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Public Notices: Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

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

Public Notices Published Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 19, 2008
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, May 19, 2008, 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 April 21, 2008. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-0501:
A motion was made by Mahoney, seconded by McCarthy and unanimously approved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Winnsboro to incur debt and to issue not to exceed $200,000 aggregate principal amount of certificates of indebtedness, Series 2008; providing for the employment of professionals; making application to the state bond commission; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
CONDEMNED PROPERTY:
City of Winnsboro Building Inspector, Mark Whitney, presented the Board with information and pictures concerning properties within the city that have been condemned.
Rev. Enuch Davis appeared to discuss his church building located at 1418 Gum Street and asked the Board to allow him to repair this building. Rev. Davis was informed that he must hire a licensed contractor to prepare a cost estimated and present to the building inspector to obtain a permit.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by Johnson, second by Mahoney to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
Chief Thomas addressed the Board of Aldermen concerning his budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Due to the purchase of bullet proof vests for all of the city police officers, he felt it necessary to request the Board to increase the operating budget for the police department by $5000.00.
Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to increase the City of Winnsboro Police Department’s operating budget to $70,000.00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Truman Welch gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill 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 Mahoney and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 08-0501
The following Resolution was offered by Richard Mahoney and seconded by Rex McCarthy.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WINNSBORO, PARISH OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF LOUISIANA (THE “ISSUER”) TO INCUR DEBT AND TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2008; PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”) desire to pay the costs of a community center and related public improvements (the “Project”) and plan to seek federal grants and loans from the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development (“USDA-RD”) to finance such Project;
WHEREAS, the USDA-RD has provided a letter of conditions with respect to financing the Project; and
WHEREAS, Sections 2921-2925, inclusive, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:2921, et seq.) (the “Act”), authorizes the Issuer to issue Certificates of Indebtedness covering the costs of the Project, which Certificates are payable from the excess of annual revenues of subsequent years above the statutory necessary and usual charges; and
WHEREAS, in order to finance the costs of the Project, the Issuer now desires to authorize the incurrence of debt and the issuance of its Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2008 (the “Certificates”) in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in the manner authorized and provided for by the Act for the purpose of (i) financing the cost of the Project; and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Certificates; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of the Certificates, the Issuer desires to authorize the filing of an application with the Louisiana State Bond Commission (the “Commission”) requesting the Commission approve the issuance and sale of the Certificates in accordance with the Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as governing authority of the Issuer, that:
SECTION 1. For the purpose of providing funds to (i) finance the cost of the Project; and (ii) pay costs of issuance of the Certificates, this Governing Authority hereby gives preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed $200,000 of its Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2008.
SECTION 2. The Certificates shall be secured by and payable from the excess of annual revenues of subsequent years above the statutory necessary and usual charges. The Certificates shall bear interest at a fixed rate not to exceed six (6%) percent per annum, maturing over a period not to exceed ten (10) years from the date thereof. The Certificates shall be issued under the authority of the Act and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto. The acceptance of an offer for sale of the Certificates and the further details of the Certificates shall be established by a resolution to be adopted by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be published immediately after its adoption in one (1) issue of The Franklin Sun, a weekly newspaper published in the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, being the official journal of the Issuer, and, as provided by the Act, for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Resolution, any person interested may test the legality of this Resolution and the validity of the Certificates, after which time no one shall have any cause to contest the regularity, formality or legality of this Resolution and the validity of the Certificates for any cause whatsoever. If no suit, action or proceeding is begun contesting the validity of the issuance of the Certificates within the prescribed thirty (30) days, the authority to issue the Certificates and to provide for the payment thereof, and all of the provisions of this Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Certificates shall be conclusively presumed, and no court shall have the authority to inquire into such matters.
SECTION 4. It is hereby recognized, found and determined that a real necessity exists for the employment of Bond Counsel in connection with the issuance of the Certificates, and accordingly, Breithaupt, Dunn, DuBos, Shafto & Wolleson, L.L.C., Monroe, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”) is hereby employed to do and to perform comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work with respect to the issuance and sale of the Certificates. Bond Counsel shall (i) prepare and submit to the Issuer for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Certificates, (ii) counsel and advise the Issuer with respect to the issuance and sale of the Certificates and (iii) furnish their opinion with respect to the legality of the issuance thereof. The fee to be paid Bond Counsel shall be an amount not to exceed that allowed by the Attorney General’s then current Bond Counsel Fee Schedule and other guidelines for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work in the issuance of revenue bonds applied to the actual aggregate principal amount issued, sold, delivered and paid for at the time the Certificates are delivered, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in advance in connection with the issuance of the Certificates, said fee to be payable out of proceeds of the Certificates or other funds provided by the Issuer, subject to the Attorney General’s written approval of said employment and fee to be paid with the Certificate proceeds or other funds. The fee to be paid Bond Counsel is payable contingent on the sale and delivery of the Certificates. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment of Bond counsel and of the fees to be paid Bond Counsel herein designated.
SECTION 5. The Governing Authority hereby authorizes and directs Bond Counsel to proceed with the preparation of all necessary and appropriate financing documents and to file preliminary drafts of said financing documents with the Commission in accordance with its Rules.
SECTION 6. Application is hereby formally made by the Issuer to the Louisiana State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue, sell and deliver the Certificates.
SECTION 7. By virtue of Issuerís application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.
SECTION 8. The Mayor and City Council are hereby authorized to do all things necessary, on the advice of the Bond Counsel to the Issuer, to effectuate and implement this Resolution, including the publication hereof as required by the Act.
SECTION 9. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption hereof.
The Resolution having come to a vote:
YEAS: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED THIS 19th day of May, 2008, in Winnsboro, Louisiana.
Jack Hammons, Mayor
Roxy Fletcher, Clerk
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
Regular Council Meeting
May 13, 2008
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in a regular session on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Billy Joe Cupp and Council Members Tammy Bozeman, Mike Ballard and Larry LaBorde.
Also present: Assistant Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum, the meeting was called to order.
The pledge of allegiance and prayer were led by Mayor Billy Joe Cupp.
The Assistant Clerk read minutes from the previous meeting.
Larry LaBorde made a motion to accept minutes. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Bill Mulkey, a customer service representative of Risk Management Inc., addressed and informed the group about the services provided to each municipality by the RMI and LMA. He is available when needed and resource materials are forthcoming.
The cash flow report was provided for the month of April.
Permission was granted to pay all bills.
Larry LaBorde made a motion. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Adopted Ordinance No. 03 of 2008, Amending the Village of Baskin’s Original Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2.1(b) Adding Section 2.1(c), Authority of Mayor and/or Magistrate Regarding Charges. Michael Ballard made a motion. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Mayor Cupp introduced the 2008-2009 Budget Ordinance and the proposed budget for FY 2008-2009. This proposed Ordinance and budget shall be considered for adoption at the Baskin Town Hall on June 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Cupp read the Resolution calling for the sale of the surplus police car.
Tammy Bozeman made a motion. Michael Ballard seconded the motion. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Mayor Cupp read the Resolution to protest legislation restricting revenue generated from traffic violations. Larry LaBorde made a motion. Michael Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
The Franklin Sun was selected as the Official Journal for the Village of Baskin. Michael Ballard made a motion. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 Absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
Welcome signs for the north and south entrances to the Village were discussed. More information will be gathered.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Police report was provided by Assistant Chief Don Moore.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
No call outs were recorded for the month. Water Supply training was provided for the volunteer firemen. Additional training is scheduled later this month. Open House was held on April 21, 2008 with 17 attendees.
FURTHER BUSINESS:
Mention of a request for incorporation into the Village; no action taken.
Discussion of right-of-way rules on Highway 15; no action taken.
With no further business Michael Ballard made a motion to adjourn. Larry LaBorde seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Merlyn Ritchie, Asst. Clerk
Billy Joe Cupp, Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 40,154
Stephen D. Linder Also know as Dan Linder, and Jennifer E. Linder
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 11th day of June A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 1997 GLXY HS, VIN # AH01974756
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
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on May 15, 2008, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”) an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in forty-three (43) Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) its Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) Rider FRP for the test year ending December 31, 2007 pursuant to the FRP adopted by the Commission in Consolidated Order No. U-29205 RRF 2004.
The filing indicates that the Company requires an annual FRP rider revenue increase of approximately $45.6 million dollars, reflecting the following primary adjustments: (1) an increase of approximately $33.0 million annually for unrecovered fixed costs associated with the loss of customers in St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and lower Jefferson parishes due to Hurricane Katrina; and (2) an increase of approximately $12.6 million annually pursuant to FRP Section 3.D to reflect an increase in additional capacity costs.
Based upon the May 2008 billed fuel adjustment, this prospective rate increase would have the following effects: A typical bill for Residential Service for 1,000 kWh would increase $2.43 from $109.83 to $112.26. A bill for Small General Service for 50 kW and 12,500 kWh would increase $34.81 from $1,473.73 to $1,508.54. A bill for Large General Service for 500 kW and 225,000 kWh would increase $382.78 from $20,900.40 to $21,283.18. Pursuant to FRP section 2.B. these rates or such corrected Rate Adjustments as determined under the FRP may become effective on or after the first billing cycle of September.
The Company’s filing and proposed changes to its rates and charges may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for Home Equity Loan Trust Series ACE2004-HE3
Vs. No. 40,161
Elizabeth Straughter
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 2nd day of July A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 4 OF BLOCK 6 OF BONDURANT AND KINCAID ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT ON FILE IN THE FRANKLIN PARISH CLERK OF COURT’S OFFICE RECORDED ON CONVEYANCE BOOK 18, PAGE 137, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
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
Christiana Bank & Trust Company as owner trustee of the Security National Funding Trust
Vs. No. 39,762
Farrington Johnson
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 2nd day of July A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
EXHIBIT “A”
TRACT II:
A certain tract or parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East of the Town of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana described as follows:
Begin at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East and run thence in a westerly direction along the North boundary of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW 1/2 of NE 1/4), 840 feet, more or less, to the Northeast Corner of that certain 5.3 acre tract of land acquired by C.L. Guice by deed from Thomas Kenton as recorded in the Notarial Book N., page 177, and to the Northwest Corner of that certain 2 acre tract of land acquired by W.J. Ellis by deed from J.S. Taylor as recorded in Notarial Book L, page 552, of the Records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana; thence from said point run in a southerly direction along the east boundary of said 5.3 acre tract and along the West boundary of said 2 acre tract, 35 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the southern right-of-way boundary of Steele Street, thence continue in a southerly direction along the East boundary of said 5.3 acre tract and along the West boundary of said 2 acre tract, 142 feet, more or less, to the Northwest Corner of that certain lot acquired by Caleb S. Martin by deed from W.A. Porter, et al, as recorded in Notarial Book 105, page 240, and the Southeast Corner of that certain tract of land acquired by R.E. King by deed from A.N. Miller as recorded in Notarial Book 62, page 115 of the Records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana; thence run in a westerly direction along the southern boundary of said R.E. King tract of land, 96 feet, more or less, for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run in a southwesterly direction along the southeastern boundary of said R.E. King tract of land, 255 feet, more or less, to the most southeastern corner of said R.E. King tract of land; thence run in a northwesterly direction along the most southern boundary of said R.E. King tract of land, 145 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the southeastern right-of-way boundary of Louisiana State Highway No. 4 (Fort Necessity Highway); thence run in a northeasterly direction along the said southeastern right-of-way boundary of Louisiana State Highway No. 4 (Fort Necessity Highway), 255 feet, more or less; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90° 00' and run in a southeasterly direction, a distance of 145.5 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
TRACT I:
A certain tract or parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East in the Town of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as follows:
Begin at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East and run thence in a westerly direction along the North boundary of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), 840 feet, more or less, to the Northeast Corner of that certain 5.3 acre tract of land acquired by C.L. Guice by deed from Thomas Kenton as recorded in Notarial Book N., page 177, and to the Northwest Corner of that certain 2 acre tract of land acquired by W.J. Ellis by deed from J.S. Taylor as recorded in Notarial Book L, page 552, of the Records of Franklin Parish; thence from said point run in a southerly direction along the East boundary of said 5.3 acre tract and along the West boundary of said 2 acre tract, 35 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the southern right-of-way boundary of Steele Street for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING, run in a westerly direction along the said southern right-of-way boundary of Steele Street, a distance of 178 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the southeastern right-of-way boundary of Louisiana State Highway No. 4 (Fort Necessity Highway); thence run in a southwesterly direction along the said southeastern right-of-way boundary of Louisiana State Highway No. 4 (Fort Necessity Highway), a distance of 68.6 feet, more or less; thence turn a left deflection angle of 90°00' and run in a southeasterly direction a distance of 145.5 feet, more or less; thence run in an easterly direction along the southern boundary of that certain tract of land acquired by R.E. King by deed from A.N. Miller as recorded in Notarial Book 62, page 115 of the Records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, a distance of 96 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of said R.E. King tract of land; thence run in a northeasterly direction along the southeastern boundary of said R.E. King tract of land, a distance of 142 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
The Municipal address is 7039-7041-7043 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, 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
I, Bennie Brown, have been convicted of Sexual Battery-when victim is under the age of 18 in the 5th Judicial District Court. May address is 124 Olla Wesley Rd., Delhi, LA. 71232.
Race: Black; Sex: Male; DOB: 1/20/66; Height: 6/3"; Weight: 240; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Brown; Scars, Tattoos, other identifying marks: Small scar on right upper arm.
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NOTICE
I, Anthony Reynolds, have been convicted of Sexual Assault - Child (15) in 1996 in Dallas, Texas. In accordance with Louisiana Law regarding convicted Sex Offenders, I am required to provide the following information to those living in my neighborhood: My address is 1313 Hwy. 865, Winnsboro, LA; DOB: 3/22/1954; Race: B; Sex: M; Height: 6.0"; Weight: 187; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Black.
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 10, 2008
The Mayor and Town Council of Wisner met in regular session on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Allyn Jean Luckett, Bobby Blount, Nettie B. Brown, Marc McCarty, Thomas Moore and Thomas Lemle.
Also present: Town Clerk, Chief of Police and guests.
There being a quorum the meeting was called to order by Mayor Luckett.
The invocation was led by Thomas Lemle and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bobby Blount.
Motion by Marc McCarty to accept the minutes for previous month. Seconded by Thomas Lemle. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month. Mayor Luckett explained the status of the cash deposits and suggested that another savings account be opened.
Bobby Blount made a motion to pay bills. Marc McCarty seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
WATER WORKS: Don Beaube reported that everything is coming together and some meters have been replaced.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.:
Bobby Rushing reported that the trustee’s were back. They have caught up on mowing and weedeating and that the department of transportation would sweep out the gutters. He informed council that he was in need of a tractor.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Luckett reported that McManus sent letters to begin bids on the community center project and that USDA sent a letter verifying that bids could now begin.
Council members were given a list of surplus equipment.
Marc McCarty made a motion to declare the equipment surplus and that an ad be ran for sealed bids and that the council had the right to reject any and all bids.
Nettie B. Brown seconded. Motion carried.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Cureington stated that since criminal activity has increased he has increased the visibility of patrolling at night. Chief Cureington asked permission to hire Wayne Jones as a full-time officer.
CLEAN UP COMMITTEE:
Thomas Lemle reported that clean up is underway and that the dumpsters have been put into place and flyers passed out.
Mayor Luckett informed council of her trip to Baton Rouge to the LMC office and that she is expecting some information a Street Safety grant from the Safety Department to be used on Hwy. 15 for lighting and safety markers.
Council members were invited to attend a conference that will be held in Lafayette in August.
With no further business, Bobby Blount made a motion to adjourn. Thomas Moore seconded. Motion carried.
Clarice Collins, Clerk
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
May 8, 2008
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in regular session on this 8th day of May at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury meeting room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following members present: Honorable Harvey Guimbellot, Jackie Johnson, Ray Young, Leroy Scott, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott led the group in Prayer and the Pledge.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Young to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the minutes of April 2nd, April 10th, and April 25th meetings. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Parks to table the discussion of Ester Nomie Credit Park until President and Juror can get together on this matter. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to advertise for Public Hearing on closing a portion of Brooks Landing Road. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to catch and release at all lakes in Parish for Bass Tournaments. Unanimously approved
Juror Scott will bring back information at next meeting on the Jury heaving a website.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to invite someone to come a Police Jury meeting to discuss the pros and cons of Home Rule Charter. Yea’s: Young, Scott, Parks, Campbell, and Hendry. Nay: Johnson
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson that the parish owned Mosquito Trucks will be parked at the Boll Weevil office. Unanimously approved
Greg said that the Boll Weevil Office sold the Jury three (3) trucks for $100.00 each. President Guimbellot asked Greg to get (3) tarps to cover cover sprayer etc. on back of trucks.
Laura Bradley with LSU Ag Center gave Juror an update on activities from January through April, 2008.
Juror Campbell said that he would like to table discussing Rusty Roberts, Turkey Creek Park Supervisor employment status at a later date. He said that the Recreation Committee will get together to discuss the matter.
Juror Hendry said that he did not think it would be in the best interest of the Parish to approve giving Lamar Johnson permission to graze his cattle on Parish right of way. This could cause problems with other constituents in the Parish wanting to do the same thing.
Motion by Young and seconded by Scott appointing the Franklin Sun as the official journal for Franklin Parish for the period beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. Unanimously approved
Under Public Works Committee Report: Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell to approve the request of the Village of Gilbert to patch pot holes with Village of Gilbert furnishing the materials as time permits. Unanimously approved
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell to Chip Seal all 21 roads in Abe Lincoln Subdivision. Unanimously approved
Greg passed out work schedule of roads for May and June, 2008. (Chip seal roads, FEMA Project 412 (Abe Lincoln Subdivision), Capital Improvement Roads, and Government funded roads.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by parks to accept the low bids of Edward Ward to mow Ephron Rollins Park, Ester Nomie Credit Park, and Nolan Norman Park for $192.00 per mowing per park and accept the low bid of Isaac Carrington mowing Turkey Creek Park at $450.00 per mowing. Unanimously approved
Motion by Scott and seconded by Johnson authorizing overtime on disaster 1668. Unanimously approved
Motion by Parks and seconded by Young to accept the low bid of Scott Construction on a wheel Loader for 6 months at $1,800. per month. Unanimously approved
( State to reimburse Parish)
Under Personnel Committee Report: Jurors discussed Grader Operator position. No applicants applied for the position. Juror Johnson said that maybe we should promote within. After much discussion on this, it was decided that Greg should choose the best qualified person for the job.
Juror Young said that if we are down to 3 graders those graders should be used throughout the Parish where the need is.
Ken McManus told Jurors that everything had been approved by the State of Raspberry Road Bridge and on Union Church Road he says that he hopes we can get more money to fix the whole road. Greg is to check with Vernon Coon about taking Union Church Road off the priority list.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to move one road off priority list (Union Church Road) and move another road up to get the project going and pursue getting the money as fast as we can and if it is determined at a point in time we can‚t get any more money go ahead and spend the $800,000.00. Unanimously approved
Under Old Business: Juror Scott said that Registration for Bass Trounament should be more than one day. Check with Allen Butler on this and include a picture of park on advertisement.
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, Parish Secretary
Franklin Parish Police Jury
/s/Harvey Guimbellot, Parish President
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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