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Public Notices: Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), on May 12, 2011, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
DISABLED VETERANS
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
Summary: Authorizes an additional homestead exemption in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Article VII, Section 21(K) of the Louisiana Constitution.
Shall an additional homestead exemption be authorized in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Article VII, Section 21(K) of the Louisiana Constitution, provided that this additional homestead exemption shall extend and apply to property in Franklin Parish only after approval by a majority of the registered voters of Franklin Parish voting on this proposition?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
1 Ft. Necessity High School 10630 Hwy. 562, Ft. Necessity
2 Jigger Apostolic Hall 7197 Hwy. 128, Jigger
3 Brakers Store 6385 Hwy. 562, Wisner
4 Wisner Town Hall 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
4A Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna Street,Gilbert
4B Wisner Town Hall 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
6 Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
7 Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
9 Gilbert Community Center 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
12 Franklin Parish ROTC Bldg. 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
14 Woodman of the World 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority 1702 Hatfield Street, Winnsboro
18 Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
19 Ward #3 Community Center 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
20 Horace G. White Learning Center 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
21 Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
22 Horace G. White Learning Center 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
24 Winnsboro Lower Elem. School 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro
25 Woodman of World Hall 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
26 VFW Hall 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse 6560 Main Street,Winnsboro
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
30 Baskin Community Center 1860 Hwy. 857, Baskin
31 Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr. 157 Football Field, Crowville
32 North Central Fire Station 1772 Hwy. 859, Delhi
33 Friendship Fire Station 4918 Hwy. 132,Baskin
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 12th day of May, 2011.
/s/ Ricky Campbell
President
ATTEST:
/s/ Christina Hardwick
Secretary
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED REVOCATION OF THE DEDICATION OF PARADISE HAVEN CEMETERY
THE PUBLIC is hereby notified that a hearing on the proposed revocation of the dedication of the Paradise Haven Cemetery will be held on September 12, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in the 5th Judicial District Court, Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, in the Courtroom of Judge Terry A. Doughty.
The cemetery property sought to be removed from dedication is described as follows:
A 60’x40’ section of land located in the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and in the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 33, Township 15 North, Range 9 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows:
From an iron stake at the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, T15N, R9E run then N 47 degrees 28 minutes E, 3,288.2 feet to an iron stake at the POINT OF BEGINNING, referenced by a power pole, 1.5 feet northwesterly; thence run S 45 degrees - 54 minutes E, 322.0 feet to an iron stake; thence run N 42 degrees - 40 minutes E, approximately 420 feet to the center of Bayou Macon Cut-Off; thence run northwesterly along the center of said Bayou, 311 feet; thence run S 42 degrees - 40 minutes W, approximately 420 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 3.0 acres, more or less, together will all buildings and improvements.
The Public is further notified that no remains have ever been made on the subject property.
Date: June 27th, 2011
Ann B. McIntytre
Attorney for Petitioner
810 Pine Street - P.O. Box 428
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Telephone: 318-435-3201
Fax: 318-435-6221
By: Ann B. McIntyre
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SHERIFF’S SALE
BANCORPSOUTH BANK
Vs. No. 42,059
RE.RWF., L.L.C; RON’S WAREHOUSE FURNITURE, INC. AND RONNIE O. ASHLEY
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 24th day of August A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Immovable Property:
A certain lot or parcel of land lying in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4), Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, containing 0.665 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at 5/8” rebar found marking the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE/4 of SW/4), Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, as shown by plat of survey prepared by Kenneth M. McKay, Registered Land Surveyor, and dated 12/5/95; thence run North 00°52’24” East along the West side of said SE/4 of SW/4 as shown by said plat of survey, for a distance of 589.00 feet to a 3/4” iron pipe; thence run South 84°29’17” East along an old tree line, for a distance of 240.28 feet (called 257.4’, more or less) to a 3/4” iron pipe marking the Northwest corner of that certain parcel of land acquired by Ronnie O’Neil Ashley and Calvin Ray Ashley and being referred to as the “Ashley Property” in Exchange Deed as found recorded in Conveyance Book 215, Page 734, records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING run North 17°58’25” East along the West side of said Ashley Property, for a distance of 132.01 feet (called 130.4 feet, more or less), to a 3/4” iron pipe marking the Northwest corner of that certain parcel of land acquired by Jerry Cupit in deed of record in Conveyance Book 330, Page 314, records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and also being the Southwest corner of said Ashley Property; thence run North 71°57’59” East, along the line between said Ashley and Cupit properties, for a distance of 191.43 feet (called 191.14’) to a 3/4” iron pipe located on the West right-of-way line of Louisiana State Highway No. 15, and being the Northeast corner of said Jerry Cupit property; thence run North 17°58’25” West, along the West right-of-way line of said highway for a distance of 151.26 feet to a 3/4” iron pipe; thence run South 71°57’59” West, for a distance of 191.43 feet to a 3/4” iron pipe marking the Northwest corner of herein described parcel of land; thence run South 17°58’25” East, for a distance of 19.25 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and being subject to the rights-of-way of all existing utilities of record or of use and being further shown by a plat prepared by Mason Surveying, Inc., West Monroe, Louisiana.
Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs, and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described above.
The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 1434 Hwy. 15, Baskin, LA
Movable Property:
All furniture, inventory and accounts receivable of RE.RWF, L.L.C.
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 Notice:
Project Owner: Gary Street Village, LTD.
Project Name: Gary Street Village
Project Address: 2412 Gary Street, Winnsboro, LA.
Total Units: 35 Homes (3 & 4 Bedroom single family homes)
The project owner is proposing a 35 unit single family home subdivision development. The development will consist of a community facility which will be available for the tenants. The applicant is applying for a reservation of 9% LIHTC’s from the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency.
The total estimated development cost is $ 6,829,000. The development will be funded with private financing and equity proceeds from the sale of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other financing provided from the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency as follows (Amounts are estimated):
Conventional Financing $ 300,000
Second Mortgage – HOME $ 801,000
LIHTC Equity $ 5,728,000
Other Development Funds $
Other: $
Other: ___________

Total sources of funds $6,829,000
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF FRANKLIN
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
IN THE MATTER OF
THE SUCCESSION OF
MARY CRUSE DAVIS
PROBATE NO. 41,633
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the administrator of this succession has petitioned the court for authority to sell immovable property of the estate unto Michael Cruse or any other qualified buyer at private sale in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure in consideration of the price and sum of not less than $3,090.00, cash, to be paid upon execution of the deed.
SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana; being a portion of that certain 5.091 acre tract of land acquired by Mary Cruse Davis from Elvin R. Montgomery by deed record in Conveyance Book 345, Page 820 of the records of Franklin Parish, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commence at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, a found 3/4” iron pipe.
Thence run N 00° 16’ 12” W a distance of 528.19 feet, more or less, to set 3/4” iron pipe, and a POINT OF BEGINNING.
Thence run S 89° 45’ 02” W a distance of 164.89 feet, more or less, to set 3/4” iron pipe.
Thence run N 00° 15’ 31” W a distance of 815.67 feet, more or less, to found 1/2” iron pipe.
Thence run N 89° 38’ 25” E a distance of 164.70 feet, more or less, to found 1” iron pipe.
Thence run S 00° 16’ 12” E a distance of 701.00 feet, more or less, to found 1/2” iron pipe.
Thence continue S 00° 16’ 12” E a distance of 114.95 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 3.09 acres, more or less.
This description is based on the boundary survey made by James C. Rawls, Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated November 24, 2010.
Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT:
ANN JOHNSON
CLERK OF COURT
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids for 8 1/2” x 11”, white xerographic, No. 1 Grade, minimum 92 brightness, 20 lb. weight. Specifications can be obtained at the Franklin Parish School Board Office. The deadline for submitting bids will be Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
All bids must be sealed and clearly marked, Copier Paper Bid.
For additional information please contact Lillian Whitten or Yvonne Blount at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, (318)435-9046.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date of Hearing: September 6, 2011
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Place: Franklin Parish School Board Complex, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295, Board Room
Review of 2011/2012 General Fund and Consolidated Budget
Edwin Ray Bryan, Franklin Parish School Board
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318.435.9046
The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the school district office.
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NOTICE
I, April Brothers, 00483822, 09/30/70, currently residing in Ouachita Parish, La. have applied for clemency for my conviction of Schedule II Opium/Opiate VEGE Possession which occurred 11/October/2003, in Franklin Parish, La. If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Board of Pardons, please call (225)342-5421.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2011.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR: Statewide Roofing Repair
District 4 - Phase 7
Statewide, Louisiana
PROJECT NUMBER: 01-107-97S-03, Part RL
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from HYPERLINK“javascript:%20var%20w%20=%20window.open(‘http://www.aeplans.com’,%20’_blank’);%20w.focus();” www.lettermansdigitalvault.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs.
Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at: Houston J. Lirette, Jr., APAC 496 Corporate Drive Houma, LA 70360 Telephone: 985-851-1484
Fax: 985-851-0190 E-mail: houstonlirettearch@comcast.net.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligating of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Claiborne
Office Building, 1201 North 3rd Street, Room #153 (Iowa Room), Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Roofing, Sheetmetal and Siding. Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially of entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at HYPERLINK “http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm” t “_blank” www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JOHN DAVIS, DIRECTOR
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Advertisement for Bids
Sealed bids will be received by the Tensas Parish School Board, St. Joseph, Louisiana, up to 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011, and then publicly opened and read by Committee for lease for hunting purposes on the following property:
Section 30, T.12N., R. 11E., containing 29.9 acres, more or less, Tensas Parish Louisiana.
Further details as to terms, stipulations, etc. of said lease may be obtained at the Office of the School Board, St. Joseph, Louisiana. A minimum bid of $3,000 annually is required.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all informalities incident thereto.
Bids received after specified hour and date will be returned unopened.
/s/ Carol S. Johnson
Superintendent
Tensas Parish School Board
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Public Notice for Northbrook Apartments
Project Name: Northbrook Apartments
Project Owner: Riser Road Partners, LP
Location of Project: Martin Luther King, Jr. Ext. Winnsboro, Louisiana
Managing General Partner: Flight Five, LLC
Project Description: The project is a multi-family development
Number of Units: There will be 48 units with 1 office/community facility
Unit Mix: Northbrook Apartments will have 16 –one bedroom units, 16-two bedrooms, and 16-three bedrooms,
Rents: The average proposed rents will be: $250 to $400 for one bedroom, $460-$475 for two bedrooms, $525for three bedrooms.

Target Market: Meadowbrook Subdivision will target families at or below 60% of the median income. The owner is competing for 9% tax credits provided by Louisiana Housing Finance Agency.
Total Development Cost: Approximately $6,948,597
Project Funding:
First Mortgage: $ 175,000
Equity: $ 6,074,393
HOME Funds $ 500,000
Owner Contribution: $ __199,204
Total Sources: $ 6,948,597
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
July 14, 2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session following at Public Hearing on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, with the following Jurors present. Honorable Ricky Campbell, President, James Harris, Leroy Scott, Joe Lewis, W.H “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Parks was absent for meeting.
Juror Scott led the group with the prayer and pledge.
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Harris to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Lewis to approve the minutes from June 9th and June 29th 2011. Unanimously approved
LSU Update- Laura Bradley- presented the Jury with the Annual report, Quarterly report, and updates on the youth 4-H, starting in August she will be meeting with principles and getting ready for the upcoming school year.
Visitors - Mac Lancaster- District Attorney and Gloria Polk from Winnsboro.
Lori Johnson discussed the possibility of a 4-wheeler club in Ellis Lane Neighborhood-. Mrs. Johnson has spoke with residents in the neighborhood, after talking with neighbors they do not feel that the 4-wheeler club is safe for the neighborhood. Mrs. Johnson stated that there was alcohol being sold without a beer permit. Mr. Lancaster district attorney stats that Mrs. Johnson should start a petition in the neighborhood.
Motion was made by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Scott to approve 12 yards of maintenance rock for Albert Browning hardship driveway application. Unanimously approved
Mrs. Wiggins informed the Jury that the new flood zone maps will be in effect on September 2, 2011. The Jury was informed of the significant cost saving a homeowner in a hazardous flood zone would have by building their land or structure two(2) feet above base flood elevation. The hazardous flood insurance per year if a structure is one (1) foot above base flood elevation is 2,853.00. By an individual constructing his home two (2) feet above base flood they will save an average of $1,600 per year on the cost of insurance. After much discussion the jury agreed that the cost savings was so significant that the requirement should be two foot above BFE. The motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the Flood Ordinance with the two (2) foot requirement. Unanimously approve
Road Specification Ordinance- the discussion regarding the parish road specifications was tabled until more information could be obtained. The parish engineer will be researching the issue and report to the next Public Works Committee meeting.
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the Millage Resolution # 413 – Authorizing Courthouse Maintenance , Road Equipment/ Employee Salary, Drainage System, and Equipment Parish wide to be placed on October 2011 ballot. Unanimously approved
The bids were read aloud and copies presented to the jurors for the purchase of a Washer Extractor for the detention center through the Energy Efficiency Grant. The Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Harris to award the lowest bidder, Louisiana Food Service Equipment. Co. in the amount of $14,200.00 for a Washer Extractor for the Franklin Parish Detention Center. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Harris to approve the remaining balance of the Energy Efficiency Grant in the amount of $53,479.93 be used in the replacement of the Franklin Parish Detention Center’s lights with Entergy Efficiency Lighting. Unanimously approved
Demolition bid for Purchas/Acquisition program-was tabled due to a recommendation from the Parish Attorney until all bids could be reviewed. The Parish President will call a Special meeting after all bids have been reviewed.
Juror Scott discuss bike path- Juror Scott spoke with the City Counsel at their last meeting about the bike trail. (The following is a written statement by Juror Scott, not an actual quote.)
“What is the value of a bike path? What’s the value of commuting without polluting?
What’s the value of a good walk, a long run or a pleasant bike ride? What’s the value of clean air? What’s the value of a healthy life?
The new bike path will allow a much better place to live. It will allow generations of users safe passage to school, work, shopping and recreation. It will make our community healthier and cleaner by offering a safe, peaceful place to walk, run, and ride a bike and to commute without adding more greenhouse gases to our atmosphere. It will also serve our tourist industry by connecting hotels and motelos3 on both ends with attractions that many tourists otherwise be likely to take advantage of. It will make our community more fun!
Often, people underestimate how much bike paths are actually used and who uses them. One surprising thing is that a substantial number of the users are not bicyclists. People of all ages love to walk and run on them. They are safe and tranquil places to walk a dog or push a stroller. It’s not unusual to see a whole family out enjoying a bike path. What really warms my heart is to see senior citizens out walking the bike paths. That’s not a rare experience; they make up a large percentage of the users- must be that “older and wiser” thing.
Cover ditches… which will help eliminate mosquitoes and other pests.
Therefore, I am asking the jury to network with the City of Winnsboro in order to provide a project such as this for our citizens. A project of this caliber will add to our infrastructure.
Some of the money that makes the new path possible comes from a state grant for the Safe Routes to School Program.
The Franklin Sun listed Franklin Parish at the top in the state for poor health. As government of the parish, let us take action for our citizens for better health and other improvement.”
Juror Scott discusses donating booths for Ephron Rollins Park- Juror Scott discussed with the Jury that a person donated $1500.00 of booths. Juror Scott would like to add the booth’s to the park inventory.
Superintendent’s Report-Superintendent’s Humphries discusses the work schedule with the jury. The superintendent informed the jury of the offer made by Cardinal Pipeline to donate money to the reconstructing of Elam Woods Road. The Public Works committee discussed this past Tuesday the possibility of applying for a grant to assist with the remaining cost balance of reconstruction. The parish has obligated $989,2660.00 to the chip- sealing of this road during this season. Parish money coupled with the $130,000.00 offered by Cardinal Pipeline the parish has a better opportunity to receive Federal funding to apply soil cement to the base material in order to withstand the heaver vehicles traveling this road. This process will take a few months, therefore the jury is asked to move Elam Woods Road down o the work schedule to avoid any delays in work. The motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Scott to move Elam Woods Road to the bottom of this se3asons work schedule begin work on the road next in line, Lishman Road, until we have received word from our Federal grant application. . Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Scott to approve work schedule for FEMA damaged roads. Unanimously approved
Public Works Committee Report-
Mark Whitney- Mr. Whitney was unable to attend, but the discussion of Wimberley Road carried on. The parish Engineer inspected the road and deemed the road in eligible at the time. The road does not meet parish specifications.
George Price- Mr. Price discussed the possibility of bringing a road into the parish system and asked for clarification of our Sub-division Ordinance. After much discussion the jury decided to research the matter more closely. We will be obtaining ordinances from other parishes and work with the parish engineer to determine if the ordinance needs to be revised. After the revision process has been completed the parish will send the ordinance to the parish attorney and the police jury attorney for review. Once the changes have been approved by the committee, the committee will request that the jury vote to hold an open meeting to amend the ordinance.
Fontenot Property- Mr. Fontenot would like to divide a 2.16 track of land into three sections. The committee agrees that this would be considered a subdivision of land and would have to comply with the subdivision ordinance.
Ricky Allen Road Bond- The parish must obtain a bond or a letter of credit from Mr. Allen’s bank. If neither is supplied Mr. Allen will be considered out of compliance with the sub-division requirements and all work should stop. A letter will be sent to Mr. Allen.
Elam Woods Road- the committee met with Mr. Robinson and representatives from North Delta Regional Planning and Development to discuss submitting an application for assistance with overlaying Elam Woods Road. Cardinal Pipeline along with the police jury will be applying money to the project. Elam Woods Road is scheduled to be chip-sealed this season. The application process will begin immediately.
Looney Canal- NRCS should be able to fund the repairs if the police jury can supply the man power and equipment. It is the recommendation of the committee to agree with these terms. Motion was made by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Hendry. Unanimously approved
Wayne Sanders- Mr. Wayne Sanders agrees to purchase culverts to replace the rusted culverts in a water shed ditch if the parish will install. It is the recommendation of the committee to install the culverts. Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry. Unanimously approved
Parish Line Road Bridge- It is the recommendation of the committee to purchase flat cars to be used in place of a bridge on Parish Line Road until a concrete bridge can be constructed through the federal bridge program. At that time the flat cars will be used in another area of the parish. Flat cars will be purchased from bridge line item. Motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Robinson. Unanimously approved
Personnel Committee-
Rainy Day Schedule- the parish Superintendant requested the committee to instruct him as to the hours an employee will work during a rain day. The committee recommends the workers working an 8 hour schedule as opposed to the 12 hours they are currently working and follow the procedures approved in the years past.
Purchasing Committee-
NatureChem- Lane Cline proposed that the parish begin a brush spraying program. The committee members are taking it under advisement and will report with their findings at a later date.
Recreation Committee-
Replacement of the Turkey Creek Park Supervisor- The committee was informed that Mr. Cureinton unfortunately has to resign his position. Mr. Cureington’s health is the cause for his resignation. It is the recommendation of the committee to advertise for a replacement of the position with extensive background checks and references being required. Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry for approval for advertising. Unanimously approved
Treasurer’s/Finance committee- budgets were presented and a financial update given, along with a significant emphasis voiced regarding the balances remaining for repair and maintenance, and culvert purchases.
Letter of Interest – soybean crushing, a memo of Non-Ethanol and Ethanol Gasoline
Old Business- None
New Business- None
Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Scott to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved
Christina Hardwick, Secretary
Ricky Campbell, President
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
Regular Council Meeting
Aug. 9, 2011
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in regular session on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 5:00 p.m., at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Jean Clark and Council Members Marie Barber and Larry LaBorde.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
Also present: Town Clerk, Chief of Police and guests.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer was led by Mayor Clark.
The minutes of the previous council meeting were presented.
Marie Barber made a motion to accept the minutes.
Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
Old Business:
New Phone System was installed, trouble at first, but now it is working properly. A software representative will be coming to demonstrate products for the police department computer system.
New Business:
Permission was granted to pay all financial obligations. Larry LaBorde made a motion that all bills be paid. Marie Barber seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
Police Report:
Chief Barber reported that all is going well with the department. The police car units had several repairs during the month.
Police Department sold the surplus 2005 Crown Vic.
Fire Report:
Fire Chief Bobby Fife reported there were no fires for the month.
Life Church will have a gathering to honor all firefighters in the area.
It was reported that the heater/ac unit will be delivered and installed soon at the fire station.
Further Business:
Marie Barber asked if the fence behind the Town Hall could be torn down due to it being in bad condition. A general agreement was made to remove the fence.
Having no further business, Mayor Clark called for a motion to adjourn. Marie Barber made a motion to close the meeting. Larry LaBorde seconded that motion.
The meeting ended at 5:08 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Clerk
Jean Clark, Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Vs. No. 41,939
FAY MARIE FREE JONES
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 21ST day of September A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Immovable Property:
A parcel of land located in the N/E Quarter of the S/E Quarter of Section 7, Township 14 North, Range 9 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 1” Iron Rod that marks the S/E corner of Section 7, Township 14 North, Range 9 East, thence N 3º 03’ 09” W - 2310.90 to a 1/2” Iron Rod in a fence row and POINT OF BEGINNING, thence N 24º 33’ 11” W - 196.14’ to a 1/2 Iron Rod, thence N 61º 52’ 23” E - 276.63’ to a 1/2” Iron Rod in a fence row, thence along fence that joins Glynn Bradley property as described in Bk. 310, pg. 169, of Franklin Parish Records S 3º 28’28” W - 229.84’ to a 1/2” Iron Rod, thence S 61º 52’23” W - 168.41’ along a fence that joins Robert Penick property as described in Bk. 327, Pg. 776, of Franklin Parish Records, back to POINT OF BEGINNING. Said parcel containing 1.00 acres, more or less which has the address of 1009 Hwy. 555, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 71295.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ)
WINNSBORO RUBBER RECYCLING, LLC
PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON
SUBMITTAL OF A SOLID WASTE PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION
TO OPERATE A WASTE TIRE PROCESSING FACILITY
& THE ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STATEMENT (EAS)
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the submittal of a Solid Waste Permit Renewal Application to operate a waste tire processing center and the associated Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS) for Winnsboro Rubber Recycling, LLC, 3000 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295, for their Tire Recycling Plant. The facility is located at 3000 Industrial Park Road in Winnsboro Franklin Parish.
The hearing will be held on Thursday September 8, 2011, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Jack Hammons Community Center, 810 Adams St., Winnsboro, LA 71295. During the hearing, all interested persons will have an opportunity to present oral statements, views, recommendations, opinions and information on the proposed permit. Additionally, written statements and other documents such as charts, data, and tabulations may be filed with the hearing officer at the hearing.
Winnsboro Tire Recycling, LLC, proposes to continue shredding waste tires into rubber crumb to be packaged and sold.
All interested persons will be afforded the opportunity to comment on the proposed Solid Waste Permit Renewal Application to operate a scrap tire center and the associated EAS.
The EAS submitted by the applicant addresses avoidance of potential and real environmental effects, balancing of social and economic benefits against environmental impact costs, and alternative sites, projects, and mitigative measures.
The public hearing will be conducted in accordance with La. R.S. 30:2017, which addresses the authority of the hearing officer, provides for the order in which speakers will be allowed to speak and the length of time allocated to each speaker. A hearing officer will preside over the public hearing. This will be a formal hearing for the purpose of gathering facts and information. It will not include a “question and answer” component. In accordance with La. R.S. 30:2016, the hearing will be transcribed and become a part of the official public record.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing or written requests for notification of the final decision regarding this permit action may be submitted to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2011. Written comments will be considered prior to a final permit decision.
Information forwarded by email should follow the Statewide email policies. Attachments included with emails may be blocked due to restrictions on file size or type. For details check the following link, http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.
A written response to all public comments will be prepared at the time of the final permit decision. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The renewal application and the EAS are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
Additional copies may be reviewed at the Franklin Parish Library, Headquarters, 705 Prairie St., Winnsboro, LA 71295.
Individuals with a disability, who need an accommodation in order to participate in the public hearing, should contact Calvin Fair, at the above address or by phone at (225) 219-3283.
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Curt A. Auzenne, LDEQ, Waste Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3468.
Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).
Permit public notices including electronic access to general information from the technically complete solid waste permit application can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.
Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email/Notifications/DEQ/PN/.
All correspondence should specify AI Number 81852, Permit Number RP-041-8756, and Activity Number PER20110001.
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Special Meeting
July 20, 2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Special Session on the 20th day of July 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, William “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Lewis was unable to attend meeting.
Juror Parks entered meeting at 10:31 a.m.
Juror Scott led the group with prayer and pledge.
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the agenda. Unanimously approve.
Motion was made by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Parks to approve the lowest bid from Preeze Company in the amount of $3800.00 per unit for the Demolition buyout program. Juror Scott and Juror Harris abstained from vote.
Road Specification Ordinance- After much discussion the committee decided to look more into the wording of the ordinance. The Road Specification Ordinance will be brought back to committee and meeting on August 10, 2011.
Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Harris to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved.
Christina Hardwick, Secretary
Ricky Campbell, President
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