PUBLIC NOTICE

All the property owned by Gilbert White is posted against all forms of trespassing & hunting. Violators will be prosecuted.

Gilbert White

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

N.E. Louisiana Economic Alliance

903 Louisiana Avenue

Ferriday, LA 71334

Separate sealed BIDS for the clearing and grubbing construction of FRANKLIN FARMS MEGASITE - IMPROVEMENTS TO FRANKLIN FARMS, will be received by DENMON ENGINEERING at the office 114 VENABLE LANE, MONROE, LA 71203, until 2:00 p.m., (local time), on December 12, 2008, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Engineer’s Estimate: $247,200

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on November 25, 2008 at the office of Holly Ridge Rice Dryers located at 2238 Hwy. 80, Rayville, LA 71269.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, BID, BID BOND, AGREEMENT, GENERAL CONDITIONS, SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAI CONDITIONS, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA, may be examined at the following location:

Demnon Engineering Co., Inc, 114 Venable Lane

Monroe, Louisiana 71203

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Denmon Engineering Co., Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, Louisiana, upon payment of $100.00 deposit for each set. Please mail all requests and deposits for plans to our mailing address, P.O. Box 8460, Monroe, Louisiana 71211. Bona fide prime contractors who submit a valid bid for the project will receive a full refund for their first set of Contract Documents upon returning them in good condition within ten calendar days of the bid opening. The deposit for all other plans will be non-refundable.

11-7-08 Tana Trichel, President

Date N.E. Louisiana Economic Alliance

11/13, 11/20, 12/4

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SHERIFF’S SALE

State of Louisiana

Parish of Richland

Fifth District Court

CITIMORTGAGE, INC

vs. No. 40,570 SECTION C

WILLIAM DAN (DANNY) PERRY AND LENORA GUYTON PERRY

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

DECEMBER 3, 2008

the following described property, to-wit:

EXHIBIT “ A”

Plaintiff’s mortgage and/or privilege affects the following described property, to-wit:

The following described property situated in the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, together with all improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, to-wit:

Lot B of the plat of Cadderdon’s Survey in a portion of SW/4 of SW/4 Section 16, Township 17 North, Range 7, East as per plat on file and of record in Conveyance Book 167, Page 422, of the records of Richland Parish, Louisiana; and

Lot 10 of Mrs. Cadderdon’s Second plat of property in SW/4 of SW/4 Section 16, Township 17 North, Rage 7 East, as per plat on file and of record in Conveyance Book 176, Page 182, of the Records of Richland Parish, Louisiana, LESS AND EXCEPT 20 feet off the south side thereof sold to Dr. James E. Ball on February 9,1961, as per deed on file and of record in Conveyance Book 185, Page 212, of the Records of Richland Parish, Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, right- 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, WITH the benefit of appraisement.

CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF

OCTOBER 30, 2008

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

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SHERIFF’S SALE

State of Louisiana

Parish of Richland

Fifth District Court

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT

vs. No. 40,220 SECTION C

MARY AGNES ROGERS MOSELY, NOW DECEASED, ET AL

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

DECEMBER 3, 2008

the following described property, to-wit:

EXHIBIT “A”

A certain tract of parcel of land containing (after deduction of Hwy ROW) 1.0acres, more or less, situated in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 35, T 18 N, R 8 E, Parish of Richland, State of La., and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NW Corner of said Sec. 35, run East 232’ (along center line of state Hwy. #854) to the Point of Beginning. Run,

1. Thence East 210’ (along center line of said Hwy) to a point

2. Thence South 240’ to the SE Corner of 1.0 acre tract.

3. Thence West 210’ to the SW Corner of 1.0 acre tract.

4. Thence North 240’ to center line of said Hwy, back to the point of beginning

SUBJECT TO:

SERVITUDES IN FAVOR OF THE PUBLIC: This property or a portion of the tract of which it formed a part, may border upon a navigable waterway and may thus be subject to a riparian servitude for levee construction and maintenance.

Subject, however, to all valid outstanding easements, rights-of-way, mineral leases, mineral reservations, and mineral conveyances of record.

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

OCTOBER 30, 2008

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

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SHERIFF’S SALE

State of Louisiana

Parish of Richland

Fifth District Court

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC

vs. No. 40,311 SECTION A

RONALD FAVES

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

DECEMBER 3, 2008

the following described property, to-wit:

A certain parcel of land described as beginning on the East right of way line of Parish Road North from Dunn at the North West corner of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 8 Township 17 North, Range 9 East; thence East 420 feet; thence South 210 feet; thence West 420 feet to the East right of way line of said Parish Road North from Dunn; thence North along East right of way line of said Parish Road a distance of 210 feet to point of beginning, being 2 acres out of the Northwest corner of the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Section 8, Township 17 North, Range 9 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.

Along with the 1971 Homette Mobile Home, Serial No. ML2467F and the one room frame building on Piers which served as a beauty shop by Lyda Weems.

That certain manufactured home/mobile situated on the above described property, being a 1996 Homette, Serial No. ML2467F, which said manufactured home/mobile home was immobilized pursuant to Act of Immobilization dated May 10, 2001 and filed for record as Instrument No. 318045 of the records of Richland, 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

OCTOBER 30, 2008

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids are invited and will be received by the Town of Mangham at the Mangham Town Hall until 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Bids will be opened by Robert Neal Harwell, Mayor at this time. Any bid received after the closing time above stated will be returned unopened. Bids should be addressed to Town of Mangham, P.0. Box 94, Mangham, Louisiana, 71259, Attention: Robert Neal Harwell, Mayor.

Bids will be for the construction project entitled “Additional Water System Rehabilitation, Town of Mangham.”

Bids shall be according to plans and specifications prepared by S. E. Huey Co., Consulting Engineers, which plans and specifications are on file and copies of which may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co. located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana upon payment of Twenty-Five Dollars, refundable.

Bidders may quote on one or all contracts. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, payable without condition to the Owner as guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract in accordance with proposal in a manner and form required by the specifications.

No bid may be withdrawn for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The Town of Mangham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waiver informalities therein.

Town of Mangham Robert Neal Harwell, Mayor

11/13, 11/20, 11/27

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Mangham, P.O. Box 94, Mangham, Louisiana, until 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, after which time they will be publicly opened and read for the following:

Police Vehicle 700/800 P25 Mobile Radios

All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed as follows:

Bids- Police Vehicle 700/800 P25 Mobile Radios

P.0. Box 94, Mangham, Louisiana 71259

Detailed specifications may be obtained from City Hall, Mangham Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.

All proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided by the town.

Any proposal submitted after the announced closing time will be returned to bidder unopened.

The Town of Mangham reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or an all-or-none basis and to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.

Upon agreement of the Town of Mangham and the contractor, a term contract may be extended for 2 additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions, in such cases, the total contract term cannot exceed 36 months.

If bidding other than specified, sufficient information should be enclosed with the bid in order to determine quality, suitability, and compliance with the specifications. Failure to comply with this request may eliminate your bid from consideration.

The quantities listed are estimated to be the amount needed. In the event a greater or lesser quantity is needed, the right is reserved by the Town of Mangham to increase or decrease the amount at the unit prices stated in the bid.

Lennie Graham, Chief of Police

11/20, 11/27

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MANGHAM TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

The Mangham Town Council met in regular session at the Mangham Town Hall on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 6:00pm. Mayor Robert Neal Harwell presided and Alderpersons Zona McKay, Perry Fleming and John Natt were present. Ida Gilley and Billy Bruce were absent.

The meeting was opened with an invocation by Zona McKay.

On a motion by McKay, seconded by Fleming, the minutes from the last meeting were approved.

The Mangham Police Department reported 65 arrests for October 2008.

The Mangham Town Council have selected retired school teachers who taught at Alto, Archibald, and Mangham schools before 1970 to serve as Grand Marshals for the 2008 Mangham Christmas Parade.

On a motion by Natt, seconded by Fleming, the financial report was approved.

On a motion by Fleming, seconded by Natt, the bills are to be paid.

On a motion by McKay, seconded by Fleming, the meeting was adjourned.

Robert Neal Harwell Mildred Johns

Mayor Town Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EXTENDING MANGHAM CITY LIMITS

A petition has been filed with the Town of Mangham to enlarge part of the western boundary of the Town of Mangham, to encompass the properties located along the southern edge of Louisiana Highway 132, west of West Street, to the western boundary of residential property owned by William Lee Bruce Jr. An ordinance enlarging the town limits shall be proposed accordingly and voted on at regularly scheduled town council meeting held in December of 2008, unless a hearing is requested pursuant to La. Revised Statue 33:172(B).

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ORDINANCE #1199

RICHLAND PARISH UNNECESSARY NOISE

(a) Unnecessary noise prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to make a continue or cause to made continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health peace or safety of others, within parish limits.

(b) Nonexclusive enumeration of unnecessary noise. The following acts among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises and noises in violation of this section, but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely:

(1) Horns or signal devices. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, streetcar or other vehicle while not in motion except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any noise for any unreasonable period of time.

(2) Radio, phonograph or any musical instrument. The playing of any radio, phonograph or any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any office, hospital, or in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity.

(3) Yelling, shouting, etc. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, repose of persons in any hospital, dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity.

(4) Animal, birds, etc. The keeping of any animal, bird or fowl which by causing frequent or long-continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.

(5) Defect in vehicle or load. The use of any automobile, motorcycle, streetcar or vehicle so out of repair or loaded in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.

(6) Steam whistles. The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work, or as a warning of fire or danger or upon the request of proper authorities.

(7) Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal-combustion engine, motor vehicle or motorboat engine except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

(8) Construction and repairing of buildings. The erection (including excavating), demolition, alteration or repair of any building in any residential district or section, the excavation of streets or highways in any residential district or section other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on week days, except in case of urgent necessity, in the interest of public health and safety, and then only with a permit from Richland Parish Sheriff, which permit may be granted for a period not to exceed 30 days while the emergency continues. If the sheriff should determine that the public health and safety will not be impaired by the erection, demolition, alteration or repair of any building or the excavation of streets and highways between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and if he shall further determine that loss or inconvenience would result to any party in interest, he may grant permission for such work to be done within the hour of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. upon application being made at the time the permit for the work is awarded or during the progress of the work.

(9) Schools, courts, churches, hospital. The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any schools, institution of learning, church or court while the same are in use of adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution or which disturbs or unduly annoys patients in a hospital.

(10) Loading, unloading. The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.

(11) Drums, loudspeakers. The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show or sale or display of merchandise.

(12) Loudspeakers on trucks. The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on truck or other moving or standing vehicles for advertising or other purposes.

(13) Loudspeakers for advertising. The use of operation, or the causing to be used or operated, in front of or outside of any building, place or premises, or through any window, doorway or opening of such building abutting upon the public street, or upon any public street any device or apparatus for tapping windows, or for amplifying sound form any radio or phonograph, or any sound-reproducing device.

(14) Hawkers, peddlers and vendor. The shouting or crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

(15) Stereo, audio devices, etc.

a. The use of any stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument in a manner as to annoy or disturb the quiet and comfort of persons in any residence, business, hospital, hotel or other building, or of any persons in the vicinity is unlawful.

b. The operation of any stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument shall be illegal when:

1. The stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument is located in any motor vehicle on a public street, highway, public space, or within the motor vehicular area of any public or private parking lot or park; and

2. The sound created by the stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument is audible at a distance of 30 feet from the stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument that is creating the sound.

c. Possession by a person of any stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument shall be prima facia evidence establishing that such person operates the stereo, audio device, or noise-producing instrument.

d. A parish police officer may issue a citation for any violation under this article. The officer may arrest violators under this section when:

1. The alleged violator refuses to provide his name and address and documentation reasonably establishing the same.

2. The alleged violator refuses to cease the action violating this section after receiving a citation.

e. Violators of this section of the Code of Ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00 for each offense.

(f) Exceptions. None of the terms or prohibitions hereof shall apply to or be enforced against:

(1) Any publicly owned vehicle while engaged upon necessary public business.

(2) Excavations or repairs of bridges, streets, or highways by or on behalf of any public agency during the night, when the public welfare and convenience renders it impossible to perform such work during the day.

(3) The reasonable use of amplifiers or loudspeakers in the course of public addresses which are noncommercial in character, and for which a permit is first obtained from the Sheriff.

Upon Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smith the foregoing Ordinance was adopt follows:

(Effective November 21, 2008)

BY ORDER OF RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

Kathy Burns, Secretary-Treasurer

11/6, 11/13, 11/20

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ON TAX ADJUDICATED PROPERTY

RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

The Richland Parish Police Jury will receive sealed bids January 12, 2009 until 6:00 p.m. for the following described tax adjudicated property:

Beg. At a point on N line lot K of Newman’s Addn. 104 ft W of NE corner said Lot K, thence W along N line Lot K, 51 ft; S 100’; E 51 ft; N 100 ft. to POB; Bk 239 p 792

Bids must be received in the Richland Parish Police Jury Office, Fourth Floor, Richland Parish Courthouse, Rayville, La., no later than 6:00 p.m. on January 12, 2009. The bids will be opened and read aloud during the Regular Police Jury Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m., this date. If you have any questions, please contact the Richland Parish Police Jury Office at 318-728-2061.

BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

KATHY A. BURNS, SECRETARY- TREASURER

11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Separate sealed bids for furnishing the following materials for a period of one (1) year, effective January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, will be received by the Richland Parish Police Jury, Fourth Floor, Courthouse Building, Rayville, LA, Until 6:00 P.M. (Local Time), Monday, December 01, 2008. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud during the regularly scheduled Police Jury meeting to be held on December 01, 2008, beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Item 1. Creosote Bridge Timbers and/or Piling

Item.2. High Sulfur Diesel - bulk price

Item 3. High Sulfur Diesel - transport load price

Item 4. Galvanized Metal Culverts

Item 5. Asphalic Cold Mix

Item 6. Asphalic Hot Mix

Item 7. Railroad Tank Cars

Item 8. Used Steel Pipe with various diameter and length with 1/4” or 3/8” Thickness

Item 9. CRS-2 Emulsified Asphalt

Item 10. Asphalt Emulsion Primer

Item 11. Tire Repair

Item 12. Transporting Materials and/or Equipment

Item 13. Flume Sand

Item 14. Pit Run (Sand Clay Gravel)

Item 15. Washed Maintenance Gravel - FOB Pit

Item 16. Washed Maintenance Gravel - Delivered

Item 17. Crushed Limestone #57 - FOB Pit

Item 18. Crushed Limestone #57 - Delivered

Item 19. Crushed Limestone #7 - FOB Pit

Item 20. Crushed Limestone #7 - Delivered

Item 21. Crushed Limestone #8 - FOB Pit

Item 22. Crushed Limestone #8 - Delivered

Item 23. Seal Coat Aggregate Size 3 - FOB Pit

Item 24. Seal Coat Aggregate Size 3 - Delivered

Item 25. Washed Oversized Gravel - FOB Pit

Item 26. Washed Oversized Gravel - Delivered

Item 27. Used Creosote Timbers

Item 28. Used Reinforced Concrete Culverts

Item 29. Plastic Culverts

Items listed above shall be bid separately. Bid prices shall include itemized cost of delivery charges and all other incidental cost thereto. Specifications for the materials may be obtained from Secretary-Treasurer or Parish Manager, Richland Parish Police Jury, Fourth Floor, Courthouse Building, Rayville, Louisiana.

The Richland Parish Police Jury is exempt from all state and local sales tax.

The Richland Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive any and/or all informalities and accept or reject any or all bids.

BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

Kathy A. Burns

Secretary-Treasurer

11/13, 11/20

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TOWN OF RAYVILLE MINUTES

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville, State of Louisiana, taken November 10, 2008, at the Kalil Municipal Building at 6:00 p.m. with the following present:  Mayor Harry Lewis, Aldermen Valerie Allen, Johnny Jones, Terry Brown, Jim Adams, Chief of Police Willie Robinson, Sr.; Town Attorney Billy Coenen and Town Clerk Lorraine J. Scott.

On a motion by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mrs. Allen that the last month minutes and monthly bills be approved.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Chief Robinson report total fines and fees collected was $17,510.74.

Motion by Mr. Tennant, seconded by Mr. Brown that the Contract for Engineering Services between the Town of Rayville and S E Huey Co., for Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs and Modifications be approved.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Motion by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mr. Adams that Resolution 2008-16 – A Resolution applying for 2008 Community Development Grant through the Sate of Louisiana –LGAP be adopted.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Tennant that Resolution 2008-17 – A Resolution applying for Capital Improvement (Outlay) for John H. Hooks, Jr. Memorial Airport be adopted.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Jones that Ordinance 940 – An Ordinance requiring a permit for use of Municipal Property for Business Operations in the Town Of Rayville, requiring certain information prior to issuance of such permit be adopted.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Tennant that Ordinance 941 – An Ordinance setting the Franchise Fee to be paid by those entities providing Cable or Video Service with the Town of Rayville Municipality Limits be adopted.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Tennant, seconded by Mr. Jones that Ordinance 942 – An Ordinance requiring the payment of Public Educational, Governmental Access Programming support to the Town of Rayville by Cable or Video Service provides operating with the Town Municipal limits be adopted.

Yeas:  Allen, Adams, Brown, Jones, Tennant

Nays:  None

Absent:  None

Motion carried.

Sales Tax collection for September 2008 was $122,582.48.

The Council was informed that the Town’s Christmas Party has been set for Friday, December 5th at the Eugene Center.

Motion by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Tennant that the meeting adjourn.

Motion carried.

TENSAS BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District met for its regular meeting Tuesday, November 11, 2008 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, Charles Venable, Vice President, and James Mayo, Ouachita Parish; Robert Neal Harwell, Richland Parish; Reggie Peters, Franklin Parish and Venoy Kinnaird, Morehouse Parish; Drew Keahey, Caldwell Parish and Harlon Nobles, LaSalle Parish. Absent: Rodney Hutchins, Catahoula Parish; Ramona N. Haire, Richland Parish and Shelton Ruffin, West Carroll Parish.

Others in attendance were: Mr. John Stringer, Executive Director, Tensas Basin Levee District; Mr. Theo J. Coenen, III, Attorney, Tensas Basin Levee District; Ms. Sharon Anders, Rayville, La.; Mr. W. T. Riles, Maintenance Supervisor, Tensas Basin Levee District and Mr. Johnny Trisler, Maintenance Superintendent, Tensas Basin Levee District.

Commissioner Reggie Peters opened the meeting with prayer.

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Venoy Kinnaird, 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 advertised for surface leasing for hunting rights for a period of five years following:

Franklin Parish, Louisiana

N of NW , Section 31, Township 13 North, Range 9 East, Containing 80 acres, more or less.

WHEREAS, the time having arrived for the opening of bids, the following bids were received, opened and read aloud:

Mark H. Liles, Jr., 2485 Highway 4, Gilbert, Louisiana 71336 bid $15.00 per acre per year for a five year period.

Steven Parker, 3855 Highway 128, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 bid $20.25 per acre per year for a five year period.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby accept that certain bid of Steven Parker, 3855 Highway 128, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 of $20.25 per acre per year for a five year period.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown

Secretary President

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Drew Keahey, seconded by Commissioner Venoy Kinnaird, 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 approve minutes for meeting of October 14, 2008, approving same as published in the official journal, The Richland Beacon News.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Charles Venable, 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 approve all claims approved by the claims committee for October, 2008.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Harlon Nobles, 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 Commissioner of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby authorize the President and Secretary to advertise for bids for surface leasing for hunting purposes the following described properties with leases commencing January 01, 2009 and ending April 01, 2014:

Catahoula Parish

Northwest of Southeast , Section 7, Township 17 North, Range 5 East, containing 40 acres more or less.

Franklin Parish

Northeast of Northwest , Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 8 East, containing 39.97 acres more or less.

Morehouse Parish

Northwest of Northwest , Section 14, Township 22 North, Range 8 East, containing 39.68 acres more or less AND

Northeast of Northeast , Section 15, Township 22 North, Range 8 East, containing 39.86 acres more or less.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that bids shall be received up until 4:00 P. M., December 08, 2008 at P. O. Box 68, Rayville, La. 71269 and 708 Julia Street, Suite 101B, Rayville, La.; and up until 9:30 A. M., December 09, 2008 at 505 District Drive, Monroe, La. 71202 at which time bids shall be opened and read aloud.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

Commissioner Rodney Hutchins entered the meeting.

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Charles Venable, seconded by Commissioner Venoy Kinnaird, 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 authorize the President and Secretary to advertise for bids for surface leasing for farming purposes the following described properties commencing January 01, 2009 and ending December 31, 2011:

Catahoula Parish

Northwest of Southeast 1/4, Section 24, Township 7 North, Range 5 East, Containing 40.40 acres more or less.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that bids shall be received up until 4:00 P. M., December 08, 2008 at P. O. Box 68, Rayville, La. 71269 and 708 Julia Street, Suite 101B, Rayville, La; and up until 9:30 A. M., December 09, 2008 at 505 District Drive, Monroe, La. 71202 at which time bids shall be opened and read aloud.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Harlon Nobles, seconded by Commissioner Robert Neal Harwell, and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:

RESOLUTION

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby authorize Mr. John Stringer, Executive Director and Mr. Harris Brown, President to negotiate an agreement between the Tensas Basin Levee District and the Town of Jonesville on the operations of the Jonesville ring levee pump station.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

Financial statements were reviewed.

President Brown declared the meeting open for public comments and there were none.

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Drew Keahey, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:

RESOLUTION

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District enters into executive session to discuss:

Personnel

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Venoy Kinnaird, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit: RESOLUTION

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby reconvene into regular session.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Drew Keahey, seconded by Commissioner Harlon Nobles, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:

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 is adjourned.

Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President

BID NOTICE

Sealed bids shall be received at the office of the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, 708 Julia St., Suite 101B, Rayville, La. and P. O. Box 68, Rayville, La. 71269 up to 4:00 P. M., December 08, 2008, 2008 and up to 9:30 A. M., December 09, 2008 at 505 District Drive, Monroe, La. 71202-6862, at which time bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud for surface leasing for farming rights of the following described property:

CATAHOULA PARISH:

NW of SE , Section 24, Township 7 North, Range 5 East, containing 40.40 acres more or less.

Minimum bid amount shall be $80.00 per acre per year.

Bids shall be for a three year period commencing January 01, 2009 and ending December 31, 2011.

Bids shall be sealed and identified on the outside as a sealed bid and the property bidding on. Any bid received after closing time is to be returned unopened. Ten percent (10%) term consideration shall accompany each bid in the form of a Cashier’s Check or Money Order and will be subject to forfeiture for failure to comply with bid. Neither cash nor personnel check will be accepted.

Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the Tensas Basin Levee District named as insured shall be provided to the Tensas Basin Levee District.

The Tensas Basin Levee District shall accept the highest responsible bid but reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality.

Virginia Caviness, Secretary Jack Keahey President

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BID NOTICE

Sealed bids shall be received at the office of the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, P. O. Box 68, Rayville, La. 71269 and 708 Julia Street, Suite 101B, Courthouse Building, Rayville, La. until 4:00 P. M., December 08, 2008 and 505 District Drive, Monroe, La. 71202-6862 until 9:30 A. M., December 09, 2008, at which time bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud for surface leasing for a period commencing January 01, 2009 and ending April 01, 2014 for hunting rights on the following described property:

MOREHOUSE PARISH, LOUISIANA

NW of NW , Section 14, Township 22 North, Range 8 East Containing 39.68 acres more or less AND

NE of NE , Section 15, Township 22 North, range 8 East Containing 39.86 acres more or less.

Total Acreage 78.54 more or less.

Ten percent (10%) term consideration must accompany each bid in the form of a Cashier’s Check or Money Order and will be subject to forfeiture for failure to comply with bid. Neither cash nor personal check will be accepted. A MINIMUM BID OF $10.00 PER ACRE IS REQUIRED. ALL BIDS OF A LESSER AMOUNT SHALL BE REJECTED.

Liability insurance in the amount of $1million with the Tensas Basin Levee District named as insured shall be provided to the Tensas Basin Levee District. Right of access into property is not guaranteed.

Bids shall be sealed and identified on the outside as a sealed bid. Any bid received after closing time shall be returned unopened.

The Tensas Basin Levee District shall accept the highest responsible bid and reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality.

Virginia Caviness, Secretary Harris Brown, President

*****

BID NOTICE

Sealed bids shall be received at the office of the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, P. O. Box 68, Rayville, La. 71269 and 708 Julia Street, Suite 101B, Courthouse Building, Rayville, La. until 4:00 P. M., December 08, 2008 and 505 District Drive, Monroe, La. 71202-6862 until 9:30 A. M., December 09, 2008, at which time bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud for surface leasing for a period commencing January 01, 2009 and ending April 01, 2014 for hunting rights on the following described property:

FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA

NE of NW , Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 8 East Containing 39.97 acres more or less.

Ten percent (10%) term consideration must accompany each bid in the form of a Cashier’s Check or Money Order and will be subject to forfeiture for failure to comply with bid. Neither cash nor personal check will be accepted. A MINIMUM BID OF $10.00 PER ACRE IS REQUIRED. ALL BIDS OF A LESSER AMOUNT SHALL BE REJECTED.

Liability insurance in the amount of $1million with the Tensas Basin Levee District named as insured shall be provided to the Tensas Basin Levee District. Right of access into property is not guaranteed.

Bids shall be sealed and identified on the outside as a sealed bid. Any bid received after closing time shall be returned unopened.

The Tensas Basin Levee District shall accept the highest responsible bid and reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality.

Virginia Caviness, Secretary Harris Brown, President

*****

BID NOTICE

Sealed bids shall be received at the office of the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, P. O. Box 68, Rayville, La. 71269 and 708 Julia Street, Suite 101B, Courthouse Building, Rayville, La. until 4:00 P. M., December 08, 2008 and 505 District Drive, Monroe, La. 71202-6862 until 9:30 A. M., December 09, 2008, at which time bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud for surface leasing for a period commencing January 01, 2009 and ending April 01, 2014 for hunting rights on the following described property:

CATAHOULA PARISH, LOUISIANA

NW of SE , Section 7, Township 7 North, Range 5 East Containing 40 acres more or less.

Ten percent (10%) term consideration must accompany each bid in the form of a Cashier’s Check or Money Order and will be subject to forfeiture for failure to comply with bid. Neither cash nor personal check will be accepted. A MINIMUM BID OF $10.00 PER ACRE IS REQUIRED. ALL BIDS OF A LESSER AMOUNT SHALL BE REJECTED.

Liability insurance in the amount of $1million with the Tensas Basin Levee District named as insured shall be provided to the Tensas Basin Levee District. Right of access into property is not guaranteed.

Bids shall be sealed and identified on the outside as a sealed bid. Any bid received after closing time shall be returned unopened.

The Tensas Basin Levee District shall accept the highest responsible bid and reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality.

Virginia Caviness, Secretary Harris Brown, President

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RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

BUDGET MEETING - 5:00 P.M. - NOVEMBER 3, 2008

President called the meeting to order with the invocation by Mr. Moore.

Roll call revealed the following present:

Present: Ms. Green, Messers: Moore, Smith, Tatum, McKay, Gilley and Lofton.

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

Pledge of allegiance.

Motion by Mr. Tatum, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the agenda.

Yeas: All

Nays: None

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

MOTION CARRIED.

Motion by Mr. Tatum, seconded by Ms. Green to honor 2009 budget request from the County Agent in the amount of $ 30,428.23.

Yeas: All

Nays None

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

MOTION CARRIED.

After discussing the 2009 budget, a motion was offered by Ms. Green, seconded by Mr. Moore that the Labor Committee looks into a cost of living raise for Police Jury employees.

Yeas: All

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion by Mr. McKay, seconded by Mr. Moore to adopt the Richland Parish Police Jury 2009 Proposed Budget and call for a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. December 1, 2008.

Yeas: All

Nays: None

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

MOTION CARRIED.

BUDGET MESSAGE

November 3, 2008

Attached is a copy of the 2009 Budget Financial Plan for the Richland Parish Police Jury General Fund and each special revenue fund. This plan has been prepared on a cash basis. All proposed revenues and expenditures are to be collected and disbursed as outlined in this financial plan.

Important features included in the budget are:

REVENUES:

GENERAL FUND

Increase in Ad Valorem Tax

No unbudgeted fund balance

COURTHOUSE MAINT. TAX

Special Revenue Fund

Decrease In Sales Tax Revenues

COURTHOUSE SNKING FUND

Special Fund Transferred from Courthouse Maint. Tax

(Repayment of Loan)

ROAD FUND

State Grants Budgeted

Decrease in Sales Tax Revenue

Increase in Parish Transportation

DRAINAGE FUND

Decrease in Sales Tax Revenues

SALES TAX FUND

Decrease in Sales Tax Collection

(Decline in Pipeline Construction)

HEALTH UNIT

Increase in Ad Valorem Taxes

CRIMINAL COURT FUND

No Increase (In Fines)

OFF DUTY OFFICERS

No Increase (In Fines)

LIBRARY FUND

Increase in Ad Valorem Tax

VENDING MACHINE FUND

No Increase

DRIVER’S LICENSE FUND

No Increase (Fees)

NORTHSIDE UTILITY DISTRICT # 2

No Increase (Fees)

EXPENDITURES:

GENERAL FUND

Increase

No reserve for contingencies

COURTHOUSE MAINT. TAX

Transfer to Sinking Fund

Contingency and Reserve

COURTHOUSE SINKING FUND

Special Fund

Increase in Transfer from Courthouse Maintenance

ROAD FUND

Decrease

DRAINAGE FUND

Decrease

SALES TAX FUND

Decrease in Transfer to

Road Fund

Drainage Fund

Courthouse Maint. Fund

No unbudgeted fund balance

HEALTH UNIT FUND

Increase

Contingency and Reserve

CRIMINAL COURT FUND

No Increase

OFF DUTY OFFICERS FUND

No Increase

LIBRARY FUND

Increase

Contingency and Reserve

VENDING MACHINE FUND

No Increase

DRIVER’S LICENSE FUND

Increase

NORTHSIDE UTILITY DISTRICT # 2

Increase

The total of the Richland Parish Police Jury 2009 Combined Budgets $10,785,939.00.

RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

/s/ Steve Lofton

Steve Lofton, President

/s/ Kathy A. Burns

KATHY BURNS, SECRETARY-TREASURER

*****

Richland Parish Police Jury

2009 BUDGET

GENERAL FUND REVENUES

3110 Advalorum Tax $340,000.00

3130 Beer Tax $8,000.00

3230 Occupational License $90,000.00

3240 Building Permit $1,500.00

3250 Cable Franchise Fees $3,000.00

3260 Sewage Permits $3,000.00

3311 Justice & Constables $13,500.00

3331 State Revenue Sharing $65,000.00

3332 Fire Insurance Rebate $73,000.00

3334 Severance Taxes $60,000.00

3361 Criminal Court Fund Surplus $8,000.00

3511 Fines and Forfeitures $3,000.00

3612 Rental of Property $1,300.00

3615 Civil Defense $45,000.00

3616 Bookkeeping Fees $20, 000.00

3617 Adjudicated Property $3,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES $737,300.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08 $14,000.00

CHECKING ACCOUNT

TOTAL $751,300.00

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

4011 Jurors

4110 Primary & Supervisory Salaries $108,000.00 4152 Retirement Contributions $4,410.00

4154 Workman’s Compensation $2000.00

4155 Medicare Tax $1,566.00

4156 Social Security $4,464.00

4210 Adv. Dues & Subscriptions $10,500.00

4220 Printing, Typing & Copies $6,000.00

4295 General Liability Insurance $10,000.00

TOTAL $146,940.00

4020 Judicial

4440 Official Fees $930.00

TOTAL $930.00

4022 District Court

4120 Regular Salaries & Wages $8,520.00

4130 Other Salaries $4260.00

4151 Unemployment Taxes $186.00

4152 Retirement Contributions $1,629.00

4155 Medicare Tax $186.00

TOTAL $14,781.00

4023 Grand Jury

4140 Per Diem $1,200.00

TOTAL $1,200.00

4024 District Attorney

4110 Primary & Supervisory Salaries $2,700.00

4120 Regular Salaries & Wages $10,980.00

4152 Retirement Contributions $300.00

4155 Medicare Taxes $199.00

TOTAL $14,179.00

4027 Justice & Constables

4110 Primary & Supervisory Salaries $28,800.00

4155 Medicare Tax $418.00

4156 Social Security $1,786.00

TOTAL $31,004.00

4032 Secretary - Treasurer

4110 Primary & Supervisory Salaries $46,350.00

4120 Regular Salary & Wages $30,888.00

4151 Unemployment Taxes $1,131.00

4152 Retirement Contributions $6,600.00

4154 Workman’s Compensation $300.00

4155 Medicare Tax $653.00

4157 Overtime $3,000.00

TOTAL $88,922.00

4041 Registrar of Voter

4110 Primary & Supervisory Salaries $7,030.00

4120 Regular Salaries & Wages $5,207.00

4151 Unemployment Taxes $324.00

4152 Retirement Contributions $765.00

4155 Medicare Taxes $178.00

4241 Postage & Box Rent $2,00.00

4242 Telephone $3,500.00

4266 Maintenance of Office Equipment $500.00

4310 Office Supplies $2,000.00

4410 Travel $1,000.00

4411 Meals $100.00

4415 Conference $500.00

TOTAL $21,304.00

4049 Other Elections

4130 Other Salaries & Wages $400.00

4231 Electricity $200.00

4232 Gas $200.00

4262 Maintenance of Buildings $800.00

4751 Department of Elections $4,000.00

4752 Board of Elections $4,000.00

TOTAL $9,600.00

4051 Financial Administration

4241 Postage & Box Rent $4,500.00

4242 Telephone $10,000.00

4266 Maintenance of Office Equipment $3,000.00

4650 Purchase of Equipment $4,000.00

4310 Office Supplies $8,000.00

TOTAL $29,500.00

4052 Accounting & Audit

4285 Professional Fees - Auditing $3,000.00

TOTAL $3,000.00

4060 Other General Government Bldg.

4759 Steam Boiler $10,000

TOTAL $10,000

4061

4120 Regular Salaries & Wages $11,794.00

4151 Unemployment Taxes $199.00

4152 Retirement Contributions $2,830.00

4154 Workman’s Compensation $6,000.00

4155 Medicare Tax $342.00

4157 Overtime $3,000.00

4242 Telephone $300.00

4261 Maintenance of Grounds $1,000.00

4291 Fire Casualty Insurance $8,000.00

4295 General Liability Insurance $14,000.00

4312 Courthouse Supplies $15,000.00

TOTAL GEN GOV BLD $62,465.00

4110 Sheriff

4711 Feeding & Maintenance of Prisoners $82,000.00

4713 Court Attendance $1,000.00

TOTAL SHERIFF $83,000.00

4130 Parish Physician & Coroner

4110 Primary & Supervisory Salaries $6,000.00

4155 Medicare Tax $87.00

4156 Social Security Tax $372.00 4281 Professional Fees (Medical) $25,000.00

4285 Professional Fees- Auditing $5,000.00

TOTAL CORONER $36,459.00

4140 Fire Protection

4299 Other Operating Service $73,000.00

TOTAL FIRE

4150

4322 Medical Supplies $15,000.00

TOTAL PRISONERS $15,000.00

4330 Council on Aging

4231 Electricity $10,000.00

4232 Gas $4,000.00

4233 Water $1,000.00

TOTAL COUNCIL ON AGING $15,000.00

4390 Other Health & Welfare

4242 Telephone $720.00

TOTAL HEALTH AND WELFARE $720.00

4651 County Agent

4231 Electricity $8,000.00

4233 Water $700.00

4242 Telephone $3,500.00

4262 Maintenance of Building $2,000.00

4266 Maintenance of Equipment $500.00

4291 Fire/Casualty Ins. $1,000.00

4299 Other Operating Svc. $30,429.00

TOTAL COUNTY AGENT $46,129.00

4654

4299 Other Operating Services $8,340.00

TOTAL VETERANS SERVICE $8,340.00

4921 Civil Defense

4110 Primary Wages $26,000.00

4151 Unemployment Taxes $358.00

4152 Retirement Contributions $3,185.00

4155 Medicare Tax $377.00

4310 Office supplies $5,407.00

4650 Purchase of Equip. $4,500.00

TOTAL $39,827.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $751,300.00

GENERAL FUND COURTHOUSE MAINT

Revenues

3120 SALES AND USE TAXES $211,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES $211,000.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/2008

CHECKING ACCOUNT $200,000.00

TOTAL $411,000.00

EXPENDITURES

4120 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES $46,136.00

4152 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS $5,652.00

4155 MEDICARE $669.00

4157 OVERTIME $3,500.00

4231 ELECTRICITY $70,000.00

4232 GAS $20,000.00

4233 WATER $3,000.00

4234 GARBAGE COLLECTION $3,000.00

4295 GENERAL LIABILITY $40,000.00

4262 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS $40,000.00

4999 CONTINGENCY $84,043.00

4810 TRANSFER TO SINKING FUND $95,000.00

TOTAL $411,000.00

COURTHOUSE SINKING FUND

REVENUES

3812 TRANSFER FROM COURTHOUSE $79,476.00

TOTAL MAINTENANCE FUND $79,476.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08

CHECKING ACCOUNT $60,000.00

TOTAL $139,476.00

EXPENDITURES

4510 LONG-TERM DEBT PRINCIPLE 69,000.00

4520 INTEREST ON DEBT 16,021.00

4900 CONTINGENCY 54,455.00

TOTAL $139,476.00

INS. BENEFITS & COST OF LIVING RAISES

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08

CHECKING ACCOUNT $440,000.00

3812 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS $200,000.00

TOTAL $640,000.00

EXPENDITURES

4160 HEALTH INSURANCE $301,500.00

4900 CONTINGENCY $338,500.00

TOTAL $640,000.00

ROAD MAINTENANCE FUND

REVENUES

3120 SALES AND USE TAXES $1,904,654.00

3319 OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS $100,000.00

3333 PARISH TRANSPORTATION ACT $350,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES $2,354,654.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08

CHECKING ACCOUNT $400,000.00

TOTAL $2,754,654.00

4220 Personnel

4120 REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES $625,000.00

4151 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES $10,000.00

4152 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS $63,750.00

4154 WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION $110,000.00 4155 MEDICARE TAX $7,500.00

4157 OVERTIME $40,000.00

TOTAL $856,250.00

4210 PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN

4231 ELECTRICITY $15,000.00

4232 GAS $1,500.00

4233 WATER $2,000.00

4234 GARBAGE COLLECTION $2,500.00

4241 POSTAGE AND BOX RENT $2,00.00

4242 TELEPHONE $15,000.00

4266 MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE EQUIP./R $7,000.00

4285 PROFESSIONAL FEES-AUDITING $9,000.00

4286 PROFESSIONAL FEES-SURVEYING $53,672.00

4291 FIRE/CASUALTY INSURANCE $850.00

4295 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $90,000.00

4310 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,200.00

TOTAL $201,922.00

4220 STREETS AND ROADS

4327 GAS AND OIL $300,000.00

4328 TIRE AND TUBES, ETC. $40,000.00

4332 BRIDGE TIMBERS $25,000.00

4334 610/200R GRAVEL $6,000.00

4335 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS $150,000.00

4336 COLD MIX $35,000.00

4338 SEAL COAT AGGREGATE #8 $40,000.00

4339 GRAVEL #2 $10,000.00

4340 CRS-2 ASPAULT $30,000.00

4342 TRANSP MATERIALS $40,000.00

4343 SEAL COAT AGGREGATE #57 $40,000.00

4399 OTHER MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $60,000.00

4411 MEALS $21,000.00

4415 CONFERENCES $2,500.00

4648 SIGNS $27,787.00

4160 INSURANCE TRANSFER $100,000.00

TOTAL $927,287.00

4299 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

4252C RENTAL-EQUIPMENT $40,000.00 4338C SEAL COAT AGGREGATE #8 $100,000.00

4340C CRS-2 ASPHALT $250,000.00

4342C TRANSPORT MATERIALS $120,000.00

4343C SEAL COAT AGGREGATE #57 $100,000.00

TOTAL $610,000.00

4645 PURCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT $159,195.00

TOTAL $2,754,654.00

DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE FUND

REVENUES

3120 SALES AND USE TAXES $952,327.00

TOTAL REVENUES $952,327.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08 $300,000.00

TOTAL $1,252,327.00

EXPENDITURES

4230

4120 REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES $284,000.00

4151 UNEMPLOYMENT $6,750.00

4152 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS $39,525.00

4154 WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION $49,000.00

4155 MEDICARE TAX $4,200.00

4157 OVERTIME $30,000.00

TOTAL $413,475.00

4230 DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL

4285 PROFESSIONAL FEES-AUDITING $8,000.00

4310 OFFICE SUPPLIES $5,000.00

4295 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $70,000.00

4327 GAS AND OIL $95,908.00

4328 TIRE AND TUBES, ETC. $10,000.00

4333 CULVERTS $120,000.00

4335 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS $150,000.00

4399 OTHER MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES $20,000.00

4160 INSURANCE TRANSFER $100,000.00

4641 BOUNTY ON BEAVER $20,000.00

TOTAL $598,908.00

CAPITAL EXPENSES

4645 PURCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT $239,944.00

TOTAL $1,252,327.00

HEALTH UNIT FUND

REVENUES

3110 AD VALOREM TAXES $95,000.00

3331 STATE REVENUE SHARING $16,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES $111,000.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08

CHECKING ACCOUNT $220,000.00

TOTAL $331,000.00

EXPENDITURES 4310

4120 REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES $32,280.00

4151 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES $371.00

4152 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS $4,018.00

4154 WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION $2,000.00

4155 MEDICARE TAX $469.00

4160 HEALTH INSURANCE $11,595.00

4231 ELECTRICITY $24,000.00

4233 WATER $800.00

4234 GARBAGE COLLECTION $720.00

4242 TELEPHONE $2,000.00

4261 MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS $1,000.00

4262 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS $12,000.00

4285 PROFESSIONAL FEES-AUDITING $2,000.00

4291 FIRE/CASUALTY INSURANCE $8,000.00

4295 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE $5,000.00

4310 OFFICE SUPPLIES $2,500.00

4335 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS $1,000.00

4650 PURCHASE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT $3,000.00

4399 OTHER MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES $3,000.00

4900 CONTINGENCIES $214,727.00

TOTAL $331,000.00

CRIMINAL COURT FUND

Revenues

Operating Revenues

3511 FINES AND FORFEITURES 225,000.00

Total Operating Revenues 225,000.00

Total Revenues 225,000.00

Expenses

Personnel

4120 REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES 101,200.00

4130 OTHER SALARIES AND WAGES 2,000.00

4151 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 800.00

4152 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION 12,400.00

4155 MEDICARE TAX 1,500.00

Total Personnel 117,900.00

Operating Expenses

4210 ADV., DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,000.00

4220 PRINTING, TYPING, COPYING, ETC 14,000.00

4241 POSTAGE AND BOX RENT 8,000.00

4242 TELEPHONE 8,000.00

4244 TELEPHONE-JUDGE 1,000.00

4252 RENTAL-EQUIPMENT 4,000.00

4266 MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT./R 1,000.00

4281 PROFESSIONAL FEES-MEDICAL 1,000.00

4285 PROFESSIONAL FEES-AUDITING 4,000.00

4292 SURETY BONDS 1,000.00

4295 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 5,500.00

4299 OTHERS OPERATING SERVICE 1,000.00

4310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 10,000.00

4410 TRAVEL 5,000.00

4430 JUROR AND WITNESS FEES 8,000.00

4440 OFFICIAL FEES 1,000.00

4712 TRANSPORTING PRISONERS 1,000.00

4713 COURT ATTENDANCE 3,000.00

4247 ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION 3,500.00

4270 CONTRACTUAL MAINTENANCE 3,000.00

4280 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,500.00

Total Operating Expenses 89,500.00

Capital Expenses

4650 PURCHASE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT 11,600.00

4691 PURCHASE OF BOOKS 6,000.00

Total Capital Expenses 17,600.00

Total Expenses 225,000.00

OFF-DUTY OFFICERS FUND

Revenues

3511 FINES AND FORFEITURES 14,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 14,000.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/2008 5,000.00

TOTAL 19,000.00

Expenses

4310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.00

4430 JUROR AND WITNESS FEES 7,000.00

4810 TRANSFERS TO OTHER FUNDS 11,900.00

TOTAL 19,000.00



VENDING MACHINE FUND

Revenues

3613 COMMISSION ON VENDING MACHINES 500.00

TOTAL REVENUES 500.00

BANK BALANCE 12/31/08

CHECKING ACCOUNT 2,000.00

2,500.00

4261 MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS 500.00

4399 OTHER MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 2,200.00

TOTAL 2,500.00

NORTHSIDE UTILITY DIST. #2

Revenues

3241 WATER & SEWER/NORTHSIDE UTILITIES 37,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 37,000.00

BALANCE 12/31/2008

CHECKING ACCOUNT 15,000.00

TOTAL 52,000.00

Expenses

4231 ELECTRICITY 3,000.00

4233 WATER 33,000.00

4269 OTHER MAINTENANCE CHARGES 6,500.00

4285 PROFESSIONAL FEES-AUDITING 600.00

4399 OTHER MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 4,900.00

4999 OTHER EXPEDITURES 4000.00

Total Operating 52,000.00

Total Expenses



DRIVER’S LICENSE

REVENUES

FEES 21,000.00

TOTAL REVENUES 21,000.00

EXPENDITURES

4231 ELECTRICITY 2,700.00

4322 WATER 700.00

4262 MIANT OF BLDING 3,260.00

4291 FIRE INSURANCE 1,000.00

4652 CONSTRUCTION OF BLDING 13,340.00

TOTAL 21,000.00

RICHLAND PARISH LIBRARY 2009 BUDGET FYE 12/31/09

PROPOSED OCTOBER 27, 2008

REVENUES

GENERAL SPECIAL TOTAL

3110 Ad Valorem Taxes $535,072.00 $535,072.00

3331 Revenue Sharing 51,000.00 51,000.00

State Aid 26,894.00 26,894.00

3411 Copy Fees 1,800.00 1,800.00

3419 Other Fees, Charges

3511 Library Fines 800.00 800.00

3520 Lost Book Charges 200.00 200.00

3611 Interest 9,000.00 900.00 9,900.00

3719 Miscellaneous Revenue 20,000.00 25.00 20,025.00

3811 Sales of Assets Revenues 0.00

3812 Transfer from Other Funds

3819 Other Revenues

TOTAL REVENUES 615,072.00 30,619.00 645,691.00

FUND BALANCE 12/31/2007

CHECKING ACCOUNT 259,440.00 69,465.00 328,905.00

REVOLVING FUND 170.00 170.00

INVESTMENTS

ESCROW ACCOUNT 12,000.00 12,000.00

TOTAL $886,682.00 $100,084.00 $986,766.00

EXPENDITURES

GENERAL SPECIAL TOTAL

4506-

100

110 PERSONNEL SERVICE

120 Director’s Salary 52,148.90 52,148.90

130 Regular Salaries 196,308.48 196,308.48

151 Other Salaries 20,000.00 20,000.00

152 Unemployment Taxes 5,000.00 5,000.00

153 Retirement 40,000.00 40,000.00

154 Life/Health Insurance 3,000.00 3,000.00

155 Workmen’s Compensation 25,000.00 25,000.00

156 Medicare Tax 4,200.00 4,200.00

158 Social Security 2,000.00 2,000.00

199 Mtce Check Charge 250.00 250.00

Other Personal Service

200 OPERATING SERVICES

210 Advertising/Dues 900.00 500.00 1,400.00

220 Printing/Binding 400.00 2,000.00 2,400.00

230 Utilities

231 Electricity 35,000.00 35,000.00

232 Gas 6,000.00 200.00 6,200.00 233 Water 2,500.00 50.00 2,550.00

240 Communications

241 Postage 200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00

242 Telephone 42,000.00 100.00 42,100.00

243 Automated/Online Services 100.00 100.00

245 Electronic access 100.00 100.00

249 Other

250 Rentals

252 Equipment 25,000.00 200.00 25,200.00

253 Books 8,000.00 8,000.00

259 Other 100.00 200.00 300.00

260 Maintenance

261 Grounds 5,000.00 500.00 5,500.00

262 Buildings 4,000.00 500.00 4,500.00

263 Vehicles 1,000.00

265 Plumbing/Heating/AC 3,000.00 300.00 3,300.00

266 Office Equipment 500.00 1000.00 1.500.00

269 Other 200.00 500.00 700.00

270 Contractual Maintenance 4,000.00 4,000.00 8,000.00

280 Professional Services 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00

290 Insurance 20,000.00 20,000.00

300 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

310 Office and Library 10,000.00 1,500.00 11,500.00

326 Building & Grounds 6,000.00 1,000.00 7,000.00

327 Vehicle 2,000.00

335 Vehicle Repair Parts

399 Other Supplies 400.00 500.00 900.00

400

410 Travel 100.00 4,000.00 4,100.00

420 Judgements and Damages

440 Official Fees

499 Other Charges

600 CAPITAL OUTLAY

610 Purchase of Land

620 Purchase of Buildings

630 Major Improvements 2000.00 7000.00 9000.00

640 Purchase of Vehicles 35,000.00 35,000.00

650 Purchase of Equipment 10,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00

658 Automation System Hardware & Software

660 Purchase of A V Equipment 5,000.00 5,000.00

670 Major Repairs 35,000.00 1,000.00 36,000.00

Acquisitions of Library Materials

691 Books 40,000.00 5,000.00 45,000.00

692 Serials 8,000.00 1,500.00 9,500.00

693 Audio 8,000.00 300.00 8,300.00

695 Videos

696 Other Materials 5,000.00 200.00 5,200.00

750 Bookkeeping Charges

760 Intergovernmental Charges 2,000.00 2,000.00

810 Transfers to Other Funds 12,000.00 12,000.00

820 Other Financing Uses

SUB-TOTAL 651,407.38 82,050.00 733,457.38

999 CONTINGENCY AND

RESERVE 235,274.62 18,034.00 253,308.62

TOTAL PER FUND 886,682.00 100,084.00 986,766.00

TOTAL 886,682.00 100,084.00 986,766.00

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tatum to amend the 2008 Budgeted revenues and expenditures.

Yeas: All

Nays: None

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

MOTION CARRIED.

Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Green to advertise for bids on Materials supplies and for the year 2009.

Yeas: All Nays: None

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

MOTION CARRIED.

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. McKay to adjourn.

Yeas: All Nays: None

Absent: Ms. Gee and Mr. Washington

MOTION CARRIED.

/s/ Kathy Burns /s/ Steve Lofton

Secretary-Treasurer President

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RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY

REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M - NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Roll call revealed the following present:

Ms. Gee, Ms. Green, Messers: Moore, Smith, Tatum, McKay, Gilley,

Washington and Lofton.

Motion by Mr. Tatum, seconded by Ms. Green to approve the agenda.

Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.

Motion by Mr. McKay, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the Special Meeting of October 21, 2008 and Regular Meeting of October 6, 2008 as presented to the official journal - The Richland Beacon News.

Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.

Motion by Ms. Green, seconded by Mr. Tatum that the District Attorney look into the suppose statement that was made to Mr. Straughter.

Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED.

On motion of Ms. Sharon Gee, seconded by Ms. Judy Green the following ordinance was offered:

SUMMARY NO. ORDINANCE NO. 1200

An ordinance relative to the creation of the Richland Parish Children and Youth Planning Board, in accordance with La. R.S. 46:1941.1 et seq., as amended by Act 555 of 2004; establishing the composition of the board, providing for its functions and duties, and to provide for related matters.

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 46:1941.1 et seq., as amended by Act 555 of 2004, mandates that the governing authority of each parish establish a children and youth planning board in each judicial district; and

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 46:1941.1 et seq., as amended by Act 555 of 2004, further provides that the parish’s sole responsibility is the establishment and appointment of such board and that nothing in said statute mandates that the parish is responsible for funding the operational expenses of such board; now, therefore,

THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY HEREBY ORDAINS, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, and in accordance with the mandate of La, R.S. 46:1941.1 et seq., as amended by Act 555 of 2004, that:

SECTION 1 Adding Division 19.7, entitled Children and Youth Planning Board, and Sec. 2-780.5 through 780.7 to read as follows:

DIVISION 19.7 Children and Youth Planning Board

Sec. 2-780.5 Created.

There is hereby created, in accordance with La. R.S. 46:1941.1 et seq., a board to be known as the Richland Parish Children and Youth Planning Board.

Sec. 2-780.6 Purposes and function of board

The purpose of the Richland Parish Children and Youth Planning Board is to participate in the formulation of and to prepare a comprehensive plan for services and programs for children and youth in Richland Parish, as follows: to assist in the development, implementation, and operation of services which encourage positive development, diversion of children and youth from the criminal justice and the foster care system, reduction in the commitments of youth to state institutions, and providi