Public Notices Published Tuesday, October 18th, 2011SHERIFF’S SALE
BANCORPSOUTH BANKS
Vs. No. 42,059
Re.FWF, 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 26th day of October 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 89°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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SHERIFF’S SALE
JENNIFER EZELL
Vs. No. 41,665
JAMES WILLERSON
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of FIERI FACIAS, 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 2nd day of November A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
2009 KAWASAKI, DIRT BIKE, VIN # JKBLXPB1X9DA05888
Seized in this above styled suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, September 19, 2011, at 6:00 PM at the Jack Hammons Community Center, 810 Adams 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 Dumas, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on August 15, 2011; adjourned meeting held on August 23, 2011; special called meetings held on August 2, September 1 and September 12, 2011. Unanimously approved.
AUDITOR:
Mr. Francis Huffman appeared before the Board to answer any questions concerning the information submitted by his firm, Luffey, Huffman, Ragsdale & Soginer, on the audit for fiscal year July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011.
Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Huffman, but the Board had not voted in prior meetings to hire his firm for the audit. The Mayor recommended Silas Simmons, LLP of Natchez, Mississippi to the Board for consideration. Motion by McCarthy, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to accept the Mayor’s recommendation.
ICE COLD ADVERTISING:
Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy to table this discussion. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0902:
ADOPT MILLAGE RATE FOR 2010 PROPERTY TAXES:
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to adopt the following resolution to set the millage rate for 2010 property taxes:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage is hereby levied on the 2011 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Winnsboro:
MILLAGE
CITY OF WINNSBORO 7.88 MILLS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this proper administrative officials of the Parish of FRANKLIN, State of LOUISIANA, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2011, and to make the collections of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in a manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson gave an update on the projects in the City of Winnsboro.
At this time the Mayor recognized the semi-pro football team, Louisiana Wildcats. Coach Gary Crawford and several team members were present and asked the Mayor and Board for their support as they begin their season in January.
JAMES MCLEMORE:
James McLemore addressed the issue of parking from events held at the community center. Mr. McLemore owns the Super 10 building and their customers are not able to park in front of the store when the community center has a function during their business hours. Gill and McCarthy volunteered to be on a committee to research this problem and determine how to encourage people to park in the new community center parking lot.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-0903:
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro has applied for a grant with the Federal Aviation Administration on a project for the Winnsboro Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS the Federal Aviation Administration has offered a grant consisting of the following:
Rehabilitate Runway 18/36; Rehabilitate Taxiway
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to publicly advertise for bids on the Winnsboro Municipal Airport Runway and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project.
Motion by Gill, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to adopt this resolution.
PHAION THOMAS:
Mr. Thomas did not appear.
INTRODUCE ORDINACE ON DONATION OF LAND:
Motion by McCarthy, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to introduce an ordinance donating 20.15 acres in the Winnsboro Industrial Park to the Franklin Parish Police Jury for an activity center.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
Leo Hutto appeared asking the Police Department to enforce the stop signs in his neighborhood.
Ms. Whitlock asked the Mayor and Board for assistance with the erosion of land on her property.
MAYOR’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE:
Chris Shaw, Officer for the City of Winnsboro Police Department, received the Mayor’s Award of Excellence.
HUMANE OFFICER REPORT:
Russell Grant gave a monthly activity report for the Animal Control Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to accept the report.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Truman Welch gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Gill, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to accept the report.
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 and unanimously approved to accept the report as given.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Earl Davis gave a monthly activity report on economic development for the City of Winnsboro. Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved to accept the report. The Board also approved an agreement between the City of Winnsboro and the Louisiana Technical College on the instruction of students in the Micro Enterprise Program.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Roxy Fletcher gave a monthly financial report on the City of Winnsboro. Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill and unanimously approved to accept the monthly financial reports.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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Advertisement for Bids
Sealed bids will be received by the Tensas Parish School Board, St. Joseph, Louisiana, up to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 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 $2,000 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 TO ALL MEMBERS OF HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
A special meeting of the members of Holly Grove Baptist Church will occur on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. in the sanctuary at Holly Grove Baptist Church, 5073 Highway 562, Wisner, Louisiana 71378 for the purpose of voting to approve two separate resolutions.
The first resolution will be to authorized Carl Haring, Mike Beach, Ronald Beach and Herman Rials to act on behalf of the unincorporated association known as Holly Grove Baptist Church in order to execute an act of donation of 0.1205 acres to the church that neighbors Holly Grove Baptist Church.
The second resolution will be to authorize Carl Haring, Mike Beach, Ronald Beach and Herman Rials to act on behalf of the unincorporated association known as Holly Grove Baptist Church in order to execute an act of donation of 13.0290 acres to Holly Grove Baptist Church, Inc.
The passing of each resolution shall be determined by a vote of the majority of the members who attend this special meeting.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
The Bank of NewYork Mellon Trust Company, F/K/A The Bank of New York Trust Company, as Successor in Interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Successor in Interest to Bank One, N.A. As Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2003-WF1
Vs. No. 42,078
Oliver Wayne McFarland and Marilynn Wilmore McFarland
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 23rd day of November A.D., 2011, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereunto appertaining, being, lying and situated in the West Half of the NE/4 of the SW/4, Section 32, T16N-R8E, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4, Section 32, T16N-R8E, thence run in a Westerly direction along the North boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4 a distance of 210 feet; thence run in a Southerly direction parallel to the West boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4 a distance of 210 feet; thence run in an Easterly direction parallel to the North boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of SW/4 a distance of 210 feet, more or less, to the East boundary of said West half o the NE/4 of the SW/4; thence run in a Northerly direction along the East boundary of said west half of the NE/4 of SW/4 a distance of 210 feet, more or less, back to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.00 acre, more or less; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Seized in this above styled suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCT. 11, 2011
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in regular session on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 5 p.m. at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Jean Clark and Council members Marie Barber, Joseph Chase and Larry LaBorde.
Also Present: Town Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Guests.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer was led by Mayor Clark.
The minutes of the previous council meeting were presented.
Marie Barber made a motion to accept the minutes. JOseph Chase seconded the motion. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Old Business:
There was no old business.,
New Business:
Permission was granted to pay all financial obligations.
A motion to pay all bills was made by Marie Barber. Larry LaBorde seconded the motion.Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
Police Report:
Chief Barber reported that Thinkstream software has been installed. The department is running smoothly.
Fire Department Report:
The Volunteer Fire Department will be involved in the National Fire Prevention Week activities at Baskin School. The volunteers continue fire fighter training classes.
With no further business to attend, Mayor Clark called for a motion to adjourn the council meeting.
A motion to close the session was made by Joseph Chase. Marie Barber seconded the motion. Yeas 3. Nays 0. Absent 0.
The meeting ended at 5:06 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Clerk
Jean Clark, Mayor
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BIDS TO BE OPENED
DATE(S) SHOWN BELOW
N O T I C E T O B I D D E R S
Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Headquarters Administration, 1201 Capitol Access, 4th Floor East Wing S-447, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Telephone number (225/379-1444) on date(s) shown below, until 10:00 A.M. No bids will be accepted after this hour. At 10:00 A.M. of the same day and date, they will be publicly opened and read on the 4th Floor East Wing S-447, Headquarters Administration Building. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(D).
BIDS TO BE OPENED: NOVEMBER 3, 2011
PIPE CULVERT
The Department will award the contract to the LOWEST responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color or national origin. Minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids pursuant to this advertisement.
Full information may be obtained upon request from the above address.
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
SHERRI H. LeBAS, P.E., SECRETARY, LADOTD
CARLA J. PARENT, CPPB
DOTD PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
02 53 2010
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ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS
The Franklin Parish School board will be taking sealed bids for CLASSROOM MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES. The deadline for submitting bids will be Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 1 p.m. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
Bids must be sealed and clearly marked, CLASSROOM MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES.
For additional information and specifications, please contact Lillian Whitten, Business Manager or Yvonne Blount at the Franklin Parish School Board, (318)435-9046.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids for LEAP & ILEAP TEST PREP MATERIALS. The deadline for submitting bids will be Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 2 p.m. Bids will be opened on Monday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
Bids must be sealed and clearly marked, LEAP AND ILEAP TEST PREP MATERIALS.
For additional information and specifications, please contact Orene Sharp, Supervisor at the Franklin Parish School Board, (318)435-9046.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Consortium of Service Delivery Area 83 is submitting a Social Services Grant - Workforce Investment Act Title 1-B for One Stop Services within Service Delivery Area 83 for Program Year 2011 and Fiscal Year 2012. The plan being submitted to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, incorporates program plans for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker funds. The amount of funds are as follows: Adult, PY11 $26,071, FY 12 $281,872; Youth, PY11 $346,675, and Dislocated Workers, PY11 $32,362 and FY11 $118,565. These funds will be used to serve residents in this Service Delivery Area.
Any comments concerning the Social Services Grant should be addressed to the Workforce Investment Board SDA-83, Inc., 1504 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201.
The Workforce Investment Board SDA-83, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program “Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to Individuals with Disabilities.”
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Town of Wisner will be accepting sealed bids on a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria to be sold as is. Minimum bid will be $2000. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on November 10, 2011.
Vehicle can be seen at the Wisner Police Department.
Please Send Bids to: Town of Wisner, 9530 Natchez St., P.O. Drawer 290, Wisner, LA 71388.
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SEALED BID SALE
The United States of America, offers for sale a 2 bed-room, 1 bath, residential dwelling located at 803 Robin-son Circle, Winnsboro, LA 71295 (commonly known as the Alfred Doyle property).
This property contains a dwelling unit or unit(s) which Rural Development, acting through Rural Housing Ser-vice (RHS), [formerly Farmers Home Administration, (FmHA), United States Department of Agriculture, has deemed to be inadequate for residential occupancy. The Quitclaim Deed by which this property will be conveyed will contain a covenant restricting the residential unit on the property from being used for residential occupancy until the dwelling unit is repaired, renovated or razed. This restriction is imposed pursuant to section 510(e) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1480. Contact Bruce Norwood, the Rural Development Single Family Housing Specialist at 2410 Old Sterlington Road, Suite C, Monroe, LA 71203, telephone
(318) 343-4467, extension 4 for detailed information and forms for submitting bids.
This property will be sold for cash. Bids must be re-ceived no later than 1:00 p.m. (CST), on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Rural Development State Of-fice, 3727 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, and then publicly opened. A ten percent (10%) deposit, in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Certified Check, made payable to the United States Department of Agriculture must accompany the bid. All offerors are to submit their bid in a sealed envelopment marked “SEALED BID OFFER DOYLE”. This property will be sold without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or marital status.
The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity, Pro-vider, Employer, and Lender. To file a complaint of dis-crimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
We Do Business in Accordance With the Federal FairHous-ing Law
(The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)
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SEALED BID SALE
The United States of America, offers for sale a 3 bed-room, 2 baths, residential dwelling located at 1009 High-way 555, Winnsboro, LA 71295 (commonly known as the Fay Jones).
This property contains a dwelling unit or unit(s) which Rural Development, acting through Rural Housing Ser-vice (RHS), [formerly Farmers Home Administration, (FmHA), United States Department of Agriculture, has deemed to be inadequate for residential occupancy. The Quitclaim Deed by which this property will be conveyed will contain a covenant restricting the residential unit on the property from being used for residential occupancy until the dwelling unit is repaired, renovated or razed. This restriction is imposed pursuant to section 510(e) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1480. Contact Bruce Norwood, the Rural Development Single Family Housing Specialist at 2410 Old Sterlington Road, Suite C, Monroe, LA 71203, telephone (318) 343-4467, extension 4 for detailed information and forms for sub-mitting bids.
This property will be sold for cash. Bids must be re-ceived no later than 1:00 p.m. (CST), on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Rural Development State Of-fice, 3727 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, and then publicly opened. A ten percent (10%) deposit, in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Certified Check, made payable to the United States Department of Agriculture must accompany the bid. All offerors are to submit their bid in a sealed envelopment marked “SEALED BID OFFER JONES”. This property will be sold without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, na-tional origin, or marital status.
The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity, Pro-vider, Employer, and Lender. To file a complaint of dis-crimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
We Do Business in Accordance With the Federal FairHous-ing Law
(The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)
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