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Public Notices: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
October 8, 2009 @ 6:00 P.M.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session on the 8th day of October, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following Jurors present: Honorable Harvey Guimbellot, Jackie Johnson, Ray Young, Leroy Scott, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Juror K.W. “Buddy” Parks was absent.
Juror Leroy Scott led the group in Prayer and the Pledge.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to adopt a resolution supporting Regency Employee management, LLC allowing them to receive the local benefits of the Enterprise Zone Program. Unanimously approved
Roadside weed control will be discussed at a later date.
Ginger Boutwell with LSU Ag Center gave an update on activities going on at the Ag Center.
The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LSU Ag Center was tabled.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to adopt a resolution on Capital Outlay FY 2010/2011 for Courthouse Renovations, Parish Complex/Public Works, Union Church Road Improvements, and Looney Canal Bank Restorations. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Scott to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding from the United Ministerial Alliance, Inc. in supporting after school activities through the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell to adopt a resolution authorizing and empowering Harvey R. Guimbellot, President of the Franklin Parish Police Jury to execute line appropriation contained in Act 122 of the 2009 regular session contracts between Louisiana State Department of Treasury on behalf of the Franklin Parish Police Jury. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to adopt a resolution for Annual Certification of Compliance with the State of Louisiana Off System Bridge Replacement Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Hendry and seconded Young to adopt the established load limits for Parish bridges to comply with the Federal Bridge Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Young and seconded by Hendry to adopt a resolution requesting the Federal government to continue providing federal aid Off System Bridge Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry requesting a letter from David Doughty regarding landowner off Union Church Road obstructing Parish drainage. Unanimously approved
Ms. Diane Boatner of Washington Subdivision and Mr. Leedale Heckard owner of the Washington Subdivision Sewer System talked to Jurors about the system. Ms. Boatner said she still had some concerns about the system. She later came back and said that she and Mr.
Heckard had talked and worked things out.
Mr. Horace Robinson spoke to Jurors concerning the Work Release Program. He said citizens of the Parish are concerned about prisoners being on parish payroll. He said don’t take fulltime jobs from people who are looking for jobs. Free law abiding citizens of the Parish need to take priority. Mr. Robinson asked Jurors what are they going to do about the situation.
Juror Hendry said jobs are advertised and people don’t apply and the Jury will continue to do what we have to do to get the job done.
Discussion between Mr. Robinson and Jurors
Superintendent’s Report: Greg gave Jurors an update on FEMA projects.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to approve October/November work schedule. Unanimously approved
Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Campbell and seconded by Scott the approve the following budget amendments:
Acct#     Acct. Name    Actual       Budgeted    Suggested       Total
Amendment
Emergency
3420000 Preparedness Reim.   384,893.79      216,910.00      203,090.00      420,000.00
4100151     Matching SS      2,366.36          0.00          3,500.00          3,500.00
4100155      Matching Med      553.42           0.00          1,000.00          1,000.00
4100156   Unemployment        86.42           0.00          125.00             125.00
4100310     Mat & Supplies   8,219.22           0.00          8,225.00          8,225.00
4100212   Meeting Expenses    67.95            0.00          100.00             100.00
4100242   Telephone       1,128.90           0.00          1,200.00          2,000.00
4100260  Maint. & Repairs    9,615.81           0.00        12,000.00      12,000.00
4100320 Materials & Supplies 344,315.11          0.00      345,000.00      345,000.00

Public Works Committee Report: Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to take Handy King Bridge out of the Federal Bridge Program. Unanimously approve.
(There are some right of way issues)
Recommendation of Committee to begin ditching project for Lanier Drive and Ursula Drive when current project has been completed.
Wagon Trail already in our inventory at the correct length.
Roadside weed control – will continue to explore several avenues.
Guice Road: Parish trucks have been instructed to cease use of this road. A request will be made to McMurray Trucking to do the same. A request will be submitted to DOTD to construct a turning lane at the end of Loop Road to control hazardous conditions. (One reason drivers use Guice Road).
Personnel Committee Report:   Motion by Scott and seconded by Young to approve request for overtime from Health Unit relating to FLU vaccinations. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to hire Bruce McMurray fulltime as Foreman, at $13.00 per hour plus benefits. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to hire Robert Gladen fulltime at $11.50 per hour plus benefits. Unanimously approved
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Scott to hire William Jackson fulltime at $9.00 per hour plus benefits. Unanimously approved
Purchasing Committee Report:   Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to purchase necessary software for Section 8 program to link with HUD at a cost of $800.00 coming from Section 8 funds. Unanimously approved
Recommendation of Committee under Mosquito Control – budgeted monies have been spent. Use the remaining chemicals to spray schools and athletic fields.
New Business: None
Old Business: Juror Scott said he would like to thank Allen Butler, Daryl Enterkin, and Sheriff Steve Pylant and his Department (building Pavilion) in helping promote 2nd Annual Big Bass Tournament at Turkey Creek Lake Park.
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion by Campbell and seconded by Young the meeting was unanimously approved adjourned.
/s/Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
   Franklin Parish Police Jury
/s/Harvey Guimbellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will hold a Public Hearing at the Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana for the following purpose:
Closing a portion of Eubanks Road
The public is invited to attend to express comments and/ or protests concerning this matter.
Johnnie Wesley, Secretary
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NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on November 13, 2009, Entergy Louisiana, LLC. (“ELL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) an Application for Approval to Purchase Power Block Two of the Acadia Energy Center and together with Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (“EGSL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in eighteen Parishes of the State of Louisiana, (ELL and EGSL, collectively, the “Companies”), filed a Joint Application of Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. for Approval to Participate in Certain Related Contracts for the Purchase of Capacity and Electric Power and for Cost Recovery.
In this application, ELL seeks approval to purchase Power Block Two of the Acadia Energy Facility which is a nominally-rated 580 MW CCGT generating facility that ELL proposes to acquire from Acadia Power Partners, LLC (“APP”) along with a 50% undivided co-ownership interest in the plant common facilities. In this joint application, EGSL seeks approval to purchase from ELL, pursuant to Service Schedule MSS-4, a one-third share of the capacity and energy generated by Power Block Two on a life-of-unit basis. The Companies also seek approval of a limited-term Interim Tolling Agreement (“ITA”) between ELL and APP that will serve as a bridge to the proposed acquisition and a related purchase by EGSL under MSS-4 of one-third of the capacity and energy available under the Bridge ITA. Closing on the acquisition of Power Block Two is currently targeted for March 31, 2011. ELL proposes that the Commission authorize ELL and EGSL to contemporaneously change their respective base rates to reflect the costs of the acquisition and life-of-unit purchase power agreement, respectively, upon commercial closing of the acquisition of Power Block Two (i.e., April 1, 2011, if the closing occurs on March 31, 2011, as expected) and to grant such other relief to which the Companies may show themselves to be entitled.
For questions and comments please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708022
Telephone: (225) 342-3157
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, November 16, 2009, at 6:00 PM at the Winnsboro City Court, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jack Hammons presiding.
Pledge led by Mayor Jack Hammons
Prayer led by John Dumas
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
Absent: None
Motion by Gill, second by Dumas to approve the minutes of the regular session held on October 19, 2009. Unanimously approved.
VERNON MILLS:
Vernon Mills appeared before the Board with a presentation on the Louisiana Patriots, formerly the CenLa Twin City Patriots. This team is a semi-pro football team that is relocating to Winnsboro from Alexandria. They will be using the Franklin Parish High School football stadium and facilities and will begin playing in March 2010.
ORDINANCE NO. 935:
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to adopt Ordinance No. 935. An ordinance to set the sewer rates for customers connecting to the City of Winnsboro Sewer System that are not customers of the City of Winnsboro Water System.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-1101:
Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 09-1101. A resolution awarding the bid for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I to A & A Cable Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $479,822.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-1102:
Motion by Mahoney, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 09-1102. A resolution awarding the bid for construction on the Community Center Project to Ouachita Builders in the amount of $463,600.00.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by Johnson, second by Mahoney 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 McCarthy to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Mahoney, 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 Mahoney, second by Johnson and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
ORDINANCE NO. 935
AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE SEWER RATES FOR CUSTOMERS CONNECTING TO THE CITY OF WINNSBORO SEWER SYSTEM THAT ARE NOT CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF WINNSBORO WATER SYSTEM.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on November 16, 2009, that:
Business customers that are connected to the City of Winnsboro Sewer System but are not connected to the City of Winnsboro Water System, will be billed using the current sewer rate. This rate is based on the number of gallons used by a customer. Businesses not on the City of Winnsboro Water System will be billed according to their water usage on the water system they are connected with based on an average of the last 12 months. The water usage will be evaluated periodically and adjusted accordingly.
Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of that conflict, are hereby repealed.
After a public hearing was held on the above ordinance, the title having been read and the ordinance considered, a motion was made by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved, to adopt Ordinance No. 935, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Whereupon the presiding officer declared the above ordinance duly adopted on November 16, 2009.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1
Vs. No. 41,090
Marvin Jerome Scott and Chantell Yvette Smith Scott
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
Lot 43 and the South 20 feet of Lot 44 of the W.O. Gwin Glendale Addition to the Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, lying and being in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. Being the same premises as conveyed in deed from Charles C. Thomas, husband of Alice R. Thomas, recorded 01/24/2002 in document number 303518, Book 346, Page 607 in said county and state.
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 TO THE PUBLIC
The 2010 Proposed Budget for the Franklin Parish Assessor’s Office is available for public inspection at the Assessor’s Office in the Courthouse building beginning November 18, 2009.
The Franklin Parish Assessor’s Office will hold a public hearing on the 2010 Proposed Budget at 8:30 a.m., December 2, 2009 in the office of the Assessor at the Courthouse.
The following is a proposed budget summary for the year ending December 31, 2010.
Beginning Fund Balance: $1,432,523.00
Projected Revenues: $582,980.00
Projected Expenditures: $533,439.00
Ending Fund Balance: $1,482,064.00
Rod Elrod, Assessor
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NOTICE
Amendments of the 2009 budget for the Franklin Parish Police Jury were approved by unanimous decision at the Regularly Scheduled Meeting on November 12, 2009.
Anyone wishing to review the detailed budget may do so at the Office of the Police Jury, Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6558 Main St., Winnsboro, LA during normal office hours.
Sam Wiggins, Parish Treasurer
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
Council Meeting
Nov. 12, 2009
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in Regular Session on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., at the Gilbert City Hall.
Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Leo Miller, Kay Dunaway and Louis Ezell.
Also present were JoAnn Evans, Bill McLemore, Bruce Lofton, and citizens.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mike Stephens called the meeting to order. Louis Ezell led in opening prayer. Diane Parker led in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Britt gave monthly report.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Bruce Lofton gave monthly report.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSS WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE:
Mr. Jack Powell was present and discussed the needs of repairs on the water tower.
DISCUSS TOWN PROPERTY:
Citizens were present requesting to purchase x number of feet of property from town property known as Chase property. These residences will be responsible for all survey and attorney fees. The town will only sale to make property lines straight and only to citizens joining and behind their own property. Discussion held. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Leo Miller to start procedure. Motion carried.
DISCUSS DEMOLITION OLD FIRE STATION:
Discussion was held. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to demolish the old fire station. Motion carried.
DISCUSS CAPITAL OUTLAY (WATER TOWER)
Mayor Stephens state that we have applied for a 2010/2011 capital outlay request for the renovations and repairs of the water tower.
UPDATE ON CLERK SCHOOL:
Update was given by Mayor pertaining to the clerk and the certification and graduation school that she attended in October in Baton Rouge.
DISCUSS RIDING CHRISTMAS PARADE:
Discussion was held on who’s riding in the Winnsboro Christmas Parade and the Wisner Christmas Parade.
DISCUSS 2010 CENSUS (NOMINATE COMMITTEE):
Mayor Stephens said he had received paperwork from the 2010 census bureau to appoint a committee. Discussion was held. The 2010 census committee would consist of Kay Dunaway, JoAnn Evans and Diane Parker.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSS WATER ENRICHMENT GRANT ($25,000.00):
Discussion was held.
UPDATE ON STREET REPAIRS (FEMA):
Mayor Stephens stated that the streets had been completed. Also stated he had heard nothing but good complements on having these streets repaved.
DISCUSS SHOP REPAIRS:
Stephens stated the repairs that were needed on the shop building are near complete.
DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUES WITH ALL DEPARTMENTS:
Mayor Stephens asked that a safety meeting be held with all departments next month so we can discuss safety issues.
DISCUSS ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
None available.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
Non available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Louis Ezell made motion to adjourn. Kay Dunaway seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk Mike Stephens, Mayor
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