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Public Notices: Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

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Public Notices Published Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on March 15, 2011, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in forty-three (43) Parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC” or the “Commission”), pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(3) of the Louisiana Constitution and Title 45, Section 1163.1 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, an adjustment to the Financed Storm Cost Rider I (“Rider FSCI”) and Storm Cost Offset Rider (“SCOI”) in LPSC Docket No. U-29203, and an adjustment to the Financed Storm Cost Rider II (“Rider FSCII”) and Storm Cost Offset Rider II (“SCOII”) in LPSC Docket No. U-30981, which will go into effect with the first billing cycle of April 2011 (April 1).
In conjunction with Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2007, LPSC Order U-29203-F authorized the following as it relates to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: (1) approval and authorization for the LURC to finance, through the issuance of “system restoration bonds” by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (the “LPFA”), a contribution to ELL’s capital; (2) approval to create system restoration property in favor solely of the corporation, including the right to impose and collect system restoration charges sufficient to pay system restoration bonds and associated financing costs; and (3) approval of a tariff to implement the system restoration charges on behalf of the Corporation. Further, the Corporation and ELL received Commission authorization for the issuance of system restoration bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of (a) $545,000,000 of system restoration costs, plus (b) the costs of funding storm damage reserves in the amount of $152,000,000 in a restricted escrow account, plus (c) issuance costs of $9,300,000. When rounded, these components resulted in a total issuance of $687,700,000.
LPSC Order U-30981-A relates to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and provides for the same financing structure as LPSC Order U-29203-F discussed above. LPSC Order U-30981-A gives Commission authorization for the Corporation and ELL to issue system restoration bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount equal to the sum of (a) $260,729,711 of system restoration costs, plus (b) the costs of funding storm damage reserves in the amount of $200,000,000 in a restricted escrow account, plus (c) issuance costs of $8,170,289. When rounded, these components result in a total issuance of $468,900,000.
To finance these costs, the Co-Applicants implemented Riders FSCI and SCOI rates the first billing cycle of August 2008 and Riders FSCII and SCOII rates the first billing cycle of August 2010. The FSCI and FSCII rates are adjusted at least semi-annually and the SCOI and SCOII rates are adjusted at least annually. Both sets of riders will continue in effect until all system restoration bonds have been paid in full and all financing costs of the system restoration bonds have been recovered in full. Consistent with the LPSC’s determination in Order Nos. U-29203-B, U-29203-G, U-30981, and U-30981-A, the calculation of the FSCI, FSCII, SCOI, and SCOII rates will apply to all rate classes, including the Special Contracted Rate customers and will be non-bypassable, which means that, with limited exception, all existing and future LPSC-jurisdictional ELL customers will be responsible for these charges.
Using the method of allocation and rate design approved by the LPSC, the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, the total net effect of Riders FSCI and SCOI on the monthly electric bill for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh will increase $0.90. The net effect for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 12,500 kWh will increase $13.48. The net effect for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 1000 kW and 500,000 kWh increase $306.06.
Using the method of allocation and rate design approved by the LPSC, the system restoration charge, billed on behalf of the LURC, the total net effect of Riders FSCII and SCOII on the monthly electric bill for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional residential customers using 1,000 kWh will increase $0.17. The net effect for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customers using 12,500 kWh will increase $2.49. The net effect for one of ELL’s LPSC-jurisdictional Large General Service customers using 1000 kW and 500,000 kWh increase $56.39.
In sum, beginning with the first billing cycle of April 2011 (April 1) the total net effect of Riders FSCI, FSCII, SCOI, and SCOII to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional residential customer using 1,000 kWh will be an increase of $1.07 from $89.25 to $90.32. The total net effect to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional Small General Service customer using 12,500 kWh will be an increase of $15.97 from $1,256.28 to $1,272.25. The total net effect to an ELL LPSC-jurisdictional General Service customer using 1000 kW and 500,000 kWh will be an increase of $362.45 from $35,496.65 to $35,859.10.
A copy of these rider schedules may be viewed in the Office of the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The next semi-annual adjustment for Riders FSCI and FSCII will be effective beginning with the first billing cycle in September 2011. The next annual adjustment for Riders SCOI and SCOII will be effective beginning with the first billing cycle in April 2012.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
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NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
The USDA Rural Development throughout the utilities program (Rural Utilities Service) has received an application for financial assistance from the North Franklin Water Works. The system is located around the town of of Baskin and the town of Crowville in the Northern portion of Franklin Parish and the Southwestern portion of Madison Parish, Louisiana. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, Rural Development has prepared an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential environmental effect and consequences of the proposed project.
The proposed project is referred to as Water System Improvements consisting of: Three new 215gpm water wells at the existing Chapman site; a pumping plant consisting of one 250,000 gallon ground storage tank, four 315gpm supply pumps, chlorine facility, chemical feed equipment, stationary generator and related site work; 30,624lf of 16 inch diameter supply main from the Chapman site to the La. Hwy. 577 site which has an existing elevated tank located onsite. All distribution line work will take place within existing Parish and State Right-of-ways. The proposed system improvements will improve service to all existing customers on the system.
The purpose of this Notice is two-fold: (1) To announce the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment; and, (2) To seek the public’s opinion on the presence of any historic property or archaeological sites that might be adversely affected by this proposed action, and on ways to avoid or resolve such effects.
The environmental documentation regarding this proposed project is available for review at the Rural Development area office located in the USDA Service Center, 2410 Old Sterlington Road, Suite C, Monroe, Louisiana 71203. For further information interested parties may contact Mrs. Sonja Tackett, Rural Development Specialist, at (318)343-3120.
Any person interested in commenting on this proposed project should submit comments to the address listed above by April 25, 2011. A general location map of the proposed water system improvements is available for review at the Rural Development office depicted above.
“USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity, Provider, Employer, and Lender.”
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD).
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Franklin State Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Vs. No. 41,757
Raymond L. Parks and Joy S. Parks
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 4th day of May A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lots 1 and 2 of the west 4 feet of Lot 3, Block 3 of Bondurant-Kincaid Addition to the Town of Winnsboro and the Northwest Half of that certain former 20 foot wide alley running in a northeasterly and southwesterly direction through Block 3 which was closed by the Town of Winnsboro Ordinance No. 386 adopted on February 12, 1953, situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 14 North, Range 7 East (T14N-R7E), Franklin Parish, Louisiana, together with all building and improvements situated thereon.
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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PUBLIC BID NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept sealed bids up to an including 2:00pm, Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 for the following:
One (1) New Excavator
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder taking into consideration machine performance, warranty and price.
The Franklin Parish Police reserves the right to accept and/or reject any/and or all bids.
You may contact Greg Humphries, Superintendent or Luther Smith, Purchasing Agent for Bid Specifications at 318-439-0193 or 318-439-0844.
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PUBLIC BID NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept sealed bids up to an including 2:00pm, Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 for the following:
One (1) New Crawler Dozer
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder taking into consideration machine performance, warranty, price and trade in of One (1) 2003 850C John Deere Dozer
The Franklin Parish Police reserves the right to accept and/or reject any/and or all bids.
You may contact Greg Humphries, Superintendent or Luther Smith, Purchasing Agent for Bid Specifications at 318-439-0193 or 318-439-0844.
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Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
This is to give notice that the Franklin Parish Police Jury has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for water improvements under the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant LASTEP Program. The project will consist of 9,930 LF of 3” diameter PVC pipe, 1,200 LF of 1” P.E. service tubing, 16 1” assemblies, 5 3” gate valves, and other associated activities. The proposed project is located immediately north of Gilbert, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: (i) proposed action, (ii) locate activities outside of floodplain and wetlands, and (iii) “no action.” The proposed action (i) was chosen due to the existing water system located in the Village of Gilbert. The new construction activities must tie-in to an existing system in order to provide the citizens benefiting from the improvements an adequate water supply. Locating the activities outside the floodplain and wetlands (ii) was considered by the Police Jury. This alternative will not be considered due to the location of the citizens benefitting from these activities. In order to provide potable water services to these citizens and locate the improvements outside the floodplain and wetland, the Police Jury would have to re-route the proposed lines to travel around creeks and channels that are involved with the proposed project. The cost of re-routing and the proposed improvements outside the 100 year floodplain and wetlands would cost an estimated $2,000,000. The “no action” (iii) alternative will not be considered because the citizens that will benefit from the proposed project are currently without adequate water utilities.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and wetlands and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the Franklin Parish Police Jury at the following address on or before April 6, 2011: Franklin Parish Police Jury, 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 and 318-435-9429, Attention: Ricky Campbell, President, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Date: March 30, 2011
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEB. 10, 2011
The Town of Wisner met in regular session on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Moore, Nettie B. Brown, Thomas Lemle, Marc McCarty and Roger Hilliard.
Absent: None
Also Present: Town Clerk, Police Chief and guests.
There beanbag a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceedings to order.
The invocation was given by Roger Hilliard.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Moore.
Correction to January 12, 2011 minutes.
Marc McCarty was nominated Mayor Pro Tem by majority vote.
Motion by Thomas Lemle to approve the minutes from previous meeting with necessary corrections. Seconded by Nettie B. Brown. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month.
Discussion on patrol cars leaving town for personal use. Chief Cureington agreed to park patrol vehicles unless on duty starting February 11, 2011.
Motion by Thomas Lemle to approve the financial reports and pay bills. Seconded by Marc McCarty. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Council was informed of several dormant bank accounts.
Motion was made by Marc McCarty to close dormant accounts and move monies to the General Fund. Seconded by Roger Hilliard. Motion carried.
A resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into the required Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery unit to secure Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Funds; and, to authorize the mayor to sign any and all documents required of the programs was introduced.
Motion by Nettie B. Brown authorizing the mayor to be overseer and signer of any and all documents required of the (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program. Seconded by Marc McCarty. Motion carried.
A resolution governing the MIP Program for generators was introduced. Motion by Marc McCarty to adopt the resolution that regulates the program. Seconded by Nettie B. Brown. Motion carried.
Motion by Thomas Moore to appoint Fryer Magee & Associates as consultants and McManus Engineers as Consulting Engineers for the MIP Program. Seconded by Marc McCarty. Motion carried.
An omitted violation (No Proof of Insurance) was added to the fine list.
Mayor Luckett asked council to consider paying for a personal day that she used to attend a meeting for the town.
Motion made by Nettie B. Brown to pay the mayor for a personal day. Seconded by Thomas Lemle. 4 Yeas. 1 Nay-Marc McCarty.
Mayor Luckett reminded council members of the ethnics training for those who have not attended.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
FIRE DEPT.
Acting Fire Chief Thomas Moore reported that everything was looking good and made a motion to appoint Doug Denmon as Fire Chief. Due to a lack of second motion died.
POLICE DEPT.
Chief Cureington reported criminal activity has increased and less traffic violations were given. Chief Cureington requested that John Mathews be put on full time. No motion was given.
WATER DEPT.:
Water Superintendent reported that there were no major problems with the new Water system and that the water quality was improving.
STREET DEPT.:
Bobby Rushing reported that due to weather conditions maintenance has been slow.
With no further business Thomas Moore made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Roger Hilliard.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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NOTICE
Franklin Parish Police Jury Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is withdrawing their notice of requesting of bids for demolition contractors for the following project: HMGP 1603n-041-0002. Franklin Parish Police Jury Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will repost at a later date.
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