES R. MAYO
The public is invited to attend.
11/29,12/6,12/13
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces timber sale as follows:
Timber Sale #42-7-107
LOCATION: Boeuf WMA near Hebert, La., and consists of approximately 497 acres, in 1 unit, located within Caldwell Parish, La.
Sealed bids will be received until the time and date shown below and will be publicly opened and read at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building, Room 448, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, La., on December 19, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. For additional information or to receive a bid package contact Wayne Higginbotham at (225) 270-4050 or (225) 765-2347.
12/6,12/13
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007
COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore.
PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tom Holtzclaw gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST
Attending the meeting were Wilbert Wheeler, Roger Kinnison, Ronnie Malone, Millie Thomas, Laura Sutton, Clint and Irma Welch, Elizabeth Candler, and Ronnie Malone.
Town personnel in attendance were Todd Newman, Vince Hodnett, Katy Balsamo, Tom Holtzclaw, and Tammy Stewart.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to add the following agenda modifications:
Under Reports add Community Affairs, and under New Business add Capital Outlay, Police Personnel, Louisiana Community Development Policy and Procedures, and Town Policy and Procedures.
REPORTS
WEST LAW
Mayor Breland reported that Clint Wood was not here to discuss this.
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Mayor Breland stated he did not see a representative from the Community Action Program here tonight. Mayor Breland informed everyone that we had a first time home buyer’s orientation here. If you met certain income requirements they had a very good program to buy a home. No one respond to it.
CHECK PRESENTATION FOR DELTA PROJECT
ANGUS awarded a $2,000 grant to the Delta Project. Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. is the presenting of the check if anyone wants to attend.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
The Mayor stated we were awarded $720,000 for the new sewer treatment plant. We are working on the contract to get everything sent back.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Ladd Williams stated we have several upcoming events, Friday night is a play-off game between Sterlington and Calvary Baptist here at 7 p.m. Sunday night at 6 p.m. a Community Thanksgiving Service at Paron Baptist Church. The 19 – 23rd the Ouachita Parish Schools will be out on their Thanksgiving Break. December 4 the Community Prayer Breakfast at St. Andrews Church. December 7th no school again for teachers meeting. December 13th a Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Century Tel, the key speaker is Kay LaFrance. Aldermen Williams also reported that this past week Mayor Breland and Chief Bonner completed the Leadership Ouachita Program. This program is implemented by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the City of Monroe, and the Ouachita Parish Government to recognize civic and business leaders in the community. Mayor Breland was nominated for the Jim Ship award which is the “Outstanding Business Leader of the Year Award”.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was not any unfinished business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
ALCOHOL PERMITS
We have alcohol permit renewals for Scott Hayden Enterprises Class D and Johnny Pizza Class C & R. M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to renew the requested permits for the year 2008.
GARBAGE PICK-UP CONTRACT
Ladd Williams explained that the town is looking to move to a consolidated trash pick-up. He had contacted several other cities to get information on how theirs operates. He studied the City of Monroe’s ordinance since it is a combination of sewer and trash. Alderman Williams stated we will need to adopt an ordinance requiring those that live inside the city limits to utilize the services of the trash collection. This will increase to sewer bill to include trash service from $26 to $35 per month for residential. The Town will purchase the trash containers that will be cataloged and issued to every eligible household which has current sewer service at no charge. Effective January 1st there will be a $60 refundable set up fee for all new construction or new accounts that tie on to the sewer. We are looking at a four year contract. In order for the trash service to be $9 monthly to the citizens, the town will have to absorb the cost of approximately $1,500 monthly or $18,000 per year and $33,000 to purchase enough containers to get us started. The containers run $50 - $60 each. The lowest bid we got for twice a week pick-up was $11.75 per household. Ronny Lowery stated he wasn’t for a four year contract. He would like to see it renew every year.
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill) to table this subject until the next meeting.
CHANGE MEETING DATE
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Cliff Bullock) to move the second December meeting from December 25th which is Christmas Day to December 18th at the same time and place.
RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
The dedicated one cent sales tax that our businesses pay to the parish for road repairs is approximately $200,000 annually. The town is requesting these funds from the Parish to do our own road and roadway ditch repairs, since the Parish has not spent this amount on repairs in several years.
It was M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of the local service agreement for road construction and maintenance for the Town of Sterlington.
RENEW CONTRACT WITH INSPECTIONS UNLIMITED
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Ron Hill) to renew the annual contract with Inspection Unlimited.
RESOLUTION FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT
Tom Holtzclaw stated we applied for a Capital Outlay Grant that we sent in before November 1st. There are some revisions pertaining to the LCDBG on using funds we’ve already spent as our matching part. Mayor Breland will have the resolution prepared next month.
RESOLUTION FOR LCDBG
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams to adopt a Resolution for the administration of the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program that the following plans and policies be adopted: Procurement Policy, Section 3 Plan, Affirmative Action Plan, Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Plan, the Handicap Grievance Policy and Section 504 Grievance Procedures, Acquisition Policy, Policy Statement for Procedures for Communication Information to Persons with Sensory Impairments, Fair Housing Ordinance and the following appointments Marilyn Dilmore as Handicapped/Section 504 Compliance/Coordinator, Marilyn Dilmore as Antidisplacement Coordinator, Marilyn Dilmore as Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, Mayor Breland as the Environmental Certifying Officer, and Oliver Schultz the Grant Administrator as the Labor Compliance Officer for this program. Also authorizing Marilyn Dilmore and Cliff Bullock to sign the Request for Payments and designating Marion State Bank as the depositary for the LCDBG funds and the Louisiana Relay System will be utilized by the town for communication with hearing and visually impaired persons.
TOWN POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Mayor Breland entertained a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Policy and Procedures for a new drug policy, personnel issues, the character of several of our employees, and the result of possible ligation.
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill) to enter into Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting reconvened at 9:18 p.m.
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to adopt the Policy and Procedures pertaining to substance abuse.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one was left for questions or comments.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the minutes as typed.
BUDGET REPORTS
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to defer until the next meeting.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to defer until the next meeting.
ADJOURN
There was no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned (Ron Hill, Ronny Lowery).
Vern Breland, Mayor
Tammy Stewart, Asst. Town Clerk
12/13
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007
COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore.
PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Breland gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST
Attending the meeting were Wilbert Wheeler and Jamie, Mandy Smart with Cross Keys Bank, Debbie Upshaw, Roger Kinnison, and Ronnie Malone.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Todd Newman, Vince Hodnett, Katy Balsamo, and Marilyn Dilmore.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to add the following agenda modifications:
Under Reports add Community Affairs, and FEMA Grant.
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Ladd Williams reported on several things that would be going on for the next month; the Senior Meals Program that could start back in January 2008 provided they have enough people to participate, plus they are looking for a coordinator who is willing to work approximately 15-17 hours at minimum wage Monday through Friday 9 a.m. untill 12 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce meeting will be at noon on Thursday, December 13th at Frenchman Bend with Kay LaFrance being the featured speaker. She will talk about ways to get our festival started again, since she works closely with the Lt. Governors Office. The Community Prayer Breakfast will be Tuesday December 4th 6:45 a.m. till 7:30 a.m. at Saint Andrews Methodist Church.
FEMA GRANT
Mayor Breland stated we received notification today that we were awarded $18,500 through FEMA to purchase a new vehicle for the Building Inspector.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GARBAGE PICK-UP CONTRACT
Mayor Breland stated after the last meeting he sat down and looked at the income and the expenses trying to figure out how we were going to do this. He can not see how we can do the consolidated trash service at this time. Alderman Bullock asked what are we going to do with the people who don’t have trash service. Alderman Williams stated maybe we can pass an ordinance requiring people to have trash pick-up.
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to remove this topic from the agenda and look at it again in 2009.
RESOLUTION FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT
Mayor Breland stated he worked on Budgets all day and didn’t get to the resolution. M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore) to table until the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
2007 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to advertise the 2007 Proposed Budget Amendments are available for public inspection and holding a public hearing on December 11, 2007, at the regular town meeting with the possible adoption date at the December 18, 2007 meeting.
2008 PROPOSED BUDGET
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to advertise the 2008 Proposed Budget is available for public inspection and holding a public hearing on December 11, 2007, at the regular town meeting with the possible adoption date at the December 18, 2007 meeting.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one had any questions or comments.
BUDGET REPORTS
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the budget.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to approve the expenditures as printed.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned (Ladd Williams, Ron Hill).
Vern Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
12/13
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(Adopted 9/4/2007)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007 AT SIX THIRTY-SEVEN (6:37) P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 6:37 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Dorth Blade, Vice President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present: (5)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; Mr. King Dawson, District F
Members absent: (1)
Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV, District C
Invocation was given by Ms. Kim Golden. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Ms. Kim Golden.
Ms. Golden made a motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on July 23, 2007, subject to the correction as noted by Ms. Golden. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. Mr. Dawson abstained due to his absence at the meeting.
Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to OPEN a public hearing on the proposed revocation of a portion of Nora Street.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President CONVENED a Public Hearing regarding the 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.
Mr. Jim McManus, the owner of the property was present in the audience.
No one else appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed revocation.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President declared the Public Hearing CLOSED.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Ed Harris, Mayor, Town of Richwood. Mayor Harris requested the Police Jury to call a referendum for off-track betting to a vote by the Parish of Ouachita.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney, stated that this has been the subject of two prior Attorney Generals opinions that would indicate that the authority to call such a referendum election, even locally, rests with the legislature.
Discussion ensued.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Ms. Golden that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 42:7, which provides that upon approval of two-thirds of the members present, that at a meeting of a public body, the public body may take up a matter NOT on the Agenda, that discussion of calling a referendum election for off-track betting be added to the Agenda.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove expressing the Police Jury’s opposition to call a parishwide referendum for off-track betting. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Gary Wilson, LSU Ag Center, who spoke briefly regarding a progress report on Formosan Subterranean Termite Sites in the area.
The following Department Heads presented status reports to the Police Jury:
ANIMAL CONTROL: Mr. Hack Tull, Director
Mr. Tull stated that Friday, August 10, 2007 would be his last day of employment and he that he had an alternative plan to submit to the Police Jury. Mr. Tull requested that he be allowed to maintain or stay where he is with the Police Jury paying the Sheriff and the Sheriff paying him. Mr. Tull stated that he had talked with the Sheriff and the Sheriff had no problem with the plan. Mr. Tull said he would be willing to do this for one-half of the salary which he is paid at the present time.
No action was taken by the Police Jury.
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Cpl. Wayne Heckford
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Chief
Chief Hemphill requested two (2) vehicles be declared as surplus and placed in an auction.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to declare a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice and a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria as surplus and place in an auction.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, reported on bids for Food and Food Products.
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on August 2, 2007 in the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for Food & Food Products for Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center. Those present at the bid opening were Brad Cammack, Treasurer, Frances Hunter, Purchasing Officer, and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
VENDOR/ BID/ COMMENTS
Ben E. Keith Food Service/No Reply
Conco Food Service/$17,989.33
Sysco Food Service/No Reply
The Merchant Company/$18,098.79
U S Food Service/No Reply
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp/ No Reply
RECOMMENDATION: Conco Food Service
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to approve the low bid of Conco Food Service in the amount of $17,989.33 for Food and Food Products for the third quarter for Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center, as recommended by Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the proposed purchase of items consisting of three (3) Dell laptops, one (1) Dell laptop, one (1) Power point projector, and one (1) TV/DVD/VHA Combo from the Office of Mental Health for use by Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center at a reduced price.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson to approve the purchase of items consisting of three (3) Dell laptops, one (1) Dell laptop, one (1) Power point projector, and one (1) TV/DVD/VHA Combo from the Office of Mental Health for use by Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center at a reduced price in the amount of $2,321.88 as reported and recommended by Mr. Cammack.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AGENCY: Mr. Dean Dozier, Director
Mr. Dozier had a request to purchase a one-ton Ford pickup truck at the cost of $97,000.00.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the purchase of a one-ton Ford pickup truck at the cost of $97,000.00 for Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Agency as requested by Mr. Dozier and confirmed by Mr. Cammack.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Dozier had a request to purchase a Communications Trailer.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the purchase of a Communications Trailer for Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Agency as requested and confirmed by Mr. Cammack.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
LAJET: Mr. Leonard Tims, Director
Mr. Tims thanked the Police Jury for acting with a favorable vote on the personnel matter in the Personnel Meeting prior to this meeting.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Dr. Cole Church, Director
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray gave a brief update on bridge safety in the Parish.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director
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The President recognized Mr. Hargrove, District A.
Mr. Hargrove referred the adoption of Minutes of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting held on July 23, 2007 to the August 20, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Mr. Hargrove stated that Mr. Chuck Koehler will be making some changes to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Website.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-58
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING PATRICK L. SPENCER TO THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM BEGINNING AUGUST 6, 2007 AND ENDING AUGUST 6, 2012; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Patrick L. Spencer, whose term has expired, has served admirably as a member of the Hospital Service District No. 1 Board of Commissioners, and he desires to remain as a member of the Board of Control; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Patrick L. Spencer, 215 Winterpark Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 be and he is hereby reappointed to a five (5) year term on the Hospital Service District No. 1 Board of Commissioners beginning August 6, 2007 and ending August 6, 2012.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 6th day of August, 2007. No opposition.
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The President recognized Mr. Calhoun, District C:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Cammack to provide an update on the roofing repairs to the Cheniere Lake Lodge.
After a brief update by Mr. Cammack, Mr. Calhoun asked that the matter be placed on the August 20, 2007 Regular Police Jury agenda.
Mr. Calhoun asked that the matter relating to construction of a road to the Rifle Range be referred to the August 20, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding all fire stations located in Districts B and F to remain open.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun to authorize Chief Hemphill to pay overtime as needed to keep at least 13 of our 14 fire stations manned and opened at all times with any closure being rotated such that no station is under manned or closed more than one day out of every three days. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun to authorize Chief Hemphill to begin the process of hiring up to ten additional firefighters in order that all fire stations can be manned at all times. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINACE NO. 8871
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THAT 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; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS the parish road known as “Nora Street” is located in a dedicated right-of-way that extends in a northerly direction from Blazier Lane to a dead end, all of which is shown on the plat of W. E. Nugent Subdivision of record in Plat Book 9, Page 1 of the records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, a single owner has acquired Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Block 1, and Lots 3, 4, and 5 of Block 2 of W. E. Nugent Subdivision, said lots consisting of all property along both sides of that portion of Nora Street running north from the southerly lines of Lot 3 of Block 1 and Lot 3 of Block 2 of said subdivision, to its dead end.
WHEREAS, the owner of the above-stated lots in W. E. Nugent Subdivision has requested that the portion of the dedicated right-of-way of Nora Street running north from the southerly lines of Lot 3 of Block 1 and Lot 3 of Block 2, to its dead end, be revoked; and,
WHEREAS, considering the landowner’s request and the fact Nora Street is presently a dead-end, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the public interest does not require that the above-described portion of the right-of-way Nora Street be maintained as or for a public road;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, in legal and regular session, that the portion of the right-of-way identified as “Nora Street” on the plat of W. E. Nugent Subdivision of record in Plat Book 9, Page 1 of the records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish, running north from the southerly lines of Lot 3 of Block 1 and Lot 3 of Block 2 of said subdivision be, and hereby is, revoked.
BE IT FURTER ORDAINED that there be no further public maintenance of any road or roadway in the portion of the Nora Street right-of-way hereinabove revoked.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 9th day of July, 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) 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: (1) Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV, District C
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 6th day of August, 2007.
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Mr. Blade carried the matters of District C for Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV:
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove to ratify the action taken to meet time constraints of the State of Louisiana for the JABG-FY 2006. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Blade and seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-56
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007, TO DEDICATE THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury (the “Governing Authority”) of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”) that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Parish on SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007, to dedicate the revenues derived from a special tax therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.
SECTION 2. Proces Verbal. A Proces Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Ouachita, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F
NAYS: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell, IV, District C
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 6th day of August, 2007.
/s/ Bradley N. Cammack, CPA, Treasurer, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
/s/ Dorth Blade, Vice President, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
PROCES VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, August 6, 2007 at six thirty o’clock (6:30) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury (the “Governing Authority”) of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, July 21, 2007, with the following members present:
Mr. Paul Hargrove, Mr. Mack Calhoun, Mr. Dorth Blade
Ms. Kim Golden, and Mr. King Dawson
There being absent: Mr. Walt Caldwell, IV
did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION
(OUACHITA CORRECTIONAL CENTER MILLAGE)
SUMMARY: 5 YEAR 8.6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, OPERATING AND EQUIPPING THE OUACHITA CORRECTIONAL CENTER, AND AUTHORIZATION OF 5 YEAR 0.6 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS, REPAIRS AND/OR RENOVATIONS TO THE EXISTING OUACHITA PARISH CORRECTIONAL CENTER BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS AND FINANCING THEREFOR.
Shall the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), be authorized to levy a special tax of eight and six tenths (8.6) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2007, and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping the Ouachita Correctional Center, and, shall said Parish be further authorized to levy a special tax of six tenths mils (0.6 mils) on all property subject to taxation in said Parish for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2007, and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of making major improvements, repairs and/or renovations to the existing Ouachita Correctional Center buildings and structures together with the necessary equipment, furnishings and financing therefore? It is estimated (as of the date of this proposition) that the amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the 8.6 mils tax above for the first year will be approximately $6,168,858, and the amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the 0.6 mils tax above for the first year will be $430,385.
There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the propositions as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
VOTE TABULATION
PRECINCT;LOCATION;FOR/AGAINST
01; Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy 165 N; 159/110
02; Sterlington Recreation Center, 709 Frances Ave; 53/56
03; Jack Hayes Elementary School, 3631 Old Sterlington Rd; 111/ 62
04; Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy 165 N; 86/ 47
05; Osterland Recreation Center, 710 Holland Dr; 123/ 86
06; Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Dr; 115/123
07; Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Dr; 159/91
08; Louise Williams Library, 140 Bayou Oaks Dr; 146/129
09; Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy 594; 81/78
09A; Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy 594; 32/30
10; Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John St;13/14
11; Jefferson Upper Elementary School, 1001 Pecan St; 12/ 4
12; Barkdull Faulk Elementary School, 2110 Jackson St; 5/16
13; Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Dr; 22/ 12
14; Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Dr; 37/28
15; Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center, 2800 Burg Jones Ln; 14/12
16; Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson St; 4/4
17; Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson St; 22/12
18; Richwood Town Hall, 363 Brown Rd; 25/9
19; Robinson Elementary School, 5101 Burg Jones Ln; 70/25
20; Shady Grove Elementary School, 2204 Ticheli Rd; 54/25
21; Ticheli Road Fire Station, 2557 Ticheli Rd; 20/18
22; Jefferson Upper Elementary School, 1001 Pecan St; 15/12
23; Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center, 2800 Burg Jones Ln; 32/18
24; MW Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge, 5500 Hwy 165 Bypass; 30/20
25; Kincaid Road Fire Station, 3167 Prairie Rd; 24/47
26; Kincaid Road Fire Station, 3167 Prairie Rd; 32/22
27; Agriculture Building, 704 Cypress St; 26/19
28; Cypress Street Library, 315 Cypress St; 12/6
29; Riverbend Elementary School, 700 Austin St; 7/11
30; Riverbend Elementary School, 700 Austin St; 35/8
31; Richardson High School, 910 Thomas Rd; 68/55
32; Claiborne Elementary School, 1011 Wallace Dean Rd; 87/81
33; Claiborne Elementary School, 1011 Wallace Dean Rd; 81/85
34; Oua. Par. Alternative Ctr., 1600 N 7th St; 19/4
35; West Monroe City Hall, 2305 N 7th St; 93/53
36; Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd; 35/30
37; West Monroe City Hall, 2305 N 7th St; 78/37
38; Wallace Road Fire Station, 717 Wallace Rd; 63/42
39; Riser Junior High School, 100 Price Dr; 87/71
40; Lenwil Elementary School, 112 Arrant Rd; 40/22
41; Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15; 110/115
42; Highland Elementary School, 1501 Wellerman Rd; 137/76
43; Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd; 148/98
44; George Welch School, 199 Caldwell Rd; 69/48
44A; George Welch School, 199 Caldwell Rd; 94/74
45; Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15; 92/74
46; Highland Elementary School, 1501 Wellerman Rd; 109/ 55
47; Oua. Par. Alternative School, 1600 N 7th St; 61/40
48; Lenwil Elementary School, 112 Arrant Rd; 51/68
49; Drew Elementary School, 1132 Hwy 15; 34/ 57
50; Kiroli Elementary School, 700 Kiroli Rd; 39/35
51; Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E; 95/79
52; Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E; 60/69
53; Calhoun Middle School, 191 Hwy 80 E; 33/53
54; Central Elementary School, 1163 Hwy 151 S; 71/82
55; Central Elementary School, 1163 Hwy 151 S; 57/72
56; Woodlawn Elementary School, 5946 Jonesboro Rd; 80/126
57; Woodlawn Elementary School, 5946 Jonesboro Rd; 102/158
58; Pinecrest Elementary School, 3604 Hwy 557; 67/71
59; Lee Junior High School, 1600 N 19th St; 68/38
60; Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Ave; 85/ 64
61; American Legion Hall, 401 Forsythe Ave; 59/32
62; Lee Junior High School, 1600 N 19th St; 37/15
63; JS Clark Magnet School, 1202 Breard St; 48/20
64; Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Ave; 74/15
65; Carroll High School, 2939 Renwick St; 20/ 2
66; Sherrouse School, 300 Sherrouse Ave; 23/16
67; Ouachita Hall-ULM Campus, 1100 University Dr; 30/8
68; Ouachita Parish Junior High School, 5500 Blanks Ave; 27/13
69; Carroll High School, 2939 Renwick St; 29/19
70; Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm St; 10/5
71; St. Paul’s United Methodist Ch, 1901 Lexington Ave; 150/73
72; Lakeshore Elementary School, 550 Balboa Dr; 114/78
73; Masur Hall-ULM Campus, 4105 Bon Aire Dr; 36/29
74; Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm St; 19/13
75; St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2816 Deborah Dr; 107/61
76; Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Ave; 104/ 46
77; Lexington Elementary School, 1900 Lexington Ave; 107/68
78; Neville High School, 600 Forsythe Ave; 42/23
79; Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm St; 15/10
ABSENTEE VOTES
361/231
TOTAL
5,301/3,963
MAJORITY AGAINST
1,338
The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 5,301 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 3,963 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 57.22% votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Parish on Saturday, July 21, 2007.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 6th day of August, 2007.
A T T E S T:
/s/ Bradley N. Cammack, CPA, Treasurer
/s/ Dorth Blade, Vice President
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, July 21, 2007, duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Proces Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this the 6th day of August, 2007.
Dorth Blade,VICE PRESIDENT.
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The items of District D were presented:
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell spoke regarding the Ingleside Sewer District Tie-Ins and stated this project was near completion.
Mr. Blade asked that Mr. Harrison report on the status of proposed sites for an industrial district in east Ouachita Parish.
Mr. Harrison handed out a Site Selection Criteria for Southeast Ouachita Industrial Park that should be considered in selecting a site and spoke regarding a site selection process.
The Vice President recognized Ms. Golden, District E.
The following Resolution was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Blade:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-59
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ADELE RANSOM TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OUACHITA EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by Act. No. 329 of the 2007 Regular Session the Louisiana Legislature created the “Ouachita Expressway Authority” to pursue alternative and innovative funding sources, including but not limited to tolls, to supplement public revenue sources, and to build a “fourth bridge over the Ouachita River”;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 48:2134 provides that said Authority is to be governed by a Board of Commissioners comprised of fifteen (15) members;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 48:2134 further provides that two of these Commissioners shall be appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOVLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, meeting in regular and lawful session, that Ms. Adele Ransom, 124 Bayou Bend Road, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 be, and hereby is, appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Ouachita Expressway Authority;
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Governor and to the legislative delegation representing Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 6th day of August, 2007. No opposition.
The following Resolution was offered by Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-60
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RANDY MCNAUGHTON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OUACHITA EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by Act. No. 329 of the 2007 Regular Session the Louisiana Legislature created the “Ouachita Expressway Authority” to pursue alternative and innovative funding sources, including but not limited to tolls, to supplement public revenue sources, and to build a “fourth bridge over the Ouachita River”;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 48:2134 provides that said Authority is to be governed by a Board of Commissioners comprised of fifteen (15) members;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 48:2134 further provides that two of these Commissioners shall be appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOVLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, meeting in regular and lawful session, that Mr. Randy McNaughton, 537 Highway 151 North, Calhoun, Louisiana 71225 be, and hereby is, appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Ouachita Expressway Authority;
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Governor and to the legislative delegation representing Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 6th day of August, 2007. No opposition.
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The Vice President recognized Mr. Dawson, District F.
Mr. Dawson congratulated Sherry White on her many years of service as an employee of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and on her upcoming retirement.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney:
Mr. Mitchell stated that the amendment to the Animal Control ordinances would be more involved and referred it to the August 20, 2007 Regular Police Jury meeting.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer:
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding a proposed contract for janitorial services with G & L Janitorial for the Ouachita Parish Health Unit. Mr. Cammack requested approval of the contract by the Police Jury.
Mr. Hargrove made a motion to approve the contract for janitorial services with G & L Janitorial for the Ouachita Parish Health Unit. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the proposed placement of a shoeshine stand in the Courthouse.
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson to authorize Mr. Cammack to enter into such an agreement with the gentleman that is inquiring about placing a shoeshine stand in the Courthouse, subject to Mr. Mitchell being able to research and see what would be required to solicit proposals and bids, and if required, authorize Mr. Cammack to proceed forward with advertising as such. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2007 in the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for 4-Workstations. Those present at the bid opening were Brad Cammack, Treasurer, Frances Hunter, Purchasing Officer, and all interested parties. The bids were as follows, to-wit:
ITEM: 4-WORKSTATIONS
VENDOR/BID/COMMENTS
Business Products & Design/No Quote
Cooley Office Supply/No Reply
Monroe Office Equipment/$8,000.00/This quote is for: HAYWORTH PANEL SYSTEMS – which is compatible to COMPATICO (Grade A Series)
Peregrine Corporation/$11,200.00/This quote is for:/COMPATICO (Grade A Series)
RECOMMENDATION: Monroe Office Equipment
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the low bid of Monroe Office Equipment in the amount of $8,000.00 for 4 Workstations for Registrar of Voters, as recommended by the Treasurer.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President recognized Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer:
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the status of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury State Capital Outlay Projects.
Ms. Golden had some questions regarding the janitorial services contract for the Ouachita Parish Health Unit.
After some discussion, motion was offered by Ms. Golden to authorize Mr. Jay B. Mitchell to draft a brief amendment to the document previously approved in order to clarify the contract period, and to authorize the President to execute same. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Vice President opened the meeting for public participation.
Mr. Mark Smith spoke regarding the serious speeding problem, the lack of police patrol, and the lack of regard for children’s safety on Louisiana Avenue.
Mr. Smith asked if the Police Jury has jurisdiction over the water systems in Ouachita Parish.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
/s/Bradley N. Cammack, CPA, Treasurer
/s/ Dorth Blade, Vice President
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NOTICE
The proposed budget for the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender-General Fund for the year ended December 31, 2008, has been prepared.
The budget is available for inspection. A public hearing on the proposed budget shall be held on December 28, 2007, in the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender Office between the hours of 10-10:30 a.m.
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NOTICE
The proposed budget for the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender-Expert Witness Fund for the year ended December 31, 2008, has been prepared.
The budget is available for inspection. A public hearing on the proposed budget shall be held on December 28, 2007, in the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender Office between the hours of 10-10:30 a.m.
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NOTICE
The proposed budget for the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender-Juvenile Fund for the year ended December 31, 2008, has been prepared.
The budget is available for inspection. A public hearing on the proposed budget shall be held on December 28, 2007, in the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender Office between the hours of 10-10:30 a.m.
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NOTICE
The proposed budget for the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender-I.T. Fund for the year ended December 31, 2008, has been prepared.
The budget is available for inspection. A public hearing on the proposed budget shall be held on December 28, 2007, in the Fourth Judicial District Indigent Defender Office between the hours of 10-10:30 a.m.
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NOTICE
We are applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the parish of Ouachita, city of West Monroe, at the following address: 1620 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291.
Roy's Lounge, LLC
Roy's Lounge
John Giffen, Managing Partner
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M. C.S.T. January 8, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 36-08
SCOREBOARD – OPHS
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE WEST MONROE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007
There was a Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
Those present were Mayor Dave Norris, Aldermen L. O. Yeager, Alice Pearson, Fred Ragland, James Bennett, and James Brian.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with S.E. Huey Co. with regard to GOSEHP/FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning Pilot Grant Program.
Ordinance 3706:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH S.E. HUEY CO., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO THE WEST MONROE HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING PILOT GRANT PROGRAM (GOHSEP/FEMA), AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to approve resolution 568 accepting the best bid received for the purchase of $4,5000,000 of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, approving the Official Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement in connection therewith and authorizing the mayor and the City Clerk of the City of West Monroe to sign copies thereof as evidence of the approval thereof.
There was a motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to adopt resolution 569 acccepting the best bid received for the purchase of $4,5000,000 of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to approve ordinance 3707 authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of $4,500,000 of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2007, of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of such bonds and providing for the payment thereof; authorizing an agreement with the paying agent; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to adjourn.
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
The Louisiana DPSC/Youth Services hereby solicits proposals from qualified proposers to provide Evidence-Based Program Management services statewide.
A proposal package containing the instructions and the scope of services may be obtained at the YS website at http://www.oyd.louisiana.gov in either PDF format or MS Word format. OR by downloading the Request for Proposal packet from the LaPAC website at www.srch2.doa.la.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp.
Proposers may send written questions concerning the RFP to:
Marvel Adams, RFP Coordinator,
P. O. Box 66548, Audubon Station
Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6548
Or by e-mail to madams@oyd.louisiana.gov
All written inquiries must be received by 2:00 p.m., December 17, 2007. Official responses to each question will be posted at www.oyd.louisiana.gov by December 21, 2007.
The fully completed proposal with the original signature of an authorized representative must be received in hard copy (printed) version by the RFP Coordinator designated below by 2:00 p.m., January 4, 2008. Two complete copies of the proposal should be submitted with the original proposal. Fax or e-mail submissions shall not be acceptable. No proposal received after this time and date will be considered. Proposals may be delivered or mailed to: Marvel Adams, RFP Coordinator, Youth Services, 7919 Independence Boulevard, State Police Building, 1st Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806.
Youth Services reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to this RFP.
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