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Public Notices: Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

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

Public Notices Published Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

NOTICE
The Ward III Community Center Management Cooperation will be accepting sealed bids on the air conditioning/heating work to be done on the Old Ward III School Gym and Cafeteria.
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 drawings contact Alice Boyte at 318-722-6646. Bids to be sealed and bid opening date will be December 28, 2007.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Winnsboro State Bank and Trust Company
Vs. No. 39,866
Melvin Berry 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 16th day of January A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 11, Block 3 of Bondurant & Kincaid addition to the Town of Winnsboro, as per plat filed in the Plat records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, together will all buildings and improvements situated thereon, the municipal address of the described property is 917 Hickory Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
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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NOTICE
I, Keoke Tiwon Henry, have been convicted of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile. My address is 131 Deer Run Lane, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Telecommunications Services:
The services requested under telecommunication services are for plain old telephone services and long distance services for approximately 80 phone lines and digital transmission services projected for 8 sites and approximately 3500 users. Additional services are being considered to upgrade digital transmission services to 20 Mbit speeds or higher to meet the new mandated EOC testing requirements and provide for related academic needs through distance learning. Multi-year contracts and/or contracts featuring voluntary extensions are being sought for both digital transmission services proposals requested above. All digital transmission services proposals will be rated using a scoring rubric weighted according to price (30%), prior experience (20%), implementation plan (20%), conversion cost (10%), personnel qualifications (10%), and support and timeliness (10%).
This request for proposals (RFP) is issued to invite vendors to submit proposals for Telecommunication Services. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., December 14, 2007, in a sealed envelope marked ‘Telecommunication Services’, at the Franklin Parish School Board Office; 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295. Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the Franklin Parish School Board to select a vendor. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, or to cancel this RFP if it is in the best interested of the Franklin Parish School Board to do so. Acceptance of any proposal is dependent on Franklin Parish School Board‚s approval of e-rate funding and appropriation of funds by the Franklin Parish School Board.
Vendors submitting a proposal must be registered as a service provider with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and comply with all SLD service requirements. Please provide SPIN number on proposals. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any proposal without a SPIN number included on the proposal. If the vendor is on the Louisiana State Contract, please provide the State Contract number on the proposal. The Franklin Parish School Board is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective vendors in responding to this RFP.
Additional information pertaining to these items can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Thoy Leonard, in writing at 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295, via email to Thoy Leonard, include “Erate Vendor - TS” as the subject of the email message, or by going to http://www.fpsb.us/erate-2008-2009.
All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on December 14, 2007.
Internet Access:
The services requested are for Internet Access at 3 Mbit speed or higher including DNS, DHCP, and firewall protection for 8 sites and approximately 3500 users - bundled with Web hosting and Email Services for all users. Multi-year contracts and/or contracts featuring voluntary extensions are being sought for Internet Access proposals. The Internet Access proposals will be rated using a scoring rubric weighted according to price (30%), prior experience (20%), implementation plan (20%), conversion cost (10%), personnel qualifications (10%), and support and timeliness (10%).
This request for proposals (RFP) is issued to invite vendors to submit proposals for Internet Access. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., December 14, 2007, in sealed envelope marked ‘Internet Access’ at the Franklin Parish School Board Office; 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295. Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the Franklin Parish School Board to select a vendor. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, or to cancel this RFP if it is in the best interested of the Franklin Parish School Board to do so. Acceptance of any proposal is dependent on Franklin Parish School Board‚s approval of e-rate funding and appropriation of funds by the Franklin Parish School Board.
Vendors submitting a proposal must be registered as a service provider with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and comply with all SLD service requirements. Please provide SPIN number on proposals. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any proposal without a SPIN number included on the proposal. If the vendor is on the Louisiana State Contract, please provide the State Contract number on the proposal. The Franklin Parish School Board is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective vendors in responding to this RFP.
Additional information pertaining to these items can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Thoy Leonard, in writing at 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295, via email to Thoy Leonard, include “Erate Vendor IA” as the subject of the email message, or by going to http://www.fpsb.us/erate-2008-2009.
All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on December 14, 2007. Failure to meet the proposal submission deadline will result in rejection of the proposal.
Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections
The Franklin Parish School Board is seeking to purchase services for basic maintenance for Network/Internet Connectivity. The Franklin Parish School Board will receive sealed proposals on the following: basic maintenance services for eligible equipment including: servers (8), switches (~100), internal wire plan (8 sites) and other maintenance necessary for normal network operations for 8 sites. Basic maintenance ensures the necessary and continued operation of eligible internal connection components. The request for maintenance of internal connections equipment will include any new eligible equipment purchased through a possible upgrade of internal connections that the Franklin Parish School District is considering. Multi-year contracts and/or contracts featuring voluntary extensions are being sought for basic maintenance of internal connection service proposals. Basic Maintenance of Internal Connection services proposals will be rated using a scoring rubric weighted according to price (30%), prior experience (20%), personnel qualifications (20%), geographical location (15%), and support and timeliness (15%).
This request for proposals (RFP) is issued to invite vendors to submit proposals for basic maintenance. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., December 14, 2007, in sealed envelope marked ‘Basic Maintenance’ at the Franklin Parish School Board Office; 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295. Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the Franklin Parish School Board to select a vendor. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, or to cancel this RFP if it is in the best interested of the Franklin Parish School Board to do so. Acceptance of any proposal is dependent on Franklin Parish School Board‚s approval of e-rate funding and appropriation of funds by the Franklin Parish School Board.
Vendors submitting a proposal must be registered as a service provider with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and comply with all SLD service requirements. Please provide SPIN number on proposals. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any proposal without a SPIN number included on the proposal. If the vendor is on the Louisiana State Contract, please provide the State Contract number on the proposal. The Franklin Parish School Board is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective vendors in responding to this RFP.
Additional information pertaining to these items can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Thoy Leonard, in writing at 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295, via email to Thoy Leonard, include “Erate Vendor BM” as the subject of the email message, or by going to http://www.fpsb.us/erate-2008-2009.
All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on December 14, 2007. Failure to meet the proposal submission deadline will result in rejection of the proposal.
Internal Connections
This request for proposals (RFP) is issued to invite vendors to submit proposals for internal connections. The Franklin Parish School Board is considering proposals for internal connections to rework and upgrade existing network to provide necessary improvements to support an increase in the demand of network resources. This upgrade may include wiring, the purchase of manageable switches, wireless access points and related eligible components to improve the overall functionality and performance of the network. Internal connections equipment must be compatible with current network or conversion cost must be included in proposal. Installation of above equipment must be a “turnkey” solution which includes any necessary reconfiguration or software to complete installation. The Internal Connections proposal will be rated using a scoring rubric weighted according to price (30%), prior experience (20%), implementation plan (20%), conversion cost (10%), personnel qualifications (10%), and support and timeliness (10%).
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., December 14, 2007, in a sealed envelope marked, ŒInternal Connections‚ at the Franklin Parish School Board Office; 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295. Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the Franklin Parish School Board to select a vendor. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, or to cancel this RFP if it is in the best interested of the Franklin Parish School Board to do so. Acceptance of any proposal is dependent on Franklin Parish School Board‚s approval of e-rate funding and appropriation of funds by the Franklin Parish School Board.
Vendors submitting a proposal must be registered as a service provider with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and comply with all SLD service requirements. Please provide SPIN number on proposals. The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any proposal without a SPIN number included on the proposal. If the vendor is on the Louisiana State Contract, please provide the State Contract number on the proposal. The Franklin Parish School Board is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective vendors in responding to this RFP.
Additional information pertaining to these items can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Thoy Leonard, in writing at 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295, via email to Thoy Leonard, include “Erate Vendor IC” as the subject of the email message, or by going to http://www.fpsb.us/erate-2008-2009.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to reject any and all proposals.
All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on December 14, 2007. Failure to meet the proposal submission deadline will result in rejection of the proposal.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF
BUDGET ADOPTION
LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that the FRANKLIN PARISH ASSESSOR has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1306 relative to public participation in the Budget process for the Year Ending December 31, 2008. Notice of availability for public inspection, publication of budget summary, and public hearing was held all in compliance with applicable statute.
J.W. Dean, Assessor
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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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SHERIFF’S SALE
Community Home Financial Services, Inc.
Vs. No. 39,510
Leo Williams, Linda Randolph Williams, Felicia Randolph and Artis Randolph
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a 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 19th day of December A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 13 of Block 8, Abe Lincoln Addition as per plat filed in Plat Book A, No. 149, 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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NOTICE
LOST PROMISSORY NOTE: Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one (1) certain promissory note executed by Farrington Johnson, dated 1/25/2000, in the principal sum of $48,487.76, Please contact Robin P. Campbell at P.O. Box 80459, Baton Rouge, LA 70898 or at 225-216-1099.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces timber sale as follows:
Timber Sale #42-7-107
LOCATION: Bouef WMA near Hebert, La. and consists of approximately 497 acres, in 1 unit, located within Caldwell Parish, La.
Sealed bids will be received until the time and date shown below and will be publicly opened and read at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building, Room 448, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, La. on December 19, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
For additional information or to receive a bid package contact Wayne Higginbotham at (225)270-4050 or (225)765-2347.
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NOTICE
BROWN- Anyone knowing any information in regard to the whereabouts of Michael Brown, last known address, 1215 Oak, Winnsboro, La. 71295, please contact Gregory G. Elias, Attorney at Law, 1900 N. 18th Street, Suite 602, Monroe, Louisiana 71201; Phone: 318-387-4355; Fax: 318-387-7725.
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NOTICE
FREEMAN- Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs, legatees, successors, or assigns of the unopened succession of Edna Freeman, deceased, whose last known address is 276 Doyle Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, please contact Caroline E. Hemphill at 318-439-0122.
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CROWVILLE FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 297
CROWVILLE, LA 71230
Minutes of meeting dated Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 7:30 a.m. at Crowville Fire Station.
Board Members Present: Kelly Clark, Dewayne Hendry and Don Middleton. Absent: Don McDuffie.
Guests Present: Roy McDuffie and John Shelton
BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD:
1. Financial statement reviewed and approved with no change.
2. Don Middleton notified the board that the District had received a letter of confirmation regarding a FEMA grant for a new/used fire truck for the district.
3. The recently purchased skid unit has been mounted to a flat-bed truck and is now operational for quick response fire duty.
4. The proposed budget for 2008 was discussed. A discrepancy was noted and corrected in the insurance allotment. Don Middleton made motion that the corrected 2008 proposed budget be approved. Dewayne Hendry seconded the motion. Motion passed.
5. The budget for 2007 was amended to reflect an increased amount spent for capital outlay in equipment. The amount in the 2007 budget was $12000. The actual equipment outlay came to $19,100.02 due to acquiring a skid unit & modification of a donated truck. Dewayne Hendry made the motion to amend and Don Middleton seconded the motion. Motion passed.
6. The amount of the parcel fee for 2008 was discussed. A motion was made by Kelly Clark, seconded by Dewayne Hendry that the parcel fee remain at $45.00. Motion passed.
7. Delinquent accounts were discussed. The board is seeking to revise its collection schedule and procedure to better address this problem.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted By Don Middleton, Sec. Treas.
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
December 3, 2007
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in special session on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Billy Joe Cupp and Council Members: Theo Martin, Larry LaBorde and Mike Ballard.
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:
Name hired police patrolman.
Mayor Billy Joe Cupp announced decision to hire Todd King as the new patrolman for Baskin Police Department. Theo Martin made a motion. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Dani Cruse, Town Clerk
Billy Joe Cupp, Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
November 19, 2007
6:00 p.m.-CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, November 19, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. 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, seconded by Dumas to approve the minutes of the regular session held on October 15, 2007. Unanimously approved.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ON TRASH CANS:
Motion by Dumas, seconded by Gill, and unanimously approved to table the introduction of an ordinance fining offenders for allowing trash cans to remain on the street after garbage pickup.
ORDINANCE NO. 921:
TO ADD SECTION 16-80 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE TITLED “INDECENT EXPOSURE” RELATIVE TO WEARING OF PANTS BELOW THE WAIST IN PUBLIC AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, to add section 16-80 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, to read as follows:
Section 16-80 - Indecent Exposure.
a) It shall be unlawful for any person to appear in public wearing pants below the waist which expose the skin or undergarments.
b) If a juvenile is determined to be in violation of this ordinance a citation shall be issued to the parent or legal guardian, who has care and control of the minor; or if an adult is determined to be in violation of this ordinance a citation shall be issued to the person and the person shall be punished by a fine as follows:
1) Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 plus court costs;
2. Any person convicted of a second offense of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of $100.00 plus court costs;
3. Any person convicted of a third offense of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of $250.00 plus court costs.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication in the official journal of the City of Winnsboro.
After a public hearing was held on the above ordinance, the title having read and the ordinance considered, a motion was made by McCarthy, seconded by Johnson, to adopt Ordinance No. 921, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Whereupon the presiding officer declared the above ordinance duly adopted on November 19, 2007.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk
Jack Hammons, Mayor
HIRING OF POLICE OFFICER:
Motion by McCarthy, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to hire Markus Tuner as a post certified police officer for the City of Winnsboro Police Department upon the recommendation of Police Chief Lester Thomas.
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 Gill, second by Mahoney to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Mahoney, second by Gill to accept the monthly financial reports. Unanimously approved.
TONY DEMARCO:
Tony DeMarco with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson gave an update on all of the City of Winnsboro’s ongoing projects.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Gill, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk Jack Hammons, Mayor
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