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Public Notices: Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Public Notices Published Thursday, October 20th, 2011Subscribe to The Ouachita Citizen's online E-Edition — free to subscribers of the regular newspaper — to see the complete Public Notices in PDF format. Follow the link at www.ouachitacitizen.com.
SHERIFF’S SALE
BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB
VS.NO. 072609
KENDRICK CALTON
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT NINE (9), UNIT THREE (3), PRESIDENTIAL ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT IN THE PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 2 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA.
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CHURCH LOANS AND INVESTMENTS TRUST
VS.NO. 083041
THE BILTMORE GROUP OF LOUISIANA LLC, FORMAT CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SENIOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOTS 5 AND 7 AND THE NORTHERLY 2 FEET OF LOT 3 AND THE SOUTHERLY 2 FEET OF LOT 9 AND THE NORTHERLY 23 FEET OF LOT 9 AND LOT 11, LESS THE NORTH 1 FOOT OF LOT 11, ALL LOCATED IN THE FEAZEL SUBDIVISION OF A SQUARE IN THE TOWN OF WEST MONROE, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
________________________________________________________
SHERIFF’S SALE
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS.NO. 092877
ALEX CALDWELL AND PAULA CALDWELL
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT SEVENTEEN (17), UNIT NO. 18, TOWN & COUNTRY SUBDIVISION IN SECTIONS 9 AND 42, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 99, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
________________________________________________________
SHERIFF’S SALE
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FORMERLY KNOWN AS COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP
VS.NO. 094302
STEVEN A ALEXANDER, ET AL
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 355 OF UNIT 2 OF INDIAN LAKES SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 66, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-R2
VS.NO. 102022
THELMA ANN MARSHALL A/K/A THELMA ANNETTE MARSHALL
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT SEVEN (7) OF BLOCK FIVE (5), OF UNIT NO 1 OF SHERROUSE PARK ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF MONROE, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 25 OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC
VS.NO. 103492
CARON CROSWELL DANIELS DIVORCED WIFE OF/AND JAMES DOUGLAS DANIELS
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A LOT OF GROUND IN SQUARE OF 34 OF HUDSON’S RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, BEGINNING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF FORSYTHE AVENUE 489.52 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF FORSYTHE AVENUE WITH THE EAST LINE OF TENTH STREET, FRONTING THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF FORSYTHE AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET; THENCE RUNNING BACK IN SAID SQUARE BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET, AS PER PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 18, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENT SITUATED THEREON WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1200 FORSYTHE AVENUE, MONROE, LA 71201
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP
VS.NO. 103854
JAY RYAN DAVIS AND CHARLENE ANN DAVIS
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 24 OF UNIT NO. 2 BARTHOLOMEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 59 AND 60 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF UNIT NO. 1, BARTHOLOMEW ESTATES AND OTHER LANDS SITUATED IN SECTIONS 27, 28 AND 41, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, STERLINGTON, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 57, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
VS.NO. 110676
JOHN FREDERICK CUNNINGHAM, JR., CRYSTAL MICHELLE SHANNON CUNNINGHAM AND IMPACT PROPERTIES LLC
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:LOT ONE (1) OF T. I. HORN’S SUBDIVISION OF J. E. MORRIS HOME PLACE OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA IN SECTION 46, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 2, 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.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP
VS.NO. 112011
SCOTT BRIAN DOMONKOS AND LORI RAY DOMONKOS
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 18 OF BLOCK 3, OAK PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 47, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR HEREAFTER ERECTED ON THE PROPERTY, AND ALL EASEMENTS, APPURTENANCES, AND FIXTURES NOW OR HEREAFTER A PART OF THE PROPERTY.
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
VS.NO. 112436
MICHAEL A POWELL
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 26, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOTS FIVE AND TWELVE (5 AND 12) OF BLOCK 3, SPANISH CITY ADDITION, UNIT NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 45, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY WILL B. MATTHEWS IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 494, PAGE 599, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LA., ALSO: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF GROUND AND THE PARKWAY LYING BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST LINE OF LOT FIVE (5) OF BLOCK THREE (3) OF UNIT NO. 1, SPANISH CITY ADDITION, WHEN SAID LINES ARE PROJECTED IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO DESIARD ROAD, AND BEING SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY WILL B. MATTHEWS AS PER DEED ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 494, PAGE 599 RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LA LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY SOLD BY WILL B. MATTHEWS TO MERCE B. WEAVER AS PER DEED DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1961, AND RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 724, PAGE 528, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 206 OAKLAWN DRIVE, 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.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
September 22, 2011 & October 20, 2011
________________________________________________________
SHERIFF’S SALE
GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC
VS.NO. 112687
JOSEPH T ROSS
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, November 02, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
2001 HOMES OF LEGEND PATHFINDER 16X80 MOBILE HOME S# HL13454AL; FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
OUACHITA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
VS.NO. 113011
THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF LEON 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, November 02, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
2005 GMC YUKON, SILVER, VIN #1GKEK63U85J218131
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
October 20, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-10
VS.NO. 08926
LORI MICHELLE SANT, WIFE OF/AND BOBBY JOE TREMAINE
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, November 23, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, MEASURE S 89 DEGREES-47’W ALONG THE NORTH LINE SAID NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 425.0 FEET; THENCE MEASURES S 0 DEGREES 10’E A DISTANCE OF 207.2 FEET; THENCE S-17 DEGREES 12’E A DISTANCE OF 159.3 FEET; THENCE S 0 DEGREES 10’E A DISTANCE OF 973.5 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4; THENCE MEASURE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE N 89 DEGREES 47’E A DISTANCE OF 380 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4; THENCE MEASURE N 0 DEGREES 10’W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 1333.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 11.96 ACRES, SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF WAY OF AVANT ROAD AND TWO GAS PIPELINE RIGHTS OF WAY, AND A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, PROCEED N 89 DEGREES 47’00”E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 630.69 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE N 89 DEGREES 47’00” ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 310.51 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A CERTAIN 11.96 ACRE TRACT AS PER INSTRUMENT FILED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1492, PAGE 667, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE PROCEED N 0 DEGREES 10’00”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID 11.96 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 815.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A CERTAIN 2.326 ACRE TRACT AS PER INSTRUMENT FILED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1500, PAGE 715, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE PROCEED S 89 DEGREES 47’00”W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 2.326 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 175.8 FEET; THENCE PROCEED S 37 DEGREES 33’00”W, A DISTANCE OF 220.2 FEET; THENCE PROCEED S 0 DEGREES 10’00”E A DISTANCE OF 640.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.540 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LESS AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN 0.014 ACRES DONATED AS PER CONVEYANCE BOOK 1615, PAGE 3, #1126803, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: 1115 AVANT ROAD, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, 71291. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1115 AVANT ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Seized as the property of the defendants and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITH benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
October 20, 2011 & November 17, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
CHASE HOME FINANCE LLOC, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS.NO. 102721
AMY RENEE HARGER, ET AL
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, November 23, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT 14 OF BLOCK 11, UNIT 5 OF HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION OF STERLINGTON PLANTATION, STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 24, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA AND N/2 OF LOT 15 OF BLOCK 11, UNIT 6 HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION OF STERLINGTON PLANTATION, STERLINGTON, LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 44, RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
October 20, 2011 & November 17, 2011
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SHERIFF’S SALE
AURORA BANK, FSB FKA LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB
(PARTY PLAINTIFF SUBSTITUTE: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.)
VS.NO. 112327
WILLIE HOLMES, JR. AND JESSIE PRICE HOLMES
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, November 23, 2011, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to wit:
LOT FOUR (4) AND THE SOUTH HALF (S1/2) OF LOT THREE (3) OF BLOCK EIGHTY-SIX (86) OF HOME REALTY AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY’S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 86, 87, 88 AND 89 OF LEE AVENUE ADDITION TO MONROE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 23, OF THE RECORDS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND A PORTION OF ALLEY REVOKED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1253, PAGE 802 AND RETAINED A 12 FOOT SERVITUDE FOR UTILITIES; 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.
Said sale is WITHOUT benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bidder. Terms of sale: Cash or certified funds by 1:00 P.M. on the day of sale for the full amount bid.
ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF
Ouachita Parish
Monroe, LA
October 20, 2011 & November 17, 2011
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NOTICE OF EXAMINATION
A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Fire Prevention Officer in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and of the Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Civil Service Board. Application forms and a list of the qualification requirements that must be met for admission to this examination may be obtained from the Fire Chief’s Office, Ouachita Parish Fire Department, 1000 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. Completed applications must be received at the address give above by November 2, 2011, 4:00 p.m. Approved applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and place of the examination at least five days prior to the examination date.
10/6,10/13,10/20,10/27
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, 301 South Grand Street, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00 AM,) Thursday, November 3, 2011, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, November 3, 2011 and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
ADDITIONS to GREEN OAKS JUNVENILE DETENTION FACILITY
Electronic Bids will also be accepted on www.bidsync.com.
The project includes approx. 4,650 SF additions. Construction Budget is $500,000.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested Contractors will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Lobby of the Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Facility located at 4820 South Grand Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Bids will only be accepted from General Contractors who attend this meeting.
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from HYPERLINK "http://www.aeplans.com" www.aeplans.com Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at:
HERBERT LAND ARCHITECT INC
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A
Monroe, Louisiana 71201-5752
PH: 318 - 322 - 2694
FAX: 318 - 322 - 2695
Bill@LandAIA.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this State. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to 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 after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BID LAW.
10/6,10/13,10/20
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, November 8, 2011,and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its scheduled meeting on December 5, 2011, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
Various Materials: aggregates, antifreeze, asphalt, asphaltic concrete, batteries, bridge timbers & pilings, cement-portland, culverts-all groups, fill dirt, filters, lubrication oil, and signs & sign post.
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from the office of Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
10/6,10/13,10/20
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC THAT PURSUANT TO THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTE 33:2333, ROYCE TONEY, SHERIFF OF OUACHITA PARISH HAS IN HIS POSSESSION BICYCLES AND OTHER ITEMS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY HIS OFFICE AS ABANDONED PROPERTY FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF FIVE MONTHS AND ARE NOT HELD AS EVIDENCE IN ANY CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS. SHERIFF ROYCE TONEY DOES HEREBY GIVE NOTICE OF HIS INTENTIONS TO TAKE POSSESSION OF SUCH AND DISPOSE IN ANY MANNER HE DEEMS NECESSARY.
SHOULD ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WISH TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY TO BE FORFEITED, TO PROVE OWNERSHIP, AND UPON PROOF OF OWNERSHIP, TO PAY ANY STORAGE CHARGES AS WELL AS THE COST OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. ITEMS ARE LOCATED AT THE OUACHITA CORRECTIONAL CENTER, US 165 BY-PASS SOUTH, MONROE, LOUISIANA.
SAID ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. IF SAID ITEMS ARE NOT CLAIMED ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 4, 2011, SAME WILL BE FORFEITED TO THE OUACHITA PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT DEPUTY KAYE PATTERSON OR DEPUTY JUDY BROOKS AT 318/410-2445.
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2. 11-005341 40181 BROWN/RED/BLACK HUFFY ROCKET BIKE 6NHBC09E37009
3. 11-005111 40166 20” HUFFY PINK ICE GIRLS BIKE PSE03802
4. 11-001313 40169 GRAY HUFFY ROCKET BOYS BIKE BCD8K78137
5. 10-010259 40139 BLUE 20” KENT ABYSS BOYS BIKE G0910019987
6. 10-010259 40140 PURPLE/GRAY 20” NEXT GLAMOUR GIRL BIKE 65320791
7. 10-010259 40129 GRAY/LIME GREEN 20” METRO TURBO BOYS BIKE 54642164
8. 10-017045 40143 RED 26” OZONE 500 10 SPEED BIKE A9H02184
9. 10-011033 40137 BLACK 28” NEXT BIKE
10. 10-014092 40152 RED AERO 10 SPEED BIKE A9H01868
11. 10-014092 40151 RED/SILVER MONGOOSE TEN SPEED BIKE SNFSDU7069416
12. 11-006586 40185 BRONZE OZONE 500 FURIOUS BOYS BIKE SL03195909
13. 11-005270 40167 YELLOW/SILVER 26” MONGOOSE DXRAL 12 SPEED BIKE NFSDOSA34570
14. 10-018804 40144 CHILD’S BLACK/PURPLE/GOLD PACIFIC MOONLIGHT BIKE AV912574
15. 10-016375 40159 PUPLE/WHITE 26” HUFFY MT. STORM 10 SPEED BIKE 92552HUFFY56612
16. 10-019261 40161 RED 26” NEXT WIPE OUT BIKE 0910381785
17. 11-005055 40165 PINK 26” LADIES HYPER WAVE 21 SPEED BIKE DMG09B01117
18. 10-010619 40138 BLUE NEXT TIARA DS 24 GIRLS BIKE
19. 10-014255 40145 ORANGE 20” TRENDZ BALLISTIC FREESTYLE BOYS BIKE
20. 10-013339 40136 RED/BLACK/SILVER SCHWINN 191 CL RSI OMNI BIKE
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21. 10-000922 40075 BLUE 24” HUFFY GRANITE MOUNTAIN 18 SPEED GIRLS BIKE
22. 11-001096 40170 BLACK MONGOOSE GRAVEL BOYS MOUNTAIN BIKE
23. 10-009690 40126 RED/WHITE CLUB CAR GOLF CART A852378461
24. 09-000686 40002 GREEN CANOE
25. 11-005325 40182 YELLOW TITAN INDUSTRIAL 7000 WATT GENERATOR 59506
26. 10-014517 40153 GREEN WEEDEATER 20” LAWNMOWER 062807M12200
27. 08-009945 N0799 2 BOXES OF PVC PIPE JOINTS
28. 09-020035 N0989 ASSORTED SET OF GOLF CLUBS IN BLUE GOLF BAG
29. 09-020635 N0992 NEW TECHNOLOGY DVD BURNER 8.5 GB TS-H552
30. 09-020635 N0992 CANON PIXMA COMPUTER K30231
31. 10-001735 N1007 BLUE/WHITE NYLON ROPE HORSE HALTER
32. 10-010345 N1056 YELLOW/BLACK PURSE OWNER UNKNOWN
33. 10-011296 N1060 BLACK BALL CAP AND PIECE OF FABRIC
34. 10-010857 N1062 COMDATA ACCESS CARD AND CHASE VISA DEBIT CARD JONATHAN BONNETTE
35. 10-005283 N1031 RED CHASE BANK CARD LESSIE KNIPPER
36. 10-012794 N1072 BROWN JIMMY CHOO PURSE (NO ID) FOUND AT JOHNNY’S PIZZA ON THOMAS ROAD, WEST MONROE
37. 10-012790 N1074 BLACK/BLUE/YELLOW NIKE TENNIS SHOES
38. 10-012790 N1074 BLACK/WHITE/GREEN NIKE AIR TENNIS SHOES
39. 10-013044 N1076 BLACK COMPUTER BAG, DELL LAPTOP COMPUTER PP29L, FOUR SMALL HARD DRIVES, ASSORTED COMPUTER WIRES AND COBRA DC TO AC CONVERTER
40. 10-013231 N1078 ACER LAPTOP COMPUTER LXP1020250052C661601
41. 10-013717 N1080 DELL INSPIRON LAPTOP COMPUTER MODEL PPO2L
42. 10-014202 N1084 SOUTHWESTERN BELL HOME PHONE, AT&T HOME PHONE, AT&T CORDLESS HOME PHONE, SONY CORDLESS HOME PHONE, UNIDEN CORDLESS HOME PHONE & 2 SETS OF HEAD PHONES
43. 10-014718 N1090 XBOX 360 #422090481905, ONE XBOX CONTROLLER, SEVEN XBOX GAMES AND OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Y72819070
44. 10-015187 N1094 BLACK WALLET BELONGING TO ROSSI LOPEZ
45. 10-016006 N1097 ITEMS LEFT AT COURTHOUSE METAL DETECTOR BETWEEN JULY AND AUGUST 2010
46. 10-16752 N1100 SHAKESPEARE SIGMA 14 3-SPEED TROLLING MOTOR, TWO BEAM PROFESSIONAL SPOT LIGHT, ONE 2 5/16” TRAILER BALL, CHICAGO 12 VOLT AUTO BATTERY CHARGER, GREAT NECK SOCKET SET, 24 PIECE COMBO WRENCH SET AND A BLACK FELT COWBOY HAT
47. 10-017506 N1105 TWO WOODEN HANDLED STEAK KNIVES WITH 4” BLADES
48. 11-004293 N1153 GRAY CRAFTSMAN DRILL, DEWALT ½” VARIBLE SPEED DRILL #81632, WORKFORCE PORTABLE LIGHT, BLACK LIGHT, TWO FOOT YELLOW EXTENSION CORD, SIX FOOT GREEN EXTENSION CORD, YELLOW TROUBLE LIGHT, 10 X 50 3STAR BINOCULARS, ASSORTED CLOTHING AND HAND TOOLS, PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES, BLACK WORK LIGHT, TWO MOTOROLA CELLPHONES AND A PLASTIC TUB
49. 11-003962 N1131 40” SONY FLAT SCREEN TV #8013474
50. 11-003271 N1125 BARNETTE CROSSBOW WITH LEUPOLD SCOPE
51. 10-014629 N1088 BATHROOM BAG WITH CONTENTS, POOL STICK HOLDER, HALF OF A POOL STICK AND A GREEN JACKET
52. 10-017430 N1106 ASSORTED PLAYSTATION II AND BLOCKBUSTER GAMES, SONY 8.5 VOLT ADAPTER #08524882, BLUE RABBIT TANAKA BLACK LIGHT, RED OCTANE PLASTIC GUITAR, RADIO SHACK AUDIO VIDEO MODULATOR, SONY PLAYSTATION II #F46594889
53. 10-018605 N1111 ITEMS LEFT AT COURTHOUSE METAL DETECTOR BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER 2010
54. 10-019108 N1113 GENEVA QUARTZ WATCH WITH 2288 ON BACK AND LA ON FACE
55. 11-003564 N1128 ITEMS LEFT AT COURTHOUSE METAL DETECTOR BETWEEN DECEMBER 2010 AND FEBRUARY 2011
56. 11-003914 N1130 SAMSUNG CELL PHONE, #26843548907584104
57. 11-004089 N1133 MAGNAVOX VHS CAMCORDER AND CHARGER #68554960 AND 35MM LENS WITH TWO LENS COVERS IN BLACK BAG
58. 11-005890 N1138 BLACK PHANTOM BB GUN
59. 11-005904 N1139 BLACK/WHITE JANSPORT BACK PACK WITH CONTENTS, SONY PSP WITH POWER ADAPTER #PP875539087, METAL JOHN DEERE LIGHTER, SILVER-COLORED METAL CHARM BRACELET AND SILVER-COLORED METAL RING WITH CLEAR STONES
60. 04-008609 11439 STAR INTERARMS 9MM PISTOL #2157838
61. 10-008091 N1048 LORCIN 25 CAL PISTOL MODEL L25 #121178
62. 10-009030 N1050 HI POINT 380 CAL PISTOL #P761911 RUGER 9MM PISTOL MODEL P89DC S/N OBLITERATED
63. 10-013923 N1083 RAVEN ARMS 25 CAL PISTOL MP25 #1091295
64. 10-016308 N1098 HI POINT 40 CAL PISTOL MODEL JCP #X734370
65. 10-017241 N1103 SPORTS ARMS 9MM PISTOL MODEL 213 #710317
66. 10-017688 N1107 TAURUS ACUSPORT 9MM PISTOL MODEL PT92 #TSD48101
67. 11-004636 N1135 RUSTY UNKNOWN MAKE, MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
68. 10-017750 N1108 MOSSBERG 12 GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUN MODEL 600AT COUNTRY SQUIRE #G966040 H & R 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN MODEL 58 TOPPER #AM304634
69. 11-002679 N1123 NO MAKE, MODEL OR S/N 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN
70. 11-006480 N1142 NO MAKE, MODEL OR S/N 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN
NO MAKE, MODEL OR S/N 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN
NO MAKE, MODEL OR S/N 22 CAL BOLT ACTION RIFLE
71. 11-007660 N1148 REMINGTON 30.06 RIFLE MODEL 700 #D6268562 CAMO CASE
72. 11-002146 N1120 MONTGOMERY WARD METAL AND CONCRETE SAFE LIGHT BROWN
10/6,10/20
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, November 8, 2011, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, November 8, 2011, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting on December 5, 2011, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
INSECTICIDES for
OUACHITA PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT #1
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
10/13,10/20,10/27
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NOTICE
A 1995 Ford Escort with VIN# 3FASP13J5SR117046 is being stored at Bear's Towing & Recovery, located at 2601 Hwy. 165 South, Monroe, LA 71201. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle not claimed by owner by November 11, 2011, a permit to sell or dismantle may be obtained.
10/20,10/27
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Procurement Section, Headquarters Administration, 1201 Capitol Access, 4th Floor East Wing S-447, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Telephone number (225/379-1444) on date(s) shown below, until 10:00 A.M.. No bids will be accepted after this hour. At 10:00 A.M. of the same day and date, they will be publicly opened and read in Headquarters Administration Building, East Wing Room S-447. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594(C)(2)(D).
BIDS TO BE OPENED: NOVEMBER 3, 2011
PIPE CULVERT
The Department will award the contract to the LOWEST responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color or national origin. Minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids pursuant to this advertisement.
Full information may be obtained upon request from the above address.
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
SHERRI H. LeBAS, P.E.
SECRETARY, LADOTD
CARLA J. PARENT, CPPB
DOTD PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
10/20
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NOTICE
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Taken at the office of the district, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, LA. Monday, October 10, 2011. (regular meeting)
Members present: Fred Hall, Don Leach, Ralph Owens
Members absent: None
Others present: Jerry Lazenby-Lazenby & Associates, Inc.; Terry Cox-district manager.
The first item on the agenda was the access road project for Lift Station "N" Force Main Air Release Valve. A final inspection was held on October 7, 2011, and was approved for acceptance. Mr. Lazenby presented the certificate of final inspection and Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept the project and Commissioner Owens seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
The final item was cash disbursements. Mr. Cox presented the cash disbursements for the month and a brief discussion followed. Commissioner Owens made a motion to accept the disbursements as reasonable and necessary and Commissioner Leach seconded the motion.
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
No further business being presented, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fran Bradley, secretary.
Attest: Fred Hall, president
10/20
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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, October 24, 2011, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of West Monroe City Hall, 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, to review the following application(s):
APPLICATION NO: VAR-11-20000007
APPLICANT: SPIVEY, JAMES W, AND SCOTT & GAYLE FRICK, AND STEPHEN EYRE
ADDRESS: 1515 NORTH 7TH STREET
1511 NORTH 7TH STREET
105 LARCHE DRIVE
REQUEST: VARIANCE TO WAIVE REQUIREMENT FOR FENCE BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
APPLICATION NO: PASE-11-15000003
APPLICANT: NOT JUST BAR-BQ, LLC / BOBBY SWANNER
JACK WARREN CLAMPIT
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW RESTAURANT SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF LOW ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND LIGHT WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICE OF A MEAL AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN A B-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DISTRICT (CONTINGENT UPON PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL 10-17-2011)
APPLICATION NO: PASE-11-15000004
APPLICANT: WATSON, MICHAEL D. / HARRY R. LINER ET AL
ADDRESS: 1005 WARREN DRIVE
REQUEST: PLANNING APPROVAL / SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ALLOW CLIMATE CONTROL STORAGE UNITS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN A B-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DISTRICT. (CONTINGENT UPON PLANNING COMMISSION (10-17-2011) AND CITY COUNCIL (11-08-11) APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE)
The public is invited to attend.
10/6,10/13,10/20
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011 AT 5:35 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 5:35 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (6): Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Walt Caldwell, District C; Ollibeth Reddix, District D; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F
Members Absent (0)
The invocation was given by Dr. Reddix, District D. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Dr. Reddix.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Caldwell stated that he had an item that needed to be added to Mr. Holtzclaw’s agenda regarding Frenchmen’s Bend Unit 11. Mr. Caldwell stated that he had been in contact with the developer of the unit, and asked that the matter be placed on the agenda to avoid delays in street construction. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to add the item regarding Frenchmen’s’ Bend Unit 11 to the agenda. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack stated that he would like to add an item that addressed the purchase of a vehicle for Homeland Security. Mr. Cammack noted that the Homeland Security Council had voted to purchase a vehicle for Homeland Security. Mr. Cammack asked that the purchase of the vehicle be placed under Mr. Hilburn’s name for approval. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the addition of the vehicle purchase to the agenda. Motion passed without opposition.
A motion was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the agenda with the additions. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The president spoke regarding the public comment period. The president recognized Mayor Steve Hunter, Town of Richwood. The mayor spoke regarding a ditch located on the south end of Richwood Rd #2. The mayor asked that the jury assist in cleaning the ditch out to alleviate the flooding of the St. James Baptist Church’s parking lot. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on the matter.
The mayor also spoke regarding the removal of tires located on the south side of the J. S. Clark Cemetery. Mayor Hunter asked that the jury assist with the removal of tires located in and around the property. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would work with the Town of Richwood to address the issue with the tires.
The president recognized Mr. Herbert Wright, member of the St. James Baptist Church #2. Mr. Wright spoke regarding the flooding of the church property due to the drainage ditch and the recent construction of junior high school. Mr. Wright asked that the jury assist the church in getting the ditch cleaned out. Discussion ensued. Dr. Reddix asked that Mr. Holtzclaw assess the matter and get back to the jury at its next meeting.
A Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting including the Committee Meetings held on June 20, 2011 was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Dr. Reddix. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
The president announced the following service awards for the month of July 2011.
PUBLIC WORKS
KEITH STYRON – 20 yrs
TREASURER
LATANYA HARPER – 5 yrs
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8985 – An Ordinance
Amending Certain Provisions of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish to Establish a Standard Minimum Elevation for Structures Built in Locations Subject to Flooding Within the Unincorporated Areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and further providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had been contacted by the Homeowners Association regarding the ordinance. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Homeowners Association has asked that the jury defer action on the matter until such time as one provision of the ordinance could be resolved. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8986 – An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish to Establish a Uniform Standard for the placement of Fire Hydrants by Developers in the Unincorporated Areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and further providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that the Homeowners Association had no problem with this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized visitor Dewey Young of 308 Arrant Rd, West Monroe. Mr. Young stated that he would like to purchase a piece of pie shaped property located on Bawcom and Mack Streets. Mr. Calhoun spoke regarding the matter and asked that Mr. Mitchell investigated the value and title of the property and get back with Mr. Young.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The following departments presented reports for the month.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Hack Tull, OPSO, Acting Director
Mr. Tull spoke briefly regarding vicious dogs in the parish.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill
Chief Hemphill presented the monthly statistics for the department and reported on the recent rate change in the retirement contributions for firefighters. Chief Hemphill indicated that the new employee rate is 10% and that the employers’ new rate is 23.25%. Both increases go into effect July 1, 2011. Chief Hemphill stated that a report from the Property Insurance Association had indicated that the parish will maintain its current fire rating of Class 5. A brief discussion ensued as to the fire rating. No action was taken on the matter.
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AGENCY: Mr. Tracy Hilburn, DirectorMr. Hilburn asked that the jury ratify the actions of the Homeland Security Council in regards to the purchase of a vehicle. Mr. Cammack stated that the vehicle will be purchased off state contract. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the purchase of a vehicle for Homeland Security upon the completion of the purchasing process and procedures.Mr. Hilburn stated that the Small Business Administration has been in the parish for the past month providing disaster relief loans to flood victims. Mr. Hilburn stated that the SBA has asked to extend their stay until July 15th to allow additional applicants to apply for loans for disaster relief.
Ms. Moore asked that the jury allow Mr. Hilburn to speak at this time regarding the matter on her agenda that deals with the Post flood update and Alert System. No one had a problem with addressing the matter at this time. Mr. Hilburn stated that he had contacted several companies to address the feasibility of an Alert System in the parish. Mr. Hilburn explained how the Alert System would work in the parish as well as the potential costs involved the maintenance of such a system. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott, Director
Mr. Lott noted that the call volume for 911 had increased by 8% in the last month. Mr. Lott stated that the increase was due possibly to the numerous wireless phones being activated and disposed of. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on the matter.
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A motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee meeting was offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
The chair person, Ms. Moore called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:23 p.m. Ms. Moore recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the forthcoming changes to the Building Maintenance Department due to the retirement of the Building Superintendent. Mr. Cammack recommended that Brian Sorgee be promoted to the position of Building Superintendent at a starting pay of $30,143.00. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the promotion of Brian Sorgee. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack recommended a change in the job description of the Purchasing Manager to include the supervision of Courthouse Maintenance and an increase in pay of 10% for Frances Hunter. Mr. Cammack noted that the Purchasing Manager pay would be $51,633.00. Motion offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the recommendation of the Treasurer. Motion passed without opposition.
The president spoke regarding the two remaining employees in Courthouse Maintenance. The president stated that the two remaining employees should be compensated for the additional work load. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Dr. Reddix to increase the remaining two employees’ salaries by 10%. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill recommended the following personnel actions for approval.
SICK LEAVE
Raney, Jeffery S., Termination of Extended Sick Leave, Effective 06/10/11
Thomas, Fred, Termination of Extended Sick Leave, Effective 06/01/11
Crawford, Jerry, Extended Sick Leave, Effective 05/23/11
Bursey, Larry, Extended Sick Leave, Effective 06/13/11
Lensing, William, Extended Sick Leave, Effective 05/19/11
Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the recommendation of the chief in regards to sick leave. Motion passed without opposition.
MILITARY LEAVE
Mobley, Jimmy, Military Leave, Effective 06/11/11
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the military leave as recommendation by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.
SUBSTITUTE APPOINTMENT
Johnson, Andre, Substitute Appointment to Deputy Chief, Effective 07/01/11
Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the substitute appointment to Deputy Chief as recommended by Chief Hemphill. Motion passed without opposition.
The chief spoke regarding a correction of a personnel action form submitted last year and recommending approving the correction of the form to be resubmitted. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the correction of the personnel action form for Brandon D. Mobley, effective April 19, 2010. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Craig Lott, 911 Director. Mr. Lott requested permission to attend the ESRI International Users Conference, to be held July 11-15, 2011, in San Diego, California. Motion offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the travel request of the 911 Director. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Lott spoke regarding the promotion of Cristina Garcia from part-time 911 Call Taker to full-time 911 Call Taker and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the promotion. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Tracy Hilburn, Director of Homeland Security. Mr. Hilburn recommended that the jury ratify a cost of living increase for Administrative Secretary Mary Lopez that was recently approved by the Homeland Security Board. Motion offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to ratify the action of the board as presented. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee, motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley to adjourn the Personnel Committee Meeting. Motion passed without opposition.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Calhoun called the Public Works Committee meeting to order at 6:45 pm. The chairman stated that the Public Works Director was on vacation this week.
The chairman recognized Assistant Director David Cobb. Mr. Cobb stated that he had no items. A motion to adjourn the Public Works Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. The committee meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The president reconvened the regular meeting and recognized Mr. Jackson.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson spoke regarding the roadside sale of animals and introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 8989
(INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15, OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH GOVERNING “OFFENSES -- MISCELLANEOUS” TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF ANIMALS IN CERTAIN RESTRICTED PLACES IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Acts 2011 No. 306, effective June 28, 2011, enacted La. R.S. 33:1236(66) authorizing the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to enact ordinances prohibiting the sale of certain animals along roadsides, in parking lots, and in other outdoor locations in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the sale of animals by peddlers from temporary locations along roadsides and in parking lots is contrary to the public interest because, inter alia, the animals sold by such peddlers are sometimes bred and raised in untenable conditions; said animals are sometimes plagued by disease or congenital weaknesses; and, the itinerant nature of some such peddlers leaves buyers with little recourse in the event of latent defects in the animal purchased; and,
WHEREAS, ordinances limiting such animal sales are presently in place within incorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, many of which areas are immediately adjacent to and not readily distinguishable from adjacent unincorporated areas of said parish; and,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Chapter 15 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana governing “Offenses -- Miscellaneous” be, and hereby is, supplemented and amended to add Section 15-21 to provide as follows:
“Sec. 15-2. Prohibition on the sale or other transfer of animals in certain restricted areas, exceptions, penalty.
(a) Prohibition. No person shall sell, exchange, barter, trade, lease, rent, give away, display or transfer any animal on any roadside, public right-of-way, parkway, median, park, playground, flea market, commercial or retail parking lot, or property adjacent to such locations, that is generally accessible to the public, regardless of whether such access is authorized or not.
(b) Exception. This section shall not apply to bona fide humane societies, animal welfare groups, animal control agencies, or non-profit organizations sponsoring animal adoption events, animal exhibitions or shows, or animal competitions, or to sales or other transfers from a personal residence.
(c) Prohibited. Whoever commits a violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of the introduction of this Ordinance and of a public hearing to be held on July 18, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse prior to the consideration of this Ordinance for adoption be published in the Official Journal on July 14, 2011.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 5th day of June, 2011.
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The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. MACK CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked Mr. Holtzclaw to speak regarding the T1-A Canal. Mr. Holtzclaw stated that he had spoken with Ryan Spillers, Project Engineer. Mr. Holtzclaw stated that nothing had been completed on the project, but progress has been made. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Cammack stated that it’s a slow process involving all the entities. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Calhoun asked that Ordinance No. 8985 be deferred to the next meeting of the jury.
Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Dr. Reddix offered the following ordinance for final adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 8986
(FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM STANDARD FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FIRE HYDRANTS BY DEVELOPERS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the presence of water for fire-control purposes is important to the protection of life and property;
WHEREAS, the presence of water for fire-control purposes in the area of buildings and structures is also a key component of the fire-rating for Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1, and thereby affects the insurance rates of all property owners within said district;
WHEREAS, the development of property for the erection of buildings and structures creates an increased need to have water available for fire-control at or near said properties; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that establishing a uniform standard for the installation of fire hydrants by developers will serve the public interest by facilitating both compliance and enforcement with such standards, thereby furthering the improvement of public safety and the applicable fire-rating;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following provisions of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be, and hereby are, supplemented and amended as set forth below:
Section I.
“Sec. 21.5-130. Fire protection.
Fire hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be installed by the developer of all proposed subdivisions with six-inch lines or larger water mains available. All fire hydrants installed shall have a maximum spacing of six hundred (600) feet with no building or structure within the subdivision exceeding three hundred (300) feet from a fire hydrant location. …”
Section II.
“ Sec. 19 ½-157. Fire protection.
(1) Fire hydrants: Fire hydrants shall be installed by the developer of all proposed projects with six-inch lines or larger water mains available. All fire hydrants installed shall have a maximum spacing of six hundred feet (600) feet with no building or structure within the development exceeding three hundred (300) feet from a fire hydrant location. …”
Section III.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2011.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of June 2011.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
The Ordinance was adopted this 5th day of July 2011.
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The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. WALT CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Holtzclaw to speak regarding the Hannah’s Run Control Structure. Mr. Holtzclaw presented in depth drainage improvement plans for the Fortune Drive Area. Mr. Holtzclaw stated that the preliminary estimated cost of the project would be $242,720.50. Discussion ensued. Mr. Caldwell asked that the matter be placed back on the agenda for the next meeting after Mr. Holtzclaw meets with Mr. Hilburn and representatives from GOSEP.
Mr. Caldwell asked that the matters concerning Power/Solvent Avenue and Hwy 143 Drainage be deferred to the next meeting of the jury.
The president recognized Dr. Reddix, District D.
DR. OLLIBETH REDDIX, DISTRICT D:
Dr. Reddix asked that Mr. Mitchell speak to the request by the Mayor of the Town of Richwood to assist in getting rid of the tires located in and around the cemetery. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would get with Deputy Heckford to evaluate the situation and report back to the jury.
Dr. Reddix asked Mr. Holtzclaw to speak regarding the drainage project at the cemetery. Mr. Holtzclaw stated that he had the contracts and that work should began later in the week.
The president stated that he had no items for District E.
The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore asked Mr. Holtzclaw to speak regarding the Comprehensive Drainage Plan. Mr. Holtzclaw presented a recap of a 2005 Drainage Plan compiled by the former parish engineer. Mr. Holtzclaw noted that the overview provided valuable information that included drainage projects that are currently funded, and a number of projects that are not funded. A lengthy discussion ensued. Ms. Moore asked that the item be placed back on the agenda for the first meeting in August.
Ms. Moore spoke regarding the condition of Harmon Johnson Road. Mr. Holtzclaw spoke regarding the matter and stated that possible repairs to the road could be done if the road was segmented for the repairs. Discussion ensued. After discussion, Ms. Moore stated that she would bring the matter back to the jury at a later date.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack presented the bid tabulations for various materials and supplies, 3rd Quarter Food and Food Products, and Janitorial Supplies. Mr. Cammack stated that all bid laws had been adhered to and recommended approval of the lowest conforming bid in each category.
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Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the recommendation of the Treasurer to accept the lowest conforming bid in all bid tabulations. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the need to re-wire the courthouse. Mr. Cammack recommended the lowest quote of Martin Communications, in the amount of $36,929 for this project. Discussion ensued. After discussion, a motion was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the quote of Martin Communications as recommended by the Treasurer and Parish Attorney, and subject to the need of and availability of the fiber optic cable to accept the additional estimate of $1887.50 as well. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill left the meeting early.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney.
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding a proposed 40 unit apartment complex located on Venable Lane. Mr. Mitchell stated that the developer’s bank has requested a letter of support from the jury for the project, such letters have been provided by neighboring landowners. Mr. Mitchell recommended that the jury authorize a letter of no opposition. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Dr. Reddix to provide a letter of no opposition in regards to the proposed project. Motion passed without opposition.
The president recognized David Cobb, Assistant Director of Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Cobb stated that he had no additional items.
The president recognized Mr. Holtzclaw, Parish Engineer.
ROADS & DRAINAGE: Mr. Tom Holtzclaw, Engineer
Mr. Holtzclaw spoke regarding the Preliminary Subdivision approval of Frenchmen’s Bend Unit No. 11 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the request as recommended subject to comments from the parish engineer and public works. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Holtzclaw presented the drainage plans for the Oak Circle Improvement Project. Mr. Holtzclaw stated that he would be submitting the plans to Hazard Mitigation for review. No other action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Holtzclaw spoke regarding the drainage problem located at the Ouachita RV Park. Mr. Holtzclaw indicated that he had spoken with representatives from the college as well as the state. Mr. Holtzclaw submitted his written evaluation of the situation. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mitchell stated that he would talk to the landowner and the college to facilitate a solution. No other action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Holtzclaw spoke regarding the culvert on Vernon Street. Mr. Holtzclaw stated that after further review and evaluation, his recommendation would be to replace the existing culvert with one the same size. Discussion ensued. After discussion, no other action was taken on the matter.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
Mr. Mitchell presented the following beer and whiskey applications for approval. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the applications as presented. Motion passed without opposition.
1) Hansen, Adam dba Chauvin Grocery & Gourmet Deli, Inc., dba The River Grille at Chauvin, 2538 River Landing, Monroe, LA 71201, Retail Restaurant “Class R”, 2011 NEW
2) Albritton, Winston dba Frenchmen’s Bend Golf & Health Club, LLC., 1484 Frenchmen Bend, Monroe, LA 71203, Retail Restaurant “Class R”, 2011 New Owner
3) Roy, Haroon dba Epithumia LLC., dba Hart Food Mart, 4268 Hwy 139, Monroe, LA 71203, Retail Beer “Class B”, Retail Liquor “Class D”, 2011 NEW
There being no other business to come before the jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Dr. Reddix. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
10/20
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011 AT 5:32 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 5:32 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Shane Smiley, President, who stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.
Members Present (6): Charles Jackson, District A; Mack Calhoun, District B; Walt Caldwell, District C; Ollibeth Reddix, District D; Shane Smiley, District E; Pat Moore, District F
Members Absent (0)
The invocation was given by Brad Cammack, Parish Treasurer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Brad Cammack.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The president asked if there were any additions to tonight’s agenda. The president stated that he would like to add a resolution reappointing members to the East Ouachita Recreational District whose terms have expired. The president stated that the reappointments were needed so that the district could have a quorum at their next meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to add the resolution to the agenda. Motion passed without opposition.
The president asked if there were any other amendments. There were none. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the agenda with the additions. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
The president spoke regarding the public comment period. No one appeared or came forth during this point in the meeting.
Mr. Mitchell spoke at length regarding the proposed ordinance establishing a minimum elevation for structures built in locations subject to flooding within the parish. Mr. Mitchell stated that he had been working with the Homebuilders Association during the past three weeks to accomplish this task. Mr. Mitchell explained to the jury the changes in the ordinances. Discussion ensued. No action was taken at this time.
A motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Police Jury Meeting including the Committee Meetings held on July 5, 2011 was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8985 – An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish to Establish a Standard Minimum Elevation for Structures built in locations subject to flooding within the Unincorporated Areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and further providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell noted that he had spoken on the matter earlier during the public comment period. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against this ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore to close the hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8988 – An Ordinance to Automatically Establish a Temporary Ban on the Open-Air Burning of Trash, Garbage, Leaves, Limbs, Branches, and Debris of Any Kind during times when the Louisiana State Fire Marshall and/or the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has ordered a “Burn Ban” that includes all or part of Ouachita Parish; and further providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell spoke briefly regarding the matter. Mr. Mitchell noted that the ordinance contained two changes. The first change would exclude fireworks and the second would allow burning when permits are issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, DEQ or the Fire Chief. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against the ordinance. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 8989 – An Ordinance Supplementing and Amending Chapter 15, of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish Governing “Offenses-Miscellaneous” to prohibit the sale or transfer of animals in certain restricted places in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; and further providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that an exception had been added to the ordinance to exclude the sale of animals from local hardware stores. The president noted that there were 4 persons present in favor of the ordinance. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS:
The president recognized visitor Pat Regan of 119 Gretchen Walk, West Monroe. Mr. Regan spoke as the representative for Ouachita Council on Aging. Mr. Regan asked that the jury assist in funding the various outreach programs to assist senior citizens.
Harry Rusty Woods III, of 306 Cadeville Cutoff Rd, West Monroe spoke regarding the need for the programs provided by the Ouachita Council on Aging. Mr. Woods asked that the jury considered providing some funding for the various programs. Mr. Woods thanked the jury for their time. No action was taken on this matter.
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Dr. Reddix to recess the regular meeting and convene as the Finance Committee. Motion passed without opposition.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The chairman, Mr. Jackson called the Finance Committee meeting to order at 5:58 p.m. The chairman recognized Mr. Cammack. Mr. Cammack presented the claims statement for the period of June 17, 2011 through July 14, 2011 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the claims as presented. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack presented an update on the Ouachita Correctional Center. Mr. Cammack stated that the net increase for the reminder of the year will be around $100,000. Mr. Cammack noted that this increase is due to the increase of DOC prisoners and the increase in the population of the jail. Mr. Cammack stated that we will still have a deficit in the budget at year’s end. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Cammack presented the proposed budget calendar for the year. Mr. Jackson stated that he would like to continue to have the budget meetings on Tuesdays if possible. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the Community Service Detail costs. Mr. Cammack stated that the Sheriff’s office had requested some information and offered some assistance in defraying the costs. Discussion ensued. No action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Cammack asked Mr. Mitchell to speak regarding the relocation of the Registrar of Voters’ Office. Mr. Mitchell stated that the state is selling the building where the registrar’s office is housed. Mr. Mitchell stated that it would probably be a year before the Registrar would have to move.
The chairman recognized Chief Pat Hemphill. Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the additions to the mechanic shop and recommended hiring Herbert Land Architect for the project. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Calhoun to approve the hiring of Herbert Land Architect for the shop additions at the fire department. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill spoke regarding the travel request for the arson investigators. Chief Hemphill requested permission for Curt Meachum and Greg Thompson to attend the Vehicle Fire Investigator’s Conference in Lexington, KY. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the travel request as recommended. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and reconvene the regular meeting was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion passed without opposition.
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MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
The regular meeting was resumed at 6:32 p.m.
The president recognized Mr. Jackson, District A.
MR. CHARLES JACKSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following ordinance for adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 8989
AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15, OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH GOVERNING “OFFENSES -- MISCELLANEOUS” TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF ANIMALS IN CERTAIN RESTRICTED PLACES IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Acts 2011 No. 306, effective June 28, 2011, enacted La. R.S. 33:1236(66) authorizing the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to enact ordinances prohibiting the sale of certain animals along roadsides, in parking lots, and in other outdoor locations in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that the sale of animals by peddlers from temporary locations along roadsides and in parking lots is contrary to the public interest because, inter alia, the animals sold by such peddlers are sometimes bred and raised in untenable conditions; said animals are sometimes plagued by disease or congenital weaknesses; and, the itinerant nature of some such peddlers leaves buyers with little recourse in the event of latent defects in the animal purchased; and,
WHEREAS, ordinances limiting such animal sales are presently in place within incorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, many of which areas are immediately adjacent to and not readily distinguishable from adjacent unincorporated areas of said parish; and,
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Chapter 15 of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana governing “Offenses -- Miscellaneous” be, and hereby is, supplemented and amended to add Section 15-21 to provide as follows:
“Sec. 15-2. Prohibition on the sale or other transfer of animals in certain restricted areas, exceptions, penalty.
Prohibition. No person shall sell, exchange, barter, trade, lease, rent, give away, display or transfer any animal on any roadside, public right-of-way, parkway, median, park, playground, flea market, commercial or retail parking lot, or property adjacent to such locations, that is generally accessible to the public, regardless of whether such access is authorized or not.
Exceptions. This section shall not apply to bona fide humane societies, animal welfare groups, animal control agencies, or other non-profit organizations sponsoring animal adoption events, or to sales or other transfers from a personal residence.
Further, this section shall not apply to outdoor sales of livestock, poultry, fowl, or rabbits by licensed retailers on such retailer’s premises. (e.g. sidewalk sales of chicks by licensed hardware or feed stores)
(c) Penalty. Whoever commits a violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Notice of the introduction of this Ordinance and of a public hearing to be held on July 18, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse prior to the consideration of this Ordinance for adoption be published in the Official Journal on July 14, 2011.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 5th day of June, 2011.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
The Ordinance was adopted this 18th day of July 2011.
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Mr. Jackson introduced the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 8990
(INTRODUCTION)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON TEMPORARY RIGHTS OF WAY ESTABLISHED TO DETOUR TRAFFIC FROM PARISH ROADS; PROVIDING PENALITES FOR THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH TRAFFIC CONTROLS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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The president recognized Mr. Calhoun, District B.
MR. MACK CALHOUN, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Calhoun asked for an update on the T1-A Canal. Mr. Cammack stated that he had met with Gary Fontana and the engineers for the project. Mr. Cammack stated that specifications are being prepared for all three canals (which include projects in the Town of Richwood and Sterlington); and that the pre-application is being prepared for submission at the end of the month. Mr. Cammack stated that once the pre-app is approved, then a formal application will be submitted by October. No other action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Calhoun stated that the matter concerning funding for The Council on Aging had been addressed earlier in the meeting.
Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered the following ordinance for final adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 8985
(FINAL)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE COMPILED ORDINANCES OF OUACHITA PARISH TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD MINIMUM ELEVATION FOR STRUCTURES BUILT IN LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO FLOODING WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the flooding of homes and other structures is a source of great difficulty and expense to not only the owners and occupants directly affected thereby but also to the resources of the community and government agencies;
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the National Flood Insurance Program certain areas of Ouachita Parish have been identified as “special flood hazard areas” or “flood zones” subject to varying degrees of flooding or inundation;
WHEREAS, in order to reduce the impact of flooding the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has adopt certain regulations governing construction in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, an essential element of such regulations is the requirement that buildings constructed in flood zones have their lowest finished elevation a minimum height above the base flood elevation established for that location; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that establishing a uniform standard for the minimum elevation required by such regulations will serve the public interest by facilitating both compliance and enforcement;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that the following provisions of the Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana be and hereby are supplemented and amended as set forth below:
Section I.
“Sec. 3 ½-59. Land use restrictions.
…(b) Flood prone areas: Construction may be permitted providing the lowest ground level of the building is flood proofed by elevating to an elevation at least one foot above the 100 year base flood elevation, and attendant utilities and sanitary facilities are constructed in such a manner to minimize or eliminate flood damage.”
Section II.
“Sec. 19 ½-152. Flood control in hazard areas.
…(3) Whenever an application is submitted for property located in a special flood hazard area or an area which is subject to flooding, the design engineer shall indicate on the site plan the base flood elevation for the site and the minimum finished floor elevation for all structures. The lowest floor of all buildings shall be elevated to an elevation at least one foot above the 100 year base flood elevation.”
Section III.
“Sec.21-117. Specific standards for types of construction.
In all areas of special flood hazard as set forth in Section 21-76, the following standards are required:
Minimum building elevations. The lowest floor, including basement, of all new residential or non-residential structures, or the substantial improvement of all residential or non-residential structures, shall meet or exceed the following requirements:
Structures located within unprotected areas of any special flood hazard area shall have a lowest floor elevation at least one foot above the 100 year base flood elevation, or at least one foot above the record inundation, whichever is higher. …”
Section IV.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective July 20, 2011.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of June 2011.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS (6)
NAYS (0)
ABSTAIN (0)
ABSENT (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted the 18th day of July 2011.
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Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 11-38
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOUISIANA STATE MINERAL BOARD NOMINATE FOR AN OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to a public notice, a regularly scheduled meeting of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury was held on the 18th day of July, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at Ouachita Parish Courthouse, where the following resolution, upon motion duly seconded and passed was adopted, to wit:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that it is the owner of mineral interests in and under immovable property described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has determined that it desires to take advantage of LSA R.S. 30:152 (A), et seq, to authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board to nominate the property described in Exhibit “A” for state agency mineral lease;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by Ouachita Parish Police Jury, in legal session convened, that it does hereby direct and authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to accept nominations, advertise for, accept and award bids, and execute all oil, gas and mineral leases pertaining to the immovable property listed on the attached Exhibit “A”, and additional conditions, minimum bonuses and rental on attached Exhibit “B”,
The above resolution was adopted the 18th day of July 2011. No opposition.
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The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. WALT CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding the Hannah’s Run Control Structure and Fortune Drive Project. Mr. Murray stated that he had spoken with Mr. Hilburn of Homeland Security. Mr. Hilburn indicated to Mr. Murray that the project could possibly be funded with Hazard Mitigation Funds. Mr. Murray stated that Mr. Hilburn was waiting to get confirmation in writing from GOSEP. No other action was taken on this matter.
Mr. Caldwell asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding Power and Solvent Avenue. Mr. Murray stated that he had spoken with Marshall Hill of DOTD, and that negotiations were ongoing for the project. No other action was taken on the matter.
Mr. Murray also spoke regarding the Hwy143 at Union Street Drainage Project. Mr. Murray stated Mr. Hill had indicated that the state was trying to secure funding for the Hwy 143 Drainage at Union Street Project for the possibility of an additional culvert under the street. No action was taken on the matter.
The president recognized Dr. Reddix, District D.
DR. OLLIBETH REDDIX, DISTRICT D:
Dr. Reddix asked Mr. Murray to speak regarding the drainage project at J. S. Clark Cemetery. Mr. Murray stated that he had placed before each juror a copy of a substantial completion certificate for the project. Mr. Murray stated that Mr. Holtzclaw had recommended approval of the certificate. Discussion ensued. Motion offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the project as substantially complete as recommended by the parish engineer subject to using the balance of the state funds before using funds from the General Fund. Motion passed without opposition.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered the following resolution for adoption;
RESOLUTION NO. 11-39
A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING RICK GRIMMETT AND JOHN TANNEHILL TO THE EAST OUACHITA RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS BEGINNING JULY 18, 2011 AND ENDING JULY 18, 2015; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the terms of office of Rick Grimmett and John Tannehill have expired,
WHEREAS, Mr. Rick Grimmett and Mr. John Tannehill have expressed the desire to continue to serve as members of the board;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that Rick Grimmett, 451 Moon Lake Rd, Monroe, LA 71203, and John Tannehill, 122 Sutton Place, Monroe, LA 71203; be and hereby are reappointed to the East Ouachita Recreation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners for a term of four (4) years beginning July 18, 2011 and ending July 18, 2015.
The above resolution was adopted this 18th day of July 2011. No opposition.
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The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore asked that the matter regarding the Dellwood Drive Modification be deferred to the next meeting of the jury due to the absence of the parish engineer.
Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Jackson offered the following ordinance for final adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 8988
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTOMATICALLY ESTABLSIH A TEMPORARY BAN ON THE OPEN-AIR BURNING OF TRASH, GARBAGE, LEAVES, LIMBS, BRANCHES, AND DEBRIS OF ANY KIND DURING TIMES WHEN THE LOUISIANA STATE FIRE MARSHALL AND/OR THE SECRETARY OF THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY HAS ORDERED A “BURN BAN” THAT INCLUDES ALL OR PART OF OUACHITA PARISH; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:1236(31) authorizes parish governing authorities such as the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to, inter alia, prohibit the burning of “trash, garbage, leaves, limbs and branches, or debris of any kind;”
WHEREAS, state law further authorizes the Louisiana Fire Marshall; the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry; and/or the Governor to institute burn bans encompassing the entire State of Louisiana or portions thereof;
WHEREAS conditions that warrant the imposition of a burn ban by state officials that includes Ouachita Parish will also warrant a local burn ban that may be effectively enforced by local officials;
WHEREAS, when conditions warrant a state burn ban that includes Ouachita Parish the need for an effective local burn ban is immediate and should not be delayed until the next meeting of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury ; and,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that having a temporary local ban on outdoor burning that become effective immediately upon the adoption of a burn ban by state officials serves the interests of the citizens of Ouachita Parish by helping to reduce the risk that wildfires pose to lives and property and enhances the ability of local authorities to carry out the goals of the action taken by the state officials;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in a legally called and assembled Regular Meeting held on July 18 , 2011, that:
In the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish no person shall conduct the open air burning of any trash, garbage, leaves, limbs and branches, or debris of any kind when such burning is prohibited by a burn ban ordered by the Louisiana Fire Marshall; the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry; and/or, the Governor.
2. A burn ban affected by this Ordinance shall not apply to any person conducting open air burning pursuant to a license or permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry; the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; or, the Fire Chief of Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District No. 1.
3. A burn ban affected by this Ordinance shall not apply to the discharge of fireworks.
4. Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or imprisoned for a term of not more than thirty (30) days.
As an alternative to any other available enforcement mechanism or procedure, this Ordinance may be enforced through an administrative adjudication by the Ouachita Parish Administrative Hearing Officer pursuant to La. R.S. 13:2575(B) and Ouachita Parish Police Jury Ordinance No. 8786 (Compiled Ordinances of Ouachita Parish, Section 1-26);
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th day of June 2011.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Jackson, Calhoun, Smiley, Reddix, Moore
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (1) Caldwell
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 18th day of July, 2011.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer.
FISCAL: Mr. Brad Cammack, Treasurer
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the open position of Computer Technician and recommended hiring John Tribble. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the hiring of John Tribble in the position of Computer Technician. Motion passed with Mr. Caldwell abstaining.
Mr. Cammack informed the jury that on July 28th, a retirement party will be held for Catherine Newton at 2 pm in Courtroom 3.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
FIRE: Chief Pat Hemphill, Fire Department
Chief Hemphill stated that on Thursday, July 21, 2011 the local burn ban will be rescinded.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney
LEGAL: Mr. Jay B. Mitchell, Assist. Dist. Attorney
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the Developmental Plan-Bayou Shores at Hwy 139. Mr. Mitchell recommended approval of the developmental plan subject to the comments of the parish engineer, legal department, and upon the condition that there is no opposition from the LA Department of Transportation. Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the developmental plan for Bayou Shores at Hwy 139 as presented. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding the agreement for the Right-of-Way for Hadley Street Bridge Project. Mr. Mitchell recommended approval of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the project. Motion offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the CEA for the Hadley Street Bridge Project. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Mitchell informed the jury that Gerald York, Constable for Ward 1 had passed away over the weekend. Mr. Mitchell stated that the jury would have to appoint someone as interim and call for a special election within 10 days of the vacancy created upon Mr. York’s death.
The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. John Tom Murray, Director
Mr. Murray spoke regarding the preliminary subdivision approval for Bethel Heights Subdivision located in District B and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Calhoun, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to approve the preliminary subdivision of Bethel Heights Subdivision subject to comments from public works and the parish engineer. Motion passed without opposition.
The president noted the absence of the parish engineer.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS:
There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Mitchell informed the jury that this would be the last meeting that Robbie Evans of the News Star would be covering the jury, as Mr. Evans was taking a teaching job at Sterlington Middle School. The President recognized Mr. Evans and extended the jury’s well wishes.
Mr. Murray informed the jury that Mr. Holtzclaw has sent an email and asked that he inform the jury of the local road improvement projects. Mr. Murray stated that the following roads were up improvement; Greenbriar Drive, Lakewood Drive and Teakwood Drive.
Mr. Murray informed the jury that the second phase of Green Springs will be advertised as well.
There being no other business to come before the jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Smiley. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
A D J O U R N!
Shane Smiley, President
Deborah H. Sewell, Recording Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is accepting quotes in accordance with LA Revised Statutes for Telecommunications and Data Processing Procurements from qualified firms who can provide a phone system for the Parish. RFP Packets and specifications are available by contacting the RFP Coordinator, Lee Morris or the alternate RFP Coordinator, Frances Hunter, at 301 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71201, no later than November 21, 2011 at 4:00PM central time. This request does not commit the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to award a contract, to pay for costs incurred in the preparation of the proposal, or to procure or contract the services or supplies. The Ouachita Parish Police Jury reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in part or its entirety the quotes if it is in the best interest of the Parish.
Please direct all questions or requests for additional information to Lee Morris at (318) 327.1345 x3013 or Frances Hunter at (318) 327.1345 x3019.
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