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Public Notices: Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Public Notices Published Thursday, March 5th, 2009NOTICE
A 1975 Winnebago Travel Trailer VIN# 11036F110147 is stored at Bear's Towing and Recovery, 2601 Hwy. 165 Bypass South, Monroe, LA 71202. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by 3/18/09 a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
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MOTOR VEHICLE INSTALLMENT SALES CONTRACT
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Contract dates 2/16/98, in the amount of $24,616.10, signed by Wendy Carter and Brittany Carter, payable to Credit Acceptance Corporation, please contact Edward F. Bukaty III, telephone (504) 831-9749.
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NOTICE
I, Gene Adrian Frost, DOC# 285038, date of birth 1/21/60, currently residing in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction of conspiracy to distribute ecstacy and attempted distribution of ecstacy, which occurred on Dec. 10, 1986, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225) 342-5421.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
G. B. COOLEY HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT will accept sealed bids in the office of the Director of Administrative Services until 12-noon on Monday, April 6, 2009 for the municipal lease of a wheelchair accessible van. Bids will be opened at 12:30pm in the office of Administrative Services. Vehicles must be 2009 or 2010 models and meet the following specifications: Extended Cargo Van Chassis, Minimum 4.6L, V-8 Engine, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Tilt Steering, Four Wheel Disc Brakes, Air Conditioning front and rear, AM/FM radio with CD player, Electric Windows and door locks, Basic 36 months/36,000 mile warranty, Powertrain warranty 60 months/60,000 miles, All-around window glass, Daytime running lamps, Raised roof Conversion van with flexible floor plan to include 9 ambulatory plus driver or 3 wheelchair, 3 ambulatory, plus driver, Extended length van including 24” top with roll cage, 58” stamped raised doors w/cast holding brackets, ABS side walls & door panels, insulated ABS headliner w/4 recessed dome lights, rca transit flooring w/1/2” plywood subfloor, bulkhead storage, ADA interlock w/ door ajar alarms, 95 decibel backup alarm, cargo stepwell light, L’ track-fixed shoulder belt (3), End cap for L-track (5), Sure-Lok (4)crank retr.-fixed retr. W/height adjustable lap belt (3), Two passenger integrated forward facing foldaway non-wheelwell seat on driver’s side (2), One passenger forward facing foldaway wheelwell seat on driver’s seat, Passenger intergrated forward facing foldaway mid-back seat (2), Driver mesh front door running board, Full passenger side mesh running board, Ricon K-2010 or equal wheel chair rear lift, Grab bar-vertical, padded side cargo door-front, Interior door pull handle-angled on 60% side door, Fire Extinguisher 2.5 lb. ABC, First aid kit #10 type, Reflective road warning triangle kit (set of 3), Front and rear driveshaft guard, Warranty & Repair service available within a fifty mile radius of G. B. Cooley.
Vehicle must be new. Used or Demo models will not be considered.
Municipal Lease Purchase price to include delivery to Cooley’s location and in-service for drivers.
Acceptance of the municipal lease will be determined by the G. B. Cooley Board of Commissioners. If a bid is accepted by G. B. Cooley, delivery of the vehicles and execution of any contracts including lease purchase agreements must be completed within 150 days after the bid is accepted. If this condition is not fulfilled, any contract formed by the acceptance of the bid will be deemed dissolved without notice.
Sealed bids clearly labeled “MUNICIPAL LEASE BID” should be mailed or delivered to the attention of the Director of Administrative Services, G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District, 364 G. B. Cooley Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the G. B. Cooley Director of Administrative Services Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 4:30pm. Telephone number is 318-396-6300 extension 133.
Any bid received in the office of Administrative Services after the 12-noon deadline will not be considered. Any bid not in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “MUNICIPAL LEASE BID” will not be considered.
Bidder information:
Bid will include a description of the vehicles with all the specification requirements listed along with a blank a copy of the proposed municipal lease document.
Contract requires that all vehicles be available within 150 days after order is placed.
G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District is tax-exempt: do not include taxes.
References must be provided upon request.
Lease agreement must contain a non-appropriation provision and must not require a security interest. It is imperative that you know that you can comply with these conditions before you bid. Financial information for G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District is available upon request.
G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District serves the right to reject any and all bids.
All sealed envelopes must be clearly labeled “MUNICIPAL LEASE BID”.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of Alana Cooper, Executive Director, Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau, 601 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, on or before ten (10:00) o’clock a.m., Friday, March 13, 2009, and at the same time will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of the Executive Director of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m., Friday, March 13, 2009 for the purpose of furnishing the following:
A. Specifications for Shopping Bag Shape Folder Exterior Cover
Shopping Bag Cover: 9¼” wide x 9½” high x ½” deep custom box with twisted paper handles. 4-color process on one side 15 pt C1S weight. Open top with 2-9" chocolate twist handles hot glued in the top to form a bag look. Die Cuts to form box with open top.
Base Bid Total Quantity: 2,500
Add Alternate: Additional 2,500 (in same run)
Sample is available.
B. Specifications for Pocket Folder
Pocket Folder:
Finished size 9.5 x 11.5 bleeds
Gussets on three sides to be 5/8 inches
Inside pockets on both sides will be vertical with scalloped edges and business card slits.
1/4 inch gussets on both sides of presentation folder
½ inch gusset on spine
Printing: 4-color process, 1 side of sheet using 200 line screen plus flood aqueous coating
Stock: 15 pt. C1S cover
Base Bid Total Quantity: 2,500
Add Alternate: Additional 2,500 (in same run)
Sample is available.
C. Specifications for Kraft Shopping Bag - 2009
Kraft Shopping Bag:
Final Size: 8"x 4.75"x 10.5"
Paper: Kraft paper bags
Ink: 100% chocolate tint to bag
4 color logo imprint
2 side print
Bottom gusset print
Handles are chocolate twisted paper handles
Base Bid Total Quantity: 50,000
Add Alternate: Additional 50,000 (in same run)
Plate charge must be given
Freight and delivery charges
Artwork will be provided.
Bid Forms and related information can be obtained at the offices of the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM
PORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM
To review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program and the Port Construction and Development Priority Program as follows:
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA:
9:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 1
The Public Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Act 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and in accordance with Acts 451 and 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
The purpose of these Public Hearings is to review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program and the Port Construction and Development Priority Program for Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010. All interested persons are invited to be present.
Oral testimony will be received. However so that all persons desiring to speak have an equal opportunity to do so, it is requested that every effort be made to complete individual testimony as quickly as possible. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting written statements and comments to the Committee by mailing the same postmarked within ten (10) calendar days following the hearing to the above address. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Amber Thomas, Department of Transportation and Development, phone (225) 274-4106.
Senator Joe McPherson, Co-Chairman
Representative Nita Rusich Hutter, Co-Chairman
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1
PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JANUARY 20, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana was called to order at 11:30 a.m. in the Wellness Center at 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, by Steve Hall, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. All references to the “District” refer to the Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana. All references to the “Foundation” refer to the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation, doing business as the Living Well Foundation.
INVOCATION
Mr. Mulhearn gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Steve Hall, Chairman; Violet Liner, Vice Chairman; Mike Mulhearn; and Pat Spencer.
ABSENT:
Randy Gilley
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mike Landry, regular counsel for the Hospital Service District No. 1, via phone; Mary Dumestre, Attorney with Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, L.L.C., via phone: Amanda Adcock, Interim Director of the Wellness Center; and Pat Thompson, Recording Secretary.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments by any member of the public.
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT
There were no remarks from the Chairman at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO THE FUTURE OF THE WELLNESS CENTER AND RELATIONS WITH GRMC, GLENWOOD RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, INC., AND THE WARD FIVE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (NOW DBA LIVING WELL FOUNDATION)
A motion was made by Mr. Mulhearn, seconded by Ms. Liner and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go into executive session for the purposes of strategic planning, including with respect to the future of the Wellness Center and relations with GRMC, Glenwood Resolution Authority, Inc., and the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation (now dba Living Well Foundation).
Amanda Adcock, Interim Director of the Wellness Center, attended the Executive Session only during the presentation of information concerning the Wellness Center.
A motion was made by Ms. Liner, seconded by Mr. Spencer and unanimously approved for the Board of Commissioners to go back into regular session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS HELD ON DECEMBER 15, 2008
After review of the December 15, 2008 minutes, a motion was made by Mr. Spencer and seconded by Ms. Liner to adopt the minutes as presented and the motion was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2008 RECONCILIATION AGREEMENT WITH LIVING WELL FOUNDATION
After review and discussion of the Calendar Year 2008 Reconciliation Agreement with Living Well Foundation, Ms. Liner offered the following resolution for approval:
RESOLVED, that the Calendar Year 2008 Reconciliation Agreement with the Ward Five Healthcare Foundation (doing business as the Living Well Foundation) is approved, in substantially the form presented to this meeting, and the Chairman of the District is authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the District, with any changes thereto as the Chairman of the District may approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by his signature.
Mr. Spencer seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2008
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the December 2, 2008 minutes of the board of directors of Living Well Foundation.
AMENDMENT OF AGENDA
Ms. Liner moved to take up the following matter not on the agenda: Designation of Executive Director of the Wellness Center, and stated that the purpose for the addition to the agenda is to address a matter not on the agenda that it is in the best interest of the District to address immediately. Mr. Spencer seconded the motion. The Chairman declared an opportunity for public comment on the motion. There were no public comments. The Board proceeded to a vote, and the motion passed with the unanimous approval of the Commissioners present, whereupon the Board took up the matter.
DESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WELLNESS CENTER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Spencer and unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners:
WHEREAS, Amanda Adcock has diligently and faithfully served as Interim Executive Director of the Wellness Center with enthusiasm and distinction;
RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby designates Amanda Adcock as the Executive Director of the Wellness Center.
TRANSACTION OF ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING
There was no further business for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Mr. Hall declared the meeting adjourned.
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NOTICE
The monthly meeting of the Ouachita Parish Public Library Board of Control will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Sterlington Memorial Branch, 305 Keystone Drive, Monroe, La.
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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, March 19, 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, March 19, 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
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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., March 24, 2009.
For: Administration Renovations to West Monroe High School
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 39-09
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
TBA Studio
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as mechanical. 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. Electronic bidding will be available through Bid Sync.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Monday, March 9, 2009, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the West Monroe 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
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PEDESTRIAN WALK BRIDGE:
West Monroe High School
201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER 46-09
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: $75.00
RELEASE DATE: February 26, 2009
BID OPENING DATE: March 30, 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 March 16, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. to be held at West Monroe High School. Potential bidders to meet in the school lobby. Bids may be submitted electronically through BidSync.
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NOTICE TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL
The Ouachita Parish Communications District
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in compliance with Section 13, Article III of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 that there will be introduced, in the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana to be convened on April 27, 2009, an act to amend Title 33 of the Revised Statutes to authorize the Ouachita Parish Communications District to collect emergency telephone surcharges for the assessment of pre-paid wireless telephone service as is set forth and equal to that of post paid wireless telephone service, and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
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PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER SUPPLY
02-11-2008
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 fourth calendar quarter of 2007, show that the system’s current TTHMs running annual average is 201 ppb 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.
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NOTICE
This shall serve as notice that the Town Council of the Town of Sterlington, Louisiana, will meet in legal session on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall to review the following application for de-annexation from the Town of Sterlington:
Applicant: Town of Sterlington
Property to be de-annexed: See description below.
The public road owned by the State of Louisiana and maintained by the Town of Sterlington and is know as La. Hwy. 553. This de-annexation will encompass the entire roadway back to La. Hwy. 2.
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NOTICE
A 1999 Hyundai Sonata, VIN# KMHWF25S4XA121371, is being stored at Twin City Transmission, Inc., 615 Pine St., Monroe, LA, 71201. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by 3/20/09 a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
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NOTICE
A 1991 Honda Accord, VIN# 1HGCB7657MA039687, is being stored at Twin City Transmission, Inc., 615 Pine St., Monroe, LA, 71201. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by 3/20/09 a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
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NOTICE
A 1991 Buick Roadmaster, VIN# 1G4BT5376PR404878, is being stored at Twin City Transmission, Inc., 615 Pine St., Monroe, LA, 71201. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by 3/20/09 a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Workforce Investment Board is requesting Grant Applications for Job Readiness Training for Youth ages 16-21 in High School or Out of School Youth. The training will be 4-6 weeks. Questions or comments concerning the grant applications should be directed to Mrs. Doretha Bennett , Executive Director (318) 362-5111 at the Workforce Investment Board Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
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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, March 23, 2009, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-09-20000001
APPLICANT: G KOVAC INVESTMENT INC
LOCATION: 613 JANA DRIVE
615 JANA DRIVE
617 JANA DRIVE
REQUEST: SIDE YARD VARIANCE FROM REQUIRED 5’ TO 0’ IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES.
LGL DSCRP: LOTS 4, 5, AND 6 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 9 & A PORTION OF LOT 10 OF UNIT NO. 1 WHITE COLUMNS SUBDIVISION.
The public is invited to attend.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
CITY COURT OF WEST MONROE
La. Car Mart, LLC
Vs.: # 35635
Jeanie McClain Smith
MARSHAL'S SALE
By virtue of Writ of Fifa issued from the Honorable City Court of the City of West Monroe, Ward 5, Ouachita Parish, State of Louisiana, and to me directed. I have seized and taken into possession and will offer for sale at the North door of the West Monroe City Court Building. Front Door of the West Monroe Marshal’s Office between the legal hours of SALE, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, the following described property, to wit:
One (1) Honda Accord White 4 Door
VIN# 1HGCG16581AO66309
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, with the benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
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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, March 16, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: REV-09-50000001
APPLICANT: PEJJ, LLC / NOURI HAKIM
LOCATION: 125 CONSTITUTION DR
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS
LGL DSCRP: LOT 2A RESUB LOT 1 CONSTITUTION CENTRE
UNIT 1
APPLICATION NO: DED-09-65000001
APPLICANT: PEJJ, LLC / NOURI HAKIM
LOCATION: 125 CONSTITUTION DR
REQUEST: REVOCATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS
LGL DSCRP: LOT 2A RESUB LOT 1 CONSTITUTION CENTRE
UNIT 1
The public is invited to attend.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 23rd day of January, 2009, pursuant to an order of the Court dated January 16, 2009, we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor (deceased 12/29/08) Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers
Duly and legally appointed and sworn to law, a quorum being present, assembled at the Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse, at Monroe, Louisiana, together with W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court and a member of said Commission, and did then and there perform the duties prescribed by law in the manner following to wit: The Court ordered the drawing of 175 jurors to serve as Petit Jurors for the term of Court beginning Monday, March 16, 2009. The names having been drawn by a Computer indiscriminately and by lots as provided for by C.Cr.P.Art .416.1 are as follows:
Alexander, Regina Lashea; 3510 Reddix Ln Monroe
Anderson, Robert R; 803 Evergreen St West Monroe
Bailey, Myron Blair; 101 Country Ln West Monroe
Balsamo, Alyssa Marie; 131 Swartz School Rd #60 Monroe
Barfield, Herbie G Jr; 1217 Trenton St #21A West Monroe
Barnes, Crystal Dawn; 3812 Dunlop St Monroe
Bartmess, Willie M; 155 Davidsons Ln Monroe
Bearden, Halle W; 1206 Griggs Rd Calhoun
Beasley, Stephen W; 103 Elsinore Dr West Monroe
Beckham, Virgil William; 119 Ryals Ln Calhoun
Belgard, Cecil Calvin II; 1606 N 2nd St Monroe
Berry, Henry A; 107 Slack St West Monroe
Bice, Douglas E; 515 Lincoln Rd #108 Monroe
Book, Lindsay Nicole; 101 T-John Rd West Monroe
Bosley, Daniel Eli; 125 Stacy Blvd #B Monroe
Boyer, Laurelee; 106 Thomas Dr West Monroe
Boyett, Angela S; 116 Davis Ln West Monroe
Brantley, Helen Hartley; 2016 Stuart Ave Monroe
Broadnax, Leroy; 914 Robin Dr Monroe
Burton, Vannesa; 112 Silver Leaf Trl West Monroe
Carr, Pharonette; 603 Morton St Monroe
Chandler, Wendy Elmore; 680 Hwy 557 West Monroe
Clark, Maya A; PO Box 938 Monroe
Clinton, Dinah Marie; 2923 Jackson St Monroe
Collins, Susan Chapuis; 327 Sylvan Lakes Dr West Monroe
Collins, Tiffany Y; 1404 S 3rd St Monroe
Connell, Stephanie Maria; 121 Raymond Dr Monroe
Cooper, Virginia Ann; 700 Bryant St Monroe
Covington, Avery; 1809 Oaklawn Dr Monroe
Cox, Marilyn Davis; 2931 Chester St Monroe
Craft, Kevin C; 351 Velma Dr West Monroe
Crow, William K; 2720 Pargoud Blvd Monroe
Cruz, Juan F; 104 Forty Oaks Farm Rd West Monroe
Davis, Cassandra S; 6307 Diamond Head Dr Monroe
Davis, Gordon E Jr; 113 Redwood Dr West Monroe
Davis, Stephen Blake; 765 Keystone Rd Monroe
Dawson, Geneva; 514 Miller St Monroe
Shrum, Kasondra M; 200 Woodlawn Dr Monroe
Sims, Lance Dean; 686 Howard Brown Rd West Monroe
Smith, Dolliesha Leeshantay; 904 Austin Ave West Monroe
Smith, Linda Faye; 1810 S Grand St Monroe
Smith, Lorie Ellen; 123 Baytree Dr West Monroe
Smith, Tori; 318 N 23rd St Monroe
Soileau, Kylie Amber; 176 Rolling Hills Rd Calhoun
Stephan, Jonathan David; 302 Roselawn Ave Monroe
Sweet, Colleen Rae; 852 Pine Bluff Rd Columbia
Takewell, Karen Michelle; 4474 Hwy 34 West Monroe
Tarver, Laura A; 2758 Britton Rd West Monroe
Taylor, Jeanette C; 101 Oak Cir Monroe
Taylor, Ronteius Devon; 600 Oregon Trl Monroe
Tugler, Elexe Cloman; 1400 S 6th St Monroe
Turner, Ervin; 185 Ross Rd Monroe
Turner, Jenica Elise; 300 Erin Ave Monroe
Verzwyvelt, Heather Matney; 5322 Hwy 546 Eros
Walden, James O; 108 Dove Dr West Monroe
Warner, Rip Dennis Jr; 317 Bayou Oaks Dr Monroe
Waters, Geneva D; 213 Vinwood Rd Monroe
Watson, Sara Ann; 900 Riverside Dr #114 Monroe
Wheeler, Anthony Dewayne; 102 Pat Dr Monroe
White, Kelli Boothe; 2300 Garrett Rd #68 Monroe
White, Lawrence Jr; 412 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe
White, Robin C; 307 Winkler Way Monroe
Whitehead, Mary Jowers; 1058 Good Hope Rd West Monroe
Whittington, Richard W; 399 Ranchette Rd Monroe
Whittington, Teresa A; 809 Hwy 3033 #17 West Monroe
Williams, Marcus Deshon; 103 Bennett Lake Rd Monroe
Willis, David Jackson Jr; 108 Point Coupee Cir West Monroe
Womack, Edna R; 2109 Rainbow Dr West Monroe
Woods, Danisha Bettise; 4533 Lincoln Park Ave Monroe
Wooten, Kerry L; 105 Hideaway Dr Monroe
Young, Jackie M; 230 Sivils Rd Collinston
Zuber, Matthew Daniel; 148 Wellington Pl West Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER TWO written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names Sydney Cameron, Sharon Taylor, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers on this the 12th day of February 2009
at Monroe, Louisiana.
I, W.J. Bill Hodge, Clerk of Court, hereby certify that all of the members of the Jury Commission were duly summoned to attend this meeting as will appear from the Sheriff’s returns endorsed on said summons, as on file in my office.
W.J. "Bill" Hodge, Clerk of Court
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009 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, February 2, 2009 at 5:35 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, 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 Mrs. Pat Moore. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mrs. Pat Moore.
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade, offered a motion to adopt the minutes of the special police jury meeting including the committee meeting held on December 22, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized visitor Dave Terrell. Mr. Terrell was not present.
The president recognized Dr. John Sutherlin, 1601 McKeen Place, Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Sutherlin along with Dr. Kevin Unter presented the report of the 2008 study of the fire department. Dr. Sutherlin recommended ways to improve the fire rating and assist the department in securing grants. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president presented the service awards for the month of February 2009.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
JAMES SMITH – 5 YEARS
BRETT TURNER- 5 YEARS
JEREMY RODDEN – 5 YEARS
REGGIE MCDOUGAL – 5 YEARS
The president requested a motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to recess the Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Dorth Blade called the Personnel Committee Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding a survey to offer a fitness program to parish employees. Ms. Latanya Harper, Human Resource Coordinator provided additional information regarding the matter. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to grant permission to conduct a survey of parish employees regarding the fitness program. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray requested to hire an Equipment Operator II. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to hire Charles Barfoot in the position of Equipment Operator II. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended terminating the extended sick leave of Denise Pilgreen effective January 20, 2009. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of the chief. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Hack Tull, Acting Director of Animal Control. Mr. Tull requested to hire an Animal Control Officer. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Smiley to hire J. T. Gilmore in the position of Animal Control Officer. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Rhodes, Director of Green Oaks Detention Center. Mr. Rhodes requested to promote Ms. Tanzy to Juvenile Supervisor and Mr. Marvin Jones to Juvenile Detention Officer III. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendation of Mr. Rhodes. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee, the chairman requested a motion to adjourn. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to adjourn. The Personnel Committee Meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
The president requested a motion to convene as the Public Works Committee. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to convene as the Public Works Committee. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman, Mr. Mack Calhoun called the Public Works Committee Meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray reported that he had no items. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to adjourn the Public Works Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition. The committee meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
The president continued the regular police jury meeting. The following departments presented monthly reports.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
ANIMAL CONTROL: Hack Tull, OPSO, Acting Director
Mr. Tull spoke regarding the change in adoption fees for cats. Mr. Hack requested that the adoption fee for cats be increase to $50, and the claim fees be increase and the claim fees for impounded animals to 1st offense $40, 2nd offense $50.00 and 3rd offense $65.00. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson to increase the fees as requested. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Tull spoke regarding the request to purchase ½ ton truck. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to grant permission to purchase ½ ton truck for Animal Control. Motion passed without opposition.
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Deputy Wayne Heckford
Deputy Heckford informed the jury that he was preparing the information for the Great American Cleanup that is scheduled for March 7, 2009..
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Patrick Hemphill, Chief
Chief Hemphill informed the jury that the fire department was taking applications for firefighters. Chief Hemphill stated that the due date for all applicants is February 6, 2009.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
Mr. Rhodes revised the numbers submitted in his report and spoke briefly about the new programs that affect juvenile detainees.
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
AGENCY: Mr. Butch Beckham,Director
HOUSING: Ms. Peggy Steele, Director
Ms. Steele spoke regarding travel requests. Ms. Steele informed the jury that there are unexpected times travel is required before jury approval. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to waive the agenda to address the travel request of Ms. Steele at unexpected times. Motion passed without opposition. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to grant permission to Mr. Cammack to approve the travel request of the Housing Office at unexpected times subject to being ratified by the Jury. Motion passed without opposition.
LAJET: Mr. Leonard Tims, Director
LIBRARY: Ms. Cheryl Mouliere, Director
Ms. Mouliere updated the jury regarding the construction sites of the new libraries. Ms. Mouliere indicated that at one of the location the soil needed work, which would delay the submission of the plans to the State Fire Marshall’s Office.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Shannon Rider, Interim Director
Ms. Rider was absent due to illness. Mr. Cammack cited two items from Mrs. Rider’s report, namely bid tabulation for aerial spraying contract and the new position of Survelliance Coordinator. Mr. Caldwell recommended that these two items be tabled until the next meeting of the jury.
Mr. Cammack requested to address the matter on his agenda concerning the Bid-Sync Contract at this time. The president asked whether or not any one had a problem addressing this item at this time. No one did. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Bid-Sync Contract. Mr. Cammack stated that this contract allows for the parish to be in compliance with Act 590 of the legislature. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the recommendation of the Treasurer. Discussion ensued again. Motion passed without opposition.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the investment policy and procedures. Mr. Jackson stated that he would come back to this item after copies had been provided to each juror.
The following resolution was offered for adoption by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell.
RESOLUTION 09-01
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. EDWARD VALENTINE, TO THE OUACHITA PARISH FIRE CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DISTRICT A, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2, 2009 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2010; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Fire Advisory Committee; and Mr. Edward Valentine, 125 Lafayette Circle, West Monroe, LA 71291, District A has expressed a desire to serve on said committee,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following individual, Mr. Edward Valentine, District A, be and hereby is appointed to the Fire Advisory Committee, beginning February 2, 2009 and ending February 2, 2010.
The above resolution was adopted on the 2nd day of February 2009.
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Mr. Jackson spoke again regarding the investment policy and procedures. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to adopt the investment policy and procedures. Motion passed without opposition.
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The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the letter received from the residents of Hillcrest Estates. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell requesting that Mr. Harrison prepare a cost estimate to blacktop Acorn Road located within Hillcrest Estates. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the need for lime for the fish nursery at Cheniere Lake. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to purchase 8 tons of lime, to be hauled by Public Works to the fish nursery at a cost of $405.00. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the bathroom at Cheniere Lake Area 3. Mr. Harrison stated that the project was in the process of being repackaged. Mr. Harrison stated the bid opening date was scheduled for March 16, 2009. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun spoke at length regarding the funding for West Ouachita Recreation District. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to remove $4,000 from the district and put it back into the General Fund. Mr. Calhoun requested a roll call vote on the matter. A roll call vote was done, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (2)
NAYS (4)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
Motion failed with Mr. Calhoun and Blade voting yes, and Moore, Smiley, Jackson, and Caldwell voting no. Mr. Calhoun requested that the matter be placed back on the agenda for the next meeting.
The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell stated that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding Davenport Circle and Mary Ballard Rd. Mr. Harrison stated that requests to improve both of those roads had been received. Mr. Harrison indicated that Davenport Circle was number 167 on the Parish’s Road Priority List and Mary Ballard was number 413 of the roads to be improved. No other action was taken on this matter.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
The president stated that all committee appointments would remain the same except for the appointment to the Library Control Board. The president stated that he would be replacing Mr. Blade with Mrs. Moore on that board. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the trip to Washington. Ms. Moore expressed the urgency in prioritizing the Jury’s list of projects for possible funding through the anticipated Federal Stimulus legislation. Discussion ensued. Ms. Sue Nicholson addressed the jury concerning the need to prioritize the list of possible projects. Discussion ensued again. Ms. Moore decided to continue this matter until the next meeting.
Ms. Moore asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the Tanglewood Playground Property. Mr. Mitchell stated that we were waiting on appraisals on the property and hopefully the appraisals would come in conducive to selling it. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Caldwell left the meeting at this time.
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the invoice from North Louisiana Economic Partnership in the amount of $40,000. Mr. Cammack indicated that this amount had been put in the 2009 budget. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to pay the invoice. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining due to his absence.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the X-26 Tasers for the Correction Center. Mr. Caldwell returned to the meeting at this time. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to table this item until a later date. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for fiscal year 2008 that is required by the legislative auditor’s office. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the questionnaire subject to the clarification. Motions passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation results for the aerial spraying contract (Mosquito Control). Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to ratify the action of the Mosquito Abatement Board taken on January 22, 2009 to contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding a piece of equipment owned by Public Works used to maintain the training facility. Chief Hemphill requested permission to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to purchase the equipment from Public Works at the appraised price of $3,200. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to authorize the president to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement approving the purchase of the equipment. Motion passed without opposition.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the ambulance contract. Mr. Mitchell stated that he anticipated receiving it in the mail before the next meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to authorize the president to sign the contract once received. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell requested that the jury authorize the president to execute the annual renewal of the third party administrator contract with Crawford & Company regarding the Parish’s property, casualty, and workmen’s comp insurance. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorize the president to execute said contract. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the purchase of 2009 Vehicle and Heavy Truck Purchases.
One (1) ½ ton heavy-duty 4 WD pickup truck @ $26,116
Two (2) ½ ton heavy-duty 2 WD pickup trucks @ $23,385 each
Three (3) C8500 heavy-duty tandem axle dump trucks @ $69,728 each
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to purchase the trucks. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the Federal Economic Stimulus Package. Mr. Harrison provided an updated listing of possible projects that may be included in the package. A lengthy discussion ensued.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell:
RESOLUTION 09-02
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING LOUISIANA’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE THE INCLUSION OF FUNDING FOR LOCAL FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS LEGISLATION PRESENTLY BEING CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress is presently considering “Economic Stimulus” legislation that will provide unprecedented funding for infrastructure and public works projects;
WHEREAS, in Louisiana and many other parts of the Nation the threat of flooding presents a major risk and concern to local governments and their citizens;
WHEREAS, localized flooding jeopardizes countless homes and businesses and needlessly consumes vast private and public resources each year;
WHEREAS, local public drainage and flood control facilities constitute vital building blocks of the infrastructure of our Nation;
WHEREAS, the benefits to be derived from improvement and construction of local public drainage and flood control facilities include, but are not limited to, job creation, protection of homes and businesses, enhancement of quality of life, promotion of development, and improvement of the federal National Flood Insurance Program;
WHEREAS, the cost of needed drainage and flood control projects too often exceed the capacity of local governments; and,
WHEREAS, the Economic Stimulus legislation now being considered by Congress presents a unique opportunity for federal resources to assist local governments in the funding of important local drainage and flood control projects
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby requests that Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation advocate the inclusion of funding for local flood control and drainage improvement projects in the Economic Stimulus legislation presently under consideration.
The above resolution was adopted the 2nd day of February 2009.
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BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no applications for beer and whiskey.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Rev. John Sewell requested an update on the drainage project in the Tanglewood Subdivision. Mr. Harrison gave a brief update on the project.
Ms. Susan Poe expressed thanks to the jury in support of the latest Keep Ouachita Beautiful Grant.
There being no other business to come before the jury, motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Jackson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for RESTROOM FACILITIES AT CHENIERE LAKE AREA 3, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, will be received by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in the Parish Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. CDST, Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Contract Documents including complete plans and specifications may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Harrison and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 200 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Monroe, Louisiana. The Contract Documents will not be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. A deposit of $50.00 shall be required for each set of Contract Documents. Deposits on the first set of Contract Documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on all other sets of documents will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of documents if returned within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable Bid Bond payable to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor & Material Payment Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 30 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and, waive any and all formalities not required by the Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2211-2296).
February 19, 2009
OWNER: OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
By: Walter M. Caldwell, IV, President
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Regency Intrastate Gas, LLC 42” Winnsboro Loop Project are now available to the public. The EA, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Louisiana State office, analyzes the potential affects associated with construction of 7,234 linear feet (ft) of a 42-inch diameter natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline within a Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) site located in Richland and Franklin Parishes in northeast Louisiana.
For more information regarding this action or to request a copy of the EA please contact Ms. Leslie L. Michael, Assistant State Conservationist/Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via mail: 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, phone: (318) 473-7755, fax: (318) 473-7626, or e-mail: leslie.michael@la.usda.gov.
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NOTICE
The Living Well Foundation will receive Grant Proposals beginning on Monday, March 2, 2009 and continue through Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The proposals must relate to a system of providing free dental, medical, mental health and/or vision care services to low-income, uninsured, working families (our primary emphasis, with our vision to be a system similar to that utilized by the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic, to be in conjunction with our existing Foundation initiative in this regard), or to provide free dental, medical, mental health and/or vision care services to low-income children or adults in a program that additionally provides a clinical learning experience for students enrolled in a professional academic program.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ)
WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
WEST OUACHITA INDUSTRIAL PARK S.T.P.
DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for West Ouachita Industrial District, West Ouachita Industrial Park S.T.P., P.O. Box 35888, West Monroe, LA 71294. The facility is located at 301 Huey Lenard Loop Road in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.
The principal discharge from this existing source is made into a parish drainage ditch, thence into North Cheniere Creek, thence into Cheniere Lake, thence into the Ouachita River, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code 4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works serving the West Ouachita Industrial Park.
During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing or written requests for notification of the final decision regarding this permit action may be submitted to Ms. Soumaya Ghosn at LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2009. Written comments will be considered prior to a final permit decision.
If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The permit application, draft permit, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ms. Rachel Davis, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3081.
Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at deqmaillistrequest@la.gov or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).
Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx .
Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/oes/listservpage/ldeq_pn_listserv.htm .
All correspondence should specify AI Number 33769, Permit Number LA0038351, and Activity Number PER20080001.
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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., April 7, 2009.
Additions to:
Claiborne Elementary School
1011 Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe, La 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 49-09
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
TBA Studio
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as building construction. 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 Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at 9:00 A.M., at the job site on the Claiborne Elementary 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.
Bids may be submitted electronically through BidSync.
Ouachita Parish School board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
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