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Public Notices: Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

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

Public Notices Published Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Notice is hereby given to all persons that a promissory note executed by Carol Woods Adams and Patrick Keith Adams, on February 20, 2001, payable to the order of Fleet National Bank, in the amount of $30,000, has by accident been lost or destroyed, and if the same is found it should be returned to Graham, Arceneaux and Allen, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 601 Poydras Street, Suite 2080, New Orleans, LA 70130.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Novastar Mortgage, Inc.
Vs. No. 39,824
Shelton T. Atkins
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 1st day of April A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 1, Block 3, of the Smith Subdivision to the Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, Section 27, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, as per plat recorded in the Plat records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana; 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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SHERIFF’S SALE
The Bank of New York Mellon, as Successor Trustee under Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2006-3
Vs. No. 40,467
Clyde Gary Smith and Rita Mary Watson (Matson) Smith A/K/A Rita M. Smith
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 1st day of April A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A four (4) acre tract, more or less with all buildings and improvements thereon located in or near the Village of Crowville, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being a part of Section 31, Township 15, North, Range 9 East. Said 4 acre tract described as follows: Begin at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) in Section 31, Township 15 North, Range 9 East, and run South 37?30' West, 297 feet, thence South 66?30' East, 9.5 feet to the East side of State Highway right-of-way for POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from the said POINT OF BEGINNING run South 66?30' East 150 feet; thence South 67?15' East 160 feet; thence South 30?45' West 550 feet; thence North 67' West 310 feet to the East Side of the State Highway right-of-way; thence in a northeasterly direction along the East side of the State Highway right-of-way back to the POINT OF BEGINNING containing 4 acres, more or less, in the Village of Crowville, Louisiana, with all building and improvements thereon. The said 4 acre tract is the same 4 acre tract acquired by E.C. Harper, evidenced by a Deed dated March 25, 1968, recorded in Conveyance Book 143, page 730, records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana. A portion of said 4 acre tract was acquired by J.A. Harper evidenced by a Deed dated July 21, 1969, recorded in Conveyance Book 149, page 780, records of Franklin Parish Louisiana, and a portion of the said 4 acre tract acquired by Catherine H. Harper evidenced by Deed Dated August 27, 1973, recorded in Conveyance Book 158, page 227, records of Franklin Parish Louisiana (herein “the Property”.)
LESS AND EXCEPT:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in the Village of Crowville Louisiana situated in the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N 1/2 of SW 1/4) of Section 31 Township 15 North, Range 9 East (T15N-R9E) Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: From the northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4) Section 31, Township 15 North, Range 9 East (T15N-R9E), Franklin Parish, Louisiana as shown by plats A.A. Bush Addition, to Crowville, Louisiana as recorded in Conveyance Book 10, Page 231, and Conveyance Book 12, Page 163 and in Plat Cabinet “A” Slide 14-B of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, run thence South 37 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 300.09 feet to the intersection of the northwesterly projection of the north line of that certain tract acquired by J.A. Harper from E.C. Harper as per Conveyance Book 149, Page 780 et seq.; thence run South 68 degrees 29 minutes 27 second East, along said northwesterly Projection, a distance of 9.50 feet to a found one half inch (1/2") iron pipe inside a four inch (4") iron pipe, thence continue South 68 degrees 29 minutes 27 seconds East, alone said northwesterly projection, a distance of 0.66 feet to the northwest corner of said Harper tract on the southeast right-of-way line of Route Louisiana No. 17 and the POINT OF BEGINNING. Thence continue South 68 degrees 29 and 27 seconds East, along the north line of said Harper tract a distance of 149.26 feet to a found one and one quarter inch (1 1/4") iron pipe marking a point on the north line of said Harper tract thence run South 66 degrees 16 minute 12 seconds East along the north line of said Harper tract a distance of 159.82 feet to a found one and one half inch (1 1/2") iron pipe marking the northeast corner of said Harper tract, thence run South 30 degrees 43 minutes 07 seconds West along the east line of said Harper tract a distance of 308.04 feet thence run North 67 degrees 02 minutes 42 seconds West, parallel with the south line of said Harper tract and parallel with the south line of the certain tract acquired by Catherine Harper from E.C. Harper as per Conveyance Book 168, Page 277 et seq., a distance of 1.00 feet to an one half inch (1/2") iron pipe; thence continue North 67 degrees 02 minutes 42 seconds West parallel with the south line of said Harper tracts, a distance of 326.40 feet to an one half inch (1/2") iron pipe on the southeast right-of-way line of Route Louisiana No. 17 (State Project No. 51-02-18 State Route in Crowville); thence run northeasterly, along said southeast right-of-way line along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 1175.92 (the chord of which beers North 33 degrees 13 minutes 59 seconds East - 236.65 feet) and arc distance of 236.83 feet to the Point of Tangency; thence run North 37 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds East along said southeast right-of-way line, a distance of 72.96 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 2.261 acres, more or less; 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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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 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 Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on January 20, 2009. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-0201:
Resolved that the City of Winnsboro informs Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana.
1. Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report which is attached to this resolution
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain permit requirements contained in the Louisiana Water Discharge Permit System (LWDPS) Number LA0038253.
3. None required
Motion by Mahoney, second by McCarhty, and unanimously approved.
Passed by a majority/unanimous vote of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro on February 17, 2009.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 09-0202:
Resolved that the City of Winnsboro informs Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana.
1. Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report which is attached to this resolution.
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain permit requirements contained in the Louisiana Water Discharge Permit System (LWDPS) Number LA0020281.
a. None required
Motion by Dumas, second by Johnson, and unanimously approved.
Passed by a majority/unanimous vote of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro on February 17, 2009.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 9-0203:
WHEREAS, the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) was established in the 2008 Louisiana regular legislative session by way of HB 926 (Act 513); and
WHEREAS, its intent is to provide a source of funding to aid units of local government solely for the purpose of rehabilitation, improvement, and construction projects for community water systems to provide safe and clean drinking water; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro is eligible to apply for grant amounts up to $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to replace a water main that services residents from Eighth Street to Hwy 15.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, that Mayor Jack Hammons is hereby authorized to proceed with the Community Water Enrichment Fund Grant Application and submit the necessary documents as required in this application.
A motion was made by Gill, seconded by Mahoney, and adopted on February 17, 2009 by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk Jack Hammons, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 09-0204:
WHEREAS the City of Winnsboro is in need of replacing old concrete sewer lines; and
WHEREAS loans and/or grants for this project may be available through the State Revolving Fund loan program operated by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro that:
Section 1. Mayor Jack Hammons is hereby authorized to submit a pre-application to the Department of Environmental Quality on behalf of the City of Winnsboro for the purpose of placing this project on the Project Priority List for funding through the State Revolving Fund loan program; and
Section 2. Mayor Jack Hammons is further authorized to furnish such additional information as may reasonably be requested in connection with the pre-application; and
Section 3. Mayor Jack Hammons is hereby designated as the Official Project Representative for the City of Winnsboro for any project that may result from the submission of the pre-application.
A motion to adopt the above resolution was made by Dumas, seconded by McCarthy, and resulted in the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
We the undersigned do certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on the 17th day of February, 2009, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk Jack Hammons, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 09-0205:
At a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at which meeting a quorum was present, due notice of same having been made according to law, the following Resolution was made:
WHEREAS, the City desires to improve the City’s water distribution system by replacing the water main along Jackson Street and relocating the service connections along Maple Street; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service has committed funding to the City of Winnsboro for the proposed improvements. The available funds are adequate to complete the project at the Engineer’s construction cost estimate of $43,565; and
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Jack Hammons is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to publicly advertise for bids for the Jackson Street and Maple Street Water System Improvement Project, with bids being received at the appropriate time and date in accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Laws, subject to the approval by USDA Rural Utilities Service.
This Resolution being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
NAYS: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 17th day of February 2009.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 09-0206:
Glenn Turner, P.E., with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc. advised the Council on the progress being made with the City’s project, Eighth Street Water System Improvements. The following Resolution was offered by Johnson and seconded by McCarthy.
WHEREAS, bids for the Eighth Street Water System Improvements project have been received and read aloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana does hereby accept the low bid offered for the construction of this project by:
G.D. Womack Trenching, Inc. for the Total Base Bid in the amount of $104,545.50
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bids are accepted subject to confirmation by the City’s project engineers, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc. as to accuracy of said bids, and the availability of funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all contract documents required. This Resolution being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
NAYS: None
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 17th day of February, 2009.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk Jack Hammons, Mayor
TERMINATION OF POLICE OFFICER:
At this time Police Chief Lester Thomas recommended the termination of Police Officer Phaion Thomas. Officer Thomas was not able to qualify for the firearm requirements.
Officer Thomas addressed the board on several issues he had with the Winnsboro Police Department and Chief Thomas. Motion by Gill, second by Dumas and the termination was made effective immediately by the following vote:
Yeas Mahoney, Dumas, Gill
Nays None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Johnson, McCarthy
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Truman Welch was unable to attend, but presented the board with a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Mahoney, second by Johnson to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Gill, second by Dumas 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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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept employment applications up to and including 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2009 for the following position:
FULL-TIME LOW BOY OPERATOR/WITH CDL LICENSE
Employment applications may be obtained at the Police Jury office, courthouse building, Winnsboro, Louisiana, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations, or because of age, sex, race, color, national origin, maritial status, handicap or other non merit factors.
Applications must only be turned in during this two (2) week period being advertised.
Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept employment applications up to and including 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2009 for the following position:
FOUR (4) BUSH HOG OPERATORS (SEASONAL)
Employment applications may be obtained at the Police Jury office, courthouse building, Winnsboro, Louisiana, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations, or because of age, sex, race, color, national origin, maritial status, handicap or other non merit factors.
Applications must only be turned in during this two (2) week period being advertised.
Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept employment applications up to and including 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2009 for the following position:
FULL-TIME MECHANIC
Salary will be based on experience.
Employment applications may be obtained at the Police Jury office, courthouse building, Winnsboro, Louisiana, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations, or because of age, sex, race, color, national origin, maritial status, handicap or other non merit factors.
Applications must only be turned in during this two (2) week period being advertised.
Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received at the Franklin Parish School Board Office at 7093 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA, until noon on April 1, 2009, for a 1997 Dodge truck.
For more information please contact Frank Thomas at Franklin Parish Head Start, 412-9300.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
First Tower Loan, Inc., D/B/A Tower Loan of Winnsboro
Vs. No. 40,659
The unopened successions of Marylene Watson and of Victor Watson Jr.
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 29th of April A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
The South One-Half (1/2) of Lot No. 2 of Block No. 34 of the Village of Wisner, Louisiana, as described on Plat prepared by E.E. Scott, registered Civil Engineer in 1924, which said plat is on file in the office of the Clerk of Court in Winnsboro, 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
CITIMORTGAGE, INC.
VS. NO. 40,635
Jackie Robert Johnson and Carolyn Diane Johnson
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 29th day of April A.D., 2009, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 7, Block 4, of Blanson Addition, Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, subject to restrictions, rights-of-way, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
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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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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DELHI FIELD
09-449
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2009, upon the application of DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC.
At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Holt-Bryant Zone, in the Delhi Field, Richland, Franklin and Madison Parishes, Louisiana.
1. To approve the carbon dioxide enhanced recovery project proposed by Denbury Onshore, LLC as a qualified tertiary recovery project pursuant LA R.S. 47:633.4.
2. To determine the amount of production which would have been recovered from the reservoir by utilizing only primary and secondary recovery methods.
3. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.
The Holt-Bryant Zone was fully defined in Office of Conservation Order No. 96-G-4, effective May 1, 1975.
Application is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Monroe,
Louisiana.
www.dnr.state.la.us/CONS/CONSEREN/hearings/pubhearings.htm.
All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof.
BY ORDER OF:
JAMES H. WELSH
COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION
Baton Rouge, LA
3/18/09; 3/23/09
IF ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED UNDER AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.
“This Notice does not constitute a summons to appear but is merely an invitation to attend the hearing if you so desire. Copies of this Notice are being sent to all known Interested and Represented Parties and Interested Owners. This Legal Notice has been published in THE ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will be published in Richland Beacon News, Rayville, Louisiana; The Franklin Sun, Winnsboro, Louisiana; and Madison Journal, Tallulah, Louisiana.”
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
Regular Council Meeting
March 12, 2009
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, March 12, 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, Louis Ezell, and Leo Miller. Also present were JoAnn Evans, Bill McLemore, Bruce Lofton 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 Leo Miller to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Louis Ezell 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:
No report.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Bruce Lofton stated that the town truck had to have some work done to truck, but that it was still under warranty. Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Louis Ezell to purchase an electric brake box. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSS LANDSCAPING RIGHT OF WAY:
Heather Carroll was present to discuss the landscaping the right of way. Carroll and Mayor Stephens met with the DOTD to discuss what needed to be done as far as getting a permit, and to find out what can be planted in the right of way. Discussion was held. Motion was made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to submit paper work into the DOTD needed for a permit, and to plant knock out roses. Motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION/COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND/DRA FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to adopt resolution on the Community Water Enrichment Fund to use the funds to get water to surrounding new customers. Motion carried.
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Louis Ezell to adopt resolution on the DRA federal grant program to use the funds to make repairs on the two water tanks.
LGAP GRANT UPDATE (ARNOLD PROPERTY):
Mayor Stephens stated that he had talked with Mr. Arnold, and that he was waiting on attorney. Stephens stated on other grants the Act 19 line appropriation grant has been received. This is to repair water values on water tower and to buy must needed equipment and supplies. Amount received was $9500.00. Mayor also stated that we received 90% of the cleanup money from FEMA and we will receive other 10% from state soon.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSS UPDATING WATER APPLICATIONS:
Discussion was held.
DISCUSS DEAD TREE AT BALL PARK:
Discussion held. Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to pay half the expense of removing dead tree with the South Franklin Dixie Youth. Also remove limb at Community center at town expense. Motion carried.
DISCUSS ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Stephens stated that a trailer would be parked beside the fire station. Sewer, water, and electricity will be provided for a monthly fee of $300.00. This trailer will be used by project inspector. Also Mayor stated that the project will be starting March 17, on sewer addition to the north end of town.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
None available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kay Dunaway made a motion to adjourn. Louis Ezell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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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
3/11, 3/18, 3/25 3tb
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEALED BIDS will be received by:
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
P.O. Box 1300
2106 Loop Road
Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295
UNTIL: Friday, April 24, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
AT:
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER - Administrative Office
P.O. Box 1300
2104 Loop Road
Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295
FOR:
Piping and Materials (for Auxiliary HVAC Equipment)
Complete bidding documents may be obtained from:
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
P.O. Box 1300
2104 Loop Road
Winnsboro, LA
Late Bids will not be considered.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities incidental thereto.
Franklin Medical Center
Robert Boullion, CEO/CFO)
Paul Price - Chairman
3/25, 4/1, 4/8 3tb
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