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Public Notices: Friday, February 18th, 2011

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Public Notices Published Friday, February 18th, 2011

CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2011
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 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 Dumas to approve the minutes of the regular s
DOYLE HASSELL - AUDIT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010:
Doyle Hassell with Marcus, Robinson & Hassell, presented the Board with a review of the annual audit. Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to accept the audit report for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010.
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson gave an update on the City’s current projects.
KEN HILL:
Ken Hill presented the Board with some information concerning the traffic on Highway 15 along the area in front of Sonic, Farm Bureau Insurance, Street Insurance, Smoker’s Paradise, Nelson Tractor, Popeye’s and The Wireless Store. He is asking the Mayor and Board to request the necessary study by the LADOTD to determine if it is feasible to install a traffic light in this area. Motion by McCarthy and second by Johnson. Unanimously approved.
NNAMDI THOMPSON – GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS OF LOUISIANA, INC.
Nnamdi Thompson with Government Consultants of Louisiana, Inc. explained the services that their firm offers to municipalities.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0101:
Upon motion of McCarthy, seconded by Johnson and unanimously approved the following resolution was adopted:
A Resolution of the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana employing a Financial Advisor and authorizing said Financial Advisor to analyze and make recommendations with respect to financing improvements to the City’s overall debt structure and providing for the other matters in connection therewith.
Whereas, the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana has a need for a professional financial advisory firm to render continuing study, advise and make recommendations including, but not limited to, the following items (collectively the “Duties”):
1) analyze the City’s existing debt structure;
2) assist in the planning and timing of debt financings to finance improvements to the City’s overall debt structure;
(c) provide interest rate information with respect to bank-qualification issues;
(d) study various tax proposals and determine when they should be presented to the voters;
(e) identify any refinancing or refunding opportunities;
(f) consider alternative financing structures such as lease purchase financing, certificates of indebtedness, etc.;
(g) attendance at and participation in meeting with State, Federal and City officials, underwriters, counsel and other finance professionals; and
(h) any other assignment as the City may determine from time to time
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, acting as the governing authority of the City, that:
SECTION 1. Government Consultants of Louisiana, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana is hereby employed as financial advisor (“Financial Advisor”) to the City to perform the Duties set forth above and the Financial Advisor hereby accepts said employment. The Financial Advisor is hereby instructed to make reports and recommendations as requested by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to negotiate fees for services between the City and the Financial Advisor, subject to the Council’s approval, to be paid from bond proceeds as such financings occur.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was declared adopted on this 19th day of January, 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0102:
After a discussion on Resolution No. 11-0102, a resolution authorizing the team of Volkert, Inc.; ComNet, LLC; and Perez, APC to identify and secure funds to begin a feasibility phase on the Turkey Creek Development Project, Gill recommended to hold a public meeting on the project before they proceed. McCarthy stated that the feasibility study would be at no cost to the City.
Motion by Dumas, second by Gill to postpone the adoption of this resolution until after a public meeting was held and bring the resolution back at the February meeting.
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill
Nays: McCarthy
MAYOR’S AWARD:
The Mayors Award of Excellence for the month of December was presented to Lee Higgins for his outstanding work ethics and dedication to his department. Wal-Mart Manager Scott Turner presented Mr. Higgins with a gift card.
PATRIOT AWARD:
Mayor Johnson presented Chad Jones and Jarrod Jimerson with the Patriot Award for their bravery and rescue of a family from their burning home.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0103
WHEREAS, Ron’s Warehouse Furniture, Inc. is located in the City of Winnsboro Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, Ron’s Warehouse Furniture, Inc. is requesting a Partial Release of Development Obligation and Recapture Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Ron’s Warehouse Furniture, Inc. is requesting an Amendment to Deed and Repurchase Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, that Mayor Jackie R. Johnson is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents to amend the agreement between the City of Winnsboro and Ron’s Warehouse Furniture, Inc.
Resolution was adopted on a motion by Dumas, second by Johnson and unanimously approved by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
HUMANE OFFICER REPORT:
Alice Wallace read the Humane Officer Report. Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney to accept. Unanimously approved.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Mahoney to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
Chief Thomas presented the Board with information regarding a salary increase for the entire police department. After a discussion the motion failed by the following votes:
Yeas: McCarthy, Johnson
Nays: Gill, Mahoney
Abstaining: Dumas
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Timothy Washington gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney to accept the report as given. Unanimously approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Roxy Fletcher presented the Board with the financial activity for the month and year to date. Motion by McCarthy, second by Johnson 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 Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
January 11, 2011
The Franklin Parish School Board members were sworn in by Judge Ann McIntyre at 5:25
p.m.
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday,
January 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room. Board
meeting was changed to Tuesday, January 11, 2011 due to office being closed on Monday because
of weather.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy
Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
No board member was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in
prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION TO ADD/DELETE/CHANGE ITEM(S) TO AGENDA
ORDINANCE# 2011-01-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board add, delete and change
items to January 11, 2011 agenda.
Item III. Agricultural Extension Officer Speaker (Add)
Item IV.C. Consider update in Graduation Exercise Policy. (change)
Item IV.C. Consider reinstating the Graduation Exercise Policy. (Eubanks)
Item IV.D. Consider advertising by sealed bid Large Cafeteria Equipment. (Nolan)
(change)
Item IV .D.Consider advertising for “Request for Proposal ” for Large Cafeteria Equip.
(Nolan)
MOTION:
Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved motion.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2011-01-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School approves the final agenda for
the January 11, 2011 regular meeting as amended.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
January 11, 2011 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 December 6, 2010 and January 4, 2011 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Guice Award, Wiley McClary
B. Agricultural Extension Officer Speaker
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider acceptance of 2009-10 final audit by Postlethwaite & Netterville.
(Freddy Smith)
C. Consider reinstating the Graduation Exercise Policy. (Eubanks)
D. Consider advertising for “Request for Proposal ” for Large Cafeteria Equip.
(Nolan)
E. Consider Franklin Parish Jr. football program.
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: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved motion.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 6, 2010 AND JANUARY 4, 2011
MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2011-01-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes
from the December 6, 2010 and January 4, 2011 meetings.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved motion.
2010 GUICE AWARD RECOGNITION, WILEY MCCLARY
Mr. Wiley McClary introduced Mr. Johnny Guice to present the 2010 Guice Award. Mr.
Guice said that his family came up with this award in memory of two of his family members.
This award is in memory of Dr. W. M. Guice who was the first superintendent of the Franklin
Parish School Board and Miss Rebecca Guice, retired school teacher. The Guice Award was
established in 1991.This year ’s award went to Mrs.Mary Beth Windham,teacher at Crowville
School. Mrs. Windham graciously accepted this award.
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Mrs. Ginger Boutwell gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture
Extension Office.
PAM MCBROOM, HEAD START REPORT - No report.
MOTION TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF 2009-10 FINAL GENERAL FUND AUDIT
ORDINANCE# 2011-01-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board accepted the final audit
for the 2009-10 general fund budget. Mr. Freddie Smith from Postlethwaite & Netterville
presented the audit to Board Members. The School Board received an unqualified opinion from
the auditors. This is the best opinion a school board can have.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved motion.
MOTION TO REINSTATE GRADUATION EXERCISE POLICY
ORDINANCE # 2011-01-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to reinstate the
Graduation Exercise Policy.
GRADUATION EXERCISE
No students will be allowed to participate in commencement exercises until they have
successfully completed all graduation requirements for either a regular or alternative certificate
as presented by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Special Education
students must meet all program requirements to receive a certificate of completion and
participate in commencement exercises.
1. Students who have not completed all graduation requirements by the date approved by
the School Board to dismiss seniors from school may not participate in graduation exercises. All
grades from correspondence courses must be in the Principal ’s office by the a bove date.
2. All students shall be present for all practice sessions in order to participate in graduation
exercises.
3. Adult education students may not participate in regular graduation exercises.
4. Foreign exchange students shall be recognized at high school graduation.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved motion.
MOTION TO CONSIDER ADVERTISING FOR “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ” FOR LARGE
CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT
ORDINANCE # 2011-01-0009
BE OR ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves to advertise
for “Request for Proposal ” for large cafeteria equipment.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved motion.
MOTION TO CONSIDER FRANKLIN PARISH JR FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Coach Barry Sebren, Athletic Director for Franklin Parish High School presented a
proposal for a parish-wide junior high football program. Coach Sebren spoke to the principals
and the board on this program. After much discussion Coach Sebren withdrew his proposal for a
parish wide Jr. High program. The Board will let the Junior High Schools decided if they want to
enter into this program. No Board action is necessary. The coach and a teacher from Crowville
School addressed the Board on this issue.
SUPERINTENDENT ’S REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson reported that the student based funding looks like it will pass. The
MFP dollar will follow the student to the school. Education Jobs money was given to the schools
board then taken away now it will be put in the MFP formula.
PRESIDENT ’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan reported that a lot of what was in his report has been
discussed. This is concerning the Jr. High football program. Also calling off school Monday due
to the weather was necessary. The north end of the parish did have ice even though the south
end of the parish did not.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2011-01-0010
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the instructional
and support personnel matters as listed. It is on record that support personnel are on a 6 months
probationary period.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Davis, Lacy Gilbert Reg. Ed. Tea 01.12.11 Replace K. Mackey
Thompson, Rusty Fort Comp. Lab tea. 01.18-05.28.11 Replace D. Griffin
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Mackey, Kristen Gilbert Reg. Ed. Tea. 01.02.11 Relocation
Grimble, Dorothy Head Start Ed/Nutrit. Manager 01.28.11 Retirement
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name Bd.mtg School Position Effect. Date Reason
Blackwell, Regina 01.10.11 Fort Teacher 11.15-30.10 6.5 days
Cooper, Johnny 01.10.11 FPHS Teacher 11.2-30.10 16 days
Evans, Lori 01.10.11 Fort Teacher 11.8-30.10 3.5 days
Hunt, Melissa 01.10.11 FPHS Teacher 11.2-30.10 6 days
Rogers, Julie 01.10.11 Baskin Teacher 11.5-30.10 13 days
Wood, Lisa 01.10.11 WES Speech 11.2,3,29,30.10 4 days
LEAVE WITH/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Hilbun, Michelle FPHS Teacher 11.30.10 1 day
Hunt, Melissa FPHS Teacher 11.15.10 0.75 day
Mackey, Kristen Gilbert Teacher 11.9,8.10 1.5 days
Peoples, Jessica Gilbert Teacher 11.5.10 1 day
Wood, Lisa WES Speech 11.16.10 1 day
SABBATICAL LEAVE
Name Bd.mtg School Position Effect. Date Reason
Cooper, Johnny 01.10.11 FPHS Teacher 01.17 – 05.31.11 Illness
Griffin, Delasber 01.10.11 Fort Nec. Comp. Lab tea 01.17 – 05.27.11 Illness
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name Bd.mtg School Position Effect. Date Reason
Brent, Catherine 01.10.11 Crow. Para 11.12-17.10 3.25 days
Houston, Veronica 01.1011 Fort Caft. Mang. 11.2-30.10 16 days
Miles, Deondra 01.10.11 Crow. Para 11.8,9,29,30.10 4 days
Owens, Mae Bell 01.10.11 Crow. Bus aide 11.2-30.10 16 days
LEAVE WITH/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Miles, Deondra 01.10.11 Crow. Para 11.11.10 1 day
Peoples, Josh 01.10.11 Cent. Off. Printer 11.15,16,19.10 2.5 days
White, Nakisha 01.10.11 Crow Para 11.9,11,12,18,29,30.10 4.5 days
Handy, Freddie 01.10.11 Fort Nec. Bus driver 01.01-05.31.11 • year
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved motion.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2011-01-0011
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 motion.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JAN. 13, 2011
The Town Council of Wisner met in regular session on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Moore, and Nettie B. Brown. Thomas Lemle, Marc McCarty and Roger Hilliard.
Absent: None
Also Present: Town Clerk and Police Chief
There being a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceedings to order.
The invocation was led by Thomas Lemle.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Moore.
Motion by Marc McCarty to approve the minutes from previous meeting.
Seconded by Nettie B. Brown. 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 Nettie B. Brown. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Luckett asked each council member to oversee a committee for the current term. They are as follows:
Nettie B. Brown - Personnel
Roger Hilliard -Waterworks
Thomas Moore - Fire Department
Thomas Lemle - Building and Grounds
Each council member accepted the position as assigned.
Marc McCarty was nominated Mayor Pro-tem by majority vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
Council members were informed that the town received $267,000.00 in grant money to purchase portable generators.
A resolution to apply to the Office of Community Development FY 2010-2011 Community Water Enrichment Fund, to paint the elevated tank was introduced. Motion by Marc McCarty to approve the applying for said funds in the amount of $35,000.00. Seconded by Thomas Lemle. Motion carried.
Thomas Moore addressed council with concerns about the fire department.
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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