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Public Notices: Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

SHERIFF'S SALE
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 39,559
Antoninette Douglas Cameron and Roger Cameron
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 auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 15th day of August A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 42 OF THE W.O. GWIN GLENDALE ADDITION, TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 21, PLAT RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WILL ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON.
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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SHERIFF'S SALE
Wells Fargo Financial Acceptance Inc.
Vs. No. 39,600
Nora Wallace and David Wallace Jr.
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 auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 22nd day of August A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
2005 GOLD MALIBU CHEVROLET, VIN # 1G1ND52F05M134704
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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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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CITY OF WINNSBORO
SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The City of Winnsboro has declared the following items as surplus equipment and will be selling the same by sealed bids:
Equipment Description Serial No. Minimum Bid
1997 Ford Crown Vic Police Car 2FALP71WXVX172605 Inoperable - No Value
2001 Ford Crown Vic Police Car 2FAFP71WX1X168738 Inoperable - No Value
1988 Chevrolet S-10 Pick-up Burned -No Value
Bush Hog Flail Mower FA188-01 12-00128 $200.00
Bush Hog Flail Mower FA188-01 12-00122 $200.00
Bush Hog Flail Mower FA188-01 12-00250 $200.00
Welder $200.00
The City of Winnsboro will receive sealed bids on the above equipment. Sealed bids will be opened at
10:00 AM on Friday, August 17, 2007, at City Hall, 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana. For more information on equipment call 318-435-9087.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk
Jack Hammons, Mayor
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Winnsboro is hereby notifying the citizens of Winnsboro that a public hearing will be held on the 20th day of August, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Winnsboro City Hall.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the submission of an application for project funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2008/2009 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program.
The following items will be discussed at the public hearing:
1). The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
2). The range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate income;
3. The plans of the City for minimizing displacement of person as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
4). The City's performance in prior LCDBG programs funded by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration.
All citizens, particularly persons of low to moderate income and residents of blighted areas, are encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development and housing needs. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons provided those persons request said accommodations 3 days prior to the public hearing.
City of Winnsboro is an equal opportunity employer.
Citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views, proposals and comments in writing to:
Mr. Jack Hammons, Mayor
City of Winnsboro
P.O. Box 250
Winnsboro, La. 71295
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Fifth Judicial District Expense Account, Hearing Officer Account, Richland Parish District Judges Account, Court Reporter Account, FINS Account, and the Special Excessive Cost Account has complied with the Local Government Act.
7/6/2007
Glen W. Strong, Judge
Glynn D. Roberts, Judge
E. Rudolph McIntyre Jr. Judge
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 16, 2007

6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, July 16, 2007, at 6:00 PM at the Winnsboro City Court, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jack Hammons presiding.
Pledge led by Mayor Jack Hammons
Prayer led by John Dumas
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
Absent: None
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on June 18, 2007. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-0701:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on July 16, 2007, that they hereby amend the General Fund operating budget and the Special Revenue Fund budget as attached.
On a motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney the above resolution was adopted this 16th day of July, 2007, by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 07-0702:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WINNSBORO MAYOR JACK HAMMONS TO SELL THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro has determined the following described equipment is no longer needed by the City of Winnsboro for public purpose:
Equipment Description Serial No. Minimum Bid
1997 Ford Crown Vic Police Car 2FALP71WXVX172605
Inoperable – No Value
2001 Ford Crown Vic Police Car 2FAFP71WX1X168738
Inoperable – No Value
1988 Chevrolet S-10 Pick-up Burned – No Value
Bush Hog Flail Mower FA188-01 12-00128 $200.00
Bush Hog Flail Mower FA188-01 12-00122 $200.00
Bush Hog Flail Mower FA188-01 12-00250 $200.00
Welder $200.00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on July 16, 2007, that the above referenced equipment is hereby declared surplus and that Mayor Jack Hammons is hereby authorized to sell by sealed bids to be opened at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 17, 2007, at City Hall.
Motion by Gill, second by Dumas to adopt the above resolution by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 07-0703:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY OF WINNSBORO’S AIR COMPRESSOR AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WINNSBORO MAYOR JACK HAMMONS TO DONATE THIS EQUIPMENT TO THE FRANKLIN PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has received a grant to purchase new air compressor; and
WHEREAS, the Yeager Air Compressor the City had been using is no longer needed and is declared surplus; and
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Louisiana authorizes government agencies to sell or donate emergency equipment to other government agencies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on July 16, 2007, that City of Winnsboro Mayor Jack Hammons is hereby authorized to donate the above described surplus Yeager Air Compressor to the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office.
On a motion by Johnson, second by McCarthy the above resolution was adopted July 16, 2007 by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 07-0704:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, has submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration a Project Application for the Winnsboro Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the following project for the City of Winnsboro: Conduct Airport Master Plan Study (Feasibility Study); and
WHEREAS, FAA has sent the City of Winnsboro an Airport Improvement Program Project No. 3-22-0053-003-2007 Grant Offer to be accepted and executed for further processing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on July 16, 2007, does hereby accept this grant offer and authorize Mayor Jack Hammons and City Attorney Tab Singer to execute all necessary documents for the Grant Agreement.
Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy to adopt this resolution by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 07-0705:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the FY 2008-09 LCDBG Public Facilities Program administered by the Louisiana Office of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary under to program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions by the State.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Winnsboro as legal recipient of the HUD funds does hereby authorize the following actions:
Procurement Policy
Citizen Participation Plan
Administrative Consultants Selection Criteria
Engineering/Architectural Selection Criteria
Passed and adopted by the City of Winnsboro, State of Louisiana, on this 16th day of July, 2007, by the following votes:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 920:
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY OF WINNSBORO TO REGULATE, CONTROL AND LICENSE ELECTRONIC VIDEO BINGO.
After a public hearing was held, a motion was made by McCarthy, second by Dumas, to adopt Ordinance No. 920 on this 16th day of July, 2007, by the following vote:
Yeas: Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: Mahoney
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by Johnson, second by McCarthy to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Truman Welch gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Gill, second by Dumas to accept the monthly financial reports. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 07-0701

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on July 16, 2007, that they hereby amend the General Fund operating budget and the Special Revenue Fund budget as attached.
On a motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney the above resolution was adopted this 16th day of July, 2007, by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor

General Fund - Revenue Proposed Amended
Budget Budget
2006-2207 2006-200
General Fund -Revenue
Alcohol License 5,000.00 6,445.00
Beer Tax 3,000.00 1,345.59
Construction Permits 10,000.00 18,966.64
Fines 75,000.00 67,468.16
Fire Insurance Rebate 19,000.00 27,434.36
Franchise Fees 165,000.00 177,182.78
Garbage Fees 60,000.00 58,778.87
Grant Income 25,000.00
Interest G/F
Checking 500.00 430.49
License 220,000.00 263,656.40
Miscellaneous Income 10,000.00 46,663.36
Over/(Short) -134.87
Property Tax 157,000.00 177,720.09
Rent Property Income 10,800.00 13,570.00
Swimming Pool Fees 4,000.00 5,260.97
Airport
Project Phase II 0.00
Transfer From Sales Tax
Fund 1,220,000.00 1,220,000.00
Total General Fund Revenue 1,959,300.00 2,109,787.84
General Fund - Expenditures
Administrative Salaries:
Mayor’s Salary 37,600.00 37,560.00
Administrative Salaries 113,500.00 112,840.00
City Court Salaries 102,000.00 84,657.70
Shop Salaries 49,000.00 49,773.41
Aldermen Salaries 10,000.00 9,850.64
Total Administrative Salaries 312,100.00 294,681.75
Administrative Expenses:
Administrative 48,000.00 43,846.00
Airport 6,000.00 8,326.50
Auditing 14,000.00 13,500.00
Beautification 2,000.00 2,103.35
Cemetery 1,000.00 1,535.00
City Court 7,000.00 6,693.45
City Hall 7,000.00 7,842.70
Community Center 0.00 41.62
Coroner’s Fees 5,000.00 2,800.00
Demolition 0.00 9,600.00
Flags 5,000.00 5,904.87
Legal & Engineering Services 0.00 24,420.35
Mayor 3,000.00 2,373.29
Office 16,000.00 11,676.93
Publishing 3,000.00 4,895.13
Rent Property 1,000.00 1,185.37
Shop 24,000.00 26,948.37
Sales Tax Collection 10,000.00 12,837.67
Telephone 9,000.00 6,381.81
Total Administrative Expenses 161,000.00 192,912.41
Fringe:
Municipal Retirement 74,000.00 74,931.53
Firemen Retirement 15,000.00 13,017.12
Policemen Retirement 25,000.00 24,641.58
Judge Retirement 950.00 916.80
Social Security Match 83,000.00 82,566.72
Group Insurance 212,750.00 175,652.01
Unemployment 0.00 19.60
Total Fringe 410,700.00 371,745.36
Insurance:
General Insurance 95,000.00 95,067.27
Fire Department:
Salaries 210,000.00 208,233.61
Operating Expenses 35,000.00 32,147.62
Volunteer Firemen 6,000.00 9,570.00
Total Fire Department 251,000.00 249,951.23
Police Department:
Chief’s Salary 36,000.00 36,000.12 Regular Salaries 260,000.00 221,067.03 Operating Expenses 65,000.00 62,738.67 Total Police Department 361,000.00 319,805.82
Street Department:
Salaries 220,000.00 179,002.01
Operating Expenses 70,000.00 71,970.33
Street Lighting 85,000.00 88,264.04
Mosquito Control 12,000.00 11,828.34
Total Street Department 387,000.00 351,064.72
Recreation Department:
Salaries 35,000.00 28,086.20
Operating Expenses 25,000.00 43,378.89
Pools 12,000.00 13,476.78
Ballfields 18,000.00 14,903.67
Total Recreation Department 90,000.00 99,845.54
Total Operating Expenses 2,067,800.00 1,975,074.10
Capital Projects:
Administrative 0.00 0.00
City Court 0.00 0.00
City Hall 0.00 825.23
Community Center 0.00 23,855.21
Office 0.00 0.00
Shop 0.00 2,950.00
Fire 0.00 6,291.56
Police 0.00 61,970.86
Street 0.00 0.00
Recreation 0.00 12,410.71
Airport 0.00 0.00
Total Capital Projects 0.00 108,303.57
Total General Fund Expenditures 2,067,800.00 2,083,377.67
Ending General Fund Balance 26,410.17
Special Revenue Funds
Sales Tax Fund Revenue:
Sales Tax Collections 1,145,000.00 1,274,768.31
Interest Earned - Investments 6,000.00 2,078.38
Interest Earned - Checking 1,200.00 2,220.64
Total Sales Tax Revenue 1,152,200.00 1,279,067.33
Sales Tax Expenditures:
Transfer to General Fund 1,220,000.00 1,220,000.00
Industrial Fund Revenue:
Interest Earned - Investments 10,000.00 237.33
Interest Earned - Checking 800.00 1,178.88
Rent Income 54,000.00 45,522.99
Sale of Land 0.00 0.00
State Grants 0.00 22,532.00
Misc. Income 0.00 90,605.00
Total Industrial Fund Revenue 64,800.00 160,076.20
Industrial Fund Expenditures:
Purchase of City Barn 0.00 0.00
Engineering Expense 0.00 0.00
Donation to Economic Development 10,000.00 10,000.00
Donation to Main Street 13,000.00 26,000.00
Winnsboro Rubber Recycling 0.00 80,000.00
Airport 0.00 12,630.45
Vineyard Furniture 0.00 0.00
Manhole Rehabilitation Project 0.00 0.00
Total Industrial Fund Expense 33,000.00 128,730.45
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