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Public Notices: Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Public Notices Published Thursday, March 6th, 2008NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Boll Weevil Eradication Program, 5825 Florida Blvd., Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, Baton Rouge, LA, Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. for the following:
BW751B — Aerial Application-Monroe and Oak Grove area
No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Specifications can be obtained from Diane Miller, 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1221, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
3/6,3/13
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NOTICE
I, Monica King, #520306, date of birth May 12, 1964, currently residing in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana have applied for clemency for my conviction of Attempted Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling which occured March 12, 2007 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421.
2/28,3/6,3/13
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NOTICE
I, Betty Wilcoxson DOC #521226, date of birth June 27, 1937, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana have applied for clemency for my conviction of theft which occured in May 1961 and 1962, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421.
2/28,3/6,3/13
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NOTICE
I, Rubin Morrow, DOC# 124902, DOB 8/2/1968, currently residing in Fulton County Georgia, have applied for clemency for my conviction of one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine which occurred March 29, 1989 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421.
3/6,3/13,3/20
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL — HLS 08RS-359)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 31, 2008, a bill relative to Ouachita Parish; to provide relative to the West Ouachita Recreation District No. 1; to authorize the district to levy and collect a sales and use tax; to provide for the use of the proceeds of such tax; and to provide for related matters.
3/6,3/13
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, March 27, 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, March 27, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
(ONE OR MORE) MOTOR GRADER ALL HYDRAULIC, ARTICULATED, HEAVY DUTY, SHALL MEET OR EXCEED A CATERPILLAR 140M
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
3/6,3/13
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The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct two (2) public hearings on March 17, 2008 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 to receive comments on Ordinance 8883 Limiting Truck Traffic on Parish Roads in the Tanglewood and Charmingdale Subdivisions.
The purpose of the second public hearing will be to receive comments on Resolution No. 08-08 - Restoration Tax Abatement Contract No. 2002-0355-51 410 Trenton Street-West Monroe Project.
All persons who wish to comment, protest or object to any portion of the above mentioned ordinance or resolution are urged to attend this meeting.
3/6,3/13
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, March 27, 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, March 27, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ONE (1) USED MOTOR GRADER ALL HYDRAULIC, ARTICULATED, HEAVY DUTY, SHALL MEET OR EXCEED A CATERPILLAR 12H
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
3/6,3/13
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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 2:30 P.M. C.D.S.T. March 17, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 33-08
Musical Instruments
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
2/28,3/6
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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.D.S.T. March 17, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 44-08
Scoreboards West Ouachita High School
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
2/28,3/6
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at six (6:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, Scott Robinson, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Susan Spence. There were none absent.
Board Member A. R. Sims led the Pledge to the Flag.
Board President Jack White led everyone in the Lord’s Prayer.
On motion by Jerry Hicks, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board unanimously adopted the Minutes of January 17, 2008 as presented.
On motion by Mr. Sims, seconded by Susan Spence, the Board approved the revised Agenda after amending to add business item No. 8 (Comments from A. R. Sims), deleting business item No. 3 (Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, etc.) and including the changes on the Personnel sheet since mail out. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Susan Spence, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board approve the amended Personnel Agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Communication Specialist Aline Smead, assisted by Dr. Webber and Personnel Director Dr. Don Coker, recognized the following five Ouachita Parish teachers for recently receiving National Board Certification in their profession: Jenea Buford (Drew Elem.); Irene Meade (Good Hope Middle); Kathleen Terracina (Crosley Elem.); Deborah Hamby (Central Elem.); and Marsha Munsey (A.L. Smith Elem.). While stressing the difficulty in obtaining this level of achievement, Dr. Coker, proudly announced that the Ouachita Parish School System currently has a total of 46 National Board Certified employees.
Title I Director Sam Douglas announced that through the National Title I Association, the State Department of Education has named Riser Elementary School a “School of Distinction” while only two were identified from Louisiana. Only 70 were selected throughout the United States. In honor of this achievement, the Superintendent presented plaques to school representatives.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board adopt the resolution providing for the issuance and sale of not exceeding Thirty-Six Million Dollars ($36,000,000) of Sales Tax School Refunding Bonds of the West Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Susan Spence moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board adopt the revised Professional Development Compensation Guidelines as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Richwood Junior High principal, Tereatha Chisley, addressed the Board with a request for an assistant principal. Whereby, John Russell moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board open the position of an assistant principal at Richwood Junior High School and receive applications for the position through the interview process, effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Personnel Director Don Coker, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Susan Spence, that the Board adopt the 2008-2009 School Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
There was no report from Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher.
Mr. Sims commented on the unfair practice of requiring handicap students to take the same tests as regular students.
Upon the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, A. R. Sims moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board accept the low bid of Ray Anding Construction in the amount of $1,320,000 for the construction of an agricultural sciences building on the West Ouachita High School campus [Bid No. 23-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 P.M. However, since that time, the meeting time has been changed to 12:00 noon.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Mr. Hicks, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Secretary /ps
3/6
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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
2/21,2/28,3/6
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, March 24, 2008, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s)
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000001
APPLICANT: CITY OF WEST MONROE
REQUEST: TO REMOVE THE EXISTING PROVISION REGARDING “LIQUOR SALES” AND TO ALLOW ONLY RESTAURANT SALES OF ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF LOW ALCHOHOLIC CONTENT AND LIGHT WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICE OF A MEAL AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN A B-4 (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000002
APPLICANT: GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LOCATION: 503 MCMILLAN ROAD
REQUEST: HELIPORT PAD FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT TO AND FROM GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN A B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS ) DISTRICT.
The public is invited to attend.
2/28,3/6,3/13
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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
2/21,2/28,3/6
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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
2/21,2/28,3/6
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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
2/21,2/28,3/6
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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
2/21, 2/28, 3/6
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, March 17, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000001
APPLICANT: CITY OF WEST MONROE
REQUEST: TO REMOVE THE EXISTING PROVISION REGARDING “LIQUOR SALES” AND TO ALLOW ONLY RESTAURANT SALES OF ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF LOW ALCHOHOLIC CONTENT AND LIGHT WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICE OF A MEAL AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN A B-4 (DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000002
APPLICANT: GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LOCATION: 503 MCMILLAN ROAD
REQUEST: HELIPORT PAD FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT TO AND FROM GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN A B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS )DISTRICT.
2/28,3/6,3/13
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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
2/21,2/28,3/6
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
• STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM
• AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM
• PORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM
To review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program and the Port Construction and Development Priority Program as follows:
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2008, Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 3
These Public Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Act 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and in accordance with Acts 451 and 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
The purpose of these Public Hearings is to review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program and Port Construction and Development Priority Program for Fiscal Year 2008 and 2009. All interested persons are invited to be present.
Oral testimony will be received. However so that all persons desiring to speak have an equal opportunity to do so, it is requested that every effort be made to complete individual testimony as quickly as possible. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting written statements and comments to the Committee by mailing the same postmarked with ten (10) calendar days following the hearing to the above address. If you have questions, please contact Jean Thompson, Louisiana House of Representatives, phone 225-342-7478 or Cathy Wells, Louisiana Senate, phone 225-342-1126.
Senator Joe McPherson, co-chairman
Representative Nita Rusich Hutter, co-chairwoman
3/6
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BUDGET RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the accompanying proposed budget for the Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District") for the 2008 fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2008, (the "2008 Budget"), is hereby adopted.
RESOLVED, that the amounts set forth in the Appropriations section of the 2008 Budget are appropriated for the respective purposed for which they are set forth.
RESOLVED, that the amounts are available for expenditure only to the extent included in the 2008 Budget.
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the District may authorize transfers of any amounts between line items of expenditures within the General Government function, between line items of expenditures within the Wellness Center Operations function, or between line items of expenditures within the Capital Projects function.
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director of the Wellness Center may authorize transfers of any amounts between line items of expenditures within the Wellness Center Operations function.
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the District is authorized to cause the District to incur liabilities and make expenditures budgeted in the General Government function, in the Wellness Center Operations function, or in the Capital Projects function for those respective purposes, provided, however, that the Chairman shall not cause to be made any individual expenditures in excess of $25,000 without further approval of the Board of Commissioners.
RESOLVED, that the Executive Director of the Wellness Center is authorized to cause the District to incur liabilities and make expenditures budgeted in the Wellness Center Operations function for that purpose; provided, however, that the Executive Director shall not cause to be made any individual expenditures in excess of $10,000 without further approval of the Board of Commissioners.
RESOLVED, that the Interim Executive Director of the Wellness Center shall have the same authority as the Executive Director of the Wellness Center set forth above.
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I certify that the above resolutions are a true and complete copy of the budget adoption instrument for the Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, (the "District") for its 2008 fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2008, as adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the District in open session at its regular meeting on February 12, 2008.
Patrick Spencer, Secretary-Treasurer 2/28/08
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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, March 27, 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, March 27,2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
PRESCRIPTION and OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS
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
3/6,3/13
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, March 27, 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, March 27, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FOOD & FOOD PRODUCTS FOR GREEN OAKS’ DETENTION HOME
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
3/6,3/13
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of the October 1, 2007 Meeting
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Personnel Committee Meeting convened on Monday, October 1, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mr. Dorth Blade, Chairman.
Members present: (4)
Mr. Mack Calhoun , District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E
Members absent: (2)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. King Dawson, District F
Others Present:
Mr. Brad Cammack, CPA, Treasurer
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
Ms. Karen Cupit, Senior Accountant
Ms. Melanie Rawls, Acting Recording Secretary
Mr. Patrick Hemphill, Fire Chief
Ms. Dorethea Bennett, Director WIA
Mr. Craig Lott, 911 Emergency Department
News Media
Visitors
I. Discussion / Actions:
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
The Chairman recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer.
2. Dental, and Life Insurance for 2008:
Mr. Cammack stated that Mr. Butch Statham was present to discuss the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s dental renewal insurance rates and benefit proposal for 2008.
Mr. Statham informed the Jurors that effective January 1, 2008, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury renewal premium rates for Voluntary Dental insurance through Humana would increase ten percent (10%). He stated that the rates were based on competitive data and that Humana was the cheapest with benefits, network of providers, deductibles and maximums remaining the same.
Plan Description Plan 1: Traditional Preferred 100/90/60 periodontics/endodontics in Basic, $1000 annual max; $50 ded; ded. waived on preventive; child only orthodontia with $1000 LTM
Coverage type: Employee; Current Rates: $22.50; 2008 renewal rates 10% increase: $24.72
Coverage Type: Family; Current Rates: $67.70; 2008 renewal rates 10% increase $74.40
Mr. Cammack stated that Humana offered another plan option at a $1,500 annual maximum benefit for Basic, Major and Orthodontia services (Option 2) for consideration. However, this plan option would reflect a seventeen percent (17%) increase to the current premium rates.
Mr. Cammack stated that open enrollment was near, and that it would not be the best time to make plan changes at this point.
He stated that Group Life ($25,000), Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) insurances did not increase and would remain the same.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Cammack presented for review and approval a “Preventative Plus Basic Service Plan” (Option 3), which reduces the amount of premium that an employee would pay, but with limited benefits. The plan would include the usual two dental cleanings a year with a $50 deductible. He stated that this option could be accepted without it affecting the dental coverage currently in place.
Mr. Commack’s recommendation was to accept the dental renewal rate proposal through Humana at a 10% increase, continue to cover Group Life, Voluntary Life and ADD as it is for 2007-2008, and make available to employees a Preventative Plus Basic Service Option at a reduced cost for employees at $10.66 for individual and $34.00 for family for voluntary dental insurance.
After a brief discussion and based on the recommendation from Mr. Cammack, a motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell to accept the 2008 voluntary dental renewal proposal reflecting a 10% increase, continue Life and ADD as it is currently, and the option to offer a Preventative Plus Basic Service Plan to employees. Mr. Calhoun seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
2. Update on position for Homeland Security Director and job description:
Mr. Cammack stated that OPPJ was continuing to receive applications and resumes for the Homeland Security Director’s position, and that up-to-date copies were forwarded to the Jurors and the Homeland Security Civil Defense Council for review.
Mr. Cammack presented a “DRAFT” of the Homeland Security Director and Emergency Preparedness job description. He stated that the job description was not available to present to the Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Board meeting held on last Monday. However, action was taken asking OPPJ to advertise in the newspaper of the position. The advertisement will appear Wednesday through Sunday of this week.
A brief discussion and updates regarding the job description was ensued.
Mr. Cammack stated that after the motion passes, he would present the job description to the two city Mayors in draft form with a copy to Mr. Caldwell.
A motion was offered by Mr. Golden, to approve the job description of the Homeland Security Director with changes noted, but subject to the concurrence of the Homeland Security Civil Defense Council. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
3. Overtime policy/payment for Homeland Security employees:
Mr. Cammack informed the Jurors of an overtime issue with an employee at the Homeland Security office. He stated that Jimmy Bryant, Fire Chief with the City of Monroe was appointed by the Homeland Security Committee as the Interim Director.
Mr. Cammack stated that it was uncertain if the employee had been asked to work overtime, and that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s policy was to give compensatory time as instructed by the department heads. Mr. Cammack stated that a decision needed to be made as to whether the interim director had the authorization to make decisions of this nature for Homeland Security employees, if the decision needed to be made by the Homeland Security Civil Defense Council, or continue to follow the Police Jury policy which was to let the director sign off on overtime to be paid, or given as compensatory time.
Discussion ensued.
The Jurors agreed to defer this issue until it is further discussed with Chief Bryant. Mr. Cammack stated that he would speak with Chief Bryant and inform him of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s policies and procedures in regards to overtime options. He stated that this matter could be taken care of without any action from the Jurors.
No action taken.
Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The Chairman recognized Chief Pat Hemphill, Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1
2. Chief Hemphill presented the following personnel actions:
(a) Confirmation
Howard, Melanie — from Prob. Fire Comm. Officer to Perm. Fire Comm. Officer effective 10/31/2007
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to confirm Melanie Howard to be taken off probation and made Permanent Fire Communication Officer, effective October 31, 2007; as recommended by Chief Pat Hemphill.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Hire
McMullen Jr. Arthur — from Prob. Firefighter. status: Upon successful completion of pre-employment physical & screening. effective date: 11/5/2007 tentatively.
Fowler, Dalton — from Prob. Firefighter. status: Upon successful completion of pre-employment physical & screening. effective date: 11/5/2007 tentatively.
A motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to hire Arthur McMullen, Jr. and Dalton Fowler as Probation Firefighters upon successfully completing pre-employment physical and screening, with a tentative effective date of November 5, 2007. Chief Pat Hemphill made all recommendations.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director – WIA
The Chairman recognized Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director of WIA.
2. Ms. Bennett requested to open the position and to hire a Career Coordinator (Youth Program):
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun by Mr. Blade approve the request to open the position and to hire a Career Coordinator for the Youth Program.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained.
D. Mr. Craig Lott, Director
1. The Chairman recognized Mr. Craig Lott Director, 911 Emergency.
Mr. Lott requested to hire a Temporary 911 Call Taker Trainee:
Mr. Cammack stated that the agenda reflected a request to “open” the position for a Temporary 911 Call Taker Trainee instead of the request to “hire”.
Mr. Cammack requested that the agenda be waived to allow for the approval of hiring a Temporary 911 Call Taker Trainee.
A motion was made by Mr. Caldwell to waive the agenda. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
A motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden to approve the request to hire a Temporary 911 Call Taker Trainee.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
A motion was made by Ms. Golden to allow the 911 Call Taker Trainee position to remain “open”. Mr. Blade seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
II. Other Business:
There being no further business to come before this meeting, the Personnel Committee meeting was unanimously adjourn and reconvene as the Public Works Committee.
The Personnel Committee meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Dorth Blade – Chairman
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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(Approved 12/17/2007)
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of the November 5, 2007 Meeting
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Public Works Committee Meeting convened Monday, November 5, 2007 at 5:40 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse and was called to order by Mr. Paul Hargrove, Chairperson.
Members present: (4)
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
Members absent: (1)
Mr. King Dawson, District F
Others Present:
Mr. Brad Cammack, CPA, Treasurer
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
Ms. Karen Cupit, Senior Accountant
Ms. Melanie Rawls, Recording Secretary
Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director, WIA
Mr. Patrick Hemphill, Fire Chief
Mr. John Tom Murray, Director, Public Works
Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer
Mr. David Cobbs, Asst. Director Public Works
News Media
Visitors
I. Visitors
The Chairman recognized Mr. Royce Ogle, residing in 104 Skate Lane, Monroe, LA.
Mr. Ogle spoke regarding presentation of a petition for private road paving improvements needed for Skate Lane. He and Mr. Mike Waterman were present representing the residents of that area. He informed the Jurors that he had met with Mr. Jay Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney regarding the petition that was signed by the residents requesting OPPJ to initiate a process of providing a cost estimate on getting the road paved. Approximately 16 property owners signed the petition.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the committee required no action at this time, but that the petition certainly proved that there was enough interest from the residents for the Policy Jury to approve a request for a cost estimate.
Mr. Mitchell will continue to correspond with Mr. Ogle and/or Mr. Waterman on this issue.
II. Discussions/ Actions
A. Mr. John Tom Murray, Director, Public Works
The Chairman recognized Mr. John Tom Murray, Director of Public Works.
Mr. Murray reported on the Building Code procedures for third party inspections that were noted by Mr. Sanson at the last Building Code meeting held on October 15, 2007. Mr. Sanson had requested an additional hiring of an assistant inspector. He stated in lieu of Mr. Sanson’s request, it was his recommendation that the Police Jury conduct research to see what third party inspectors were available had to offer. Mr. Murray requested approval from the Jury to implement a Request for Proposal (RFP).
After discussion, a motion was offered by Ms. Golden authorizing the Public Works department with input from Mr. Cammack and Mr. Mitchell to receive RFP from third party inspectors/providers. Mr. Caldwell seconded that motion.
The motion was adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A
Preliminary Subdivision Approval – Parkwood II Estates, Unit 7:
Mr. Hargrove asked Mr. Harrison to report on the Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Parkwood II Estates, Unit 7.
Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer, presented an overview of the subdivision. He stated that confirmation had not been received for sewer and water on the Parkwood II Estates, Unit 7, and that his recommendation would be not to approve the subdivision subject to several comments.
Mr. Gadberry expressed his concerns. He indicated that he would need a letter from OPPJ since they were the governing body of West Ouachita Sewerage District #16, and that the letter could be sent with the plans to the Health Department for approval. He stated that the Health Department would not review the plans without the governing body stating that they accept the subdivision within West Ouachita Sewerage District #16 along with John Nichols opinion. The problem at hand was to what sewer system the subdivision would tie into.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Hargrove moved to deny Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Parkwood II, Estates, Unit 7, subject to the comments of Mr. Don Harrison. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
The motion was adopted. No opposition.
Mr. Gadberry stated that the if subdivision is not approved in Sewerage District #16 that he had another third party (District #5) that he could approach.
This item will be placed as an item under Mr. Hargrove at the next Public Works Committee meeting.
Preliminary Subdivision Approval Virginia Mae Estates, Unit 2:
Mr. Harrison stated that there were several issues still pending on the subdivision that was unsolved and that it is his recommendation to deny approval.
Mr. Hargrove moved to deny Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Virginia Mae Estates, Unit 2, subject to the comments of Mr. Don Harrison. Ms. Golden seconded the motion.
The motion was adopted. No opposition. Mr. Caldwell abstained.
This item will be placed as an item under Mr. Hargrove at the next
Public Works Committee meeting.
C. Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B
Striping of Sibley Road:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to review Sibley Road for striping next year. Mr. Don Harrison stated that he would look at getting the work done.
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to review Parker Road as well.
Mr. Harrison stated that Parker Road was currently on their list to be worked.
No action required by the Jurors.
Preliminary Subdivision Approval – Long Leaf Plantation, Unit 1:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to report on the status of Long Leaf Plantation, Unit 1 project.
Mr. Harrison stated that the 15 working days required for this project had not expired. He stated that this project was a large and complicated development, and that he had not completed his comments on this project at this time.
Mr. Calhoun moved to deny Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Long Leaf Plantation, Unit 1, with no objections to the developer to work on storm water prevention plan issue, and subject to the comments of Mr. Don Harrison. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition. Ms. Golden abstained.
This item will be placed as an item under Mr. Calhoun at the next
Public Works Committee meeting.
D. Mr. King Dawson, District F
1. Re-subdivision Approval – Cotton Bayou Estates, Unit 2:
Mr. Dawson was not present to address this matter.
Mr. Harrison stated that Mr. Maroney had prepared the re-subdivision plans for Cotton Bayou Estates, Unit 2. His recommendation was to deny re-subdivision approval until the new submittal could be reviewed based on the new survey.
Ms. Golden moved to deny Re-subdivision Approval for Cotton Bayou Estates, Unit 2, subject to the comments of Mr. Don Harrison. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
This item will be placed as an item under Mr. Hargrove at the next Public Works Committee meeting.
E. Mr. Don Harrison, Consulting Engineer
Mr. Harrison had no items.
III. Other Business:
There being no other business to come before this meeting, motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adjourn.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Paul Hargrove –Chairman
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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