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Public Notices: Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

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

Public Notices Published Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Project No. 08-07-01
The Village of Gilbert (herein referred to as the “Owner”)
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bids” — Village of Gilbert Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2008 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project as follows:
LCDBG SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Proposals shall be addressed to the Village of Gilbert, and delivered here to the Town Hall, located at 7564 Gilbert St., Gilbert, LA 71336, not later than 10:00 o’clock a.m. (local time) on February 3, 2009. Proposals shall be designated as “Sealed Bid” — LCDBG-Sewer System Improvements, Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2008 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG program. All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The contractor shall display his contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on February 3, 2009, in the Town Hall located at 7564 Gilbert St., Gilbert, LA 71336 located in Gilbert, LA. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Specifications, Forms of Bid Bond and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer, located at the 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, Louisiana 71203.
Copies may be obtained at the office of Denmon Engineering located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, Louisiana 71203, upon deposit of $100.00 for each set. Please mail all requests and deposits for plans to the mailing address, P.O. Box 8460, Monroe, Louisiana 71211. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition and not later than 10 days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction ($25.00) will be refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition, and no later that 10 days after receipt of bids.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Owner shall not waiver the signing of: 1) the bid; 2) certificate of corporate principal and surety; 3) any addenda issued; and 4) bid bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount.
A corporate resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid must accompany the bid, if the bidder is a corporation. Such activities will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues.
Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
No Bidders may withdraw his/her bid within Sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bond within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST SUBMIT EXECUTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATION REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, SECTION 3 AND SEGREGATED FACILITIES AND SECTION 3 PLAN WITH TABLE A & B.
MINORITY OWNED FIRMS AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID ON THIS PROJECT.
VILLAGE OF GILBERT.
Honorable Mike Stephens, Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 2008
5:00 PM – PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was held at this time for resident’s comments on the proposed zoning change.
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 6:00 PM at the Winnsboro City Court, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jack Hammons presiding.
Pledge led by 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 Dumas to approve the minutes of the regular session held on November 17, 2008. Unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 929:
An ordinance amending the City of Winnsboro’s Zoning Ordinance to change the zoning of a lot owned by Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative, Inc., located at 1604 Moore Street, known as the Ander’s property, from a R-1 zone to a B-3 zone.
Mayor Hammons asked for a motion to change the zoning. No motion was made at this time. Motion was made by Gill to not adopt Ordinance No. 929 and motion failed for lack of second.
The Board was advised by City Attorney Tab Singer that a decision needed to be made on whether to adopt or not adopt this ordinance.
Another motion was made by Gill to not adopt Ordinance No. 929, second by Dumas.
Yeas: Dumas, Johnson, Gill
Nays: None
Abstained: Mahoney, McCarthy
RESOLUTION NO. 08-1201:
A RESOLUTION CONSENTING AND APPROVING OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE AND SYSTEM TO CABLESOUTH MEDIA III, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, Interlink Communications Partners, LLC (“Grantee”) currently holds a franchise as set forth in Ordinance No. 858, Cable Television Franchise Ordinance dated May 17, 1999, granted by the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana (the “Community”) to own and operate a cable system in the Community (as amended to date, the “Franchise”);
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2008, Grantee entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with CableSouth Media III, L.L.C (“Assignee”) whereby Assignee will purchase and acquire certain cable system assets, including the Franchise, from Grantee (“Transaction”);
WHEREAS, Grantee and Assignee have filed an FCC Form 394 with the Community, and have provided all information required by applicable law related to the Transaction to the Community (collectively, the “Application”);
WHEREAS, the Community has reviewed the Application and has determined that the Assignee meets the legal, technical, and financial criteria to operate the cable system under the Franchise and all applicable local, state and federal laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA DOES RESOLVE:
1. The Community consents to the Transaction to the extent required by the terms of the Franchise.
2. The Community confirms that (a) the Franchise is valid and outstanding and in full force and effect; (b) Grantee has properly invoked its franchise renewal rights under Section 626 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, (c) Grantee is in compliance with the provisions of the Franchise; and (d) there are no defaults under the Franchise, or events which, with the giving of notice or passage of time or both, could constitute events of default thereunder.
3. The Community further authorizes Assignee to assign or transfer its assets, including the Franchise, to a parent or affiliate of Assignee without the consent of the Community.
4. The Community releases Grantee, effective upon the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing Date”), from all obligations and liabilities under the Franchise that accrue on and after the Closing Date; provided that Assignee shall assume and be responsible for any obligations and liabilities under the Franchise that accrue on and after the Closing Date.
5. The Community hereby waives any right to purchase the system that it may have solely for purposes of this Transaction.
6. This Resolution shall have the force of a continuing agreement with the Community, Grantee, and Assignee, and the Community shall not amend or otherwise alter this Resolution without the written consent of Grantee and Assignee.
7. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and publication in accordance with applicable law.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008.
APPROVE ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR 2009:
Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to approve the following alcohol license applications for 2009 as recommended by the police chief:
Class A Beer:
Eunice Welch Johnny’s Lounge 4084 Front Street
Johnny’s Pizza Johnny’s Pizza House #6 6770 Kinloch Street
San Marcus Mexican Rest., Inc. San Marcus Mexican Rest. 4198 Front Street
Class B Beer:
IAC Louisiana, LLC IAC 124 3860 Front Street
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It, Inc. 4060 Front Street
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It North, Inc. 3700 Front Street
Glen & Jo Alice Jones G & J Trak 3722 Front Street
Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. Wal-Mart Super Center #976 3360 Front Street
Debra M. Lawrence Smoker’s Paradise #43621 Front Street
Circle K Stores, Inc. Circle K #7770 3480 Front Street
Kaye Retail Group LLC Kaye’s Food Market #8 #9 Fair Avenue
Retail Liquor Permit:
IAC Louisiana, LLC IAC 124 3860 Front Street
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It, Inc. 4060 Front Street
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It North, Inc. 3700 Front Street
Glen & Jo Alice Jones G & J Trak 3722 Front Street
Circle K Stores, Inc. Circle K #7770 3480 Front Street
Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. Wal-Mart Super Center #976 3360 Front Street
Debra M. Lawrence Smoker’s Paradise #4 3270 Front Street
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by McCarthy, 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 Gill, second by Dumas 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 Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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MARSHAL’S SALE
James A. Johns
Vs. # 11529
Ruby B. Brown
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Ward 7/City Court
By virtue of a writ of FIERI FACIAS, in above cause, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Ward 7/Winnsboro City Court, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana on Wednesday, the 21st day of January, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
One 10x20 Storage Building
Seized in the above styled suit and will be sold to satisfy said writ and costs; terms cash with appraisement to highest bidder.
Bruce McCarthy, Marshal
Ward 7/City Court, Winnsboro, La.
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WHEREABOUTS
Anyone having knowledge of or knowing the whereabouts of, The Heirs of Sherre Rochell Davis, please contact REID C. WOLLESON, Attorney at Law, 6658 Kinloch Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295, (318)435-7525.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
GMAC LLC
Vs. No. 40,300
Michael K. Stamper
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 28th day of January A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK, VIN: 1GCJC39D97E165349
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 11, 2008
LEGAL MINUTES
The Town Council of Wisner met in regular session on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Allyn Jean Luckett, Bobby Blount, Thomas Moore, Nettie B. Brown, Thomas Lemle, and Marc McCarty.
Also present: Town Clerk, Police Chief and guests.
There being a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceedings to order.
The invocation was led by Bobby Blount.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nettie Brown.
Motion by Nettie B. Brown to approve the minutes from previous meeting. Thomas Lemle seconded.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month of November. Marc McCarty made a motion to approve the financial reports and pay bills. Bobby Blount seconded. Motion carried. Permission was granted to pay all bills.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE CHIEF:
Chief Cureington reported that new radios were purchased for the police department and asked if he could hire Thomas Boyd and David Wallace a s auxiliary officer.
Motion by Marc McCarty to hire Thomas Boyd and David Wallace as auxiliary offers. Bobby Blount seconded. Motion carried.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.
Bobby Rushing gave a report for the maintenance department.
FIRE DEPT.
Thomas Moore reported that repairs to the fire trucks were complete and both are in good running condition. He also informed council that there was still a need for volunteer firefighters.
NEW BUSINESS:
Marc McCarty announced that he is compiling an emergency plan for Wisner.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Luckett updated council on the water system and community center projects.
With no further business Marc McCarty made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Thomas Lemle.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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