PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL – SLS 10RS-218)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the establishment and operation of a separate school system in the Iberville Parish area of St. Gabriel; and to provide for related matters.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine St., Plaquemine, Louisiana, 70764, until 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 19th, 2010, for the following:
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND PAPER GOODS
At precisely 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 19th, 2010, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Iberville Parish School Board Conference Room. Bid proposals or requests for withdrawal of bids received after time specified for bid openings shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. Bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to be present. No other information or tabulations will be available until awards are made after all bids are fully checked as to specifications and accuracy.
The bid proposal is firm for a period of thirty (30) days from the opening of bids, and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time.
VENDORS MUST SHOW SUFFICIENT REFERENCE TO IDENTIFY BIDS WITH OPENING DATE ON FACE OF SEALED ENVELOPE.
Bid forms, specifications, and information are available at the Iberville Parish School Board Maintenance Department at the address listed above.
The right to reject any and all bids, and to waiver any informalities is reserved.
PUBLISHED DATES IBERVILLE PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
Dr. P. E. Cancienne/Superintendent
2/25, 3/4, 11
Public Notice
Advertisement for Fiscal Agent
Sealed proposals will be received up to 10:15 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, LA, from qualified depository institutions to serve as Fiscal Agent of the Iberville Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
It is to be understood by the successful bidder that the Iberville Parish School Board shall have the right to invest idle funds or parts thereof.
Pursuant to Bunkie Bank & Trust Co. v. Avoyelles Parish Police Jury, App. 3 Cir. 1978, 358 So.2d 319, the Iberville Parish School Board reserves the right, in determining what bid to accept, to consider such factors as expenses and other risks which they, rather than the bidder, must incur in transmitting funds between the selected bank and the central office and all other facilities of the Iberville Parish School Board.
ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SEALED AND MARKED “FISCAL AGENT BID”. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED, READ ALOUD, AND TABULATED ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Iberville Parish School Board
Ruby H. Daigle, Purchasing Agent
02-18-10
02-25-10
03-04-10
Public Notice
Advertisement for Official Journal
Sealed proposals will be received up to 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine St., Plaquemine, Louisiana, 70764, from newspapers to serve as official journal of the Iberville Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Bidders are required to submit proposals on a form prepared by the Iberville Parish School Board. This form, and the instructions thereto, are available at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana.
ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SEALED AND MARKED “OFFICIAL JOURNAL BID”. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED, READ ALOUD, AND TABULATED ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Iberville Parish School Board
Ruby H. Daigle, Purchasing Agent
02-18-10
02-25-10
03-04-10
Judicial Advertisement
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF IBERVILLE
February 12, 2010
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
vs. Suit # 67435
NICHOLAS B. BOUDREAUX
Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS dated this 14th day of September, 2009, and directed to the Sheriff of Iberville, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Iberville, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will offer for sale at Public Auction, in the lobby of the Iberville Parish Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, between the legal hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00am WITH the benefit of appraisement, to the last and highest bidder on, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THEREUNTO, APPERTAINING, LYING, BEING AND SITUATED THE PARISH OF IBERVILLE, FORMING A PART OF SECTION 15, T9S-RI2E, AND BEING LOT ER 62-B OF THAT SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS EVANGELINE PLACE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY MAP SHOWING RESUBDIVISION THEREOF PREPARED BY ADCO ENGINEERS & PLANNERS, INC., A COPY OF WHICH SUBDIVISION MAP IS OF RECORD IN BOOK 174, ENTRY 106 OF THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA, ACCORDING TO WHICH MAP SAID LOT NUMBER 62-B HAS A FRONT ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF JOSEPH AVENUE OF FIFTY (50’) FEET BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160’) FEET, BOUNDED SOUTHERLY BY JOSEPH AVENUE, WESTERLY BY LOT NUMBER 62-A, EASTERLY BY LOT NUMBER 63-A, AND NORTHERLY BY PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF PLAQUEMINE. SUBJECT TO THE UTILITY SERVITUDES AS SHOWN ON SAID SUBDIVISION MAP AND BUILDING RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK & RECORDER FOR THE PARIS OF IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 59338 EVANGELINE STREET, PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Attorney for the Plaintiff: DEAN MORRIS, LLP
1505 NORTH 19TH STREET
MONROE, LA 71207-2867
318-388-1440
Note to Bidders: 100% of the highest bid is due at the time of sale
To pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case, together with costs as far as same may go.
TERMS OF SALE, cash, according to law
Advertisement dates: February 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Brent Allain, Sheriff
by: DENISE J. JOHNSON
Director of Civil Dept.
Judicial Advertisement
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF IBERVILLE
February 12, 2010
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.
vs. Suit # 68147
DAVID W. SPRY
Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE dated this 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009, and directed to the Sheriff of Iberville, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Iberville, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will offer for sale at Public Auction, in the lobby of the Iberville Parish Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, between the legal hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00am WITH the benefit of appraisement, to the last and highest bidder on, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
ONE (1) CERTAIN VACANT LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND ALL RIGHTS WAYS PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THERETO ATTACHED OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE, KNOW AS “ADAMS SUBDIVISION”, PARISH OF IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA, AND DESIGNATED ACCORDING TO A PLAT THEREOF MADE BY MARION W. KIMBALL UNDER THE DIRECTION OF S. N. GARRETT, SURVEYOR, WHICH MAP IS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND EX-OFFICIO RECORDER OF IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 86, ENTRY 197, AS LOT NUMBERED FIFTY-FOUR (54) OF BLOCK “B” OF SAID ADAMS SUBDIVISION, LOT FIFTY-FOUR (54) FRONTING FIFTY (50’) FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED SIX AND THREE- TENTHS (106.03’) FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE LINE AND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND FOURTH-TENTHS (105.4) FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDE LINE. BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY VENDORS HEREIN FROM THE LATE MR. & MRS. GEORGE ADAMS, IN PROBATE NO. 586 OF THE LATE 21” JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA, WHICH JUDGMENT OF POSSESSION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 47, ENTRY 660 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF IBERVILLE PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA OR FROM HEIRS OF MR. & MRS. GEORGE ADAMS.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 33140 ADAMS DRIVE, WHITE CASTLE, LA 70788
Attorney for the Plaintiff: JACKSON & MCPHERSON
1010 COMMON STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
(504) 581-9444
Note to Bidders: 100% of the highest bid is due at the time of sale
To pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case, together with costs as far as same may go.
TERMS OF SALE, cash, according to law
Advertisement dates: February 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Brent Allain, Sheriff
by: DENISE J. JOHNSON
Director of Civil Dept.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
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Reroof RBC Big Equipment Barn
LSU St. Gabriel Research Station
St. Gabriel, Louisiana
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PROJECT NUMBER:
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01-107-97S-03, Part PC
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Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
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Noland & Wong
8316 Kelwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-923-3181
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upon deposit of $40.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10 AM on Friday, March 5, 2010 at LSU Reproductive Biology Center, St. Gabriel Research Station, Hwy 30, St. Gabriel, LA .
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for classification of Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JOHN DAVIS, DIRECTOR
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Iberville Parish Council, 58050 Meriam Street, 2nd Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, Plaquemine, Louisiana, up to 10:00 A. M., on March 9, 2010 for :
One (1) Diesel Fueled Generator
At 10:15 A.M. of the same day and date they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana.
Specifications may be obtained from the Parish Council Purchasing Department, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, (225) 687-5190. The Iberville Parish Council complies with Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2211-2261).
The Parish Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informality.
Gwen Carter
Purchasing Agent
Iberville Parish Council
02/11/10
02/18/10
02/25/10
PUBLIC NOTICE
It is the intent of the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to consider an amendment to the Plaquemine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Zoning, Section 141 related to reducing the fee for applying for the reclassification of property. A Public Hearing will be held before the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. Action on the recommended ordinance will be taken following the Public Hearing.
Date: February 4, 2010
PLAQUEMINE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Run Dates: 02/11/2010
02/18/2010
02/25/2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
It is the intent of the Mayor and Board of Selectmen for the City of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to amend Plaquemine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Zoning, Section 16 related to the Official Zoning Map for the City of Plaquemine. Public Hearing was held before the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission on February 17, 2010 and the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission issued a written recommendation to the Mayor and Board of Selectmen following the Public Hearing.
A Public Hearing will be held by the Mayor and Board of Selectmen at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the courtroom on the second floor of Plaquemine City Hall, 23640 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, Louisiana. Action on the ordinance will be taken at the Regular Meeting following the Public Hearing.
/s/ Mark A. Gulotta, Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate Sealed Bids will be received by the Iberville Parish Council at the Iberville Parish Council Administration Office on the second (2nd) Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, located at 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 until Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at the Iberville Parish Council Administration Office on the second (2nd) Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, located at 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 for Monday, March 15, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:
CHOCTAW WWTF IMPROVEMENTS
Iberville Parish Council
Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Complete Contract Documents may be examined and/or obtained from:
HESS Engineers, LLC
58025 Meriam Street
Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764
Phone (225)-687-6120
upon payment of $150.00 for each set of contract documents. Any bidder, upon returning the contract documents promptly not damaged and in good faith within (10) ten calendar days after the bid opening will be refunded in accordance with current state laws less handling fees.
Bids must be submitted on the blank forms furnished with the contract documents. Only the bids of contractors holding the proper licensures will be considered and shall submit proof of applicable valid licenses to the ENGINEER prior to obtaining contract documents.
All proposals must be accompanied by security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of the policyholder’s surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Iberville Parish, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of the policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as a licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.
Proposal shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2173 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works. Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2213 (A) (1) (c). No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of proposals, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement proposals, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
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CITY OF ST. GABRIEL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY – JANUARY 21, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
ST. GABRIEL CITY HALL COMPLEX - 5035 IBERVILLE STREET – ROOM 32
ST. GABRIEL, LOUISIANA
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 pm noting that a quorum had been formed with three (3) of the five (5) council members present.
PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Grace gave the prayer and led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander
Councilwoman Flora J. Danielfield (Arrived at approx. 6:09 pm)
Councilman Freddie C. Frazier, Sr. /Mayor Pro-tempore’ (Arrived at approx. 6:39 pm)
Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr.
Councilman Ralph Johnson, Sr.
Presiding: George L. Grace, Sr. – Mayor
Recording: Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON DECEMBER 10, 2009
On a motion offered by Councilwoman Alexander and seconded by Councilman Hasten the minutes of the December 10, 2009 meeting was approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT – TAMMY B. PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
The financial report covered in the presentation of the 2008-2009 Audit Finding Report by Postlewaite & Netterville.
PRESENTATION OF 2008-2009 AUDIT FINDINGS – MKE SCHEXNAYDER, CPA/POSTLEWAITE & NETTERVILLE (P&N)
Mr. Mike Schexnayder CPA with the accounting firm of Postlewaite & Netterville (P&N) presented the mayor and city council with an audit report on the status to the city’s operations for the accounting period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Mr. Schexnayder’s report also addressed deficiencies reported in the legislative auditor’s June 2009 report as well. Overall P &N’s audit report showed that the City of St. Gabriel has made every effort to follow the recommendation of the legislative auditor to ensure that: the mayor signs all checks and has authorized the co-signing of check in his absence by authorized representatives of the city; has established more controls in payroll by outsourcing many of the payroll processes; approves annual budget by ordinance; and has established a grant administration office to monitor all city grant activity. Mr. Schexnayder reported that the city has policies and procedures in place and segregation of duties adequate to a city of its size. The P&N report also indicated that the city has adequate controls. Mayor Grace commended the staff their hard work and tremendous effort in the amount of work done in a short time to meet audit requirements.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. GABRIEL IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-MW6-09-01-TURN LANES ON HIGHWAY 30 (IBERVILLE) – MAYOR GRACE
On a motion by Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr. and seconded by Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION No. 2010-0121-0001
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. GABRIEL IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-MW6-09-01
WHEREAS, the City of St. Gabriel City Council did meet in legal session on Thursday, January 21, 2010;
WHEREAS, the roll call of the council members did confirm that with three (3) of the five (5) council members present, thus constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, George L. Grace is the duly elected Mayor of the City of St. Gabriel;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Gabriel City Council that the vote of
the council authorizes the mayor to act on behalf of the City of St. Gabriel in all matters
pertaining to FP&C Project No. 50-MW6-09-01 – Turn Lanes on Highway 30 (Iberville);
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED THAT, this resolution authorizes the mayor to negotiate contracts, certify request for State disbursements, and act as signatory on behalf of the City of St. Gabriel.
The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 3[Deborah R. Alexander, Melvin Hasten, Sr., and Ralph Johnson, Sr.]
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2[Flora J. Danielfield and Freddie Frazier, Sr.]
And the resolution was declared adopted on this 21st day of January, 2010.
Attest:
__/s/_________________________ __/s/______________________
Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.
City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI – YOLANDA L. ANDREWS-MATTAUR, CITY CLERK
City Clerk Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur requested that the mayor and city council officially go on record to resolute support for the citizens of Haiti. On a motion by Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr. and seconded by Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION No. 2010-0121-0002
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
WHEREAS, the City of St. Gabriel City Council did meet in legal session on Thursday, January 21, 2010;
WHEREAS, the roll call of the council members did confirm with three (3) of the five (5) council members present, thus constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2010, the island of Haiti did sustain massive destruction of life and property as a result of an earthquake;
WHEREAS, the Mayor, City Council and citizens of St. Gabriel can empathize with the people of Haiti to a degree, with its experiences with destruction caused in our area by hurricanes;
WHEREAS, it is the desire of no person to see another suffer in such a manner as the Haitian people are suffering with the aftermath of the destruction caused by the earthquake;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of St. Gabriel that all able citizens of St. Gabriel, by whatever means available to them, give monetary and non-monetary support to the people of Haiti;
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor and City Council offer this resolution of support to bestow heartfelt prayers that the people of Haiti will recover from this natural disaster.
The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 3 [Deborah R. Alexander, Melvin Hasten, Sr., and Ralph Johnson, Sr.]
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 [Flora J. Danielfield and Freddie C. Frazier, Sr.]
And the resolution was declared adopted on this 21st day of January, 2010.
Attest:
__/s/_______________________ ___/s/_____________________
Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.
City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
On a motion by Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr. and seconded by Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION No. 2010-0121-0003
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF
THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be managing the disbursement of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding allocated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) according to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
WHEREAS, the City of St. Gabriel is eligible to apply for grants for eligible energy efficiency projects
WHEREAS, the city desires to take proactive energy conservation measures by ensuring reduction of fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities and improve energy efficiency in the building sector.
WHEREAS, the city would like to submit an application for grant funding for eligible project activities in accordance with grant guidelines
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council for City of St. Gabriel convened in regular session that the city has the complete support of the city council and is authorized to apply for this grant.
A motion to adopt the above resolution was made by Councilman Hasten and seconded by Councilwoman Alexander and resulted in the following vote:
YEAS: 3 [Deborah R. Alexander, Melvin Hasten, Sr., and Ralph Johnson, Sr.]
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 [Flora J. Danielfield and Freddie C. Frazier, Sr.]
ABSTAINING: 0
Adopted this 21 of January, 2010 in legal session of the city council special session meeting.
Attested:
__/s/_____________________ __/s/__________________
Yolanda Andrews-Mattaur George L Grace
City Clerk Mayor
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL ACTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL AND LOWEST BIDDER FOR: 1. CITY HALL FACILITY REPAIRS IN RELATION TO IKE AND GUSTAV; 2. BUILDING DEPARTMENT SOFTWARE; 3. FEMA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES; & 4. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE STAFFING AND TRAINING
These items tabled until funding source approved.
CONSIDERATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
At the request of the Mr. Randall Johnson of the City of St. Gabriel’s Code Enforcement Office, the City of St. Gabriel will advertise for a public hearing on February 18, 2010, to hear any objections to amending Chapter 30 – Floods of the City of St. Gabriel’s Code of Ordinances to include penalties and violations.
CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEEDURES
Mayor Grace explained the purpose for development of a policy that the city will follow locally concerning grants it receives in addition to the federal and state requirements for grant administration. The mayor asked that the council review and consider approval at the next city council meeting.
ST. GABRIEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Ambeau requested that the city council approve a purchase of a new police unit as the unit driven by Officer Ausbon was totaled in a vehicle accident. On a motion offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Alexander, Chief Ambeau is given approval to purchase a replacement vehicle for the unit lost as a result of a wreck.
Chief Ambeau reported that he has three officers in the academy and has hired part-time officers to augment his staff while the officers are in training.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
PRESENTATION OF NEW BUSINESS VENTURES IN ST. GABRIEL
A. FOREIGN ECONOMIC TRADE ZONE
Mayor Grace reported that he had meet with the Mayor Kip Holden of Baton Rouge and a group of Chinese businessmen to discuss location of a foreign economic trade zone in St. Gabriel. Mayor Grace reported that the city has some choice real estate that would be conducive to the type of locations the Chinese businessmen are considering to establish new business ventures on.
B. DEVELOPMENT OF LAND ON LA. HWY. 30
Mayor Grace introduced Mr. Tevester Scott who introduced the members of Reliable-Gaubert Joint Venture Group. Mr. Scott explained that Reliable-Gaubert is interested in developing a grocery store, restaurant, casino, and gas station on LA. Hwy. 30. Mayor Grace also reported that another company had been in contact with City Attorney Phil Canova on developing a similar operation. Mayor Grace charged City Attorney Phil Canova with beginning the Planning and Zoning process to have interested parties present their business development ideas to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
Councilwoman Alexander – Wished a happy New Year to all and requested that the city participate in the local Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday, February 14, 2010.
Councilwoman Danielfield – No report.
Councilman Frazier – No report.
Councilman Hasten – Inquired about the road overlay improvement project.
Councilman Johnson – Reported that he information on a grant to hire new fire fighters and commended Public Works Director Atkins Williams on the renovation of the council meeting room at city hall.
PUBLIC FORUM - No request made to speak during the public forum.
ADJOURN
There being no further business of the Mayor and City Council, on a motion offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Hasten, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 pm.
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Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.
City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel
2/25
OFFICIAL
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
$1,500,000
SALES TAX BOND, SERIES 2010
OF THE
CITY OF PLAQUEMINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Selectmen (the AGoverning Authority@) of the City of Plaquemine, State of Louisiana (the AIssuer@), acting as the governing authority of the Issuer, will receive sealed bids or electronic bids at the City Hall, Plaquemine, Louisiana, until six thirty (6:30) o'clock p.m., Louisiana Time, Central Time, on Tuesday, March 23, _2010, (or such other date as may be determined by the Mayor) for the purchase of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2010 (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, autho_rized for the purpose of constructing and acquiring capital improvements for the sewer collection and treatment system for the Issuer, pursuant to Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisi_ana Revised Stat_utes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series as taxable or tax-exempt bonds and shall be payable solely from and secured by, equally in all respects with the Issuer=s outstanding Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2008 (the AOutstanding Parity Bonds@), by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of (i) the Issuer=s portion (currently 23.1441%) of the net avails or proceeds of the special two-thirds of one percent (2/3%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana (the AParish@), pursuant to an election held in the Parish on July 13, 1991 (the A1991 Election@ and the A1991 Tax@), (ii) the Issuer=s portion (currently 23.6507%) of the net avails or proceeds of the special one percent (1%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to an election held in the Parish on July 16, 2005 (the A2005 Election@ and the A2005 Tax@) and (iii) the Issuer=s portion (currently 23.6507%) of the net avails or proceeds of the special one percent (1%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to an election held in the Parish on September 30, 2006 (the A2006 Election@ and the A2006 Tax@) (the 1991 Tax, 2005 Tax and 2006 Tax herein collectively referred to as the ATax,@ the Issuer=s portion of each of the 1991 Tax, 2005 Tax and 2006 Tax herein collectively referred to as the ANet Revenues of the Tax,@ and the 1991 Election, 2005 Election and 2006 Election herein collectively referred to as the AElections@), said Tax now being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, and in compliance with the Elections, subject only to the prior payment of the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax.
The Bonds will be issued in the form of a single fully registered bond per series, will be dated the date of delivery thereof, will bear interest from date thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates of interest not exceeding four per centum (4%) per annum (which includes any administrative fee which may be charged to the Issuer) and shall be in the denomination of $1,000 per principal installment within each such bond. Interest on the Bonds shall be payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing June 1, 2010, and the principal shall be payable in twenty (20) annual installments with the first payment to fall due on or before December 1, 2013.
The Governing Authority anticipates that it may designate some or all of the Bonds as ABuild America Bonds (Direct Payment)@ pursuant to Section 54AA of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the ACode@). In such event, interest on the Bonds shall not be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes and the Issuer will irrevocably elect to designate all of the eligible Bonds as ABuild America Bonds@ under Section 54AA of the Code and specifically as Aqualified bonds@ within the meaning of Section 54AA(g) of the Code.
The installments of principal of the Bonds are subject to prepayment at the option of the Issuer at any time, in whole or in part, at a prepayment price of par plus accrued interest and accrued administrative fee, if any.
The Mayor of the Issuer may request from any bidder evidence of good faith to accompany its bid in the form of a certified or cashier's check in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) drawn on an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Issuer. The good faith check of the successful bidder, if requested, will be retained uncashed by the Issuer until delivery of the Bonds and payment therefor, or will be cashed and forfeited to the Issuer as liquidated damages in event the bidder should fail to fulfill the terms of its bid. The checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them immediately upon the rejection of their bids. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids received.
A commitment has been obtained from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality ("DEQ"), pursuant to which DEQ will purchase the Bonds at par at a rate of interest not exceeding two per centum (2%) per annum, including an administrative fee, unless an equal or better bid is received from a bidder or bidders other than DEQ, within the terms herein specified.
The approving legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., who have supervised the proceedings, the printed Bonds and the transcript of record as passed upon will be furnished to the successful bidder without cost to it. Said transcript will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the tax revenues necessary to pay the same.
For information relative to the Bonds and not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale address Ms. Shelia H. Migliacio, Clerk, City of Plaquemine, 23640 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine, Louisiana _70764 or Foley & Judell, L.L.P, One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Bond Counsel.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Plaquemine, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of February, 2010.
/s/ Mark Gulotta
Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Shelia Migliacio
Clerk
2/25
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FOR SALE
1997 - GMC Sierra 2500 EXT. Cab Pick-up Summit White Exterior - LT Gray Vinyl Interior - 195 HP 6.5 Liter - Turbo Diesel 4 Speed Auto Trans w/Overdrive - 34 Gallon Tank - 7 Wire Trailing Harness- Air Conditioning - Tilt Wheel and Speed Control - Radio - ETR AM/FM Stereo Cassette w/SC & SK and Clock - Wideside Body Rear Axle 3.73 Ratio - HD Transmission Oil Cooler and LT 245/75R16 Steel BLTD Radial Tires w/spare - Bed is Rhino Lined w/ARE Lid and Dual Aluminum Running Boards. Mileage is 026020
May be seen at the Bayou Blue Vol. Fire Station 22525 Hwy. 386, Grosse Tete, LA. 70740
Mininum Bid - $5,000.00
Place Bid in a sealed envelope and mail to Iberville Parish Council, Attn: Gwen Carter, PO Box 389, Plaquemine, LA. 70765
Bids will be received until March 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM and publicly opened and read on the same day at 10:15 A.M. at the Iberville Parish Council Office, 58050 Meriam Street 2nd Floor, Plaquemine LA 70764 - Cash, Certified Checks, or Money Order is due at time of award.
02/25/10
03/04/10
03/11/10
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 10RS-687)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the authority of the Tri-parish Juvenile Justice District to provide for juvenile programs and services; and to provide for related matters.
2/18, 25
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL – SLS 10RS-32)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the composition of the Iberville Parish School Board, the election and terms of members of the board, and the composition of the districts from which members are to be elected; and to provide for related matters.
2/18, 25
Judicial Advertisement
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF IBERVILLE
February 23, 2010
BANK OF MARINGOUIN
vs. Suit # 66835
F.P. BROWN & SONS, ET AL
Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS dated this 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER,2009, and directed to the Sheriff of Iberville, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Iberville, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will offer for sale at Public Auction, in the lobby of the Iberville Parish Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, between the legal hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00am WITH the benefit of appraisement, to the last and highest bidder on, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
“A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE NINTH WARD OF IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUST BELOW THE TOWN OF MARINGOUIN, IN SECTION 83, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, AND IS A LOT OUT OF A 62.14 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY FRANK P. BROWN, DESIGNATED AS LOT ‘A’ AND ACQUIRED BY HIM IN AN ACT OF PARTITION BETWEEN HIM AND MRS. CARO E. BROWN, ET.ALS, DATED THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 210, E. 135 OF THE RECORDS OF IBERVILLE PARISH, WHICH LOT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING -AT THE SOUTH- WESTERN CORNER OF A 1.20 ACRE LOT OWNED BY FRANK P. BROWN, AND ACQUIRED BY HIM FROM STEPHEN A. BROWN AND MRS. CARO E. BROWN ON FEBRUARY 20, 1964, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 163, E. 568; THENCE S 74 37’ W, A DISTANCE OF 282.66 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY A PIPE AND WHICH POINT IS THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF THE LOT HEREIN DESCRIBED AND ACTUAL.POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 74˚37’ W, A DISTANCE OF 253.19 FEET TO A POINT ‘IN THE CENTER OF A DRAINAGE DITCH, MARKED BY AN IRON PIPER THENCE N 15˚08’ W, A DISTANCE OF 204.84 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; THENCE N 73˚46’ E, A DISTANCE OF 262.05 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; THENCE S 12˚42’E, A DISTANCE OF 208.48 FEET TO ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING. THE SAID LOT HEREIN DESCRIBED CONTAINS 1.22 ACRES AND IS DESIGNATED AS LOT A-3 ON A MAP SHOWING THE SURVEY OF THREE LOTS MADE BY WALLACE J. HARGRAVE, C.E., AND SURVEYOR, DATED JANUARY 15, 1974, ATTACHED TO AN ACT OF SALE FROM FRANK P. BROWN, THE VENDOR HEREIN, TO LARRY EUGENE BROWN,,DATED MARCH 14, 1974, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 210, E. 136, AND REFERENCE IS HEREIN MADE TO SAID MAP FOR MORE CERTAINTY AND CLARITY OF THE LOT HEREIN DESCRIBED. THE SAID LOT A-3 BEING BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY LOT A-2; ON THE SOUTH BY PROPERTY OF FRANK P..BROWN; ON THE WEST BY PROPERTY OF FRANK P. BROWN; AND ON THE NORTH BY PROPERTY OF H. M. KIMBALL, ALL AS IS SHOWN ON THE MAP ABOVE REFERRED TO.
“THE LOT HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED IS SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF PASSAGE AND SERVITUDE OF 15 FEET ALONG ITS SOUTHERN SIDE, SAID RIGHT OF PASSAGE AND SERVITUDE HAVING BEEN CREATED AND FULLY SET FORTH IN ACT OF SALE FROM FRANK P. BROWN TO LARRY EUGENE BROWN, DATED MARCH 14, 1974, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 210, E. 136.
“BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY FRANKLIN PIERCE BROWN, JR. FROM CB, 210, E. 137,” SEE ALSO COMMUNITY PROPERTY SETTLEMENT BETWEEN FRANKLIN PIERCE BROWN, JR AND LINDIE LANDRY BROWN, DATED MARCH 16, 1977, DULY OF RECORD IN CB 253 E, 60. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS HEREIN MORTGAGED TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING AND BELONGING.
Attorney for the Plaintiff: GUGLIELMO, MARKS, SCHUTTE, TERHOEVE & LOVE
320 SOMERULOS STREET
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802-6129
225-387-6966
Note to Bidders: 100% of the highest bid is due at the time of sale
To pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case, together with costs as far as same may go.
TERMS OF SALE, cash, according to law
Advertisement dates: February 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Brent Allain, Sheriff
by: DENISE J. JOHNSON
Director of Civil Dept.
10.doc
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL – SLS 10RS-218)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the establishment and operation of a separate school system in the Iberville Parish area of St. Gabriel; and to provide for related matters.
2/25, 3/4
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine St., Plaquemine, Louisiana, 70764, until 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 19th, 2010, for the following:
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND PAPER GOODS
At precisely 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 19th, 2010, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Iberville Parish School Board Conference Room. Bid proposals or requests for withdrawal of bids received after time specified for bid openings shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. Bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to be present. No other information or tabulations will be available until awards are made after all bids are fully checked as to specifications and accuracy.
The bid proposal is firm for a period of thirty (30) days from the opening of bids, and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time.
VENDORS MUST SHOW SUFFICIENT REFERENCE TO IDENTIFY BIDS WITH OPENING DATE ON FACE OF SEALED ENVELOPE.
Bid forms, specifications, and information are available at the Iberville Parish School Board Maintenance Department at the address listed above.
The right to reject any and all bids, and to waiver any informalities is reserved.
PUBLISHED DATES IBERVILLE PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
Dr. P. E. Cancienne/Superintendent
2/25, 3/4, 11
Public Notice
Advertisement for Fiscal Agent
Sealed proposals will be received up to 10:15 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, LA, from qualified depository institutions to serve as Fiscal Agent of the Iberville Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
It is to be understood by the successful bidder that the Iberville Parish School Board shall have the right to invest idle funds or parts thereof.
Pursuant to Bunkie Bank & Trust Co. v. Avoyelles Parish Police Jury, App. 3 Cir. 1978, 358 So.2d 319, the Iberville Parish School Board reserves the right, in determining what bid to accept, to consider such factors as expenses and other risks which they, rather than the bidder, must incur in transmitting funds between the selected bank and the central office and all other facilities of the Iberville Parish School Board.
ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SEALED AND MARKED “FISCAL AGENT BID”. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED, READ ALOUD, AND TABULATED ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Iberville Parish School Board
Ruby H. Daigle, Purchasing Agent
02-18-10
02-25-10
03-04-10
Public Notice
Advertisement for Official Journal
Sealed proposals will be received up to 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine St., Plaquemine, Louisiana, 70764, from newspapers to serve as official journal of the Iberville Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.
Bidders are required to submit proposals on a form prepared by the Iberville Parish School Board. This form, and the instructions thereto, are available at the Central Office of the Iberville Parish School Board, 58030 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana.
ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SEALED AND MARKED “OFFICIAL JOURNAL BID”. PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED, READ ALOUD, AND TABULATED ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Iberville Parish School Board
Ruby H. Daigle, Purchasing Agent
02-18-10
02-25-10
03-04-10
Judicial Advertisement
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF IBERVILLE
February 12, 2010
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
vs. Suit # 67435
NICHOLAS B. BOUDREAUX
Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS dated this 14th day of September, 2009, and directed to the Sheriff of Iberville, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Iberville, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will offer for sale at Public Auction, in the lobby of the Iberville Parish Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, between the legal hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00am WITH the benefit of appraisement, to the last and highest bidder on, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THEREUNTO, APPERTAINING, LYING, BEING AND SITUATED THE PARISH OF IBERVILLE, FORMING A PART OF SECTION 15, T9S-RI2E, AND BEING LOT ER 62-B OF THAT SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS EVANGELINE PLACE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY MAP SHOWING RESUBDIVISION THEREOF PREPARED BY ADCO ENGINEERS & PLANNERS, INC., A COPY OF WHICH SUBDIVISION MAP IS OF RECORD IN BOOK 174, ENTRY 106 OF THE MORTGAGE RECORDS OF IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA, ACCORDING TO WHICH MAP SAID LOT NUMBER 62-B HAS A FRONT ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF JOSEPH AVENUE OF FIFTY (50’) FEET BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160’) FEET, BOUNDED SOUTHERLY BY JOSEPH AVENUE, WESTERLY BY LOT NUMBER 62-A, EASTERLY BY LOT NUMBER 63-A, AND NORTHERLY BY PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF PLAQUEMINE. SUBJECT TO THE UTILITY SERVITUDES AS SHOWN ON SAID SUBDIVISION MAP AND BUILDING RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK & RECORDER FOR THE PARIS OF IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 59338 EVANGELINE STREET, PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Attorney for the Plaintiff: DEAN MORRIS, LLP
1505 NORTH 19TH STREET
MONROE, LA 71207-2867
318-388-1440
Note to Bidders: 100% of the highest bid is due at the time of sale
To pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case, together with costs as far as same may go.
TERMS OF SALE, cash, according to law
Advertisement dates: February 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Brent Allain, Sheriff
by: DENISE J. JOHNSON
Director of Civil Dept.
Judicial Advertisement
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF IBERVILLE
February 12, 2010
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.
vs. Suit # 68147
DAVID W. SPRY
Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE dated this 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009, and directed to the Sheriff of Iberville, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Iberville, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will offer for sale at Public Auction, in the lobby of the Iberville Parish Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, between the legal hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00am WITH the benefit of appraisement, to the last and highest bidder on, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
ONE (1) CERTAIN VACANT LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND ALL RIGHTS WAYS PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THERETO ATTACHED OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE, KNOW AS “ADAMS SUBDIVISION”, PARISH OF IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA, AND DESIGNATED ACCORDING TO A PLAT THEREOF MADE BY MARION W. KIMBALL UNDER THE DIRECTION OF S. N. GARRETT, SURVEYOR, WHICH MAP IS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND EX-OFFICIO RECORDER OF IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 86, ENTRY 197, AS LOT NUMBERED FIFTY-FOUR (54) OF BLOCK “B” OF SAID ADAMS SUBDIVISION, LOT FIFTY-FOUR (54) FRONTING FIFTY (50’) FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET BY A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED SIX AND THREE- TENTHS (106.03’) FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE LINE AND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND FOURTH-TENTHS (105.4) FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDE LINE. BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY VENDORS HEREIN FROM THE LATE MR. & MRS. GEORGE ADAMS, IN PROBATE NO. 586 OF THE LATE 21” JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA, WHICH JUDGMENT OF POSSESSION IS RECORDED IN BOOK 47, ENTRY 660 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF IBERVILLE PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA OR FROM HEIRS OF MR. & MRS. GEORGE ADAMS.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 33140 ADAMS DRIVE, WHITE CASTLE, LA 70788
Attorney for the Plaintiff: JACKSON & MCPHERSON
1010 COMMON STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
(504) 581-9444
Note to Bidders: 100% of the highest bid is due at the time of sale
To pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case, together with costs as far as same may go.
TERMS OF SALE, cash, according to law
Advertisement dates: February 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Brent Allain, Sheriff
by: DENISE J. JOHNSON
Director of Civil Dept.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
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Reroof RBC Big Equipment Barn
LSU St. Gabriel Research Station
St. Gabriel, Louisiana
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PROJECT NUMBER:
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Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
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Noland & Wong
8316 Kelwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-923-3181
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upon deposit of $40.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10 AM on Friday, March 5, 2010 at LSU Reproductive Biology Center, St. Gabriel Research Station, Hwy 30, St. Gabriel, LA .
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for classification of Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.
Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL
JOHN DAVIS, DIRECTOR
2/11, 18, 25
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Iberville Parish Council, 58050 Meriam Street, 2nd Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, Plaquemine, Louisiana, up to 10:00 A. M., on March 9, 2010 for :
One (1) Diesel Fueled Generator
At 10:15 A.M. of the same day and date they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana.
Specifications may be obtained from the Parish Council Purchasing Department, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, (225) 687-5190. The Iberville Parish Council complies with Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R.S. 38:2211-2261).
The Parish Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informality.
Gwen Carter
Purchasing Agent
Iberville Parish Council
02/11/10
02/18/10
02/25/10
PUBLIC NOTICE
It is the intent of the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to consider an amendment to the Plaquemine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Zoning, Section 141 related to reducing the fee for applying for the reclassification of property. A Public Hearing will be held before the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. Action on the recommended ordinance will be taken following the Public Hearing.
Date: February 4, 2010
PLAQUEMINE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Run Dates: 02/11/2010
02/18/2010
02/25/2010
PUBLIC NOTICE
It is the intent of the Mayor and Board of Selectmen for the City of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to amend Plaquemine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Zoning, Section 16 related to the Official Zoning Map for the City of Plaquemine. Public Hearing was held before the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission on February 17, 2010 and the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission issued a written recommendation to the Mayor and Board of Selectmen following the Public Hearing.
A Public Hearing will be held by the Mayor and Board of Selectmen at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the courtroom on the second floor of Plaquemine City Hall, 23640 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, Louisiana. Action on the ordinance will be taken at the Regular Meeting following the Public Hearing.
/s/ Mark A. Gulotta, Mayor
2/ 18, 2/25 ,3/ 4,
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate Sealed Bids will be received by the Iberville Parish Council at the Iberville Parish Council Administration Office on the second (2nd) Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, located at 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 until Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at the Iberville Parish Council Administration Office on the second (2nd) Floor of the Iberville Parish Courthouse, located at 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 for Monday, March 15, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
FOR:
CHOCTAW WWTF IMPROVEMENTS
Iberville Parish Council
Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Complete Contract Documents may be examined and/or obtained from:
HESS Engineers, LLC
58025 Meriam Street
Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764
Phone (225)-687-6120
upon payment of $150.00 for each set of contract documents. Any bidder, upon returning the contract documents promptly not damaged and in good faith within (10) ten calendar days after the bid opening will be refunded in accordance with current state laws less handling fees.
Bids must be submitted on the blank forms furnished with the contract documents. Only the bids of contractors holding the proper licensures will be considered and shall submit proof of applicable valid licenses to the ENGINEER prior to obtaining contract documents.
All proposals must be accompanied by security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of the policyholder’s surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Iberville Parish, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of the policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as a licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.
Proposal shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2173 for the classification of Municipal and Public Works. Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2213 (A) (1) (c). No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of proposals, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement proposals, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
2/25, 3/4, 11
CITY OF ST. GABRIEL
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY – JANUARY 21, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
ST. GABRIEL CITY HALL COMPLEX - 5035 IBERVILLE STREET – ROOM 32
ST. GABRIEL, LOUISIANA
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 pm noting that a quorum had been formed with three (3) of the five (5) council members present.
PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Grace gave the prayer and led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander
Councilwoman Flora J. Danielfield (Arrived at approx. 6:09 pm)
Councilman Freddie C. Frazier, Sr. /Mayor Pro-tempore’ (Arrived at approx. 6:39 pm)
Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr.
Councilman Ralph Johnson, Sr.
Presiding: George L. Grace, Sr. – Mayor
Recording: Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON DECEMBER 10, 2009
On a motion offered by Councilwoman Alexander and seconded by Councilman Hasten the minutes of the December 10, 2009 meeting was approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT – TAMMY B. PHILLIPS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
The financial report covered in the presentation of the 2008-2009 Audit Finding Report by Postlewaite & Netterville.
PRESENTATION OF 2008-2009 AUDIT FINDINGS – MKE SCHEXNAYDER, CPA/POSTLEWAITE & NETTERVILLE (P&N)
Mr. Mike Schexnayder CPA with the accounting firm of Postlewaite & Netterville (P&N) presented the mayor and city council with an audit report on the status to the city’s operations for the accounting period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Mr. Schexnayder’s report also addressed deficiencies reported in the legislative auditor’s June 2009 report as well. Overall P &N’s audit report showed that the City of St. Gabriel has made every effort to follow the recommendation of the legislative auditor to ensure that: the mayor signs all checks and has authorized the co-signing of check in his absence by authorized representatives of the city; has established more controls in payroll by outsourcing many of the payroll processes; approves annual budget by ordinance; and has established a grant administration office to monitor all city grant activity. Mr. Schexnayder reported that the city has policies and procedures in place and segregation of duties adequate to a city of its size. The P&N report also indicated that the city has adequate controls. Mayor Grace commended the staff their hard work and tremendous effort in the amount of work done in a short time to meet audit requirements.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. GABRIEL IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-MW6-09-01-TURN LANES ON HIGHWAY 30 (IBERVILLE) – MAYOR GRACE
On a motion by Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr. and seconded by Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION No. 2010-0121-0001
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ST. GABRIEL IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO FP&C PROJECT NO. 50-MW6-09-01
WHEREAS, the City of St. Gabriel City Council did meet in legal session on Thursday, January 21, 2010;
WHEREAS, the roll call of the council members did confirm that with three (3) of the five (5) council members present, thus constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, George L. Grace is the duly elected Mayor of the City of St. Gabriel;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Gabriel City Council that the vote of
the council authorizes the mayor to act on behalf of the City of St. Gabriel in all matters
pertaining to FP&C Project No. 50-MW6-09-01 – Turn Lanes on Highway 30 (Iberville);
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED THAT, this resolution authorizes the mayor to negotiate contracts, certify request for State disbursements, and act as signatory on behalf of the City of St. Gabriel.
The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 3[Deborah R. Alexander, Melvin Hasten, Sr., and Ralph Johnson, Sr.]
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2[Flora J. Danielfield and Freddie Frazier, Sr.]
And the resolution was declared adopted on this 21st day of January, 2010.
Attest:
__/s/_________________________ __/s/______________________
Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.
City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI – YOLANDA L. ANDREWS-MATTAUR, CITY CLERK
City Clerk Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur requested that the mayor and city council officially go on record to resolute support for the citizens of Haiti. On a motion by Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr. and seconded by Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION No. 2010-0121-0002
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
WHEREAS, the City of St. Gabriel City Council did meet in legal session on Thursday, January 21, 2010;
WHEREAS, the roll call of the council members did confirm with three (3) of the five (5) council members present, thus constituting a quorum;
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2010, the island of Haiti did sustain massive destruction of life and property as a result of an earthquake;
WHEREAS, the Mayor, City Council and citizens of St. Gabriel can empathize with the people of Haiti to a degree, with its experiences with destruction caused in our area by hurricanes;
WHEREAS, it is the desire of no person to see another suffer in such a manner as the Haitian people are suffering with the aftermath of the destruction caused by the earthquake;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of St. Gabriel that all able citizens of St. Gabriel, by whatever means available to them, give monetary and non-monetary support to the people of Haiti;
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED THAT, the Mayor and City Council offer this resolution of support to bestow heartfelt prayers that the people of Haiti will recover from this natural disaster.
The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 3 [Deborah R. Alexander, Melvin Hasten, Sr., and Ralph Johnson, Sr.]
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 [Flora J. Danielfield and Freddie C. Frazier, Sr.]
And the resolution was declared adopted on this 21st day of January, 2010.
Attest:
__/s/_______________________ ___/s/_____________________
Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.
City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
On a motion by Councilman Melvin Hasten, Sr. and seconded by Councilwoman Deborah R. Alexander the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION No. 2010-0121-0003
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF
THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be managing the disbursement of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding allocated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) according to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
WHEREAS, the City of St. Gabriel is eligible to apply for grants for eligible energy efficiency projects
WHEREAS, the city desires to take proactive energy conservation measures by ensuring reduction of fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities and improve energy efficiency in the building sector.
WHEREAS, the city would like to submit an application for grant funding for eligible project activities in accordance with grant guidelines
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council for City of St. Gabriel convened in regular session that the city has the complete support of the city council and is authorized to apply for this grant.
A motion to adopt the above resolution was made by Councilman Hasten and seconded by Councilwoman Alexander and resulted in the following vote:
YEAS: 3 [Deborah R. Alexander, Melvin Hasten, Sr., and Ralph Johnson, Sr.]
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 [Flora J. Danielfield and Freddie C. Frazier, Sr.]
ABSTAINING: 0
Adopted this 21 of January, 2010 in legal session of the city council special session meeting.
Attested:
__/s/_____________________ __/s/__________________
Yolanda Andrews-Mattaur George L Grace
City Clerk Mayor
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL ACTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL AND LOWEST BIDDER FOR: 1. CITY HALL FACILITY REPAIRS IN RELATION TO IKE AND GUSTAV; 2. BUILDING DEPARTMENT SOFTWARE; 3. FEMA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES; & 4. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE STAFFING AND TRAINING
These items tabled until funding source approved.
CONSIDERATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
At the request of the Mr. Randall Johnson of the City of St. Gabriel’s Code Enforcement Office, the City of St. Gabriel will advertise for a public hearing on February 18, 2010, to hear any objections to amending Chapter 30 – Floods of the City of St. Gabriel’s Code of Ordinances to include penalties and violations.
CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEEDURES
Mayor Grace explained the purpose for development of a policy that the city will follow locally concerning grants it receives in addition to the federal and state requirements for grant administration. The mayor asked that the council review and consider approval at the next city council meeting.
ST. GABRIEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Ambeau requested that the city council approve a purchase of a new police unit as the unit driven by Officer Ausbon was totaled in a vehicle accident. On a motion offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Alexander, Chief Ambeau is given approval to purchase a replacement vehicle for the unit lost as a result of a wreck.
Chief Ambeau reported that he has three officers in the academy and has hired part-time officers to augment his staff while the officers are in training.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
PRESENTATION OF NEW BUSINESS VENTURES IN ST. GABRIEL
A. FOREIGN ECONOMIC TRADE ZONE
Mayor Grace reported that he had meet with the Mayor Kip Holden of Baton Rouge and a group of Chinese businessmen to discuss location of a foreign economic trade zone in St. Gabriel. Mayor Grace reported that the city has some choice real estate that would be conducive to the type of locations the Chinese businessmen are considering to establish new business ventures on.
B. DEVELOPMENT OF LAND ON LA. HWY. 30
Mayor Grace introduced Mr. Tevester Scott who introduced the members of Reliable-Gaubert Joint Venture Group. Mr. Scott explained that Reliable-Gaubert is interested in developing a grocery store, restaurant, casino, and gas station on LA. Hwy. 30. Mayor Grace also reported that another company had been in contact with City Attorney Phil Canova on developing a similar operation. Mayor Grace charged City Attorney Phil Canova with beginning the Planning and Zoning process to have interested parties present their business development ideas to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
Councilwoman Alexander – Wished a happy New Year to all and requested that the city participate in the local Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday, February 14, 2010.
Councilwoman Danielfield – No report.
Councilman Frazier – No report.
Councilman Hasten – Inquired about the road overlay improvement project.
Councilman Johnson – Reported that he information on a grant to hire new fire fighters and commended Public Works Director Atkins Williams on the renovation of the council meeting room at city hall.
PUBLIC FORUM - No request made to speak during the public forum.
ADJOURN
There being no further business of the Mayor and City Council, on a motion offered by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Hasten, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 pm.
__/s/____________________ __/s/___________________
Yolanda L. Andrews-Mattaur George L. Grace, Sr.
City Clerk, City of St. Gabriel Mayor, City of St. Gabriel
2/25
OFFICIAL
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
$1,500,000
SALES TAX BOND, SERIES 2010
OF THE
CITY OF PLAQUEMINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Selectmen (the AGoverning Authority@) of the City of Plaquemine, State of Louisiana (the AIssuer@), acting as the governing authority of the Issuer, will receive sealed bids or electronic bids at the City Hall, Plaquemine, Louisiana, until six thirty (6:30) o'clock p.m., Louisiana Time, Central Time, on Tuesday, March 23, _2010, (or such other date as may be determined by the Mayor) for the purchase of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2010 (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, autho_rized for the purpose of constructing and acquiring capital improvements for the sewer collection and treatment system for the Issuer, pursuant to Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisi_ana Revised Stat_utes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series as taxable or tax-exempt bonds and shall be payable solely from and secured by, equally in all respects with the Issuer=s outstanding Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2008 (the AOutstanding Parity Bonds@), by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of (i) the Issuer=s portion (currently 23.1441%) of the net avails or proceeds of the special two-thirds of one percent (2/3%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana (the AParish@), pursuant to an election held in the Parish on July 13, 1991 (the A1991 Election@ and the A1991 Tax@), (ii) the Issuer=s portion (currently 23.6507%) of the net avails or proceeds of the special one percent (1%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to an election held in the Parish on July 16, 2005 (the A2005 Election@ and the A2005 Tax@) and (iii) the Issuer=s portion (currently 23.6507%) of the net avails or proceeds of the special one percent (1%) sales and use tax being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to an election held in the Parish on September 30, 2006 (the A2006 Election@ and the A2006 Tax@) (the 1991 Tax, 2005 Tax and 2006 Tax herein collectively referred to as the ATax,@ the Issuer=s portion of each of the 1991 Tax, 2005 Tax and 2006 Tax herein collectively referred to as the ANet Revenues of the Tax,@ and the 1991 Election, 2005 Election and 2006 Election herein collectively referred to as the AElections@), said Tax now being levied and collected by the Parish pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, and in compliance with the Elections, subject only to the prior payment of the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax.
The Bonds will be issued in the form of a single fully registered bond per series, will be dated the date of delivery thereof, will bear interest from date thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates of interest not exceeding four per centum (4%) per annum (which includes any administrative fee which may be charged to the Issuer) and shall be in the denomination of $1,000 per principal installment within each such bond. Interest on the Bonds shall be payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing June 1, 2010, and the principal shall be payable in twenty (20) annual installments with the first payment to fall due on or before December 1, 2013.
The Governing Authority anticipates that it may designate some or all of the Bonds as ABuild America Bonds (Direct Payment)@ pursuant to Section 54AA of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the ACode@). In such event, interest on the Bonds shall not be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes and the Issuer will irrevocably elect to designate all of the eligible Bonds as ABuild America Bonds@ under Section 54AA of the Code and specifically as Aqualified bonds@ within the meaning of Section 54AA(g) of the Code.
The installments of principal of the Bonds are subject to prepayment at the option of the Issuer at any time, in whole or in part, at a prepayment price of par plus accrued interest and accrued administrative fee, if any.
The Mayor of the Issuer may request from any bidder evidence of good faith to accompany its bid in the form of a certified or cashier's check in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) drawn on an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Issuer. The good faith check of the successful bidder, if requested, will be retained uncashed by the Issuer until delivery of the Bonds and payment therefor, or will be cashed and forfeited to the Issuer as liquidated damages in event the bidder should fail to fulfill the terms of its bid. The checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them immediately upon the rejection of their bids. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids received.
A commitment has been obtained from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality ("DEQ"), pursuant to which DEQ will purchase the Bonds at par at a rate of interest not exceeding two per centum (2%) per annum, including an administrative fee, unless an equal or better bid is received from a bidder or bidders other than DEQ, within the terms herein specified.
The approving legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., who have supervised the proceedings, the printed Bonds and the transcript of record as passed upon will be furnished to the successful bidder without cost to it. Said transcript will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the tax revenues necessary to pay the same.
For information relative to the Bonds and not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale address Ms. Shelia H. Migliacio, Clerk, City of Plaquemine, 23640 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine, Louisiana _70764 or Foley & Judell, L.L.P, One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Bond Counsel.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Plaquemine, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of February, 2010.
/s/ Mark Gulotta
Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Shelia Migliacio
Clerk
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FOR SALE
1997 - GMC Sierra 2500 EXT. Cab Pick-up Summit White Exterior - LT Gray Vinyl Interior - 195 HP 6.5 Liter - Turbo Diesel 4 Speed Auto Trans w/Overdrive - 34 Gallon Tank - 7 Wire Trailing Harness- Air Conditioning - Tilt Wheel and Speed Control - Radio - ETR AM/FM Stereo Cassette w/SC & SK and Clock - Wideside Body Rear Axle 3.73 Ratio - HD Transmission Oil Cooler and LT 245/75R16 Steel BLTD Radial Tires w/spare - Bed is Rhino Lined w/ARE Lid and Dual Aluminum Running Boards. Mileage is 026020
May be seen at the Bayou Blue Vol. Fire Station 22525 Hwy. 386, Grosse Tete, LA. 70740
Mininum Bid - $5,000.00
Place Bid in a sealed envelope and mail to Iberville Parish Council, Attn: Gwen Carter, PO Box 389, Plaquemine, LA. 70765
Bids will be received until March 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM and publicly opened and read on the same day at 10:15 A.M. at the Iberville Parish Council Office, 58050 Meriam Street 2nd Floor, Plaquemine LA 70764 - Cash, Certified Checks, or Money Order is due at time of award.
02/25/10
03/04/10
03/11/10
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 10RS-687)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the authority of the Tri-parish Juvenile Justice District to provide for juvenile programs and services; and to provide for related matters.
2/18, 25
PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL – SLS 10RS-32)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the composition of the Iberville Parish School Board, the election and terms of members of the board, and the composition of the districts from which members are to be elected; and to provide for related matters.
2/18, 25
Judicial Advertisement
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF IBERVILLE
February 23, 2010
BANK OF MARINGOUIN
vs. Suit # 66835
F.P. BROWN & SONS, ET AL
Acting under and by virtue of a WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS dated this 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER,2009, and directed to the Sheriff of Iberville, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable the 18th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of Iberville, in the above numbered and entitled cause, I have seized and will offer for sale at Public Auction, in the lobby of the Iberville Parish Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, between the legal hours prescribed by law, beginning at 10:00am WITH the benefit of appraisement, to the last and highest bidder on, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
“A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE NINTH WARD OF IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUST BELOW THE TOWN OF MARINGOUIN, IN SECTION 83, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, AND IS A LOT OUT OF A 62.14 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY FRANK P. BROWN, DESIGNATED AS LOT ‘A’ AND ACQUIRED BY HIM IN AN ACT OF PARTITION BETWEEN HIM AND MRS. CARO E. BROWN, ET.ALS, DATED THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 210, E. 135 OF THE RECORDS OF IBERVILLE PARISH, WHICH LOT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING -AT THE SOUTH- WESTERN CORNER OF A 1.20 ACRE LOT OWNED BY FRANK P. BROWN, AND ACQUIRED BY HIM FROM STEPHEN A. BROWN AND MRS. CARO E. BROWN ON FEBRUARY 20, 1964, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 163, E. 568; THENCE S 74 37’ W, A DISTANCE OF 282.66 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY A PIPE AND WHICH POINT IS THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF THE LOT HEREIN DESCRIBED AND ACTUAL.POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 74˚37’ W, A DISTANCE OF 253.19 FEET TO A POINT ‘IN THE CENTER OF A DRAINAGE DITCH, MARKED BY AN IRON PIPER THENCE N 15˚08’ W, A DISTANCE OF 204.84 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; THENCE N 73˚46’ E, A DISTANCE OF 262.05 FEET TO A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIPE; THENCE S 12˚42’E, A DISTANCE OF 208.48 FEET TO ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING. THE SAID LOT HEREIN DESCRIBED CONTAINS 1.22 ACRES AND IS DESIGNATED AS LOT A-3 ON A MAP SHOWING THE SURVEY OF THREE LOTS MADE BY WALLACE J. HARGRAVE, C.E., AND SURVEYOR, DATED JANUARY 15, 1974, ATTACHED TO AN ACT OF SALE FROM FRANK P. BROWN, THE VENDOR HEREIN, TO LARRY EUGENE BROWN,,DATED MARCH 14, 1974, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 210, E. 136, AND REFERENCE IS HEREIN MADE TO SAID MAP FOR MORE CERTAINTY AND CLARITY OF THE LOT HEREIN DESCRIBED. THE SAID LOT A-3 BEING BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY LOT A-2; ON THE SOUTH BY PROPERTY OF FRANK P..BROWN; ON THE WEST BY PROPERTY OF FRANK P. BROWN; AND ON THE NORTH BY PROPERTY OF H. M. KIMBALL, ALL AS IS SHOWN ON THE MAP ABOVE REFERRED TO.
“THE LOT HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED IS SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF PASSAGE AND SERVITUDE OF 15 FEET ALONG ITS SOUTHERN SIDE, SAID RIGHT OF PASSAGE AND SERVITUDE HAVING BEEN CREATED AND FULLY SET FORTH IN ACT OF SALE FROM FRANK P. BROWN TO LARRY EUGENE BROWN, DATED MARCH 14, 1974, AND DULY OF RECORD IN CB. 210, E. 136.
“BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY FRANKLIN PIERCE BROWN, JR. FROM CB, 210, E. 137,” SEE ALSO COMMUNITY PROPERTY SETTLEMENT BETWEEN FRANKLIN PIERCE BROWN, JR AND LINDIE LANDRY BROWN, DATED MARCH 16, 1977, DULY OF RECORD IN CB 253 E, 60. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS HEREIN MORTGAGED TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING AND BELONGING.
Attorney for the Plaintiff: GUGLIELMO, MARKS, SCHUTTE, TERHOEVE & LOVE
320 SOMERULOS STREET
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802-6129
225-387-6966
Note to Bidders: 100% of the highest bid is due at the time of sale
To pay and satisfy the writ issued in this case, together with costs as far as same may go.
TERMS OF SALE, cash, according to law
Advertisement dates: February 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
Brent Allain, Sheriff
by: DENISE J. JOHNSON
Director of Civil Dept.
