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Public Notices Published Tuesday, May 17th, 2011SHERIFF'S SALE
Chase Home Finance LLC, Successor by Merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation A/K/A JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Vs. No. 41,267
Jack B. Davis and Natosha W. Davis
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 25th day of May A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10;00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot A of Block #2 of the Resubdivision of a portion of Gilbert Addition, Winnsboro, Louisiana, as shown on Plat of Survey of said Resubdivision compiled by John W. Baker, Associates, Engineers, dated September 24, 1957, and filed September 26, 1957, as Slide #39-B (formerly Plat Book A, Page 145), of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging or anywise appertaining.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Sheriff's Office, Winnsboro, LA
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SHERIFF'S SALE
CENTERONE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC AS
ASSIGNEE OF U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR AUTO WHOLE LOAN TRUST
Vs. No. 41-955
Dale Daniels
State of Louisiana
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 1st day of June A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, VIN JA3AJ36EX4U022011
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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Notice
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on May 2, 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”), pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(3) of the Louisiana Constitution and Title 45, Section 1163.1 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, a special rate implementation of the Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) for the 2009 Test Year. This implementation is intended to implement, pursuant to LPSC Order No. U-31196-C dated February 9, 2011 and effective the first billing cycle of May 2011 (May 2), an approximate $43.1 million increase in FRP revenues related to the acquisition of the Acadia Power facility by Entergy Louisiana, LLC. This increase reflects two items: (1) removal of the tolling agreement with Acadia and (2) the revenue requirement associated with the ownership of the Acadia facility. This is being done in conjunction with the acquisition of Acadia Power Block 2 by ELL.
It is estimated that the proposed net increase of $43.1 million will have the following effects upon ELL customers’ bills based upon May 2011 Fuel Adjustment and Environmental Adjustment Charges. A bill for Residential Service for 1,000 kWh would increase $2.26 from $94.93 to $97.19. A bill for Small General Service for 12,500 kWh would increase $32.30 from $1,295.84 to $1,328.14. A bill for Large General Service for 1000 kW and 500,000 kWh would increase $733.96 from $36,802.60 to $37,536.56.
For questions and comments please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708022
Telephone: (225) 342-3157
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
April 4, 2011
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
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. Superintendent Lanny Johnson was absent due to storm damage.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2011-04-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School approves the final agenda for the April 4, 2011 regular meeting.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from March 7 and 22, 2011 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. 2011 Student of the Year – Mrs. Blackson
B. Agriculture Extension Report
IV. Business
Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
Consider and/or take action on 2011-2012 school calendar. (Johnson)
Consider and/or take action on the sale of property to Franklin Parish Sheriff’s department.
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: Mrs. Louise Johnson
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 7 & 22, 2011 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2011-04-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes from the March 1 and 22, 2011 meetings.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
All members present approved the motion.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Mrs. LaTanga Blackson, Elementary Supervisor presented to the Board the Franklin Parish Students of the Year for 2011. The students are Meredith Parker, 5th grade student at Crowville School, Dylan Roberts, 8th grade student at Gilbert School and Taylor Spann, 12th grade student at Franklin Parish High School. The students were given a plaque and received a cash award by the area banks.
President Bryan expressed his thank you to all students and parents.
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Mr. James Hendrix gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office.
HEAD START REPORT – None
CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON 2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR – item deleted
CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON SALE FO PROPERTY TO FRANKLIN PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – item deleted.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - none
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan praised the students, parents and faculty of the Student’s of the Year. President Bryan also praised the Franklin Parish High School’s softball team for the victory over Neville’s softball team. Mr. Bryan appreciated the coach for a job well done.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2011-04-0003
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
RESIGNATIONS
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Rials, Patricia
Gilbert
Teacher
06.10.11
Retirement
TRANSFERS
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Caldwell, Jo
Gilbert
R1st/Literacy to T1 ARRA
08.19.10
Funding
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Acker, Barbara
WES
Teacher
2.2-28.11
16.25 days
Adams, Tosha
FPHS
Teacher
2.1-3.11
3 days
Brown, Nettie
FPHS
V. Princ.
2.1.11
1 day
Bryant, Mary W
Gilbert
Teacher
2.14,18.11
2 days
Evans, Lora
Fort
Teacher
2.14.11
1 day
Ferrington, Linda G
Fot
Teacher
2.9,15-25.11
9 days
Hicks, Jan
HGW
Teacher
2.1-28.11
18 days
Hunt, Melissa
FPHS
Teacher
2.1-16.11
10.5 days
Parker, Beverly
Crowville
Teacher
2.2-11.10
5 days
Savage, Jessica
FPHS
Teacher
2.11.11
1 day
Stapp, Harriet K
FPHS
Teacher
2.16,17,23.11
3 days
Tolliver, David
HGW
Teacher
2.9-15.11
5 days
Wood, Lisa
WES
Speech
2.7,14-17.11
5 days
LEAVE WITH/OUT PAY
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Adams, Tosha
FPHS
Teacher
2.28.11
.75 day
Blackwell, Regina
Fort
Teacher
2.14,24.11
2 days
Bryan, Michael
Fort
Teacher
2.11,14,15.11
3 days
Crawford, Geary
HGW
Teacher
2.17.11
1 day
Dunham, Barbara
WES
Teacher
2.14,23.11
1 day
Hilbun, Michelle
FPHS
Teacher
2.18,28.11
2 days
Hunt, Melissa
FPHS
Teacher
2.16-18.11
2.5 days
Jackson, J. Nicole
Baskin
Teacher
2.16,28.11
2 days
Jolly, Kristen
H. Start
Teacher
2.1,4,22,25.28.11
3.5 days
Killian, Shana
WES
Teacher
2.10,14.11
1.5 days
Lewis, Erna
Fort
Teacher
2.11,18.11
2 days
McFarland, Gloria
Head Start
Teacher
2.14-18.11
4.25 days
Parker, Beverly
Crow.
Teacher
2.16.11
.50 day
Parks, Amanda
Gilbert
Teacher
2.16.11
1 day
Peoples, Jessica
Gilbert
Teacher
2.9, 10, 16.11
3 days
Rubin, Elizabeth
WES
Teacher
2.28.11
.50 day
Schulte, Patricia
WES
Teacher
2.14.11
.75 day
Taylor, Erin
Crow.
Teacher
2.24-28.11
3 days
DONATIONS OF SICK DAYS
Donee
Donor
# of days
Bd. Mtg. date
Houston, Veronica
Jackson, Jesse
10
04.04.11
Houston, Veronica
Sartin, Pat
10
04.04.11
Houston, Veronica
Mingo, Preston
10
04.04.11
Houston, Veronica
Odom, Kathy
5
04.04.11
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
(All support personnel shall be on a 6 month probationary basis.)
TRANSFERS
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Bingham, Josie
Gilbert
R1st/Literacy para to T1 ARRA Para
08.19.10
funding
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Houston, Veronica
Fort
Caft. Mang.
2.1-28.11
18 days
Jones, Trudy
WES
Para
2.1-3.11
3 days
Mercer, Janie
WES
Para
2.1-3,28.11
4 days
Miles, Deondra
Crow.
Para
2.7-11.11
4 days
Morgan, Bonnie
Baskin
Para
2.1-28.11
18 days
Owens, Mae Bell
Crow.
Bus aide
2.1-16.11
11 days
Rubin, Elizabeth
WES
Para
2.22.11
1 day
LEAVE WITH/OUT PAY
Name
School
Position
Effect. Date
Reason
Bourgeois, Amy
Baskin
Title I para
2.23-25.11
3 days
Brent, Catherine
Crow
Para
2.9,22.11
2 days
Donald, Krista
WES
Para
2.25.11
1 day
Eldridge, Delane
Fort
Para
2.1,3.11
2 days
Lebeaux, Lori
Fort
Para
2.89.11
.75 day
Lockett, Breshett
Gilbert
Para
2.28.11
.25 day
Lord, Sherrie
Baskin
Caft. Tech.
2.7,8,23.11
3 days
Lynch, Pauline
FPHS
Custodian
2.1,11,15,24.11
4 days
Mercer, Janie
WES
Para
2.11.11
1 day
Miles, Deondra
Crow.
Para
2.22.11
.50 day
Owens, Mae Bell
Crow.
Bus aide
2.17-28,Mar. 1-2.11
9 days
Peoples, Joshua
Cent. Off.
Printer
Jan. 31, Feb. 7-10.11
4.5 days
Reeves, Betty
H. Start
Para
2.22-25.11
3.75 days
Roberts, Lori
Fort
Para
2.7,9,10,25.11
3 days
White, Nakisha
Crow
Para
2.1,3,7-11, 17,18,24,28.11
9 days
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2011-04-0004
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 the motion.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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West Winnsboro Water System
Public Water Supply ID: LA1041009
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2010. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su agua potable. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name Source Water Type Source Water Body Name
Well #1 Ground Water
Well #2 Ground Water
Well #3 Ground Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants-such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants-such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants-including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants-which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of "MEDIUM". If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number providing in the following paragraph.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. West Winnsboro Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
In order to ensue that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Barbara Tatum at 318-435-2295.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals-Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2010. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L)-one part per million corresponds to one minute tin two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L)-one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L)-picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit ( NTU)-nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V&E)-State or EPA permission not to meet CML or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action level (AL)-the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT)-a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL)- the "Maximum Allowed" MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG)-the "Goal" is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL)-The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG)-The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2010
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
Microbiological Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2010.
In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Regulated Collection Highest Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
Contaminants Date Value
ARSENIC 6/23/2008 1 1 ppb 10 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and Electronics production wastes
FLUORIDE 6/23/2008 0.17 0.1-0.17 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strongteeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
NITRATE-NITRITE 10/6/2010 3 3 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage, Erosion of natural deposits.
Lead and Date 90th 95th Unit AL Sites Typical Source
Copper Percentile Percentile Over AL
COPPER, FREE 2008-2010 0.4 0.4 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives.
LEAD 2008-2010 4 5 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits
Radionuclides Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
GROSS ALPHA 6/23/2008 2.1 2.1 pCi/l 15 Erosion of natural deposits
PARTICLE ACTIVITY
GROSS BETA 6.23.2008 4 4 pCi/l 4 0 Decay of natural & manmade deposits
PARTICLE ACTIVITY
DBP Contaminants Monitoring RAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Period Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2010.
****Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language****
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDs or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the West Winnsboro Water System work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
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Wisner Water System
Public Water Supply ID: LA 1041007
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2010. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su aqua potable. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name, Source Location, Source Type, Source Water Body Name
Well #1 South Groundwater
Well #2 North Groundwater
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants - which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply's susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of MEDIUM. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Wisner Water System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water system. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State Requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Allyn Jean Luckett at 318-724-6568.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2010. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we've provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two
years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (PPB) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) - a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) - the "Maximum Allowed" MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) - the "Goal" is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
TYPE Follow-up or routine tap M/R (LCR); Category-Failure to Monitor; Analyte: Lead & Copper Rule; Compliance Period: 01/01/2008-12/31/2010
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 sample(s) per month monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2010.
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. Chemical sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Regulated Collection Highest
Contaminant Date Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
ARSENIC 5/3/2010 1 1 ppb 10 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
DI (2-ETHLHEXLY)
PHTHALATE 5/3/2010 0.72 0.71-0.72 ppb 6 0 Discharge from rubber & chemical factories
FLUORIDE 5/3/2010 0.2 0.2 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
NITRATE-NITRITE 5/3/2010 1 1 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Lead & Date 90th 95th Unit AL Sites Typical Source
Copper percentile percentile Over AL
Copper, Free 2005-2007 0.7 0.8 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from preservatives.
Lead 2005-2007 2 3 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Radionuclides Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2010
DBP Contaminants Monitoring Period RAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2010
***Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effect Language***
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
There are no additional required health effects notices
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the WISNER WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children's future.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Northeast Delta RC&D will accept sealed bids up to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 for the following items:
John Deere Model 5400 Front Wheel Assist Open Cab Tractor
2007 Chevrolet 2500 Diesel 4WD Pickup Truck
Fobro Model 1500 Super HD Seedling Harvester
4-Row Whitfield Hardwood Acorn/Seed Planter
Whitfield Bed Shaper – Model #NBB-LD
7 ½’ Great Plains No-Till Grain Drill
Bush Hog 6’ Tiller
10’ Land Pride Disk
Emerson LCD 32” Television & Mounting Bracket
Sears Refrigerator (Top Freezer)
Send sealed bids to: Northeast Delta RC&D, 4274 Front Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Northeast Delta RC&D Board of Directors reserve the right to accept or reject any bids. For information about equipment viewing, call 318-282-8454 or 318-435-7328.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
LEASE PROPOSAL NUMBER RL-837
Sealed bids for the lease of usable space consisting of a minimum of 100,000 to a maximum of 115,000 square feet of open shelter space and support space, PLUS INTERNAL CIRCULATION to house approximately 2,000 plus evacuees for the Department of Children and Family Services within the parishes listed below, will be received by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708049095.
The State of Louisiana reserves the right to award a lease contract to one (1) or more bidders. If an additional contract is awarded, it shall be awarded to the next lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
The acceptable parishes area:
Avoyelles, Rapides, Vernon, Sabine, Natchitoches, Grant, LaSalle, Catahoula, Concordia, Tensas, Franklin, Caldwell, Winn, DeSoto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Madison, East Carroll, Richland, West Carroll, Ouachita, Morehouse, Lincoln, Union, Claiborne, Webster, Bossier and Caddo.
A bidder's conference will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., by the Real Estate Leasing Section, at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, 1st Floor, James Monroe Room, Room 1-145, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5243, for the purpose of discussing the bid specifications. All interested bidders are urged to attend.
Bids will be opened on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., by the Real Estate Leasing Section, at 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Building, 1st Floor, James Monroe Room, Room 1-145, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5243.
Necessary documents needed to submit a bid in response to this solicitation or any information relative thereto may be obtained from Angela Everett, Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, Real Estate Leasing Section, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708049095, telephone number (225) 342-0847.
Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Facility Planning and Control of the type(s) of accommodations(s) required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
REAL ESTATE LEASING SECTION
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Council on Aging is currently in the process of up-dating its membership. If you would like to become a volunteer member of the Council, please stop by our office at 714 Adams Street, Winnsboro, and complete a membership card. A card must be on file at the Council's office no later than June 6, 2011. You must be a resident of Franklin Parish and interested in the concerns and needs of the elderly. The next annual meeting is to be held Monday, June 20, 2011.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TOWN OF WISNER
Owner
9530 NATCHEZ ST., P.O. BOX 290, WISNER, LA 71378
Address
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of CONTRACT C-PAINTING ELEVATED TANK PROJECT NO. 11-04-568E will be received by McMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS at the office located at 116 SMELSER ROAD, MONROE, LOUISIANA 71202 until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time) TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 (year), and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
TOWN OF WISNER
9530 NATCHEZ ST., P.O. BOX 290
WISNER, LA 71378
318-724-6868
MCMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
116 SMELSER ROAD (P.O.BOX 4318, 71211)
MONROE, LA 71202
318-343-5600
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office, MCMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. located at 116 SMELSER ROAD, MONROE, LA 71202 upon payment of $100.00 for each set, which includes $50.00 non-fundable printing cost. The Contractor must pay shipping cost.
This project is classified as Specialty-painting & Coating (Industrial & Commercial)
May 12, 2011
Town of Wisner
Hon. Allyn J. Luckett, Mayor
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
April 14,2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session following at Public Hearing on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, with the following Jurors present. Honorable Ricky Campbell, President, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, James Harris, Leroy Scott, Joe Lewis, W.H “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott led the group with prayer and pledge.
Motion by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the agenda and supplemental agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Harris to approve minutes of March 10, 2011. Unanimously approved
Open Public Hearing. Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Parks. Unanimously Approved
Close Public Hearing. Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Parks. Unanimously Approved
Action on Public Hearing, Motion was made by Juror Scott seconded by Juror Parks for Canal Street to remain the same.
Mr. Hendrix from the LSU Ag Center spoke on various projects the center is working on.
Visitors- District Attorney Mac Lancaster introduced himself to the jurors informing them of this commitment to our district.
Larry Thornhill –Regarded that Raspberry Bridge Road be closed after much discussion the Juror were resolute to the fact the Road cannot be closed due to State funded of the boat ramp and ten acres of parish public property being located at the end of Raspberry Road.
Mr. Bobby Collins and Assessor Elrod explained the benefit to Veterans by Act # 1049 Homestead Exemption for Service connected total disability. Motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Parks to add to ballot in November 2011. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Scott to donate the fire truck that was purchases in the past years for the Winnsboro Fire Department. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris seconded by Juror Scott to approve section 8 administrative plan. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Robinson to approve resolution #404 for the Crowville Fire District to receive a USDA loan to purchase. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Scott to approve resolution # 405 Procurement Policy- LCGBD Grant. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Robinson to approve resolution # 406 Citizen Participation Plan-LCGBD Grant. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Scott to approve resolution # 407 Citizen Participation Plan- LCGBD Grant. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Scott to approve resolution # 408 Administrative Consultants and Engineers- LCGBD Grant. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve resolution # 409 Procurement Policy- LCGBD Grant. Unanimously approved
Juror Scott discussed the feasibility of placing a red light on the corner of Jackson and Main Street. Jurors asked that Juror Scott check with the Highway Department. Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Lewis. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Parks to hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2011 redistricting maps on May 12, 2011. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Harris to approve the request from Village of Baskin to clean out ditches and culverts at the intersection of Roger Miller Road and Big Creek Road. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Parks to approve the request from the Town of Wisner to have road materials for repairs when the request is received in writing. Unanimously approved
Jurors voted to reschedule committee meeting on May 10, 2011 to Friday May 6, 2011. Jurors will be in Baton Rouge for Legislative Day.
Superintendent’s report- Motion by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Parks to approve the superintendent report Greg Humphries talked to the jurors about the complaint on Strickland Road. Juror Hendry and Greg Humphries were asked to go and have a talk with the complaint person.
Public Works committee report- FEMA DISASTER # 1863 deadline is July 9th. The Parish Superintendent informed the jury that the crews would be working steadily to complete these projects and ask for the juror’s patients and understanding.
Mosquito Committee- Mr. Gladden has received his chemical license for mosquito control. Mr. Gladden will be responsible for the coordination of the parish mosquito program. It is the recommendation of the committee to begin spaying parish wide on May 1st.
Purchasing committee- Equipment #3 it is the recommendation of the committee to authorize the Superintendent to sell or trade in equipment #3 and replace with more fuel efficient truck. Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Hendry.
Motion by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Robinson to approve for the $4,000.00 from the LGAP Grant to be used if necessary, in the replacement of equipment # 3. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Hendry for Greg Humphries, Superintendent Permission to give the 4 wheel drive truck currently being driven by the purchasing agent to James Killian. Replace the purchasing agent’s truck with a 2 wheel drive truck. Requested from Juror Scott for quotes to be obtained from:
White Ford Lincoln-Mercury LLC
Interstate Buick Pontiac GMC
Dennis Crain Dodge
Waller Singer Chevrolet
Sam’s Used Trucks and Cars
Personnel Committee- Michael Parks – it is the recommendation of the personnel committee to offer Michael Parks a fulltime potion with the Franklin Parish Police Jury at his current rate of pay.
Treasurer’s/Finance committee- The motion was made by Juror Parks, seconded by Juror Harris, followed by a unanimous vote to approve the following amendments:
General Fund
4040154 WC Expense - Elections 40.00
4050411 Dues & Subs Reimb. from Grants 400.00
4050154 WC Expense Administrative (2,500.00)
4100154 Wc Expense Public Safety 300.00
4301000 WC Expense Health&Welfare 40.00
Road & Bridge
4200256 Dirt 25,000.00
4200252 Gravel/Dirt Hauling (25,000.00)
4200300 Materials & Supplies 6,000.00
4200328 Filters 600.00
Drainage Maint.
4203241 Postage 250.00
4203332 Culverts 100,000.00
Insurance committee- Insurance committee met with a representative from Liberty National. The committee recommends deny the insurance agents proposal.
Letters of interest- Meeting Old Post office Museum Tuesday April 26, 2011 10:00 a.m. to discuss the Turkey Creek drainage project.
Louisiana State Museum- Tuesday May 3, 2011
Old Business- Send letters of Thanks.
New Business- None
There being no further business to discuss, the motion was made by Juror Robinson, seconded by Juror Hendry, followed by a unanimously vote to adjourned.
Christina Hardwick, Secretary Ricky Campbell, President
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Special Meeting
April 19, 2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Special Session on the 19th day of April 2011 in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following Juror’s present: Honorable Ricky Campbell, President, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, James Harris, William “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott and Juror Lewis were unable to attend.
Juror Harris led the group in Prayer and Pledge.
Motion by Juror Parks and Seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Reconsideration of the park mowing bids – A bid submitted by Mervin Scott was rejected due to the fact he is the son of Juror Scott. The bid was sealed with no name listed on the outside. The Franklin Parish Police Jury was contacted by Johnny Howard questioning why his bid was not tabulated with the others. His bid was the bid in question from Marvin Scott. Due to the misunderstanding the Franklin Parish Police Jury met at a special meeting to rectify the matter.
Juror Harris made the motion and seconded by Juror Hendry to resend the original motion made on April 14, 2011. The bids were awarded as followed: Unanimously approved
Johnny Howard: $99.00 per mowing for Ester Credit Park
Sims Mowing: $150.00 per mowing for Nolan Norman Park
Robbie Wallace: $135.52 per mowing for Ephron Rollins Park
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry to award park bids. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Harris to adjourn meeting. Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted by Christina Hardwick, Secretary 4/19/2011
/s/Christina Hardwick, Parish Secretary /s/Ricky Campbell, Parish President
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Special Meeting
April 27, 2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Special Session on the 27th day of April 2011 in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following Juror’s present: Honorable K.W. “Buddy” Parks, James Harris, Joe Lewis, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Campbell, Juror Scott, and Juror Robinson were not able to attend.
Juror Harris led the group in prayer and pledge.
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Lewis to approve the motion. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Harris to reject all bids that were received for an excavator and a dozer. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve taking quotes to lease a excavator and a dozer. Unanimously approved
Motion by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry to send Equipment #53 to sale. Unanimously approved
The Superintendent and Treasurer clarified the fuel expenses for equipment # 3. No Actions were taken on Equipment # 3 Ford Truck. The superintendent is to bring all quotes to the purchasing committee in May.
Motion by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Harris to adjourn meeting. Unanimously approved
/s/Christina Hardwick, Parish Secretary /s/Ricky Campbell, Parish President
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NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the secured partying having a security interest in a 2006 CMH Celebratio mobile home bearing serial number CLS105363TN and belonging to Richard C. Martin has been authorized by a Louisiana court to, and will in fact, retake possession of the said mobile home and dispose of same thereafter at public or private sale in accordance with La. R.S. 9:5363.1.
For info contact Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, P.O. Box 9800, Maryville, TN 37802.
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 11, 2011 (rescheduled from 5/10/11)
The Mayor and the Council of the Village of Baskin met in regular session on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 5:00 p.m., at the Village of Baskin Town Hall. The regular meeting was rescheduled from Tuesday 5/10/11 to Wednesday, May 11, 2011. This action occurred due to the lack of a quorum being present.
PRESENT: Mayor Jean Clark and Council Members Marie Barber and Larry LaBorde.
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and guests.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer was led by Mayor Jean Clark.
The minutes of the previous council meeting were presented.
Larry LaBorde made a motion to accept the minutes as given.
Marie Barber seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 04/2011: An Ordinance to Amend the Budget FY 2010/2011 was adopted. Larry LaBorde moved that the ordinance stand as adopted; Marie Barber seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
Ordinance No. 04.02/2011 An Ordinance for Flood Damage prevention was adopted. Larry LaBorde made a motion to adopt the ordinance; Marie Barber seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
NEW BUSINESS:
Permission was granted to pay all financial obligations. Marie Barber moved that all bills be paid. Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
Ordinance No. 05.10/(11) Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 was introduced. This ordinance will be voted on by the council for adoption at the regular council meeting held at Baskin Town Hall on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Permission was requested and granted to purchase computers and equipment necessary for installation in the police cars.
Marie Barber moved that this request be granted. Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Danny Barber reported that the department is going well. The Charger has been in the shop several times recently.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Fire Chief Bobby Fife reported that everything is good at the present. LSU classes continue for the volunteer Fire Fighters. Open House for the Fire Department will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, 10-2 at the fire station. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend.
Having no further business, Mayor Clark called for a motion and second to adjourn. Larry LaBorde made a motion to adjourn; Marie Barber seconded the motion. The meeting closed at 5:15 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Clerk
Jean Clark, Mayor
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2011
The Town Council of Wisner met in regular session on Thursday, April 12, 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 being 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.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to approve minutes from the previous meeting. Thomas Moore seconded. Minutes approved.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month.
Nettie B. Brown made a motion to accept the financial reports and pay all bills. Thomas Moore seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Marc McCarty made a motion to proclaim April 2011 as "Financial Literacy Month." Roger Hillard seconded.
A resolution to increase the fine for destroying street lights to $500.00 was introduced and adopted by majority vote.
A Procurement Policy Resolution to participate in the State of Louisiana FY 2012/2013 Community Development Block Grant Program was presented. Marc McCarty made a motion to adopt the Procurement Policy Resolution. Nettie B. Brown seconded. Procurement Policy Resolution adopted.
A Citizen Participation Plan resolution was introduced and adopted by majority vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE DEPT.:
Chief Cureington reported that everything was going good in his department.
FIRE DEPT.:
Fire Chief Denmon reported that everything was going good and the fire rating reports have been submitted.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.:
Bobby Rushing reported that everything was going slow due to the rainy weather and he is waiting for it to dry up so he could start mowing.
FURTHER BUSINESS:
Alderman Thomas Lemle opened one sealed bid for a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. Marc McCarty made a motion to accept bid. Thomas Moore seconded. Winning bid went to Stanley Bryant.
Brother Peoples of the First Baptist Church of Wisner presented council with a survey that was taken in the community.
Ken McManus from McManus Engineers answered questions from concerned residents about the water discoloration.
Mayor Luckett announced that a grant from the Community Water Enrichment Fund had been granted.
Council was updated on the Community Center project and the Municipalities Infrastructure Program.
Business owner, Betty Barlow invited council to a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22, 2011 at 9 a.m.
A representative with ALFAC Insurance Company gave a presentation.
With no further business Thomas Lemle made a motion to adjourn. Thomas Moore seconded.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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MINUTES-LIBRARY BOARD
May 11, 2011
The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a regular noon meeting on May 11, 2011. Luella Snyder, Board President, opened the meeting with board members, Addie Bolton, Jeannette Thompson, Bill Marionneaux and John Guice present. Mr. Guice led in prayer. Mr. Guice moved that the minutes of the last board meeting be approved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Library Director, Carolyn Flint, gave the statistical reports for the first quarter of 2011. The financial report was given and the financial status of the library is good. Circulation was down for the quarter compared to the same quarter for 2010. Program attendance was good and the use of public access computers remains high.
Ms. Flint made the members award of needed repairs to the Learning Center. It was decided that Mr. Guice will follow up on this. Ms. Flint made the Board aware of interest in e-books among library readers. She will keep them informed of meetings among area librarians to learn more about this new trend and how libraries can respond. A brief report on news from the State Library of Louisiana was given.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
Carolyn Flint, Library Director
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