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Public Notices: Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Public Notices Published Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013Winnsboro, Louisiana
December 3, 2012
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
No Board Member was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA - none
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2012-12-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the December 3, 2012 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room 5:30 p.m.
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from November 5 and 27, 2012 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Kenneth Jenkins, A+PEL recognition of Sharon Roberts, excellence in education scholarship.
B. Delayne Donnell, iLEAP Students recognition
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
1. Consider and/or take action on a non-competitive 5-year grant award. (McBroon)
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse YoungSECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present, approved.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 5 AND 27, 2012 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2012-12-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve minutes from November 5 and 27, 2012 meetings.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved.
KENNETH JENKINS, A+PEL RECOGNITION OF SHARON ROBERTS
Mr. Kenneth Jenkins previous state president of A+PEL recognized Ms. Sharon Roberts for her excellent in education and awarded her a scholarship for $500.00. Ms. Roberts is an elementary teacher at Baskin School.
DELAYNE DONNELL, iLEAP STUDENTS RECOGNITION
Mrs. Delayne Donnell recognized 64 students for a combined 100 advance scores. Students recognized are: Tori Brulte, Raina Henderson, Reagan Henderson, Karen Marsh, Jonathan Tibbitt, Shelby Tibbitt and Haleigh Worthington from Baskin school; Ryder Adkins, Carter Banks, Anna Brock, Garrett Collins, Zachary Cooper, Bruce Cordill, Chandler Easterling, Taylor Emfinger, Samuel Harris, Caleb Holloway, Megan Holloway, Grant Johns, Avery Johnson, Kaylee King, Tanner King, Nakalyn Mercer, Ainsley Noel, Meredith Parker, Rachel Philips, Alayna Russell, annaliease Russell, Jaden Saunders, Hayden Shivers, John Spence, Samuel Stewart, Jesse Thomas from Crowville School; Rebecca Baltikowski, Shadiedra Corbin, Rave Erwin, Ashley Moore, Gabriel Rayborn and Hailee Reynolds from Fort Necessity School; Lane Barton, Samantha Boone, Jaheim Brown, Wesley Cirilo, Sierra Cockrell, Blade, Daniels, Lazaia Davis, Jacob Ferguson, Jeralyn Foy, Ethan, Harris, Raymond Ladwing, Phillip Lilly, Crystal Mathews, Riley McLemore, Macy Parker, Caden Parks, Keegan Price, Reagan Lloyd, Samuel Thomas, James Warbington and Ashley Ward from Gilbert School; Laki Crockett, Shelby Jochem and Chase Turberville from Winnsboro Elementary. Seven (7) students received an award of $200.00 for achieving 4 advanced scores. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Young financed this award. President Bryan congratulated the students.
MOTION TO CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON A 5-YEAR GRANT AWARD
ORDINANCE # 2012-12-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board grant permission for Head Start to apply for a five (5) year grant award.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
The motion was approved.
HEAD START REPORT – PAM MCBROOM
Mrs. McBroom gave the Board an update on the activities of the Head Start Program. Monitors will be in the parish the first week of January. Community assessment is ongoing this month and the self -assessment will be done in January. Head Start has 88% average attendance. Board Members received financial reports.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Johnson reported that a federal judge ruled against the voucher system. The judge said it un-constitutional. The Governor and State Superintendent are appealing the decision. Dr. Johnson reminded the Board Members they will have a 6 hour inservice on December 11, 2012 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served and during lunch they will do their 1 hour ethics training. Attorney Jon Guice will present the inservice.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Bryan wanted to say how proud we are of the students being recognized. Mr. Bryan also congratulated Ms. Roberts for her accomplishment.
PERSONNEL MATTERS LISTED FOR DECEMBER 3, 2012 MEETING
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Donald, Krista WES Teacher 11.12.12 Replace G. Jackson
Goodwin, Bonita Gilbert T1Pkteacher11.12.12 Replace L. Roberts
Boothe, Kate Baskin Teacher 11.26.12 Replace L. Henderson
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect.Date Reason
Clay, Melba HGW Teacher 02.19.13 Retirement
DONATION OF SICK LEAVE DAYS
Donee Donor# of days Bd. Mtg.
Goodman, Yvonne Williams, Sue10 12.03.12
SUPPORT PERSONNEL (All support personnel shall be on a 6 month probationary basis.)
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
McClain, KourtneyWES Caft.Tech. 01.01.13 School
TRANSFERS
Name School Position Effect.Date Reason
Price, Katherine Gilbert to CrowvilleBus driver11.09.12Replace E. Crockett
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2012-12-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the regular meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
The motion was approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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NOTICE
Franklin Parish Hospital Service Dist No 1 dba Franklin Medical Center is applying to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance for renovation and construction to the hospital.
If your have any questions or comments please contact the Administration Dept of FMC at 318-412-5265.
This institution is and E.E.O.C employer.
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CROWVILLE FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 297
CROWVILLE, LA. 71230
Minutes of CFD board meeting dated January 4, 2013 at 7:30 a.m., Crowville Fire Station.
Board members present: Kelly Clark, Don Middleton & Colby Peppers
Guest present: Daniel Fuller, Central Fireman & Roy McDuffie, advisor to the Board.
Business discussed and/or acted on by the Board:
1. The current financial statement was reviewed, discussed and approved. A copy is on file with these minutes at the Board office.
2. Kelly Clark opened a discussion about the necessary election to be held in the year 2013. This election is required to continue fire protection for Crowville Fire District #1 beyond 2013. The present Charter established in 1989 terminates this year.
3. The Board hopes to piggy-back or coincide with another election in 2013 so that the District may share the cost of such election. Kelly Clark & Don Middleton will discuss the feasibility of this with the proper agency(s) at the Franklin Parish Courthouse.
4. The Board also has been having discussions as to how to finance fire protection for the Fire District #1. The original charter was passed using a “parcel fee” having a maximum fee of $50.00. This method is hard to enforce with a delinquency rate of about 20% and time consuming in its application.
5. Don Middleton and Kelly Clark have met with Mr. Rod Elrod, Tax Assessor for Franklin Parish. He is of the opinion that a 3 to 4 mill property tax would be adequate to replace the parcel fee approach due to the gain in property values in North Franklin Parish.
6. Members of the Board hope that the voters will understand the need to reduce the time consuming task of a relative few volunteers in running the Fire District using the parcel fee approach and help us establish our finances similar to other fire departments in the Parish using the property tax approach.
Don Middleton, Sec. Treas.
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VILLAGE OF BASKIN
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JAN. 8, 2013
The Mayor and Council of the Village of Baskin met in regular session on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m., at the Village of Baskin Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Jean Clark and Council members Marie Barber, Larry LaBorde and Joseph Chase.
Also present: Town Clerk, Chief of Police and guests.
There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the opening prayer was led by Mayor Clark.
The minutes of the previous regular council meeting were presented.
Marie Barber made a motion; Joseph Chase seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Yeas 3, Nays 0, Absent 0.
Old Business:
No old business to discuss.
New Business:
Motion and second was made that all bills and financial obligations be paid.
Larry LaBorde moved and Marie Barber seconded the motion to provide for this action. Yeas 3, Nays 0, Absent 0.
Police Report:
Chief Barber reported that the video cameras have been installed. All the cars are running great.
Fire Department Report:
The volunteer firefighters assisted with one fire. Training classes will be attended next week. The siding and the window replacement for the fire station has been completed. We are waiting for door to be replaced.
Mayor Clark announced that the fire department has lost one of its volunteers. Randy Daniels passed away Dec. 20, 2012 and will be greatly missed.
Further Business:
Since there was no further business to attend, Mayor Clark called for a motion to adjourn the council meeting.
Marie Barber made a motion that the meeting adjourn. Larry LaBorde seconded the motion. Yeas 3, Nays 0, Absent 0.
The meeting closed at 5:06 p.m.
Merlyn Ritchie, Clerk
Jean Clark, Mayor
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2013
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in regular session on Thursday, January 10, 2013 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, Wayne Jones, Jimmy Evans and citizens. Absent was Ty Britt.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Stephens called the meeting to order. Mike Stephens led in opening prayer. Diane Parker led in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Christine Ezell to accept the December 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 Randy Lloyd, seconded by Christine Ezell to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Assistant Chief Jimmy Evans gave monthly report.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Wayne Jones gave monthly report.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
Citizens were present to discuss the flooding and drainage issues.
NEW BUSINESS:
2013 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN MONROE (AUG. 1-3).
Discussion was held.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion was held on the burning of limbs, leaves, and or trash in the ditches that is causing culverts to stop up due to the rain.
DISCUSS ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
None Available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Christine Ezell made motion to adjourn. Randy Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Diane Parker, LCMC
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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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TOWN OF WISNER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2013
The Town Council met in regular session on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Allyn Jean Luckett, Marc McCarty, Thomas Lemle, Roger Hilliard, and Thomas Moore.
Absent: Nettie B. Brown.
Also present: Town Clerk and guests.
There being a quorum Mayor Luckett called the meeting proceedings to order.
The invocation was given by Thomas Lemle.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roger Hilliard.
Mayor Luckett requested a change in the agenda to allow for out of town guest Ken Terry from LRWA to give his report on the water increase rate study that he performed for the town. A public hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Wisner Town Hall.
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.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Luckett gave the council members an update on the MIP (Generators) project.
Roger Hilliard read a resolution to accept the low bidder, Trio Electric Co., Inc. as recommended by Ken McManus.
Thomas Lemle made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented. Marc McCarty seconded. Resolution adopted.
Mayor Luckett informed council that Kelvin Davis completed a six month training period for the Workforce Investment Board which ended on January 4, 2013. A recommendation was made to hire him full time. thomas Lemle made a motion to hire Kelvin Davis full time. Roger Hilliard seconded.
And the votes were as follows:
3 Yeas
1 Nay
1 Absent
Motion carried.
Mayor Luckett asked permission from council to leave the committees the same. Thomas Lemle made a motion to keep the committees the same. Roger Hilliard seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Cureington reported that everything was going good in his department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Denmon presented council with a proposed training schedule for 2013.
WATER DEPARTMENT: No report.
With no further business Thomas Lemle made a motion to adjourn. Roger Hilliard seconded.
Meeting adjourned.
Clarice Collins, CMC
Allyn Jean Luckett, Mayor
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION NO. 13 BJ 2013
SPECIAL ELECTION - CONSTABLE - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE - PARISH OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Constable, Justice of the Peace District 5, Parish of Franklin, due to the resignation of James A. Evans effective November 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 18:602 mandates that the Governor shall call a special election to fill the vacancy in an office where the unexpired term exceeds one (1) year, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:602(E)(2)(a) and/or the dates for elections set forth in R.S. 18:402;
NOW THEREFORE, I, BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: A special primary and a special general election shall be held throughout the jurisdiction of the Constable, Justice of the Peace District 5, Parish of Franklin, for the purpose of electing a constable to fill the vacancy in the office.
SECTION 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form and under the procedures and conditions provided by R.S. 18:461, et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1, et seq., during the period commencing on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013.
SECTION 3: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S. 18:1, et seq.
SECTION 4: The primary election shall be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, and the general election shall be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the times and places and in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 5: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of the Constable, Justice of the Peace District 5, Parish of Franklin, are hereby authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions.
ATTEST BY THE GOVERNOR
/s/ Tom Schedler
SECRETARY OF STATE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the City of Baton Rouge, on this 16th day of January, 2013.
/s/ Bobby Jindal
GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA
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