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Public Notices: Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Public Notices Published Thursday, February 7th, 2008NOTICE 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, February 21, 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, February 21, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ONE (1) PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATOR / MULTI-PARAMETER MONITOR
with Biphasic Waveform, Automatic External Defibrillation Monitoring and 12-lead ECG acquisition
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Specialist, 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
1/31,2/7
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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, February 21, 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, February 21, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FIFTEEN (15) PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS / MULTI-PARAMETER MONITORS with Biphasic Waveform, Automatic External Defibrillation, and 3-lead ECG Monitoring
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Specialist, 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
1/31,2/7
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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, February 28, 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, February 28, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FILL DIRT
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
2/7,2/14
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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, February 28, 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, February 28, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
TRAFFIC SIGNALS UPGRADE
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
2/7,2/14
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NOTICE
MODULAR MEDICAL BUILDING FOR WEST MONROE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:
West Monroe High School
201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 37-08
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE:
Ouachita Parish School System; 100 Bry Street; Monroe, LA 71201
318.338.5338 telephone; 318.338.5339 fax
DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $0.00
RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2008
BID OPENING DATE: February 18, 2008
BID OPENING TIME: 2:30 P.M. C.S.T.
BID OPENING LOCATION:
Ouachita Parish School System; 100 Bry Street; Monroe, LA 71201
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (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 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 percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary 1/24,1/31,2/7
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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., February 28, 2008.
For: New Multipurpose Building for Ouachita Parish High School
681 Hwy 594
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 38-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for 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 Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the Ouachita Parish High 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
1/31, 2/7, 2/14
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 1:00 P.M. C.S.T. February 19, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 39-08
LIBRARY BOOKS
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
1/31,2/7
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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. February 18, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 43-08
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
1/24,1/31,2/7
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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, DECEMBER 11, 2007, COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Hill called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore. Absent was Mayor Vern Breland.
PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Barry Bonner gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST
Attending the meeting was Ronnie Malone.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Trey Magee, Vince Hodnett 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 Hobson’s Mobile Home Park Sewer and under New Business add Annexation of the First Baptist Church, plus their sewer connection, also add Annexation of 5887 Horseshoe Lake Road.
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Ladd Williams reported on several things that would be going on through the end of the month.
HOBSON’S MOBILE HOME PARK
The Water Company is allowing them to install just one master water meter for the whole mobile home park, which will be hard for the town concerning the sewer billing, The Sterlington Consolidated Sewer Board agreed to give Mr. Hobson three months to see where he is on the demolition of the old school and renting more mobile home sites.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2007 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Ronny Lowery) to introduce the 2007 Proposed Budget Amendments for the Town, Police Department and Public Works.
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to introduce the 2007 Proposed Budget Amendments for the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer System as recommended by the Sewer Board.
2008 PROPOSED BUDGET
EXECUTIVE SESSION
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock) enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues at 8:15 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:51 P.M.
Ron Hill stated as discussed in executive session given the fact that we are on less than solid ground with the sales tax revenues and also the desire to see a bit of differentiation based on performance of, in other words the salary figures Vern gave us are recommending some flat increases which are in excess of reasonable cost of living increase, what we suggest is for the Police Department we will leave alone the recommendations, we will let them stand the ones with promotions. The ones that are not promotions, we felt like we should use a 2% cost of living and anything in excess of that should be supported by some performance evaluations information that we are not seeing, so that way someone that is deserving of a 6 or 7% increase, we can see that’s afforded, and in a couple of cases we want, not in the police department, we want to see those number be 0% for the moment until we have some support for performance of those particular people. We don’t know what all this does to the salary figures. We need to make some recalculations before next week. Unfortunely with Mayor Breland being out of pocket, so we can’t have the final bit of discussion but we are in general, concerned about the revenues meeting the expenses for the short term and we want see how things go further into the year, so by using the anniversary dates for the increases but however there was lots of discussion for continuing to support the advancement of the police department in particular with all do respect to everybody else here and working hard this is the most important component with what is happening with the town right now. Chief Bonner reminded Mr. Hill that we did away with anniversary dates and went with January through December. Ron Hill stated in that case we are going to stick with the 2% figure and then ask for some performance evaluations. That will buy us a lead way or some time. That was to include the Mayor and the Chief in the 2%. Where you see 5% will be 2%, but 2 people will be 0%.
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock) to introduce the 2008 Proposed Budget for the Town, Police Department, and Public Works and approve the stated salary increases; Mayor Breland 2%, Marilyn Dilmore 2% town & sewer, Lunar New 2%, Tammy Stewart 2%, Laura Boyte 2% town and sewer, Brian Stires 0% town, sewer and public works, Pat McDonald 0% public works and sewer, Rheo Stewart 2%, Les Auttonberry 2%, Barry Bonner 2%, Donald Duncan 2%, Stan Felts 0%, Vince Hodnett 12.75%, Eric Newnum 7.30%, Todd Newton 14.60%, Kenneth Russ Sr. 7.30%, and the new officer 0%,.
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock) to introduce the 2008 Proposed Budget for the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer with the stated salary increases as stated above.
NEW BUSINESS
ANNEX FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND SEWER CONNECTION
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Ronny Lowery) to introduce the Ordinance to annex the First Baptist Church.
Bonnie Dilmore asked if the church could go ahead and tie on the sewer so it could be tested and inspected. Cliff Bullock told her no that could not be done because they were told it had to be annexed before they could have sewer. Bonnie Dilmore said the preacher didn’t think about that needing to be done until the contractor said they needed to test it. Mr. Bullock informed her that there are some members that knew it had to be annexed first. The ordinance also states it has to be annexed before it is tied on the sewer.
ANNES 5887 HORSESHOE LAKE ROAD
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to table due to missing information such as legal description and plat.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The one person attending this meeting did not have any questions or comments.
BUDGET REPORTS
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Ronny Lowery) to approve the budget.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to approve the expenditures as printed.
MINUTES
Mr. Hill asked to save the minutes for approval for the next meeting, since he has not read them.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned (Ronny Lowery, Ladd Williams).
Ron Hill, Mayor Pro Tempore
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
2/7
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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, DECEMBER 18, 2007, COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, and Bonnie Dilmore. Absent was Alderman Ladd Williams.
PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tom Holtzclaw gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST
Attending the meeting was Ronnie Malone, and Eric Hill.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Todd Newman, Vince Hodnett, Eric Newnum, Katy Balsamo, Tom Holtzclaw 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 Tom Holtzclaw, Under Unfinished Business add Annexation of 5887 Horseshoe Lake Road, and under New Business add Annex Business on 165.
REPORTS
DOTD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Tom Holtzclaw gave a draft copy to look at on the DOTD Safe Routes to School Program which is due February 20th. There are several things we still need to gather, one is looking at the second page the infrastructure part of it which is what we are interested in. On the fourth page is where we need input from the school to support some of the things we are trying to do. Infrastructure calls for plans on sidewalks for Davis, Taylor, and a portion of Rogers Street. On the first phase we did High Street, Harvey Street and Frances Street now we are trying to connect the adjacent streets to it. The non-infrastructure is some stuff they like to see to promote the program. We have also included the Police Department into the Safe Routes to School reimbursement for the purchase of a vehicle activated signage along High, Harvey and Frances Street for the purpose of warning drivers when they are exceeding the speed limit. Also Safe Routes to School reimbursement plans are also being sought to help off set the cost associated with crossing guards. The last thing we need is support from the Council it doesn’t have to be done tonight; it will be due February 20th.
Mayor Breland state after the first of the year we’ll do the resolution.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2007 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Bonnie Dilmore) to adopt the 2007 Proposed Budget Amendments.
Begin Fund Balance $468,485.06
Town of Sterlington Income $789,912.94
Expenses $881,022.00
End Fund Balance $377,376.00
Sterlington Consolidated Sewer Income $284808.00
Expenses $261,454.00
2008 PROPOSED BUDGET
Chief Bonner gave the Aldermen an APR (annual performance rating) on Officer Duncan and recommended that he get a 5% pay increase. After some time had passed nothing was said Chief Bonner spoke up and said if money is the problem he would give up his 2% raise for Officer Duncan to get the 5% increase.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Ronny Lowery) to remove the 2% raise for Chief Bonner and give Captain Duncan a 5% raise instead of 2%.
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock) to adopt the 2008 Proposed Budget.
Town of Sterlington Income $835,085.00
Expenses $834,412.00
Sterlington Consolidated Sewer Income $2,676,400.00
Expenses $549,103.00
Mayor Breland stated he gives up his 2% raise also.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SEWER CONNECTION
Todd Newman the Town Attorney stated there was a request to tie on to the sewer. The Ordinance states the property must be annexed to tie onto the sewer. He suggested sticking to what the ordinance states to keep problems down in the future.
Mayor Breland stated if Katy gets everything done we can call a special meeting.
BROADCASTING PACKAGES
Mayor Breland recommended passing on this since the 2007 Budget has been amended.
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Bonnie Dilmore) to pass on the holiday advertising this year.
ANNEX 5887 HORSESHOE LAKE ROAD
Mayor Breland stated the gentleman who owns this property withdrew his request for annexation.
NEW BUSINESS
PAUL HURD’S RECORDS REQUEST
Town Attorney Todd Newman informed the Council that Paul Hurd has requested copies of any tickets issued on Keystone Road in the last year. After we told him our system does not sort ticket by streets. Someone would have to go through each individual ticket. Mr. Hurd indicated that he would call in the next couple of days to set up an appointment to go through them. We will be able to charge him for the copies he makes and the time for someone to go through our records with him.
REQUEST TO ANNEX JHOBAR HOLDINGS INC.
M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock) to accept the request for annexation from Jhobar Holdings, Inc. which will be the Rhino Dealership next the Sterlington Fields.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The one person attending this meeting did not have any questions or comments.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to approve the November 13th meeting minutes.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Cliff Bullock) to approve the November 22nd meeting minutes.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock).
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
2/7
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008
COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock, and Bonnie Dilmore. Absent were Aldermen Ladd Williams and Ron Hill.
PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Breland gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST
No guest attended the meeting.
Town personnel in attendance were Katy Balsamo, and Marilyn Dilmore.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ANNEXATION OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ronny Lowery) to adopt the ordinance annexing the First Baptist Church as Ordinance No. 2008-01(OTG).
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned (Ronny Lowery, Bonnie Dilmore).
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
2/7
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR:
Sanitary Sewer System Renovations
Troop 'F' Infrastructure Renovations
Monroe, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER:
08-419-06B-01, Part 01
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Lazenby & Associates
Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors
2000 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-387-2710
upon deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Front Reception Desk, Troop 'F' Headquarters, 1240 Hwy. 594, Monroe, LA .
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for classification of Municipal & Public Works Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR
2/7,2/14,2/21
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 AT SIX THIRTY-FIVE (6:35) 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, September 17, 2007 at 6:35 p.m. and was duly convened by Mr. Walt Caldwell, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present: (6)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A
Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B
Mr. Walt M. Caldwell IV, District C
Mr. Dorth Blade, District D
Ms. Kim Golden, District E
Mr. King Dawson, District F
Members absent: (0)
Mr. Brad Cammack gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The President stated that the Minutes for the Regular Police Jury meeting held on August 6, 2007 and September 4, 2007 would be deferred until the next schedule Regular meeting.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS / BOARD OF REVIEW:
A motion was made by Mr. Calhoun to CONVENE the Police Jury as a Board of Review to hear any and all protests from taxpayers on the 2007 ad valorem property tax assessments. Mr. Blade seconded the motion. The following protests were received, to-wit:
1. CypressWal, LLC
(Walgreens, 3304 Cypress Street, West Monroe)
Appeal No. 39899
2. SST West Monroe, LLC
(Walgreens, 5395 Cypress Street, West Monroe)
Appeal No. 4080
3. EnerVest Operating Company
Appeal No. 57161, 80504, 57172, 399, 185, & 57170
EnerVest Production – Primos Acquisition
Appeal No. 255
5. EnerVest Production Partners, Ltd.
Appeal No. 62070
Boeuf River Partnership
(Boeuf River Subdivision)
Appeal No. 111032, 116338, 116340, 116342 through 116359, 116362, 116364
through 116384, 116386, 116387, 116391 through 116397, 116399 through 116408, 116410 through 116414
Hilcrest 2000, A Louisiana Partnership In Commendam (Hilcrest Apartments)
Appeal No. 94902, 110223
Village North Apartments
Appeal No. 35964
Monroe Housing 1994 Partners
(Kinsington Apartments)
Appeal No. 6224
Furrielo Housing Limited Partnership
(Rowan Court Apartments)
Appeal No. 86914
Southern Pines Limited Partnership
(Southern Pines Subdivision)
Appeal No. 60112, 117976 through 118009
Mr. Rich Bailey, the Ouachita Parish Assessor, addressed the Police Jury regarding the assessments at issue in the following protests:
1. CypressWal, LLC
(Walgreens, 3304 Cypress Street, West Monroe)
Appeal No. 39899
Mr. Bailey stated that the assessed value of this building was approximately 1.4 million dollars. He pointed out that the protest considered the building in “good” condition versus “excellent” condition assessed by Ouachita Parish.
2. SST West Monroe, LLC
(Walgreens, 5395 Cypress Street, West Monroe)
Appeal No. 4080
Mr. Bailey stated that the building was 5 years old and that the protest did not include the parking lot and sprinkler system in their evaluation. He pointed out that the protest considered the building in “good” condition versus “excellent” condition assessed by Ouachita Parish.
Mr. Bailey stated that the Walgreens located on Louisville Avenue assessed for 4.2 million dollars.
A motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, to uphold the 2007 property tax assessments as set forth by Ouachita Parish Assessor Rich Bailey and refer the above-listed protests of CypressWal, LLC and SST West Monroe, LLC to the Louisiana Tax Commission for whatever action it deemed appropriate.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
3. EnerVest Operating Company
Appeal No. 57161, 80504, 57172, 399, 185, & 57170
4. EnerVest Production – Primos Acquisition
Appeal No. 255
5. EnerVest Production Partners, Ltd.
Appeal No. 62070
No one appeared to address the Police Jury on behalf of the taxpayers regarding these protests.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Ms. Golden, to uphold the 2007 property tax assessments as set forth by Ouachita Parish Assessor Rich Bailey and refer the above-listed protests of EnerVest Operating Company, EnerVest Production – Primos Acquisition, and EnerVest Production Partners, Ltd. to the Louisiana Tax Commission for whatever action it deemed appropriate.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
6. Boeuf River Partnership
(Boeuf River Subdivision)
Appeal No. 111032, 116338, 116340, 116342 through 116359, 116362, 116364 through 116384, 116386, 116387, 116391 through 116397, 116399 through 116408, 116410 through 116414
7. Hilcrest 2000, A Louisiana Partnership In Commendam (Hilcrest Apartments)
Appeal No. 94902, 110223
8. Village North Apartments
Appeal No. 35964
9. Monroe Housing 1994 Partners
(Kinsington Apartments)
Appeal No. 6224
10. Furrielo Housing Limited Partnership
(Rowan Court Apartments)
Appeal No. 86914
11. Southern Pines Limited Partnership
(Southern Pines Subdivision)
Appeal No. 60112, 117976 through 118009
Mr. Bailey stated that these protests generally did not allow any value for tax credits attached to them through the Louisiana Housing Finance Authority. He stated that these tax credits are part of the value of the property and is included in the Ouachita Parish assessment.
No one appeared to address the Police Jury on behalf of the taxpayers regarding these protests.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Ms. Golden, to uphold the 2007 property tax assessments as set forth by Ouachita Parish Assessor Rich Bailey and refer the above-listed protests of Boeuf River Partnership; Hilcrest 2000, A Louisiana Partnership In Commendam; Village North Apartments; Monroe Housing 1994 Partners; Furrielo Housing Limited Partnership; and, Southern Pines Limited Partnership to the Louisiana Tax Commission for whatever action it deemed appropriate.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
II. SERVICE AWARDS:
The President announced the Service Awards for the month of September 2007:
A. Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center
1. Theo Tappin – 20 years
2. Theodoria Brown – 20 years
B. Public Works Department
1. Calvert Elliott - 25 years
C. Treasurer Department
1. Debra Bentz - 25 years
D. Mosquito Abatement District
1. Loleta Traweek – 5 years
II. VISITORS:
The President recognized the following visitors:
Sharon Bonner, Captain
1. Proper Quietus Report
B. Ed Harris, Mayor – Town of Richwood
1. The President recognized Mayor Harris who spoke regarding the sale of property to Rick Killins.
2. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Harrison pointed out that Raccon Bayou ran through the property in question.
3. Mayor Harris next proposed a Cooperative Endeavor between OPPJ and Town of Richwood for covering ditches along Dellwood Road. Mayor Harris indicated the Town would provide culverts, concrete, and other materials if the Parish would provide labor and equipment. He explained this was needed because pedestrians had no place to walk except in the roadway which was causing safety concerns.
Mr. Blade asked the Public Works Department to prepare a cost estimate for the Police Jury’s consideration at the next Regular meeting.
No Action taken.
III. MOTIONS / ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS: DISCUSSION/ACTION
Mr. Hargrove, District A:
1. Mr. Hargrove stated that the Minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held on September 4, 2007 would be deferred to the October 1, 2007 meeting.
Mr. Calhoun, District B:
1. The President recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
2. Update on Roofing Repairs to Cheniere Lake:
Mr. Calhoun asked for Mr. Brad Cammack to update on roofing repairs to Cheniere Lake Lodge. Mr. Cammack stated that he received updated quotes on the construction project from Mr. Johnson and that the construction will start on September 18, 2007. He stated that the work is expected to be completed in four (4) days.
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
The status of the “Roofing Repairs to Cheniere Lake Lodge” will be added to the agenda and addressed at the next meeting.
Update on Road Damage Caused by Pipeline Contractors:
Mr. Calhoun stated that he and Mr. Harrison met with the Public Works Department and contractors to review the project and to discuss the budget. However the information was not available at this time.
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
The status of the road damage caused by pipeline contractors will be added as an agenda item at the next meeting.
4. Tidwell Road Improvement Project:
Mr. Calhoun referred to Mr. Reggie Owens who reported that bids for the improvement of Tidwell Road would be open on October 15, 2007.
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
The status of the Tidwell Road Improvement project will be added as an agenda item at the next meeting.
5. Introduction of Ordinance No. 8873:
Mr. Calhoun offered an Introduction Only Ordinance No. 8873 establishing a 25 mph limit on Martin Road form its intersection with Philot Road to its end.
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
C. President, Mr. Caldwell, District C:
Final Adoption – Ordinance No. 8872:
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8872
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH AMENDING SECTION 8 OF SAID CHAPTER, SAID ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL REVENUE FOR THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, LEVYING ANNUAL TAXES FOR SAID PURPOSES.
2007 REVENUE LAW
SECTION ONE: BE IT ORDAINED by this Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in legal and regular session convened that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied an annual tax of 4.06 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, outside of the incorporated municipalities of Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington, and Richwood; said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2007 as said rolls are filed in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector and the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish. The said tax of 4.06 mills is hereby levied and shall be set apart and dedicated to the use of the General Fund for paying all expenses of the Parish which may arise during the calendar year 2007 according to the estimates of expenditures hereto adopted.
SECTION TWO: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of 2.03 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated within the corporate limits of the City of Monroe, the City of West Monroe, The Town of Sterlington, and the Town of Richwood, not exempt from taxation for General Fund purposes, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2007 as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of 7.38 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, and not exempt from taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of providing funds for equipment, supplies, maintenance, operation, construction, acquisition, improvement, renovation and support of the Ouachita Parish Library and its branches, said valuation being shown by the assessment roll for the year 2007 according to the election held in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on the 19th day of July, 2003, for the purpose of voting said tax under the provisions of resolution adopted November 18, 1995, and the election held in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana on the 19th day of July, 2003, for the purpose of rededicating the proceeds of said tax under the provisions of resolution adopted April 21, 2003, as said rolls are filed according to the law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of 0.75 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of operating, maintaining, sustaining, and erecting Ouachita Parish Health Units, including rabies and animal control facilities according to the election held on July 17, 2004, resolution adopted April 19, 2004, as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, sitting and acting as the Board of Commissioners of the Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Ouachita, that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of 19.24 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in said District for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Fire Protection Districts fire protection facilities and obtaining water for fire protection purposes; said valuation being shown by the assessment roll for the year 2007, according to the election held on October 21, 1995, resolution adopted June 19, 1995, as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court’s office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION SIX: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of eight and six tenths (8.6) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping the Ouachita Correctional Center; and, there is further levied a special tax of six tenths mills (0.6 mils) on all property subject to taxation in said Parish, 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, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2007 according to the election held in Ouachita Parish on July 21, 2007, resolution adopted April 16, 2007, as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court’s office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION SEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of 2.91 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping juvenile detention facilities; and a special tax of 0.30 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of acquiring, financing, and constructing a building to house juvenile detention alternative programs and related services at the Ouachita Parish Juvenile Detention Center, together with the necessary sites, equipment, and furnishings therefore, according to the election held in Ouachita Parish on July 15, 2006, resolution adopted April 17, 2006, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2007 as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court's office in the Parish of Ouachita, and in the office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION EIGHT: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2007, there is hereby levied a special tax of 4.81 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all taxable property situated in Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of providing, maintaining, and operating electric lights on the street, roads, highways, alleys, and public places in said District, said valuation being shown by the assessment roll for the year 2007 and a service charge of -0- to be assessed to persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 1, and to persons owning lots wholly or partly within the District upon which no structure is located, pursuant to the provision of the proposition which was approved at an election held on July 21, 2003.
SECTION NINE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on November 18, 1995, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 4, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 3, 1998, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twelve and 50/100 Dollars ($12.50) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 5, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION ELEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 3, 1998, there is hereby levied a service charge of zero and 0/100 Dollars ($0.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 6, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWELVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Fifteen and No/100 ($15.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 7, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-Seven and 50/100 ($27.50) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 9, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION FOURTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 10, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION FIFTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 21, 2003, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twelve and 50/100 Dollars ($12.50) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 11, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION SIXTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty-Five and 0/100 Dollars ($35.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 12, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION SEVENTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twelve and 50/100 Dollars ($12.50) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 13, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION EIGHTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Sixty Dollars ($60.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 14, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION NINETEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 16, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 1, 1994, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 17, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-ONE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 1, 1994, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 18, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-TWO: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on April 23, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the District and to persons owning lots located wholly or partially within the District upon which no structure is located for the purpose of paying utility charges for road lighting and improving, maintaining and operating road lighting facilities within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 19, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 20, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 1995, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 22, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 23, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-SIX: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 24, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty and no/100($30.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 26, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 27, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-NINE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on April 4, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 28, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 3, 1998, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 29, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-ONE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on March 14, 2001, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 30, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-TWO: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 7, 2000, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 32, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 20, 2001, there is hereby levied a service charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in the year 2007 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 33, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of eight cents per acre on all woodlands subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of Forest Protection, all as set forth under Act 5 of the 1990 Louisiana Legislature.
SECTION THIRTY-FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting for the Board of Commissioners of the Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, that for the calendar year 2007 there is hereby levied a special tax of 1.17 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, and not exempt from taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of “the abatement, control, eradication and study of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance and all activities incidental thereto” according to the election held in Ouachita Parish on October 3, 1998, for the purpose of voting said tax under the provisions of resolution adopted June 15, 1998, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2007 as said rolls are filed according to the law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION THIRTY-SIX: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all said taxes enumerated herein in the various sections of this Ordinance shall be eligible and collectable on the same day in the manner as provided by existing laws and ordinances of the Police Jury.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 17th day of September 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of September 2007.
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Resolution No. 07-66:
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Caldwell, and was seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-66
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND COLLECTIONS OF THE 2006 PARISH AND SPECIAL TAXES; AND GRANTING PROPER QUIETUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the schedule of charges and collections of the 2006 Special and Parish Taxes showing the amount of taxes collected in accordance with the schedule on file in the Office of the Secretary is hereby approved and the proper quietus granted therefore in accordance with law.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 17th day of September 2007.
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D. Mr. Blade, District D:
1. The President recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
2. Mr. Blade stated that the Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held on September 4, 2007 would be deferred to the October 1, 2007 meeting.
Renovation of Mr. Rick Killins’ property and sale of property to Rick Killins:
Mr. Blade stated that an Introduction Only Ordinance for the sale of that portion of Lot 8 of the Partition of the Beckwith property lying north of Raccoon Bayou to Mr. Killins would need to be prepared and provided at the next meeting.
4. Update on Bids – 100K Generator for Detention Center:
Advertising for bids will be placed in the News Star next weekend.
5. Update on Adjudicated Property:
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
Kim Golden, District E:
1. The President recognized Kim Golden, District E.
Resolution for appoint Dr. Bette Jo Kauffman to replace Ms. Diane Smith on the Library Board.
The following Resolution was offered by Ms. Golden, and seconded by Mr. Dawson:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-67
A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE OUACHITA PARISH LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL TO REPLACE DIANE GREEN SMITH WHOSE TERM HAS EXPIRED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the term of office of Diane Green Smith on the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control has expired; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Smith was appointed to said Board by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury upon nomination by the Juror representing District “E” of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, Dr. Bette Jo Kauffman has expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Control.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Dr. Bette Jo Kauffman be and hereby is appointed to the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control for a five (5) year term beginning September 17, 2007 and ending September 17, 2011;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby thanks and commends Diane Green Smith for her years of service to the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 17th day of September, 2007.
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LCDBG projects and applications:
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
Hidden Orchard Subdivision:
Ms. Golden stated that she will continue to work with the Hidden Orchard Subdivision and would report on its progress as information becomes available.
Discussion ensued, but the Jury required no action.
F. Mr. Dawson, District F:
1. The President recognized Mr. Dawson, District F.
2. Status of “Safe Routes to School Program” grant for the improvement of pedestrian access to Shady Grove Elementary School:
Mr. Dawson stated that the grant funding application to the LA. Dept. of Transportation and Development for “Safe Routes to School Program” for the improvement of pedestrian access to Shady Grove Elementary School fits the criteria for $250,000 per project, and is due mid January 2008. Mr. Dawson stated that the project would be funded one hundred percent (100%) and that no matching funds were required. Mr. Dawson stated that a consultant/engineer must be selected to complete the application process.
Mr. Dawson recommended that Mr. Harrison be selected as the consulting engineer and would be paid his standard percentage based on the cost of the construction and the amount of the grant funds.
A motion was made by Mr. Dawson to appoint Mr. Harrison as the engineer on the application to the LA. Dept. of Transportation and Development for “Safe Routes to School Program” for the improvement of pedestrian access to Shady Grove Elementary School. Mr. Hargrove seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The Jury asked Mr. Harrison to review and research the project and report on its status at the next Jury meeting.
IV. Beer and Whiskey Licenses:
Mr. Jay Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney reported on one new application for beer and whiskey license:
Cornor, Lora B. DBA “White Lies and Alibis”, 1115 Washington Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292, Ward 5 Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises.
Mr. Mitchell advised that the application appeared to meet all legal requirements and therefore he recommended it be approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve beer and whiskey license to Cornor, Lora B. DBA “White Lies and Alibis”, 1115 Washington Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292, Ward 5 Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises.
Mr. Dawson and Ms. Golden abstained.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
V. Administrative Reports:
Mr. President called for the Administrative Reports.
A. Fiscal – Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer:
No fiscal reports to be discussed by Mr. Brad Cammack at this time.
B. Legal – Mr. Jay Mitchell, Assistant Director Attorney:
No legal reports to be discussed by Mr. Mitchell at this time.
C. Green Oaks – Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director:
1. Request to hire Juvenile Detention Officer, II:
Mr. Mike Rhodes requested the hiring of a Juvenile Detention Officer, II to replace a retired employee.
A motion was made by Mr. Dawson to approve the hiring of a Juvenile Detention Officer, II subject to a background check. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion approved. No opposition.
D. Public Works – Mr. John Tom Murray, Director:
1. Request to hire General Laborer:
Mr. John Tom Murray requested the hiring of a General Laborer to replace a former employee.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the hiring of a General Laborer as requested by Mr. Murray.
Motion adopted. No opposition
2. Request to hire three (3) Equipment Operator I:
Mr. John Tom Murray requested the hiring of three (3) Equipment Operator, I to replace three (3) former employees.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve hiring of three (3) Equipment Operator, I as requested by Mr. Murray.
Motion adopted. No opposition
3. Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 10 (District C):
Mr. Murray stated that an application was received to grant Final Subdivision approval for a proposed subdivision by the name of Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 10. Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer and the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department have reviewed the proposed subdivision.
A motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell to grant Final Subdivision approval for the proposed subdivision by the name of Frenchman’s Bend, Unit 10, subject to Mr. Harrison ‘s comments.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
4. Nan Creek Subdivision, Unit 2 (Avant Road – District A):
Mr. Murray stated that Sharon Robinson had submitted a revised plat of Nan Creek Subdivision, Unit 2. The matter of Nan Creek Subdivision, Unit 2 (Avant Road – District A) was deferred to the next Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2007 in order to have proper time to contact the developer for more information on the project.
5. Bastrop Drive – Off Road Ditch project:
The status of the Bastrop Drive – off road ditch project will be added as an agenda item at the next Public Works Committee meeting.
6. Brown Road Cost Estimate:
An update of the Brown Road – off road ditch project will be added as an agenda item at the next Public Works Committee meeting under Mr. Blade.
E. Fire Department – Chief Pat Hemphill:
No reports to be discussed by Chief Hemphill at this time.
F. 911 Communications – Mr. Craig Lott, Director:
No reports to be discussed by Mr. Lott at this time.
G. Road & Drainage – Mr. Don Harrison Engineer:
The President recognized Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer who reported on the following road & drainage projects:
Rifle Range Road Project and Enterprise Road/Trade Avenue property:
H. Workforce Investment Agency – Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director:
Ratify hiring of Case Worker II (previously presented as Case Manager):
Mr. Cammack reported that the Police Jury had previously approved this hiring, but further OPPJ action was required because the name of the position was being changed.
A motion to ratify the hiring of Case Worker, II was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove. Mr. Dawson abstained.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
VI. Other Business / Invitation for Public Participation:
A. Cpl. Wayne Heckford, Code Enforcement:
Cpl. Heckford reported on the “Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful” water sweep was held on September15, 2007. He presented a picture of a large piece of debris pulled from the Ouachita Parish River in the unincorporated area of the Parish that could not be removed from the Lazarre Point landing at that time. Cpl. Heckford requested approval from the Jurors to allow the Public Works Department to remove this debris.
The President stated that an amendment to the agenda was required to allow Cpl. Heckford to address this issue and for the Jurors to take any actions needed.
A motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade 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 a matter of moving the debris identified by Cpl Heckford be added to the Agenda.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Cpl. Heckford stated that funds were available in the budget of “Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful” to remove the large piece of debris.
A motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove authorizing the Public Works Department to review the large debris removal and to provide a statement to include the cost estimated for its removal at the Regular OPPJ October 1, 2007 scheduled meeting.
B. Visiting Juror Candidates:
The President recognized the visiting candidates running for juror positions with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
C. Ms. Diane Smith commendation:
Upon the request of the Ouachita Parish Public Library Board of Control presented by Chairman Charles Jackson, the President recognized the accomplishments of Ms. Diane Smith for her exemplary years of service to the Library Board.
D. The President made an Invitation for Public Participation:
Ms. Mary Lewis, an employee of Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center stated that she had two (2) new pending grievance issues that had not been addressed by the Employee Grievance Commitee: 1) reinstatement of insurance premium; and 2) leave policy revisions. Ms. Lewis withdrew both grievances and asked that the matters be taken up directly by the OPPJ.
No action was taken at this time.
There being no further business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Acting Secretary
President
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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BID SOLICITATION
From:
The Owner (hereinafter referred to as Owner):
Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642
And the Architect (hereinafter referred to as Architect):
Architecture Associates
1904 Stubbs Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
RELEASE DATE: February 7, 2008
TO: POTENTIAL BIDDERS
Your firm is invited to submit an offer under seal to Owner for construction of a facility located at 201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, Louisiana.
BID OPENING DATE: March 11, 2008
BID OPENING TIME: 2:00 P.M. Central Time
BID OPENING LOCATION: Ouachita Parish School System, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 9:00 a.m. Central Time, Monday, March 3, 2008
PRE-BID LOCATION: West Monroe High School Softball Field, Slack Street, West Monroe.
Project description: New Girls Softball Dressing Room for West Monroe High School.
Pre-bid conference representation 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. Failure to be represented at the mandatory pre-bid conference shall cause rejection of the bid without further consideration.
Bid documents for a Stipulated Sum contract may be obtained from the office of the Owner free of charge upon receipt of refundable deposit, by cash, in the amount of $50 for one set.
END OF BID SOLICITATION
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, President
Attest: Robert Webber, Ed.D, Secretary
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