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Public Notices: Thursday, July 10th, 2008

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Public Notices Published Thursday, July 10th, 2008

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Morehouse Parish School Board, 714 South Washington, Bastrop, Louisiana 71221 until 2:00 P.M., July 24th , 2008.
For: General Maintenance, Walkway Canopies, and New Drainage for
Bastrop High School
402 Highland Avenue
Bastrop, Louisiana 71220
Morehouse Parish School Board
Bid Number: 00209
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
141 DeSiard Street, Suite 506
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: tlittleton@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Tuesday, July 15th, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at the job site on the Bastrop High School campus. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
6/26,7/3,7/10
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau is accepting bids for the sale of the following items in accordance with the provisions of R.S.49:125.
Mahogany Secretary Desk
Mahogany Credenza
Mahogany File Cabinet
Sealed bids will be received in the office of Alana Cooper, Executive Director of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau, 601 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292, no later than ten (10:00) A.M., Tuesday, July 22, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of the Executive Director, at that time the items will be sold to the highest bidder.
To view the items please contact Ruth Canales at 387-5691 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
Alana Cooper
Executive Director
Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau
7/10, 7/17
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 1:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. July 28, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 19-09
SHOP EQUIPMENT
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
7/10,7/17
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for Sewer TV Equipment will be received by West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 at the office of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10) o'clock A.M. CDST, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The specifications of the TV equipment may be picked up at the office of the district on Wallace Road. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all informalities.
By Terry Cox, District Manager
7/3,7/10,7/17,7/24
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the Workforce Investment Board have received allocations from LDOL for Trade Adjustment Assistance for $400,000. Comments should be addressed to Ms. Doretha Bennett WIB Executive Director at 1301 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA 71201.
7/10
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for West Ouachita Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Improvements , Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, will be received by Ouachita Parish Police Jury at the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse Building, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, until ten ( 10:00 ) o'clock A.M., on Monday, August 4 , 2008. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. A non-refundable deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) will be required for each set of documents.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all formalities.
July 3, 2008
OWNER: Ouachita Parish Police Jury
BY: /s/ Walt Caldwell, President
7/3,7/10,7/17,7/24
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, July 28, 2008, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-08-20000003
APPLICANT: BIG HORN TAXIDERMY / STEVEN SCOTT SMITH
LOCATION: 920 CYPRESS STREET
REQUEST: REAR YARD VARIANCE FROM REQUIRED 20' TO 5'.
LGL DSCRP: WEST 75 FT OF FOLLOWING: LOT 3 & N2 LOT 2 SQ B FEAZEL & HAYNES ADDN.
APPLICATION NO: VAR-08-20000001
APPLICANT: PATRICK RIGGIN
LOCATION: 1618 ARKANSAS ROAD
REQUEST: VARIANCE ON REQUIRED FENCE BETWEEN A B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT AND AN R-2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT / PLANS TO ERECT A NEW SHOP / OFFICE BUILDING
LGL DSCRP: 0.54 ACS IN SEC 21 T18N R3E, FROM INTERSECTION OF LINE BETWEEN SECS 21 & 26 T18N R3E & C/L ARK RD, S34E ALG C/L SAID RD 158.6 FT, SE ALG RD & CURVE TO LEFT 172.98 FT, N44E 30 FT, SE ALG E R/W SAID RD 216.42 FT TO POB, N44E 217.81 FT, S49E 108.49 FT, S44W 217.8 FT, NW ALG E R/W ARK RD 108.49 FT TO POB.
The public is invited to attend.
7/10,7/17,7/24
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: DE-ANNX-08-60000002
APPLICANT: PARKWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LOCATION: WELLS ROAD (63.34 ACRE TRACT)
REQUEST: DE-ANNEXATION FROM THE CITY LIMITS OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
LGL DSCRP: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEC 31 T18N R3E, OUACHITA PARISH, LA, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55’39” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 914.39 FEET TO THE POB; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05’39” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 991.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55’43” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 29.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 334.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1301.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 477.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06’44” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1428.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 55’39” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1748.55 FEET TO THE POB CONTAINING 63.34 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY, SERVITUDES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR OF USE.
7/3,7/10,7/17
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
May 19, 2008
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on May 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairman, Jerry Edmondson, presided.
Roll Call:
Present — Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Tillman Brown, Sammy Gordy, Lane Howell, Gretchen Kovac, Sue Edmunds Nicholson, Don O’Toole, Nah Patel, Ryan Roark
Absent — Janet Rutledge (excused), Angie Jackson-Wilson (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Guest: Grant Schlueter, Foley & Judell, L.L.P.; Kelli Jacobi, News Star; Michael Devault, The Ouachita Citizen
Agenda: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Sammy Gordy to amend the May 19, 2008 board meeting agenda to move a discussion on the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement of the N/E Louisiana African- American Heritage Museum by Grant Scheluter as the first agenda item. The agenda was approved as amended. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
N/E Louisiana African-American Heritage Museum: Grant Schlueter, Bonding Attorney, addressed the concerns of the Board of Directors regarding extending the N/E Louisiana African-American Heritage Museum 2003 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement past the deadline date. He reported that extending the deadline will not have any effect on the Bureau’s capabilities of securing additional bond funding in the future. He suggested that the Board consider extending the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement funding one (1) year at a time.
Minutes: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve the April 21, 2008 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine ((9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board members reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements on hand showing the following balances as of April 30, 2008.
Bond Account $520,076.34
General Funds $2,495,110.24
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Lane Howell and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the additional travel plans for June through October 2008. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports
Bond Oversight Committee: Nash Patel reported that the Bond Oversight Committee met and was given direction by the bonding attorney to decide on preferences of actions. With Grant Schlueter present today and providing the following information, that the CVB can extend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, but not more than one year. As long as the parties meet certain reasonable expectations in proceeding with due diligence on the project, the extension would not harm our bond rating or potential to bond in the future. The committee recommends extending the time frame for one year to support the museum to completion.
It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Lane Howell to extend the N/E Louisiana African -American Heritage Museum Cooperative Endeavor Agreement from May 19, 2008 to May 19, 2009. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Nominating Committee: Sue Nicholson reported that the Nominating Committee submitted the following slate of officers for the term of June 2008 through May 2009 in the May 19, 2008 meeting.
Gretchen Kovac – Chairman
Sammy Gordy – Vice Chairman
Lane Howell – Secretary/Treasurer
It was moved by Sue Nicholson and seconded by Lane Howell to approve the Nominating Committee recommendation for the June 2008 through May 2009 slate of officers as presented. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Parking Lot Committee: Gretchen Kovac reported that the Parking Lot Committee met on May 19, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the change orders proposal from Amethyst Construction Company. She reported that the following recommendations were made.
That the City of West Monroe complete the sidewalk on their side of the walkway and the Convention & Visitors Bureau complete our additional sidewalk connection to the back of the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
That Amethyst Construction Company repairs the drainage problem on the side of the building by the air conditioning units.
That the Convention & Visitors Bureau omit the landscaping, signage, handrails and lightning from the change order and bid those out.
It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Nash Patel to approve Amethyst for the repairs to the drainage and the sidewalks, and to bid out the additional landscaping, signage, handrails and lighting. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Tourism Development Grant Committee: Don O’Toole, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee, reported that the Committee met on May 19, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. to discuss the following grant request for payment.
1. South Central Music Conference requested final payment of $1,625.00.
It was moved by Sue Nicholson and seconded by Lane Howell to approve the final payment of $1,625.00 to the South Central Music Conference. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
2. Strauss Theatre Center requested final payment of $1,250.00.
It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the final payment of $1,250.00 to the Strauss Theatre Center. Motion carried by a vote of eight (8) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes and one (1) abstention
3. Don O’Toole reported that the Executive Director received a letter from ULM requesting that the $20,000.00 grant earmarked for shade covers over the bleachers be used to purchase additional bleachers.
It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the ULM request to redirect the $20,000.00 grant dedicated to purchase shade covers for bleachers be used to purchase bleachers. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business:
Legal Publication: Sylvia Bullard reported that The Ouachita Citizen has agreed to serve as the Convention & Visitors Bureau’s official journal for June 2008 through May 2009 with no increase in advertising cost.
It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to designate The Ouachita Citizen as the Convention & Visitors Bureau’s official journal for June 2008 through May 2009. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Sue Nicholson and seconded by Ryan Roark to adjourn at 5:10 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Jerry Edmondson, Chairman
Lane Howell, Secretary/Treasurer
7/10
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008 AT 5:35 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Walt M. Caldwell, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (6)
Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Walt Caldwell, District C; Dorth Blade, District D; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F
Members Absent (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Caldwell. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Caldwell.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting including the Personnel and Public Works Committee Meetings held on May 5, 2008 with the necessary correction was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed with no opposition.
Tana Trichell did not appear at the meeting.
The president recognized Mr. Pitt, G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District. Mr. Pitt spoke regarding the need of an administrative office building, renovations to existing buildings and the resolution recently passed by the district. Mr. White asked the jury to pass a similar resolution. The president asked the jury whether they had a problem taking up this matter at this time. They did not. Discussion ensued.
Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to adopt Resolution 08-23. Motion passed with no opposition.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-23
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY G.B. COOLEY HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District (“Cooley”) has determined that it is in the District’s best interest to acquire an off-campus building to house the District’s administrative offices and certain other District functions;
WHEREAS, in order to fund the foregoing, Cooley anticipates making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for approval to issue a Certificate of Indebtedness not to exceed the principal amount of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00), to bear interest not to exceed eight percent (8%) per annum, and to mature not later than ten years from the date thereof, and to otherwise comply in all respects with applicable law;
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:2923 requires that a political subdivision have prior approval of the governing authority by which it was created before issuing a Certificate of Indebtedness;
WHEREAS, Cooley was created by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury through the adoption of Ouachita Parish Ordinance No. 7127 on or about April 11, 1962; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District adopted a Resolution on May 19, 2008, requesting the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s approval of the plan to issue a Certificate of Indebtedness as set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby evidence its approval of the issuance of a Certificate of Indebtedness by G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District as set forth hereinabove;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes its President to execute such instruments or correspondence, or take such other action, as is reasonable and necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
The above Resolution was adopted the 19th day of May 2008.
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The president recognized Mr. Lazenby of Lazenby & Associates. Mr. Lazenby spoke regarding the boundaries of Calhoun Sewerage District #6. The president passed the gavel to the vice-president (Mr. Blade) and abstained from voting on the matter.
Mr. Blade opened the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 8891 amending the boundaries of Calhoun Sewerage District #6. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the matter. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The vice president asked the jury to address this matter at this time. The following ordinance was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8891
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF CALHOUN SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 6; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury established Calhoun Sewerage District No. 6 of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana by the adoption of Ordinance No. 7454 on or about August 18, 1975;
WHEREAS, for many years said District was dormant and a community sewerage collection and treatment for the District has yet to be funded or constructed;
WHEREAS, said District has no outstanding indebtedness, bonded or otherwise;
WHEREAS, A new Board of Commissioners has been appointed for the District and that Board is moving forward to develop plans and specifications for a community sewerage system for the Calhoun community; and,
WHEREAS, said Board of Commissioners has asked the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to amend the original boundaries of the District to accommodate the actual development trends that have evolved in the Calhoun Community since the District’s original boundaries were established more than thirty (30) years ago;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby amends the boundaries of Calhoun Sewerage District No. 6 of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana as follows:
The territorial boundary of Calhoun Sewerage District No. 6 shall include the following area:
Township 17 North, Range 1 East
Sections 1, 2, 3 and 10.
Township 17 North, Range 2 East
Sections 5 and 6.
Township 18 North, Range 1 East
Sections 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35 and 36. The East ½ of Sections 16 and 21. The East ½ of the West ½ of Sections 16 and 21.
Township 18 North, Range 2 East
Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (5)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAINING (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell
The above ordinance was adopted the 19th day of May 2008.
The gavel was passed back to the president. The president recognized Mr. Lance Griffith, Lincoln Elementary School Beautification Project. Mr. Griffith spoke regarding funding for a landscaping project at the school. Discussion ensued. This matter was deferred to the June 2nd meeting.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 8888 Amending Section 14-1 Increasing the Speed Limit on Bayou Oaks Drive from 25 mph to 35 mph. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against this matter. Motion by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 8889 Regulating Unkept Grass and Weeds in Clearly Residential Areas Outside Recognized Subdivisions. Mr. James Poe, Keep Ouachita Beautiful spoke in favor of the ordinance. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 8890 Amending Ordinance No. 8879 Annual Operating Budget for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Projects Funds for the year 2008. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8892 Increasing the Speed Limit on Forest Home Road from 25 mph to 35 mph. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Smiley to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
A motion was offered by the president, and seconded by Mr. Blade to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Finance Committee Meeting. Motion passed with no opposition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Finance Committee Meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson at 5:54 pm.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the impact of the lower interest rates on various funds. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement for the period covering 4/15/08 through 5/16/08. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to pay the claims for this period. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the monthly exception report and budget variances. Discussion ensued. Informational only, no action was taken on this matter
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the RFP for Accounts Receivable Collections. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to place the Request for Proposals for Accounts Receivable Collections out for proposals. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement-4th JDC Payroll and Benefit Administration. Informational only.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the status of the 2007 audit. Mr. Cammack invited the new jurors to attend a briefing on Best Practices for Police Juries with the auditors, scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill.
Chief Hemphill asked that the proceeds from the sale of two surplus fire trucks be placed in the Capital Outlay Funds of the Fire Department. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to allocate the proceeds of $22,000 to the Capital Outlay Fund of the Fire department. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the purchase of four (4) grass fire trucks. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to order the trucks off state contract and advertise for bids for the firefighting units to be placed in the trucks. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Rhodes, Green Oaks Detention Center. Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the teaching services agreement for Summer School teachers. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the teaching contract for summer school teachers at Green Oaks Detention Center. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chairman recognized Ms. Bennett, WIA Director.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding hiring an Administrative Assistant-Youth. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to hire Shamara Webb in the position of Administrative Assistant-Youth. Motion passed with no opposition.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding hiring a Career Coordinator-Youth. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to hire Shawanda Jackson Dempsey in the position of Career Coordinator-Youth. Motion passed with no opposition.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Bill Roark asked to speak to the jury. Mr. Roark stated that he had received a letter requesting an extension of the option on a portion of the Connor property from Mt. Pleasant Community Development, Inc. This matter was deferred to the June 2nd meeting.
There being no other business to come before this committee, meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Motion to resume the Regular Police Jury meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed with no opposition.
The Regular Police Jury meeting resumed at 6:30 p.m.
The president recognized Mr. Jackson.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding his agenda and asked that he take some things out of order. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to engage the engineering firm of Lazenby & Associates for West Ouachita Sewerage District #16. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding a rate adjustment for West Ouachita Sewerage District #16. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to adjust the sewer rate to $30 per month to become effective with the first billing cycle beginning on or after July 1, 2008. Discussion ensued. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Jackson offered the following ordinance for final adoption, seconded by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8889 (Final)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 24 OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA TO REGULATE UNKEPT GRASS AND WEEDS IN CLEARLY RESIDENTIAL AREAS OUTSIDE RECOGNIZED SUBDIVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, in accordance with then-existing state law Article II of Chapter 24 of the Complied Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana limited the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s to authority to require the cutting of grass and obnoxious weeds to properties located “in a recognized subdivision;”
WHEREAS, La. Acts 219 (2007) extended the authority of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to compel property owners to cut grass and obnoxious weeds to apply not only to properties within recognized subdivisions, but also to properties “in a clearly established residential area on a state highway or a parish road.”
WHEREAS, the Ouachita parish Police Jury finds that requiring the cutting of grass and obnoxious weeds in clearly established residential areas on a state highway or a parish road is in the public interest even where such residential areas fall outside recognized subdivisions.
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that Article II of Chapter 24 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be amended as follows (new language is underscored):
“ARTICLE II. UNKEPT GRASS AND WEEDS
Sec. 24-16. Grass and weeds on lots in residential areas.
Owners of any lot located in a recognized subdivision or any parcel located in a clearly established residential area on a state highway or a parish road outside of municipalities within the Parish of Ouachita shall cut all grass and obnoxious weeds on such property.
(Ord. No. 8004, 9-22-86)
Sec. 24-17. Notification of lot owner
Upon failure of a lot or parcel owner to cut grass and obnoxious weeds as required above, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury shall cause notice of such failure to be sent by registered or certified letter or other adequate notice to the owner of said lot.
(Ord. No. 8004, 9-22-86)
Sec. 24-18. Authority of parish to cut grass and weeds.
If the owner of a lot or parcel fails to cut such grass and weeds when requested within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice, the police jury shall cause such grass and weeds to be cut or removed and shall assess the cost of such cutting and removal against the owner of the lot.
(Ord. No. 8004, 9-22-86)
Sec. 24-19. Payment of cost by property owner.
The owners of lots or parcels from which such grass and weeds have been cut and removed shall be required to pay the secretary-treasurer of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury the actual cost of cutting same.”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the effective date of this Ordinance shall be May 20, 2008; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Public Hearing be held on May 19, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed amendment of Article II of Chapter 24 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana se forth above.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 21st day of April 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAINING (0)
The above ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of May 2008.
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Mr. Jackson offered Ordinance No. 8890 for final adoption, seconded by Mr. Smiley:
ORDINANCE NO. 8890 (Final)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8879, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS FOR THE YEAR, 2008.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, convened on the 19th day of May, 2008 that:
SECTION ONE: The following detailed estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008, be and the same is hereby amended for the Police Jury General Fund and Special Revenue Funds during said period.
In all other respects Ordinance No. 8879 shall remain the same.
The above Ordinance was introduced on April 21, 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (4)
NAYS: (1) Mr. Mack Calhoun, District B
ABSTAIN: (1) Mr. Dorth Blade, District D
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of May 2008.
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Mr. Jackson advised that he had received no communication from the District Court regarding the space planning issues in the courthouse. Accordingly, no action was taken on this matter.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-25
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DARYEL HENDRIX TO THE ADVISORY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the term of Daryel Hendrix as a member of the Advisory Board of West Ouachita Industrial District has expired, and he desires to remain on the Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Daryel Hendrix, 108 Armstrong Lane, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, be and hereby is reappointed as a member of the West Ouachita Industrial District Advisory Board, for a term of four (4) years, said term beginning May 19, 2008 and ending May 19, 2012.
The above resolution was adopted the 19th day of May 2008.
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The president recognized Mr. Calhoun.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding the restroom facilities at Cheniere Lake Area 3. Mr. Murray updated the jury on the activities of Mr. Harrison in regards to this project.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding the repairs to roads in District B affected by the pipeline damage. Mr. Murray stated he had spoken to Mr. Harrison about this matter and that tentative plans are to bid out this project in the month of July.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore:
RESOLUTION 08-26
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A. B. DOWNS, JR. AND KENNY SOLLEY TO THE ADVISORY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND APPOINTING SCOTT ALBRITTON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the term of A. B. Downs, Jr., and Kenny Solley as members of the Advisory Board of West Ouachita Industrial District has expired, and they desire to remain on the Board of Commissioners.
WHEREAS, Brian Marks, 107 Marion Place, West Monroe, LA 71291, has resigned and Scott Albritton has expressed a desire to serve,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that A. B. Downs, Jr., 221 Dumas Rd, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 and Kenny Solley, 607 Northwood Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291, be and hereby are reappointed as members of the West Ouachita Industrial District Advisory Board, for a term of four (4) years, said term beginning May 19, 2008 and ending May 19, 2012, and Scott Albritton be and hereby is appointed to fill the unexpired term of Brian Marks for a term of one year, said term beginning May 19, 2008 and ending May 19, 2009.
The above resolution was adopted the 19th day of May 2008.
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The following resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, and seconded by all the jurors:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-27
A RESOLUTION STATING THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY’S SUPPORT OF THE SPARTA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSION’S EFFORTS TO SECURE PERMANENT STATE FUNDING OF SAID COMMISSION’S OPERATIONS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO,
WHEREAS, the Sparta Groundwater Conservation District was created by the State of Louisiana to direct efforts to preserve the Sparta Aquifer, the primary source of potable water for North Central Louisiana;
WHEREAS, the ongoing rapid depletion of the Sparta Aquifer poses a threat to not only the health and welfare of citizens of North Central Louisiana but also to the economy of the region;
WHEREAS, the impact of the depletion of the Sparta Aquifer on North Central Louisiana is of vital importance to the whole State of Louisiana;
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has not yet provided a permanent source of funding for the Sparta Groundwater Conservation District’s operations;
WHEREAS, the Commission is in need of permanent funding to establish programs necessary to preserve the Sparta Aquifer;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby states its support of Representative Rick Gallot’s efforts to secure permanent state funding of the Sparta Groundwater Conservation District’s operations;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby requests that the local governments, citizens, and industries that rely on the Sparta Aquifer for potable water lend their support to Representative Gallot’s effort;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be mailed to each Representative and Senator representing citizens of Ouachita Parish in the Louisiana Legislature; and to the Governor of Louisiana.
The above resolution was adopted on the 19th day of May 2008.
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MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding Resolution No. 08-24. Mr. Murray addressed the jury concerning the matter. A brief discussion ensued.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-24
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT TO REPLACE THE BLACK BAYOU BRIDGE (Structure No. U37-32303-92088-1) THROUGH THE OFF SYSTEM HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana DOTD has notified the Ouachita Parish Police Jury that DOTD has chosen to fund the replacement of the OPPJ’s Black Bayou Bridge (Structure No. U37-32303-92088-1) through DOTD’s Off-System Bridge Program; and,
WHEREAS, DOTD has advised that in connection with such work OPPJ will be responsible for obtaining the required Rights-of-way and having conflicting utilities re-located;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is hereby requested to proceed with the replacement of the OPPJ’s Black Bayou Bridge (Structure No. U37-32303-92088-1) through DOTD’s Off-System Bridge Program as set forth in DOTD’s letter to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury dated April 21, 2008;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby agrees to be responsible for obtaining the Rights-of-way and utility relocations required for such project.
The above Resolution was adopted the 19th day of May 2008.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8888
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1, INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BAYOU OAKS DRIVE FROM TWENTY FIVE (25) MILES PER HOUR TO THIRTY-FIVE (35) MILES PER HOUR; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has heretofore established a specific speed limit of twenty-five (25) mph on Bayou Oaks Drive, a parish road located in District E of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, residents have requested that the speed limit be increased to thirty-five miles-per-hour (35 mph) on said Road:
WHEREAS, increasing the speed limit to thirty-five miles-per-hour (35 mph) on Bayou Oaks Drive is in the public interest,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby amended as follows, to-wit:
Section 14.1 Speed Limits
Bayou Oaks Drive- 35 miles per hour
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed speed limit be published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and a Public Hearing be held to hear comments from all interested parties.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 21st day of April 2008.
The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAINING (0)
The above ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of May 2008.
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The president recognized Ms. Moore.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
The following ordinance was offered for final adopted by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
ORDINANCE NO. 8892
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1, INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON FOREST HOME ROAD FROM TWENTY FIVE (25) MILES PER HOUR TO THIRTY-FIVE (35) MILES PER HOUR; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has heretofore established a specific speed limit of twenty-five (25) mph on Forest Home Road, a parish road located in District F of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, residents have requested that the speed limit be increased to thirty-five miles-per-hour (35 mph) on said Road:
WHEREAS, increasing the speed limit to thirty-five miles-per-hour (35 mph) on Forest Home Road is in the public interest,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby amended as follows, to-wit:
Section 14.1 Speed Limits
Forest Home Road- 35 miles per hour
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed speed limit be published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and a Public Hearing be held to hear comments from all interested parties.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 5th day of May 2008.
The above ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAINING (0)
The above ordinance was adopted on the 19th day of May 2008.
Ms. Moore updated the jury about a recent meeting with the mayor of Monroe concerning litter and improving the community. A motion was offered by Ms. Moore that the parish treasurer appoint three parish employees to work on the planning committee for this effort, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Discussion ensued. Motion passed with no opposition.
Ms. Moore spoke regarding her appointment to the WIA Board. Ms. Moore recommended to the jury that she act as a liaison instead of a voting member of the board. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to designate the police juror appointed to the WIA Board to serve as a non-voting member of the WIA Board. Motion passed with no opposition. Discussion ensued about the make up of the WIA Board.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for Digital & Audio Recording Systems for Courtrooms 5 and 6. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the bid subject to comments from the courts that transcripts transcribed using this process are certifiable. Additional discussion ensued. Mr. Caldwell amended his motion to approve the bid subject to comments from the courts that transcripts are certifiable and to state that this is in lieu of our obligation to hire additional court reporters, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Ms. Bennett.
WIA Doretha Bennett, WIA Director
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding the Workforce FY 2008 Allocation. Discussion ensued. Ms. Bennett recommended that the jury approve the FY 2008 allocation. Motion offered by Ms. Moore to approve the grant funds for the FY2008 and grant authority to the president to sign the necessary documents, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed with no opposition.
Ms. Bennett spoke again regarding the makeup and the appointment of the WIA Board.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Murray.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding Preliminary Subdivision Approval-Indian Hills Manufactured Homes Subdivision, Unit 1. Mr. Murray recommended approval subject to the comments of the Mr. Harrison, Engineer. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve Preliminary Subdivision Approval-Indian Hills Manufactured Homes Subdivision, Unit 1 subject to the comments of the Public Works Director and the Consulting Engineer. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the Preliminary Subdivision Approval-Chauvin Place, Unit 2. Mr. Murray recommended approval subject to the comments of the parish engineer. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Approval-Chauvin Place, Unit 2 subject to the comments of the Public Works Director and the Consulting Engineer. Motion passed with no opposition.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Cammack spoke again regarding the purchase of the Audio & Digital Equipment for the courts. No other action was taken on the matter.
There being no other business to come before the jury, motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
A D J O U R N.
Walter M. Caldwell, IV, President
Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 20th day of June 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated June 2, 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, July 28, 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:
Abbott, Matthew Ryan; 208 Raymond Dr. Monroe
Accardo, Kelly Lyn; 1020 N 5th St Monroe
Ardizzone, Jennifer Lynn; 119 Parks Ln Calhoun
Austin, Rodney G; 151 Brookwood Dr Monroe
Aydellot, Lisa Burch; 2119 Valencia Ave Monroe
Baker, Mary Johnson; 103 Lasalle Cir West Monroe
Baugh, Jamie Lee; 47 Colonial Dr C Monroe
Beach, Joel Lynn; 419 E Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Bennett, Jennifer G; 1015 N 8th St Monroe
Bennett, Stephanie Chauntel; 306 Susan Dr West Monroe
Bess, Sylvia H; 712 Behune St Monroe
Blackston, William Bernard; 2411 S 6th St Monroe
Boyte, Pauline Jones; 1616 Emerson St Monroe
Broadway, Roosevelt; 13 Breece Cir C Monroe
Brown, W Kyle; 500 Belmont Dr West Monroe
Burdeaux, Denise F; 119 Olde Oaks Dr West Monroe
Burns, Jill Kathleen; 101 Conifer Dr West Monroe
Burton, Mary Virginia; 582 Rowland Rd Monroe
Byrd, Cynthia H; 402 Avant Rd 49 West Monroe
Calhoun, Alvin Alfonso; 2101 Evans Ave Monroe
Camp, Patricia Baldwin; PO Box 4193 Monroe
Carey, Gloria Jean; 131 Ada St Calhoun
Carroll, Paul Vernon III; 705 Rowan St 20 West Monroe
Carter, Jason D; 194 Wildlife Ln Calhoun
Chambless, Robert L; 114 Vernon Dr West Monroe
Christian, Joyce W; 406 Brown St West Monroe
Correro, Paul Bryan; 7300 Frontage Rd Monroe
Craighead, Milton Eugene; 219 Britton Rd Calhoun
Dasher, Zachary Michael; 122 Greenfield Cir West Monroe
Davidson, Samuel L; 119 Fennell Dr Monroe
Davis, Bryan W; 101 Ransom St West Monroe
Davis, Sherry A; 200 Hillside Cir West Monroe
Dewars, Ronald James; 118 Riverbend Dr West Monroe
Dobbins, Shirley Gail; 1128 Alabama St Monroe
Douglas, Hazel L; 204 Douglas Rd 2 Monroe
Eads, James Bryan; 325 Chimney Hill Rd West Monroe
Elkin, Roger A; 562 Keystone Rd Monroe
Ellis, Lashonn; 1013 S 1st St Monroe
Ellis, Rachel Tonnette; 3111 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Ellis, Tammy V; 345 Old Jonesboro Rd West Monroe
Elmore, Tammie Rene; 4313 Booker St Monroe
Fowler, Kimberly Kay; 412 Glenmar Ave Monroe
Fuller, Jerry L; 195 Sally Ln Collinston
Futch, Thomas Matthew; 138 Wellington Pl West Monroe
Garrett, Keith O; 112 Jerald Dr Monroe
Gibson, Jackie; 4102 Halsell St Monroe
Goudeau John II; 16 Front Royal Ter Monroe
Greer, Carlton Russ; 2815 Pargoud Blvd Monroe
Griffin, Carolyn Jo; 1705 Crescent Dr Monroe
Hall, Marie; 2210 Short Washington Monroe
Halperin, Sanford B; 4380 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Harrington, Gregory L; 6310 Arrowhead Dr Monroe
Hart, Cheryl Ibbotson; 132 Miller Shelby Rd West Monroe
Hart, Elise Renee; 132 Miller Shelby Rd West Monroe
Hart, Harold Joe; 807 Henderson Rd West Monroe
Haynes, Vanessa; 1611 Sunset Dr Monroe
Hemphill, Charles R; PO Box 926 Sterlington
Hemphill, Gordon Lamar; 496 Webb Pierce Rd 1 West Monroe
Henderson, Bruce Roger; 4632 Hwy 34 West Monroe
Hernandez, Charlene Venice; 111 Westchester Dr Monroe
Herrington, Spencer Blake Jr; 207 Bayside Dr West Monroe
Higgins, Futayyeh M; 1919 Samuel Dr Monroe
Hill, Geraldine Sutton; 167 Calhoun Loop Rd Calhoun
Hill, Wesley Harold; 102 River Oaks Dr West Monroe
Hobbs, Lisa Melinda; 204 Powell St West Monroe
Hollingsworth, Harriet O; 308 Morris Ave Monroe
Horn, Helen Kathryn; 501 S Grand St 316 Monroe
Houston, Herman Lee; 101 Jennifer Ln C Monroe
Howell, Dustin Wayne; 1359 Charles Griggs Rd West Monroe
Hubbard, Angela D; 1308 S 10th St Monroe
Hughes, Robert Anster Jr; 908 Atkinson St Monroe
Hunter, Gregory; 101 Arthur Cir Monroe
Hutson, Darla Kay O; 1239 Red Cut Loop Rd West Monroe
Isaacs, Sandra R; 420 Sandal St West Monroe
Island, Clifton A; 18 Farmers Cir Monroe
Jackson, Richard Leon; 408 Standifer Ave Monroe
James, Teshetta Renee; 406 Atkinson St Monroe
Jefferson, Larry D; 6511 Cypress Point Dr Monroe
Johnson, Bruce Bernard; 1645 Richwood Road 1 Monroe
Johnston, Carrie Lynn; 2319 Bienville Dr Monroe
Jones, Christopher A; 42 Colonial Dr B Monroe
Jones, Doyline Smith; 1389 Hwy 139 1 Monroe
Jones, Jacquelyn C; 3908 Polk St Monroe
Jones, Kajuana L; 223 Stacy Dr A Monroe
Jones, Larry Chris; 1101 Richwood Road 2 1 Monroe
Jordan, Rebecca T; 1762 Guyton Swamp Rd Calhoun
Keen, Cynthia M; 469 Woodland Cir Calhoun
Key, Hayley Coy; 117 Hilltop Dr West Monroe
Kincaid, Cynthia Diane Gulled; 111 Green-Briar Dr West Monroe
King, Kenneth R; 804 S 5th St West Monroe
King, Michael S; 109 Camelot Pl Monroe
Koehler, Mary Kathryn; 5415 Whites Ferry Rd 5 West Monroe
Kyles, Bobby Ray Jr; 1407 S 7th St Monroe
Lee, Carolyn J; 300 Ranchette Rd Monroe
Lemoine, Cynthia Dawn M; 103 Bunker Hill Rd West Monroe
Lenard, Phillip D; 628 Leonard Loop Rd West Monroe
Leonard, Houston M; 182 Floyd Lenard Rd West Monroe
Lewis, Demetrius Lamonte; 311 Beasley St Monroe
Lincoln, Matthew Richard; 1217 Trenton St 19B West Monroe
Little, Anna Hammond; 1039 Park Ave Monroe
Loucel, Raymond Martin; 405 Audubon Ave West Monroe
Lowery, Roberta Butler; 259 McGowen Rd Monroe
Masur, Charles David; 2719 Point Dr Monroe
Mathis, Thomas E; 101 Williamsburg Dr Monroe
McClung, Linda K; 205 Dilling Lake Dr Monroe
McCready, Rebecca Lynne; 304 Eileen Rd Monroe
Miers, Ramona L; 207 Fortune Dr Monroe
Miller, Joseph H; 3103 River Oaks Dr Monroe
Mitchell, Zonia Luann; 500 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe
Mixon, Donnie W; 103 Shawnee Cir West Monroe
Mixon, Shirley D; 510 Jack Bonnett Rd Eros
Moran, Jane Bridges; 149 Randy Rd Monroe
Morgan, James Brady; 212 Strasbourg Dr West Monroe
Morris, Kerry Dean; PO Box 2272 West Monroe
Morrison, Jennifer Albritton; 218 Dauphine Dr West Monroe
Mulhearn, Jack Ray; 122 Brooks Ln West Monroe
Mullen, Harford; 300 Harrison St 1112 Monroe
Neal, Jacqualyn E; 303 Arlington Dr West Monroe
Nelson, Nikita Alexander; 554 Carey Nelson Rd West Monroe
Norman, Catherine C; 6510 Mosswood Dr Monroe
Norman, Vera Mae; 206 Stacy Dr B Monroe
Norsworthy, Dawn Truelove; 300 Kendall Ridge Dr West Monroe
Odaware, Howard R; 3999 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe
Oglesby, Shawn D; 301 Oliece Dr West Monroe
Ouchley, Sharon A; 701 Sam Head Rd Eros
Pappas, Jimmy R; 3563 Hwy 80 W Calhoun
Parker, David Andrew; 2271 Swartz Fairbanks Monroe
Patterson, James F; 105 Redwood Dr West Monroe
Perrin, Lori LeBlanc; PO Box 1376 West Monroe
Person, Vivian; 609 Morton St Monroe
Powell, Sharon Ann; 28 Johnson Dr A Monroe
Price, Brenda B; 106 Parkwest Dr BD West Monroe
Qualls, Charlie; 1928 Winnsboro Rd Monroe
Reed, Kent; 113 Jerald Dr Monroe
Rikard, Kevin Ray; 220 Briarcliff Dr West Monroe
Roberts, Tara Jade; 110 Timber Ln Monroe
Rogers, Ida G; 1205 Okaloosa Rd Eros
Ross, Margie A; 1409 S 9th St Monroe
Sawyer, Rebekah B; 1403 Elizabeth St West Monroe
Saxon, Eva Dianne; 209 Dianne St West Monroe
Sherman, Nancy Gale; 2944 Lynn Dr Monroe
Shurden, Mitchel B; 120 Elmwood Dr West Monroe
Smith, Rodney W; 4213 Beale St Monroe
Snyder, Crystal Gale; 4006 Owl St Monroe
Spillman, Apollo Korni; 205 Leachman Ave Monroe
Stevens, Claudia B; 1119 Hinton St West Monroe
Stites, Franklin David; 11 Elmwood Dr Monroe
Tedeton, Betty C; 250 Malone Rd Downsville
Thompson, Betty Walker; 1500 McKeen Pl 120 Monroe
Thompson, Rebecca L; 303 Lakeshore Dr Monroe
Traweek, Casey Maurice; 330 Marion Sims Rd 10 West Monroe
Tyson, Angela Gale; 3750 Hwy 557 West Monroe
Underwood, Karen Maroney; 500 Rochelle Ave Monroe
Wallace, Glen Ray Jr; 104 Greenwood Dr Monroe
Warren, Timothy Keith; 1169 Hwy 144 Calhoun
Washington, Katie Mae; 515 Finks Hideaway Monroe
Whatley, Doug Akers; 438 Forest Oaks Rd Monroe
White, Lori Klick; PO Box 2744 Monroe
White, Nannette E; 155 Indian Mound Rd West Monroe
Wiggins, Tamala Wood, 809 Prairie Rd Monroe
William, Curtis Dewayne; 341 Woodale Dr 1 Monroe
Williams, Alanda Golson; 2984 Hwy 80 W 74 Calhoun
Williams, Corey Leon; 711 S 2nd St Monroe
Williams, Florentine; 204 Columbia Ave Monroe
Williams, Grady A Jr; 972 Hwy 3033 West Monroe
Williams, Jared Roland; 2108 Elmwood Dr Monroe
Williams, Ruby Laws; 452 Miller Shelby Rd West Monroe
Wilson, Mary Lusk; PO Box 1063 Monroe
Woods, Henrietta Evon; 906 Bryant St Monroe
Wooley, Dorothy B; 124 Caldwell Rd West Monroe
Wright, Daisy Bell; 503 S 21st St Monroe
Wright, Sherwanda Lavette; 1705 S Grand St B Monroe
Wycoff, Clinton Nash; 1549 Frenchman's Bend Monroe
Yarbrough, Cindy D; PO Box 160 Fairbanks
Youmans, Max L; 2102 Elmwood Dr 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 on this the 20th day of June, 2008, at Monroe, Louisiana.
Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, Sydney Cameron, E.J. Sievers
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
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 20th day of June, 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated June 2, 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, August 4, 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:
Aarons, Susan Gilly; 316 Cedarbrook Dr Monroe
Andrews, Kim W; 3301 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Antley, Pamela Cherie Fury; 105 Towering Oaks Dr West Monroe
Arbour, Adrienne Adele; 133 Comanche Trl West Monroe
Aulds, Irene Wallace; 103 Fernwood Dr West Monroe
Averette, Christopher Herman; 5802 Cypress St 20 West Monroe
Barnes, John Thomas; 300 Oliver Rd Monroe
Battle, Walter Edward; 3623 Halsell St Monroe
Bee, Theresa Renee; 201 Music Rd Monroe
Berry, Kenneth Marshall; 2984 Hwy 80 W 55 Calhoun
Black, Susan E; 156 Bayne Rd West Monroe
Bogle, James E; 3602 Breville St B Monroe
Bourgue, Susan F; 3250 Hwy 151 N Downsville
Boyd, William Edward; 115 Sunrise Dr West Monroe
Brian, Kelli McCain; 1502 Filhiol Ave Monroe
Brister, Patsy F; 4912 Hwy 34 West Monroe
Broussard, Terrence Rene; 485 Rowland Dr Monroe
Brown, Brenda F; 814 Wallace Dean Rd West Monroe
Brown, Myrtis Louise; 1708 Renaud St Monroe
Bryant, Larry; 2824 Lincoln St Monroe
Butler, Diane; 3602 Halsell St Monroe
Butler, Febbie W; 1807 Ruth St Monroe
Butler, Paul D; 307 D’Arbonne Dr West Monroe
Byram, Jon Marie; 111 Mesa Dr West Monroe
Cantrelle, Norman Joseph; 121 Raymond Dr Monroe
Cararas, Helen B; 2665 Winnsboro Rd Monroe
Carr, Shirley B; 2797 Prairie Rd Monroe
Cascio, Caroline Savage; 2315 Jasmine St Monroe
Charrier, Kevin Michael; 435 Sycamore Ln Monroe
Clark, Althea B; 905 S 5th St Monroe
Clark, Ervin J; 120 Woolsey Rd Monroe
Cole, Erasmas Burke; 601 Morning Star Ln West Monroe
Coleman, Bobbie Lee; 1112 Mississippi St Monroe
Coulberson, Mona; 1311 S 4th St Monroe
Craft, Connie Faye; 500 Northwood Dr West Monroe
Crecink, Webb J; 1505 Hwy 15 West Monroe
Crockett, Gloria A; 45 Roy Dr B Monroe
Davis, Jay Ryan; 106 Hickory Ln Monroe
Demoss, Russell E Jr; 412 Raymond Dr Monroe
Dinger, Cathy Williams; 2556 New Natchitoches West Monroe
Dingler, Mary Cannon; 205 Donovan Cir Monroe
Dunn, Letesa Mitchelle; 5208 Conrad Dr Monroe
Ellis, Andrea Dejuan; 2704 Anita Ln Monroe
Fletcher, Cynthia J; 358 Crawford Rd Monroe
Fluke, Katherine M; 1700 N 6th St Monroe
Fontana, Stephen Wayne; 27 Fairoaks Dr Monroe
Franks, Tamatha Denise; 180 Dogwood Heights Dr Eros
French, Carolyn; 700 Lazarre Ave West Monroe
Fuller, Nicole M; 206 Collingwood Dr Monroe
Gene, Joey W; 704 S 17th St Monroe
George, Phyllis G; Oakleigh Cir Monroe
Green, Monora McMillian; PO Box 5002 Monroe
Guise, Gloria B; 901 S 5th St Monroe
Hall, Derick Demond; 1611 Mississippi St Monroe
Hall, Shalonda Neshell; 302 Garfield Dr Monroe
Harris, Debra Denise; 1136 Caples Rd West Monroe
Harrison, Angela Carol; 2001 Carter St West Monroe
Hawkins, Margell Morgan; 103 Yellowood Dr West Monroe
Headley, Tonya Gail; 502 Gulpha Dr 6 West Monroe
Hendrix, Madie; 577 Brownlee Rd Calhoun
Hennigan, Richard Mark; 755 Ole Hwy 15 27 West Monroe
Hicks, Doorius Donte; 109 Ellen Dr West Monroe
Hicks, Vincent L; 1009 N 8th St West Monroe
Highshaw, Wince Jr; 4703 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Hill, Everett L; 352 Joseph Thomas Rd Calhoun
Hill, Millician H; 1178 E Puckett Lake Rd West Monroe
Hines, Joe David; 2116 Louisville Ave 10 Monroe
Hogard, Marsha C; 156 Harmon Alford Rd Columbia
Hollins, Tiffany Roshune; 11 Melanie Dr Monroe
Honeycutt, Amy Louise; 425 S Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Ingram, Leslie W; PO Box 1213 West Monroe
Jackson, Betty Marie; 1601 Reed St Monroe
Jackson, Margaret Louise; 204 Louise Anne Ave Monroe
Jackson, Sharon H; 18 Longwood Dr Monroe
Jacola, Tonja R; 106 York Dr Monroe
Jenkins, Willie James; 4106 Elm St Monroe
Jernigan, Jason Bradley; 207 Sincere St Monroe
Johnson, Charles T; 120 Liner Dr Monroe
Johnson, Lillian Hendricks; 2902 Anita Ln Monroe
Johnson, Marie; 911 Natchitoches St West Monroe
Keith, Lorraine S; 416 Harn St Monroe
Kendrick, Lance Jeremy; 210 Sincere St Monroe
Knowles, Evelyn P; 2700 Crestmont St Monroe
Lacroix, Sondra; 3111 River Oaks Dr Monroe
LaDart, James J; 143 Comanche Trl West Monroe
Lashley, Lyles Alexander; 2211 Jasmine St Monroe
Law, Janet Powell; 103 Wellington Pl West Monroe
Lawson, Michael Wayne; 3811 Gayton St Monroe
Lewis, Mamie P; PO Box 62 Calhoun
Magown, Lindsay Nicole; 1119 Tulane Ave West Monroe
Malone, Titus Jacob Jr; 155 Whitetail Ln West Monroe
Marshall, Damon; 3914 Curry St Monroe
Martin, Helen Maybelle; 1616 Arkansas Rd 135 West Monroe
McGee, Amy Elizabeth; 110 Honeysuckle Dr West Monroe
McGrew, Christopher S; 40 Karen Ln Monroe
McGrew, Denna Murray; 229 Knoll Creek Cir West Monroe
Medlin, Donald Harmon III; 120 Arrant Rd West Monroe
Milam, Tyler Scot; 3227 Hwy 594 Monroe
Miles, Savanah M; 1406 S 9th St Monroe
Mitchell, Kimberly Denise; 1310 Florida St Monroe
Moline, Dawn Denise; 717 Guy Ave Monroe
Monahan, John C; 102 Hickory Hill Dr Monroe
Monahan, Joseph Norman; 102 Hickory Hill Dr Monroe
Moody, Michael Jason; 5163 Hwy 546 Eros
Moore, Mattie Heckard; 1403 S 9th St Monroe
Morehead, Karen L; 2103 Dayton Ave Monroe
Morris, Kelly P; 1422 Elizabeth St West Monroe
Nance, Lorie Ann; 402 Arrant Rd West Monroe
Neal, Raven Lenore; 112 Roanoke Pl Monroe
Nelson, Chris Benard; 1624 S 10th St Monroe
Nelson, Donna Lea; 4904 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Newton, Deborah G; 203 Renwick St Monroe
Nickols, Pina Pruett; 304 Hamilton St West Monroe
Patterson, Maurice Milton; 3416 Hwy 594 Monroe
Perkins, Shamee A; 805 S 3rd St B Monroe
Perkins, Tyee Evette; 805 S 3rd St B Monroe
Perkins, William D Jr; 801 Eason Pl Monroe
Pimpleton, Veretta M; 4205 Elm St 22 Monroe
Pittman, Gwendolyn R; 144 Liner Dr Monroe
Powell, Clarence R; 39 Karen Ln Monroe
Powell, Robert M; 184 Brownlee Rd Calhoun
Puryear, Janie F; 1601 McKeen Pl 1006 Monroe
Ramsey, Curtis W; 531 Harrell Rd West Monroe
Ramsey, Margie G; 203 Lomaland Dr West Monroe
Rawls, Tama Leann Simmons; 198 Bay Leaf Dr West Monroe
Richard, Nazurie C; 214 Keeble Dr Monroe
Roach, Billy Frank; 614 Sam Head Rd Eros
Robinson, Mary; 1017 Washington St Monroe
Rountree, Mary M; 1114 Riverside Dr Monroe
Sanders, Janie Lenora; 149 E Bawcom St West Monroe
Sanderson, John Riley Jr; 203 Rosewood Dr Monroe
Schmidt, Thor Olav; 300 Erin Ave 4 Monroe
Sewell, Margaret T; 2207 Hwy 594 Monroe
Shaw, Marcia Findley; 565 Hwy 557 West Monroe
Sims, Robert Carl; 315 E Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Singson, Jose T III; 2702 Anita Ln Monroe
Smart, Catrina Arnez; 13 Carroll Dr C Monroe
Smith, Latonja Monique; 5405 Blanks Ave 20 Monroe
Smith, Natalie N; 245 Dogwood Cir West Monroe
Spatafora, Leah Elizabeth; 3211 Lake DeSiard Dr Monroe
Spencer, Kenitres Chanel; 3701 Lionel St Monroe
Stadius, Thomas Michael; 416 Ole Hwy 15 West Monroe
Staub, Robert Huie; 2219 Pargoud Blvd Monroe
Steele, Roy M Jr; 1432 Cedar St West Monroe
Stewart, Ashley Latreace; 5204 Desiard St 34 Monroe
Sullivan, Daniel R; 920 Johnson Rd West Monroe
Swinson, Toney L; 1507 State St Monroe
Tarkington, James Daniel; 139 Daniel Rd Calhoun
Taylor, Lisa S; 2274 Bayou D’Arbonne Dr West Monroe
Thomas, Anthony Joseph; 1513 Tim St 4 West Monroe
Thompson, Larry E; 109 Violet St West Monroe
Tolliver, James M Jr; 317 Cedar St Monroe
Toston, James K; 5000 Hwy 165 By Pass 4 Monroe
Towne, Marianne Crary; 126 Keller St West Monroe
Valentine, Janice Danette; PO Box 874 West Monroe
Varino, Teddy Lee Mrs; 2003 Lexington Ave Monroe
Venters, Rossie Dixon; 306 Pine Grove Cir West Monroe
Viola, Kenneth Bret; 322 Shady Oaks Dr West Monroe
Walker, James A III; 130 Honeysuckle Dr West Monroe
Waller, Tina Paulette; 273 Sun Valley Dr Monroe
Washer, Jewell Yvonne; 204 Lafayette Dr West Monroe
Watson, Ryan Casey; 160 Hattaway Rd Calhoun
Webb, John A; 3907 Wiley St Monroe
Weeks, Michelle Leigh; 201 Williamsburg Dr Monroe
West, Annie N; 3380 Deborah Dr Monroe
Wheeler, Hannah Moore; 2703 Sterlington Rd 72 Monroe
White, Jerry Lee; 278 Elliott Rd West Monroe
White, Laney Elizabeth; 1707 N 6th St Monroe
Whitlock, Memory P; 118 Elias Ave West Monroe
Whittington, Mark S; 314 Wallace Dean Rd West Monroe
Williams, Elizabeth E; 1503 Oaklawn Dr Monroe
Willis, Richard Dennis Jr; 141 Lakeview Park Dr Monroe
Woodall, Hazel Jean; 2342 Arkansas Rd West Monroe
Young, Linnie Louise; 806 Ridge Dr West Monroe
Young, Timmy Ray; 4812 Hwy 557 West 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 TWO 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 20th day of June, 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
7/10
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