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Public Notices: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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Public Notices Published Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction over the matter, that the bond no longer constitutes a “qualified school construction bond,” the School Board shall make additional payments to Bank in an amount sufficient to maintain the yield that Bank would have realized had such loss or reduction of tax credits not occurred and shall “make-whole” the Bank for any losses, breakage fees related to the Bank’s cost of funds or other costs (including reasonable attorneys fees, to the extent allowed by applicable law) incurred by the Bank as a result of such lost QSCB status.
Sinking Fund Payment Dates and Amounts: The Issuer will make annual Sinking Fund payments to a trust escrow account to be maintained with a paying agent mutually acceptable to Bank and Issuer. The amount of these annual payments will equal or approximate 1/9 of the face amount of the bond, adjusted to reflect the accumulating value of accrued interest earned on the deposits.
Bond Covenants: The Issuer shall maintain a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1 on all Parity Debt as measured on an annual basis (the “Debt Service Coverage Requirement”). For purposes of computing the Debt Service Coverage Requirement, if balloon indebtedness is subject to mandatory sinking fund payments or redemptions, such balloon indebtedness shall be calculated as amortizing on the dates and in the amounts such mandatory sinking fund payments or redemptions are required rather than on the date such indebtedness matures.
The Tax rate is subject to adjustment from time to time due to reassessment; provided, however, the Issuer Shall covenant that it shall not lower the Tax rate to result in lower Tax revenues than were collected in the fiscal year prior to the proposed adjustment unless it shall deliver to the Bank, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of any proposed adjustment, written evidence satisfactory to the Bank showing that the lower tax revenues will be sufficient to produce revenues in an amount not less than 125% of the maximum annual debt service requirements of all Parity Debt.
The Issuer shall comply with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act to the extent required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Parity Debt: The Issuer may issue additional revenue bonds (or other obligations) payable from the Tax on parity with the QSCB (“Parity Debt”) as shall be described in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the QSCB; provided, however, the Issuer shall not be permitted to issue any Parity Debt unless the Tax revenues during the most recently completed fiscal year would have been sufficient to produce revenues in an amount equal to 125% of the maximum annual debt service requirements of all notes outstanding, plus the maximum annual debt service requirements of the proposed additional Parity Debt.
Annual Financial Statements & Reportings: Until all amounts owed to the Bank with respect to the QSCB are paid in full, annual audited financial statements of the Issuer shall be made available no later than 180 days after the applicable fiscal year-end of the Issuer. Further, Issuer will provide Bank with a copy of Issuer’s annual budget adopted by its governing authority within 90 days of adoption.
Documentation: The QSCB documentation shall be prepared by Bond Counsel subject to approval by the Bank.
Investment Letter: The Bank will sign an investment letter indicating that it has made a full investigation of the security for the issuance and has not relied upon or requested that any disclosure document be prepared by or on behalf of the Issuer, and further that it is purchasing the Bond without a present intention to sell any portion thereof to any other person and that any subsequent resale shall be made only in accordance with the applicable securities laws.
Conditions Precedent: Legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., as to the due authorization, execution, enforceability and validity of the QSCB.
The opinion of Bond Counsel shall contain language in a form acceptable to the Bank that:
• The QSCB is a “qualified school construction bond”; and
• The taxpayer holding the QSCB on a Credit Allowance Date may be allowed a tax credit against federal income tax imposed on such taxpayer for the taxable year that includes the Credit Allowance Date, in an amount equal to 25% of the product of the QSCB Tax Credit Rate multiplied by the face amount of Bonds held by such taxpayer on the Credit Allowance Date; subject to proration in certain instances as required by Section 54A(b)(4).
Completion of Documentation satisfactory to the Bank and Issuer.
Fees and Expenses: The Issuer shall be responsible for reimbursing the Bank for reasonable fees and expenses related to the transaction.
Bond Counsel: Grant Schlueter and Jason Akers, Esquires
Foley & Judell, L.L.P.
365 Canal Street
One Canal Place
Suite 2600
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)568.1249
(504)565.3900
Escrow Agent: [Argent Trust, Ruston, Louisiana]
Credit Approval: This Commitment has been approved by appropriate approving authority within the Bank as confirmed on the signature page.
Continuing Disclosure: It is understood that, with respect to the QSCB, the Issuer will not be required to comply with the continuing disclosure requirements of SEC Rule 15c2-12(b).
The Issuer shall represent and agree that all financial statements and other information delivered to the Bank are correct and complete and that no material changes have occurred. The Bank’s obligations under this commitment are conditioned upon the fulfillment, to the Bank’s satisfaction, of each term and condition referenced by the commitment unless waived by the Bank in writing.
If you are in agreement with the terms and conditions contained herein, please sign in the space provided below indicating your acceptance. This proposal will expire on November 3, 2009, if not executed and returned by that date or if the transaction does not close within 60 days of acceptance.
We look forward to working with you to complete a successful QSCB financing in order to contribute to a brighter future for students throughout Franklin Parish. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about this commitment.
Sincerely,
William H. Walker III
President and CEO
Franklin State Bank and Trust Co.
CONFIRMATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Franklin State Bank and Trust Co.
By: William H. Walker III 10-16-09
President/CEO
Agreed and accepted:
By: Lanny Johnson 10-19-09
Franklin Parish School Board
State of Louisiana

MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board adopt the resolution for the Franklin Parish School Board Flexible Benefits Plan.
RESOLUTION
On April 1, 1986, the Franklin Parish School Board, Board of Commissioners did meet to discuss the implementation of the Franklin Parish School Board Flexible Benefits Plan to be effective Tuesday, April 1, 1986. Let it be known that the following resolution was duly adopted by the Franklin Parish School Board, Board of Commissioners and that such resolution has not been modified or rescinded as of that date hereof:
RESOLVED, that the original Plan adoption which was adopted April 1, 1986 is replaced with this Plan signed November 2, 2009. No changes have been made to this Plan.
RESOLVED, that the form of Cafeteria Plan, as authorized under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, presented to the board is hereby adopted and approved and that the proper officers of the Employer are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Plan Administrator one or more copies of the Plan.
RESOLVED, that the Plan Year shall be for a 12 month period beginning on April 1st.
RESOLVED, that the Employer shall contribute to the Plan amounts sufficient to meet its obligation under the Cafeteria Plan, in accordance with the terms of the Plan Document and shall notify the Plan Administrator to which periods said contributions shall be applied.
RESOLVED, that the proper officers of the Employer shall make available to employee’s the Summary Plan Description presented to this meeting, which form is hereby approved.
The undersigned certifies that attached hereto as Exhibits A and B respectively are true copies of the Plan Document, and Summary Plan Description for Franklin Parish School Board’s Flexible Benefits Plan approved and adopted in the foregoing resolutions.
The undersigned further certifies and attests that the above resolution was made with the consent of the full Board of Commissioners, each of whom were in attendance on this date:
MOTION: Mr. Tim Eubanks SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION FOR FRANKLIN STATE BANK
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board adopts the resolution for the Franklin State Bank.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Franklin Parish School Board was in dire need for a financial loan that would enable the board to complete its Renovation and building program and,
WHEREAS, financial assistance was made available through the Federal Stimulus Programs contingent upon a Bank offering the money through a low interest loan and,
WHEREAS, the Franklin State Bank Board of Directors and President Bill Walker has made available the financial assistance to allow the school district to complete its building program and,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Franklin Parish School Board extends its gratitude and appreciation to the Franklin State Bank for its ever present support to Franklin Parish School District.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION FOR FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOLS TEST SCORES
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board adopts the resolution for the Franklin Parish Schools Test Scores.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana mandates that students be tested each year through the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program and prescribes numerical goals for each school district to achieve, and
WHEREAS, for the 2008-2009 school year, the Franklin Parish Schools achieved all of the growth goals set by the state and,
WHEREAS, all schools had significant growth and the school district had the highest growth of all other districts in the state and,
WHEREAS, the district increased its standing in the state, passing 13 other districts,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Franklin Parish School Board and Superintendent offer its congratulation to all Principals, Teachers and Staff for their hard work, dedication and perseverance for these lofty goals to be met.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF MONTHLY INVOICES
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to pay the monthly invoices.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR SALE OF PORTABLE BUILDINGS
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board accept said bids for the sale of the five (5) portable buildings. 1. Apostolic Faith Chapel, building 519 for $5,014.00; 2. Apostolic Faith Chapel building 522 for $5,011.00; 3. Rev. Enuch Davis, building 523 for $3,201.82; 4. Russell Roberts building 520 for $4,700.00 and Sam Free, building 517, $6,299.99. Total sale of buildings is $24,226.81. Two of the advertised buildings are to be used at Gilbert School and Fort Necessity School.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
Superintendent’s REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson reported on the upcoming bid opening on the H.G.W. Learning Center new classroom wing. Bid opening will be Nov. 5th at 2:00 p.m. Money from Franklin State Bank will transferred into the School Board’s account on Nov. 13th. The Franklin Parish School Board has a renewal election for the 1/2 cent sales tax on Nov. 14th , 2009. Also on Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. a reception for Dr. Joe May and Paul Price, Jr. will be at the La. Tech. College.
President’s REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan reported on 1/2 cent tax renewal. On Winnsboro Elementary School there were some maintenance issues that have been addressed. The JBHM is a year to year contract. The Principal at WES said that it was a 2 week turnaround to receive JBHM reports. The Head Start parking problem has been resolved. Mr. Bryan conveyed his thanks to Mr. McIntosh with Horace Mann for the refreshment provided for the Teacher of the Year program.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0009
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
Bryan, Michael K Fort Reg. Ed. tea. 10.12.09 Replace S. Douglas
Campbell, Ashley Cen. off. Social Worker 11.03.09 IDEA personnel
Moore, Amanda WES Title 1 Comp. lab 10.19.09 Replace D. Griffin
Newman, Sean Fort Reg. Ed. tea. 11.02.09 Replace self from d/d sub
Collins, Helen WES K. tea. 10.26.09 Replace V. Bevill
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Douglas, Shirley Fort Reg. Ed. tea. 05.27.10 Retirement
Guthrie, Betty Fort Reg. Ed. tea. 10.16.09 Retirement
TRANSFER - Instructional
Name Bd. Mtg. School Position Effect. Date Reason
Bevill, Vida 11.02.09 From WES to Fort Pre-k 10.19.09 Replace K. Henderson
Griffin, Delasber 11.02.09 From WES to Fort Reg. ed. tea 10.16.09 Replace B. Guthrie
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Johnson, Melissa HGW Teacher 09.3-30.09 19 days
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
NEW HIRES (all under 6 month probationary period) - support
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Lee, Lula WES Sp. Ed. Para 10.15.09 Replace J. Wood
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Purvis, Lynda Baskin Sp. Ed. Para 10.14.09 Illness
Wood, Jaclyn WES Sp. Ed. Para 10.14.09 illness
TRANSFER - Support
Name Bd. Mtg. School Position Effect. Date Reason
Bruce, Janis 11.02.09 FPHS Food Tech. to Caft. Manager 10.12.09 Replace V. Houston
Houston, Veronica 11.02.09 FPHS to Fort Caft. Manager 10.12.09 Replace C. Payne
Reeves, Steven 11.02.09 Contract rt. to parish rt. #52 11.02.09 Replace B. Smith
McMurray, Sandra 11.02.09 Contract rt. to parish rt. L-16 11.02.09 Replace J. McDonald
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Bourgeois, Amy Baskin Para 09.23-25.09 2.75 days
Gossett, Angela Cen. Off. Comp. Tech 09.16.09 1 day
Hodge, Georgia WES Para 09.24-30.09 1.25 days
McMurray, Sandra Fort Bus dr. 09.8.09 1 day
Wilks, Ashley Cen. Off. Level 1 acct. clerk 09.01-30.09 21 days
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Lynch, Pauline FPHS Custodian 09.24.09 1 day
White, Classie Crow. Food tech. 09.29-30.09 1.5 days
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0010
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, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
November 10, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for a special meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton and Mr. Jesse Young.
Mr. Richard Kelly and Mr. Tim Eubanks were 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.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA AS LISTED
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0011
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the agenda as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Conference Room
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
Special Meeting Agenda for November 10, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Consider awarding bid for New Classroom Building at Horace G. White Learning Center. (Johnson)
II. Adjourn
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO AWARD BID NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING AT HORACE G. WHITE LEARNING CENTER
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0012
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board accept the lowest bid from Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, Inc., Lic. # 313, P. O. Box 1208, Monroe, LA 71210 in the amount of Nine hundred sixty two thousand six hundred dollars ($962,600.00) for a new classroom building for Horace G. White Learning Center.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-11-0013
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
December 1, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 5:50 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, and Mr. Jesse Young.
Mr. Ronnie Hatton and Mrs. Louise Johnson were absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mr. Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the December 7, 2009 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
December 7, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from November 2, 10, and December 1, 2009 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
LEAP & GEE Student Recognition (Donnell)
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider acceptance of 2008-09 final audit by Postlethwaite & Netterville. (Freddy Smith)
C. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 14, 2009, to authorize the renewal of a sales and use tax therein. (Johnson)
D. To consider and take action with respect to adopting an ordinance providing for the continued levy within the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, effective July 1, 2010, of a one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax upon; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Johnson)
E. To consider a resolution for employment of special counsel for sales tax department. (Walters)
F. To consider authorizing Board President and Superintendent to approve payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
G. To consider approval to lease Franklin Parish High School football field to semi-pro team under conditions of Facility Use Agreement. (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: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0002
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, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that by resolution adopted on the 7th day of December, 2009, by the Franklin Parish School Board, the law firm of Rainer, Anding & McLindon has been retained as special counsel to represent the School board in Franklin Parish in sales and use tax matters and approval thereof by the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana has been requested. A copy of the resolution is available for inspection at the offices of the School Board.
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The following resolution was offered by Jesse Young and seconded by Richard Kelly:
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 14, 2009, to authorize the renewal of a sales and use tax therein.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009, to authorize the renewal of a sales and use tax therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.
SECTION 2. ProcPs Verbal. A ProcPs Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Franklin, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:

Eddie Ray Bryan X
Ronnie Hatton X
Jesse Young X
Richard Kelly X
Louise Johnson X
Tim Eubanks X
Dorothy Brown X
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of December, 2009.
/s/ Lanny Johnson /s/ Eddie Ray Bryan
Secretary President
PROCOS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, December 7, 2009, at five-thirty o’clock (5:30) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Franklin Parish School Board Office, Winnsboro, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, November 14, 2009, with the following members present:
Eddie Ray Bryan, Ronnie Hatton, Jesse Young, Richard Kelly, Tim Eubanks and Dorothy Brown;
There being absent: Louise Johnson;
did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:
PROPOSITION
(SALES AND USE TAX RENEWAL)
Summary: 10 years, 1/2% sales and use tax renewal with a minimum of 15% of the net proceeds of the tax to be used for purchasing and acquiring classroom teaching supplies and equipment and the remaining net proceeds to be placed in a separate account to be dedicated, allocated and used for the purpose of improving school related facilities and equipment for, and paying maintenance and operating expenses of, the public school system of the Parish (excluding the payment of salaries of school board members)
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish School Board”), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the “Tax”) from and after July 1, 2010, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services in Franklin Parish (the “Parish”), all as defined by law (an estimated $1,200,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years with a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the net proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring classroom teaching supplies and equipment, and the remaining net proceeds to be placed in a separate account to be dedicated, allocated and used for the purpose of improving school related facilities and equipment for, and paying maintenance and operating expenses of, the public school system of the Parish (excluding the payment of salaries of School Board members)?
There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION
Precinct Location FOR AGAINST
1 Ft. Necessity High School 16 13
10630 Hwy. 562 Ft. Necessity
2 Jigger Apostolic Hall 7 4
7197 Hwy. 128 Jigger
3 Brakers Store 34 15
6385 Hwy. 562 Wisner
4 Wisner Town Hall 9 9
9530 Natchez St. Wisner
4A Gilbert Community Center 2 0
157 Hanna St. Gilbert
4B Wisner Town Hall 20 0
9530 Natchez St. Wisner
6 Gilbert Community Center 15 16
157 Hanna St. Gilbert
7 Gilbert Community Center 4 0
157 Hanna St. Gilbert
9 Gilbert Community Center 3 0
157 Hanna St. Gilbert
12 Frankin Parish ROTC Building 9 25
1600 Glover St. Winnsboro
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge 16 27
2195 Hwy. 135 Winnsboro
14 Woodman of the World 12 8
261 Taylor Ave. Winnsboro
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority 17 1
1702 Hatfield St. Winnsboro
18 Winnsboro Jr. High School 1 0
5915 Hwy. 4 Winnsboro
19 Ward III School, 15 7
2051 Hwy. 578 Winnsboro
20 Winnsboro Jr. High School 19 10
5915 Hwy. 4 Winnsboro
21 Ward III School 25 12
2051 Hwy. 578 Winnsboro
22 Winnsboro Jr. High School 12 5
5915 Hwy. 4 Winnsboro
24 Winnsboro Lower Elem. School 16 5
1310 Warren St, Winnsboro
25 Woodman of World Hall 4 1
261 Taylor Ave. Winnsboro
26 VFW Hall 15 10
2108 Loop Road Winnsboro
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse 16 6
6560 Main St. Winnsboro
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse 1 0
6560 Main St. Winnsboro
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse 2 0
6560 Main St. Winnsboro
30 Baskin Community Center 46 30
1860 Hwy. 857 Baskin
31 Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr. 36 11
157 Football Field Crowville
32 North Central Fire Station 25 22
1772 Hwy. 859 Delhi
33 Friendship Fire Station 28 4
4918 Hwy. 132 Baskin
ABSENTEE 105 52
TOTALS 530 293
MAJORITY FOR 237
The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 530 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 293 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 237 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 14, 2009.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST: /s/ Eddie Ray Bryan President
/s/ Lanny Johnson
Secretary
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 14, 2009, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Proces Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of December, 2009.
/s/ Eddie Ray Bryan
President
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