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Public Notices: Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Public & Legal Notices may be submitted to us at legals@franklinsun.com.

Public Notices Published Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

SHERIFF'S SALE
Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 39,540
Johnny Turbeville, Patsy B. Turbeville, Linda Emfinger and Linda D. Searcy
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 8th day of August A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m, the following described property, to-wit:
LOTS 24 AND 25 OF L.D. KNOX SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF FILED AS SLIDE 64-A, RECORDED IN THE PLAT RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office, Winnsboro, La.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF FRANKLIN
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
SUCCESSION OF
ALEX C. DUCHESNE
PROBATE NO. 35,820
NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors of this succession and to all other interested persons that a final tableau of distribution has been filed by the Executrix of this succession along with her petition praying for homologation of the final tableau and for authority to pay the debts and charges of the succession listed thereon; and that the final tableau of distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition and tableau of distribution must be filed prior to homologation.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 25th day of July, 2007.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
Ann Johnson, Clerk
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CROWVILLE FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. Box 297
Crowville, LA 71230
Minutes of special meeting dated Friday, July 20, 2007, 7:30 a.m. at Crowville Fire Station.
Purpose: To review and act on bids for skid (drop-in) unit for brush fire truck.
Board members present: Kelly Clark, Dewayne Hendry, Don McDuffie and Don Middleton.
Business before the board:
The District received 5 bids for the specified skid unit. Bid quotes ranged from $17,711 to $24,324. All bids considered included diesel engines of 21 HP or greater.
Kelly Clark presented motion that the bid by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. at $17,711 be accepted. Motion seconded by Don McDuffie, motion carried without descent.
The purpose of this meeting accomplished, the board was adjourned.
Submitted by Don Middleton, Secretary-Treasurer
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BID NOTICE
The Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids for security cameras with video surveillance and installation. A copy of specifications can be obtained at the Franklin Parish School Board Office. The deadline for submitting bids will be Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 12:00 noon. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
All bids must be sealed and clearly marked, SECURITY CAMERAS WITH VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND INSTALLATION.
For additional information please contact Lillian Whitten or Thoy Leonard at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, (318)435-9046.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids for the sale of a 1991 Ford Taurus. The deadline for submitting bids will be Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 12:00 noon. Bids will be opened on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, La. 71295.
Bids must be sealed and clearly marked, 1991 FORD TAURUS BID.
For additional information and on site inspection, please contact Jimmy Henderson at the Franklin Parish School Board, (318)435-9046.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
In the Matter of
MARKAYLA SMITH
Child
Court No. J05-0123-
CITATION
TO: FATHER, MOTHER, OR ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OR MOTHER OF SAID CHILD:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Juvenile Court of the State of California, County of Contra Costa, has ordered that a hearing be held pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26 to determine whether adoption, guardianship or long-term foster care is the most appropriate plan for the above-named child, a dependent child of said Court. If the Court deems that the child should be adopted, the Court may sever the paternal rights of the parent, or parents, of the child.
Said child is described as follows: a minor female, under the age of eighteen (18), born April 18, 1997.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the hearing will be on October 9, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. in Department 10 of said Court, located at 725 Court Street, Martinez, California 94553, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED that you are required to appear before this Court at the time and place stated above to state your interest in the said child. The parent(s) and child have the right to be represented by counsel in this case and the Judge shall advise the child and the parent(s) of this right to counsel. The Judge may appoint counsel to represent the child, whether or not the child is able to afford counsel. If any parent appears and is unable to afford counsel, the Court shall appoint counsel to represent said parent, unless said parent knowingly and intelligently waives counsel. The Court may continue the proceeding to make an appointment of counsel, or to enable counsel to acquaint him or herself with the case, or to determine whether the parent(s) are unable to afford counsel at their own expense.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
Clerk of the Court
S. Dempsey
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 24, 2007
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in a special session on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Billy Joe Cupp, and Council members Theo Martin, Larry LaBorde, and Terry Humphreys.
Also present: Town Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.
Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were led by Mayor Billy Joe Cupp.
Order of Business:
To introduce a Resolution of Support for Community Development Grant.
Mayor Billy Joe Cupp read the Resolution.
3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Meeting adjourned.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT
WHEREAS, Funds are available from the Office of Community Development, Local Government Assistance Program.
WHEREAS, The Village of Baskin is in need of funds to purchase a new Maintenance Truck, including Toolbox and a protective spray on Bed liner and two Digital Mobile Vision Cameras for the Police Department.
WHEREAS, the Village of Baskin has no funds budgeted for this Truck and equipment. Neither does it have the funds designated for two Mobile Digital Vision Cameras.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Village of Baskin will use the funds from Community Development to Purchase a new Maintenance Truck and accessories to assure that our municipality is kept free of debris and that the responsibilities of the maintenance department are performed in a more efficient manner. The mobile cameras will provide an improved safety concern for our citizens and for the police officers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign all grant documents and checks.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED THIS 24th DAY OF JULY, 2007, AND THE VOTES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Yeas: Larry LaBorde, Theo Martin, and Terry Humphreys
Nays: None
Absent: None
Billy Joe Cupp, Mayor
Dani Cruse, Clerk
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The following Ordinance was offered by Alderperson Rex McCarthy,
and seconded by Alderperson John Dumas.
CITY OF WINNSBORO
ORDINANCE NO. 920
An Ordinance to Amend and Supplement the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Winnsboro
Relative to Electronic Bingo
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Alderpersons that Code of Ordinances of the City of Winnsboro is hereby amended, by adding Chapter 24, Section 1 effective immediately.
Chapter 24, Sec. 1. Electronic Video Bingo Machines
(a) Permitted at Licensed Locations. It shall be lawful for any bona fide nonprofit board association, corporation, or other organization domiciled in this state and qualified with the United States Internal Revenue Service for an exemption from federal income tax under Subsection 501(c) (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code, or like organization authorized under the authority of LSA-R.S. 4:703 possessing a current, valid city and state bingo permit that authorizes the use of electronic video bingo machines, to use electronic video bingo machine or machines authorized pursuant to LSA-R.S. 4:701, et seq. at licensed locations; and the leasing or placement of such machines from state-approved distributors/suppliers. Any state-approved manufacturer or distributor of supplies or equipment for use in the conduct of any game of chance authorized under this Ordinance and any private contractor qualified to conduct games of chance as authorized under the provisions of R.S. 4:729 shall submit a permit application to the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Winnsboro (ìOffice of the City Clerkî). ìState-approvedî denotes a person or entity specifically licensed or otherwise approved by the State of Louisiana in accordance with LSA-RS. 4:701, et seq
(b) Application for License. (1) Each state-approved manufacturer or distributor of supplies or equipment for use in the conduct of any game of chance authorized under this Ordinance and any private contractor qualified to conduct games of chance as authorized under the provisions of R.S.4:729 within the City of Winnsboro shall apply for and obtain, on an annual basis, an electronic video bingo distributor/manufacturer license from the City of Winnsboro. (2) Every bona fide veteranís, charitable, educational, religious, or fraternal organization, civic, service club, and carnival organization ("EVBL") that desires to sponsor or conduct fund raising events using electronic video bingo machine or machines shall apply for an obtain an electronic video bingo organization permit from the City of Winnsboro. Every distributor, manufacturer and EVBL seeking a license or permit shall file with the Office of the City Clerk a written application therefore, in the form prescribed by the Office of the City Clerk, duly executed and verified, in which shall be stated the name and address of the applicant, the place or places where, the date or dates and the time or times when such electronic video bingo machine or machines are intended to be used by the applicant, or operated by the EVBL, under the license applied for. The majority of the organizationís charity work shall be done within Franklin Parish. During any calendar year, not more than one-third of the EVBL permits issued by the City shall be granted to organizations whose domicile or principal place of business operation is outside of the corporate limits of the City, except that the Mayor is hereby authorized to waive this limitation for good cause.
©) Term of License or Permit. Licenses or Permits issued by the City to a distributor, manufacturer and EVBL shall be effective each year from the period of January 1st through December 31st of the same year. Fees for a partial calendar year shall not be prorated.
(d) License Processing Fee. An annual nonrefundable fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) shall be paid to the City to defray the costs of reviewing and processing an application, and for licensing a distributor, manufacturer or operator. EVBLs that seek a charitable organization permit shall pay an annual nonrefundable fee of $10.00. This licensing fee shall be in addition to occupational license fees that may be owed.
(e) Machine Permit Fee. An annual fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each machine to be permitted on the licenseeís premises shall be paid to the city and be included with the application or renewal application.
(f) Quarterly Statement. Not later than twenty days (20) days after January 1st, April 1st , July 1st, and October 1st of each year, each licensee shall furnish the licensing body a sworn (notarized) and verified statement indicating total payment, cash or coins in, credit played, credits won and credits paid.
(g) Maximum Number of Machines Permitted. No one site used by a licensee or permittee under the Ordinance shall have more than thirty-five (35) electronic video bingo machines in each licensed location.
(h) Louisiana Statutory Provisions. Where any provisions hereof conflict with the provisions of LSA-R.S. 4:701, et seq., the applicable provisions of such state law and applicable provisions contained in the Louisiana Administrative Code promulgated pursuant thereto, shall govern. Each EVBL shall meet all requirements of state law regarding the operation of electronic video bingo games and use of electronic video bingo machines.
(I) Licensed Locations. The operation of electronic video bingo machines as authorized by this ordinance shall not be allowed in any property zoned residential or in any location prohibited by city zoning ordinances. Locations must be approved by the City of Winnsboro. Approved locations shall be prohibited from the sale of alcohol.
(j) Number of Licensed Locations. It shall be unlawful for a single licensee to have more than two (2) sites located in the City of Winnsboro without the specific authorization of the Mayor and Board of Alderpersons. However, two halls under the same authority or ownership that are within the same structure, or that are in not more than two separate structures that are within two hundred feet of each other, can be considered one site. Nevertheless, and subject to the exception provided for below, at no time shall there be more than two (2) licensed locations in the City of Winnsboro. For a one (1) year period commencing on and from the date in 2007 that electronic video bingo machines become operational, only one applicant will be approved for the operation of electronic video bingo machines within the City, and said applicant shall be granted the exclusive right to operate a minimum of 35 machines for up to one year. The City may authorize the operation of additional machines during this period. Thereafter, the City may authorize the licensing of an additional operator for an additional location within the City in a manner consistent with this Ordinance. The Mayor is authorized to execute such contracts and to perform such other required acts that are needed to confect and make effective the exclusive agreement referenced herein and any subsequent agreements with licensees.
(k) Sessions. A session represents electronic video bingo games played within a time limit not to exceed six (6) hours within a minimum of twelve (12) hours between sessions. Sessions are limited to not more than one session per day per EVBL. No EVBL shall be permitted to operate electronic video bingo games for more than fourteen (14) sessions in any calendar month. Notwithstanding any provision contained in any ordinance to the contrary, all types of bingo sessions may be allowed to the extent and at the times allowed for electronic video bingo.
(l) Net Proceeds. For purposes of this ordinance, the term ìnet winî shall mean the sum obtained by subtracting total coins for funds paid in or earned minus the total amount paid out on ticket vouchers tendered for cash money. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the net win from each electronic video bingo machine shall be paid as an assessment or tax owed to the City. However, during the first year that electronic video bingo operates in the City pursuant to the exclusive agreement referenced in Section (j) above, the sum of $10,000.00 per month shall be paid to the City as an assessment or tax. In the event, the machines take in more that $500,000.00 (in a month), the tax or assessment owed the City shall be twenty percent (20%) of the net wins or $10,000.00 per month, whichever is greater. The tax or assessment owed to the City from the net win shall be owed and become due on the first day of the month that follows the previous month of operations. Taxes or assessments that are not paid to the City by the fifth day of the month in which they become due shall incur a penalty of 2% per month until paid.
(m) General. Except as specifically provided with respect to electronic video bingo, all other requirements and penalties relating to bingo, keno and raffles shall apply to the operation of electronic video bingo machines. To the extent that any of this section is in conflict with any other section(s) of this Chapter, the provisions of the section shall control.
This Ordinance was introduced on the 18th day of June, 2007.
OTICE PUBLISHED on the 27th day of June, 2007.
This Ordinance having been submitted in writing, introduced and published, was then submitted to a final vote as a whole, the vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
NAYS: Richard Mahoney
ABSENT: None
Mayor , Jack Hammons
City Clerk, Roxy Fletcher
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Special Meeting
July 6, 2007
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Special Session on this 6th day of July, 2007 in the Police Jury meeting room, courthouse building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following members present: Honorable Harvey Guimbellot, President, Leroy Scott, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Jurors Ray Young and K.W. "Buddy" Parks were absent from this meeting.
Juror Leroy Scott opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge.
Juror Jackie Johnson entered at this time.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Shannon Gwin, Treasurer discussed Building Codes HB-704. There was discussion by Jeff Wyant, President of Caldwell Parish Police Jury, Ken McManus and Larry Walters of McManus Engineering and the Jurors on the status of the Bill. Right now the bill is on the Governorís desk waiting to be signed. All the Jurors agreed that we should go by law and continue to issue building permits (Mobile Homes) as before.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to do drainage work for Baron and Teresa Gill on Highway 15 in Baskin and Jimmy Norris in Baskin. Unanimously approved
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to hire Amy Richardson McMurray as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer as recommended by the Personnel Committee.
Yeas: Campbell, Scott, and Hendry
Nays: Johnson
Juror Johnson went on record saying: ìI recommend Laverne Dickens who has a degree as being the best qualified applicant for the position.î
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry that the Assistant will be paid $10.00 per hour.
Yeas: Campbell, Hendry, and Guimbellot
Nays: Johnson, Scott
There being no further business to discuss at this time, on a motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry the meeting was unanimously approved adjourned.
/s/Johnnie Wesley, Secretary /s/Harvey Guimbellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury Franklin Parish Police Jury
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting - Public Hearing
July 12, 2007
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session following a Public Hearing, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury meeting room, courthouse building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following members present: Honorable Harvey Guimbellot, President, Jackie Johnson, Ray Young, K.W. "Buddy" Parks, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Leroy Scott was absent from this meeting.
Juror Ray Young opened the meeting with Prayer and the Pledge.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to approve the minutes of June 14th, and June 27th. Unanimously approved
The meeting was now opened for Public Hearing to receive any comments or protests on changing the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 3 to be effective January 1, 2008. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Young to close Public Hearing. Unanimously approved
As no protest was given the Public Hearing was closed and the following action taken: Motion by Johnson and seconded by Young to amend and change the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 3 to be effective January 1, 2008. Unanimously approved
The meeting was again opened for Public Hearing to receive any comments or protests on submitting an application for Project Funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2006/2007 Community Block Grant (LCDBG) Program.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to close Public Hearing. Unanimously approved
As no protest was given the Public Hearing was closed and the following action taken. Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to submit an application for FY 2006/2007 Community Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. Unanimously approved
Kendall Magee of Frye * Magee Associates explained the Grant. He said funds were available to purchase pipe, rental equipment, and contract work through this Grant. This Grant will provide funds to install water lines down roads and to houses of low and moderate income. People who live on these roads will have to do the work themselves. The Grant will last over several years. Juror Young wanted to know if there was any communication with the other water districts. Kendall stated the there was about a half million dollars in funds available through the Grant and the other water district would benefit as well.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to close the Public Hearing. The following action was taken. Motion by Young and seconded by Johnson to proceed with the program as presented by Kendall Magee. Working with one water district now and and move to the next district and go on down the line until all water districts are taken care of. This is an on going program that will take several years to finish. Unanimously approved
Carol Pinnell-Alison of LSU Extension Office talked briefly about the events going with 4-H program and crops. She said the corn crop is looking good for the Parish and that wheat had a bumper crop. A group of students are headed to Camp at Camp Grant Walker. Kori Myers had a group going to West Monroe to the Horse Show. Biannca Teats and Hudson Smith were elected to serve on the 4-H Executive Committee. They will not only represent Franklin Parish but the whole state of Louisiana.
Blake Wall and Nick Marchan of Troop No. 53 were introduced to everybody by President Guimbellot. These young men are working on Merit Badges.
Ken McManus of Manus Engineering appeared before the Jury. He said that we need to authorize bids for repairs to Raspberry Bridge. He also stated that we are receiving funding through Capital Outlay on several projects: Turkey Creek Lake Dam, Parish Complex (Road Barn) and Union Church Road.
Juror Hendry said that he would like to publicly thank Senator Ellington for all the help he has given to secure funding for Franklin Parish. Juror Young said that we should send the Senator a letter of thanks.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell to send letter of appreciation to Senator Ellington. Unanimously approved
Shannon Gwin, Treasurer gave an update on HB 704. Senator Ellington told her that Mobile Homes would not have to be inspected by our CBO any longer. We will issue permits for Mobile Homes as we did prior to January, 2007.
There was discussion on Kendricks Ferry Road. Jurors said that a decision should be made to see if the road serves a public need. No action was taken at this meeting.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to accept the resignation of Woodrow Bell from Franklin Medical Center Hospital Board of Commissioners. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to send letters of support to Senator Mary Landrieu and Congressman Rodney Alexander asking them to support restoring the Delta NIRI Project to USDA Agricultural Research Service Budget. Unanimously approved
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to accept resignations of John Shelton and Paul Till from Crowville Fire District No. 4 Board. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to appoint DeWayne Hendry to Crowville Fire District No. 4 Board. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to apply for FY2007/2008 Local Government Assistance Program from the Office of Community Development. Appoint committee to consist of Jurors: Johnson, Young, and Campbell, J.W. Dean, Tax Assessor and Shannon Gwin to make recommendations on how the Grant is to be used. Unanimously approved
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Young to accept the resignation of Charles Brass as Section 8 Administrator. Unanimously approved
President Guimbellot had some concerns about individuals taking gravel from a public road putting it in private driveways. Superintendent Humphries said that is going on all over the parish. The President asked Rod Elrod to run an article in the Franklin Sun stating that anyone caught doing this will be fined $500.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to hold a Public Hearing on August 9, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. during the Regular Meeting on abandoning a portion of River Road through Terry Robinsonís property. Unanimously approved
Juror Campbell said that Juror Scott asked him to discuss leasing lots or portions of land at Turkey Creek Park. Juror Campbell suggested waiting on this since this portion of land is undeveloped. He said he would talk to Juror Scott about this.
Juror Young discussed the possibility and/or feasibility of the Police Jury doing a Home Rule Charter. A Home Rule Charter would combine all governing entities in Parish and the Parish would become one body. Juror Young asked Shannon to contact Sam Jones with the Governorís office to see if he could meet with the Jury to explain the advantages and disadvantages of Home Rule Charter.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young approving Shannon Gwin and Johnnie Wesley to attend Organization of Parish Administrative Officials Conference August 22-24, 2007 in Lake Charles. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson to pay Nancy Ferrington $900.00 for secretarial services for Elam Sewer. Unanimously approved
Under Personnel Committee Report: Motion by Hendry and seconded by Parks to raise salary of Don Oser from $8.00 to $9.45 and change employement from Seasonal to Full-time. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to raise salary of Ronnie Cassels (six month probation period) from $9.45 to $10.23. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to approve Rosalind McCarthy going from Full Time employee to Part-time. Unanimously approved
Under Purchasing Committee Report: Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to accept the lease of Louisiana Machinery on CAT 140 H Motor Grader for $2450 for 48 months pending letter stating they will give us full machine warranty. Unanimously approved
Louisiana Machinery also provided the Purchasing Committee with a letter stating that they will provide a loaner within ten working days if machine breaks down.
Under Finance Committee Report: Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to amend the budget in General Fund and Road/Bridges. Unanimously approved. Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to purchase a Computer for Assistant. Unanimously approved
Under Public Works Committee Report: Superintendent discussed and showed pictures of damage done by Four Wheelers on Calhoun Road and Charlie Stephens Road. He also had a list of names of individuals who did the damage. Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to ask David Doughty to send letters to these individuals advising them of the penalties they could face. Unanimously approved
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Parks to place a gate across Ready Road in front of Guard House at Turkey Creek. Unanimously approved
Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell to approve receiving a monthly water bill for Ponderosa Park. Unanimously approved
Under Superintendent Report: Superintendent reported that Ellis Lane is next in line to be chip sealed. Set up crew is there and working getting it ready to be primed.
Under New Business: J.W. Dean, Tax Assessor gave a brief update on the proposed millages to be on the November 17, 2007 ballot: courthouse tax - 4.07 mills, drainage tax - 11.17 mills, parish equipment tax - 8.12 mills, road equipment and salary adjustment tax - 4.26 mills, and F.D.#3 Boundary changes - 2.88 added to 10.33 mills. Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks that the above mentioned millage report update would be accepted as presented by J.W. Dean, Tax Assessor. Unanimously approved
Greg Blount, Deputy Program Manager, Construction Code Enforcement Services, A third party provider of Uniform Construction Code Inspections, Plan Reviews and Training introduced himself to the Jury.
There being no further business to discuss at this time, on a motion by Campbell and seconded by Young the meeting was unanimously approved adjourned.
/s/Johnnie Wesley, Secretary /s/Harvey Guimbellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury Franklin Parish Police Jury
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