Public Notices Published Thursday, January 22nd, 2009NOTICE
I, Gregory Bryan Collins, Doc # 38624, DOB 12-10-58, currently residing in Ouachita County, Arkansas, have applied for clemency for my conviction of possession of marijuana (4 counts) which occured 3-28-79 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have and comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids as listed below will be received by the Purchasing Office, 213 Thomas Boyd Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803, until times and dates indicated, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read.
6513 ROAD AGGREGATE 11:00 a.m. 2/6/2009
Bid proposal forms, information and specifications, may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp or from the LSU Purchasing Office (Phone: 225-578-2176). Evidence of authority to submit bids shall be required in accordance with R.S. 39:1594 (C) (2) (d) et al. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. LSU is an Equal Opportunity University.
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NOTICE
A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Firefighter in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Civil Service Board. Application forms and a list of the qualification requirements that must be met for admission to this examination may be obtained from the Fire Chief's Office, at 1000 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292. Completed applications must be received at the above address by February 6, 2009, 4:00 p.m. (Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and place of the examination at least five days prior to the examination date.
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WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT:
Drew Elementary School
1132 Hwy 15, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 33-09
ISSUING AGENT: David Lane Beaird and Associates, Inc.
Lane Beaird, Engineer
Suite 132
2106 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Telephone: (318) 388-3227
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
DOCUMENT DEPOSIT/CHARGE: $50.00
RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2009
BID OPENING DATE: February 12, 2009
BID OPENING TIME: 2:00 P.M. C.S.T.
BID OPENING LOCATION: Ouachita Parish School System
100 Bry Street
Monroe, LA 71201
Pre-bid conference Monday February 2, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. to be held at Drew Elementary School. Potential bidders to meet in the school lobby. Bids may be submitted electronically through BidSync.
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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, January 26, 2009, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-08-20000006
APPLICANT: RICHARD S. FELKEL
LOCATION: 111 TRAVIS STREET
REQUEST: REAR YARD VARIANCE FROM REQUIRED 20’ TO 5’ IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
LGL DSCRP: PARCEL B SUB OF TRACT ADJACENT TO BLK 3 HEARD & WALLACE FIRST ADDN.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-08-15000006
APPLICANT: HRE ENTERPRISES LLC
LESLIE AND JASON HUMBLE
LOCATION: 403 NORTH 6TH STREET
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW SALES OF ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OR LIGHT WINE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES OF A RESTAURANT-ONLY ESTABLISHMENT (NO BAR AREA ALLOWED) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICE OF MEALS IN A B-1 (TRANSITION BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
LGL DSCRP: CENTRAL 1/3 LOTS 4, 5, & 6 SQ 10 FLOURNOYS 1ST ADDN.
The public is invited to attend.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3784
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SELL CERTAIN DESCRIBED MOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO THORNTON, MUSSO AND BELLEMIN COMPANY, INC., AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain movable property which is not needed for public purposes, and
WHEREAS, Thornton, Musso and Bellemin Company, Inc. wishes to acquire such item for a price which is fair and reasonable, and which sale would 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 is hereby authorized to sell certain movable property which is not needed for any public purpose by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, which property is more particularly described as follows, towit: used, shop built clarifier, previously utilized in a pilot study in approximately 1995- 1996 (The above in “as is” condition) to Thornton, Musso and Bellemin Company, Inc. for the cash sum of TWO HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($200.00) DOLLARS or the costs of required prohibition in order to authorize this sale, whichever is greater, plus any and all costs to dismantle and transport (FOB site).
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 Bill of Sale 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 movable property, all as set forth above.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on December 9, 2008, in 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 legal session convened this 13th day of January, 2009, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Yeager, Pearson
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009:
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3790
MOTION BY: Mr. Brian
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ragland
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE THAT CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH RMD HOLDINGS, LTD, SUCH SERVICES RELATING TO STATE PROJECT NOS. 315-01-0008, 315-02-0041, AND 744-37- 0012 AND FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ENH- 3702(507), N. 7TH STREET SIDEWALKS - WEST MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, 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 Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, that Contract for certain construction services with RMD Holdings, Ltd., such services relating to State Project Nos. 315-01-0008, 315-02-0041, and 744-37-0012, and Federal Project No. ENH- 3702 (507), N. 7th Street Sidewalks - West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, a copy of which Contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
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 take any and all further action and to execute any and all further documents he deems either necessary or proper to effectuate and carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
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 13th day of January, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Yeager, Pearson
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009:
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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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 3791 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 13th day of January, 2009, and will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on the 10th day of February, 2009, 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. 3791
MOTION BY: Mr. Ragland
SECONDED BY: Mr. Bennett
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A PREDIAL SERVITUDE OF PASSAGE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA AND GOLDMAN EQUIPMENT, LLC, WHICH AGREEMENT DOES NOT LIMIT ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE OTHERWISE NEEDED FOR THAT PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AND ALL IN FURTHER CAUSE AND CONSIDERATION OF THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY BY GOLDMAN EQUIPMENT, LLC, AS PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 3685, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, owns certain immovable property adjacent to a tract earlier purchased by Goldman Equipment, LLC, which purchase was authorized in Ordinance No. 3685; and
WHEREAS, contemporaneously with that purchase, the deed of which is in Conveyance Book 2119, Page 641, records of Ouachita Parish, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and Goldman Equipment, LLC entered into an Agreement providing for certain additional obligations of each of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and Goldman Equipment, LLC, all of which obligations were in further cause and consideration of the purchase and subsequent development of that certain immovable property from the City of West Monroe by Goldman Equipment, LLC; and among those obligations was the agreement by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana to execute an agreement establishing a predial servitude of passage; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions relating to the purchase of the property from the City of West Monroe by Goldman Equipment, LLC, and the purchase price received by City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and the obligations contemporaneously incurred by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and by Goldman Equipment, LLC were all good and valuable cause and consideration for the overall transaction, were fair and reasonable, and were beneficial to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, 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, the City of West Monroe, Louisiana is hereby authorized to enter into that Agreement Establishing Predial Servitude of Passage by and between the City of West Monroe, Louisiana and Goldman Equipment, LLC, all as is more particularly set forth on the attached Exhibit “A”;
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 any and all other documents and to take any and all other action deemed by him to be either necessary or appropriate in order to satisfy those obligations undertaken by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana incident to the earlier purchase by Goldman Equipment, LLC and their subsequent development of that property.
SECTION 3. The above ordinance was introduced on January 13, 2009, 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 legal session convened this 10th day of February, 2009, with the final vote being as follows:
YEA:
NAY:
NOT VOTING:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
Dave Norris. Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3792
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ragland
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING PORTIONS OF PREVIOUSLY DEDICATED UTILITY SERVITUDES IN THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, BEING A PORTION OF CERTAIN UTILITY SERVITUDES EARLIER DEDICATED TO THE CITY IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, WEST MONROE COMMERCIAL PARK SUBDIVISION, WHICH HAVE BEEN SUPPLANTED BY THOSE UTILITY SERVITUDES DEDICATED IN THE PLAT OF THE “PARTIAL AS-BUILT & EASEMENT PLAT”, DATED 10/09/2008, GOLDMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, certain utility servitudes were dedicated for the benefit of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in the establishment of Lot 3A of the Resubdivision of Lot 3, West Monroe Commercial Park Subdivision in Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, the plat of which is of record in Plat Book 23, page 45, records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the subsequent commercial development within portions of that subdivision required the relocation of certain servitudes or portions of servitudes, and the dedication of additional utility servitudes, all of which are more fully set forth on the attached plat of the “Partial As-Built & Easement Plat”, dated 10/09/2008, Goldman Equipment Company (hereinafter “Re-Dedication”); and
WHEREAS, as it has been the intent of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana to formally revoke the dedication of a portion of the now unneeded servitudes which were previously established, all of which are reflected on the Re-Dedication, with those portions to be revoked indicated in yellow, and the owner of that property has now requested the City take that action;
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 those portions of the existing utility servitude indicated in yellow on the attached copy of the “Partial As-Built & Easement Plat”, dated 10/09/2008, Goldman Equipment Company, be and they are each hereby forever revoked and set aside.
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 take any action or execute any further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of the foregoing.
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 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, this 13th day of January, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Yeager, Pearson
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009:
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3793
MOTION BY: Mr. Brian
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ragland
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH LOUISIANA FIRE/ARSON TASK FORCE BETWEEN AND AMONG THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BASTROP, THE U. S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MONROE, THE LOUISIANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF OUACHITA PARISH, AND SUCH OTHER AGENCIES LOCATED IN NORTH LOUISIANA AS MAY WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND UPON THE CONCURRENCE OF THE TASK FORCE, 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 Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement establishing the North Louisiana Fire/Arson Task Force between and among the Fire Department of the City of West Monroe, the Fire Department of the City of Bastrop, the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the Fire Department of the City of Monroe, the Louisiana Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Fire Department of Ouachita Parish, and such other agencies located in North Louisiana as may wish to participate and upon the concurrence of the Task Force, all as more fully set forth in that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement attached as Exhibit “A”, but noting the name has been changed as reflected in this Ordinance, and with the intent that this will additionally include other appropriate agencies.
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, this 13th day of January, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Yeager, Pearson
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009:
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3794
MOTION BY: Mr. Ragland
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 11-4029 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ESTABLISH AND DEFINE THE CRIME OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE OFFENCES; TO ESTABLISH THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 11-4029 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
“Sec. 11-4029. Ignition interlock device offenses.
(a). No person who, as a condition of probation, is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device as provided in R.S. 15:306 shall:
(1) Operate, lease, or borrow a motor vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device.
(2) Request or solicit any other person to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the person so restricted with an operable motor vehicle.
(b). No person shall blow into an ignition interlock device or start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to a person who is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device.
(c). No person shall intentionally attempt to tamper with, defeat, or circumvent the operation of an ignition interlock device.
(d). Any person convicted of a violation of this Section may be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months or a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or both.”
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 January 14, 2009.
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 13th day of January, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Yeager, Pearson
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009:
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3795
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO ENTER INTO A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
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, be and it is hereby authorized to enter into that Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, according to all terms, conditions and provisions as set forth therein.
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 that Joint Funding Agreement on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and to take any and all other action deemed by him either necessary or appropriate to effectuate execution of that Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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 the 13th day of January, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Bennett, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: Yeager, Pearson
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009:
Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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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, January 12, 2009. (regular meeting)
Members present: Fred Hall, Don Leach, Ralph Owens
Members absent: None
Others present: Jerry Lazenby — Lazenby & Associates, Inc. Terry Cox, district manager.
Commissioner Hall called the meeting to order promptly at 11 a.m.
The first item on the agenda was cash disbursements. Mr. Cox presented the disbursements for the month and a brief discussion followed. Commissioner Owens made a motion to accept them as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Leach seconded the motion.
The other item was the March 9, 2009 board meeting. There is a scheduling issue with the date of the meeting and everyone agreed to change the date to Monday, March 16, 2009.
No further business being presented the meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Fran Bradley
Attest: Fred Hall, president
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BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M. C.S.T. February 9, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 37-09
COPY PAPER
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Bids may be sent electronically through BidSync.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Jayne Bullock, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, and Bonnie Dilmore. Absent was Alderman Ladd Williams.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Breland gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Wilbur Flintroy, Miranda Russ, Melissa Breland, Francis Huffman with Luffey, Huffman, Ragsdale & Soignier CPA’s, and Ashley with the Bastrop Enterprise.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Jerre Hurst, Carroll Andrepont, and Marilyn Dilmore.
REPORTS
BI-ANNUAL AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER
Mr. Francis Huffman with Luffey, Huffman, Ragsdale & Soignier CPA’s discussed the audit requirements for this year. The annual audit price quoted at $15,500 is a two year contract.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Jerre Hurst stated he has the template to prepare a comprehisive plan in writing that will state step-by-step what to do in case of an emergency. For instance, if the Mayor is in an accident and couldn’t perform his duties, the plans tells who would be the next person to take his place. If there was an accident and the Town Hall wasn’t functioning, this particular facility will be the back up location. Mr. Hurst mentioned there is a couple of months work to be done in preparing the plan. Then the plan will be submitted to FEMA for approval and this will be an additional five to six month process.
NEW BUSINESS
INSPECTIONS UNLIMITED
The proposed contract with Inspections Unlimited is an ongoing contract with a 30 day notice to terminate. M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) (Ron Hill, Bonnie Dilmore) to approve the contract.
DRA FUNDING
Mayor Breland received an email about additional DRA (Delta Regional Authority) Funding. DRA are looking for projects that can start construction within 120 days. The project we applied for is the collection system on Highway 165.
WORKER’S COMP INSURANCE
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Jayne Bullock) to change the workers comp from monthly reporting to the Option that allows us to pay 25% down and the rest in 9 installments.
PURCHASE 8.2 ACRES FROM BISHOP JOHNSTON
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to purchase the 8.2 acres next to the sewer ponds for $40,000 from Bishop Johnston.
INTRODUCE PROPOSED BUDGET ORDINANCES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Bonnie Dilmore) to introduce the proposed 2008 Budget Amendments Ordinance for the Town of Sterlington.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Bonnie Dilmore) to introduce the proposed 2008 Budget Amendments Ordinance for the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer System.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Bonnie Dilmore) to introduce the proposed 2009 Budget Ordinance for the Town of Sterlington.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to introduce the proposed 2009 Budget Ordinance for the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer System.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No one had any public participation discussion.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Jayne Bullock) to defer approval of the minutes until the next meeting.
BUDGET REPORTS
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the Budget Reports as written.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C ( Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the Town’s monthly expenditures. M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the Sewer’s monthly expenditures.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned, M/S/C (Jayne Bullock, Cliff Bullock).
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2008
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Jayne Bullock, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore. Absent were Aldermen Cliff Bullock 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 Miranda Russ, Melissa Breland, Bonnie with the Bastrop Enterprise, Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Velasquez, Charles McDonald, and Tom Holtzclaw.
Town personnel in attendance were Barry Bonner, Katy Balsamo, and Marilyn Dilmore.
REPORTS
CMAC QUARTERLY REPORT
Charles McDonald explained in detail the items in his quarterly report that he has worked on for the town.
TOWN PROJECTS
Mr. Tom Holtzclaw discussed all the town projects he has engineered and gave approximate time lines for construction to begin.
COMMUNTIY AFFAIRS
Alderman Williams reported the Monroe Chamber will host a dinner that the Governor will speak at on January 12, 2009 at 7 p.m.; seats are $37.50 per person.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Caesar Velasquez reported that he and Jerre Hurst has talked and plan to have something by February.
BANDIT’S GRILL ALCOHOL PERMIT
Mr. McGaha had problems getting his stated permit finalized, so Mayor Breland asked the town of amend the 2008 permit for 2009. M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to amend the 2008 alcohol permit for 2009, since he didn’t get to use it in 2008.
ANNEX TREY JAY 40 ACRES
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore) to annex the 40 acres Trey Jay owns as Ordinance #2008-13 (OTG). This is the property The Bryan Group is considering to build on.
NEW BUSINESS
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PAT MCDONALD
Mayor Breland reported that we sent Pat McDonald to Baton Rouge, a couple of weeks ago, for Residential Building Inspection School. There will be some free training coming to Monroe in 2009 that we have signed him up for. We hope by the end of 2009 he will be a CBO (Certified Building Officer). Alderwoman Jayne Bullock asked if after he is certified can we require him to sign an agreement stating he will stay with us for a certain length of time. Mayor Breland answered yes, he thought is was at least two years.
2009 ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR THE FISH HOUSE
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to approve the renewal of his R&A Alcohol Permit for 2009.
ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET ORDINANCES
See attached ordinances, budgets and the Mayor’s statement.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Ladd Williams) to adopt the proposed 2008 Budget Amendments as Ordinance #2008-14 (BUD) for the Town of Sterlington, with a beginning fund balance of $478,261., total revenues $968,656., total expenditures $862,505.50, leaving an ending fund balance of $584,411.50.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Jayne Bullock) to adopt the proposed 2008 Budget Amendments as Ordinance #2008-15 (BUD) for the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer System, with a beginning fund balance of $260,827., total revenues $275,650.03, total expenditures $346,869.74, leaving an ending fund balance of $189,607.29.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Ladd Williams) to adopt the proposed 2009 Budget as Ordinance #2008-16 (BUD) for the Town of Sterlington, with a beginning fund balance of $584,411.50, total revenues $909,095., total expenditures $725,034., leaving an ending fund balance of $768,472.50.
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Ladd Williams) to adopt the proposed 2009 Budget as Ordinance #2008-17 (BUD) for the Sterlington Consolidated Sewer System, with a beginning fund balance of $189,607.29, total revenues $2,143,400., total expenditures $2,132,715., leaving an ending fund balance of $200,292.29.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Discussion was on grocery stores possibly coming to Sterlington. Mr. Velasquez asked if anyone talked to any of the independent grocery store owners. Mayor Breland said they did and explained their situations.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to approve the minutes for October 14th with the corrections. M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to approve of the minutes for October 28th with the changes. M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Ladd Williams) to table approval of the minutes for November 25th because one of the motions made was typed in as being made by Mayor Breland.
BUDGET REPORTS
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Bonnie Dilmore) to approve the Budget Reports as written.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jayne Bullock) to approve the monthly expenditures as printed
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
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