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Public Notices Published Wednesday, March 11th, 2009Winnsboro, Louisiana
February 2, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
No board member was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION TO DELETE/ADD ITEM(S) TO AGENDA
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board amend agenda to delete the following items from agenda.
Item III C. Recognition of Franklin Parish Student of the Year (Blackson)
Item IV. C.Consider resolution in appreciation for Keith Guice. (Johnson)
Add following item(s) to agenda.
Item III.D. Recognition of Keith Guice, BESE Board Member
Item IV.D. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation of law suit Jerry Martin vs. Franklin Parish School Board. (Johnson)
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
The motion was approved by all members present.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the February 2, 2009 regular meeting as amended.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
February 2, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from January 12 and 26, 2009 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
Guice Award (McClary)
Recognition of Keith Guice, BESE Member
IV. Business
A Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
B. Consider E-Rate Proposal. (Leonard)
D. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation on law suit Jerry Martin vs. Franklin Parish School Board. (Johnson)
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A.Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
The motion was approved by all members present.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 12 AND 26, 2009 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes from the January 12 and 26, 2009 meetings.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
The motion was approved by all members present.
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Mrs. Laura Bradley gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office.
2008 GUICE AWARD RECOGNITION, WILEY MCCLARY
Mr. Wiley McClary introduced Mr. Johnny Guice to present the 2008 Guice Award. Mr. Guice said that his family came up with this award in memory of two of his family members. This award is in memory of Dr. W. M. Guice who was the first superintendent of the Franklin Parish School Board and Miss Rebecca Guice, retired school teacher. The Guice Award was established in 1991. This year’s award went to Ms. Debbie Lyles, teacher at Franklin Parish High School. Ms. Lyles graciously accepted this award.
KEITH GUICE, BESE BOARD PRESIDENT
Dr. Lanny Johnson introduced Mr. Keith Guice, BESE Board President. Mr. Guice was a longtime superintendent of Catahoula Parish School Board. Mr. Guice represents 16 parishes in his BESE district. Dr. Johnson expressed his appreciation to Mr. Guice for fighting for Franklin Parish Schools and for all his hard work he is doing at BESE. Mr. Guice reported budget cuts should be coming the next school year.
MOTION TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF MONTHLY INVOICES
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to pay monthly invoices.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
The motion was approved by all members present.
MOTION TO CONSIDER E-RATE PROPOSAL
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve E-rate proposals and file for E-rate discounts for fiscal year 2009-2010 as listed.
Authorizing the Franklin Parish School Board to file form 471 for telecommunication services from Century Tel and AT&T at tariff rates for a total cost of $ 46,800 of which the Franklin Parish School Board would receive an educational discount rate and be responsible for the amount of $5,616 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Authorizing the Franklin Parish School Board to file Form 471 for Internet Access services and telecommunication services at the rate of $155,842 for year two of a five year contract of which the school board would receive an educational discount rate and be responsible for $19,201.04* for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This contract will be contingent upon receiving E-rate approval and school board appropriation of funds each year.
Authorizing the Franklin Parish School Board to accept e-rate proposal and enter into contract with Nexus Systems for internal connections. In addition, authorizing the Franklin Parish school Board to file form 471 for internal connections for e-rate eligible equipment for a total of $327,830 with an educational discount rate and be responsible for $39,339.60 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This contract will be contingent upon receiving E-rate approval and school board appropriation of funds.
Authorizing the Franklin Parish School Board to file form 471 for basic maintenance for eligible internal connections for an amount of $39,500 for year two of a five year contract with an educational discount rate and be responsible for $4,740 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This contract will be contingent upon receiving E-rate approval and school board appropriation of funds each year.
* Includes $500.00 filtering charge that is not eligible for e-rate discount and requires a separate contract with Nexus systems. Filtering is a requirement of the CIPA.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved by all members present.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS TO DISCUSS LITIGATION ON LAWSUIT JERRY MARTIN VS FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board enter into executive session to discuss litigation on lawsuit Jerry Martin vs. Franklin Parish School Board. Entered into session at 6:03 p.m.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
The motion was approved by all members present.
MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School close executive session and back into regular session. Session closed 6:15 p.m.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
The motion was approved by all members present.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Lanny Johnson reported we have a 2 to 1 ratio of students to computers. Dr. Johnson said that the JParent program started last June, 2008 and is a great program. We have about 2200 hits from parents who are using the JParent program. Dr. Johnson reported on the President’s economic stimulus plan and Franklin Parish school system could get 4.7 million dollars within a 2 year period. The School Board should be getting approximately 2 million for construction. Also reported on was that the Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids on-line effective January 1, 2009.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan reported on the Well Springs Grant Program representative will present their program at the next agenda meeting. President Bryan also reported on students being put on the buses to soon and waiting for 25 to 30 minutes before the buses leave. This is happening at Crowville School. Mrs. Shirley has backed up her bus scheduled 5 minutes to help with this problem. Dr. Johnson wanted to remind the Board Members about inservice being presented by Jon Guice on Thursday, February 19, 2009 starting at 5:00 p.m. Other parish school boards will be sending board members to this inservice.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the instructional and support personnel matters as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Eldridge, Taryn Fort 7-8th gd. ELA 01.20.09 Replace d/d sub
TRANSFER - Instructional
Name Bd. Mtg. School Position Effect. Date Reason
Thomas, Sharon 02.02.09 WES to Fort Read 1st Interventionist to R. Coach (10 mon.) 08.14.08 Replace J. Rhodes
King, Sandra 02.02.09 Crow Read 1st Interventionist to R. Coach (10 mon.) 08.14.08 Replace S. Armstrong
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Aldridge, Jewell WES Teacher 09.9-30.08 10.1-9.08 15.25 days
7.00 days
Bordelon, Keesha Baskin Teache 11.21.08 12.1-19.08 .50 day
15 days
Bryant, Mary Gilbert Teacher 11.14.09 12.19.08 .50 day
1 day
Ezell, Ruby Gilbert Teacher 12.2-19.08 13.5 days
Fortenberry, Cheryl Fort Teacher 09.12-30.08 10.1-31.08 11.3-21.08
12.1-19.08 13.00 days 23.00 days 14.00 days 15 days
Goodman, Yvonne Gilbert Teacher 10.31.08 11.6-21.08 1 day
10 days
Griffin, Delasber WES Comp. Tea. 10.15-24.08
12.2,9.08 3.25 days 2 days
Guimbellot, Susan FPHS Teacher 10.21-22.08 1.75 days
Honeywood, Tameka Crowville Teacher 11.19-21.08
12.1-19.08 3 days 15 days
Johnson, Melissa HGWLC Teacher 11.18-21.08 3.5 days
King, Kasey Crowville Teacher 09.12-30.08 10.1-31.08 12.50 days 7 days
Lewis, Erna Fort Teacher 11.3-21.08 12.1-19.08 14 days
15 days
Mackey, Kristen Gilbert Teacher 12.8-19.08 10 days
Nelson, Mary M FPHS Teacher 12.8-19.08 9.50 days
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Aldridge, Jewell WES Teacher 12.5.08 1 day
Evans, Lora Fort Teacher 12.10.08 .25 day
Felter, Christina Gilbert Teacher 11.13,21.08 12.5.08 2 days
1 day
Goodman, Yvonne Gilbert Teacher 12.3.08 .50 day
Griffin, Delasber WES Comp. Tea. 11.18-19.08 1.75 days
Guimbellot, Susan FPHS Teacher 11.10.08 12.4.08 1 day
1 day
Hart, Mary WES Teacher 12.15.08 1 day
Hicks, Jan HGWLC Teacher 11.18,19.08
12.2-4.08 1.5 days 3 days
Killian, Shana WES Teacher 12.3.08 .25 day
King, Kasey Crowville Teacher 10.17,27.08 2 days
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
HIRES (all new hires are under a 6 months probation period.)
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Bass, Bernice WES Caft. Tech. 02.03.09 Replace S. Carraway
Campbell, Roland WES Contract bus dr. 03.30.09 Rescind leave without pay
Haye, Augusta Fort Title I pre-k para 02.03.09 Replace Lisa Norwood
Little, Wanda Crowville Title I para 02.03.09 Replace K. McIntyre
TRANSFER - Support
Name Bd. Mtg. School Position Effect. Date Reason
Campbell, Roland 02.02.09 Fort Contract bus driver - Rt. 8 to Rt. 44 03.30.09 Replace C.McMurray
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
McIntrye, Karla Crowville Para 09.8-30.08 5.45 days
Reeves, Elizabeth Crowville Caft. Manager 11.18-21.08
12.1-15.08 3.5 days 5.50 days
Wolleson, Charlotte Crowville Bus. Dr. 11.10-13.08 3.5 days
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Ashford, Hattie FPHS Custodian 12.5.08 1 day
Collins, Joan Baskin Custodian 12.17.08 .25 day
Lynch, Pauline FPHS Custodian 11.11.08
12.2,10.08 1 day 2.0 days
McDonald, Jimmy Crowville Bus Dr. 01.12.09 - 04.01.09 Leave
McIntrye, Karla Crowville Para 10.1-27.08 6.27 days
Purvis, Linda Baskin Para 10.24.08 11.12,20,21.08 1 day
2.25 days
Roberts, Mendy Gilbert Para 12.5.08 1 day
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
The motion was approved by all members present.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
The motion was approved by all members present.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer
Franklin Parish School Board
Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
February 19, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for special meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton and Mr. Jesse Young.
Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mrs. Louise Johnson and Mr. Richard Kelly was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order.
There being no changes in the agenda, the agenda is as follows:
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
CONFERENCE ROOM
7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
12:00 NOON
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Tony Littleton, TB Architecture construction update.
II. Technology Report (Johnson)
III. Adjourn
TONY LITTLETON, TB ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Mr. Tony Littleton of TBArchitecture gave a presentation on the proposed work and cost estimates for Fort Necessity and Gilbert Schools building projects.
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson reported on a project by Will Lofton from JPAMS that will be put in place at Winnsboro Elementary School. This new program is being donated to Franklin Parish School Board by Mr. Lofton for use at WES. This new JPAMS program will call parents of students with a progress report on their student. This will include discipline, grades, and etc.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0010
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer
Franklin Parish School Board
Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
February 23, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Mrs. Louise Johnson was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mrs. Dorothy Brown led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0011
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the March 2, 2009 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
March 2, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from February 2, 19, and 23, 2009 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
1. Consider approval of Budget/Refunding Application FY 2009-10, Training/Technical Assistance FY 2009-10 and Head Start’s Criteria for Selection. (McBroom)
2. Accept Head Startís Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, Goals/Objectives and Program Improvement Plan for 2009-10. (McBroom)
3. Consider permission to advertise by sealed bid the sale of 1997 Dodge pickup truck. (McBroom)
B. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
C. Consider 2008-09 General Fund Budget Revision. (Whitten)
D. Consider resolution for EEF Plan for the Tobacco Settlement Funds. (Whitten)
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0012
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer
Franklin Parish School Board
Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
February 23, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for a special meeting on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Mrs. Louise Johnson was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order.
There being no changes in the agenda, the agenda is as follows:
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
CONFERENCE ROOM
7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING
February 23, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Consider purchase of land for Gilbert School. (Johnson)
II. Consider advertising for bids for furniture for technology wing at Franklin Parish High School. (Johnson)
III. Adjourn
MOTION TO CONSIDER PURCHASE OF LAND FOR GILBERT SCHOOL
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0013
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School approve to purchase three (3) lots across from Gilbert School at $1600.00 per lot for a total of $4800.00. These lots will be used to extend the parking lot at Gilbert School.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
CONSIDER PERMISSION TO BID FOR FURNITURE FOR TECHNOLOGY WING AT FRANKLIN PARISH HIGH SCHOOL
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0014
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board give permission to bid for furniture for classroom/technology wing at Franklin Parish High School.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-02-0015
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer
Franklin Parish School Board
Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept sealed bids up to an including 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in the Police Jury Conference Room for the following:
LEASE/PURCHASE ONE (1) NEW EXCAVATOR WITH 6FT. CLEAN OUT BUCKET
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder taking into consideration machine performance, warranty, price, and sale/trade in of one (1) 2004 Kobelco Excavator.
The Police Jury reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. You may contact Greg Humphries, Superintendent at 318-439-0193, Steve Ezell, Drainage Foreman at 318-439-1076, or Ronald Crum, Maintenance Supervisor at 318-439-1340 for any additional information and bid specifications.
Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Regency Intrastate Gas, LLC 42 Winnsboro Loop Project are now available to the public. The EA, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Louisiana State office, analyzes the potential affects associated with construction of 7,234 linear feet (ft) of a 42-inch diameter natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline within a Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) site located in Richland and Franklin Parishes in northeast Louisiana.
For more information regarding this action or to request a copy of the EA please contact Ms. Leslie L. Michael, Assistant State Conservationist/Programs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, via mail: 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, phone:†318-473-7755, fax: 318-473-7626, or email: leslie.michael@la.usda.gov.
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314(A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and Rules and Regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and paying of assessments by July 15 of each crop year, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3596, telephone number (225) 952-8105.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 39,154
Jennifer Renee Williams
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 15th day of April A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
837 Rogers Drive, Winnsboro, LA 71295 - East 65' of Lot 20 of Block 4 of Evadale, Section 36, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, 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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SHERIFF’S SALE
First Tower Loan, Inc., D/B/A Tower Loan of Winnsboro
Vs. No. 40,458
Laura N. Thomas, A/K/A, Laura A. Thomas, A/K/A, Laura Levy Nicole Addison Thomas
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 15th day of April A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as beginning at a point on the West line of Block 8 of Landis-Park Addition to Winnsboro, which point is 365 feet North, 27 degrees 23 minutes East of the Southwest corner of Lot 44 of Block 8, being east end of a conventional line established in the Exchange Deed between J.F. Ferguson and J. Ira Abrams; thence run West 240 feet to POINT OF BEGINNING of this lot; thence continue West 112 feet; thence in a southerly direction approximately 91 feet; thence East 112 feet, thence in a northerly direction approximately 94 feet to Point of Beginning, being a portion of lot acquired in Notarial Book 50, Page 15 by E.C. Burt Sr., and same acquired by E.C. Burt Jr., in Notarial Book 65, Page 419, and same acquired by Charles Pippins and Elsie Pippins in Notarial Book 236, Page 756.
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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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SP# 2273
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of State Purchasing, 1201 N. 3rd St., 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, P O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 10:00 A.M., on May 5, 2009, for the following:
FILE NUMBER P 27372 DL
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2232169
ENTRY STATION OFFICE EXPANSION
AT
CYPREMORT POINT STATE PARK
IN
ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
OFFICE OF STATE PURCHASING
CLAIBORNE BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR
1201 NORTH THIRD STREET
BATON ROUGE, LA 70804
Attn: Samantha LeBlanc
Email: samantha.leblanc@la.gov
Fax: (225) 342-8688
Phone: (225) 342-8034
All requests should includes: Federal Tax ID, Phone Number, Fax Number, Solicitation Number, File Number and Bid Opening Date.
Website Link: http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/pubmain.asp
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
RIC LEGRANGE
(225) 342-8111
SITE VISIT IS REQUIRED.
A Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted on this project at the jobsite on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. Attendance is required in order to submit a bid proposal. A jobsite visit is mandatory.
Bid security must be attached (insurance company, bank money order, certified check or cashier’s check) in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount bid (including base bid and additive alternates, if any) and shall become the property of the owner in the event the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth above. If bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is licensed to write surety bonds. In addition, the bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company that is currently licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana.
Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification(s), Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF STATE PURCHASING
DENISE LEA, DIRECTOR OF STATE PURCHASING
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FRANKLIN PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Control Meeting
Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 12 noon in the library. Ms. Luella Snyder, Mr. John Guice, Ms. Addie Bolton, Mr. Bill Marionneaux, and Ms. Jeannette Thompson were present. Ms. Luella Snyder called the meeting to order and began discussing the 2009 proposed budget. After some additions and deletions were discussed, the 2009 proposed budget was ready to be made available for a public hearing on December 10, 2008 at noon.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Emily M. Arnold
Library Director
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FRANKLIN PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Control Meeting
Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 12 noon in the library. Ms. Luella Snyder, Mr. John Guice, Ms. Addie Bolton, Mr. Bill Marionneaux, and Ms. Jeannette Thompson were present. Ms. Luella Snyder called the meeting to order. Mr. John Guice discussed the Learning Center roof concerns and that upon the advice from the auditor, the work will not need to be bidded out. Mr. John Guice then authorized that the roof repair as outlined in the plans prepared by Lestar Martin be performed by James Mobley Construction at a cost of $23,450. Having contacting other roof contractors, it was determined that Mr. Mobley’s ability to begin work at an early date would best serve the needs of the library. Mr. Bill Marionneaux seconded and all were in favor. The board then went into executive session. Upon coming out of executive session the meeting was adjourned.
Emily M. Arnold
Library Director
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FRANKLIN PARISH LIBRARY
MINUTES-LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a regular meeting on February 4, 2009 at noon. Luella Snyder, Board President, opened the meeting with board members, Addie Bolton, Bill Marionneaux, Jeannette Thompson and John Guice present. Mr. John Guice led in prayer. Ms. Snyder called the meeting to order and Jeannette Thompson moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting and Ms. Addie Bolton seconded. All were in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Arnold then presented the statistical report and was pleased to announce that circulation for the fourth quarter of 2008 was up from the previous year and that circulation for the 2008 year was up from 2007. Ms. Arnold also noted that there was a significant increase in the Wisner branch circulation from the year before. A report on the online homework help program was present and usage is still above average for a community this size. Ms. Arnold presented the financial report.
Old business included a report by John Guice on the status of the roof repairs.
New Business was then discussed. Ms. Arnold indicated that there is a need for more storage area at the Wisner branch. Various solutions were discussed. Ms. Arnold reported on upcoming programs and activities at the Learning Center. The board approved the use of the Learning Center for the Catfish Festival’s quilt show. In the conclusion of new business, Ms. Arnold submitted her resignation as Library Director effective February 28, 2009. Ms. Arnold will be taking a new job at the Ouachita Parish Library. Ms. Arnold thanked the board for their tremendous support and encouragement. The board accepted Ms. Arnold’s resignation with deepest appreciation and gratitude for the work she has done for the library. John Guice then moved that Carolyn Flint be named as library director until a permanent director can be hired. Bill Marionneaux seconded and all were in favor. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Emily M. Arnold
Library Director
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