Public Notices Published Thursday, February 21st, 2008PUBLIC AUCTION
Pursuant to La. R.S. 49:125 the 4th Judicial District Court will hold a public auction Friday, 2/29/08 at 10:00 a.m. at 300 St. John Street, Courtroom 3 for the purpose of selling the following:
Office Equipment, Computers, and various other items. For a complete list, see our Web site: www.4jdc.com/auction.htm.
All prospective bidders are urged to attend.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct four (4) public hearings on Monday, March 3, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse.
The purpose of the first public hearing will be on Ordinance No. 8882-Revoking a portion of Henderson Road as a public road north of the south line of the SE4 of the SE/4 of Sec. 12, T18N, R2E.
The purpose of the second public hearing will be on Ordinance No. 8881-Amending Section 14-1, Establishing the speed limit on Diana Drive at fifteen (15) miles per hour.
The purpose of the third public hearing will be on Ordinance No. 8884-Amending Section 14-1, Reducing the speed limit on Hooter Road to twenty-five (25) miles per hour from its intersection with the Ouachita River Levee to its intersection with Forest Home Road.
The purpose of the fourth public hearing will be on Ordinance No. 8885-Revoking a portion of Coco Bend Road, west of the east line of Sec. 10, T15N, R3E.
All persons who wish to comment, protest or object to any portion of the above mentioned proposed ordinances are urged to attend this meeting.
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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 Web site at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City of West Monroe hereby requests bids on the following items:
ADDITION TO THE WEST MONROE COMMUNITY CENTER
Bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk, Benny Chelette, at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, no later than Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 9: 00 a.m. Bids are to be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope the item being bid. Specifications can be obtained from Benny Chelette at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3716
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA AND COMMUNITY TRUST BANK WITH REGARD TO THE PLACEMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE (ATM) AT THE IKE HAMILTON EXPO CENTER, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
Section 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and it is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Trust Bank, with respect to the placement of an automatic teller machine (ATM) at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, all as more fully set forth in that agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor
of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute the above described agreement; to enter into such amendments and modifications of that agreement as he deems either necessary or appropriate, whether arising prior to or during the term in this agreement, in order to administer the provisions of the agreement in a fair and orderly manner; and to execute any and all other documents, and to do any and all other things which he deems either necessary or appropriate in order to further effectuate the intents of that agreement.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on January 8, 2008, in regular and legal session convened; notice of this ordinance was published three times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart, as required by R.S. 33:4712; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 12th day of February, 2008,
with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3721
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE
MONROE-WEST MONROE (OUACHITA PARISH) PUBLIC TRUST
FINANCING AUTHORITY TO REPLACE THAT TRUSTEE WHOSE TERM
EXPIRED FEBRUARY 28, 2008, THE TRUSTEE HEREIN BEING APPOINTED
TO SERVE TILL FEBRUARY 28, 2013.
WHEREAS, the Monroe-West Monroe (Ouachita Parish) Public Trust Financing Authority, a public trust created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, was established on February 28, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Mayo was appointed Trustee of that Trust to complete the five year term of George M. Rorex, expiring February 28, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the service of Jamie Mayo in that position has been exemplary in that he has expended and sacrificed his time and effort in the operations and administration of the Trust Authority and its continued functioning;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Jamie Mayo, whose mailing address is P. O. Box 123, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-0123, hereby is appointed as a trustee of the Monroe-West Monroe (Ouachita Parish) Public Trust Financing Authority for the term of that Trustee which expired February 28, 2008, Jamie Mayo is to serve in that position until February 28, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the appointment of Jamie Mayo as stated hereinabove, is contingent and subject to his appointment to this position by the governing authority of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, as required by Article VI of the Trust Indenture of the Monroe-West Monroe (Ouachita Parish) Public Trust Financing Authority. The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this 12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3722
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTIONS 6-2071 TO 6-2073 OF ARTICLE E OF CHAPTER 2 OF PART 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FACEN PARK, BRYAN SMITH PARK, AND ANY OTHER SIMILAR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, REGARDLESS OF WHEN ESTABLISHED; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West
Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Sections 6-2071 to 6-2073 of Article E of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, are hereby enacted, to read as follows:
ARTICLE E. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Sec. 6-2061. Rules and Regulations
The Mayor of the City of West Monroe shall from time to time establish rules and regulations which shall be applicable to Facen Park, Bryan Smith Park, and any other similar neighborhood parks, regardless of when established, or to designated portions of any park, which rules and regulations may have general applicability or may apply only to specified events or activities of limited duration.
Sec. 6-2052. Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations shall be prominently posted at Facen Park, Bryan Smith Park, and any other similar neighborhood parks or, for specified events or activities, provided to the organizer or sponsor of the specified event or activity, who shall be responsible for their dissemination to the participants or attendees.
Sec. 6-2053. Penalties
All crimes and offenses established by the State of Louisiana or by the City of West Monroe shall apply within Facen Park, Bryan Smith Park, and any other similar neighborhood parks, regardless of when established. Further, any person or persons violating any provision of the Rules and Regulations established in accordance with this Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Three Hundred and no/100 ($300.00)
Dollars, or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both. In addition, any person violating any rule or regulation of Facen Park, Bryan Smith Park, and any other similar neighborhood parks shall be subject to immediate ejection. Any person resisting removal, or returning to Facen Park, Bryan Smith Park, and any other similar neighborhood parks without express permission after such ejection, shall be guilty of criminal trespass, as defined in this Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provisions or sections of this ordinance are held invalid, such invalidity should not affect the other provisions or sections of this ordinance which can be given in effect without the invalid provisions or sections, and to this end the provisions and sections of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed ordinance 3723 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on the 13th day of February, 2008, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 11th day of March, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Any opposition to the proposed ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the first publication of this Legal Notice. A public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date and place set forth above for consideration of the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT-OF-WAY INSTRUMENT WITH ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into that Right-Of- Way Instrument with Entergy Louisiana, Inc., to provide certain electric service along Martin Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, all as more fully set forth in that right-of-way instrument attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to take any action and execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on February 12, 2008, in regular and legal session convened; notice of this ordinance was published three times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart, as required by R.S. 33:4711; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 11 day of March, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH, 2008
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3724
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 12-5020(a)(3) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO REMOVE THE EXISTING PROVISION REGARDING ÒLIQUOR SALESÓ AND TO ALLOW ONLY RESTAURANT SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND LIGHT WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICE OF A MEAL AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN A B-4 DISTRICT; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 12-5020(a)(3) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
Sec. 12-5020. B-4 Downtown development district.
This district is composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for furnishing a range of retail goods, entertainment, cultural, and personal services required by the residents of the city and its greater trade area. The intent of the district's regulations is to encourage the close association of compatible and mutually beneficial uses and structures which (1) encourages preservation of the district's unique character, (2) promotes pedestrian oriented traffic patterns, (3) invites patrons
from beyond the district's boundaries, (4) discourages uses and structures deemed harmful to the overall prosperity of the districtÕs residents and businesses, and (5) otherwise seeks to accomplish the goals of the downtown action plan as adopted by the city, including any amendments to said plan as may be, from time to time, adopted.
(a) Permitted uses. In the downtown development district, only the following uses are allowed, subject to the limitations of subsections (b) and (c) of this section:
(1) ***
(2) ***
(3) Special exception uses. The uses listed below are subject to the same approval of location and site plan as uses requiring planning approval; in addition, these uses are declared to possess unique or special characteristics that each specific use shall be considered in an individual case and shall be subject to approval of the board of adjustment in accordance with the provisions of Article G governing special exceptions: Accessory uses.
Business incubator (includes small manufacturing or assembly operations not exceeding one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet in size).
Fee-charged parking lots (privately owned).
Furniture refinishing, repair, re-upholstery.
Recreational vehicle park.
Sales of alcoholic beverages of low alcoholic content or light wine for consumption on the premises of a restaurant-only establishment (no bar area allowed) in conjunction with the service of meals. To qualify as a "restaurant establishment", a business shall gross an average over three (3) months of no less than 70% of its average monthly revenue from the sale of food and food items. Failure to maintain these standards will result in the business being determined to be improperly operated "out of district", and lapse of time from such offense until the time charged shall not be the basis for asserting the non-enforceability of these provisions or that the actions taken by the business are then considered to be a proper non-conforming use. Small business development center.
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SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance and the provisions of the Section above are hereby declared severable.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be effective on and after February 13, 2008.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3725
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 12-5014(a)(3) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSTRUCTION AND UTILIZATION OF A HELIPAD FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HOSPITAL OR OTHER EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY SHALL BE A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN A B-1 ZONE; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West
Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 12-5014(a)(3) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended, to read as follows:
Sec. 12-5014. B-1 Districts: Transitional business districts.
These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for such uses as dwellings, offices, studios, some retail goods and services to satisfy the daily household needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Although usually located between residential areas and the main business areas, these districts are in some instances freestanding in residential areas. The district regulations are designed to permit the development of the districts for their purpose and to protect the abutting and surrounding residential areas by requiring certain minimum yard and
area standards to be met, standards that are comparable to those called for in the residential districts. The construction of new residences in these districts, while permitted, is not encouraged.
(a) Permitted uses. In the B-1 district only the following uses are permitted:
(1) ***
(2) ***
(3) Special exception uses. The uses listed below are subject to the same approval of location and site plan as uses requiring planning approval; in addition, these uses are declared to possess the characteristics of unique or special form that each specific use shall be considered an individual case and shall be subject to approval of the board of adjustment in accordance with the
provisions of Article G governing special exceptions:
Auto laundry, self-service only (not to include mechanically operated, rotating brushes; all waste water must be discharged into a sewer). Bed and breakfast home. Construction and utilization of a helipad for emergency medical transport in conjunction with a hospital or other emergency medical facility.
Liquor sales (not to be consumed on the premises).
Mobile homes, Class B or Class C.
Sales of alcoholic beverages of low alcoholic content or light wine for consumption on the premises of a restaurant-only establishment (no bar area allowed) in conjunction with the service of meals. To qualify as a "restaurant establishment", a business shall gross an average over three (3) months of no less than 70% of its average monthly revenue from the sale of food and food items. Failure to maintain these standards will result in the business being determined to be improperly operated "out of district", and lapse of time from such offense until the time charged shall not be the basis for asserting the non-enforceability of these provisions or that the actions taken by the business are then considered to be a proper non-conforming use.
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SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then
in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance and the provisions of the Section above are hereby declared severable.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this amendment shall be
effective on and after February 13, 2008. The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3726
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE OUACHITA PARISH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RELATING TO A GRANT RECEIVED UNDER THE OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The Ouachita Parish Office Of Emergency Preparedness relating to the receipt of certain property and assumption of certain obligations, all as more fully set forth in that "Office for Domestic Preparedness State Homeland Security Grant", Grant Number: FYÕ05: 2005-GE-T5-0004, in accordance with the grant guidelines, all as more fully set forth in that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement attached as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and he is hereby authorized to take any action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this
12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3727
MOTION BY: Mr. Ragland
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MONROE-WEST MONROE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SCOREBOARD AND TEMPORARY STALLS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Monroe - West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau relating to a grant to acquire a high quality scoreboard and construct/acquire temporary stalls at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center, subject to the conditions and as more particularly provided in that Grant Agreement attached as an exhibit.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and he is hereby authorized to execute that Grant Agreement, and to take any action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this 12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3728
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH FORD, BACON & DAVIS TO PROVIDE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WATER RECYCLE PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of
West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, an Engineering Services Agreement for professional services with Ford, Bacon & Davis to provide preliminary engineering services for the water recycle project, all in accordance with the terms indicated on that Engineering Services Agreement which is attached as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby further authorized to take any and all actions and to execute any and all further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the activities arising out of that agreement described above according to its terms and its intent. The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 12th day
of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3729
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT WITH JENNIFER'S EXECUTIVE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF R.S. 38:2234, ET SEQ., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana has a need to acquire a telecommunications system, including equipment and related services, and wishes to acquire that telecommunications system pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 38:2234, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana has complied with the provisions of R.S. 38:2237 by preparing a Request For Proposals which included, inter alia, the specifications in advance according to the provisions of R.S. 38: 2237A(1), providing the public notice required by R.S. 38:2237A(6), and the evaluation information and standards required by R.S. 38:2237A(7); and
WHEREAS, after evaluating the submitted proposals upon the bases set out in the Request For Proposals, the City of West Monroe has determined the proposal which is believed to be the most advantageous, after taking into consideration price and other evaluation factors, and accordingly wishes to enter into an agreement and contract to purchase the telecommunications processing system and services provided in the proposal submitted by Jennifer's Executive
Telephone Systems.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into a purchase agreement and contract with Jennifer's Executive Telephone Systems ("J.E.T. Systems"), of Shreveport, Louisiana, for the purchase of a telecommunications system, including equipment and related services, pursuant to the provisions
of R.S. 38:2234, et seq., with that agreement and contract to require the telecommunications system, parts and services, to comply with the Request For Proposals issued by the City of West Monroe and with the written proposal submitted in response by Jennifer's Executive Telephone Systems, both of which shall be incorporated into the agreement and contract to be executed, all according to their terms.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to take any and all other actions and to execute any and all other documents ancillary or relating to the above.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this 12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 570
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF TOMMY GOLEMAN TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2013, AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the following appointment to the City of West Monroe Board of Adjustments by the Mayor for the term shown is hereby authorized and approved, all as set forth as follows, to-wit:
APPOINTMENT FOR TERM EXPIRING
Tommy Goleman March 1, 2013
The above resolution was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened on the 12 day of February, 2008, th voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 571
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDY W. POOLE TO THE CITY OF WEST MONROE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2013, AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the following appointment to the City of West Monroe Municipal Planning Commission by the Mayor for the term shown is hereby authorized, all as set forth as follows, to-wit:
APPOINTMENT FOR TERM EXPIRING
Judy W. Poole March 1, 2013
The above resolution was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened on the 12th day of February, 2008, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City of West Monroe hereby requests bids on the following items:
TRASH DEPARTMENT:
Knuckle Boom Trash Loader to be mounted on City Furnished Cab & Chassis
One Cab and Chassis to haul Knuckle Boom Loader
One Cab and Chassis for pulling trash trailers to landfill
One 8x18x20 yard trash trailer
Bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk, Benny Chelette, at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, no later than Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at the Regular City Council meeting to be held that date at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Bids are to be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope the item being bid. Specifications can be obtained from Benny Chelette at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the construction of CLEANING, REPAIR & PAINTING OF 1,000,000 GALLON ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK ON N. 7TH STREET will be received by _The City of West Monroe_, at the office of _S.E. Huey Co., 1111 N. 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana_, until _9:00 A.M., March 18, 2008_, and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following location(s):
S.E. Huey Co., 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co. located at 1111 N. 19th Street, Monroe, LA 71201 upon payment of $30.00 (refundable) for each set.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The successful bidder will 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.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any of all bids.
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the construction of CLEANING, REPAIR & PAINTING OF GROUND STORAGE TANKS ON CYPRESS STREET will be received by The City of West Monroe, at the office of S.E. Huey Co., 1111 N. 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana, until 9:00 A.M., March 18, 2008, and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following location(s):
S.E. Huey Co., 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co. located at 1111 N. 19th Street, Monroe, LA 71201 upon payment of $30.00 (refundable) for each set.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The successful bidder will 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.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any of all bids.
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
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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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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2008 at twelve (12:00) o’clock noon at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Susan Spence. Scott Robinson was the only member absent.
Peggy Slawson led the Pledge to the Flag.
Board member John Russell gave the Invocation.
Carey Walker moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board adopt the Minutes of December 11, 2007 and December 18, 2007 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by Carey Walker, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board approved the revised Agenda including the changes on the Personnel sheet since mail out. Motion unanimously carried.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Susan Spence, the Board unanimously approved the amended Personnel Agenda as submitted.
Election of Officers: Carey Walker moved, seconded by Susan Spence and John Russell, that the Board retain Jack White as President and Jerry Hicks as Vice President of the Board for 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of bond attorney, Grant Schlueter with the law firm of Foley & Judell, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board adopt the resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding $36,000,000 of Sales Tax School Refunding Bonds of West Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Motion carried unanimously.
David Soignier with the accounting firm Luffey, Huffman & Monroe, PAC, presented a favorable 2006-2007 Ouachita Parish School Board audit report regarding the financial performance of the Business Department. After Mr. Soignier completed his audit report, Certified Public Accountant Francis Huffman, presented the Business Department two Certificates of Excellence in Financial Reporting awards from GASBO (Government Association of School Board Officials) and the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada) for the fiscal year June 30, 2006 in recognition of their excellent accounting practices in financial reporting.
Special Projects and Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher presented the Waterline Right of Way/Easement Proposal offered by S. E. Huey Co. Whereby, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Carey Walker, that the Board approve the Waterline Agreement with S. E. Huey Company for a 15’ wide easement across the Claiborne Elementary School property for the purpose of accessing the waterline to avoid disruption of service to its customers. S. E. Huey Co. agrees to pay the Board $4.00 per linear foot for a total of $3,892.00 for the easement. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Slusher also reported that construction on the walk-in cooler at the Maintenance Department should be completed by the end of this month and the West Monroe High School baseball field should be complete within a month. Architects are working on plans for the new rooms at West Ridge which should be ready for bid soon so construction can begin by summer. According to Mr. Slusher, plans are ready for the multi-purpose building at Riverbend, but is waiting on approval from the Fire Marshal before putting out for bid and the Ouachita High School multi-purpose building should be ready for bid in two-three weeks.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Carey Walker moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board reject the bids for the school based health center at WMHS and the scoreboard at OPHS and rebid as the bids did not meet specifications. Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Susan Spence moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board grant permission to bid the following items: (1) school based health center at WMHS with a budgeted amount of $100,000 to be funded through the General Fund [Bid No. 37-08]; (2) multi-purpose building at OPHS to be funded through the Eastside Bonds [Bid No. 38-08]; (3) library books (parish-wide) with a budgeted amount of $70,000 to be funded through the Sales Tax Fund [Bid No. 39-08]; (4) two (2) driver’s education cars with a budget amount of $15,000 each to be funded with Driver’s Ed funds [Bid No. 40-08]; (5) classroom(s) add/renovate at Drew Elem. to be funded through the sale of “old” Claiborne School property [Bid No. 41-08]; (6) renovations at WMHS to be funded through the Westside Construction Funds [Bid No. 42-08]; and, (7) scoreboard at OPHS with a budgeted amount of $150,000 to be funded through the Eastside Bonds [Bid No. 43-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Board meeting will be held on February 5th at 6:00 P.M.
Reverend John Russell invited everyone to attend the Martin Luther King parade beginning at the Madison J. Foster School on Monday, January 21st from 10:00-12:00.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Taken at the office of the District, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Members Present: Fred Hall, Don Leach
Members Absent: Ralph Owens
Others Present: Charles Jackson-O.P.P.J. Francis Huffman-Luffey, Huffman, & Monroe, APAC Jerry Lazenby-Lazenby & Associates, Inc. Terry Cox-District Manager
The meeting was called to order promptly at 11:00 A.M. O’clock.
The first item on the agenda was the compliance questionnaire (for audit engagement of government entities). It was completed by the secretary of the commissioners and presented by Mr. Huffman. It was accepted by a motion from Commissioner Leach and seconded by Commissioner Hall.
Next, was discussion concerning Trenton Meadows subdivision. Mr. Cox informed the commissioners that the subdivision has not passed inspection. Therefore, has not been accepted at this time.
Parkwood II Estates- Unit No. 7 was the next item, Commissioner Leach made a motion to reject this project since it is outside the district boundaries. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, citing the district will maintain it’s precedence of not accepting anything outside the boundaries.
Relocation and replacement of the gravity line to lift station “J” was the next item. The commissioners were informed of the need for the replacement line because of deterioration. The commissioners authorized Mr. Lazenby and Mr. Cox to explore the cost.
A motion by Commissioner Leach to authorize the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 to spend an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to match the city of West Monroe’s expenditures in developing a detailed cost estimate of the proposed project to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment plant to produce drinking water quality effluent to provide to Graphics Packaging, LLC to use in the manufacturing of food grade packaging materials. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Following a lengthy discussion, motion was approved by voice vote.
The final item was cash disbursements. Mr. Cox reviewed the disbursement with the commissioners and a brief discussion followed. Commissioners Leach made a motion to accept them as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Hall seconded the motion.
No further business being presented the meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M. O’clock.
Respectfully Submitted
Fran Bradley, Secretary
Attest: Fred Hall, President
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Morehouse Parish School Board, 714 South Washington,
Bastrop, Louisiana 71221 until 2:00 P.M., March 20th , 2008.
For: New Bleachers for Bastrop High School Football Stadium
714 South Washington
Bastrop, Louisiana 71221
Morehouse Parish School Board
Bid Number: 00206
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: tlittleton@tbarchitecture.com
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.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Thursday, March 13th , 2008, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the Bastrop 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.
MOREHOUSE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, AT FIVE THIRTY-FIVE (PM).
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, January 14, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. and was duly convened Members present: (6)
Mr. Charles Jackson, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; Mrs. Pat Moore, District F.
Members absent: (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Leonard Tims. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Leonard Tims.
At this time in the meeting, the President opened the floor for nominations for President and Vice President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the year 2008.
Mr. Calhoun nominated Mr. Caldwell for President and Mr. Blade for Vice President, motion seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mrs. Moore to close the nominations. Motion adopted with no opposition.
Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Blade were declared as President and Vice President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the year 2008, by affirmation.
Mr. Caldwell made a motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting held on October 25, 2007. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. Mr. Jackson, Mr. Smiley, Mr. Calhoun and Mrs. Moore abstained.
Mr. Caldwell announced service awards to the following employees:
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
Deirdra Pierce – 5 Years
PUBLIC WORKS
Hoston Whitley, Jr.-5 Years
Mr. Bill Land, Architect spoke regarding the change order for Green Oaks Detention Center Construction (Item 5 under Mr. Blade). Mr. Rhodes stated that his board had already approved the change order during their regular meeting.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the change order for the construction at Green Oaks Detention Center.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Ms. Jana D. Hutzler representing The Wellspring Alliance, 610 Riverside Drive, Monroe, spoke regarding the renewal request for making application for their grant.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, and seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the application for grant renewal.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-01
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. DARRIS WAREN TO THE OUACHITA PARISH LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL, TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR. CHARLES JACKSON, RESIGNED DECEMBER 31, 2007, FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING MARCH 25, 2007 AND ENDING MARCH 25, 2012; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Darris Waren, 111 East Lafayette Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, has expressed a desire to serve on said Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Mr. Darris Waren, 111 East Lafayette Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, be and hereby is
appointed to the Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control, to complete the unexpired term, of Mr. Charles Jackson resigned December 31, 2007, for a said term of five (5) years beginning March 25, 2007 and ending March 25, 2012.
The above resolution was adopted on the 14th day of January, 2008. No opposition.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-02
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING FRED HALL AND DON LEACH TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEST OUACHITA SEWER DISTRICT NO. 5, FOR TERMS OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 14, 2008 AND ENDING JANUARY 14, 2011; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the terms for Fred Hall and Don Leach have expired, however, they desire to remain as members on said Board. Board of Commissioners of West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following individuals:
Fred Hall, 102 Roberta Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291. District A
Don Leach, P. O. Box 611, West Monroe, Louisiana 71294-0611. District A
be and hereby are reappointed to the Board of Commissioners for the West Ouachita Sewer District No. 5, an additional term of three years, beginning January 14, 2008 and ending January 14, 2011.
The following Resolution was adopted on the 14th day of January, 2008. No opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the request of the Sheriff’s Office to use the acreage adjacent to the rifle range as walking trails for public use. Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the land in question. After the explanation by Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Calhoun offered a motion to allow the Sheriff’s Office to build walking trails for public use on the land adjacent to the Rifle Range at no cost, seconded by Mr. Jackson.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Calhoun asked that Public Works prepare a cost estimate of road and parking improvements at the Rifle Range. He requested that the estimate be prepared and brought back before the jury on February 04, 2008, meeting.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mrs. Moore:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-03
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING MRS. JOSIE ROBERTS TO THE G.B. COOLEY HOSPITAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT B, FOR A TERM OF SIX (6) YEARS BEGINNING DECEMBER 7, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 7, 2013; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO,
WHEREAS, the terms for Josie Roberts has expired, however, she desire to remain as a member on said Board, G. B. Cooley Hospital Board of Commissioners,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police jury in legal and regular session that the following individual:
Josie Roberts, 764 Howard Brown Rd, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71292
District B
Be and hereby are reappointed to the Board of Commissioners for the G. B. Cooley Hospital Board of Commissioners, an additional term of six years, beginning December 7, 2007, and ending December 7, 2013.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 14th day of January, 2008. No opposition.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding OCOG Funding and asked that the jury consider increasing the funding. Mr. Caldwell ask Mr. Cammack to check on the funding provided to OCOG by by the City of Monroe and West Monroe.
No action taken on this matter.
No action taken on the matter to adopt the minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held on December 3, 2007.
Mr. Caldwell moved to adopt the Minutes of the Special Finance Committee Meeting held on December 14, 2007 meeting, seconded by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion adopted with Mr. Jackson, Mr. Smiley and Mrs. Moore abstaining.
Mr. Blade moved to adopt the minutes of the Special Finance Committee Meeting held on December 10, 2007 meeting, seconded by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion adopted with Mr’s. Jackson, Smiley, Caldwell, and Mrs. Moore abstaining.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding establishing a Road Lighting District for Frenchmen’s Bend Subdivision. Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Mitchell to draft a memo addressing the pros and cons of establishing this district in light of problems associated with other lighting districts. This matter was deferred to the February 4th meeting.
Mr. Blade moved to adopt the minutes Personnel Committee Meeting held on November 5, 2007, seconded by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion adopted with Mr. Jackson, Mr. Smiley and Mrs. Moore abstaining.
Mr. Blade asked that the matter in reference to Garden Park Subd Access Improvement be taken up on the February 4, 2008 agenda.
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Don Harrison to look at the Shamblin Street Pump Station to try to allievate the problem. A discussion ensued. Mr. Blade asked that Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Harrison get together and prepare a document addressing this matter. No action taken at this time.
Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the bid of Polaris for the Integrated Library System.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Smiley asked that the matter of appointments to the Fire Department Advisory Board be deferred to the February 04, 2008, meeting.
Mrs. Moore asked that the matter of the Safe Route to Schools Grant for Shady Grove Elementary School be placed back on the agenda for February 4, 2008. No action taken.
The following applications for Beer and Whiskey had been received for this time period:
BEER AND WHISKEY LICENSES:
A. AULAKH, LADDIE S. DBA “Pine Hills Grocery”, 1300 Hwy 80 East Calhoun, LA 71225, Ward 6, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, NEW 2008
B. TYLER, STEVEN K. DBA “Tyler’s Kwik Stop”, 4108 Whites Ferry Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only) NEW 2008
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the applications submitted as recommended by Mr. Jay Mitchell, ADA.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The following Department Heads presented these items:
FISCAL:
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer, updated the jury on George Welch Elementary School PTA request for placement of Memorial of Fallen Soldiers on Courthouse square.
Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Jackson to contact the person at George Welch PTA for the placement of said plaque. No action taken on this matter.
LEGAL:
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney, spoke regarding the termination of the lease at Oak Circle (100, 104, 105). No action taken.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell spoke as to the Ratification of the Off Bridge System Agreement. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell and seconded by Mr. Jackson to continue the agreement and ratify Mr. Caldwell’s execution of the required documentation.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell spoke regarding an opinion from the Attorney General’s Office in reference to the application of the Public Bid Law to Food Service at the Jail.
WIA:
Doretha Bennett, Director WIA, requested to open an Administrative Coordinator Position. This position was approved by WIB on 12/06/07 meeting. Mr. Caldwell addressed Mr. Cammack as to this position being included in this years’ budget.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the opening of the Administrative Coordinator’s Position.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Doretha Bennett, Director WIA, requested to open a Skills Development Position. Again Mr. Caldwell addressed Mr. Cammack as to budget issues. Mr. Calhoun offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moore to open the position of Skills Development.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
GREEN OAKS:
Mike Rhodes, Director Green Oaks, requested permission to purchase 2008 Chevy Impala under State Contract. This would be a replacement for a 1999 vehicle. This item was approved by Green Oaks Detention Board at their last meeting.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, second by Mr. Blade to approve the purchase of the vehicle. Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding hiring a Juvenile Detention Officer, II. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding hiring a housekeeper/cook.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mrs. Moore to approve the hiring of a housekeeper/cook.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Jackson asked about the construction at Green Oaks. Mr. Rhodes reported on the stage of the construction and stated that everything was on schedule.
PUBLIC WORKS:
David Cobb spoke to the matter regarding the Re-subdivision of Lots 1 and 2 Arbor Cove Subdivision (District A).
Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the re-subdivision of Lots 1 and 2 at Arbor Cove Subdivision.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Cobb stated that the parish had received its annual review of its Off-System Bridges and was in full compliance.
Mr. David Cobb with Mr. Cammack asked that the matter regarding the approval of the leases of Motor Graders be deferred to the February 4th meeting. No action taken.
FIRE DEPT:
Chief Pat Hemphill spoke regarding the confirmation of Probational Fire Drivers Kaleb McMillan and Daniel Nelson to Permanent Fire Driver effective 01/08/08.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mrs. Moore to approve confirmation.
Motion passed. No opposition.
Chief Pat Hemphill spoke regarding the termination of extended sick leave for Ronald Lawrence(effective date 12/21/07) and David Lehne (effective date 01/10/08) returning them to active duty.
Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to terminate leave and return to active duty.
Motion passed. No opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the hiring of 12 probational firefighters contingent upon successful completion of their pre-employment physical and screenings.
Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell and seconded by Mr. Jackson to hire 12 probational firefighters upon completion of their pre-employment physical and screenings.
Motion passed. No opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the purchase of 2 replacement vehicles off state contract in coordination with the City of Alexandria.
Motion was offered Mr. Calhoun and seconded by Mr. Blade to purchase 2 replacement vehicles.
Motion passed. No opposition.
MR. DON HARRISON, ENGINEER
Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer. No items at this time.
ANIMAL SHELTER:
Mr. Hack Tull, Acting Director spoke regarding the promotion of Samantha Moore to Animal Control Officer.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to promote Samantha Moore to Animal Control Officer. Motion passed. No opposition.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Calhoun offered a motion to approve the 2008 Beaver Control Agreement with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed. No opposition.
Mr. Jackson offered a motion to authorize Mr. Caldwell on behalf of the Police Jury execute documents for Homeland Security Grants, seconded by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion passed. No opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke to the matter regarding improving the balcony railing at Cheniere Lake Lodge.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1) Donna M. McDonald Hall- Addressed the jury about submitting the name of her mother, Mrs. Odalie Smith McDonald, for use on one of the proposed new libraries. She requested that the jury considered her when naming those branches.
2) Steve Wells-addressed the new jury to congratulate them and stressed the importance of working together to improve Ouachita Parish.
Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02 pm.
A D J O U R N
Deborah Sewell, Acting Recording Secretary
Walt Caldwell, President, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this Wednesday, February 11, 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated February 7, 2008, and Amended order dated February 8, 2008 we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers
Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said Commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following to wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, March 24, 2008. The names having been drawn by a Computer indiscriminately and by lots as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art .416.1 are as follows:
Adams, James Kenneth; 1428 Rowland Rd Monroe
Allbritton, Florence Elaine; 211 Lenwil St West Monroe
Allbritton, Gloria W; 755 Ole Hwy 15 73 West Monroe
Allbritton, June H; 115 Sunnybrook Rd West Monroe
Arthur, John B; 2702 Fort Miro Ave Monroe
Ashworth, William B; 1505 Siddon St 12 Monroe
Bailey, Leon Dewitt Sr; 802 Blazer St West Monroe
Barclay, Erin Amanda; 3807 Morrison Dr E Monroe
Barnes, Bershatta B; 4200 Loop Rd 8 Monroe
Bartley, Larry D; 173 Sun Valley Dr Monroe
Bates, Patti L; 105 Foxwood Dr West Monroe
Besant, Louis Allen IV; 1504 Griffin St Monroe
Bhandari, Annemarie Florez; 122 E Frenchman’s Bend Monroe
Blanche, Mary; PO Box 7773 Monroe
Boney, Ashley Lynn; 1601 McKeen Pl 1104 Monroe
Booth, Heather Sims; 1912 N 7th St 101 West Monroe
Bradshaw, Clayton E; 1513 Roselawn Ave Monroe
Brimberry, Chessly Mills; 1702 N 4th St Monroe
Brown, Howard R; 4213 Owl St Monroe
Brown, Ralph Lavone; 906 Henderson Rd West Monroe
Brown, Roy Lee Jr; 210 Sterlington Dr Monroe
Caldwell, Bernie Maurice; 400 Lakeshore Dr Monroe
Cameron, Patricia M; 1427 Frenchman’s Bend Monroe
Campbell, Kirby D; 1701 McKeen Pl 63 Monroe
Cappo, Jewel Pearl; 2666 Winnsboro Rd 109 Monroe
Cassell, Rebecca Waller; PO Box 304 West Monroe
Cedra, Kathy A; 6418 Cypress Point Dr Monroe
Cheveallier, Amy Michelle; 631 McCain Dr Monroe
Clark, Blanchard P; 120 Woolsey Rd Monroe
Clary, Alyce Magee; 2402 Pinehurst Dr Monroe
Coker, Gerald D; 195 Station Dr Calhoun
Cole, Molly T; 3901 Forsythe Ave Monroe
Coleman, Dollie L; 3001 S Grand St Monroe
Cook, Alecia Ann; PO Box 2405 West Monroe
Cooke, Rodney Christopher; 117 Ashlawn Ln Monroe
Coons, Everett A Mrs; 106 Tupelo Dr West Monroe
Crain, David R; 215 Acorn Ln West Monroe
Cummins, Daniel C; 2322 Debastrop Dr Monroe
Daniel, Sandra H; 3503 Reddix Ln Monroe
Danna, Francis Paul; 408 Pargoud Dr Monroe
Davidson, Clarissa E; 104 Heidelburg Dr West Monroe
Davidson, Thomas Bradley; 105 Olde Oaks Dr West Monroe
Davis, Jerry M; PO Box 13003 Monroe
Dotter, Daniel Lee; 1710 Emerson St Monroe
Dowdey, Charles Artice; 1907 Filhiol Ave Monroe
Drummer, Virgil D; 202 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Eads, Dana Britt; 325 Chimney Hill Rd West Monroe
Edwards, Melanie Nicole; 483 Kincaid Rd Monroe
Eubanks, David L; 737 McCain Dr Monroe
Evans, Benjamin J; 5415 Whites Ferry Rd 4 West Monroe
Everett, Karen F; 241 Blanchard St 6204 West Monroe
Ferrington, S D Mrs; 107 Lisa Ln West Monroe
Floyd, Cheryl L; 3401 Harvester Dr 54 Monroe
Floyd, Jacquline J; 300 Harrison St 313 Monroe
Frazier, Herbert Raymond; 107 T-John Rd West Monroe
Freeman, Nellie Beatrice; 112 N Hilton St West Monroe
Fuller, Angela Denise; 334 Will Brown Rd Eros
Fuller, Violet C; 214 Lakeview Rd West Monroe
Fury, Julia Lee; 27 Love St West Monroe
Futch, Curtis Armon; 689 Ray Chapman Rd Calhoun
Garsee, Eli Jason; 1529 Elizabeth St West Monroe
Garvin, Cheryl B; 431 Joe White Rd Monroe
Gay, Andrea Alexsis; 514 Sherrouse Ave Monroe
Gerald, Jeremiah T; 2984 Hwy 80 W 83 Calhoun
Gipson, Earnestine; 1502 Canary St Monroe
Glass, Larry V Jr; 313 Dutchman Dr Monroe
Gordon, Charlene Byford; 3303 Lake Desiard Dr Monroe
Gowan, George M; 6700 Hwy 165 N Monroe
Gray, Rhonda Rachelle; 1901 Short Morton St Monroe
Hairston, Jeffrey K; 2650 Anita Ln Monroe
Hales, Mary E; 3408 Loop Rd Monroe
Hall, Glen A; 423 Hickory St West Monroe
Harriman, Candace Stephenson; 207 T-John Rd West Monroe
Harrison, Dixie Vining; 406 Lula Dr Monroe
Harrison, Zekeya Meshae; 27 Paige Dr Monroe
Hatfield, Gloria Jean; 4103 Beale St Monroe
Hatten, Jean F; 112 Debra Ln West Monroe
Hays, Rosina L; 2400 Lexington Ave Monroe
Head, Robert M Jr; 1499 Frenchman’s Bend Monroe
Hedgepeth, Danny E; 134 Roach Rd West Monroe
Hendrix, Michael Todd; 2820 Hwy 557 West Monroe
Hill, Minnie J; 740 Tulip St West Monroe
Holmes, Melba L; 294 Spence Rd Monroe
Hopkins, Mollie D; 5205 Highland Rd Monroe
Irby, Danny Murrel; 1002 St John St Monroe
Irby, Edith Lewis; 5004 Brown St Monroe
Jackson, Audrey Deneen; 1207 Trenton St 31B West Monroe
Jackson, Virginia D; 711 Robert St Monroe
Jenkins, Darron D; 801 S 19th St Monroe
Johnson, Collette J; 80 Carroll Dr A Monroe
Johnson, Katondra Michelle; 3606 Alabama St Monroe
Johnson, Mose; 101 Michael Cir Monroe
Johnson, Willie Mae; 4106 Pippin St Monroe
Johnston, Heather Brooke; 2145 Hwy 134 Monroe
Jones, Waltisa Thomas; 113 Jackson St West Monroe
Jones, Willie Ransom; 112 South Pointe Ave Monroe
Kahmann, Greg; 110 Stephanie Dr West Monroe
Kee, Robert D; 107 Turtledove Dr Monroe
Kendall, Magdeline T; 1717 Standifer Ave Monroe
Kendrix, James Edward; 1307 Parkview Dr Monroe
Kennedy, Eddie L; 203 Curve Dr Monroe
Kidd, Jo Anna W; 903 S 2nd St Monroe
Knox, Hazel E; 116 Claiborne Creek Dr West Monroe
Kolb, Louis Charlie Jr; 204 Fernwood Dr West Monroe
Kramer, Develyn Dionne; 175 Fatheree Rd Monroe
Kujawski, William Thomas; 208 Donovan Cir Monroe
Kvaternik, Cheryl Rebecca; 4125 Whites Ferry Rd West Monroe
Lagrone, Jennifer Allen; 1008 Ridge Ave West Monroe
Lankster, Mindy Gale; 968 Wallace Dean Rd 17 West Monroe
Lawrence, Susan Renee; 1951 Arkansas Rd West Monroe
Manly, James Lester; 112 Dianne St West Monroe
Martin, Deborah Stokes; 314 Holly Ridge Dr Monroe
Martin, Karen L; 329 John Kent Rd Calhoun
Martin, Michael D; 269 Britton Rd Calhoun
McDonald, Jana Louise; 274 Mt Vernon Church Rd West Monroe
McMullen, Arthur W; 150 Ezernack Rd Monroe
Miller, William Sublette; 509 Harn St Monroe
Mills, Carlos Deshon; 912 Natchitoches St West Monroe
Moncrief, Christopher Bradley; 110 Wyndot Cir West Monroe
Moore, Brian Steven; 2720 Bayou Ln Monroe
Moore, Paul Michael; PO Box 842 Sterlington
Morris, Kristy Michelle; 108 Hickory Ln Monroe
Morrison, Rita Scalia; 608 K St Monroe
Myers, Stephanie Adams; PO Box 907 West Monroe
Nolan, A J; 3113 Claiborne Cir Monroe
Nunnery, Jerry Glen; 115 Teakwood Dr West Monroe
Orange, Dorothy Jean; 1943 Samuel Dr Monroe
Owens, Anna; 702 Red Cut Rd West Monroe
Parker, Anne B; 10 Yester Oaks Dr West Monroe
Patton, James Roy; 121 Reagan St West Monroe
Peveto, Keith R; 2501 N 10th St West Monroe
Plummer, Kathleen M Roberts; 490 Brown Rd Calhoun
Poole, Ashley Nicole; ULM Box 0386 Monroe
Powell, Jeannine O; 900 Hwy 144 Calhoun
Ramsey, James R; 2834 Swartz Fairbanks Monroe
Ransom, Burg W; 1903 Park Ave Monroe
Riley, Phillip M; 536 Mouth of Cypress Rd West Monroe
Roberson, Blinda C; 516 Drago St West Monroe
Roberts, Harold D; 1206 Filhiol Ave Monroe
Roberts, Rodney G; 3165 Britton Rd West Monroe
Roberts, Tammy Lane; 310 E Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Robinson, Doris M; 800 Arkansas Rd West Monroe
Robinson, Linda Faye; 4217 Booker St Monroe
Rodgers, Marilyn A; 226 Dauphine Dr West Monroe
Ross, Earnestine P; PO Box 15016 Monroe
Rowley, Daryl Keith; 208 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe
Russell, Benjamin F Sr; PO Box 14663 Monroe
Shannon, Dansby Kelly; 109 Gulpha Dr West Monroe
Simmons, Amy Elise; 243 Hwy 80 E Calhoun
Spencer, Laura Blunt; 2105 Monroe Ave
Staten, Danielle Renae; 24 Langford Dr Monroe
Sumrall, Mitchell Boyle; 103 Christopher Cir West Monroe
Taylor, Patsy R; 200 Timber Ln Monroe
Telano, Natalie Marie; 111 Monticello Dr Monroe
Tennant, Henry L Jr; 6300 Mosswood Dr Monroe
Thomas, Bessie M; 100 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Tillman, Larry; 3904 Carver St Monroe
Vincent, Lottie J; 618 W Bayou Dr Sterlington
Waggoner, Heather Nichole; 207 Laura Wilkes Rd West Monroe
Wainwright, David O; 250 Peach Tree Dr West Monroe
Walker, Michael R; 1507 Frenchman’s Bend Monroe
Walters, Denson Ray; 1994 Philpot Rd West Monroe
Ward, Ralph D; 404 Sylvan Lakes Dr West Monroe
Watson, O C Jr Mrs; 114 Pineway Dr West Monroe
Weaver, Ashley Renae; 107 Oak St West Monroe
Westfall, Karen Whitescaver; 101 D’Arbonne Dr West Monroe
Wheat, Ashley Denise; 755 Ole Hwy 15 96 West Monroe
Wheelis, Huey P; 201 Guess Rd West Monroe
White, Joan Elizabeth; 281 G B Cooley Rd West Monroe
White, Moses C; 281 G B Cooley Rd West Monroe
Williams, David L; 4106 Gayton St Monroe
Wilson, Jonis Monique; 301 Kiroli B-120 West Monroe
Wilson, Sylvia Diane; 445 Jim Finley Rd Calhoun
Worrell, Linda Louise; 2262 Hwy 139 Monroe
Wynn, Marcellus Anthony; 19 Duke St Ft Rucker AL
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER ONE written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this the 11th day of February, 2008 at Monroe, Louisiana.
I, W.J. “Bill” Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the Sheriff’s returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office.
W.J. “Bill” Hodge, Clerk of Court
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this Wednesday, February 11, 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated February 7, 2008, and Amended order dated February 8, 2008 we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers
Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said Commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following to wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, March 31, 2008. The names having been drawn by a Computer indiscriminately and by lots as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art .416.1 are as follows:
Ahsan, Nilofer Ahmed; 3007 Cuba Blvd Monroe
Alexander, Joeann C; 641 Osa Avant Rd Downsville
Anding, Patricia Lynne; 206 N 4th St West Monroe
Ball, Olivia Anne; 1601 Erin St 1 Monroe
Bannister, Natalie Coates; 100 Valley Hill Dr West Monroe
Barbo, Ettna S; 400 Arlington Dr West Monroe
Berggren, Donna Picou; 316 Howard St Monroe
Betts, Ross Douglas; 2407 Pinehurst Dr Monroe
Bishop, April D; 118 Western Ave West Monroe
Borden, Timothy Dean; PO Box 702 Sterlington
Boudreaux, Debra H; 146 Murray Cir West Monroe
Branch, Danny Keith Sr; 256 Roach Rd West Monroe
Breard, Lydell W; 213 Pecan Bayou Dr Monroe
Brett, Nell; 1000 McKeen Pl Monroe
Brown, Ella Lee; 102 South Pointe Ave Monroe
Brown, Johnny L; PO Box 583 Sterlington
Bryant, Charlene C; 1006 Roselawn Ave Monroe
Burkhalter, Suzanne McLean; 121 Bonnabel Pl West Monroe
Busby, Jimmy Jarrell Jr; 237 Camp Rd West Monroe
Butcher, Ernestine D; 2003 Dayton Ave Monroe
Calhoun, Sandra B; 779 Claiborne Rd Calhoun
Cammack, Terri Dawn; 642 Pinecrest Rd 11 West Monroe
Caraway, Amanda Michelle; 333 Pink St West Monroe
Carr, Deborah Louise; 704 Swayze St B Monroe
Caulfield, Sallie G; 119 Nichols Ave West Monroe
Cheffin, George; 14 D Solomen Aly Monroe
Clark, Aneatrice D; 102 Post Oak Dr Monroe
Clark, Kirk; 3606 Jefferson Davis Dr Monroe
Clark, Linda Marie; 101 Michael Ave Monroe
Cockrell, Kevin; PO Box 6011 Monroe
Coleman, Nancy Y; 1004 Wilton Dr Monroe
Coley, Katie F; 6233 I-20 Service Rd West Monroe
Coons, Tracie Guinn; 2606 River Oaks Dr Monroe
Cooper, Sandra L; 211 Lake Village Dr West Monroe
Courteau, Suzanne; 1908 Riverside Dr Monroe
Cox, Kayla Marie; 1526 Woodland St West Monroe
Crawford, James Robert; 215 Rader Dr 16 Monroe
Crowe, Larry Dean II; 176 Blackwell Rd West Monroe
Cummins, Bettie Carolyn; 158 Claiborne Creek Dr West Monroe
Danner, Scott David; 201 Contempo Ave 12 West Monroe
Davidson, Ronald Claude; 220 Lakeside Dr Monroe
Davis, William Henry Jr; 100 Tennessee St Monroe
Day, Dawn Duffey; 211 S Hillside Dr West Monroe
Dickerson, Virginia L; 114 Green-Briar Dr Wet Monroe
Downs, Gary Benard; 225 Dumas Rd West Monroe
Dupree, Jennifer Ann; 1101 Richwood Road 2 1 Monroe
Dyer, Wilber J; 6407 Cypress Point Dr Monroe
Eley, James W Jr; 115 Lafayette Dr West Monroe
Elliott, Marcelle A; 1600 Riverside Dr 226 Monroe
Endsley, Roslyn P; 102 S Inglewood Dr Monroe
Ewing, Gwenmarie; 2703 Herbert Cole Dr Monroe
Fant, Crystal Wood; 2518 N 11th St West Monroe
Fields, Ricky W; 6409 Mosswood Dr Monroe
Flowers, Finnon Allen; 246 John Kent Rd Calhoun
Gambino, Judy Boyett; 338 Hereford Rd Monroe
Giddens, Amy F; 2835 Swartz Fairbanks Monroe
Gix, Patricia Ann; 512 S 22nd St Monroe
Graves, Linda H; 2610 Birchwood Dr Monroe
Gregory, Connie S; 619 Splane Dr West Monroe
Griggs, Karen Hinton; 59612 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe
Guirlando, Lora Sanderson; PO Box 117 Calhoun
Gunter, Jackie; 302 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe
Hamilton, Mary D; 1398 New Natchitoches West Monroe
Hammond, Peggy R; 702 Slack St B West Monroe
Hampton, Shuronda Jean; 215 Paula Dr West Monroe
Harper, Candace Sheree; 318 Pine Ridge Rd 14 West Monroe
Harris, Andrew Jr; 4206 Lee Ave Monroe
Harris, Camille Renetta; 3100 Deborah Dr 61 Monroe
Harris, Dornesia Sherlet; 906 S 10th St Monroe
Harris, Jessie Mae; 6313 Mosswood Dr Monroe
Hartman, Helen Sellers; 34 Elmwood Dr Monroe
Hatten, Robin B; 627 Winnifield Rd West Monroe
Henson, Claude Dudley Jr; 110 Tidwell Rd West Monroe
Hill, David Lafranzo; 100 Wilson St Monroe
Hines, Jennifer Murphy; 306 Parker St Monroe
Hinton, Annette; 431 Wallace Rd West Monroe
Hodges, Marrise Lavelle; 220 Magnolia St Monroe
Hoggard, Kateland Ivy; 235 Weldon Rd West Monroe
Holland, Ernest; 3908 Gayton St Monroe
Holyfield, Tessa Shea; 1674 Hwy 15 West Monroe
Hughes, Robin Elizabeth; 310 Windridge Dr West Monroe
Humble, Dale M; 681 Johnson Rd West Monroe
Jackson, Dewanna Parker; 1207 Georgia St Monroe
Jackson, Dorothy J; 1101 Richwood Road 2 1 Monroe
Jackson, Vincent Wayne; 1 Briarwood Cir 1 Monroe
James, Lori Denise; 1013 W Olive St 7 West Monroe
Jenkins, Lela Mae; 1706 S 6th St Monroe
Johnson, Joe Wayne; 105 Pink St West Monroe
Johnson, Kimberly Shawne; 1401 Erin St 256 Monroe
Johnson, Licha Tanise; 1100 Ben Franklin Dr Monroe
Jolly, Chastity Katherine; 107 Lake Estates Dr Monroe
Jones, Justin L; 2515 N 12th St Monroe
Killian, Kenneth C; 279 McLeod Dr Monroe
Kitchingham, Brenda R; 322 Woodale Dr 61 Monroe
Lacombe, Michael Asbury; 207 Deer Creek Ln Calhoun
Lawrence, Michael Todd; 210 Owens Rd West Monroe
Lenard, Jessie W; 104 Wanda Dr West Monroe
Lindsay, James W; 2608 Sunnyside Dr Monroe
Lockhart, Lashannon Lameka; 2401 Washington St Monroe
Manning, J Dan; 3901 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
McCall, Jacqueline Shamona; 815 N 35th St Monroe
McCarty, Sharon Barnett; 100 Bartholomew Dr Sterlington
McFarlin, Cassie Nicole; 3250 Arkansas Rd West Monroe
McKinley, Annie T; 704 Dunn Dr 40H Monroe
Merrell, Marjory S; 1218 Hinkle St West Monroe
Moody, Weba Jean; 5163 Hwy 546 Eros
Nash, Chandra Brown; 107 Curve Dr Monroe
Neal, Kevin Latrone; 1201 S McGuire Ave Monroe
Nelson, Addie Scott; 3107 Richmond St Monroe
Nettles, Dustin Ray; 119 Leachman Ave Monroe
Newsom, Robert Reid; 108 Point Coupee Cir West Monroe
Oliver, Nancy Cooper; 2311 Trenton St West Monroe
Otwell, Michael Anthony; 110 Union Ave West Monroe
Pankey, Katherine C; 1316 Milton St Monroe
Parker, Craig L; 800 Mill St West Monroe
Paster, Omega Danielle; 5107 Goins Dr Monroe
Payne, Bobbie M; 225 Lakeside Dr Monroe
Pegues, Antwana; 2805 Martin Luther King Monroe
Pepper, Genelle A; 225 Sandifier Rd West Monroe
Pettis, William Thomas; 613 Victoria St Monroe
Phelps, Clancey Lee; 211 Lilac St West Monroe
Porter, Ashlie Brooke; 104 E Westridge B West Monroe
Profit, Cynthia Monick; 108 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Ray, James Chester; 410 S Riverfront St West Monroe
Reader, Travis W; 114 Butler Ave West Monroe
Reed, Clara D; 222 Lake Village Dr West Monroe
Reed, Yvonne; 3500 Church St Monroe
Richardson, Lula M; 910 Eason Pl Monroe
Richey, Clayton Todd; 1003 Emerson St Monroe
Rieger, John Paul III; 359 Lorrie Ln Calhoun
Roberts, Harold M; 113 Hickory Hill Dr Monroe
Robinson, Martrez Dontray; 3301 Halsell St Monroe
Rogers, Michael Steven; 101 Burns St West Monroe
Rugg, Dorothy Jean; 505 Maridale Dr West Monroe
Saulsberry, Robert L; 4321 Booker St Monroe
Sealy, Shirley K; 435 S Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Self, Brad Stephen; 103 Dixie Dr West Monroe
Sellers, Vannette; PO Box 7156 Monroe
Seshagiri, Kiran N; 1206 Fox Run West Monroe
Sims, Cedric B; 2509 Rambo Dr Monroe
Smith, Angela Nicole; 100 Windridge Dr Wet Monroe
Smith, Betty S; 104 Rochelle Ave Monroe
Smith, Brandon Jeffrey; 354 Timber Way Monroe
Smith, Jackie A; 1604 N McGuire Ave 2 Monroe
Smith, Timothy Andrew; 802 Eason Pl Monroe
Stamant, Marilyn O; 36 Lakeview Dr Monroe
Staten, Henry E; 1006 Columbia Ave Monroe
Story, Marilyn; 3107 Monteigne Cir Monroe
Strickland, Terry J; 1306 McMillan Rd West Monroe
Terry, James Allen; 2362 Hwy 594 Monroe
Thomas, Florine R; 4202 Gayton St Monroe
Thomas, Robert; 2027 Short Thomas St Monroe
Thomas, Ruby Nicole Davis; 401 W Bayou Dr Sterlington
Thompson, Denver Michael; 2665 Caples Rd West Monroe
Thompson, Kalisha Yvette; 519 Oregon Trl Monroe
Tolbert, Letha T; 1825 Townhouse Dr B Monroe
Tomlinson, Anna Denise; 163 Well Spring Rd Calhoun
Wade, Nina Torree; 2415 Grammont St Monroe
Walker, Jennifer Caton; 1507 Frenchman’s Bend Monroe
Ward, Sharon Albritton; 3371 Deborah Dr Monroe
Watzek, Tracy A; 213 Monroe Dr Monroe
Webster, Doris Ann; 311 S 12th St C Monroe
Weinholt, Francis E Jr; 2780 Point Dr Monroe
White, Adrianne Michelle; 3000 Evangeline St 115 Monroe
Wiley, Beth S; 524 Griggs Rd Calhoun
Wilkerson, Shelly Gross; 181 Karen Rd West Monroe
Willbanks, Barbara S; 201 Tupelo Dr West Monroe
Williams, Darron D; 3308 Richmond St Monroe
Williams, David Dewayne; 702 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe
Williams, Kary Wayne; 3302 Lee Ave Monroe
Wilson, Billy Ray; 102 Ellis St West Monroe
Winters, Mack M; 2100 McClain Ave Monroe
Wintjen, Lynn Barrett; 3111 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Wooley, Michael Wayne; 54 Hume Dr Hurlburt Field FL
Young, Byron E; 104 Salem Dr Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER TWO written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names on this the 11th day of February, 2008 at Monroe, Louisiana.
I, W.J. “Bill” Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the Sheriff’s returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office.
W.J. “Bill” Hodge, Clerk of Court
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