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Public Notices: Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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Public Notices Published Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Franklin School Board, 7293 Prairie Road Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, until 2:00 PM. September 21, 2010
For: Re-Bid for the General Maintenance and Renovations to
Horace G. White Learning Center
Franklin Parish School Board
Winnsboro, Louisiana
Contractors have the option of submitting bids electronically at www.bidsync.com in lieu of sealed bids.
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TBA Studio
103 Cypress Street,
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: cwhittington@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be September 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the job site of the Horace G. White Learning Center 5915 Hwy. 4. Subcontractors are welcome to attend. Bids shall be accepted from prime bidders who are licensed in Louisiana under the classification of Building Construction. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Eddie Ray Bryan, President
ATTEST:
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Superintendent
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
OWNER
Sealed bids for construction of sanitary sewer rehabilitation will be received by City of Winnsboro at the City Court Building located at 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, La. until 10:00 a.m., local time, on September 20, 2010 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be received on the following contract:
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - Phase 2
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Winnsboro, P.O. Box 250, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
The Bid Proposals, Plans, Specifications, Forms of Contract, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
Telephone (318) 448-0888
3666 Government Street
Alexandria, Louisiana 71302
Copies of the plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer. The cost per set will be $170, which cost represents the cost of reproduction and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidentís Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.
Each bid proposal is to be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the base bid. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Funding for this project is provided by the DEQ Clean Water State Revolving Fund. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with the Davis Bacon requirements of the funding agency.
Date: August 20, 2010
/s/ Jackie R. Johnson
Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
OWNER
Sealed bids for the construction of the following facilities will be received by the City of Winnsboro, at the City Court Building, located at 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud for:
2010 Street Improvements Project
City of Winnsboro
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Winnsboro, P.O. Box 250, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
The Bid Proposals, Plans, Specifications, Forms of Contract, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
Telephone (318) 448-0888
3666 Government Street
P.O. Drawer 5444
Alexandria, Louisiana 71307-5444
Copies of the plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer. The cost per set will be $100.00, which cost represents the cost of reproduction and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
Each bid proposal is to be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the base bid. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Date:August 20, 2010
/s/ Jackie R. Johnson, Mayor
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NOTICE
Anyone know the whereabouts of the heirs, successors, representatives, or assigns, to the Esau and Emma Jones Estate: Irene Jones Monroe; Augustus Jones; Am. Gen. Jones Finley; I.D. Jones Slack; Ruby Jones Robinson; Willie Jones; Matthew Jones; Brady Jones; Esau Jones Jr.; Nathan Jones; please contact Erin Begneaud at Doyle Land Services 318-323-8334 or 337-288-8488.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Chase Home Finance, LLC, Successor by Merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation A/K/A JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Vs. No. 41,566
Honrai Vashon Brothers
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 6th day of October A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 4 and 5 of Owen Subdivision, Winnsboro, Louisiana as per Plat in Plat Records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements.
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
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC
Vs. No. 41,554
Patsy Renee Murphy Torris
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 6th day of October A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
The following described tract of land located in Section 22, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon:
A certain lot or parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4) of Section 22, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, described as follows: Begin at the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4) of Section 22, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, and run thence in an easterly direction along the south boundary of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4) of Section 22, a distance of 210 feet, more or less, to the Southeast corner of that certain lot acquired by Bilbo Martin by deed from Allen J. Stewart as recorded in Conveyance Book 166, Page 203, of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING, continue running in an easterly direction along the last described course a distance of 95 feet, more or less; thence run in a Northerly direction along a line parallel to the East boundary of said Martin lot a distance of 390 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of a private road; thence run in a Northwesterly direction a distance of 88 feet, more or less, to the Northeast corner of that certain lot acquired by Cecil R. Clingan by deed from Allen J. Stewart as recorded in Conveyance Book 166, Page 648, of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana; thence run in a Southerly direction along the East boundary of said Clingan lot a distance of 150 feet, more or less, to the Northeast corner of said Martin lot; thence continue in a Southerly direction along the East boundary of said Martin lot a distance of 300 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING; 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
AUGUST 16, 2010

6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, August 16, 2010, at 6:00 PM at the Winnsboro City Court, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jackie R. Johnson presiding.
Prayer led by John Dumas
Pledge led by Jackie R. Johnson
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas. Betty Johnson, Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
Absent: None
Motion by Gill, second by McCarthy to approve the minutes of the regular session held on July 19, 2010. Unanimously approved.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICIALS:
Fire Chief – Mayor recommended the appointment of Truman Welch as Fire Chief. Motion by McCarthy, seconded by Johnson and unanimously approved.
City Attorney – No recommendation was made at this time.
MAYOR PRO-TEM:
John Dumas nominated Richard Mahoney to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem for the fiscal year July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Second by Craig Gill and unanimously approved.
HILLARY SCOTT:
Hillary Scott presented the Board with a proposal for the City of Winnsboro’s website. The Board indicated that they wanted to meet again to work on the details of the website.
CHUCK PARIS LEASE:
Mayor Johnson recommended that the Board consider using the option in the current lease to allow Chuck Paris to renew his lease on the airport hanger for an additional 4 years. Motion by Dumas, second by Gill and unanimously approved to authorize Mayor Johnson to sign lease with Chuck Paris.
ANIMAL FACILITY:
Pictures were presented to the Board on a facility to house animals that is for sale by Mr. Allen Butler. Mr. Butler was available to answer questions from the Board. After a discussion and consideration a motion was made by Johnson, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to purchase the facility from Mr. Butler and locate it in the Industrial Park.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
Mayor Johnson recognized Walmart Manager Scott Turner and commended him for the contributions that Walmart makes to our community.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-0801:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP) administered by the Division of Administration Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro held a public hearing to solicit responses from the citizens of Winnsboro in order to prepare the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP) Application; and
WHEREAS, officials and representatives from the City of Winnsboro participated in the public hearing to compile the activity to be submitted for funding through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP).
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro officials and citizens discussed drainage improvements as the project to be submitted for funding through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP).
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Winnsboro does hereby adopt the Drainage Improvement Project to be submitted for funding through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and submit the application for funding for this project through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP).
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-0802:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program administered by the Division of Administration Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions by the State of Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the project to be applied for under the DR CDBG Municipalities Infrastructure Program will require the procurement of engineering services for the improvement project in the City of Winnsboro; and,
WHEREAS, the procurement process requires a selection committee to be designated to review and recommend to the Council the professional firm most qualified to perform the duties as required; and,
WHEREAS, the appointed Selection Committee reviewed and rated all engineering firms qualification statements as per the adopted point system criteria and recommended Denmon Engineering as the selected professional firm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Winnsboro, as legal recipient of the DR CDBG Municipalities Infrastructure Program funds, does hereby appoint the following firm, Denmon Engineering, as the DR CDBG Engineering Firm for the improvement project in the City of Winnsboro.
Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas and unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-0803:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP) administered by the Division of Administration Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions by the State of Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the project to be applied for under the DR CDBG Program will require the procurement of administrative consultant services for the improvement project in the City of Winnsboro; and,
WHEREAS, the procurement process requires a selection committee to be designated to review and recommend to the Council the professional firm most qualified to perform the duties as required; and,
WHEREAS, the appointed Selection Committee reviewed and rated all administrative consultant proposals as per the adopted point system criteria and recommended Frye Magee & Associates as the selected professional firm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Winnsboro, as legal recipient of the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Program funds, does hereby appoint the following firm, Frye Magee & Associates, as the DR CDBG Administrative Consulting Firm for the improvement project in the City of Winnsboro.
Motion by Johnson, second by Dumas and unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-0804:
At a regularly held meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, held on Monday, August 16, 2010, 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 rehabilitate portions of its sanitary sewer collection facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has received $1,000,000 in funding in the form of a low interest loan through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Fund (LDEQ-CWSRF);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Jackie R. Johnson is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to publicly advertise for bids for the construction of the CWSRF Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas and unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-0805:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has applied for a grant through Delta Regional Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded $110,000 in grant funds from Delta Regional Authority for the project named Upgrade Access Road to Industrial Site; and
WHEREAS, this project involves removal and replacement of concrete around Winnsboro Rubber Recycling, LLC located in the Winnsboro Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro contacted area contractors to submit a sealed bid proposal on this project; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM bids were opened and reviewed.
NOWTHERE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana convened in regular session on August 16, 2010, that they do hereby award this project to Barazza Construction.
Motion by Mahoney, second by Johnson and unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 941:
An Ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of not to exceed One Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000) of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, of the City of Winnsboro, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Bonds; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Bonds; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; providing for the acceptance of an offer for the purchase of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
After a public hearing was held the ordinance was considered. Motion by Mahoney, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to adopt Ordinance No. 941.
MAYOR’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE:
Timothy Washington, City of Winnsboro Fireman, was selected as the August 2010 recipient of the Mayor’s Award of Excellence. Mr. Washington was recognized by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for his outstanding service to the City. He received a gift card that was donated by Walmart.
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Health McGuffee with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson presented the Mayor and Board with an update of the ongoing projects in the City.
HUMANE DIRECTOR REPORT:
Russell Grant gave a monthly report on his activities as Humane Director.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Truman Welch gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
The monthly financial reports were presented by City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by McCarthy, second by Dumas and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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