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Public Notices: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

NOTICE
Anyone having knowledge of whereabouts of, Athena L. Herndon, please contact REID C. WOLLESON, Attorney at Law, 6658 Kinloch Street, Winnsboro, La. 71295, (318)435-7525.
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
REGULAR MEETING
July 10, 2008
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., at the Gilbert City Hall. Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Kay Dunaway, Leo Miller and Louis Ezell. Also present were Assistant Clerk Joann Evans, Brian Goodman, Chief Ty Britt, Bruce Lofton and citizens.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mike Stephens called the meeting to order. Leo Miller led in opening prayer. Diane Parker led the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Brian Goodman gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Britt gave monthly report.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Bruce Lofton gave monthly report.
OLD BUSINESS:
ADOPT ORD#304 BODY ART, TATTOO, BODY PIERCING:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to close regular meeting and open public hearing. No Public Response. Closed public hearing, open regular meeting. Motion by Leo Miller, seconded by Louis Ezell to adopt ord#304. Motion carried.
THE AMEND 2007-2008, & ADOPTED BUDGET 2008-2009:
Mayor Stephens stated that copies of our amended and adopted budgets were enclosed in each member’s package.
RESOLUTION ON LCDBG GRANT & TRIPS:
Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to adopt the resolution on the LCDBG grant. Motion carried. Mayor Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, and Alderman Kay Dunaway attended the workshop in Baton Rouge pertaining to the LCDBG grant.
MAYOR’S DINNER WITH GOVERNOR:
Mayor Stephens thanks the council for allowing him and his wife to attend a dinner at the Governor’s Mansion. I was honored to represent the Village of Gilbert and a pleasure to dine with the Governor and first lady alone with about fifty other mayor’s and their spouses.
AUDITOR:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to hire Doyle Hassell with Marcus, Robinson and Hassell certified public accountant to assist Mrs. Zoe Meeks in auditing our records. Motion carried.
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES ADD FOR MAGAZINE:
Discussion was held not to take out ad for magazine.
LMA CONVENTION:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to let the clerk attend the LMA Convention. Motion carried.
LIMBS OVER STREETS:
Discussion was held that we will start trimming limbs before school starts, so that school buses and trash trucks can get under trees hanging over streets.
INMATE MEALS:
Discussion was held.
REMIND CITIZENS ABOUT LOTS, ETC. MOSQUITO PREVENTION:
Discussion was held about informing citizens about lots, junked cars and etc. due to mosquito invasion.
COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE:
Discussion was held on having an open house, now that renovations are completed.
BENCH WARRANTS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to advertise in the paper, having 30 days to take car of bench warrant are names would be published in local paper.
DISCUSSION ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion was held to purchase 6 flags, 5x8 size to put at Calvary Church. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to purchase the flags. Motion carried.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
None available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Louis Ezell made motion to adjourn. Leo Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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“EXHIBIT A”
VILLAGE OF GILBERT, LOUISIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 302
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008 THE VILLAGE OF GILBERT.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Gilbert, Louisiana, in regular session convened on June 12th, 2008, to adopt the following:
SECTION 1: The attached statement of revenue as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the amended budget of expenditures for the Village of Gilbert for the fiscal year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, to wit: General Fund Revenue: $287,164.00; Enterprise Fund Revenue: $133,710; Sales Tax Fund Revenue: $40,450.00. This amended budget also includes a transfer from sale tax to purchase a $50,000.00 certificate of deposit.
SECTION 2: The attached statement of expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the amended budget of expenditures, to wit: General Fund Expenditures: $289,385.00; Enterprise Fund Expenditures: $127,072.00; Sales Tax Fund Expenditures: $27,839.72. These figures reflect our expenditures due to a balance of $13,280.00 as of July 1, 2007 general account.
SECTION 3: The adoption of the budget of expenditures as reflected in the amended budget containing object of expenditures classification shall be declared to be the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditures.
SECTION 4: The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amount fixed therefore in the budget of expenditures. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit this authority from amending this budget or making an appropriation to and from contingent to be used in cases of emergency.
Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 8th day of May, 2008, notice of public hearing having been published, and said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the ordinance been considered, on a motion by Louis Ezell, and seconded by Leo Miller to adopt the ordinance on June 12th, 2008. A recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: 3
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
Regular Council Meeting
July 8, 2008
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 5 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 Town 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.
Tammy Bozeman made a motion to accept minutes. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 Nays. 0 Absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
The cash flow report was provided for the month of June.
Permission was granted to pay all bills.
Larry LaBorde made a motion. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 Yeas. 0 Nays. 0 Absent.
The sealed bids for the surplus police unit were opened and read. The bid for the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria was awarded.
Welcome signs will be placed at the north and south entrances of this municipality.
Larry LaBorde made a motion. Michael Ballard seconded. 3 Yeas. 0 Nays. 0 Absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Cupp announced that the privacy fence has been installed at the kennel.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Assistant Chief Moore reported that the 2008 Dodge Charger unit has been delivered. Electronics will be installed and decals applied. It will possibly be in service by August.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Monthly meeting was held 6/30/08. The group continues to participate in training provided by LSU.
OTHER BUSINESS:
With no further business Larry LaBorde made a motion to adjourn. Michael Ballard seconded. 3 Yeas. 0 Nays. 0 Absent.
Meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Asst. Clerk
Billy Joe Cupp, Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 16, 2008
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, June 18, 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
Absent: Rex McCarthy
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on May 19, 2008 and the special called session held on May 28, 2008. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-0601 – OFFICIAL JOURNAL:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session this 16th day of June 2008, that the Franklin Sun be appointed as official journal of the City of Winnsboro and that Ms. Sam Hanna be appointed as official printer for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
On a motion by Mahoney, second by Dumas the above resolution was passed on this 16th day of June 2008, by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill
Nays: None
Absent: McCarthy
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 08-0602 – FISCAL AGENTS:
WHEREAS, Section 7 and 8 of Act 39 of the Legislature and all amendments thereto require that all public bodies receiving and disbursing public funds be and they are hereby required under this act to appoint a fiscal agent or depository; and
WHEREAS, at this time, the City of Winnsboro is without a fiscal agent or depository for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, in regular session convened this 16th day of June, 2008, that the Franklin State Bank and Trust Company, Winnsboro State Bank and Trust Company, Progressive Bank and Citizens Progressive Bank be appointed as fiscal agents of the City of Winnsboro. That all funds handled by the City of Winnsboro be divided between said banks on a percentage of each State of Louisiana Banking department each quarter and published in the Franklin Sun. The demand and Certificates of Deposit shall be divided between the banks on the published Report of Conditions of the banks. That the investments in the Certificates of Deposit with each bank bear an interest rate equal to the U.S. Treasury Bill rate on the day of investment insofar as the interest rate paid on the Certificates of Deposit will be in compliance with the federal regulation pertaining to interest rates.
On a motion by Gill, second by Dumas the above resolution was passed this 16th day of June, 2008, by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill
Nays: None
Absent: McCarthy
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 08-0603 – SYSTEM SURVEY & COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SYSTEMS SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
WHEREAS, the State Legislative Auditor required the local governing body to adopt the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire.
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, in regular session convened this 16th day of June 2008, that they do hereby adopt the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the State Legislative Auditor.
On a motion by Gill, second by Johnson the above resolution was passed on this the 16th day of June 2008, by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill
Nays: None
Absent: McCarthy
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 922:
Motion by Johnson, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to adopt the Budget Ordinance No. 922 for fiscal year July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009.
CONDEMNED PROPERTY:
Property owners that had previously been notified concerning a condemned building located on their property were asked to appear before the Board with plans for reconstruction or demolition of the structure. Owners which appeared were allowed or had contacted the City of Winnsboro Building Inspector, Mark Whitney were allowed until June 30, 2008 to obtain a permit for their property. The City of Winnsboro will continue with the demolition procedure on all property owners not appearing at this meeting.
Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney, to accept the Boards decisions on all condemned property. Unanimously approved.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas did not appear to present his monthly report of the Winnsboro Police Department. A copy of the monthly report was given to each Board member by Bruce McCarthy. Motion by Gill, second by Johnson 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 Dumas, second by Mahoney to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson 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 Dumas, second by Gill and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Franklin State Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Vs. No. 39,785
Garland Tarver and Patti Tarver
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 30th day of July A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel located in a portion of Lots 16 and 17 of the Francisco De LA Garza Riquette which lies east of LA Hwy. 135, Section 38, Township 14 North, Range 6 East.
Begin at a point of intersection between the east right of way boundary of LA Hwy. 135 and the centerline of Levi Tarver Road for a Point of Beginning; thence run a southeasterly direction along the centerline of Levi Tarver Road a distance of 924 feet, more or less; thence run in a northeasterly direction along a line perpendicular with the centerline of Levi Tarver Road a distance of 250 feet, more or less; thence run in a southeasterly direction along a line parallel with the centerline of Levi Tarver Road a distance of 250 feet, more or less; thence run in a southwesterly direction along a line perpendicular with the centerline of Levi Tarver Road a distance of 250, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of Levi Tarver Road; thence run in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of Levi Tarver Road a distance of 250 feet, more or less, back to the point of beginning, containing 1.4 acres, more or less.
ALSO, ONE (1) 2007 RIVER BIRCH MULTI-SECTION MOBILE HOME, MODEL #4038-1, SERIAL NUMBERS RB06AL11016A AND RB06AL11016B.
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 Bank, National Association as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2005-WMC2
Bs. No. 39,425
Sandra White and Bobby Hart
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 30th day of July A.D., 2008, 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 Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 8 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows: Begin at the northeast corner of the SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 16 and thence run in a southerly direction along the East boundary of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance 210 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees and runs in a westerly direction parallel with the south boundary of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 420 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees and run in a northerly direction parallel to the west boundary of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 210 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees and run in an easterly direction along the north boundary of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 420 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 2.0 acres; 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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