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Public Notices: Thursday, May 1st, 2008

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Public Notices Published Thursday, May 1st, 2008

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Bollweevil Eradication Program, 5825 Florida Blvd., Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, Baton Rouge, LA, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. for the following
BW753B- Roving Aerial Application- LA Eradication Zone on an
“As Needed Basis” as listed in the solicitation
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 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Diance C Miller
Procurement Director
4/24,5/1,5/8
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NOTICE
I, Adriel Joseph DOC # 532187, DOB 9/27/1965, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of simple domestic battery, which occurred on 12/19/1998 and disturbing the peace, which occurred on 10/21/2005 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
5/1,5/8,5/15
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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.
4/17,4/24,5/1
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NOTICE
A 1986 Mercury Sable VIN 1MEBP87U9GA642277 is stored at Hemphill Towing & Recovery, 730 Lenwil Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by May 16, 2008, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
4/24, 5/1
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PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER SUPPLY
04-28-2008
PWS ID No LA 1073040
The Prairie Road Water District is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code) (LAC 51: XII) and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) sets drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over MANY YEARS may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHM standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a running annual average (RAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results.
Compliance calculations performed during the first calendar quarter of 2008 show that the system’s current TTHMs running annual average is 190 ppb: thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY, If had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
If you should have any questions please contact Ted Davidson, Operator at Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202; (318) 235-8461.
5/1
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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.
4/17,4/24,5/1
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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, May 19, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: OA-HIST-08-90000001
APPLICANT: STEVE AND REBECCA HALL
LOCATION: 412 TRENTON STREET
REQUEST: ANNEXATION INTO THE COTTONPORT HISTORIC DISTRICT
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.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000003
APPLICANT: JENNITTA GLOVER
LOCATION: 309 NORTH 6TH STREET
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO OPERATE A CLASS A CHILD CARE CENTER IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE.
LGL DSCRP:EAST 2/3 OF LOT 2 SQ 15 FLOURNOYS 1ST ADDN.
APPLICATION NO: ZC-08-45000001
APPLICANT: DELORES WISDOM
LOCATION: 903 WARREN DRIVE
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS)DISTRICT IN ORDER TO SELL THE PROPERTY.
LGL DSCRP: LOT IN SW ¼ OF SE ¼ SEC 21 T18N R3E BEG 30 FT W & 15 FT NO OF SE COR SE ¼, FRTG 155 FT ON W LINE RD, DEPTH 160 FT -SOLD 0.075 ACS PARCEL 3-3 BK 1664-613 R#102954-
The public is invited to attend.
5/1,5/8,5/15
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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
4/17, 4/24, 5/1
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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct (3) three public hearings on May 19, 2008 at 5:30 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 No. 8888 - Amending Section 14-1, Increasing the speed limit on Bayou Oaks Drive from 25 mph to 35 mph.
The purpose of the second public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8889 - Amending Article II of Chapter 24 to regulate unkept grass and weeds in clearly residential areas outside recognized subdivisions.
The purpose of the third public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8890 - Amending Ordinance No. 8879 Annual Operating Budget for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Projects Funds for the year 2008.
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.
5/1,5/8
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008, AT 6:43 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, March 17, 2008 at 6:43 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
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
Members Absent (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Cammack. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Cammack.
Motion by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Jury meeting held on March 3, 2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Ms. Janice Williams. Ms. Williams spoke briefly regarding the area of the parish known as the College Point Addition located in District B. Ms. Williams asked the jury what could be done to clean up the area. Discussion ensued and Ms. Williams complaints were referred to Code Enforcement. No formal action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Ms. Kay Lynn Tettleton of the LSU Ag Center Community & Rural Economic Development. Ms. Tettleton updated the jury on the activities of her office. She informed the jury about a recent 2008 Ag Outlook Conference that was held February 25-27, 2008 in Ouachita Parish.
The president recognized Mr. Steve Odom, President of the Local Fire Fighters Union. Mr. Odom spoke regarding the base pay increase for parish fire fighters. Discussion ensued. The president stated that this item was on Mr. Jackson’s agenda and asked whether he would like to address this matter at this time. Mr. Jackson stated that he would like for the matter be taken up at the appropriate time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president CONVENED a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8883 regarding truck traffic in the Tanglewood and Charmingdale Subdivisions. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed ordinance.
Motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president CONVENED a Public Hearing on Resolution 08-08 regarding the Restoration Tax Abatement Program for 410 Trenton Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Jay Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney advised that the Tax Assessor’s questions regarding this resolution had been answered and the Assessor had withdrawn his request that this matter be tabled. No one else appeared to speak on behalf or against this resolution.
Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president CONVENED a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8886 regarding Closing Cheniere Lake Park Area Six during certain nighttime hours. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the proposed ordinance.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to close the Public Hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson. Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the base pay adjustment for fire fighters and asked that Mr. Mitchell notify the union as to the proposed amendments to the working agreement. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to amend the working agreement as follows:
Amendment #1 - Insert a provision to provide pay enhancements in an amount to equal monthly state supplement pay after the first year employment. This pay enhancement will only be available to fire fighters who are not eligible for state supplemental pay during their first year of employment.
Amendment #2 - Increase the monthly base pay of fire fighters from $1680 to $1735 per month. Additional comments were made by Mr. Jackson regarding the amendments. Discussion ensued. Motion passed with Mr. Blade opposing.
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore:
RESOLUTION 08-14
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WEST OUACHITA RECREATION DISTRICT’S REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION AMENDING STATE LAW CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF RECREATION DISTRICTS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, under authority conferred by the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 33:4562, et seq. the Ouachita Parish Police Jury created "West Ouachita Recreation District No.1, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana"("District") with said District encompassing that portion of Ouachita Parish located west of the Ouachita River;
WHEREAS, under State law the purpose of Recreation Districts is to promote recreation and any related activity within said District;
WHEREAS, through a grant by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury the District engaged professional consultants to develop recommendations for the establishment of park(s) within the District and for the development and operation of other recreational facilities throughout the District;
WHEREAS, present law generally authorizes Recreation Districts to be funded by the levy of an ad valorem property tax; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of West Ouachita Recreation District No. 1 has asked the Legislature to amend the present law to give the District the option of asking the voters to consider a Proposition that would provide for said District to be funded by a sales and use tax rather than an ad valorem property tax;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby evidences its support of the West Ouachita Recreation District’s request for the introduction, support, and adoption of appropriate legislation allowing said District the option of asking the voters to consider a Proposition that would provide for said District to be funded by a sales and use tax rather than an ad valorem property tax.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Calhoun asked for a roll call vote on this matter. The resolution was submitted to a roll call vote, and vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (3) Mr. Charles Jackson, Mr. Walt Caldwell, Ms. Pat Moore
NAYS: (3) Mr. Mack Calhoun, Mr. Dorth Blade, Mr. Shane Smiley
ABSTAINING (0)
The above resolution failed.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to adopt the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on March 3, 2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
The following Ordinance was offered by Mr.Calhoun for final adoption, seconded by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8886 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING CHENIERE LAKE PARK AREA SIX DURING CERTAIN NIGHTTIME HOURS; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE ON THE PROPERTY OF CHENIERE LAKE AREA SIX WHEN CLOSED; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury owns Cheniere Lake in western Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury owns several riparian parcels around Cheniere Lake upon which the Ouachita Parish Police Jury operates parks that include boat ramps and other recreational facilities;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff has requested that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury take action to limit nighttime disturbances occurring at one of these parks which is designated as "Cheniere Lake Area Six;"
WHEREAS, Cheniere Lake Area Six is a remote, unlighted park making the supervision of nighttime activities there difficult; and,
WHEREAS, other lighted parks such as Cheniere Lake Area One and Cheniere Lake Area Three provide fishermen and others with adequate nighttime access to Cheniere Lake;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Article III of Chapter 11 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, be, and hereby is, supplemented and amended to add Section 11-60 to provide as follows:
"Sec. 11-60. Nighttime closure of Cheniere Lake Park Area Six.
Cheniere Lake Park Area Six shall be closed to the public each night at 9:00 p.m. and shall be re-opened each morning at 4:00 a.m. It shall be unlawful for any person to be on the property of Cheniere Lake Park Area Six during such closed hours without the express, written permission of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department is hereby directed to post appropriate signage at the entrances to Cheniere Lake Park Area Six advising park users of the provisions of this Ordinance.
The above Ordinance was introduced on 3rd day of March 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAINING (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted this the 17th day of March 2008.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Heckford to speak regarding the grant application of Keep Ouachita and Louisiana Beautiful Grant. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the grant application for Keep Ouachita Beautiful in the amount of $15,000. Discussion ensued. Mr. Caldwell offered an amendment to the motion by Mr. Calhoun to provide that matching funds for this Grant be drawn from the interest on the Glenwood Hospital funds if determined by legal counsel and parish treasurer that such expenditure fell within the dedication of such funds as established by last year’s ordinance, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Jackson left the meeting at this time.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the Local Government Assistance Grants received by the parish. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded Mr. Blade to accept the three local government assistance grants. Motion passed with no opposition.
1) $15,800 - Grant to construct public restrooms at Cheniere Lake
2) $22,000 - Grant to purchase and install a backup generator for Southwest Ouachita Waterworks Well No. 2
3) $20,000 Grant to extend the 6" water main along Hwy 151 to the south side of Interstate 20
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the request of the Northeast Louisiana Motorcyclists for Kids to occupy Area 8 of Cheniere Lake. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Smiley to grant permission to the Northeast LA Motorcyclists for Kids to occupy Cheniere Lake Area 8, June 9-16, 2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the site purchase of the Southwest Regional Library. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore to allow the president to execute a purchase agreement for the site of the Southwest Regional Library located at the corner of Mount Vernon Church Rd and Hwy 34. Motion passed with no opposition.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding amending the meeting time of the Police Jury from 6:30 pm to 5:30 pm and asked that the matter be deferred until the next meeting.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding Resolution 08-08.
The following resolution was offered Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR STEVEN R. HALL/ARCO BUILDERS, INC. REGARDING THE RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 410 TRENTON STREET, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, under LSA-R.S. 47:4314, an application for a limited ad valorem tax exemption is required to be reviewed by the local governing authority prior to approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, the proposed restoration of the building located at 410 Trenton Street will greatly enhance the economic development of downtown Monroe.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that certain application under the Restoration Tax Abatement Program by Steven R. Hall/ARCO Builders, Inc. dated January 23, 2008 regarding the restoration of a building located at 410 Trenton Street with the estimated construction costs of $630,000.00, be and hereby is approved, all as per Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
The resolution was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS 5
NAYS 0
ABSTAINING 1 (Mr. Charles Jackson)
The above resolution was adopted the 17th day of March 2008.
Mr. Jackson returned to the meeting at this time.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the appointments to Northeast LA Youth Service Board. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the 2008 appointments to the Northeast LA Youth Service Planning Board. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the appointments to the East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1. Mr. Caldwell commended Mr. John Brown and Mr. Ronnie Sharp for their years of service to the district and board. The following resolution was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION 08-12
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHELLE GREGORY AND DOUG BUFFINGTON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EAST OUACHITA RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the terms of office of Mr. John Brown and Mr. Ronnie Sharp on the Board of Commissioners of East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1 have expired; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby commends and thanks Mr. John Brown and Mr. Ronnie Sharp for their years of service to the East Ouachita Recreation District as members of its Board of Commissioners;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that considering the expiration of the terms of Mr. Brown and Mr. Sharp, the following are hereby appointed to the Board of Commissioners of East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1 for a term of four (4) years beginning March 17, 2008 and ending March 17, 2012:
1) Michelle Gregory, 104 E Bend Place, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 to fill the seat formerly held by Mr. Ronnie Sharp; and,
2) Mr. Doug Buffington,
The following resolution was adopted the 17th day of March 2008.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
The president recognized Mr. Blade.
Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson to adopt the Minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting held on March 3, 2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the matter of a second access to the Garden Park Subdivision. Mr. Harrison presented a drawing and cost estimates to the jury to address this matter. Discussion ensued. No action taken on this matter.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
The president recognized Mr. Smiley.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun
RESOLUTION 08-13
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RICK GRIMMETT AND JOHN TANNEHILL TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EAST OUACHITA RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury desires to allow Mr. Rick Grimmett and Mr. John Tannehill to serve on the Board of Commissioners of East Ouachita Recreation District No.1;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Rick Grimmett is hereby appointed to the Board of Commissioners of East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1 to fill the seat presently held by Mr. Steve Albritton and serve the remaining term for that seat which expires July 9, 2011 and Mr. John Tannehill is hereby appointed to the Board of Commissioners of East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1 to fill the seat presently held by Mr. John Tilmon and serve the remaining term for that seat which expires July 9, 2011;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby thanks Mr. Tilmon and Mr. Albritton for their service to East Ouachita Recreation District as members of its Board of Commissioners; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby extends special commendation to Mr. Steve Albritton for his years of service as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1.
The above resolution was adopted the 17th day of March 2008.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
The president recognized Ms. Pat Moore
Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison and Mr. Mitchell to update the jury on the Tanglewood Flood Control Project. Discussion ensued. Motion by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to proceed with the Tanglewood Flood Control Project as recommended by the parish engineer. Motion passed with no opposition.
The following ordinance was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8886 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE LIMITING CERTAIN TRUCK TRAFFIC ON PARISH ROADS IN THE TANGLEWOOD AND CHARMINGDALE SUBDIVISIONS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF OUACHITA PARISH; PROVIDING AN ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AND PENALTIES THEREFORE; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that large commercial trucks are using Parish roads in the Tanglewood Subdivision as a connecting route or "shortcut" between U.S. Highway 165 Bypass South and Louisiana Highway 15;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury further finds that large commercial truck traffic is using Parish roads in Charmingdale Subdivision as a connector or "shortcut" between U.S. Highway 165 South and Harmon Johnson Road;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the resulting increase of large commercial truck traffic on these roads in densely populated residential subdivisions constitutes a threat to the safety of other motorists and pedestrians within said subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that prohibiting the use of roads in Tanglewood and Charmingdale Subdivisions as a connector or shortcut as described above is a reasonable exercise of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s authority to regulate its Parish roads:
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-5 of the compiled ordinances of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, be and hereby is adopted as follows:
"SEC. 14-5. Prohibition of non-local commercial truck traffic on certain roads.
A. No person shall operate a tractor trailer or a commercial truck having a body length in excess of thirty (30) feet on the following roads in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish:
Tanglewood Drive
Dellwood Drive
Charmingdale Drive
North Charmingdale Drive
Merrydale Drive
Country Club Boulevard
B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to (1) fire apparatus; (2) vehicles and machinery used solely in road construction while actually engaged in work upon a roadway; (3) implements of husbandry, including farm tractors temporarily moved upon a highway; or (4) a vehicle making a local delivery or call that requires it to use any road identified in paragraph A above;
C. Violation of this Section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00."
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to Ouachita Parish Ordinance No. 7952, the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department is hereby directed to post appropriate signage at the entrances to the roads identified above.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 4th day of February 2008.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAINING (0)
The above ordinance was adopted on the 17th day of March 2008.
Ms. Moore offered a motion to accept the agreement with LA DEQ for Right-of-Way of Harmon Johnson Rd, seconded by Mr. Blade. Discussion ensued. Motion passed with no opposition.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
The president recognized Mr. Cammack.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding hiring Davyon Hill to fill the position of buyer. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to hire Mr. Hill effective date of March 25, 2008. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack informed the jury that he would be off during spring break, March 24-25, 2008.
Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The president recognized Chief Pat Hemphill of the Fire Department.
Chief Hemphill introduced the latest appointee to the Fire Department Citizen’s Advisory Board, Mr. Shane Morehead and expressed his gratitude for showing an interest in the proceedings. The chief stated that he would like to declare 3 vehicles as surplus. Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded Mr. Smiley to declare the 3 fire trucks (1988 GMC Fire Truck, 1989 Volvo Fire Truck, 1968 American LaFrance Fire Truck) as surplus. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the bid tabulation for defibrillators. The chief explained that the low bid Zoll Medical did not meet the bid specifications regarding the maximum shocking power required and other specifications. The next lowest bid was by Physio Controls which did meet the specifications. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the low responsive bid of Physio Control. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the termination of sick leave for Ramsey Briant, effective April 1, 2008; extending the sick leave of Michael DeMoss effective February 11, 2008; and extending the sick leave of Perry Jordon effective date of February 26, 2008. Motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the personnel actions as submitted by the fire chief. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the request of travel for Curt Meachum to attend the National Fire Academy 2008-June 9-20, 2008. The cost to the department will only be $227.64, as the Fire Academy will cover the cost of travel and lodging. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the travel request. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill commended firefighter Steve Odom for his actions to save a dog during a structure fire.
CRAIG LOTT, 911 Director
The president recognized Craig Lott, 911 Director.
Mr. Lott spoke regarding the hiring a Call Taker Trainee and recommended to hire Kenya Jones.. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded Ms. Moore to hire Kenya Jones as a Call Taker Trainee. Motion passed with no opposition.
MR. JAY MITCHELL, LEGAL:
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Legal Counsel.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a letter from Attorney Harley Breite, Wayne, New Jersey who commended the efforts of fireman Steve Odom in connection with his dog rescue and enclosed a $200 donation to the parish fire department.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding an application for Beer & Whiskey License that was received earlier in the day. Mr. Mitchell asked the jury to waive the agenda to take up this matter. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to waive the agenda to take up this matter. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Mitchell presented the following beer application for approval:
GLOVER, DEWAYNE dba, " HARTS CORNER STORE", 4268 Hwy 139, Monroe, LA 71203, Ward 2, Class "B" Beer Retail Dealer, RENEWAL
Motion by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the beer application as submitted by legal counsel. Motion passed with no opposition.
MR. JOHN T. MURRAY, PUBLIC WORKS
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the request to advertise for bids for front end loader. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to advertise for bids for a front end loader. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the preliminary subdivision approval of Parkwood II Estates, Unit 7.
Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the preliminary subdivision approval of Parkwood II Estates, Unit 7 subject to the comments of Mr. Murray and Mr. Harrison with attention to Item #5. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding hiring a temporary equipment operator. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore to hire an equipment operator. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the termination of Elbert Taylor. Discussion ensued. The president recused himself from the discussion and handed the gavel to the Vice President at this time. Mr. Taylor addressed the jury. Motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of Mr. Murray to terminate Elbert Taylor. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining. The gavel was passed back to the president.
MR. DON HARRISON, PARISH ENGINEER
The president recognized Mr. Don Harrison, Parish Engineer.
Mr. Harrison presented to the jury the 2008 Road Improvement Program and 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the 2008 Road Improvement Program and the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Harrison presented to the jury the FY 2008 Federal Appropriation Requests. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to delete items 1 and 2 from the list and move up items 3 through 5. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Harrison presented to the jury the status of the FY 08-09 State Capital Outlay Projects for Ouachita Parish. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to submit 5 items, items 11-Southeast Ouachita Industrial Park, 2 I-20 Frontage Road, 6 - Washington Street Connector, 5 - Corridor Preservation for Fink’s Hideaway/LA 139 Connector, and 1 - Ouachita River Bridge LA 143/US 165 Connector to the state for capital outlay requests. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president invited the public to participate in the meeting. No one came forward at this time.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack ask Mr. Mitchell to speak on the matter of the termination of the Network Specialist. Mr. Mitchell advised the Jury that this was a matter that could be taken up in executive session. However, the Network Specialist at issue, Mr. Chuck Koehler requested that the discussion concerning his employment be held in open meeting. Charles Kincaid, Attorney representing Mr. Koehler spoke regarding the matter on Mr. Koehler’s behalf and Mr. Koeher spoke on his own behalf.. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the recommendation of Mr. Cammack to terminate the position of Network Specialist. Motion passed with no opposition.
There being no other business to come before this body.
Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed with no opposition at 9:40 pm.
Adopted April 7, 2008
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of the March 17, 2008 Meeting
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury Finance Committee Meeting convened on Monday, March 17, 2008, in the Police Jury Meeting Room and was called to order at 5:32 p.m. 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. Deborah Sewell, Recording Secretary
Ms. Karen Cupit, Senior Accountant
Ms. Francis Hunter, Purchasing
Mr. Warren Lee, Coroner’s Office
Mr. Craig Lott, 911 Director
Mr. David Cobbs, Assistant Public Works Director
Chief Patrick Hemphill, Fire Chief
Ms. Deborah Maroney, Homeland Security
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding a matter concerning the Coroner’s Office, and asked that the jury would consider amending the agenda to take up the matter at this time. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Warren Lee, Coroner’s Office who spoke regarding a refrigeration unit purchase. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to authorize the purchase of a refrigeration unit for storage subject to the review by the Purchasing department and funds for payment would come from the Coroner’s transportation fund. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell opposing.
The chairman asked Mr. Cammack to speak regarding the collection agency request for proposal for road lighting districts. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell to alter the specifications as pertaining to paragraph 13 to state contingency fee preferred. Motion failed due to lack of a second. The chairman asked that this matter be deferred to next month’s meeting.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claim statement for the period of February 13, 2008 to March 14, 2008. Motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the claims for the period indicated. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack asked Ms. Cupit to speak regarding the matter of the monthly exception report and budget variances. Discussion ensued. No action taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the fund balance updates. Discussion ensued. No action taken on this matter.
The chairman recognized Deborah Maroney, Administrative Assistant for Homeland Security. Ms. Maroney spoke regarding the purchase of equipment for Homeland Security using 2005 and 2006 Grant funds. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the purchase of equipment subject to purchasing policies and procedures. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion to adjourn at 6:14 p.m.
Adopted April 7, 2008.
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TOWN OF STERLINGTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The following proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption at the next regular town meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sterlington Town Hall located at 503 Highway 2, Sterlington, Louisiana. If additional information is needed call 318-665-2157. Discussion will take place before the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO DEFINE AS A MISDEMEANOR THE OWNERSHIP, OCCUPANCY OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON UPON WHICH GRASS, WEEDS, VINES OR PLANTS ARE ALLOWED TO GROW TO SUCH HEIGHT OR IN SUCH PROFUSION AS TO CONSTITUTE A TRAFFIC OR HEALTH HAZARD OR BECOME OBNOXIOUS AND UNSIGHTLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENDORCEMENT BY FINES, PENALTIES, AND LIENS, PLUS REPEAL ORDINANCE NOS. 99-08 (MOP) AND 2001-02 (MOP).
SECTION 1.
It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor for any person or business owning, occupying, leasing or using any lot, place or area in the Town of Sterlington to allow weeds, grass, vines or plants to grow to a height of twenty-four (24) inches, measured from the ground to the top of the plant; or in such a manner as to:
(1) Block the vision of pedestrians or motor vehicles near such area; or
(2) Constitute a health or fire hazard; or
(3) Become a breeding place for insects or hiding place for animals; or
(4) Become publicly obnoxious and unsightly.
SECTION 2. For a first offense violation of this ordinance the owner or occupant of the offending premises will be notified by registered mail at his last known address or by notice posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises in question that the condition of the grounds must be corrected to comply with this ordinance within ten (10) days from the date of posting the notice. For a second or subsequent offense on the same property, it shall not be necessary for the notice provided for in this paragraph to be issued and the enforcing authority shall be entitled to directly issue a citation to the owner or occupant of the property and proceed as outlined hereafter.
SECTION 3. In the event such owner or occupant (either or both) do not cut and remove the said weeds, grass, vines or plant growth within the time stated in the said notice, the Town shall issue a citation charging the owner or occupant with violation of this ordinance and serve it upon the owner or occupant to be prosecuted.
SECTION 4. In the event the owner or occupant does not cut and clear the property within ten (10) days of the notice provided in Section 2, and regardless whether a citation has been served as provided in Section 3, the Town may at its option cut the grass, weeds, vines or growth itself or employ someone to do it.
SECTION 5. After such cutting, the owner shall be mailed a bill for all costs of the work and equipment used in the cutting and cleaning and upon failure to pay such charges within fifteen (15) days of its posting, the Town may file in the office of the Recorder of Mortgages of the Parish of Ouachita a lien sworn to by the Mayor or Chief of Police reciting the description of the property, the work performed and its cost which lien shall constitute a privilege and charge in favor of the city on such property for a period of five years from the date of its filing. Such lien may be reinscribed thereafter for additional five year periods if its remains due and unpaid.
SECTION 6. Any and all charges, expenses or costs incurred by the city in connection with the cutting of the grass, weeds of other growth or the removal of the same from the property pursuant to this ordinance shall draw interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date the property was cut and was cleared by the City. Town shall impose an additional charge for filing each such lien of not less than $50.00 plus the recording fees and all attorney’s fees.
SECTION 7. It is recognized that within the Town limits there exist farm lands, woodland, cultivated fields, river and lake frontage and large undeveloped tracts of land in and on which the natural or controlled growth of trees and plants is unavoidable and in some cases desirable and does not constitute a public hazard or nuisance.
The owners or users of any such tract or tracts may apply to the Board of Aldermen for a certificate of exemption of any property in this account, which shall be granted for such periods as the Aldermen may fix upon the Board’s determination that plant growth on such property does not constitute a health, safety or sanitary risk to the general public. Such exemption may be revoked by the Board of Aldermen after notice and hearing upon the occurrence of any change in use or condition of the property that does in fact make uncontrolled growth upon it a violation of the standards stated in this ordinance.
The issuance of such certificate shall not be a defense to any action instituted prior to the dates of its issuance, nor shall such certificate have any retroactive effect to impair the validity of any liens or charges filed against the property.
SECTION 8. "Posting" as used herein means the mailing of a written notice in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid to the owner of the property at his address shown in the tax rolls of the tax collector of Ouachita Parish, or the affixing of a notice on a card or paper not less that 11 X14 inches in size to any raised post, door, tree, or other holder on the property in question that may be readily seen from nearest public thoroughfare to the property posted. Property so far removed from the public thoroughfare that it cannot be "posted" as defined herein shall not be subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 9. The Town may serve or post as many notices of violation of this ordinance as may be necessary to insure its prompt and uniform enforcement against all violators. The Town may cut and remove grass and growth as many times as may be necessary to maintain the property in accordance with this ordinance, provided that thirty days has elapsed since the last cutting of grass by the Town or last notice served on the owner. Each violation for which notice is posted or a cutting performed shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 10. In addition to the costs, expenses and other charges imposed by this ordinance, the Mayor’s Court of the Town shall have the jurisdiction to impose criminal penalties for second and subsequent violations of this ordinance.
For a second offense of this ordinance, in addition to the other penalties provided herein, an offender shall pay a fine of not more than $300.00.
For a third offense of this ordinance, in addition to the other penalties provided herein, a offender shall pay a fine of not more than $500.00
For a fourth or subsequent offense of this ordinance, in addition to the other penalties provided herein, an offender shall pay a fine of not more than $500.00 and/or be sentenced to not more than ninety (90) days in jail.
For the purpose of determining subsequent offenses, a violation must occur which involves the same parcel of property for the enhancement provisions of this section to apply.
SECTION 11. EMERGENCY ABATEMENT. Whenever the appropriate municipal official determines that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, he may, without prior notice, issue and order that such emergency exists, requiring that such action be taken as deemed necessary to meet the emergency and such order shall be effective immediately. Failure of the responsible party to immediately abate violations of this section shall be unlawful and subject to the remedies and penalties of this chapter; and the Town, without further notice, may institute action to relieve the public of any threat.
SECTION 12.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith and particularly Ordinances 99-05 (MOP) and 2001-02 (MOP), are repealed
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
on this 22nd day of April 2008.
This Ordinance having been submitted, introduced and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSENT
And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on ______________as Ordinance No. of the Town of Sterlington.
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