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Public Notices: Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Public Notices Published Thursday, May 14th, 2009CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS
STATE OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2005-10160
DIVISION "L”
DOCKET #1
SECTION 6
SUCCESSION OF JAMES ALBERT NOE, JR.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CONTRIBUTE
SUCCESSION PROPERTY TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
AND TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT
Notice is given that the Executrix of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to (i) execute and deliver an Operating Agreement for Noe Asset Management, L.L.C. as set forth in the Petition for Authority to Contribute Succession Property to Limited Liability company and to Execute and Deliver Operating Agreement, filed herein on April 22, 2009, and (ii) to contribute certain assets of this Succession, described more particularly in Article 1 of the Petition, to Noe Asset Management, L.L.C. in exchange for a 73.92% percent membership interest in Noe Asset Management, L.L.C. The immovable property located in Quachita Parish, Louisiana, proposed to be conveyed and contributed to Noe Asset Management, L.L.C. is described in detail as follows:
ALL OF DECEDENT’S UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN:
#1 Lots 3,4,5 – Block “A” located in the Tower Commercial Park Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 21, page 18 of Ouachita Parish.
#2 102.85 acres - GOOD HOPE ROAD (OUACHITA PARISH) Property #1350
All of the SE/4 of Section 17, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, lying South and West of the Mud Bridge Road (now Good Hope Road), and all of the SE/4 of NE/4 of said Section 17 lying South and West of the Mud Bridge Road (now Good Hope Road) together with the improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
LESS AND EXCEPT a certain tract or parcel of land containing 48.75 acres, more or less, situated in the SE/4 of Section 17, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence North 89E 58’ East along the North line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 646.42 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 9E 58’ 04” West a distance of 1348.41 feet; thence South 35E 02’22” East, a distance of 908.85 feet; thence North 77E 27’ 30” East, a distance of 621.44 feet; thence North 9E 57’ 21” East, a distance of 1370.98 feet; thence North 35E 51’ 13” West a distance of 726.64 feet to the Northeast corner of NW/4 of SE/4 of said Section 17, thence South 89E 50’ West along the North line of said NW/4 of SE/4, a distance of 706.44 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and being subject to the right-of-way of KNOE Tower Road and all other rights-of-way, easements and servitudes of record or of use and being more particularly set forth on plat of survey prepared by L.S. Prichard, Registered Land Surveyor, under date of July 26, 1984, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
Said tract is subject to the following restrictive covenants which shall burden the above described property as long as the property which is the subject of the mineral servitude described in paragraph below is used for broadcast purposes:
a. There shall be no electric distribution or transmission line located on said property.
b. There shall be no metal poles, metal buildings, metal stacks, metal towers or metal elevators located on said property.
c. There shall be no communication towers or antennas located on said property.
d. There shall be no cranes, derricks or draglines parked, stowed or otherwise located on said property.
e. There shall be no other metallic material located on said property which will materially and adversely affect the radiation characteristic of the directional array.
#3 Approximately 102 ac. of Timber located in Goodhope Rd., West Monroe, LA
Timber, more particularly described above.
Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.
DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT
Publication: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Citizen
Attorney: John D. Wogan, Special Counsel to the Executrix
Liskow & Lewis, Professional Law Corporation
Address: Suite 5000 - One Shell Square
701 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70139-5099
Telephone: (504) 581-7979
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on May 18, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Ouachita Parish
Courthouse.
the purpose of the first public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8930 - An Ordinance Creating Road Lighting District No. 37 within the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, and defining and describing the boundaries thereof-Shelburne Place Unit 1 and Unit 1A.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on May 18, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room at the Ouachita Parish
Courthouse.
The purpose of the second public hearing will be to receive comments on Ordinance No. 8931 - An Ordinance Creating Road Lighting District No. 38 within the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, and defining and describing the boundaries thereof-Durlog Woods Subdivision, Pine Wood Subdivision, Wendy Woods Addition (and Resubdivision thereof) and Leonna Place Subdivision.
All persons who wish to comment, protest or object to any portion of the above mentioned ordinances are urged to attend this meeting.
5/14
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
VARIOUS MATERIALS 2009
AGGREGATES
BID#09-0526008
MAY 26, 2009
NOTICE
Sealed bids for all aggregates for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be received by the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, 2nd Floor, Monroe, LA, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, catalogue or model numbers, or other similar material identifying a particular product, of a particular grade of product, are used for descriptive purposes, to establish the standard of quality, design, and performance. However, any substitution or departure proposed must be clearly noted and described. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder proposed to supply the items as specifically described in these Specifications.
It is understood and agreed that the Bidder, if awarded the subject contract, will protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents, and employees, from any claims, suits, or demands. This includes demand for payment for the use of any trade secret that may enter into the design, manufacture, or use of the item or services contracted for. Including any material, device, article or process the use or which is substantially important to the proper and most effective use of the items or services contracted for. Bidder further agrees to indemnify in full the Police Jury, its members, employees and agents for any amounts which they may be required to expend in the defense of such claims, suits of demands, or in settlement thereof, or in satisfaction of any judgement, award or decree resulting therefrom.
Bidder agrees, if awarded the subject contract, to protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents and employees, from any claims, demands or suits of any nature arising from or in any way connected with injury or damage to person, property, business or reputation, sustained by reason of any of the acts of the Bidder, his agents, employees, successors or assigns, or of anyone from whom Bidder is legally responsible.
Bidder, by submitting a proposal in response to this invitation, agrees to be bound by each of the terms and conditions hereof. Also, bidder agrees that said terms and conditions constitute the terms of the contract between the Police Jury and Bidder, effective upon award of the contract by the Police Jury.
INSTRUCTIONS
BIDS
Bids shall be made on the form provided. All blank spaces of the form shall be fully filled.
As of September 1, 1991, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is exempt from all sales and use tax. Refer to Act No. 1029 which revised R.S. 47:301. Bid prices shall EXCLUDE sales tax.
Bid price shall include delivery to the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department, 333 Well Road, West Monroe, LA, unless otherwise stated.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the bidding vendor who is authorized to legally bind the bidder to the terms of this invitation.
All bids shall be considered to be effective and available for thirty (30) days after the date stated above as the bid opening date unless other wise stated in the special conditions below.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals, to accept such proposal as it may deem to be in its best interest, and to award the contract by items, combination of items, or by lot.
Information pertaining to any term or condition of this invitation to bid may be obtained through the Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Basement, Monroe, LA.
No oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids or modifications will be considered.
Upon request of the Purchasing Manager, a bidder whose proposal is under consideration of the award of the contract shall submit promptly, satisfactory evidence of his financial resources and the organization and equipment he has available for the performance of the contract.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidder shall complete all pages of the specification and SHALL RETURN ENTIRE BID PACKET INTACT to the “Recording Secretary’s” Office. Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque envelope marked as following and delivered as required.
TO: Deborah Sewell, Recording Secretary
NAME OF BIDDER: Your Company Name
PROPOSAL FOR: AGGREGATES
BID NUMBER: #09-0526008
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
VARIOUS MATERIALS 2009
ASPHALT
BID# 09-0526007
MAY 26, 2009
NOTICE
Sealed bids for all aggregates for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be received by the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, 2nd Floor, Monroe, LA, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, catalogue or model numbers, or other similar material identifying a particular product, of a particular grade of product, are used for descriptive purposes, to establish the standard of quality, design, and performance. However, any substitution or departure proposed must be clearly noted and described. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder proposed to supply the items as specifically described in these Specifications.
It is understood and agreed that the Bidder, if awarded the subject contract, will protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents, and employees, from any claims, suits, or demands. This includes demand for payment for the use of any trade secret that may enter into the design, manufacture, or use of the item or services contracted for. Including any material, device, article or process the use or which is substantially important to the proper and most effective use of the items or services contracted for. Bidder further agrees to indemnify in full the Police Jury, its members, employees and agents for any amounts which they may be required to expend in the defense of such claims, suits of demands, or in settlement thereof, or in satisfaction of any judgement, award or decree resulting therefrom.
Bidder agrees, if awarded the subject contract, to protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents and employees, from any claims, demands or suits of any nature arising from or in any way connected with injury or damage to person, property, business or reputation, sustained by reason of any of the acts of the Bidder, his agents, employees, successors or assigns, or of anyone from whom Bidder is legally responsible.
Bidder, by submitting a proposal in response to this invitation, agrees to be bound by each of the terms and conditions hereof. Also, bidder agrees that said terms and conditions constitute the terms of the contract between the Police Jury and Bidder, effective upon award of the contract by the Police Jury.
INSTRUCTIONS
BIDS
Bids shall be made on the form provided. All blank spaces of the form shall be fully filled.
As of September 1, 1991, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is exempt from all sales and use tax. Refer to Act No. 1029 which revised R.S. 47:301. Bid prices shall EXCLUDE sales tax.
Bid price shall include delivery to the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department, 333 Well Road, West Monroe, LA.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the bidding vendor who is authorized to legally bind the bidder to the terms of this invitation.
All bids shall be considered to be effective and available for thirty (30) days after the date stated above as the bid opening date unless other wise stated in the special conditions below.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals, to accept such proposal as it may deem to be in its best interest, and to award the contract by items, combination of items, or by lot.
Information pertaining to any term or condition of this invitation to bid may be obtained through the Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Basement, Monroe, LA.
No oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids or modifications will be considered.
Upon request of the Purchasing Manager, a bidder whose proposal is under consideration of the award of the contract shall submit promptly, satisfactory evidence of his financial resources and the organization and equipment he has available for the performance of the contract.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidder shall complete all pages of the specification and SHALL RETURN ENTIRE BID PACKET INTACT to the “Recording Secretary’s” Office.
Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque envelope marked as following and delivered as required.
TO: Deborah Sewell, Recording Secretary
NAME OF BIDDER: Your Company Name
PROPOSAL FOR: ASPHALT
BID NUMBER: 09-0526007
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
VARIOUS MATERIALS 2009
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
BID# 09-0526006
MAY 26, 2009
NOTICE:
Sealed bids for ASPHALTIC CONCRETE for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be received by Sherry White, Recording Secretary, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301South Grand, Second Floor, Monroe, LA, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
Any manufacturer's names, trade names, catalogue or model numbers, or other similar material identifying a particular product, of a particular grade of product, are used for descriptive purposes, to establish the standard of quality, design, and performance. However, any substitution or departure proposed must be clearly noted and described. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder proposed to supply the items as specifically described in these Specifications.
It is understood and agreed that the Bidder, if awarded the subject contract, will protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, it members, agent, and employees, from any claims, suits, or demands. This includes demand for payment for the use of any trade secret that may enter into the design, manufacture, or use of the item or services contracted for. Including any material, device, article or process the use or which is substantially important to the proper and most effective use of the items or services contracted for. Bidder further agrees to indemnify in full the Police Jury, its members, employees and agents for any amount which they may be required to expend in the (defense of such claims, suits of demands, or in settlement thereof, or in satisfaction of any judgement, award or decree resulting therefrom.
Bidder agrees, if awarded the subject contract, to protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents and employees, from any claims, demands or suit of any nature arising from or in any way connected with injury or damage to person, property, business or reputation, sustained by reason of any of the acts of the Bidder, his agent, employees, successors or assigns, or of anyone from whom Bidder is legally responsible.
Bidder, by submitting a proposal in response to this invitation, agrees to be bound by each of the terms and conditions hereof. Also, bidder agrees that said terms and conditions constitute the terms of the contract between the Police Jury and Bidder, effective upon award of the contract by the Police Jury.
INSTRUCTIONS
BIDS
Bids shall be made on the form provided. All blank spaces of the form shall be fully filled.
As of September 1, 1991, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is exempt from all sales and use tax. Refer to Act No.1029 which revised RS 47:301. Bid prices shall EXCLUDE sales tax.
Bid price shall include delivery to the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department, 337 Well Road, West Monroe, LA, 71292 or any point within Ouachita Parish.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the bidding vendor who is authorized to legally bind the bidder to the terms of this invitation.
All bids shall be considered to be effective and available for thirty (30) days after the date stated above as the bid opening date unless other wise stated in the special conditions below.
Upon request of the Purchasing Manager, a bidder whose proposal is under consideration of the award of the contract shall submit promptly, satisfactory evidence of his financial resources and the organization and equipment he has available for the performance of the contract.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals, to accept such proposal as it may deem to be in its best interest, and to award the contract by items, combination of items, or by lot.
Information pertaining to any term or condition of this invitation to bid may be obtained through the Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Basement, Monroe, LA.
No oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids or modifications will be considered.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidder shall complete all pages of the specification and SHALL RETURN ENTIRE BID PACKET INTACT to the Recording Secretary's Office.Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque envelope marked as following and delivered as Required.
TO: Deborah Sewell, Recording Secretary
NAME OF BIDDER: Your Company Name
PROPOSAL FOR: ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
BID NUMBER:09-0526006
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
4/30,5/7,5/14
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
BRIDGE TIMBERS & PILING 2009
BID# 09-0526005
MAY 26, 2009
NOTICE
Sealed bids for BRIDGE TIMBERS & PILING for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be received by Sherry White, Recording Secretary, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Second Floor, Monroe, LA, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday , May 26, 2009.
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, catalogue or model numbers, or other similar material identifying a particular product, of a particular grade of product, are used for descriptive purposes, to establish the standard of quality, design, and performance. However, any substitution or departure proposed must be clearly noted and described. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder proposed to supply the items as specifically described in these Specifications.
It is understood and agreed that the Bidder, if awarded the subject contract, will protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents, and employees, from any claims, suits, or demands. This includes demand for payment for the use of any trade secret that may enter into the design, manufacture, or use of the item or services contracted for. Including any material, device, article or process the use or which is substantially important to the proper and most effective use of the items or services contracted for. Bidder further agrees to indemnify in full the Police Jury, its members, employees and agents for any amounts which they may be required to expend in the defense of such claims, suits of demands, or in settlement thereof, or in satisfaction of any judgement, award or decree resulting therefrom.
Bidder agrees, if awarded the subject contract, to protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents and employees, from any claims, demands or suits of any nature arising from or in any way connected with injury or damage to person, property, business or reputation, sustained by reason of any of the acts of the Bidder, his agents, employees, successors or assigns, or of anyone from whom Bidder is legally responsible.
Bidder, by submitting a proposal in response to this invitation, agrees to be bound by each of the terms and conditions hereof. Also, bidder agrees that said terms and conditions constitute the terms of the contract between the Police Jury and Bidder, effective upon award of the contract by the Police Jury.
INSTRUCTIONS
BIDS
Bids shall be made on the form provided. All blank spaces of the form shall be fully filled.
As of September 1, 1991, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is exempt from all sales and use tax. Refer to Act No. 1029 which revised R.S. 47:301. Bid prices shall EXCLUDE sales tax.
Bid price shall include delivery to the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department, 337 Well Road, West Monroe, LA, 71292 or any point within Ouachita Parish.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the bidding vendor who is authorized to legally bind the bidder to the terms of this invitation.
All bids shall be considered to be effective and available for thirty (30) days after the date stated above as the bid opening date unless other wise stated in the special conditions below.
Upon request of the Purchasing Manager, a bidder whose proposal is under consideration of the award of the contract shall submit promptly, satisfactory evidence of his financial resources and the organization and equipment he has available for the performance of the contract.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals, to accept such proposal as it may deem to be in its best interest, and to award the contract by items, combination of items, or by lot.
Information pertaining to any term or condition of this invitation to bid may be obtained through the Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Basement, Monroe, LA.
No oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids or modifications will be considered.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidder shall complete all pages of the specification and SHALL RETURN ENTIRE BID PACKET INTACT to the Recording Secretary’s Office. Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque envelope marked as following and delivered as required.
TO: Deborah Sewell, Recording Secretary
NAME OF BIDDER: Your Company Name
PROPOSAL FOR: BRIDGE TIMBERS AND PILING
BID NUMBER:09-0526005
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
4/30,5/7,5/14
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OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
VARIOUS MATERIAL 2009
CULVERTS
BID#09-0526004
MAY 26, 2009
NOTICE
Sealed bids for CULVERTS for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will be received by Sherry White, Recording Secretary, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Second Floor, Monroe, LA, until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, catalogue or model numbers, or other similar material identifying a particular product, of a particular grade of product, are used for descriptive purposes, to establish the standard of quality, design, and performance. However, any substitution or departure proposed must be clearly noted and described. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the Bidder proposed to supply the items as specifically described in these Specifications.
It is understood and agreed that the Bidder, if awarded the subject contract, will protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents, and employees, from any claims, suits, or demands. This includes demand for payment for the use of any trade secret that may enter into the design, manufacture, or use of the item or services contracted for. Including any material, device, article or process the use or which is substantially important to the proper and most effective use of the items or services contracted for. Bidder further agrees to indemnify in full the Police Jury, its members, employees and agents for any amounts which they may be required to expend in the defense of such claims, suits of demands, or in settlement thereof, or in satisfaction of any judgement, award or decree resulting therefrom.
Bidder agrees, if awarded the subject contract, to protect, defend and hold harmless the Police Jury, its members, agents and employees, from any claims, demands or suits of any nature arising from or in any way connected with injury or damage to person, property, business or reputation, sustained by reason of any of the acts of the Bidder, his agents, employees, successors or assigns, or of anyone from whom Bidder is legally responsible.
Bidder, by submitting a proposal in response to this invitation, agrees to be bound by each of the terms and conditions hereof. Also, bidder agrees that said terms and conditions constitute the terms of the contract between the Police Jury and Bidder, effective upon award of the contract by the Police Jury.
INSTRUCTIONS
BIDS
Bids shall be made on the form provided. All blank spaces of the form shall be fully filled.
As of September 1, 1991, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury is exempt from all sales and use tax. Refer to Act No. 1029 which revised R.S. 47:301. Bid prices shall EXCLUDE sales tax.
Bid price shall include delivery to the Ouachita Parish Public Works Department, 337 Well Road, West Monroe, LA, 71292 or any point within Ouachita Parish.
Bid forms must be signed by an officer or member of the bidding vendor who is authorized to legally bind the bidder to the terms of this invitation.
All bids shall be considered to be effective and available for thirty (30) days after the date stated above as the bid opening date unless other wise stated in the special conditions below.
Upon request of the Purchasing Manager, a bidder whose proposal is under consideration of the award of the contract shall submit promptly, satisfactory evidence of his financial resources and the organization and equipment he has available for the performance of the contract.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals, to accept such proposal as it may deem to be in its best interest, and to award the contract by items, combination of items, or by lot.
Information pertaining to any term or condition of this invitation to bid may be obtained through the Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, 301 South Grand, Basement, Monroe, LA.
No oral, telephonic, or telegraphic bids or modifications will be considered.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidder shall complete all pages of the specification and SHALL RETURN ENTIRE BID PACKET INTACT to the Recording Secretary’s Office.Bids shall be enclosed in an opaque envelope marked as following and delivered as required.
TO: Deborah Sewell, Recording Secretary
NAME OF BIDDER: Your Company Name
PROPOSAL FOR: CULVERTS
BID NUMBER: 09-0526004
Bid must be received prior to the date and time designated above as closing time of bids. Bids received after that time will not be considered.
4/30,5/7,5/14
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for FY 2009 PAVEMENT STRIPING CONTRACT, 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, June 2, 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 $20.00 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).
May 4, 2009
OWNER: OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
By: Shane Smiley, President
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NOTICE
A 1981 Ford School Bus is stored at Plunk’s Wrecker Service located at 108 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by June 5, 2009, a Permit to Sell or Dismantle may be obtained.
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NOTICE
A 1979 Winnebago Motorhome is stored at Plunk’s Wrecker Service located at 108 Jonesboro Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by May 29, 2009, a Permit to Sell or Dismantle may be obtained.
5/7,5/14
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Owner: Prairie Road Water District
Address: 2176 Prairie Road
Monroe, LA 71202
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of (briefly describe nature, scope, and major elements of the Work)
Water System Improvements – GAC Treatment Facilities
will be received by Prairie Road Water District at the office of Prairie Road Water District’s office, 2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202 until 10:00 a.m., (Local Time) Tuesday, June 2, 2009 (year), 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
2176 Prairie Road, Monroe, LA 71202
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office of Terry W. Lewis, Consulting Engineer, located at 171 Terry Lewis Lane, Eros, LA 71238 upon payment of $ 75 for each set.
4/28/09
/s/ Dorth Blade, President
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
March 16, 2009
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on March 16, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairman, Gretchen Kovac, presided.
Roll Call: Present
Gretchen Kovac, Tillman Brown, Dr. Jerry Edmondson, Sammy Gordy, Lane Howell, Don O’Toole, Ryan Roark, Janet Rutledge and Angie Jackson-Wilson
Absent: Nash Patel (excused) and Sue Nicholson (absent)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director
Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager
Elmer Noah, Board Attorney
Agenda: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Lane Howell to approve the March 16, 2009 Board Meeting Agenda. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve the February 23, 2009 minutes as read. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Treasurer’s Report: The board reviewed the itemized deposits and disbursements showing the following balance on hand as of February 28, 2009.
Bond Account $522,886.29
General Funds $3,268,660.29
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Ryan Roark to approve the additional travel plans for March through June 2009. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Committee Reports:
Bid Committee – Janet Rutledge, Chairman of the Bid Committee, reported that the
Committee met on February 16, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. to review bids for printing of the following items.
1. Shopping Bags Shape Folder Exterior Cover
2. Pocket Folders
3. Kraft Shopping Bags
The following printers submitted bids and they were tabulated as follows.
Janet Rutledge reported that after reviewing the bids, the committee recommended the bids of Graphic Industries for the follows.
Shopping Bag Cover – Item A $4,598
Pocket Folder – Item B & Alternate B $8,243
Kraft Shopping Bag – Items C $12,773
It was moved by Janet Rutledge and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve Graphic Industries for the printing jobs for the Convention & Visitors Bureau Shopping Bag Covers (2,500) in the amount of $4,598.00, Pocket Folders – Item B and Alternate B (5,000) in the amount of $8,243.00 and the Kraft Shopping Bags (50,000) in the amount of $12,773.00 for a grand total of $25,614.00. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Tourism Development Grant Committee – Jerry Edmondson, Chairman of the Tourism Development Grant Committee, reported that the Committee met on February 16, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. to review a request for payment from the Junior League of Monroe “Tour of Kitchens” event in the amount of $3,500.00 for advertising.
It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by Sammy Gordy to approve the payment to the Junior League of Monroe “Tour of Kitchens” event for advertising in the amount of $3,500.00. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
The committee also reviewed a letter from Camile Currier, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for the University of Louisiana in response to a letter sent by Alana Cooper, stating that the Tourism Development Grant Committee approved a $30,000.00 grant with a stipulation that the University Park needs to gain control of maintenance for the Park.
Camille Currier replied that they will not be able to accept the $30,000.00 grant with the stipulation presented. He stated that due to contract obligations, they would not be able to gain maintenance control of University Park until a mutual agreement could be reached with the City of Monroe. He stated that the University would be able to provide the use of University Park and the ULM Activity Center for the next five (5) years for events the Convention & Visitors Bureau will be hosting on campus.
It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by Don O’Toole to remove the stipulation of gaining control of maintenance for the Park from the $30,000.00 Tourism Development Grant to the University of Louisiana University Park. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Budget Marketing Committee – Lane Howell, Chairman of the Budget/Marketing Committee, reported that the Committee met on February 16, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the 2009 Marketing Plans and 2009 Budget Printing Line Item adjustment.
He reported that Alana Cooper presented and reviewed the 2009 Marketing Plans for the Convention & Visitors Bureau. He stated that it is the Committee’s recommendation to approve as presented.
It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by Don O’Toole to approve the printing of the Convention & Visitors Bureau 2009 Marketing Plans. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Lane Howell stated that the Executive Director reported that the printing budgeted line item amount will be over by $18,000.00 and she requested board approval to adjust the line item by $18,000.00.
It was moved by Jerry Edmondson and seconded by Lane Howell to increase the budgeted line item for printing in the amount of $18,000.00. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Other Business: Alana Cooper, reported that the LHSAA Girls’ Top 28 Basketball Tournament was held March 2 through March 7, 2009. She stated that the staff worked many overtime hours and the tournament was a great success.
She reported that although the tournament was a great success, she received a letter from LHSAA requesting her and Scott Bruscato to attend a meeting in Lafayette on March 13, 2009. She reported that LHSAA informed her that the last year (2010) of the two (2) year contract for the tournament has been voided for breach of contract. The breach of contract stems from the Wednesday, March 4, 2009 games being moved to Louisiana Tech University due to the possibility that the Fant-Ewing Coliseum would not be available that night.
She stated that LHSAA will put the 2010 tournament back out for bids in May 2009, and the Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau will have the option of re-bidding for the tournament, if the full week is available at the facility.
Alana Cooper reported that she would like to bid on the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament to be held in August 2011. She stated the tournament is a 14 day event with about 1,000 participants and 4,200 room nights. She stated the bid fee is $21,000.00 with a total cost of the tournament ranging about $62,000.00. She requested board approval to bid on the 2011 Horse Shoe Pitching Tournament.
It was moved by Sammy Gordy and seconded by Don O’Toole that the Board authorize the Executive Director to bid for the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament in the amount of $62,000.00 plus any travel expenses incurred to secure the tournament. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Alana Cooper reported that she received a request from the Cooley House to submit a letter in support on the Cooley House being placed on the National Historical Register.
It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Lane Howell that the Executive Director draft a letter to the Cooley House supporting that the House be placed on the National Historical Register. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Janet Rutledge and seconded by Don O’Toole to adjourn at 5:10 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Gretchen Kovac
Lane Howell, Secretary/Treasurer
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 7th day of May, 2009, pursuant to an order of the Court dated April 23, 2009, we the undersigned members of the Jury Commission in and for the said Parish and State, namely, Sydney Cameron, Sarah Calhoun Allbritton, 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, June 22, 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:
Abshier, Virgil E III; 2306 Amalie Dr Monroe
Allbritton, Royce E; 296 Randy Rd West Monroe
Allen, Robert; 843 Standifer Ave #B Monroe
Altick, James A; 2212 Island Dr Monroe
Ampy, Courtney Michelle Treadway; 1606 Erin St #116 Monroe
Anderson, Alvin Dandre; 400 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Arrowwood, Lessie H; 314 Evergreen Dr West Monroe
Asmussen, Mark Garrett; 303 Tupawek Dr West Monroe
Atkins, Earl A; PO Box 2101 West Monroe
Atkins, Rhonda Lynn; 1408 Mack St West Monroe
Bacle, Sophi; 206 Auburn Ave Monroe
Bailey, Karen S; 304 John Price Rd West Monroe
Barton, Lou Craig; 231 Westside Dr West Monroe
Bastoe, Scott Keith Jr; 1100 N McGuire Ave Monroe
Beard, Karen Denise; 1172 Ben Wink Rd West Monroe
Bell, Stephen Matthew; 218 Timber Ln Monroe
Benware, Delores Moreau; 200 Ridgedale Dr #57 West Monroe
Bostick, Patsy B; 105 Elias Ave West Monroe
Bowie, Lenward K; PO Box 386 Monroe
Brim, Thomas Edward; 110 Maridale Dr West Monroe
Brown, Louis Napolean III; 600 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Butler, Diane Gray; 3603 Blanks St Monroe
Byrd, Beatrice Denise; 3501 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Carr, Robert N; 2813 Prairies Rd Monroe
Chambers, Joseph W; 114 Westchester Dr Monroe
Chance, Betty Griffin; 301 Chadwick Dr West Monroe
Clark, Ricky Roland; 3203 Arkansas Rd #4 West Monroe
Coats, Gerri Colleen; 105 Hickory Hill Dr Monroe
Criff, Sheron Ann; 107 George Cir Monroe
Dade, Latoya Renee; 421 Abe Benton Rd Choudrant
Daniels, Tynell Al; 5220 Highland Dr #47 Monroe
Danklefsen, Lori Ann; 271 G B Cooley Rd West Monroe
Dawkins, Constance Bernitta; 4206 Gaston St Monroe
Dean, Uvester; 3104 Cameron St #12 Monroe
Dent, Mrs William E Jr; 2102 Marie Pl Monroe
Dubois, Betty Thatcher; 300 Harrison St #413 Monroe
Dugas, Thomas C; 111 Hilltop Dr West Monroe
Duncan, Mary Melissa; 495 Spring Hill Rd Monroe
Eason, Michael Kevin; 202 Strasbourg Dr West Monroe
Ecklund, William Thomas; 1304 Auburn Ave Monroe
Edmondson, Gerry M; 3410 Westminister Ave Monroe
Edwards, Janet Michele; 2302 Pinehurst Dr Monroe
Edwards, Mary W; 3001 Lee Ave Monroe
Elliott, Tina Renee; 218 Charlie McCain Rd West Monroe
Elmore, Gabrielle Symone; 113 Salem Dr Monroe
Eudy, Jeremy Scott; 1051 Brownlee Rd Calhoun
Felton, Christopher Daniel; 511 Westheights Dr West Monroe
Franks, Rachel Houston; 507 N 5th St West Monroe
Fredricks, Travis Andre; 4107 Lionel St Monroe
Freeman, Nyoka Daun; 1208 Walton Ln Monroe
French, Jerry C; 306 Murray Cir West Monroe
Fuller, William J; 1131 Puckett Lake Rd West Monroe
Gates, Kathryn H; 106 Tall Oaks Trl West Monroe
Gholston, Angelica Laveria; 907 Robin Dr Monroe
Goff, Denise M; 309 Danna Dr Monroe
Grant, Kedrick Cordel; 2900 Breville St Monroe
Grant, Lacary Donquil; 2900 Breville St Monroe
Graves, Lashayla A; 23 W Elmwood Dr Monroe
Gray, Staci C; 305 Lakewood Dr Monroe
Green, Kenneth Ray Jr; 64 Quail Ridge Dr Monroe
Green, Shawndra Nikkia; 1109 S McGuire Ave Monroe
Hall, Julia Marie; 304 Oliece Dr West Monroe
Hamilton, Holly Nicole; 281 Parrots Beak Rd Sterlington
Hanks, Carrold D; 134 Baytree Dr West Monroe
Harrington, Maggie S; 5110 Wilton Dr Monroe
Harris, Victor C; PO Box 214 Sterlington
Hattaway, Louis C; 1223 Brownlee Rd Calhoun
Hawthorne, Megan Marie; 617 Guthrie Rd Sterlington
Henderson, Laconstica Smith; 904 Austin Ave West Monroe
Henning, Ledria I; 1743 Hwy 34 West Monroe
Howard, Denise Miller; 999 Tack Allen Rd Columbia
Hux, Diana H; 301 Warren Dr West Monroe
Hymel, Clifford Peter III; 614 Stadium Dr #C2 Monroe
Jackson, Kevin Jermaine; 19 Langford Dr Monroe
Jackson, Lisa Marie; 204 Louise Anne Ave Monroe
Jackson, Tanya C; 113 Hilltop Dr West Monroe
James, Frances Allen; 210 Lincoln Rd Monroe
Johnson, Bobete; 119 Fairway Ave Monroe
Johnson, Dorothy A; 1212 Ouachita Ave Monroe
Johnson, Valencia Quennelle; 4319 Booker St Monroe
Johnson, Valerie Marie; 1925 Cagle Dr Monroe
Jones, Kristopher Wayne; PO Box 458 Sterlington
Juneau, Mickel Shayne; 104 Clark St West Monroe
Keene, Jennifer Johnson; 119 Vernon Dr #9 West Monroe
Koepke, Ronald P; 307 Park Ave Monroe
Langford, Harold Lasean; 102 Filhiol Ave West Monroe
Langston, Robert M; 2395 Swartz Fairbanks Rd Monroe
Lawson, Mary Elizabeth; 213 Dauphine Dr West Monroe
Leija, Mario Martinez; 1125 W Olive St West Monroe
Letson, Magen Elise; 1462 Frenchman’s Bend Rd Monroe
Lofton, Michael G; 416 Lakefront Dr West Monroe
Lowe Randa Dee; 178 Mountain Rd West Monroe
Manning, Christopher Dale Jr; 518 Dellwood Dr Monroe
Martin, Dennis Ray Jr; 6409 Diamond Head Dr Monroe
Masling, Kara Mason; 801 Lakeside Dr Monroe
Matejowsky, Valerie B; 2309 Briarmoor Dr Monroe
McAnally, Margaret Susan; 117 Luke Dr Monroe
McCarty, William L; 255 Rader Dr Monroe
McCormick, Michael Jeffery; 145 Craft Rd West Monroe
McDaniel, Bridgett M; 3629 Cypress St #12 West Monroe
McGuffee, Andrew Todd; 102 Emerald Dr West Monroe
McKinley, Terry Author; 3204 Virginia Ave Monroe
McNeal, Samuel Dernell; 4001 Standard Dr Monroe
Miller, Kathy Diane; 305 Wanda Dr West Monroe
Moore, Carl L Jr; 135 D V Byrd Ln #47 West Monroe
Moore, Patsy Copprue; 303 Gatley St West Monroe
Moore, Ruffie Eldor Jr; 127 Hwy 136 Sterlington
Naljayan, Loucine Tanya; ULM Box 1006 Monroe
Nordman, Melissa Kate; 212 Lakewood Dr Monroe
Owens, William Wayne Sr; 106 Weldwood Cir West Monroe
Page, Tammy L; 607 Claiborne St West Monroe
Pierson, Robert Dale Jr; 1001 Glenwood Dr #C5 West Monroe
Potter, Mattie B; 1610 Texas Ave Monroe
Price, Jerry Lynn; 207 Holly Ridge Dr Monroe
Ramey, Jack Warren; 544 Kincaid Rd Monroe
Rawls, Wilhelm W; 62 Bayou View Dr Monroe
Reed, Felicia Ann; 1308 Parkview Dr Monroe
Reed, Kathryn C; 1529 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe
Rice, Palama C; 105 Malvern St Monroe
Risner, Anita L; 203 Ashwood Dr West Monroe
Roberts, Frances; 2991 Caples Rd West Monroe
Rockett, Jennifer Renee; 206 Rochelle Ave Monroe
Roebuck, Dorothy A; 2207 Kentwood Dr Monroe
Rollins, Kerri Danielle; 536 Little Lake Rd West Monroe
Roquemore, Peggy Adams; 2902 Maddox St Monroe
Russell, Timothy P; 103 Davis Ln West Monroe
Ryals, Curtis Ray; 134 Lacrosse Cir West Monroe
Sanderson, Merion Colleen; 4040 Deborah Dr Monroe
Savant, Jeramy Kyle; 110 Greenside Dr Monroe
Sawyer, Sherri Jenene; 206 Windridge Dr West Monroe
Scott, Alec Sterling; PO Box 164 Calhoun
Scott, Shayla Renique; 701 S 7th St West Monroe
Shelvy, James Obrian; 321 Morris Ave Monroe
Sisemore, Alsie Wade; PO Box 103 Calhoun
Smith, Angelia P; 3711 Caddo St Monroe
Smith, Mary Williams; 2009 Weaver Cir Monroe
Smith, Perry Bruce; 313 Fortune Dr Monroe
Smith, Shonda Laterra; 2825 Washington Rd Monroe
Spurrier, Chester Albert; 810 Henderson Rd West Monroe
Steven, Melissa Kaye; 321 V F W Rd West Monroe
Strausbaugh, Kenneth Paul III; 108 Forest Hill Rd West Monroe
Sumler, Marcus; 1615 S 6th St Monroe
Taylor, Brandi Michelle; 3 Dixie Blvd Sterlington
Taylor, Randolph H; 1618 Park Ave Monroe
Tharp, Tomi R; 892 Leckie Rd Eros
Thomas, Kralyn Rece Jr; 5737 B Dalton St Fort Knox Ky.
Thompson, Amanda Dawn; 1400 Avant Rd West Monroe
Thrash, Leigh McIntosh; 1810 Brownlee Rd Calhoun
Tillery, Ashley Benson; 1389 Hwy 139 #218 Monroe
Trainer, John C; 200 Bennett Lake Rd Monroe
Turner, Nellie E; PO Box 193 Sterlington
Underwood, Stacey Cheryl; 149 Ed Fuller Rd Eros
Wade, Nicholas Ryan; 115 Southern Oaks Rd West Monroe
Wallace, Sandra G; 2713 Lincoln St Monroe
Wasson, Dennis R; 2959 Chester St Monroe
Waterman, Constance Martin; 8 Leslie Ln Monroe
Wells, Mary B; 316 Casa Grande St West Monroe
West, Kenneth Jr; 5220 Highland Rd #5 Monroe
Wheeler, Nora Elizabeth; 2705 New Natchitoches Rd #108 West Monroe
White, Angela Denise; 5330 DeSiard St #4 Monroe
Whittington, Barbara H; PO Box 217 Fairbanks
Wicks, Edwin Thomas; 2206 Beechwood Dr Monroe
Wiese, Alexander William; 213 Otis St West Monroe
Wiley, Ollie Mae; 2924 Renwick St Monroe
Williams, Bertha Lakietsha; 3815 Segrest Mercy St Monroe
Williams, John Dale Jr; 717 Tulip St West Monroe
Williams, Marcellus Dmichael; 1302 N 3rd St West Monroe
Williams, Raven Elsie; 502 Carlton Ave Monroe
Williams, Sandra Lee; 200 Ridgedale Dr #49 West Monroe
Wilson, Anthony D; 114 Sweetwood Dr Monroe
Wilson, George P; 105 Country Way West Monroe
Wright, Laquasha Twinette; 1512 Canary St Monroe
Yarbrough, Brittany Michelle; 715 Drago St #B West Monroe
Young, Sedric Pierre; 3455 Caples Rd West Monroe
Young, Tara C; 620 Avoyelles St 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 ONE 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, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers, Sarah Calhoun Allbritton on this the 7th day of May 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, APRIL 6, 2009 AT 5:32 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, April 6, 2009, at 5:32 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; and Pat Moore, District F.
Members Absent (0)
Invocation was given by Mr. Charles Jackson. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Charles Jackson.
Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held on March 16, 2009, was offered by Mrs. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized Ms. Barbara Sharp, 1247 Hwy 594, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Sharp spoke regarding the trash and debris on the southeast side of the parish. Mrs. Sharp requested that the jury use whatever means necessary to enforce parish ordinances to alleviate the problems. Ms. Moore spoke to the matter. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Michael Echols, ULM of 1800 Riverside Drive. Mr. Echols spoke regarding a public access television channel. Mr. Caldwell spoke regarding the matter and stated that the matter was on his agenda. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the existing franchise agreements with the local cable companies. The jury requested that the parish attorney along with Mr. Echols gather additional information and report back to them.
The president recognized Dr. Mike Gomilla and Marky Tucker, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dr. Gomilla spoke regarding the Second Chance Act Grant and asked that the police jury adopt a resolution in support of the grant. The president indicated that this matter was an item on Ms. Moore agenda and asked whether anyone had a problem addressing the mater at this time. No one had an issue with addressing the matter at this time. The following resolution was offered by Ms. Moore and seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-12
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE NORTHEAST LOUISIANA COALITION FOR RE-ENTRY AND ITS APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH “THE SECOND CHANCE ACT PRISON RE-ENTRY INITIATIVE”; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, the Louisiana DHH Region VII Office for Addictive Disorders, the Sheriff of Ouachita Parish, Richwood Correctional Center, et al., have joined together as “the Northeast Louisiana Coalition for Re-Entry” to explore and offer programs to aid prisoners in re-entry to society upon the completion of their sentences and thereby reduce recidivism;
WHEREAS, with the Louisiana DHH Region VIII Office for Addictive Disorders acting as the Lead Agency, said Coalition anticipates making an application for grant funding through “The Second Chance Act Prison Re-Entry Initiative”;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the efforts of the Northeast Louisiana Coalition for Re-entry serve the interest of the citizens of Ouachita Parish by, inter alia, reducing recidivism and thereby reducing the cost of operating the criminal justice system including the Ouachita Correctional Center;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby evidences its support of the efforts of the Northeast Louisiana Coalition for Re-entry, including its application for agrant funding through “The Second Chance Act Prison Re-Entry Initiative”;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury expresses its appreciation to the Louisiana DHH Region VIII Office for Addictive Disorders; Sheriff Royce Toney of Ouachita Parish; Richwood Correctional Center, and the other Coalition members for their valuable efforts in this regard.
The above Resolution was adopted the 6th day of April 2009.
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The president recognized visitor Kevin Crosby of Lazenby & Associates. Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the stimulus package and the sewer districts in West Ouachita. Mr. Crosby asked the jury for permission to conduct an environmental study for the proposed project that would involve subdivisions in West Ouachita Sewer Districts 5 & 16. Mr. Jackson indicated that this matter was on his agenda and asked that the matter be addressed at this time. There were no objections to taking up the matter at this time. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the proposal submitted by Lazenby & Associates, for the environmental study and permitting from the Corps of Engineers for a price not to exceed $6,000. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8921-- An ordinance declaring the intent of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to take full ownership of certain adjudicated properties; municipal address -118 South 19th, Monroe, LA 71201. No one appeared to speak in favor or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8922 - An ordinance declaring the intent of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to take full ownership of certain adjudicated properties; municipal address -119 South 20th, Monroe, LA 71201. No one appeared to speak in favor or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8923 - An ordinance declaring the intent of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to take full ownership of certain adjudicated properties; municipal address -111 South 20th, Monroe, LA 71201. No one appeared to speak in favor or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president announced the following service awards for the month of April.
PUBLIC WORKS
JACKIE GUNTER – 30 YEARS
MICHAEL ADAMS – 15 YEARS
The president requested a motion to recess the Regular Police Jury meeting and to reconvene as the Personnel Committee. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to recess the regular meeting and reconvene as the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Dorth Blade called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
The chairman recognized Ms. Bennett, WIA Director. Ms. Bennett spoke regarding the request to approve four new job descriptions. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve four new job descriptions, namely Job Readiness Coordinator, Job Developer, Workforce Development Officer II and Resource Development Director. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell opposing.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding opening the new position. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Blade to open the four new positions. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell opposing.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding hiring in the positions of Job Readiness Coordinator, Job Developer and Workforce Development Officer II. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Blade to hire LaDonna Harrison as Job Readiness Coordinator, Mary Singh as Job Developer; and Deela Willis as Workforce Development Officer II. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell opposing.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray spoke regarding the termination of Keith Blakes. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to terminate Keith Blakes effective April 6, 2009. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the hiring of two (2) Equipment Operator I. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to hire Carl Long and Justin Kelley in the position of Equipment Operator I. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the hiring of an Equipment Operator II. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to hire Adam Holloway in the position of Equipment Operator II. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman stated that personnel matters relating to the fire department had been omitted from the agenda and asked for a waiver at this time. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to amend the agenda to add the personnel items of the Fire Department by reason of the urgency to take care of the matters before the next meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. The chief indicated that he had three personnel actions to recommend for approval.
CONFIRMATION
Jordan, Perry L. — From Prob Dist Fire Chief To Perm District Fire Chief, Effective 4/8/09
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of the fire chief. Motion passed without opposition.
SICK LEAVE
Cross, Richard L. — Extended Sick Leave, Effective Date 2/17/09
Hunter, Charles W. — Termination of Extended Sick Leave, Effective Date 3/28/09
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the recommendation of the chief. Motion passed without opposition.
LEAVE
Bursey, Larry J. — Military Leave Without Pay, Effective 4/22/09
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendation of the fire chief. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to adjourn the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition. The Personnel Committee Meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The president requested a motion to enter into the Public Works Committee Meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson 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 6:20 p.m.
The chairman recognized Ms. Moore, District F. Ms. Moore spoke regarding a letter from Kenny Anderson and stated that it was informational only. No action was taken on the matter.
The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director. Mr. Murray spoke regarding the minor subdivision approval of Canaan Subdivision, Unit 1 (District F). Mr. Murray asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the matter. Mr. Harrison spoke and stated that there were unresolved issues with the subdivision. Mr. Mitchell recommended that the jury deny approval of the subdivision until such time that all issues are resolved. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to deny the minor subdivision approval of Canaan Subdivision, Unit 1 (District F). Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to adjourn offered by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. Motion passed without opposition. The Public Works Committee was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
A motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade. The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:24 p.m. without opposition.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The following department heads presented monthly reports.
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
AGENCY: Mr. Butch Beckham,Director
Mr. Beckham briefed the jury on the activities of his office during the month of March.
LAJET: Mr. Leonard Tims, Director
Mr. Tims stated that he had attended a state summit in his office to discuss the future of the LaJet Program. Mr. Tims indicated that the LaJet Program will come under the WIB in the next fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009.
LIBRARY: Ms. Cheryl Mouliere, Director
Ms. Mouliere updated the jury on the status of the construction of the two new libraries.
OCC CORRECTIONS: Major Brian Newcomer
Warden Newcomer spoke regarding the need for a new tractor at OCC. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to move forward with the purchase of a tractor for the Correctional Center with an acceptable state contract price or by bidding the item out. Motion passed without opposition.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding the request for travel for two staff members to attend the Annual Work Keys Conference in San Antonio, Texas on May 12-15, 2009. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Bennett spoke regarding the travel request for three (3) staff members and one (1) Board Member to attend the Annual Workforce Development Professionals Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 31, 2009 through June 3, 2009. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the travel request as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Bennett informed the jury that an additional 200 summer youth workers will be hired to work this summer. Ms. Moore spoke regarding the matter and requested that department heads be informed about this program.MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the Road Lighting Districts. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the proposed road lighting district in Frenchmen’s Bend. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the Energy Efficiency Community Development Block Grant available from the stimulus monies. Mr. Jackson stated that the grant involved retrofitting buildings and improving the efficiency of buildings. Mr. Jackson also stated that monies may also be available through the offices of the LCDB Program. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun requested that the matter regarding West Ouachita Recreational District be deferred to a later date.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathrooms. Mr. Harrison stated that the bid time had been extended to April 20, 2009. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the funding for a generator for Cadeville Water District. Mr. Harrison stated that LGAP funding had been used in the past for such projects. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to allow Mr. Harrison to pursue funding from LGAP to purchase a generator for the Cadeville Water District. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell asked that the matter concerning Frenchmen’s Bend Road Lighting District be deferred until a later date.
The president recognized Mr. Blade, District D.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Blade asked that Mr. Harrison speak regarding the status of Pat Drive/Park Circle Project. Mr. Harrison stated that hazard mitigation funding was still being pursued for the project at this time. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Blade and Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the following three ordinances.
The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8921 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY TO TAKE FULL OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTY; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury intends to take full ownership of the property described below as per the provisions of La. R. S. 47:2236:
Lot 9 Arents Resub, Lots 17 & 18 Stubbs Young
Municipal Address: 118 S. 19th St.
WHEREAS, the property described above was sold at tax sale on the 12th day of June 1996, as can be seen by the attached tax sale certificate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby declares its intent to acquire full ownership interest in the property described herein in accordance with the provisions of La. R. S. 47:2236, et seq. and its President is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents to accomplish same.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 16th day of March 2009.
This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on the 6th day of April 2009.
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The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell:
ORDINANCE NO. 8922 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY TO TAKE FULL OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTY; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury intends to take full ownership of the property described below as per the provisions of La. R. S. 47:2236:
Lot in Lot 8 Stubbs Youngs Bayou Addn.
Municipal Address: 119 S. 20th St.
WHEREAS, the property described above was sold at tax sale on the 12th day of June 1996, as can be seen by the attached tax sale certificate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby declares its intent to acquire full ownership interest in the property described herein in accordance with the provisions of La. R. S. 47:2236, et seq. and its President is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents to accomplish same.
The above ordinance was introduced on the 16th day of March 2009.
This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
And the Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on the 6th day of April 2009.
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The following ordinance was offered for final adoption by Mr. Blade, seconded by Mr. Caldwell.ORDINANCE NO. 8923 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY TO TAKE FULL OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTY; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury intends to take full ownership of the property described below as per the provisions of La. R. S. 47:2236:
WHEREAS, the property described above was sold at tax sale on the 12th day of June 1996, as can be seen by the attached tax sale certificate.
South 35 Ft, Lot 8, Sq. 15 Arent & Gordons Resub
Municipal Address: 111 S. 20th St.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby declares its intent to acquire full ownership interest in the property described herein in accordance with the provisions of La. R. S. 47:2236, et seq. and its President is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents to accomplish same.
This Ordinance was introduced on the16th day of March 2009.
This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced and published, was then submitted to a vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The Ordinance was declared ADOPTED on the 6th day of April 2009.
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Mr. Blade asked that Mr. Murray place a stop sign at Brown Road and Richwood Road # 2.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley spoke regarding the Supplemental Agreement #7 to Contract with Denmon Engineering Co. Inc., for the Finks’ Hideaway Road Project. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve said supplemental agreement and authorize its execution. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Smiley asked that Mr. Mitchell speak regarding the Ordinances regulating Entities Offering Cable and Video Services through the State Franchises issued under LA R.S. 45:1361, et seq. Mr. Mitchell explained the ordinances to the jury that fixes franchise fees, provides for a public access channel, and set the use of right of ways.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smiley:
ORDINANCE NO. 8924 (INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE FRANCHISE FEE TO BE PAID BY THOSE ENTITIES PROVIDING CABLE OR VIDEO SERVICE WITHIN THE PARISH’S UNINCORPORATED LIMITS UNDER A STATE-GRANTED FRANCHISE AUTHORITY AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008, codified at LSA-RS. 45:1361 et seq, any person or entity desiring to provide cable or video services within the Parish of Ouachita may do so by obtaining a state issued certificate of franchise authority;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, the holder of a state issued certificate of franchise authority for cable or video service is required to pay a franchise fee to a Parish in which it operates upon the passage of an ordinance by Parish setting such a fee; and
WHEREAS, there are persons or entities that operate or desire to operate cable or video services with the Parish’s unincorporated limits.
BE IT THEREFORE ordained by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, that all persons or entities providing cable or video services to the citizens residing in the unincorporated limits of the Parish of Ouachita pursuant to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority as provided in LSA-R.S. 45:1361 et seq shall, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 45:1366, pay the Parish of Ouachita a franchise fee equal to [an amount up to 5%, to be determined by Ouachita Parish] of the cable or video service provider’s gross revenues, as that term is defined by the “Consumer Choice for Television Act of 2008,” derived from operations within the Parish’s unincorporated limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and effect between the Parish and any cable or video service provider.
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The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the Off Road Ditches Project. Ms. Moore asked that the list be looked at and a decision be made as to how to spend the allotted $200,000. A lengthy discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to have the engineer, public works and legal department to collaborate on the off road drainage ditch list; based on factors, and make a recommendation as to how to approach the project up to $200,000. Motion passed without opposition. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to allow Mr. Harrison to bring back an application for funding on those ditches that meet the necessary criteria for hazard mitigation in other state drainage funding. Motion passed without opposition.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the architectural proposal included in the packet for the Alarm System for the courthouse. Mr. Cammack recommended retaining Hebert Land & Associates to assist in the design of the Alarm System for the parish courthouse at a cost not to exceed $12,000. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the recommendation of the Treasurer and retain Hebert Land & Associates. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding a bid opening for Food Products for Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center dated March 19, 2009. Mr. Cammack asked that the jury waive the agenda to take up the matter so that it can be put into effect within the 30-day timeframe. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr.Blade to amend the agenda to address the matter of the 2nd Quarter Food Products Bid Tabulation-Green Oaks Detention Center. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack recommended that the low bid of $18981.71 from Conco Food Service be awarded the Food and Food Products bid for the second quarter. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Blade to approve Conco Food Service for the second quarter for food and food products. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill indicated that he had no items and reminded the jury that he would be out of the office attending a Fire Chief Education Seminar in the coming week.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Parish Attorney.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell indicated that he had no items.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray 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 2009 Road Improvement Program. Mr. Harrison provided information of completed projects and authorized projects (but not completed) in the FY2008 Road Improvement Program. Mr. Harrison also spoke regarding the improvement of Skate Lane and recommended that the residents go to a bank for funding of the project. Discussion ensued. Mr. Harrison recommended that all the information provided be taken under advisement for approval at the next meeting. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the FY2009 Pavement Striping Contract and stated that the contract was not ready to be put out for bids. No other action was taken on this matter.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were no beer and whiskey applications.
A motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Blade. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
Shane Smiley, President
Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
Adopted May 4, 2009
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NOTICE
I, Scarlet M. Ellerbe, Doc # 487792, DOB 4-27-65, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, have applied for clemency for my conviction third offense, D.W.I. which occured 9-19-2004 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. If you have and comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons please call (225) 342-5421.
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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., June 9, 2009.
For: Renovations for Ouachita Junior High School
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, Louisiana 71203
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 51-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://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 Friday, May 29, 2009, at 9:00 A.M., at the library on the Ouachita Junior High School campus; 5500 Blanks Street, Monroe, La.. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference.
Bids can be electronically submitted thru BidSync.
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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