INVITATION TO BID
The Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville will receive bids on the improvements for the Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville, HUD Modernization project number LA 48 S 105 501 09(ARRA), until 2:00 p.m, on the 8th of February 2010, at the offices of the Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville, 200 South Circle, Rayville, Louisiana 71269, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Proposed forms of Contract Documents, including plans and specifications may be examined at:
Plan Room
A.G.C. - Monroe
807 Hudson Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
Copies of the documents may be secured by depositing $100.00 with the Architect, SGB Architect, LLP, 1935 Airline Drive, Suite 200, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112 for each set of documents obtained. Deposit of the first two sets is fully refundable to all bona fide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above. General Contractors not submitting a bid on the project will be refunded 50% of the plan deposit upon return of bid documents within ten (10) days after receipt of bids.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville, U.S. Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidders and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five percent of the bid shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a performance and payment bond equaling the contract sum issued by a Bonding Company licensed to operate in the State of Louisiana.
Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Specifications must be paid on this project.
The successful bidder will be required to completely comply with all provisions of the “Buy American Requirement of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” and all requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (ARRA 2009)
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 10 days subsequent to the opening of bids or thirty (30) days after actual date of the opening thereof, without consent of the Housing Authority.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., January 27, 2010, at the offices of the Housing Authority.
In accordance with the omnibus drug legislation enacted November 19, 1988, Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V. Subtitle D) contractors and grantees of Federal Agencies must certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces. This required certification is a precondition of receiving a contract with the Housing Authority.
On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Status 38:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the outside of the bid envelope. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his license was issued. The project classification for this project is Building Construction.
The Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville reserves the right to reject any and all bids as the interest of the Housing Authority may require.
Run dates Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville
01/07, 01/14, 01/21 By: R. A. Eubanks, Executive Director
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Rayville Housing Authority will accept applications for housing on the twentieth and twenty first of each month beginning on 20 January 2010.
Applications may be made between the hours of 09:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Housing Authority Office located at 202 Waldorf Street in Rayville.
01/14, 01/21, 01/28
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REQUEST FOR AUDIT PROPOSALS
The Housing Authority of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana will receive proposals from interested CPA firms until 10:00 AM on Friday, Feb 5 2010. The Audit contract will be for the fiscal year 1 Oct. 2009 30 Sept. 2010.
The audit will be in conformance with GAAP, OMB Circular A-33 and/or Governmental Auditing Standards (as applicable), and HUD Notice 95-31 Compliance Supplement for Audits. Statements are to be prepared in accordance with GASB 34.
The CPA firm will be responsible for the audited submission to REAC including the text portion of the audit report as well validating each program. The CPA firm is to quote a price for this function in addition to the fixed audit fee.
The CPA firm will complete the Agrred-Upon Procedure (AUP) of submitting the “Agree” section of the REAC internet submission as part of the fixed fee audit contract. The CPA firm will include in the printed audit report any audit adjusting journal entries.
The CPA firm will, prior to publishing the the audit report fax proposed audit findings and/or audit adjusting journal entries to the Authority for concurrence.
The fee accountant will provide Governmental GAAP Enterprise Method FDS financial statements.
An executed engagement approval agreement must be approved by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor prior to execution of the contract. The Rayville Housing Authority manages the following:
100 Public Housing Units.
Capital Fund Program
The Housing Authority of Rayville reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The Authority will evaluate all proposals and will award a contract to the responsible party whose proposal will be most advantageous to the Authority. It is especially noted that the price will not be the sole determining factor in awarding the audit contract, however, will be considered according to the attached evaluation criteria list. Also, please quote an estimate for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2009. The Authority will consider a two year contract.
Audit Proposal Evaluation Criteria
1. Firm experience in auditing of Public Housing Authoritys. 20
2. Experience of firm member assigned to the audit. 20
3. Experience of person assigned to supervise audit field work. 35
4. Price 25
Total Possible Points 100
1/21, 1/28, 2/4
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
You are invited to submit a bid for the purchase, delivery, and installation of (11) eleven tri fueled generators for the Richland Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness. Some of these will be trailer mounted and mobile. Others will be installed with automatic transfer switches and specified utility boxes. Please refer to Generator Specifications Sheet for further information. The (11) eleven generators will be as listed:
(6) six 20kw Generators Trailer Mounted delivered to Richland Parish OEP, Rayville, LA.
(2) two 20kw Generators stationary/standby to be delivered and installed at Delhi Police Dept. and at Mangham Police Dept.
(1) one 30kw Generator Trailer Mounted delivered to Richland Parish OEP, Rayville, LA
(1) one 25kw Generator stationary/standby to be delivered and installed at Rayville Police Dept.
(1) one 80kw Generator stationary/standby to be delivered and installed at Delhi Fire Dept.
All Generators and Trailers shall meet or exceed the specifications listed in the Specification Sheets. All products shall be new and unused, refurbished or demonstrator models are not acceptable. Trailer mounted units shall have adequate fuel storage to run full load for a minimum of 16hrs.
SEALED BIDS must be received at the Richland Parish OEP, 708 Julia St., 4th. Floor, Courthouse Building, Rayville, LA 71269, by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2010. Sealed bids will be opened and awarded at the January 25, 2010 meeting. If you wish to bid, please pick up a Bid Specification Packet at the above mentioned address.
BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
01/14, 01/21
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF RICHLAND
I, Ramona N. Haire, Clerk, Fifth District Court and Jury Commissioner do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct list of the PETIT JURY VENIRE drawn by the Jury Commission to serve during the term of court beginning FEBRUARY 01, 2010:
1. Hilda Faye Thomas Jinks
2. Carol M. Graham
3. Thomas W. Lord
4. Georgia M. Landers
5. Shawnesha Nicole Jones
6. Leslie Mae Landers
7. Debbie Lazos Critchlow
8. Nakia S. Lemon
9. Jeramie Latron Robinson
10. Edward Lee Bryant
11. Candace Martin Lester
12. Cleo Lancaster
13. Joe Jose Leija
14. Daniell Nichole Brown
15. Clifford Dwain Robbins
16. Eric James Broadway
17. Tammy S. Jackson
18. Keysha Lashaun Simpson
19. Sedrick B. Sumblin
20. Gregory O. Hillhouse
21. Brandon M. Holloway
22. Willie L. Hill
23. William Joseph Lyles
24. Sadie J. Bailey
25. Sharon Denise Slack
26. Catherine Aline Hurley
27. Latoren Voasha James
28. Frank Boughton Holdiness
29. James Shield Dennard
30. Zilpah Berry Reichman
31. Kenton Mercer
32. Sherry Pruitt
33. Terri Lyne Rhoades
34. Monica L. Childress
35. Richard Reynolds
36. Ted Duren Freeland
37. Kerteshia Powell
38. Judy McGaha Slayter
39. Britney Dawn Patty
40. Penny K. Lawrence
41. Jason Samuel Lee Sharbono
42. Regina Dawn Lipscomb
43. Alicia Rena Lawrence
44. James C. Lewis
45. Kimberly Ann Norrell
46. Arnold Molano, Jr.
47. Michael Joseph Riley
48. John Gainer, Jr.
49. Charles Michael Brakefield
50. Dena Kay Luthiger
51. Susanne Lord Odom
52. Gloria Jean Perkins
53. Stephanie Diane Morgan
54. Johnny Lee Hales
55. Shelly Jean Boston
56. Betty Ann Bennett
57. Melanie Lofton Grissom
58. Mrs. Joanne H. Rundell
59. Hagan Hall
60. William Haines Chisolm
61. Donald Ray Pridgett, Jr.
62. Mrs. Laverne T. Greer
63. Roy S. Hansen, Jr.
64. Orival John Hamilton
65. Emmett L. Greer, Jr.
66. Michael David Gresham
67. Ernest Edward Greer
68. Kevin Antjuane Lynch
69. Ray Charles McDowell
70. Benjamin Groves Clack
71. Mrs. Marguerite J. Roberts
72. Michael Ray Green
73. Larry Wayne Hampton
74. Charles Edward Greer
75. John Bolton Hoychick
76. Nobie Richardson
77. Tara Dawn Prewitt
78. Benny Wayne Guerrero
79. Misty Kay Richardson
80. Laura Trisler Mulhern
81. Andrea Christina Hales
82. Donny Lee Monroe
83. Tamara D. Pratt
84. Mary Epperson Brunson
85. Jimmy L. Calhoun
86. William H. O’Mary
87. Leon Tyrone Myles
88. Michael Ray Reddick
89. Joey A. Newton
90. Linda Mills Lowery
91. Patricia E. Guynes
92. Stephen C. Oswald
93. Marcus D. Bright
94. Allen Ray Best
95. Billy R. Bratton
96. Melvin Brooks Green
97. Ursula Erika Box
98. Robert Bracy
99. Amy M. Green
100. Mrs. Theresia Bradley
101. Atsie Mae Hales
102. Mrs. Maggie Ruth Franks
103. Leo Otis Monroe
104. Mrs. Myrtle Brown Haire
105. Christina Boughton
106. Barbara Gail D. Guynes
107. Dianne Allen Groan
108. Robert Earl Griffin
109. Willie Hall
110. Huey Lee Hamm
111. Joseph S. Grubbs
112. Katie E. Guthrie
113. Joe Grissom
114. Ashley Nicole Hale
115. Delores Annette Pridgett
116. Thelma Jean Buie
117. Ian A. Pettit
118. Ora Nell Powell
119. Robert E. Harris
120. Julie C. Guthrie
121. Erma W. Butler
122. Ricky L. Phillips
123. Annie Mae Washington Boston
124. Sharon Piercy Phillips
125. Christina Marie Rivera
126. John Calvin Purvis, Jr.
127. Freddy Rivers
128. Courtney Brantley Parks
129. Billy Wayne Newton
130. Michael Shawn Crawford
131. Edith D. Parish
132. Mickel Allen Noble II
133. Michael L. Noland
134. Tabitha Renee Hammett
135. Robert L. Bittle
136. James William Lee, III.
137. Ann Love Lafferty
138. Tanya Sue Lee
139. Mrs. Katie Watson Lambert
140. Robert Carl Lee
141. Dan J. LaFleur
142. Gwendolyn Walker Mount
143. Mary Francis Booth
144. Sunny Delaine Mullins Perry
145. Velma Harrison
146. Emma L. Brown
147. Danielle Lanise Daniels
148. Nettie Jane Harris
149. Glen Dell Sharkey Harrison
150. Erica Denise Parker
IN FAITH WHEREOF, Witness my Signature and Official Seal of Office on this 11th day Of JANUARY, 2010.
Ramona N. Haire
Clerk, Fifth District Court, Richland Parish, Louisiana
01/21, 01/28
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RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P. M. - JANUARY 7, 2010
President called the meeting to order with the invocation by Reverend Smith.
Pledge of allegiance
Roll call revealed the following present:
Present: Ms. Gee, Ms. Green, Messers: Moore, Smith, Lofton, Tatum, McKay Gilley and Washington.
Motion by Mr. Lofton, seconded by Mr. Tatum to approve the agenda.
Yeas: All
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. McKay, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the Special Meeting of December 15, 2009 and Regular Meeting of December 7, 2009 as presented to the official journal - The Richland Beacons News - Jury
Yeas: All
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
At this time president recognize visitors.
LSU Extension Service Report - Ms. Danna Gillett
Election of officers for year the 2010:
President:
Motion by Ms. Green seconded by Mr. Smith to nominate Mr. Jesse Washington as President.
Yeas: Ms. Green, Messers: Smith, Lofton, McKay, Gilley and Washington
Nays: Messers: Moore and Tatum.
Absent: None
Abstained: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Jesse Washington elected as president of Police Jury for the year 2010
Vice- President:
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Green to nominate Mr. Ronald Gilley as Vice-President
Yeas: Ms. Gee. Ms. Green, Messers: Moore, Smith, Lofton, Tatum and McKay
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstained: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Ronald Gilley elected Vice-President of Police Jury for year 2010.
STANDING COMMITTEES FY 2010
LABOR BEOUF RIVER RECLAMATION
Mr. Ronnie Gilley- Chairman Mr. Steve Lofton
Mr. Steve Lofton Mrs. Sharon Gee
Mr. Ken McKay
BUILDING DRAINAGE
Mr. William Moore - Chairman Mr. Althan Smith - Chairman
Mr. Steve Lofton Mrs. Judy Green
Mr. Willie Tatum Mr. Ken McKay
ROAD CLAIMS
Mrs. Judy Green - Chairman Mr. Willie Tatum - Chairman
Mr. Althan Smith Mrs. Sharon Gee
Mr. Ronnie Gilley Mr. Ronnie Gilley
Mr. William Moore
EQUIPMENT FINANCE
Mr. Ken McKay - Chairman ENTIRE POLICE JURY
Mr. Steve Lofton
Mr. Althan Smith
Mrs. Sharon Gee
HARDSHIP ORDINANCE CHAPLIN
Mr. Jesse Washington - Chairman ROTATE
Mrs. Sharon Gee
Mrs. Judy Green
Mr. Willie Tatum
BEAUTIFULCATION COMMITTEE GRANT COMMITTEE
Mrs. Sharon Gee - Chairman Judy Green
Mrs. Judy Green Althan Smith
Sharon Gee
Jesse Washington
Motion by Mr. McKay, seconded by Ms. Green to renew Secretary-Treasurer Contract for two years.
Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None Abstained: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Tatum, seconded by Mr. Moore that the Richland Parish Police Jury meetings remain the as the first (1st) Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Gilley, seconded by Mr. Moore that the Police Jury enters into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Town of Delhi in demolishing the Hilltop Hotel located in Delhi, Louisiana.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED- UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Gilley, seconded by Mr. Lofton to replace the light fixtures and drop ceiling in the courthouse where ever needed with the Renew Louisiana Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Gilley, seconded by Mr. McKay to honor request from Judge McIntyre and pay Billie Jo Boughton $18.13 for 2.5 hours.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Ms. Green, seconded by Mr. Gilley that the secretary write a letter to Facility Planning and Control and close out the Kline Road Project No. 50-J42-06-01.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Labor Committee will meet on revising Procedure Manual.
Motion by Mr. McKay, seconded by Mr. Gilley to advertise for a 1450’X5’ non- climbable fence and 2-12’X5’ gates for the Sugar Hill Community Sewage System Oxidation Pond.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. Green to accept bid from Thomas & Farr Agency Inc, representing Stonefrust Commercial Insurance Company for Workers’ Compensation effective 01/01/2010 to 01/01/2011.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lofton to accept the lowest bid on materials and supplies for the year 2010 as follows:
Davidson Petroleum - CRS-2 Emulsified Asphalt and Asphalt Emulsion Primer
Steps, Inc. - Metal Culverts
Coburn’s - Plastic Culverts
Central Oil Supply - Fuel
Diamond B Construction Co. - Hot Mix
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Mr. Gilley, seconded by Mr. Moore to table the gravel bid until the Police Jury discuss this matter the with attorney.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained; None Absent: Mr. McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Ms. Green, seconded by Mr. Moore to table hauling bid until the Police Jury discuss this matter with attorney.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: Mr. McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Ms. Green, seconded by Ms. Gee to advertise for Beaver Trapping for the year 2010.
Substitute Motion by Mr. Gilley, seconded by Mr. Lofton to accept Beaver Contract form Steven Hughes as Beaver Trapper for Richland Parish Police Jury for the year 2010.
Yeas: Messers: Moore, Lofton. Tatum and Gilley
Nays: Ms. Gee, Green and Mr. Smith
Abstained: None
Absent: Mr. McKay
SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED. ORIGINAL MOTION FAILED.
Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tatum to accept bid from CSA, Inc. and Denmon Engineering for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for the year 2010.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: Mr. McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Ms. Green, seconded by Mr. Moore to advertise for office Clerk with Bookkeeping skills for the Police Jury office.
Yeas: Ms. Green, Gee, Messers: Moore and Smith
Nays: Messers; Gilley, Tatum and Lofton
Abstained: None
Absent: Mr. McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Moore to grant an hourly step increase to the following employees:
Earl Staten from $10.88 to 11.39
Lennard Harrell from $8.50 to 9.50
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: Mr. McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Gee that Donnell Vaughn return to work on Monday, January 11, 2010.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: Mr. McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tatum to advertise for surplus equipment.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: McKay
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smith to adjourn.
Yeas: All Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: Mr. McKay
/s/ Kathy Burns /s/ Jesse Washington
Secretary-Treasurer President
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MANGHAM TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 2010
The Mangham Town Council met in regular session at the Mangham Town Hall, Mangham, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 6:00 pm. Mayor Robert Neal Harwell presided and Alderperson John Natt, Leslie Mizell, Perry Fleming and Zona McKay were present. Billy Bruce was absent.
The meeting opened with an invocation by John Natt.
On a motion by Natt, seconded by Fleming, the minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
The Mangham Police Department reported 61 arrests for December 2009.
On a motion by Fleming, seconded by Natt, the 2008-2009 audit was accepted.
The Mayor informed the council that source of energy power for the upcoming sewer project was underway.
On a motion by Natt, seconded by Fleming, the financial report was accepted.
On a motion by Fleming, seconded by Mizell, the bills are to be paid.
On a motion by Mizell, seconded by Natt, the meeting was adjourned.
Robert Neal Harwell Mildred Johns
Mayor Town Clerk
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TENSAS BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT - JANUARY 12, 2010
The Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District met for its regular meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 9:30 A. M. in its office located at 505 District Drive Monroe, Louisiana.
Mr. Harris Brown, President, called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary call roll with the following present and answering: Harris Brown, President and Charles Venable, Ouachita Parish; Drew Keahey, Vice President, Caldwell Parish; Ramona N. Haire and Robert Neal Harwell, Richland Parish; and Reggie Peters, Franklin Parish. Absent: James Mayo, Ouachita Parish; Venoy Kinnaird, Morehouse Parish; Rodney Hutchins, Catahoula Parish; Harlon Nobles, LaSalle Parish and Shelton Ruffin, West Carroll Parish.
Commissioner Reggie Peters opened the meeting with prayer.
Others in attendance were: Mr. David Miller and Mr. William Delmar, Department of Transportation and Development, Baton Rouge, La.; Mr. Ryan McMillan and Mr. Paul Colquette, Department of Transportation and Development, Monroe, La.; Mr. Larry Ardoin, Department of Natural Resources, Baton Rouge, La.; Mr. Billy Ellis, Columbia, La.; Mr. John Stringer, Executive Director, Tensas Basin Levee District; Mr. James W. Berry, Legal Counsel, Tensas Basin Levee District; Mr. W. T. Riles, Maintenance Supervisor, Tensas Basin Levee District and Mr. Johnny Trisler, Maintenance Supervisor, Tensas Basin Levee District.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Ramona N. Haire, seconded by Commissioner Drew Keahey, and passed unanimously by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby declare that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting
held November 11, 2009 is hereby dispensed with and declared approved as published in the official journal for this board, The Richland Beacon News.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Robert Neal Harwell, and passed unanimously by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby approve all claims approved by the claims committee for November and December, 2009.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Robert Neal Harwell, seconded by Commissioner Ramona N. Haire, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Robert S. Wood, Chief, Real Estate Division, U. S. Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, Ms. dated December 14, 2009, requesting Rights-of-Way be furnished for flood control Mississippi River and Tributaries, Red River Backwater Area, structure rehabilitation, FY10, pipe liners.
WHEREAS, this Board has obtained the necessary Rights-of-Way for flood control Mississippi River and Tributaries, Red River Backwater Area, structure rehabilitation, FY10, pipe liners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District in regular meeting convened on this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby make Rights-of-Way available for flood control Mississippi River and Tributaries, Red River Backwater Area, structure rehabilitation, FY10, pipe liners according to FC/MR&T Red River Backwater Area Structure Rehabilitation FY10 Pipe Liners Project Information Sheet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these Rights-of-Way are made available for a period of two years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these Rights-of-Way are made available free of all costs to the United States, including damages to timber and crops, if any, and that the Levee District will hold harmless and blameless the United States from any and all damages that may result from the construction of the proposed work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these Rights-of-Way were acquired in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 91-646 as amended by Public Law 100-17.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the U. S. Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
ADOPTED, this 12th day of January, 2010.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Drew Keahey, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioner of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee does hereby increase the annual campsite lease located in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, to $500.00 each commencing January 01, 2011 with notice to be provided each lessee no later than mid to late summer 2010.
ADOPTED, this 12th day of January, 2010.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
Financial statements were reviewed.
President Harris Brown and Mr. John Stringer informed of their meeting with the U. S. Corps of Engineers last week concerning bank caving along the Ouachita River. He further stated, as of today, there are known ten (10) bank cavings/levee slides along the Ouachita River with a project repair cost of $4,300,000.00 with others expected when the water goes down. Possible funding for repairs could come from U. S. Corps of Engineers and FEMA.
President Harris Brown called for public comments and there were none.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Ramona N. Haire, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby set aside rules which will enable same to discuss:
Request from City of West Monroe cost share additional cost Black Bayou generator installation.
Letter of request from John M. & Sherry O’Conner, West Monroe, La.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Charles Venable, seconded by Commissioner Robert Neal Harwell, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District hereby agree to participate fifty percent (50%) with the City of West Monroe for additional electrical cost to install a generator to be used for Black Bayou auxiliary power system.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Charles Venable, seconded by Commissioner Robert Neal Harwell, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District is in receipt of letter dated January 07, 2010 from John M. and Sherry A. O’Conner, 304 Arlington Place, West
Monroe, La. 71291 requesting permission to place a 12’ X 24’ portable building for storage purposes on Levee District property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District hereby approves said request and refers said matter to Mr. James W. Berry, legal counsel for legal document preparation.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
President Harris Brown informed of meeting of Levee Board, U. S. Corps of Engineers, DOTD and FEMA this afternoon in Levee Board meeting room at 1:30 p. m. with everyone welcome to attend and item of discussion to be levee certification.
Commissioner Robert Neal Harwell thanked all concerned for job well during for the past few months as far as high water is concerned.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Drew Keahey, seconded by Commissioner Ramona N. Haire, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to with:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Larry Keith Haines and Joann Busby Haines, contact Theo J. Coenen.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - Special Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda-Item 1 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
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Agenda-Item 2 Members present: Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. Leonard Guine, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Whitstine
Members absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Weed, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Jordan ********
Agenda-Item 3 Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the agenda.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Weed, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Jordan
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Agenda-Item 4 Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert, to approve the submitting of a letter of intent concerning the Race to the Top program.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Weed, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Jordan
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~Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to adjourn the special session meeting~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Weed, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Jordan
CATHY STOCKTON, SECRETARY KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda-Item 1 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
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Agenda-Item 2 Members present: Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. Leonard Guine, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mrs. Sharon Jones, Mr. Whitstine, Mr. Robert Adams, Mrs. Patricia Jordan
Members absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 3 Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert, to approve the agenda, with the amending of Item 8 to read, “consider approval of Superintendent’s recommendation for interim guidance counselor at DHS from 1/8/10 through 6/4/10”; AND with the addition of Item 19, to consider Superintendent’s recommendation for interim principal intern at DES from 1/8/10 through 5/21/10.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 4 Mrs. Lewis moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine, to approve the November 10, 2009, Regular Session minutes before publishing in the Official Journal.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 5 Mr. Adams moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to approve the State Compliance Questionnaire received from Allen, Green, and Williamson, LLP.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 6 Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the land lease of surface rights only, for the property located in Ward 2 S16T15NR6E containing 644 acres to James M. Slade for 5 years in the amount of $3,000 per year commencing January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2014.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 7 The board received and discussed the Delhi Charter Court Order. ********
Agenda-Item 8 Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Chyrisse Staten as interim guidance counselor at Delhi High School.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 9 Mr. Calvert moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Tommy Woodson for the position of Maintenance/Transportation Manager for the Richland Parish School Board effective December 9, 2009, through June 30, 2012.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 10 Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis to approve the revised Evaluation/Observation form for the Superintendent.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 11 Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Guine to approve the revised Evaluation/Observation form for Principals.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 12 Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to elect Marie Lewis as board president beginning January 1, 2010.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 13 Mrs. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to elect Kevin Eppinette as board vice-president beginning January 1, 2010.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 14 Mrs. Lewis appointed all members of the board as the executive committee.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 15 Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the time, day, and place for board meetings as 6:00 pm, 2ndTuesday of each month, in the board room at the Richland Parish School Board office.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 16 Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve the Richland Beacon News as the official journal.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 17 Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mrs. Lewis to approve the following personnel action.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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Agenda-Item 18 The Board received the following monthly reports: a) School Lunch
b) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts
c) Financial - General Fund
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Agenda-Item 19 Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Calvert to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Nettie Ranel as interim principal intern at Delhi Elementary school effective January 8, 2010, through May 21, 2010.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
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~~Mr. Guine moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to adjourn the meeting ~~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mr. Todd Weed
CATHY STOCKTON, SECRETARY KEVIN EPPINETTE, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
WINNSBORO STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
vs. No. 41,401 SECTION A
THOMAS W WISENOR
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of RICHLAND, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 2001 DODGE PICKUP, VIN# 1B7KF23651J557811
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
JANUARY 21, 2010
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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SER
vs. No. 41,404 SECTION A
JESSIE WEBB
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
LOTS 39, 40, 41 AND 42 OF MCCAA’S SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED ON APRIL 6, 1966 UNDER REGISTRY NO. 191,491 AND RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 207, PAGE 288, RECORDS OF RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
JANUARY 21, 2010
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(FORMERLY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION),
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
vs. No. 41,134 SECTION B
UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF WYOME MAYS BROWN
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 1, BLOCK A, UNIT 3, MEADOWGREEN SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 256, PAGE 136, UNDER REG NO 219601, JANUARY 8, 1976, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
JANUARY 21, 2010
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP
vs. No. 41,408 SECTION B
CHRISTOPHER HEATH JORDAN
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
EXHIBIT “A”
THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all of the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying, being and situated in the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, particularly described as follows, to-wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND containing 1.0 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Thirty-Six (36), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Seven (7) East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as commencing at a point on the South boundary line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) 210 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), which said corner lies in the Parish blacktop road; thence run Northerly parallel with the East boundary line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Thirty-Six (36) for a distance of 40 feet to the North line of said Parish blacktop road and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue Northerly parallel with the East line of the said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Thirty-Six for a distance of 290 feet; thence turn and run West parallel with the South boundary line of the said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) for a distance of 150 feet; thence run Southerly parallel with the East boundary line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) for a distance of 290 feet to a point on the North line of the Parish blacktop road; thence run Easterly along and with the North line of the Parish blacktop road for a distance of 150 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
JANUARY 21, 2010
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
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PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Tensas Parish Police Jury will receive sealed bids up to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Police Jury Office located at 205 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA for the following described property:
180 Wooden and metal theater seats, which bolt to floor-Minimum
Bid of $10.00 per chair in sections of four (4)
10 Wooden arm chairs
1 Off-white cloth sofa
1 Small wooden desk
1 Red metal computer desk
1 Cloth room room divider /w track
1 4 x 8” window in casing
1 2 x 12” rollout window in casing
2 Photo copiers
1 Cannon copier large
1 Cannon copier small
5 Monitors
2 Computers
1 Epson printer
1 HP printer
3 Hubs
1 Back-up battery
1 Green desk
The above described equipment will be sold as is with no warranty. The Tensas Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and to make award as it might elect.
1/21; 1/28
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PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Tensas Parish Police Jury will receive sealed bids, with a minimum bid of $2,500.00, up to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Police Jury office located at 205 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA for the following described equipment:
One (1) 1991 Chevrolet truck, 3/4/ton, 4-wheel drive, 6.2L
diesel engine standard transmission with 223,700 miles
The above described equipment will be sold as is with no warranty. The Tensas Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and to make award as it might elect.
1/21; 1/28
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PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Tensas Parish Police Jury will receive sealed bids with a minimum bid of $17,500,00 up to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Police Jury office located at 205 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA for the following described equipment:
One (1) 1985 Caterpillar 225 Excavator with 45’
Boom, 3/4 cubic yard bucket and 36” Pad tracks
The above described equipment will be sold as is with no warranty. The Tensas Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and to make award as it might elect.
1/21; 1/28
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
Anyone having any knowledge of Charles S. Krin, please contact his court appointed attorney, Dawn Hendrix Mims, at P.O. Box 727, Rayville, Louisiana, or at 318-728-9830.
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