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Public Notices: Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Public Notices Published Thursday, September 10th, 2009SHERIFF’S SALE
IBERIA BANK
VS.NO. 083300
BOBBY LORENZ WILLIAMSON, JR. AND RONNIA FRITH WILLIAMSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.28 ACRES AND LYING IN LOT ELEVEN (11) OF THE SUBDIVISION OF INGLESIDE PLANTATION AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING COMMENCE AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD INTERSECTS WITH THE EAST RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF LOGAN LANE, SAID POINT BEING 20 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT NO. 11 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUN SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF LOGAN LANE AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11 FOR A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE TURN A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 50’20” TO THE LEFT AND RUN EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH LOGAN LANE FOR A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD; THENCE RUN WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN LOT 11 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF INGLESIDE PLANTATION AS PER PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION ON FILE IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD, SAID POINT BEING 20’EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DESIARD ROAD AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11, OF THE SUBDIVISION OF INGLESIDE PLANTATION; THENCE FROM SAID POINT RUN SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11 AND ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF LOGAN LANE FOR A DISTANCE OF 150.000’ TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE IN A STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF OF LOGAN LANE AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 11 FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.08’; THENCE TURN A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 42’36” TO THE LEFT AND RUN FOR A DISTANCE OF 80.00’; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11 FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.26’ THENCE TURN A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 30’20” TO THE LEFT AND RUN FOR A DISTANCE OF 80.00’ TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND IS SUBJECT TO A SERVITUDE OF 15’ WIDE BY 50’ LONG AS SHOWN BY A PLAT PREPARED BY GEORGE, DUMAS, MASON & ASSOCIATES, INC., MONROE, LOUISIANA, AND CONTAINS 0.18 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 and September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC
VS.NO. 091678
ROBYN LYNN LEVIE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES, THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SUBJECT TO RECORDED RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES AND RIGHTS OF USE AFFECTING SAID PROPERTY, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 21 OF BLOCK 15, EXTENSION NO. 3, LAKESHORE SUBDIVISION, IN SECTIONS 70 AND 71, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 16, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 707 GUY AVENUE, MONROE, LA 71203
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
IBERIABANK
VS.NO. 091860
LARRY MAYFIELD AND MARY LYNN MAYFIELD
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
TRACT 1: THE NORTHERLY 73.0 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE NORTHERLY 73.0 FEET OF THE EASTERLY HALF OF LOT 11 OF BLOCK 4 OF RIVERBEND ADDITION TO WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 12, BLOCK 4, SAID CORNER LYING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BROWNING STREET AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 12 AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET A DISTANCE OF 73.0 FEET; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00’ RIGHT, CONTINUE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BROWNING STREET A DISTANCE OF 75.0 FEET; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00’ RIGHT, CONTINUE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET A DISTANCE OF 73.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BROWNING STREET; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00’ RIGHT, CONTINUE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BROWNING STREET A DISTANCE OF 75.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT 2: THE SOUTHERLY 77.00 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE SOUTHERLY 77.0 FEET OF THE EASTERLY HALF OF LOT 11 OF BLOCK 4 OF RIVERBEND ADDITION TO WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 12 OF BLOCK 4, SAID POINT LYING ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 12 AND A PORTION OF LOT 11 A DISTANCE OF 75.0 FEET; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00’ RIGHT, CONTINUE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET A DISTANCE OF 77.0 FEET; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00’ RIGHT, CONTINUE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 11 AND 12 A DISTANCE OF 75.0 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00’ RIGHT, CONTINUE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF 5TH STREET AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 12 A DISTANCE OF 77.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
IBERIABANK
VS.NO. 091861
LARRY MAYFIELD AND MARY LYNN MAYFIELD
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN SIX (6) ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE W 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE SW CORNER OF THE W 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4, RUN EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 050.5 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HUMPHRIES GARRET ROAD SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 44, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 1337.2 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 1337 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4; THENCE RUN EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SUBJECT TO AN OXIDATION POND, YOUNG’S BAYOU DRAINAGE CANAL, LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ANY OTHER RIGHTS-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS OR SERVITUDES IN PLAT OR OF RECORD, TOGETHER WITH THE STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES AND DESIGNATED AS A WASHETERIA TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL WASHERS, DRYERS AND OTHER FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN CONTAINED, AND TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL APPURTENANCES SITUATED UPON SAID DESCRIBED PROPERTY.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS.NO. 091912
TIMOTHY EMMANUEL MCGUIRE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN SQUARE 13, ROSELAWN ADDITION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF AUBURN AVENUE SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 8 AND OF LOT “F” OF D.A. BREARD, JR.’S HOME ADDITION, FILED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 18, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, ALL SITUATED IN DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT A 5/8” IRON BAR AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF NORTH 14TH STREET WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF ROSELAWN AVENUE, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF ROSELAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 180.0 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON BAR AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF ROSELAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 90.0 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON BAR; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES LEFT, PROCEED SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF NORTH 14TH STREET, A DISTANCE OF 149.72 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON BAR ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SQUARE 13, ROSELAWN ADDITION; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 12 SECONDS LEFT, PROCEED EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SQUARE 13 A DISTANCE OF 90.0 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON BAR; THENCE TURNING A DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 48 SECONDS LEFT, PROCEED NORTHERLY, PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF NORTH 14TH STREET, A DISTANCE OF 149.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING SUBJECT TO RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND SERVITUDES OF RECORD OR OF USE. THE NORTH LINE OF THIS PROPERTY IS 90.0 FEET, THE WEST LINE IS 149.72 FEET, THE SOUTH LINE IS 90.0 FEET, AND THE EAST LINE IS 149.68 FEET; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE, LLC
VS.NO. 091927
SYLVIA CATO HOLLAND, FREDERICK HOLLAND AND LYNN HOLLAND
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF OUACHITA, LOT 195 OF UNIT 1 OF PARKVIEW SUBDIVISION IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 213
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2006RP4
VS.NO. 091943
DOROTHEA MARIE MOORE CROWDER AKA DOROTHEA MARIE MOORE CROWDER JOHNSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 8, HUNTINGTON PARK, UNIT NO. 1, LOCATED IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AS PER PLAT IN BOOK 13, PAGE 80 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CAPITAL ONE, N.A.
VS.NO. 091951
DAVID A. SMITH AND PAMELA JUNE RUTLEDGE SMITH
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT FIVE (5) BLOCK ONE (1) OF FREEMAN AND AVERETTE’S SUBDIVISIONS OF THE WESTERN PORTION OF BLOCK “F” OF ZEIGIN’S SUBDIVISION OF THE RANSOM ESTATE, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA. MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 212 ALPHA STREET, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71291. PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1
VS.NO. 091995
ERNEST GREEN AND IDA GREEN
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
DESCRIPTION OF A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 AND THE SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; RUN N 00 DEGREES 19’ 58” W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 6.18 FEET; THENCE RUN N 89 DEGREES 32’ 45” E, A DISTANCE OF 950.26 FEET; THENCE RUN S 00 DEGREES 27’ 15” E, A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET; THENCE, RUN S 89 DEGREES 32’ 45” W, A DISTANCE OF 950.22 FEET, TO THE WEST LINE OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE RUN N 00 DEGREES 27’ 57” W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 233.82 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 5.236 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STUBBS-VINSON ROAD ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT AND BEING SUBJECT TO A 25.00 FEET WIDE EASEMENT AND SERVITUDE FOR UTILITIES LYING EAST OF AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STUBBS-VINSON ROAD AND BEING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT AND SERVITUDE FOR UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE OVER THE EAST 30.00 FEET OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT AND BEING SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER RIGHTS-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS OR SERVITUDES IN USE OR OF RECORD
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
August 13, 2009 & September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
SEMPERIAN INC SERVICING AGENT FOR GMAC
VS.NO. 091660
STEVE HENDRIX AND SHERRY HENDRIX
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
2006 CHEVROLET K3500 SILVERADO VIN 1GCJK33D06F247832
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE INC
VS.NO. 092465
KENDRIC HALEY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE VIN 3GNEC12Z46G130602
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA
VS.NO. 092554
LAQUITA RENEA JAMES
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS FOUR-DOOR VIN 1G1NE52J516111788
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2006-2, MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2006-2
VS.NO. 09171
ANTHONY RYAN JORDAN AND JENNIFER TARANTINO JORDAN
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND IN LOT 8 OF LINDSEY’S COUNTRYSIDE SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 25, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER, BEING THE SOUTHERLY MOST CORNER OF LOT 8, BLOCK 3, RUN NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 (SAID LINE BEING THE NORTHERLY LINE OF RAINBOW DRIVE) A DISTANCE OF 130 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 8 (WHICH IS THE NORTHERLY LINE OF RAINBOW DRIVE) A DISTANCE OF 115 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHWESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 300 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE LINE BETWEEN LOT 8 AND LOT 3, SAID POINT BEING 91.6 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN LOT 8 AND LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 300 FEET, MORE OR LESS, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-WMC1
VS.NO. 083403
LASHAN SEABERRY JENKINS AND LEROSS JOHNELL JENKINS
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 8 OF BLOCK 38, UNIT NO. 4, SHERROUSE PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 53, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CITIMORTGAGE INC
VS.NO. 083662
ROYCANNE BAYLES MCLAUGHLIN
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 5 OF BLOCK 2 OF SHADY OAKS SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 63, TOWNSHIP18 NORTH RANGE 3 EAST PARISH OF OUACHITA LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 9 PAGE 12 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH LOUISIANA SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS OF WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HASCO MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2
VS.NO. 091226
LISHA BOOTHE A/K/A LISHA MCCORMACK BOOTHE AND SHANE C BOOTHE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE W 1/2 OF THE NW 1/2 OF SECTION 25, T17N, R2E, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, PROCEED SOUTH, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 25, A DISTANCE OF 1062.2 FEET, TO POINT OF BEGINNING PROPER. THENCE, CONTINUE SOUTH, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 25, A DISTANCE OF 1063.7 FEET; THENCE, FROM LAST MENTIONED POINT AND FROM POINT OF BEGINNING PROPER, BACK S-89 DEGREES - 44’E BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES, PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 25, TO THE EAST LINE OF THE W 1/2 OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, THE LENGTH OF THE NORTH LINE BEING 666.4 AND OF THE SOUTH LINE BEING 665.4 FEET, CONTAINING 16.26 ACRES, INCLUDING ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY, LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: FROM THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 532.8 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, A DISTANCE OF 327.45 FEET; THENCE RUNNING BACK SOUTH 89 DEGREES - 44’ EAST, BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES, A DISTANCE OF 666.1 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTERLINE OF RISHER ROAD, AND CONTAINING FIVE (5) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALL AS SHOWN ON PLAT BY JAMES R. MCCOY, C. E., DATED MAY 5, 1973, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3
VS.NO. 091520
JASON SPRINGFIELD AND SHANDA SPRINGFIELD
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 8 OF BLOCK 3 OF DESIARD TERRACE BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF BON AIR HOME PLACE SUBDIVISION, SECTIONS 67 AND 68, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AT RECORD OF CLERK OF COURT IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.
VS.NO. 091858
CASEY L. MEDARIES AND LAURA J. MEDARIES
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A 1.000 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SW 1/4, SE 1/4, SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, WITH BOUNDARIES AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT A 3” SQUARE CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4, SE 1/4, SECTION 16, T16N-R2E, AND PROCEED N 00 DEGREES 01’ 19” W 660.78 FEET TO A 7/8 IRON ROD MARKING THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF “PARCEL D”, AS PER SURVEY DATED 10/09/1999, BY W.G. KIRKLAND, PLS; THENCE N 89 DEGREES, 13’ 39” W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF “PARCEL D”, 379.00 FEET TO A POINT MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER AND POINT-OF-BEGINNING OF THE 1.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 13’ 39” W 253.25 FEET TO A 7/8” IRON ROD MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF “PARCEL D”; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 06’ 15” E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF “PARCEL D”, 150.00 FEET TO A 1/4” IRON ROD; THENCE N 80 DEGREES 53’ 24” E ALONG A LINE COMMON TO “PARCEL D” AND “PARCEL E”, 256.54 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 06’ 15” W 194.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1.000 ACRES AND BEING SITUATED WITHIN “PARCEL D” ON THE AFOREMENTIONED PLAT. AND 1999 OAKWOOD MOBILE HOME MODEL NO. 2602 IMMOBILIZED TO THE AFOREDESCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY UNDER ACT NO. 1311714.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.
VS.NO. 092311
JENNIFER FRANTOM, WIFE OF/AND CLINTON SEAN PERODEAU
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE/4 OF NE/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN ON M.I.GILLILAND PROPERTY PLAT RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1121, PAGE 834 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 02’ 00” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 15, A DISTANCE OF 527 FEET, PLUS OR MINUS, TO A ROUND THREE QUARTER INCH (3/4”) IRON PIPE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN 20.578 ACRE TRACT ACQUIRED BY MICHAEL PARKER MCINNIS, FROM WILLIAM BAILEY PEYTON AND JERALDINE GILLILAND PEYTON BY EXCHANGE DEED RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1288, PAGE 896, ET.SEQ. AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN 10.18 ACRE TRACT ACQUIRED BY JAMES L. MCCONATHY, JR. AND LAURIE T. MCCONATHY FROM VIRGIL THEARL DOLLAR AND PEGGY ANN FREEMAN DOLLAR BY DEED RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1646, PAGE 880, ET. SEQ; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 DEGREE 02’ 00” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 15, A DISTANCE OF 521.5 FEET TO A FOUND ONE AND ONE QUARTER INCH (1-1/4”) IRON PIPE MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID MCINNIS 20.578 ACRE TRACT AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID MCCONATHY 10.18 ACRE TRACT, THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 09’ 40” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MCINNIS 20.578 ACRE TRACT AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MCCONATHY 10.18 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 459.23 FEET TO AN ONE HALF INCH (1/2”) IRON PIPE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 09’ 40” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MCINNIS 20.578 ACRE TRACT AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID MCCONATHY 10.18 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 169.71 FEET TO AN ONE HALF INCH (1/2”) IRON PIPE; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 01’ 02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TO AN ONE HALF INCH (1/2”) IRON PIPE; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01’ 02” EAST A DISTANCE OF 485.07 FEET TO AN ONE HALF INCH (1/2”) IRON PIPE ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID MCINNIS 20.578 ACRE TRACT AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID MCCONATHY 10.18 ACRE TRACT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 17’ 35” EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID MCINNIS 20.578 ACRE TRACT AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID MCCONATHY 10.18 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 169.75 FEET TO AN ONE HALF INCH (1/2”) IRON PIPE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01’ 18” WEST A DISTANCE OF 485.46 FEET TO AN ONE HALF INCH (1/2”) IRON PIPE; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01’ 18” WEST A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND CONTAINING 2.027 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
WALTER MORTGAGE COMPANY
VS.NO. 092349
LACHIBA BROWN HARRIS AND ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ HARRIS
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
TO SECURE THE PUNCTUAL PAYMENT OF SAID NOTE, INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEE AND OTHER ADVANCES, THE DEFENDANTS EXECUTED AN ACT OF MORTGAGE, BEFORE SAID NOTARY PUBLIC, AND TWO WITNESSES DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002, AND RECORDED IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, RECORDED IN MOB 1973, PAGE 427, INSTRUMENT #1355875, A CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, BY WHICH THE DEFENDANTS DID SPECIALLY MORTGAGE AND HYPOTHECATE IN FAVOR OF JIM WALTER HOMES, INC. AND ANY FUTURE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF SAID NOTE, THE PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON, AND ALL APPURTENANCES, RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, PRESCRIPTIONS OR ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LOT 18, SQUARE 201, UNIT 17 OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ADDITION TO MONROE, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-2
VS.NO. 092357
SHEILA MOORE AKA SHEILA KAY MOORE AND EDWARD MOORE AKA EDWARD LEE MOORE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT SIX (6) OF BLOCK TWENTY (20), EXTENSION NUMBER THREE (3) OF LAKESHORE SUBDIVISION, OUACHITA PARISH, MONROE, LOUISIANA. LESS AND EXCEPT: A CERTAIN TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK TWENTY (20), EXTENSION NUMBER THREE (3), LAKESHORE SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING, COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT SIX (6) AND MEASURE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT SIX (6) FOR A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET; THENCE TURN A LEFT DEFLECTION ANGLE OF 85 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 11 SECONDS AND MEASURE A DISTANCE OF 81.52 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT SIX (6); THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT SIX (6), BEING ALSO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT SEVEN (7), FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.59 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT TWO: A CERTAIN TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK TWENTY (20), EXTENSION NUMBER THREE (3), LAKESHORE SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT SEVEN (7) AND MEASURE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT SEVEN (7), BEING ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT SIX (6), FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.59 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE EASTERLY ALONG SAID LINE BETWEEN LOTS SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.59 FEET TO THE WEST SIDE OF BEASLEY STREET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 256.08 FEET AND ALSO BEING THE WEST LINE OF BEASLEY STREET AND THE EAST SIDE OF LOT SEVEN (7) FOR A DISTANCE OF 20.72 FEET; THENCE RUN WESTERLY FOR A DISTANCE OF 88.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PREMISES AS CONVEYED IN DEED FROM SHEILA K. MOORE RECORDED ON 10/25/2006 IN BOOK 2060 PAGE 457 IN SAID COUNTY AND STATE.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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SHERIFF’S SALE
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
VS.NO. 092377
JOSHUA TEDFORD SMITH AND JESSICA NOELLE JOHNS
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued from the Honorable Fourth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, in the above entitled and numbered cause to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, between the legal hours of sale on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOTS 36 AND 37 OF BLOCK 11, UNIT 2 OF H.M. MCGUIRE HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 37, 38, 39, T18N, R3E, AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 21 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 10, 2009 & October 08, 2009
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for West Monroe/Graphic Packaging Sparta Reuse Project-Effluent PIpeline, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, will be received by The City of West Monroe at the office of the City Clerk-Mr. Benny Chelette- until ten (10:00) o'clock A.M. on October 6, 2009. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Meeting Room on the first floor of the West Monroe City Hall immediately after the closing time for the receipt of bids. Any bids received after closing time will be returned to the bidder unopened.
The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, 318-387-2710. A non-refundable deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) will be required for each set of documents.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 21, 2009 at the office of Lazenby & Associates, Inc.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to the City of West Monroe, Louisiana in the 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 for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
August 31, 2009
Owner: City of West Monroe, Louisiana
BY: /s/ Dave Norris, Mayor
9/3,9/10,9/17,9/24
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING
$1,500,000
SEWER REVENUE BONDS
OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, STATE OF LOUISIANA
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance adopted on July 14, 2009, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the "Governing Authority") of the City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana (the "City"), and in accordance with the provisions of Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, that the City does hereby declare its intention to issue not exceeding One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) of Sewer Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, extensions and improvements to the sewerage collection and disposal system of the City (the "System"), a work of public improvement for the City.
The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City, shall be secured by and payable in principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, from an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the income and revenues derived or to be derived by the City from the operation of the System, after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of administration, operation and maintenance of the System. The Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the City as prohibited under the provisions of Article VI, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City.
The Bonds will be issued and authorized by ordinances of the Governing Authority in one or more series and shall bear such dates, mature at such time or times [not to exceed twenty-two (22) years from their date of issuance], bear interest at such rate or rates [not exceeding four per centum (4.00%) per annum], be sold at such price or prices, be in such denomination or denominations, in fully registered form, carry such registration privileges, be payable in such medium of payment and at such place or places, be subject to such terms of redemption and be entitled to such priorities on the income and revenues of the System as the City may provide by ordinances adopted at the time or times of issuance of the Bonds.
The Governing Authority will in such ordinances enter into such covenants with the future owner or owners of the Bonds as to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges for the services rendered thereby, the disposition of such fees and revenues, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and the revenues therefrom, the carrying of insurance, the keeping of books and records, and other pertinent matters as may be deemed proper by the Governing Authority to assure the marketability of the Bonds, consistent with the provisions of the Act. Such ordinances will also include remedies in case of default, provisions for the issuance of parity bonds and such additional covenants, agreements and provisions as are judged advisable or necessary by said Governing Authority for the security of the owners of the Bonds, including sinking funds and reserves for the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds, and an adequate depreciation fund for those repairs, extensions and improvements to the System as may be necessary to assure adequate and efficient service to the public, all as provided by the Act.
The Bonds will be sold at public or private sales, as provided for in the Act and other statutory authority, and the Bonds will, before the delivery thereof, be approved by the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at seven o'clock (7:00) p.m., at the City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds; provided, however, if at such hearing a petition or petitions duly signed by electors of the City in an aggregate number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of the electors of the City voting in the last special or general election held in the City object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the City who vote at a special election held for that purpose in the manner provided by Chapter 6-A, Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Any such petition shall be accompanied by a certificate of the Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition(s) are registered electors of the City and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that voted in the last tax election held in the City, all as provided by the Act.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at West Monroe, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of July, 2009.
CITY OF WEST MONROE,
/s/ Dave Norris, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Benny Chelette, City Clerk
8/27,9/3,9/10,9/17
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of West Monroe will meet in legal session on Monday, September 21, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: ZC-09-20000003
APPLICANT: S & B PROPERT HOLDINGS
FRANK ALLEN SWAYZE
LOCATION: 2933 CYPRESS STREET STE'S 1 -6
REQUEST: PLANNED BUILDING GROUP FOR PROPOSED SHOPPING CENTER / MEDICAL OFFICE
LGL DSCRP: 0.93 ACRE TRACT & TWO 0.465 ACRE TRACTS SITUATED IN SEC 40 T18N R3E WEST MONROE, PER PLAT BY JAMES W. BRASWELL & ASSOCIATES, LTD. BEING DRAWING #08-2504B.
The public is invited to attend.
9/3,9/10,9/17
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the City of West Monroe, at the office of City Clerk, Mr. Benny Chelette, at City Hall, 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, until 7:00 p.m., October 13, 2009, for the furnishing only of Aerators for the West Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana
S. E. Huey Co., 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co., located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
9/10,9/17,9/24
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 9th day of June, 2009, pursuant to an order of the Court dated June 4, 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, September 21, 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:
Adams, Mary E; 102 Inwood Dr Monroe
Adams, Phyllis Gwendylon; 2077 Guyton Swamp Rd Calhoun
Albritton, Joe D; 3 Hermitage Trace Monroe
Anspaugh, Jonathon David; 700 University Ave #MD-635 Monroe
Armstrong, Chadwick Androuptlest; 222 Pear St Monroe
Arrant, Seth Nathan; 1288 Hwy 144 Calhoun
Atkins, Neal Wade; 3309 Polk St Monroe
Baker, Tami Nicole; 330 Hillside Cir West Monroe
Barnett, Carroll G; 119 Candy Queen Ln West Monroe
Barrett, James W Jr; 105 Paleo Dr Monroe
Black, Jimmie James; 901 S 7th St Monroe
Blakeney, Brittany Lauren; 175 Connie Walters Rd Calhoun
Blanson, Scott Taylor; 1804 Medra Dr Monroe
Bonner, James Huey; 199 Vinwood Rd Monroe
Boutwell, Kevin Gregory; 5317 Desiard St Monroe
Boyd, Jonathan Hart; 1600 Riverside Dr # 104 Monroe
Bridges, Lisa Danielle; 101 Westchester Dr Monroe
Brodnax, Vickye Burgess; 2022 Valencia Ave Monroe
Broughton, Jo Ann Smith; 1716 S 7th St Monroe
Brown, Charles M; 206 Ouachita Dr West Monroe
Brown, Frances E; 2504 Pargoud Landing Monroe
Brown, Jonathon Earl; PO Box 637 West Monroe
Brown, Julian E JR; 147 Weldon Rd West Monroe
Bryant, Steven Brent; 204 Pecan Bayou Dr Monroe
Burson, Jane Hill; 1470 Frenchman’s Bend Rd Monroe
Burton, Glennon Thaddews; 127 Gabe Ln Monroe
Byrne, Jonathon Todd; 305 Hilton St Monroe
Caldwell, Johnette Shantel; 2010 Roggerson Rd #8 Monroe
Calhoun, Erick Emanuel; 2323 Fort Miro Ave #106 Monroe
Calhoun, James Thomas; 112 Donovan Cir Monroe
Cararas, Shelia L; 208 Laurel Grove Dr Monroe
Cascio, Jennie Geneva; 1615 Emrson St Monroe
Cascio, Rodney C; 2700 Bramble Dr Monroe
Castagnetta, Donna M; 16 Elmwood Dr Monroe
Cathey, Lowell D; 605 Davis Ave Sterlington
Chapman, Edward K;219 Chantilly Dr West Monroe
Clark, Teresa Ann; 413 E Lafayette Dr West Monroe
Colvin, Michael Dale; 116 Mohawk Cir West Monroe
Coplen, Max E; 118 Lake Powell Dr West Monroe
Crain, Heather C; 102 Conifer Dr West Monroe
Crotwell, Edna R; 1003 K St Monroe
Culpepper, John S; 2102 Spencer Ave Monroe
Davidson, Donna Kay; 1508 Luebenia Rd Calhoun
Davis, Joyce Elizabeth;824 Bethune St Monroe
Davis, Nancy Lipscomb; 109 Timber Ridge Dr Monroe
Dillard, Tiffany Nichole; 108 Forty Oaks Farm Rd West Monroe
Earnhart, Chrissy Ann; 300 Warren Dr #308 West Monroe
Eason, Patricia C; 134 Davis Ln West Monroe
Edwards, Frederick Paltron; 2918 Renwick St Monroe
Edwards, Ralph G; 104 Hartford Cir West Monroe
Elliot, James R; 3011 John Cole Pl Monroe
Erickson, Noah; 1905 Forsythe Ave Monroe
Etue, staci Lyn; 803 Stadium Dr #A Monroe
Ewbank, Linda K; 322 Raymond Dr Monroe
Ford, Ruth B; 107 Debra Ln West Monroe
Ford, Tanny H; 2815 Hwy 15 #6 Calhoun
Freeman, Pamela P; 705 Clayton St West Monroe
Futrell, Raina Hales; 213 Hines Ln West Monroe
Garrett, Raymond Haynes; 1701 McKeen Pl #20 Monroe
Gaston, Danny G; 215 Hillside Cir West Monroe
George, William Daniel; 870 Leckie Rd Eros
Gilliland, Steven D; 349 Harrell Rd West Monroe
Green, sharon H; 1104 N 2nd St Monroe
Green, William M; 1633 Hwy 80 E Calhoun
Hall, Ariel Lakaye; 1832 Spyker Dr Monroe
Hall, Trichel O; 2431 Charles Blvd Monroe
Haller, Melinda E; 107 Stephanie Dr West Monroe
Harris, Elka Ann; 1912 Rogers St #A Monroe
Harris, Peggy R PO Box 214 Sterlington
Harrison, Judy Ann; 5415 Whites Ferry Rd #39 West Monroe
Harvey, Rachel A Butler; 4358 Hwy 139 Collinston
Havens, Daniel J Jr; 172 Sue Dr Monroe
Hedgepeth, Kimberly Parker; 1201 Dean Chapel Rd West Monroe
Hendriz, Pamela Lynn; 124 Murray Cir West Monroe
Houston, Jason Bradley; 202 Sussex Dr Monroe
Howell, Reuben Douglas; 106 Selman Dr Monroe
Huggins, Mary Linda M; 3305 Beauvoir Pl Monroe
Ike, Ugochukwu Boniface; PO Box 6065 Monroe
Jacobs, Charles Jr; 4400 Beale St Monroe
Johnson, Barbara Ann; 2000 Peach St #48 Monroe
Johnson, Edward Branton; 1207 Trenton St #29 B West Monroe
Johnson, Resheka Marsha; 103 Linda Dr Monroe
Johnston, Karen Cook; 113 Windridge Dr West Monroe
Jolly, Michael L; 264 Jim Finley Rd Calhoun
Jones, Heather Nicole Spiller; 106 Lakeland Dr West Monroe
Jones, Michael O; 1959 Prairie Rd#8 Monroe
Jones, Rosalind D; 1803 Medra Dr Monroe
Jones, Wendi Janway; 305 Winkler Way Monroe
Jordan, Patricia Ann; 4509 Reddix Ln Monroe
Key, Lois E; 200 Claiborne Creek Dr #2120 West Monroe
Kile, Carolyn S; 113 Diel Rd Calhoun
Kilson, Robert L; 518 Atkinson St Monroe
Kinsey, Jonathan Edward; 213 Westridge Dr #B West Monroe
Knickerbocker, Bobby G; 111 Hickory Hill Dr Monroe
Knighten, Roy R; 1124 Caples Rd West Monroe
Lanford, Merldene Suzanne; 910 Harrell Rd West Monroe
Lodgen, Jeffery William; 2002 Sherwood Ave Monroe
Lynch, Brian Todd; 3673 Hwy 15 Calhoun
Lyons, Philick L; 109 Alice St West Monroe
Mack, Freggie; 2814 Dick Taylor St Monroe
Manning, TalishaLashell Denise; 3060 Winnsboro Rd #33 Monroe
Mathews, Frank Edward; 3507 Curry St Monroe
McCarty, Gene T; 1310 Evergreen St West Monroe
McClain, Gloria Diane; 422 Johnson Rd West Monroe
McCready, Kenneth L II; 112 Kelly Rd West Monroe
McDaniel, Adam Jr; 118 Sweetwood Dr Monroe
McMillian, Latressa A; 230 Madison Dr Monroe
McNeil, Emma Taylor; 445 Blazier Ln West Monroe
Miklosey, amber Michelle; 1008 New Chapel Hill Rd Calhoun
Millsap, Ashley Lane; 107 Sheila Dr West Monroe
Mintz, Charlotte McKamy; 4212 Ava Ln Monroe
Mitchell, Elaine D; PO Box 251 Sterlington
Mizell, John H; 3090 Caples Rd West Monroe
Moncrief, Jackie Harvey; 301 Tupawek Dr West Monroe
Moore, Michael S; 2210 Stubbs Ritchie Rd Monroe
Murphy, Terri G; 646 Golson Rd Monroe
Murray, Willie A; 477 Ashley Griggs Rd Calhoun
Naylor, Dorothy J; 1 Lock Dr #1-A Monroe
Nichols, Guytonio Lamorris; 324 Timberwood Dr Monroe
North, Lois W; 295 Ed Rutledge Rd West Monroe
Oneal, Jay Thomas; 100 Shailmar Dr West Monroe
Page, Dorothy Andrea; 4207 Owl St Monroe
Pankey, Lee R; 1316 Milton St Monroe
Parker, Marana B; 1600 N 3rd St Monroe
Powell, Rose Sims; 111 Lincoln Rd Monroe
Pratt, Naterria Rosha; 201 Jason Dr #B Monroe
Price, Spring Andria; 311 N 7th St Monroe
Price, Tracey Lurline; 4230 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe
Prisoc, Sherry Denise; 755 Ole Hwy 15 #78 West Monroe
Rawls, Ronnie Lee; 2612 Wilshire St Monroe
Reed, Steven Bernard; 2904 McLeod St Monroe
Reed, Tibus H; 2703 Washington Rd Monroe
Rogers, Teresa M; 124 Hillside Cir West Monroe
Russell, Robert S; 404 Connie Lynne Dr Monroe
Sawyer, James Albert; 3005 Cuba Blvd Monroe
Scott, Melissa Taylor; 344 Northwood Dr West Monroe
Shaver, Bryant E; 403 Gulpha Dr #7 West Monroe
Shaye, Saul; PO Box 2779 Monroe
Siller, Marcus Desean; 134 Pink St West Monroe
Smith, Joyce Marie; 1101 Joe Bill St West Monroe
Smith, Mattie Nappier; PO Box 707 Sterlington
Smith, Stuart H 273 Spence Rd Monroe
Spillers, Rita Janette; 380 Nick Spillers Rd Downsville
Starcher, Michele Lee; 241 Blanchard St #4302 West Monroe
Stevenson, Ashley Danelle; 213 Daywood dr Monroe
Street, William David; 301 Gulpha Dr West Monroe
Sweet, Corey Allen; 852 Pine Bluff Rd Colombia
Taylor, Eddi; 1202 Walton Ln Monroe
Tidwell, Todd Michael; 112 Sam Dr West Monroe
Toups, Summer Leigh; 1428 Cedar St West Monroe
Tubbs, Toby G; 1406 Frenchman's Bend Rd Monroe
Vanlandingham, Cynthia; 2286 Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd Monroe
Vaughn, Jane Glasgow; 218 King-Fields Loop Rd Sterlington
Vestal, Kenneth W; 315 E Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Warlick, Anderson C; 109 Pecan Grove Dr Monroe
Washington, Teresa N; 109 Puma Dr West Monroe
Weaver, Cynthia R; 217 Guess Rd West Monroe
Whaley, Edward Jr; 326 William Harris Rd West Monroe
Wheeler, Darrian Mashun; 113 Roosevelt Cir Monroe
Wheeler, Jeremy Keith; 509 Wilmuth St Monroe
Wiggins, Glen Ray; 209 Walters St West Monroe
Williams, Catherine Monquie; 402 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Willaims, Marilyn S; 178 Howard Brown Rd West Monroe
Williams, Myesha Shuntae; 33 Carroll Dr #B Monroe
Williams, Steven; 204 Lee St West Monroe
Williams, Terell Deon; 1658 Winnfield Rd West Monroe
Wilson, Anthony T; 105 Willet Place Blvd Monroe
Wimbish, Marilyn; 29 Woodberry Dr Monroe
Woodall, Devon; 402 Pine Grove Cir West Monroe
Woodard, Ruby D; 1941 Cagle Dr Monroe
Wright, Robert D; 2835 Lincoln St Monroe
Yates, Michael Cady; 1221 Carey Nelson Rd Calhoun
Zell, Candace Victoria; 361 Caples Rd West Monroe
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER 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 9th day of June 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
9/10
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
BE IT KNOWN that on this 9th day of June, 2009, pursuant to an order of the Court dated June 4, 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, September 28, 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:
Achord, Jason Brent; 103 Castle Dr West Monroe
Adams, Kevin Micheal; 108 Riggs St West Monroe
Allen, Janis Lynn; 300 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe
Ardoin, Ronald J; 204 Curry Creek Cir Calhoun
Aulds, Ronald K; 115 Deer Creek Cove Calhoun
Bagley, Wylie James; 224 Henderson Rd West Monroe
Balfour, James Pappas; 4808 Bon Aire Dr Monroe
Beach, Cynthia K; 419 E Ironwood Dr West Monroe
Beard, Kindra Lynn; 723 Caples Rd West Monroe
Berry, Antonio Tremayne; 5314 Brown St Monroe
Bartmess, Connie Marie; 295 Vollie Sanford Rd Calhoun
Beard, Prentice W; 1628 Hwy 557 West Monroe
Beaulieu, Kendrick Shon; 104 Elmhurst Cir #A Monroe
Bell, Whitney Elizabeth; 153 Betty Ln #20 West Monroe
Bell, Willie H; 100 Pink St West Monroe
Bender, Jay Brian; 114 Hendon Cir Monroe
Blake, Ili Khambatta; 6 Briarwood Cir Monroe
Branch, Jamie Marie; 3023 Swartz Fairbanks Rd Monroe
Britton, Autry J; 1409 Britton Rd West Monroe
Brooks, Billie Fatheree; 2311 Duval Dr Monroe
Brown, Willie J; 222 Eisenhower Dr Monroe
Brownfield, Jeffery L; 3603 Carver St Monroe
Burgoyne, Tywania Olline; 807 Eason Pl Monroe
Cagle, Danielle Denise; PO Box 175 Sterlington
Caldwell, Jermaine; 1423 S Grand St #1B Monroe
Cannon, Lia Morrison; 2306 Point Dr Monroe
Carter, Annie Pearl; 907 Colombia Ave Monroe
Chambers, Kari Lee Elizabeth; 7200 desired St Monroe
Chambers, Tressie L; 1905 Crescent Dr Monroe
Chapman, Melanie S; 1410 Charles Griggs Rd West Monroe
Cobb, Dara Katrina; 318 Philpot Rd; West Monroe
Cook, Larencia Geneka; 810 Tanglewood Dr Monroe
Cooper, Howard ; 1409 Cedar Brook Cir Leesville
Copeland, Johnny G; 195 Copeland Ln West Monroe
Corbin, Todd; 2730 Winnsboro Rd Monroe
Coronado, Mark; 404 Pine Grove cir West Monroe
Cowan, Nichole R; 2804 Lamy Cir Monroe
Craft, Melba Crowe; 2255 Hwy 594 Monroe
Crain, Katrenia Kuchar; 143 Newell Johnston Rd West Monroe
Creed, Clarence Wayne; 105 Woodcock Dr Monroe
Crosby, Lorenzo; 1605 S 5th St Monroe
Cruse, Thomas Benton Jr; 108 Westchester Dr Monroe
Davis, John Kenneth; 124 Elmwood Dr west Monroe
Degrate, William E; 820 Bryant St Monroe
Derrick, Cynthia E; 210 Stubbs Ave Monroe
Dew, Patricia J; 1416 Frenchman;s Bend Rd Monroe
Dispenza, Patrick Lane; 120 Topic St Monroe
Dorsey, Michael Donzell; 1405 Crescent Dr Monroe
Duke, Tracy L; 109 Lynette Dr West Monroe
Eason, Jonathon D; 120 Medalist St Monroe
Ecklund, Brandi Craig; 1304 Auburn Ave Monroe
Edgett, Thomas Ray; 200 Garden Ln Monroe
Ellis, Joanna; 110 Dera Mae Dr Monroe
Emory, Edwin Henry; 209 Horne Ln West Monroe
Foy, Kelly McWilliams; 3508 Curry St Monroe
Garey, Nancy Yadean; 1618 S 10th st Monroe
Gates, tadd Edward; 615 Wallace Rd West Monroe
Gates, walter H Jr; 204 Woodlawn School Rd West Monroe
Gilliand, Alice M; 345 Gilliland Rd West Monroe
Goodwin, James Robert; 1670 caples rd West Monroe
Gordon, Annette B; 303 N McGuire Ave Monroe
Gordon, Phyliss D; 1507 Alabama St Monroe
Graham, Chelsea Nicole; 380 Spurgeon Dr #5 Monroe
Green, Clara G; 1609 S 6th St Monroe
Green, Nola Mae; 613 S 16th st Monroe
Halbrook, Carrie Anne; 1403 west Ave Monroe
Hall, Leon; 910 E Rimes cir Monroe
Hall, Robert Earl; 4102 Ponder St Monroe
Hall, Tamra Regina; 802 N 33rd St Monroe
Hamp, Natasha Laneishae; 301 Woodlawn Dr #B Monroe
Hargrove, Mae Frances; 1101 Mississippi St Monroe
Hatton, Tony M; 393 Bill Golson Rd West Monroe
Henderson, Cedric Lavar; 4004 Church St Monroe
Henderson, Mary Ann Ellis; 119 Kiowa Ln Monroe
Hendry, Mary Kay; 300 Warren Dr #1101 West Monroe
Higgins, Sawn M; 7 Honeysuckle Dr Monroe
Holloway, Robert A; 266 Crowell Rd Eros
Horne, Tiana Lesha; 1600 Erin St Monroe
Howard, Dorothy M; 164 Tharp Rd Monroe
Hunter Christopher Oneal; 107 Anita Dr Monroe
Irwin, David Leigh; 1350 Avant Rd West Monroe
Jenkins, Dorothy Mae; 2715 Gordon Ave Monroe
Johnson, Harold G; 11 Burton Pl Monroe
Jones, Felicia Natt; 1430 Erin St Monroe
Jones, James Mark; 106 Lakeland Dr West Monroe
Jones, Latoyia Nicole; 4207 Ester Cir Monroe
Joyner, Michael Caley Jr; 451 Clocum Rd; Calhoun
Kahler, Valerie Ogburn; 2803 N 9th St West Monroe
Kelly Polly A; 704 Reed St Monroe
Kelly, Wayne L; 77 Magnolia Dr Monroe
Kendle, Eddie L Jr; 243 Lake Passman Dr Monroe
Kennedy, Meredith Ann Pardue; 2704 Oak Dr Monroe
Kirkendoff, Michael Andree; 3801 Blanks St Monroe
Laffoon, Jason Clay; 518 Eason Pl Monroe
Lee, Doris M; 123 Lake Powell Dr West Monroe
Lee, Lanforth Jerome; 425 Bunker Ln Monroe
Lee, William E; 1610 S 9th St Monroe
Legg, Corbin James; 1441 Frenchman’s Bend Rd Monroe
Lewis, Eugene; 102 S 3rd St Monroe
Lowe, William M; 200 Vanderkarr ln Calhoun
Magee, John L; 1165 Charles Griggs Rd west Monroe
Mahoney, Christopher Wayne; 327 Woodale Dr #95 Monroe
Mardis, Mary Davis; 2407 Outlet Rd Monroe
Marshall, Kawanna Nicole; 1100 S 4th St #B Monroe
Mason, Keandria A; 220 Eisenhowr Dr Monroe
Matthews, Natalie Despommier 305 Rochelle Ave Monroe
McFee, Nakia; 3903 Curry st Monroe
Menyweather, Clarence; 2864 Philpot Rd West Monroe
Monatgue, Chanda Danielle; 106 Patton Dr West Monroe
Montgomery, Phillip Ralph; 1018 Watson School Rd West Monroe
Morris, Susan Renee; 104 George St West Monroe
Myers, Jimmie David; 161 Northwood Cir West Monroe
Neal, Joli Reagan; 2309 Nye St West Monroe
Norman, Larreus Alzoa; 200 Marx St Monroe
Oliver, Mrs Maurice; 2117 Redwood Dr Monroe
Olson, Timothy Joseph; 320 Brown St West Monroe
Partin, Karen Jean; 202 Laurel Grove Dr Monroe
Pennignton, Billy Ray; 177 Comanche Trl West Monroe
Perkins, Walter Lee; 1529 Frenchman’s Bend Rd Monroe
Pharr, Janice R; 308 Connie Lynne Dr Monroe
Powell, James Maurice; 3137 Hwy 546 Eros
Purdy, Jennifer Anne; 324 Purdy Ave Calhoun
Pylant, welsey Christopher; 160 Chris Dr Downsville
Rawls, Winfred C Jr; 740 Winnfield Rd West Monroe
Redding, Ryne Cole; 300 Parkwood Dr West Monroe
Reed, Pamela D; 117 Dodie Ln Monroe
Reeves, Tammy Rene; 332 Antioch Church Rd West Monroe
Richardson, David L; 242 Jimmy Lee Ln West Monroe
Richey, Jarrod Daniel; 11 Stubbs Ave Monroe
Ricks, Linda Lafonne; PO Box 2424 West Monroe
Riggin, Robbie G; PO Box 444 Calhoun
Roberts, Stacy D; 1426 Cedar St West Monroe
Robinson, Darrinton James; PO Box 4491 Monroe
Robinson, Monica Wimberly; 118 Dodie Ln Monroe
Rodgers, Michael Bryce; 226 Dauphine Dr West Monroe
Ross, Sheila Marie; 223 Selman Dr Monroe
Rutledge, Stacy Pike; 317 McGee Rd West Monroe
Salisbury, Debra E; 1132 Rogers Rd West Monroe
Sampson, Eunice Stean; 328 Nevada Dr Monroe
Sanders, Deborah E; 300 Briarcliff Dr West Monroe
Scott, Jarell Lamario; 711 S 11th St Monroe
Seidenspinner, Dorothy Saucier; 4107 Webster St Monroe
Shelton, Larry W; 131 Green-Briar Dr West Monroe
Sims, Melissa Ann; 231 Bawcom St #02 West Monroe
Smith, Jason Wayne; 2984 Hwy 80 W #14 Calhoun
Smith, Marlin L Jr; 2217 Mallory PL Monroe
Smith, Randall Heath; PO Box 194 Calhoun
Soignier, David Ray; 805 Good Shephard Ln Monroe
Spears, Brandi Mechelle; 117 Thomas Dr West Monroe
Stevens, J W; 755 Ole Hwy 15 #4 West Monroe
Stout, Stella Mae; PO Box 504 Swartz
Stover, Billie Leonard; 400 Puckett Estate Rd West Monroe
Sullivan, Betty Ann; 209 Circle Dr West Monroe
Sweet, Marian Arnold; 500 George Simmons Rd; West Monroe
Sweet, Steven; 612 Mt Pleasant Rd West Monroe
Swinson, Barbara F; 2400 Deloach St #304 Monroe
Turner, Damarion Martez; 5221 Brown St Monroe
Wade, Kiara Charmaine; 1921 Samuel Dr Monroe
Walker, Michael W; 3300 Lake Desiard Dr Monroe
Wallace, Arina P; 249 Caldwell Rd West Monroe
Wallingsford, Brenda F; 1644 Jack Crowell Rd; Eros
Washington, Phillip James; 1616 S 7th Monroe
Watkins, Arthur Ray; 1515 State St Monroe
Weaver, Jennifer Diane; 925 Montogomery Ave West Monroe
West, Vanessia B; 2368 Hwy 34 West Monroe
White, Lynda Gail; 701 Tarver St Monroe
Wiley, Dorothy; PO Box 967 Sterlington
Williams, Eric Shawn; 501 S Grand St #312 Monroe
Williams, Sharonda N; 5405 Blanks Ave #25 Monroe
Williams, Sherill M; 122 lynette Dr West Monroe
Wilson, Ann Lyn; 2206 Brierfield Dr Monroe
Wilson, Bobby R; 202 McCaskle St West Monroe
Winston, Nicholas Dewayne; 2104 Monroe Ave Monroe
Winters, Caleb Sawyer; 106 Clearwater Cir West Monroe
Young, Arthur Frank Jr; 827 Leckie Rd Eros
The slips containing the names of persons listed were then places in a separate envelope, which was then sealed and the words JURY NUMBER TWO written thereon and placed in said box labeled “JURY BOX.” The Jury Box and the General Venire Box were then locked and sealed and delivered to the custody of the Clerk of said Court, subject to the orders of Court.
In testimony all of which we hereunto subscribe our names
Sydney Cameron, Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, E.J. Sievers, Sarah Calhoun Allbritton on this the 9th day of June 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
9/10
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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. September 21, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 9-10 COPY PAPER
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
Bidders also have the option to submit bids electronically. To submit a bid electronically, bidders must register at BidSync by visiting HYPERLINK "http://www.BidSync.com" www.BidSync.com or by calling their vendor support at (800)990-9339, ext 1. There is a yearly registration fee in order to use their service. Submission of an electronic bid requires a digital signature and an electronic bid bond when applicable.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
9/3,9/10
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2009 and read out loud for the following project:
LIMITED RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS TO
CROSLEY ELEM. SCHOOL
700 NATCHITOCHES STREET
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Bid Number: 3-10
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 Cedrick Hemphill at:
Herbert Land Architect Inc,
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A
Monroe, Louisiana 71201-5752
PH: 318-322-2694, ext. 3
Fax: 318-322-2695
Ced@LandAIA.com
A mandatory pre-bid conference for all interested Contractors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the existing School Cafeteria, 700 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Bids will only be accepted from General Contractors who attend this meeting.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this State. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The project budget is $300,000.
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 100% of the contract amount.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor’s Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Bidders also have the option to submit bids electronically. To submit a bid electronically, bidders must register at BidSync by visiting www.BidSync.com or by calling their vendor support at 800.990.9339, ext 1. There is a yearly registration fee in order to use their service. Submission of an electronic bid requires an electronic bid bond and a digital signature.
Attest: Dr Robert Weber, EDD.D, Secretary
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, President
8/27,9/3,9/10
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Notice is hereby given that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will meet as a Board of Review at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009, at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse, Courtroom 3, located at 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, to hear any and all protests from taxpayers on their 2009 Assessments.
The Board of Review shall consider the written or oral protests of any taxpayer desiring to be heard who has filed a written appeal (with any supporting documents) by Monday, September 15, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., (seven (7) days prior to the actual Board of Review Hearing date). The appeal shall be filed by certified mail or hand delivered to the Police Jury Office in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse at 300 St. John Street, Room 201, Monroe, LA 71201. Appeal Form 3101 (2001), Notice of Appeal Request for Board of Review, is available in the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse at 301 South Grand Street, Room 103, Monroe, Louisiana. THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE CANNOT ACCEPT APPEALS.
/s/ Bradley Cammack, Treasurer
Ouachita Parish Police Jury
9/3,9/10
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NOTICE
On August 31, 2009, Louisiana Christian Broadcasting, Inc., the licensee of KMCT-TV, digital channel 39, West Monroe, Louisiana, and Life Place Ministries, Inc., the owner of 100% of Louisiana Christian Broadcasting, Inc.'s stock, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to transfer control of KMCT-TV to First Assembly of God of West Monroe. Life Place Ministries, Inc. and Louisiana Christian Broadcasting, Inc. are both governed by the following directors: Michael Reed, Gerald Lewis, Billy Haisty and Joel Dyke. First Assembly of God of West Monroe is governed by the following directors: Michael S. Warren, James Adams, Darryl Lee Minter, Anthony Andrew Varino, John Thomas Groce, Darnell Whittington, and Randy Butler. A copy of the application and related material are on file for public inspection at 701 Parkwood Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291.
9/10,9/17,9/24
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2009.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR:
Electrical Renovations
Monroe Mental Health Center
Monroe, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER:
01-107-06B-11, Part 28
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
James M. Standard & Associates, Inc.
300 Washington Street
Suite 206
Monroe, LA 71201
318-322-0551-phone 318-361-0517 fax
smaxwell@centurytel.net email
upon deposit of $75.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are 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. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at The Activity Room, Monroe Mental Health Center, 4800 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71201 .
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for classification of Electrical Work. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JOHN DAVIS, DIRECTOR
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The following resolution was offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-74
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR THE POSITION OF CONSTABLE, WARD 9, OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Constable, Ward 9, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, under the provisions of LSA-R.S. 18:602 E, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has the obligation to call an election to select a successor.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana that:
1. Under the authority conferred by LSA-R.S. 18:602 E, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in Ouachita Parish on Saturday, March 27, 2010, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing a Constable from Ward 9, Parish of Ouachita, said post being vacant due to the resignation of Benjamin F. Owens on August 18, 3, 2009.
The qualifying period for this election shall be February 3-5, 2010. This Resolution and Notice of Election shall be published in The Ouachita Citizen, a weekly newspaper of general circulation within the parish published in Monroe, Louisiana, being the official journal of the governing authority for the Parish of Ouachita, on September 3, September 10th, and September 17, 2009. A copy of this Resolution ordering and calling the special election for the position of Constable, Ward 9, Parish of Ouachita, shall be furnished to the Clerk of Court, Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of Ouachita, and to the Secretary of State, and Registrar of Voters of the State of Louisiana.
The above Resolution was adopted on the 24th day of August 2009.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will conduct two (2) public hearings on Friday, September 18, 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Office.
The purpose of the first public hearing will be to receive comments on the Parish’s performance on its FY 2008 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program (Contract No. 670714) for street improvements. The Parish will submit close-out documents for the aforementioned LCDBG program to the Louisiana Division of Administration within forty-five (45) calendar days of this notice.
The second public hearing, a Fair Housing Informational Hearing, will be conducted following the Performance Hearing. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss fair housing policies, including the Fair Housing Act as Amended (Title 8), and any recommendations for improving fair housing opportunities within the community.
All residents of the Parish, particularly low to moderate income persons, are invited to attend and submit comments. Any person unable to attend these hearings may submit their written comments to: Mr. Shane Smiley, President, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Post Office Box 3007, Monroe, LA 71210-3007.
Any person having a physical handicap that requires special accommodations or any non-English speaking persons who require an interpreter should telephone the Parish at (318) 327-1340 or write to the Parish at the above address at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.
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NOTICE
A 1979 Winnebago Motorhome Vin #M50DA9T510948 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 Oct. 1, 2009, a Permit to Sell or Dismantle may be obtained.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009 AT 5:33 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, June 15, 2009 at 5:33 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 (5): Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Walt Caldwell, District C; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F.
Members Absent: (0)
Invocation was given by former juror King Dawson. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by King Dawson.
The president recognized visitor Kevin Crosby of Lazenby & Associates. Mr. Crosby was not present.
The president recognized Howard Fielding of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Jesse Means of the LA DEQ addressed the jury in the absence of Mr. Fielding. Mr. Means spoke extensively regarding the need for an ordinance to protect the water wells in the parish and asked the jury to consider adopting one. A lengthy discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
SELECTION OF OFFICIAL JOURNAL:
The president spoke regarding the selection of the official journal. Mr. Mitchell stated that proposals had been sent out to the print media in the area soliciting their participation in the process of the selection of the official journal. Mr. Mitchell stated that responses were received from The Ouachita Citizen, The News Star and The Monroe Dispatch and were in accordance with state statue. The results are listed below:
The Ouachita Citizen $2.50 per column inch
The News Star $3.60 per column inch
The Monroe Dispatch $2.50 per column inch
A motion was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, to select The Ouachita Citizen as the official journal for the year ending June 30, 2010. Ms. Moore commented on the need for an alternate journal. Discussion ensued. The motion by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell was amended to select The Ouachita Citizen as the official journal, and The Monroe Dispatch as the alternate journal. Motion passed without any opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The president convened a PUBLIC HEARING on ORDINANCE NO. 8934- An Ordinance creating Road Lighting District No. 39 (Fiddlers Creek) within the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, and defining and describing the boundaries thereof. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to close the public hearing. Motion passed without any opposition.
The president requested a motion to recess the regular meeting and convene as the Finance Committee. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Finance Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Jackson called the Finance committee meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Mr. Jackson stated that he would defer the first four items listed under his name to a later date. The chairman asked Mr. Cammack to speak regarding the budget planning. Mr. Cammack spoke briefly regarding the budget process. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the claims statement for the period of 5/15/09 through 6/11/09 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the claims for the period stated. Motion passed without any opposition.
Mr. Cammack asked Ms.Cupit to speak regarding the Jail Operations budget. Ms. Cupit spoke regarding the handout on the Jail Operations budget. Discussion ensued. Warden Newcomer spoke regarding the budget. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Monthly Exception Report and Budget Variance for the month, which included the Litter/Beautification Fund, West Ouachita Industrial Park and the Governing Body. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request for an increase in compensation to the mental health specialist from $1800 per month to $2200 per month. Discussion ensued. The matter was tabled until the next finance committee meeting.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for Food & Food Products-Green Oaks for the third quarter and recommended that the low bid of Conco in the amount of $21,421.78, be accepted. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to accept the recommendation of the Treasurer for Food & Food Products for the third quarter. Motion passed without any opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the bid tabulation for Bridge Timbers and Piling. Mr. Cammack stated that the vendor (Kennedy Saw Mills, Inc.) awarded the contract for 2008 had sent a letter stating that they would honor current pricing for the year of 2009. Mr. Cammack recommended to the jury to continue the purchasing of such materials under the current contract. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, second by Ms. Moore to accept the recommendation of the treasurer. Motion passed without opposition.
Motion to adjourn and reconvene the regular meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion passed without any opposition.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:41 p.m., by the president.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A. Mr. Mitchell made a statement regarding the numerous ordinances and resolutions on the agenda for adoption as they pertained to road lightning districts.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, offered the following ordinance for final adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 8934 (FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 39 (FIDDLERS CREEK) WITHIN THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND DEFINING AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Chapter 7, Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, authorizes parish governing authorities to create road lighting districts; and
WHEREAS, this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, now wishes to create a road lighting district within the Parish with such boundaries as are hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1: By virtue of the authority conferred by Chapter 7, Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a Road Lighting District be and the same is hereby created within the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, which Road Lighting District shall comprise and embrace all of that territory within Fiddler’s Creek Subdivision, as recorded in the records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
SECTION 2: The Road Lighting District hereby created shall be known and designated as "Road Lighting District No. 39 of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana" (the "District"), and as thus created shall constitute a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, of which this Police Jury shall be the governing authority, and the District shall have all the rights, powers and privileges granted and conferred by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Louisiana to such political subdivisions, including the authority to incur debt and to levy taxes.
SECTION 3: The official seal of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, be and the same is hereby adopted as the official seal of the District and the official journal of this Police Jury shall be the official journal of the District.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 1st day of June 2009.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (5)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
The above ordinance was adopted on the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-43
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 34 (WEST OAKS) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
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Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-44
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 35 (TRAVELERS REST) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-46
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 37 (SHELBURNE) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-47
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 38 (PINE WOODS) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-48
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 39 (FIDDLERS CREEK) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009 with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
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Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-31
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 19 (KOVAC ESTATES) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the creation of a road lighting district in Elsinore Estates. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had talked with the residents and suggested to them that the creation of the road lighting district be addressed at a later date. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the Energy Efficiency Block Grants. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the matter and recommended that the jury apply for the grants in the amount of $396,000 before the deadline of June 25, 2009. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to authorize the parish treasurer to apply for the Energy Efficiency Block Grants before the deadline of June 25, 2009. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. CALHOUN, DISTRICT
Mr. Calhoun asked that the matter regarding West Ouachita Recreation District be deferred until the next meeting of the jury.
Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathrooms and asked Mr. Harrison to speak on the matter. Mr. Harrison stated that bids were opened on June 1, 2009. Mr. Harrison stated that Ouachita Builders of West Monroe submitted the low bid of $129,000. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the low bid of Ouachita Builders for the construction of the Cheniere Lake Area 3 Bathrooms. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Harrison to speak regarding the emergency back-up generator for Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc. Mr. Harrison stated that the jury had secured an LGAP grant in the amount of $22,000 for the purchase of the generator, but the bid had come in over $32,000. Mr. Harrison stated that Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc., had submitted a letter stating that they would make up the difference. Mr. Harrison recommended to the jury to authorize Southwest Ouachita Waterworks to purchase the generator and that he proceed with securing the reimbursement of the funds from the state. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore to proceed with the purchase of a generator for Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc. Motion passed without opposition.
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Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-41
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 32 (CALVERT COUNTRY ESTATES) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-52
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING WAYNE HECKFORD TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF KEEP OUACHITA PARISH BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE ON JULY 17, 2009, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM EACH, BEGINNING JULY 17, 2009 AND ENDING JULY 17, 2012; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the term of Wayne Heckford will expire on July 17, 2009 and he has agreed to remain as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful Committee; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following individual:
Wayne Heckford, 347 Mt. Vernon Church Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292
BE AND HEREBY is reappointed to the Board of Commissioners of Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful Committee an additional term of three years, beginning July 17, 2009 and ending July 17, 2012.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-53
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING RAYMOND HOGGATT TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF KEEP OUACHITA PARISH BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE, WHOSE TERM HAS EXPIRED, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM EACH, BEGINNING JUNE 15, 2009 AND ENDING JUNE 15, 2012; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the term of Raymond Hoggatt has expired as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful Committee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hoggatt desires to remain a member of said Board,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following individual: Raymond Hoggatt, 138 Cheniere Lake Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292
BE AND HEREBY is reappointed to the Board of Commissioners of Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful Committee an additional term of three years, beginning June 15, 2009 and ending June 15, 2012.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the ULM Government Access Cable Channel. Mr. Mitchell indicated that a meeting had been scheduled for this day, but had been postponed to a later date. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-21
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 (NORTHSIDE TERRACE) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-37
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 27 (NORTH POINTE) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-45
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 36 (FRENCHMAN’S BEND) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
MR. BLADE, DISTRICT D:
Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore offered a motion to waive the agenda to appoint someone to fill the position of District D Juror, due to the passing of Mr. Dorth Blade. Mr. Mitchell noted that the jury has a time frame of 10 days in which to make the appointment and that the next jury meeting is beyond that time. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded unanimously to appoint Ms. Ruby G. Blade to fill the seat of District D Juror until the October 17, 2009 election. Motion passed.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
The president stated that he would defer the first item on his agenda until a later date.
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-28
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 (TREASURE ISLAND) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-29
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 (NORTHGATE ESTATES) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-30
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 18 (OAK PLACE) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-34
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 23 (TOWN & COUNTRY) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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The president spoke regarding fund raising activities on parish roads. Discussion ensued. The president asked Mr. Mitchell to look into the legalities concerning these activities and report back to the jury.
The president spoke regarding the funding for the rehabilitation of the Shamblin Street Pump Station. Mr. Harrison stated that the cost to rehab the pump station would be approximately $135,000. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to pay one-half of the cost and not to exceed $75,000 to rehab the Shamblin Street Pump Station. Motion passed without opposition.
The president asked Mr. Cammack to speak regarding the funding agreement for WIA Amendment No. 1. Mr. Cammack noted that the amendment was an increase in funding for the WIA Area 81 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the amendment and authorize the president to sign the necessary documents. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-22
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 9 (PINE BAYOU) OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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Ms. Moore spoke regarding the job description for the Section 8 Code Enforcement Officer. Deputy Heckford stated that he had spoken to the Sheriff as well as Ms. Steele regarding the job. Ms. Steele spoke regarding the matter. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson to accept the job description of Section 8 Code Enforcement Officer. Motion passed without opposition.
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the garbage pickup for the Section 8 residents and asked Ms. Hunter to speak. Ms. Hunter stated that quotes had been sent out for trash pickup in the Garden Park, Pine Bayou and Tanglewood Subdivisions, and would be opened on June 30, 2009. Discussion ensued. No other action was taken on this matter.
Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson, offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-54
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING CLIFTON LEWIS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF KEEP OUACHITA PARISH BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE, WHOSE TERM HAS EXPIRED, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM EACH, BEGINNING JUNE 15, 2009 AND ENDING JUNE 15, 2012; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the term of Clifton Lewis has expired as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful Committee; and
WHEREAS, Clifton Lewis desires to remain a member of said Board.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following individual:
Clifton Lewis, 115 Memorial Drive, Monroe, LA 71202
BE AND HEREBY is reappointed to the Board of Commissioners of Keep Ouachita Parish Beautiful Committee an additional term of three years, beginning June 15, 2009 and ending June 15, 2012.
The above resolution was adopted the 15th day of June 2009.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer:
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the request of the Health Unit to hire an administrative assistant. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to accept the recommendation of the treasurer to hire an administrative assistant for the Health Unit. Motion passed without any opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
The chief indicated that he had no additional items.
The president recognized Mr. Rhodes, Green Oaks.
GREEN OAKS Mike Rhodes, Green Oaks
Mr. Rhodes was not present. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the matter of hiring a Juvenile Detention Officer II. Mr. Cammack indicated that the request was to open an additional position instead of hiring in the position. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to open the additional Juvenile Detention Officer II position. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Legal.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the recent resignation of the Ward 1 Justice of the Peace, Renford Rodgers. Mr. Mitchell indicated that the election would be handle by the state.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the resolution authorizing the president to execute “waiver and amendment of cash” regarding the Penn Hotel Property. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to authorize the president to execute the waiver and amendment for the Penn Hotel property. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell asked that the jury would waive the agenda to consider a resolution to authorize the president to execute the documents regarding the LGAP contracts. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to amend the agenda to take up the matter regarding the LGAP Contracts. Motion passed unanimously.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun:
RESOLUTION NO. 09-56
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND EXPEND FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISIANA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO:
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has submitted applications to the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, for funding assistance under the FY 2008-2009 Local Government Assistance Program;
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session convened on the 15th day of June 2009, that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury hereby authorizes the president to execute agreements with the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration under the Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program, for the following projects located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana:
Extension of Barr Lane (Crocker Lane to Laird Street) - $57,300
Upgrade Water Main along LA 144 (Indian Village Water System) -$19,555
The above resolution was adopted this 15th day of June 2009.
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The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the approval of a sketch plan for Ashton Park located in District E and recommended approval. Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the matter and recommended approval subject to his comments. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the sketch plan for Ashton Park subject to the comments of the parish engineer. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray requested that the jury waive the agenda to take up the matter of hiring of two equipment operators. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to waive the agenda to address the hiring of the equipment operators for Public Works. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the hiring of an Equipment Operator I, and noted that the position had been budgeted. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to hire in the position of Equipment Operator I. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the hiring of an Equipment Operator II, and indicated that it was a budgeted position. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to hire in the position of Equipment Operator II. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Harrison, Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Don Harrison, Engineer
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the FY2009 Pavement Striping Contract. Mr. Harrison stated that bids were opened on June 2, 2009, and that the low bidder was Highway Graphics, Inc., of West Monroe, in the amount of $87,742.50. Mr. Harrison recommended that the pavement-striping contract be awarded to Highway Graphics, Inc. A brief discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the recommendation of the engineer and award the contract. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the Railroad Grade Crossing at Booth Street. Discussion ensued. This item was deferred until the July 6, 2009 meeting of the jury.
Mr. Harrison spoke regarding the West Ouachita Road Repairs and asked that the jury accept the project as substantially complete as of May 20, 2009. A brief discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve change order #1 and the project as substantially complete. Motion passed without opposition.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Moore reminded the jury of the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new branches of the libraries.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Steve Hunter, Mayor of the Town of Richwood expressed his thanks for the jury’s effort in working together to improve conditions in the town.
There being no other business to come before the jury, motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
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Monroe-West Monroe
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
June 15, 2009
Date and Place: The regular meeting of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was held at the Convention & Visitors Bureau on June 15, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The Chairwoman, Sammy Gordy, presided.
Roll Call: Present: Sammy Gordy, Jerry Edmondson, A. Lane Howell, Gretchen Kovac, Don O’Toole, Ryan Roark, Janet Rutledge, Angie Jackson-Wilson
Absent: Tillman Brown (excused), Sue Nicholson (excused), Nash Patel (excused)
Staff: Alana Cooper, Executive Director; Sylvia Bullard, Office Manager; Elmer Noah, Attorney
Agenda: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Gretchen Kovac to approve the June 15, 2009 Board Meeting Agenda. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Minutes: It was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Lane Howell to approve the May 18, 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 balances on hand as of May 31, 2009.
Bond Account $525,904.79
General Funds $3,079,202.78
Report filed for audit.
Travel Plans: It was moved by Gretchen Kovac and seconded by Lane Howell to approve the additional travel plans for July through October 2009. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Executive Director’s Report: Alana Cooper reported that she, Scott Bruscato and Bobby Staub traveled to Shreveport for the LHSAA Top 28 Tournament bid on June 3, 2009. She stated that the Convention & Visitors Bureau will not host the 2nd year of the two (2) year contract. The tournament will return to Hammond, La.
Alana Cooper informed the board members of new committee assignments for the June 2009 through May 2010 period.
Alana Cooper congratulated Angie Jackson-Wilson for been awarded the BPW/LA Esther Terry Nike Award for 2009.
Alana Cooper reported that the 2009 AAU National 9 and under Girls’ Basketball Tournament will begin on June 26 and run through July 1, 2009 at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Don O’Toole and seconded by Lane Howell to adjourn at 4:25 p.m. Motion carried by a vote of nine (9) affirmative votes to zero (0) negative votes.
Sammy Gordy, Chairwoman
Janet Rutledge, Secretary/Treasurer
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Caesar Velasquez, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, and Bonnie Dilmore. Alderman Ladd Williams was absent.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Shane Middleton gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Dennis Sims, Pastor Tracy Boyd, Melissa Breland and Zack, Wes Helbling reporter for North Ouachita Weekly News, Wilbur Flintroy, Bruce and Jean Bonner, Lisa Bonner, Kimberly Velasquez and four children, Ronnie Malone, Jayne Bullock, Rhonda George, Mavis Williams, Kimberly Atchison, Craig Crawford.
Town personnel in attendance were Bryan Racer, Barry Bonner, Todd Newton, Jerre Hurst, Kevin Willis, Katy Balsamo, Shane Middleton, and Marilyn Dilmore.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Chief Bonner asked to add to the agenda the hiring of two police officers, plus position promotions with pay increases for police officers.
Alderman Cliff Bullock stated he would like to postpone the hiring of two police officers, the promotions with salary increases and call a special meeting for next Thursday, July 23, 2009.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Jerre Hurst passed out manuals to the Mayor and Aldermen which he prepared a COOP Plan for the Town of Sterlington to start out with. Officer Hurst stated there will be addendums as we go along that will need to be adopted and added to the manual.
ANNEXATIONS
Attorney Katy Balsamo stated she has three of the annexations ready.
Proposed ordinance to annex 60’ (not 360’) of right-of-way from DeLoutre Property Rentals, LLC. M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Caesar Velasquez) to adopt as Ordinance Number 2009-02 (OTG). Four yea votes, one absent.
Proposed ordinance to annex 10’ utility easement from Highway 165 North, LLC. M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Bonnie Dilmore) to adopt as Ordinance Number 2009-03 (OTG). Four yea votes, one absent.
Proposed ordinance to annex the new elementary school. M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Caesar Velasquez) to adopt as Ordinance Number 2009-04 (OTG). Four yea votes, one absent.
NEW BUSINESS
AWARDING THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT BID
Mayor Breland reported that we didn’t have enough money to go with the base bid and the alternate bid. The alternate bid is for a filter press that takes the water out of the sludge and turns it to dry cakes. We will have to come back at a later date to rebid the alternate.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to accept G. D. Womack Trucking, Inc. Base Bid of $1,664,474 as recommended by the Town Engineer, Tom Holtzclaw. Four yea votes, one absent.
HIRING POLICE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE
An ordinance setting the guidelines for hiring of Sterlington Police Department personnel. M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to adopt as Ordinance Number 2009-05 (PER) (Personnel). Four yea votes, one absent.
REPORTS
LMA MEETING
Cliff Bullock reported on the LMA Meeting that was held in Sterlington last night. The Corps of Engineers donated the use of their barge for this meeting. Approximately 230 people attended. It was a very good turn out.
TOWN SIGN
Cliff Bullock stated the town has been funded for a Welcome to Sterlington sign. He informed where the signs would be located. Alderman Hill stated he has received negative feedback on the sign slogan and graphics. He stated a few of the concerns, but none of these persons offered a suggestion. Discussion went on to see if the High School Art Class would come up with some suggestions.
Mayor Breland stated we did get an extension until December 31, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
LEGAL STRATEGY FOR LITIGATION ON VINCE HODNETT FORMER EMPLOYEE
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Caesar Velasquez) to enter into executive session at 7:40 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Jean Bonner mentioned the town is digging the ditches and they are real deep. She went on to say they are up in age now and the deep ditches are hard to mow. Mrs. Bonner asked if they don’t mow the ditches will the town do it. Mayor Breland said the town will mow it.
MONTHLY EXPENDITURES
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Cliff Bullock) to approve the expenditures for payment.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned, M/S/C (Caesar Velasquez, Cliff Bullock).
Vern Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN OF STERLINGTON
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2009
TOWN HALL COUNCIL ROOM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Vern Breland called the meeting to order. A quorum was present and acting. Aldermen present: Caesar Velasquez, Cliff Bullock, Ron Hill, Ladd Williams, and Bonnie Dilmore.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Breland gave the invocation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUESTS
Attending the meeting were Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bonner, Kimberly Velasquez and children, and Ty Puckett.
Town personnel in attendance were Katy Balsamo, Todd Newton, Bryan Racer, Kevin Willis, and Lunar New.
Kevin Willis asked the Mayor id he could address the Mayor and Council. Mayor Breland gave him the floor. Kevin Willis stated he has been told that the Council has heard where he said something. He apologized to the Mayor and Council, but he did not realize he offended them.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HIRING POLICE OFFICER
M/S/C (MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED) to remove this item from the agenda.
POSITION PROMOTIONS FOR POLICE OFFICERS
M/S/C (Caesar Velasquez, Cliff Bullock) based on Chief Bonner’s recommendation to promote Captain Todd Newton to Assistant Chief with a salary increase to $26,000 base pay.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) based on Chief Bonner’s recommendation to promote Jerre Hurst to Sergeant with a salary increase to $22,500 base pay.
M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Caesar Velasquez) based on Chief Bonner’s recommendation to promote Kevin Willis to Captain with a salary increase to $23,500 base pay.
M/S/C (Ron Hill, Caesar Velasquez) to increase Jacob Greer’s base salary to $20,000.
NEW BUSINESS
AWARD BID FOR PARKING LOT
Mayor Breland reported we received two bids on the parking lot, one from Charles Heard with Asphalt Maintenance bided $78,130.80, and the second bid was from Amethyst Construction at $73,684.50. Mayor Breland mentioned the 2007 LGAP grant is for $35,000 and the House Bill 1 grant is for $20,000, this will mean the town will have to come up with about $18,000.
Mayor Breland asked if the Council wanted to award the bid and talk to the lowest bidder on cutting back on things that could be cut to lower the bid.
M/S/C (Cliff Bullock, Ladd Williams) to table until Tom Holtzclaw could be here next Tuesday.
SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION BIDS
We receive only one bid from JaBar who bided 2.3 million on the sewer collection project and our budget is only about one million. It was M/S/C (Ron Hill, Ladd Williams) to reject the bid from JaBar and see if our engineer can scale the project down and rebid it.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Breland gave an update on the town sign issue. He talked to Dr. Dunn at ULM who has an advertising marketing class that will start this fall and they are going to work on the Sterlington Town sign to come up with a new concept. He also talked to the Art Director at the high school and the art students are going to come up with a design also. He talked to an architect from Las Vegas who has relatives that live here and he is also going to come up with a design. The Mayor talked to his son Rusty who is a good artist about him drawing a design too.
Mayor Breland stated hopefully in September we can get all these designs and see what we like. He also mentioned Caesar’s daughter Whitley turned in a lot of good ideas too.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned, M/S/C (Ladd Williams, Caesar Velasquez).
Vern Breland, Mayor
Marilyn Dilmore, Town Clerk
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Office of Purchasing, 213 Thomas Boyd Hall, Louisiana State University, and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803, until 11:00 AM, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009, LSU SOLICITATION #000007773 – FURNISH LABOR & MATERIALS – BUILDING REPAIRS & REROOFING –CALHOUN RESEARCH STATION – STATE PROJECT #01-107-06B-11, ITEM #20; ACT 27 OF 2006 (SUPP FROM A7 2008) at which time and place the bids will be opened and read. Plans and specifications may be obtained from WHITTINGTON ARCHITECTS, INC., 8525 HIGHWAY 80 WEST, RUSTON, LA 71270 upon deposit of $60.00 per set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under L.A.R.S. 37:2150-2164 for classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Also evidence of authority to submit bids shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c) et. al. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 AT 2:00 PM AT JOBSITE.
NON DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order #11246. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
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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, September 28, 2009, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-09-20000003
APPLICANT: HOWARD, CECIL MARTIN JR & PATRICIA MARCENE HOWARD
LOCATION: 507 ISLAND DRIVE
REQUEST: FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE FROM REQUIRED 3' TO 6' IN THE REQUIRED 25' FRONT YARD SETBACK TO ERECT A PRIVACY FENCE IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
LGL DSCRP: LOT 9 ARLINGTON PLACE ADDN.
The public is invited to attend.
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Public notices may be submitted via e-mail to
news@ouachitacitizen.com; by fax at (318) 325-2285;
or at 1400 North 7th St. West Monroe, LA 71291.
Please call to confirm receipt of items sent by fax or in the mail.
For more information on pricing or deadlines,
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