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Public Notices: Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Public Notices Published Tuesday, February 12th, 2013STATE 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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Winnsboro, Louisiana
January 8, 2013
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 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, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan and Mr. Jesse Young.
Absent from the meeting were Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Ronnie Hatton and Mr. Richard Kelly.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mr. Jesse Young led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION TO ELECT 2013 SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS & APPOINT COMMITTEES
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that all officers remain the same/seated as 2012 and committee members to alternate committees. Officers listed are Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President; Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Vice President and Mr. Richard Kelly, Chaplain. Committees for 2013 are: Mr. Richard Kelly, Mrs. Louise Johnson and Mr. Jesse Young on the Finance Committee. Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown and Mr. Ronnie Hatton are on the Maintenance Committee.
MOTION:Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
The motion was approved.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA – Item IV.B. Cleve Womack - delete
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no changes to the agenda, the final agenda for the January 8, 2013 regular meeting is as follows.
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. Election of 2013 School Board Officers and appointment of Committees
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of minutes from December 3, 2012 meeting.
IV. Recognition of Visitors
A. Agriculture Extension Office Speaker
B. Cleve Womack, lighting presentation.
C. Freddy Smith, Postlethwaite & Netterville, Audit report
V. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider and/or take action on School Board Member Training Resolution. (Johnson)
C. Consider and/or take action on awarding 2013 Spring Classroom/Supplies Bid. (Whitten)
D. Consider and/or take action on awarding 2013 Spring Janitorial Supply Bid. (Clark)
VI. Superintendent’s Report
VII. President’s Report
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 3, 2012 MEETING
ORDINACE # 2013-01-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve minutes from the December 3, 2012 meeting.
MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
The motion was approved.
Mrs. Dorothy Brown arrived at 5:42 p.m.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS - AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Mrs. Carol P. Allison gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office. A lot of changes have occurred in the Ag. Extension Office. Board Members were given a quarterly report. Ms. Allison introduced Kelly Lafferty as the new 4-H agent.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – FREDDY SMITH, POSTLETHWAITE & NETTERVILLE, AUDIT REPORT
Mr. Freddy Smith of Postlethwaite and Netterville presented to Board Members Annual Financial Report for year ending June 30, 2012. The Franklin Parish School Board was given an unqualified opinion for the audit. An unqualified opinion is the best a school board can have.
HEAD START REPORT – PAM MCBROOM
Mrs. McBroom gave the Board an update on the activities of the Head Start Program. Monitors are on site this week. Class visits are scheduled for next week. She had 72% average attendance. Board Members received November and December financial reports.
MOTION TO CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAINING RESOLUTION
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the School Board Member Training Resolution as listed.
School Board Member Training Resolution
WHEREAS, each member of a city and/or parish school board shall receive a minimum of six hours of training and instruction as required by ACT 380, and
WHEREAS, this training and instruction shall consist of school laws of this state, laws governing the powers, duties, and responsibilities of city and parish school boards, educational trends, research and policy, and
WHEREAS, such instruction may be received from an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the State Department of Education, or by an in-service training program conducted by a city or parish school board central office or the Louisiana School Boards Association,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it become public record that Eddie Ray Bryan, Jr., Ronnie Hatton, Jesse Young, Richard Kelly, Louise Johnson, Tim Eubanks, and Dorothy Brown, members of the Franklin Parish School Board, have successfully completed in excess of six hours of required training on December 11, 2012, as mandated by the Legislature of Louisiana.
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Franklin Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted at its regular School Board meeting on January 8, 2013.
/s/Dr. Lanny Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer, Franklin Parish School Board
MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON AWARDING 2013 SPRING CLASSROOM SUPPLIES BID
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board reject all bids received for the 2013 Spring Classroom Supplies Bid. School Board members discussed buying from Louisiana State Contract vendors only. State Contract vendors have already bid out products that is needed for all these supplies. Item not on state contract must have 3 quotes.
MOTION:Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
The motion was approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER AND/OR TAKE ACTION ON AWARDING 2013 SPRING JANITORIAL SUPPLY BID
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board award to the lowest bidder 2013 spring janitorial supply bid as presented on tally sheet. Janitorial supply bid tally is on file at the School Board Office for view.
MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
The motion was approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Lanny Johnson reported that we may need to dismiss students from school one day for employees to receive a four (4) hour in-service on bullying. We will need to hire someone to present this training to all employees. This training will also include suicide prevention. Someone from the law firm of Hammonds & Sills can do this training. This is a new law that all employees must have four (4) hours of in service on bullying. We are looking at having this in-service at the Winnsboro Elementary Auditorium. Only students will be dismissed for one day, all employees must be present for the in-service.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan reported that he has had some interest in selling some of the old buses. He has talked to Mr. Clark concerning this. Some of the parish buses are being driven a long way from the morning route to the afternoon route. This has also been discussed with Mr. Clark. President Bryan and Mr. Eubanks has discussed the issue about school security. President Bryan also would like to discuss a new contract for Superintendent.
PERSONNEL MATTERS LISTED FOR JANUARY 8, 2013 MEETING
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Stapp, Harriet FPHS Teacher 01.08.13 health
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect.Date Reason
Richmond, Krystal Hoggatt Crow. Teacher 11.8-30.12 11 days
Rose, Greta FPHS Teacher 10.1-9.12 7 days
LEAVE WITH/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Goodman, Yvonne Gilbert Teacher 11.15.12 .50 day
Jolly, Kristen H. Start Teacher 11.13,16.12 0.75 day
Rose, Greta FPHS Teacher 10.26.12 1 day
DONTATION OF SICK LEAVE DAYS
Donee Donor # of days Bd. Mtg.
Eubanks, Bobbie Scriber, Diana 10 days 01.08.13
Eubanks, Bobbie Wilson, Madge 10 days 01.08.13
Eubanks, Bobbie Jones, Georgia 10 days 01.08.13
Wolleson, Bernard Bradley, Marie 10 days 01.08.13
Wolleson, Bernard Mooney, Doug 10 days 01.08.13
Wolleson, Bernard Wolleson, Charlotte 5 days 01.08.13
SUPPORT PERSONNEL (All support personnel shall be on a 6 month probationary basis.)
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Thames, Ola Crow.Para 12.10.12 Replace S. Jackson
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect.Date Reason
Stacy Jackson Crow Para 11.26.12 Health
Miles, DeOndra WES Para 01.07.13 health
LEAVE WITH/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Bourgeois, Amy Baskin Para 10.23,25,30. 12 11.1,8,13,15,27,29.121.50 days 3.00 days
Holloway, Karen Gilbert Para 11.27.12 1 day
McMurray, Sandra Fort Bus Dr. 10.1,2,12 2 days
Miles, Deondra WES Para 10.16,22-31.12
11.1,2,8,9,14,27,28.126 days 7 days
Morgan, Bonnie Baskin Para10.19.12 11.7.121 day 1 day
Roberts, Lori Fort Para 11.7,15.122 days
Sebren, Matt Cen. OfficeComp. Tech10.19,22,24.12
11.1,2,8,29.121.25 days1.50 days
White, Nakisha Crow. Para 10.8.121 day
Arnett, Susan R Gilbert Bus Dr. 01.07.13 to 05.25.13
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the regular meeting is adjourned.
MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
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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Winnsboro, Louisiana
January 29, 2013
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Mrs. Louise Johnson was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mr. Jesse Young led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Tim Eubanks called the maintenance committee meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Superintendent Johnson reported on the fire at the old Wisner Elementary School. The school board will get bids/quotes on the removable of asbestos and debris from this fire. He reported that new heaters are being put in some of the schools. The maintenance department will soon be working on a/c units. Franklin Parish High School still has a few a/c problems. Dr. Johnson reported that some school have done trial lock downs. A camera security system is being put in at the high school. Mrs. Sartin will have a monitoring system in her office and Mr. Clark will have one in his. Mrs. Sartin spoke to the Board on how she wants to use her money given to the school for capital improvements. She is using it for putting in a security door and security glass in the front office. All were in agreement that the schools and personnel must be prepared. With no further business to discuss Mr. Eubanks adjourned the maintenance committee meeting.
Mr. Jesse Young called the finance committee meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. Dr. Johnson spoke on running a deficit this school year. This is mostly from voucher students and the loss of MFP money. This deficit will reduce the amount of fund balance the School Board has. Mrs. Whitten reported on the salary schedule. The state is reviewing the salary schedule. She had to do some minor changes on the schedule. Mrs. Whitten reported that the Robinette Firm will be at the next agenda meeting to report on the school’s audit. Each Board Member received a review on this audit. Mrs. Whitten wanted a verbal approval to contract with FBCA. This is an actuarial consulting firm based in Louisiana and can save the school board up to $3,000 per year on their services. Mrs. Whitten reported that we have not closed on the FEMA project. Head Start did not have any findings from their monitoring visit. She gave each Board Member a handout of the MFP. The State is looking at cutting funding to some SPED students. Mrs. Whitten also reported that a new server for the central office will be needed in the near future. She would like to upgrade the software system at the same time. With no further business to discuss Mr. Young adjourned the finance committee meeting.
During president’s comments Mr. Bryan reported on the sale of old buses and a complaint that parish drivers are driving buses home. Mr. Bryan said he would like to receive notice/call of any problems or incidents that happens concerning the school system. (ex.: Wisner fire) Mr. Kelly spoke concerning putting a softball field on the high school campus. Presently they use the town field and need to share it with other schools (private).
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the February 4, 2013 regular meeting.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room 5:30 p.m.
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from January 8 and 29, 2013 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Wiley McClary, Teacher of the Year
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider and/or take action on awarding land lease on Brush Top Archery Club. V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Adjourn
MOTION:Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
The motion was approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2013-01-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the agenda meeting is adjourne MOTION:Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
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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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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LEGAL NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the secured party having a security interest in a 1999 Clayton mobile home bearing serial number CLS094588TN and belonging to George K. Harper and Heidi F. Harper has been authorized by a Louisiana court to, and will in fact, retake possession of the said mobile home and dispose of same thereafter at public or private sale in accordance with La. R.S. 9:5363.1. For info contact P.O. Box 9800, Maryville, TN 37802, 865-380-3000.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Chairman of the Northeast Soil and Water Conservation District will convene a Locally Led Conservation Meeting from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Police Jury Room inside the Franklin Parish Courthouse in Winnsboro, Louisiana.
The meeting is open to the public. Come and voice your interests and concerns. To find out more about the Locally led Conservation Meeting, please call (318)435-6743 Ext. 3.
All programs and services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are offered and available on a non-discriminatory basis.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
Suntrust Bank
V. DOCKET NO C-42259
Chris Collins
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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
North Half of North Half of Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (N1/2 of N1/2 of NE1/4 of SW1/4), Section 10, Township 14 North, Range 8 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, containing 10 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, 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 8th day of February, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
ONEWEST Bank, F.S.B.
V. DOCKET NO C-42906
The Succession of Melba Jo Thomas Baker
Wilson (Administratix, Jefferi Anne Baker Tatum Ryals)
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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land located in the South Half of Northeast Quarter (S1/2 of NE1/4) Section 13, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows: Begin at the northeast corner of South Half of Northeast Quarter (S1/2 of NE1/4) of Section 13, thence run in a southerly direction along the east boundary of said section, a distance of 460.0 feet to the south boundary of a gravel road; thence run West, parallel to the north boundary of said Section, a distance of 630.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run in a southerly direction parallel to the east boundary of said section a distance of 414.86 feet; thence run West parallel to the north boundary of said section, a distance of 210.0 feet; thence run North, parallel to the east boundary of said section, a distance of 414.86 feet; thence run East parallel to the north boundary of said section, a distance of 210.0 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing two (2) acres, more or less, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon.
With a mailing address, now or formerly, of 148 Pin Oak Lane, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 71295.
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 8th day of February, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
United States of America, Rural Development,
United States Department of Agriculture
V. DOCKET NO C-42811
Tayler Janese Beckwith A/K/A Tyler Janese Beckwith
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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 5, Block 3, of Smith Subdivision situated in SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 13 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, which has the address of 2205 Gary Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
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 8th day of February, 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-42930
Timothy Todd Lee and Penny D. Lee
A/K/A Penny Denise Lee
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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
One and one-half acres, more or less, being a certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter Section 11, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, described as follows, to-wit:
Begin at the Southeast corner of above said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 11, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, and run in a Westerly direction along the South boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 4.0 chains to a point and corner; proceed thence in a Northerly direction parallel with the East boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 4.0 chains to a point and corner; proceed thence in an Easterly direction parallel with the South boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, for a point and corner; and proceed thence in a Southerly direction along the East boundary of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 4.0 chains or to the Southeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 11, Township 15 North, Range 7 East, being the Point of Beginning; 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 8th day of February, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
US Bank National Association, As Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as Successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificate Holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-HE10
V. DOCKET NO C-42840
Randy W. Smith and Shirley Parker 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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
TRACT 1: A CERTAIN LOT OF LAND, in the Town of Winnsboro, beginning at the NE corner of Lot 1, Block 17, Addition to Adams Addition to Winnsboro and running in a westerly direction along North line of Lot 1 a distance of 210 feet to a point of beginning of this lot; thence in a southeasterly direction parallel with Bosworth Street a distance of 150 feet; thence in a southwesterly direction 100 feet along south line of Lot 3; thence in a Northwesterly direction 150 feet to Grayson Street, thence in a Northeasterly direction along south side of Grayson Street 100 feet to POINT OF BEGINNING; this lot being 100 feet by 150 feet.
ALSO: A CERTAIN PORTION OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF Block 17 of Addition to Adams Addition, Winnsboro, Louisiana, described as follows to wit:
Begin at the Northeast corner of Block 17 of Addition to Adams Addition, Winnsboro, Louisiana, and run thence in a southwesterly direction along the northern boundary of said Block 17, 310 feet for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence turn left deflection of 90 degrees 00 minutes and run in a southeasterly direction parallel to the eastern boundary of said Block 17, 150 feet to the southern boundary of Lot 3 of said Block 17; thence turn right a deflection of 90 degrees 00 minutes and run in a southwesterly direction along the southern boundary of Lot 3, 25 feet; thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes and run in a Northwesterly direction parallel to the eastern boundary of said Block 17, 150 feet to the Northern boundary of said Block 17; thence turn a right deflection of 90 degrees 00 minutes and run in a Northeasterly direction along the Northern boundary of said Block 17, 25 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
TRACT TWO:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, composed of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 17 of Addition to Adams Addition, Winnsboro, Louisiana, and other unsubdivided land adjacent to said lots and all described as follows: Begin at the northeast corner of Block 17 of Addition to Adams Addition, Winnsboro, Louisiana, and run thence in a southwesterly direction along the northern boundary of said Block 17, 335 feet for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence turn a left deflection angle of 90 degrees 00’ and run in a southwesterly direction along the southern boundary of said Lot 3 and its projection, 251 feet to the centerline of Ash Slough Drainage Canal; thence in a northerly direction along the centerline of Ash Slough Drainage Canal, to a Point of Intersection with a projection of the northern boundary of said Block 17; thence in a northeasterly direction along northern boundary of said Block 17 and its projection, 195 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH all buildings and appurtenances thereon located, all situated in the PARISH of Franklin, Louisiana.
With a mailing address, now or formerly, of 1209 Grayson Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 “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 8th day of February, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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STATE OF LOUISIANA * FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * FRANKLIN PARISH
United States of America, Rural Development,
United States Department of Agriculture
V. DOCKET NO C-42896
Martina R. Walker
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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot 40 of Block 3 of the Resubdivision of the Second Addition to Owen Place Addition to the Town of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, as per Plat recorded in Plat Book 76-B, situated in Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at an iron pipe on the Easterly Right-of-Way of Baldwin Drive, at the Northwest corner (NW/c) of the within described Lot, and leaving said Right-of-Way, run South 89 degrees, 60 minutes, 16 seconds East, a distance of 131.97 feet to an iron pipe in the centerline of a ditch; thence run along the center of said ditch South 00 degrees, 35 minutes, 49 seconds West, a distance of 100.67 feet to an iron rod; thence run North 89 degrees, 33 minutes, 01 seconds West, a distance of 131.71 feet to an iron rod on the Easterly Right-of-Way of Baldwin Drive; thence run along said Right-of-Way North 00 degrees, 27 minutes East, a distance of 100.01 feet to an iron pipe and the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.30 acre, more or less, and having a municipal address of 3009 Baldwin Drive, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
Together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
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 8th day of February, 2013.
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-42869
Dewayne Jackson
SHERIFF’S SALE
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, Louisiana, on Wednesday the 20th day of March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land situated in the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Section 34, T. 14 N. R. 6 East, thence in a westerly direction along the south boundary of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 a distance of 210 feet, thence north parallel with the East boundary of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 a distance of 210 feet, thence East parallel with the south boundary of SE 1/4 of NE ¼, thence in a southerly direction along the East boundary of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 a distance of 210 feet and point of beginning, containing one (1) acre, more or less.
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 8th day of February, 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-42882
Lawrence Edward Coleman and Glenda Madison Coleman
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 March, AD, 2013, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in the North half of the Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4) Section 23, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana described as follows:
Begin at the southeast corner of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4) Section 23, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, being the southeast corner of that certain 60 acre tract of land acquired by Elmer Lolley, Sr. from Edwin D. Walter, October 28, 1976, recorded in Conveyance Book 180, Page 508, records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, thence in a westerly direction along the south boundary of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4), a distance of 1027 feet to POINT OF BEGINNING of tract of land herein described; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING; continue in a westerly direction along the south boundary of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4), a distance of 400 feet, thence in a southerly direction parallel to the east boundary of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4), a distance of 200, feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 1.83 acres more or less.
ALSO:
A right-of-way or easement for road purposes, described as being a strip of land 60 feet wide, beginning at the northwest corner of the above described 1.83 acre tract; thence in a northerly direction parallel to the east boundary of the North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4), Section 13, a distance of 200 feet to the south boundary of road dedicated to the public use on July 11, 1979, thence in an easterly direction along the south boundary of said road, 60 feet, thence in a southerly direction parallel to the east boundary of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4), a distance of 200 feet to the north boundary of above described 1.83 acre tract of land 60 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
AND ALSO:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated in the North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4) of Section 23, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as follows:
Begin at the southeast corner of the certain 60 acre tract of land acquired by Elmer Lolley, Sr. from Edwin D. Walter, October 28, 1976, recorded in Conveyance Book 180, Page 508, records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, thence in a westerly direction along the south boundary of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4) of Section 23, a distance of 1027 feet to the southeast corner of that certain 1.83 acre tract of land acquired by H.C. Shaw from Billy Bob Wiggins as recorded in the conveyance records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, thence run in a northerly direction along a line parallel to the east boundary of the said North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4) of Section 23 and said line the east boundary of the said 1.83 acre tract, a distance of 200 feet to the northeast corner of said 1.83 acre tract for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said POINT OF BEGINNING continue in a northerly direction along the last described course a distance of 200 feet to the south boundary of a public road dedicated to the public use on July 11, 1979, thence run in a westerly direction along the south boundary of a public road, a distance of 400 feet, thence run in a southerly direction along a line parallel to the east boundary of said North Half of Northeast Quarter (N/2 of NE/4) of Section 23, a distance of 200 feet to the northwest corner of that certain 1.83 acre tract of land; thence run in an easterly direction along the north boundary of that certain 1.83 acre tract of land a distance of 400 feet, subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property; 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, 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 8th day of February, 2013.
By David Wm. Rigdon, Deputy Sheriff
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2013
6:00 PM - CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, January 22, 2013, 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 Johnson, second by Gill to approve the minutes of the regular session held on December 17, 2012. Unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-0101: CWEF (COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND). A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUNDING TO AID UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER.
CITY OF WINNSBORO
RESOLUTION NO. 13-0101
WHEREAS the City of Winnsboro is in need of plugging and abandoning its six (6) existing water wells at the Old Water Plant and;
WHEREAS grants for this project may be available through the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) operated by the Office of Community Development:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Winnsboro that:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to submit an application for funding to the Office of Community Development on behalf of the City of Winnsboro through the CWEF in the amount of $50,000.00; and,
Section 2. The Mayor is further authorized to furnish such additional information as may reasonably be requested in connection with the application; and,
Section 3. The Mayor if hereby designated as the Official Project Representative for the City of Winnsboro for any project that may result from the submission of the application; and
A MOTION TO ADOPT the above resolution was made by Rex McCarthy, seconded by Betty Johnson, and resulted in the following vote:
YEAS __5__
NAYS _____
ABSENT _____
ABSTAINING _____
CERTIFICATE
We the undersigned do certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on the 22nd day of January, 2013, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
A motion was made by McCarthy, second by Johnson, and unanimously approved to adopt this resolution.
CHARLES ANDERSON:
Addressed issues and concerns about the Police Department.
JUDGE ANN MCINTYRE:
Expressed views and ideas of worked needed at City Court. Suggested by Gill that item is further discussed at a special called meeting.
KIM KIMBROUGH:
All items for discussion on humane issues were postponed until the special called meeting, the following week.
HIRING OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS:
Chief Thomas requested to amend agenda to allow him to add an item for the termination of two police officers.
Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill and unanimously approved. Item added.
Chief Thomas recommends the hiring of Mitchell Davis and Jason Wright as new police officers. Motion by Gill, second by Johnson and unanimously approved to accept this recommendation.
MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON:
Heath McGuffee gave an update on the projects in the City of Winnsboro.
HUMANE OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT:
Russell Grant presented a report of activity during the month at the Animal Control Facility. Motion by Johnson, second by Gill 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 McCarthy, second by Gill to accept the report. Approved with a vote of four (4) yays and one (1) abstain.
POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT:
Chief Lester Thomas gave a monthly activity report for the City of Winnsboro Police Department. Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill to accept the report. Approved with a vote of four (4) yays and one (1) abstain.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Billy Cobb gave an activity report on economic development in the City. Motion by Gill, second by Johnson to accept the report. Approved with a vote of four (4) yays and one (1) abstain.
COMMUNITY CENTER REPORT:
Amanda Adams gave a monthly activity report for the Jack Hammon’s Center. Motion by McCarthy, second by Gill to accept the report. Approved with a vote of four (4) yays and one (1) abstain.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS:
A motion was made by Gill, second by Johnson that this item be tabled and further discussed in a special called meeting. Motion was approved with a vote of four (4) yays and one (1) abstain.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no more business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Gill, second by Johnson that the meeting be adjourned.
Julia J. Thomas Jackie R. Johnson
City Clerk Mayor
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CROWVILLE FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. Box 297
Crowville, LA 71230
Minutes of CFD board meeting dated Friday, February 1, 2013 at 7:30 a.m., Crowville Fire Station located at 125 Hwy. 578, Crowville, La.
Board members present: Kelly Clark, Don Middleton & Colby Peppers.
Guests present: Daniel Fuller, Central Fireman.
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. Don Middleton stated that he had phoned Mr. Allen Offner at Foley & Judell in New Orleans, Louisiana to initiate the property tax election process. This tax proposal was discussed and passed by the Board at a special call meeting dated January 24, 2013.
3. Kelly Clark is coordinating efforts to prepare the Fire District for a PIAL (Property Insurance Association of Louisiana) inspection and water shuttle schedule sometime this Spring. He is ably assisted in this effort by Daniel Fuller, Central fireman and David Arnold, District Training officer. In addition, various members of the board and selected volunteer firemen will be assigned duties as the need arises. PIAL is the agency through which the district gets its fire rating.
4. Don Middleton stated that he would be preparing the necessary paperwork for the annual CPA audit due in the next 30 days.
5. Dan Fuller requested some air tank brackets for the Central fire truck. His request was approved and the brackets were ordered.
Don L. Middleton, Sec.-Treas.
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The following resolution was offered by DON MIDDLETON and seconded by DEWAYNE HENDRY:
RESOLUTION
A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission and the Franklin Parish Police Jury, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the District on SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
MILLAGE PROPOSITION
Shall Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a four (4) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $63,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating facilities and equipment to provide fire protection in and for the District, including the purchase of fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment?
SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the Franklin Sun, a newspaper of general circulation within the District, published in Winnsboro, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the District, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.
SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Fire Station, Crowville, Louisiana, on FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013, at SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK (7:30) A.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.
SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.
SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Friday, June 7, 2013, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the District will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used.
SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the Chairman and/or Secretary-Treasurer of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Federal Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Franklin Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Franklin Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law.
SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
SECTION 9. Approval of Governing Authority of the Parish. Application is hereby made to the Police Jury of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event the election carries, for its further consent and authority to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Police Jury of the Parish of Franklin on behalf of the District, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:
Kelly Clark X
Don Middleton X
Colby Peppers X
Dewayne Hendry X
Don McDuffie X
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 1st day of February, 2013.
/s/ Don Middleton /s/ Kelly Clark
Secretary-Treasurer Chairman
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on February 1, 2013, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District 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:
MILLAGE PROPOSITION
Shall Crowville Fire District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a four (4) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $63,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating facilities and equipment to provide fire protection in and for the District, including the purchase of fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) 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 PLACESPrecinctLocation
19(IN PART) Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
21(IN PART) Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro31Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr, 157 Football Field Road, Crowville
32North Central Fire Station, 1772 Hwy. 859, Delhi
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 and Chapter 6-A 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 Fire Station, Crowville, Louisiana, on FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013, at SEVEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK (7:30) A.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 District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Crowville, Louisiana, on this, the 1st day of February, 2013.
ATTEST: /s/ Kelly Clark
Chairman
/s/ Don Middleton
Secretary-Treasurer
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
The Franklin Parish Police Jury Office of Homeland Security is accepting proposals for the elevation of 5 homes located in Franklin Parish to be funded through DR 1603 Hurricane Katrina under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The proposals should include all cost to elevate each property 2 feet above base flood elevation. Proposals will be opened on Monday, March 13th, 2013 at 1 pm. Locations of properties can be obtained through the Franklin Parish Police Jury Office (318)435-9429 or the Franklin Parish Homeland Security (318)435-6247.
The procedures for selection of the firm will be in accordance with procurement requirements of the 44CFR and Parish procurement guidelines. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system explained in the Request for Proposal Package. The package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the chosen firm.
Interested parties are invited to secure a Request for Proposal Package from the Franklin Parish Police Jury. 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295. The package are available beginning February 11th, 2013 Monday – Friday
8:00 am till 4:00 pm. The response to this request must be hand delivered or mailed to the Franklin Parish Police Jury at the address above in such a manner that it is received no later than Monday, March 13th, 2013 at 12 pm.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury Office of Homeland Security is accepting proposals for the elevation of 5 homes located in Franklin Parish to be funded through DR 1603 Hurricane Katrina under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The proposals should include all cost to elevate each property 2 feet above base flood elevation. Proposals will be opened on Monday, March 13th, 2013 at 1 pm. Locations of properties can be obtained through the Franklin Parish Police Jury Office (318)435-9429 or the Franklin Parish Homeland Security (318)435-6247.
The procedures for selection of the firm will be in accordance with procurement requirements of the 44CFR and Parish procurement guidelines. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system explained in the Request for Proposal Package. The package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the chosen firm.
Interested parties are invited to secure a Request for Proposal Package from the Franklin Parish Police Jury. 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295. The package are available beginning February 11th, 2013 Monday – Friday
8:00 am till 4:00 pm. The response to this request must be hand delivered or mailed to the Franklin Parish Police Jury at the address above in such a manner that it is received no later than Monday, March 13th, 2013 at 12 pm.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Conservation
Injection & Mining Division
Perryville Gas Storage, LLC
Crowville Salt Dome, Franklin Parish
Docket No. IMD 20 13-02
Pursuant to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana and particularly Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as amended, and provisions of Statewide Order 29-M (LAC 43:XVII, Subpart 3), notice is hereby given that the Commissioner of Conservation will conduct a public hearing at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 28, 2013. The hearing will be held in the Franklin Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, located in the Courthouse Building at 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana.
At such hearing, the Commissioner or his designated representative will give any interested person the opportunity to present testimony, facts, or oral or written comments relative to a draft permit (Order) concerning the application from Perryville Gas Storage, LLC (Perryville) of Three Riverway, Suite 1350 Houston, TX, 77056 to convert one existing Class 111 Brine Extraction (solution mining) Well to a Class II Hydrocarbon (natural gas) Storage Well into the same existing salt cavern at the Crowville Salt Dome at its Hydrocarbon Storage Facility in Section 11, Township 15 North, Range 08 East, approximately four miles northwest of the town of Crowville, LA, Franklin Parish.
The proposed conversion well is identified as PGS Cavern Well No. 001 (SN 238833). Hydrocarbon (natural gas) storage is proposed to occur at a depth of 4,400 to 5,442 feet below ground level (bgl). The base of the lowermost underground source of drinking water at the near by well location occurs at a depth of 879 feet bgl.
A copy of the draft permit (Order), a fact sheet, or information concerning the application may be obtained by writing Ms. Luzma Mata de Leder at the address below or by calling (225) 342-5515. Written comments concerning the application must be received by the Office of Conservation no later than 4:30 P.M., March 7, 2013. Submit all comments to: Joseph S. Ball, Jr., LA Office of Conservation, Injection & Mining Division, P.O. Box 94275, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275. Comments may also be faxed to (225) 342-3094, or e-mailed to Injection-Mining@La.gov. Please reference: Perryville Gas Storage, LLC Class II Permit Application Number 34030, Docket No. IMD 2013-02.
The application is available for inspection between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday in the Injection & Mining Division Office, Rm. 817, of the LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA. A copy of the application is also available at the Franklin Parish Public Library located at 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
All persons having interest in the aforesaid shall take notice thereof.
By order of:
James H. Welsh
Commissioner of Conservation
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