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Public Notices: Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

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Public Notices Published Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Winnsboro, Louisiana (herein referred to as the “Owner”)
Sealed bids will be received by the Owner for the following project which has been funded through construction grant from the Louisiana Division of Administration LCDBG Program.
Street Improvements for the City of Winnsboro
FY 2008/2009 LCDBG Project
Proposals shall be addressed to the City of Winnsboro and delivered to the City Hall located at 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 not later than 1:00 p.m., on the 9th day of March, 2009. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his Contractor’s license number, his address, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Owner. All bids must be submitted on the proper form. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. All bids must also be submitted in triplicate.
Plans, Specifications, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the engineer:
Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
3666 Government Street,
Alexandria, Louisiana 71302
Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of $100.00 which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This payment will not be refunded.
Prospective bidders are advised that technical assistance with forms is available from the Office of Community Development, telephone number (225) 342-7412, Louisiana Division of Administration, Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities except the following: 1) the signing of the bid; 2) execution of the Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; 3) acknowledgement of any addenda issued; 4) the inclusion of a bid bond, which must accompany the bid and be in the correct amount; and 5) the requirement that, if the bidder is a corporation, the bid must be signed and a corporate resolution authorizing the signature must accompany the bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner’s approval:
BID BOND: A “Bid Guarantee” equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check, money order or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified.
PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor’s faithful performance of the contract.
PAYMENT BOND: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract.
In particular, bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for 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.
All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act pertaining to the minimum wage rates, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours Standards Act and the Local Public Works Payroll Evaluation Program.
The Owner hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.
All Contractors and subcontractors will be required to certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after issuance of the Notice of Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
This project is classified (LRS 37-2163 (D)) as Highway, Street and Bridge Construction.
DATE: January 20, 2009
/s/ Jack Hammons, Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
OWNER
Sealed bids for the construction of the following facilities will be received by the City of Winnsboro, at the Winnsboro City Hall, located at 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud for:
Eighth Street Water System Improvements
City of Winnsboro
The Bid Proposals, Plans, Specifications, Forms of Contract, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
Telephone (318) 448-0888
3666 Government Street
P.O. Drawer 5444
Alexandria, Louisiana 71307-5444
Copies of the plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer. The cost per set will be $100.00, which cost represents the cost of reproduction and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
Each bid proposal is to be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the base bid. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Date: January 20, 2009
/s/ Jack Hammons, Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Semperian, Inc. Servicing Agent for GMAC
Vs. No. 40,555
Jennifer Cockrell Williamson
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 4th day of FEBRUARY A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, VIN: 3GNFC160X7G201044
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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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
Regular Council Meeting
Jan. 8, 2009
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, January 8, 2009, 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 Bill McLemore and citizens.
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 Kay Dunaway 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 Kay Dunaway to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Britt was absent. Mayor Stephens stated that the gray police car is in the shop, and also getting new tires.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Bruce Lofton was absent. Mayor Stephens stated that ditches were being cleaned out to help with drainage.
OLD BUSINESS:
ADOPT ORD #292-A PERSONNEL POLICY:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to close regular meeting and open public hearing. Motion carried. Discussion was held. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to close public hearing and open regular meeting. Motion carried.
Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Louis Ezell to adopt ord.#292-A Personnel Policy as presented.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSS PURCHASE OF COLD MIX & ROCK:
Discussion was held. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to purchase cold mix and rock. Motion carried.
DISCUSS LIFT STATION REPAIR:
Discussion was held. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to have the lift station repaired as need and transfer funds if need be.
DISCUSS OTHER BUSINESS:
Mayor Stephens stated that the fair would be coming to town February 12 thru 15, 2009.
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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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
SPECIAL MEETING
Dec. 18, 2008
The Village of Gilbert met in special session on Monday, December 18, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Gilbert City Hall. Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Kay Dunaway, Leo Miller. Absent: Louis Ezell.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mike Stephens called the special meeting to order.
BUSINESS: AUDIT REPORT BY DOYLE HASSELL:
Mr. Doyle Hassell was present and presented the Fiscal Year Audit Report ending June 30, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kay Dunaway made a motion to adjourn. Leo Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 40,549
Sherre Rochell Davis, Now Deceased
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 25th day of February A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT NO. 6 OF HOWINGTON ADDITION TO WISNER, LOUISIANA, SITUATED IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PLAT NO. 72, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 134 HOLLAND DRIVE, WISNER, LA 71378.
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
Martha Miller Inglett
Vs. No. 40,551
Unopened Succession of Nell Tarver Connella
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 25th day of February A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND SITUATED IN THE ELLIS AND LANDAUER ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA, COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SQUARE 9 OF THE PLAT OF LANDAUER & ELLIS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, THENCE RUN NORTH 50 FEET; THENCE EAST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THIRD STREET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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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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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOST PROMISSORY NOTE
Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one (1) certain promissory note dated August 8, 2003, executed by Betty Currington Beach, in the principle sum of $2,020.19 payable to the order of Washington Mutual Finance, please contact John Dale Powers, Attorney at Law, 7967 Office Park Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225)928-1951.
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
CONNELLA - Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs, legatees, successors, or assigns of the unopened succession of Nell Tarver Connella, deceased, whose last known address is 612 Third Street, Winnsboro, LA, please contact Attorney Caroline E. Hemphill at 318-439-0122.
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