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Public Notices: Friday, December 18th, 2009

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Public Notices Published Friday, December 18th, 2009

Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
November 12, 2009
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session on Thursday, November 12, 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, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, Ricky Campbell and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott led the group in Prayer and the Pledge.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to approve the agenda after taking number four (4) on the Supplemental Agenda off. All voting yes expect Johnson who voted no.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to approve the minutes of October 8, 2009 meeting. Unanimously approved
President Guimbellot spoke briefly to Jurors on abuse of Women and Children. He said if anyone see’s any wrong doing or any signs of anything out of the ordinary going on in the Community to please come forward. He asked that everyone be aware and watch out for the kids.
Juror Johnson asked if there is any kind of facility in the area for abused children and women. Carol Pinnel-Alison said that Well Springs provides shelter for abused women and children. President Guimbellot said he would like to get a representative from Well Springs to come to the Police Jury meeting.
President Guimbellot also discussed the drainage of Turkey Creek Lake. He said LDWF is supposed to drain Turkey Creek next year in September to kill giant Salvina. Jurors expressed concern over draining because it could have an impact on tourism and recreation.
Motion by Scott and seconded by Campbell to get in touch with someone from LDWF to come to next Police Jury meeting to discuss this matter. Unanimously approved
Motion by Scott and seconded by Campbell to reappoint Jackie Johnson and Huey Priest to serve on RC&D Full Council for FY 2010-2011. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Scott to appoint Shawn Fortenberry to Fire District Number 3 Board. Unanimously approved
Laura Bradley from LSU Ag Center gave updates on activities going on at LSU Ag Center. She said there were five (5) students who placed at the State Fair in Shreveport in the Livestock division.
Motion by Scott and seconded by Campbell for the Police Jury to send letters of congratulations to the (5) students who placed at the State Fair in Shreveport at the Livestock show. Unanimously approved
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Young to reappoint Luella Snyder for a five (5) year term to the Franklin Parish Library Board of Control. Unanimously approved
Ken McManus presented to Jurors a list of project to be submitted to Louisiana Office of Community Development, Disaster Recovery infrastructure Program for approval. The list is as follows:
Ash Slough
Turkey Creek Drainage Project
Bayou Macon Cut-Off No. 2
Boggy Bayou Drainage
Wisner – Washington Park
Washington Subdivision Sewer
FPPJ Public Works Center
Wisner Command Center
FPPJ Parish Master Plan
Jurors Johnson and Scott had questions concerning the list.          Discussion
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to adopt a resolution for proposed projects to be submitted for funding consideration through Hurricane Gustav and Ike Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program to Louisiana Office of Community Development, Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Programs.
Yeas: Young, Parks, Campbell, and Hendry
Nays: Johnson and Scott
Johnson said for the record: “I’m opposing because I don’t see this plan meeting the guidelines that was submitted from the Recovery Act Committee.”
Scott said for the record: “Not in compliance with what was handed down from the Governor’s office. I would like to state also that all of this is needed but I would like to see it passed provided we are following the guidelines in compliance.”
Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell to adopt a resolution approving the holding of an election in Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 March 27, 2010 for a 5 year property tax continuation for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment for Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by parks approving the holding of an election in Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 4 March 27, 2010 for a 10 year property tax continuation for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for Franklin Parish Fire Protection District Number 4, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to adopt a resolution calling for a special election to be held in Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana for March 27, 2010 . Unanimously approved
Proposition No. 1 Tax Continuation
10 year property tax continuation for supporting, operating, and maintaining a parish wide Health Unit for the Parish of Franklin.
Proposition No. 2 Tax Continuation
10 Year property tax continuation for improving, maintaining and operating the Public Library of the Parish of Franklin, title to which shall be in public, with the avails and proceeds of the tax to be administered by the Franklin Parish Library Board of Control.
Proposition No. 3 Tax Continuation
10 Year property tax continuation for providing for funds for acitivities, services and facilities of the Franklin Parish Council on Aging.
All taxes are renewals.
Superintendent’s Report: Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve work schedule for November and December as presented by Superintendent. Unanimously approved
Greg also gave Jurors an update on FEMA projects and a list with the total number of request and or complaints by Districts, from the School Board, and residents of the Parish for a total of one thousand and twenty request and or complaints.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to approve Budget Amendments as presented by Treasurer. Unanimously approved
Sam gave Jurors a copy of the proposed budget for 2010 to take home and look over.
Public Works Committee: Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to advertise for Public Hearing to make a portion of Eubanks Road private. Unanimously approved
Mercer Street Bridge: FEMA project PW 4968 awaiting FEMA funding appropriation.
Union Church Road Bridge: Issues are being worked out with contractors and inspectors.
Purchasing Committee Report: Motion by Scott and seconded by Parks on Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to award bid to Providence. Unanimously approved
Personnel Committee Report: Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to permanently suspend Andrew Mullican from driving Parish vehicles. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to extend Allen Martin’s probationary period an additional six (6) months. Unanimously approved
Finance Committee Report:
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to pay Heckard Utilities $1,236.60 for three (3) years of service with the understanding that the Jury is to be billed $30.00 per month from Heckard Utilities with this amount coming from Nolan Norman Park allocation. All voting yes expect Johnson who voted no.
There was discussion on Parish Parks purchases and repairs.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Scott to present plans, specs, quotes, etc to Recreation Committee for review on Parish Parks to be presented to Jurors for approval and any request for minor repairs or maintenance to be handled by the Superintendent. All voting yes except Johnson who voted no.
New Business – None
Old Business – None
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, Secretary          /s/Harvey Guimbellot, President
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SEALED BIDS
The Village of Baskin is seeking bids for a parcel of land containing 1.290 acres, located in the village limits of Baskin. A legal description of the property may be picked up at the town hall. The minimum bid is set at the appraised value, FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00), and no bids lower than that will be accepted.
SEALED BIDS will be accepted until noon (12:00), January 12th, 2010, and will be opened at regular council meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Baskin Town Hall on the same day, January 12th, 2010.
We Reserve the Right to Reject Any and All Bids.
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 8, 2009
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Billy Joe Cupp and Council Members Wanda Carroll, Larry LaBorde, and Mike Ballard.
Also present: Town Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum, the meeting was called to order.
The pledge of allegiance and prayer was led by Mayor Billy Joe Cupp.
The Town Clerk read minutes from the previous meeting.
Larry LaBorde made a motion to accept minutes as read. Wanda Carroll seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
Permission was granted to pay all bills..
Larry LaBorde made a motion. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Mayor Cupp introduced an Ordinance to Close Street on Surplus Property. Mike Ballard made a motion. Wanda Carroll seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business was addressed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Barber reported that his department is running smoothly.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
An LSU class will be held at the Winnsboro Fire Department on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Annual Christmas party will be held on December 18, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS:
No other business was addressed.
With no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Larry LaBorde made a motion. Mike Ballard seconded. 3 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent.
Billy Joe Cupp, Mayor
Dani Dean, Clerk
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