Public Notices Published Thursday, March 13th, 2008NOTICE
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, 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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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
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314(A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and Rules and Regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and paying of assessments by July 15 of each crop year, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3596, telephone number (225) 952-8105.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
3/13,3/20,3/27
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NOTICE 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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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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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
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, on March 4, 2008, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, together with Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C (“EGSL,” a successor in interest to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. (“EGS”)), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in eighteen Parishes of the State of Louisiana, (collectively, the “Companies”), filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or the “Commission”) in LPSC Docket No. U-29203 a Third Supplemental and Amending Joint Application for Interim and Permanent Recovery in Rates of Costs Related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (“Financing Application”) and a Fourth Supplemental and Amending Joint Application for Interim and Permanent Recovery in Rates of Costs Related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (“Ancillary Application”).
With regard to ELL, the Financing Application and Ancillary Application supplement and amend the application filed on December 2, 2005, the First Supplemental and Amending Joint Application filed July 31, 2006, and the Second Supplemental and Amending Joint Application filed March 7, 2007 in order to pursue financing authorized by Act No. 55 of the Louisiana Regular Session of 2007 (“Restoration Law”). In the Financing Application, ELL and EGSL, along with Co-Applicant, the Louisiana Utility Restoration Corporation (“LURC” or “Corporation”) which joins in the Financing Application pursuant to La. R. S. 45:1318(B), have requested that the LPSC (1) approve and authorize the LURC to finance, through the issuance of “system restoration bonds” by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (the “LPFA”), a contribution to EGSL’s capital and a contribution to ELL’s capital (such capital contribution being calculated in relation to each Company’s system restoration costs and carrying costs on such system restoration costs as of May 31, 2008, the funding of each Company’s storm damage reserves, and each Company’s issuance costs with respect to the financing); (2) approve the issuance of system restoration bonds; (3) approve the structure of the proposed financing and capital contribution; (4) create system restoration property in favor solely of the Corporation, including the right to impose and collect system restoration charges sufficient to pay the system restoration bonds and associated financing costs; and (5) approve tariffs for each Company to implement the system restoration charges on behalf of the Corporation. Further, in the Financing Application, the Corporation and ELL seek Commission authorization of the issuance of system restoration bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of: (a) $528,033,000 of system restoration costs, plus (b) the costs of funding storm damage reserves in the amount of $152 million in a restricted escrow account, plus (c) issuance costs, including (i) a Debt Service Reserve Subaccount (“DSRS”) and (ii) other issuance costs (of which only ELL’s costs are capped at an amount not to exceed $2,834,000), plus or minus (d) any adjustment pursuant to the Issuance Advice Letter to reflect any approved credit enhancement or any change in carrying costs net of interim recovery necessary to account for the difference in days (greater or less) between the actual issuance date of the system restoration bonds and the May 31, 2008 date used to calculate the system restoration costs in subpart (a). The Co-applicants further request that the Commission issue as to each of the Companies an Order by which such financing and capital contribution may be accomplished (“Financing Order”).
To finance these costs, the Co-Applicants propose to implement Financed Storm Cost Riders (Rider “FSC”) Rates for each of the FSC storm cost recovery groups, effective by billing on the first day of the first billing cycle of the next revenue month following the issuance date of the system restoration bonds. Based upon a system restoration bond issuance date of June 2, 2008, Rider FSC will be implemented with the first billing cycle of July 2008. The FSC Rates, as periodically adjusted, will continue in effect until all system restoration bonds shall have been paid in full and all financing costs of the system restoration bonds shall have been recovered in full. Consistent with the LPSC ’s determination in Order No. U-29203-B, the calculation of the FSC Rates will apply to all rate classes, including the Special Contracted Rate customers and will be nonbypassable, which means that, with limited exception, all existing and future LPSC-jurisdictional ELL customers will be responsible for these charges. The FSC revenue to be recovered from ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional customers on behalf of the LURC is estimated to be approximately $90.5 million annually over an expected term of approximately ten years.
These amounts assume a June 2, 2008 issuance of system restoration bonds. If issuance of system restoration bonds occurs before June 2, 2008, carrying costs will be reduced resulting in a lower amount to be financed. Likewise if financing occurs after June 2, 2008, carrying costs will be increased resulting in a higher amount to be financed. Any insurance proceeds or governmental grants or aid reflecting permanent recovery of system restoration costs received before the issuance of the Financing Order would result in a reduction of the amount financed. Any such funds received after issuance of the Financing Order would not affect the amount financed. Rather, such funds, together with any interest earnings associated with those insurance proceeds or governmental grants or aid reflecting permanent recovery of system restoration costs received after the issuance of the Financing Order will be returned to customers of ELL through the Storm Cost Offset Rider (Rider “SCO”). Rider SCO is addressed in the Ancillary Application to which ELL and EGSL are Co-Applicants. Under ELL’s proposal, other adjustments required to compensate for certain costs or benefits relating to elements other than those relating to the financing transaction, including accumulated deferred income taxes, will be reflected in the Rider “SCO.” The first-year annual SCO effect for ELL is estimated to be a reduction to ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional customers’ bills of approximately $30.5 million.
Using the method of allocation and rate design approved by the LPSC in Order No. U-29203-B and based upon the collective charges submitted in the Financing Application, currently ELL estimates that the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill of one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers through proposed Rider FSC using 1,000 kWh will be $4.94 per month. ELL estimates that the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill through proposed Rider FSC for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 30 kW and 5,000 kWh will be $36.69 per month and for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 500 kW and 182,500 kWh will be $715.36 per month. Currently ELL estimates that the first year’s Rider SCO imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers through proposed Rider SCO using 1,000 kWh will be a credit of $1.59 per month, the first year’s Rider SCO imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 30 kW and 5,000 kWh will be a credit of $11.81 per month, and the first year’s Rider SCO imposed on the monthly bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 500 kW and 182,500 kWh will be a credit of $230.34 per month. In addition, contemporaneous with the effective date of Riders FSC and SCO, ELL will reduce its Rider FRP to reflect the removal of the amount of interim storm recovery and the amount of storm reserve recovery currently reflected in base rates, but which will be superseded by Riders FSC and SCO. Currently, ELL estimates that the reduction in Rider FRP relating to the two aforementioned items will be $2.30 per month for such a residential customer using 1,000 kWhs, $17.08 for a Small General Service customer using 30 kW and 5,000 kWh per month, and $333.01 for a Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 182,500 kWh per month. In sum, the total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional residential customer using 1,000 kWh is estimated to be $1.05 per month, an increase of 1.15%. The total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customer using 30 kW and 5,000 kWh is estimated to be $7.80 per month, an increase of 1.33%. The total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 182,500 kWh is estimated to be $152.01 per month, an increase of 1.03%.
The Co-Applicants’ Third and Fourth Supplemental and Amending Joint Applications, including proposed changes to the rates and charges, may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
3/13
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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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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE ON INTENTION OT INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL — HLS 08RS-579)
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 road lighting districts within the parish; to provide relative to the assessment and collection of service charges; and to provide for related matters.
3/13,3/20
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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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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing on March 17, 2008 at 6:30 pm in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse.
The purpose for the public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8886 Closing Cheniere Lake Park Area 6 during certain nighttime hours and establishing penalties for the unauthorized presence on the property.
All persons who wish to comment, protest, or object to any portion of the above mentioned ordinance are urged to attend this meeting.
3/13
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NOTICE
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 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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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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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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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of the November 5, 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. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E arrived at 5:19 p.m.
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, Acting Recording Secretary
Mr. Patrick Hemphill, Fire Chief
Ms. Dorethea Bennett, Director WIA
Mr. Craig Lott, 911 Emergency Department
Ms. Peggy Steele, Director Section 8 Housing
Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. John Tom Murray, Director Public Works
Mr. Leonard Tims - LaJet
Mr. David Cobbs, Pubic Works
News Media
Visitors
I. Discussion / Actions:
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
The Chairman recognized Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer.
2. Request to Hire Recording Secretary:
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.
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) Sick Leave
Roberts, John / Sick Leave / 9-20-2007
Martin, Leonard Stacey / Sick Leave Extended / 9-20-2007
Martin, Leonard Stacey / Termination of sick leave / 11-01-2007
(b) Military leave
Bursey, Larry / Military leave without pay / 11-10-2007
Mobley, Jimmy / Termination of military leave without pay / 10-09-2007
(c) Promotion-Tabled to Next
Dailey, Ronald from Captain to Probational District Chief, effective date 10/31/2007
Jordan, Perry from Captain to Probational District Chief, effective date 12/03/2007
Murray, Wayne, from Captain to Probational District Chief, effective date 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.
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
3/6
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of the December 3, 2007 Meeting
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Public Works Committee Meeting convened Monday, December 3, 2007 at 5:50 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: (6)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; 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
The Chairman recognized Mr. John Tom Murray, Director of Public Works.
Mr. Murray addressed the jury and stated that the developer ask for the Preliminary Subdivision Approval-Parkwood II Estate, Unit 7 be removed from agenda at this time.
No action taken on this matter.
Mr. Murray spoke in regards to the Preliminary Subdivision Approval-The Keys Subdivision. He stated that the proper documents had not been received. After discussion and with input from Don Harrison, he recommended denial of this approval at this time. A motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Golden to deny the preliminary approval of The Keys Subdivision. The motion was passed. No opposition.
Mr. Harrison spoke in regards to the Skate Lane Road Improvement-Paving Cost. He stated that he would bring additional information back to the next meeting.
The chairman recognize Ms. Golden who then ask Mr. Harrison to speak on the Final Subdivision Approval-Chavin Business Park, Unit 1. After discussion and input from Mr. Harrison, Ms. Golden offered a motion to continue denial of the final subdivision approval for Chavin Business Park-Unit 1, seconded by Mr. Dawson. Motion passed, no opposition.
There being no further business to come before this committee, the meeting was adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Paul Hargrove –Chairman
3/13
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007, AT 5:30 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, IV, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (6)
Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; Mr. King Dawson, District F.
Members Absent: (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Dawson. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. King Dawson.
Mr. Caldwell ask the jurors had they had an opportunity to review the minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting held on October 15, 2007. After a brief discussion, no action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Caldwell announced the service awards for the month of November.
Service Awards for the Month of NOVEMBER, 2007
Fire Department
Billy Trichell - 30 years
Section 8
Beverly Wheeler – 20 years
Patricia Daniels – 20 years
Public Works
Kenneth Varner – 30 years
James Meredith - 10 years
VISITORS:
The President recognized Gene Coleman, Chairman of the Sparta Groundwater Conservation Commission who spoke regarding the parish contribution to the commission. Mr. Coleman asked the jury to consider contributing an additional amount of $2500 for budget year 2007 and $5000 for budget year 2008.
Mr. Calhoun made a motion to contribute an additional $2500 to the Sparta Groundwater Conservation Commission for budget year 2007 and $5000 for budget year 2008, seconded by Mr. Dawson.
A brief discussion ensued.
Motion passed. No opposition.
Mr. Dawson asked the President at this time to take up items on the agenda that pertained to Ms. Peggy Steele, Section 8 Housing Director.
Ms. Steele requested permission to travel to San Antonio, Texas on January 22-25, 2008 to attend a Southwest Committee Meeting and permission for 2 employees to attend a Fraud Prevention Workshop, January 30-February 2, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.
Motion by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve both travel requests. Motion passed. No opposition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8873 Adjudicated Property-changes to the price of the property.
No one appeared to speak in favor of nor against this ordinance.
Motion was offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Dawson to close the Public Hearing. Motion adopted. No opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8874 Amending the Building Code. Mr. Foy Gadberry, 133 Byrd Lane, West Monroe spoke briefly regarding this ordinance. Mr. Jay Mitchell added comments in regards to this ordinance.
Motion was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to close the public hearing.
Motion adopted with no opposition.
The President convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8875-Lucas Wyatt Rd 15 mph speed limit.
No one appeared to speak in favor of nor against this ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to close the Public Hearing.
Motion adopted. No opposition.
The President convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8876- Revocation of Carrie Drive. Mr. Jay Mitchell spoke regarding the revocation of this road.
Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to close the Public Hearing.
Motion adopted with no opposition.
The President convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8877 – Michael Circle 15 mph speed limit. No one appeared to speak in favor of nor against this ordinance. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Blade to close the Public Hearing. Motion adopted with no opposition.
The President convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8878 Proposed Budget Amendments-2007. No one appeared to speak in favor of nor against this ordinance. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the Public Hearing. Motion adopted with no opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance 8879 Proposed Budgets 2008. No one appeared to speak in favor of nor against this ordinance. Motion adopted with no opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS
MR. PAUL HARGROVE, DISTRICT A:
Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Building Code Committee Meeting held on October 15, 2007. Motion passed with Mr. Dawson, Ms. Golden, and Mr. Blade abstaining.
Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting held on November 5, 2007. Motion passed with Mr. Dawson, Ms. Golden, Mr. Blade abstaining.
Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adopt the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on October 15, 2007. A discussion ensued pertaining to the Finance Committee Meetings held on the 10th and 14th of__________. Motion passed with Mr. Dawson, Mr. Blade and Ms. Golden abstaining.
The following ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Hargrove and seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8861, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS FOR THE YEAR, 2007.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, convened in regular session on the 17th day of December, 2007 that:
SECTION ONE: The following detailed estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007, be and the same is hereby amended for the Police Jury General Fund and Special Revenue Funds during said period.
SECTION TWO: The adoption of this Operating Budget expenditures be and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classifications.
SECTION THREE: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included within the 2008 budgets.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Treasurer for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby is authorized and empowered to make line item changes within each Budget classification without approval by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as long as such line item changes do not increase the total amount of budgeted expenditures within a departmental classification. Any amendment of the Budgets, which would increase departmental classifications in excess of the total amount, budgeted for expenditures shall be reserved solely to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
A discussion ensued as to the changes made to the budgets. After discussion, the president called for a roll call vote:
YEAS 4
NAYS 0
ABSTAINING 2
The above Ordinance was adopted on December 17, 2007 with no opposition.
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The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hargrove and seconded by Ms. Golden.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-87
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES BOND TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF G. B. COOLEY HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT; REPLACING MR. KEVIN MARCANTEL, (RESIGNED); AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District; and
WHEREAS, James Bond has expressed a desire to serve on said Board of Commissioners;
WHEREAS, Mr. Kevin Marcantel provided many years of valuable service to the G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District; and,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the resignation of Mr. Kevin Marcantel be and hereby is accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that James Bond, 409 Chickasaw Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 be and hereby is appointed as a member of the G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District Board of Commissioners, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Kevin Marcantel, (resigned), such term ending on August 5, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby thanks and commends Mr. Kevin Marcantel for his years of service as a Commissioner of the G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District.
The resolution passed with no opposition.
Mr. Hargrove deferred the matter in reference to appointing a new member to the Library Board until next year.
Mr. Hargrove ask Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the acceptance of the Commanche Trail Extension Improvements. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun that the improvements to the Commanche Trail Extension be accepted subject to the final inspection and certification; and that the parish road inventory be updated to reflect that improvement.
Motion passed with Ms. Golden abstaining.
B. MR. MACK CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
The following ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Calhoun and seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8875 – FINAL ADOPTION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1 , ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON LUCAS WYATT ROAD AT FIFTEEN (15) MILES PER HOUR; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has not heretofore established a specific speed limit on Lucas Wyatt Road, a parish road located in Ward 9 of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, residents have requested that a fifteen miles-per-hour (15 mph) speed limit be established on said Road;
WHEREAS, the establishment of a speed limit of fifteen miles-per-hour (15 mph) on Lucas Wyatt Road is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby amended as follows, to-wit:
Section 14.1. Speed Limits
Lucas Wyatt Road from its intersection with Pencie Murphy Road to its dead end – fifteen (15) miles per hour
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed speed limit be published in
the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and a Public Hearing be held to hear comments from all interested parties
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 5th day of November 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote:
YEAS 5
NAYS 0
ABSTAINING 1
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of December 2007
The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8876 – FINAL ADOPTION
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THAT CERTAIN SIXTY (60’) FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY IN WESTERN OUACHITA PARISH KNOWN AS “CARRIE DRIVE;” AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by way of a plat entitled “Subdivision of Lots B, C, 18 & 24 of Camp Ruben Subdivision, in Lots 1 & 2 & NW ¼ of SE ¼, Section 13, T17N, R2E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana” and of record in Plat Book 12 at Page 29 in the records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish there was dedicated to the public, through the Ouachita Parish Police Jury a sixty (60’) foot road right of way designated as “Carrie Drive;”
WHEREAS, no public road has ever been constructed upon the above-described right-of-way for “Carrie Drive;”
WHEREAS, it appears there is no longer any public purpose for maintaining the above-described right-of-way for “Carrie Drive” and that revocation of said right-of-way is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the right-of-way for “Carrie Drive” dedicated to the public through the Ouachita Parish Police Jury by way of a plat entitled “Subdivision of Lots B, C, 18 & 24 of Camp Ruben Subdivision, in Lots 1 & 2 & NW ¼ of SE ¼, Section 13, T17N, R2E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana” and of record in Plat Book 12 at Page 29 in the records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above-stated revocation is made with a reservation of all mineral rights to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury with the condition that no surface operations for the production of minerals will be conducted thereon without the permission of the owner of the landowner.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed revocation was published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on June 14 and June 21, 2007 and that a Public Hearing was held on July 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, Second Floor, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed revocation of a right-of-way for “Carrie Drive” dedicated to the public through the Ouachita Parish Police Jury by way of a plat entitled “Subdivision of Lots B, C, 18 & 24 of Camp Ruben Subdivision, in Lots 1 & 2 & NW ¼ of SE ¼, Section 13, T17N, R2E, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana” and of record in Plat Book 12 at Page 29 in the records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 19th day of November 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote:
YEAS 5
NAYS 0
ABSTAINING 1
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of December 2007.
C. MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell moved that the agreement with ARCO Early Intervention Program be extended one year with the existing funding, seconded by Ms. Golden. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Caldwell asked that this matter in reference to the OCOG Funding be deferred until the next meeting.
D. MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade ask that the matter regarding a Motion to Adopt the Minutes of the Personnel Committee Meeting held on November 5, 2007, be deferred to the next meeting.
Mr. Blade asked that Mr. Harrison speak to the matter regarding the Garden Park Subdivision Access Improvements. No action taken on this matter.
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for project to extend I-20 Frontage Road East. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the Cooperative Agreement for the Project to extend I-20 Frontage Road East. Motion passed with Ms. Golden abstaining. The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Blade and seconded by Mr. Hargrove:
ORDINANCE NO. 8877 – FINAL ADOPTION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1, ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON MICHAEL CIRCLE AT FIFTEEN (15) MILES PER HOUR; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has not heretofore established a specific speed limit on Michael Circle, a parish road located in Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, residents have requested that a fifteen miles-per-hour (15 mph) speed limit be established on said Road;
WHEREAS, the establishment of a speed limit of fifteen miles-per-hour (15 mph) on Michael Circle is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby amended as follows, to-wit:
Section 14.1. Speed Limits Michael Circle from its intersection with Standifer Avenue to its dead end – fifteen (15miles per hour
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed speed limit be published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and a Public Hearing be held to hear comments from all interested parties
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 3rd day of December 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS 6
NAYS 0
The above ordinance was adopted on December 17, 2007 with no opposition.
The following ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Blade and seconded by Mr. Dawson.
ORDINANCE NO. 8873 – FINAL ADOPTION
AN ORDINANCE REVISING ORDINANCE NO. 8873 REGARDING THE UNIFORM POLICY FOR ESTABLISHING THE SALES PRICE OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SOLD PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 2862 – 2881 AND LA. R.S. 33:4720.41 – 4720.49; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has recognized that abandoned immovable property adjudicated to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as the parish governing authority, for non-payment of taxes should in most instances be returned to private ownership and placed back into commerce; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that reference to the readily available, established assessed valuation assigned to such properties would be an appropriate method for establishing the minimum price for the sale of adjudicated properties;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Ordinance No. 8864 establishing a uniform method for determining the sales price for adjudicated properties sold in accordance with LA. R.S. 2862 – 2881 AND LA. R.S. 33:4720.41 – 4720.49 be, and hereby is, amended as follows:
“The sales price for adjudicated properties sold in accordance with La. R.S. 2862 – 2881 and La. R.S. 33:4720.41 – 4720.49 shall not be less than the lesser of: the total amount for which the property was adjudicated, including all interest, costs, penalties, and the amount of any state, parish, city, levee district charges and all subsequent taxes and paving or other local improvement or code enforcement charges; or, two-thirds of the assessed valuation as established by the Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor”;
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 17th day of September 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote:
YEAS: (6)
NAYS: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of December 2007
E. MS. GOLDEN, DISTRICT E:
Ms. Golden asked for a waiver to the agenda to adopt the minutes of the Regular Police Jury
Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2007. No objection to the waiver. Ms. Golden moved that the minutes of the regular Police Jury Meeting with corrections be adopted, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed with no opposition.
Ms. Golden asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with
GOWC. Motion by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to waive the agenda to take up the matter for the Burney Subdivision Sewerage Project regarding the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with GOWC. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to authorize the president to sign the agreement. Motion passed with no opposition.
Ms. Golden asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter regarding the Supplemental Agreement for Engineering Services for Fink’s Hide-A-Way Road. Motion by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the supplemental Agreement for Engineering Services for Fink’s Hide-A-Way Road. Motion passed with no opposition. Ms. Golden moved to asked for a waiver to the agenda to take up the matter regarding the Final Adoption of the Amended Building Codes, seconded by Mr. Blade. Motion passed with 2/3 majority votes- no opposition. Ms. Golden moved to adopt Ordinance No.8874-Amended Building Codes, seconded by Mr. Blade. The president asked for a roll call vote.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8874
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3 ½ - 104 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE; TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature adopted Act No. 335 (2007) providing, inter alia, that local governing authorities had the discretion to discontinue the enforcement of certain provisions of the International Residential Code within their jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that given the limited impact of hurricanes on structures in Ouachita Parish the burden of enforcing certain provisions of the International Residential Code in cases involving existing structures outweighs the benefits of such enforcement;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the discretion provided by Act 335, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury desires to generally limit its enforcement of the standards set forth in the International Residential Code to new construction, reconstruction, additions to homes previously built to the International Residential Code, and extensive alterations; and,
WHEREAS, in so limiting its enforcement of the International Residential Code, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does not intend to limit any application of the National Electrical Code to work performed in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana:
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that:
SECTION ONE
Section 3 ½ - 104 of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 3 ½ - 104. Adoption of State Uniform Construction Code.
Pursuant to La. R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq, the following codes are hereby adopted as the regulations governing the construction of buildings and other structures in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Unless specified, all standards contained in a referenced code are adopted and included for purposes of this ordinance. Unless referenced by name or letter designation, no appendix or appendices to a code is adopted.
The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, not including Chapter 1 – Administration, Chapter 11 - Accessibility, Chapter 27 – Electrical, and Chapter 29 – Plumbing Systems, including any standards referenced therein, but not including any appendices thereto; and,
The International Existing Building Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, including any standards referenced therein, but not including any appendices thereto and not including Chapter 1 – Administration; and, International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, but not including Parts I – Administrative, V – Mechanical, VII – Plumbing, and VIII – Electrical or Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures. IRC R301.2.1.1 (Design Criteria) therein shall be amended as follows and shall only apply to the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition:
Item 6 of Guide to Concrete Masonry Residential Construction in High Winds Areas, as published by the American Concrete Institute, shall be added; and, Item 7, Optional Code-plus Fortified for Safer Living, as published by Institute for Business and Home Safety, shall be added; and, Item 8, Optional Code-plus Blueprint for Safety, as published by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, shall be added; and, International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; and, Louisiana State Plumbing Code (Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code); and, International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; and, National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.”
SECTION TWO
Section 3 ½ - 123 of the Code of Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 3 ½ - 123. Permits.
…(b) Work exempt from permit
…(x) Residential additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to a residence when the total area of all the work areas included in the addition, alteration or repair does not exceed fifty percent of the area of the dwelling structure. However, such additions, alterations or repairs shall not be exempt from the requirements of the National Electrical Code. [all new language].
SECTION THREE
The effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1, 2008.
SECTION FOUR
If any section, paragraph, sentence clause and/or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof is declared unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid by the final Judgment of any Court of competent jurisdiction such unconstitutionality, unenforceability, or invalidity shall not affect the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and/or phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury without the incorporation into this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional, unenforceable or invalid section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase. To that end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 3rd day of December, 2007.
The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Paul Hargrove, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Ms. Kim Golden, District E; and Mr. King Dawson, District F
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
YEAS 6
NAYS 0
Ordinance No. 8874 was adopted on the 17th day of December 2007.
F. MR. DAWSON, DISTRICT F:
The president recognized Mr. Dawson:
Mr. Dawson asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the Safe Routes to School Program for Shady Grove Elementary. Mr. Dawson asked that this matter be continue to the Janauary 14th meeting of the Police Jury.
Mr. Dawson asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the Cooperative Endeavor with the LA. Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the transfer the flat rail car to the state under the Cooperative Endeavor with the LA Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries Dept. Motion passed with no opposition.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-88
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BRANCHES OF THE OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST OUACHITA PARISH; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that adequate funding exists for the establishment of new branches of the Ouachita Parish Public Library in that portion of Ouachita Parish east of the Ouachita River and south of Interstate 20 and in that portion of Ouachita Parish west of the Ouachita River and south of Interstate 20;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury was able to reduce expenses by contracting with an Architect to for the contemporaneous design of two branch library facilities as opposed to contracting for the architectural services for each such facility separately;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Public Library Board of Control (“Library Board”) has rendered exemplary service as an agency of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in leading, guiding and directing the construction and establishment of new library branches at Swartz and Sterlington; and
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the residents of Ouachita Parish would benefit greatly from the continued service of the Library Board in connection with the expeditious establishment of branch libraries in Southeast and Southwest Ouachita Parish;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Library Board be, and hereby is, directed to oversee and expedite in a diligent fashion the design, construction and establishment a of branch library facility for Southeast Ouachita Parish on the property purchased for such purpose on U.S. Hwy 165 South at or near the Town of Richwood;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that, without causing any delay in establishment of the library branch for Southeast Ouachita Parish, the Library Board be, and hereby is, directed to oversee and expedite in a diligent fashion the design, construction and establishment a of branch library facility for Southwest Ouachita Parish at a site to be selected.
The above resolution was adopted on the 17th day of December 2007. No opposition.
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The following resolution was offered by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-89
A RESOLUTION RETAINING BILL LAND TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRANCH LIBRARY FACILITES IN SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST OUACHITA PARISH; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that adequate funding exists for the establishment of new branches of the Ouachita Parish Public Library in that portion of Ouachita Parish east of the Ouachita River and south of Interstate 20 and in that portion of Ouachita Parish west of the Ouachita River and south of Interstate 20;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has retained Bill Land to perform architectural services for the construction of a new branch library facility for Southeast Ouachita Parish on property purchased for such purpose on US Hwy. 165 South;
WHEREAS, Mr. Land offered to reduce the public’s expenses by contracting reducing his fee if the Ouachita parish Police Jury would contract with him for the contemporaneous design of two branch library facilities as opposed to contracting for the architectural services for each such facility separately; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Land has provided excellent architectural services to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in connection with the design and construction of new library branches at Swartz and Sterlington;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, through its President, be authorized to execute such documents as are reasonable to contract with Bill Land to provide architectural services for the contemporaneous design and construction of two branch library facilities with a reduction in the architect’s fee as compared to the fees that would usually and customarily be earned if the architectural services for two such facilities were contracted separately.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 17th day of December 2007. No opposition.
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The following Resolution was offered by Mr, Dawson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-90
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BRANCH OF THE OUACHITA PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SOUTHWEST OUACHITA PARISH; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that adequate funding exists for the establishment of new branches of the Ouachita Parish Public Library in that portion of Ouachita Parish east of the Ouachita River and south of Interstate 20 and in that portion of Ouachita Parish west of the Ouachita River and south of Interstate 20;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury was able to reduce expenses by contracting with an Architect to for the contemporaneous design of two branch library facilities as opposed to contracting for the architectural services for each such facility separately;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Public Library Board of Control (“Library Board”) has rendered exemplary service as an agency of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in leading, guiding and directing the construction and establishment of new library branches at Swartz and Sterlington;
WHEREAS, a site has been selected and property acquired for the new library branch for Southeast Ouachita Parish, but no site or property has yet been determined or selected in for the new library branch for Southwest Ouachita Parish; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has an existing real estate services contract with Tri-State Properties;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Mr. Bill Roark of Tri-State Properties be and hereby is requested to assist the Ouachita Parish Public Library Board of Control and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in connection with the selection and acquisition of a site for a new branch library facility to serve Southwest Ouachita Parish.
The above Resolution was adopted on the17th day of December 2007. No opposition.
The President then presented the following beer and whiskey licenses for approval:
X. BEER AND WHISKEY LICENSES:
* RENEWAL 2008*
1. GARVIN, RANDALL DBA “Randall’s Fine Meats”, 4205 Old Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
2. KOLARIK, LAURA A. DBA “ Back Door Lounge”, 5266 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
3. ROGERS, BILLY DBA “Big Billy’s Food Mart, LLC”, 2217 Hwy. 151 N. Downsville, LA 71234, Ward 6, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
4. CASCIO, FREDRICK A. DBA “Fred Cascio Italian & Cajun Eatery”, 307 Finks Hideaway Rd., Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
5. CORDELL IV, JOHN H. DBA “Harde Mart #103”, 331 Hwy 546, West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
6. CORDELL IV, JOHN H. DBA “Harde Mart #115”, 104 Hwy 34, West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 8, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
7. KANG, HARDIAL S DBA “Super Mart”, 8634 Hwy 165 North, Monroe LA 71203, Ward 1, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
8. PECOUL, JOHN T. DBA “The Landing”, 6130 Whites Ferry Rd., West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
9. DHILLON, SOOKHAM DBA “Now Save #4”, 101 New Natchitoches Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
10. MAHAJAN, RAJINDER K. DBA “Swartz Quick Stop”, 3163 Hwy. 594, Monroe LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
11. EDGAR, DANIEL L. DBA “Delta 139”, 518 Lincoln Rd., Monroe, LA 71203 Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
12. GOLDEN, CINDY G. DBA “Get-N- Go, LLC”, 946 Ole Hwy 15, West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5 Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer, (off premises ONLY), RENEWAL 2008
13. QUARLES, MICHAEL D. DBA “The Oasis”, 417 Thomas Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291,Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
14. SISSON, ELIZABETH C. DBA “David & BJ’s V J’s LLC”, 1013 Hwy 557, West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 8 Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer, (off premises ONLY), RENEWAL 2008
15. HANSEN, ADAM DBA “Chauvin Grocery & Gourmet Deli”, 2538
Riverlanding, Monroe, LA 71201, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
16. MOORE, BEVERLY B. DBA “K-K’s Memories, LLC”, 7762 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
17. MCMILLION, JOHNNY DBA “McMillion’s Grocery”, 629 Hwy 3033, West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 8 Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer, (off premises ONLY), RENEWAL 2008
18. SARAI, BALJIT S. DBA “Conns Grocery”, 2655 Arkansas Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
19. NEITZ II, JOSEPH E. DBA “Joey’s”, 231 Moon Lake Rd. Monroe, LA, 71203, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
20 BROWDER, KENNETH DBA “Pirogue Lounge”, 2017Old Natchitoches Rd., West Monroe, LA, 71292, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
21. SMITH, JOHN M. DBA “Pine Hills Golf & Country Club”, 395 Britton Rd. Calhoun, LA, 71225, Ward 6, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
22. OWEN, RICHARD S. DBA “Waterfront Grill at the Bend”, 1484 Frenchman’s Bend Rd., Monroe, LA, 71203, Ward 2, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
23. BATTAGLIA, KATHY D. DBA “Our Place Lounge”, 1903 Hwy. 80 East, Monroe, LA, 71203, Ward 2, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
24. BARDAI, AMEEN DBA “Tobacco Stop #3”, 151Well Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
25. SARAI, SATWANT K. DBA “Lion’s Stop”, 1490 Hwy. 594, Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
26. SARAI, BALJIT S. DBA “S-Mart”, 7998 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
27. SPILLERS, SANDRA DBA “Sandy’s Club”, 7772 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
28. THOMPSON, BRENDA DBA “Brenda’s West Ouachita World”, 4309 Jonesboro Rd., West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 8 Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer, (off premises ONLY), RENEWAL 2008
29. ZEIGLER, GAYE N. DBA “Wing Stop Restaurant”, 4930-F Cypress St., West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
30. BURKE, JASPER W. DBA “West Monroe Moose Lodge 1723”, 1875 New Natchitoches, West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
31. JALALDIN, AZIM S. DBA “Tobacco Stop #5”, 1500 Bailey St., West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
32. WHITTINGTON, CLAUDE DBA “Hwy 15 U-Pak-It”, 4566 Winnsboro Rd., Monroe, LA 71202, Ward 4, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
33. KARNJANAKIT, A. DBA “AM OR FOOD MART”, 1841 Hwy 80 E Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
34. ARYA, ASHOK DBA “New Excel”, 5073 Jonesboro Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 8, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
35. HOWARD, OLIVER L. DBA “The Western Club”, 220 Dawn Lane, West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, After Hours or Bottle Club, RENEWAL 2008
36. WILLIAMSON, DONNA DBA “Tobacco Stop #1”, 5200 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 8, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
37. SAVANNA, RITA DBA “Hob Nob Steak & Seafood”, 5076 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
38. GUY, MARY DBA “Guys Package Beer”, 1496 LA Highway 151 S., Calhoun, LA 71225, Ward 7, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only) RENEWAL 2008
39. GUY, MARY DBA “Guy’s Private Bottle Club”, 1496 LA Highway 151 S., Calhoun, LA 71225, Ward 7, After Hours or Bottle Club, RENEWAL 2008
40. KANG, HARDIAL S. DBA “103 – Truck Stop”, 987 Hwy 80 E. Calhoun, LA 71225, Ward 6, Class “B”Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
41. KANG, HARDIAL S. DBA “103 Restaurant”, 987 Hwy 80 E. Calhoun, LA 71225, Ward 6, “A” Beer Retail Dealer, Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
42. LEAR, BERNIE DBA “Johnny’s Pizza House #30”, 1700 Thomas Rd., West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 5, “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
43. LEAR, BERNIE DBA “Johnny’s Pizza House #16”, 1322 Hwy 80 East, Calhoun, LA 71225, Ward 6, “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
44. LEAR, BERNIE DBA “Johnny’s Pizza House #14”, 102 Wallace Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
45. LEAR, BERNIE DBA “Johnny’s Pizza House #13”, 1126 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
46. LEAR, BERNIE DBA “Johnny’s Pizza House #4”, 50 Old Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “R” Restaurant Retail Sales on Sunday, RENEWAL 2008
47. REEVES, MICHAEL T. DBA “Hwy 15 U-Pak-It #429”, 2005 Martin Luther King Dr., Monroe, LA 71202, Ward 3, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
48. LUDWIG, DENNIS DBA “Lakeshore Lounge”, 202 Old Bastrop Rd., Monroe
LA, 71203, Ward 10, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
49. CIRCLE K STORES, INC. DBA “Circle “K” #7777”, 560 Lincoln Rd., Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
50. CIRCLE K STORES, INC. DBA “Circle “K” #7761”, 1602 Thomas Rd., West Monroe, LA 71292, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
51. CIRCLE K STORES, INC. DBA “Circle “K” #7763”, 170 Wells Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291, Ward 5, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
52. BIAS, GARY DBA “American Outdoor Products”, 601 Hwy 165 N., Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 1 Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer, (off premises ONLY), RENEWAL 2008
53. BOYETT, JAMES R. DBA “Lincoln Rd. U-Pak-It”, 591 Lincoln Rd., Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class “B” Beer Retail Dealer (off premises only), and Class “D” Retailing Liquor off premises ONLY, RENEWAL 2008
54. MADISON, JAMES R. DBA “Swartz Lounge #2”, 1168 Hwy 139, Monroe LA, 71203, Ward 2, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, RENEWAL 2008
Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the renewal of Beer & Whiskey Licenses subject to the legal review by Mr. Mitchell with the appropriate documentation of sales tax certificates.
Motion passed with Mr. Dawson and Ms. Golden abstaining.
Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Mitchell to speak to the jury in reference to the two new applications for beer and whiskey licenses.
NEW 2008
1. CHANDLER, PATRICK D. DBA “The Thirsty Turtle Pub”, 8609 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA, 71291, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, NEW 2008
2. CORNNOR, LARA B. DBA “White Lies & Alibis”, 1115 Washington St. West Monroe, LA, 71292, Ward 5, Class “A” Beer Retail Dealer, and Class “C” Retailing on and off premises, NEW 2008
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade and seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the two new applications for Beer & Whiskey Licenses as recommended by the Assistant District Attorney.
Motion passed with Mr. Dawson and Ms. Golden abstaining.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
The president recognized Mr. Cammack.
Mr. Cammack spoke briefly about the approval of 2008 Calendar of Scheduled Meetings for the Police Jury. A brief discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to modify the January schedule and have one meeting on January 14, 2008 at 5:30 pm and the swearing in ceremony at 5:00 pm. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack presented the Claims Statements Covering Period from November 15, 2007 through December 13, 2007 for approval. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the claims. Motion passed with Ms. Golden abstaining.
Mr. Cammack spoke briefly regarding the Homeland Security Grants. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to allow the President of the Police Jury or the Interim Director to execute the Homeland Security Grants. Motion passed. Ms. Golden and Mr. Dawson were not present at this time.
Mr. Cammack asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the renewal of the Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Liability/Property Insurances. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the Worker’s Compensation Insurance 2008. Motion passed with no opposition. Ms. Golden and Mr. Dawson were not present at this time.
Mr. Cammack and Mr. Mitchell spoke again regarding the Liability and Property Insurance. A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Caldwell moved, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve the Liabilty and Property Insurance for 2008.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the approval of the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory 2008 Budget. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the North LA Criminalistics Lab 2008 Budget. Motion passed with no opposition. Mr. Dawson not present at this time.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the approval of Bids as listed:
Food & Food Products – Green Oaks for 1st Quarter. Mr. Cammack recommended the Merchant Company who was the low bidder for this quarter. Motion offered by Mr.Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendations by the Treasurer and Director of Public Works to approve the following bids for Food & Food Products as well as the Various Materials for 2008 for Public Works.
RE: Various Materials for 2008
1. Aggregates-D & J Construction-Contract A for Limestone R E. Bentz-Contract B for Granite
2. Antifreeze Coolants-Hill Oil Co.
3. Asphalts-Group A- Asphalt Products Unlimited Group B-Davison Petroleum Products
4. Asphaltic Concrete-Contract A-D & J Construction Contract B-Diamond B Construction
5. Batteries-NAPA Auto Parts
6. Bridge Timbers & Pilings-Group A & B -Kennedy Saw Mills
Culverts-Group A-No bids
Group C-Coburn’s Supply
Group D-Contect Construction Products, Inc.
8. Fill Dirt – No Bid
9. Filters-NAPA Auto Parts
10. Lubrication Oil-Hill Oil Company
Signs & Sign Post-Custom Products Corp for Group A and B
Mr. Murray requested to bring back the fill dirt request in the new year.
Motion passed with no opposition.
LEGAL:
The President then recognized Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney presented an Update on Road Damage Caused by Pipeline Contractors in Ward 9. No action required or taken.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter on Engineering Services under FEMA Planning Grant. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, second by Mr. Blade to authorize the separate contract for engineering services. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the Plan Review Services Agreement for the Office of the State Fire Marshall 2008. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the Plan Review Services Agreement with the State Fire Marshall Office for 2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the Approval of Engineering Contract for West Ouachita Industrial Park Sewerage Improvement. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to approve said contract and authorize Mr. Mitchell to complete the agreement for the parish. Motion passed with no opposition.
PUBLIC WORKS:
The President recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the summary and analysis of the RFP for Building Code Administration and Enforcement. A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Murray asked that the Permit Office be restructured for the year 2008 by contracting services to Inspections Unlimited, with an audit by a third party. Motion by Ms Golden, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the recommendation of the Public works Director.
The President recognized visitors Jimmy Hart and Mr. Green. Both men spoke regarding the hiring of an outside party to manage the Permit Office. The motion was put to vote by the president.
Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke again regarding the restructing of the permit office. He explained that in view of the contract with Inspections Unlimited, the position held by Luther Sanson should be eliminated and requested that the Police Jury terminate the employment of Luther Sanson, effective January 1, 2008. Motion by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the recommendation of Mr. Murray.
Motion passed with Mr. Blade abstaining.
Mr. Murray and Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the Preliminary Subdivision Approval – The Keys Subdivision. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, second by Mr. Hargrove to deny the approval due to no response from the contractor.
Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Final Subdivision Approval – Chavin Business Park, Unit 1(District E). A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Ms. Golden, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to grant final approval of the Chavin Business Park, Unit 1 (District E). Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray asked David Cobb to speak regarding the Right-of-Way Abstract & Acquisition Services for the Parish. Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to hire_________ for abstracting services. Motion passed with no opposition.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the termination of sick leave of Mike Howard effective date of 12/13/07 and John Roberts effective date of 12/04/07.
Motion offered by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve termination of sick leave of the fire personnel. Motion passed with no opposition.
The President recognized Mr. Harrison. Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer updated the Police Jury on the Bayou DeSiard Ecosystem Restoration. No action taken on this item.
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the improvement and paving cost estimate of Skate Lane Road. No action taken on this matter.
The President then moved on to Other Business in regards to the Cost of living pay increases.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Hargrove spoke regarding the Cost of living pay increases effective January 1, 2008. Chief Hemphill spoke asking the Police Jury to reconsidered pay increases for the Fire Department. A brief discussion ensued.
Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Ms. Golden to approve a 2 ½ % increase to those specified departments effective 12/31/07. Those departments are Treasurer, Mosquito Control, Cheniere Lake, Animal Shelter, Public Works, Correction Coordinator, Section 8 Housing, and Homeland Security.
Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion by Mr. Hargrove, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to look at an additional cost of living increase for the Fire Fighters if recommended by their board.
Motion passed with Ms. Golden opposing.
GREEN OAKS:
The president recognized Mr. Rhodes.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the request to open the position of Assistant Director of Institutional Living.
Motion by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the termination of Mary Lewis. The president recognized the presence of Mary Lewis.
Motion by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Blade to go into executive session to discuss the matter of Mary Lewis. Ms. Lewis was then asked whether she wanted to go into executive session or open session. Ms. Lewis expressed the desired to remain in open session. Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the termination of Mary Lewis. Ms. Lewis was allowed to speak to the jury. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr.Hargrove, seconded by Ms. Golden to terminate the employment of Mary Lewis. Motion passed with Mr. Dawson opposing and Mr. Blade abstaining.
Motion by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Hargrove to adjourn. Motion passed.
Melanie Rawls, Recording Secretary
Walt M. Caldwell, IV, President
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2008 MEETING
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting convened on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, in the Police Jury Meeting Room and was called to order at 5:05 pm by the chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson.
Members Present: (6)
Mr. Charles Jackson, District A; Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Mr. Dorth Blade, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; Ms. Pat Moore, District F.
Others present:
Mr. Brad Cammack, CPA, Treasurer
Mr. Jay Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
Ms. Karen Cupit, Senior Accountant
Ms. Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
Ms. Francis Hunter, Purchasing
Mr. Craig Lott, 911 Director
Mr. John Tom Murray, Public Works Director
Mr. David Cobb, Assistant Public Works Director
News Media
Visitors
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the matter of OCOG Funding. Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Cammack to speak regarding the difference between what the Police Jury paid to O.C.O.G. versus O.C.O.G’s funding requests for the years ending 6/30/07 and 6/30/08. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to budget $12,951 out of the general fund to cover the OCOG budget year of 2006-2007 and $10,259 for the budget year of 2007-2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the matter of the collection of the Road Lighting District Service charges. Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding this matter. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade for the Treasurer and Parish Attorney to draft a request for proposal to collect service charges based on a contingency fee for the purpose of review at the next scheduled finance meeting. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Jackson recognized Mr. Lott, 911 Director.
Mr. Lott spoke regarding the purchase of recording equipment and aerial photography for mapping. He stated that the seven (7) recorders were available for purchase under state contract and the aerial photography is a state contract through the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security. The purchase price for the recorders is $148,000 and the purchase price for the aerial photography is $72,000. Items will be paid for out of the surplus in the 911 budget. A brief discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to amend the 2008 budget to include the $148,000 for the purchase of the recorders and $72,000 for the purchase of the aerial photography and mapping. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Jackson recognized Mr. Cammack.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Monthly Exception Report and Budget Variances. Mr. Cammack passed out handouts to the jury to explain how these items are reported to them. Mr. Cammack spoke briefly regarding the Capital Outlay Drainage Budget –FEMA Project. He stated that budget amount of $150,000 had been left out of the 2008 line item and should be corrected in the 2008 Amended budget. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding West Ouachita Sewer District #16 budget. A brief discussion ensued. No action taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the painting needs of the Health Unit and its budget. No action taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Claims statement for the period of December 14, 2007 to January 14, 2008. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to pay the claims for the period of December 14, 2007 through January 14, 2008 as recommended by Mr. Cammack. Motion passed with Mr. Jackson, Mr. Smiley and Ms. Moore abstaining.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement for the period of January 15, 2008 through February 13, 2008. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to pay the claims for the period of January 15, 2008 through February 13, 2008 as recommended by Mr. Cammack. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the $250,000 payment to Louisiana Department of Economic Development for Accent Marketing. Mr. Mitchell advised that the LA Department of Economic Development had indicated the jury was not required to make this payment at this time. A brief discussion ensued.
No action taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack advised the jury of the Police Jury Convention taking place February 21-23, 2008.
Mr. Jackson recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
Mr. Murray requested permission to purchase two (2) vehicles off state contract and three (3) vehicles off the City of Alexandria contract. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the procurement of 5 vehicles as stated, subject to the comments of Mr. Cammack. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray stated that the following vehicles should be declared surplus and sold at some future date.
1992 Dodge Ram 350 Van/Asset #4353
1994 Dodge Ram 350 Van/Asset #6634
1994 Dodge Ram 350 Van/Asset #6635
1995 Ford F-150 Pickup/Asset #6553
2000 Ford E-350 Van/Asset #9213
2000 Ford F-250 Pickup/Asset #9269
2000 Ford F-150 Pickup/Asset #9271
There being no other business to come before this body, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
Charles Jackson, chairman
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Minutes adopted March 3, 2008 |
