Public Notices Published Thursday, November 20th, 2008NOTICE
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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PUBLIC NOTICE
I, Jennifer Many, DOC# 507239, date of birth 8/3/1979, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of simple burglary which occurred on March 27, 2006, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
11/20,11/27, 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,
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
VEHICLE 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-250van-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
LEASE PROPOSAL NUMBER RL-781
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of approximately 5,180 square feet of Clinic/Office space, PLUS INTERNAL CIRCULATION to house approximately twenty-three (23) employees for the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Addictive Disorders, within an area bounded by Louisville Avenue, Lamy Lane, Loop Road, and U.S. 165 (properties facing both sides of boundary streets are acceptable) Monroe, Louisiana, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804‑9095.
Bids will be opened on December 18, 2008, at 10:00 am., by the Real Estate Leasing Section, at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, 1st Floor, James Monroe Room, Room 1-145, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5243.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Randy Janies, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804‑9095, telephone number (225) 342-0844, email address randy.janies@la.gov.
Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Facility Planning and Control of the type(s) of accommodations(s) required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
REAL ESTATE LEASING SECTION
11/20, 11/27
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NOTICE
We are applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana, for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Ouachita, City of West Monroe, at the following address: 1620 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291.
Roy's Lounge, LLC.
Cynthia D. Freeman, Bennie D. Freeman, co-owners
11/20
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
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.
11/13,11/20
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APPLICATIONS FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING
West Monroe Section 8 Housing will be taking applications for the waiting list on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 2
Wednesday, December 3
Thursday, December 4
Tuesday, December 9
Wednesday, December 10
Thursday, December 11
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 211 Cypress St., West Monroe
Phone: (318) 699-0575.
Waiting list order is based on date, time and preferences. The last day is Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008.
11/13,11/20,11/27
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
November 20, 2008
City of West Monroe
2305 North Seventh Street
West Monroe, La. 71291
(381) 396-2600
On or about November 28, 2008 the City of West Monroe will submit a request to the Louisiana Division of Administration for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under PL 93-833 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as FY-2008 CDBG Sewer Project for the purpose of Sewer improvements in Census Tract 56 area which includes the following: The line to be replaced begins at the intersection of 5th and Stella Streets and proceeds approximately 2200 feet in a southeasterly direction along 5th Street to its termination; then into City Lift Station Number 3.
All service connections will be replaced and manholes will either be repaired or replaced as deemed necessary. The “8th and 9th Street Collectors” contain old 6-inch concrete and clay pipe, and brick/concrete manholes. This portion of the project begins at the manhole just north of the Natchitoches Street and 8th Street intersection. It proceeds in a northern direction approximately 300 feet to the manhole in the Pine Street and 8th intersection. The line then continues west approximately 300 feet. It then turns northeast for approximately 120 feet where it enters another manhole. Approximately 725 feet of old pipe will be replaced by new 8-inch DR-17 HDPE pipe using the pipe bursting method. The “Coleman Street Collector” experiences sewer problems with infiltration through its old brick manholes. In order to correct this problem, these manholes will be cleaned and lined with an epoxy grout. Where necessary, the tops will be reseated and re-grouted.
These activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the office of the Mayor at the City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe La. 71291 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the office of the Mayor at City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, La. 71291. All comments received by November 27, 2008 will be considered by the City of West Monroe prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of West Monroe certifies to Louisiana Division of Administration that Mayor Dave Norris in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process, and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Louisiana Division of Administration’s (DOA’s)
Approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allow the City of West Monroe to us Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Louisiana Division of Administration will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of West Monroe certification received by December 16 , 2008 or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of West Monroe; (b) the City has omitted a step of failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Louisiana Division of Administration; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Louisiana Division of Administration at P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, La 70804. Potential objectors should contact Louisiana Division of Administration to verify the actual last day of the objection.
s/s Dave Norris
Dave Norris, mayor
2305 North Seventh Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
(Signature, Title and Address of Certifying Officer of Applicant)
11/20
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3776
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, PARTICULARLY THE ZONING MAP ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, AS THAT ZONING MAP, AS CODIFIED BY SECTION 12-5011(C) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, HAS BEEN FROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY TO AMEND THAT ZONING MAP AS IT PERTAINS TO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 903 AND 905 WARREN DRIVE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”, PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION OF DELORES ROUSSEL WISDOM AND JANIS A. BALL, SO AS TO RE-ZONE SAID PROPERTIES FROM A R-1 (ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-1 (TRANSITIONAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, OR OTHER PERSON ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF AT THE DESIGNATION OF THE MAYOR TO DO AND PERFORM ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FOREGOING AND PARTICULARLY TO NOTE THE AMENDMENTS ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE AS HEREIN ENACTED; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has adopted a Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1501, as amended) now codified as Section 12-5001 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the West Monroe Municipal Planning Commission, acting as the municipal zoning commission for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has held a public hearing pursuant to written application and notice in accordance with law, and has made a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe have held a public hearing and given public notice to the extent required by law; and,
WHEREAS, after careful consideration of all recommendations made by the West Monroe Municipal Planning Commission, acting as the zoning commission for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, the comments and objections made at such hearing, and the comments and objections made at this meeting, the agreement of each Owner/Applicant to execute and file those restrictive covenants which are attached as Exhibit “B” of public record, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, declare that it is in the best judgment and opinion of the governmental body in the interest of promoting the public health, safety and laws of the general welfare of the City of West Monroe to amend the Zoning Ordinance, including the Zoning Map of the City of West Monroe, as set forth hereinbelow;
NOW, THEREFORE,
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that subject to the execution and recordation by each Owner/Applicant of those restrictive covenants set forth in Exhibit “B”, that Zoning Ordinance No. 1501, as amended, and as codified in Sections 12-5001 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, particularly the Zoning Map of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, as that Zoning Map, as codified by Section 12-5011(C) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, has been from time to time amended, be further amended and re-enacted to re-zone properties located at 903 and 905 Warren Drive, as more particularly described on the attached Exhibit "A", from a R-1 (One Family Residential) District to a B-1 (Transitional Business) District, pursuant to the application of Delores Roussel Wisdom and Janis A. Ball.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is authorized to execute the establishment of those restrictive covenants set forth in Exhibit “B”, accepting them on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, according to the terms thereof.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City Engineer of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, or any person in lieu thereof to be designated by the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing change, and particularly to note said change on the Zoning Map as herein re-enacted.
SECTION 4. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that this Ordinance and its provisions are to be construed to be severable in regards to any of its provisions, portions or parts, and that in the event any part or portion or provision of this Ordinance should be held invalid, then in such event, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions, portions, or parts which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and this Ordinance hereby is declared severable.
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 11th day of November, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/20
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 33, Section 4712, that the proposed ordinance 3777 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was introduced at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, on the 11th day of November, 2008, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 9th day of December, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Any opposition to the proposed ordinance must be in writing, filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the first publication of this Legal Notice. A public hearing will be held on any such written opposition at the time, date and place set forth above for consideration of the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe
STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO.3777
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO DARBONNE SUNRISE ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR THE CASH SUM OF $290,000.00, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain immovable property which is not needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, the price offered, and the terms and conditions provided for the purchase of that property is fair and reasonable, and the sale and development of that immovable property will be beneficial to the City of West Monroe and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE:
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana (“CITY”) is hereby authorized to sell certain immovable property which is not needed for any public purpose by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, which property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Lot 6 of West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision, of record in Plat Book 19, Page 143, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
to DARBONNE SUNRISE ENTERPRISES, INC., or its approved successors or assigns, (“BUYER”) for and in consideration of the cash sum of TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($290,000.00) DOLLARS, under the terms and conditions of that Standard Retail Purchase Contract to be entered into between the City and the Purchaser, and subject to the following conditions:
a) Subject to any and all development restrictions of record, and all rights-ofway
and/or servitudes of record or of use; and
b) CITY reserves and excludes from this conveyance any and all right, title and interest in and to any and all oil, gas and other minerals in, on or under the property, all of such interests being expressly reserved by CITY without any warranty whatsoever from or by BUYER; provided, however, that CITY expressly waives any and all surface rights in and to the Property resulting from this reservation; and CITY may not exercise any rights it may have in and to such oil, gas and other minerals in such a fashion that CITY’s right to the use of the surface of the property is disturbed so as to have a substantial negative impact on the operation of any business located upon the property.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Deed on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, reflecting the price and terms set forth above, and to take any other action or execute any and all other documents deemed by him either necessary or appropriate in order to transfer the above described immovable property as set forth above, including but not limited to including a provision, whether in the deed or in a supplemental agreement, that limits the nature of the initial construction and operation of the business to be located on that property to certain types of activities that requires the construction to be initiated within a certain time and/or pursued in a commercially reasonable manner through to completion by a certain date, together with such other requirement and provisions as he deems appropriate, including a provision that provides for a right and option in favor of the City of West Monroe to re-acquire the property at the same price if such conditions are not timely met or to provide for liquidated damages or other consideration payable to the City of West Monroe in lieu of such reacquisition, the terms, conditions or provisions of all of such conditions to be as determined appropriate by the Mayor; and is further authorized to obligate the CITY to undertake certain specifically described drainage improvements.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on November 11, 2008, in regular and legal session convened; notice of this ordinance was published three times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart, as required by R.S. 33:4712; no opposition being filed, it is considered by sections, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted in regular and legal session convened this 9th day of December, 2008, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
11/20
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3778
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 4-2017 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE CHIEF TO ISSUE A COMMISSION TO ANY LOCAL ARSON INVESTIGATOR PURSUANT TO R.S. 40:1563.1; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 4-2017 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
“Sec. 4-2017. Local arson investigators.
The Fire Chief shall be authorized to issue a commission to any local arson investigator which allows that local arson investigator to carry and use firearms and to arrest individuals suspected of violated the crimes enumerated in R.S. 40:1563.1; however, the issuance of the commission, the powers granted by those commissions and the use of firearms by the person to whom commissions are issued shall be subject to the following:
a) The local arson investigator shall be certified by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and be qualified by the P.O.S.T. Council, or both; and
b) Possession of a P.O.S.T. certification or P.O.S.T. qualification, or both, by a local arson investigator shall not grant to that arson investigator any authority other than the authority granted by a commission issued pursuant to R.S. 40:1563.1D; and
c) The authority granted by a commission which is issued under these provisions shall be limited to the powers, functions, duties and responsibilities which are set forth for local arson investigators in R.S. 40:1563.1. A commission which is issued pursuant to this section, and under the provisions of R.S. 40:1563.1D shall not grant any authority other than the powers, functions, duties and responsibilities which are set forth for local arson investigators in R.S. 40:1563.1; and
d) The authority to carry and use firearms which is granted by the issuance of any such commission issued pursuant to this section is limited to the power to carry weapons while acting in a course and scope of duties as a local arson investigator.”
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provisions or sections of this ordinance are held invalid, such invalidity should not affect the other provisions or sections of this ordinance which can be given in effect without the invalid provisions or sections, and to this end the provisions and sections of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this enactment shall be effective on and after November 12, 2008.
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 or nay vote, passed and adopted the 11th day of November, 2008, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
11/20
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NOTICE
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Taken at the office of the district, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana. Monday, November 10, 2008. (Regular meeting).
Members present: Fred Hall, Don Leach, Ralph Owens
Members absent: None
Others present: Charles Jackson, Ouachita Parish Police Jury; Terry Cox, district manager.
Commissioner Hall called the meeting to order promptly at 11:00 a.m.
The only item on the agenda was cash disbursements. Mr. Cox presented cash disbursements for the month and a brief discussion followed. Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept disbursements as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
A discussion followed on various topics, no action was necessary.
Respectfully submitted, Fran Bradley, secretary.
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 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 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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NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish School Board met in special session on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at six (6:00) o’clock P.M. at its regular meeting place, the Ouachita Parish School Board office.
The following members were present: Jack White, A. R. Sims, Jerry R. Hicks, John Russell, Carey Walker and Susan Spence. Scott Robinson was the only member absent.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Board member Carey Walker.
Board member Susan Spence gave the Invocation.
Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board approve the Minutes of October 7, 2008 after amending to clarify the source of funds to be used to pay for constructing the West Monroe High School footbridge and sewer system at Drew Elementary School. Mr. Hicks further moved to include in the Minutes of October 7, 2008, that the WMHS bridge and Drew sewer system are to be paid with funds remaining in the “old” 1986 West Ouachita Bond issue fund. Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by Susan Spence, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board unanimously approved the revised Agenda as submitted.
On motion by A. R. Sims, seconded by Carey Walker, the Board unanimously approved the amended Personnel Agenda as presented.
Book author Shachella James, the niece of a Ouachita Parish teacher, presented a review of her recently published children’s book entitled “Sentarse Means Sit”. In conclusion, she asked the Board to consider purchasing it for students. Superintendent Webber directed her to meet with two of his school directors to discuss the book further and the possibility of using it in our classrooms.
On the recommendation of bond counsel Grant Schlueter, Carey Walker moved, seconded by Susan Spence, that the Board adopt the resolution authorizing the advertising for sealed bids for the purchase of $9,785,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009, of the East Ouachita Parish School District of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Motion carried unanimously. (Scott Robinson was absent)
Board attorney Elmer Noah advised the Board that, according to the City of Monroe, (the tax collecting body for Ouachita Parish,) the amount allegedly owed to the Ouachita Parish School Board by Graphic Packaging Corp. includes $1.9 million in unpaid sales taxes, nearly $607,000 in penalties and $866,507 in interest and is the Board’s desire to work out some type of compromise. The Ouachita Parish School Board, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Monroe City Schools and a local fire district are allegedly owed $3.4 million by Graphic Packaging Corp. as calculated by the tax assessor’s office. As a result of an audit by the City of Monroe it was determined that Graphic Packaging had not paid the correct amount of sales and use taxes for the period between January 2000 - December 2005. According to Board attorney Elmer Noah approximately 60 percent of this amount would go to Ouachita Parish schools (since this announcement the tax collector has informed the Board this amount should be 50 percent). Presently, Graphic Packaging does not agree with their calculations and have filed a formal letter of protest vowing they do not owe that much money and have retained special counsel to defend them in this dispute.
In order to represent the interest of the School Board, Board attorney Elmer Noah recommended that the Board retain the services of special counsel, expertise in dealing with tax issues, to defend their position in this matter. Whereby, Susan Spence moved, seconded by John Russell, that the Board adopt the following resolution retaining special counsel that includes a cooperative endeavor agreement drawn up between governmental agencies having an interest therein and sharing in the expenses incurred in connection with this matter:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF TAYLOR, PORTER, BROOKS & PHILLIPS, L.L.P., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 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 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish School Board 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 School Board 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 School Board finds that the services of special counsel having expertise in the area of sales and use taxes and related matters will serve the best interests 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 School Board 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 the 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 School Board 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 School Board 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 School Board 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 School Board and the other governmental bodies of Ouachita Parish having an interest therein.
Yeas:(5)Mrs. Susan Spence, Mr. Carey Walker, Rev. John Russell, Mr. Jack White, Mr. Jerry Hicks
Nays:(0)
Absent:(1)Mr. Scott Robinson
Abstain:(1)Mr. A. R. “Red” Sims
The above Resolution was adopted on the 21st day of October, 2008.
Special Projects/Safety Coordinator Kenneth Slusher announced that the fire marshal gave final approval to the Ag Center at West Ouachita High School and Riser Elementary and all other projects are on schedule.
On the recommendation of Business Manager Richie Garrett, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board cancel Bid No. 27-09 for track equipment for WOHS and SHS as the specifications are inadequate, subsequently, need to be changed and re-bid. Mr. Garrett further recommended that the Board accept the bids meeting specifications for the WOHS Ag building Equipment as indicated in bold print. Whereby, Mr. Sims moved, seconded by Jerry Hicks, that the Board accept the recommendations of Business Manager Richie Garrett and cancel the bids for track equipment for West Ouachita High School and Sterlington High School as the specifications need to be amended and re-bid [Bid No. 27-09] and accept the low bids typed in bold meeting specifications for the West Ouachita High School Ag building equipment [Bid No. 29-09]. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by A. R. Sims, that the Board grant permission to bid OPHS Field House [Bid No. 34-09]; track equipment for SHS and WOHS [Bid No. 35-09]; and large cafeteria equipment [Bid No. FS7-09] as recommended by Business Manager Richie Garrett. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11th at 12:00 noon.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, Jerry Hicks moved, seconded by Mr. Sims, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack W. White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Secretary /ps
11/20
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a Timber Sale as follows:
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 42-7-108
The timber sale will be on Boeuf Wildlife Management Area near Hebert, La., located in Caldwell Parish, and consists of approximately 1,393 acres.
Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Building, U.S. Hwy 71 North, Pineville, La., 71360, 4:00 p.m., December 19, 2008. For additional information or to receive a bid package, please call (318) 343-4044 ext. 248 or (318) 614-3481.
11/20,11/27
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing on the 2009 proposed budget of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau of Ouachita Parish will be held at the office of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau located at 601 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana, on December 15, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Total Revenue: $6,200,088
Total Expenditure: 2,610,553
Fund Balance: $3,589,535
Budget proposed for adoption on file for the year 2009 at the office of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau, 601 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana.
Immediately following the Public Hearing on the proposed budget, a regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will convene.
Alana Cooper, Executive Director
11/20,12/4
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NOTICE
We are applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the parish of Ouachita, City of West Monroe, at the following address: 224 Blanchard Street, West Monroe, LA 71291.
Bubba Luigi's, LLC
Stewart Bashner-member
11/20
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Public notices may be submitted via
e-mail to news@ouachitacitizen.com;
by fax at (318) 325-2285;
or at 1400 North 7th St.
West Monroe, LA 71291.
Please call to confirm receipt of items
sent by fax or in the mail.
For more information on pricing or deadlines,
call Heather Rogers at (318) 322-3161, ext. 206. |
