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Public Notices: Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Public Notices Published Thursday, August 14th, 2008NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, on July 28, 2008, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or the “Commission”) in LPSC Docket No. U-29203, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(3) of the Louisiana Constitution and Title 45, Section 1163.1 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, a new Financed Strom Cost (“FSC”) rider schedule, and a new Storm Cost Offset (“SCO”) rider schedule, and a modified Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) rider schedule, that implement, effective the first billing cycle of August (July 30) various rate changes for recovery in rates of costs related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita financed pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2007.
In order to pursue financing authorized by Act No. 55, ELL along with the Louisiana Utility Restoration Corporation (“LURC” or “Corporation”) have received pursuant to LPSC Order U-29203-F: (1) approval and authorization for the LURC to finance, through the issuance of “system restoration bonds” by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (the “LPFA”), a contribution to ELL’s capital; (2) approval to create system restoration property in favor solely of the Corporation, including the right to impose and collect system restoration charges sufficient to pay the system restoration bonds and associated financing costs; and (3) approval of a tariff to implement the system restoration charges on behalf of the Corporation. Further, the Corporation and ELL have received Commission authorization for the issuance of system restoration bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of: (a) $524,480,901 of system restoration costs, plus (b) the costs of funding storm damage reserves in the amount of $152,000,000 in a restricted escrow account, plus (c) issuance costs of $11,247,309. When rounded, these components result in a total issuance of $687,700,000.
To finance these costs, the Co-Applicants will implement Financed Storm Cost Rider (Rider “FSC”) Rates, effective by billing on the first day of the first billing cycle of the next revenue month following the issuance date of the system restoration bonds. Based upon a system restoration bond issuance date of July 29, 2008, Rider FSC will be implemented with the first billing cycle of August 2008 (July 30). The FSC Rates, as periodically adjusted, will continue in effect until all system restoration bonds shall have been paid in full and all financing costs of the system restoration bonds shall have been recovered in full. Consistent with the LPSC ’s determination in Order Nos. U-29203-B and U-29203-G, the calculation of the FSC Rates will apply to all rate classes, including the Special Contracted Rate customers and will be nonbypassable, which means that, with limited exception, all existing and future LPSC-jurisdictional ELL customers will be responsible for these charges.
Any insurance proceeds or governmental grants or aid reflecting permanent recovery of system restoration costs received after issuance of the Financing Order, together with any interest earnings associated with those insurance proceeds or governmental grants or aid reflecting permanent recovery of system restoration costs received after the issuance of the Financing Order will be returned to customers of ELL through the Storm Cost Offset Rider (Rider “SCO”). Other adjustments required to compensate for certain costs or benefits relating to elements other than those relating to the financing transaction, including accumulated deferred income taxes and other savings pursuant to Act 55 Financing as provided for in Order U-29203-G, will be reflected in the Rider SCO. The first-year annual SCO effect for ELL is estimated to be a reduction to ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional customers’ bills of approximately $37.5 million.
Using the method of allocation and rate design approved by the LPSC, the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill through Rider FSC for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh will be $4.30 per month. The system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill through Rider FSC for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh will be $61.46 per month and for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh will be $675.90 per month. Rider SCO imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh will be a credit of $2.03 per month. Rider SCO imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh will be a credit of $28.95 per month. Rider SCO imposed on the monthly bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh will be a credit of $318.43 per month. In addition, contemporaneous with the effective date of Riders FSC and SCO, ELL will reduce its Rider FRP to reflect the removal of the amount of interim storm recovery and the amount of storm reserve recovery currently reflected in base rates, but which will be superseded by Riders FSC and SCO. The reduction in Rider FRP relating to the two aforementioned items will be $2.39 per month for such a residential customer using 1,000 kWhs, $34.09 for a Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh per month, and $374.95 for a Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh per month. In sum, beginning with the first billing cycle of August (July 30) the total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional residential customer using 1,000 kWh will be ($0.12) per month, a decrease of 0.09%. The total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh will be ($1.58) per month, a decrease of 0.09%. The total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh will be ($17.48) per month, a decrease of 0.07%.
A copy of these rider schedules may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
8/7
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NOTICE
A white Club Golf Cart VIN#: AG9622-501587 is being stored at Master Auto Service, 2809 Breard St Monroe, LA. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by August 31, 2008 the golf cart will be sold.
7/31, 8/7
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Notice is hereby given that the assessment listings in and for Ouachita Parish, State of Louisiana, have been completed and the assessment books will be open for inspection in the Assessor's Office in Monroe, Louisiana, for a period of fifteen (15) days beginning Friday, August 15, 2008, and ending Friday, August 29, 2008.
Any person desiring to know what value has been placed on his property is hereby notified to appear at the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 301 South Grand Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana and examine his assessment.
Rich Bailey, CLA
Assessor, Ouachita Parish.
7/31,8/7
_____________________________________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury announces its participation in the State's telephone relay service for the hearing impaired. The telephone numbers are: Information 1-800-333-0605, TDD Users 1-800-846-5277, Voice Users 1-800-947-5277. For further information you may contact The Ouachita Parish Police Jury at (318) 327-1340.
8/7
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PUBLIC NOTICE
FAIR HOUSING
Fair Housing is a national policy of the United States, its the law, and its your right.
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, along with the Louisiana Open Housing Act (La. R.S.51:2601-2614) makes discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin illegal in connection with the sale or rental of most housing and any vacant land offered for residential construction or use.
Today, more than ever, America is closer to upholding the inalienable right of all citizens to live where they choose, when they choose, or for as long as they choose and can afford to do so. Yet, this year, as many as two million people who want to rent or buy a home will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, families with children, or national origin. You can do something about housing discrimination.
In addition, information concerning "The Louisiana Open Housing Act" and your rights can be obtained by contacting Louisiana Department of Justice, Public Protection Division, P. O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or by calling 1-800-273-5718.
Complaints may be filed locally with Mr. Bradley N. Cammack, Treasurer, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Post Office Box 3007, Monroe, LA 71210-3007, or by reporting violations to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 1-800-424-8590 or the Louisiana Department of Justice at 1-800-273-5718.
8/7
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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8897 Revoking a Fifteen Foot Portion of a Twenty Foot Servitude located in Glen Subdivision.
All persons who wish to comment, protest or object to any portion of the above mentioned ordinance or resolution are urged to attend this meeting.
7/31,8/7
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby notify participants, beneficiaries, applicants, employees and other interested persons and groups that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. The below listed person has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24CFR Part 8 dated June 2, 1988).
Mr. Bradley N. Cammack
Treasurer, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Post Office Box 3007
Monroe, Louisiana 71210-3007
318-327-1340
8/7
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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., August 26, 2008.
For: Alterations Restroom Renovations to Ouachita Parish School Systems
Ouachita High School, Ouachita Jr. High School, Lakeshore Elementary, Jack Hayes Elementary, Robinson Elementary, Swartz Upper Elementary, Swayze Elementary
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 21-09
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 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
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 Monday, August 11, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at 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
7/24, 7/31, 8/7
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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, August 18, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-08-45000003
APPLICANT: CITY OF WEST MONROE
LOCATION: 721 COLEMAN AVENUE
722 LUDWIG AVENUE
724 LUDWIG AVENUE
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM A B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN ORDER TO BUILD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES ON THE PROPERTY.
LGL DSCRP: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED LOT “G” OF THE STEELE MADDEN ADDN MORE PARTICULARLY DEESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF COLEMAN AVENUE WITH WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF S 8TH ST; THENCE, RUN NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF COLEMAN AVE, A DISTANCE OF 150 FT; THENCE, RUN IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION, PARALLEL TO THE NORTHEASTERLY ROW ROW OF S 8TH ST, A DISTANCE OF 271.34 FEET, TO THE NORTHWESTERLY ROW LINE OF LUDWIG AVE; THENCE, RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY ROW LINE OF LUDWIG AVE, A DISTANCE OF 150 FT, TO THE NORTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF S 8TH ST; THENCE, RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY ROW LINE OF S 8TH ST, A DISTANCE OF 271.33 FT, BACK TO POB.
APPLICATION NO: ZC-08-45000004
APPLICANT: MAYO, PHYLLIS, TUCKER & REGINALD JAY MAYO
LOCATION: 110 OZONE STREET
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO A B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS) DISTRICT IN ORDER SELL THE PROPERTY.
LGL DSCRP: LOT 8 SQ 11 SPLANE PLACE ADDN.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, on July 28, 2008, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or the “Commission”) in LPSC Docket No. U-29203, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(3) of the Louisiana Constitution and Title 45, Section 1163.1 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, a new Financed Strom Cost (“FSC”) rider schedule, and a new Storm Cost Offset (“SCO”) rider schedule, and a modified Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) rider schedule, that implement, effective the first billing cycle of August (July 30) various rate changes for recovery in rates of costs related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita financed pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2007.
In order to pursue financing authorized by Act No. 55, ELL along with the Louisiana Utility Restoration Corporation (“LURC” or “Corporation”) have received pursuant to LPSC Order U-29203-F: (1) approval and authorization for the LURC to finance, through the issuance of “system restoration bonds” by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (the “LPFA”), a contribution to ELL’s capital; (2) approval to create system restoration property in favor solely of the Corporation, including the right to impose and collect system restoration charges sufficient to pay the system restoration bonds and associated financing costs; and (3) approval of a tariff to implement the system restoration charges on behalf of the Corporation. Further, the Corporation and ELL have received Commission authorization for the issuance of system restoration bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of: (a) $524,480,901 of system restoration costs, plus (b) the costs of funding storm damage reserves in the amount of $152,000,000 in a restricted escrow account, plus (c) issuance costs of $11,247,309. When rounded, these components result in a total issuance of $687,700,000.
To finance these costs, the Co-Applicants will implement Financed Storm Cost Rider (Rider “FSC”) Rates, effective by billing on the first day of the first billing cycle of the next revenue month following the issuance date of the system restoration bonds. Based upon a system restoration bond issuance date of July 29, 2008, Rider FSC will be implemented with the first billing cycle of August 2008 (July 30). The FSC Rates, as periodically adjusted, will continue in effect until all system restoration bonds shall have been paid in full and all financing costs of the system restoration bonds shall have been recovered in full. Consistent with the LPSC ’s determination in Order Nos. U-29203-B and U-29203-G, the calculation of the FSC Rates will apply to all rate classes, including the Special Contracted Rate customers and will be nonbypassable, which means that, with limited exception, all existing and future LPSC-jurisdictional ELL customers will be responsible for these charges.
Any insurance proceeds or governmental grants or aid reflecting permanent recovery of system restoration costs received after issuance of the Financing Order, together with any interest earnings associated with those insurance proceeds or governmental grants or aid reflecting permanent recovery of system restoration costs received after the issuance of the Financing Order will be returned to customers of ELL through the Storm Cost Offset Rider (Rider “SCO”). Other adjustments required to compensate for certain costs or benefits relating to elements other than those relating to the financing transaction, including accumulated deferred income taxes and other savings pursuant to Act 55 Financing as provided for in Order U-29203-G, will be reflected in the Rider SCO. The first-year annual SCO effect for ELL is estimated to be a reduction to ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional customers’ bills of approximately $37.5 million.
Using the method of allocation and rate design approved by the LPSC, the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill through Rider FSC for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh will be $4.30 per month. The system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, on the monthly electric bill through Rider FSC for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh will be $61.46 per month and for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh will be $675.90 per month. Rider SCO imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh will be a credit of $2.03 per month. Rider SCO imposed on the monthly electric bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh will be a credit of $28.95 per month. Rider SCO imposed on the monthly bill of one of its LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh will be a credit of $318.43 per month. In addition, contemporaneous with the effective date of Riders FSC and SCO, ELL will reduce its Rider FRP to reflect the removal of the amount of interim storm recovery and the amount of storm reserve recovery currently reflected in base rates, but which will be superseded by Riders FSC and SCO. The reduction in Rider FRP relating to the two aforementioned items will be $2.39 per month for such a residential customer using 1,000 kWhs, $34.09 for a Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh per month, and $374.95 for a Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh per month. In sum, beginning with the first billing cycle of August (July 30) the total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional residential customer using 1,000 kWh will be ($0.12) per month, a decrease of 0.09%. The total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh will be ($1.58) per month, a decrease of 0.09%. The total net effect of Riders FSC and SCO and the change in Rider FRP that is system restoration cost-related to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 225,000 kWh will be ($17.48) per month, a decrease of 0.07%.
A copy of these rider schedules may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
8/7
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NOTICE
A white Club Golf Cart VIN#: AG9622-501587 is being stored at Master Auto Service, 2809 Breard St Monroe, LA. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by August 31, 2008 the golf cart will be sold.
7/31, 8/7
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Notice is hereby given that the assessment listings in and for Ouachita Parish, State of Louisiana, have been completed and the assessment books will be open for inspection in the Assessor's Office in Monroe, Louisiana, for a period of fifteen (15) days beginning Friday, August 15, 2008, and ending Friday, August 29, 2008.
Any person desiring to know what value has been placed on his property is hereby notified to appear at the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 301 South Grand Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana and examine his assessment.
Rich Bailey, CLA
Assessor, Ouachita Parish.
7/31,8/7
_____________________________________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury announces its participation in the State's telephone relay service for the hearing impaired. The telephone numbers are: Information 1-800-333-0605, TDD Users 1-800-846-5277, Voice Users 1-800-947-5277. For further information you may contact The Ouachita Parish Police Jury at (318) 327-1340.
8/7
_____________________________________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
FAIR HOUSING
Fair Housing is a national policy of the United States, its the law, and its your right.
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, along with the Louisiana Open Housing Act (La. R.S.51:2601-2614) makes discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin illegal in connection with the sale or rental of most housing and any vacant land offered for residential construction or use.
Today, more than ever, America is closer to upholding the inalienable right of all citizens to live where they choose, when they choose, or for as long as they choose and can afford to do so. Yet, this year, as many as two million people who want to rent or buy a home will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, families with children, or national origin. You can do something about housing discrimination.
In addition, information concerning "The Louisiana Open Housing Act" and your rights can be obtained by contacting Louisiana Department of Justice, Public Protection Division, P. O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, or by calling 1-800-273-5718.
Complaints may be filed locally with Mr. Bradley N. Cammack, Treasurer, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Post Office Box 3007, Monroe, LA 71210-3007, or by reporting violations to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 1-800-424-8590 or the Louisiana Department of Justice at 1-800-273-5718.
8/7
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing on August 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8897 Revoking a Fifteen Foot Portion of a Twenty Foot Servitude located in Glen Subdivision.
All persons who wish to comment, protest or object to any portion of the above mentioned ordinance or resolution are urged to attend this meeting.
7/31,8/7
_____________________________________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby notify participants, beneficiaries, applicants, employees and other interested persons and groups that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. The below listed person has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24CFR Part 8 dated June 2, 1988).
Mr. Bradley N. Cammack
Treasurer, Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Post Office Box 3007
Monroe, Louisiana 71210-3007
318-327-1340
8/7
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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., August 26, 2008.
For: Alterations Restroom Renovations to Ouachita Parish School Systems
Ouachita High School, Ouachita Jr. High School, Lakeshore Elementary, Jack Hayes Elementary, Robinson Elementary, Swartz Upper Elementary, Swayze Elementary
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 21-09
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 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
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 Monday, August 11, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at 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
7/24, 7/31, 8/7
_____________________________________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, August 18, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-08-45000003
APPLICANT: CITY OF WEST MONROE
LOCATION: 721 COLEMAN AVENUE
722 LUDWIG AVENUE
724 LUDWIG AVENUE
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM A B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN ORDER TO BUILD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES ON THE PROPERTY.
LGL DSCRP: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED LOT “G” OF THE STEELE MADDEN ADDN MORE PARTICULARLY DEESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF COLEMAN AVENUE WITH WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF S 8TH ST; THENCE, RUN NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF COLEMAN AVE, A DISTANCE OF 150 FT; THENCE, RUN IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION, PARALLEL TO THE NORTHEASTERLY ROW ROW OF S 8TH ST, A DISTANCE OF 271.34 FEET, TO THE NORTHWESTERLY ROW LINE OF LUDWIG AVE; THENCE, RUN IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY ROW LINE OF LUDWIG AVE, A DISTANCE OF 150 FT, TO THE NORTHEASTERLY ROW LINE OF S 8TH ST; THENCE, RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY ROW LINE OF S 8TH ST, A DISTANCE OF 271.33 FT, BACK TO POB.
APPLICATION NO: ZC-08-45000004
APPLICANT: MAYO, PHYLLIS, TUCKER & REGINALD JAY MAYO
LOCATION: 110 OZONE STREET
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO A B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS) DISTRICT IN ORDER SELL THE PROPERTY.
LGL DSCRP: LOT 8 SQ 11 SPLANE PLACE ADDN.
The public is invited to attend.
7/31,8/7,8/14
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008 AT 5:33 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, July 7, 2008 at 5:33 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 Meeting including the Finance Committee held on June 16, 2008, was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed with no opposition. Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 3, 2007, was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade and Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed with Ms. Moore, Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Smiley abstaining.
The president announced the following service awards for the month of July.
911
Kimberly Manhart – 10 yrs
PUBLIC WORKS
Willie Johnson – 30 yrs
Rodriquez Chambers – 10 yrs
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The president recognized Robert Rowan of Rowan Contractors, P. O. Box 7537, Monroe, LA 71207. Mr. Rowan presented a proposal for sidewalks and street lighting along Burg Jones Lane between the parish and city schools located along that roadway. The president stated that this item was listed on Ms. Moore agenda and asked did anyone have a problem taking up the matter at this time. Discussion ensued. Mr. Rowan asked the jury for permission to allow the parish engineer to work with him on the proposal. Additional discussion ensued. The jury requested that Mr. Harrison gather additional information and report back to them.
The president recognized Stephanie Patrick. Ms. Patrick did not appear.
The president recognized Kevin Crosby, Engineer for West Ouachita Sewer District #16. Mr. Crosby presented a task order for Sewer Treatment Plant Inventory. Mr. Cammack and Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorize the president to sign the task order with the clarification that payment be made from West Ouachita Sewer District #16. Motion passed with Mr. Blade opposing.
The president recognized Mr. Francis Huffman, Huffman, Ragsdale & Soignier. Mr. Huffman presented the 2007 Audit Report and Findings. The president stated that this item was listed on Mr. Jackson’s agenda. No further action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack asked the president to recognized Sandi Easterling of GNF Management. Ms. Easterling presented to the jury a resolution regarding FY2008 LCDBG Street Project Grants. The president stated that this was an item listed on his agenda and asked that the matter be addressed at this time. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to adopt Resolution 08-30 FY2008 LCDBG for Street Improvements. Motion passed with no opposition.
RESOLUTION 08-30
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has been awarded a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) for street improvements; and
WHEREAS, the LCDBG Program requires the adoption of plans and policies, appointments and authorization of individuals for compliance with the LCDBG regulations;
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the regulations of the LCDBG Program to authorize certain individuals to sign for Requests for Payment for LCDBG funds and to authorize one individual to certify to the correctness of each signature, designate an official depositary to hold LCDBG funds and authorize certain individuals to sign checks on the official depositary;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular session convened that the following plans and policies be adopted; (1) Procurement Policy, (2) Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan and (3) Policy Statement for Communicating Information to Persons with Sensory Impairments;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appointments and authorization of individuals are made; (1) Handicapped/Section 504 Compliance/Coordinator – Bradley N. Cammack (2) Antidisplacement Coordinator – Bradley N. Cammack, (3) Equal Employment Officer – Bradley N. Cammack, (4) Citizen Complaint Officer – Bradley N. Cammack, (5) Labor Compliance Officer - LCDBG Administrator, and (6) Authorize the President to sign all documents pertaining to the LCDBG Program;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bradley N. Cammack and Karen Cupit are hereby authorized to sign for Requests for Payment; Walter M. Caldwell, IV shall certify to the correctness of each signature and that Community Trust Bank is hereby designated as the official depositary of all LCDBG funds and that Brad Cammack is authorized to sign checks on the official depositary, which is required for each check.
THE ABOVE RESOLUTION, presented at the 7th day of July, 2008, regular scheduled meeting was read and the vote was recorded as follows:
YEAS: 6
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINING: 0
ABSENT: 0
The above resolution was adopted the 7th day of July 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING
The president convened a public hearing to discuss Ordinance No. 8893 Abolishing the Lake Park Drainage District. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the proposed ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to adjourn the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion offered by the president, seconded by Mr. Smiley to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion passed with no opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Personnel Committee Meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mr. Dorth Blade at 6:25 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the 2009 Insurance Bids. Information item only, no action taken on this matter.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill. Chief Hemphill presented the following personnel actions.
Howard, Velton Mike: Extended Sick Leave, Effective 5/23/08. Termination of Extended Sick Leave, Effective 7/10/08.
Harris, David, Termination of Extended Sick Leave, Effective 7/10/08.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the above actions. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chief spoke regarding termination of Military Leave without pay for employee Larry Bursey effective 7/01/08. Motion offered by Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to terminate the military leave without pay for employee Larry Bursey. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding confirming the status of employee Dale C. Meachum from Probationary Fire Prevention Officer to Permanent Fire Prevention Officer effective 7/16/08. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to confirm Mr. Meachum as Permanent Fire Prevention Officer. Motion passed with no opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the status of the eleven-firefighter recruits. Chief Hemphill recommended the following action:
Name; From; To; Effective Date
Bradley, Justin: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Clark, Eric C.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Coleman, Marcus: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Field, Kekomi M.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Gable, Kenneth A.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Jowers, Bradley K.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Loftin, James H.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Mathis, Xavier C.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Roan, Joshua C.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Rugg, Jared L.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Turner, Omar K.: Recruit Firefighter; Prob. Firefighter; 06/18/08
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the status of moving the eleven firefighter recruits to probational firefighters as recommended by the chief. Motion
passed with no opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Rhode, Green Oaks Detention Center. Mr. Rhodes requested to hire Tavoris Cox as replacement Juvenile Detention Officer II for Michael Howell. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to hire Tavoris Cox as a Juvenile Detention Officer II subject to the requirements being met. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the hiring of four (4) Juvenile Detention Officer III positions. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to hire/promote four current employees to Juvenile Detention Officer III. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the opening of five (5) Juvenile Detention Officer II position. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to open five (5) Juvenile Detention Officer II positions. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chairman recognized Ms. Doretha Bennett, WIA Director. Ms. Bennett requested to open the position of WIB Planner/Marketing Specialist. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson to open the position of WIB Planner/Marketing Specialist. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell opposing.
The chairman asked for a waiver of the agenda to take up a personnel matter not listed on the agenda. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to waive the agenda to take up the matter. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chairman recognized Ms. Peggy Steele, Housing Director. Ms. Steele requested to open and hire an employee in the temporary Program Assistant position. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to open and hire the temporary Program Assistant position. Motion passed with no opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson. The Personnel Committee Meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Public Works Committee meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mack Calhoun at 6:42 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray spoke regarding the sale of surplus vehicles. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to declare the following vehicles to be surplus and no longer needed for public purpose
and to authorize them to be sold in accordance with the law. Motion passed with no opposition.
1991 DODGE VAN; ASSET #4915; VIN 2B5WB35Z1MK440559
1992 DODGE VAN; ASSET # 4353; VIN 2B5WB35Z8NK167072
1994 DODGE VAN; ASSET # 6634; VIN 2B5WB35Y7RK144850
1994 DODGE VAN; ASSET #6635; VIN 2B5WB35Y8RK143013
1995 FORD F-150 PICKUP; ASSET #6553; VIN 1FTDF15Y7SNA81895
2000 FORD E-250 VAN; ASSET #9208; VIN 1FTNS24L9YHB28220
2000 FORD F-250 PICKUP; ASSET #9271; VIN 1FTNF20F8YED93782
The chairman asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the request for crossing signals by the First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement that mirrors a previous cooperative endeavor agreement with the First Baptist Church of Calhoun for the erection of crossing signals and maintenance of same by said church on Calhoun Cut-Off Road at no cost to the jury. Motion passed with no opposition.
There being no other business to come before the Public Works Committee, a motion to adjourn the committee meeting and resumed the Regular Meeting was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade. The Public Works Committee meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The following departments presented written reports for the month of June.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Hack Tull, OPSO, Acting Director
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Cpl. Wayne Heckford
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Patrick Hemphill, Chief
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AGENCY: Mr. Butch Beckham,Director
HOUSING: Ms. Peggy Steele, Director
LAJET: Mr. Leonard Tims, Director
LIBRARY: Ms. Cheryl Mouliere, Director
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Dr. Cole Church, Director
PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES: Ms. Julia Kirby, Coordinator
911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director
Chief Hemphill of the Fire Department supplemented his written report by reporting on the status of the study being conducted by ULM Social Science Research Laboratory. He also stated that the Louisiana Public Safety Expo is scheduled for June 12, 2008, 10am to 3 pm. He informed the jury that the graduation for the rookie firemen would be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 6 p.m.
Mike Rhodes supplemented his written report by updating the jury on the new construction located at the facility. He stated that the new building was ready for Fire Marshall inspection on Thursday, July 10, 2008. The new girl’s wing will be ready at the end of July or the first week in August. No action taken on this matter.
Ms. Bennett stated that the governor would be in Monroe on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. to sign the new workforce bill at the old workforce office building.
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Harrison to report on the status of the Green Springs Drainage Project. Mr. Harrison reported that the project should be completed by late summer or early fall. Discussion ensued. No further action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the matter of the 2009 Capital and Operating Budget Planning Cycle and asked that the matter be deferred to July 21, 2008 meeting. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the capital outlay projects. Discussion ensued. No further action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the matter of Millage Reassessment and Roll Forward Procedures. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to give notice of intent to the public regarding the millage rollover. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathroom Facilities. Mr. Harrison stated that the final plans of the project will be completed within the next 30 days and ready for submission to the State Fire Marshall’s Office. Mr. Cammack stated that he had received information from the state allowing the jury to spend the grant monies for this project. No further action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the repairs to Road in Repairs to Roads in District B (Pipeline). Mr. Harrison stated that the final documents for bids were being prepared for this project and that bids will be opened on August 18, 2008.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the 2008 Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference. Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. James Poe speak regarding the matter. Mr. Poe spoke regarding the various grant monies received by Keep Ouachita Beautiful and the 2008 Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference, which will be held in the parish on August 20-22, 2008. Mr. Poe requested a donation from the jury for the conference. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore to provide funding in the amount of $2,000 to the 2008 Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the contract for the clearing of the land for the new Southwest Branch of the Library. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the quotes received by the Purchasing Department. Mr. Mitchell recommended the low quote of R. D. Owens Construction in the amount of $9,999.00. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to contract with R. D. Owens Construction to clear the land for the Southwest Branch of the library in the amount of $9, 999.00. Motion passed with no opposition.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Calhoun.
ORDINANCE NO. 8894 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING PARSON ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, there exists no public purpose for the continued existence of Parson Road as a public road.
WHEREAS, the revocation of said Parson Road is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Parson Road be, and hereby is revoked
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed revocation of Parson Road 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.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president spoke regarding the utility expenses for the Sheriff’s Facility located on Wheelis Street. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to pay the required utility expenses under law beginning with the service period commencing after July 7, 2008 for the Wheelis Street facilities or that portion thereof occupied by the Sheriff’s Office subject to the sheriff not occupying any additional properties without consulting the jury. Motion passed without opposition.
The president spoke regarding a letter that received from the Tensas Levee District. The president asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Mitchell stated that basically the letter was to ask the jury to approve the Ouachita River levees located in the parish as requested by the Tensas Basin Levee District. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to grant authority to the president to execute the letter approving the Ouachita River levees located within the parish as requested by the Tensas Basin Levee District. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president spoke regarding the paving of Skate Lane. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the matter and advised that this item would be considered for funding in the coming year unless the jury directed otherwise. Discussion ensued. No further action was taken on this matter.
The president spoke regarding the Lake Park Drainage District. Mr. Mitchell added that every property owner had been sent a letter regarding the possible abolition of drainage district.
The following ordinance was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8893
AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING LAKE PARK DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury created Lake Park Drainage District by Ordinance No. 7442 adopted June 16, 1975;
WHEREAS, the Lake Park Drainage District was created to operate and maintain the levee system that had been constructed by the developers of Lake Park Subdivision to provide flood protection for said subdivision, all of which was incorporated within the boundaries of the District;
WHEREAS, in approximately 1998, after completion of the Chauvin Pump Station, the Board of Commissioners of Lake Park Drainage District stopped levying an annual assessment against property in the District to fund maintenance of the levee system, disbanded, and turned said District’s operations over to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
WHEREAS, in 2001 the River Styx Pump Station was completed further improving flood control in the area encompassing the Lake Park Drainage District;
WHEREAS, in 2003 and 2004 the OPPJ conducted community meetings regarding the status of the Lake Park Drainage District and appointed a new Board of Commissioners to determine the District’s status;
WHEREAS, in May 2004, the Board of Commissioners determined that “given the effect of the new River Styx Pumping Station on flood control in the area; the condition of the pump system of Lake Park Drainage District; the cost of maintaining and operating the pump system of Lake park Drainage District; and the limited additional benefits derived from the pump system of Lake Park Drainage District, continued operation and maintenance of the pump system of Lake Park Drainage District is not in the best interest of Lake Park Drainage District.” The Board at that time also declined to implement an assessment to fund continued operation of the District and conveyed the District’s lone remaining operable pump to the OPPJ in satisfaction of any debt or reimbursement owed to the OPPJ for monies spent out of the Parish’s general fund on District Expenses in the preceding years; and,
WHEREAS, the Lake Park Drainage District has no outstanding indebtedness.
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury that pursuant to the authority granted by La. Const. Art. 6, Section 15, the Lake Park Drainage District be, and hereby is, abolished;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of the introduction of this Ordinance and of a public hearing to be held on July 7, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse prior to the consideration of this Ordinance for adoption be published in the Official Journal on June 26, 2008, and July 3, 2008.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 16th day of June 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 the 7th day of July 2008.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the matter of amending the Coordination Agreement for school based clinics. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Ward 5 Healthcare Foundation asked that the agreement be amended concerning the application for two new school based clinics on the eastside of the parish. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to enter into the amended coordination agreement and authorize the president to act on behalf of the jury. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding adjudicated property located in the parish. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the disposition of adjudicated properties located within the City of Monroe and the parish. A brief discussion ensued. The following resolution was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-28
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE DISPOSITION OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MONROE PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 33:2892.1, ET SEQ.; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO,
WHEREAS, the existence of abandoned, adjudicated tax property places a burden on the citizens of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, present Louisiana law does not provide an efficient or expeditious manner for parish governments to dispose of such property;
WHEREAS, by Acts 2006 No. 577 the Louisiana Legislature adopted La. R.S. 33:2892.1, et seq. providing an effective and expeditious process for the disposition of tax adjudicated property by the City of Monroe;
WHEREAS, the vast majority of tax adjudicated property in Ouachita Parish is located in the city of Monroe and is subject to disposition by the City under La. R.S. 33:2892.1, et seq.;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the disposition of such properties through La. R.S. 33:2892.1 et seq. the City of Monroe can collect and remit taxes due the Parish Tax Collector on these properties;
WHEREAS, the participation by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in such dispositions by the City will facilitate the reduction of abandoned, adjudicated property by addressing any title issue raised by the existence of a Parish adjudication on such properties;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby states its support of the disposition of tax adjudicated property by the City of Monroe through the process established by La. R.S. 33:2892.1, et seq.;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to facilitate such dispositions by the City of Monroe the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes its President to execute, upon the advice of counsel, such documents as are necessary to address any Parish adjudication on adjudicated properties upon which the City of Monroe has or will collect and remit taxes due the Parish Tax Collector for such properties;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in connection with the issuance of the court orders contemplated by La. R.S. 33:2892.5 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s legal counsel is hereby authorized to make such appearances on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury as will facilitate the disposition by the City of Monroe of adjudicated properties upon which the City of Monroe has or will collect and remit taxes due the Parish Tax Collector for such properties.
The above resolution was adopted the 7th day of July 2008.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District F.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley spoke regarding the Bayou Desiard EcoSystem Restoration Project. Mr. Smiley reported that he and Mr. Harrison had met with the Corps of Engineers about the effects of the project on traffic on Finks Hideaway Rd. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the matter and the plans of the Corps of Engineers. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the preliminary designs of the Corps of Engineers’ plans subject to the comments of Mr. Harrison. Discussion ensued. Motion passed with no opposition.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-29
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. KIRAN SESHAGIRI TO THE EAST OUACHITA RECREATIONAL DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT E, TERM BEGINNNG JULY 7, 2008 AND ENDING JULY 7, 2012 AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO,
WHEREAS, Mr. Kiran Seshagiri has expressed a desire to serve on the board of commissioners,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session appoints the following individual:
Mr. Kiran Seshagiri, 2207 Hwy 594, Monroe, LA 71203
BE AND HEREBY is appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the East Ouachita Recreational District Board of Commissioners, term beginning July 7, 2008 and ending July 7, 2012.
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The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smiley:
ORDINANCE NO. 8895 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.1, INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON ROWLAND 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 Rowland 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 Rowland 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
Rowland 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 president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore reported that she had no additional items.
The president asked Mr. Mitchell did he have any items to present before the administrative reports. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had received a letter from the Mount Pleasant Community Development Corporation asking for a letter of support from the jury for a senior housing development located at 2016 Burg Jones Lane. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up this item. Motion passed with no opposition. Discussion ensued. Mr. Clarence Smith of the Mt. Pleasant CDC spoke to the jury regarding the matter. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to offer a letter of support for the proposed senior housing development located at 2016 Burg Jones Lane. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
A. FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the response to the RFP for Accounts Receivable Collection Agency. Discussion ensued. Mr. Cammack recommended the agency of Stop Loss, Inc., subject to the clarification of two items. Further discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the contract subject to the adjustments to be made by legal counsel. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding an invoice from the grant writer, Barry Wall. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the invoice in the amount of $1,500 for grant writing services. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the LA Economic Development Contract-Accent Marketing. Mr. Cammack stated that he had received a letter from the state stating that the obligation of Accent Marketing and other entities had been met. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the payment of $250,000 subject to verification of payments from the other entities. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
B. FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill asked permission to declare as surplus a 1988 Volvo Fire Truck with excessive mileage. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to declare the 1988 Volvo Fire Truck as surplus. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. The president noted that Mr. Mitchell had been with the jury for 5 years.
C. LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell recommended approving a proposed contract between the Animal Control Department and Carolina Biological Supply. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the contract. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Mitchell updated the jury on the Ambulance Suit. He informed the jury that he would be on vacation the week of July 14-18, 2008.
D. PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray reported that he had no items.
E. ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison reported that he had no items.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no beer and whiskey applications.
The president recognized Mr. Beckham, Homeland Security Director. Mr. Beckham stated that he had nothing to add to his monthly report.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mr. James Poe thanked the jury for their support of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Conference.
Mrs. Susan Poe, West Monroe spoke regarding a large ditch located at the north end of Riser School. Ms. Poe thanked the jury for the donation to the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Conference.
There being no other business to come before this body, motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
Walt M. Caldwell, President
Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
Adopted July 21, 2008
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008 AT 5:38 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, July 21, 2008 at 5:32 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Walt M. Caldwell IV, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (6)
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. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Personnel and Public Works Committee Meetings held on July 7, 2008 with the necessary clarifications and corrections to page 5 and 7, was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Judge Benjamin Jones, 4th Judicial District Court and Chairman of the Court’s Space Planning Committee. The president indicated that this item was on the Finance Committee agenda and asked would any juror have a problem taking up this matter at this time. None indicated a problem with it. Judge Jones spoke regarding the space needs of the courts and the newly elected judges. Judges Jones asked that the jury implement the plan submitted to them by Judge Alvin Sharp’s letter on May 27, 2008 or implement another plan to provide office space for the new judges. The president recognized Bill Land, Architect. Mr. Land spoke regarding the newly proposed plan of July 1, 2008 and a cost estimate of under $50,000. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the proposed plan as drafted and drawn by Bill Land based on present cost estimate. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Brian Newcomer, OCC Warden. Mr. Newcomer spoke regarding the locking system at the jail. Mr. Newcomer informed the jury that the present system was in need of repair or replacing. Mr. Newcomer informed the jury of a cost estimate secured from a local vendor. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the matter. The president indicated that this item was listed on the finance committee agenda. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the upgrade of the locking control system at OCC. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized David Kaul, 103 Stonecliff Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Kaul spoke regarding the safety concerns for the children within his subdivision. Mr. Kaul requested that the jury install a three way stop sign at the intersection of Stonecliff and Briarcliff Drives. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Murray, Public Works Director spoke regarding the matter. Additional discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to direct the Public Works Department to install a 3-way stop sign at the intersection of Briarcliff and Stonecliff Drive. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized residents of Casa Linda Subdivision and asked whether they had a spokesperson for the group. Janice Earl, 117 Southern Oaks Drive, West Monroe addressed the jury. Mrs. Earl spoke regarding the proposed building being erected by Ms. Doris Cloud. Mrs. Earl asked the jury to answer the question as to what type of building was being built. Mrs. Cloud came forth and addressed the jury. Mrs. Cloud informed the jury that she was building a triplex on her existing property outside the subdivision. Discussion ensued. The president recognized Mr. Ricky Culp. Mr. Culp spoke regarding the matter and how the drainage of the proposed building has affected his business. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Murray addressed the group concerning the matter. Additional discussion ensued. The president recognized Mr. Jack Fry, 223 Alta Mira Drive, West Monroe. Mr. Fry spoke regarding the matter. Discussion ensued.
After lengthy discussion, the president informed the group that the jury could not grant their request to prevent the building of the triplex on Ms. Cloud’s property but could enforce the parish ordinances as they pertain to the building of the project.
The president convened a public hearing to discuss Ordinance No. 8894 Revoking Parson Rd. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president convened a public hearing to discuss Ordinance No. 8895 Increasing the speed limit on Rowland Drive from 25 mph to 35 mph. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the public hearing. Motion passed with no opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, 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 chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson at 6:54 p.m, called the Finance Committee Meeting to order.
The chairman noted that the first item had been addressed as well as an item under Mr. Cammack’s name. The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack was not present at this time. The chairman asked Ms. Cupit to speak regarding items listed under Mr. Cammack’s name. Ms. Cupit spoke regarding the Monthly Exception Report. Ms. Cupit stated that Mr. Cammack had returned to the meeting at this time.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement for the period covering 6/13/08 through 7/17/08. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the claims for the period covering 6/13/08/ through 7/17/08. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack updated the jury on the open computer technician position and the on-site computer consultant.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request from the Sheriff’s Tax Office to purchase 13 UPS battery backups. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to purchase 13 UPS battery backups for the Sheriff’s Tax Office. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack updated the jury on budget matters. Mr. Jackson advised that the state is requiring a feasibility study on new capital outlay projects as well as a 25% match on those projects. Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Harrison to update the jury on the block grant projects. Mr. Harrison stated that the Tanglewood Street Project was approved but the sewer project was not approved. Mr. Harrison stated that the sewer project should be reevaluated and repackaged for submittal next week.
There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade. The Finance Committee Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
At this time, the president entertained a motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to resume the Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion passed with no opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson stated that matters concerning District A had been addressed already. Mr. Jackson thanked his fellow jurors for their actions on behalf of Braircliff and Stonecliff Subdivisions.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the bathroom facilities at Cheniere Lake Park Area 3. Mr. Harrison stated that he is finishing up the plans to be submitted to the Fire Marshall and the State Board of Health.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the repairs to the roads in District B. Mr. Harrison stated that the project has been advertised for bids and that the bids will be opened on August 18, 2008. The results of the bid opening will be presented at that night’s Regular Meeting.
Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade, offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 8894
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING PARSON ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, there exists no public purpose for the continued existence of Parson Road as a public road.
WHEREAS, the revocation of said Parson Road is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Parson Road be, and hereby is revoked
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed revocation of Parson Road 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 7th day of July 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 the 21st day of July 2008.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president spoke regarding the Amendment to the LDOL Contract with the jury. The president asked Ms. Bennett, WIA Director to speak regarding the amendment to the agreement between LDOL and the Police Jury. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson grant authority to the parish treasurer to sign the agreement. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-27
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. JOEL TURNER TO THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT C, BEGINNING JULY 21, 2008 AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO,
WHEREAS, Mr. Joel Turner has expressed a desire to serve on the board of commissioners,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session appoints the following individual:
Mr. Joel Turner, 2805 River Oaks Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
BE AND HEREBY is appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the Mosquito Abatement Board of Commissioners, beginning July 21, 2008.
The above resolution was adopted this 21st day of July 2008.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Cobb to speak regarding the sidewalks and ditches on Dellwood Drive. Mr. Cobb spoke regarding the matter. No further action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, offered the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 8895
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.1, INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON ROWLAND 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 Rowland 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 Rowland 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
Rowland 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 7th day of July 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 21st day of July 2008.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore stated that a report had been provided to each juror on the recent WIA conference and stated that it was successful and interesting. Mr. Caldwell expressed his appreciation to Ms. Moore for being involved with the WIA office.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for the grass fire units and deferred to the Fire Chief. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for uniforms and recommended that KMS Uniforms be awarded the contract for uniforms. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the low bid of KMS Uniforms for uniforms. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the quote tabulation for removal of trees at Raymond Drive and Reddix Lane. Mr. Cammack recommended to the jury to accept the low quote of Holyfield Tree Service for removal of trees at the two locations. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the basis for the removal of these trees at the jury’s expense. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the low quote of Holyfield Tree Service. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the trees located in the courthouse annex parking lot. Mr. Cammack stated that he planned to have the trees cut down due to the damage caused by the roots. Mr. Cammack indicated that he would speak with Raymond Hoggatt about planting some other type of tree in place of the existing trees.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the impending move of employees within the Treasurer’s Office required by the allocation of additional office space to the District Court.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The chief spoke regarding the bid tabulation for grass fire units. Chief Hemphill recommended to the jury that the low conforming bid of Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. be accepted. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the low conforming bid of Ferrara for grass fire units. Motion passed with no opposition.
The chief spoke regarding the sale of two (2) surplus fire trucks. Chief Hemphill stated that the trucks had been appraised at a price of $14,000 to $17,000 and that the Town of Farmerville had offered $30,000 for both. Chief Hemphill recommended that the two trucks be sold to the Town of Farmerville for $30,000. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Town of Farmerville for the sale of the fire trucks. Motion passed with no opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Legal Counsel.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the proposed amendment changing the meeting times of the Fire Advisory Committee.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding Casa Linda Subdivision. Discussion ensued. Mr. Murray indicated that a building permit had not been issued to Ms. Cloud at this time. Mr. Murray asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the preliminary subdivision approval for the Villages of Standifer Subdivision. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson to grant preliminary subdivision approval to The Villages of Standifer subject to the comments of the parish engineer. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the drainage servitude on Joe White Rd. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter and suggested that this be done in an ordinance so that the revocation could be filed in the clerk’s office. Mr. Mitchell recommended that the jury introduce an ordinance for this revocation. Mr. Smiley introduced the following Ordinance.
ORDINANCE No. 8897 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A FIFTEEN FOOT (15’) WIDE DRAINAGE SERVITUDE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4, UNIT 1 OF THE GLEN SUBDIVISION; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Whereas, in anticipation of the future re-alignment of certain drainage channel(s), the developer of The Glen Subdivision dedicated to the public a 15’ wide drainage servitude along the north line of Lot 4, Unit 1 of said subdivision, all of which is shown more particularly on the plat of The Glen Subdivision filed in the Conveyance Records of Ouachita Parish at Plat Book ___, Page ____;
Whereas, given the course of the development of The Glen Subdivision, the re-alignment of drainage channel(s) mentioned above is no longer anticipated and the present owner of Lot 4, Unit 1 of The Glen Subdivision and an adjacent 5.45 acre tract has dedicated to the public a
30’ servitude encompassing the existing drainage course across said tracts; and,
Whereas, there no longer exists a public purpose for the existence of the above-described 15’ wide drainage servitude along the north line of Lot 4, Unit 1of said subdivision
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the 15’ wide drainage servitude along the north line of Lot 4, Unit 1 of The Glen Subdivision dedicated on the plat of said subdivision on file in the Conveyance Records of Ouachita Parish at Plat Book ___, Page ____, be, and hereby is, revoked.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the Police Jury wanted a realignment of the drainage and that the land owner had granted a new 30 foot servitude in exchange for this revocation. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorized the president to accept the dedication of the new servitude. Motion passed with no opposition.
Mr. Murray stated that 40 Oaks Farm Road would be closed on July 27th and August 3 for chip sealing.
Mr. Murray stated that he had received a letter advising that the Secretary of Louisiana DOTD would be in town on July 29th for a meeting with local officials.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Parish Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the 2008 Road Striping Contract with Robinson Contractors. Mr. Harrison recommended change order number one be approved. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve Change Order Number 1 of the 2008 Road Striping Contract. Discussion ensued. Mr. Jackson stated that the contractor has made a mess on the roadside as well as some roads with excess paint. Mr. Harrison stated that the contractor had been made aware of the excess paint and would clean it up. Mr. Caldwell confirmed that the change order was based on the unit price contained in the contractor’s original low bid after accepting the contract. Motion passed with no opposition.
BEER & WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no beer and whiskey applications.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Chief Hemphill requested that the proceeds received from the sale of the surplus trucks be deposited into the capital outlay funds of the fire department. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the motion and deposit the proceeds from the sale of the surplus fire trucks into the capital outlay funds of the fire department instead of the operating budget.
Ms. Moore stated that the meeting with the church groups regarding community improvement efforts had been set for August 28th.
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 7:40 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
Walt M. Caldwell, President
Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
Adopted August 4, 2008
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