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Public Notices: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 2, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 2, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on December 8, 2009, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Summary: 5 year, 10.53 mills 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.
Shall Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 2, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a tax of ten and fifty-three hundredths (10.53) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $69,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2015, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
1 Ft. Necessity High School 10630 Hwy. 562 Ft. Necessity
2 (IN PART) Jigger Apostolic Hall 7197 Hwy. 128 Jigger
3 (IN PART) Brakers Store 6385 Hwy. 562 Wisner
12 (IN PART) Franklin Parish ROTC Building, 1600 Glover St. Winnsboro
13 (IN PART) New Hope Masonic Lodge 2195 Hwy. 135 Winnsboro
14 (IN PART) Woodman of the World 261 Taylor Ave. Winnsboro
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Fort Necessity Fire Station, Fort Necessity, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010, at SIX-THIRTY O’CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Fort Necessity, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST: /s/ Jack Dailey
Chairman
/s/ John Woods
Secretary
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury 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”), on November 12, 2009, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Summary: 10 year, 3.24 mills property tax continuation for supporting, operating and maintaining a parishwide health unit for the Parish of Franklin.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a special tax of three and twenty-four hundredths (3.24) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $179,000 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, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, exclusively for the purpose of supporting, operating and maintaining a parishwide Health Unit for the Parish?
PROPOSITION NO. 2
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Summary: 10 year, 7.53 mills property tax continuation for improving, maintaining and operating the public library of the Parish of Franklin, title to which shall be in the public, with the avails and proceeds of the tax to be administered by the Franklin Parish Library Board of Control.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a special tax of seven and fifty-three hundredths (7.53) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $415,000 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, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the purpose of improving, maintaining and operating the public library of the Parish, title to which shall be in the public, with the avails and proceeds of the tax to be administered by the Franklin Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law?
PROPOSITION NO. 3
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Summary: 10 year, 2.03 mills property continuation for providing funds for activities, services and facilities of the Franklin Parish Council on Aging.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a special tax of two and three hundredths (2.03) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $112,000 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 , beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the purpose of providing funds for activities, services and facilities of the Franklin Parish Council on Aging?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
1 Ft. Necessity High School 10630 Hwy. 562 Ft. Necessity
2 Jigger Apostolic Hall 7197 Hwy. 128 Jigger
3 Brakers Store 6385 Hwy. 562 Wisner
4 Wisner Town Hall 9530 Natchez St. Wisner
4A Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
4B Wisner Town Hall 9530 Natchez St. Wisner
6 Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
7 Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
9 Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
12 Franklin Parish ROTC Building 1600 Glover St. Winnsboro
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge 2195 Hwy. 135 Winnsboro
14 Woodman of the World 261 Taylor Ave. Winnsboro
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority 1702 Hatfield St. Winnsboro
18 Winnsboro Jr. High School 5915 Hwy. 4 Winnsboro
19 Ward III School, 2051 Hwy. 578 Winnsboro
20 Winnsboro Jr. High School 5915 Hwy. 4 Winnsboro
21 Ward III School 2051 Hwy. 578 Winnsboro
22 Winnsboro Jr. High School 5915 Hwy. 4 Winnsboro
24 Winnsboro Lower Elem. School 1310 Warren St, Winnsboro
25 Woodman of World Hall 261 Taylor Ave. Winnsboro
26 VFW Hall 2108 Loop Road Winnsboro
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse 6560 Main St. Winnsboro
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse 6560 Main St. Winnsboro
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse 6560 Main St. Winnsboro
30 Baskin Community Center 1860 Hwy. 857 Baskin
31 Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr. 157 Football Field Crowville
32 North Central Fire Station 1772 Hwy. 859 Delhi
33 Friendship Fire Station 4918 Hwy. 132 Baskin
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 12th day of November, 2009.
ATTEST: /s/ Harvey Guimbellot
President
/s/ Johnnie Wesley
Secretary
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on December 10, 2009, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Summary: 10 year, 10.66 mills property tax continuation for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 4, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.
Shall Franklin Parish Fire Protection District No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of ten and sixty-six hundredths (10.66) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $57,000 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, beginning with the year 2010 and ending with the year 2019, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
2 (IN PART) Jigger Apostolic Hall 7197 Hwy. 128 Jigger
3 (IN PART)Brakers Store 6385 Hwy. 562 Wisner
4 (IN PART)Wisner Town Hall 9530 Natchez St. Wisner
4A Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
6 (IN PART Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
7 (IN PART) Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
9 (IN PART) Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna St. Gilbert
12 (INPART) Franklin Parish ROTC Building 1600 Glover St. Winnsboro
19 (IN PART)Ward III School, 2051 Hwy. 578 Winnsboro
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Kendricks Ferry Fire Station, Gilbert, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Gilbert, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST: /s/ Jerry Reeves
Chairman
/s/ Bruce Lofton
Secretary
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2009
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, December 21, 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
Absent: Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
Motion by Johnson, second by Dumas to approve the minutes of the regular session held on November 16, 2009. Unanimously approved.
APPROVE ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR 2010:
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to approve the following alcohol license applications for 2010 as recommended by the police chief:
Class A Beer:
Eunice Welch Johnny’s Lounge 4084 Front Street
Johnny’s Pizza Johnny’s Pizza House #6 6770 Kinloch Street
San Marcus Mexican Rest., Inc. San Marcus Mexican Rest. 4198 Front Street
Class B Beer:
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It, Inc. 4060 Front Street
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It North, Inc. 3700 Front Street
Glen & Jo Alice Jones G & J Trak 3722 Front Street
Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. Wal-Mart Super Center #976 3360 Front Street
Debra M. Lawrence Smoker’s Paradise #4 3621 Front Street
Circle K Stores, Inc. Circle K #7770 3480 Front Street
Kaye Retail Group LLC Kaye’s Food Market #8 #9 Fair Avenue
Samira Habanso 15 Star Food Mart 4099 Front Street
Ricky Donnell Rick’s Best Stop #2 7182 Prairie Street (New)
Retail Liquor Permit:
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It, Inc. 4060 Front Street
Patrick M. Loflin U-Pak-It North, Inc. 3700 Front Street
Glen & Jo Alice Jones G & J Trak 3722 Front Street
Circle K Stores, Inc. Circle K #7770 3480 Front Street
Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. Wal-Mart Super Center #976 3360 Front Street
Debra M. Lawrence Smoker’s Paradise #4 3270 Front Street
Samira Habanso 15 Star Food Mart 4099 Front Street
Ricky Donnell Rick’s Best Stop #2 7182 Prairie Street (New)
BESSIE BAKER – ZONING APPEAL:
Ms. Bessie Baker appeared before the Zoning Commission requesting a variance at 1504 Hunter Street for the placement of a pre-fabricated structure intended for use as a retail sales business. The Zoning Commission denied the request and Ms. Baker appealed the denial. Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to grant a variance to allow Ms. Baker to operate her retail sales business at 1504 Hunter Street. If this business closes or changes ownership this variance is void.
JESSE SMITH:
Mr. Jesse Smith appeared before the Board to discuss the drainage issue behind his residence located at 3110 Holly Drive. After the discussion the Superintendent advised the Board that this is actually a parish and state problem. However, the Superintendent will request a meeting of all parties to resolve this issue.
ADDITION TO AGENDA:
Motion by Dumas, second by Johnson to add Rev. Stubbs to the agenda.
REV. PAUL STUBBS:
Rev. Paul Stubbs appeared before the Board to discuss the residency of the District 1 Alderman. City Attorney, Tab Singer, advised Rev. Stubbs that this is not an issue for the Board of Aldermen to address.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by Johnson, second by Dumas 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 Mahoney, second by Dumas to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Mahoney, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to enter into executive session. Mayor requested the City Clerk and Joe Walters to be present in the executive session.
REGULAR SESSION:
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to return to regular session.
The Board of Aldermen concurs with Franklin Parish Sales Tax Collector, Joe Walters, to hire Bob Raines as special legal council on a sales tax issue. Motion by Mahoney, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to hire Bob Raines and also allow Mr. Walters to escrow taxes until a decision has been made.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney 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 Dumas and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P.
Vs. No. 40,893
Derrick Aldridge and Shequanna Bryant
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 20th day of January A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lots twelve (12) and fourteen (14), the South Sixteen (S/16') feet of lot ten (10) and the North Ten (N/10') feet of Lot sixteen (16) all in Block Three (3), First Addition to Owen Place Subdivision, a Subdivision of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, municipally known as 2802 Earle Drive, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development (Formerly Farmers Home Administration), United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 40,859
Veronica Kay Brass A/K/A Veronica Kay Pleasant
State of Louisiana
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 20th day of January A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 28 of Booker T. Washington Addition to the Town of Winnsboro, as shown by Plat of survey in Plat Book A, page 33, records of Franklin Parish.
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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LaSALLE COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION,
INCORPORATED
HARRISONBURG, LA 71340
REQUEST FOR BID
LEGAL NOTICE
• (2) 2010 - 3/4 TON 4-DOOR CREW CAB TRUCKS WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE, TOWING PACKAGE, COLOR: WHITE.
DELIVERY TIME
Within 45 days from date of purchase.
All bids must include applicable title and license fees. Agency is tax exempt.
Questions regarding this bid can be directed to Henderson Cook at (318)757-9213.
Sealed bids will be accepted until January 26, 2010, 3:00 p.m., at LaSalle Community Action Assn., Inc., 204 Sicily Street, Post Office Drawer 730, Harrisonburg, LA 71340.
Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Harrisonburg, LA
We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
LASALLE CAA, INC./HEAD START is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. La. Relay Service 1-800-846-5277 (TDD).
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LaSALLE COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED
HARRISONBURG, LA 71340
REQUEST FOR BID
LEGAL NOTICE
• (1) 2010 - 1/2 TON 4-DOOR CARGO TRUCK, TOWING PACKAGE, GAS ENGINE, COLOR: WHITE.
DELIVERY TIME
Within 45 days from date of purchase.
Questions regarding this bid can be directed to Henderson Cook at (318)757-9213.
All bids must include applicable title and license fees. Agency is tax exempt.
Sealed bids will be accepted until January 26, 2010, 3:00 p.m., at LaSalle Community Action Assn., Inc., 204 Sicily Street, Post Office Drawer 730, Harrisonburg, LA 71340.
Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Harrisonburg, LA
We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
LASALLE CAA, INC./HEAD START is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. La. Relay Service 1-800-846-5277 (TDD).
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