Public Notices Published Thursday, April 17th, 2008ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by The Hospital Service District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish (the “HSD”) until 11:00 o’clock a.m. on May 13, 2008, at the Wellness Center, 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, c/o Ms. Amanda Adcock, for the following project:
PURCHASE OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
The HSD desires to purchase exercise equipment, as listed and identified below. HSD is providing the brand, manufacturer and model number only to denote the quality standard of product desired. This listing of the brand, manufacturer and model number does not restrict potential bidders to this particular brand, manufacturer and model number. This information is instead provided solely to convey to prospective bidders the general style, type, character and quality of the pieces of equipment desired. Products of equivalent quality are acceptable (depending on the bid submitted). HSD desires to purchase the following equipment:
No. 10 Star Trac Model 9-9001-MUSAPO, E Series treadmills, E-TR, 110V, 20 amp (three year warranty parts and labor)
11 Star Trac Model 9-6040-MINTPO, E Series Total Body Trainer, E-TBT (three year warranty parts and labor)
6 Star Trac Model 9-8020-MINTPO, E Series Stationary Bikes, E-RB (three year warranty parts and labor)
2 Star Trac Model 9-8000-MINTPO, E Series Bikes, E-UB (three year warranty parts and labor)
6 Star Trac Model 9-5040-MINTPO, E Series Steppers, E-ST (three year warranty parts and labor)
1 Star Trac Model 9PR-S3306-XXXX, Impact Low Row
1 Star Trac Model FC-201B, Multi-Station Cross-over Cables with adjustable pulleys
1 Star Trac Model FL-114, Free Weight Angled Leg Press (Linear)
1 Star Trac Model FL-111, Free Weight Tilt-Seat Calf (Plate Load)
1 Star Trac Model FR-850, Specialty Racks Smith Machine
1 Star Trac Model FL-118, Free Weight Squat Rack
2 Star Trac Model F-206, Free Weight Bench Presses
1 Star Trac Model FC-207, Free Weight Incline Bench Press
1 Star Trac Model FC-208, Free Weight Decline Bench Press
1 Star Trac Model FB-303, Free Weight T-Bar (Plate Load)
3 Star Trac Model FBR-712, Dumbell Racks (10 Pair with 2 Tiers)
1 Star Trac Model FBR-708, Barbell Rack
2 Star Trac Model FBR-716, Multi-Adjustment Benches (0-90 degrees)
2 Star Trac Model FBR-702, Flat Benches
1 Star Trac Model FBR-705, Adjustable Decline/Ab Bench
1 Star Trac Model FA-503, Free Weight Preacher Curl Bench (Seated)
1 Star Trac Model FB-313, Free Weight 45 Degree Hyper-extension
1 Star Trac Model F-617, Pull-Up/Dip/Leg Raise Rack
1 Star Trac Model 400-0152, Urethane Dumbbell Set 5-100 lbs. (2100 lbs. Total) (20 pairs)
1 Star Trac Model 400-0106, Urethane Dumbbells, 110 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0108, Urethane Dumbbells, 120 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0110, Urethane Dumbbells, 130 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0112, Urethane Dumbbells, 140 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0114, Urethane Dumbbells, 150 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0077, Urethane Dumbbells, 10 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0081, Urethane Dumbbells, 20 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0085, Urethane Dumbbells, 30 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0089, Urethane Dumbbells, 40 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0093, Urethane Dumbbells, 50 pounds
1 Star Trac Model 400-0216, Urethane Straight Barbell Set 20/110 lb. (650 lbs.) 10 bars
18 Star Trac Model 400-0167, Urethane Olympic Plate Weights, 45 Pounds
12 Star Trac Model 400-0166, Urethane Olympic Plates, 35 Pounds
12 Star Trac Model 400-0165, Urethane Olympic Plates, 25 Pounds
12 Star Trac Model 400-0164, Urethane Olympic Plates, 10 Pounds
12 Star Trac Model 400-0163, Urethane Olympic Plates, 5 Pounds
10 Star Trac Model 400-0162, Urethane Olympic Plates, 2.5 Pounds
6 Star Trac Model 400-0254, 7' Black Oxide Olympic Bars
1 Star Trac Model 400-0256, Black Oxide Olympic EZ Curl Bar
7 Star Trac Model 400-0251, Spring Collars
Including freight. To be delivered and installed at vendor’s expense.
Each bidder must comply with the requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law, Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2151 -- 2163, and shall be required to enter into a written contract with the HSD.
The representative submitting a bid shall provide written evidence of his or her authority, as required by Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212(A)(1)(c).
Bids will be opened at a meeting of the HSD Board to be held at 11:30 o’clock a..m. on May 13, 2008, at 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:2215(A).
The HSD reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1
PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
MARCH 11, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana was called to order at 11:35 a.m. in The Wellness Center, 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, by Steve Hall, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
INVOCATION
Mr. Mulhearn gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Steve Hall, Chairman; Violet Liner, Vice Chairman; Mike Mulhearn; Pat Spencer; and Randy Gilley.
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mike Landry, regular counsel for the Hospital Service District No. 1, via telephone; Amanda Adcock, Interim Executive Director of The Wellness Center; W. B. Nelson, Jr. member of the public and former Commissioner; and Pat Thompson, Recording Secretary.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public.
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT
Mr. Hall noted that pool renovations were complete, with new furnishings in place. Comments from members have been very positive and membership is increasing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO THE FUTURE OF THE WELLNESS CENTER AND RELATIONS WITH GRMC, GLENWOOD RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, INC., AND THE WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (NOW DBA LIVING WELL FOUNDATION
A motion was made by Mr. Spencer seconded by Ms. Liner and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go into executive session for the purposes of strategic planning, including with respect to the future of the Wellness Center and relations with GRMC, Glenwood Resolution Authority, Inc., and the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation (now dba Living Well Foundation).
All present were allowed to remain.
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn seconded by Mr. Gilley and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go back into regular session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2008
After review of the February 12, 2008 minutes, Mr. Mulhearn moved that at the end of the section of such minutes entitled "Consideration of Proposals for Local Banking Services," the last sentence should be revised to read as follows: “Ms. Liner seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by the affirmative vote of Mr. Hall, Ms. Liner, and Mr. Mulhearn, with Mr. Spencer abstaining.” Ms. Liner seconded the motion to correct the February 12, 2008 minutes and the motion was unanimously approved.
UPDATE ON RECOMMENDATION TO OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY FOR APPOINTMENT OF MR. RANDY GILLEY
Mr. Hall noted that Mr. Randy Gilley was officially appointed as a Commissioner of the Hospital Service District No. 1 by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on March 3, 2008 and the Oath of Office has been administered.
RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO LOCAL BANKING SERVICES
After an update on the transfer of banking services, Ms. Liner offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the District recently selected BancorpSouth as its fiscal agency under the Local Depositories Law for the period from March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009, and authorized the Chairman of the District to execute on behalf of the District a fiscal agency contract with the foregoing bank in accordance with the proposal of the foregoing bank, subject to the Local Depositories Law, the notice of intention published by the District, and the request for proposals issued by the District.
RESOLVED, that (i) the BankcorpSouth Bank Business Services Agreement executed February 20, 2008, (ii) the BancorpSouth Automated Investment Account — Non-Profit Organization/Government Agency agreement dated February 20, 2008 and the related signature pages and customer activity assessment affidavit, (iii) BancorpSouth's form of Government-Related Organization Resolutions for Maintaining Deposit Accounts and Authorizing
Negotiation and Cashing of Checks, dated February 22, 2008, and (iv) the Pledge Agreement Form addressed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston dated February 25, 2008, are all ratified and approved, with the understanding that all of the agreements are subject to the Local Depositories Law, the notice of intention published by the District, and the request for proposals issued by the District, including BancorpSouth's acknowledgments in its proposal of the fiscal agent requirements listed in the District's request for proposals and the statements in BancorpSouth's proposal that all monthly service charges are waived.
Mr. Mulhearn seconded the motion and the resolution was unanimously approved.
CONSIDERATION OF HIRING NEW ACCOUNTANT
After much discussion concerning the need for a new CPA, Ms. Liner volunteered to help retain professional services and will report her progress at next month’s meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF COMMON INTEREST AGREEMENT WITH GLENWOOD RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, INC.
After due discussion, Mr. Mulhearn offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners approves in all respects the Common Interest Agreement by and between the District and Glenwood Resolution Authority, Inc. in the form such agreement has been presented to the Board of Commissioners and with such changes as may be approved by the District's Chairman, Mr. Steven Hall, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by his signature thereon, and authorizes the Chairman to execute the agreement on behalf of the District in such form with such changes.
Mr. Spencer seconded the resolution and the Board unanimously approved it.
SELECTION OF DISTRICT-DESIGNATED MEMBERS OF GRMC’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The selection of District-designated members of Glenwood Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees was tabled until there were further discussions with Glenwood’s Chief Executive Officer concerning the matter.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2008
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the February 5, 2008 minutes of the board of directors of Ward Five Healthcare Foundation.
TRANSACTION OF ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING
It was noted that a next regular meeting of the Hospital Service District is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellness Center.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Mr. Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in a special called meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at twelve (12:00) o’clock noon at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office for the purpose of considering bids for band instruments (system-wide) and scoreboards for West Ouachita High School.
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 Jerry Hicks led the Pledge to the Flag.
Board President Jack White led everyone in the Lord’s Prayer.
Personnel Director Don Coker announced that Congressman Rodney Alexander has notified him that the Ouachita Parish School System has been honored for their excellent performance scores recently released by the Department of Education and that Ouachita Parish schools placed as one of the top five districts in our state. On March 10, 2008 Congressman Alexander and his colleagues officially entered complimentary remarks into the Congressional Record registry in Washington in recognition of the efforts of the Ouachita Parish School District and its commitment to improving education and the quality of life in Ouachita Parish and throughout the state.
On motion by Susan Spence, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of March 11, 2008 as written.
Upon motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the Board approved the Agenda after amending to delete Business Item No. 1. (A Request to Address Concerns regarding the Discipline Policy of a Bus Driver by Reginald Kindrick) and Business Item No. 2. (Discussion of Richwood Middle School New Construction Project by Rev. John Russell & Others). Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, A. R. Sims moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the board accept the low bids meeting specifications from the following: 1. Daktronics in the amount of $22,320.00 (base bid) including add alternate in the amount of $3,059.00 (a total bid of $25,379.00) for scoreboards at West Ouachita High School [Bid No. 44-08]; and 2. Accept all low bid items outlined in bold from NEMC (Items 3 & 4) and Washington Music (Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 & 8) for band instruments (system-wide) [Bid No. 33-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
Carey Walker moved, seconded by Susan Spence, that the Board grant permission to bid the renovations at Swartz Upper Elementary to be funded with East Ouachita bonds at an estimated cost of $925,000 [Bid No. 47-08]. Motion carried unanimously.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Since that time, the meeting has been changed to April 8, 2008 due to the Spring Break.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Carey Walker, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST:
Robert Webber, Secretary
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR: Mechanical & Electrical System Renovations
Troop 'F' Infrastructure Renovations
Monroe, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER: 08-419-06B-01, Part 02
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Lazenby & Associates
Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors
2000 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-387-2710
upon deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Front Reception Desk, Troop 'F' Headquarters, 1240 Hwy 594, Monroe, LA.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for classification of Mechanical Work. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, May 5, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall.
APPLICATION NO: COA-07-70000005
APPLICANT: STEVE & REBECCA HALL
LOCATION: 412 TRENTON STREET
LGL DSCRP: 0.469 AC IN SEC 52 T18N R3E, FROM SW COR PARCEL 1 PROPERTY SOLD TO COTTONPORT PROPERTIES INC BK 1775-447, BEING INTERSECTION OF E R/W TRENTON ST & N R/W PINE ST, NORTHERLY ALG E R/W TRENTON ST 167.72 FT, E 121.71 FT S PARALLEL TO E R/W TRENTON ST 167.7 FT TO N R/W PINE ST, W ALG SAID R/W 121.71 FT TO POB AS SHOWN ON SURVEY BY DONALD KORN DATED 01/17/2001.
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3730
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO TERRY D. KING, M.D. (A MEDICAL CORPORATION), OR ITS ASSIGNS, FOR THE CASH SUM OF $131,010.00, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain immovable property which is not needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the price offered, and the terms and conditions provided for the purchase of that property is fair and reasonable, and the intended sale and development of that immovable property will be beneficial to the City of West Monroe and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana is hereby authorized to sell certain immovable property which is not needed for any public purpose by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, which property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Lot 13 of the Resubdivision of Lots 9, 10, 13, 16 & 19 of West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision (including previous resubdivision of Lots 9, 10 & 16), Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, which plat is of record in Plat Book 21, page 58 of the records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. to Terry D. King, M.D. (A Medical Corporation), or its assigns, for and in consideration of the cash sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND, TEN AND NO/100 ($131,010.00) DOLLARS, subject to the following conditions:
a) Subject to any and all development restrictions of record, and all rights-of way and/or servitudes of record or of use;
b) City reserves all oil, gas and other fugacious minerals in, on and under the above described property, but City, on behalf of itself, its successors, lessees, and assigns, expressly waives the right to enter upon, utilize or occupy any portion of the above described property for any mineral exploration or development; and
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Deed on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, reflecting the price and terms set forth above, and to take any other action or execute any and all other documents deemed by him either necessary or appropriate in order to transfer the above described immovable property as set forth above, including but not limited to including a provision, whether in the deed or in a supplemental agreement, that limits the nature of the initial construction and operation of the business to be located on that property to certain types of activities for a minimum number of years, that requires the construction to be initiated within a certain time and pursued in a commercially reasonable manner through to completion, together with such other requirement and provisions as he deems appropriate, including a provision that provides for a right and option in favor of the City of West Monroe to re-acquire the property at the same price if such conditions are not timely met or to provide for liquidated damages payable to the City of West Monroe in lieu of such reacquisition, the terms, conditions or provisions of all of such conditions to be as determined appropriate by the Mayor.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on March 11, 2008, in regular and legal session convened; notice of this ordinance was published three times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart, as required by R.S. 33:4712; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 8th day of April, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3731 MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED MOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO THE TOWN OF HAYNESVILLE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain movable property which is not needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Haynesville wishes to acquire such item for a price which is fair and reasonable, and which sale would be beneficial to the City of West Monroe and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana is hereby authorized to sell certain movable property which is not needed for any public purpose by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, which property is more particularly described as follows, towit:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN 2FAFP71W93X178907
(The above in “as is” condition) to the Town of Haynesville for the cash sum of TEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($10,500.00) DOLLARS.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Bill of Sale on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, reflecting the price and terms set forth above, and to take any other action or execute any and all other documents deemed by him either necessary or appropriate in order to transfer the above described movable property, all as set forth above.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on March 11, 2008, in legal session convened; notice of this ordinance was published three times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart, as required by R.S. 33:4712; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 8th day of April, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3732
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 11-3025 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF IDENTITY THEFT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES OF THE COMMISSION OF THAT CRIME; TO PROVIDE FOR RESTITUTION; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 11-3025 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, are hereby enacted, to read as follows:
Sec. 11-3025. Identity theft.
A. As used in this Section "Personal identifying information" shall have the following means and shall include but not be limited to an individual’s:
(a) Social security number.
(b) Driver's license number.
(c) Checking account number.
(d) Savings account number.
(e) Credit card number.
(f) Debit card number.
(g) Electronic identification number.
(h) Digital signatures.
(i) Birth certificate.
(j) Date of birth.
(k) Mother's maiden name.
(l) Armed forces identification number.
(m) Government issued identification number.
(n) Financial institution account number.
B. Identity theft is the intentional use or possession or transfer or attempted use with fraudulent intent by any person of any personal identifying information of another person to obtain, possess, or transfer, whether contemporaneously or not, credit, money, goods, services, or anything else of value without the authorization or consent of the other person.
C. Whoever commits the crime of identity theft shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or may be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or both.
D. In addition to the foregoing penalties, a person convicted under this Section may be ordered to make full restitution to the victim and any other person who has suffered a financial loss as a result of the offense. If a person ordered to make restitution pursuant to this Section is found to be indigent and therefore unable to make restitution in full at the time of conviction, the court shall order a periodic payment plan consistent with the person's financial ability.
E. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any person who obtains another's driver's license or other form of identification for the sole purpose of misrepresenting his age.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provisions or sections of this ordinance are held invalid, such invalidity should not affect the other provisions, or sections of this ordinance which can be given in effect without the invalid provisions or sections, and to this end the provisions and sections of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this enactment shall be effective on and after April 9, 2008.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 8th day of April, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3733
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ragland
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY FROM STEVEN LOUIS TAYLOR AND DORIS JEANNE GUILLOT TAYLOR, FROM STEVEN DEAN TAYLOR, AND FROM KENNETH WAYNE RUGG AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LEASEHOLD RIGHTS FROM COMMERCE STREET MARINA, L.L.C., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to purchase certain immovable property owned by Steven Louis Taylor and Doris Jeanne Guillot Taylor, which immovable property is needed for the development of certain recreational and other purposes by the City of West Monroe, the property to be purchased being more particularly described as follows:
Lot One (1) of West River Side Subdivision being a resubdivision of a portion in Square "N" of The Town of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, in Section 52, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Land District North of Red River, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 109, as DR# 1404468, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. for the cash price of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($53,300.00) DOLLARS, the City to pay the cost of preparation of the deed, estimated property taxes for the year 2008 to be prorated as of the date of sale, sellers to waive any and all rights pursuant to R.S. 41:1338 and R.S. 31:149, or arising under LA Constitution Article I, Section 4, as to the property, and subject to any and all other provisions that may be either customary or required in an acquisition by the City of West Monroe.
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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to purchase certain immovable property owned by Steven Dean Taylor, which immovable property is needed for the development of certain recreational and other purposes by the City of West Monroe, the property to be purchased being more particularly described as follows:
Lot Two (2) of West River Side Subdivision being a resubdivision of a portion in Square "N" of The Town of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, in Section 52, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Land District North of Red River, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 109, as DR# 1404468, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. for the cash price of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($53,300.00) DOLLARS, the City to pay the cost of preparation of the deed, estimated property taxes for the year 2008 to be prorated as of the date of sale, seller to waive any and all rights pursuant to R.S. 41:1338 and R.S. 31:149, or arising under LA Constitution Article I, Section 4, as to the property, and subject to any and all other provisions that may be either customary or required in an acquisition by the City of West Monroe.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to purchase certain immovable property owned by Kenneth Wayne Rugg, which immovable property is needed for the development of certain recreational and other purposes by the City of West Monroe, the property to be purchased being more particularly described as follows:
Lot Three (3) of West River Side Subdivision being a resubdivision of a portion in Square "N" of The Town of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, in Section 52, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Land District North of Red River, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 109, as DR# 1404468, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
for the cash price of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($53,300.00) DOLLARS, the City to pay the cost of preparation of the deed, estimated property taxes for the year 2008 to be prorated as of the date of sale, seller to waive any and all rights pursuant to R.S. 41:1338 and R.S. 31:149, or arising under LA Constitution Article I, Section 4, as to the property, and subject to any and all other provisions that may be either customary or required in an acquisition by the City of West Monroe.
SECTION 4. 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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to acquire certain leasehold rights relating to certain immovable property now held by Commerce Street Marina, L.L.C., which immovable property is needed for the development of certain recreational and other purposes by the City of West Monroe, the leasehold rights to be purchased being more particularly described as follows:
All rights arising out of that original Marina Lease by and between the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District in Cottonport Properties, Inc., of record in Conveyance Book 1782, page 386, under DR# 1274475, and last assigned to Commerce Street Marina, L.L.C. by Twin City Investments, L.L.C. in that "Assignment of Marina Lease" of record in Conveyance Book 1953, page 379, under DR# 1414130, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. for the cash price of ONE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($100.00) DOLLARS, and other good and valuable cause and consideration, including but not limited to the purchase of the parcels authorized in Sections 1 to 3 above, the City to pay the cost of preparation of the assignment of the Marina Lease, and to any extent either necessary or appropriate, the estimated property taxes for the year 2008 to be prorated as of the date of sale, seller to waive any and all rights pursuant to R.S. 41:1338 or R.S. 31:149, or arising under LA Constitution Article I, Section 4, as to the property, and subject to any and all other provisions that may be either customary or required in such an acquisition by the City of West Monroe.
SECTION 5. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute the Deeds of Acquisition and Assignment of Marina Lease described above, all on behalf of the City of West Monroe, in order to acquire the immovable property described above and obtain the assignment of the Marina Lease under the price and under the terms and conditions described above, and to take any and all other actions deemed by him either necessary or appropriate to effect execution of that purchase, or any matter ancillary or otherwise relating thereto, including but not limited to the payment of the cash consideration provided above, and the payment of such other customary costs and expenses of a Purchaser which are incurred in conjunction with this purchase.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted the 8th day of April, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 572
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the West Monroe Housing Authority is required, after public hearing, to adopt and submitan Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year 2008 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing;
WHEREAS, due notice was given of a public hearing, inviting comments on the proposed plans; and
WHEREAS, all comments received were considered by the West Monroe Housing Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, that the Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year 2008, presented to the West Monroe Housing Authority (a copy of which shall be retained in the office of the Housing Authority, 211 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, for public inspection), be and it is hereby adopted, with authorization granted to issue any and all additional certifications relating thereto which are either necessary or desirable, and all are ordered to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, as required by law and/or regulation.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, on the 8 day of April, 2008, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 572
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY:Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the West Monroe Housing Authority is required, after public hearing, to adopt and submit an Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year 2008 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing;
WHEREAS, due notice was given of a public hearing, inviting comments on the proposed plans; and
WHEREAS, all comments received were considered by the West Monroe Housing Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, that the Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year 2008, presented to the West Monroe Housing Authority (a copy of which shall be retained in the office of the Housing Authority, 211 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, for public inspection), be and it is hereby adopted, with authorization granted to issue any and all additional certifications relating thereto which are either necessary or desirable, and all are ordered to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Public and Indian Housing, as required by law and/or regulation.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the West Monroe Housing Authority, in regular and legal session convened, on the 8th day of April, 2008, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
West Monroe Housing Authority
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 573
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE'S ENDORSEMENT OF COMMCARE CORPORATION, AND THEIR PROJECT, NURSING HOME EXPANSION, PROJECT #20080102, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981 was established by Act 901 of the 1981 Louisiana State Legislature, and was thereafter amended by Act 337 of the 1982 Legislature and Act 433 of the 1987 legislature, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development in the City of West Monroe, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated CT 53.02 BG 3 the City of West Monroe as "Enterprise Zone" eligible, based on demographic and economic factors, and
WHEREAS, the attached map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of West Monroe agrees:
1. If approached by an industry who would assume all costs involved, to apply with the U.S. Department of Commerce to have the Enterprise Zone area declared to be a free trade zone.
2. To devise and implement a program to improve police protection within the zone or zones.
3. To give priority to the use in the zone or zones of any UDAG or CETA or CDBG funds received from the federal government.
4. To provide assistance to the Louisiana Department of Economic Development in certifying employers to be eligible for the benefits of this program. This would include verification of the location of the business, number of employees, and other verification that would have to be made at the local level.
5. To refund local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site.
6. To cooperate with the Department in reviewing certain local regulations which may serve to discourage economic development within the enterprise zone.
7. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction. This would entail a comparative analysis of conditions in the zone prior to designation (number of workers employed there and businesses) and conditions some time after designation (six months or a year, or later).
8. To keep the Department informed whenever changes occur within the zone, i.e., an establishment goes out of business, is destroyed by fire, flood, or is otherwise closed, new development takes place with the infrastructure (streets and similar improvements), changes in local development codes that may affect the zone.
NOW, THEREFORE
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that CommCare Corporation and their project, Nursing Home Expansion, Project #20080102 is endorsed by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 8th
day of April, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT: Bennett
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for Equipment Storage Building, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, will be received by West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 at the office of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, 327 Wells Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. CDST, on Monday, May 18, 2008. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. A non-refundable deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) will be required for each set of documents.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions.
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all formalities.
April 14, 2008
OWNER: West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5
BY: /s/ Fred Hall, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
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MINUTES OF THE WEST MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
There was a meeting of the West Monroe Housing Authority held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve the adoption of Resolution of 1-Year Plan to be submitted to HUD. Resolution 572:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, OFFICE OF PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE WEST MONROE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
There was a regular meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
Those present were Mayor Dave Norris, Aldermen L. O. Yeager, Alice Pearson, Fred Ragland and James Brian. Absent: James Bennett.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Ragland and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2008, Regular Council Meeting and the March 18, 2008, Special Council Meeting.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the March 2008 billings, subject to audit by the Finance Committee.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to table an ordinance to annex property located at 528 Thomas Road owned by KEL Investment Properties, L.L.C./Hydra Tech Systems, Inc. into the municipal limits of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana. Received a favorable review from the Planning Commission (tabled from March)
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to table an ordinance to rezone property located at 528 Thomas Road, from an O-L (Open Land) District to an I-1 (light to Heavy Industrial) District. KEL Investment Properties, L.L.C./Hydra Tech Systems, Inc., applicant. Received a favorable review from the Planning Commission (tabled from March).
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to declare certain immovable property surplus, and to be sold to Terry D. King, M.D. (A Medical Corporation) (Lot 13 of West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision) (introduced in March). Ordinance 3730:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO TERRY D. KING, M.D. (A MEDICAL CORPORATION), OR ITS ASSIGNS, FOR THE CASH SUM OF $131,010.00, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to declare certain moveable property surplus, and to be sold to the Town of Haynesville (vehicle) (introduced in March). Ordinance 3731:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED MOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO THE TOWN OF HAYNESVILLE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance enacting Section 11-3025 of the Code of Ordinances, to define the crime of identity theft. Ordinance 3732:
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 11-3025 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF IDENTITY THEFT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES OF THE COMMISSION OF THAT CRIME; TO PROVIDE FOR RESTITUTION; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Ragland and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to authorize the purchase of certain immovable property from Steve Taylor, et al (Commerce Street). Ordinance 3733:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY FROM STEVEN LOUIS TAYLOR AND DORIS JEANNE GUILLOT TAYLOR, FROM STEVEN DEAN TAYLOR AND FROM KENNETH WAYNE RUGG AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LEASEHOLD RIGHTS FROM COMMERCE STREET MARINA, L.L.C., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve a resolution of endorsement of participation in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program for CommCare Corporation (Ridgecrest Nursing Home)(Don Allison, contract). Resolution 573:
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE'S ENDORSEMENT OF COMMCARE CORPORATION, AND THEIR PROJECT, NURSING HOME EXPANSION, PROJECT #20080102, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
Bids were received for water tank rehabilitation and painting. They were as follows:
VENDOR NAME/BOND BID AMOUNT
Utility Service #33585 yes $ 649,000.00
PASI #33449 yes $1,161,505.00
There was a motion by Mr. Ragland, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to accept the low bid of Utility Service Co., which meets the specifications.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to condemn and demolish structures located at 311 Ludwig Avenue, Donald Anderson Day.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to adjourn.
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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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 3:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. May 5, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 46-08 SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D,Secretary
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 1:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. May 5, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 49-08 AIR CONDITIONERS
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
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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. May 5, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 50-08 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
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NOTICE
I, Betty J. Holton, DOC No. 00154514, DOB: July 7, 1949, currently residing in Harris County, Texas, have applied for clemency for my conviction of felony theft, which occurred June 29, 1990, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
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