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Public Notices: Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Public Notices Published Thursday, March 19th, 2009NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314(A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and Rules and Regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and paying of assessments by July 15 of each crop year, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3596, telephone number (225) 952-8105.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
3/12,3/19,3/26
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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
3/5,3/12,3/19
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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 3:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. March 31, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 25-09
SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
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.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
3/12,3/19
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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 14, 2009.
For: Alterations
Pinecrest School
3604 Hwy 557
West Monroe, La 71291
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 43-09
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Rice Gregory – Architect
P.O. Box 585 (call 318-366-2601)
West Monroe, Louisiana 71294
Phone: (318-366-2601)
upon deposit of $200.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets is fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above.
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.
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
3/12, 3/19, 3/26
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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.D.S.T. March 31, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 48-09
PURCHASE OF WEIGHT EQUIPMENT - OPHS
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.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
3/12,3/19
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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
3/5, 3/19,3/26
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Owner
Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc.
Address
1840 Hwy. 3033
West Monroe, LA 71292
Separate sealed Bids for the furnishing of a (briefly describe nature, scope, and major elements of the Work)
Generator for Site #2 located at (2963 Hwy 557; West Monroe, LA 71292)
will be received by Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc. at the office of Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc., 1840 Hwy. 3033, West Monroe, LA 71292 until 6:00 p.m., (Local Time) Monday, April 13, 2009, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
171 Terry Lewis Lane, Eros, LA 71238
1840 Hwy. 3033, West Monroe, LA 71292
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc. located at 1840 Hwy. 3033, West Monroe, LA 71292 upon payment of $N/A for each set.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Harvey Arrant, President
3/19,3/26,4/2,4/9
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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.
3/5,3/12,3/19
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Heritage Preservation Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 4:30 p.m.* in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following applications:
APPLICATION NO: COA-09-70000001
APPLICANT: DIOKO LLC / HAMMETT PROPERTIES INC
TILLMAN BUILDERS, LLC
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST MONROE
RICHER PROPERTIES, LLC
LOCATION: 105 MCCLENDON STREET
107 MCCLENDON STREET
109 MCCLENDON STREET
111 MCCLENDON STREET
113 MCCLENDON STREET
115 MCCLENDON STREET
117 MCCLENDON STREET
119 MCCLENDON STREET
121 MCCLENDON STREET
203 MCCLENDON STREET
100 SOUTH 2ND STREET
105 SOUTH 2ND STREET
107 SOUTH 2ND STREET
206 COLEMAN AVENUE
208 COLEMAN AVENUE
210 COLEMAN AVENUE
LGL DSCRP: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 RESUB OF LOTS 3 THRU 12 A PORTION OF LOTS 18 THRU 24 IN BLK 2 OF A & E SOUTHERN ADDN AND THE NORTH ½ LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 SQ 3 A & E SOUTHERN ADDN.
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING, FENCES, AND REPAIR OF HOMES LOCATED IN THE DON JUAN FILHIOL DISTRICT.
APPLICATION NO: COA-09-70000002
APPLICANT: J-MAXX / GINGER BOWLING
LOCATION: 228 TRENTON STREET
LGL DSCRP: LOT IN BLOCK A TOWN OF WEST MONROE FROM NW CORNER OF BLK A S33E 59.70 FT PT OF BEG N56E 69.08 FT, S33E 14.90 FT, S56W 69.08 FT, N33W 14.90 FT TO BEG.
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL OF J-MAXX LOUNGE LOCATED IN THE COTTONPORT HISTORIC DISTRICT.
APPLICATION NO: COA-09-70000003
APPLICANT: RUSTIC ROSE LLC / MELANIE SAMPOGNARO
PROPERTY OWNER: JAMES & VIRGINIA EDMISTON R REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
LOCATION: 320 TRENTON STREET
LGL DSCRP: LOT 10 & NORTH 6 INCHES LOT 9 SQ B WEST MONROE
REQUEST: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL OF RUSTIC ROSE LLC LOCATED IN THE COTTONPORT HISTORIC DISTRICT (FORMERLY VIRGINIA'S ANTIQUES).
THE BOARD WILL ALSO MEET WITH VALERIE GAUMONT OF THE LOUISIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) TRAINING.
*Board is meeting at a special time due to CLG training.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
3/19,3/26,4/2
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WEST MONROE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
There was a Regular Meeting of the West Monroe City Council held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the West Monroe City Hall.
Those present were Mayor Pro Temp James Bennett, Aldermen L. O. Yeager, Alice Pearson, Fred Ragland and James Brian. Absent: Mayor Dave Norris.
The invocation was offered by Alderman James Brian.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2009, regular Council Meeting.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Ragland and unanimously carried to approve payment of the February 2009 billings, subject to audit by the Finance Committee.
There was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to table until the April 2009 regular meeting, an ordinance to accept the Louisiana DOTD Crossing Consolidation Program Offer, and to authorize a joint agreement with the KCS Railway Company, acting on behalf of Meridian Speedway, LLC.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to approve a resolution of endorsement of participation in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program for Martin Communications, Inc. (501 Stella Street) (Debbie Dukes, contact). Resolution 587:
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE’S ENDORSEMENT OF MARTIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND THEIR PROJECT, TEARING DOWN OLD BUILDING AND REBUILDING NEW, PROJECT #20081200, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to approve a resolution affirming the City of West Monroe’s support of and partnership with the 2010 Census. Resolution 588:
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE’S SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance authorizing professional services agreement with Competitive Strategies Group. Ordinance 3803:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES GROUP, L.L.C., RELATING TO PROVIDING A COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING AND VISIONING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to reconsider and take action with respect to adopting an ordinance giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000.00 of Certificates of Indebtedness of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Ordinance 3804:
AN ORDINANCE GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000) OF CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
There was a motion by Mrs. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Yeager and unanimously carried to table until the April 2009 Regular Council Meeting, an ordinance to enact Section 7-1024.1, et seq. of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, relative to establishing protection against ground water contamination.
There was a motion by Mr. Brian, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve an ordinance to enact Section 2-3001 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, relative to the Mayor’s authority to establish personnel policies. Ordinance 3805:
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 2-3001 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATIVE TO THE MAYOR’S AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PERSONNEL POLICIES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There was a motion by Mr. Brian, seconded by Mrs. Pearson and unanimously carried to approve a resolution to authorize the Mayor to submit a pre-application and an application (if selected) for a grant to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Revolving Loan Fund, all pertaining to the Southwest Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Resolution 589:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION THAT MAY BE REQUESTED, AND AN APPLICATION (IF SELECTED), FOR A GRANT TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVOLVING LOAN FUND, ALL PERTAINING TO THE SOUTHWEST SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There being no further business, there was a motion by Mr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Brian and unanimously carried to adjourn.
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
3/19
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3803
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES WITH COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES GROUP, L.L.C., RELATING TO PROVIDING A COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING AND VISIONING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, 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 the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement for consulting services with Competitive Strategies Group, L.L.C. relating to providing a community strategic planning and visioning program for the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, a copy of which agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A, according to all terms, conditions and provisions as set forth in that agreement.
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 authorize such changes to that agreement as are non-material in scope or nature and thereafter to execute that 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 the receipt of these services pursuant to the terms of that agreement.
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 10th day of March, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009: James "Sonny" Bennett, Mayor Pro Tem, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
3/19
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The following ordinance was offered by Mrs. Pearson and seconded by
Mr. Brian:
ORDINANCE
An ordinance giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the General Fund Budget for the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, shows an excess of revenues (including fund balances) over statutory, necessary and usual charges and all other expenses for such fiscal year greater than the maximum principal and interest payable in any year on the Certificates herein authorized and the Outstanding Parity Certificates hereinafter defined; and
WHEREAS, the surplus reflected for the current fiscal year is sufficient to meet the maximum principal and interest requirements in any future year on the indebtedness herein authorized and this Mayor and Board of Aldermen will herein obligate itself and its successors in office to budget and set aside annually adequate funds for the payment of the Certificates herein authorized and the Outstanding Parity Certificates (hereinafter described) principal and interest in future years; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2921 to 2925, inclusive of Title 33, and other constitutional and statutory authority, the Issuer has heretofore issued $6,000,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998 (the “Refunded Certificates”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2921 and 2925, in clusive of Title 33 and Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (collectively, the “Act”) and subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, the Issuer desires to incur debt and issue not exceeding Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) of its Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2003, in one or more series (the "Certificates"), for the purpose of (i) paying the cost of acquiring and constructing various capital improvements and (ii) refunding the outstanding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998, and paying the costs of issuance thereof, said Certificates to be payable from a pledge and dedication of the excess of annual revenues of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer is not now a party to any contract pledging or dedicating its excess annual revenues above statutory, necessary and usual charges, except the outstanding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1999 (the “Outstanding Parity Certificates”); and
WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to make formal application to the State Bond Commission for approval of the issuance of the Certificates and further to employ special bond counsel in connection therewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”), that:
SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of the Certificates. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance of not exceeding Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2003 (the "Certificates"), of the Issuer, to be issued for the purpose of (i) paying the cost of acquiring and constructing various capital improvements and (ii) refunding the outstanding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1998, and paying the costs of issuance thereof, said Certificates to be payable from and secured by a pledge and dedication of the excess of annual revenues of the Issuer above statutory, necessary and usual charges in each of the fiscal years during which the Certificates are outstanding. The Certificates will be issued on a complete parity with the outstanding Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1999 (the “Outstanding Parity Certificates”). The Certificates shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed six percent (6%) per annum, to be determined by subsequent ordinance of this Governing Authority at the time of the sale of the Certificates, and shall mature in annual installments due no later than October 1, 2013. The Certificates shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchasers thereof at a price of not less than 97% of par, plus accrued interest, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 2. Employment. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P. and The Boles Law Firm, A.P.C., as Co-Bond Counsel, are hereby employed to do and perform comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work as co-bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of the Certificates. Said Co-Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Certificates, shall counsel and advise this Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinion covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The total combined fee of Co-Bond Counsel shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding the maximum fee allowed by the Attorney General's fee schedule for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work in the issuance of revenue bonds and based on the amount of certificates actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Certificates. A certified copy of this ordinance shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the City Clerk is hereby empowered and directed to issue vouchers in payment for the work herein provided for upon completion of the work herein specified and under the conditions herein enumerated.
SECTION 3. State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Certificates and for consent and authority to proceed with the issuance and sale of the Certificates as provided above, and Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the Governing Authority.
SECTION 4. Declaration of Official Intent. Prior to the delivery of the Certificates, the Issuer anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the project from the General Fund. The project includes acquiring and constructing various capital improvements for the Issuer. Upon the issuance of the Certificates, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse any such expenditures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the Certificates. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Certificates for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the Certificates and not later than one year after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
James Bennett
Yea L.O. Yeager, Alice Pearson, James D. Brian , Fred Ragland, Jr.
Nay
Absent
Abstaining
And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of March, 2009.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk
James “Sonny” Bennett, Mayor, Pro Tem
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing ______ (___) pages constitute a true and correct copy of an ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, on March 10, 2009, giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2003, in one or more series, of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Certificates; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of said City on this, the 10th day of March, 2009.
Benny Chelette, City Clerk
3/19
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3805
MOTION BY: Mr. Brian
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 2-3001 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATIVE TO THE MAYOR’S AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PERSONNEL POLICIES; 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 2-3001 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
“Sec. 2-3001. Personnel Policies.
Subject only to any limitations established by the charter or ordinances of the city, the laws of the United States or of the State of Louisiana, the Mayor is authorized to adopt personnel policies affecting the employees of the city of West Monroe, and to thereafter revise and amend those policies from time to time as he determines appropriate.”
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 March 11, 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 10th day of March, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009: James "Sonny" Bennett, Mayor Pro Tem, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 587
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE’S ENDORSEMENT OF MARTIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND THEIR PROJECT, TEARING DOWN OLD BUILDING AND REBUILDING NEW, PROJECT # 20081200, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act of 1981 was established by Act 901 of the 1981 Louisiana State Legislature, and was thereafter amended by Act 337 of the 1982 Legislature and Act 433 of the 1987 legislature, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development in the City of West Monroe, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated CT 56 BG 1 the City of West Monroe as “Enterprise Zone” eligible, based on demographic and economic factors, and
WHEREAS, the attached map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the City of West Monroe agrees:
1. If approached by an industry who would assume all costs involved, to apply with the U.S. Department of Commerce to have the Enterprise Zone area declared to be a free trade zone.
2. To devise and implement a program to improve police protection within the zone or zones.
3. To give priority to the use in the zone or zones of any UDAG or CETA or CDBG funds received from the federal government.
4. To provide assistance to the Louisiana Department of Economic Development in certifying employers to be eligible for the benefits of this program. This would include verification of the location of the business, number of employees, and other verification that would have to be made at the local level.
5. To refund local sales taxes on the purchase of the material used in the construction of a building, or any addition or improvement thereon, for housing any legitimate business enterprise, and machinery and equipment used in that enterprise. This tax refund would be on materials, construction and equipment purchased for the startup of this project and used by that business permanently on that site.
6. To cooperate with the Department in reviewing certain local regulations which may serve to discourage economic development within the enterprise zone.
7. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction. This would entail a comparative analysis of conditions in the zone prior to designation (number of workers employed there and businesses) and conditions some time after designation (six months or a year, or later).
8. To keep the Department informed whenever changes occur within the zone, i.e., an establishment goes out of business, is destroyed by fire, flood, or is otherwise closed, new development takes place with the infrastructure (streets
and similar improvements), changes in local development codes that may affect the zone.
NOW, THEREFORE
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Martin Communications, Inc. and their project, Tear Down Old Building And Rebuild New, Project # 20081200, is endorsed by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
The above Resolution 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, this 10th day of March, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009: James "Sonny" Bennett, Mayor Pro Tem, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 588
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE’S SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the U. S. Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of America to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity for the City of West Monroe to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy;
WHEREAS, the City of West Monroe is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
WHEREAS, more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based on census data, including healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment, and much more;
WHEREAS, census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts;
WHEREAS, the 2010 census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation;
WHEREAS, every Census bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality and ensure that data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72 years;
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and faith-based organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census;
NOW, THEREFORE
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED 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 will support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 will ask its affiliates and memberships to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 will encourage people in West Monroe to participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations. The above Resolution 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, this 10th day of March, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009: James "Sonny" Bennett, Mayor Pro Tem, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 589
MOTION BY: Mr. Brian
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION AND ANY ANOTHER INFORMATION THAT MAY BE REQUESTED, AND AN APPLICATION (IF SELECTED), FOR A GRANT TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVOLVING LOAN FUND, ALL PERTAINING TO THE SOUTHWEST SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED 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, and any successor, be and he/she is hereby authorized to executed on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, a pre-application and any other information that may be requested, and an application (if selected), for a grant to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Revolving Loan Fund for a sewer main and manhole rehabilitation/ replacement along Natichitoches and Plum Streets, for improvements to the Plum Street lift station and/or installation of new sewer force main and for related improvements (“Southwest Sewer Rehabilitation Project”).
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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, and any successor, is hereby further authorized to take any and all further actions, to execute any and all further documents, and to provide any and all such other information as determined either necessary or proper to make that pre-application and/or to qualify for selection, all as set forth above.
The above Resolution 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, this 10th day of March, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009: James "Sonny" Bennett, Mayor Pro Tem, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009 AT 5:30 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in regular and legal session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Walt Caldwell, 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)
Mr. Blade gave invocation. Mr. Blade led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
At this time in the meeting, the President opened the floor for nominations for President and Vice President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the year 2009.
The president nominated Mr. Shane Smiley for President for the calendar year 2009 and Mr. Dorth Blade for the position of Vice-President for 2009. There were no other nominations.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Moore to accept the nominations. Motion passed without opposition. Mr. Smiley and Mr. Blade were declared as President and Vice President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury for the year 2009, by affirmation.
Mr. Smiley expressed thanks to Mr. Caldwell for his leadership and service as president for the past year.
Motion was offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adopt the Minutes of the Police Jury including the Committee Meetings held on December 15, 2008. Motion passed without opposition.
The president announced the Service Awards for the month of January 2009:
WIA
DEELA WILLIS – 5 YEARS
LADONNA HARRISON – 5 YEARS
VISITORS:
The President recognized Mr. Reginald Brown of 704 Tanglewood Drive, Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Brown spoke regarding the property known as the Tanglewood Park and stated that he was interested in acquiring the property. The president stated that this item was listed under Ms. Moore’s agenda and asked whether or not anyone had an objection to addressing the matter at this time. No one objected to addressing the matter at this time. Ms. Moore spoke regarding the matter and stated the problems with the area. Motion was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to move forward to obtain an appraisal on the property located in the 700 block of Tanglewood to facilitate the sale of the property. Discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Judy Bell, President of Wellspring Alliance. Ms. Bell spoke regarding the application for the Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program. Ms. Bell asked the police jury to serve as the applicant agency for this grant by partnering with the Wellspring. Discussion ensued. The president stated that this matter was listed on the agenda under Mr. Cammack’s name.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the matter and requested a motion from the jury. Motion was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to make application to the US Department of Justice for funding for the Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program in the amount of $400,000 on behalf of the Wellspring Alliance. Brief discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized visitor Ron Parker. Mr. Parker was not present at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The president convened a PUBLIC HEARING to discuss Ordinance No. 8916 Confirming the dissolution of the Monroe-Ouachita Parish Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Mitchell spoke and indicated that Ms. Joan Poret, City of Monroe Planning and Zoning Department would address the jury about the matter but was late due to a prior commitment. Mr. Mitchell asked that the jury continue the public hearing on the matter until Ms. Poret appeared. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade to continue the public hearing until the vote on the proposed ordinance. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a PUBLIC HEARING to discuss Ordinance No. 8917 Authorizing the sale of 10.77+/- acres in Section 16, T17N, R3E located west of Trade Street. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Blade to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
A motion to recess the Regular Meeting in favor of the Finance Committee Meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. Motion passed without opposition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Jackson called the Finance Committee meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement for the periods of 2008 (12/12/08-01/08/09) and 2009 (12/12/08-01/08/09). Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the claims for the stated periods. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the CELA invoices. Mr. Caldwell suggested that the matter be tabled at this time. The chairman stated that this item would be tabled until the next Finance Committee Meeting.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Jail Operations Budget. The chairman requested that this item be deferred to the February Finance Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adjourn the Finance Committee Meeting at 5:59 p.m. Motion passed without opposition.
The president requested a motion to convene the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to convene as the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Blade called the Personnel Committee Meeting to order at 5:59 pm. The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding Nationwide Deferred Compensation Program. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to instruct the Treasurer to get in touch with the regional representative of Nationwide Deferred Compensation to address the problems with servicing their product. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the ratification of the position of Interim Director for Mosquito Abatement until August 2009. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to ratify Shannon Rider as the Interim Director of Mosquito Control until August 2009. Discussion ensued. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
Chief Hemphill presented the following personnel items for approval:
Sick Leave
Jones, John, Extended Sick Leave, Effective 12/10/08
Pilgreen, Denise, Extended Sick Leave, Effective 12/01/08
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to extended the sick leave as recommended by Chief Hemphill. Motion passed without opposition.
Confirmation
Saterfield, Scott, From: Prob Auto Mechanic Supervisor, To: Permanent Auto Mechanic Supervisor, Effective 1/28/09
Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the confirmation as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Promotions
Fowler, Dalton, From: Firefighter, To: Prob. Fire Driver, Effective 1/12/09
McMullen, Arthur Jr., From: Firefigher, To: Prob. Fire Driver, Effective 1/12/09
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the promotions as recommended by the fire chief. Motion passed without opposition.
Resignation
Taunton, Matthew B., Resigned, Effective 01/11/09
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the resignation as recommended by Chief Hemphill. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the travel request for employee Greg Thompson. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the travel request of Chief Hemphill. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman stated that this concluded the Personnel Committee Meeting. The president asked for a motion to convene the Public Works Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to convene as the Public Works Committee.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Mack Calhoun called the Public Works Committee Meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray spoke regarding a modification of the contract for the design of the vehicle wash facility. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the modification as recommended by the director. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to adjourn the Public Works Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition. The committee meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
A motion to reconvene the regular police jury meeting was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade. By unanimous vote the regular meeting was reconvened at 6:21 p.m.
The following department heads presented monthly reports.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
CODE ENFORCEMENT: Deputy Wayne Heckford
Deputy Heckford spoke regarding a meeting that was schedule with other law enforcement agencies to discuss using DEQ surveillance equipment. Deputy Heckford also spoke regarding the recent grant application submitted by Keep Ouachita Beautiful for Hazardous Household Waste Disposal. A brief discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Patrick Hemphill, Chief
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Mike Rhodes, Director
LAJET: Mr. Leonard Tims, Director
Mr. Tims reported that his office had service over 400+ clients during the month of December and apologized for not submitting a written report.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Ms. Shannon Rider, Interim Director
Ms. Rider expressed thanks to the jury for allowing her to serve as Interim Director of Mosquito Control. Ms. Rider presented to the jury the bid tab results for Insecticides. Mr. Cammack stated that the item was on his agenda and asked the jury to address the matter at this time. Motion offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the recommendation of Mr. Cammack for Insecticides as submitted. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Rider stated that the bid results for aerial spraying was discussed at the Mosquito Abatement Board meeting but was tabled due to the request for additional information. Ms. Rider stated that this matter would be brought back at the next meeting.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott
Mr. Lott reported that the 911 office had a 3.34% increase in 911 calls over the last year. Mr. Lott stated that at the same time the percentage of +10 calls went down to a little over 1%.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the Legislative Session Package. Mr. Jackson indicated that the idea was to identify specific bills for the legislature to act upon during the legislative session. Mr. Jackson suggested three projects that included increasing the coroner’s funding by adding a fee to moving violations, the Hadley Street Bridge Project, and to work with the Sheriff’s Association and the Police Jury Association to address good time for pre-trial detainees. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to investigate and pursue appropriate legislation for increasing the coroner’s fee. Motion failed with Jackson, Moore and Smiley voting yes and Calhoun, Caldwell and Blade voting no.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to pursue any appropriate legislation to encourage the progress on the Hadley Street Bridge. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to initiate contact through the Police Jury Association, Sheriff’s Association and other jurisdictions to pursue appropriate legislation to address good time for pre-trial detainees. Discussion ensued. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell opposing.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the Investment Policy and Procedures asked that the matter be brought back at the next meeting. No other action was taken on this matter. Mr. Jackson asked that the appointment from District A to the Citizen’s Fire Advisory Committee be deferred to the next meeting of the Police Jury.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. MACK CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following ordinance for final adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 8917 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 10.77+/- ACRES IN SECTION 16, T17N, R3E LOCATED WEST OF TRADE STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS “ENTERPRISE DRIVE”) FOR AND IN THE CONSIDERATION AND PRICE OF FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS PER ACRE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF LA. R.S. 33:4712; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, Tommy Waldrop proposed to buy from the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, for a price of FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($5000.00) DOLLARS per acre, two parcels of land in Section 16, T17N, R3E located west of Trade Street (formerly known as “Enterprise Drive”) totaling 10.77 +/- acres to be more particularly described by survey;
WHEREAS, said immovable property is no longer needed for a public purpose and the sale described above is in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED that the President of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized and empowered to execute said Act of Sale on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 22nd day of December 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
The Ordinance was adopted this 12th day of January 2009.
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Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the Sparta Commission and updated the jury on the activities of the commission. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun spoke at length regarding the funding for West Ouachita Recreation District. A lengthy discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to remove the funds allocated to WORD and placed them back into the General Fund. Mr. Calhoun asked that a roll call vote be called on the matter. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (2)
NAYS (4)
Motion failed with Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Blade voting yes and Mr. Smiley, Jackson, Caldwell and Mrs. Moore voting no.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Area 3 bathrooms at Cheniere Lake. Mr. Harrison stated that the project was being restructured. Mr. Harrison indicated that the restructured project would include extending the water main, installing a sewerage treatment facility, and then readvertising for bids. No other action was taken on the matter.
The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
A motion to close the public hearing on Ordinance No. 8916 was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. Motion passed without opposition.
The following Ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore:
ORDINANCE NO. 8916 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE MONROE-OUACHITA PARISH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Monroe-Ouachita Parish Regional Planning Commission was established by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the City of Monroe in the late 1950’s pursuant to La. R.S. 131, et seq., as enacted by Acts 1956, No. 239;
WHEREAS, said Commission has never acted as true regional planning commission; has never exercised any jurisdiction outside the corporate limits of the City of Monroe; and, has for purposes served as a municipal planning commission for the City of Monroe;
WHEREAS, the City of Monroe desires to formalize this Commission’s function as a municipal planning commission and has requested that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury take such action as is necessary to further that objective; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that in light of the history of the Commission the interest of all citizens of Ouachita Parish is furthered by dissolving the Monroe-Ouachita Parish Regional Planning Commission and thereby allowing the City of Monroe to formalize that Commission’s function as a municipal planning commission for the City of Monroe;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, as the governing authority of Ouachita Parish, does hereby agree and consent to the dissolution of the Monroe-Ouachita Parish Regional Planning Commission in order that the City of Monroe may re-formulate such Commission as a municipal planning commission;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the prior Ordinance(s) and Resolution(s) of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury providing for the creation and operation of the Monroe-Ouachita Parish Regional Planning Commission be, and are hereby, revoked.
The above Ordinance introduced on the 15th day of December 2008.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted this 12th day of January 2009.
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Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the submission of nominations to the Governor for appointment to the Bayou Desiard Lake Commission. Mr. Caldwell stated the he would like to resubmit the name of Ms. Judith Hardagree and add the name of Dr. Huston White. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to submit forward these two names to the Governor’s office for appointment to the Bayou Lake Commission. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade requested that the status of Davenport Circle be placed on his agenda for the next meeting.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
The president asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Town & Country Levee Project. Mr. Harrison stated that one of the right of ways that has held up the project has been obtained. Mr. Harrison stated that once the right of ways has been secured then we could move forward on the project. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore stated that she had no other items.
BEER AND WHISKEY LICENSES
Mr. Mitchell presented the following beer and whiskey applications for approval. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the applications subject to receipt of satisfactory surveys. Motion passed without opposition.
1) GLOVER, DORWAYNE DBA HART’S CORNER, 4268 HWY 139, MONROE, LA 71203, RETAIL BEER CLASS “B”- 2009 RENEWAL
2) ORTNER, BEVERLY DBA CHIEF’S HIDEAWAY, 3091 HWY 80W, CALHOUN, LA 71225, RETAIL BEER CLASS “A”, RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS “C”, 2009 NEW
Mr. Mitchell asked that the jury would amend the agenda to take up the matter of the beer and whiskey application of Billy Rogers. Motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to amend the agenda to take up the application for beer and whiskey for Billy Rogers; due to the fact that the application was received after completion of the agenda and there would be a delay of three weeks until the next meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
ROGERS, BILLY DBA BIG BILLY’S FOOD MART, LLC, 2217 HWY 151 N, DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234, RETAIL BEER CLASS “B”, RETAIL LIQUOR CLASS “D” –2009 RENEWAL
A motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the application as recommended for beer and whiskey subject to a satisfactory survey. Motion passed without opposition.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack stated that he had no other items, but updated the jury on the status of the new libraries.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Parish Attorney.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the approval of the contract for inmate telephone service at OCC. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to authorize the president to sign the contract with PCS. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Blade asked who determines where bid openings occur. Mr. Mitchell explained the bid opening process to the jury. No action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the Off-System Bridges Annual Review. No action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Pat Hemphill
Chief Hemphill indicated that he had no additional items.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Parish Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the proposed Economic Stimulus Package. Mr. Harrison presented a list to the jury that had been compiled for their review. The jury requested that Mr. Harrison include in the listing Parker, Vancil and Caples Roads. Mr. Murray requested that the off road bridges be included in the listing. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the Right of Ways for the Tanglewood Flood Control Project. Mr. Harrison stated that the title work for the right of ways had been completed and the total bill amounted to $12,950.00. Mr. Harrison indicated that the next step would be to hire an appraiser. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the review of the FY 2009 Pavement Striping Program. No action was taken on this matter.
The president invited the public to participate.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mr. Wilbert Reed, 112 Davenport Circle, Monroe, Louisiana addressed the jury regarding the condition of Davenport Circle and Davenport Extension. Mr. Reed requested that the jury consider repaving Davenport Circle. No action was taken on this matter.
There being no other business to come before the jury, motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
A D J O U R N
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Town of Sterlington will discuss at the next regularly scheduled town meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. and possibly introduce the model ordinance pertaining to Drinking Water. The following paragraph is a few lines pulled from the contents of the model ordinance.
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has prepared a model ordinance patterned after an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) model ordinance as a guide for protection against public water supply contamination. The purpose and intent of this is to safeguard the health, safety, and lives of the public by protection ground water from contamination. This shall apply to and include all new construction, reconstruction, or expansion of existing buildings and new or expanded uses. The activities/facilities/uses must comply with the requirements of both the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area(s) and any applicable land use regulations or covenants, public or private. The ordinance is distinct from and not a part of any land use regulations or covenants, public or private, that may exist.
A copy of the model ordiance may be viewed at the Sterlington Town Hall, 503 Highway 2, Sterlington, Louisiana during regular business hours.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Ron Hill called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Cliff Bullock, Jane Bullock, Ron Hill, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Roger Kinnison gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Bonnie of the North Ouachita Weekly, Suzy Self, Roger Kinnison, Michael Devault of the Ouachita Citizen and Rhonda George .
Town Personnel in attendance were Chief Barry Bonner, Katy Balsamo, and Sherri Sutton.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Jane Bullock) to add the following to the agenda: New Business – Alcohol Renewal for Johnny’s Pizza
REPORTS
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Alderman Ladd Williams gave a copy to all the Alderman about the possible Increase of Homestead Exemption and discussed the possible effects of the increase.
Aldermen also discussed the details of the Valentine’s Banquet on February 14, 2009.
Roger Kinnison gave a report on the Delta Project for the Evans home.
LITTER
Suzy Self voiced her frustration about the litter on Hwy 165. Suzy asked if the Town could develop a plan to better deal with all of the litter.
The Aldermen discussed the steps currently being taken to address the litter problem on Hwy 165.
The Aldermen also discussed the negative impact of litter on the community and the local economy. The discussion mentioned getting signs for littering to deter litterbugs.
The Aldermen agreed to keep Litter on the agenda for the next few meetings.
GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP
The Great American Clean Up is set for March 7th.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Officer Jerre Hurst is still working on Emergency Preparedness. Alderman Ladd Williams said that the council may have a report at the March 10, 2009 Town Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
INTRODUCE THE DEANNEXATION OF HIGHWAY 553
The Town Attorney Katy Balsamo discussed the deannexation location and the petition to complete the deannexation. M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Cliff Bullock ) motion to introduce the deannexation of Highway 553 back to the original town limits.
ALCOHOL RENEWAL FOR SCOTT HAYDEN ENTERPRISES
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Jane Bullock) to renew the alcohol permit for Scott Hayden Enterprises.
ALCOHOL RENEWAL FOR JOHNNY’S PIZZA
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ladd Williams) to renew the alcohol permit for Johnny’s Pizza.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Cliff Bullock suggested to get the light for the sign fixed. He also suggested to do something special for the business owners in the town.
MINUTES
M/S/C (Bonnie Dilmore, Jane Bullock) to approve the minutes from January 27, 2009 with changes as noted by Ron Hill.
BUDGET REPORTS
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock,Ladd Williams) to table the 2008 Budget Reports until the next meeting.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ladd Williams) for an authorization resolution to allow Marilyn to pay essential bills under executive supervision.
ADJOURN
M/S/C (Jane Bullock, Bonnie Dilmore) to adjourn.
Vern A. Breland, Mayor
Sherri Sutton, Asst Town Clerk
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