Public Notices Published Tuesday, September 25th, 2012NOTICE 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 o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
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 O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said 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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SHERIFF’S SALE
Capital One, N.A.
Vs. No. 42,312
Floyd L. Arceneaux Jr. and Sandra S. Arceneaux
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 3rd day of October A.D., 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Floyd L. Arceneaux Jr. and Sandra S. Arceneaux, and more particularly:
A certain lot or parcel of land located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows:
Begin at the northeast corner of Lot 3 of the A.A. Abell track [sic.] as per plat in Conveyance Book 41, page 176, and run in a southerly direction along the east boundary of said Lot 3, a distance of 372 feet, more or less, for a POINT OF BEGINNING, from said point, continue south along the east boundary of said Lot 3, a distance of 210 feet, more or less; thence west parallel with the south boundary of said Lot 3, a distance of 210 feet, more or less; thence north parallel with the east boundary of said Lot 3 a distance of 210 feet, more or less, thence East parallel with the north boundary of said Lot 3, a distance of 210 feet, more or less to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing one (1) acre, more or less, all in Section 21, Township 15 North, Range 9 East.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Kevin w. Cobb, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Franklin Parish Clerk of Court will be accepting sealed bids on a 2005 GMC Yukon, 2 WD, V8, Vin#1GKEC13T55J104501.
The deadline for submitting bids will be Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 9 a.m. bids will be opened on Thursday, october 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Franklin Parish Clerk of Court Office, Courthouse Building, 6550 Main Street, P.O. Box 1564, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
Bids must be sealed and clearly marked 2005 GMC Yukon
For additional information, specifications, or inspection prior to sale, please contact Ann Johnson, 318-435-5133.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
Minimum bid Amount to be Considered: $10,000.00.
The Franklin Parish Clerk of Court Reserves the Right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Sept. 13, 2012
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., at the Gilbert City Hall.
Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Kay Dunaway, Christine Ezell, and Randy Lloyd.
Also present were JoAnn Evans, Bill McLemore, Brian Goodman, Ty Britt, Jimmy Evans and Citizens. Absent was Wayne Jones.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Stephens called the meeting to order. Randy Lloyd led in opening prayer. Diane Parker led in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Randy Lloyd to accept the August minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Randy Lloyd, seconded by Kay Dunaway to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Randy Lloyd to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Ty Britt gave monthly report.
PUBLIC WORKS:
No report given.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
Mrs. Adams, principal at Gilbert Junior High was present to discuss the parking issue at the school. Discussion was held.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADOPT THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR 2012:
Mr. Rod Elrod was present to discuss the millage rate for 2012. Discussion was held. Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Randy Lloyd to adopt resolution for Millage rate for the tax year 2012. Motion carried.
DISCUSS PARKING @ THE SCHOOL:
Discussion was held previously.
DISCUSS THE ROSE BUSHES BY THE HIGHWAY:
Discussion was held.
DISCUSS THE WATER METER FEE INSTALLATION:
Discussion was held.
DISCUSS LMA CLERK INSTITUTE:
Discussion was held. Motion made by Randy Lloyd, seconded by Christine Ezell for the clerk to attend the LMA clerk institute. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Non available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Christine Ezell made motion to adjourn. Kay Dunaway seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Diane Parker, LCMC
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RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Project No. 10-11-552E
TOWN OF WISNER (herein referred to as the “Owner”
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid - TOWN OF WISNER Community Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2010 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program” will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
MIP GENERATOR PROJECT
Install two (2) 130 kW diesel generators, one (1) kW diesel generator, and related work
Proposals shall be addressed to the Town of Wisner, and delivered to the Town Hall located at 9530 NATCHEZ ST., WISNER, LA 71378 not later than 10:00 a.m. on the 16th Day of OCTOBER, 2012, in the Town Hall of the TOWN OF WISNER located at 9530 NATCHEZ ST., WISNER, LA 71378. The information for Bidders, Form of bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of McMANUS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. located at 116 SMELSER RD., MONROE, LA 71202. Copies may be obtained at this office upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. Deposit $100.00 per set.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the TOWN OF WISNER no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
This project is classified as Electrical Work.
Town of Wisner
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
Sept. 14, 2012
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The City of Winnsboro has declared the following item as surplus equipment and will be selling the same by sealed bids:
Equipment Description Serial No. Minimum Bid
Used Airport Hanger Door N/A $300.00
The City of Winnsboro will receive sealed bids on the above surplus equipment. Sealed bids will be opened at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at City Hall, 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana. For more information on equipment call 318-435-9087.
EACH BID MUST BE SEALED AND PLAINLY MARKED WITH “BID FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY”
AND MUST INCLUDE THE BIDDERS’S NAME, RETURN ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The City of Winnsboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities.
Roxy Fletcher, City Clerk
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SHERIFF’S SALE
BANCORPSOUTH BANK
Vs. No. 42,705
Frank Henry Griffith
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 31st day of OCTOBER A.D., 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land in the Village of Wisner, Louisiana, described as follows:
Beginning at a point 18 feet West and 49 feet North of the Northeast corner of Block 51 of the plat of Wisner, Louisiana, thence run East along the North side of North Street, a distance of 317.8 feet, to a concrete monument for a place of beginning; Thence North 200 feet to a concrete monument; Thence East 100 feet to a concrete monument; Thence South 200 feet to a concrete monument on the North side of North Street; Thence West along the North side of North Street 100 feet to a place of beginning, being the same property acquired by E. Asa Kiper from O.F. Glasgow, by deed dated February 5, 1946, recorded in Notarial Book 59, Page 558, of the records of Franklin Parish; 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, without the benefit appraisement.
Kevin W. Cobb, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Vs. No. 42,412
Michael Wayne Wilson Jr.
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 31st day of OCTOBER A.D., 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 6 of Block 5 of Evadale Addition as shown by Plat of Survey dated May 27, 1972 and recorded in Plat Book B Page 49, Section 36, Township 14 North, Range 7 East.
Seized in this above styled suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Kevin W. Cobb, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the fiscal year 2013-2014. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2013--2014 will be available for review on October 1, 2012, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200U, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or at http://www.dotd.state.la.us/pressreleases/Release.aspx?key=2055.
All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. Written statements and comments should be handed to the committee conducting the Hearing, or mailed to the following address, postmarked within 30 calendar days following the Hearing:
JOINT HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85)
P.O. BOX 94245
BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245
Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD (Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing.
LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (2013-2014)
Date & Time DOTD Parishes Location
October 2, 2012 District
10:30 am 58 Caldwell, Catahoula,
Concordia, Franklin, LaSalle, Tensas
Franklin Media Center
7923 Prairie Road, Winnsboro
October 2, 2012
2:30 pm 05 E. Carroll, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Union, W. Carroll
Monroe City Hall,
Council Chambers
400 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroe
October 3, 2012
9:00 am 04 Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, Webster
Caddo-Bossier Port
6000 Doug Attaway Blvd., Shreveport
October 3, 2012
3:30 pm 08 Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches,
Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, Winn
Alexandria Airport,
Conference Room
James L. Meyer Commercial Terminal
1611 Arnold Drive, Alexandria
October 4, 2012
9:30 am 07 Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis
Lake Charles Civic Center,
Contraband Room
900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles
October 4, 2012
3:00 pm 03 Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion
Clifton Chenier Center
220 West Willow, Lafayette
October 9, 2012
9:30 am 02 Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans,
Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, Terrebonne
Yenni Building
Council Chambers, Suite 200
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, New Orleans
October 9, 2012
3:30 am 62 Livingston, St. Helena, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington
Tangipahoa Council Office Chambers
206 East Mulberry St., Amite
October 10, 2012
9:00 am 61 Ascension, Assumption, E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, W. Baton Rouge, W. Feliciana
State Capitol,
House Committee Room 1,
Baton Rouge
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A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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I, Pamela Maples, have been convicted of 14:283 VIDEO VOYEURISM on Aug. 8, 2012.
My address is: 316 Carter St., Winnsboro, LA 71295
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Female
DOB: 04/24/1975
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 200
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, September 17, 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 Mayor Jackie R. Johnson
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Craig Gill
Absent: Rex McCarthy
Motion by Mahoney, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on August 20, 2012. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0901:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WINNSBORO MAYOR JACKIE R. JOHNSON TO SELL THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro has determined the following described equipment is no longer needed by the City of Winnsboro for public purpose:
Equipment Description Serial No. Minimum Bid
Used Airport Hanger Doors N/A $300.00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session on September 17, 2012, that the above referenced equipment is hereby declared surplus and that Mayor Jackie R. Johnson is hereby authorized to sell by sealed bids to be opened at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Winnsboro City Hall.
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson to adopt the above resolution by the following vote:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill
Nays: None
Absent: McCarthy
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0902:
ADOPT MILLAGE RATE FOR 2012 PROPERTY TAXES:
Motion by Dumas, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to adopt the following resolution to set the millage rate for 2012 property taxes:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage is hereby levied on the 2012 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Winnsboro:
MILLAGE
CITY OF WINNSBORO 8.040 MILLS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this proper administrative officials of the Parish of FRANKLIN, State of LOUISIANA, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2012, and to make the collections of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in a manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 12-0903:
Motion by Dumas, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to adopt Resolution No. 12-0903 – Grievance Procedures and Policy Statement for Communicating Information to Persons with Sensory Impairments as required by the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.
HILLARY SCOTT:
Hillary Scott appeared before the Board to make them aware of his plans to rent one of the City’s buildings as a workshop center for entrepreneurs and after school program.
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson gave an update on the projects in the City of Winnsboro.
HUMANE OFFICER REPORT:
Russell Grant gave a monthly activity report for the Animal Control Department. Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to accept the report.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Sammy Burns gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Johnson, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to accept the report.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by Gill, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to accept the report.
COMMUNITY CENTER REPORT:
Alice Wallace gave a monthly activity report for the Jack Hammons Community Center. Motion by Mahoney, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to accept the report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Shirley Hammons gave a monthly activity report on economic development for the City of Winnsboro. Motion by Johnson, second by Mahoney and unanimously approved to accept the report.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Roxy Fletcher gave a monthly financial report on the City of Winnsboro. Motion by Johnson, second by Gill and unanimously approved to accept the monthly financial reports.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Mahoney, second by Gill and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Election Supervisors for Franklin Parish, Louisiana, will meet at the office of the Clerk of Court at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2012, for the purpose of drawing commissioners and alternate commissioners to serve at the polls in the November 6, 2012, Primary Election.
Ann Johnson
Clerk of Court
Franklin Parish,
Louisiana
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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 14, 2012
The Town Council met in regular session on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 6:300 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Marc McCarty, Thomas Lemle, Roger Hilliard, Thomas Moore and Nettie B. Brown.
Absent: Mayor Luckett
Also present: Town Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum Marc McCarty called the meeting proceedings to order.
The invocation was given by Nettie B. Brown.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Lemle.
Nettie B. Brown made a motion to accept minutes as presented with corrections. Thomas Lemle seconded. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month.
Motion by Thomas Moore to accept the financial reports and pay bills. Nettie B. Brown seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
Mayor Luckett announced that an Achievement Award application was accepted and the winner of that award will be announced at the LMA 54th Annual Conference.
OLD BUSINESS:
The budget ordinance for FY 2012-2013 was read by Nettie B. Brown. Motion by Thomas Lemle to accept the budget ordinance for FY 2012-2013. Seconded by Roger Hilliard. Budget ordinance carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:
Thomas Lemle gave report for the maintenance department reporting that everything is looking good and the town now has (2) new lawnmowers.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Cureington reported that the Chief of Police Annual Convention will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 19, 2012 and extended an invitation to the council members.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Roger Hilliard.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Marc McCarty, Mayor Pro Tem
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TOWN OF WISNER
Regular Council Meeting
Sept. 13, 2012
The Town Council met in regular session on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Luckett, Thomas Lemle, Roger Hilliard, Thomas Moore, Marc McCarty, and Nettie B. Brown.
Absent: None.
Also present: Town Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceedings to order.
The invocation was given by Roger Hilliard.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Lemle.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Marc McCarty seconded. Motion carried.
The financial reports and expenditures were provided for the month.
Motion by Marc McCarty to accept financial reports and pay bills. Thomas Lemle seconded. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE DEPT.: No report.
MAINTENANCE DEPT.: Doug Denmon reported that everything was going good.
WATER DEPT.: Mike McDuffee turned in a written report on the water system, informing council of the average water pumped during the month of August. The report also stated that there were problems with the chemical pump and it is presently being repaired.
FIRE DEPT.: Doug Denmon reported that he has been busy fighting fires and after the storm clean-up.
Mayor Luckett informed council that the small generator for the fire department was missing from one of the trucks.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A Resolution to adopt the millage rate of 6.790 for the tax year 2012 was read in full by Marc McCarty.
Town Clerk took roll call on the adoption and votes were as follows:
Yeas: Nettie B. Brown, Marc McCarty, Roger Hilliard, Thomas Lemle, and Thomas Moore.
Nays: 0
Abstained: 0
Absent: 0
A Resolution to apply to LGAP (Local Government Assistance Program) for the FY 2012-2013 was read by Nettie B. Brown requesting a backhoe. Thomas Moore made a motion to adopt resolution and apply for LGAP.
Seconded by Thomas Lemle. Motion carried.
Yeas: 5
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
Motion carried.
Mayor Luckett presented council with a letter from the Internal Revenue Service approving the request to pay taxes that are due in monthly installments, until other plans to pay in full can be established.
Mayor Luckett informed council that Cainan James is no longer employed with the town as a maintenance worker.
After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the personnel committee would look at applications that have been submitted.
Marc McCarty made a motion to go into executive session. Thomas Moore seconded. Motion carried.
Regular meeting closed.
Motion by Marc McCarty to resume regular meeting.
Seconded by Thomas Moore.
Regular meeting back in session.
The job performance of the clerk was discussed concerning duties that were not done in a timely and efficient manner. A letter of reprimand would be placed in the personnel file.
Bro. Peoples read a letter of appreciation to Fire Chief Doug Denmon, the Volunteer Fire Fighters, Chief Cureington, and Wisner Police Department for a job well don on the recent fire.
With no further business Thomas Lemle made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Marc McCarty.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
8:30 AM
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER
PLEDGE
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in a special called meeting on Friday, September 21, 2012, at 8:30 AM at the Mayor’s Office, 3830 Front Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, with Mayor Jackie R. Johnson presiding.
Aldermen present: Richard Mahoney, John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Craig Gill
Absent: Rex McCarthy
FIRE CHIEF:
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Johnson a motion was made by Gill, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to appoint Willard Hutto as Fire Chief for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department.
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to go into executive session.
Motion by Gill, second by Dumas and unanimously approved to return to regular session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to adjourn.
Roxy Fletcher Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP# 7738
Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
File No. T3000001344B, Bid No. 3000001344 – Forced Convection Benchtop Oven, Oct 11
Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the purchasing section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
Sandra G. Gillen
Director of State Purchasing
FAX (225) 342-8688
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