St. Francisville Democrat: Public Notices for August 3, 2011

20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA
STATE OF LOUISIANA

WELLS FAGO BANK, NA
VERSUS # 21219 DIVISION B
EDWARD DUSTIN BICKHAM AND JENNIFER W. BICKHAM

Acting under and by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued by the Honorable Court aforesaid in the above entitled and numbered cause, dated March 22, 2011 and to me directed as Sheriff of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, I will at 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011 at the principal door at the Courthouse in the Town of St. Francisville, Louisiana sell the following mortgaged property belonging to the defendants, EDWARD DUSTIN BICKHAM AND JENNIFER W. BICKHAM, to-wit:

Two (2) certain lots or parcels of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, in that subdivision known as VILLA ROSE, and being designated on the official plan of said subdivision, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of said Parish and State, as LOTS EIGHT (8) and NINE (9), said subdivision, said lots having such size, shape and dimensions and being subject to such servitudes as are shown on said map; subject to restrictions, servitudes, right-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH to highest bidder WITHOUT appraisement, at auction and according to law.

J. AUSTIN DANIEL
SHERIFF AND EX OFFICIO AUCTIONEER
WEST FELICIANA PARISH
# 1293
Published: 6-29-11, 8-3-11

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20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA
STATE OF LOUISIANA

WELLS FAGO BANK, NA
VERSUS # 21219 DIVISION B
EDWARD DUSTIN BICKHAM AND JENNIFER W. BICKHAM

TERMS OF SALE: CASH to highest bidder WITHOUT appraisement, at auction and according to law.
J. AUSTIN DANIEL
SHERIFF AND EX OFFICIO AUCTIONEER
WEST FELICIANA PARISH
# 1293
Published: 6-29-11, 8-3-11

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20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA
STATE OF LOUISIANA

EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION

VERSUS # 21309 DIVISION B

THOMAS ALLEN AND ELISABETH ALLEN

Acting under and by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued by the Honorable Court aforesaid in the above entitled and numbered cause, dated June 21, 2011 and to me directed as Sheriff of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, I will at 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 at the principal door a the Courthouse in the Town of St. Francisville, Louisiana sell the following mortgaged property belonging to the defendants, THOMAS ALLEN AND ELISABETH ALLEN, to-wit: A certain tract of immovable property known as LOT 22 of WEYDERT HILL SUBDIVISION located in Sections 37, 44, 45 and 74, T2S, R2W, Greensburg Land District, West Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana, as more fully described on that subdivision plat prepared by Monroe and Corbic, Inc., consulting engineers, dated October 25, 2004 and titled “Final Plat of Weydert Hill Subdivision, a residential subdivision, a subdivision of Tract A-3, being a portion of the Fred C. Weydert property located in Sections 37, 44, 45 & 74, T-2S, R-2-W, Greensburg Land District, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana for Chatsworth Properties, L.L.C.”, which is recorded as original number 90,457 in COB 155, PAGE 527 of the records of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, which survey map is adopted herein by refernce thereunto. TERMS OF SALE: CASH to highest bidder WITH appraisement, at auction and according to law. J. AUSTIN DANIEL SHERIFF AND EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER, WEST FELICIANA PARISH # 1332 Published: 8-3-11, 9-7-11

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given that the assessment listing has been reviewed and the Louisiana Tax Commission has fixed values on all property in the Parish of West Feliciana. The values thus fixed will be open for a period of fifteen (15) days from August 15, 2011 thru August 29, 2011. Any person desiring to know what value has been placed on his or her property by the Assessor’s Office, may come by and examine his or her assessment. Any taxpayer, who desires, has the right to protest the value fixed by the commission at a meeting of the Police Jury to be called for that purpose. The deadline for protest is September 1, 2011. Randy Ritchie Assessor of West Feliciana Parish # 1338 Published: 7-27-11, 8-3-11

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The West Feliciana Parish School Board adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, natural origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and political affiliation or belief, in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the adminstration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Beverly Grant, Title IX Supervisor at (225) 635-3891. # 1340 Published: 8-3-11, 8-10-11

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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, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 1, 2011. 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. FOR: Statewide Roofing Repair District 2 - Phase 7 Statewide, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 01-107-97S-03, Part RJ Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.lettermansdigitalvault.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at: Houston J. Lirette, Jr., APAC 496 Corporate Drive Houma, LA 70360 Telephone: 985-851-1484 Fax: 985-851-0190 E-mail: houston@cajun.net 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 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 obligating 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 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 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Claiborne Building, 1201 N 3rd Street, Room 153 (Iowa Room), Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Roofing, Sheetmetal and Siding.Bidder is required to comply with the 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 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 of 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 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. # 1341 Published: 7-27-11, 8-3-11, 8-10-11

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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TOWN OF
ST. FRANCISVILLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN,
ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA, TUESDAY, July 12, 2011, 5:30P. M

The Town of St. Francisville Board of Aldermen met in regular session this 12th day of July, 2011 at 11936 Ferdinand St., Town Hall, St. Francisville, LA. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor William D’Aquilla, Aldermen James R. Leake, Robert P. Leake Oscar Robertson, Jr., Abby Temple and Town Attorney Jesse L. Means, Jr. Absent was James Davis. The Pledge was led by Abby Temple. On motion by James R. Leake and seconded by Abby Temple, the minutes of June 28, 2011 were approved as circulated. Motion carried. PEC Update – Bianca Carambat could not attend the meeting 1. Sewer project is on schedule at this time. Mr. Mike LeBlanc of Postlethwaite & Netterville will review the sewer rates again on Thursday, July14, 2011. New proposed rates will be sent to the Aldermen. Mayor’s Report –Mayor D’Aquilla stated that the Extension Office has requested funding and that the gazebo in Parker Park needs repairs. He also read a letter to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen from Norman Ferachi thanking the town for their recommendation to place him on the West Feliciana Economic Development Commission. Villavaso & Associates will send someone to the Town Hall Friday to go over the zoning matters. Police Report- Chief Ford stated that he had no report. Main Street Report – 1. Movie –‘ GI Joe’ will be filmed starting August 1 through 20 at The Blue Room and Parker Park will be used for catering. 2. Julius Freyhan Foundation has a change of plans and has to have re-approval of plans. 3. Burger King has halted all construction nation-wide and will not build in town. 4. White Linen Night – New Orleans holds the trade name, town will get to use it for this year, but has to re-name the event. A contest on face-book for new names will be started. 5. Address size placement of political signs in town. 6. Two sets of signs, to be placed under the Welcome to St. Francisville signs, have been ordered. 7. Had to start locking the Public Restroom by the Jail at night because of destruction. Motion by Robert Leake, seconded by Oscar Robertson, Jr., the meeting was adjourned. Motion carried. 6:20 p.m. Diane Tygres, Town Clerk William D’Aquilla, Mayor # 1342 Published: 8-3-11 __________________________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville will hold a PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. at 11936 Ferdinand St., Town Hall meeting room, St. Francisville, Louisiana to adopt the ordinance which was introduced at the July 26, 2011 meeting. “An Ordinance Amending a Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2010 and Ending August 31, 2011and Also Adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2011 and Ending August 31, 2012.” A copy of the Amended Budget and Forecasted Budget is available for view at the Town Hall at the above address from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Public is invited to attend. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Diane Tygres, at (225) 635-3688, describing the assistance that is needed. # 1343 Published: 8-3-11 __________________________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Division of the Department of Corrections, 504 Mayflower St, Building #8, Room 223, Baton Rouge, LA at 2:00 p.m., August 22, 2011 for the following proposal number: 2246069 Coca Cola brand soft drinks for canteen re-sale delivered to Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, LA, 70712 Bids, proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Division, Department of Corrections, 504 Mayflower St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. # 1344 Published: 8-3-11

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SP# 5151

Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: File No. S28121D, Bid No. 2246048 – Carpet/Rug for Rosedown Plantation, Sept 1 (NOTE: Mandatory jobsite visit required prior to bid opening) Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the purchasing section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. # 1345 Published: 8-3-11

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