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Public Notices: Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Public Notices Published Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
August 11, 2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in a Regular Session on the 11th day of August 2011 in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following Juror’s present: Honorable Ricky Campbell, President, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, James Harris, Leroy Scott, Joe Lewis, William “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott led the group with the prayer followed by the pledge.
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Lewis to approve the agenda. Unanimously approve
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the minutes from July 14th and July 20th 2011. Unanimously approved
LSU Update- James Hendrix joined the meeting with updates with the LSU center, Taught Basic Map and Compass Skills to 325 Youth and 51 Adults, OEP meetings in Franklin and Tensas Parishes relating to potential flooding issues, Mr. Hendrix completed Level 1 Conservation Planning Training and Level 2 Conservation Planning Training Courses, and He finished the updates with Mrs. Ginger will join the Jury meeting next month with information on the Broadband classes.
Motion was made By Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Robinson to approve the supplemental agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Harris to give approval to sell salvage bridge material from a bridge no longer in the federal bridge program. Unanimously approved
Visitors were Mac Lancaster District attorney.
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Lewis enter into (Executive Session). Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Parks to close executive session. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Robinson to continue in the meeting regular. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Scott to approve all matters discussed in the executive session. Unanimously approved
Shea Easterling- The Jury voted to wave the two foot above base flood elevation requirement stated in the Flood Zone Ordinance #3317; providing that Mr. Easterling raise the finished floor of his home 8.4 inches to meet the required base flood regulations imposed by FEMA and NFIP. The motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded Juror Scott to approve waving the two foot above base flood elevation. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Parks to approve the hardship certification for Wilford Walker; with 12 yards of maintenance rock to complete driveway. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the resolution # 414 for Non- ethanol and ethanol gasoline. Unanimously approved
Superintendent Report- Motion was made by juror Parks and seconded by Juror Robinson to approve the work schedule for capital outlay. Unanimously approved
Public Works Committee Report- Subdivision Ordinance and Road Standard Ordinance: Mr. George Price attended the discussion. The committee will continue to work with the parish engineer to finalize necessary changes. The current ordinances are outdated and the terminology is not clear and direct. Some points that are being discussed regarding the road standards the necessary width, length, whether it meets the definition of “public interest”.
The Subdivision ordinance revision is very detailed. The committee is committed to protecting the citizens of the parish by regulating the construction of a neighborhood but in the parish by regulating the construction of a neighborhood but in the same frame of thought the committee does not desire to make the requirements so strict that a developer cannot afford to comply. Under the direction of the Committee and the Parish Engineer the Treasurer has been instructed to obtain other parishes ordinances. After the ordinance has been revised by the committee the Parish Treasurer will send to legal counsel for review.
Request for roads to be included in the parish road system:
a. Beatrice Lane: does not qualify under the current Road Standards ordinance
b. Wimberley Place: does not qualify under the current Road Standards ordinance and by definition of the current Subdivision Ordinance Wimberley Place is a subdivision
c. Road near Margie Roberts: does not qualify under the current Road Standards ordinance
Bus Turnarounds- The committee request that a meeting with Mr. Doug Clark be scheduled to discuss their expectations for the year.
NaturChem- It is the recommendation of the committee to cancel the current contract with NaturChem. The parish has received an abundance of residential complaints regarding crops being destroyed. The roadsides need bush hogging immediately; therefore the parish will have the expense of purchasing and repairing equipment.
Village of Baskin Request- It is the recommendation of the committee to comply with the request of assisting with shoulder repair in the Village of Baskin when the current work schedule has been completed.
Purchasing Committee Report- Equipment lease- The lease for equipment No. 29 expires in October. It’s the recommendation of the committee to request quotations. Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Hendry to accept the lowest quote from Louisiana Machinery. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Hendry to approve the 2011 LGAP money to purchase a used truck for the asphalt crew and two bush hogs. Unanimously approved
LGAP 2012- It is the recommendation of the committee to apply for parish equipment in the 2012 LGAP Application. Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Parks to approve the Resolution # 415 Local Government Assistance program. Unanimously approved
Tractors and Bush Hog- It is the recommendation of the committee to transfer the money from Contract Labor line item in the road and bridge budget to Purchase of Equipment line item. Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Scott for approval of transferring money. Unanimously approved the committee also recommends purchasing an additional bush hog and two tractors to accommodate the two bush hogs currently owned by the parish.
Treasurers/ Finance Report- Treasurer discussed new amended income.
Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Scott to approve the following amendments. Unanimously approved
Amendments
Road and Bridge
Income Accounts
Sale of Property 43,885.00
Special grants/Private Pay 114,601.00
Expense Accounts
Purchase of Equipment 23,500.00
Fuel 20,385.00
Private Pay Roads 114,601.00
Contract Labor - 36,256.00
Maintenance and Repair 36,256.00
Materials and Supplies 10,000.00
Drainage Maintenance
Income
Culverts Private Purchase 5,000.00
Expense
Culverts 5,000.00
Repairs and Maintenance 10,000.00
Parish Equipment
Fuel 26,000.00
Letters of interest- Off-Systems Bridge Replacement program meeting September 8, 2011
Support Letter- motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Parks to approve a letter of support to the USDA Rural Cooperative Development. Unanimously approved
Old Business- None
New Business- None
Motion was made by Juror Scott and seconded by Juror Harris to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved
ChristinaHardwick, Secretary
Ricky Campbell, President
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Special Meeting
August 30, 2011
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Special Session on the 30th day of August 2011 in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following Juror’s present: Honorable Ricky Campbell, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, James Harris, William “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott and Juror Lewis were unable to attend.
Juror Harris led the group with the prayer and pledge.
Motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Harris to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Robinson and seconded by Juror Parks to hire Kevin Brown for contract labor with the title of park supervisor for Turkey Creek Park with a six month probationary period. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Robinson to approve the withdrawal letter from Perez Company. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Parks to authorize the contract to other bidder if bidder does not accept the contract; Mitch will advertise and bid again. Unanimously approved
Motion was made by Juror Harris and seconded by Juror Parks to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved
Christina Hardwick, Secretary
Ricky Campbell, President
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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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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Sept. 8, 2011
The Town Council met in regular session on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Lemle, Roger Hilliard, Thomas Moore, Marc McCarty and Nettie B. Brown.
Also present: Town Clerk 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 Vincent Smith.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to approve minutes from previous meeting.
Nettie B. Brown seconded. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month.
Marc McCarty made a motion to pay all bills.
Thomas Moore seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS;
A resolution to apply for FY 2011/2012 LGAP Grant was presented.
Motion by Marc McCarty to apply for landscaping equipment from the LGAP grant.
Seconded by Thomas Lemle. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Fire Chief Doug Denmon reported on the monthly meeting that was held, he informed council that the locked gas caps had been ordered for the fire truck.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:
Doug Denmon reported that everything was going good in the maintenance department.
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Sylvester Norman reported that the water department had been flushing the water lines around town and that the quality of the water is improving. He informed the council that the water system will be back on line in a week.
NEW BUSINESS:
Rod Elrod made a presentation on the 2011 tax roll for the millage rate. A resolution to adopt the millage rate for the tax year 2011 was introduced. Marc McCarty made a motion to adopt the resolution for the millage rate. Thomas Moore seconded. Resolution adopted by majority vote.
A resolution to apply for the FY 2011/2012 LGAP Grant was presented. Motion by Marc McCarty to apply for the LGAP grant for landscaping equipment. Seconded by Thomas Lemle. Motion carried.
Council approved a beer permit for L & B Discount Groceries.
A complaint of tree limbs hitting buses on School Street was reported by one of the council members.
Mayor Luckett announced that the Christmas Parade will be held on December 3, 2011.
Several guests complained that property owners were not cleaning up their property.
Guests also complained of stray dogs running loose.
With no further business Thomas Lemle made a motion to adjourn.
Thomas Moore seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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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
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 42,215
Whitney Nicole Ellis
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 30th day of November A.D., 2011, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 30 of Howington Addition situated in NE 1/4 of Section 33 and SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 34, Township 13 North, Range 8 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Said improvements bear the municipal number 147 Holland Street, Wisner, LA 71378
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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF
THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
MONROE DIVISION
PERRYVILLE GAS STORAGE LLC
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:11-cv-1633
VS. JUDGE ROBERT G. JAMES
26.87 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
IN FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA
CHARLOTTE BROWN, ET AL.
MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN L. HAYES
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION
TO: Joyce Hall James
3424 Tabor Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Wanda Hall
3424 Tabor Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Michael Hall
3424 Tabor Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Jason Hall
3424 Tabor Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
LaMorris Upton
609 N Dudney Road
Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
A complaint for condemnation has been filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Monroe Division, to take property for use in the construction and operation of Perryville Gas Storage. The interest to be taken is a permanent right-of-way and servitude and a temporary construction servitude and right-of-way. The court is located in the United States courthouse at this address: Federal Building, 201 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 71201.
The property to be taken is described below. You have or claim an interest to it:
Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SW/4 of NW/4) of Section 14, Township 16 North, Range 9 East, and Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE/4 of NE/4) of Section 15, Township 16 North, Range 9 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described in the Judgment of Partition of Property between Alma Jones and Vernon Hall, et al. and filed of record in the official records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, consisting of more or less 26.87 acres.
3. The authority for taking this property is the Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. § 717 et seq. and specifically, 15 U.S.C. § 717f(h).
4. If you want to object or present any defense to the taking you must serve an answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 21 days after being served with this notice or from the date of the last publication of this notice. Send your answer to this address: Michael Donald, Jones Walker, First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, Suite 2450, Houston, Texas, 77002.
5. Your answer must identify the property in which you claim an interest, state the nature and extent of that interest, and state all your objections and defenses to the taking. Objections and defenses not presented are waived.
6. If you fail to answer, you consent to the taking, and the court will enter a judgment that takes your described property interest.
7. Instead of answering, you may serve on the Plaintiff’s attorney a notice of appearance that designates the property in which you claim an interest. After you do that, you will receive a notice of any proceedings that affect you. Whether or not you have previously appeared or answered, you may present evidence at a trial to determine compensation for the property and share in the overall award.
Dated October 18, 2011.
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