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Public Notices: Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

SHERIFF’S SALE
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Vs. No. 39,748
Pearlie M. Glover
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 28th day of NOVEMBER A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land, situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section 34, Township 14 South, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section 34, Township 14 North, Range 7 East.
Thence run N. 89 deg. 53' 04" W, along the south boundary of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4), a distance of 496.00 feet, more or less to a found spike and a POINT OF BEGINNING.
Thence continue N 89 deg. 53' 04" W along the south boundary of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) a distance of 473.00 feet, more or less, to a set picker spindle.
Thence run N. 0 deg. 21' 59" E., a distance of 232.25 feet, more or less, at a set 1/4" iron pipe.
Thence run S. 89 deg. 53' 04" E, parallel to the south boundary of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) a distance of 473.00 feet, more or less, to a set 1/4" iron pipe.
Thence run S. 0 deg. 21' 59" W, a distance of 232.25 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 2.52 acres, more or less. An easement for public right of way purposes over, under and across the east 60.00 feet of the above described tract is reserved.
The description is based on the boundary survey made by James C. Rawls, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated May 30, 1998.
Being the same property acquired by Pearlie M. Glover from Mary Alice Cupp Bass by act dated June 12, 2001, recorded in the official records of Franklin Parish, State of 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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SHERIFF’S SALE
Novastar Mortgage, Inc.
Vs. No. 39,579
Christopher Lewis Thomas and Regina Clydeen Thomas
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 28th day of NOVEMBER A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section 28, Township 12 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows:
Begin at the point of intersection of the south boundary of the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 28 with the centerline of Louisiana State Highway No. 874 and thence run in an easterly direction along the south boundary of said NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, a distance of 200 feet to the southeast corner of that certain 1.10 acre lot acquired by George Carraway by deed from Nolan F. Sanders, filed in Conveyance Book 161, page 228, and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue in an easterly direction along the south boundary of said NW 1/4 of NE /14, a distance of 298 feet, more or less, to the center-line of a drainage ditch that runs in a northerly and southerly direction across the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence run in a northerly direction along the centerline of said ditch, a distance of 205 feet to the southeast corner of that certain lot acquired by T.C. Neilsen from J.V. Holloway; thence run in a westerly direction along the south boundary of said Neilsen lot a distance of 320 feet, more or less, to the southwest corner of said Neilsen lot; thence run in a southerly direction a distance of 200 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
AND
A certain lot or parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), of Section 28, Township 12 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the south boundary of the Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 28, Township 12 North, Range 7 East, with the centerline of Louisiana State Highway No. 874, and from said POINT OF BEGINNING run thence in an easterly direction along the south boundary of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), 280 feet; thence North, 200 feet; thence in a westerly direction parallel to the south boundary of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), 280 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of Louisiana State Highway No. 874; thence in a southeasterly direction along the centerline of said highway, 216 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.10 acres, more or less.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Jewel Arender
Vs. No. 39,116
David Easterling
State of Louisiana Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of FIERI FACIAS, 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 5TH day of DECEMBER A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) RED FORD MUSTANG, LICENSE NO. 215986 (HANDICAPPED)
Seized in this above style suit. Term of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 39,805
Amanda Patlan
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 5TH day of DECEMBER A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 1999 PONT GRA 2D, VIN# 1G2WP12K5XF226962
Seized in this above style suit. Term of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 39,804
Jacob Massey and Ricky Massey
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 5TH day of DECEMBER A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 2000 FORD PICKUP, VIN# 1FTRX18LOYKB37477
Seized in this above style suit. Term 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 Bank, N.A.,
DBA Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Inc.,
DBA Wells Fargo Financial LA., Inc.
Vs. No. 39,828
Joseph Ponder and Dawn Ponder
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 5TH day of DECEMBER A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
2004 GREY NISSAN, VIN# 1N6AA06A44N580179
Seized in this above style suit. Term of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
November 21, 2007
Town of Wisner
P.O. Drawer 290
Wisner, La. 71378
318-724-6568
This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 10, 2007, the Town of Wisner will submit a request to the Louisiana Division of Administration for the release of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as FY 2007 LCDBG Public Facilities Project, for the purpose of Community Center.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Wisner has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, as Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Town Hall, Wisner, Louisiana and may be examined or copied weekdays (8:30) a.m. to (4:00) p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Mayor, Town of Wisner. All comments received by December 6, 2007 will be considered by the Town of Wisner prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Town of Wisner certifies to Division of Administration that Allyn Jean Luckett in her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Division of Administration approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Town of Wisner to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Division of Administration will consider objections to its release of funds and the Town of Wisner’s certification received by December 25, 2007 or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the Town of Wisner approved by the Division of Administration; (b) the (RE) has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Division of Administration; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Division of Administration at P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, La. 70804-9094. Potential objectors should contact the Division of Administration to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor, Town of Wisner
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
Regular Meeting
November 8, 2007
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 6:30 P.M., at the Gilbert City Hall. Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Leo Miller, Lovie Ezell, and Kay Dunaway. Also present was Chief of Police Ty Britt, Don Beaube, JoAnn Evans, and citizens.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mike Stephens called the meeting to order. Leo Miller led in opening prayer. Diane Parker led in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Lovie Ezell, seconded by Leo Miler to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Lovie Ezell to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Ty Britt gave monthly report. Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to purchase four (4) new tires for police care. Motion carried.
WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT:
Don Beaube gave monthly report for the water/sewer department. Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to have the repairs made to the town truck as presented. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
No report.
OLD BUSINESS:
WELCOME NEW COUNCIL MEMBER:
Mayor Stephens and everyone welcomed Kay Dunaway as the new member of the town council.
CHRISTMAS PARADE:
Discussion was held on Christmas Parade.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Discussion was held on having the annual Christmas Party.
GRANT COMPLETION:
Mayor Stephens stated that all equipment had bee purchased with the grant money, and clerk stated that all paper work had been completed and mailed.
NEED ALL DEPARTMENTS INVENTORY LIST BY NOV. 12:
Mayor Stephens stated that each department needs to complete inventory list by November 12.
UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATIONS:
Mayor Stephens stated that some of the renovations on the community center may be changed due to the cost of expenses and clerk stated that we should know in couple of weeks on the grant money.
DRA GRANT TO APPLY FOR:
Discussion was held. Motion was made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway for the clerk to attend class. Motion carried.
COMPLETING POLICE CARPORTS:
Discussion was held on purchasing material and labor to complete carport. Motion was made by Love Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to complete as discussed. Motion carried.
UPDATE ON DEQ MEETING:
Mayor Stephens gave report on the DEQ meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
SAGGING PANTS:
Discussion was to table till next month.
APPRECIATION DAY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Discussion was held.
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH DOTD:
Motion was made by Lovie Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to pay for the hauling of the asphalt. Motion carried.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
None available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kay Dunaway made motion to adjourn. Lovie Ezell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on October 9, 2007, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2008, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS PROPERTY TAX ON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF AND FOR THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.
Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a fifteen (15) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the 2017 (an estimated $24,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment of and for the District, including purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
30 (IN PART) Baskin Community Center, 1860 Hwy. 857, Baskin
33 Friendship Fire Station, 4918 Hwy. 132, Baskin
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefore as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Friendship Fire Station, 4918 Hwy. 132, Baskin, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Baskin, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of October, 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Jerry W. Williams, Chairman
/s/Melvin Case, Secretary
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The 2008 Proposed Budget for the Franklin Parish Assessor’s Office is available for public inspection at the Assessor’s Office in the Courthouse building beginning November 14, 2007.
The Franklin Parish Assessor’s Office will hold a public hearing on the 2008 Proposed Budget at 8:30 a.m. November 26, 2007 in the office of the Assessor at the Courthouse.
The following is a proposed budget summary for the year ending December 31, 2008.
Beginning Fund Balance: $1,344,448.00
Projected Revenues: 560,575,00
Projected Expenditures: 602,058.00
Ending Fund Balance: 1,302,965.00
J.W. Dean, Assessor
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NOTICE
In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 9:1305 the Franklin Parish Library 2008 Proposed Budget will be available for consideration at a public hearing on November 28, 2007 at 12 noon, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, LA. A summary of the Franklin Parish Library Budget proposed for 2008 follows:
Projected Operating Revenues, $481,083
Projected Operating Expenditures, $481,083.
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NOTICE
THE WARD III COMMUNITY CENTER MANAGEMENT COOPERATION will be accepting sealed bids on roof work to be done on the old Ward III School. The Ward III Community Center Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For a copy of job specifications and the bid opening time and date contact Alice Boyte at 318-722-6646.
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The following budget amendments were approved by unanimous decision at a Special Meeting call by the Franklin Parish Police Jury on November 15, 2007.
Current Amended
Sales Tax Revenue $993,900.00 $1,009,500.00
Sales Tax Expense $791,200.00 $943,515.00
JTPA Revenue $2,500,000.00 $550,000.00
JTPA Expense $2,500,000.00 $550,000.00
Unemp. Escrow Exp $3,700.00 $5,500.00
Witness Fee Exp $5,520.00 $8,520.00
Road & Bridge Rev $2,689,200.00 $2,798,015.00
Road & Bridge Exp $3,364,870.00 $3,461,970.00
General Fund Rev $806,250.00 $710,550.00
General Fund Exp $842,274.00 $863,089.00
Anyone wishing to review the detailed budget may do so at the Office of the Police Jury, Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6558 Main St., Winnsboro, LA during normal office hours.
Shannon B. Gwin, Parish Treasurer
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
November 8, 2007
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in regular session on this the 8th day of November, 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 the meeting.
Juror Young opened the meeting with a Prayer and the Pledge.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the agenda.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the minutes of October 11th regular meeting, and October 30th, 2007 special meeting. Unanimously approved
Bill Hay, General Manager and Joe Powell, Supervisor with Delta Disposals were present at the meeting at the request of Juror Ricky Campbell who had received several complaints from his constituents concerning garbage pickup. Juror Campbell thanked Hay and Powell for coming to the meeting and told them he appreciated the way they handled the complaints. President Guimbellot also expressed appreciation for their efforts in handling complaints in his District. Juror Johnson asked what day of the week do they pick up bulk items. Joe Powell said that bulk pick up is Tuesday and Saturday and if not picked up on either day, just give them a call.
Carol Pinnell-Alison gave an update on upcoming activities for the month of November. She also said that interviewing would start on Monday for Kori Myers position.
Discussion for millages for the General Fund was tabled for a later date. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Fire District No. 3 to authorize the levy of a special tax therein on February 8, 2008. Unanimously approved
Jurors unanimously agreed to let student do repairs to park benches
Motion by Campbell and seconded by parks to hold Public Hearing at December 13, 2007 meeting on closing Haskins Road. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Johnson to authorize payment to Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative for Turkey Creek Park in the amount of $3266.00
Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell that no action will be taken on IBTS Building Code Ordinance on advice of Dan Garrett, General Counsel for Police Jury Association. Unanimously approved
Personnel Committee Report: Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell that Don Oser‚s pay would increase $.78 per hour. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson that Chris Hunt will be added to Police Jury payroll as permanent part-time employee at $10.00 per hour. Unanimously approved
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell that Geraldine Crumpton will be hired on Section 8 Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Johnson to give contract for cleaning Health Unit to Sharon Pleasant of Pleasant Janitorial at a cost of $750.00 per month. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson to make Mary Beth Smith a permanent part-time employee while she is in college at $8.00 per hour. Unanimously approved
Public Works Committee: Motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell to install a culvert at 216 Elm Street at the request of the Village of Gilbert. Unanimously approved
Treasurer‚s Report: Shannon asked Jurors to take 2008 Budget Amendments and look over them and she will request a special meeting to approve budget amendments.
Superintendent Report: Greg passed out to Jurors a list with names of roads that have been chip sealed. Approximately 74.61 miles of road have been chip sealed. Jurors had some concerns about maintaining the roads. After 3 ˆ 5 years the roads may need some type of maintenance. There might be grant money out there for this.
Motion by Young and seconded by Johnson to appoint Danny Warner to FMC Board of Directors replacing Madge Wilson whose term expired in November. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Parks to appoint Lester Thomas, Winnsboro Chief of Police to fill expired term of Board Member Mitch Reynolds and re-appoint Board Member Bill McLemore for a four (4) year term. Unanimously approved
Old Business: President Guimbellot said that in the North end of the Parish, 911 road signs are missing . They are missing all over the Parish. When someone calls 911 with an emergency the signs need to be in place so that emergency personnel can locate them. With signs missing, this could cause serious problems. It could mean life or death in some instances. President Guimbellot said that something has to be done.
New Business: Jurors unanimously decided to give permission to Sheriff‚s office to dump trash at Road Barn that inmates pick up on Parish Roads.
There being no further business to discuss at this time, on a motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell the meeting was unanimously approved adjourned.
/s/Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
/s/Harvey Guimbellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ)
FRANKLIN PARISH SHERIFFíS DEPARTMENT
FRANKLIN PARISH DETENTION CENTER
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department, Franklin Parish Detention Center Wastewater Treatment Facility, 6566 Main Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295. The facility is located at 388 Natures Acres Way in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued State (LPDES) permit LAG540313.
The principal discharge from this existing source is made into an unnamed ditch, thence into Deer Creek, thence into Bayou Macon, waters of the state classified for secondary contact recreation and limited aquatic life and wildlife use. Under the SIC Code 4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works serving the Franklin Parish Detention Center.
During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing or written requests for notification of the final decision regarding this permit action may be submitted to Ms. Soumaya Ghosn at LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Written comments will be considered prior to a final permit decision.
If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The application, draft permit, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ms. Ronda Burtch, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3094.
Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at deqmaillistrequest@la.gov or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).
Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.
Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/oes/listservpage/ldeq_pn_listserv.htm
All correspondence should specify AI Number 41564, Permit Number LA0122823, and Activity Number PER20050001.
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