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Public Notices: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Public Notices Published Tuesday, January 15th, 2013CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2012
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, December 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: Craig Gill, John Dumas, Betty Johnson, Rex McCarthy, Richard Mahoney
Absent: None
Motion by McCarthy, second by Johnson to approve the minutes of the regular session held on November 19, 2012. Unanimously approved.
ALCOHOL LICENSE RENEWAL FOR 2013:
A recommendation was given by Chief Thomas to approve Alcohol License for local businesses.
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to accept this recommendation.
AUDITOR’S REPORT:
Myles Hopkins gave a report of financial finding. He found the City of Winnsboro ended the year of 2012 with a clean audit. Mr. Hopkins also reported the City of Winnsboro to be one of the strongest government bodies in Northeast Louisiana having slightly over $5,000,000.00 (five million dollars) in cash at the fiscal year end of June 30, 2012. Motion by Dumas and second by Gill that this item be further discussed in an executive session. Another motion was made by Dumas, second by McCarthy to accept report as it is now. Report was accepted by Dumas, Johnson, McCarthy, Mahoney and opposed by Gill.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-1201: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A LGAP GRANT FOR $50,000.00 THAT WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A STREET SWEEPER.
CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 12-1201
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR JACKIE R. JOHNSON TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro is eligible to receive a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 through the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Winnsboro is submitting a LGAP grant application; and
WHEREAS, an application will be submitted for the purchase of a street sweeper to help maintain the cleanliness of the city.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, that Mayor Johnson is hereby authorized to submit a grant application to the Louisiana Community Development Local Government Assistance Program.
Motion by Gill, second by Johnson, and unanimously approved to adopt this resolution on December 17, 2012.
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Julia J. Thomas Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 12-1202: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE McLEMORE’S PROPERTY FOR $85,000.00. $10,000.00 WILL BE DONATED BY THE McLEMORE FAMILY.
CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 12-1202
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, convened in regular session this 17th day of December 2012, that the City does hereby give Mayor Jackie R. Johnson the authority to act on behalf of the City of Winnsboro to purchase/accept (by donation) from McLemore Brothers Rental Partnership for the consideration of $85,000.00 (cash) and $10,000.00 (value of donation) the following described property:
A lot beginning at the Northeast Corner of the Hatfield Lot, run West 168 feet, South 148 feet to Adams Street, East 170.5 feet, North 131 feet to POINT OF BEGINNING; Lots 1 and 2 and the West 30 feet of Lot 3 of block 1 of the Kinloch Addition (known as the First Christian Church Lot and the Ice House Lot), Lot being 305.5 x 323 x 131 x 125, Section 26, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana (Description to be furnished by Sellers).
Mayor Jackie R. Johnson shall use his own discretion as to terms and conditions contained in the deed and donation.
Motion by Mahoney, second by Dumas, and unanimously approved to adopt this resolution on December 17, 2012.
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Julia J. Thomas Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 955: REAPPORTIONMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 955
An ordinance redistricting the Winnsboro Board of Aldermen Districts to adjust said districts’ boundaries as needed for population changes documented by the 2010 United States Decennial Census, and providing for other related Matters; and appealing any and all ordinances in conflict herewith.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA:
Section 1. That, in accordance with the Louisiana State Revised Statute 33:1371, the boundaries of the Winnsboro Board of Aldermen districts are hereby redistricted so as to provide for population equality among the districts as near as reasonably practicable by the adoption and ratification of the document attached hereto and made a part hereof, all in accordance with the findings of the 2010 United States Decennial Census.
Section 2. That the Board of Aldermen district boundaries as redistricted in Section 1 above shall become effective for the qualification and election of candidates for the Winnsboro board of Aldermen in the year 2014, and for all purposes upon the assumption of office by the members of the Winnsboro Board of Aldermen in the year 2014.
At the meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro on the 17th day of December 2012, it was moved for adoption by Alderwoman Johnson, seconded by Alderman McCarthy, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 4
NAYS: 1
ABSENT: NONE
ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 2012.
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
ATTEST: Jackie Johnson, Mayor
Julia Thomas, City Clerk
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee gave an update on the projects in the City of Winnsboro.
HUMANE OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT:
Russell Grant and Kim Kimbrough presented a report of activity during the month at the Animal Control Facility. Motion by Gill, second by McCarthy to accept the report. Unanimously approved.
FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Willard Hutto gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Fire Department. Motion by Johnson, second by McCarthy to accept the report. Unanimously approved.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Tammy Free gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by Mahoney, second by McCarthy to accept the report. Unanimously approved.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Billy Cobb gave an activity report on economic development in the City. Motion by McCarthy, second by Mahoney to accept the report. Unanimously approved.
COMMUNITY CENTER REPORT:
Alice Wallace gave a monthly activity report for the Jack Hammon’s Center. Shirley Hammons explains the Hold Harmless Agreement. Motion by Johnson, second by McCarthy to amend agenda to allow McCarthy to make a motion to amend ordinance on alcohol. Approved by Johnson, Gill, and McCarthy; opposed by Mahoney and Dumas. Item not added.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
Item was postponed and scheduled to be taken up in a special called meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
Julia J. Thomas Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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WOMEN FARMERS OR RANCHERS - COMPENSATION FOR CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION
If you, or someone you know, believe the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) has improperly denied you farm loan benefits between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic or female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation.
Claims MUST be filed between September 24, 2012 and March 25, 2013 to be considered for cash payment or loan forgiveness.
If you think you might be eligible to file a claim, please access the Farmer and Rancher
Call Center or Website: 1-888-508-4429, www.farmerclaims.gov
For guidance, you may contact an attorney or other legal service provider in your community. If you are currently represented by an attorney regarding allegations of discrimination or in a lawsuit claiming discrimination, you should contact your attorney regarding this claims process. USDA cannot provide legal advice.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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BID NOTICE
The Franklin Parish School Board is now accepting sealed bids for the lease of the bow-hunting land located on Hwy. 17, Section 16, T14N, R8E, containing approximately 69.8 acres more or less, known as the old Brush Top Archery Club. This hunting lease is for bow-hunting only.
Sealed bids must be received by 12:00 noon, on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Bids will be opened at 1: p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Franklin Parish School Board, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Bids must be sealed and clearly marked “SEALED BID, BRUSH TOP ARCHERY CLUB.”
Successful bidders must provide proof of at least $1,000,000.00 general liability insurance. Please contact Doug Clark at 318-435-9046 for additional information.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
V. DOCKET NO C-42881
Brandon Hershell Box and Jodee Box
SHERIFF’S 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 23rd day of January, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
The following described tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW/4 of SE/4) of Section 34, Township 12 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon.
A certain lot or parcel of land described as beginning at a point North of the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW/4 of SE/4) of Section 34, Township 12 North, Range 7 East, along the east boundary of the SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34, Township 12 North, Range 7 East, a distance of 210 feet; thence run West parallel with the south boundary of the SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34 a distance of 80 feet; thence North parallel with the east boundary of SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34 a distance of 210 feet; thence West parallel with the south boundary of SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34 a distance of 130 feet; thence North parallel with the east boundary of SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34 a distance of 420 feet; thence East parallel with the south boundary of SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34 a distance of 210 feet; thence South along the east boundary of SW/4 of SE/4 of Section 34 a distance of 630 feet to the point of beginning; subject to restrictions, servitudes, right-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
seized in the above styled suit. Terms of the sale, cash, with 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 14th day of December, 2012.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRTICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
V. DOCKET NO C-42823
Ricky W. Scroggins
SHERIFF’S 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 23rd day of January, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A .01 Acre, more or less, tract or parcel of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4) and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4) of Section 17, Township 14 North, Range 8 East of Land District North of Red River, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and is more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a found 5/8” iron rod at the Southwest corner of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 8, T 14 N, R 8 E, Franklin Parish, Louisiana as per the Act of Donation recorded in Conveyance Book 354, Page 804 of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, said corner also being the Northwest corner of the said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 17, T 14 N, R 8 E, Franklin Parish, Louisiana; thence, proceed S 89˚36’12” E, along the North line of the said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 17, a distance of 15.00 feet to a 5/8” iron rod; thence proceed S 00˚ 10’34” E, a distance of 12.00 feet to a 5/8” iron rod; thence proceed N 89˚36’12” W, a distance of 35.71 feet to a 5/8” iron rod on the easterly right-of-way line of a parish gravel road known as Forgotten Lane; thence proceed N 34˚ 46’29” W, along the easterly right-of-way line of said Forgotten Lane, a distance of 14.68 feet to a 5/8” iron rod on the North line of the said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 17; thence, proceed S 89˚36’12” E, along the North line of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 17, a distance of 29.04 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract herein described.
seized in the above styled suit. Terms of the sale, cash, with 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 14th day of December, 2012.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
Franklin State Bank
V. DOCKET NO C-42866
Julia Watson
SHERIFF’S 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 20th day of February, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 13 of Block 7 of the W. R. Taylor Subdivision of the S 3/8 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 27, T14N, R7E, as per Plat thereof by W. H. Hatfield, Registered Surveyor, dated November 26, 1947, recorded in Plat Book A as per Plat # 105, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
seized in the above styled suit. Terms of the sale, cash, with 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 11th day of January, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
V. DOCKET NO C-42320
Walter Gordon Smith
SHERIFF’S 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 20th day of February, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
The land referred to herein below is situated in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, and is described as follows:
A certain tract pared of land situated in the North Half (N1/2) of Section 13, Township 13 North, Range 7 East (T13N-R7E), Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows:
From a found two inch (2”) iron plpl marking the occupied Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 of NE1/4) of Section 13, Township 13 North Range 7 East (T13N-R7E), Franklin Parish, Louisiana and the Southeast corner of that certain 1.7 acre tract acquired by Ray McMurray, et ux from G M, LNC, as per Conveyance Book 289, Page 581 of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, run thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 18 seconds West, along the occupied South line of the North Half (N1/2) of said Section 13 and the South line of said McMurray tract and the South line of that certain 17 acre tract acquired by Chase Pentecostal Church from M.G.M., Inc. as per Conveyance Book 279, Page 31, St. seq. a distance of “1252.00 feet to the intersection with the soulherly projection of the West right-of way line of New Routs Louisiana No. 15 STSTE Project No. 26-06-22); thence continue North 89 degrees 45 minutes 18 seconds West; along the occupied South line of the North half (N1/2) of Section 13, a distance of 818.86 feet to its intersection with the Southerly projection of the East right-of-way line of Wayne Ezell Road; thence run North 00 degrees 08 minutes 06 seconds East; along said Southerly protection, a distance of 60.21 feet to its intersection with the North right-of-way line of Browng Landing Road at a point North 88 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds East – 0.19 feet from a found one half inch (1/2”) iron pipe; thence continue North 00 degrees 08 minutes 06 seconds East, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 846.62 feet to a point North 18 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East – 0.34 feet from a found seven eighths inch (7/8”) iron rebar and said Point-Being the Point of Beginning. Thence continue North 00 degrees 08 minutes 08 seconds East, along said East right-of-way line, a distance of 203.71 feet to a point North 42 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds East 0-26 feet from a found one half inch (1/2”) iron rebar; thence run South 89 degrees 49 minutes 01 seconds East a distance of 41.1.90 feet an one half inch (1/2”) iron pipe; thence run South 00 degrees 41 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 208.72 feet to a found one half inch (1/2”) iron pipe marking the Southwest corner of that certain 3.89 acre tract acquired by Rodney E. Howington from M.G.M., Inc. as per Conveyance Book 219, Page 658 et seq. being the same 3.89 acre tract acquired by Dahyabhai B. Patel, et ux from Franklin State Bank & Trust Company, Inc. as per Conveyance Book 241, Page 372 et seq.; thence run North 89 degrees 49 minutes 01 seconds East a distance of 41.1.90 feet an one half inch (1/2”) iron pipe; thence run South 00 degrees 41 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 208.72 feet to a found one half inch (1/2”) iron pipe marking the Southwest corner of that certain 3.89 acre tract acquired by Rodney E. Howington from M.G.M., Inc. as per Conveyance Book 219, Page 658 et seq. being the same 3.89 acre tract acquired by Dahyabhai B. Patel, et ux from Franklin State Bank and Trust Company, Inc. as per Conveyance Book 241, Page 372 et seq.; thence run North 89 degrees 49 minutes 01 seconds West a distance of 408.85 feet to the East right-of-way line of Wayne Ezell Road and back to the Point of Beginning. Containing 1.569 acres more or less; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
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 11th day of January, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRTICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
Chase Home Finance, LLC
V. DOCKET NO C-41920
Christopher Ryan Parks and Donna Denise Parks
SHERIFF’S 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 20th day of February, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND in the Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, more clearly described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection with the South boundary of Highland Avenue as presently located with the West boundary of Pine Street as now located for a POINT OF BEGINNING, and from said point run West along the South side of Highland Avenue as presently located a distance of 150 feet, thence South 125 feet and / or to the North boundary of the property purchased by Joe C. Sontino from C.M. Koontz, Jr., by instrument dated January 25, 1947, and recorded in Notarial Book 64, Folio 113, thence East 150 feet along the said North Boundary of the Joe C. Sontino lot to the West boundary of Pine Street, thence North along the West line of Pine Street a distance of 125 feet and / or back to the Point of Beginning, being a lot fronting 125 feet on Pine Street and 150 feet on Highland Avenue in what is generally known as Block 43 of the original Town of Winnsboro.
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 11th day of January, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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