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Public Notices: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

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



Public Notices Published Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
CITY COURT OF WEST MONROE
Southgate Motors, Inc.
Vs. 35013
Janitra B. Harris
MARSHAL'S SALE
By virtue of Writ of Fifa issued from the Honorable City Court of the City of West Monroe, Ward 5, Ouachita Parish, State of Louisiana, and to me directed. I have seized and taken into possession and will offer for sale at the North door of the West Monroe City Court Building. Front door of the West Monroe Marshal's Office between the legal hours of SALE, Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the following described property, to wit:
One (1) 2000 Chevrolet Impala — Green
VIN# 2G1WF52E4Y210061
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, with the benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
10/2
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008, and submitted to Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
RE-ROOFING OF VARIOUS LIBRARY BUILDINGS
FOR THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
The project primarily consists of new built-up roofing and roof repairs to various buildings.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested Contractors will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Carver Branch located at 2941 Renwick Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Proposals shall only be accepted from Bidders who attend this meeting.
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:
HERBERT LAND ARCHITECT INC
PH: 318-322 -2694
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A
FAX: 318 - 322 - 2695
Monroe, Louisiana 71201-5752
Bill@LandAIA.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 100% of the contract amount.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
9/18,9/25,10/2
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM,
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and submitted to Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ELECTRONIC LOCKING CONTROL SYSTEMS UPGRADE
FOR OUACHITA PARISH CORRECTION CENTER
A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit for interested Contractors will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Ouachita Parish Correction Center, 4801 US 165 BYPASS South, Monroe, LA 71202.
Proposals shall only be accepted from Bidders who attend this meeting.
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA.
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 100% of the contract amount.
Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
9/25,10/2,10/9
_____________________________________________________________
BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:30 P.M. C.D.S.T. October 14, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 29-09
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
9/25,10/2
_____________________________________________________________
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
MONROE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 08-1160
MAG. JUDGE HAYES
JUDGE JAMES
MIDCONTINENT EXPRESS PIPELINE LLC, Plaintiff, VERSUS
1.68 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA (PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVITUDE); 1.5 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 23.73 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.0 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.61 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 8.05 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; 1.51 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.54 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 0.6 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 0.43 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.71 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.58 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 6.48 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 10.79 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.23 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.69 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 13.49 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.34
ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.09 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BOSSIER PARISH; 7.2 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.44 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; 1.74 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; 4.97 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; 4.46 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 0.84 ACRES OF LAND, MORE
OR LESS, IN RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA; 8.54 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 7.05 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.33 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; ET AL., Defendants.
FRCP RULE 71.1 (d) NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION
To: 2.33 Acres of Land, More or Less, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana:
Bayou Drilling Fluids, Inc.
Any Unknown Owners and Other Interested Parties
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 15, 2008, a Third Amended Complaint for Condemnation of Pipeline Right-of-Way Servitude (the “Third Amended Complaint”) was filed in the above captioned matter by plaintiff, Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC (“MEP”), in which you are named as a defendant.
NATURE OF ACTION
The above-captioned matter is an action by MEP, pursuant to Section 717f(h) of the Natural Gas Act (the “NGA”), 15 U.S.C. § 717f(h), for the condemnation of natural gas pipeline rights-of-way/servitudes across tracts of land in which you have or may claim to have an ownership interest. MEP has, through a request for a preliminary injunction, also moved the Court to confirm its rights under the NGA and for immediate possession of these rights-of-way/servitudes.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND INTEREST TO BE TAKEN
Pursuant to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“FERC Certificate”) issued to MEP by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), MEP needs and is entitled to acquire a pipeline right-of-way/servitude across the following property:
That certain lot, tract or parcel of land containing 5.004 acres, more or less situated in Section 34 Township 20 North, Range 4 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, more fully described in a Cash Deed from Trey Jay, Inc., A Louisiana Corporation to Bayou Drilling Fluids, Inc., A Louisiana Corporation, recorded in Book 1826 Page 826 in the Register of Deeds of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, less and except any conveyances heretofore made.
This property is referred to herein as the “Property.” The interest to be taken consists of the following:
(1) a permanent servitude/right-of-way, as described and depicted in Appendix-Part 4 to the Third Amended Complaint, along with all of the rights and privileges reasonably necessary for MEP to construct, operate, and maintain the MEP Project including, but not limited to, the right of ingress and egress to and from the MEP Project, which includes the use of any existing roads (“Permanent Servitude”);
(2) The right to use a strip of land, running adjacent to and parallel with the Permanent Servitude and other areas necessary for construction, as described and depicted in Appendix-Part 4 to the Third Amended Complaint, during initial construction and installation of the pipeline and the necessary appurtenances thereto, along with the rights and privileges reasonably necessary for MEP to construct and install the MEP Project including, but not limited to the right of ingress and egress to and from the MEP Project, which includes the use of any existing roads (“Temporary Workspace”). After the initial construction and installation of the MEP Project and the necessary appurtenances thereto, the right to use the Temporary Workspace shall terminate. (The Permanent Servitude and Temporary Workspace are collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Right-of-Way/ Servitude”).
AUTHORITY FOR THE TAKING
Pursuant to the NGA, 15 U.S.C. §§ 717 et seq., on July 25, 2008, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued to MEP a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the “FERC Certificate”) authorizing MEP to construct, own, and operate an approximately 506-mile interstate natural gas pipeline and appurtenant auxiliary facilities extending from near Bennington, Oklahoma, crossing through northeast Texas, northern Louisiana, central Mississippi, and ending near Butler, Alabama (the “MEP Project”). See MidContinent Express Pipeline, LLC, 124 FERC ¶ 61,089 (July 25, 2008).
MEP has the right of eminent domain under Section 717f(h) of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717f(h), and Rule 71.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure because MEP cannot, despite good faith efforts, acquire by contract, or is unable to agree with the owners of the property to the compensation to be paid for, the necessary rights-of-way/servitudes to construct, operate, and maintain a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas.
USE FOR WHICH THE PROPERTY IS TO BE TAKEN
The Right-of-Way/Servitude will be used for the construction of a portion of the MEP Project. Specifically, the Right-of-Way/Servitude will be used for construction of the portion of the MEP Project crossing northern Louisiana, including the follow parishes: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, Union, Ouachita, Morehouse, Richland, and Madison. The MEP Project addresses the need for new pipeline infrastructure to link natural gas production from the Barnett Shale and Bossier Sands in Texas, the Woodford/Caney Shale and Granite Wash in Oklahoma, and the Fayetteville Shale in Arkansas with markets further east. When completed, the MEP Project will transport an additional supply of up to 2,732,500 Dth/d.
The MEP Project will consist of, among other facilities, a 30-inch diameter pipeline extending approximately 40 miles from the interconnection with Enogex at Bennington in Byron County, Oklahoma, increasing to 42-inch line for the next 268 miles, and decreasing in size to 36-inch line for the last 198 miles. MEP will also construct mainline compressor stations, including the Perryville Compressor Station in Union Parish, Louisiana. To receive supplies from one of its interconnects (CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission), MEP will construct the Delhi Booster Station at the interconnect and a 4.2-mile, 16-inch lateral line extending from the booster station to the mainline, all in Richland and Madison Parishes, Louisiana.
APPEARANCE OR ANSWER
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, within twenty (20) days after service of this notice on you, you may serve on any of the counsel for MEP listed below an answer, identifying the portion of the property in which you claim an interest; stating the nature and extent of the interest claimed; and stating all your objections and defenses to condemnation of the property. Your failure to serve an answer will constitute your consent to (1) the taking of the subject property rights; (2) the Court’s authority to proceed to hear the action; and (3) the Court’s authority to adjudge the just compensation you might have as a result of the condemnation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you have no objection or defense to condemnation of the property, you may serve on any of the counsel for MEP listed below a notice of appearance, designating any portion of the property in which you claim an interest, and thereafter, you shall receive notice of all proceedings affecting the property.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that at the trial of the issue of just compensation, whether or not you have answered or served a notice of appearance, you may present evidence regarding the amount of compensation to be paid for the property in which you have an interest and you may share in the distribution of the compensation award.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that MEP has moved for leave of court to deposit an amount equal to or in excess of the just compensation of the interest to be taken.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that MEP has moved the Court to confirm its right under the Natural Gas Act to condemn the subject rights-of-way/servitudes and for a preliminary injunction granting immediate possession of the rights-of-way/servitudes, and that a hearing has been requested to be held on October 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
BY ORDER dated August 11, 2008, the Court granted MEP’s motion for leave of court to deposit funds into the Court’s registry. The Court has also set the hearing on MEP’s Second Motion to Confirm Right to Condemn and For Immediate Possession for October 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, located in the Federal Building, Suite 215, 201 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201.
Dated: September 15, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ Adam B. Zuckerman
Edward B. Poitevent, II (La. Bar No.10564)
Kenneth P. Carter (La. Bar No. 3933)
Adam B. Zuckerman, T.A. (La. Bar No. 25943)
Kathlyn G. Perez (La. Bar No. 30668)
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, P.C.
201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3600
New Orleans, LA 70170-3600
Telephone: (985) 819-8400
Facsimile: (985) 819-8484
epoitevent@bakerdonelson.com
kcarter@bakerdonelson.com
azuckerman@bakerdonelson.com
kperez@bakerdonelson.com
- and –
Michael L. Dubos (La. Bar No. 23944)
K. Lamar Walters, III (La. Bar No. 31353)
BREITHAUPT, DUNN, DUBOS, SHAFTO & WOLLESON, LLC
1811 Tower Drive
Monroe, LA 71201
Telephone: (318) 322-1202
Facsimile: (318) 322-1984
mdubos@bddswlaw.com
lwalters@bddswlaw.com
ATTORNEYS FOR MIDCONTINENT EXPRESS PIPELINE LLC
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 71.1(d)(3), locatable defendants known to me will be served personally and that all defendants not served personally will be served by publication pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 71.1(d)(3)(B).
This the 15th day of September, 2008.
/s/Adam B. Zuckerman
9/28,9/25,10/2
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
LEASE PROPOSAL NUMBER RL-753-A
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of approximately 15,000 square feet of Warehouse Space, PLUS INTERNAL CIRCULATION for the Department of State, Elections Division and located within the geographical area in Ouachita Parish that is North of Interstate 20, West of Highway 165, and to include all properties located along both sides of Highway 546 south of Interstate 20 up to its intersection with Britton Road, and all properties located along both sides of Huey Lenard Loop south of Interstate 20, State of Louisiana, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804‑9095.
Bids will be opened on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 10:00 am., by the Real Estate Leasing Section, at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, 1st Floor, James Monroe Room, Room 1-145, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5243.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Angela Everett, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804‑9095, telephone number (225)342-0847.
Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Facility Planning and Control of the type(s) of accommodations(s) required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
REAL ESTATE LEASING SECTION
9/25,10/2
_____________________________________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR:
Roof, Wall & Miscellaneous Interior Repairs
Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home
Monroe, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER:
01-107-06B-11, Part 52
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
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: 318-340-1550
Fax: 318-998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligating of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Conference Room, Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, 6700 Highway 165 North, Monroe, LA.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially of entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR
9/25,10/2,10/9
_____________________________________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
CITY COURT OF WEST MONROE
Southgate Motors, Inc.
Vs. 35013
Janitra B. Harris
MARSHAL'S SALE
By virtue of Writ of Fifa issued from the Honorable City Court of the City of West Monroe, Ward 5, Ouachita Parish, State of Louisiana, and to me directed. I have seized and taken into possession and will offer for sale at the North door of the West Monroe City Court Building. Front door of the West Monroe Marshal's Office between the legal hours of SALE, Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the following described property, to wit:
One (1) 2000 Chevrolet Impala — Green
VIN# 2G1WF52E4Y210061
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, with the benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
10/2
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008, and submitted to Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
RE-ROOFING OF VARIOUS LIBRARY BUILDINGS
FOR THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
The project primarily consists of new built-up roofing and roof repairs to various buildings.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested Contractors will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Carver Branch located at 2941 Renwick Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Proposals shall only be accepted from Bidders who attend this meeting.
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:
HERBERT LAND ARCHITECT INC
PH: 318-322 -2694
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A
FAX: 318 - 322 - 2695
Monroe, Louisiana 71201-5752
Bill@LandAIA.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 100% of the contract amount.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
9/18,9/25,10/2
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM,
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and submitted to Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ELECTRONIC LOCKING CONTROL SYSTEMS UPGRADE
FOR OUACHITA PARISH CORRECTION CENTER
A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit for interested Contractors will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at the Ouachita Parish Correction Center, 4801 US 165 BYPASS South, Monroe, LA 71202.
Proposals shall only be accepted from Bidders who attend this meeting.
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA.
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 100% of the contract amount.
Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:30 P.M. C.D.S.T. October 14, 2008, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 29-09
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
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
MONROE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 08-1160
MAG. JUDGE HAYES
JUDGE JAMES
MIDCONTINENT EXPRESS PIPELINE LLC, Plaintiff, VERSUS
1.68 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA (PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVITUDE); 1.5 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 23.73 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.0 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.61 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 8.05 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; 1.51 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.54 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 0.6 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 0.43 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.71 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.58 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 6.48 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN UNION PARISH, LOUISIANA; 10.79 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.23 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.69 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 13.49 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.34
ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN WEBSTER PARISH, LOUISIANA; 3.09 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BOSSIER PARISH; 7.2 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.44 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; 1.74 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; 4.97 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; 4.46 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 0.84 ACRES OF LAND, MORE
OR LESS, IN RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA; 8.54 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN MADISON PARISH, LOUISIANA; 7.05 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA; 2.33 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; ET AL., Defendants.
FRCP RULE 71.1 (d) NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION
To: 2.33 Acres of Land, More or Less, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana:
Bayou Drilling Fluids, Inc.
Any Unknown Owners and Other Interested Parties
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 15, 2008, a Third Amended Complaint for Condemnation of Pipeline Right-of-Way Servitude (the “Third Amended Complaint”) was filed in the above captioned matter by plaintiff, Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC (“MEP”), in which you are named as a defendant.
NATURE OF ACTION
The above-captioned matter is an action by MEP, pursuant to Section 717f(h) of the Natural Gas Act (the “NGA”), 15 U.S.C. § 717f(h), for the condemnation of natural gas pipeline rights-of-way/servitudes across tracts of land in which you have or may claim to have an ownership interest. MEP has, through a request for a preliminary injunction, also moved the Court to confirm its rights under the NGA and for immediate possession of these rights-of-way/servitudes.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND INTEREST TO BE TAKEN
Pursuant to the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“FERC Certificate”) issued to MEP by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), MEP needs and is entitled to acquire a pipeline right-of-way/servitude across the following property:
That certain lot, tract or parcel of land containing 5.004 acres, more or less situated in Section 34 Township 20 North, Range 4 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, more fully described in a Cash Deed from Trey Jay, Inc., A Louisiana Corporation to Bayou Drilling Fluids, Inc., A Louisiana Corporation, recorded in Book 1826 Page 826 in the Register of Deeds of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, less and except any conveyances heretofore made.
This property is referred to herein as the “Property.” The interest to be taken consists of the following:
(1) a permanent servitude/right-of-way, as described and depicted in Appendix-Part 4 to the Third Amended Complaint, along with all of the rights and privileges reasonably necessary for MEP to construct, operate, and maintain the MEP Project including, but not limited to, the right of ingress and egress to and from the MEP Project, which includes the use of any existing roads (“Permanent Servitude”);
(2) The right to use a strip of land, running adjacent to and parallel with the Permanent Servitude and other areas necessary for construction, as described and depicted in Appendix-Part 4 to the Third Amended Complaint, during initial construction and installation of the pipeline and the necessary appurtenances thereto, along with the rights and privileges reasonably necessary for MEP to construct and install the MEP Project including, but not limited to the right of ingress and egress to and from the MEP Project, which includes the use of any existing roads (“Temporary Workspace”). After the initial construction and installation of the MEP Project and the necessary appurtenances thereto, the right to use the Temporary Workspace shall terminate. (The Permanent Servitude and Temporary Workspace are collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Right-of-Way/ Servitude”).
AUTHORITY FOR THE TAKING
Pursuant to the NGA, 15 U.S.C. §§ 717 et seq., on July 25, 2008, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued to MEP a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the “FERC Certificate”) authorizing MEP to construct, own, and operate an approximately 506-mile interstate natural gas pipeline and appurtenant auxiliary facilities extending from near Bennington, Oklahoma, crossing through northeast Texas, northern Louisiana, central Mississippi, and ending near Butler, Alabama (the “MEP Project”). See MidContinent Express Pipeline, LLC, 124 FERC ¶ 61,089 (July 25, 2008).
MEP has the right of eminent domain under Section 717f(h) of the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717f(h), and Rule 71.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure because MEP cannot, despite good faith efforts, acquire by contract, or is unable to agree with the owners of the property to the compensation to be paid for, the necessary rights-of-way/servitudes to construct, operate, and maintain a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas.
USE FOR WHICH THE PROPERTY IS TO BE TAKEN
The Right-of-Way/Servitude will be used for the construction of a portion of the MEP Project. Specifically, the Right-of-Way/Servitude will be used for construction of the portion of the MEP Project crossing northern Louisiana, including the follow parishes: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, Union, Ouachita, Morehouse, Richland, and Madison. The MEP Project addresses the need for new pipeline infrastructure to link natural gas production from the Barnett Shale and Bossier Sands in Texas, the Woodford/Caney Shale and Granite Wash in Oklahoma, and the Fayetteville Shale in Arkansas with markets further east. When completed, the MEP Project will transport an additional supply of up to 2,732,500 Dth/d.
The MEP Project will consist of, among other facilities, a 30-inch diameter pipeline extending approximately 40 miles from the interconnection with Enogex at Bennington in Byron County, Oklahoma, increasing to 42-inch line for the next 268 miles, and decreasing in size to 36-inch line for the last 198 miles. MEP will also construct mainline compressor stations, including the Perryville Compressor Station in Union Parish, Louisiana. To receive supplies from one of its interconnects (CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission), MEP will construct the Delhi Booster Station at the interconnect and a 4.2-mile, 16-inch lateral line extending from the booster station to the mainline, all in Richland and Madison Parishes, Louisiana.
APPEARANCE OR ANSWER
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, within twenty (20) days after service of this notice on you, you may serve on any of the counsel for MEP listed below an answer, identifying the portion of the property in which you claim an interest; stating the nature and extent of the interest claimed; and stating all your objections and defenses to condemnation of the property. Your failure to serve an answer will constitute your consent to (1) the taking of the subject property rights; (2) the Court’s authority to proceed to hear the action; and (3) the Court’s authority to adjudge the just compensation you might have as a result of the condemnation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if you have no objection or defense to condemnation of the property, you may serve on any of the counsel for MEP listed below a notice of appearance, designating any portion of the property in which you claim an interest, and thereafter, you shall receive notice of all proceedings affecting the property.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that at the trial of the issue of just compensation, whether or not you have answered or served a notice of appearance, you may present evidence regarding the amount of compensation to be paid for the property in which you have an interest and you may share in the distribution of the compensation award.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that MEP has moved for leave of court to deposit an amount equal to or in excess of the just compensation of the interest to be taken.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that MEP has moved the Court to confirm its right under the Natural Gas Act to condemn the subject rights-of-way/servitudes and for a preliminary injunction granting immediate possession of the rights-of-way/servitudes, and that a hearing has been requested to be held on October 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
BY ORDER dated August 11, 2008, the Court granted MEP’s motion for leave of court to deposit funds into the Court’s registry. The Court has also set the hearing on MEP’s Second Motion to Confirm Right to Condemn and For Immediate Possession for October 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, located in the Federal Building, Suite 215, 201 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201.
Dated: September 15, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ Adam B. Zuckerman
Edward B. Poitevent, II (La. Bar No.10564)
Kenneth P. Carter (La. Bar No. 3933)
Adam B. Zuckerman, T.A. (La. Bar No. 25943)
Kathlyn G. Perez (La. Bar No. 30668)
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, P.C.
201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 3600
New Orleans, LA 70170-3600
Telephone: (985) 819-8400
Facsimile: (985) 819-8484
epoitevent@bakerdonelson.com
kcarter@bakerdonelson.com
azuckerman@bakerdonelson.com
kperez@bakerdonelson.com
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Michael L. Dubos (La. Bar No. 23944)
K. Lamar Walters, III (La. Bar No. 31353)
BREITHAUPT, DUNN, DUBOS, SHAFTO & WOLLESON, LLC
1811 Tower Drive
Monroe, LA 71201
Telephone: (318) 322-1202
Facsimile: (318) 322-1984
mdubos@bddswlaw.com
lwalters@bddswlaw.com
ATTORNEYS FOR MIDCONTINENT EXPRESS PIPELINE LLC
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 71.1(d)(3), locatable defendants known to me will be served personally and that all defendants not served personally will be served by publication pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 71.1(d)(3)(B).
This the 15th day of September, 2008.
/s/Adam B. Zuckerman
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
LEASE PROPOSAL NUMBER RL-753-A
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of approximately 15,000 square feet of Warehouse Space, PLUS INTERNAL CIRCULATION for the Department of State, Elections Division and located within the geographical area in Ouachita Parish that is North of Interstate 20, West of Highway 165, and to include all properties located along both sides of Highway 546 south of Interstate 20 up to its intersection with Britton Road, and all properties located along both sides of Huey Lenard Loop south of Interstate 20, State of Louisiana, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804‑9095.
Bids will be opened on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 10:00 am., by the Real Estate Leasing Section, at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, 1st Floor, James Monroe Room, Room 1-145, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5243.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Angela Everett, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804‑9095, telephone number (225)342-0847.
Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Facility Planning and Control of the type(s) of accommodations(s) required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
REAL ESTATE LEASING SECTION
9/25,10/2
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR:
Roof, Wall & Miscellaneous Interior Repairs
Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home
Monroe, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER:
01-107-06B-11, Part 52
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
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: 318-340-1550
Fax: 318-998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligating of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Conference Room, Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, 6700 Highway 165 North, Monroe, LA.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially of entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of he City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall.
APPLICATION NO: COA-08-70000003
APPLICANT: STARLIN J. FLEMING
LOCATION: 212 SOUTH RIVERFRONT DRIVE
LGL DSCRP: LOT IN BYNUM 5 ACRE TRACT WEST MONROE
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
9/18,9/25,10/2
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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, October 20 , 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-08-45000001
APPLICANT: DELORES WISDOM, JANIS BALL
LOCATION: 903 WARREN DRIVE & 905 WARREN DRIVE
REQUEST: ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS)DISTRICT IN ORDER TO SELL THE PROPERTY. TABLED FROM THE PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS.
LGL DSCRP: LOT IN SW ¼ OF SE ¼ SEC 21 T18N R3E BEG 30 FT W & 15 FT NO OF SE COR SE ¼, FRTG 155 FT ON W LINE RD, DEPTH 160 FT -SOLD 0.075 ACS PARCEL 3-3 BK 1664-613 R#102954-
APPLICATION NO: REV-08-50000001
APPLICANT: FRANK SWAYZE
LOCATION: 2950 CYPRESS STREET
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF UNUSED PORTION OF KATIE STREET.
LGL DSCRP: 1.86 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN SEC 40 T18N R3E, WEST MONROE, LA.
The public is invited to attend.
10/2,10/9,10/16
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 5th day of September, 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated, August 4, 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 100 jurors to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Wednesday, October 22, 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:
Accardo, Ryan Christopher; 812 Wallace Dean Rd West Monroe
Arnold, John E; 2351 Hwy 80 E Monroe
Ashbrook, Donna McIntyre; 3505 Lake DeSiard Dr Monroe
Austin, Conley R; 103 Shalimar Dr West Monroe
Baldwin, Beverly Sandifer; 2501 Lamy Ln Monroe
Bass, Marilyn A; 1971 Joe G Dr Monroe
Bennett, Susan Lorraine; 310 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe
Bethley, Domina Latray; 706 Nichols Ave Monroe
Blackson, Brenda K; 100 Rowan Cir Monroe
Bluford, Yvonne J; 1909 Samuel Dr Monroe
Brice, Ophelia; 3502 Johnson St Monroe
Brown, Yumeca D; 1401 Erin St 122-6 Monroe
Bryan, Jeff W; 110 Cheyenne Dr West Monroe
Burke, Santana Danielle; 127 W Rolleigh Rd 12 Calhoun
Burkett, Charles Calvin Jr; 135 Lawrence Ln West Monroe
Burrell, Niesha Tamu; 604 S 27th St Monroe
Burton, Mindy Joann; 111 Ozone St West Monroe
Byrdsong, Annie Bell; 1815 Bayou St Monroe
Cantwell, Jacquelyn C; 109 Hunter’s Ridge West Monroe
Carter, Sharon B; 237 Batson Rd Monroe
Claybrook, Jennifer Rene; 146 Malone Rd Downsville
Coffman, Deborah E; 126 Wetland Pl West Monroe
Cook, Bobbie T; 355 Kendallwood Rd West Monroe
Creekmore, Walter N; 28 Yester Oaks Dr West Monroe
Davis, Alyce Fortenberry; 3800 Grammont St Monroe
Dawson, David L; 3808 Curry St Monroe
Dixon, Stephen W; 401 S 24th St Monroe
Donaldson, Clinton Carmel; 238 Fisher Rd West Monroe
Dorsey, Owen; 4109 Ponder St Monroe
Evans, Dennis F; 907 Blankston Rd Monroe
Filhiol, Therese; 700 Joseph St Monroe
Flanagan, Cheryl Deanne; PO Box 2804 West Monroe
Ford, Tina Marie Anthony; 309 Philpot Rd West Monroe
Frantom, Donald Clair III; 201 Comanche Trl West Monroe
Gipson, Edward D; 2716 S Grand St Monroe
Godwin, Terry L; 115 Southern Oaks Dr West Monroe
Grant, Kendall Hanchey; 2522 Arkansas Rd West Monroe
Gulick, Benjamin Walter; 2313 Valencia Blvd Monroe
Hale, Candace McCrory; 135 Ray Chapman Rd Calhoun
Hall, Barbara; PO Box 9572 Monroe
Hammons, Debra Barnhart; 5073 Hwy 139 Collinston
Harris, Antonio Rodriquez; 1612 Canary St Monroe
Hayes, Arletha; 2400 Deloach St 502 Monroe
Head, Nancy B; 427 Birchwood Dr Monroe
Henderson, Denise; 1106 S 7th St Monroe
Henderson, Moneeka Latrice; 106 Monticello Dr Monroe
Herrington, James M; 1015 St John St Monroe
Hodge, Salley H; 305 Sylvan Lakes Dr West Monroe
Hoggatt, Terri M; 138 Cheniere Lake Dr West Monroe
Hurd, Donald A Jr; 149 Poor Boy Ln 9 West Monroe
Jackson, Sharrion Denise; 4215 Beale St Monroe
Jacobs, Jerral G; 654 Morgan Hare Rd Monroe
Jenkins, Concepcion Simone; 203 Bennett Lake Dr Monroe
Jenkins, Iylon Michelle; PO Box 4328 Monroe
Jenkins, Jason Scott; 100 Susan Dr West Monroe
Jones, Billy R Jr; 151 Caples Rd West Monroe
Jones, Eric L; 117 Pardon Ln Monroe
Jones, Jimmie L; 4 Tony’s Aly Monroe
Joseph, Paula S; 424 Alonzo Rd West Monroe
Jowers, Jarrod Scott; 111 Halsell Dr Wet Monroe
Kantralis, Alexander M; 610 Erin Ave Monroe
Kelley, Elizabeth A; 690 Hwy 139 705 Monroe
Kiley, Martha Katherine; 901 W Rimes Cir Monroe
Lamartiniere, Bradley R; 626 Harmon Johnson Rd Monroe
Logwood, Wanda; 4213 Beale St Monroe
Major, Marcia Marsha; 14 Lock Dr A Monroe
Martin, Richard O; 109 Rosewood St West Monroe
Monceaux, Deborah S; 57 W Elmwood Dr A Monroe
Moore, Marlin Neal; 211 Plum St West Monroe
Nappier, Timothy Wade; 191 Keith Cir West Monroe
Perez, Aubrey L; 1520 Frost Tower Rd West Monroe
Phillips, Judy Barfield; 138 Crestview Dr Wet Monroe
Pouncey, Ruby Lee; 1007 Glenwood Dr 505 West Monroe
Price, Barbara Parker; 106 Forest Hill Rd West Monroe
Ridley, Prentice III; 2603 Jackson St B Monroe
Rivers, Beatrice Monique; 2000 Filhiol Ave Monroe
Robinson , Irmogene; 4000 Lionel St Monroe
Sampson, Thresella Rujean; 912 Riverside Dr 35 Monroe
Self, Jared Michael; 252 Dogwood Ln West Monroe
Simon, Clarence Eddie Sr; 327 Rowland Dr Monroe
Small, Doris Lynn; 800 S 6th St Monroe
Smith, Helen M; 616 S 14th St Monroe
Smith, Nyota Salara; 2010 Roggerson Rd 10 Monroe
Smith, Tabrodrick Kejuan; 1600 S 9th St Monroe
Spillers, Catherine Rae; 134 Dowdy Rd West Monroe
Staten, Tonja Ayesha; 1904 Wendell Dr Monroe
Stephens, Wilma Yvonne; 434 Barnes Rd Monroe
Taylor, Edgar Wayne; 863 Guyton Rd West Monroe
Terrones, Maria Elizabeth; 431 Paige Cir Sterlington
Thompson, Lowery L; 804 Eason Pl Monroe
Thompson, Ronald M; 106 Timber ridge Dr Monroe
Turner, Jacquelyn F; 590 Huenefeld Rd Monroe
Upshaw, dee L; 113 Mizell Ln West Monroe
Watson, John Clark; 110 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Wayne, Larry Bernard; 100 S Lake Cir Monroe
Wheat, Doyle P; 792 Line Rd West Monroe
Williams, Ronald Joseph; 101 Richardson Dr West Monroe
Wilson, Sadie C; 309 Speed Ave Monroe
Woodard, Willie T; 412 N 24th St Monroe
Worley, Carolyn Ann; 806 Marquette St Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER 2 written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.”  The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. 
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers on this the 5th day of September, 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
10/2
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 15th day of September, 2008, pursuant to an order of the Court dated, September 10, 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, October 27, 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:
Alexis, Brian Keith; 171 Trichel Ln 62 Monroe
Anders, Christopher Michael; 115 Pate Rd West Monroe
Anderson, Douglas; 2112 Evans Ave Monroe
Anderson, Richard G; 889 Hwy 151 N Calhoun
Andrews, Marsha Ann; 527 Lincoln Hill Dr Monroe
Angrum, Kimberly Smith; 408 Thatcher Ln Monroe
Bailey, April D; 2469 Hwy 837 Downsville
Bailey, Katherine B; 103 Jackie Dr West Monroe
Benefield, Ralph Lamar; 531 Rowland Rd Monroe
Bennett, Robert A Mrs; 1121 Tulane Ave West Monroe
Bias, Shivondala Shantate; 4225 Beale St Monroe
Blaylock, Brandon G; 1903 Woodhaven Dr B Monroe
Blunt, John A Jr; 312 S 22nd St Monroe
Bonner, Jack Kevin; 2405 N 8th St West Monroe
Borders, Carla Dee; 3013 Hunt Pl Monroe
Boulware, Freda F; 300 Warren Dr 121 West Monroe
Bowen, Benjamin Walter; 1706 N 4th St Monroe
Bowen, Jason Michael; 301 Kiroli Rd 138 West Monroe
Bradshaw, William R; 108 Raymond Dr Monroe
Brown, Amy Danette; 119 Ada St West Monroe
Brown, Jennie L; 207 S 17th St Monroe
Brown, Keisha Lashon; 167 Moore Rd Monroe
Brown, Mary Catherine; 3012 Deborah Dr Monroe
Brown, Willie Joe; 5204 DeSiard St 31 Monroe
Brunini, Jennifer Brockman; 1500 Fairview Ave Monroe
Byrd, Vincent Raynaud; 1714 Standifer Ave Monroe
Calloway, Prince A Jr; 5501 Mitchell Ln Monroe
Cameron, Sara S; 804 Fortune Dr Monroe
Carradine, George Jr; 1821 Bonner Dr Monroe
Carter, Bunnie Joe; 106 Contempo Ave 47 West Monroe
Cato, Jessica Dawn; 397 Ashley Griggs Rd Calhoun
Chisley, Elvert Ulysses Jr; 2315 Trenton St L West Monroe
Coates, Randolph L Jr; 3200 W Deborah Dr Monroe
Coleman, Mary H; 3601 Carver St Monroe
Coleman, Polly; 168 Leisure Dr Monroe
Colvin, James Rickey; 2916 Jackson St Monroe
Cooper, Virges Jr; 2815 Murray St Monroe
Cosper, Eric Grant; 311 Raymond Dr Monroe
Crocker, Natalie Jayne; 5938 Hwy 34 Eros
Croswell, Curtis D; 162 Morris Rd Monroe
Curley, Beth T; 104 Gretchen Cir West Monroe
Curry, Joseph; 811 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Davis, Jennifer Ann; 111 Jennifer Ln B Monroe
Davis, Jo Ann; 3815 Barlow St Monroe
Dean, Phoebe Rena; 1843 Bonner Dr Monroe
Deason, Josh Joel; 146 Whittington Ln West Monroe
Deburr, Martin W; 2007 Standifer Ave Monroe
Denmon, Randy Alan; 3323 Deborah Dr Monroe
Dennis, Mark Louis; 122 Vail Cir Monroe
Dumas, Donna S; 103 Standard Reed Cir West Monroe
Dunn, Elizabeth Q; 129 Davis Ln West Monroe
Dykes, Charles William; 130 Dykes Rd West Monroe
Ellis, Kenyata Lequita; 132 Oak Cir Monroe
Evans, Ellen N; 114 Jessica Pl West Monroe
Evans, Ida J; 106 Michael Cir Monroe
Evans, Jonathan M; 210 Walton St Monroe
Fowler, Connie S; 304 Hillside Cir West Monroe
Free, Rodney L; 163 Frenchman's Ln Monroe
Gebhardt, Sharon B; 511 Orleans St Monroe
Gibson, Robert Earl; 201 King St Monroe
Gipson, Shunta Lashea; 804 Lazarre Ave West Monroe
Glover, Bettye Louise; 4205 Owl St Monroe
Greer, Yvette S; 2815 Pargoud Blvd Monroe
Griffin, Dometa Danielle; 1605 S 5th St Monroe
Guice, Bakari Salih; 815 Ford St Monroe
Guidry, Teddy Norbert; 232 Rebecca Dr West Monroe
Gunter, Audrey Phelps; 5604 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Hall, Katherine Nicole; 1800 Flynn St Monroe
Hanspard, Tracey Ann; 137 La Verde St West Monroe
Harben, Archibald Jr; 709 McGowen Rd Monroe
Harris, Phillip Anthony; 122 Grayling Ln Monroe
Hatten, Charlie Cleo; 400 Browning Ave West Monroe
Haynes, John S; 103 Nelson Dr West Monroe
Haynes, Tamara Andrianne; 1000 Alabama St Monroe
Hilliard, James D; 124 Oakwood Dr West Monroe
Hipple, Matthew James; 104 Hartford Cir West Monroe
Hitt, Bobby James; 700 Hilton St Monroe
Holland, Derel Thomas; 2809 Arkansas Rd 30 West Monroe
Holloway, Delores M; 406 Columbia Ave Monroe
Holton, Kristina Keyes; 211 Butler Ave West Monroe
Hooker, George P Jr; 3201 Desoto St A Monroe
Hubbard, Charles Damon; 522 Kendall Ridge Dr West Monroe
Hudson, Felecia Andrea; 180 Preston Loop Monroe
Jackson, Doris M; 1718 Hollywood Dr Monroe
Jamerson, Carolyn L; 2403 Georgia St Monroe
James, Roxanne Leanne; 1847 Bonner Dr Monroe
Johnson, John Daniel; 1320 N 7th St West Monroe
Johnson, Scharlotte Delois; 214 Pargoud Dr Monroe
Johnson, Sympatthye Scythrom; 900 Riverside Dr 212 Monroe
Johnston, Barbara B; 2319 Bienville Dr Monroe
Johnston, John Edgar; 100 Windlake Ln West Monroe
Jones, Angela Robinson; 3400 Richmond St Monroe
Jones, Jimmy; 1000 Wilton Dr Monroe
Jones, Roy D; 3007 Pearl St Monroe
Jordan, Vera M; 107 Tupelo Dr West Monroe
Joyner, Jennifer Robideaux; 451 Slocum Rd Calhoun
Kemp, Mark Allen; 164 Turtledove Dr Monroe
Kilgas, Sharon Kay; 610 Wilmuth St Monroe
Kolokouris, Helene S; 308 Walters St West Monroe
Kulp, Jason A; 109 Seal St West Monroe
Leonard, Paula B; 296 Timber Way Monroe
Lewis, Debbie; 716 Harris St Monroe
Lewis, Mary Coleman; 305 Marx St Monroe
Little, Carolyn Jan; 132 Betty Ln 6 West Monroe
Long, Wilma Louise; 22 Longwood Dr Monroe
Loudon, David L; 107 Windlake Ct West Monroe
Louis, Detrius Dale; 809 W Rimes Cir Monroe
Mahon, Sheila B; 28 Southlake Dr Monroe
Martin, Pamela G; 109 Rosewood St West Monroe
McCaa, Nolan L; 1417 Prairie Rd Monroe
McClain, Chrissy Nicole; 156 Cooper Rd Monroe
McDonald, Marty J; 191 Randy Rd West Monroe
Melton, Gary D; 117 Anita Dr Monroe
Minvielle, Thomas M; 214 Woodcock Dr Monroe
Mizell, Sherril W; 102 Wesley St Monroe
Moravetz, Cynthia E; 4816 Cypress St 115 West Monroe
Morrow, Merrick Elizabeth; 192 Taylor Rd Monroe
Moss, Robert O; 212 New Chapel Hill Rd West Monroe
Moss, Sarah A; 115 Laird St West Monroe
Muse, William Alan; 203 McKeever St West Monroe
Myers, Eddie James Jr 116 Canal St Monroe
Nance, David Owen; 220 Laurel Grove Dr Monroe
Napoleon, Lawrence III; 6315 Cypress Point Dr Monroe
Nwokorie, Jan Thomas; 819 W Rimes Cir Monroe
Oliver, Sheila Davidson; 2201 Essex St Monroe
Pardue, Molly Elizabeth; 3103 Cuba Blvd Monroe
Pate, Donald Dewayne; 35 Chauvin Dr Monroe
Phillips, Don K; 429 Ole Hwy 15 9 West Monroe
Phillips, Wesley Thomas; 1226 Hayes St 1 West Monroe
Pitts, Vernell C; 2707 Calypso St Monroe
Pollard, Leslie Miles; 4926 Hwy 546 Eros
Pratt, Michael Wayne; 501 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Quinn, Thomas R; 176 Leisure Dr Monroe
Reeves, Courtney Elizabeth; 307 Winkler Way Monroe
Reeves, Terry Lamar; 4201 Deborah Dr Monroe
Rice, Nita M; 205 Eisenhower Dr Monroe
Richard, Angelia S; 3916 Nutland Rd Monroe
Rivers, Twanda P; 221 Greenwood Dr Monroe
Robinson, Timothy R; 315 Marshall Dr Monroe
Robinson, William J Jr; 601 Morton St Monroe
Rock, Herbert Joseph; 179 Aubrey Hare Rd Monroe
Rogers, Judy Pike; 210 Westheights Dr West Monroe
Rogers, Larry W; 1002 St John St Monroe
Rugg, Amy Hood; 1112 Melanie Ln West Monroe
Schofield, Kasie Nicole; 102 Beechwood Dr West Monroe
Shackelford, Kathleen; 2122 Maywood Dr Monroe
Sharbono, Terri H; 206 Grayson St West Monroe
Shoemaker, Pamela Chambers; 142 Lakeview Park Dr Monroe
Smith, Carol Ann; 105 Hart St Monroe
Smith, James Rogers Jr; 1196 W Olive St West Monroe
Smith, Mary Ann; 3603 Pippin St Monroe
Spears, Lindsay Heather; 402 Shady Ln Monroe
Stoffer, Rodney H; 214 Dolly Dr Monroe
Stone, Claude C; 667 Howard Brown Rd West Monroe
Stone, Joel Dean; 701 Northwood Dr West Monroe
Thomas, Otha Lee; 5330 Desiard St 4B Monroe
Tippen, Darlene J; 7809 Cypress St West Monroe
Tugler, Quincy Latron; 611 S 7th St Monroe
Turrentine, Barbara H; 407 E Lafayette Dr West Monroe
Veal, Stephanie Lynne Miley; 1708 Bernstein Park Dr Monroe
Walker, Kenyannia Ketrease; 300 Greenwood Dr Monroe
Walton, Jarrod Murphy; 101 Stevenson Dr Monroe
Ward, Wanda Gayle; 250 Oregon Trl Monroe
Warren, Steven Earl; 131 Brookwood Dr Monroe
Washington, Dorothy Jones; 2300 Garrett Rd 28 Monroe
Wheeler, Anita Jean; 102 Pat Dr Monroe
Wheeler, Nathaniel; 2803 Lincoln St Monroe
White, Sharon Denese; 3401 Halsell St Monroe
Whitfield, Helen Laray; 2909 Barrington Dr 15C Monroe
Wiley, Sonjie Moody; 3206 Pegram Pl Monroe
Williamson, Esperanza G; 728 E Olive St West Monroe
Woodson, Lenita B; 27 Town East Dr Monroe
Wright, Charlton T; 104 Crestwood Dr Monroe
Young, Dorothy J; 139 Oscar Rd West Monroe
Young, Roger Bernard; PO Box 3 Calhoun
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER ONE written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.”  The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court. 
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers on this the 15th day of September, 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
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NOTICE
I, Ivory V. Newton, DOC# 500078, date of birth 5-9-1969, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of aggravated battery, which occurred on April 9, 2005, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
10/2,10/9,10/16
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
IN-VEHICLE INTERCOM SYSTEM with 2-WAY RADIO INTERFACE
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
10/2,10/9
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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at six (6:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, Scott Robinson, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Susan Spence. There were none absent.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by the Board’s Communications Specialist Aline Smead.
The Invocation was given by Board member A. R. Sims.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Jerry Hicks, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of August 26, 2008 as written.
On motion by Susan Spence, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board unanimously approved the revised Agenda as presented.
On motion by Jerry Hicks, seconded by A. R. Sims, the Board approved the amended Personnel Agenda as presented, including the changes since mail-out. Motion carried unanimously.
Communications Specialist Aline Smead announced that there is a student from Sterlington High School who has brought honor to her school and community through her achievements at the state and national level. At this time Coach Groll, one of her track and field coaches, was asked to introduce Jennifer Goss and briefly summarize the events that lead up to her achievements this past year. He remarked that there are four track & field events she participates in. Namely, the shot-put, discus, javelin and hammer throw. During the National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championship event in Omaha, Nebraska this past year, Jennifer finished high in every event, especially the javelin throw in which she received a metal for placing eighth in the nation. In recognition of her accomplishments, Coach Groll, assisted by Board member Susan Spence, presented her with awards from the School Board and the Southern Track & Field Association.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board adopt the resolution authorizing the adjusted millage rates for 2008 as follows:
MILLAGE
Constitutional 5.15 Mills
Maintenance and Operation 24.02 Mills
The following roll call vote was recorded: Jack White, yes; Scott Robinson, yes; A. R. Sims, yes; Jerry Hicks, yes; John Russell, yes; Carey Walker, yes; and Susan Spence, yes. Motion carried, with seven “yea” votes and no “nay” votes.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Scott Robinson, that the Board adopt the resolution adjusting millage rates after assessment and roll forward the millage to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum millage rates for the year 2008. Said millage rates are as follows:
Adjusted Rate/2008 Levy
Constitutional 5.15 Mills/5.18 Mills
Maintenance and Operation 24.02 Mills/24.15 Mills
East Ouachita Bond 30.00 Mills
The following roll call vote was recorded: Jack White, yes; Scott Robinson, yes; A. R. Sims, yes; Jerry Hicks, yes; John Russell, yes; Carey Walker, yes; Susan Spence, yes. Motion carried, with seven “yea” votes and no “nay” votes.
On motion by Scott Robinson, seconded by Susan Spence, the Board adopted the Ouachita Parish School Board Tentative Budget for 2008-2009 as presented by Business Manager Richie Garrett. Motion carried unanimously.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Susan Spence, that the Board adopt the “Fund Balance Policy” as presented by Business Manager Richie Garrett as follows:
“Whereas, the School Board feels that the General Fund’s fund balance should not be excessive nor should the fund balance be too low as to put the School Board in a financial position of not being able to meet its current obligations or being able to meet its unanticipated large dollar emergency obligations. The School Board further feels that the fund balance should be large enough to continue the school system’s daily operations during a financial adjustment period for declining revenues and/or increasing expenditures.
Therefore, the School Board sets the maximum fund balance of the General Fund that it would not like to exceed at 15 per cent of the General Fund’s total annual expenditures and the minimum fund balance for the General Fund that it would not like to go below at 10 per cent of the General Fund’s total annual expenditures. Every effort should be made to maintain the General fund’s fund balance within these limits.”
Motion carried unanimously.
Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher informed the Board that the final payment of $185,000 has been made to Ray Anding Construction for the completion of the West Monroe High School baseball field project. Ray Anding Construction was assessed liquidated damages in the amount of $15,000 for delay of the project of which was deducted from the $200,000 final payment. He further reported that some of the ongoing projects were a little behind, while others were current.
On the recommendation of Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher, Scott Robinson moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board amend the Agenda to add “Employee Flu Shots” for discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher announced that the employee flu shots provided annually by the Board have increased from $20.00 to $25.00. In the past, the School Board split the cost with the employee and paid $10.00 toward the cost of each shot. The employee’s share was also $10.00. Discussion followed and Scott Robinson moved that the Board pay half of the $25.00 or $12.50 of the cost per employee. Motion failed for lack of a second.
A substitute motion was offered by Susan Spence, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board pay the additional $5.00 cost for each flu shot making the Board’s total cost $15.00 per shot, with each employee’s share remaining at $10.00 (shots will be available for employees and subs only – no spouses are eligible – shots to begin in October). Motion carried unanimously.
Rather than calling a special meeting to accept bids for the West Ouachita Ag Center shop equipment, Business Manager Richie Garrett recommended that the Board allow Purchasing Agent Bobby Jones to evaluate and accept the low bids meeting specifications for shop equipment at the West Ouachita Ag Center. Whereby, A.R. Sims moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that for the purpose of speeding up the process in ordering the shop equipment for the West Ouachita Ag Center, the Board authorized Purchasing Agent Bobby Jones to evaluate and accept the low bids meeting specifications for shop equipment at the West Ouachita Ag Center [Bid No. 23-09]. Motion carried unanimously.
The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00 P.M.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Secretary /ps
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 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, August 18, 2008 at 5:35 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. Blade. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Blade.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Personnel and Public Works Committee Meetings held on August 4, 2008, was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Blade. Motion passed without opposition.
The president noted the numerous visitors on the agenda. The president stated that each group would only be allowed five (5) minutes of speaking time. The president recognized Mr. Johnny Pace, 299 Wall Williams Rd, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Pace spoke regarding a problem that has existed for many years regarding drainage in the northwest area of the Parish. Mr. Pace asked the jury to investigate the issuing of permits, compliance, and engineering of the subdivisions surrounding the area. The president explained to Mr. Pace that the jury was not an investigative body and could not help him. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Mr. Drew Kennedy and Robert Cooper. They were not present at this time.
The president recognized Rev. Pat Hezekiah, 3915 Segrest Mercy, Monroe, LA. Mr. Hezekiah spoke regarding adjudicated properties located on Segrest Mercy owned by the parish. Mr. Hezekiah asked to be reimbursed for monies paid toward the purchase of the property located at 3902 Segrest Mercy. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter and stated that he would work with Mr. Hezekiah to resolve his issue.
The president recognized Ms. Vera Hill, 1355 Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd, Monroe, LA. Ms. Hill presented pictures to the jury that showed flooding and drainage in her area. Ms. Hill asked that the jury clean out the ditch next to her property. Ms. Moore thanked Ms. Hill and the other residents of the area for advising the jury of this issue. The president asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding the problem. The president asked Ms. Hill to speak with the Homeland Security Director regarding her damage before leaving. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Mr. Ed Johnson, Huntington Park Subdivision. Mr. Johnson spoke regarding various drainage problems throughout the subdivision. Ms. Moore thanked Mr. Johnson for coming and stated that she would give his list of issues to the Public Works Director. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Mrs. Jean Hatten. Mrs. Jean Hatten was not present at this time.
The president recognized Mr. Cedric Hemphill of Herbert Land Architect, Inc. Mr. Hemphill spoke on behalf of the parish libraries. Mr. Hemphill presented documents prepared by his firm for roof repairs at the Carver, Anna Meyer, Ouachita Valley, and West Monroe branches. The president stated that this item was on Mr. Blade’s agenda and asked whether any juror had a problem with addressing this item at this time. None had a problem taking up this matter at this time. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to advertise for bids for roof repairs at the Carver, Anna Meyer, Ouachita Valley and West Monroe branches of the library. Discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Drew Kennedy, 162 East Restful Homes Rd, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Kennedy spoke regarding the dam problem located in Ridgedale Lake Subdivision. Mr. Kennedy asked the jury for engineering and material assistance in rebuilding the dam. Discussion ensued. Mr. Harrison stated to the jury and Mr. Kennedy what kind of assistance that he could provide to the residents of the subdivision. Discussion ensued. Mr. Kennedy expressed his thanks to the jury and their efforts for addressing the issue of drainage. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Jackson and Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the drainage issues affecting their respective districts. Mr. Jackson stated that anyone who had suffered flood damage should contact the Office of Homeland Security.
Ms. Brenda Kennedy of 1850 Buckhorn Bend Rd spoke regarding the ditch located in the Buckhorn Bend area. Mr. Mitchell explained to Ms. Kennedy the off road ditch system and the procedures for maintaining such ditches. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken.
The president recognized Mrs. Jean Hatten. Ms. Rebecca Harrison, neighbor of Ms. Hatten spoke on her behalf. Mrs. Harrison presented photos of the flooding in and around her property and spoke regarding damage to the surrounding properties. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the gates and pumps operated by the Tensas Basin Levee District. Additional discussion ensued. Mr. Beckham, Homeland Security Director spoke regarding what action was being taken by his office to resolve this issue. No other action was taken by the jury.
The president stated that he would entertain a motion to recess the regular meeting of the police jury in lieu of the Finance Committee Meeting. The motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to recess the regular meeting in lieu of the Finance Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson called the Finance Committee Meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the capital outlay and LCDBG items for prioritization and submission. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the proposed projects for capital outlay. Mr. Harrison stated that he would present the updated priority listing at the next jury meeting.
The chairman spoke regarding the Audit Engagement for the years 2008-2009. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the letter received from Luffey, Huffman, Ragsdale & Soignier. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to engage the CPA firm of Luffey, Huffman, Ragsdale & Soignier for the year of 2008-2009. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman spoke regarding the contract for actuary services for Compliance with GASB Statement 45. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to contract with Milliman for actuary services. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the claims for the period of July 18, 2008 through August 14, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the general fund and the repair of the roof at the Ag Building. Discussion ensued. During the discussion of the general fund, Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the North Louisiana Economic Partnership and their request for funding. Mr. Caldwell stated that this was an item on his agenda. Mr. Cammack asked the jury for a recommendation regarding the repair of the roof at the Ag Building. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to authorize the advertisement of sealed bids for the roof at the Ag Building. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding various on-going projects at the parish courthouse. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this item. Mr. Cammack asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the franchise fees for cable. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the cable franchise fees. Ms. Cupit spoke regarding the monthly exception report and budget variances. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on these matters.
The chairman stated that he had received notice from Mr. Rhodes, Green Oaks Detention Center of an item that needed to be addressed, at this time in order to avoid a delay in obtaining needed staff at the Juvenile Detention Center. A motion to amend the agenda to take up the matter of hiring Juvenile Detention Officers was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Rhodes spoke regarding the hiring of three Juvenile Detention Officers II position. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to hire three Juvenile Detention Officer II. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman asked if there were any other business to come before the finance committee. Mr. Cammack asked the committee if an item under his name on the regular agenda could be addressed at this time. No one had a problem addressing the item. Mr. Cammack presented the bid tabulation for janitorial services for the WIA Office. Mr. Cammack recommended that the low bid submitted by Mid South Cleaning Service be accepted. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the low bid of Mid South Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the WIA Office. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and enter back into the regular meeting was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
The president resumed the regular meeting of the police jury at 7:27 p.m.
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Green Springs/Springs Drive Drainage Project. Mr. Harrison stated that they were working on the final plans for the project and would most likely have them done within 30 days. Mr. Harrison stated that the plans would then be submitted to the State Floodplain Management Office for review. Discussion ensued. Mr. Murray spoke to the jury regarding the flooding problems in the area. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the LA Government Assistance Program. Mr. Harrison reported on the status on the active and proposed projects under this program. Mr. Harrison presented a listing of proposed projects for the current year funding. Mr. Harrison recommended to the jury to present a listing of projects in excess of the $144,000 allocated to the parish. Discussion ensued. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the projects under consideration for FY 2008-2009 Funding under the Local Government Assistance Program. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to instruct Mr. Harrison to make funding applications to the Local Government Assistance Program for the following projects:
R.O.W. Acquisition and Roadbed Preparation for Parker Road Extension - $50,000
Indian Village Water System (upgrade water main along LA 144) - $66,700
Extension of Barr Lane (Crocker Lane to Laird Street) - $76,000
Motion passed without opposition.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathrooms. Mr. Harrison stated that he had spoken with the parish health unit and the state board of health about the sewerage treatment plant for the facility. Mr. Harrison stated that both agencies were in agreement with the plan and plans were being completed for the sewerage treatment plant. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the road repairs due to damage from the pipeline in District B. Mr. Harrison stated that bids were opened today for the project, and that the low bid of $771,161.76 was submitted by Amethyst Construction, Inc. Mr. Harrison stated that the bid exceeded the amount of $416,000 allocated for the project and recommended to take the bids under advisement. No other action was taken on this matter.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the Road Lighting Districts. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a request from the homeowners in Frenchmen’s Bend Subdivision about creating a road lighting district. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the Ingleside Sewerage District. Mr. Blade asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the agreement for operating the sewerage district. Mr. Mitchell stated that the district needed to solicit proposals to operate and maintain the district. Mr. Mitchell suggested to the jury to authorize the administrative staff to request proposals for such an agreement. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Blade spoke regarding a cost estimate on Nutland Road and asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Murray presented three cost estimates for the road and stated that right-of-way acquisitions had to be addressed. Mr. Murray stated that the City of Monroe was better staffed to address the right of way acquisitions. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to proceed with the off road drainage project on Nutland Road. Additional discussion ensued Mr. Cammack and Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding funding for the project. Discussion ensued again. The president reminded the jury that a motion and a second was on the floor. The president stated that Mr. Blade has made a motion to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Monroe to clean out the ditches on Nutland Road, with the city contributing matching funds and right of way acquisitions and the source of the matching funds from the parish to come from the general fund with an offsetting amount equal to the funds being spent to be transferred from the interest bearing account (Glenwood Sale proceeds) to the account set aside to provide matching funds for the state drainage improvement program grants, seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
The following ordinance was introduce by Mr. Smiley:
ORDINANCE NO. 8900 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.1, DECREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON AYCOCK ROAD FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25) MILES PER HOUR TO FIFTEEN (15) 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 Aycock Road, a parish road located in District E of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, residents have requested that the speed limit be decreased to fifteen miles-per-hour (15 mph) on said Road:
WHEREAS, decreasing the speed limit to fifteen miles-per-hour (15 mph) on Aycock 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
Aycock Road – 15 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.
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The president recognized Ms. Moore:
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Mrs. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak on the status of the Tanglewood Request for Qualifications. Mr. Harrison stated that he was in the process of securing qualification statements for the next set of service for this project and would bring that back to the next meeting.
Mrs. Moore spoke regarding increasing the litter crews in the parish. Ms. Moore suggested that a meeting be set with the sheriff, warden, and the administrative staff to discuss the possibility of adding additional litter crews. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Blade left the meeting at this time. Mr. Murray stated that he had one inmate crew and had asked the sheriff for additional inmates. Additional discussion ensued.
Mr. Blade returned to the meeting at this time. Discussion ensued again. The president suggested that Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Blade, Mr. Murray and Ms. Moore meet with the sheriff to discuss this issue. The president stated that he would call the sheriff to set up the meeting. No other action was taken on this matter.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack stated that he had no additional items.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The chief spoke regarding the problem with structures with no visible display of house numbers and possibly enforcement of such with our code enforcement officers. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter and suggested an amendment to the ordinance and imposing a fee on those properties not in compliance. Discussion ensued again. No other action was taken on this matter.
The chief informed the jury that another Citizen Advisory Meeting would be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in the Police Jury Conference Room.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the proposed change to Ordinance No. 8901 which pertains to livestock. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8901 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE II OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH GOVERNING “LIVESTOCK” TO REGULATE THE TETHERING OF LIVESTOCK; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, Ouachita Parish Animal Control has encountered repeated instances in which livestock, primarily horses, tethered to graze outside of any fence or enclosure have broken free and have roamed onto or near state highways or parish roads;
WHEREAS, the presence of such loose livestock on parish roads or state highways presents a risk to the motoring public; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the regulation of tethered livestock in an effort to reduce the risk of livestock roaming onto roadways is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Chapter 3, Article II of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana governing “Livestock” be, and hereby is, supplemented and amended as follows to provide for the regulation of tethered livestock in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana:
“ARTICLE II. LIVESTOCK
Division 1. Tethered Livestock
Sec. 3-12. Prohibition.
It shall be unlawful for any person to tether, picket or otherwise tie livestock outside of a fence or enclosure, whether for grazing or other purposes, unless such livestock is closely attended by a responsible person of sufficient age to prevent such livestock from coming loose and roaming unconfined.
Sec. 3-13. Penalty.
Persons found to be in violation of the above provision shall be subject to a fine of not more than $200.00 per offense.
Sec. 3-14. Separate offense.
For the purposes of this Division, each animal tethered, picketed or otherwise tied in violation of this Ordinance shall constitute a separate offense.
Sec. 3-15. Impoundment and fees.
In the event that the owner of livestock tethered, picketed or otherwise tied in violation of this Ordinance cannot be readily located or fails to immediately secure said livestock, then Ouachita Parish Animal Control may impound the animals. To recover an animal from impoundment pursuant to this Section, the owner shall pay an impoundment fee of $100.00 together with a boarding fee of $5.00 for each day, or portion thereof, that the animal is impounded.”
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the final subdivision approval of Old Darbonne Subdivision with regards to the sewer line. Discussion ensued. Mr. Murray informed the jury that he would be signing the final approval subject to the conditions being met with West Ouachita Sewer District No.5. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the cancellation of donated sick leave to an employee approved at the last meeting. Mr. Murray stated that the employee is no longer a parish employee. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the cancellation of donated sick leave. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the testing services for FY 2008 – LCDBG Program. Mr. Harrison stated that he had requested proposals from the three local testing laboratories for soils and materials. Only one of the agencies had returned a written proposal. Mr. Harrison recommended that the jury accept the proposal of Ardaman & Associates, Inc., of West Monroe for testing services. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the proposal of Ardaman & Associates, Inc. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS
Mr. Mitchell presented the following beer and whiskey application for approval.
MAHAJAN, RAJINDER DBA RISHI OF MONROE II, LLC DBA TOBACCO SHOP, 515 LINCOLN RD #105, MONROE, LA 71203 (WARD 2), CLASS B - BEER RETAIL DEALER, OFF PREMISES AND CLASS D – RETAIL LIQUOR OFF PREMISES (New Owner)
Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the application for beer and whiskey. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Ingleside Sewer System. Mr. Cammack asked the jury to approve L & R Utilities for the interim maintenance of the Ingleside Sewer System on a as-needed basis. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve L & R Utilities for the maintenance of the Ingleside Sewer System. Motion passed without opposition.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Deputy Heckford spoke regarding the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Conference that was being held in the parish later in the week.
Susan Poe, 121 Camp Drive spoke regarding the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Conference and asked that the jury considering coming to the conference.
Motion to adjourn offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
10/2
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NOTICE
I, Ivory V. Newton, DOC# 500078, date of birth 5-9-1969, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of aggravated battery, which occurred on April 9, 2005, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421. 10/2,10/9,10/16
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, Tuesday, October 21, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
(FOURTEEN) IN-VEHICLE INTERCOM SYSTEM with 2-WAY RADIO INTERFACE
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY 10/2,10/9
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City of West Monroe hereby requests bids on the following item:
STREET DEPARTMENT
RUBBER-TIRE TELESCOPING EXCAVATOR
Bids are to be submitted to the City Clerk, Benny Chelette, at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, no later than Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. Bids will be opened at a Special City Council meeting to be held at that date at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Bids are to be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope the item being bid. Specifications can be obtained from Benny Chelette at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk 10/2,10/9,10/16
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BID NOTICE-Food
Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (CNPC), composed of the undersigned school districts (Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll), requests the submission of SEALED BIDS for PURCHASED FOODS for the operation of the Food Service Departments of the member school districts for January 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009 of the school year. Sealed Bids will be accepted Thursday, October 30, 2008. (Bid information can be obtained from Ouachita Parish System - Child Nutrition Program Supervisor, Jo Lynne Correro, 910 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, phone 318-398-1990). Sealed Bids should be delivered to Ouachita Parish School Board, Jo Lynne Correro, c/o Purchasing Agent’s Office,100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71201 Sealed Bids shall be opened at 11:05 A.M., October 30, 2008, in the board room of the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71210. Awards shall be made “ALL OR NOTHING” to the lowest responsive bidder. The CNPC reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive any and all informalities thereto. The member school districts of the Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative are funded 70% with Federal Funds for a total of approximately $19,274,566.33 per year. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, these institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer. 10/2,10/9,10/16
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BID NOTICE-Paper/Chemicals
Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (CNPC), composed of the undersigned school districts (Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll), requests the submission of SEALED BIDS for PAPER/CHEMICAL SUPPLIES for the operation of the Food Service Departments of the member school districts for January 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009 of the school year. Sealed Bids will be accepted Thursday, October 30, 2008. (Bid information can be obtained from Ouachita Parish System - Child Nutrition Program Supervisor, Jo Lynne Correro, 910 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, phone 318-398-1990). Sealed Bids should be delivered to Ouachita Parish School Board, Jo Lynne Correro, c/o Purchasing Agent’s Office,100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71201 Sealed Bids shall be opened at 11:05 A.M., October 30, 2008, in the board room of the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71210. Awards shall be made “ALL OR NOTHING” to the lowest responsive bidder. The CNPC reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive any and all informalities thereto. The member school districts of the Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative are funded 70% with Federal Funds for a total of approximately $19,274,566.33 per year. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, these institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer. 10/2,10/9,10/16
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