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Public Notices: Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Public Notices Published Thursday, November 6th, 2008PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMISSIONER-IN-CHARGE
INSTRUCTION CLASS
The school of instruction for these Certified Commissioners who wish to serve as Commissioner-In-Charge in Ouachita Parish for the year 2009, will be held:
(1) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008, 12:00 Noon, at the MONROE CIVIC CENTER FT. MIRO ROOM — NEW PAVILION
OR
(2) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008, 12:00 Noon, at the WEST MONROE CONVENTION CENTER, CONFERENCE HALL
In addition to the above, there will be a 5:00 p.m. class at the office of the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court.
All interested persons are invited to attend. In accordance with LA R.S. 18:424B, you must have the following qualifications to serve as Commissioner-In-Charge:
1. He shall be a qualified voter in the parish in which he is to serve who is not entitled to assistance in voting.
2. He shall not be a candidate for election to public office nor be a member of the immediate family of a candidate for election to public office in the precinct in which he serves.
3. He shall not have been convicted of an election offense.
4. He shall have successfully completed a general course of instruction for Commissioners-In-Charge and provided his correct party affiliation to the Clerk.
5. He shall have served as a Commissioner in at least two (2) elections during the last four years.
If interested, you must apply in person or by letter to: Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, PO Box 1862, Monroe, LA 71210-1862. Office address of 300 St. John Street, Room 104, Monroe, LA 71201.
You must also indicate which school of instruction you wish to attend. The Ouachita Parish Board of Election Supervisors will meet Friday, December 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Clerk of Court to select a Commissioner-In-Charge to serve in each precinct for the year 2009.
Bill Hodge, Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court.
11/6,11/13
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District
West Monroe, LA
Sealed BIDS for the Interior Modifications to an Existing Office Building, 211 N. 3rd St., Monroe, LA, will be received by G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District , in the Board Room of the offices of G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District, 364 G.B. Cooley Road , West Monroe, LA 71291, until 10:00 AM, Tuesday , November 25, 2008, and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
G.B. Cooley Services, Human Resources Dept., 364 G.B. Cooley Road, West Monroe, LA Associated General Contractors (AGC) Plan Room, 807 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA
Dodge Scan Architect’s Office (by appointment) 318 / 396-1069
Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained by “prime bidders” at the office of the architect, David Lloyd Smith, 3739 Hwy 15, Calhoun, LA 71225, 318 / 396-1069, upon payment of a plan deposit of $75.00. Sub-bidders and Suppliers may obtain (subject to availability) the contract documents at the office of the architect upon payment of a plan deposit of $75.00. Plan deposits will be refunded only if the contract documents are returned to the Architect, postpaid, in satisfactory condition, within 10 calendar days after bid opening. Partial sets will not be issued. If the normal supply of Contract documents has been exhausted at the time of request by a prime bidder, the Architect will produce additional plan sets for the prime bidder within 72 hours of the request. If the normal supply of Contract Documents has been exhausted at the time of request by a sub-bidder or supplier, the Architect will produce requested additional plan sets for a non-refundable fee of $75.00. All Contract Documents remain the property of the Architect and shall be returned regardless of the disposition of the plan deposit.
Contractor shall act as a purchasing agent for G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District (GBCHSD) for all purchases of materials and equipment to be incorporated in the construction of the project. As a designated agent, the Contractor will be exempt from payment of La State Sales Tax for materials and equipment purchased for this project. GBCHSD will provide documentation as necessary to establish this relationship. Contractor shall not act beyond the scope of the authority granted to it, and shall provide all documentation requested by GBCHSD, including documentation on the materials purchased, the sales tax saved and confirmation that all savings from non-payment of sales tax accrue only to GBCHSD and not to the Contractor. Title and possession of all materials and equipment acquired pursuant to this authority granted to Contractor shall pass directly from the vendor to GBCHSD, and the contractor’s rights and obligations shall be that of purchasing agent. All purchases for the Project shall be in the name of GBCHSD, and all payments to vendors shall be made by the Contractor as Contractor-agent of GBCHSD, using funds that are accounted to GBCHSD.
Bid security in the amount of 5% of the base bid, and in the form of a Bid Bond, will be required to accompany bids. Instructions to Bidders are included in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Base Bid value is estimated at $400,000.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive irregularity in the bids and in the bidding.
G.B. Cooley Hospital Service District encourages project participation of minority and women owned businesses.
11/6
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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, December 2, 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,
December 2, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
AERIAL SPRAYING for MOSQUITO CONTROL
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
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
11/6,11/13,11/20
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for RESTROOM FACILITIES AT CHENIERE LAKE AREA 3, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, will be received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in the Parish Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. CST, Monday, November 17, 2008. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Contract Documents including complete plans and specifications may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Harrison and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 200 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Monroe, Louisiana. The Contract Documents will not be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. A deposit of $50.00 shall be required for each set of Contract Documents. Deposits on the first set of Contract Documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on all other sets of documents will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of documents if returned within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable Bid Bond payable to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor & Material Payment Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 30 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and, waive any and all formalities not required by the Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2211-2296).
October 16, 2008
OWNER: OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
By: Walter M. Caldwell, IV, President
10/23,10/30,11/6
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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, December 2, 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, December 2, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FOOD & FOOD PRODUCTS
FOR GREEN OAKS’ DETENTION HOME
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
11/6,11/13,11/20
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY INMATE PHONE SYSTEM
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, Louisiana.
All 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
11/6,11/13,11/20
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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, December 2, 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, December 2, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting for the purpose of furnishing the following:
INSECTICIDES for
OUACHITA PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT #1
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
11/6,11/13,11/20
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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, December 2, 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, December 2, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
(THREE) RECORDING SYSTEMS-DIGITAL AUDIO and VIDEO
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
11/6,11/13,11/20
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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, November 18, 2007, 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, November 18, 2007,and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its scheduled meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
Various Materials:
aggregates, antifreeze, asphalt, asphaltic concrete, batteries,
bridge timbers & pilings, cement-portland, culverts-all groups,
fill dirt, filters, lubrication oil, and signs & sign post.
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from the office of 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
10/23,10/30,11/6
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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, 301 South Grand Street, Monroe, Louisiana, up to the hour of 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Notice is further given that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated at (2:00) o’clock PM, Tuesday, November 25, 2008, in the Conference Room of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at the above address. All bids will be referred immediately to the Engineer for recommendation and submitted to Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
VEHICLE WASH FACILITY
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT-OFFICE
337 WELL ROAD
WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71292
S. E. HUEY COMPANY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
1111 NORTH 19th
MONROE, LOUISIANA 71201
Copies of the CONTRACT DUCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co., located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, LA 71201.
Each bid shall be sealed and plainly marked on outside: BID-Vehicle Wash Facility for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201, and marked as Bid for Vehicle Wash Facility.
Each Bid must be accompanied by a BID BOND payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices have been compared, the OWNER will return the BONDS of all except the three lowest responsible BIDDERS. When the Agreement is executed the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned.
A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID BOND.
A PERFORMANCE BOND and a PAYMENT BOND, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of (30) thirty days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Futhermore, after receiving the recommendations of the Engineer, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive any and all informalities in the bidding pursuant to Louisiana State Law, LARS 38.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
10/30,11/6,11/13
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., December 4, 2008.
For: A New AG-Science Multipurpose Building for
Ouachita Parish High School
681 Highway 594
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 28-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from HYPERLINK "http://www.aeplans.com" 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, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
Email: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Friday, November 21, 2008, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the Ouachita Parish High School campus. . Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Ouachita Parish School board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
11/6, 11/13, 11/20
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF BOND SALE
$9,785,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2009 OF THE EAST OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
Sealed bids or electronic bids via PARITY7 will be received until 12:00 o'clock noon, Central Time (Louisiana Time), on Tuesday, December 2, 2008
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Parish School Board of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority") acting as the governing authority of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, will receive sealed bids or electronic bids via PARITY7 at the Ouachita Parish School Board Office, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 71201 until Twelve (12:00) o'clock noon, Louisiana Time, Central Time, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, (or such other date as may be determined by the President and advertised by Munifacts Disclosure Service) for the purchase of Nine Million Seven Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($9,785,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009 (the "Bonds") of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), being the third and final emission of bonds authorized at a special election held in the Issuer on July 21, 2007, for the acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds; including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, including, to the extent feasible, those specific school projects set forth in the "Capital Improvements Plan" approved by the Ouachita Parish School Board on April 17, 2007, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority.
Electronic bids will be received for the Bonds via PARITY7, in the manner described below, until 12:00 noon, Louisiana time, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.
Bids may be submitted electronically via PARITY7 pursuant to this Official Notice of Bond Sale until 12:00 noon, Louisiana time, but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY7 conflict with this Official Notice of Bond Sale, the terms of this Official Notice of Bond Sale shall control. For further information about PARITY7, potential bidders may contact PARITY7 at (212) 849-5021.
Each prospective electronic bidder shall be solely responsible to register to bid via PARITY7 as described above. Each qualified prospective electronic bidder shall be solely responsible to make necessary arrangements to access PARITY7 for the purposes of submitting its bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the requirements of the Notice of Sale. Neither the Issuer nor PARITY7, shall have any duty or obligation to provide or assure access to PARITY7 to any prospective bidder, and neither the Issuer nor PARITY7 shall be responsible for a bidder's failure to register to bid or for proper operation of, or have any liability for any delays or interruptions of, or any damages caused by, PARITY7. The Issuer is using PARITY7 as a communication mechanism, and not as the Issuer's agent, to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds. No other form of electronic bid or provider of electronic bidding services will be accepted. The Issuer is not bound by any advice and determination of PARITY7 to the effect that any particular bid complies with the terms of this Official Notice of Bond Sale and in particular the bid requirements hereinafter set forth. All costs and expenses incurred by prospective bidders in connection with their registration and submission of bids via PARITY7 are the sole responsibility of the bidders; and the Issuer is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any of such costs or expenses. If a prospective bidder encounters any difficulty in submitting, modifying or withdrawing a bid for the Bonds, he should telephone PARITY7 at (212) 849-5021 and notify the Issuer's Bond Counsel, Foley & Judell, L.L.P. at (504) 568-1249.
Electronic bids must be submitted for the purchase of the Bonds via PARITY7. Bids will be communicated electronically to the Issuer at 12:00 noon, local Louisiana time, on December 2, 2008. Prior to that time, a prospective bidder may (1) submit the proposed terms of its bid via PARITY7, (2) modify the proposed terms of its bid, in which event the proposed terms as last modified will (unless the bid is withdrawn as described herein) constitute its bid for the Bonds, or (3) withdraw its proposed bid. Once the bids are communicated electronically via PARITY7 to the Issuer, each bid will constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase the Bonds on the terms therein provided. For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained on PARITY7 shall constitute the official time.
Bids will also be accepted in written form on the Official Bid Form. The Issuer will receive sealed bids at the Ouachita Parish School Board Office, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 71201, for the purchase of $9,785,000 of principal amount of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009 of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana. Each bid must be in written form on the Official Bid Form in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for the Purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009 of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana". For purposes of accepting written bids, the time as maintained on PARITY7 shall constitute the official time.
The Bonds will be dated January 1, 2009, and will be in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity. The Bonds will bear interest from date thereof or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on March 1, 2009, and semiannually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The Bonds will mature serially on March 1 of each year as follows, to-wit:
YEAR/PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
2010 $215,000
2011 225,000
2012 240,000
2013 250,000
2014 265,000
2015 275,000
2016 290,000
2017 305,000
2018 320,000
2019 340,000
2020 355,000
2021 375,000
2022 $395,000
2023 415,000
2024 435,000
2025 460,000
2026 480,000
2027 505,000
2028 535,000
2029 560,000
2030 590,000
2031 620,000
2032 650,000
2033 685,000
The Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds in Abook-entry only@ form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"). DTC will act as securities depository for the bonds, and purchasers of the Bonds will not receive certificates representing their interest in the Bonds purchased.
Those Bonds maturing March 1, 2020, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full or in part at any time on or after March 1, 2019, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event a Bond is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed. Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption will be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent.
The principal of the Bonds, upon maturity or redemption, will be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent upon presentation and surrender thereof, and interest on the Bonds will be payable by the Paying Agent by check mailed by the Paying Agent to the registered owner (determined as of the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding said interest payment date) at the address as shown on the books of said Paying Agent. Said Paying Agent will be a qualified bank or trust company selected by the Issuer. Except as provided under DTC's book-entry only system, the Bonds may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the registration books of the Paying Agent, and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer. A Bond may be assigned by the execution of an assignment form on the Bonds or by other instruments of transfer and assignment acceptable to the Paying Agent. A new Bond or Bonds will be delivered by the Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new registered owner) in exchange for such transferred and assigned Bonds after receipt of the Bonds to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or Bonds must be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity. Neither the Issuer nor the Paying Agent shall be required to issue, register, transfer or exchange (i) any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business on the 15th day of the month next preceding an interest payment date and ending at the close of business on the interest payment date, or (ii) any Bond called for redemption prior to maturity during a period beginning at the opening of business fifteen (15) days before the date of the mailing of a notice of redemption of such Bonds and ending on the date of such redemption.
In connection with the sale of the Bonds, a good faith deposit of 1% of the principal amount of the Bonds will be required. The manner and timing of such deposit shall be set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds. The good faith deposit of the successful bidder or bidders will be deposited and the proceeds credited against the purchase price of the series of Bonds, or in the case of neglect or refusal to comply with such bid, will be forfeited to the Issuer as and for liquidated damages. No interest will be allowed on the amount of the good faith deposit.
Bidders shall name the rate or rates of interest the Bonds shall bear, not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, to be expressed in a multiple of 1/20th or 1/8th of 1% per annum. Bids must stipulate a purchase price for the Bonds of the par value thereof and accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery of the Bonds. No bid which specifies cancellation of the Bonds will be considered. No bids providing for additional or supplemental interest will be considered.
The Governing Authority will meet at the place and time hereinabove set forth for the receipt of bids. The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid offers the lowest "true interest cost" to the Issuer for the full authorized amount of the Bonds, to be determined by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Bonds from the payment dates to January 1, 2009, such that the sum of such present values is equal to the price bid, including any premium bid but not including interest accrued to the date of delivery (the preceding calculation is sometimes referred to as the "Canadian Interest Cost Method" or "Present Value Method"). In the case of a tie bid, the winning bid will be awarded by lot. If any bid for the Bonds shall be acceptable, a prompt award of the bonds will be made. The right is expressly reserved to waive any irregularity in any bid or to reject any and all bids received.
The Official Statement containing pertinent information relative to the authorization, sale and security of the Bonds is being prepared and may be obtained upon its completion from the Issuer's Bond Counsel, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The Purchaser will be furnished a reasonable number of final official statements on or before the seventh business day following the sale of the Bonds.
The approving legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., Bond Counsel, who have supervised the proceedings, the printed Bonds and the transcripts of record as passed upon will be furnished to the successful bidders without cost to them. Said transcripts will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the respective tax revenues necessary to pay the same.
It is anticipated that the American Bankers' Association Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures (CUSIP) identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but the failure to print such numbers shall not constitute cause for refusal by the successful bidder to accept delivery of and to pay for the Bonds. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby, and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Issuer or any of the officers or agents thereof because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing of the CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the Issuer. However, the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the successful bidder.
In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.
For information relative to the Bonds and not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement, address Mr. Richard Garrett, Business Manager, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201, or Foley & Judell, L.L.P, One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Bond Counsel.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 21st day of October, 2008.
/s/ Jack White, President
Attest: /s/ Robert Webber Secretary
11/6
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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, November 17 , 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: REV-08-50000002
APPLICANT: LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC.
LOCATION: 01 CONSTITUTION DR
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS
LGL DSCRP: LOT 1A RESUB OF LOT 1 UNIT NO 2 CONSTITUTION CENTRE & LOT 2 UNIT 2 CONSTITUTION CENTRE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION AND REVOKED CONSTITUTION DRIVE.
APPLICATION NO: DED-08-65000001
APPLICANT: LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC.
LOCATION: 101 CONSTITUTION DR
REQUEST:DEDICATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS
LGL DSCRP: LOT 1A RESUB OF LOT 1 UNIT NO 2 CONSTITUTION CENTRE & LOT 2 UNIT 2 CONSTITUTION CENTRE COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION AND REVOKED CONSTITUTION DRIVE.
APPLICATION NO: ZOA-08-45000006
APPLICANT: THE FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF WEST MONROE, LA, INC
BOBBY PEDIGO
LOCATION: 1255 GLENWOOD DRIVE
REQUEST: ZONING ORDINACE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12-5018 (2) TO ALLOW A CARE TAKER RESIDENCE IN AN O-L (OPEN LAND)DISTRICT.
LGL DSCRP: 11.33 ACS IN SECS 45 & 46 T18N R3E FROM INTERSECTION OF S LINE OF SAID 45 & E LINE OF I-20, SAID POINT CALL BY DEED N54E 910.82 FT, FROM SW CORNER OF SAID SEC 45, SAID CORNER BEING COMMON TO SECS 45, 46, & 34, T18N R3E PT OF BEG NW ALONG E SIDE OF I-20, WHICH IS ALONG THE E SIDE OF ITS FRONTAGE RD NOW CALLED GLENWOOD DRIVE, N53W 130.23 FT, N53W 144.82 FT, N44E 208.11 FT, N47W 203.29 FT, N27E 231.77 FT, N67E 371.7 FT, S26E 116.23 FT, S25E 405.05 FT, N54E 47.13 FT, S37E 114.28 FT, S1W 150.89 FT S18W 212.37 FT, S29W 190.6 FT, NW ALONG CURVE 216.4 FT, N55W 250.29 FT TO BEG.
APPLICATION NO: PA-08-15000005
APPLICANT: THE FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF WEST MONROE, LA, INC
BOBBY PEDIGO
LOCATION: 1255 GLENWOOD DRIVE
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL TO ALLOW A CARE TAKERS RESIDENCE TO LOCATE IN AN O-L (OPEN LAND) DISTRICT.
LGL DSCRP: 11.33 ACS IN SECS 45 & 46 T18N R3E FROM INTERSECTION OF S LINE OF SAID 45 & E LINE OF I-20, SAID POINT CALL BY DEED N54E 910.82 FT, FROM SW CORNER OF SAID SEC 45, SAID CORNER BEING COMMON TO SECS 45, 46, & 34, T18N R3E PT OF BEG NW ALONG E SIDE OF I-20, WHICH IS ALONG THE E SIDE OF ITS FRONTAGE RD NOW CALLED GLENWOOD DRIVE, N53W 130.23 FT, N53W 144.82 FT, N44E 208.11 FT, N47W 203.29 FT, N27E 231.77 FT, N67E 371.7 FT, S26E 116.23 FT, S25E 405.05 FT, N54E 47.13 FT, S37E 114.28 FT, S1W 150.89 FT S18W 212.37 FT, S29W 190.6 FT, NW ALONG CURVE 216.4 FT, N55W 250.29 FT TO BEG.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000006
APPLICANT: THE FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF WEST MONROE, LA, INC
BOBBY PEDIGO
LOCATION: 1255 GLENWOOD DRIVE
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A 16’ X 80’ MOBILE HOME TO SERVE AS A CARETAKER’S RESIDENCE IN AN O-L (OPEN LAND) DISTRICT.
LGL DSCRP: 11.33 ACS IN SECS 45 & 46 T18N R3E FROM INTERSECTION OF S LINE OF SAID 45 & E LINE OF I-20, SAID POINT CALL BY DEED N54E 910.82 FT, FROM SW CORNER OF SAID SEC 45, SAID CORNER BEING COMMON TO SECS 45, 46, & 34, T18N R3E PT OF BEG NW ALONG E SIDE OF I-20, WHICH IS ALONG THE E SIDE OF ITS FRONTAGE RD NOW CALLED GLENWOOD DRIVE, N53W 130.23 FT, N53W 144.82 FT, N44E 208.11 FT, N47W 203.29 FT, N27E 231.77 FT, N67E 371.7 FT, S26E 116.23 FT, S25E 405.05 FT, N54E 47.13 FT, S37E 114.28 FT, S1W 150.89 FT S18W 212.37 FT, S29W 190.6 FT, NW ALONG CURVE 216.4 FT, N55W 250.29 FT TO BEG.
The public is invited to attend.
10/30,11/6,11/13
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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, October 6, 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. Caldwell. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Caldwell.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the last police jury meeting including the committee meetings was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed without opposition.
The following service awards were presented for the month of October.
PUBLIC WORKS
IVORY HEARN – 25 YEARS
ERNIE NEWMAN – 10 YEARS
TREASURER/ADMINISTRATION
SONYA RICKS – 10 YEARS
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VISITORS:
The president recognized Lt. Paul Campbell, Ouachita Correctional Center. Lt. Campbell spoke regarding the need to amended the contract with LSU to provide an HIV clinic at the Correctional Facility for inmates. The president asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Mitchell was not present at this time of the meeting.
The president recognized Ms. Judith Mower, Volunteers of America. Ms. Mower spoke regarding the services offered by her agency and the new program for the critical homeless. Ms. Mower invited the jury to attend various events sponsored by the Volunteers of America.
The president recognized Ms. Tana Trichel of NELEA. Ms. Trichell spoke regarding the proposed East Ouachita Parish Industrial Site. Ms. Trichell recommended to the jury an alternate site for the industrial park based on further evaluation by Mr. Harrison. Ms. Trichel also informed the jury that the NELEA had been awarded a grant to provide IT services to the rural areas. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Lt. Paul Campbell, Ouachita Correctional Center and Mr. Mitchell, Parish Attorney. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding amending the contract with LSU for medical services for inmates. The president asked whether or not anyone had a problem addressing the matter at this time. No one objected to taking the matter up. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to authorize the president to sign on behalf of the Ouachita Correction Center to amend the contract between OCC and LSU Medical Center for healthcare services. Motion passed without opposition.
The president CONVENED a public hearing on Ordinance No. 8902 –authorizing the lease of vacant land along the eastern boundary of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Center. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president CONVENED a public hearing on Ordinance No. 8903 revoking a portion of Arthur Griffin Rd that extends south of a point being 804 feet north of the south line of the NE/4 of the SE/4 of Sec. 11 T16N. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had spoken with the two property owners who were in favor of the ordinance. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president CONVENED a public hearing to receive comments, protests and objections relative to the adoption of adjusted maximum millage rates; the roll-forward of such millages to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum; and the adoption of millage rates for levy in 2008 Revenue Ordinance. Warden Brian Newcomer came forward to speak in favor of a roll-forward in millage for the correction center. Chief Deputy Russell and Ms. Leija were present to speak in favor of the roll-forward millage for the correction center. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president asked for a motion to recess the regular police jury meeting. Motion to recess the regular meeting of the police jury in favor of the Personnel Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman of the Personnel Committee Meeting, Dorth Blade called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the insurance quotes received from Vantage and United Healthcare. Discussion ensued. Mr. Cammack recommended to the jury United Healthcare for health insurance. The chairman stated that he would like to hear from both companies before a decision was made.
The chairman recognized Billy Justice, of Vantage Healthcare. Billy Justice spoke regarding the Vantage Plan. The chairman recognized Butch Statham, of United Healthcare. Mr. Statham spoke regarding the United Healthcare Plan. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to table this matter until the week of October 13, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Dental Insurance quotes. Mr. Cammack recommended the dental plan offered by Humana. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to defer all insurance matters until the week of October 13, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the position of Special Projects Director. Mr.Cammack asked the jury to accept the position of Special Projects Director with a pay grade change from 128 to 121 and with a starting salary of $33660. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the job description of Special Projects Director with the changes. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. Mr. Cammack stated that the jury had the option to move the holidays from Wednesday and Thursday to Thursday and Friday. Mr. Cammack asked that the jury consider giving employees Friday as a holiday. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack stated that he needed no action on the Network Specialist position.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. The chief indicated that he had one personnel item that would place Curtis Bethea on extended sick leave effective September 5, 2008. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to place Curtis Bethea on extended sick leave effective September 5, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Craig Lott. Mr. Lott requested to open the position of Call Center Manager and a 911 Call Taker Position. Mr. Lott asked that the jury would consider keeping the call taker position open at all times due to high turnover in that position. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to open the position of Call Center Manager and 911 Call Taker. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray stated that he would allow Mr. Cobb, Assistant Public Works Director to speak regarding new hires. Mr. Cobb requested that the request to hire a General Laborer at this time be pulled from the agenda. Mr. Cobb requested to hire two (2) Equipment Operator 1 positions. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to hire two (2) Equipment Operator I. Motion passed without opposition. Mr. Cobb requested to hire an Equipment Operator III. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to hire in the position of Equipment Operator III. Motion passed without opposition.
A motion to adjourn was offered by the chairman at 7:00 p.m., motion passed without opposition.
The president asked for a motion to convene as the Public Works Committee Meeting. Motion was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to convene the Public Works Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Calhoun, called the Public Works committee Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray spoke regarding the approval of a plat amendments to Cotton Bayou Estates. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the plat amendments to Cotton Bayou Estates subject to the comments of Mr. Harrison and Mr. Murphy.
Mr. Murray asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the amendment to the master road list as it pertains to Meadow Drive.
Mr. Murray asked the jury to approve the application for final subdivision for Virginia Mae Estates, Unit 2. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the final subdivision application for Virginia Mae Estates, Unit 2 subject to the comments of Mr. Harrison being addressed (particularly drainage). Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
A motion to adjourn the Public Works Committee Meeting was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley at 7:20 p.m.
The president asked for a motion to reconvene the regular meeting of the police jury. A motion to reconvene the regular police jury meeting was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade at 7:21 p.m. Motion passed without opposition.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The following department heads presented monthly status reports:
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Deputy Wayne Heckford
Deputy Heckford reported that he would be on vacation the week of October 13-17, 2008.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
Mr. Rhodes stated new girls unit opened August 29th and the old girls unit was reopened after renovations on September 18th. Mr. Rhodes stated that the citizen’s group and the operational committee would meet on October 8th, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at the Detention Center. Mr. Rhodes stated that two-thirds of the parish employees had HMO Insurance and that the jury should considered that when making their decision.
HOMELAND SECURITY &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
AGENCY: Mr. Butch Beckham,Director
Mr. Beckham commented on the actions of his agency during the recent storms. Mr. Beckham informed the jury that classes and programs that were cancelled had been rescheduled for the upcoming months. The Risk Assessment class is schedule for December 1-3, 2008 and Advanced Risk Assessment class is scheduled for January 7-8, 2009.
LIBRARY: Ms. Cheryl Mouliere, Director
Ms. Mouliere stated that her employees would prefer anyone other than Vantage Healthcare for health insurance.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott
Mr. Lott stated that 911 calls did increase during the month of September compared to September of last year due to the recent hurricanes.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director
Mr. Tims spoke on behalf of Ms. Bennett who was not present at the meeting. Mr. Tims requested permission for travel for one board member and two staff members to attend a symposium in Chicago on November 18-20, 2008. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the travel request of Ms. Bennett. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the scheduling of budget meetings for the upcoming year. Discussion ensued. Mr. Jackson stated that the first budget committee meeting would be held on Monday, October 13th at 2 p.m. in the Police Jury Conference Room.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-42
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY MASTER ROAD LIST INFORMATION FOR MEADOW DRIVE; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Meadow Drive is a public road of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury dedicated by the filing of the plat for Claiborne Fairview Subdivision extensions 1, 2, and 3 at plat book 10, page 152 of the conveyance records of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, Meadow Drive was originally constructed and accepted and maintained by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury as a gravel street extending for a length of ____ feet from its intersection with Crestview Drive to the western boundary of the above described subdivision;
WHEREAS, in the early 1970’s, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury undertook the blacktopping of Meadow Drive and other streets in the area;
WHEREAS, at the time of such blacktopping, there were no homes on Meadow Drive past its intersection with Meadow Circle and accordingly, the blacktop surface was not placed on that portion of Meadow Drive west of the intersection with Meadow Circle;
WHEREAS, when the present master road list was first developed, it reflected the length of Meadow Drive as being 290 feet which is the length of the blacktopped portion of Meadow Drive as described above;
WHEREAS, a home now exists along that portion of Meadow Drive west of its intersection with Meadow Circle; and,
WHEREAS, it is now appropriate to correct the master road list to reflect that the entire right-of-way of Meadow Drive dedicated by the plat described above is a public road of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and is thereby subject to public maintenance.
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury master road list be amended to change the length of Meadow Drive from 290 feet as presently listed to ______ feet to reflect the true length of the dedicated roadway;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as a result of the amendment set forth above, the entire length of Meadow Drive be subject to maintenance by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury including the ongoing resurfacing of such street.
The above resolution was adopted the 6th day of October 2008.
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The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8902 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 30,000 SQ. FT. +/- OF VACANT LAND ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE OUACHITA PARISH FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING CENTER TO SHAW PROCESS FABRICATORS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Shaw Process Fabricators, Inc. (“Shaw”), has indicated it has a need to use a portion of vacant land owned by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and/or Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish adjacent to Shaw’s facility on New Natchitoches Road in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana for the purpose of additional parking and storage areas needed for expansion of the present facility;
WHEREAS, the tract of vacant land in question, consisting of approximately 30,000 sq. ft. +/- along the eastern boundary of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Center on New Natchitoches Road, is not presently being used by the Ouachita Parish Fire Department and the OPFD does not believe that the use of this particular tract will be required for its operations in the foreseeable future; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as the governing authority of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana and in its capacity as the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish, finds that a lease of the vacant land in question to Shaw serves the goal of industrial inducement, and is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as the governing authority of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana and in its capacity as the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of Ouachita Parish, does hereby authorize the lease of approximately 30,000 sq. ft. +/- of vacant land along the eastern boundary of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Center facility to Shaw Process Fabricators, Inc. for an initial term of ten (10) years and in the consideration of an annual rental payment of Three thousand seven hundred twenty-six and no/100 dollars ($3726.00);
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the proceeds of the Lease made subject of this Ordinance be dedicated to the operations of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury be, and hereby is, authorized to execute such Lease Agreement or other documents as are reasonable and necessary to give effect to the lease of property described hereinabove;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Public Hearing be scheduled for October 6, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, to hear comments from all interested parties as to the proposed sale.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a Notice of Intention be published in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4717.2 setting forth the information regarding the proposed transfer of the above-described property required by said statute and specifying a time for the making of objections to the proposed transfer prior to any completion of said transfer.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 8th day of September 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted this 6th day of October 2008.
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The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8903
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THAT PORTION OF ARTHUR GRIFFIN ROAD THAT EXTENDS SOUTH OF A POINT BEING 804 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NE/4 OF THE SE/4 OF SEC. 11 T16N R1E OF OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS “Arthur Griffin Road” is an unimproved public road located in Ward 7 of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana that makes a “loop” running from its intersection with Okaloosa School Road north of the old Okaloosa School facility to its intersection with Okaloosa School Road south of the old school facility;
WHEREAS, the owners of all of the property along both sides of the southern portion of Arthur Griffin Road have requested that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury revoke the portion of Arthur Griffin Road running through their properties; and,
WHEREAS, considering the landowners’ request and the fact the requested revocation will not deprive any other landowners of access to the remaining public portion of Arthur Griffin Road (and thereby to Okaloosa School Road north of the old school facility), the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the public interest does not require that the portion of Arthur Griffin Road that extends South of a point being 804’ North of the South line of the NE/4 of the SE/4 of Sec. 11 T16N R1E of Ouachita Parish be maintained as or for a public road;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, in legal and regular session, that the portion of the right-of-way of Arthur Griffin Road that extends South of a point being 804’ North of the South line of the NE/4 of the SE/4 of Sec. 11 T16N R1E of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that there be no further public maintenance of any road or roadway in the portion of the Arthur Griffin Road right-of-way hereinabove revoked.
The above Ordinance was introduced on this 8th day of September 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted this 6th day of October 2008.
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Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathrooms. Mr. Harrison stated that bids are scheduled for opening on November 17, 2008 for this project.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter concerning the road repairs in District B caused by pipeline. Mr. Harrison stated that the bid specifications had been reworked and that the bid opening was set for November 14, 2008.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the drainage project with the City of West Monroe. Mr. Harrison stated that he had tried to contact Mr. George and was unsuccessful. Discussion ensued. The president asked that this matter be deferred until the October 20, 2008 meeting.
The president asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the ordinances relating to the millage rates. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the three ordinances as they relate to one another. Discussion ensued.
The following Ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8908
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES FOLLOWING REAPPRAISAL AND VALUATION FOR ALL AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
WHEREAS, La. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 23 requires the periodic adjustment of the rates of ad
valorem taxes based on the reappraisal and valuation of all property subject to such taxes;
WHEREAS, the Office of the Legislative Auditor has provided the Ouachita Parish Police Jury with such adjusted millage rates for the ad valorem taxes it levies based on the most recent reappraisal and valuation; and,
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 47:1705 requires each tax recipient body to adopt an ordinance or resolution setting forth and designating such adjusted millage rates;
NOW THEREFORE:
SECTION ONE: BE IT ORDAINED by this Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in legal and regular session convened that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, outside of the incorporated municipalities of Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington, and Richwood. The said tax is dedicated to the use of the General Fund for paying all expenses of the Parish, which may arise during the calendar year 2008 according to the estimates of expenditures hereto adopted:
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 4.06 mills
Adjusted Rate 4.02 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 4.22 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 4.18 mills
SECTION TWO: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated within the corporate limits of the City of Monroe, the City of West Monroe, The Town of Sterlington, and the Town of Richwood, not exempt from taxation for General Fund purposes.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 2.03 mills
Adjusted Rate 2.01 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 2.11 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 2.09 mills
SECTION THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, and not exempt from taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of providing funds for equipment, supplies, maintenance, operation, construction, acquisition, improvement, renovation and support of the Ouachita Parish Library and its branches.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 7.38 mills
Adjusted Rate 7.30 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 7.75 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 7.67 mills
SECTION FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the calendar year 2008 there is established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of operating, maintaining, sustaining, and erecting Ouachita Parish Health Units, including rabies and animal control.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 0.75 mills
Adjusted Rate 0.74 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 0.79 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 0.78 mills
SECTION FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, sitting and acting as the Board of Commissioners of the Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Ouachita, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in said District for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Fire Protection Districts fire protection facilities and obtaining water for fire protection purposes.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 19.24 mills
Adjusted Rate 19.11 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 19.24 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 19.11 mills
SECTION SIX: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping the Ouachita Correctional Center; and, there is further adjusted millage rates as follows on all property subject to taxation in said Parish, for the purpose of making major improvements, repairs and/or renovations to the existing Ouachita Correctional Center buildings and structures together with the necessary equipment, furnishings and financing therefore.
Jail Operating, etc.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 8.60 mills
Adjusted Rate 8.51 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 8.60 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 8.51 mills
Jail Major Improvements, etc.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 0.60 mills
Adjusted Rate 0.59 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 0.60 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 0.59 mills
SECTION SEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008 there is established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping juvenile detention facilities; and there is further established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of acquiring, financing, and constructing a building to house juvenile detention alternative programs and related services at the Ouachita Parish Juvenile Detention Center, together with the necessary sites, equipment, and furnishings therefore.
Juvenile Detention Operations, etc.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 2.91 mills
Adjusted Rate 2.88 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 2.91 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 2.88 mills
Juvenile Detention Construction, etc.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 0.30 mills
Adjusted Rate 0.30 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 0.30 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 0.30 mills
SECTION EIGHT: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008, there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all taxable property situated in Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of providing, maintaining, and operating electric lights on the street, roads, highways, alleys, and public places in said District.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 4.81 mills
Adjusted Rate 4.70 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 4.81 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 4.70 mills
SECTION NINE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting for the Board of Commissioners of the Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby established adjusted millage rates as follows on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, and not exempt from taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of “the abatement, control, eradication and study of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance and all activities incidental thereto.
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 1.17 mills
Adjusted Rate 1.16 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 1.23 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 1.22 mills
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 6th day of October 2008.
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Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding Ordinance No. 8909 and the establishment of millage rates for 2008 revenue. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun stated that the jury has lowered the millage rate in the parish by 5.09 mills during last 5 years. Mr. Calhoun stated that he would like to address the millage for the library. Mr. Calhoun stated that he would like to roll forward the millage up to 7.75 mils. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to levy a 7.50 mil on the library. Discussion ensued.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, and Moore
NAYS: (1) Jackson
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed with Mr. Jackson voting no. Brief discussion ensued.
The president stated that the jury would address the reminder of the millages in order as shown on the agenda.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded Mr. Smiley to levy a millage of 19.11 for Fire Protection District No.1.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, and Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the adjusted mil of 4.70 for Road Lighting District No. 1. Discussion ensued. Mr. Caldwell withdrew his motion in lieu of the following motion. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to levy a millage of 2.00 mils for Road Lighting District No. 1.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, and Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the rollback millage of 1.16 for Mosquito Abatement.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the rollback millage of .74 for the Health Unit/Animal Shelter.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
Mr. Jackson asked that the president would take up the General Fund and come back to the Juvenile Facilities. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to roll up the millage for the General Fund (outside municipalities) to 4.22 mils.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to roll up the millage for the General Fund (inside municipalities) to 2.11 mils.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
The president spoke regarding the millages for Jail Operations. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to levy a millage of 8.6 mills for Jail Operations.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, and Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
The president spoke regarding the millage for Jail Repairs and Renovation. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to roll back the millage for Jail Repairs and Renovation to .59 mils.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, and Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
The president spoke regarding the Juvenile Detention Center. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to set the millage for the Juvenile Detention Center at 2.65 mils. Discussion ensued.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, and Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
The president spoke regarding the Juvenile Detention Center Capital Outlay fund. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to set the millage for the Juvenile Detention Center Capital Outlay fund at its present millage.
The president called for a roll call vote on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Caldwell, Calhoun, Blade, Smiley, Moore, and Jackson
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above motion was passed without opposition.
The following ordinance was offered for Final Adoption by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8910
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH AMENDING SECTION 8 OF SAID CHAPTER, SAID ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL REVENUE FOR THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, LEVYING ANNUAL TAXES FOR SAID PURPOSES.
2008 REVENUE LAW
SECTION ONE:
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 8908 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has set forth and designated the adjusted millage rates provided by the Office of Legislative Auditor in accordance with La. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 23 and La. R.S. 47:1705;
WHEREAS, for the General Alimony millage to be levied outside of incorporated municipalities said adjusted millages as determined by the Office of Legislative Auditor and set forth in Ordinance No. 8908 are as follows:
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 4.06 mills
Adjusted Rate 4.02 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 4.22 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 4.18 mills
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 23 (C) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705 a Public Hearing was held on October 6, 2008, which hearing was conducted in accordance with the open meetings law and the additional requirements of the authorities cited above and, following such hearing that more than two-thirds of the members of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury voted to roll-forward said millage to the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rate of 4.22 mills;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by this Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in legal and regular session convened that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied an annual tax of 4.22 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, outside of the incorporated municipalities of Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington, and Richwood; said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2008 as said rolls are filed in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector and the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish. The said tax of 4.22 mills is hereby levied and shall be set apart and dedicated to the use of the General Fund for paying all expenses of the Parish which may arise during the calendar year 2008 according to the estimates of expenditures hereto adopted.
SECTION TWO: WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 8908 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has set forth and designated the adjusted millage rates provided by the Office of Legislative Auditor in accordance with La. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 23 and La. R.S. 47:1705;
WHEREAS, for the General Alimony millage to be levied inside of incorporated municipalities said adjusted millages as determined by the Office of Legislative Auditor and set forth in Ordinance No. 8908 are as follows:
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 2.03 mills
Adjusted Rate 2.01 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 2.11 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 2.09 mills
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 23 (C) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705 a Public Hearing was held on October 6, 2008, which hearing was conducted in accordance with the open meetings law and the additional requirements of the authorities cited above and, following such hearing that more than two-thirds of the members of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury voted to roll-forward said millage to the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rate of 2.11 mills;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 2.11 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated within the corporate limits of the City of Monroe, the City of West Monroe, The Town of Sterlington, and the Town of Richwood, not exempt from taxation for General Fund purposes, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2008 as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 7.50 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, and not exempt from taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of providing funds for equipment, supplies, maintenance, operation, construction, acquisition, improvement, renovation and support of the Ouachita Parish Library and its branches, said valuation being shown by the assessment roll for the year 2008 according to the election held in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on the 19th day of July, 2003, for the purpose of voting said tax under the provisions of resolution adopted November 18, 1995, and the election held in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana on the 19th day of July, 2003, for the purpose of rededicating the proceeds of said tax under the provisions of resolution adopted April 21, 2003, as said rolls are filed according to the law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 0.74 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of operating, maintaining, sustaining, and erecting Ouachita Parish Health Units, including rabies and animal control facilities according to the election held on July 17, 2004, resolution adopted April 19, 2004, as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, sitting and acting as the Board of Commissioners of the Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Ouachita, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 19.11 mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in said District for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Fire Protection Districts fire protection facilities and obtaining water for fire protection purposes; said valuation being shown by the assessment roll for the year 2008, according to the election held on October 15, 2005, resolution adopted July 5, 2005, as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court’s office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION SIX: WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 8908 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has set forth and designated the adjusted millage rates provided by the Office of Legislative Auditor in accordance with La. Const. Art. VII, Sec. 23 and La. R.S. 47:1705;
WHEREAS, for the Ouachita Correctional Center operational tax said adjusted millages as determined by the Office of Legislative Auditor and set forth in Ordinance No. 8908 are as follows:
Rate levied in Prior Year (2007) 8.60 mills
Adjusted Rate 8.51 mills
Maximum Authorized Rate in Prior Year (2007) 8.60 mills
Adjusted Maximum Authorized Rate 8.51 mills
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 23 (C) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705 a Public Hearing was held on October 6, 2008, which hearing was conducted in accordance with the open meetings law and the additional requirements of the authorities cited above and, following such hearing that more than two-thirds of the members of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury voted to roll-forward said millage to the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rate of 8.60 mills;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 8.60 mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping the Ouachita Correctional Center; and, there is further levied a special tax of 0.59 mills on all property subject to taxation in said Parish, for the purpose of making major improvements, repairs and/or renovations to the existing Ouachita Correctional Center buildings and structures together with the necessary equipment, furnishings and financing therefore, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2008 according to the election held in Ouachita Parish on July 21, 2007, resolution adopted April 16, 2007, as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court’s office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION SEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 2.65 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of improving, maintaining, operating and equipping juvenile detention facilities; and a special tax of 0.30 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita, for the purpose of acquiring, financing, and constructing a building to house juvenile detention alternative programs and related services at the Ouachita Parish Juvenile Detention Center, together with the necessary sites, equipment, and furnishings therefore, according to the election held in Ouachita Parish on July 15, 2006, resolution adopted April 17, 2006, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2008 as said rolls are filed according to law in the Clerk of Court's office in the Parish of Ouachita, and in the office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION EIGHT: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008, there is hereby levied a special tax of 2.0 mills on the dollar of the assessed valuation on all taxable property situated in Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of providing, maintaining, and operating electric lights on the street, roads, highways, alleys, and public places in said District, said valuation being shown by the assessment roll for the year 2008 and a service charge of -0- to be assessed to persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 1, and to persons owning lots wholly or partly within the District upon which no structure is located, pursuant to the provision of the proposition which was approved at an election held on July 21, 2001.
SECTION NINE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on April 25, 2005 there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 4, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 3, 1998, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 5, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION ELEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 3, 1998, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 6, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWELVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on March 14, 2000 there is hereby levied a service charge of Fifteen and No/100 ($15.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 7, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-Seven and 50/100 ($27.50) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 9, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION FOURTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 10, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION FIFTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 21, 2001, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twelve and 50/100 Dollars ($12.50) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 11, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION SIXTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($35.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 12, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION SEVENTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 13, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION EIGHTEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Sixty Dollars ($60.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 14, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION NINETEEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 5, 2002, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 16, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 4, 2003, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 17, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-ONE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 4, 2003, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 18, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-TWO: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on April 23, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the District and to persons owning lots located wholly or partially within the District upon which no structure is located for the purpose of paying utility charges for road lighting and improving, maintaining and operating road lighting facilities within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 19, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 20, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on April 23, 2005, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 22, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 23, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-SIX: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 24, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on July 15, 2006, there is hereby levied a service charge of Fifteen and no/100 dollars ($15.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 26, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 23, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 27, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION TWENTY-NINE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on April 4, 1999, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 28, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 3, 1998, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 29, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-ONE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on March 14, 2000, there is hereby levied a service charge of Zero Dollars ($-0-) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 30, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-TWO: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 7, 2000, there is hereby levied a service charge of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 32, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-THREE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of the proposition which was approved at a special election held on October 20, 2001, there is hereby levied a service charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in the year 2008 on persons occupying residential and non-residential structures and persons owning unoccupied structures and persons owning lots upon which no structure is located, located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the Road Lighting District No. 33, as customers of the District, for the purposes stated in the proposition.
SECTION THIRTY-FOUR: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of eight cents per acre on all woodlands subject to taxation in the Parish of Ouachita for the purpose of Forest Protection, all as set forth under Act 5 of the 1990 Louisiana Legislature.
SECTION THIRTY-FIVE: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, acting for the Board of Commissioners of the Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, that for the calendar year 2008 there is hereby levied a special tax of 1.16 mills (the adjusted millage rate) on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property situated in the Parish of Ouachita, and not exempt from taxation by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of “the abatement, control, eradication and study of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance and all activities incidental thereto” according to the election held in Ouachita Parish on October 3, 1998, for the purpose of voting said tax under the provisions of resolution adopted June 15, 1998, said valuation being shown by the assessment rolls for the year 2008 as said rolls are filed according to the law in the Clerk of Court's Office of the Parish of Ouachita, and in the Office of the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
SECTION THIRTY-SIX: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all said taxes enumerated herein in the various sections of this Ordinance shall be eligible and collectable on the same day in the manner as provided by existing laws and ordinances of the Police Jury.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 6th day of October 2008.
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The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked that the matter concerning drainage on Greenfield Drive and Richwood Rd #2 be deferred until the next meeting.
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the East Ouachita Industrial Park. Mr. Harrison stated that the site selection process had been completed and he would recommend a site to the jury. Discussion ensued. Mr. Harrison requested that the jury considering allocating $15,000 dollars towards the efforts of pursuing grants towards the project. Discussion ensued as to the funding of the project.
The president asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the company Metalform/Superlift. Mr. Mitchell stated that this company had asked to hold their payment for a few months until their cash flow position improved. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve a payment of interest only. Discussion ensued. A second motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade in lieu of Mr. Blade’s original motion effective the last month that was paid, retroactive and subject to a period of six months. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade resolve to move $15,000 out the economic development fund subject to the approval of the State Office of Community Development to fund the engineering fees needed for the advancement of the East Ouachita Industrial Park at the site recommended by Mr. Harrison. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the Cost Estimate on the Tanglewood Subdivision Canal Clean-out Project. Ms. Moore asked Mr. Cammack about funding for this project. Mr. Cammack stated that the funding could possibly come from the state drainage/matching fund. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the possible problem in obtaining some right-of-ways in regards to the project. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun for public works to perform the work on this project subject to obtaining the right-of-ways. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack presented an invoice in the amount of $4536.00 from Oliver Schultz & Associates for Ingleside Sewerage District. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for the roof at the LSU Ag Building. Discussion ensued. Mr. Cammack stated that he would bring this back to the jury at a later date.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the option to purchase the Ricoh Copier/Printer. Mr. Cammack recommended the purchase of Ricoh/Copier Printer in the Treasurer’s Office. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to purchase the copier for $750.00 and get out of the lease. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack stated that we had received our first check from Stop Loss, Inc. for $620.00 for the road lighting districts.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill stated that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the donation of a historical map of Northeast Louisiana by the “Starr Home Place”, a non-profit agency. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the donation subject to the conditions indicated by the agency. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the grant of an easement to AT&T in the West Ouachita Industrial District. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to authorize the president to execute the documents granting the easement. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the contract dispute regarding the price of liquid asphalt with Davison Petroleum Supply, LLC. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the compromise agreement on the liquid asphalt from Davison Petroleum Supply under Group “B”. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison stated that he had no additional items.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Deputy Heckford stated that he had received an email from Keep Louisiana Beautiful concerning a grant in the amount of $2000.00 was available with a 25% match. No action was taken on this matter.
Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
11/6
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NOTICE
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Brian Ezell, please contact Attorney S. LaSalle Battiste at (225) 776-4450.
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NOTICE
I, Frederick Leon Boyte, DOC# 495281, date of birth 10-2-1951, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of malfeasance in office, which occurred between Jan. 1, 1999, and Dec. 31, 2002, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
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