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Public Notices: Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Public & Legal Notices may be submitted to us at legals@ouachitacitizen.com.

Public Notices Published Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

NOTICE
A 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN 2FACP74WONX134165 is stored at Bear's Towing, 2601 Hwy. 165 South, Monroe, LA 71202. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by June 6, 2008, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
5/15,5/22
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NOTICE
I, Calvin Elliott, DOC # 335701, date of birth 5/15/65, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II narcotic, which occurred on December 16, 1992, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
5/8,5/15,5/22
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1
PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
APRIL 8, 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 11:40 a.m. in The Wellness Center, 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, by Steve Hall, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
INVOCATION
Mr. Hall 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; and Pat Thompson, Recording Secretary.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public.
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT
None
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 MARCH 11, 2008
After review of the March 11, 2008 minutes, a motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn and seconded by Ms. Liner to adopt the minutes as presented and the motion was unanimously approved.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE WELLNESS CENTER EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
After discussion on the revised Wellness Center Employee Handbook, Ms. Liner offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that The Wellness Center Employee Handbook, in substantially the form presented to the Board of Commissioners at this meeting, is hereby approved, and that the Executive Director (or Interim Executive Director, as the case may be) is authorized to make such further nonmaterial changes as he or she may deem appropriate or desirable from time to time.
Mr. Spencer seconded the motion and the resolution was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF EXERCISE ROOM RENOVATIONS
After due discussion and presentation of plans, Ms. Liner offered the following resolution, Mr. Spencer seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously:
RESOLVED, that the proposed renovations of the Exercise Room are hereby approved, and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to make such changes to such renovations as he may deem appropriate or desirable from time to time, provided that the total cost shall not exceed $95,000.
SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR CARDIO EQUIPMENT
Solicitations for bids on new cardio equipment are being sent out and will be discussed at the next meeting.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2008
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the March 4, 2008 minutes of the board of directors of Ward Five Healthcare Foundation.
AMENDMENT OF THE AGENDA
Ms. Liner moved, Mr. Gilley seconded, and the Board unanimously approved amending the agenda to add the following agenda item:
“APPROVAL OF WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS OF FOUNDATION OFFICERS”
APPROVAL OF WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS OF FOUNDATION OFFICERS
Mr. Mulhearn offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLVED, that the written employment agreements between the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation doing business as the Living Well Foundation and Paul West, its President/Chief Executive Officer, and Tracey Linson, its Secretary -- Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, respectively, in the forms presented to this meeting, are approved.
Mr. Spencer seconded the resolution and the Board unanimously approved it.
SELECTION OF DISTRICT-DESIGNATED MEMBERS OF GRMC’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
After careful consideration the following resolution was offered by Mr. Mulhearn:
WHEREAS, Schedule 7.1(c) of the Asset Purchase Agreement among the District, IASIS Glenwood Regional Medical Center, LP (IASIS), and others provides that at all times during IASIS' ownership of Glenwood Regional Medical Center, the District shall have the right to designate fifty percent (50%) of the hospital's Board of Trustees, which shall be composed of IASIS's chief executive officer, members of the hospital's medical staff, and non-physician community leaders;
WHEREAS, IASIS has decided that the board shall continue to have ten members but will switch to a classified board, i.e., the board members will have staggered terms;
RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby designates the following persons to serve as the District-designated members of the hospital's Board of Trustees for the following terms: Mr. Wade Bishop and Mr. Whitty Hood -- 3 years; Ms. Pam Accardo and Dr. Bob Webber -- 2 years; and Mr. John Mark Wilhite -- 1 year.
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, May 13, 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 TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, June 12, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, June 12, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FOOD & FOOD PRODUCTS
FOR GREEN OAKS’ DETENTION HOME
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
5/22,5/29
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M., June 10, 2008.
for a New Concession Stand, Press box and Restrooms @
Ouachita High School Softball Complex
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 51-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
141 DeSiard Street, Suite 506
Monroe, La 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-Mail: bmcquire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as building construction. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Friday, May 30th, 2008, at 9:00 A.M. at the job site on the Ouachita High School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the pre-bid conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Ouachita Parish School board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
5/15, 5/22, 5/29
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M., June 12, 2008.
For: Restroom Renovations to Ouachita Parish School Systems
Ouachita High School, Ouachita Jr High School, Lakeshore Elementary, Jack Hayes Elementary, Robinson Elementary, Swartz Uper Elementary, Swayze Elementary
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 52-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
141 DeSiard Street, Suite 506
Monroe, La 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-Mail: bmcquire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as building construction. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Wednesday, June 4th, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. at the job site on the Ouachita High School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the pre-bid conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Ouachita Parish School board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
5/15, 5/22, 5/29
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M., June 3, 2008.
For: HVAC Renovations to
West Monroe High School
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 53-08
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
141 DeSiard Street, Suite 506
Monroe, La 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-Mail: bmcquire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as mechanical. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Monday, May 26th, 2008, at 9:00 A.M. at the job site on the West Monroe High School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the pre-bid conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Ouachita Parish School board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
5/8, 5/15, 5/22
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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. June 2, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 54-08
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
5/15,5/22
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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. June 9, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 55-08
Gymnasium Floor Replacement West Ouachita High School
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
5/15,5/22,5/29
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Breland gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST
Attending the meeting was Melissa Breland, Russell Macan, Jonathan Oglesby, Mandy Smart with Cross Keys Bank.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Trey Magee, Katy Balsamo, and Marilyn Dilmore.
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Ladd Williams reported they had a good turn out for the Keystone Plaza Grand Opening. Everything is opened except The Grille and The Coffee House.
April 12th 10 a.m. the Sterlington Summer Baseball League will host the opening ceremonies. The Coaches, Players and the 2008 Board Members will be introduced. Mayor Breland will throw the first pitch of the season. The concession stand will open up this year after its closing three years ago. Alderman Williams stated they asked if the town would purchase a fence sign for $175 to advertise for the town. M/S/C (Ronny Lowery, Cliff Bullock) to purchase a fence sign for advertising.
DAVID VITTER LETTER
Mayor Breland reported a copy of David Vitter’s support letter was enclosed, supporting our Delta Regional Authority request for $250,000.
DELTA PROJECTS
Yesterday, Roger Worthington with Entergy brought in a $5,000 check donating it to the Delta Projects. The Aldermen talked about the need to develop a Board for this. Ron Hill requested this to be put on the agenda under Unfinished Business until it is done.
ROAD TAX
Mayor Breland stated we received $15,800 for the January 2008 Drainage and Road Tax from the Police Jury. He estimates we will receive $200,000 - $220,000 a year. It is 66% of what we collect on sales taxes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Ronny Lowery) to introduce the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance Number 2006-11 (OTG) appointing Gerald Walters to the Planning and Zoning Board to replace Angela Nettles and appoint Pat McDonald to finish the unexpired term of Brian Stires.
TOWN WEBSITE
Mayor Breland turned the meeting over to Jonathan Oglesby with Total-e-Service Web Company. Mr. Oglesby prepared a three tier quote. He went over each the cost and what was included in that price. M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to table this until the April 8, 2008 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
INSURANCE
Russell Macan was present and talked about employee insurance to be deducted from payroll. It is income or cash benefits paid to the policyholder. They qualify people on the spot. The Aldermen were okay with him talking to the employees and the payroll deduction.
RESOLUTION DEQ MWPP
Mayor Breland reported that Pat McDonald just finished the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention required annually by DEQ. Alderman Hill had some questions concerning the answers. He also requested a copy of the Sewer Use Ordinance for the next meeting.
UNEMPLOYMENT
The Mayor asked that we take this up after the Invitation for Public Participation.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Katy Balsamo stated the Grand Opening went very good and she wanted to thank the town council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
UNEMPLOYMENT
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Cliff Bullock) to go into executive session at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Breland stated to discuss possibly litigation on unemployment benefits.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:05 P.M.
There was no report given on the unemployment subject.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the minutes for February 12th, 26th and March 11th with the stated editing. M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Bonnie Dilmore) to approve the minutes for March 18th.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the sewer bills that need to be paid.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock).
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
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NOTICE
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Taken at the office of the District, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana. Monday, May 12, 2008 (Regular meeting)
Members Present: Fred Hall, Don Leach, Ralph Owens
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Jerry Lazenby-Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Charles Jackson – Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Terry Cox-District Manager
The meeting was called to order promptly at 11:00 A.M. O’clock.
The first item on the agenda was Ashford Place Apartments-Phase III, to consist of seven (7) buildings comprising twelve (12) apartments each for a total of eighty four (84) single family residential units (apartments). Mr. Lazenby presented the plans & specifications to the commissioners and Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept this phase of the project and Commissioner Owens seconded the motion. Mr. Lazenby will compose and send the letter to The Bryan Company concerning the approval.
The final item was cash disbursements for the month. Mr. Cox presented the disbursements and following a brief review Commissioners Owens made a motion to accept them as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Leach seconded the motion.
No further business being presented the meeting adjourned at 12:25 P.M. O’clock.
Respectfully Submitted
Fran Bradley, Secretary
Attest: Fred Hall, President
5/22
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in *special legal session on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
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.
*due to Memorial Day holiday
The public is invited to attend.
5/8,5/15,5/22
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall.
APPLICATION NO: COA-08-70000002
APPLICANT: DONNA WHITAKER
LOCATION: 99 MCCLENDON STREET
LGL DSCRP: LOT IN SQ 1 A&E SO ADDN BEG 185 FT W OF FRONT ST & FRTG 60.275 FT ON S/L R R AVE, DEPTH 150 FT.
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL TO REPLACE WINDOWS. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
5/15,5/22,5/29
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3726
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TENSAS BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT RELATING TO THE USE OF CERTAIN IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Board of Commissioners for the Tensas Basin Levee District relating to the use of certain immovable property by the City of West Monroe, all as more fully set forth in that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement attached as Exhibit "A."
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and he is hereby authorized to take any action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing, and to further agree to any modification, clarification or amendment of that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement which is attached as long as any changes are not material or significant variations from the provisions now set out in that agreement.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, this
12th day of February, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY , 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
5/22
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3738
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE D OF CHAPTER 4 OF PART 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING ELECTRICITY OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, TO RE-DESIGNATE IT AS ARTICLE C; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-4041 TO 12-4048, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-4049 TO 12-4060.2; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Article D of Chapter 4 of Part 12 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby re-designated as Article C, and Sections 12-4041 to 12-4048, are hereby amended, to read as follows:
ARTICLE C. ELECTRICITY
Sec. 12-4041. Electrical Inspector — Generally.
Creation of office, qualifications. The office of electrical inspector is hereby created and the executive official in charge of that office shall be known as the electrical inspector. He shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor, who may combine this office with the office of building official. The person chosen to fill such office shall possess such executive ability as may be required for the efficient management of such office and shall have the International Code Council ("ICC") certification as prescribed by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council.
Sec. 12-4042. Electrical board.
(a) There is hereby created an electrical board. The board is to consist of the city building official, or a deputy building official designated by him from time to time, who shall be chairman, one employee from the city's power franchise holder, two electrical contractors licensed in the city and whose permanent place of business is within city limits, one person who is thoroughly familiar with the electrical business in both manufacture and engineering, and is not employed by another board member and one electrical sign manufacturer licensed in the city, each of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and who shall serve at his pleasure for a term of four (4) years.
(b) The duties of the board will be to act as an advisory board in matters pertaining to electricity, as defined in the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as from time to time amended.
(c) It shall be the duty of the electrical inspector to sign and issue all notices and certificates and to pass on all plans submitted; to keep a daily record of his work, including all notices and applications received; violations thereto; and to make any daily, weekly, quarterly or annual reports of his operations required by the Mayor and/or Board of Aldermen. He shall inspect all buildings in the course of erection, alteration or repair, as often as may be necessary, and shall see that all electrical work is done in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana State Uniform
Construction Code, as from time to time amended, and to enforce its provisions regarding electricity.
(d) The electrical inspector shall be and is hereby given full authority to enter any and all buildings and places within the city limits for the purpose of inspecting the electrical installations already constructed or in the course of construction, repairs or alteration.
Sec. 12-4043. Registration, Insurance.
(a) Qualifications. No person shall be allowed to do electrical work, now or hereafter, within the city limits unless he shall have been registered under this Article.
(b) Registration of application. Any person desiring to qualify as a registered contractor under this Article shall each year register his qualifications with the office of the electrical inspector.
(c) Registration Fees. Any person desiring to be registered with the city as an electrical contractor shall pay $75.00 annually.
(d) Registration expiration. A contractor registration certificate shall expire on January 31 of the year following issuance. If registration is not renewed by February 28 of the year of expiration, all qualifications must be resubmitted.
(e) Insurance. Every registered contractor must present evidence to the building official that he has complied with the insurance requirements of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
(f) Authority to install. No person other than a registered contractor or his qualified employee shall be allowed to install any electrical wiring or to make any connections thereto or to otherwise engage in any activity involving electricity which is governed or regulated by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as from time to time amended.
(g) Contractor's responsibility. No person carrying on the electrical business shall allow his name to be used by any other person, directly or indirectly, either to obtain a permit or permits, send in notices, make returns or to do any work under his registration, under penalty of having his registration under this Article revoked. Sec. 12-4044. Permits, inspection, etc.
(a) Permit to do work. Before starting any work covered by this Article, each person doing business as an electrical contractor must obtain a permit from the electrical inspector to do the work. This permit application shall be filed on forms furnished by the electrical inspector.
(b) Applications for inspection. Applications for inspection must be filed at the office of the electrical inspector during his normal office hours, by the applicant, on forms furnished by the city.
(c) Permits for existing structures. Applications must be made and permits obtained for all extensions, alterations or other work to be done in connection with electrical work, and the applicable standards shall be as determined pursuant to Section 12-4004.
Sec. 12-4045. Suspensions.
Any registered contractor who shall neglect or refuse to comply with this Article may, in addition to the other penalties provided in this Code, have his registration suspended or revoked by the electrical inspector for a period of up to ninety (90) days.
Sec. 12-4046. Electrical permit and inspection fees.
The following permit and inspection fees shall be paid to the city at the same time and as a prerequisite to the securing of a permit to do the work:
(1) Roughing-in work:
$20.00 for issuing permit
$4.00 per circuit for first circuit
$3.00 per circuit for next two (2) circuits
$2.00 per circuit for next seven (7) circuits
$1.00 per circuit for all circuits thereafter
$6.00 fee for first fifty (50) fixtures
$3.00 fee for each additional (50) fixtures
(2) Motor or generator:
$3.00--Fractional H.P. up to and including one H.P.
$6.00--One and one-half (1 1/2) H.P. to four (4) H.P.
$9.00--Five (5) H.P. to ten (10) H.P.
$12.00--Eleven (11) H.P. to fifteen (15) H.P.
$15.00--Sixteen (16) H.P. to twenty (20) H.P.
$18.00--Twenty-one (21) H.P. and over
(3) Replacement of service entrance equipment:
$6.00 per service up to and including sixty-ampere
$8.00 per service up to and including one hundred-ampere
$10.00 per service up to and including two hundred-ampere
$12.00 per service up to and including four hundred-ampere
$14.00 per service up to and including six hundred-ampere
$17.00 per service over six hundred-ampere
(4) Miscellaneous:
$20.00--Minimum for outside electric signs up to and including three (3) transformers. All over three (3) transformers a fee of two dollars ($2.00) per transformer.
$4.00--Electric window signs
$4.00--Neon border window and outside
$6.00--Rectifiers
$15.00--Motion picture machines
$20.00--Temporary service
$6.00--Electric stoves, ranges, dryers, hot water heaters and all other major appliances
$15.00--X-ray machines
$2.00--Ceiling fans
$1.00--Each additional meter
(5) Special equipment or apparatus where no fee provided. For special equipment or apparatus for which no inspection fee is fixed by this article a charge of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per one thousand (1,000) watts, or less consumed by such equipment or apparatus shall be made.
(6) Elevator installations. In elevator installations the electrical contractor shall be required to pay fees in accordance with the above schedule for wiring up to the elevator controller, from the elevator controller out of the individual elevator motor or motors and devices additional motor wiring fees, based on the above schedule, shall be paid by the elevator contractor.
(7) Extra trips by inspector. In case the electrical inspector is required to make more than one trip from his office for the purpose of inspecting any work on account of violation of rule, wrong addresses or any other irregularities caused by the registered contractor or his agents, a charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be made for each additional trip.
(8) The electrical inspector may from time to time establish a uniform procedure requiring an advance deposit by active registered contractors of up to $200.00 against which permit and/or license fees due may be charged (and with the obligation thereafter by that registered contractor to refresh that deposit promptly upon request).
Sec. 12-4047. Violations; penalties; suspension of registration.
(a) Violations of this Article.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in electrical work without being properly licensed to do so under the provisions of this Article.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to timely obtain all permits required under this Article prior to engaging in electrical work.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to timely request any inspection required under the provisions of this Article.
(4) For purposes of this section, electrical work shall include any installation, removal, alteration or repair of electrical equipment or systems, including related activities.
(b) Penalties for violations of this Article.
(1) Each violation of any of the violations listed above shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(2) If the person shall violate any of the provisions above more than one
(1) occurrence within a period of thirty-six (36) months, the applicable penalties shall instead be as follows:
(i) For a second offense the violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(ii) For a third offense the violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(iii) For a fourth offense the violation shall be punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(c) Suspension of registration.
(1) In addition to and not in limitation of the criminal penalties provided above, any person who has committed a third offense within a period of thirty-six (36) months shall have their registration to perform electrical work within the municipal limits of the City of West Monroe suspended for a period of six (6) months.
(2) In addition to and not in limitation of the criminal penalties provided above, any person who has committed a fourth offense within a period of thirty-six (36) months shall have their registration to perform electrical work within the municipal limits of the City of West Monroe suspended for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
12-4048. Installation Standards
All activities governed under this Article shall be in conformance with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code as from time to time amended. To the extent not superceded by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code:
(a) Furnishing and location of meter equipment. The city's franchise holder acting as the current supplying agency, shall furnish the necessary meter socket and metering equipment for any installation to which it furnishes electrical current. Installations having more than one meter shall
have each tagged, giving the street or apartment number it serves.
(b) Temporary services. All temporary services shall be installed on the equivalent of a four-by-four timber with point of attachment at a minimum of ten (10) feet above the ground and shall be properly grounded to a driven ground. The temporary service shall be located as near as possible to the permanent point of attachment.
(c) Installation of meter sockets. Each meter socket installation shall be on the outside of the building, residence or other structure and shall be mounted not more than six and one-half (6 1/2) feet nor less than five and one-half (5 1/2) feet above the level of the standing space, unless otherwise agreed upon with the city's power franchise holder.
(d) The city's franchise holder shall be entitled from time to time to establish customary installation standards, and all installations within the city shall comply with those standards.Ó
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 Sections 12-4049 to 12-
4060.2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, are hereby repealed.
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 good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be effective on and after May 15, 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 13th day of May, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3739
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES A AND B OF CHAPTER 4 OF PART 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION AND THE BUILDING CODE; TO RE-DESIGNATE THEM ONLY AS ARTICLE A; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4001 TO 12-4007; TO REPEL THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-4018 AND TO RENUMBER THE EXISTING SECTION 12-4017 AS SECTION 12-4018; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Articles A and B of Chapter 4 of Part 12 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, are hereby re-designated as Article A, and Sections 12-4001 to 12-4015, are hereby amended, to read as follows:
ÒArticle A. Administrative Provisions; Building Code
Sec. 12-4001. Adoption.
(a) City hereby adopts the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and Appendix J of the International Residential Code, as each are from time to time amended, as the applicable construction code to be applied within the corporate limits of the City of West Monroe.
(b) All building installation contemplated by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and Appendix J of the International Residential Code, as each are from time to time amended, within the city limits shall be installed and constructed in conformity and in compliance with all of the provisions of the provisions of this chapter.
(c) This article shall be known, shall constitute and may be referred to as the Building Code of the City of West Monroe, and any and all additions and amendments to this article shall become part hereof and be deemed incorporated herein so that a reference to the "Building Code of the City of West Monroe" or the "Building Code" shall be understood and intended to include such additions and amendments.
Sec. 12-4002. Definitions; appointment and requirements.
(a) For purposes of this chapter, including the provisions of the Building Code of the City of West Monroe, the following terms shall be defined as follows: Building code enforcement officer (BCEO). A person employed by the city who is primarily responsible for the overall inspection or enforcement of applicable building code requirements within the jurisdiction of the city. Building official. The BCEO employed and charged by the city with the administration and enforcement of the Building Code of the City of West Monroe (Code) and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC). Inspector. A BCEO, who under the authority of the building official, is charged with the inspection of structures for compliance with his or her specialty
classification(s) of the LSUCC or the Code. Plans examiner or reviewer. A BCEO, who under the authority of the building official, is charged with the inspection of construction documents for compliance with his or her specialty classification(s) of the LSUCC or the Code. Third-party provider (TPP). Any individual, entity or an individual employed by an entity contracted by a licensed contractor or homeowner to act in the capacity of a BCEO, subject to the provisions below.
(b) Whenever the provisions of this chapter may refer to "city building inspector", "building inspector" or "inspector", it shall be considered as a reference to the building official as defined above. Whenever the words "electrical inspector" or "plumbing inspector" are used in this chapter, those references shall mean the appropriate building official, building code enforcement officer and/or inspector to whom such duties have been assigned by the city.
(c) Building officials, building code enforcement officers, inspectors and plans examiners or reviewers shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the mayor, who shall assign such duties among those persons as he shall determine and as are appropriate under the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Third party providers.
(i) City is authorized to provide for third party inspection services by properly licensed third party providers, and may allow construction inspection which are in addition to or in lieu of inspections by the city. All third party providers must be registered with the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Council and with the city in the field or fields in which they are qualified and in which they intend to perform construction inspections. They shall be International Code Council certified in such fields, except that a Louisiana registered architect or engineer may perform and certify planning reviews and inspections.
(ii) No third party provider shall certify plans or inspections of building constructions where they or their immediate family has any professional or financial interest, direct or indirect.
(iii) A third party provider or related agency shall have an occupational license with the city.
(iv) Louisiana licensed building and residential contractors and Louisiana registered home improvement contractors shall not be allowed to act as third party providers.
(v) The building official (primary) of the City of West Monroe shall have the authority to accept or deny the credentials of any third party provider for such cause as he deems appropriate. The third party provider may appeal a denial to the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe by filing a written request with the office of the city attorney to be placed on the agenda of any regular or special called meeting of the Board of Alderman, to which request is attached a detailed written summary of the basis of that appeal.
(vi) Each third party provider shall be registered, and shall pay an initial registration fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00). The initial registration is valid until December 31 of the calendar year in which issued. Subsequent renewals of such registration shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) and shall be due and owing prior to expiration. An additional delinquent fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be paid for any renewal payment received after December 31st but prior to March 31 of st
the following year, except that no third party provider may provide any service during any time such payment is delinquent. Failure to renew prior to March 31 shall be considered a termination of registration, and thereafter a third party provider shall be required to re-register and pay the initial registration fee.
(vii) All third party providers shall make known to the building official of the city their intent to perform inspections; coordinate their inspections and timing with the building official, or his designee; a third party inspector shall document inspection results on a form provided or approved by the building official; and all third party providers shall be properly registered as provided in this section prior to performing any work whatsoever. All third party providers shall present their valid registration with submitted inspection or planning reviews to the city.
(viii) The building official (primary) may at any time invalidate the registration of any third party provider if the third party provider does not properly follow all provisions of this chapter and of the Code.
(ix) These provisions authorizing a third party provider shall not limit in any way the authority of the city to inspect and, if appropriate, to thereafter reject a prior approval by the third party provider if the work performed was not in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the Code. The use of a third party provider shall not diminish or otherwise affect in any way the permit and inspection fees required by this chapter.
Sec. 12-4002.1. Limitations on permits.
Obtaining a permit for the repair, renovation or reconstruction of a structure does not delay, diminish or otherwise limit the ability of the city to initiate proceedings for the condemnation or demolition of that structure or, if proceedings have already been initiated pursuant to section 12-7001, et seq., to thereafter continue with the condemnation or demolition proceedings relating to that structure.
12-4003. Scope and Purpose.
(a) Scope - The provisions of the building code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
(b) Purpose - The purpose of the building code is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.
12-4004. Applicability.
(a) General - Where, in any specific case, different sections of the building code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
(b) Other Laws - The provisions of the building code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(c) Appendices - Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.
(d) Partial Invalidity - In the event any part or provision of the building code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.
(e) Additions, Alterations, Repairs - Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of the building code, unless otherwise stated. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the stability of the building.
12-4005. Department of Building Inspections.
(a) Creation of enforcement agency- The department of building inspections is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(b) Appointment - The building official shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor of the City of West Monroe.
(c) Deputies - Deputy building official and any related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Such employees shall have powers as assigned by the Mayor or, with the concurrence of the Mayor, as delegated by the building official.
12-4006. Duties and Powers of the Building Official.
(a) General - The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of the building code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of the building code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of the building code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in the building code.
(b) Applications and permits - The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the building code.
(c) Notices and orders - The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with the building code.
(d) Inspections - The building official is authorized to make all of the required inspections, or the building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspections by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject of the approval of the Mayor.
(e) Right of entry - Where it is necessary to make any inspection to enforce the provisions of the building code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of the building code which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or designee is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to
perform the duties imposed by the building code, provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises be unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(f) Department records - The building official shall keep official records of application received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for the retention of public records.
(g) Liability - The building official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of the building code, while acting for the City of West Monroe in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by the building code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
(h) Approved materials and equipment - Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
(i) Used material and equipment - Used materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building official.
(j) Modifications - Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of the building code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided the building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of the building code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of the building code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety or structural requirements of the building code. The detail of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building inspections.
(k) Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment - The provisions of the building code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by the building code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of the building code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the building code. Compliance with the specific performance-based provisions of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and Appendix J of the International Residential Code, as each are from time to time amended, in lieu of specific requirements of the building code shall also be permitted as an alternate.
(l) Tests - Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of the building code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of the building code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the City of West Monroe. Test methods shall be as specified in the building code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records.
12-4007. Permits.
(a) Required - Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the building code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permits.
(b) Work exempt from permit - Exemptions from permit requirements of this article shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the building code. Zoning restrictions may also still apply. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. Oil derricks
2. Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
3. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
4. Sidewalks and driveways.
5. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
6. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less that twenty-four (24) inches deep, do not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
8. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
9. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
11. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches in height.
Electrical:
Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the building code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporator cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower or less.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacements or rearrangements of valves, pipes or fixtures.
(c) Emergency repairs - Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
(d) Repairs - Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, sol, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
(e) Public service agencies - A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution, metering or other related equipment that in under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.
(f) Application for permit - To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose.
(g) Action on application - The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of the building code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
(h) Validity of permit - The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of the building code or of any other ordinance of the City of West Monroe. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the building code or other ordinances of the City of West Monroe shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where there exists any violation of the building code or of any other ordinances of the City of West Monroe.
(i) Expiration - Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more that 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(j) Suspension or revocation - The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of the building code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the building code.
(k) Placement of permit - The building permit or copy thereof shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
(l) Responsibility - It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which the building code is applicable, to comply with the building code.
Sec. 12-4008. Permit fees.
(a) The following schedule of permit fees pertaining to the building code is adopted:
(1) New construction: For new construction, the following permit fees shall be applicable.
(i) Commercial: Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) plus sixteen cents ($0.16) per square foot of building area.
(ii) Residential: Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) plus eleven cents ($0.11) per square foot of building area.
(iii) Mixed commercial and residential new construction shall be prorated based upon use.
(2) Additions: For additions, the following permit fees shall be applicable.
(i) Commercial: One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) plus sixteen cents ($0.16) per square foot of additional building area.
(ii) Residential: One hundred dollars ($100.00) plus eleven cents ($0.11) per square foot of additional building area.
(iii) Mixed commercial and residential additions shall be prorated based upon use.
(3) Alterations/repairs: For alterations/repairs, the following permit fees shall be applicable.
(i) Commercial: One hundred dollars ($100.00) plus twentyfive dollars ($25.00) per inspection (the number of inspections shall be as estimated by the building official), all payable in advance.
(ii) Residential: Fifty dollars ($50.00) plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per inspection (the number of inspections shall be as estimated by the building official), all payable in advance
(iii) Accessory structures: Twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(4) [Definitions:] For purposes of this section, the following
definitions shall apply:
Addition: An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.
Alteration: Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition.
Building area: The area included within surrounding exterior walls (or exterior walls and firewalls) exclusive of vent shafts and courts. Areas of the building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included in the building area if such area are included within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
Repair: The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.
(b) For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(c) For the demolition of any building or structure, the fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(d) Where work for which a permit is required by this article is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining that permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this article in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
(e) When a plan is required to be submitted by section 106.1 of the Building Code, a plan-checking fee shall be paid as follows:
(1) Residential --$250.00
(2) Commercial --As established by the office of the state fire marshal.
The fee for residential plan review shall be paid at the time of issuance of the permit. The fee for commercial plan review shall be paid as required by the office of the state fire marshal.
12-4009. Construction Documents.
(a) Submittal Documents - Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall be submitted in two sets with each application for permit.
(b) Information on construction documents - Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the building code and relevant laws, ordinance, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.
(c) Means of egress - The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of the building code. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3, I-1, and detached one- and two-family dwellings the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
(d) ManufacturerÕs installation instructions. ManufacturerÕs installation instruction, as required by the building code shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.
(e) Site Plan - The construction documents submitted with the application for permits shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site and distances from lot lines. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot.
(f) Examination of documents - The building official shall examine or cause to be examined construction documents for code compliance.
(g) Approval of construction documents - When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by a stamp which states "APPROVED PLANS." One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his representative.
(g) Amended construction documents - Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction shall be submitted to the building official within 3 business days of the change being issued.
(h) Retention of construction documents - One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.
12-4010. Payment of Fees.
(a) Payment of fees - A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
(b) Schedule of permit fees - On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the City of West Monroe.
12-4011. Inspections.
(a) Types of inspections - For onsite construction, from time to time the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with the building code.
(b) Inspection requests - It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by the building code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
(c) Approval required - Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official upon notification shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder of an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with the building code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.
12-4012. Certificate of Occupancy.
(a) Use and occupancy - No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of the building code or of the ordinances of the City of West Monroe. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the building code or other ordinances of the City of West Monroe shall not be valid.
(b) Change in use - Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Sections 3406 and 3407 of the
International Building Code.
(c) Certificate issued - After the building official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of the building code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:
1. The application number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
(d) Revocation - The building official shall, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of the building code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the building code.
12-4013. Service Utilities.
(a) Connection of service utilities - No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by the building code for which a permit is required, until approved by the building official.
(b) Temporary connection - The building official shall have the authority to authorize and approve the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility, source of energy, fuel or power.
(c) Authority to disconnect service utilities - The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by the building code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 12-4012 (a) and 12-4012.
(d) The building official shall notify the serving utility and whenever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
12-4014. Board of Appeals.
(a) General - In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The building official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall hold office at his pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decision and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
(b) Limitations on authority - An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the building code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the building code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of the building code.
(c) Qualifications - The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matter pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the City of West Monroe.
12-4015. Decisions of the Board.
(a) Variations and modifications.
(1) The board, when appealed to under this article and after a hearing, may vary the application of any provision of this article to any particular case when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this article or the public interest, or when, in its opinion the interpretation of the building inspector should be modified or reversed.
(2) A decision of the board to vary the application of any provision of this article or to modify any order of the building inspector shall specify in what manner the variation or modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made and the reasons therefor.
(b) Decisions.
(1) Every decision of the board shall be final, subject, however, to the remedy as any aggrieved person might have at law or in equity. It shall be in writing and shall indicate the vote upon the decision.
(2) If a decision of the board reverses or modifies a refusal, order or disallowance of the building inspector or varies the application of any provision of this article, the building inspector shall immediately take action in accordance with the decision.
12-4016. Violations.
(a) Unlawful acts - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by the building code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of the building code.
(b) Notice of violation - The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of the building code, or in violation of a detail statement of a plan approved thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the building code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
(c) Prosecution of violation - If the notice of violation is not complied with in the time prescribed by such notice, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the City of West Monroe to institute the appropriate proceeding to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of the building code or of the order of direction make pursuant thereto.
(d) Violation penalties - In addition to any penalties set forth in said code it shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provisions thereof, or any amendments to this code, and where no specific penalty is provided therefor the violation of or failure to comply with any provisions of this code or any amendments thereto shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or confinement for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or both, with such fine and confinement to be within the discretion of the court, together with court cost. Each day any violation of or failure to comply with this code or any provision thereof continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(e) Violation penalties - Any person who violates a provision of the building code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the building code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
(f) Stop work order - Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of the building code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the ownerÕs agent or to the person doing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.
(f) Unlawful continuance - Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after have been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
12-4017. Unsafe structures and equipment.
(a) Conditions - Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light, ventilation and heating, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed as unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe in accordance with 12-7014, as the building official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
(b) Record - The building official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.
(c) Notice - If an unsafe condition is found, the building official or his designee shall serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure, a written notice that describes the condition deemed usage and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a stipulated time. Such
notice shall require the person thus notified to declare immediately to the building official acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.
(d) Method of service - Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the owner personally; (b) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (c) delivered in any other manner as prescribed by local law. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
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 Section 12-4018 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby repealed, and the existing Section 12-4017 is hereby renumbered as Section 12-4018.
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 good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be effective on and after May 15, 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 13 day of May, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3740
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE E OF CHAPTER 4 OF PART 12 OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING PLUMBING AND GAS PIPING OF THE BUSINESS AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, TO RE-DESIGNATE IT AS ARTICLE D; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-4061 TO 12-4067, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-4068 TO 12-4070; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Article E of Chapter 4 of Part 12 of
the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby re-designated as Article D, and Sections 12-4061 to 12-4067, are hereby amended, to read as follows:
ARTICLE D. PLUMBING AND GAS PIPING
Sec. 12-4061. Plumbing Inspector Ð Generally.
Creation of office, qualifications. The office of plumbing inspector is hereby created and the executive official in charge of that office shall be known as the plumbing inspector. He shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor, who may combine this office with the office of building official. The person chosen to fill such office shall possess such executive ability as may be required for the efficient management of such office and shall have the International Code Council ("ICC") certification as prescribed by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council.
Sec. 12-4062. Plumbing and Gas Piping board.
(a) There is hereby created a plumbing and gas piping board. The board is to consist of the city building official, or a deputy building official designated by him from time to time, who shall be chairman, three (3) licensed master plumbers and one
(1) member shall be a professional engineer, each of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and who shall serve at his pleasure for a term of four (4) years.
(b) The duties of the board will be to act as an advisory board in matters pertaining to plumbing and gas piping as defined in the Louisiana State Uniform
Construction Code, as from time to time amended.
(c) It shall be the duty of the plumbing inspector to sign and issue all notices and certificates and to pass on all plans submitted; to keep a daily record of his work, including all notices and applications received; violations thereto; and to make any daily, weekly, quarterly or annual reports of his operations required by the Mayor and/or Board of Aldermen. He shall inspect all buildings in the course of erection, alteration or repair, as often as may be necessary, and shall see that all plumbing and gas piping work is done in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as from time to time amended, and to enforce its provisions regarding plumbing and gas piping.
(d) The plumbing inspector shall be and is hereby given full authority to enter any and all buildings and places within the city limits for the purpose of inspecting the plumbing and gas piping installations already constructed or in the course of construction, repairs or alteration.
Sec. 12-4063. Registration, Insurance.
(a) Qualifications. No person shall be allowed to do plumbing and gas piping work, now or hereafter, within the city limits unless he shall have been registered under this Article.
(b) Registration of application. Any person desiring to qualify as a registered contractor under this Article shall each year register his qualifications with the office of the plumbing inspector.
(c) Registration Fees. Any person desiring to be registered with the city as a plumbing contractor shall pay $75.00 annually.
(d) Registration expiration. A contractor registration certificate shall expire on January 31 of the year following issuance. If registration is not renewed by February 28 of the year of expiration, all qualifications must be resubmitted.
(e) Insurance. Every registered contractor must present evidence to the building official that he has complied with the insurance requirements of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
(f) Authority to install. No person other than a registered contractor or his qualified employee shall be allowed to install any plumbing and gas piping or to make any connections thereto or to otherwise engage in any activity involving plumbing or gas piping which is governed or regulated by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as from time to time amended.
(g) Contractor's responsibility. No person carrying on the plumbing and gas piping business shall allow his name to be used by any other person, directly or indirectly, either to obtain a permit or permits, send in notices, make returns or to do any work under his registration, under penalty of having his registration under this Article revoked.
Sec. 12-4064. Permits, inspection, etc.
(a) Permit to do work. Before starting any work covered by this Article, each person doing business as a plumbing and gas piping contractor must obtain a permit from the plumbing inspector to do the work. This permit application shall be filed on forms furnished by the plumbing inspector.
(b) Applications for inspection. Applications for inspection must be filed at the office of the plumbing inspector during his normal office hours, by the applicant, on forms furnished by the city.
(c) Permits for existing structures. Applications must be made and permits obtained for all extensions, alterations or other work to be done in connection with plumbing and gas piping work, and the applicable standards shall be determined pursuant to 12-4040.
Sec. 12-4065. Suspensions.
Any registered contractor who shall neglect or refuse to comply with this Article may, in addition to the other penalties provided by this Code, have his registration suspended or revoked by the Office of the Plumbing inspector for a period of up to ninety (90) days.
Sec. 12-4066. Plumbing and gas piping permit and inspection fees.
The following permit and inspection fees shall be paid to the city at the same time and as a prerequisite to the securing of a permit to do the work:
1. For issuing each permit . . . $10.00
2. For each fixture . . . $5.00
3. For residential sewer . . . $10.00
4. For commercial sewer . . . $15.00
5. For gas test . . . $10.00
6. For each reinspection . . . $10.00
7. For sprinkler system . . . $10.00
8. The plumbing inspector may from time to time establish a uniform procedure requiring an advance deposit by active registered contractors of up to $200.00 against which permit and/or license fees due may be charged (and with the obligation thereafter by that registered contractor to refresh that deposit promptly upon request).
Sec. 12-4067. Violations; penalties; suspension of registration.
(a) Violations of this Article.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in plumbing and gas piping work without being properly licensed to do so under the provisions of this Article.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to timely obtain all permits required under this Article prior to engaging in plumbing and gas piping work.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to timely request any inspection required under the provisions of this Article.
(4) For purposes of this section, plumbing and gas piping work shall include any installation, removal, alteration or repair of plumbing and gas piping equipment or systems, including related activities.
(b) Penalties for violations of this Article.
(1) Each violation of any of the violations listed above shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(2) If the person shall violate any of the provisions above more than one
(1) occurrence within a period of thirty-six (36) months, the applicable penalties shall instead be as follows:
(i) For a second offense the violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(ii) For a third offense the violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(iii) For a fourth offense the violation shall be punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00), and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days.
(c) Suspension of registration.
(1) In addition to and not in limitation of the criminal penalties provided above, any person who has committed a third offense within a period of thirty-six (36) months shall have their registration to perform plumbing and gas piping work within the municipal limits of the City of West Monroe suspended for a period of six (6) months.
(2) In addition to and not in limitation of the criminal penalties provided above, any person who has committed a fourth offense within a period of thirty-six (36) months shall have their registration to perform plumbing and gas piping work within the municipal limits of the City of West Monroe suspended for a period of thirty-six (36) months."
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 Sections 12-4068 to 12- 4070 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of them City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, the provisions of
this Ordinance shall be effective on and after May 15, 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 13th day of May, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3741
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE C OF CHAPTER 4 OF PART 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS, TO RE-DESIGNATE IT AS ARTICLE B; AMENDING ARTICLE F OF CHAPTER 4 OF PART 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE VEHICLES, TO RE-DESIGNATE IT AS ARTICLE E; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Article C of Chapter 4 of Part 12 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby re-designated as Article B.
SECTION 2. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Article F of Chapter 4 of Part 12 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby re-designated as Article E.
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 good cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be effective on and after May 15, 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 13 day of May, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed ordinance 3742 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on the 13th day of May, 2008, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 10th day of June, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Any opposition to the proposed ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the first publication of this Legal Notice. A public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date and place set forth above for consideration of the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO.3742
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
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 KMK PROPERTIES, L.L.C., OR ITS ASSIGNS, FOR THE CASH SUM OF $17,500.00, 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:
See attached Exhibit "A" to KMK Properties, L.L.C., or its assigns, for and in consideration of the cash sum of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($17,500.00) DOLLARS, subject to the following conditions:
a) Subject to any and all development restrictions of record, and all rights-ofway 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 May 13, 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 10th day of June, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:

STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 574
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO MAKE APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, FOR A GRANT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, its residents and others in the area utilize and benefit from the improvements at Restoration Park including the Wetland Nature Park Environmental Education Center and the associated trail system; and
WHEREAS, several years ago after acreage was purchased by the City of West Monroe which is a wetlands and upon which was constructed a wetland nature park, ("Restoration Park"),
a trail system was developed within that area through the assistance of the Louisiana Recreational Trails Program, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to further develop the trail system for Restoration Park with the construction of a bridge, a picnic area, and a trail extension, but is in need of further grant funding
from the Louisiana Recreational Trails Program, administered by the Governor's Office, in order to be able to construct such additional improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman 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 on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, to make application to the Louisiana Recreational Trails Program, administered through the Governor's Office of Rural Development, for a grant in an amount of up to SEVENTY FIVE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($75,200.00) DOLLARS for the further development of the trail system in Restoration Park, such grant to be utilized in conjunction with EIGHTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($18,800.00) in funds to be expended by the City;
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, to do and perform any and all matters and execute any and all documents in connection with such application that are either necessary or appropriate and, if the grant is awarded, to do and perform any and all matters and execute any and all further agreements and documents necessary and/or appropriate to qualify for receipt of the grant funds, and thereafter to fulfill the terms and conditions of the grant.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in special and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passes and adopted this 13th day of May, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed ordinance 3734 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on the 13th day of May, 2008, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 10th day of June, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Any opposition to the proposed ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the first publication of this Legal Notice. A public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date and place set forth above for consideration of the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3734
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
S E C O N D E D B Y Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE UTILITY FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009 FOR THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA.
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 Budget attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" for the fiscal year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and same hereby is adopted as the budget for the Utility Fund for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana.
The above ordinance was introduced on May 13, 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 law; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 10th day of June, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2008
5/22,5/29,6/5
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed ordinance 3735 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on the 13th day of May, 2008, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 10th day of June, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Any opposition to the proposed ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the first publication of this Legal Notice. A public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date and place set forth above for consideration of the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3735
MOTION BY:Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY:Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009 FOR THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA.
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 Budget attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" for the fiscal year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and same hereby is adopted as the budget for the General Fund and the Special Funds for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana.
The above ordinance was introduced on May 13, 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 law; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in legal session convened this 10th day of June, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2008
5/22,5/29,6/5
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on May 6, 2008, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
EAST OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION
PROPOSITION
(BONDS)
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $9,200,000 OF 25 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING LANDS FOR BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS; INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THOSE SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROJECTS SET FORTH IN THE “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN” APPROVED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ON MAY 6, 2008, AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Shall East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding Nine Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($9,200,000), in one or more series, to run twenty-five (25) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds; including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THOSE SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROJECTS SET FORTH IN THE “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN” APPROVED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ON MAY 6, 2008, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at six o'clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct, Location
01 (IN PART) Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy. 165 N
02 Sterlington Recreation Center, 709 Frances Avenue
03 (IN PART) Jack Hayes School, 3631 Old Sterlington Road
04 (IN PART) Ouachita Christian School, 7065 Hwy. 165 N
05 (IN PART) Osterland Recreational Center, 710 Holland Drive
06 Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Drive
07 (IN PART) Swartz Recreation Center, 701 Lincoln Hill Drive
08 (IN PART) Louise Williams Library, 140 Bayou Oaks Drive
09 Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy. 594
09A (IN PART) Ouachita High School, 681 Hwy. 594
10 (IN PART) Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 Saint John Street
13 (IN PART) Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive
14 (IN PART) Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive
15 (IN PART) Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center, 2800 Burg Jones Lane
16 (IN PART) Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson Street
17 (IN PART) Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center, 3504 Jackson Street
18 Richwood Town Hall, 363 Brown Road
19 (IN PART) Robinson Elementary School, 5101 Burg Jones Lane
20 Shady Grove Elementary School, 2204 Ticheli Road
21 (IN PART) Shady Grove Elementary School, 2204 Ticheli Road
24 (IN PART) MW Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge, 5500 Hwy. 165 Bypass
25 Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road
26 Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road
61 (IN PART) American Legion Hall, 401 Forsythe Avenue
66 (IN PART) Sherrouse School, 300 Sherrouse Avenue
68 (IN PART) Ouachita Parish Jr. High School, 5500 Blanks Avenue
69 (IN PART) Carroll High School, 2939 Renwick Street
70 (IN PART) Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm Street
72 (IN PART) Lakeshore Elementary School, 550 Balboa Drive
73 (IN PART) Masur Hall-ULM Campus, 4105 Bon Aire Drive
75 (IN PART) St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2816 Deborah Drive
76 (IN PART) Saul Adler Recreation Center, 3900 Westminister Avenue
79 (IN PART) Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 Elm Street
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, Monroe, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008, at SIX O'CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 6th day of May, 2008.
ATTEST: /s/ Jack White, President:
/s/ Robert Webber, Secretary
5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this Monday, May 5th, 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated May 1, 2008, we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers
Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said Commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following to wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, June 16, 2008. The names having been drawn by a Computer indiscriminately and by lots as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art .416.1 are as follows:
Aaron, Carolyn C; 205 Lynette Dr West Monroe
Aaron, Mary W; 106 Bonaparte Dr West Monroe
Allbritton, James E Jr; PO Box 2072 West Monroe
Amis, Kathy Rhodes; 1606 N 2nd St Monroe
Andrus, Michael James; 1704 Emerson St Monroe
Atkins, Curtis; 4003 Standard Dr Monroe
Bandrowsky; Andrew J; 302 Thatcher Ln Monroe
Barkley, Kelly C; 114 McAlpine Dr West Monroe
Barnett, Jessica Dawn; 3407 Hwy 594 Monroe
Barr, Lisa C; 307 Westheights Dr West Monroe
Barraza, Mary Elise; 2717 Bayou Ln Monroe
Bellue, Ann W; 5 Hermitage Trace Monroe
Bethea, Bettie Rodgers; 498 Griggs Rd Calhoun
Bogart, Leslie Gail; 813 K St Monroe
Booth, Kimberly Ellen; 107 Lisa Ln West Monroe
Boyd, Jimmie M; 200 Ridgedale Dr 37 West Monroe
Boyd, Melissa Young; 308 Arrant Rd West Monroe
Brazil, Alesia Terson; 205 Hickory Bend Rd West Monroe
Breard, Anne Goodman; 2609 Pargoud Blvd Monroe
Byars, Donnie Ray; 16 Sebron Ln West Monroe
Cascio, Anne Marie; 2017 Valencia Ave Monroe
Cascio, Mary Lucille; 401 Lakewood Dr West Monroe
Chamblee, Donna J; 219 Spring Creek Rd Calhoun
Chisley, Alberta E; 1303 S 9th St Monroe
Clark, Tara Meshelle; 712 S 12th St Monroe
Cook, Lechell R; 709 Bethune St Monroe
Cook, Penny Renee; 113 Lynette Dr West Monroe
Cooper, Larry M; 738 Forty Oaks Farm Rd West Monroe
Couch, Gus L Jr; 2464 Stubbs Vinson Rd Monroe
Craig, Steve Ladell; 204 Taft Dr Monroe
Davies, Mary G; 288 Pine Hills Dr Calhoun
Dent, Kathy Louise; 377 Velma Dr West Monroe
Detiege, Frank George; 2600 Renwick St Monroe
Diaz, Patricia Leslie; 128 Mizell Ln West Monroe
Ditta, Victor John; 3506 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Dobyns, Crystal Lake Hibbard; 4352 New Natchitoches West Monroe
Douglas, Mellie O; 220 Isabelle St Monroe
Downing, Janet W; 112 Mauldin Dr West Monroe
Dupree, Robert Obrian; 1332 Keystone Rd Monroe
Echols, Michael Charles; 605 Erin Ave Monroe
Ferlicca, Marvin D; 4161 Hwy 546 Eros
Flynn, Thomas J; 1833 Townhouse Dr Monroe
Fontana, Katherine; 728 Lakeshore Dr Monroe
Ford, Deanna R; 202 Pecan Dr B Monroe
Ford, Rozena; 418 Ford Ln Monroe
Franklin, Jessie Calvin; 34 Lock Dr C Monroe
French, Judith B; 2902 Dick Taylor St Monroe
Futch, Deborah R; 201 Colorado Dr Monroe
Garr, Dorothy Douglas; 2110 Calypso St Monroe
Gates, Sonya Renee; 412 Martin St A West Monroe
Gayden, Justin B; 3602 Louberta St Monroe
Goins, Avery Antron; 120 Brookwood Dr Monroe
Graves, Lester Wayne; 151 Henry Graves Rd Calhoun
Greenwood, Leslie A; 286 Day Rd West Monroe
Greer, Angela D; 903 Burroughs St Monroe
Greer, Brenda F; 913 Wilson St Monroe
Greer, John S; 641 McGowen Rd Monroe
Griffith, Tracy Louise; 103 Ellen Dr Wet Monroe
Hall, Edward Earl; 109 Marx St Monroe
Hammack, Kathern L; 910 Fortune Dr Monroe
Hampton, Della; 501 S Grand St 309 Monroe
Harper, Jerry Wayne; 3290 Garrett Rd Monroe
Harrist, Patsy A; 2807 N 9th St West Monroe
Hawkins, Amy Louis; 1511 N McGuire Ave Monroe
Henderson, Michael Wayne; 604 Oregon Trl Monroe
Hendricks, Debra T; 124 Eagle Rock Dr West Monroe
Hendrix, Norma C; 2882 Hwy 557 West Monroe
Hester, Daniell Dontrell; 1608 Hickory St Monroe
Holoman, Benjamin Lee; 1126 Comanche Trl West Monroe
Holland, Karen Elaine; 1401 Erin St 123 Monroe
Honeycutt, Mark; 1396 Hwy 34 West Monroe
Horne, Bobby L; 104 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Horne, Latonia Conyea; PO Box 15061 Monroe
Jackson, Dale Evelyn; 3708 White St Monroe
Jackson, Isabell; 642 Tom Sturdivant Rd Eros
James, Len I; 1682 Hwy 139 Monroe
James, Patricia; 811 S 27th St Monroe
Jenkins, Sanford Montreal; 1002 Natchitoches St West Monroe
Jennings, Jimmy Wayne; 1471 Frenchman’s bend Monroe
Johnson, Adrienne Farmer; 241 Oregon Trl Monroe
Jones, Anglyn Swift; 4310 Belle Terre Dr Monroe
Jones, Delena A; PO Box 162 Sterlington
Jones, Denise Michelle; 3809 Elm St Monroe
Kadar, Jennifer Nicole; 310 Hartford Pl West Monroe
King, Teddy W; 137 Lakeview Park Dr Monroe
Landow, Carol Sue; 2414 Lexington Ave Monroe
Lawson, Jennifer; 1909 Richard Dr Monroe
Lee, Grace Michelle; 104 Branch St West Monroe
Leporati, Joshua Ray; 305 Pecan Bayou Dr Monroe
Lewis, Bryan Domonique; 140 Brookwood Dr Monroe
Lightning, Mitchell L; 1007 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Lindsay, Ann Elizabeth; 3007 River Oaks Dr Monroe
Lisotta, Lucas J II; 299 Bill Banks Rd Calhoun
Lolley, John O Mrs; 1405 Filhiol Ave Monroe
Long, Ivo H Jr; 2411 Pinehurst Dr Monroe
Lowery, Merrille N; 877 Morgan Hare Rd Monroe
Lowrey, Amanda Gayle; 126 Cedarbrook Dr Monroe
Manning, Demond Montrell; 78 Carroll Dr B Monroe
Marshall, John; 2701 Washington St 340 Monroe
Martin, Elizabeth Dales; 104 Samantha Dr West Monroe
Matthews, Romona B; 114 Dupont Dr West Monroe
Maxwell, Angeline; 3100 Deborah Dr 36 Monroe
McCrocklin, Alison Francine; 5714 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
McDonald, Rhonda Leanne; 207 Sandy Hill Cir West Monroe
McEacharn; Brent Daniel; 125 Barbara Ann St West Monroe
McGough, James A Mrs; 6404 Cypress Point Dr Monroe
McLemore, James Robert; 3706 Westminister Ave Monroe
McNeely, Joan E; 128 Craft Rd 4 West Monroe
Miller, Ronnie D; 122 White Rd West Monroe
Modicue, Sharon Renee; 409 Browning Ave West Monroe
Monlezun, Michael Donal Jr; 510 Sherrouse Ave Monroe
Moore, Maggie M; 3905 Pippin St Monroe
Myers, Kristi Lynette; 206 Forest Hill Rd West Monroe
Norwood, Nicholas Bright; 109 Avant St West Monroe
Odom, Angela D; 427 Birchwood Dr Monroe
Pargoud, Beatrice M; 5703 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Pesek, Tanya Taylor; 1506 Emerson St Monroe
Phillips, Tammy Angel; 506 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe
Portman, Wanda Wisenor; 2100 Maris Pl Monroe
Powell, Vera Ellen; 207 Ponderosa Trl West Monroe
Prince, Robert W; 116 Green-Briar Dr West Monroe
Purvis, Deborah G; 448 Defreese Rd West Monroe
Rasberry, Debra F; 3810 Scenic Dr Monroe
Raven, Zodie Bell; 2000 Peach St 69 Monroe
Reed, Sherry T; 2316 Oliver Rd 228 Monroe
Richard, Mark I; 510 Finks Hideaway Rd Monroe
Roberts, James A; 128 Roundtree Dr West Monroe
Robertson, Carly Owen; 889 Morgan Hare Rd Monroe
Robinson, Andrea Michelle; 120 La Verde St West Monroe
Robinson, Emma G; 238 Grayling Ln Monroe
Robinson, Ervin Jerome; 411 Wilson St Monroe
Robinson, Michael D; 5000 Hwy 165 By Pass 1 Monroe
Rogers, Donnia Marsanora; 308 Pargoud Dr Monroe
Scott, Albert L Jr; 179 Kent Smith Rd Calhoun
Simon, Cynthia S; 327 Rowland Dr Monroe
Sketoe, Darrick Terrell; 2317 Liberty Dr West Monroe
Smith, Bracie N; 116 W Highland Ave West Monroe
Smith, Denis E; PO Box 394 Swartz
Smith, Isabelle; 77 Holiday Dr Monroe
Smith, Ronald Ray; 1506 Rogers St Monroe
Square, Ruthie F; 2000 Peach St 14 Monroe
Stevenson, Alex; 2009 Evans Ave Monroe
Suggs, Charles; 2266 Hwy 139 Monroe
Swann, Virginia Lowrey; 208 Blair Ave 1 West Monroe
Synnott, William V; 3980 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Tanner, Aline Rene; 3553 Caples Rd West Monroe
Taylor, Danni S; 107 Fairfield St West Monroe
Tennessee, Sam III; 28 W Elmwood Dr Monroe
Thiel, Diane Louise; 209 Su-Quak-Natch-Ah St West Monroe
Thomas, Nicole Allison; 2500 Powell Ave Monroe
Thompson, Sharon Turner; 108 Standard Reed Cir West Monroe
Townsend, Rita W; PO Box 1070 West Monroe
Trundles, Rishanta K; 507 Harris St Monroe
Tucker, Traci Nicole; 127 Princess Dr Monroe
Tugler, Brenda Joyce; 1400 S 6th St Monroe
Turner, Carolyn N; 2715 S Grand St Monroe
Vogt, Kenya McKinnie; 606 Glenmar Ave Monroe
Wade, Irma Deloris; 1100 S 12th St Monroe
Wade, Vivian Howard; 1547 Frenchman’s Bend Monroe
Walker, Caressa Clack; 311 Rowland Dr Monroe
Warren, Lashina Carnett Atkin; 813 N 35th St Monroe
Watson, Kay J; 19 Karen Ln Monroe
Welch, Gregory M; 138 Jennifer Ln 1 Monroe
Wheeler, Anice H; 30 Quail Ridge Dr Monroe
White, Sally F; 3608 Forsythe Ave Monroe
Williams, Amelia L; PO Box 475 Sterlington
Williams, Derrick J; 604 Grayling Ln Monroe
Williams, Freddie Jr; 1007 Wilton Dr Monroe
Williams, Janet E; 112 Somerset Dr Monroe
Williams, Ladonna Estella; 3504 Lee Ave Monroe
Williams,. Roger L; 383 Ed Fuller Rd Eros
Williams, Viola LK; 1275 Joe Holton Rd Eros
Wilson, John Turner Jr; 309 Brian Dr Wet Monroe
Wilson, Nancy M; 1301 Ridge Dr West Monroe
Woods, John Albert; 502 Morton St Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER ONE written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers on this the 5th day of May, 2008 at Monroe, Louisiana.
I, W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the Sheriff’s returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office.
W.J. "Bill" Hodge, Clerk of Court
5/22

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