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Public Notices: Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR WRITTEN PROPOSALS
FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
CITY OF WINNSBORO
WINNSBORO AIRPORT
The City of Winnsboro (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"), will accept qualification proposals from engineers/consultants to provide professional services as required by the Owner from time to time in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular No. 150/5100-14D dated September 30, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as "AC 150/5100-14D") for professional engineering/architectural services for airport development projects at the Winnsboro Airport - Winnsboro, Louisiana (hereinafter referred at as "Airport"). The projects are anticipated for planning/design during the next three (3) to five (5) years.
A copy of the Request for Qualifications is available from the City of Winnsboro, P.O. Box 250, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, (318) 435-9087.
Respondents are advised that it is the intent of the Owner to submit requests for Federal and State (Louisiana DOTD/Aviation Division) funding grants for all eligible work associated with the planning, design, including but not limited to; administration; environmental assessments, where applicable; development; and construction of the projects, and therefore, proposals must be responsive to the eligibility criteria for the airport aid programs.
Possible work will include preparation of pre-applications and applications for federal and state funding, airport layout plan, capital improvement plan, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Plan & Goal, runway extension justification, environmental studies, feasibility studies, benefit cost analysis, airport compliance issues and analysis, engineering design and planning for runways and taxiways, runway/taxiway overlays, pavement maintenance, aircraft parking aprons, airport lighting, NAVAIDS, weather reporting system, land acquisition, fencing, roads, fueling facilities, and terminal/hangar area improvements.
The selected "Engineer/Consultant" will coordinate the services to be provided through the Mayor and the Airport Manager and other agencies as may be directed.
The selected "Engineer/Consultant" must have AutoCAD & Micro Station capability.
Proposals shall be in the form of the LaDOTD (Aviation) Standard Form SOQ-1 and must be received by 2:00 p.m. local time on February 11, 2011 by:
Honorable Jackie Johnson, Mayor
City of Winnsboro
P.O. Box 250
Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295
Three (3) copies of the proposal must be furnished.
Respondents will be evaluated on the basis of recent experience in airport work similar to that proposed and with the FAA and Louisiana DOTD/Aviation Division requirements and procedures.
The Owner's selection committee will meet and evaluate proposals within 30 days of the above stated deadline or may elect to interview top ranked firms. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.
Attached to the Request for Qualifications is a copy of the Owner's "Master Engineering Services Agreement". The selected Engineer(s)/Consultant(s) will be required to execute the Master Engineering Services Agreement and will be required to execute an individual contract for each project the selected Consultant(s) is assigned to undertake for the Owner.
Please direct any questions to Mr. Jackie Johnson, Mayor; City of Winnsboro; (318) 435- 9087.
Jackie Johnson, Mayor
City of Winnsboro
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 11, 2001
The Mayor and the Council of the Village of Baskin met in regular session on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 5:00 p.m., at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Jean Clark and Council Members Marie Barber, Joseph Chase, and Larry LaBorde.
Also present: Town Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and guests.
Mayor Clark welcomed the new council members and all attendees. This marked the first council meeting of the January 2011 - December 2014 administration.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer was led by Mayor Clark.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Clerk.
Marie Barber made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Larry LaBorde seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Permission was granted to pay all bills.
Larry LaBorde made a motion. Joseph Chase seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Protocol for Special Meetings
Twenty-four hour public announcement will be posted on the door of Town Hall and a phone call made to each Alderman, twenty-four hours in advance unless the Special Meeting is deemed an Emergency.
Marie Barber made a motion. Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Set All Salaries.
Recommendation was made to set all salaries for this administration and that they remain "as is." Motion to this order was made by Larry LaBorde. Joseph Chase seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
The next order of business was the appointment of the Clerk, Attorney and Tax Collector. The following were appointed to these positions: Merlyn Ritchie, Town Clerk; Caroline Hemphill, Town Attorney; Joe Walters, Tax Collector.
Joseph Chase made a motion. Marie Barber seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Ordinance No. 01/11/(1) An Ordinance to Ban the Sale of Synthetic and/or Controlled Drugs (used in manufacturing "Bath Salts" was introduced. This ordinance will be presented for adoption on February 8, 2011, 5:00 p.m., at the regular council meeting held at Baskin Town Hall.
Resolution #2011-01
A Resolution on Policy to Speak at a Public Meeting was introduced and adopted. Marie Barber made a motion. Larry LaBorde seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Fire Report:
Chief Bobby Fife reported that the Pumper has been repaired and is back in operation. The volunteer firefighters continue with numerous training classes. They attend two classed each month.
Police Report:
Chief Danny Barber told that Patrolman Matt Chapman has completed the six-month probationary time successfully. He also requested that permission be granted to advertise for a part-time patrolman. Approval was given for this request. An ad will be place in the local journal. Larry LaBorde made a motion. Joseph Chase seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Bank Account Signatures:
Village of Baskin designated back account signers will be Mayor Jean Clark, and Marie M. Barber, Alderwoman. Larry LaBorde, Alderman will remain on the list of signers. Two of the current signers will be deleted: Billy Joe Cupp and Michael Ballard. Marie Barber made a motion. Larry LaBorde seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0. The motion carried.
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore'
A recommendation was made to appoint Alderman Marie Barber to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. Larry LaBorde made a motion. Joseph Chase seconded the motion. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Reset Court Time and Regular Council Meeting TimeVillage of Baskin Mayor's Court will convene at 10:00 a.m., the first Wednesday of each month.
Village of Baskin Regular Council Meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month.
Marie Barber made a motion. Larry LaBorde seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Reset Legal Holidays
The following holidays were recommended: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day.
Marie Barber made a motion to approve these holidays. Joseph Chase seconded. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Clerk
Jean S. Clark, Mayor
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 9, 2010
The Town Council of Wisner met in regular session on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Moore, and Nettie B. Brown, Thomas Lemle, Marc McCarty and Mike Caldwell.
Absent: None.
Also present: Town Clerk
There being a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceeding to order.
The invocation was led by Mike Caldwell.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Lemle.
Motion by Thomas Lemle to approve the minutes from previous meeting. Seconded by Thomas Moore. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month. Motion by Thomas Lemle to approve the financial reports and pay bills. Seconded by Marc McCarty. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council was informed that the town would be applying for a LGAP grant to paint the water tower.
A resolution for a Community Water Enrichment Grant was introduced for cleaning and recoating the water tower.
Mayor Luckett announced that an award letter for the generators was received.
Council was informed that water lines were installed at the gazebo.
Mayor Luckett thanked everyone for their help with the Christmas Parade.
Mayor Luckett informed council that some trees located near the fire department are in need of cutting.
Mike Caldwell was thanked for his services to the town as councilman.
OLD BUSINESS: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE DEPT.: No report.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.:
Bobby Rushing reported that everything was going good.
FIRE DEPT.
Thomas Moore reported that everything was going good.
WATER DEPT.: No report.
FURTHER BUSINESS:
A guest expressed concerns about the water rates.
With no further business Thomas Moore made a motion to adjourn. Thomas Lemle seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will hold a Public Hearing during their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana for the following purpose:
1. Take 1584 feet of Dearing Road out of the Parish Road Maintenance System.
2. Take 2112 feet of Wayne Lishman Road out of the Parish Road Maintenance System.
3. Take feet of Kendrick’s Ferry Road out the Parish Road Maintenance System.
The Public is invited to attend should you have any protests and/or comments concerning this matter.
Johnnie Wesley, Secretary
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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In Accordance with Louisiana Law regarding convicted Sex Offenders, I am required to provide the following information to those living in my neighborhood:
NAME: Johnny Wayne Hebron
ADDRESS: 133 Short Street, Wisner, LA 71378
OFFENSE OF CONVICTION: Sexual Battery, Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
DOB: 04/08/1973
RACE: W SEX: M
HEIGHT: 5'08"
WEIGHT: 220
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 17, 2011.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR:Miscellaneous Major Repairs - Exterior LightingVarious Technical College Campus FacilitiesStatewide, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER:01-107-06B-11, Part RV
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:Jerry M. Campbell & Associates, AIA802 North Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70802225-381-9435 upon deposit of $75.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELDat 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Office of Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, 8417 Kelwood Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for classification of Electrical Work. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at HYPERLINK "http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm" t "_blank" www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANADIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIONFACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROLJOHN DAVIS, DIRECTOR
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UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S SALE. In the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, MONROE Division. United States of America vs Nathan Edgar Oliver, III, C.A. 07-0590. By virtue of a writ of execution to me directed by the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, in the above-entitled suit, notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT benefit for appraisal, at the principal front door of the Courthouse of the Parish of Franklin, Winnsboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, beginning at the hour of ten o'clock a.m., the following described property located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, to-wit:
TRACT I:
Begin at the Northwest corner (NW/c) of Section 18, Township 11 North, Range 8 East and run East along the North boundary of Section 18, a distance of 56.50 chains to the Public Road; thence South 20 chains to the South boundary of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW/4 of NE/4) of said Section 18; thence West 8.50 chains; thence South 9/79 chains; thence West parallel to the North line of said section 18, a distance of 48 chains to the West boundary of said Section 18; thence North along the West boundary of said Section 18, a distance of 29/70 chains, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 160 acres, more or less.
Together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging.
SUBJECT TO:
1. Right-of-way to Franklin Parish Police Jury, dated May 20, 1976, recorded in Conveyance Book 183, Page 662.
2. Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease in favor of Earl Jenevein, 3 year term, dated October 2, 1984, executed by Nathan E. Oliver, III.
3. Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease in favor of Earl Jenevein, 5 year term, dates October 3, 1984, executed by Nathan E. Oliver, III.
4. Mortgage in favor of USA, dated April 29, 1986, in the principal amount of $32,610.00, recorded in Mortgage Book 191, Page 295.
TRACT II:
The North One-Half of the North One-half (N/2 of N/2) of Lot 4 of the Wakefield Plantation in Sections 17 and 19, Township 11 North, Range 8 East, less 40 acres off the North end, containing 34 acres, more or less.
Together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, all rights, ways and privileges thereunto belonging.
SUBJECT TO:
1. Right-of-Way to Franklin Parish Police Jury, dated May 20, 1976, recorded in Conveyance Book 183, Page 662.
2. Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease in favor of Earl Jenevein, 3 year term, dated October 2, 1984, executed by Nathan E. Oliver, III.
3. Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease in favor of Earl Jenevein, 5 year term, dated October 3, 1984, executed by Nathan E. Oliver, III.
4. Mortgage in favor of USA, dated April 29, 1986, in the principal amount of $32,610.00, recorded in Mortgage Book 191, Page 295.
(For information, please contact FSA Agent Randy Thurman)
to pay and satisfy judgment rendered in this suit in favor of the complainant, the United State of America, and against the defendant(s) Nathan Edgar Oliver, III, in the amount stated in said writ, together with interest and for all costs. Prospective bidders may be required to register with the deputy marshal prior to the sale and show proof of financial ability to bid. Henry L. Whitehorn, Sr., U.S. MARSHAL, Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana.
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SHERIFF'S SALE

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC.
Vs. No. 41554
Patsy Renee Murphy Torres
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 23rd day of FEBRUARY A.D., 2011, 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: Being 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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