Public Notices Published Tuesday, September 11th, 2012CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 20, 2012
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, August 20, 2012, 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 Jackie R. Johnson
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas. Betty Johnson, Craig Gill, Rex McCarthy
Absent: None
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on July 16, 2012 and special called meetings on July 30 and July 31, 2012. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0701:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on August 20, 2012, that they hereby amend the General Fund operating budget, Special Revenue Funds operating budget and Utility System Fund operating as attached.
On a motion by Dumas, second by Johnson the above resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 2012, by the following vote:
Yeas: Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: Mahoney
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 953:
A public hearing was held at this time for comments on the 2012/2013 budget. Motion by Gill, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to close the public comments.
Dumas made a motion to retain the 2 firemen that had previously been terminated due to budget restraints and terminate 1 fireman of equal pay. Second by Gill and unanimously approved.
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to adopt Ordinance No. 953 for the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2012 June 30, 2013.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0801:
WHEREAS, The City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, has the need for repairs to the airport apron located at the City of Winnsboro Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for a project through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD); and
WHEREAS, the engineering and consulting services for this project would be contracted with Volkert, Inc., 3466 Drusilla Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809; and
WHEREAS, this project would be totally funded through FAA (90%) and LADOTD (10%).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on August 20, 2012, does hereby authorize Mayor Jackie R. Johnson to execute all necessary documents for this μAirport Apron Rehab Projectξ application and grant.
Motion by Dumas, second by McCarthy to adopt this resolution. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0802:
WHEREAS, The City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, has the need for repairs to replace MIRL, electric vault, beacon, PAPI and windcone for RW18/36 located at the City of Winnsboro Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for a project through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD); and
WHEREAS, the engineering and consulting services for this project would be contracted with Volkert, Inc., 3466 Drusilla Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809; and
WHEREAS, this project would be totally funded through LADOTD (100%).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on August 20, 2012, does hereby authorize Mayor Jackie R. Johnson to execute all necessary documents for this μAirport Lighting Projectξ application and grant.
Motion by Gill, second by Dumas to adopt this resolution.
KELLY MARTIN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
Kelly Martin appeared before the Board with information concerning the rental of the community center and copies of the agreements/contracts that other areas use for rental of their property.
ALCOHOL LICENSE:
Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police motion was made by Gill, seconded by Johnson and unanimously approved to issue an alcohol license to Gurleen, LLC, D/B/A S U Pack It #2.
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee was unable to attend but sent an email with an updated report of their projects in the City of Winnsboro.
MAYOR PRO-TEM:
Betty Johnson was nominated to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 June 30, 2013. Motion by Gill, second by Dumas and unanimously approved.
WELCH FAMILY PRESENTATION:
The mayor presented the Welch family a plaque honoring Fire Chief Truman Welch for his many years of service as a firefighter and Chief of the Winnsboro Fire Department. The mayor also proclaimed August 20, 2012 as Truman Welch Day in memory of the Fire Chief.
HUMANE OFFICER REPORT:
Russell Grant gave a monthly activity report on the animal control facility. Motion by Johnson, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Sammy Burns gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill and unanimously approved.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Johnson and unanimously approved.
Addition to agenda: Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill and unanimously approved to add to the agenda the hiring of a new police officer.
Upon the recommendation of Chief Thomas motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to hire Billy Williams, a post-certified police officer.
COMMUNITY CENTER REPORT:
Alice Wallace gave a monthly report on the community center. All activities had been postponed until the community center committee presented the Board with an amended contract. Motion by Dumas, second by Gill and unanimously approved to allow activities at the community center as long as they complied with the curfew law, closed at midnight and served no alcohol until the amended contract is approved.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Billy Cobb gave an update on the Airport Lobby Project and the Farmers Market.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
The monthly financial reports were presented by City Clerk. Motion by Gill, second by McCarthy and unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, motion by Gill, second by Dumas to adjourn.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0701
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF WINNSBORO FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on August 20, 2012, that they hereby amend the General Fund operating budget, Special Revenue Funds operating budget and Utility System Fund operating as attached.
On a motion by Dumas, second by Johnson the above resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 2012, by the following vote:
Yeas: Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: Mahoney
Absent: None
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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General Fund Budget Amended Budget
2011-2012 06/30/2012
General Fund - Revenue
AlcoholLicense 5,000.00 4,205.00
Beer & Tobacco Tax3,000.00 1,327.66
BondFees 3,000.00 3,220.00
Community Center
Rental 20,000.00 8,500.00
Construction
Permits 30,000.00 26,277.12
Fines 75,000.00 54,012.57
Fire Insurance
Rebate 30,000.00 59,386.39
Franchise Fees 170,000.00 151,784.53
Garbage Fees 60,000.00 56,878.51
Grant Income 0.00 303,197.89
Hotel Tax 14,000.00 12,126.52
Interest G/F Checking700.00 640.82
License 245,000.00 258,367.53
Miscellaneous Income30,000.00 73,572.81
Over/(Short) -208.92
Property Tax 190,000.00 203,003.26
Rent Property
Income 10,800.00 3,451.00
Swimming Pool
Fees 4,000.00 1,826.35
Video Bingo
Income 36,000.00 38,609.88
Transfer From Sales
Tax Fund 1,875,000.00 2,100,000.00
Total General Fund
Revenue 2,801,500.00 3,360,178.92
General Fund - Expenditures
Administrative Salaries:
Mayors Salary 30,200.00 29,038.50
Administrative
Salaries 188,000.00 191,483.18
City Court
Salaries 75,000.00 80,749.02
Shop Salaries 30,000.00 28,538.25
Aldermen Salaries 20,000.00 19,300.05
Total Administrative
Salaries 343,200.00 349,109.00
Administrative Expenses:
Administrative 55,000.00 59,574.79
Airport 8,000.00 6,144.23
Auditing 27,500.00 24,150.00
Beautification 2,000.00 1,279.79
Cemetery 1,000.00 920.00
City Court 8,000.00 6,244.05
City Hall 10,000.00 10,376.27
Community Center 10,000.00 10,663.67
Coroners Fees 5,000.00 4,250.00
Demolition 0.00 0.00
Due From USF P/R Taxes0.00 0.00
Flags 6,000.00 7,125.00
Legal & Engineering
Services 30,000.00 74,200.00
Mayor 9,000.00 7,340.01
Office 18,000.00 19,770.16
Publishing 6,000.00 6,459.50
Rent Property 1,500.00 139.20
Shop 35,000.00 33,924.18
Telephone 10,000.00 8,908.79
Total Administrative
Expenses 242,000.00 281,469.64
Fringe:
Municipal Retirement 92,700.00 89,491.19
Firemen Retirement 8,020.00 17,777.30
Policemen Retirement 75,000.00 67,696.91
Judge Retirement 3,350.00 3,066.80
Social Security Match100,000.00 115,597.78
Group Insurance 340,000.00 388,549.08
Unemployment 0.00 6,803.32
Total Fringe 619,070.00 688,982.38
Insurance:
General Insurance 130,000.00 134,991.88
Fire Department:
Salaries 292,000.00 297,728.65
Operating Expenses50,000.00 39,507.72
Volunteer Firemen 17,500.00 14,985.00
Total Fire Department359,500.00 352,221.37
Police Department:
Chiefs Salary 43,800.00 43,528.68
Regular Salaries 385,000.00 344,349.09
Operating Expenses
(Amended from 70,000)93,050.00 94,315.51
Total Police
Department 521,850.00 482,193.28
Street Department:
Salaries 400,000.00 330,877.50
Operating Expenses100,000.00 104,210.87
Street Lighting 90,000.00 87,079.03
Mosquito Control 15,000.00 8,633.11
Animal Control 0.00 15,522.98
Total Street Department605,000.00 546,323.49
Recreation Department:
Salaries 35,000.00 41,881.38
Operating Expenses45,000.00 52,301.74
Pools 15,000.00 18,449.51
Ballfields 18,000.00 21,203.54
Total Recreation
Department 113,000.00 133,836.17
Total Operating
Expenses 2,933,620.00 2,969,127.21
Notes Payable
USDA Community
Center 24,000.00 23,112.00
Total Notes
Payable 24,000.00 23,112.00
Capital Projects:
Administrative 0.00 4,010.00
Airport 0.00 240,318.76
City Hall 0.00 479.00
Community Center 0.00 24,708.25
Office 0.00 3,836.43
Fire 0.00 5,456.86
Police 42,000.00 46,360.61
Parks/Recreation 0.00 10,789.18
Street 25,000.00 0.00
Animal Control Facility0.00 2,186.96
Total Capital Projects67,000.00 338,146.05
Total General Fund
Expenditures 3,024,620.00 3,330,385.26
Sales Tax Fund Budget
Amended Budget
2011-2012
06/30/2012
Sales Tax Fund Revenue:
Sales Tax Collections 1,950,000.00 1,981,049.81
Interest Earned -
Investments 10,000.00 7,001.63
Interest Earned -
Checking 4,500.00 5,166.94
Total Sales Tax
Revenue 1,964,500.00 1,993,218.38
Sales Tax Expenditures:
Transfer to General
Fund 1,875,000.00 2,100,000.00
Sales Tax
Collections 25,000.00 27,330.91
Total Sales Tax
Expenditures 1,900,000.00 2,127,330.91
Sales Tax Fund -
Street Project
Revenue 600,000.00 664,609.58
Expenditures 500,000.00 531,191.23
Industrial Fund Industrial Fund Revenue:
Interest Earned -
Investments 10,000.00 6,296.50
Interest Earned -
Checking 800.00 629.00
Rent Income 54,000.00 14,000.00
Sale of Property 0.00 0.00
State Grants 0.00 162,000.00
Misc. Income 0.00 0.00
Total Industrial Fund
Revenue 64,800.00 182,925.50
Industrial Fund Expenditures:
Administrative 10,000.00 10,150.00
Purchase of Parking
Lot 0.00 0.00
Engineering Expense 0.00 0.00
Donation to Economic
Development 10,000.00 10,000.00
Donation to Main
Street 13,000.00 13,000.00
Winnsboro Rubber
Recycling 25,000.00 0.00
Airport 0.00 0.00
Loan Payment -
Community Center 0.00 0.00
Total Industrial Fund
Expense 58,000.00 33,150.00
Utility System Fund
Budget
Amended Budget
2011-2012 06/30/2012
USF Revenue
Interest - Investments 10,000.00 7,988.18
Interest - Checking
(USF & MDR) 2,500.00 3,610.18
Misc. Income 4,500.00 557.95
Over/(Short) 0.00 12.80
Grant Income 0.00 6,527.02
Water Sales 785,000.00 768,782.50
Sewer Fees 655,000.00 622,753.23
Water Taps 5,000.00 4,000.00
Total USF Revenue 1,462,000.00 1,414,231.86
USF Expenditures
Administrative
Salaries 124,000.00 126,324.11
Expenses 35,000.00 29,091.28
Office 40,000.00 31,270.59
Telephone 8,000.00 8,190.41
Total Administrative 207,000.00 194,876.39
Fringe:
Retirement 58,000.00 57,614.54
Social Security Match 35,000.00 29,888.93
Group Insurance 95,000.0010 2,584.56
Unemployment 0.00 0.00
Total Fringe 188,000.00 190,088.03
General Insurance 120,000.00 78,040.08
Water Works Expense:
Salaries 140,000.00 118,594.95
Expenses 65,000.00 71,444.09
Total Water Works
Expense 205,000.00 190,039.04
Water Plant Expense:
Salaries 60,000.00 42,259.60
Operating Expenses 25,000.00 17,396.00
Water Works Power 60,000.00 45,495.04
Chemicals 15,000.00 25,537.61
Total Water Plant
Expenses 160,000.00 130,688.25
Sewer Department Expense:
Salaries 110,000.00 105,640.99
Operating Expenses 80,000.00 48,884.10
Total Sewer Department
Expenses 190,000.00 154,525.09
WWTP Expenses:
Operating Expenses 20,000.00 22,800.83
Chemicals 10,000.00 10,682.62
Sludge Removal 4,000.00 4,450.73
Power 80,000.00 52,417.39
Total WWTP Expenses 114,000.00 90,351.57
Total USF Operating
Expenses 1,184,000.00 1,028,608.45
USF Capital Projects:
USF Administrative 0.00 10,000.00
USF Office 15,000.00 13,070.91
Water Works
Department 16,500.00 5,344.20
Water Plant/Wells 0.00 9,720.00
Sewer Department 0.00 0.00
WWTP 0.00 0.00
Total USF Capital
Projects 31,500.00 38,135.11
FHA Bonds - 1994 FHA Sewer
Project: 31,500.00 38,135.11
Principal1 5,231.00 15,232.38
Interest 33,861.00 33,859.62
Total FHA Bonds 49,092.00 49,092.00
USDA Bonds - Water Well Project:
Principal 166,392.00 166,392.00
Interest 0.00 0.00
Total USDA Bonds 166,392.00 166,392.00
DEQ Sewer Rehabilitation Project:
Administrative Fee 0.00 4,166.11
Principal 0.00 46,000.00
Interest 0.00 4,136.06
Total DEQ Sewer
Rehabilitation 0.00 54,302.17
Total USF Expenses 1,430,984.00 1,336,529.73
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
ORDINANCE NO. 953
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013, CITY OF WINNSBORO.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, in general session convened that:
SECTION 1: The attached estimate of revenues as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308 [D], Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the budget of expenditures for the City for fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
SECTION 2: The attached estimate of revenues as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308 [D], Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the budget of expenditures.
SECTION 3: The adoption of the budget of expenditures as reflected in the attached budget containing object of expenditure classifications shall be declared to be the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditure. All salaries are hereby adopted by this section. The Mayors salary is $30,200.00 per year and Police Chiefs salary is $44,835 per year.
SECTION 4: The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amount fixed therefore in the budget of expenditures. Nothing contained in this authority from amending or making an appropriation to and from contingent to be used in cases of emergency.
Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of that conflict, are hereby repealed.
After a public hearing was held on the above ordinance, the title having been read and the ordinance considered, on a motion by Gill second by Johnson to adopt the ordinance, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Whereupon the presiding officer declared the above ordinance duly adopted on the 20th day of August 2012.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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General Fund Budget
2012-2013
Prior Years Unexpended Balance: 79,342
General Fund Revenue:
Alcohol License 5,000
Beer & Tobacco Tax 3,000
Bond Fees 3,000
Community Center Rental 10,000
Construction Permits 30,000
Fines 60,000
Fire Insurance Rebate 30,000
Franchise Fees 170,000
Garbage Fees 60,000
Grant Income 0
Hotel Tax 14,000
Interest G/F Checking 700
License 250,000
Miscellaneous Income 40,000
Property Tax 190,000
Rent Property Income 3,900
Swimming Pool Fees 4,000
Video Bingo 36,000
Transfer From Sales Tax Fund 1,950,000
Total General Fund Revenue 2,859,600
General Fund Expenditures:
Administrative Salaries:
Mayors Salary 30,200
Administrative Salaries 190,000
City Court Salaries 79,000
Shop Salaries 50,000
Aldermen Salaries 20,000
Total Administrative Salaries 369,200
Administrative Expenses:
Administrative 61,000
Auditing 25,000
Cemetery 1,000
City Hall 10,000
Community Center 10,000
Office 21,500
Publishing 6,000
Rent Property 500
Shop 35,000
Telephone 10,000
City Court 8,000
Mayors Expense 9,000
Coroners Fees 5,000
Airport 8,000
Flags 6,000
Sales Tax Collection 0
Legal & Engineering Services 30,000
Beautification 2,000
Total Administrative Expenses 248,000
Fringe:
Municipal Retirement 92,300
Firemen Retirement 20,750
Policemen Retirement 80,500
Judge Retirement 3,550
Social Security Match 105,000
Group Insurance 411,500
Unemployment 0
Total Fringe 713,600
Insurance:
General Insurance 135,000
Fire Department:
Salaries 260,000
Operating Expenses 50,000
Volunteer Firemen 15,000
Total Fire Department 325,000
Police Department:
Chiefs Salary 44,835
Regular Salaries 350,000
Operating Expenses 75,000
Total Police Department 469,835
Street Department:
Salaries 290,000
Operating Expenses 100,000
Street Lighting 90,000
Mosquito Control 15,000
Total Street Department 495,000
Animal Control Department:
Salaries 25,500
Operating Expenses 15,000
Total Animal Control Department 40,500
Recreation Department:
Salaries 22,500
Operating Expenses 45,000
Pools 15,000
Ballfields 18,000
Total Recreation Department 100,500
Total Operating Expenses 2,896,635
Capital Projects:
Administrative 0
Community Center 24,000
City Hall 0
Office 0
Shop 0
Fire 0
Police 0
Street 0
Recreation 0
Airport 0
Total Capital Projects 24,000
Total General Fund Expenditures 2,920,635
Ending Fund Balance 18,307
Sales Tax Fund Budget
2012-2013
Prior Year Unexpended Balance 2,865,762
Sales Tax Fund Revenue:
Sales Tax Collections 1,950,000
Street Tax Revenue 600,000
Interest Earned - Investments 10,000
Interest Earned - Checking 4,500
Total Sales Tax Revenue 2,564,500
Sales Tax Expenditures:
Transfer to General Fund 1,950,000
Sales Tax Collections27,500
Street Project500,000
Total Sales Tax Expenditures 2,477,500
Ending Fund Balance 2,952,762
Industrial Fund
Prior Year Unexpended Balance 638,294
Industrial Fund Revenue:
Interest Earned - Investments 10,000
Interest Earned - Checking 800
Rent Income 24,000
Miscellaneous Income 0
Grants 0
Total Industrial Fund Revenue 34,800
Industrial Fund Expenditures:
Administrative 10,000
Engineering Expense 0
Donation to Economic Development 10,000
Donation to Main Street 13,000
Wboro Rubber Recycling 0
Loan Payment - Community Center 0
Total Industrial Fund Expense 33,000
Ending Fund Balance: 640,094
Utility System Fund Budget
2012-2013
USF Revenue:
Interest - Investments 10,000
Interest - Checking 3,500
Misc. Income 4,500
Water Sales 785,000
Sewer Fees 655,000
Water Taps 5,000
Total USF Revenue 1,463,000
USF Expenditures:
Administrative Salaries 115,000
Expenses 35,000
Group Insurance 102,000
Office 35,000
Telephone 8,000
Total Administrative 295,000
Fringe:
Retirement 62,500
Social Security Match 33,000
Unemployment 0
Total Fringe 95,500
General Insurance 120,000
Water Works Expense:
Salaries 130,000
Expenses 65,000
Total Water Works Expense 195,000
Water Plant Expense:
Salaries 72,000
Expenses 25,000
Water Works Power 60,000
Chemicals 15,000
Total Water Plant Expenses 172,000
Sewer Department Expense:
Salaries 112,000
Operating Expenses 50,500
Total Sewer Department Expenses 162,500
WWTP Expenses:
Expenses 20,000
Chemicals 10,000
Sludge Removal 6,000
Power 60,000
Total WWTP Expenses 96,000
Total USF Operating Expenses 1,136,000
USF Capital Projects:
USF Administrative 0
USF Office
Water Works Department 15,000
WWTP 90,000
Sewer 0
Total USF Capital Projects 105,000
FHA Bonds:
Principal 16,829
Interest 32,263
Total FHA Bonds 49,092
USDA Water Well Project:
Principal 166,392
Interest 0
Total USDA Water Well Project 166,392
Total USF Expenses 1,456,484
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NOTICE
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
to be voted on at the
Open Primary/Congressional/Presidential Election
November 6, 2012
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored (House Bills) and underscored and boldfaced (Senate Bills) are additions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 873
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SENATE BILL NO. 82
BY SENATOR BUFFINGTON AND REPRESENTATIVE HUNTER
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article VII, Section 10(F)(4)(g) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the expenditure of state funds; to prohibit the limited redirection and transfer of funds from the Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly in certain circumstances; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors; and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 10(F)(4)(g) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
ARTICLE VII
§10. Expenditure of State Funds
Section 10.
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(F) Projected Deficit.
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(4) The provisions of Subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this Paragraph shall not be applicable to, nor affect:
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(g) The Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly created under the provisions of R.S. 46:2691 et seq.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to prohibit monies in the Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly from being used or appropriated for other purposes when adjustments are made to eliminate a state deficit? (Adds Article VII, Section 10(F)(4)(g))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 2
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 874
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SENATE BILL NO. 303
BY SENATORS RISER, ADLEY, ALLAIN, AMEDEE, BUFFINGTON, CHABERT, CROWE, ERDEY, GUILLORY, JOHNS, KOSTELKA, LAFLEUR, MORRISH, NEVERS, PEACOCK, PERRY, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH, THOMPSON, WALSWORTH, WARD AND WHITE AND REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, ANDERS, ARMES, BERTHELOT, STUART BISHOP, BROADWATER, BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, CARMODY, CHAMPAGNE, CHANEY, GAROFALO, GISCLAIR, GREENE, HARRIS, HAVARD, HENRY, HENSGENS, HODGES, HOFFMANN, HOLLIS, HUNTER, LAMBERT, LEOPOLD, LIGI, LORUSSO, MACK, MILLER, MONTOUCET, JAY MORRIS, JIM MORRIS, ORTEGO, PONTI, PYLANT, REYNOLDS, RICHARD, SCHEXNAYDER, SCHRODER, SEABAUGH, SIMON, TALBOT, THIBAUT, THOMPSON AND WHITNEY
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the right to keep and bear arms; to provide that the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right; to provide for a strict scrutiny standard of review by the court; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§11. Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Section 11. The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms is fundamental and shall not be abridged infringed. but this provision shall not prevent the passage of laws to prohibit the carrying of weapons concealed on the person. Any restriction on this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Louisiana to provide that the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right and any restriction of that right requires the highest standard of review by a court?
(Amends Article I, Section 11)
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 3
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 872
SENATE BILL NO. 21
BY SENATOR GUILLORY
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article III, Section 2(A)(2), Article X, Section 29(C), and Article XIII, Section 1(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to Acts of the legislature relative to public retirement systems; to provide relative to the prefiling deadline for retirement legislation; to provide relative to the public notice requirement for retirement legislation; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide a ballot proposition.
Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article III, Section 2(A)(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§2. Sessions
Section 2.(A) Annual Session.
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(2) Any bill to be introduced in either house shall be prefiled no later than five oclock in the evening of the tenth calendar day prior to the first day of a regular session; thereafter no member of the legislature may introduce more than five bills, except as provided in the joint rules of the legislature. (a) No member of the legislature may introduce more than five bills that were not prefiled, except as provided in the joint rules of the legislature.
(b) Except as provided in Subsubparagraph (c) of this Subparagraph, any bill that is to be prefiled for introduction in either house shall be prefiled no later than five oclock in the evening of the tenth calendar day prior to the first day of a regular session.
(c) Any bill to effect any change in laws relating to any retirement system for public employees that is to be prefiled for introduction in either house shall be prefiled no later than five oclock in the evening of the forty-fifth calendar day prior to the first day of a regular session.
(d) The legislature is authorized to provide by joint rule for the procedures for passage of duplicate or companion instruments.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article X, Section 29(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§29. Retirement and Survivors Benefits
Section 29.
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(C) Retirement Systems; Change; Notice. No proposal to effect any change in existing laws or constitutional provisions relating to any retirement system for public employees shall be introduced in the legislature unless notice of intention to introduce the proposal has been published, without cost to the state, in the official state journal on two separate days. The last day of publication shall be at least thirty sixty days before introduction of the bill. The notice shall state the substance of the contemplated law or proposal, and the bill shall contain a recital that the notice has been given.
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Section 3. Be it further resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article XIII, Section 1(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§1. Amendments
Section 1.(A)(1) Procedure. An amendment to this constitution may be proposed by joint resolution at any regular session of the legislature, but the resolution shall be prefiled, at least ten days before the beginning of the session or as provided in Subparagraph (2) of this Paragraph, in accordance with the rules of the house in which introduced. An amendment to this constitution may be proposed at any extraordinary session of the legislature if it is within the objects of the call of the session and is introduced in the first five calendar days thereof. If two-thirds of the elected members of each house concur in the resolution, pursuant to all of the procedures and formalities required for passage of a bill except submission to the governor, the secretary of state shall have the proposed amendment published once in the official journal of each parish within not less than thirty nor more than sixty days preceding the election at which the proposed amendment is to be submitted to the electors. Each joint resolution shall specify the statewide election at which the proposed amendment shall be submitted. Special elections for submitting proposed amendments may be authorized by law.
(2) Any joint resolution proposed at a regular session of the legislature which effects any change in constitutional provisions relating to any retirement system for public employees shall be prefiled no later than five oclock in the evening of the forty-fifth calendar day prior to the first day of session.
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Section 4. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 5. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to require legislation effecting any change to laws concerning retirement systems for public employees that is to be prefiled to be filed no later than forty-five days before the start of a regular legislative session and to require the completion of public notice requirements regarding legislation effecting such a change no later than sixty days before introduction of the bill? (Amends Article III, Section 2(A)(2), Article X, Section 29(C), and Article XIII, Section 1(A))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 4
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 875
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SENATE BILL NO. 337
BY SENATOR AMEDEE AND REPRESENTATIVES ADAMS, ARMES, BARRAS, BARROW, BERTHELOT, BILLIOT, BROADWATER, BROWN, TIM BURNS, CHAMPAGNE, CONNICK, CROMER, EDWARDS, FOIL, GAINES, GUILLORY, HARRIS, HARRISON, HAZEL, HENSGENS, HONORE, HOWARD, HUNTER, JOHNSON, JONES, LAMBERT, TERRY LANDRY, LEBAS, LORUSSO, MACK, JAY MORRIS, NORTON, ORTEGO, POPE, PYLANT, REYNOLDS, RITCHIE, SCHEXNAYDER, SIMON, THIBAUT AND PATRICK WILLIAMS
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem property tax exemptions of certain property owned by certain disabled veterans and their spouses; to provide for eligibility for claiming the exemption; to provide for an effective date; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§21. Other Property Exemptions
In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation:
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(K)(1) In addition to the homestead exemption authorized under the provisions of Article VII, Section 20 of this constitution, which applies to the first seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property, the next seven thousand five hundred dollars of the assessed valuation of property receiving the homestead exemption which that is owned and occupied by a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of one hundred percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation. The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of one hundred percent shall be eligible for this exemption if the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran and the surviving spouse occupies and remains the owner of the property, whether or not the exemption was in effect on the property prior to the death of the veteran. If property eligible for the exemption provided for in this Paragraph has an assessed value in excess of fifteen thousand dollars, ad valorem property taxes shall apply to the assessment in excess of fifteen thousand dollars.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall become effective January 1, 2013, and shall apply to exemptions adopted in parishes before and after its effective date.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation, in addition to the homestead exemption, the next seventy-five thousand dollars of value of property owned and occupied by the spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability rating of one hundred percent who passed away prior to the enactment of the exemption. (Effective January 1, 2013)(Amends Article VII, Section 21(K)(1))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 5
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 868
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HOUSE BILL NO. 9
BY REPRESENTATIVES LIGI AND CHAMPAGNE
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article X, Section 29(G) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to public retirement systems and persons in such systems; to provide for legislative authority with respect to the forfeiture of retirement benefits by persons who are convicted of certain felonies; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published as provided by Article X, Section 29(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article X, Section 29(G) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§29. Retirement and Survivors Benefits
Section 29.
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(G) Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions. The receipt of a public retirement benefit shall be expressly conditioned upon the rendition of honorable service by the public official or employee. Notwithstanding any provision of this constitution or of any home rule charter to the contrary, the legislature may provide for the forfeiture of all or part of the benefits from a public retirement system, plan, or fund in this state by any person who holds or held any public office or employment and who is convicted of a felony associated with and committed during his service in such public office or employment. The legislature may provide for the application of all or part of any forfeited benefits to the unfunded accrued liability of the system, plan, or fund. The provisions of this Paragraph shall be applied only to persons employed, re-employed, or elected on or after January 1, 2013. The provisions of this Paragraph shall be applied only to benefits earned on or after January 1, 2013.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to provide for the forfeiture of public retirement benefits by any public servant who is convicted of a felony associated with and committed during his public service? (Adds Article X, Section 29(G))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 6
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 869
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HOUSE BILL NO. 497
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARRAS AND
SENATOR MILLS
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(L) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to authorize the governing authority of the city of New Iberia to grant ad valorem tax exemption contracts for certain property annexed by the city; to provide for the approval of contracts; to provide for certain contract limitations; to provide with respect to the assessment and taxation of property subject to a contract; to authorize the legislature to provide for implementation; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(L) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§21. Other Property Exemptions
Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation:
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(L) Property in New Iberia under contract as provided in this Paragraph. Notwithstanding any provision of this constitution to the contrary, the governing authority of New Iberia may enter into contracts for the exemption from ad valorem taxes on property that is annexed by New Iberia after January 1, 2013. No such contract shall become effective unless it is approved by a two-thirds vote of the members of the governing authority of the city. A contract shall grant the property owner an exemption from ad valorem taxes for a period of up to five calendar years, and contracts may be renewed for up to five additional years if the renewal is approved by a two-thirds vote of the members of the governing authority. All property exempted pursuant to a contract shall be listed on the assessment rolls and submitted to the Louisiana Tax Commission or its successor, but no taxes shall be collected thereon during the period of exemption; however, the exemption authorized by this Paragraph shall in no way affect or impair the security of any bonds payable from the proceeds of a tax. The legislature may provide by law for implementation of the provisions of this Paragraph.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to authorize the granting of ad valorem tax exemption contracts by the city of New Iberia for property annexed by the city after January 1, 2013? (Adds Article VII, Section 21(L))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 7
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 870
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HOUSE BILL NO. 524
BY REPRESENTATIVE TIM BURNS
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VIII, Sections 5(B)(1), 6(B)(1), and 7(B)(1) and Article X, Sections 3(A) and 43(A) and to add Article VIII, Section 8(D) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to the membership of constitutional boards and commissions that have members who are selected from congressional districts; to retain the existing number of members; to provide for implementation of membership from reapportioned congressional districts; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VIII, Sections 5(B)(1), 6(B)(1), and 7(B)(1) and to add Article VIII, Section 8(D) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§5. Board of Regents
Section 5.
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(B)(1) Membership; Terms. The board shall be composed of fifteen members, of whom two members shall be from each congressional district and one the remaining member or members shall be from the state at large appointed by the governor, with consent of the Senate, for overlapping terms of six years, following initial terms which shall be fixed by law. The board should be representative of the states population by race and gender to ensure diversity.
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§6. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System
Section 6.
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(B)(1) Membership; Terms. The board shall be composed of fifteen members, of whom two members shall be from each congressional district and one member the remaining member or members shall be from the state at large, appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate. The members shall serve overlapping terms of six years, following initial terms fixed by law.
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§7. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Section 7.
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(B)(1) Membership; Terms. Each board shall be composed of fifteen members, of whom two members shall be from each congressional district and one member the remaining member or members shall be from the state at large, appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate. The members shall serve overlapping terms of six years, following initial terms fixed by law.
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§8. Boards; Membership; Compensation; Congressional District Members
Section 8.
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(D) Congressional District Members. In order to implement the provisions of Subparagraphs 5(B)(1), 6(B)(1), 7(B)(1), and 7.1(B)(1) of this Article, beginning on January 3, 2013, and beginning every ten years thereafter on the day the members of congress from newly reapportioned congressional districts take office, any vacancy that occurs on the respective board from a congressional district from which there are two or more board members shall be filled by appointment of an individual from a congressional district from which there are less than two members. After the membership includes two members from each congressional district, the next vacancy shall be filled by an appointment from the state at large.
Section 2. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article X, Sections 3(A) and 43(A) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§3. State Civil Service Commission
Section 3.(A) Composition. The State Civil Service Commission is established and shall be domiciled in the state capital. It shall be composed of seven members who are electors of this state, four of whom shall constitute a quorum. No more than At least one appointed member shall be from each congressional district. In order to implement this requirement, every ten years beginning on the day the members of congress from newly reapportioned congressional districts take office, any vacancy that occurs on the commission shall be filled from a congressional district from which there is no commission member. Only when the membership includes a member from each congressional district may a vacancy be filled by an appointment from the state at large.
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§43. State Police Commission
Section 43.(A) Composition. The State Police Commission is established and shall be domiciled in the state capital. It shall be composed of seven members who are electors of this state, four of whom shall constitute a quorum. No more than At least one appointed member shall be from each congressional district. No appointed member shall concurrently serve on another board or commission whose purpose is similar to that of the State Police Commission. In order to implement this requirement, every ten years beginning on the day the members of congress from newly reapportioned congressional districts take office, any vacancy that occurs on the commission shall be filled from a congressional district from which there is no commission member. Only when the membership includes a member from each congressional district may a vacancy be filled by an appointment from the state at large.
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Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment, relative to the membership of constitutional boards and commissions that have members who are selected from congressional districts, to retain the existing number of members and to provide for implementation of membership from reapportioned congressional districts by filling vacancies first from under-represented districts and then from the state at large? (Amends Article VIII, Sections 5(B)(1), 6(B)(1), and 7(B)(1) and Article X, Sections 3(A) and 43(A); Adds Article VIII, Section 8(D))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 8
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 871
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HOUSE BILL NO. 674
BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBIDEAUX
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(L) of the
Constitution of Louisiana, to authorize the granting of ad valorem tax exemption contracts to certain businesses which contain such terms and conditions as provided by law; to provide with respect to the assessment and taxation of property subject to a contract; to provide for effectiveness; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article VII, Section 21(L) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§21. Other Property Exemptions
Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation:
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(L)(1) Except as otherwise provided herein, property owned or leased by, and used by, a targeted non-manufacturing business in the operation of its facility, including buildings, improvements, equipment, and other property necessary or beneficial to such operation, according to a program and pursuant to contracts of exemption which contain such terms and conditions which shall be provided by law. Land underlying the facility and other property pertaining to the facility on which ad valorem taxes have previously been paid, inventories, consumables, and property eligible for the manufacturing exemption provided by Paragraph (F) of this Section, shall not be exempt under this Paragraph.
(2) Ad valorem taxes shall apply to the assessed valuation of the first ten million dollars or ten percent of fair market value, whichever is greater, and this amount of property shall not be exempt under this Paragraph.
(3) A targeted non-manufacturing business means at least fifty percent of such business total annual sales from a site or sites in the state is to out-of-state customers or buyers, or to in-state customers or buyers but the product or service is resold by the purchaser to an out-of-state customer or buyer for ultimate use, or to the federal government, or any combination thereof. The legislature may provide by law for the inclusion of sales by affiliates when appropriate in making this fifty percent determination.
(4) A contract for the exemption shall be available only in parishes which have agreed to participate, in the manner provided by the legislature by law.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2013.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to authorize the granting of ad valorem tax exemption contracts by the Board of Commerce and Industry for businesses located in parishes which have chosen to participate in a program established for the granting of such contracts? (Effective January 1, 2013) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(L))
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Proposed Amendment No. 9
Regular Session, 2012
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Act No. 876
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SENATE BILL NO. 410
BY SENATOR CLAITOR
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article III, Section 13, of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to local or special laws; to provide certain requirements prior to legislatively creating certain special districts; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§13. Local or Special Laws; Notice of Intent; Publication
Section 13. (A) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, no No local or special law shall be enacted unless notice of the intent to introduce a bill to enact such a law has been published on two separate days, without cost to the state, in the official journal of the locality where the matter to be affected is situated. The last day of publication shall be at least thirty days prior to introduction of the bill. The notice shall state the substance of the contemplated law, and every such bill shall recite that notice has been given.
(B) No local or special law relative to the creation of a special district, the primary purpose of which includes aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of district residents by providing for an increased presence of law enforcement personnel in the district or otherwise promoting and encouraging security in the district, shall be enacted unless notice of the intent to introduce such bill has been published on three separate days, without cost to the state, in the official journal of the locality where the special district is to be situated. The last day of publication shall be at least thirty days prior to introduction of the bill. The notice shall state the substance of the contemplated law, and shall specifically disclose whether the governing authority of the special district would be authorized by the contemplated law to impose and collect a parcel fee within the district, whether the parcel fee will be imposed or may be increased without an election, and the maximum amount of the parcel fee if a maximum amount is set forth in the contemplated law. Every such bill shall recite that the required notice has been given.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on November 6, 2012.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at said election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to provide that no law relative to the creation of a special district, the primary purpose of which includes aiding in crime prevention and security by providing for an increased presence of law enforcement personnel in the district or otherwise promoting and encouraging security in the district, shall be enacted unless three separate notices of the proposed law are published at least thirty days prior to introduction of the bill, which notice shall set forth the substance of the proposed law and whether the governing authority of the special district would be authorized to impose and collect a parcel fee within the district, whether the parcel fee will be imposed or may be increased without an election, and the maximum amount of such fee? (Amends Article III, Section 13)
A true copy:
Tom Schedler
Secretary of State
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Public Notice Seismic Pre-work Meeting
September 26, 2012 6:00 P. M., Delhi Civic Center
232 Denver St., Delhi, LA 71232
All area officials and landowners invited
Denbury Onshore, LLC, will be conducting seismic operations in Township 16 North, Range 8 East and Township 16 North, Range 9 East Franklin Parish; Township 17 North, Range 8 East and Township 17 North, Range 9 East, Richland Parish. If you have any questions, please call RAS at 877-884-8134.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Franklin Parish Police Jury, owner
6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Separate sealed Bids for the construction of ELAM WOODS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 12-08-599E, will be received by the FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY at the office located at 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012 (year), and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
6558 MAIN STREET
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
OFFICE: 318-435-9429
MCMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
116 SMELSER ROAD
MONROE, LA 71202
OFFICE: 318-343-5600
Copies of the Contract documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office, MCMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Inc., located at 116 SMELSER ROAD, MONROE, LA 71202 upon payment of a $150 deposit. Contractors shall pay all shipping costs. There are no refunds on plan deposit.
This project is classified as Highway, Street and Bridge Construction
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
Ricky Campbell, President
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
WILLIAMS - Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Robert Williams, last know residing in Franklin Parish, LA, please contact Attorney Caroline E. Hemphill at 318-435-9595.
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
Anyone having information or knowing the whereabouts of FRANK HENRY GRIFFITH, please contact the law office of Ann B. McIntyre, 810 Pine Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana or call (318)435-3201.
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
Special Called Council Meeting
Official Minutes
September 5, 2012
The Mayor and Alderman of the Village of Gilbert met in a special called meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at 7 a.m. at the Village of Gilbert City Hall.
Present: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Kay Dunaway and Randy Lloyd. Also present were guest.
Mayor Mike Stephens called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by clerk Diane Parker.
Prayer was led by Mayor Mike Stephens.
Appoint Mayor Pro-tem, and Alderman:
Appoint Randy Lloyd as Mayor Pro-Tem; also appoint Mrs. Christine Ezell as Alderman, as of September 5, 2012, due to death of Mr. Marcus Louis Ezell.
Clerk Diane Parker read the Resolution. Alderman Kay Dunaway made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Randy Lloyd seconded the motion.
Kay Dunaway made motion to adjourn. Randy Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Diane Parker, LCMC
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LEGAL NOTICE:
The office of the Clerk of the City Court of Winnsboro, pursuant to the approval the City Judge, was closed Thursday, August 30, 2012, due to severe weather conditions. Pursuant to R.S. 1:55 (E) (3) of the Louisiana Revised States, Thursday, August 30, 2012, is a legal holiday for the office of the Clerk of the City Court of Winnsboro.
Bobbye Stinson,
Clerk of the City Court of Winnsboro
August 31, 2012
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Statewide Historic Bridge Study
Public Presentations
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), in coordination with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office and the Federal Highway Administration, has commissioned a project to study historic bridges that are on the LADOTD inventory and to develop a process to manage and preserve these valued resources. Historic vehicular bridges are an important part of the states culture and transportation history and this will be an exciting project for Louisiana!
Mead & Hunt, a national consulting firm that specializes in historic bridges, will assist in the preparation of the Historic Bridge Inventory. Project components will include research on the history of Louisiana bridges, field survey, and recommendations of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places and future preservation efforts. An overview of the project will be provided at several upcoming public presentations. Interested individuals and groups are invited to attend any of the following meetings:
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 7:00pm
Ouachita Parish Public Library,
1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 7:00pm
Lafayette Parish South Side Library,
6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
Representatives from the project team will answer questions and attendees will be able to provide comment and identify important local bridges to be considered in the historic bridge inventory. Additional information, updates, and a downloadable form for sharing information about bridges in your community are available on the project website at:
http://www.dotd.la.gov/administration/public_info/projects/historicbridges/
Should anyone require special assistance due to a disability to participate in a meeting, please contact DOTD by mail at the address shown below, or by telephone at (225) 242-4517 at least 5 working days prior to the date of the meeting.
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Attn: Stacie Palmer
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the Governing Authority), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the Parish), on August 9, 2012, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(SALES AND USE TAX RENEWAL)
Summary: 10 year, 1% sales tax renewal with 1/3 of net proceeds for construction, maintenance and operation of the blacktop roads and 2/3 of net proceeds for construction, operation and maintenance of roads and bridges.
Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the Parish), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the Tax) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish, all as defined by law (an estimated $1,400,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for an additional period of ten (10) years, commencing July 1, 2013, with the proceeds of the Tax, after payment of reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax, to be dedicated and used as follows: one-third (1/3) of the net proceeds being dedicated to the construction, maintenance and operation of the blacktop roads within the Parish and two-thirds (2/3) of the net proceeds being dedicated to the construction, operation and maintenance of roads and bridges within the Parish?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at six oclock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight oclock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
01Ft Necessity Jr. High School, 10630 Hwy. 562, Ft Necessity
02Jigger Apostolic Hall, 7197 Hwy. 128, Jigger
03Brakers Store, 6385 Hwy. 562, Wisner
04Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
04AGilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
04BWisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
06Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
06AGilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
07Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
09Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
12Franklin Parish ROTC Building, 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro
13New Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
13ANew Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
14Woodmen of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
16Winnsboro Housing Authority, 1702 Hatfield Street, Winnsboro
18Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
19Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
20Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
21Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
21AWard #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
22Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
24Winnsboro Lower Elementary School, 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro
25Woodmen of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
26VFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
26AVFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
27Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
27AFranklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
27BFranklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
28AFranklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
30Baskin Community Center, 1860 Hwy. 857, Baskin
31Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr, 157 Football Field Road, Crowville
32North Central Fire Station, 1772 Hwy. 859, Delhi
33Friendship Fire Station, 4918 Hwy. 132, Baskin
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012, at SIX OCLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of August, 2012.
ATTEST: /s/ Ricky Campbell
President
/s/ Sam Wiggins
Secretary-Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Applications for the 2013 Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP are now being taken, but the cut off date for the first ranking pool applications is September 28, 2012, EQIP is a USDA Farm Bill program that provides technical and financial assistance to install conservation practices. Producers must apply by September 28th to be considered int he first ranking pool.
Please call the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or soil and water conservation district office at (318)435-6743 Ext. 3. All USDA programs and services are available on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
FRANKLIN PARISH
RICHLAND STATE BANK
V. DOCKET NO C-42748
RONNIE O. ASHLEY AND LINDA L. ASHLEY
SHERIFFS SALE
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, Louisiana, on Wednesday the 17th day of October AD, 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
See attached Exhibit A
1. A certain lot or parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE/4 of NW/4) of Section 31, Township 15 North, Range 8 East (T15N-R8E), Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly describe as follows:
Begin at the southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE/4 of NW/4) of Section 31, Township 15 North, Range 8 East (T15N-R8E) and thence run in a westerly direction along the South boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE/4 of NW/4) of said Section 31 a distance of 649.2 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 83 degrees 01 minute and run in a northwesterly direction a distance of 375.7 feet for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said Point of Beginning continue in a northwesterly direction as described by the previous course a distance of 288.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees 18 minutes and run in a northeasterly direction a distance of 263.9 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 89 degrees 16 minutes and run in a southeasterly direction a distance of 171.3 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle of 82 degrees 36 minutes and run in an easterly direction a distance of 275.2 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees 37 minutes and run in a southerly direction a distance of 31 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 89 degrees 23 minutes and run in a westerly direction a distance of 271.0 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle of 97 degrees 24 minutes and run in a southeasterly direction a distance of 82.9 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees 08 minutes and run in a southwesterly direction a distance of 266.1 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.93 acres, more or less.
Property Address: 3437 Highway 577, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
2. A certain lot or parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows:
From the southwest corner of the SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 27, T15N, R7E, run N 02°-00 E along the fence on the west boundary of said SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 693 feet to the northwest corner of that certain lot acquired by A.f. Stephenson, as per deed recorded in Notarial Book 65, page 587 and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run east along the north boundary of said Stephenson lot, 293.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 80°-25 and run in a southeasterly direction, 97.2 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 88° -04 and run southwesterly, 20.0 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle of 90°-00 and run southeasterly, 10.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90°-00 and run southwesterly 25.0 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle of 90° -00 and run southeasterly 13.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 95° -10 and run southwesterly 41.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 96° -15 and run north 107.71 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle of 90° -00 and run west, 88.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90° - 00 and run north, 5.0 feet; thence turn a left deflection angle o f90° -00 and run west along the north boundary of the lot now owned by C.A. Whitney, 140 feet to the northwest corner of said Whitney lot; thence run N 02° - 00 E, 15.0 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and subject to any rights-of-ways, easements or servitudes of record or of use.
AND
A certain lot or parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows:
From the southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, run North 02° - 00 East along the fence on the west boundary of said Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4), 693 feet to the northwest corner of that certain lot acquired by A.E. Stephenson, as per deed recorded in Notarial Book 65, page 587; thence run east along the north boundary of said Stephenson lot, 293.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue east along a projection of the last-described course, 90.9 feet to a point on the western right-of-way boundary of Louisiana State Highway No. 15; thence run in a southeasterly direction along the western boundary of said highway, 75.0 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 96° - 04 and run in a southwesterly direction, 100.2 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 91° - 56 and run in a northwesterly direction, 97.2 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and being subject to any rights-of-ways, easements or servitudes of record or of use.
Less and Except: Any portion of the following described lot, included in the above-described 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 SW/4 of SW/4 as shown by said plat of survey, for a distance of 589.00 feet to a 3/4 iron pipe; thence run South, 84° 29 17 East along an old tree line, for a distance of 240.28 feet (called 257.4, more or less) to a 3/4 iron pipe marking the Northwest corner of that certain parcel of land acquired by Ronnie ONeil 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°5825 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°5759 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°5825 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.
seized in the above styled suit. Terms of the sale, cash, without the benefit of appraisal.
Kevin W. Cobb
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector
Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Done in my office in the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, Fifth Judicial District, State of Louisiana on the 07th day of September, 2012.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PARISH MILLAGE RATES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY HAS BEEN CALLED AND WILL BE HELD AT 6558 MAIN STREET, WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA IN THE POLICE JURY OFFICE ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 AT 6:00PM
THE LEVYING ADDITIONAL OR INCREASED MILLAGE RATES WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL OR ADOPTING THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATE AND ROLLING FORWARD A MILLAGE RATE NOT TO EXCEED THE PRIOR YEARS MAXIMUM
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