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Public Notices: Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Public Notices Published Thursday, November 13th, 2008PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office has on file, available for public inspection, its proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2009.
Pursuant to Louisiana law, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Ouachita Parish Assessor will conduct a PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING on the proposed budget on December 3, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in the office if the Ouachita Parish Assessor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana.
11/13
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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.
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:
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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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 9, 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 9, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ROOFING CONTRACT (RE-BID)
FOR OUACHITA PARISH EXTENSION SERVICE
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
11/13,11/20,12/4
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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
VECHICLE AUCTION for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be at the front gate of the Ouachita Parish Correction Center, 4901 US 165 BYPASS South, Monroe, LA 71202, on Saturday, November 29, 2008, by Johnny Gilbert Auction Company.
All interested parties must complete their registration by (9:00 AM), on November 29, 2008.
The auction will begin at (11:00 AM).
Only cash or cashiers checks accepted.
The following is a list of surplus vehicles for auction:
1991 Dodge van -Mileage 87K
1992 Dodge van-Mileage 135K -- Vehicle is not in operating condition.
1994 Dodge van-Mileage 171K
1994 Dodge van-Mileage 102K
1995 Ford F-150 pickup-Mileage 147K
2000 Ford E-250 van-Mileage 80K
2000 Ford F-250 pickup-Mileage 196K
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
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, 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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M., December 16, 2008.
For: A New Football Field House for
Ouachita Parish High School
681 Hwy 594
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 34-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most
reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. NO Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of ACT 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Friday, December 5, 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
11/13,11/20,12/4
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PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER SUPPLY
10-15-08
PWS ID No LA 1073040
The Prairie Road Water District is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the States (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code) and the Federal Primary Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). Although this incident is not an emergency, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and require the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). The EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trialmethanes (THMs) Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over MANY YEARS may experience problems with liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standard for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHM standard for all public ground water systems serving less than 10,000.00 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculations a running annual average (RAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed during the third calendar quarter of 2008 show that the system’s current TTHMs running annual average is 194ppb thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY if it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
If you should have any questions please contact Ted Davidson, Operator at Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202; (318) 235-8461.
11/13
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Mayor Breland was planning to veto this ordiance, but didn’t. He did not sign it or return it to the Town Clerk within the 10 days, so it became law midnight October 28, 2008.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10 (UTL)
An Ordinance setting the franchise fee to be paid by those entities providing cable or video service within the Town’s municipal limits under a state – granted franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008, codified at LSA-RS. 45:1361 et seq, any person or entity desiring to provide cable or video services within the Town of Sterlington may do so by obtaining a state-issued certificate of franchise authority;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority for cable or video service is required to pay a franchise fee to a municipality in which it operates upon the passage of an ordinance by municipality setting such a fee; and
WHEREAS, there are persons or entities which operate or desire to operate cable or video services within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT THEREFORE ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Sterlington, State of Louisiana, that all persons or entities providing cable or video services to the citizens of the Town of Sterlington pursuant to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority as provided in LSA-R.S. 45:1361 et seq shall, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, pay the Town of Sterlington a franchise fee equal to 0% of the cable or video service provider’s gross revenues, as that term is defined by the “Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008,” derived from operations within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and effect between the Town and any cable or video service provider.
The foregoing proposed Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance #2008-10 (UTL) on October 14, 2008. The final vote call was 5 yeas.
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
11/13
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-11 (OTG)
MOTION BY : Ladd Williams
SECONDED BY:Cliff Bullock
AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE OR CONTRACT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA PURSUANT TO L.R.S. 33:171 ET SEQ., AND PARTICULARLY R.S. 33:180, BY ANNEXING TERRITORY BELONGING TO THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, LOUISIANA, SAID PROPERTY BEING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO;
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 33, Section 171 et seq., as amended, provides for the procedure for de-annexation of territory into the corporate limits of a municipality; and
WHEREAS, there has been compliance with the procedure required by L.R.S. 33:171 et seq., as amended, including but not limited to the following:
A petition signed by the owners of the property at the time the property was annexed (see Exhibit “1”) and also a petition signed by the current property owner (see Exhibit “2”) has been presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington by each nonresident property owner of the areas to be excluded from the corporate limits, requesting that property owned by petitioners and contiguous to existing boundaries of the Town of Sterlington, and being more particularly shown by vicinity map attached hereto as Exhibit “3”, more particularly described in Exhibit “4”, be de-annexed from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana;
A certificate of the Ouachita Parish Assessor is attached hereto as Exhibit “5” certifying that according to assessment for property taxes for 2008 the property described in Exhibit “4” is owned by the resident property owners who have petitioned for de-annexation, and the total property tax assessment for parish taxes for 2008 is in the amount of $15,060.00, and that full amount represents the value of property owned by the persons signing the petition for de-annexation;
As reflected by Exhibit “6”, according to the records of the Registrar of Voters, there are three registered voters residing within the territory described in Exhibit “4”; and
Proof of publication of the filing of the petition, as required by L.R.S. 33:172B, and of notice of a public hearing concerning the de-annexation is attached hereto as Exhibit “7”;
Pursuant to the notice as evidenced by Exhibit “7” the Sterlington Board of Aldermen on the 14th day of October, 2008, and hereto held a public hearing regarding said petition for de-annexation.
WHEREAS, following said hearing by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and after careful consideration of all recommendations, comments and objections made at said hearing the Mayor and Sterlington Board of Aldermen declare that it is in the best interest of the Town of Sterlington to de-annex from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington the property described in Exhibit “4”.
NOW THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office has on file, available for public inspection, its proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2009.
Pursuant to Louisiana law, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Ouachita Parish Assessor will conduct a PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING on the proposed budget on December 3, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in the office if the Ouachita Parish Assessor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana.
11/13
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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.
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:
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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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 9, 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 9, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ROOFING CONTRACT (RE-BID)
FOR OUACHITA PARISH EXTENSION SERVICE
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
11/13,11/20,12/4
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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
VECHICLE AUCTION for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be at the front gate of the Ouachita Parish Correction Center, 4901 US 165 BYPASS South, Monroe, LA 71202, on Saturday, November 29, 2008, by Johnny Gilbert Auction Company.
All interested parties must complete their registration by (9:00 AM), on November 29, 2008.
The auction will begin at (11:00 AM).
Only cash or cashiers checks accepted.
The following is a list of surplus vehicles for auction:
1991 Dodge van -Mileage 87K
1992 Dodge van-Mileage 135K -- Vehicle is not in operating condition.
1994 Dodge van-Mileage 171K
1994 Dodge van-Mileage 102K
1995 Ford F-150 pickup-Mileage 147K
2000 Ford E-250 van-Mileage 80K
2000 Ford F-250 pickup-Mileage 196K
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
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, 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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M., December 16, 2008.
For: A New Football Field House for
Ouachita Parish High School
681 Hwy 594
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 34-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most
reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. NO Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of ACT 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Friday, December 5, 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
11/13,11/20,12/4
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PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER SUPPLY
10-15-08
PWS ID No LA 1073040
The Prairie Road Water District is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the States (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code) and the Federal Primary Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). Although this incident is not an emergency, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and require the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). The EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trialmethanes (THMs) Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over MANY YEARS may experience problems with liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standard for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHM standard for all public ground water systems serving less than 10,000.00 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculations a running annual average (RAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed during the third calendar quarter of 2008 show that the system’s current TTHMs running annual average is 194ppb thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY if it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
If you should have any questions please contact Ted Davidson, Operator at Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202; (318) 235-8461.
11/13
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Mayor Breland was planning to veto this ordiance, but didn’t. He did not sign it or return it to the Town Clerk within the 10 days, so it became law midnight October 28, 2008.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10 (UTL)
An Ordinance setting the franchise fee to be paid by those entities providing cable or video service within the Town’s municipal limits under a state – granted franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008, codified at LSA-RS. 45:1361 et seq, any person or entity desiring to provide cable or video services within the Town of Sterlington may do so by obtaining a state-issued certificate of franchise authority;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority for cable or video service is required to pay a franchise fee to a municipality in which it operates upon the passage of an ordinance by municipality setting such a fee; and
WHEREAS, there are persons or entities which operate or desire to operate cable or video services within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT THEREFORE ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Sterlington, State of Louisiana, that all persons or entities providing cable or video services to the citizens of the Town of Sterlington pursuant to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority as provided in LSA-R.S. 45:1361 et seq shall, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, pay the Town of Sterlington a franchise fee equal to 0% of the cable or video service provider’s gross revenues, as that term is defined by the “Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008,” derived from operations within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and effect between the Town and any cable or video service provider.
The foregoing proposed Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance #2008-10 (UTL) on October 14, 2008. The final vote call was 5 yeas.
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
11/13
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-11 (OTG)
MOTION BY : Ladd Williams
SECONDED BY:Cliff Bullock
AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE OR CONTRACT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA PURSUANT TO L.R.S. 33:171 ET SEQ., AND PARTICULARLY R.S. 33:180, BY ANNEXING TERRITORY BELONGING TO THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, LOUISIANA, SAID PROPERTY BEING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO;
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 33, Section 171 et seq., as amended, provides for the procedure for de-annexation of territory into the corporate limits of a municipality; and
WHEREAS, there has been compliance with the procedure required by L.R.S. 33:171 et seq., as amended, including but not limited to the following:
A petition signed by the owners of the property at the time the property was annexed (see Exhibit “1”) and also a petition signed by the current property owner (see Exhibit “2”) has been presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington by each nonresident property owner of the areas to be excluded from the corporate limits, requesting that property owned by petitioners and contiguous to existing boundaries of the Town of Sterlington, and being more particularly shown by vicinity map attached hereto as Exhibit “3”, more particularly described in Exhibit “4”, be de-annexed from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana;
A certificate of the Ouachita Parish Assessor is attached hereto as Exhibit “5” certifying that according to assessment for property taxes for 2008 the property described in Exhibit “4” is owned by the resident property owners who have petitioned for de-annexation, and the total property tax assessment for parish taxes for 2008 is in the amount of $15,060.00, and that full amount represents the value of property owned by the persons signing the petition for de-annexation;
As reflected by Exhibit “6”, according to the records of the Registrar of Voters, there are three registered voters residing within the territory described in Exhibit “4”; and
Proof of publication of the filing of the petition, as required by L.R.S. 33:172B, and of notice of a public hearing concerning the de-annexation is attached hereto as Exhibit “7”;
Pursuant to the notice as evidenced by Exhibit “7” the Sterlington Board of Aldermen on the 14th day of October, 2008, and hereto held a public hearing regarding said petition for de-annexation.
WHEREAS, following said hearing by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and after careful consideration of all recommendations, comments and objections made at said hearing the Mayor and Sterlington Board of Aldermen declare that it is in the best interest of the Town of Sterlington to de-annex from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington the property described in Exhibit “4”.
NOW THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office has on file, available for public inspection, its proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2009.
Pursuant to Louisiana law, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Ouachita Parish Assessor will conduct a PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING on the proposed budget on December 3, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in the office if the Ouachita Parish Assessor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana.
11/13
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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.
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:
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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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 9, 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 9, 2008, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ROOFING CONTRACT (RE-BID)
FOR OUACHITA PARISH EXTENSION SERVICE
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
11/13,11/20,12/4
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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
VECHICLE AUCTION for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be at the front gate of the Ouachita Parish Correction Center, 4901 US 165 BYPASS South, Monroe, LA 71202, on Saturday, November 29, 2008, by Johnny Gilbert Auction Company.
All interested parties must complete their registration by (9:00 AM), on November 29, 2008.
The auction will begin at (11:00 AM).
Only cash or cashiers checks accepted.
The following is a list of surplus vehicles for auction:
1991 Dodge van -Mileage 87K
1992 Dodge van-Mileage 135K -- Vehicle is not in operating condition.
1994 Dodge van-Mileage 171K
1994 Dodge van-Mileage 102K
1995 Ford F-150 pickup-Mileage 147K
2000 Ford E-250 van-Mileage 80K
2000 Ford F-250 pickup-Mileage 196K
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
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, 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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 10:00 A.M., December 16, 2008.
For: A New Football Field House for
Ouachita Parish High School
681 Hwy 594
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 34-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most
reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TB Architecture
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. NO Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of ACT 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Friday, December 5, 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
11/13,11/20,12/4
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PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER SUPPLY
10-15-08
PWS ID No LA 1073040
The Prairie Road Water District is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) as set forth by the States (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code) and the Federal Primary Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). Although this incident is not an emergency, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH) set drinking water standards and require the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). The EPA and LDHH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trialmethanes (THMs) Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over MANY YEARS may experience problems with liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standard for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHM standard for all public ground water systems serving less than 10,000.00 individuals initially became effective and enforceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculations a running annual average (RAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed during the third calendar quarter of 2008 show that the system’s current TTHMs running annual average is 194ppb thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY if it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDHH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
If you should have any questions please contact Ted Davidson, Operator at Prairie Road Water District, 2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202; (318) 235-8461.
11/13
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Mayor Breland was planning to veto this ordiance, but didn’t. He did not sign it or return it to the Town Clerk within the 10 days, so it became law midnight October 28, 2008.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10 (UTL)
An Ordinance setting the franchise fee to be paid by those entities providing cable or video service within the Town’s municipal limits under a state – granted franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008, codified at LSA-RS. 45:1361 et seq, any person or entity desiring to provide cable or video services within the Town of Sterlington may do so by obtaining a state-issued certificate of franchise authority;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, the holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority for cable or video service is required to pay a franchise fee to a municipality in which it operates upon the passage of an ordinance by municipality setting such a fee; and
WHEREAS, there are persons or entities which operate or desire to operate cable or video services within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT THEREFORE ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Sterlington, State of Louisiana, that all persons or entities providing cable or video services to the citizens of the Town of Sterlington pursuant to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority as provided in LSA-R.S. 45:1361 et seq shall, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, pay the Town of Sterlington a franchise fee equal to 0% of the cable or video service provider’s gross revenues, as that term is defined by the “Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008,” derived from operations within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and effect between the Town and any cable or video service provider.
The foregoing proposed Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance #2008-10 (UTL) on October 14, 2008. The final vote call was 5 yeas.
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
11/13
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-11 (OTG)
MOTION BY : Ladd Williams
SECONDED BY:Cliff Bullock
AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE OR CONTRACT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA PURSUANT TO L.R.S. 33:171 ET SEQ., AND PARTICULARLY R.S. 33:180, BY ANNEXING TERRITORY BELONGING TO THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, LOUISIANA, SAID PROPERTY BEING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO;
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 33, Section 171 et seq., as amended, provides for the procedure for de-annexation of territory into the corporate limits of a municipality; and
WHEREAS, there has been compliance with the procedure required by L.R.S. 33:171 et seq., as amended, including but not limited to the following:
A petition signed by the owners of the property at the time the property was annexed (see Exhibit “1”) and also a petition signed by the current property owner (see Exhibit “2”) has been presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington by each nonresident property owner of the areas to be excluded from the corporate limits, requesting that property owned by petitioners and contiguous to existing boundaries of the Town of Sterlington, and being more particularly shown by vicinity map attached hereto as Exhibit “3”, more particularly described in Exhibit “4”, be de-annexed from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana;
A certificate of the Ouachita Parish Assessor is attached hereto as Exhibit “5” certifying that according to assessment for property taxes for 2008 the property described in Exhibit “4” is owned by the resident property owners who have petitioned for de-annexation, and the total property tax assessment for parish taxes for 2008 is in the amount of $15,060.00, and that full amount represents the value of property owned by the persons signing the petition for de-annexation;
As reflected by Exhibit “6”, according to the records of the Registrar of Voters, there are three registered voters residing within the territory described in Exhibit “4”; and
Proof of publication of the filing of the petition, as required by L.R.S. 33:172B, and of notice of a public hearing concerning the de-annexation is attached hereto as Exhibit “7”;
Pursuant to the notice as evidenced by Exhibit “7” the Sterlington Board of Aldermen on the 14th day of October, 2008, and hereto held a public hearing regarding said petition for de-annexation.
WHEREAS, following said hearing by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and after careful consideration of all recommendations, comments and objections made at said hearing the Mayor and Sterlington Board of Aldermen declare that it is in the best interest of the Town of Sterlington to de-annex from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington the property described in Exhibit “4”.
NOW THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the property previously owned by Michael and Katie McMillon and currently owned by George M. Batchelor and contiguous to the existing boundaries of the corporate limits and located in the vicinity as shown by the map attached hereto and Exhibit “3” and more particularly described in Exhibit “4” be de-annexed from the corporate limits of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the Mayor of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana or his designee, be and they shall hereby be authorized to take all further actions and execute all further documents, resolutions and/or certifications as are required under L.R.S. 33:171, et seq. or other applicable law, as are necessary, proper or desirable, particularly including but not limited to the filing of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed in including but not limited to the filing of the entire boundary of the municipality as changed in order that the de-annexation of property set forth above be effected at the earliest possible date.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed, but this repeal shall be only insofar as such Ordinances conflict and/or are inconsistent with this Ordinance; and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances not inconsistent herewith shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the articles, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are deemed to be severable, and if any article, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared to be unconstitutional and/or invalid, such unconstitutionality and/or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining articles, sentences, paragraphs, clauses, or phrases which can be given effect without the unconstitutional and/or invalid provision(s).
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted this 14TH day of October, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: 5
NAY: 0
NOT VOTING: 0
ABSENT: 0
ATTEST:0
APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008.
CITY CLERK, MAYOR
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
11/13
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ORDINANCE NO. 2008-12 (UTL)
An Ordinance requiring the payment of public, educational, governmental access programming support to the Town of Sterlington by cable or video service providers operating within the Town’s municipal limits under a state-issued certificate of franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008, codified at LSA-RS. 45:1361 et seq, any person or entity desiring to provide cable or video services within the Town of Sterlington may do so by obtaining a state-issued certificate of franchise authority;
WHEREAS, the Town of Sterlington has requested those entities providing cable or video services within the municipal limits of the Town of Sterlington to provide public, educational, and governmental access programming, streams, or channels (“PEG”) and desires to collect PEG access support from these cable or video service providers pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S.45:1370
BE IT THEREFORE ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Sterlington, State of Louisiana, that pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S.45:1361 et seq, providers of cable or video services holding a state-issued certificate of franchise authority as provided in LSA-R.S. 45:1361 et seq and operating within the Town’s municipal limits shall pay to the Town of Sterlington an amount equal to one half percent of the gross revenues, as that term is defined by the “Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008,” derived from operations within the Town’s municipal limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and effect between the Town and any cable or video service provider.
The foregoing proposed Ordinance was adopted as Ordinance #2008-11 (UTL) on October 14, 2008. The final vote being 5 yeas.
Vern Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
11/13
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Jayne Bullock, Cliff Bullock, Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore, and Ron Hill.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Charles McDonald gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Roger Kinnison, Bruce and Jean Bonner, Kenny and Miranda Russ, Melissa Breland and Zak, Catherine Green, Faye Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Graves, Les Harger, Pastor Baze, Wes Shafto, Dudley Brown, Darren Balsamo, Larry James, Charles McDonald, Bill Wilson with South West Securities, Jim York, Les Auttonberry.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Todd Newman, Katy Balsamo, Eric Newnum, Carroll Andrepont, and Marilyn Dilmore.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Bonnie Dilmore, Ladd Williams) to add the following to the agenda: New Business – Police Personnel – Jayne Bullock.
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Ladd Williams reported October 28th is the ribbon cutting for the Research & Development Facility at ANGUS and due to security reasons it will be by invitation only.
Melissa Breland informed the Council of needing volunteers to repair a roof for and elderly couple. We’ll meet here at the town hall, Friday the 19th and Saturday at noon.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HIGHWAY 165 NORTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA
Mayor Breland has a map of the proposed Economic Development Area that is up for discussion. Ladd Williams is concerned about several service type businesses such as a dance academy, karate studio, going in these strip type malls that do not generate sales taxes. Larry James spoke up stating he is working on two deals, both are retail and would bring a lot of sales tax dollars.
Mayor Breland introduced Bill Wilson with South West Securities and stated he is doing the initial analysis on this. He is working with each developer on their projects. Mr. Wilson spoke up and stated he has spoken to six developers since yesterday. Ladd Williams asked Mr. Wilson if he figured this close, issuing bonds for a million dollars at five per cent for thirty years will cost about $75,000 per year. Mr. Wilson stated approximately $85,000. annual note with debt service.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to adopt the ordinance as Ordinance No. 2008-07(TAX). The vote was four yeas.
ORDINANCE APPOINTING CARROLL ANDREPONT AS SEWER COMMISSIONER
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore) to adopt the ordinance appointing Carroll Andrepont as a commissioner to the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer System as Ordinance #2008-08 (SEW). The vote was four yeas.
TOTAL-E-SERVICE
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to pay the outstanding bills totaling $576.34 to Total-e-Service. Alderman Hill will contact them about our contract.
SEWER USE POLICY
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Jayne Bullock) to table this item for this meeting, because Ron Hill wants to look at what sewer ordinances we do have.
MWPP RESOLUTION AND SURVEY
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to adopt the resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR 2008
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to adopt the resolution setting the millage rate at 9.150 mills for the tax year 2008.
DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY RESOLUTION
Mayor Breland stated he received a call yesterday and Delta Regional Authority needs a resolution stating the town will commit One Million Thirty Thousand Dollars ($1,030,000) for the new wastewater treatment facility. If this is not done we lose all the state funding that pertains to the new treatment facility.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to adopt the resolution committing the town to $1,030,000 for the new wastewater treatment facility.
PHONE/CABLE MODEL ORDINANCES 1, 2, AND 3
Mayor Breland reported that he and Todd Newman met with a representative from AT&T on this issue. Remember last year AT&T had a bill that passed the House and Senate then Govenor Blanco vetoed it and it went through anyway. LMA (Louisiana Municipal Association) has now come up with model ordinances trying to protect the towns. The state law gives them the right to come in and put in whatever services they want in our rights-of-way and don’t have to discuss it with the town. These ordinances give us our police powers back. AT&T is saying these are going to be detrimental to them. If you remember in 2007 we passed a model ordinance that dealt with cable franchise asking AT&T to come and talk with us and they chose not to. AT&T now is asking us to delay this 90 days so they can get their state permit.
Cliff Bullock and Ron Hill want to introduce these and the Mayor will have more answers at the next meeting.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to introduce LMA model ordinances 1, 2, and 3.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
M/S/C (Jayne Bullock, Ladd Williams) to enter into executive session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss complaints on police personnel.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were questions asked about the officer that is under investigation. The Aldermen answered most of the questions.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to table the minutes for this meeting.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to approve the Town’s monthly expenditures as printed. M/S/C (Ron Hill, Bonnie Dilmore) to approve the Sewer’s monthly expenditures as printed.
BUDGET REPORT
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to table the budgets until the next meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned, M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock).
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
11/13
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Hill called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Jayne Bullock, Cliff Bullock, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Tracey Boyd gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Bruce and Jean Bonner, Robbie Evans with The News Star, Wilbur Flintroy, Danny Davis, Mandy Smart with Cross Keys Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Velasquez, Melissa Breland, Lee Johnson, Darren Balsamo, Ronnie Malone, Tracey Boyd, and Harold Bauman.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Vince Hodnett, Todd Newman, Katy Balsamo, Carroll Andrepont, and Marilyn Dilmore.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to add the following to the agenda: New Business – Fine Schedule – Chief Bonner.
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Melissa Breland stated the Delta Project volunteers did the McDougle’s roof Saturday. We will be working on Ms. Smith’s gas repairs next. Ron Hill thanked the members of the First Baptist Church for preparing lunch. Mrs. Breland reported they have received a couple more donations.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SEWER USE POLICY
Ron Hill stated he went through the ordinances and we have eight that pertain to sewer. We could adopt a resolution in favor of adopting this policy where it doesn’t conflict with the existing ordinances. Mr. Hill was questioning the section that pertains to tap fees. He felt it wasn’t explained clearly. He wants to research the sewer minutes and see what the sewer board had agreed on.
M/S/C (Jayne Bullock, Ladd Williams) to table this for this meeting.
ADOPT PHONE/CABLE MODEL ORDINANCES 1, 2, AND 3
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Hill stated last month we introduced the three model ordinances supplied to us by Louisiana Municipal Association. The state legislation passed RS 33:4401, RS 45:1361 and so forth preempting municipalities from giving exclusive franchises to cable or video service providers within the town limits. Right now Bayou Cable has an exclusive franchise agreement with the town. This was a very contentious issue in Lafayette. LMA came up with model ordinance that helps us to retain what control we have over our rights-of-way. It helps us to maintain our police powers over our rights-of-way. Todd Newman believes there will be a uniform standard code the state will come up with for public utilities. Ron Hill is concerned with the last paragraph of model ordinance #1 states:
Be it further resolved, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict here with are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and in effect between the city and any cable or video service provider. Todd Newman stated he has not seen the model ordinances #2 and #3. What he saw was model ordinance #1, another model ordinance and AT&T’s model ordinance. Mr. Hill remembers this was a time sensitive deal, but doesn’t remember the deadline date. He would like to give the Mayor a phone call during the recess to find out.
Discussion continues after the recess.
DEANNEXATION
Ron Hill stated we have the paperwork to deannex the property located at 5949 Horseshoe Lake Road. The property owner requested the deannexation. Ladd Williams mentioned he was asked when the city limit sign was going to be moved. He wants to inform the road deannexation will be a different set of paperwork, right now we are only talking about the property at 5949 Horseshoe Lake Road.
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore) to introduce the deannexation ordinance for property located at 5949 Horseshoe Lake Road.
NEW BUSINESS
LGAP RESOLUTION
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Jayne Bullock) to adopt the resolution of support authorizing the Mayor to apply and sign all necessary paperwork, on behalf of the town for a grant through the Louisiana Government Assistance Program to construct a sanitary sewer lift station immediately north of town hall for the purposes of accommodating growth within the existing sanitary sewer collection system.
SWIMMING POOL PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Todd Newman stated he has the last draft before he had computer problems. He read the ordinance and stated if there needed to be any modifications let him know. There was some discussion on draining the pool water into a storm sewer system. Since the whole town does not have a storm sewer system this needed to be changed to drain into the sewer system.
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore) to table the proposed ordinance and have a finished ordinance at the next meeting for introduction.
POLICE PERSONEL
Chief Bonner reported, Monday Scott Brooks called him stating he has finished the investigation and it is typed up and in the hands of Lee Harrell. Mr. Harrell will check the grammar and the proper format. It will be returned to Scott Brooks who will give it to the District Attorney no later than Thursday.
Several questions were asked about the officer that is under investigation and a couple of comments were made about the police department harassing them.
FINE SCHEDULE
Chief Bonner reported as requested Officer Hodnett has taken the old fine schedule and revamped them to be lower than what the Parish is charging. Officer Hodnett has copies for each one of you and he stated Todd has not reviewed them yet.
RECESS
Ron Hill needs to take a recess to call Mayor Breland about the LMA model ordinances #1, 2, and 3 concerning the time frame.
ADOPT PHONE/CABLE MODEL ORDINANCES 1, 2, AND 3
Ron Hill came back stating Mayor Breland suggested we adopt LMA’s model ordinance #1. M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to adopt LMA model ordinance #1 as Ordinance No. 2008-09 (SAS). The vote was three yeas.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Jayne Bullock) to table LMA model ordinances #2 and #3.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Caesar Velasquez commended the aspects of the flood response (sandbagging) and stated comments about the flooding from the last hurricane that came through. His house was one that flooded. He would like to see Sterlington work on Emergency Preparedness so everyone would be better prepared.
Ron Hill asked Marilyn to put this on the agenda for the next meeting and to keep it on the agenda until we resolve it.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned, M/S/C (Jayne Bullock, Ladd Williams).
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
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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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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) hereby issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) for qualified proposers to provide on-site consulting and facilitation services leading to the design of a comprehensive, integrated service delivery system for workforce development by integrating workforce and education programs administered by state agencies. Qualified proposers should have a record of prior successful experience in the design and implementation of the services sought through this RFP. A copy of the RFP is also available by accessing the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPAC) website at http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp. The RFP is in PDF format.
If you need assistance in obtaining a copy of the RFP, you may contact: Michelle Tickles, RFP Coordinator, Louisiana Workforce Commission, 1001 North 23rd Street P.O. Box Post Office Box 94094, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9094, (Phone) 225-342-3170, (Fax) 225-342-3182, (Email) mtickles@ldol.state.la.us. Written questions concerning this Request for Proposal package must be sent to Michelle Tickles at the e-mail or mailing address above by November 13, 2008.
Completed proposals including 2 originals and 5 copies must be submitted physically to possession of Louisiana Workforce Commission at the address above by CST 4:00 p.m. on December 8, 2008. Proposals received after this time will not be eligible for consideration.
This announcement does not commit LWC to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of proposals. LWC reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, all proposals submitted, and/or to cancel this announcement. Any contract awarded shall be based upon the proposal most advantageous to the LWC, cost, and other factors considered. All contracts are subject to the availability of funds.
11/13
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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, September 22, 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. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Finance Committee Meetings held on August 18, 2008, with corrections to pages 3-4 was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Personnel and Public Works Committee Meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade. Discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized visitor Rev. John Sewell. Rev. Sewell was absent.
The president recognized Tana Trichell, Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance. Ms. Trichell presented a PowerPoint presentation to the jury on the proposed Pecanland Industrial Park. Ms. Trichell requested that the jury provide a resolution indicating positive support of the project. No action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Rhonda Walker, 238 Old North Springs Rd, Calhoun, Louisiana. Ms. Walker spoke regarding the recent paving of her road and requested information as to when the rest of the road would be paved. Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to address the matter. Mr. Harrison indicated that he would take a look at the list of roads and get back to her with that information.
The president asked for a motion to recess the regular meeting of the police jury in lieu of the Finance Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore to recess the regular meeting of the Police Jury for the Finance committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson called the Finance Committee Meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
The chairman recognized visitor Kevin Sumlin of Summit Financial Group. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the open enrollment process and the reason for Mr. Sumlin’s appearance. Mr. Sumlin spoke regarding his company and the services that it provides. Mr. Sumlin asked the jury to consider allowing his company to solicit voluntary insurance business during open enrollment. No action was taken on this matter.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the claims for the period of August 15, 2008 through September 19, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request from the Sheriff’s Office to purchase an access control reader for the annex building. Mr. Cammack suggested to the jury that the sheriff’s office continue to maintain control devices that are attached to the annex building. The president asked that the matter be deferred to the next meeting.
Mr. Cammack asked Ms. Cupit to speak regarding the monthly exception report and budget variances. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for food for the fourth quarter. Mr. Cammack recommended the low bid of Conco Food for the fourth quarter. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the low bid of Conco Food for the fourth quarter. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding insurance for 2009. Mr. Cammack stated that he had received quotes from different agencies and would be summarizing the information. Mr. Cammack stated that he would present the information at the October 6th meeting of the jury. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the audio/visual equipment purchase request from the Judges’office. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms.Moore to approve the purchase of the audio/visual equipment of out the current operating budget. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack asked that the jury waive the agenda to take up a matter regarding supplemental grant awarded to the Family Justice Center Grant by the US Justice Department. The notice of the award had been received after the agenda was prepared. Mr. Cammack stated that the award would extend the grant to the year of 2010. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to amend the agenda to take up matter of the grant from the Justice Department. The chairman stated that the purpose was to discuss the disposition of the grant and funds associated with it to avoid delay in responding to the US Justice Department. Motion passed without any opposition.
Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the grant and authorize the president to sign documents relating to the grant. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill. Chief Hemphill recommended to the jury to retrofit the fire trucks with addition communication equipment. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the communication equipment. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Dr. Church. Dr. Church spoke regarding the cooperative endeavor agreement with Acadia Parish Police Jury to purchase a truck. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the purchase of the truck from the Acadia Parish Police jury in the amount of $12,623.00.
The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the police jury was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to CONVENE as the Board of Review to hear any and all protests from taxpayers on their 2008 assessments. Motion passed without opposition.
The President stated that Mr. Rich Bailey, Assessor of Ouachita Parish was present. The president asked whether or not anyone was present to speak on behalf of the following protests:
Protests Received:
Comfort Suites
Hampton Inn
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Iasis Glenwood Regional Medical Center
DVA Renal Healthcare Inc. #3549, #3532, #3542
West Monroe Dialysis, LLC
Bio-Medical Applications of LA, LLC #1071, #1918, #3866
Shiloh Creek Resources
Keystone Productions
Gas Masters, Inc.
River Energy Company
Kensington Apartments
Hillcrest Apartments
Rowan Court Apartments
Bouef River Subdivision Apartments
Southern Pines Subdivision Apartments
Village North Apartments
The president stated that in an effort to address as many of the protests as possible, citing protests numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the president asked the assessor to address these protests at this time.
Mr. Rich Bailey, Assessor of Ouachita Parish read an opening statement to the jury.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding protests Comfort Suites- Assessment No. 1111742 and Hampton Inn- Assessment No. 83568. Mr. Bailey stated that these protests were not received in a timely manner. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to dismiss the appeal. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the original appeals for the Comfort Suites and Hampton Inn would be forwarded to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessment for LaQuinta Inns-Assessment No 45966 and No. 51128. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the appeal of LaQuinta Inns. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessment of LaQuinta Inns by the assessor. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of properties represented by Property Valuation Services, which were listed as items numbered 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the agenda. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against these properties. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessment of these properties. Motion passed without opposition.
The president stated that the jury will address items 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of Kensington Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Rowan Court Apartments, Bouef River Apartments, Southern Pines Apartments, and Village North Apartments. Mr. Bailey stated that these properties were still under advisement from the Louisiana Tax Commission. Mr. Bailey stated that a decision had not been granted from a 2007 appeal. Mr. Bailey requested that the jury uphold these assessments and that the information from the 2007 appeals be forwarded to the tax commission. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessments for Kensington Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Rowan Court Apartments, Bouef River Apartments, Southern Pines Apartments, and Village North Apartments. Motion passed without opposition.
The president stated that the jury would now address items 8, 9, 10, and 11 at this time.
Mr. Joe Jacobs, President of Shiloh Creek Resources and Gas Masters of America spoke against the assessments of Shiloh Creek and Gas Masters, Inc.
Mr. Kenneth Carigher, Affiliated Tax Consultants spoke against the assessments of Keystone Productions and River Energy Company.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the three additional appeals that were received timely but not listed on the agenda, namely EnerVest Production Partners Ltd, EnerVest Primos Acquisition, and EnerVest Operating Company. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up appeal items number 18, 19, and 20 which had not appeared on the agenda due to an administrative oversight in order that the Board of Review process could be completed. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of these properties. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to uphold the assessments of items numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, and 20; generate a letter to the tax commission asking that the commission give consideration to the issues raised by these tax payers concerning wells and equipment in the Monroe Gas Field. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the potential for a dedicated drainage millage. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would study the statute language concerning districts and report back to the jury on the matter. The jury asked that Mr. Harrison provide the jury with copies of the last report concerning the matter. Mr. Jackson asked that the matter be placed back on the agenda at the next regular police jury meeting.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8905
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING DAIGLE DRIVE AND JAMES MURRAY DRIVE; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive are dead-end, public roads leading from Biedenharn Road into the recreational complex of baseball and softball owned and operated by Dixie Youth Baseball of West Monroe, Inc. (“Dixie Youth”) in West Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the need for security requires Dixie Youth to limit access to its facilities during the off-seasons and other times its ballfields are not in use;
WHEREAS, such security measures would include placing gates on Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive at their intersections with Biedenharn Drive and/or Eagle Avenue;
WHEREAS, the placement of such gates is not compatible with Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive remaining public roads; and,
WHEREAS, Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive do not provide access to any properties other than the Dixie Youth complex;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that James Murray Drive be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Biedenharn Drive to its dead-end;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Daigle Drive be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Eagle Avenue to its dead-end; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remaining portion of Daigle Drive from its intersection with Eagle Avenue to its intersection with Biedenharn Drive be, and hereby is, made a part of Eagle Avenue, increasing the length of Eagle Avenue from 2,354’ to 2,672’ with Eagle Avenue running from Claiborne Elementary School to Biedenharn Drive.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the bathrooms at Cheniere Lake Area 3. Mr. Harrison stated that he was ready to advertise for bids for the project and waiting to get the necessary approvals from state agencies.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the road repairs in District B. Mr. Harrison stated that bids had been open for the project over a month ago and more than budgeted. Mr. Harrison recommended to the jury to reject all bids and repackage the bid packet. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to reject all bids for this project, and revised and rebid the project. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the flooding in District B and the T-1A Canal. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore request that Mr. Harrison look into state grant funding for drainage in Ouachita Parish. Motion passed without opposition.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president spoke regarding the millage adjustments. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
The president spoke regarding the matter of the drainage project with the City of West Monroe that includes a portion of Downing Pines Rd continuing East of Thomas Road. The president asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Harrison stated that he had not had the opportunity to assess the situation. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorized Mr. Harrison, Parish Engineer to look at the drainage project with the City of West Monroe. Motion passed without opposition.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8907
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BITTER PECAN ROAD IN THE SW/4 OF THE NW/4 OF SECTION 32, T19N, R4E, OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish, the owner of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 32, T19N, R4E of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana dedicated to the public a servitude for the construction of a public road on the southern portion of such property;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, it is unclear whether the Ouachita Parish Police Jury ever formally accepted the dedication of said right-of-way and no public road or other roadway has been constructed therein; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described right-of-way;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the public road right-of-way dedicated within the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Setcion 32, T19N, R4E, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding Woolsey Road. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8906
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF WOOLSEY ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Woolsey Road is a dead-end, public road running south from the Interstate 20 Service Road east of Garret Road;
WHEREAS, that portion of Woolsey Road south of the south line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision, and an easterly extension of such line, has become a problematic site for illegal dumping;
WHEREAS, the owner of all of the land along Woolsey Road south of the point described above has indicated he will construct a gate across the roadway at this point in an effort to stop such illegal dumping; and,
WHEREAS, the placement of such a gate is not compatible with said portion of Woolsey Road remaining a public road;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the portion of Woolsey Road in East Ouachita parish extending south and east of the South line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision and an easterly extension thereof be, and hereby is, revoked
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the drainage issues and concerns on Greenfield Drive and Richwood Road #2. Mr. Blade asked that this matter be carried over to the October 6th meeting.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the sewerage effluent discharge into Bayou Desiard. Mr. Harrison stated that several developers had submitted plans for sewer treatment plans to discharge into Bayou Desiard. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson to offered the following resolution.RESOLUTION NO. 08-41
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO LIMIT THE DISCHARGE OF SEWERAGE EFFLUENT INTO BAYOU DESIARD; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Bayou DeSiard serves as a source of potable water for the City of Monroe and
other water systems in East Ouachita Parish; and,
WHEREAS, Black Bayou Lake serves as a back-up water supply for Bayou DeSiard;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that in an effort to maintain water quality in Bayou DeSiard and Black Bayou Lake, and, to prevent the contamination or degradation of the potable water supply, the following policy is hereby adopted to regulate the discharge of sewer effluent into Bayou DeSiard and tributaries:
No individual sewage treatment and disposal system shall be allowed to discharge effluent directly into Bayou DeSiard or Black Bayou Lake.
No community sewage treatment facility shall be allowed to discharge effluent either directly or indirectly into Bayou DeSiard, Black Bayou Lake or any tributary thereof.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of September 2008. No opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore stated that she had three items regarding the Tanglewood Area on her agenda due to recent events. Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Tanglewood Street Improvements. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the LCDBG grant for this project. Mr. Harrison stated that the project was on schedule and that the plans would be submitted to the state by the December 27th due date.
Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the flood improvement project for the Tanglewood area. Mr. Harrison stated that a letter had been sent to the consultant for the title work and that a contract would be signed possibly this week. No other action was taken on this matter.
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the conditions of the Tanglewood Area. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the flooding conditions within the subdivision. Mr. Harrison suggested that a temporary solution to help the situation would be to address the flash flooding in the area. Discussion ensued. Ms. Moore requested that Mr. Harrison and Mr. Murray prepare a cost estimate on the cleaning out of the drainage canal in the Tanglewood area.
he following ordinance was introduced by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8904 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING RIGHT OF WAY ON BURG STREET FROM MARION STREET TO THE BOUNDARY OF ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, by a plat recorded at Plat Book _____, Page ____ of the Records of the was dedicated a public street identified as “Berg Street”;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, no public road or other roadway has been constructed in the portion of the Berg Street right-of-way from its intersection with Marion Street to the boundary or Roosevelt Heights Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described portion of the right-of-way of Berg Street;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that Berg Street as dedicated by a plat filed at Plat Book ____, Page _____ of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Marion Street to the boundary of Roosevelt Heights Subdivision.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The chief reported that he had one personnel action. Chief Hemphill recommended the termination of Matthew K. Fields, effective 9/22/08 for failure to complete the requirements for a probationary firefighter. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of Chief Hemphill to terminate Matthew K. Fields. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Legal Counsel.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Green Oaks Detention Center additions. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to authorize the president to sign the certificate of substantial completion for the additions at Green Oaks Detention Center. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a matter not on the agenda concerning the contract between the jury and Diamond B Construction for asphaltic concrete. Mr. Mitchell informed the jury that after the preparation of the agenda a tentative settlement agreement had been reached with Diamond B settling the ongoing dispute over the 2008 Asphaltic Concrete Contract and establishing a compromise price of $73.80 per ton. Mr. Mitchell felt that time was of the essence and the issued needed to be addressed at this time. Mr. Mitchell asked the jury to amend the agenda to take up this matter. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up the matter, so that materials can be purchased at the new compromised price. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the compromised price of $73.80 per ton for asphaltic concrete from Diamond B Construction. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Mr. Harrison recommended that the jury accept the project as complete as of September 10, 2008. Mr. Harrison also recommended assessing the contractor a penalty in the amount of $3290.36 for non-conforming work, which is reflected in change order number 2. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendations of Mr. Harrison regarding the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no beer and whiskey applications.
Chief Hemphill advised that the Fire Advisory Committee Meeting would be meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 2 p.m.
The president extended the invitation for public participation.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Rev. John Sewell, 603 Greenwood Drive, spoke regarding the flooding in his subdivision and 211 during the recent hurricane. Rev. Sewell suggested that a coordinated effort be put in place to assist those that are less fortunate. Mr. Caldwell commented on the efforts of the local office of homeland security. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on the matter.
A motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
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NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 AT 5:30 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, September 22, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Dorth Blade, Vice President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (5): Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Dorth Blade, District D; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F.
Members Absent (1): Walt Caldwell, District C
Invocation was given by Mr. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The Vice President convened a Public hearing on Ordinance No. 8904 Revoking Right of Way on Burg Street from Marion Street to the Boundary of Roosevelt Heights Subdivision. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the ordinance and asked that the Ordinance be deferred until the next meeting. District E; Pat Moore, District F
Members Absent (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Finance Committee Meetings held on August 18, 2008, with corrections to pages 3-4 was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Personnel and Public Works Committee Meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade. Discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized visitor Rev. John Sewell. Rev. Sewell was absent.
The president recognized Tana Trichell, Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance. Ms. Trichell presented a PowerPoint presentation to the jury on the proposed Pecanland Industrial Park. Ms. Trichell requested that the jury provide a resolution indicating positive support of the project. No action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Rhonda Walker, 238 Old North Springs Rd, Calhoun, Louisiana. Ms. Walker spoke regarding the recent paving of her road and requested information as to when the rest of the road would be paved. Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to address the matter. Mr. Harrison indicated that he would take a look at the list of roads and get back to her with that information.
The president asked for a motion to recess the regular meeting of the police jury in lieu of the Finance Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore to recess the regular meeting of the Police Jury for the Finance committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson called the Finance Committee Meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
The chairman recognized visitor Kevin Sumlin of Summit Financial Group. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the open enrollment process and the reason for Mr. Sumlin’s appearance. Mr. Sumlin spoke regarding his company and the services that it provides. Mr. Sumlin asked the jury to consider allowing his company to solicit voluntary insurance business during open enrollment. No action was taken on this matter.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the claims for the period of August 15, 2008 through September 19, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request from the Sheriff’s Office to purchase an access control reader for the annex building. Mr. Cammack suggested to the jury that the sheriff’s office continue to maintain control devices that are attached to the annex building. The president asked that the matter be deferred to the next meeting.
Mr. Cammack asked Ms. Cupit to speak regarding the monthly exception report and budget variances. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for food for the fourth quarter. Mr. Cammack recommended the low bid of Conco Food for the fourth quarter. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the low bid of Conco Food for the fourth quarter. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding insurance for 2009. Mr. Cammack stated that he had received quotes from different agencies and would be summarizing the information. Mr. Cammack stated that he would present the information at the October 6th meeting of the jury. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the audio/visual equipment purchase request from the Judges’office. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms.Moore to approve the purchase of the audio/visual equipment of out the current operating budget. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack asked that the jury waive the agenda to take up a matter regarding supplemental grant awarded to the Family Justice Center Grant by the US Justice Department. The notice of the award had been received after the agenda was prepared. Mr. Cammack stated that the award would extend the grant to the year of 2010. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to amend the agenda to take up matter of the grant from the Justice Department. The chairman stated that the purpose was to discuss the disposition of the grant and funds associated with it to avoid delay in responding to the US Justice Department. Motion passed without any opposition.
Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the grant and authorize the president to sign documents relating to the grant. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill. Chief Hemphill recommended to the jury to retrofit the fire trucks with addition communication equipment. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the communication equipment. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Dr. Church. Dr. Church spoke regarding the cooperative endeavor agreement with Acadia Parish Police Jury to purchase a truck. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the purchase of the truck from the Acadia Parish Police jury in the amount of $12,623.00.
The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the police jury was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to CONVENE as the Board of Review to hear any and all protests from taxpayers on their 2008 assessments. Motion passed without opposition.
The President stated that Mr. Rich Bailey, Assessor of Ouachita Parish was present. The president asked whether or not anyone was present to speak on behalf of the following protests:
Protests Received:
Comfort Suites
Hampton Inn
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Iasis Glenwood Regional Medical Center
DVA Renal Healthcare Inc. #3549, #3532, #3542
West Monroe Dialysis, LLC
Bio-Medical Applications of LA, LLC #1071, #1918, #3866
Shiloh Creek Resources
Keystone Productions
Gas Masters, Inc.
River Energy Company
Kensington Apartments
Hillcrest Apartments
Rowan Court Apartments
Bouef River Subdivision Apartments
Southern Pines Subdivision Apartments
Village North Apartments
The president stated that in an effort to address as many of the protests as possible, citing protests numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the president asked the assessor to address these protests at this time.
Mr. Rich Bailey, Assessor of Ouachita Parish read an opening statement to the jury.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding protests Comfort Suites- Assessment No. 1111742 and Hampton Inn- Assessment No. 83568. Mr. Bailey stated that these protests were not received in a timely manner. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to dismiss the appeal. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the original appeals for the Comfort Suites and Hampton Inn would be forwarded to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessment for LaQuinta Inns-Assessment No 45966 and No. 51128. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the appeal of LaQuinta Inns. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessment of LaQuinta Inns by the assessor. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of properties represented by Property Valuation Services, which were listed as items numbered 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the agenda. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against these properties. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessment of these properties. Motion passed without opposition.
The president stated that the jury will address items 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of Kensington Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Rowan Court Apartments, Bouef River Apartments, Southern Pines Apartments, and Village North Apartments. Mr. Bailey stated that these properties were still under advisement from the Louisiana Tax Commission. Mr. Bailey stated that a decision had not been granted from a 2007 appeal. Mr. Bailey requested that the jury uphold these assessments and that the information from the 2007 appeals be forwarded to the tax commission. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessments for Kensington Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Rowan Court Apartments, Bouef River Apartments, Southern Pines Apartments, and Village North Apartments. Motion passed without opposition.
The president stated that the jury would now address items 8, 9, 10, and 11 at this time.
Mr. Joe Jacobs, President of Shiloh Creek Resources and Gas Masters of America spoke against the assessments of Shiloh Creek and Gas Masters, Inc.
Mr. Kenneth Carigher, Affiliated Tax Consultants spoke against the assessments of Keystone Productions and River Energy Company.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the three additional appeals that were received timely but not listed on the agenda, namely EnerVest Production Partners Ltd, EnerVest Primos Acquisition, and EnerVest Operating Company. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up appeal items number 18, 19, and 20 which had not appeared on the agenda due to an administrative oversight in order that the Board of Review process could be completed. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of these properties. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to uphold the assessments of items numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, and 20; generate a letter to the tax commission asking that the commission give consideration to the issues raised by these tax payers concerning wells and equipment in the Monroe Gas Field. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the potential for a dedicated drainage millage. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would study the statute language concerning districts and report back to the jury on the matter. The jury asked that Mr. Harrison provide the jury with copies of the last report concerning the matter. Mr. Jackson asked that the matter be placed back on the agenda at the next regular police jury meeting.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8905
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING DAIGLE DRIVE AND JAMES MURRAY DRIVE; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive are dead-end, public roads leading from Biedenharn Road into the recreational complex of baseball and softball owned and operated by Dixie Youth Baseball of West Monroe, Inc. (“Dixie Youth”) in West Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the need for security requires Dixie Youth to limit access to its facilities during the off-seasons and other times its ballfields are not in use;
WHEREAS, such security measures would include placing gates on Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive at their intersections with Biedenharn Drive and/or Eagle Avenue;
WHEREAS, the placement of such gates is not compatible with Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive remaining public roads; and,
WHEREAS, Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive do not provide access to any properties other than the Dixie Youth complex;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that James Murray Drive be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Biedenharn Drive to its dead-end;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Daigle Drive be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Eagle Avenue to its dead-end; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remaining portion of Daigle Drive from its intersection with Eagle Avenue to its intersection with Biedenharn Drive be, and hereby is, made a part of Eagle Avenue, increasing the length of Eagle Avenue from 2,354’ to 2,672’ with Eagle Avenue running from Claiborne Elementary School to Biedenharn Drive.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the bathrooms at Cheniere Lake Area 3. Mr. Harrison stated that he was ready to advertise for bids for the project and waiting to get the necessary approvals from state agencies.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the road repairs in District B. Mr. Harrison stated that bids had been open for the project over a month ago and more than budgeted. Mr. Harrison recommended to the jury to reject all bids and repackage the bid packet. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to reject all bids for this project, and revised and rebid the project. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the flooding in District B and the T-1A Canal. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore request that Mr. Harrison look into state grant funding for drainage in Ouachita Parish. Motion passed without opposition.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president spoke regarding the millage adjustments. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
The president spoke regarding the matter of the drainage project with the City of West Monroe that includes a portion of Downing Pines Rd continuing East of Thomas Road. The president asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Harrison stated that he had not had the opportunity to assess the situation. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorized Mr. Harrison, Parish Engineer to look at the drainage project with the City of West Monroe. Motion passed without opposition.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8907
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BITTER PECAN ROAD IN THE SW/4 OF THE NW/4 OF SECTION 32, T19N, R4E, OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish, the owner of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 32, T19N, R4E of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana dedicated to the public a servitude for the construction of a public road on the southern portion of such property;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, it is unclear whether the Ouachita Parish Police Jury ever formally accepted the dedication of said right-of-way and no public road or other roadway has been constructed therein; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described right-of-way;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the public road right-of-way dedicated within the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Setcion 32, T19N, R4E, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding Woolsey Road. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8906
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF WOOLSEY ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Woolsey Road is a dead-end, public road running south from the Interstate 20 Service Road east of Garret Road;
WHEREAS, that portion of Woolsey Road south of the south line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision, and an easterly extension of such line, has become a problematic site for illegal dumping;
WHEREAS, the owner of all of the land along Woolsey Road south of the point described above has indicated he will construct a gate across the roadway at this point in an effort to stop such illegal dumping; and,
WHEREAS, the placement of such a gate is not compatible with said portion of Woolsey Road remaining a public road;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the portion of Woolsey Road in East Ouachita parish extending south and east of the South line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision and an easterly extension thereof be, and hereby is, revoked
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the drainage issues and concerns on Greenfield Drive and Richwood Road #2. Mr. Blade asked that this matter be carried over to the October 6th meeting.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the sewerage effluent discharge into Bayou Desiard. Mr. Harrison stated that several developers had submitted plans for sewer treatment plans to discharge into Bayou Desiard. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson to offered the following resolution.RESOLUTION NO. 08-41
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO LIMIT THE DISCHARGE OF SEWERAGE EFFLUENT INTO BAYOU DESIARD; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Bayou DeSiard serves as a source of potable water for the City of Monroe and
other water systems in East Ouachita Parish; and,
WHEREAS, Black Bayou Lake serves as a back-up water supply for Bayou DeSiard;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that in an effort to maintain water quality in Bayou DeSiard and Black Bayou Lake, and, to prevent the contamination or degradation of the potable water supply, the following policy is hereby adopted to regulate the discharge of sewer effluent into Bayou DeSiard and tributaries:
No individual sewage treatment and disposal system shall be allowed to discharge effluent directly into Bayou DeSiard or Black Bayou Lake.
No community sewage treatment facility shall be allowed to discharge effluent either directly or indirectly into Bayou DeSiard, Black Bayou Lake or any tributary thereof.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of September 2008. No opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore stated that she had three items regarding the Tanglewood Area on her agenda due to recent events. Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Tanglewood Street Improvements. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the LCDBG grant for this project. Mr. Harrison stated that the project was on schedule and that the plans would be submitted to the state by the December 27th due date.
Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the flood improvement project for the Tanglewood area. Mr. Harrison stated that a letter had been sent to the consultant for the title work and that a contract would be signed possibly this week. No other action was taken on this matter.
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the conditions of the Tanglewood Area. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the flooding conditions within the subdivision. Mr. Harrison suggested that a temporary solution to help the situation would be to address the flash flooding in the area. Discussion ensued. Ms. Moore requested that Mr. Harrison and Mr. Murray prepare a cost estimate on the cleaning out of the drainage canal in the Tanglewood area.
he following ordinance was introduced by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8904 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING RIGHT OF WAY ON BURG STREET FROM MARION STREET TO THE BOUNDARY OF ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, by a plat recorded at Plat Book _____, Page ____ of the Records of the was dedicated a public street identified as “Berg Street”;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, no public road or other roadway has been constructed in the portion of the Berg Street right-of-way from its intersection with Marion Street to the boundary or Roosevelt Heights Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described portion of the right-of-way of Berg Street;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that Berg Street as dedicated by a plat filed at Plat Book ____, Page _____ of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Marion Street to the boundary of Roosevelt Heights Subdivision.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The chief reported that he had one personnel action. Chief Hemphill recommended the termination of Matthew K. Fields, effective 9/22/08 for failure to complete the requirements for a probationary firefighter. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of Chief Hemphill to terminate Matthew K. Fields. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Legal Counsel.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Green Oaks Detention Center additions. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to authorize the president to sign the certificate of substantial completion for the additions at Green Oaks Detention Center. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a matter not on the agenda concerning the contract between the jury and Diamond B Construction for asphaltic concrete. Mr. Mitchell informed the jury that after the preparation of the agenda a tentative settlement agreement had been reached with Diamond B settling the ongoing dispute over the 2008 Asphaltic Concrete Contract and establishing a compromise price of $73.80 per ton. Mr. Mitchell felt that time was of the essence and the issued needed to be addressed at this time. Mr. Mitchell asked the jury to amend the agenda to take up this matter. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up the matter, so that materials can be purchased at the new compromised price. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the compromised price of $73.80 per ton for asphaltic concrete from Diamond B Construction. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Mr. Harrison recommended that the jury accept the project as complete as of September 10, 2008. Mr. Harrison also recommended assessing the contractor a penalty in the amount of $3290.36 for non-conforming work, which is reflected in change order number 2. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendations of Mr. Harrison regarding the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no beer and whiskey applications.
Chief Hemphill advised that the Fire Advisory Committee Meeting would be meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 2 p.m.
The president extended the invitation for public participation.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Rev. John Sewell, 603 Greenwood Drive, spoke regarding the flooding in his subdivision and 211 during the recent hurricane. Rev. Sewell suggested that a coordinated effort be put in place to assist those that are less fortunate. Mr. Caldwell commented on the efforts of the local office of homeland security. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on the matter.
A motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
11/13
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NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 AT 5:30 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, September 22, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Dorth Blade, Vice President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (5): Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Dorth Blade, District D; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F.
Members Absent (1): Walt Caldwell, District C
Invocation was given by Mr. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The Vice President convened a Public hearing on Ordinance No. 8904 Revoking Right of Way on Burg Street from Marion Street to the Boundary of Roosevelt Heights Subdivision. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the ordinance and asked that the Ordinance be deferred until the next meeting. District E; Pat Moore, District F
Members Absent (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Finance Committee Meetings held on August 18, 2008, with corrections to pages 3-4 was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting including the Personnel and Public Works Committee Meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade. Discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized visitor Rev. John Sewell. Rev. Sewell was absent.
The president recognized Tana Trichell, Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance. Ms. Trichell presented a PowerPoint presentation to the jury on the proposed Pecanland Industrial Park. Ms. Trichell requested that the jury provide a resolution indicating positive support of the project. No action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Rhonda Walker, 238 Old North Springs Rd, Calhoun, Louisiana. Ms. Walker spoke regarding the recent paving of her road and requested information as to when the rest of the road would be paved. Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to address the matter. Mr. Harrison indicated that he would take a look at the list of roads and get back to her with that information.
The president asked for a motion to recess the regular meeting of the police jury in lieu of the Finance Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore to recess the regular meeting of the Police Jury for the Finance committee meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson called the Finance Committee Meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
The chairman recognized visitor Kevin Sumlin of Summit Financial Group. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the open enrollment process and the reason for Mr. Sumlin’s appearance. Mr. Sumlin spoke regarding his company and the services that it provides. Mr. Sumlin asked the jury to consider allowing his company to solicit voluntary insurance business during open enrollment. No action was taken on this matter.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the claims for the period of August 15, 2008 through September 19, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request from the Sheriff’s Office to purchase an access control reader for the annex building. Mr. Cammack suggested to the jury that the sheriff’s office continue to maintain control devices that are attached to the annex building. The president asked that the matter be deferred to the next meeting.
Mr. Cammack asked Ms. Cupit to speak regarding the monthly exception report and budget variances. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for food for the fourth quarter. Mr. Cammack recommended the low bid of Conco Food for the fourth quarter. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to accept the low bid of Conco Food for the fourth quarter. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding insurance for 2009. Mr. Cammack stated that he had received quotes from different agencies and would be summarizing the information. Mr. Cammack stated that he would present the information at the October 6th meeting of the jury. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the audio/visual equipment purchase request from the Judges’office. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms.Moore to approve the purchase of the audio/visual equipment of out the current operating budget. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack asked that the jury waive the agenda to take up a matter regarding supplemental grant awarded to the Family Justice Center Grant by the US Justice Department. The notice of the award had been received after the agenda was prepared. Mr. Cammack stated that the award would extend the grant to the year of 2010. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to amend the agenda to take up matter of the grant from the Justice Department. The chairman stated that the purpose was to discuss the disposition of the grant and funds associated with it to avoid delay in responding to the US Justice Department. Motion passed without any opposition.
Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the grant and authorize the president to sign documents relating to the grant. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill. Chief Hemphill recommended to the jury to retrofit the fire trucks with addition communication equipment. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the communication equipment. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Dr. Church. Dr. Church spoke regarding the cooperative endeavor agreement with Acadia Parish Police Jury to purchase a truck. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the purchase of the truck from the Acadia Parish Police jury in the amount of $12,623.00.
The finance committee meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the police jury was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to CONVENE as the Board of Review to hear any and all protests from taxpayers on their 2008 assessments. Motion passed without opposition.
The President stated that Mr. Rich Bailey, Assessor of Ouachita Parish was present. The president asked whether or not anyone was present to speak on behalf of the following protests:
Protests Received:
Comfort Suites
Hampton Inn
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Iasis Glenwood Regional Medical Center
DVA Renal Healthcare Inc. #3549, #3532, #3542
West Monroe Dialysis, LLC
Bio-Medical Applications of LA, LLC #1071, #1918, #3866
Shiloh Creek Resources
Keystone Productions
Gas Masters, Inc.
River Energy Company
Kensington Apartments
Hillcrest Apartments
Rowan Court Apartments
Bouef River Subdivision Apartments
Southern Pines Subdivision Apartments
Village North Apartments
The president stated that in an effort to address as many of the protests as possible, citing protests numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, the president asked the assessor to address these protests at this time.
Mr. Rich Bailey, Assessor of Ouachita Parish read an opening statement to the jury.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding protests Comfort Suites- Assessment No. 1111742 and Hampton Inn- Assessment No. 83568. Mr. Bailey stated that these protests were not received in a timely manner. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to dismiss the appeal. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell stated that the original appeals for the Comfort Suites and Hampton Inn would be forwarded to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessment for LaQuinta Inns-Assessment No 45966 and No. 51128. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against the appeal of LaQuinta Inns. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessment of LaQuinta Inns by the assessor. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of properties represented by Property Valuation Services, which were listed as items numbered 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the agenda. No one appeared to speak on behalf of or against these properties. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessment of these properties. Motion passed without opposition.
The president stated that the jury will address items 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of Kensington Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Rowan Court Apartments, Bouef River Apartments, Southern Pines Apartments, and Village North Apartments. Mr. Bailey stated that these properties were still under advisement from the Louisiana Tax Commission. Mr. Bailey stated that a decision had not been granted from a 2007 appeal. Mr. Bailey requested that the jury uphold these assessments and that the information from the 2007 appeals be forwarded to the tax commission. Motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to uphold the assessments for Kensington Apartments, Hillcrest Apartments, Rowan Court Apartments, Bouef River Apartments, Southern Pines Apartments, and Village North Apartments. Motion passed without opposition.
The president stated that the jury would now address items 8, 9, 10, and 11 at this time.
Mr. Joe Jacobs, President of Shiloh Creek Resources and Gas Masters of America spoke against the assessments of Shiloh Creek and Gas Masters, Inc.
Mr. Kenneth Carigher, Affiliated Tax Consultants spoke against the assessments of Keystone Productions and River Energy Company.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the three additional appeals that were received timely but not listed on the agenda, namely EnerVest Production Partners Ltd, EnerVest Primos Acquisition, and EnerVest Operating Company. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up appeal items number 18, 19, and 20 which had not appeared on the agenda due to an administrative oversight in order that the Board of Review process could be completed. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Bailey spoke regarding the assessments of these properties. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to uphold the assessments of items numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, and 20; generate a letter to the tax commission asking that the commission give consideration to the issues raised by these tax payers concerning wells and equipment in the Monroe Gas Field. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the potential for a dedicated drainage millage. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would study the statute language concerning districts and report back to the jury on the matter. The jury asked that Mr. Harrison provide the jury with copies of the last report concerning the matter. Mr. Jackson asked that the matter be placed back on the agenda at the next regular police jury meeting.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8905
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING DAIGLE DRIVE AND JAMES MURRAY DRIVE; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive are dead-end, public roads leading from Biedenharn Road into the recreational complex of baseball and softball owned and operated by Dixie Youth Baseball of West Monroe, Inc. (“Dixie Youth”) in West Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the need for security requires Dixie Youth to limit access to its facilities during the off-seasons and other times its ballfields are not in use;
WHEREAS, such security measures would include placing gates on Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive at their intersections with Biedenharn Drive and/or Eagle Avenue;
WHEREAS, the placement of such gates is not compatible with Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive remaining public roads; and,
WHEREAS, Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive do not provide access to any properties other than the Dixie Youth complex;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that James Murray Drive be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Biedenharn Drive to its dead-end;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Daigle Drive be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Eagle Avenue to its dead-end; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remaining portion of Daigle Drive from its intersection with Eagle Avenue to its intersection with Biedenharn Drive be, and hereby is, made a part of Eagle Avenue, increasing the length of Eagle Avenue from 2,354’ to 2,672’ with Eagle Avenue running from Claiborne Elementary School to Biedenharn Drive.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the bathrooms at Cheniere Lake Area 3. Mr. Harrison stated that he was ready to advertise for bids for the project and waiting to get the necessary approvals from state agencies.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the road repairs in District B. Mr. Harrison stated that bids had been open for the project over a month ago and more than budgeted. Mr. Harrison recommended to the jury to reject all bids and repackage the bid packet. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to reject all bids for this project, and revised and rebid the project. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the flooding in District B and the T-1A Canal. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore request that Mr. Harrison look into state grant funding for drainage in Ouachita Parish. Motion passed without opposition.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
The president spoke regarding the millage adjustments. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
The president spoke regarding the matter of the drainage project with the City of West Monroe that includes a portion of Downing Pines Rd continuing East of Thomas Road. The president asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Harrison stated that he had not had the opportunity to assess the situation. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorized Mr. Harrison, Parish Engineer to look at the drainage project with the City of West Monroe. Motion passed without opposition.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8907
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BITTER PECAN ROAD IN THE SW/4 OF THE NW/4 OF SECTION 32, T19N, R4E, OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish, the owner of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 32, T19N, R4E of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana dedicated to the public a servitude for the construction of a public road on the southern portion of such property;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, it is unclear whether the Ouachita Parish Police Jury ever formally accepted the dedication of said right-of-way and no public road or other roadway has been constructed therein; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described right-of-way;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the public road right-of-way dedicated within the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Setcion 32, T19N, R4E, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding Woolsey Road. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the matter.
The following Ordinance was offered for Introduction Only by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8906
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF WOOLSEY ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Woolsey Road is a dead-end, public road running south from the Interstate 20 Service Road east of Garret Road;
WHEREAS, that portion of Woolsey Road south of the south line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision, and an easterly extension of such line, has become a problematic site for illegal dumping;
WHEREAS, the owner of all of the land along Woolsey Road south of the point described above has indicated he will construct a gate across the roadway at this point in an effort to stop such illegal dumping; and,
WHEREAS, the placement of such a gate is not compatible with said portion of Woolsey Road remaining a public road;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the portion of Woolsey Road in East Ouachita parish extending south and east of the South line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision and an easterly extension thereof be, and hereby is, revoked
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the drainage issues and concerns on Greenfield Drive and Richwood Road #2. Mr. Blade asked that this matter be carried over to the October 6th meeting.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the sewerage effluent discharge into Bayou Desiard. Mr. Harrison stated that several developers had submitted plans for sewer treatment plans to discharge into Bayou Desiard. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson to offered the following resolution.RESOLUTION NO. 08-41
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO LIMIT THE DISCHARGE OF SEWERAGE EFFLUENT INTO BAYOU DESIARD; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Bayou DeSiard serves as a source of potable water for the City of Monroe and
other water systems in East Ouachita Parish; and,
WHEREAS, Black Bayou Lake serves as a back-up water supply for Bayou DeSiard;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that in an effort to maintain water quality in Bayou DeSiard and Black Bayou Lake, and, to prevent the contamination or degradation of the potable water supply, the following policy is hereby adopted to regulate the discharge of sewer effluent into Bayou DeSiard and tributaries:
No individual sewage treatment and disposal system shall be allowed to discharge effluent directly into Bayou DeSiard or Black Bayou Lake.
No community sewage treatment facility shall be allowed to discharge effluent either directly or indirectly into Bayou DeSiard, Black Bayou Lake or any tributary thereof.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 22nd day of September 2008. No opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore stated that she had three items regarding the Tanglewood Area on her agenda due to recent events. Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Tanglewood Street Improvements. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the LCDBG grant for this project. Mr. Harrison stated that the project was on schedule and that the plans would be submitted to the state by the December 27th due date.
Ms. Moore asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the status of the flood improvement project for the Tanglewood area. Mr. Harrison stated that a letter had been sent to the consultant for the title work and that a contract would be signed possibly this week. No other action was taken on this matter.
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the conditions of the Tanglewood Area. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the flooding conditions within the subdivision. Mr. Harrison suggested that a temporary solution to help the situation would be to address the flash flooding in the area. Discussion ensued. Ms. Moore requested that Mr. Harrison and Mr. Murray prepare a cost estimate on the cleaning out of the drainage canal in the Tanglewood area.
he following ordinance was introduced by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8904 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING RIGHT OF WAY ON BURG STREET FROM MARION STREET TO THE BOUNDARY OF ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, by a plat recorded at Plat Book _____, Page ____ of the Records of the was dedicated a public street identified as “Berg Street”;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, no public road or other roadway has been constructed in the portion of the Berg Street right-of-way from its intersection with Marion Street to the boundary or Roosevelt Heights Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described portion of the right-of-way of Berg Street;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that Berg Street as dedicated by a plat filed at Plat Book ____, Page _____ of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked from its intersection with Marion Street to the boundary of Roosevelt Heights Subdivision.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The chief reported that he had one personnel action. Chief Hemphill recommended the termination of Matthew K. Fields, effective 9/22/08 for failure to complete the requirements for a probationary firefighter. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of Chief Hemphill to terminate Matthew K. Fields. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Legal Counsel.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Green Oaks Detention Center additions. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to authorize the president to sign the certificate of substantial completion for the additions at Green Oaks Detention Center. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a matter not on the agenda concerning the contract between the jury and Diamond B Construction for asphaltic concrete. Mr. Mitchell informed the jury that after the preparation of the agenda a tentative settlement agreement had been reached with Diamond B settling the ongoing dispute over the 2008 Asphaltic Concrete Contract and establishing a compromise price of $73.80 per ton. Mr. Mitchell felt that time was of the essence and the issued needed to be addressed at this time. Mr. Mitchell asked the jury to amend the agenda to take up this matter. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up the matter, so that materials can be purchased at the new compromised price. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the compromised price of $73.80 per ton for asphaltic concrete from Diamond B Construction. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray reported that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Mr. Harrison recommended that the jury accept the project as complete as of September 10, 2008. Mr. Harrison also recommended assessing the contractor a penalty in the amount of $3290.36 for non-conforming work, which is reflected in change order number 2. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendations of Mr. Harrison regarding the 2008 Pavement Striping Contract. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no beer and whiskey applications.
Chief Hemphill advised that the Fire Advisory Committee Meeting would be meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 2 p.m.
The president extended the invitation for public participation.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Rev. John Sewell, 603 Greenwood Drive, spoke regarding the flooding in his subdivision and 211 during the recent hurricane. Rev. Sewell suggested that a coordinated effort be put in place to assist those that are less fortunate. Mr. Caldwell commented on the efforts of the local office of homeland security. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on the matter.
A motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
11/13
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NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 AT 5:30 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, September 22, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Dorth Blade, Vice President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (5): Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Dorth Blade, District D; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F.
Members Absent (1): Walt Caldwell, District C
Invocation was given by Mr. Calhoun. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Calhoun.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The Vice President convened a Public hearing on Ordinance No. 8904 Revoking Right of Way on Burg Street from Marion Street to the Boundary of Roosevelt Heights Subdivision. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the ordinance and asked that the Ordinance be deferred until the next meeting. The Vice president asked whether or not Ms. Moore would be tabling the matter.
The Vice president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8905 Revoking Daigle Drive and James Murray Drive. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the ordinance and asked that the Ordinance be deferred until the next meeting.
The Vice President convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8906 Revoking a portion of Woolsey Road. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance.
The Vice President convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8907 Revoking a dedication of a public road right-of-way adjacent to Bitter Pecan Road in SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 32, T19N, R4E of Ouachita Parish. No one appeared to speak in favor or against the ordinance.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close all the public hearings. Motion passed without opposition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The vice president stated that at this time he was passing the gavel to Mr. Charles Jackson, Chairman of the Finance Committee.
The chairman, Mr. Charles Jackson called the Finance committee meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement for the period of September 19, 2008 through October 16, 2008; and recommended payment of the claims. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the claims for the stated period. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request for the purchase of a laptop for the health unit. Discussion ensued. The chairman stated that this item would be deferred until the new budget year unless additional information is provided to the jury at the next meeting.
The chairman spoke regarding the 2008 Amended and 2009 Proposed Budgets. The chairman stated that Green Acres Sewer District #13 would not be discussed because of pending issues. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the 2008 Amended Budgets for Smith and J.S. Clark Cemeteries, Southeast Sewer District #3, Eastern Forest Sewer District, and Humphries/Garrett Road Sewer District. Mr. Cammack recommended that we look for ways to maintain our existing sewer systems. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
The chairman stated that the next budget meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 27th at 2 p.m. The chairman asked whether or not there was any other business to come before the finance committee and asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Smiley to adjourn the finance committee meeting, offered a motion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to resume the regular police jury meeting at 5:48 p.m. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The vice president recognized Mr. Charles Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding Ordinance No. 8905 and asked that this matter be deferred until the November 4th meeting of the jury.
Mr. Jackson introduced the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 8911 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF CANYON RD TO FIFTEEN (15) MILES PER HOUR; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the general speed limit on roads within recognized subdivisions is twenty-five miles per hour; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that it is in the public interest to reduce the speed limit to fifteen (15) miles per hour on that portion of Canyon Road within Canyon Ridge Subdivision;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Section 14-1 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, be and hereby amended as follows, to-wit:
Section 14.1. Speed Limits
“Canyon Road, from the western boundary of Canyon Ridge Subdivision easterly and southerly to its point of termination in a cul-de-sac, fifteen (15) miles per hour;”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of this proposed speed limit be published in the Official Journal of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury on October 30, 2008, and a Public Hearing shall be held in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Second Floor, Ouachita Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, November 3, 2008, to hear comments from all interested parties.
The vice president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
The following resolution was offered for adoption by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-43
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERING CERTAIN FRANCHISE RIGHTS FROM FROSTTOWN WATER SYSTEM, INC. TO CHENIERE-DREW WATER SYSTEM, INC.; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, FrostTown Water System, Inc. (“FTWS”) and Cheniere-Drew Water System, Inc. (“CDWS”) are both non-profit corporations operating public water systems in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana;
WHEREAS, FTWS and CDWS both have franchise rights granted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury; and,
WHEREAS, in the interest of their customers and their respective water systems, FTWS and CDWS have agreed to transfer from FTWS to CDWS the right to serve 11 residential connections in an area along La. Hwy 837 and Richardson Road south of Bayou Choudrant;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that the transfer from FrostTown Water System, Inc. to Cheniere-Drew Water System, Inc. of the right to serve 11 residential connections in an area along La. Hwy 837 and Richardson Road south of Bayou Choudrant be and hereby is approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that except as set forth above the franchise rights of FrostTown Water System, Inc. and Cheniere-Drew Water System, Inc. as set forth in Chapter 7, Article VI of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish remain in full force and effect.
The above Resolution was adopted the 20th day of October 2008. No opposition.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathrooms. Mr. Harrison stated that the bid opening for the bathroom is scheduled for November 17th.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the road repairs in District B caused by the pipelines. Mr. Harrison stated that the bid packet had been reworked and the opening of the bid packet was scheduled for Friday, November 14th.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the school zones at West Ouachita High School. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to change the speed limit sign to 15 mph from 7 am to 4 pm. Motion passed without opposition.
The vice president asked Mr. Jackson to read the items on Mr. Caldwell’s agenda in his absence.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the drainage project with the city of West Monroe (from Downing Pines Rd Continuing East of Thomas Road). Mr. Harrison stated that a meeting had been scheduled for 22nd of October to discuss the matter and that he would get back with the jury. No other action was taken on the matter.
The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade:
ORDINANCE NO. 8907 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING THE DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BITTER PECAN ROAD IN THE SW/4 OF THE NW/4 OF SECTION 32, T19N, R4E, OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish, the owner of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 32, T19N, R4E of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana dedicated to the public a servitude for the construction of a public road on the southern portion of such property;
WHEREAS, the property described above is located in the unincorporated area of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, it is unclear whether the Ouachita Parish Police Jury ever formally accepted the dedication of said right-of-way and no public road or other roadway has been constructed therein; and,
WHEREAS, there appears no public purpose for the continued existence of the above-described right-of-way;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the public road right-of-way dedicated within the SW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 32, T19N, R4E, by an Act recorded at Conveyance Book 923, Page 176 of the Records of the Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, revoked.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 22nd day of September 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Blade, Calhoun, Jackson, Smiley, Moore
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Caldwell
The above Ordinance was adopted this 20th day of October 2008
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding resolution 08-44 in regards to the annual certification of the off-system bridge replacement program. Mr. Murray indicated that this is just an administrative item that has to be done annually.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-44
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA REGARDING THE OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each State; and,
WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and load post those bridges under the authority of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury (herein referred to as the Parish) does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that for the period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008:
The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LADOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the parish to reflect all structural changes, and obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.
All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load-posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.
All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the Parish by the LADOTD are noted.
These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 20th day of October 2008. No opposition.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson:
ORDINANCE NO. 8906 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF WOOLSEY ROAD; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Woolsey Road is a dead-end, public road running south from the Interstate 20 Service Road east of Garrett Road;
WHEREAS, that portion of Woolsey Road south of the south line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision, and an easterly extension of such line, has become a problematic site for illegal dumping;
WHEREAS, the owner of all of the land along Woolsey Road south of the point described above has indicated he will construct a gate across the roadway at this point in an effort to stop such illegal dumping; and,
WHEREAS, the placement of such a gate is not compatible with said portion of Woolsey Road remaining a public road;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and Regular Session that the portion of Woolsey Road in East Ouachita parish extending south and east of the South line of Lot 13 of H. R. Hayes’ Garrett Road Subdivision and an easterly extension thereof be, and hereby is, revoked.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 22nd day of September 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Blade, Calhoun, Jackson, Smiley, Moore
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Caldwell
The above Ordinance was adopted this 20th day of October 2008
Mr. Blade spoke regarding the drainage on Greenfield Drive and Richwood Rd #2 and asked that the matter be deferred until the next meeting.
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the East Ouachita Industrial District. Mr. Harrison stated that his office was working on completing the feasibility report and would be getting back to the jury within 30 days. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
The vice president recognized Mr. Smiley:
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley spoke regarding a comprehensive sewerage plan for East Ouachita. Mr. Smiley indicated that he had spoken with Greater Ouachita Water Co., about a plan for the eastern part of the parish. Discussion ensued. Mr. Harrison stated that the police jury was looking toward a cooperative endeavor with Greater Ouachita Water to address this issue. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Smiley asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the right of ways for Finks Hideaway Road – Phase1. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the process of obtaining the right of ways for the project. Mr. Harrison indicated the need for a person to do the acquisitions as well as the relocations and recommended Ms. Graft. Mr. Harrison indicated that Ms. Graft has previously been approved by the police jury to perform the title work on the properties and was qualified to do this as well. Mr. Harrison recommended that Ms. Graft be hired to perform these additional duties. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore to expand the scope of Ms. Graft’s current agreement to include the acquisitions as well as the relocations for the Finks Hideaway Road – Phase 1 Project. Motion passed with Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Blade voting no.
The vice president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore spoke regarding Ordinance 8904 and asked that the matter be deferred until the November 3rd meeting.
The vice president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for a multipurpose excavator for Public Works. Mr. Blade asked Mr. Mitchell whether or not the jury could act on this item. Mr. Mitchell stated that the agenda would have to be amended to take up the item. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up this item due to administrative oversight. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray presented the results of the bid opening and recommended that the police jury accept the bid of Scott Equipment Company. Mr. Murray explained that this was the lowest bid that conformed to the bid specifications.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the bid of Scott Equipment in the amount of $218,250.00. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack stated that he would be out of the office on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 for a CPE course.
The vice president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the renewal of the working agreement between the union and the police jury. Chief Hemphill indicated that the union had given him notice that they wanted to modify the agreement. No action was taken on this matter.
Chief Hemphill noted that the next citizen’s advisory meeting would be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in the Police Jury Conference Room at 2 p.m.
The vice president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding an invoice for Ingleside Sewer District (FY2001 LCDBG Program Sewer Improvements) that was presented for payment at the last meeting but not acted upon. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to pay the invoice. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the reappointments to the Living Well Foundation Board. Mr. Mitchell stated that the appointments must be made by the end of the year. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding retaining and engineer for West Ouachita Industrial District Sewerage Permit. Mr. Mitchell recommended to the jury to retain the firm of Lazenby & Associates to prepare the sewerage permit for West Ouachita Industrial District. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to hire Lazenby & Associates to prepare the sewerage permit. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Monroe and the Ouachita Parish School Board for the retention of special counsel with expertise in the area of sales and use tax. Mr. Mitchell asked that the jury would approve the cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board and possibly with the city and share cost on a pro rata basis. In addition, Mr. Mitchell requested that the jury would approve the retention of special counsel with expertise in the area of sales and use tax in the form of a resolution. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board and city of Monroe
The following Resolution was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley:
RESOLUTION NO. 08-45
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF TAYLOR, PORTER, BROOKS & PHILLIPS, L.L.P., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTER STYLED “GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC. VERSUS THE CITY OF MONROE, ET AL.” BEARING NUMBER 08-1346 ON THE DOCKET OF THE FOURTH JUDCIAL DISTRICT COURT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has a real need for special counsel to advise it and represent its interest in connection with matters relating to the suit styled “Graphic Packaging International, Inc. versus The City of Monroe, et al., No. 08-1346, 4th JDC;
WHEREAS, this matter involves substantial amounts of potential unpaid sales and use taxes levied by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and other local taxing bodies, and presents complex legal, accounting and administrative issues involving the levy of sales and use tax on transactions in the pulp and paper industry;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the services of special counsel having expertise in the area of sales and uses taxes and related matters will serve the best interests of the citizens of Ouachita Parish by facilitating an appropriate resolution of the above-described litigation and the complex issues presented therein;
WHEREAS, the firm of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, L.L.P. has advised that it is willing to represent the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the other governmental bodies in Ouachita Parish involved in this litigation; that the scheduled billing rates of the Louisiana Attorney General are acceptable for the attorneys, paralegals, and law clerks of said Firm that work on this engagement; that the attorneys of the firm identified to handle this engagement are Ms. Dawn Dietrich Bonnecaze, who has more than ten years experience in the practice of law, and Ms. Jennifer Sigler, who has eight years of experience in the practice of law; that said Firm is to be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the engagement; and that it is understood said engagement is subject to approval by the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury desires to retain the firm of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, L.L.P. as special counsel in connection with the matters identified above;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that, subject to approval by the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes the engagement of the firm of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips, L.L.P. to serve as its special counsel in the matters identified above;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana for approval in accordance with law;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to carry out the above, including a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to provide for the coordination of representation and sharing of the legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the above-described matters by and between the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the other government bodies of Ouachita Parish having an interest therein.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 20th day of October, 2008.
Mr. Mitchell informed the jury about the status of a pending lawsuit with an ambulance company. No action was taken on this matter.
The vice president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the variance at Virginia Mae Estates, Unit 2 (District A). Mr. Murray recommended approval subject to the comments of the parish engineer. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the variance for Virginia Mae Estates, Unit 2 subject to the comments and letter presented by Mr. Harrison, Parish Engineer. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the final approval review for the Indian Hills, Unit 1 Manufactured Home Subdivision (District B). Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the final review for Indian Hills, Unit 1-Manufactured Home Subdivision (District B) subject to the comments of the parish engineer and the public works director. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke about an item not on the agenda in regards to the vehicle wash facility. Discussion ensued. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to amend the agenda to take up the item to take action to move the project to bid without further delay. Motion passed without opposition.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to advertise for bids for the vehicle wash facility based on the plans submitted. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray asked for clarification on the resolution concerning the Annual Bridge Certification. Mr. Mitchell stated that the resolution authorized the president to sign documents regarding the bridge certification. No other action was taken on this matter.
The vice president recognized Mr. Harrison.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the approaching deadline for state capital outlay requests, which is November 1st. Mr. Harrison provided the jury with a listing of projects submitted during the last year; and asked that the jury state which projects they would like to submit for funding for the coming year. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the recommendations submitted by Mr. Harrison for state capital outlay projects for the fiscal year of 2009-2010 (1. LA 34-US 165 Connector and South Ouachita River Bridge, (2) East Ouachita Industrial Park, (3) I-20 Frontage Road-West, (4) East Ouachita Comprehensive Sewerage Plan). Motion passed without opposition.
The following applications for Beer and Whiskey had been received for this time period.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
1) BURKE, JASPER W. & MARGARET DBA LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, 1875 NEW NATCHITOCHES RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71292, RETAIL CLASS “A” BEER, RETAIL CLASS “C” LIQUOR, CLASS R RESTAURANT-2009 RENEWAL
2) BARDAI, AMEEN & SAMEERA DBA SEVEN STAR OF MONROE, LLC DBA TOBACCO STOP #3, 151 WELL RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291, RETAIL CLASS “D” BEER, CLASS “D” LIQUOR-2009 RENEWAL
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the two applications for beer and whiskey. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the applications subject to a favorable review of the surveys. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before the jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
11/13
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