Public Notices Published Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011EXHIBIT “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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STATE OF LOUISIANA
SECRETARY OF STATE
P.O. BOX 94125
BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9125
(225) 922-2880
www.sos.louisiana.gov
TOM SCHEDLER
SECRETARY OF STATE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Department of State, Secretary of State Tom Schedler is proposing to contract for the drayage or hauling of voting machines and related election material in and for the parish of Franklin, and will receive sealed bids thereon until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, September 28th, 2011. All interested parties may obtain a bid package by applying in writing to the Department of State, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125 or by applying in person at the Department’s Purchasing Office located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 or by calling Lisa Sanchez at (225)922-0424. Bid packages will be available beginning August 25, 2011.
The contract shall be for a primary term beginning on January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2012, and shall contain an option to renew for two (2) additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions, not to exceed thirty-six (36) months.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9th, 2011 in the Wade O. Martin Auditorium located in the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. Only bids from those in attendance for the entirety of the pre-bid conference will be considered. Each potential bidder must be present or have a representative present at the pre-bid conference. Each person in attendance shall only represent one (1) potential bidder or vendor. A representative of a vendor must present a letter of authority to attend the pre-bid conference on behalf of the vendor before the pre-bid conference begins. Any bidder not present or represented at the pre-bid conference will have his bid rejected.
All bids must be submitted in writing on the forms provided by the Department in accordance with the Louisiana Procurement Code and Louisiana Administrative Code Title 31, Part III, Chapter 1, and should be either delivered by hand or courier service to the Purchasing Department located at 3851 Essen Lane, or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested to Department of State, Post Office Box 94125, Attention: Lisa Sanchez, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125. All bids must be signed in original ink. Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DATE AND HOUR SPECIFIED ABOVE. Failure to meet the bid opening date and time shall result in rejection of the bid.
If the bidder is an agency, corporation or partnership, evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 39:1594(C)(4).
Bids will be publicly opened and read in the Wade O. Martin auditorium located in the Louisiana State Archives building at 3851 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, September 28, 2011. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within ten (10) days of bid opening. The successful bidder will be required to comply fully with all contract specifications and requirements.
The Secretary of State reserves the right to refuse any and all bids and to waive any and all informalities. All contracts are subject to the availability of funds.
Dated and signed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana this 15th day of August, 2011.
TOM SCHEDLER
SECRETARY OF STATE
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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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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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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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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 scrap tire 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 htpp://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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SHERIFF’S SALE
Chase Home Finance, LLC
Vs. No. 41,920
Christopher Ryan Parks and Donna Denise Parks
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 28th day of September A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND in the Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, more clearly described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection with the South boundary of Highland Avenue as presently located with the West boundary of Pine Street as now located for a POINT OF BEGINNING, and from said point run West along the South side of Highland Avenue as presently located a distance of 150 feet, thence South 125 feet and/or to the North boundary of the property purchased by Joe C. Sontino from C.M. Koontz, by instrument dated January 25, 1947, and recorded in Notarial Book 64, Folio 113, thence East 150 feet along the said North Boundary of the Joe Sontino lot to the West Boundary of Pine Street, thence North along the West line of Pine Street a distance of 125 feet and/or back to the Point of Beginning, being a lot fronting 125 feet on Pine Street and 150 feet on Highland Avenue in what is generally known as Block 43 of the original Town of Winnsboro.
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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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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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 18, 2011
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Jack Hammons Community Center, 810 Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jackie R. Johnson presiding.
Prayer led by John Dumas
Pledge led by Mayor Jackie R. Johnson
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
Absent: None
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on June 20, 2011. Unanimously approved.
KAY LAFRANCE-KNIGHT:
Kay LaFrance-Knight appeared before the Board to inform them that John and Cheryl Meredith owns the property located directly behind the museum. They are asking the Board to consider trading the lot for the property located on the corner of Prairie Street and Moore Street which is owned by the City of Winnsboro. Tab Singer said he would research the legal procedure and present it to the Board for consideration.
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson gave an update on the ongoing projects in the City of Winnsboro.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0701:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
On a motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy the above resolution was adopted this 18th day of July, 2011, by the following vote:
Yeas: Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: Mahoney
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0702:
Motion by Dumas, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to adopt the Financial Management Plan as required by the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0703:
Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to adopt the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan as required by the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0704:
Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill and unanimously approved to adopt the Section 504 Grievance Procedure as required by the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.
ICE COLD ADVERTISING:
Motion by Dumas, second by Gill and unanimous approved to table until next meeting.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
Ms. Claudine Whitlock appeared before the Board concerning a house near her property needing condemned.
HUMANE OFFICER REPORT:
Russell Grant presented the Board with a monthly activity report. Motion by Dumas, second by Gill and unanimously approved.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Truman Welch gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Johnson, second by Mahoney to accept the report as presented. Unanimously approved.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Dumas, to accept the report as presented. Unanimously approved. Gill ask the Chief for a monthly report on police vehicles.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Motion by Dumas, second by Gill to accept the monthly financial reports. Mahoney opposed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time the meeting was adjourned
Alice Wallace Jackie R. Johnson
Executive Secretary Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0701
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on July 18, 2011, that they hereby amend the General Fund operating budget and the Special Revenue Fund budget as attached.
On a motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy the above resolution was adopted this 18th day of July, 2011, by the following vote:
Yeas: Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: Mahoney
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
AMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
General Fund Budget Amended Budget
2010-2011 06/30/2011
General Fund - Revenue
Alcohol License 5,000.00 4,280.00
Beer & Tobacco Tax 3,000.00 2,594.56
Bond Fees 1,200.00 3,445.00
Community Center Rental 0.00 3,200.00
Construction Permits 20,000.00 56,018.00
Fines 75,000.00 65,890.53
Fire Insurance Rebate 30,000.00 3,519.56
Franchise Fees 175,000.00 159,311.76
Garbage Fees 60,000.00 54,134.59
Grant Income 0.00 282,866.78
Hotel Tax 10,000.00 16,207.44
Interest G/F Checking 700.00 647.26
License 220,000.00 267,974.46
Miscellaneous Income 25,000.00 41,529.13
Over/(Short) 116.83
Property Tax 175,000.00 199,730.47
Rent Property Income 10,800.00 8,545.00
Swimming Pool Fees 4,000.00 2,884.34
Video Bingo Income 20,000.00 44,442.97
Transfer From Sales Tax Fund 1,480,000.00 1,850,000.00
Total General Fund Revenue 2,314,700.00 3,067,338.68
General Fund - Expenditures
Administrative Salaries:
Mayor’s Salary 30,200.00 29,038.50
Administrative Salaries 135,000.00 167,947.70
City Court Salaries 85,000.00 69,384.27
Shop Salaries 32,000.00 28,137.25
Aldermen Salaries 20,000.00 18,900.00
Total Administrative Salaries 302,200.00 313,407.72
Administrative Expenses:
Administrative 50,000.00 58,210.18
Airport 8,000.00 6,676.75
Auditing 15,000.00 27,500.00
Beautification 2,000.00 683.85
Cemetery 1,000.00 0.00
City Court 8,000.00 6,059.87
City Hall 8,000.00 10,585.31
Community Center 8,000.00 12,470.57
Coroner’s Fees 5,000.00 4,600.00
Demolition 0.00 0.00
Due From USF P/R Taxes 0.00 0.10
Flags 6,000.00 4,720.55
Legal & Engineering Services50,000.00 23,704.00
Mayor 9,000.00 8,914.88
Office 18,000.00 16,148.99
Publishing 5,000.00 6,492.81
Rent Property 1,500.00 964.10
Shop 35,000.00 32,322.84
Sales Tax Collection 20,000.00 25,933.94
Telephone 9,000.00 10,083.15
Total Administrative Expenses 258,500.00 256,071.89
Fringe:
Municipal Retirement 74,000.00 66,913.00
Firemen Retirement 10,500.00 6,629.68
Policemen Retirement 64,000.00 50,854.03
Judge Retirement 1,000.00 1,028.50
Social Security Match 93,000.00 103,214.31
Group Insurance 250,000.00 305,922.63
Unemployment 0.00 1,083.43
Total Fringe 492,500.00 535,645.58
Insurance:
General Insurance 125,000.00 134,547.78
Fire Department:
Salaries 250,000.00 285,810.34
Operating Expenses 40,000.00 69,726.44
Volunteer Firemen 16,000.00 17,400.00
Total Fire Departmen t306,000.00 372,936.78
Police Department:
Chief’s Salary 42,000.00 41,728.70
Regular Salaries 280,000.00 281,105.04
Operating Expenses
(Amended from 70,000) 80,000.00 87,325.80
Total Police Department 402,000.00 410,159.54
Street Department:
Salaries 300,000.00 330,490.38
Operating Expenses 100,000.00 87,690.25
Street Lighting 90,000.00 83,368.49
Mosquito Control 15,000.00 6,409.97
Animal Control 0.00 10,293.93
Total Street Department 505,000.00 518,253.02
Recreation Department:
Salaries 35,000.00 47,095.50
Operating Expenses 40,000.00 41,551.98
Pools 15,000.00 12,129.94
Ballfields 18,000.00 18,322.30
Total Recreation Department 108,000.00 119,099.72
Total Operating Expenses 2,499,200.00 2,660,122.03
Notes Payable
USDA Community Center 0.00 21,186.00
Total Notes Payable 21,186.00
Capital Projects:
Administrative 0.00 58,588.96
City Hall 0.00 2,958.00
Community Center 30,000.00 251,376.86
Office 0.00 6,331.85
Fire 0.00 11,335.17
Police 0.00 107,539.63
Rental Property 0.00 318.91
Animal Control Facility 0.00 29,863.11
Total Capital Projects 30,000.00 468,312.49
Total General Fund Expenditures2,529,200.00 3,149,620.52
Ending General Fund Balance -82,281.84
Sales Tax Fund
Sales Tax Fund Revenue:
Sales Tax Collections 1,765,000.00 1,956,390.40
Interest Earned - Investments 10,000.00 8,655.86
Interest Earned - Checking 2,500.00 6,511.68
Total Sales Tax Revenue 1,777,500.00 1,971,557.94
Sales Tax Expenditures:
Transfer to General Fund 1,480,000.00 1,850,000.00
Sales Tax Fund - Street Project
Revenue 600,000.00 657,613.46
Expenditures 500,000.00 966,744.08
Industrial Fund
Industrial Fund Revenue:
Interest Earned - Investments 10,000.00 8,568.10
Interest Earned - Checking 800.00 532.04
Rent Income 54,000.00 33,020.90
Sale of Property 0.00 46,180.95
State Grants 0.00 0.00
Misc. Income 0.00 150.00
Total Industrial Fund Revenue 64,800.00 88,451.99
Industrial Fund Expenditures:
Administrative 10,000.00 3,650.00
Purchase of Parking Lot 0.00 0.00
Engineering Expense 0.00 0.00
Donation to Economic
Development 10,000.00 10,000.00
Donation to Main Street 13,000.00 13,000.00
Winnsboro Rubber Recycling 0.00 160,763.15
Airport 0.00 0.00
Loan Payment - Community
Center 0.00 0.00
Total Industrial Fund Expense 33,000.00 187,413.15
Utility System Fund
USF Revenue
Interest - Investments 10,000.00 9,109.91
Interest - Checking
(USF & MDR) 2,500.00 3,029.21
Misc. Income 4,500.00 5,190.70
Over/(Short) 0.00 -9.04
Grant Income 0.00 39,500.00
Water Sales 775,000.00 766,622.14
Sewer Fees 620,000.00 662,590.44
Water Taps 3,000.00 4,900.00
Total USF Revenue 1,415,000.00 1,490,933.36
USF Expenditures
Administrative
Salaries 138,000.00 123,523.19
Expenses 30,000.00 37,998.27
Office 40,000.00 33,551.73
Telephone 7,000.00 7,901.31
Total Administrative 215,000.00 202,974.50
Fringe:
Retirement 50,000.00 46,391.96
Social Security Match 35,000.00 29,982.25
Group Insurance 80,000.00 79,372.20
Unemployment 0.00 0.00
Total Fringe 165,000.00 155,746.41
General Insurance 120,000.00 76,297.90
Water Works Expense:
Salaries 140,000.00 119,455.29
Expenses 65,000.00 81,232.83
Total Water Works Expense 205,000.00 200,688.12
Water Plant Expense:
Salaries 60,000.00 41,749.00
Operating Expenses 25,000.00 27,018.11
Water Works Power 60,000.00 37,841.07
Chemicals 10,000.00 25,174.14
Total Water Plant Expenses 155,000.00 131,782.32
Sewer Department Expense:
Salaries 95,000.00 107,194.98
Operating Expenses 80,000.00 45,988.35
Total Sewer Department
Expenses 175,000.00 153,183.33
WWTP Expenses:
Operating Expenses 20,000.00 25,020.33
Chemicals 10,000.00 9,808.74
Sludge Removal 4,000.00 3,602.33
Power 80,000.00 58,011.98
Total WWTP Expenses 114,000.00 96,443.38
Total USF Operating Expenses1,149,000.001,017,115.96
USF Capital Projects:
USF Administrative 0.00 0.00
USF Office 0.00 12,613.47
Water Works Department 16,500.00 23,730.46
Water Plant/Wells 0.00 4,546.60
Sewer Department 0.00 4,870.32
WWTP 0.00 0.00
FHA Bonds - 1994 FHA
Sewer Project: 16,500.00 45,760.85
Principal 15,231.00 15,232.38
Interest 33,861.00 33,859.62
Total FHA Bonds 49,092.00 49,092.00
USDA Bonds - Water Well Project:
Principal1 66,392.00 166,392.00
Interest 0.00 0.00
Total USDA Bonds 166,392.00 166,392.00
Total USF Expenses 1,380,984.00 1,278,360.81
Ending Utility System
Fund Balance 34,016.00 212,572.55
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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 July 14, 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 propositions, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Summary: 5 year, 4.07 mills property tax renewal for operation and maintenance of the Parish Courthouse.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a four and seven hundredths (4.07) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $241,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Parish Courthouse?
PROPOSITION NO. 2
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Summary: 5 year, 11.17 mills property tax renewal for construction, maintenance and operation of, and the purchase of equipment for, the drainage system in the Parish.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy an eleven and seventeen hundredths (11.17) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $662,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of construction, maintenance and operation of, and the purchase of equipment for, the drainage system in the Parish?
PROPOSITION NO. 3
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Summary: 5 year, 8.12 mills property tax renewal for maintaining, operating and purchasing Parish equipment.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy an eight and twelve hundredths (8.12) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $481,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and purchasing Parish equipment?
PROPOSITION NO. 4
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Summary: 5 year, 4.26 mills property tax renewal for the purchasing, operating and maintaining of road equipment and for salary adjustments for employees of the Parish.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a four and twenty-six hundredths (4.26) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $252,700 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2014 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of the purchasing, operating and maintaining of road equipment and for the purpose of salary adjustments for employees of the Parish?
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
01 Ft Necessity Jr. High School, 10630 Hwy. 562, Ft Necessity
02 Jigger Apostolic Hall, 7197 Hwy. 128, Jigger
03 Brakers Store, 6385 Hwy. 562, Wisner
04 Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
04A Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
04B Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
06 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
07 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
09 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
12 Franklin Parish ROTC Building, 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
14 Woodmen of the World Hall, 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 Elementary School, 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro
25 Woodmen of the 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 Road, 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.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the 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 results of the said special 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 14th day of July, 2011.
ATTEST: /s/ Ricky Campbell President
/s/ Christina Hardwick
Secretary
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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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NOTICE OF INTENT
OFFICE OF CONSERVATION
INJECTION AND MINING DIVISION
CLASS III SOLUTION-MINED SALT CAVERN
In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana and the particular reference to the provisions of La. R.S. 30:4, and the provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-N-1 (LaC 43:XVII.Subpart 1) as amended and adopted by the Office of Conservation of the State of Louisiana,
PERRYVILLE GAS STORAGE LLC (P282)
THREE RIVERWAY, SUITE 1350
HOUSTON, TX 1350
(713)350-2514
will be applying to the Office of Conservation, injection and Mining Division for a permit to solution-mine salt in the CROWVILLE salt dome.
The salt cavern will be created for later conversion to hydrocarbon storage.
The proposed well and salt cavern will be in Section 11, Township 15N, Range 8E, TURKEY CREEK Field, FRANKLIN Parish, Louisiana, and will be identified as the PGS CAVERN Well No. 002.
The well will be drilled to a depth of 5440 feet. The top of the solution-mined cavern is proposed to be at 4100 feet with its base at 5440 feet.
Once submitted, the application will be available for inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Injection and Mining Division Office, Rm. 817, LaSalle Building, 617 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA.
Interested parties may request to receive notice when the application is submitted, be included on the public notice or public hearing mailing list, or for other public participation related questions by contacting the Injection and Mining Division by calling (225)342-5515, by fax to (225)242-3441, by e-mail to injection-mining@la.gov. or by mail to:
Office of Conservation
Injection & Mining Division
P.O. Box 94275
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275
When corresponding, please reference the name of the applicant, the well name and number, the well serial number if available, and the salt dome name.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
6558 MAIN STREET, WINNSBORO, LA 71295
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 11-01-556E will be received by MCMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., at the office located at 116 SMELSER ROAD, MONROE, LA 71202, until 10:00 a.m. (Local time) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Document may be examined at the following locations:
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
6558 MAIN STREET
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
318-435-9429
MCMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
116 SMELSER ROAD
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-refundable handling fee.The contractor must pay shipping cost.
The project is classified as Municipal and Public Works
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
AUGUST 18, 2011
Ricky Campbell, President
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
REGULAR MEETING
AUG. 11, 2011
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., at the Gilbert City Hall.
Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Kay Dunaway, Randy Lloyd and Louis Ezell. Also present were JoAnn Evans, Mike Meyers, Bill McLemore, and citizens. Absent was Chief Ty Britt.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Stephens called the meeting to order. Louis Ezell led in opening prayer. Diane Parker led in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Randy Lloyd to accept the July minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Louis Ezell to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
No report given.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Mike Meyers gave monthly report.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
None available.
OLD BUSINESS:
MCMANUS ENGINEERS TO DISCUSS UPDATES ON PROJECTS:
Mr. Ken McManus was present to give updates regarding our north and south water projects.
NEW BUSINESS:
LGAP GRANT:
Discussion was held. Mayor Stephens stated we need to decide on how to spend the grant money and get the application submitted as soon as possible.
ADOPT RESOLUTION ON LCDBG 2011:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Randy Lloyd to adopt the resolution on LCDBG 2011 for street improvements. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Randy Lloyd to close regular meeting, and go into executive session. Motion carried. Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to allow the clerk to set in the executive session. Motion carried. Discussion was held.
Motion made by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway to close executive session and reopen regular meeting. Motion carried.
DISCUSS ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
None available
ADJOURNMENT:
Randy Lloyd made motion to adjourn. Kay Dunaway seconded by the motion. Motion carried.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Diane Parker, LCMC
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TOWN OF WISNER
Regular Council Meeting
July 7, 2011
The Town Council met in regular session on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Moore, Thomas Lemle, Marc McCarty, Roger Hilliard and Nettie B. Brown.
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 Marc McCarty.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Lemle.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to approve minutes from previous meeting. Marc McCarty 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 adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the FY 2010-2011 audit period.
Nettie B. Brown seconded. Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire adopted.
Mayor Luckett made a recommendation to select McManus Engineers for the MIP project.
After a lengthy discussion Marc McCarty made a motion to select McManus Engineers for the MIP project. Thomas Moore seconded. Motion carried.
Ken McManus was available to explain and answer questions on the progress of the various projects for the town.
Marc McCarty made a motion to select McManus Engineers for the street improvement project FY 2011-2012. Nettie B. Brown seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Doug Denmon reported that gas has been taken from the fire truck and he would like to safeguard the trucks. Doug announced that the Mr. Randy Lowe (fire rating inspector) would be here on August 3, 2011.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Sylvester Norman reported in the absence of Donald Beaube, that a representative from the Louisiana Rural WAter Association was here on June 27, 2011 to help with the flushing of water lines and that he was given a regular schedule of flushing. Sylvester Norman informed council that he was given up to date reports from DEQ, DHH and EPA.
Council was also informed that there would be future lead and copper testing starting July 15, 2011.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:
Bobby Rushing reported that everything was going good and he was in need of a new lawnmower.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Billy Cureington reported that everything was going good in his department.
With no further business Thomas Moore made a motion to adjourn. Thomas Lemle seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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Board of Commissioners
Franklin Parish Hospital
Service District No. 1, d/b/a
Franklin Medical Center
Board Meeting June 27, 2011 at 12:00 in the hospital auditorium
Members Present: Paul Price Jr.; Chairman, Michael Wright; Vice Chairman, Danny Warner and Dr. Jan Hicks
Others Present: Blake Kramer, Terri Spence, Mark Spence, April Winborne, Charlotte Boone, Bob Temple and Tom Bonnette
Absent: Dr. Roger Smith and Nick Poulos
1. Call to Order and Invocation:
Mr. Price called the meeting to order and Mr. Wright gave the invocation.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Warner to add to agenda approval of Housekeeping and Dietary pay scales in Executive Session and approval of grant resolution under Personnel update. Motion carried unanimously.
Bob Temple presented to Board the process of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for inpatient care.
2. Approval of Minutes:
A motion to approve the May 26, 2011- May regular meeting was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Warner. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Director of Nursing Report: April Winborne, Director of Nursing
A motion to approve the DON report as presented was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the Mind Ray Monitors proposal as presented was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Mr. Wright. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Personnel Update: Terri Spence, Personnel Services Officer
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Mr. Wright to approve the Grant resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Medical Staff: Dr. Roger Smith, Chief of Staff
No credentialing was present for approval
7. Operations Update: Mark Spence, Operations Officer
A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to accept the Lincoln Financial Group’s 403B proposal as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks to accept the Audithead proposal for arrears only. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Warner to table proposed budget until next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Financials: Blake Kramer, Administrator
No financials were presented for approval by the Board.
9. Administrative Report: Blake Kramer. Administrator
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Mr. Wright to approve the UPL resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Executive Session:
A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to enter in Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Open Session:
A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to enter in to open session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright approve surgery service contracts as discussed in Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Warner to approve the pay scales for Housekeeping, Dietary and Business Office as presented in Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr Hicks to approve the ER Physician scholarship agreement as presented in Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr Hicks to approve the hospitalist contracts as presented in Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Public Comment:
No public comment heard.
13. Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Warner. Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Price Jr.; Chairman
Board of Commissioners
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Board of Commissioners
Franklin Parish Hospital
Service District No. 1, d/b/a
Franklin Medical Center
Special Board Meeting July 25, 2011 12:00 in the hospital auditorium
Members Present: Paul Price Jr.; Chairman, Michael Wright; Vice Chairman, Danny Warner, Nick Poulos and Dr. Jan Hicks
Others Present: Blake Kramer, Mark Spence, April Winborne, and Charlotte Boone
Absent: Dr. Roger Smith and Terri Spence
1. Call to Order and Invocation:
Mr. Price called the meeting to order and Dr. Hicks gave the invocation.
2. Open Session:
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve advertisement of bids for Crowville Health Center. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Poulos to approve budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Comment:
No public comment heard.
4. Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Poulos and seconded by Dr. Hicks. Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Price Jr.; Chairman
Board of Commissioners
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 41,938
Alfred Terrance Jarrell Doyle
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 31st day of August A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT NO. 6 OF W.O. GWIN GLENDALE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA, SITUATED IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA.
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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