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Public Notices: Monday, November 14th, 2011

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

Public Notices Published Monday, November 14th, 2011

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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NOTICE
I,Michael Tibbit, DOC #586655, DOB, April 11, 1976, currently residing in Franklin Parish, LA, have applied for clemency for my conviction of Aggravated Assault which occurred 13 November 2009, 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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Public Notice
In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307, the Franklin Parish Library Proposed 2012 Budget will be available for consideration at a public hearing on December 5, 2011 at 12:00 Noon, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, LA.
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY WILL ACCEPT BIDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 30, 2011 IN THE POLICE JURY CONFERENCE ROOM, COURTHOUSE BUILDING, WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA ON THE FOLLOWING:
GRAVEL, DIRT, OIL, ASPHALT, AND SOIL CEMENT BIDS SHALL BE FOR A MINIMUM TIME OF SIX (6) MONTHS, January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012.
GRAVEL: {MAINTENANCE ROCK (GOOD GRADE 50% SIZE 1‚Äù TO 1 ¬Ω‚Äù), PIT RUN ‚Äì RED CLAY,¬† DIRT, SAND , C-1, C-3, RIP RAP}
PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE JURY OFFICE FOR BID SPECIFICATIONS
OIL, GREASES: BRAND NAMES SHALL BE PROVIDED ‚Äì PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE JURY OFFICE FOR BID SPECIFICATIONS
DIRT CONTRACTOR BIDS: SHALL INCLUDE PRICE PER CUBIC YARD OF DIRT AND¬† DISTANCE TRANSPORTED. PRICE PER HOUR FOR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INCLUDED.
ASPHALT PRODUCTS: (HOTMIX, COLD MIX, CRS-2, SS-1, AEP, CRS-2P, MC-70, MC-30)¬† BID PRICE TO INCLUDE MATERIAL PICKED UP AT SOURCE, PRICE¬† DELIVERED TO ANY PARISH ROAD OR PARISH PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY.¬† INCLUDE SEPARATE DOCUMENT FOR HOTMIX AND COLD MIX BID.
SOIL CEMENT: SHALL INCLUDE PRICE PER TON OR CUBIC YARD, FREIGHT, SPREADING, ENVIRONMENTAL, ETC. BID FORM NOT PROVIDED.
BIDDER SHALL INDICATE METHOD OF CALCULATING AND JUSTIFY INCREASE OR DECREASE IN MATERIAL COST.
BID SPECIFICATIONS AND BID FORMS MAY BE EMAILED, FAXED, MAILED, OR PICKED UP AT THE POLICE JURY OFFICE, 6558 MAIN STREET, COURTHOUSE BUILDING, WINNSBORO, LA. BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING ANY HOLIDAYS.
ALL BIDS AWARDED SHALL REQUIRE A SIGNED CONTRACT.
THE FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.¬† PLEASE CALL GREG HUMPHRIES, PARISH SUPERINTENDENT (CELL-318-439-0193) OR LUTHER SMITH, PURCHASING AGENT AT 318-435-9446 WITH QUESTIONS.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The 2012 Proposed Budget for the Franklin Parish Assessor’s Office is available for public inspection at the Assessor’s Office in the Courthouse building beginning November 16, 2011.
The Franklin Parish Assessor’s Office will hold a public hearing on the 2012 Proposed Budget at 8:30 a.m., December 2, 2001 in the office of the Assessor at the Courthouse.
The following is a proposed budget summary for the year ending December 31, 2012.
Beginning Fund Balance: $1,512,007.00
Projected Revenues: 737,968.00
Projected Expenditures: 674,390.00
Ending Fund Balance: 1,575,585.00
Rod Elrod, Assessor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LCDBG APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The Town of Wisner announces that an application for FY 2012/2013 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funds will be submitted for the following:
Activity: LCDBG funds will be used to reconstruct and rehabilitate streets within the Town of Wisner.
Objective: To provide improvements to streets within the Town of Wisner.
Location: The target area consists of Watson, portion of Hope, Turner, Ash, Plum, Apple, Abe, Holly, Owen, Hammonds, Young, Gum, Locust, Magnolia, and Walker Streets.
Amount: $600,000 of LCDBG funds for construction, engineering, and grant administration
All citizens, particularly persons of low to moderate income residents and residents of blighted areas, are encouraged to review the proposed application and submit written comments on the application to the following address:
Ms. Allyn Jean Luckett
Mayor, Town of Wisner
P. O. Box 290
Wisner, LA 71378-0290
Telephone Number: (318) 724-6568
The application is to be submitted to the Division of Administration, Office of Community Development on or about November 23, 2011. A copy of the application will be available for review at the Wisner Town Hall Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday beginning on November 16, 2011.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, National Association
Vs. No. 42,245
Stephen Allen Sanderson and Cheryl Mercer Sanderson
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 21st day of December A.D., 2011, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section 21, Township 14 North, Range 7 East (T14N-R7E), Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows:
From a found one inch (1”) iron pipe marking the Point of Beginning of that certain 6.44 acre tract of land acquired by Robert A. Rayford from William C. Riley, et. ux. as per description and plat recorded in Conveyance Book 151, Page 450, of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana run thence in a northeasterly direction, along the southeast line of said 6.44 acre tract, a distance of 19.79 feet to a three quarter inch (3/4”) iron pipe marking it’s intersection with the present (45 feet from centerline) northeastern right-of-way line of Route Louisiana No. 618 (State Project No. 167-01-09 Winnsboro-Lone Cedar Highway) and the POINT OF BEGINNING. Thence continue in a northeasterly direction, along the southeast line of said 6.44 acre tract, a distance of 170.26 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and run in a southeasterly direction, along the southeast line of said 6.44 acre tract, a distance of 10.00 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and run in a northeasterly direction, along the southeast line of said 6.44 acre tract, a distance of 127.48 feet to a three quarter inch (3/4”) iron pipe marking its intersection with the northwesterly projection of a chain link fence; thence turn a right deflection angle of 97 degrees 02 minutes 27 seconds and run in a southeasterly direction, along said chain link fence, a distance of 296.68 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 86 degrees 16 minutes 56 seconds and run in a southwesterly direction a distance of 197.26 feet to a twelve inch (12”) cylindrlcal concrete monument; thence turn a right deflection angle of 31 degrees 01 minutes 59 seconds and run in a northwesterly direction a distance of 74.04 feet to a three quarter inch (3/4”) iron pipe on the present (45 feet from centerline) northeastern right-of-way line of Route Louisiana No. 618 (State Project No. 167-01-09 Winnsboro-Lone Cedar Highway); thence run in a northwesterly direction, along said northeastern right-of-way line , a distance of 249.00 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, Containing 1.835 acres, more or less.
Together with all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property.
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
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, National Association
Vs. No. 42,020
Penny Jo Nichols
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 21st day of December A.D., 2011, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Beginning at the point where the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, intersects the North line of a gravel highway right-of-way, thence North along the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/21 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 210 feet to point, thence in an Easterly direction parallel with the South line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/12 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 104 feet for a Point of Beginning, thence in a Northerly direction parallel with the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, 210 feet to point, thence in an Easterly direction parallel with the South line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, approximately 210 feet, thence in a Southerly direction parallel to the West Line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 NOrth, Range 6 East, approximately 210 feet, thence in a Westerly direction parallel with the South line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 210 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all buildings and improvements thereon.
Which has the address of 795 Moss Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LCDBG Application Available for Review
The Village of Gilbert announces that an application for the FY 2012 – FY 2013 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funds will be submitted for the following:
ACTIVITY:LCDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate the existing
sewer collection system in the Village of Gilbert
OBJECTIVE:To provide an properly functioning sewer collection system for low-moderate income residents of the Village of Gilbert
LOCATION: Village of Gilbert, Franklin Parish, Louisiana
AMOUNT: Construction Cost $190,940.00
Administration Cost 35,000.00
Pre-Agreement $ 2,900.00
TOTAL LCDBG FUNDS = $228,840.00
The application is to be submitted to the Division of Administration, Office of Community Development on or about November 23, 2011. A copy of the application will be available for review at the Village Hall, 7564 Gilbert Street, Gilbert, LA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
All citizens, particularly persons of low and moderate income, and residents of blighted areas, are encouraged to submit their views and proposals by November 22, 2011 to the Mayor at the address noted below.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Village of Gilbert
P. O. Box 600
Gilbert, LA 71336-0600
(318) 435-6506
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Board of Commissioners
Franklin Parish Hospital
Service District No. 1, d/b/a
Franklin Medical Center
Board Meeting September 29 2011 at 3:00 in the hospital auditorium
Members Present: Paul Price Jr.; Chairman, Danny Warner, and Jan Hicks
Others Present: Blake Kramer, Terri Spence, Mark Spence, April Winborne and Charlotte Boone
Absent: Dr. Roger Smith, Michael Wright; Vice Chairman and Nick Poulos
1. Call to Order and Invocation:
Mr. Price called the meeting to order and Dr. Hicks gave the invocation.
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks to add to agenda under Administrative Report: Consider William Carey DO school agreement.Motion carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Minutes:
A motion to approve Const Committee meeting minutes 009092011 was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Warner. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Director of Nursing Report: April Winborne, Director of Nursing
No new business
4. Personnel Update: Terri Spence, Personnel Services Officer
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve revisions to “Leave Policy” and “Retirement Contribution Policy”. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Poulos and seconded by Mr. Warner to approve the Unemployment Benefit Contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Medical Staff: Dr. Roger Smith, Chief of Staff
No credentialing was present for approval
6. Financials: Blake Kramer. Administrator
No Financials presented
7. Operations Update:
A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Warner to approve the resolution for additional monies to Crowville Health Center. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve the van purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Administrative Report: Blake Kramer. Administrator
A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve the UPL resolution and agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Dr Hicks and seconded by Mr. Warner to approve the William Carey DO School agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board and Administrative staff formally recognized Ms Annie Hilliard on her 34+ years of service at FMC and wish her the best during her retirement.
9. FY 2010-2011 Audit Report Paul Delaney, Lester, Miller and Wells
Revenue increased by 23%. Expenses were up as well but were about a million less than the revenue increase. Over $1.4 million remained in third party payor settlements with Medicare and Medicaid that still had not been paid, which was the reason behind the decreasing cash balance.
10. Open Session:
No new business
11. Public Comment:
No public comment heard
12. Adjourn:
A motion to adjourn was made by Dr Hicks 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 October 7 at 12:00 in the Administration Conference Room
Members Present: Paul Price Jr.; Chairman, Michael Wright; Vice Chairman, Danny Warner and Jan Hicks.
Others Present: Blake Kramer, Terri Spence, Mark Spence, Tom Bonnette and Charlotte Boone
Absent: Nick Poulos
1. Call to Order and Invocation:
Mr. Price called the meeting to order and Dr. Hicks gave the invocation.
A motion was made by Dr Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to add to the agenda “Drug Testing Policy and Procedure‚“ under Open Session. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Open Session:
Financials were not presented
A motion was made by Dr Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to award the Crowville Health Center bid to Adkins construction as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr Hicks to approve the “Drug Testing Policy and Procedure” as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Public Comment:
No public comment heard.
13. Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks. Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Price Jr.; Chairman
Board of Commissioners
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SHERIFF’S SALE
KANDIE THOMAS
VS. NO. 42,030
ERCIE CLIFFORD
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 30th day of November A.D., 2011, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
2004 TOYOTA, VIN#4T1BE30K64U901980
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
Nov. 8, 2011
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in regular session on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Jean Clark and Council member Marie Barber and Larry LaBorde.
Also Present: Town Clerk, Chief of Police and guests.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer was led by Mayor Clark.
The minutes of the previous council meeting were presented.
Marie Barber made a motion to accept the minutes.
Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 1. Nays 0. Absent 1.
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 Larry LaBorde.
Marie Barber seconded that motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent 1.
Police Report:
Chief Barber reported that the department is running smoothly.
Fire Department:
It was reported that the department will plan the Christmas party at the next meeting. Two of the volunteer firefighters passed the Fire Fighter I exam. The department participated in mutual aid fires during the month.
Since no other business required action, Mayor Clark requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Marie Barber made a motion to close the council meeting. Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 2. Nays 0. Absent `1.
The meeting closed at 5:20 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Clerk
Jean Clark, Mayor
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COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
November 16, 2011
Village of Gilbert
P. O. Box 600
Gilbert, LA 71336-0600
(318) 435-6506
This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 2, 2011, the Village of Gilbert will submit a request to the Louisiana Division of Administration for the release of FY 2011 LCDBG PF funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Street Improvements for the purpose of providing low-to-moderate income residents with aesthetically appealing and properly functional roadways.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Village of Gilbert has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Village Hall, 7564 Gilbert Street, Gilbert, LA, and may be examined or copied weekdays, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Village of Gilbert, P. O. Box 600, Gilbert, LA 71336-0600. All comments received by December 1, 2011 will be considered by the Village of Gilbert prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commentor’s should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Village of Gilbert certifies to Louisiana Division of Administration that Mike Stephens, in his capacity as Mayor/Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Louisiana Division of Administration approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Village of Gilbert to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Louisiana Division of Administration will consider objections to its release of funds and the Village of Gilbert certification received by December 21, 2011, or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the Village of Gilbert approved by Louisiana Division of Administration; (b) the Village of Gilbert has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Louisiana Division of Administration; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, at Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095. Potential objectors should contact Louisiana Division of Administration to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Village of Gilbert
P. O. Box 600
Gilbert, LA 71336-0600
(318) 435-6506
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
October 3, 2011
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Mrs. Louise Johnson and Mr. Tim Eubanks were absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and the President Bryan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
DELETIONS/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board add Quinten Ford, Ford’s Food Center and Martha McCall, parent to recognition of visitors.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School approves the final agenda for the October 3, 2011 regular meeting as amended.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from September 6 & 27, 2011 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Agriculture Extension Office Report
B. Quinten Ford, Ford’s Food Center
C. Martha McCall - parent
IV. Business
Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
Consider and/or take action on permission to advertise for materials and supplies. (Whitten)
Consider and/or take action on permission to advertise for LEAP and iLEAP test preparation materials. (Sharp)
Consider and/or take action on awarding bid for Brush Top Archery Club.
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 6 & 27, 2011 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes from the September 6 and 27, 2011 meetings.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS - AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Mrs. Carol Allison gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – Quinten Ford
Mr. Quinten Ford, owner of Ford’s Food Center is building a new store next to the school board property. Mr. Fort expressed interest in buying a strip of school board property adjacent to his land. Dr. Johnson informed Mr. Ford that by law this land would need to be survived and then appraised. After that then the school board would need to put that strip of land up for bid. The estimated opening of new store is May, 2012.
MOTION TO ADD ITEM OF PROCEEDING WITH SURVEY, APPRAISAL AND BID OF LAND
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to add item of proceeding with survey, appraisal and bid of land.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO PROCEED WITH THE APPRAISAL, SURVEY AND BID OF LAND
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to proceed with the survey, appraisal and bidding of land adjacent to the Ford property. It is understood that the cost of the survey, appraisal and bidding process be included in the bid price.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – Martha McCall, parent
Ms. McCall expressed her concern of students being denied chocolate milk at Winnsboro Elementary. Ms. McCall said the children are being threatened not to pick up chocolate milk. She has spoken to the school and gone through the correct chain of command. Dr. Johnson said that as of last week Mrs. Shelia Nolan, supervisor of CNP, she insured that the students are being given chocolate milk. Mrs. Nolan was at the school last Friday morning. Dr. Johnson said he thought the problem was resolved. Ms. McCall said that today the students were not given chocolate milk. Dr. Johnson said that he is not taking this issue lightly. He will insure that the students will be able to get the chocolate milk.
HEAD START REPORT – PAM MCBROOM
Mrs. McBroom gave the Board an update on the activities of the Head Start Program. Head Start has a full house. Head Start has been without a/c for four weeks. People are working on this it is just hard getting the correct parts. Red Ribbon Week, a Health Fair and a Fall Festival is schedule. Mrs. McBroom gave Board Members a financial report.
MOTION FOR PERMISSON TO BID CLASSROOM MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to advertise by bid classroom materials and supplies.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO BID LEAP & ILEAP TEST PREP MATERIALS
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to advertise by bid LEAP & iLEAP Test Preparation Materials.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO AWARD BID ON BRUSH TOP ARCHERY LAND LEASE
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to award the lease for Brush Top Archery Club to Jerimie Reeves for $770.00. This a one year lease and this land is to remain bow hunting only.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson reported on student count for 2011-10. We are up 26 students for the first time in 8 years we have shown an increase of students.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan reported everything is running smooth. The only 2 things were the a/c at Head Start and the milk and WES.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the instructional and support personnel matters as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Lewis, Erna WES Reg. ed. Tea. 09.08.11 Replace S. Roberts Arnold,
Tammy FPHS Reg. ed. Tea. 09.26.11 Replace Fortune
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Fortune, Jonathan FPHS Teacher 09.09.11 Relocation
TRANSFERS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Roberts, Sharon WES to Baskin Reg. ed. Tea. 09.08.11
SUPPORT PERSONNEL (All support personnel shall be on a 6 month probationary basis.)
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Herring, Carolyn D. Crow Caft. Manager 09.21.11 Replace B. Martin (transfer)
Jones, Lora Fort Caft. Manager 09.26.11 Replace V. Houston (lwop)
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Lee, Lula Head Start Floating assistant 08.24.11 Position at WES
TRANSFERS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Ellis, Elaine WES to FPHS Sp. Ed. Para 09.19.11 Meadows classroom
SUBSTITUTE – LONG TERM
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
/Brass, Birtha Gilbert d/d sub. 09.21.11 3rd grade
Arnold, Tammy FPHS d/d sub. 09.10 - 25.11 Replace Fortune
Calhoun, Temaka WES d/d sub. 09.28.11 Replace Thomas/Grant MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2011-10-0010
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the regular meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
November 1, 2011
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 5:58 p.m. The maintenance committee met at 5:00 p.m. with the finance and agenda meeting to follow consecutively.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Tim Eubanks and Mr. Jesse Young.
Mrs. Louise Johnson and Mr. Richard Kelly were absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mrs. Dorothy Brown led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Maintenance committee was called to order by Mr. Tim Eubanks. Superintendent Johnson reported that Fort Necessity is having sewer problems. Our people and the policy jury was there Saturday. Today the problem was fixed. Don Riser from the Health Dept. was there and gave his okay. Baskin School, Crowville School and HGW are also experiencing sewer problems. All sewer systems need to be re-done in the future. The land behind the warehouse has been surveyed. We are waiting on Gary Robinson to do the appraisal. Ross Bus Sales is extending the lease for one year on the first set of buses. Mr. Young said that they offered to sale us these buses at a cost of $32,000.00. These buses are wore out and are not worth the $32,000.00. Dr. Johnson said that Entergy Education came and talked to him about hiring a person to oversee the utilities at the schools. This person would be in charge of making sure all lights and water is tuned off at the schools. The proposal given to us said the School Board could save up to $17,000.00 per year. Dr. Johnson used this company in Ouachita Parish and they saved a good bit of money on utilities. Dr. Johnson said he did not seem to think it would be a good fit for Franklin Parish. The principals and custodians could see that all lights and water is turned off at the schools. Dr. Johnson spoke to David Creed on re-apportionment. The School Board will need to do a re-apportionment of the school district before their next election. Mr. Young said his voters want us to follow the same district lines as the Police Jury lines. The a/c at Head Start is fixed. Dr. Johnson reported that all board members need 6 hours of training. Mr. Jon Guice can do 3 hours and he will get the supervisors to discuss their program for the other 3 hours. Starting in the year 2012 every employee in the Franklin Parish School System must have 1 hour ethic training. Mrs. Brown wants Dr. Johnson to set up the board training for 2 – 3 hours training sessions. Some employees have asked to get ½ of their sales tax bonus in December and the rest in June. After a discussion on this matter, the Board was leaving the sales tax 13th check like it is all in June. The Franklin Parish School Board is schedule to get some additional Ad Valorem property tax. Pam McBroom, Head Start Director sent in a letter to request authorization to wait on payment for her 25 sick and vac. days for drop. Mr. Eubanks adjourned the maintenance committee meeting.
Finance committee was called to order by Mr. Jesse Young. Mrs. Whitten reported that she gave the Board Members 2 reports in their packets. One report was on GASB 45 and the other on vacant building report. Our property insurance company came an inspected all of our buildings. Dr. Johnson reported that Jefferson Parish has applied for 13 charter schools. Dr. Johnson reported that in the future the State will have schools for sales by private businesses. Mrs. Sharp reported on her test preparation materials bid. Mr. Young adjourned the finance committee.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2011-11-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the November 7, 2011 regular meeting.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room 5:30 p.m.
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from October 3 and November 1, 2011 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Wiley McClary, Teacher of the Year
IV. Business
• Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
• Consider and/or take action on awarding bid for classroom materials and supplies and consider LEAP & iLEAP test preparation materials bid. (Whitten)
• Consider and/or take action on 2011-12 Testing Policy. (Watson)
• Consider and/or take action on authorization to wait on Head Start’s drop money.
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2011-11-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the agenda meeting is adjourned.
MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department will accept sealed bids on Wednesday, November 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department for the following:
1- 2011 Full Sized Sports Utility Vehicle
Specifications and requirements may be obtained at the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office during normal business hours. The Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and waives any information. For information contact David Rigdon, Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Department.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Chairman of the Northeast Soil and Water Conservation District will convene a Locally Led Conservation Meeting from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Police Jury Room inside the Franklin Parish Courthouse in Winnsboro, Louisiana.
The meeting is open to the public. To find out more about the Locally Led Conservation Meeting, please call (318)435-6743 Ext. 3.
All programs and services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are offered and available on a non-discriminatory basis.
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TOWN OF WISNER
Regular Council Meeting
Oct. 13, 2011
The Town Council met in regular session on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Lemle, Roger HIlliard, Thomas Moore, Nettie B. Brown and Marc McCarty.
Also present: Town Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceedings to order. Mayor Luckett requested a moment of silence for Cancer Awareness Month.
The invocation was given by Thomas Lemle.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Moore.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to accept minutes as presented. Nettie B. Brown seconded. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month. Motion by Thomas Lemle to accept the financial reports and pay bills. Thomas Moore seconded. Motion carried.
Mayor Luckett addressed council concerning the financial status of the town.
Thomas Lemle opened the sealed bids for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. It was moved and seconded not to accept the bid. Clerk was instructed to re-run ad.
Marc McCarty made a motion to re-open the position of dog catcher. Roger Hilliard seconded. Votes to re-open position of dog catcher were as follows: 4 Yeas: Nettie B. Brown, Roger Hilliard, Thomas Lemle, and Marc McCarty. 1 Nay - Thomas Moore.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:
Doug Denmon reported that everything was looking good in the town.
Thomas Lemle announced that the fall clean-up will be October 24, 2011 thru November 4, 2011, and large trash containers will be available to residents.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Doug Denmon informed council that attendance of volunteers had picked up and the month meeting were going good. Doug announced that he had purchase a gas cap for the fire truck.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
No report.
WATER REPORT:
No report.
FURTHER BUSINESS:
Several guests requested an advanced notice when water hydrants are going to be flushed.
One guest wanted an update on the property clean up.
There were several complaints of stray animals running loose.
Ken McManus reported on current and closing projects.
With no further business Thomas Lemle made a motion to adjourn. Nettie B. Brown seconded.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE 2012 BUDGET HEARING FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2011 budget at 6:00pm, Thursday, December 8th, 2011, in the Police Jury Meeting Room at 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written or oral comments. The public is encouraged to attend. A detailed description of the budget will be available for inspection at the Treasurer’s Office on December 09, 2011.
Sam Wiggins, Treasurer
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
October 13, 2011 @ 6:00 P. M
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session including a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, with the following Jurors present. Honorable Ricky Campbell, President, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, James Harris, Leroy Scott, Joe Lewis, W.H “Rawhide” Robinson, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Scott led the group with the prayer and pledge.
Motion to approve the agenda and the supplemental agenda was made by Juror Hendry, seconded by Juror Harris, followed by a unanimous vote.
Juror Parks made the motion to approve the minutes from the September 13, 2011 meeting. Juror Robinson seconded the motion, followed by a unanimous vote of approval.
Carroll Allison gave an LSU Ag update regarding cotton yield. Most farmers are getting 4 to 5 bales an acre. Mrs. Allison gave the jury disheartening news regarding the Family Development instructor, Mrs. Ginger Boutwell. Their program is once more being reduced eliminating the Family Development instructors state wide. This will mean the loss of 30 to 40 jobs within the year.
Blake Kramer, Administrator of Franklin Medical Center informs the jury of developments occurring at the hospital and clinics on a quarterly basis. Mr. Kramer shared good news from their recent audit, followed by some rather concerning possibilities on the horizon for rural hospitals on the federal and state levels. Mr. Kramer will continue to diligently monitor the situation and request that the Jurors speak with their legislators. Mr. Kramer then requested the jury’s assistance with the leveling and construction of a parking lot for the Crowville Health Clinic. The motion was made by Juror Scott to assist, second from Juror Hendry, followed by a unanimous vote to approve.
The motion to open the public hearing regarding Ordinance #3346 Section 4 pertaining to speed limits on parish roads was made by Juror Hendry, seconded by Juror Parks.
Clarification by the Parish Superintendant was made of the requested changes to the current Speed Limit Ordinance. The Superintendant identified the roads that have previously received or parish roads that should receive a lower speed rating. Juror Scott made the motion to close the public hearing, second by Juror Robinson, followed with a unanimous vote.
Juror Parks motioned to take action on the public hearing, seconded by Juror Harris, followed by a unanimous vote.
The motion to approve the amendments to Ordinance #3346 Section 4 was made by Juror Harris, seconded by Juror Hendry, followed with a unanimous vote of approval.
The following chip sealed roads were reduced to 25mph. Kenneth Barton, Fox Johnston, White, Carol Cobb, Blount, a portion of New Zion, Riley, Collins , Browns Landing, Brooks, Wayne Ezell, Oliver, Boyd, Hendrix, Roy McDuffie, Ellington, and Wilson Roads.
Mark Couch spoke regarding the necessity of having a functional animal shelter and the parish policy regarding pets. Mr. Couch requested that a facility be constructed at the detention center to house and care for unwanted animals. The jurors explained that the request would have to be made to the Sheriff. The jury is uncertain of rules and legalities concerning the requested facility, but will assist in any way they can.
The motion was made by Juror Parks to approve Resolution #417 Annual Off System Bridge Replacement, Juror Robinson seconded, followed by a unanimous vote of approval.
The motion was made by Juror Lewis to approve Ordinance # 3424 Parish Bridge Load Limits and Closures, Juror Harris made the second, with all voting in approval except Juror Scott who abstained. Juror Scott needed more clarification.
Juror Parks made the motion to approve resolutions 418,419, and 420 regarding Capital Outlay request. The motion was seconded by Juror Lewis, followed by a unanimous vote of approval.
Item 10 on the agenda was tabled.
Juror Hendry made the motion to accept the lowest bidder, Adkins Construction, LLC, for demolition services involved in the HMGP 1603n-041-0002 Elevation and Acquisition program. The motion was seconded by Juror Robinson with all voting in agreement except Juror Harris who abstained.
Juror Hendry made the motion to approve the awarding of the contract for 2010 LCDBG-LASTEP Proj#11-01-556E Wilderness Lane Water System Improvements to the lowest bidder, Womack & Sons Construction Group, Inc. The second was made by Juror Parks followed by a unanimous vote to approve.
Juror Harris made the motion to approve the hardship driveway request by Mr. Veuleman being that all necessary documentation was in order. Juror Robinson seconded the motion, followed by a unanimous vote to assist.
The parish Superintendant sought the advice of the district attorney’s office regarding the request made by Mr. Leodis Norman to install a fence behind the homes on Colonel Dr. Attorney David Doughty stated that it is not the parish’s policy to install fences on private property or to barricade drainage canals and advises the jury to deny the request.
The Superintendant presented the jury with the list of roads that have been chip sealed this season, the parish work schedule, 25 mile per hour road list, and eligible bridges that can be repaired through the Federal Bridge Program. The Superintendant request that a committee be appointed to discuss which bridge should be chosen. The parish has received a total of $747,662.70 from the Federal Bridge Program to make necessary repairs to our parish bridges.
Juror Hendry requested that the remaining 2011 Capitol Improvement money and remaining road materials be used to chip seal Bates Road. The motion was made by Juror Scott, seconded by Juror Robinson followed by a unanimous vote.
The Superintendant read a request from Mr. Hutto asking for assistance with dust control in front of his home. Mr. Hutto provided the jury with a doctors excuse explaining the condition of his child. The motion was made by Juror Parks, seconded by Juror Harris, followed by a unanimous vote to assist.
The public works committee meeting minutes were read by the jury. The Parish Engineer presented a revised Ordinance requested by Atmos Energy to be discussed at the Nov. Committee meetings and possible voted on at the Nov. jury meeting. Juror Robinson and the Superintendant will speak with David Doughty regarding the request made by Jay Brown to remove trees on A.J. Stephens Road. The committee requested that the Parish Engineer asses and prioritize J.L. Taylor Road and Erwin Road.
The Recreation Committee met to discuss necessary items to be purchased and repairs to be made at Turkey Creek Park from the Turkey Creek fund. The Superintendant will coordinate the necessary work. Juror Lewis reported that there were several repairs and purchases to be made at Nolan Norman Park also.
Treasurer’s report – Budgets were presented to all jurors. The Treasurer explained that she will begin the close out of the 2011 budget and proposing the 2012 budget to the finance committee prior to the Nov. Committee meetings. The budgets will have to be approved at the December 2011 meeting. All Jurors were asked to review the budgets and to please advise the Treasurer of any adjustments they would like to make in spending patterns. All priorities should be addressed at this time.
Supplemental agenda:
Approve the letter of support for the LONI funding – Broadband Services for rural communities. The motion was made by Juror Parks, seconded by Juror Harris followed with a unanimous vote to write a letter of support.
The motion was made by Juror Harris to approve Resolution 421 confirming the juror’s approval of the Section 8 Annual Plan. Juror Robinson seconded the motion followed with a unanimous vote.
The motion was made by Juror Harris to adjourn, seconded by Juror Scott. Unanimously approved.
Sam Wiggins                                                Ricky Campbell
Treasurer                                                      President
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will hold a Public Hearing during their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana for the following purpose:
1.      Take 3,920 feet of Frank Smith road out of the Parish Road Maintenance System.
2.      Take 2,600 feet of C. M. Ashley Road out of the Parish Road Maintenance System.
The Public is invited to attend should you have any protests and/or comments concerning this matter.
Sam Wiggins, Treasurer
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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The following resolution was offered by Juror Parks and seconded by Juror Lewis
RESOLUTION 424
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 22, 2011, to authorize an additional homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
BE IT RESOLVED 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, that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011, to authorize an additional homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.
SECTION 2. Proces Verbal. A Proces Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Franklin, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS:      YEAS:          NAYS:        ABSENT:       ABSTAINING:
Ricky Campbell     X
Buddy Parks          X
James Harris        X
Troy Hendry         X
Leroy Scott X
W.H. “Rawhide” RobinsonX
Joe Lewis X
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of November, 2011.
Sam Wiggins, Secretary Ricky Campbell, President
PROCES VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 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"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 22, 2011, with the following members present:
Ricky Campbell, Buddy Parks, James Harris, Troy Hendry, W.H. "Rawhide" Robinson and Joe Lewis;
There being absent: Leroy Scott
did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election 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?
There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION
Precinct Location FOR AGAINST
01 Ft Necessity Jr. High School, 10630 Hwy. 562, Ft Necessity
62 46
02 Jigger Apostolic Hall, 7197 Hwy. 128, Jigger
62 33
03 Brakers Store, 6385 Hwy. 562, Wisner
123 56
04 Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
114 48
04A Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
14 7
04B Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
55 19
06 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
209 68
06A Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
5 4
07 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
44 13
09 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
21 7
12 Franklin Parish ROTC Building, 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro 161 50
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
137 44
13A New Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
24 9
14
Woodmen of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
174
58
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority, 1702 Hatfield Street, Winnsboro 93 55
18 Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
9 5
19 Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
132 49
20 Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
122 40
21 Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
146 51
21A Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
16 2
22 Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
79 21
24 Winnsboro Lower Elementary School, 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro 87 63
25 Woodmen of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
44 19
26 VFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
63 16
26A VFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
30 10
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
100 32
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
3 6
27B Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
9 3
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
26 7
30 Baskin Community Center, 1860 Hwy. 857, Baskin
272 94
31 Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr, 157 Football Field Road, Crowville 242 72
32 North Central Fire Station, 1772 Hwy. 859, Delhi
156 47
33 Friendship Fire Station, 4918 Hwy. 132, Baskin
68 21
ABSENTEE 1,706 391
TOTALS 4,608 1,466
MAJORITY FOR 3,142
The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 4,608 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 1,466 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 3,142 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Parish on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of November, 2011.
ATTEST:
President, Ricky Campbell
Secretary, Sam Wiggins
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, October 22, 2011, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Proces Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of November, 2011.
President, Ricky Campbell
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The following resolution was offered by Juror Hendry and seconded by Juror Parks
RESOLUTION 425
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 22, 2011, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein.
BE IT RESOLVED 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, that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the special election.
SECTION 2. Proces Verbal. A Proces Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Franklin, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Results. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:
Ricky Campbell X
Buddy Parks X
James Harris X
Troy Hendry X
Leroy Scott X
W.H. "Rawhide" Robinso X
Joe Lewis X
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of November, 2011.
Secretary President
PROCES VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 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"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, October 22, 2011, with the following members present:
Ricky Campbell, Buddy Parks, James Harris, Troy Hendry, W.H. "Rawhide" Robinson and Joe Lewis;
There being absent: Leroy Scott
did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election 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?
There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the propositions as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:
POLLING PLACE PROP. PROP. PROP. PROP
NO. ONE NO. TWO NO.THREE NO. FOUR
Pct. Location Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes NO
01 Ft Necessity Jr.
High School,
10630 Hwy. 562,
Ft Necessity 55 53 55 52 55 53 57 50
02 Jigger Apostolic
Hall, 7197 Hwy.
128, Jigger 49 44 49 45 47 46 45 46
03Brakers Store,
6385 Hwy. 562,
Wisner 99 79 101 78 103 78 94 85
04Wisner Town Hall,
9530 Natchez Street,
Wisner 80 80 87 74 80 81 79 80
04A Gilbert Community
Center, 157 Hanna
Street, Gilbert 13 8 13 9 13 9 16 6
04B Wisner Town Hall,
9530 Natchez Street,
Wisner 46 31 50 27 48 28 48 23
06 Gilbert Community
Center, 157 Hanna
Street, Gilbert 167 108 176 99 172 101 177 101
06A Gilbert Community
Center, 157 Hanna
Street, Gilbert 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6
07 Gilbert Community
Center, 157 Hanna
Street, Gilbert 34 24 35 20 34 23 33 25
09Gilbert Community
Center, 157 Hanna
Street, Gilbert 15 12 15 12 16 11 16 12
12 Franklin Parish ROTC
Building, 1600 Glover
Street, Winnsboro 122 89 119 89 121 87 125 83
13 New Hope Masonic
Lodge, 2195 Hwy.
135, Winnsboro 89 92 87 93 81 98 84 95
13ANew Hope
Masonic Lodge,
2195 Hwy. 135,
Winnsboro 7 25 11 22 8 26 8 26
14 Woodmen of the
World Hall, 261 Taylor
Avenue, Winnsboro 113 117 123 105 118 110 119 108
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority,
1702 Hatfield Street,
Winnsboro 68 78 74 76 72 78 71 78
18 Horace G. White
Learning Center, 5915
Hwy. 4, Winnsboro 9 5 9 5 8 6 10 4
19 Ward #3 Community
Center, 2051 Hwy. 578,
Winnsboro 105 76 111 73 106 76 102 79
20 Horace G. White
Learning Center, 5915
Hwy. 4, Winnsboro 90 67 88 68 92 68 89 68
21 Ward #3 Community
Center, 2051 Hwy. 578,
Winnsboro 120 77 126 70 119 80 123 69
21A Ward #3 Community
Center, 2051 Hwy. 578,
Winnsboro 12 6 14 4 12 6 12 6
22 Horace G. White
Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4,
Winnsboro 63 37 65 34 63 36 61 39
24 Winnsboro Lower
Elementary School, 1310 Warren
Street, Winnsboro 68 81 71 75 70 79 71 77
25 Woodmen of the World Hall,
261 Taylor Avenue,
Winnsboro 25 37 36 26 33 28 35 27
26 VFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road,
Winnsboro 50 30 50 30 51 27 49 29
26A VFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road,
Winnsboro 18 22 21 19 20 19 19 21
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse,
6560 Main Street,
Winnsboro 79 51 80 53 76 54 80 53
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse,
6560 Main Street,
Winnsboro 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 6
27B Franklin Parish Courthouse,
6560 Main Street,
Winnsboro 8 4 8 4 8 4 7 4
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse,
6560 Main Street,
Winnsboro 16 16 19 14 18 15 16 15
30 Baskin Community Center,
1860 Hwy. 857,
Baskin 216 149 219 148 209 149 216 147
31 Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr,
157 Football Field Road,
Crowville 210 109 223 96 223 99 211 105
32 North Central Fire Station,
1772 Hwy. 859,
Delhi 120 83 121 83 118 87 118 82
33 Friendship Fire Station,
4918 Hwy. 132,
Baskin 65 23 67 22 67 22 64 26
ABSENTEE
VOTE 1,343 742 1,360 711 1,302 767 1,300 769
TOTALS 3,579 2,467 3,688 2,348 3,568 2,463 3,560 2,450
MAJORITY
FOR 1,112 1,340 1,105 1,110
The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that
(i) there was a total of 3,579 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 1 and a total of 2,467 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 1, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 1,112 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 1 as hereinabove set forth;
(ii) there was a total of 3,688 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 2 and a total of 2,348 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 2, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 1,340 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 2 as hereinabove set forth;
(iii) there was a total of 3,568 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 3 and a total of 2,463 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 3, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 1,105 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 3 as hereinabove set forth; and
(iv) there was a total of 3,560 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 4 and a total of 2,450 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 4, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 1,110 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 4 as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that Proposition No. 1, Proposition No. 2, Proposition No. 3 and Proposition No. 4 as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Parish on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of November, 2011.
ATTEST:
President
Secretary
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Police Jury of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that Proposition No. 1, Proposition No. 2, Proposition No. 3 and Proposition No. 4 submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, October 22, 2011, were CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Proces Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of November, 2011.
President
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