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Public Notices: Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

PROCLAMATION NO. 50 BJ 2008
AMEND PROCLAMATION NO. 29 BJ 2008
SPECIAL ELECTION - PARISH OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 29 BJ 2008, issued on August 4, 2008, provided for special elections throughout the jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace District 3, parish of Franklin, for the purpose of electing a justice of the peace to fill the vacancy in the office; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the dates of the qualifying period and the primary and special elections specified in Proclamation No. 29 BJ 2008;
NOW THEREFORE, I, BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the state of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitutional and the laws of the state of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 2 of Proclamation No. 29 BJ 2008, issued on August 4, 2008, is amended as follows:
Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for said office shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee for a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form, and under the procedure and condition, provided by R.S. 18:461, et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1, et seq., during the period commencing on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009.
SECTION 2: Section 4 of Proclamation No. 29 BJ 2008, issued on August 4, 2008, is amended as follows:
The primary election shall be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009, and the general election shall be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the times and places, and in the manner, prescribed by law.
SECTION 3: All other sections, subsections, paragraphs of Proclamation No. 29 BJ 2008, issued on August 4, 2008, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the city of Baton Rouge, on this 19th day of August, 2008.
/S/ Bobby Jindal
Governor of Louisiana
ATTESTED BY THE GOVERNOR
/S/ Jay Dardenne
Secretary of State
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
Regular Meeting
Aug. 14, 2008
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, August 14, 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, Bill McLemore.
Absent: Chief Ty Britt, and Bruce Lofton.
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 Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Louis Ezell to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Britt was absent, and Mayor Stephens gave a report that the school had been broken into, and three had been arrested.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Bruce Lofton was absent, and Mayor Stephens gave brief report.
OLD BUSINESS:
LCDBG GRANT:
Oliver Schultz was present and gave an update on the progress of our LCDBG Grant. Mr. Schultz advised the town to adopt a resolution to start the process in annexing the area new sewer will be installed.
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to adopt resolution as presented. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
LGAP GRANT:
Discussion was held. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to use the LGAP grant along with matching funds to purchase a shop building joining town property owned by W.G. Arnold. Motion carried.
DITCHES CLEANED BEFORE WINTER:
Mayor Stephens stated that we will start cleaning some ditches out before winter to help with drainage.
DISCUSS FINE INCREASE:
Discussion was held to increase the fines.
DISCUSS PINS:
Discussion was held. Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to check into purchasing pins. Motion carried.
DISCUSS ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Mayor Stephens informed everyone that the Village of Gilbert had received a plaque from Department of Environmental Quality for our commitment to Protect the Environment in Louisiana.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
None available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kay Dunaway made motion to adjourn. Leo Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Franklin Parish School Board is now accepting sealed bids for the lease of the 21st section pasture land located at Township 11, Range 7 East containing approximately 43.2 acres more or less. Sealed bids will be received by 12:00 noon on August 27, 2008 at the Franklin Parish School Board, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA. Bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. on August 27, 2008. If you have any questions contact Yvonne Blount at (318)435-9046.
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NOTICE
A Community Meeting
Will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the
Beouf Prairie Community Center, Franklin Parish, 11175 Hwy. 4, Fort Necessity, LA 71243.
Weems Geophysical, Inc. will sponsor the meeting. All area landowners, officials, & interested parties are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss Seismic Operations to be conducted in Townships 12 North, Range 7 East, in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Further information may be obtained by calling 254-733-3515.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Town of Wisner will be accepting sealed bids for a 1997 Crown Victoria Cruiser. Engine and Transmission needing repairs. Minimum bid is $500.00. Bids will be received at the Wisner Town Hall until 3:00 p.m. September 11, 2008.
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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF POLLING PLACE
Notice is hereby given that the polling place for Precinct 12 is permanently changed at Franklin Parish High School from the cafeteria to the JROTC building. The JROTC building is located on the east end of the gymnasium parking lot. This change in polling place will take effect with the October 4, 2008 election.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date of Hearing: September 2, 2008
Time: 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Parish School Board Complex Board Room
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Review of 2008-2009 General Fund and consolidated Budget. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the School District Office.
Edwin R. Bryan Jr., President
Franklin Parish School Board
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2008
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in a regular session on Tuesday, August 12, 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: 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 Town 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:
The cash flow report was provided for the month of July.
Permission was granted to pay all bills.
Tammy Bozeman made a motion. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Mayor Billy Joe Cupp requested permission to repair damaged park equipment. Mike Ballard made a motion. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
The welcome signs have been ordered to be placed at the north and south entrances of this municipality.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Assistant Chief Moore recommended Jesse Shiers as new patrolman. Larry LaBorde made a motion. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Group participated in a water shuttle with Friendship Fire Department on July 30, 2008.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Larry LaBorde made a motion to place a sign at the Town Hall for the Police Department and Town Hall. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
With no further business Larry LaBorde made a motion to adjourn. Tammy Bozeman seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Dani Dean, Town Clerk
Billy Joe Cupp, Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JULY 31, 2008
7:30 AM
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in a special called meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 7:30 AM at Winnsboro City Hall, 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jack Hammons presiding.
Aldermen present: John Dumas, Craig Gill, Betty Johnson
Absent: Rex McCarthy, Richard Mahoney
CONDEMNED PROPERTY:
The board discussed condemned property located at 2402 Roland Street; 1401 Green Street and 1111 Gum Street.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING:
The Mayor informed the board of the requirement by the city’s liability insurance carrier that all police officers have to be have psychological testing. All officers employed after January 1, 2006 will be required to be tested.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
A discussion was held on the city entering into a cooperative endeavor with the state to offer incentive to business or industry interested in locating in Winnsboro. Motion by Gill, second by Dumas, to offer maximum of $1500 per employee at the discretion of the board. Unanimously approved.
LIABILITY INSURANCE ON CONTRACTORS:
A discussion was held on the need to required contractors to provide proof of general liability insurance before obtaining and occupational license for the protection of residents hiring a contractor.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Gill, second by Dumas and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2008
7:30 AM
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in a special called meeting on Friday, August 15, 2008, at 7:30 AM at Winnsboro City Hall, 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jack Hammons presiding.
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas, Craig Gill, Betty Johnson, Rex McCarthy
Absent: None
HIRING OF POLICE OFFICER:
Motion by Gill, second by McCarthy, to hire, upon the recommendation of Chief Thomas, Craig Southern as a post certified police officer for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 18, 2008
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, August 18, 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 McCarthy to approve the minutes of the regular session held on July 21, 2008 and the special called meetings held on July 31 and August 15, 2008. Unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 923:
Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas, to adopt Ordinance No. 923 an ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2008, of the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Certificates, designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Certificates, providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Unanimously approved.
TONY DEMARCO:
Tony Demarco with Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson appeared with an update of the following projects:
Havard Street Sidewalk Project
Airport Feasibility Study
Community Center and Parking Lot Project
LCDBG Street Overlay Project
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 924:
An ordinance requiring a permit for use of municipal property for business operations in the City of Winnsboro; requiring the provision of certain information prior to issuance of such permit; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 925:
An ordinance setting the franchise fee to be paid by those entities providing cable or video service within the City’s municipal limits under a state – granted franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 926:
An ordinance requiring the payment of public, educational, governmental access programming support to the City of Winnsboro by cable or video service providers operating within the City’s municipal limits under a state-issued certificate of franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved.
EMERGENCY REPAIR TO SEWER LINES:
The Mayor and Superintendent informed the board of the emergency repair that needs to be made to sewer lines located on Steele and Young Streets. Approximate cost of $86,000 to pipe burst these two sewer lines. Motion by Johnson, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to proceed with the repairs.
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 is still recovering from heart surgery and unable to present report at this time.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney 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
PUBLIC NOTICE
AUGUST 18, 2008
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana will consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 924 bearing the title:
An ordinance requiring a permit for use of municipal property for business operations in the City of Winnsboro; requiring the provision of certain information prior to issuance of such permit; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
and that a public hearing will be held on September 15, 2008, at 6:00 PM in the Winnsboro City Court Room, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
Roxy Fletcher
City Clerk
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
PUBLIC NOTICE
AUGUST 18, 2008
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana will consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 925 bearing the title:
An ordinance setting the franchise fee to be paid by those entities providing cable or video service within the City’s municipal limits under a state - granted franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
and that a public hearing will be held on September 15, 2008, at 6:00 PM in the Winnsboro City Court Room, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
Roxy Fletcher
City Clerk
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
PUBLIC NOTICE
AUGUST 18, 2008
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana will consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 926 bearing the title:
An ordinance requiring the payment of public, educational, governmental access programming support to the City of Winnsboro by cable or video service providers operating within the Cityís municipal limits under a state-issued certificate of franchise authority and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
and that a public hearing will be held on September 15, 2008, at 6:00 PM in the Winnsboro City Court Room, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
Roxy Fletcher
City Clerk
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