Public notices for April 5, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
MARCH 13, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathews and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Olander moved to amend the Second Regular Meeting minutes, February 26, 2024, Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2152 (E), appointments to a Board, Commission, or Advisory Committee shall be by a majority of the Council Members present. Thus, the statements made at the meeting that the 5-3 vote in favor of David Hanagriff to the Board of Commissioners for the West St. Mary Port, Harbor District failed, was incorrect. Mr. Hanagriff received a majority of the vote of the members present and was therefore ap- pointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners for the West St. Mary Port, Harbor District. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rulf and Rink
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, February 26, 2024, as amended, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Craig Rink ap- peared before the Council to discuss the Battle of the Badges and Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association annual upcoming events. He in- formed that the annual Battle of the Badges event will be held on March 16, 2024.
Evan D. Boudreaux, MPA, Director of Economic Development appeared be- fore the Council to discuss changes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP). In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, he ex- plained the application process.
Mrs. Hidalgo re- quested to move up Item 13A, “Proclamation proclaiming March 2024 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in St. Mary Parish.”
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rulf
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, problem gambling is a public health concern affecting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds in all communities causing a significant societal and economic cost; and
WHEREAS, promoting awareness provides individuals in the problem gambling community an op- portunity to educate the public and policymakers about the social and financial effectiveness of services available for problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable and treatment is effective in minimizing the harm to both individuals and society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the state offers a myriad of services aimed at treating problem gambling, including; educational prevention programs, residential treatment, outpatient counseling, and aftercare programs throughout the state, a toll-free Louisiana Problem Gamblers Helpline 1-877-770-STOP that answers calls from people seeking help with gambling problems and a website aimed at the prevention of problem gambling; www.helpforgambling.org; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana was one of the first states to have numerous state funded programs such as, residential treatment facility, Center of Recovery-CORE in Shreveport, for problem gamblers; and
WHEREAS, numerous organizations, such as the Louisiana As- sociation on Compulsive Gambling, the Louisiana Lottery, the Louisiana Casino Association, the Louisiana Gaming Industry, the office of the Attorney General, the State Police Gaming Division, and the Gaming Control Board all work together with the Louisiana Department of Health and all statewide Districts to address problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, numerous individuals, professionals, and organizations have dedicated their efforts to the education of the public about problem gambling, prevention about problem gambling along with the availability and effectiveness of treatment services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council and the Parish President, on behalf of the entire St. Mary Parish Government, do hereby proclaim March, 2024 as:
“PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH”
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 13th day of March 2024.
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Sam Jones,
Parish President
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Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg, submitted his report for a two (2) week period ending March 13, 2024.
Mr. Bourg presented the 2024 Anticipated Budget Adjustments and Additional Anticipated Ad- justments to the Council.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, discussion was had relative to courthouse security, housing of female inmates, sale of surplus property, garbage house count charges, Elizabeth B. Davis Park and Sorrell Park up- grades and expenses, cash flow, bond payments, reduction of allocations to outside agencies, and 2024 Budgeted Allocations.
Mr. Ina stated for the record that two (2) businesses were interested in purchasing the old Patterson Library but changed their minds because it took a year to obtain the appraisal.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews re- quested that an Advisory Budget Finance Committee meeting be held on March 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., 5th floor Courthouse, Franklin.
Parish President, Sam Jones informed that he received a resignation letter from Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Jean Paul Bourg.
Several Council Members discussed procedure(s) to fill the Chief Administrative Officer’s vacancy.
Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin stated that the Home Rule Charter does not address procedure to fill the CAO’s vacancy and that proper procedure(s) is being researched.
Planning & Zoning Director, Tammy Luke presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their February 27, 2024 regular meeting:
a. Recommend Rezoning
Name: John Darden
Address: 3850 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
Parcel Id# 2145021013.00- Sec.27 T13S R9E;
R Darden being Por No. 2 Joseph Armelin Et Al part per Plat CC 21066 Acq. 253 313259.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
b. Recommend Specific Use
Name: Christopher Patout
Address: 2417 Canal St.
Jeanerette, LA 70544
Address: 1545 Hwy. 668, Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1635004025.00- Sec.67 T13S R8E;
4.00 Ac Tract BD Public Road - Monnot - D C Roane - Monnot Acq. 158 300211.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to in- crease the depth and size of an existing pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District. An additional fifteen (15’) feet wide making the width hundred (100’) feet and a depth of eight (8’) deep.
Mr. Olander recommends Rezoning for:
Name: John Darden
Address: 3850 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
Parcel Id# 2145021013.00- Sec.27 T13S R9E;
R Darden being Por No. 2 Joseph Armelin Et Al part per Plat CC 21066 Acq. 253 313259.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Olander recommends Specific Use for:
Name: Christopher Patout
2417 Canal St.
Jeanerette, LA 70544
Address: 1545 Hwy. 668, Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1635004025.00- Sec.67 T13S R8E;
4.00 Ac Tract BD Public Road - Monnot - D C Roane - Monnot Acq. 158 300211.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to in- crease the depth and size of an existing pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District. An additional fifteen (15’) feet wide making the width hundred (100’) feet and a depth of eight (8’) deep.
Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the reading of the Advisory Budget/Finance Committee Report – February 21, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Olander seconded the motion, which carried.
Mrs. Hidalgo re- ported on the 2024 Police Jury Association of Louisiana Convention that she and several Council Members recently attended. She expounded on discussion that was related to labor and delivery issues in hospitals.
Dr. Rink inform-ed that Stephanie Guidry, Chief Executive Officer of Hospital Service District No. 1, Bayou Bend Health System, has invited the Council and President Jones to attend an executive session to be held on March 28, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss financial challenges of Labor and Delivery.
Mr. Ina congratulated the Franklin Senior High School Boys’ Basketball Team for winning the 2A State Championship.
Mr. Adams re- ported on Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A’s meeting that he recently attended. He ex- pounded on up- dates relative to the pumps and pumping station.
Rev. Mathews introduced the following ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with St. Mary Parish Communications District for the lease of property at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: John Darden
Address: 3850 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
Parcel Id# 2145021013.00- Sec.27 T13S R9E;
R Darden being Por No. 2 Joseph Armelin Et Al part per Plat CC 21066 Acq. 253 313259.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Christopher Patout
2417 Canal St.
Jeanerette, La. 70544
Address: 1545 Hwy. 668, Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1635004025.00- Sec.67 T13S R8E;
4.00 Ac Tract BD Public Road - Monnot - D C Roane - Monnot Acq. 158 300211.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
Specific Use Purpose: to in- crease the depth and size of an existing pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District. An additional fifteen (15’) feet wide making the width hundred (100’) feet and a depth of eight (8’) deep.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the December 13, 2023, Regular Council Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 (Four Corners/Glencoe) – 6 Vacancies
Sandra E. Lockett – Present Member, Merker Broussard, Sr. – Present Member, Roy C. Louviere, Bettye J. Tillman, Virginia Sutton – Present Member, Latarsha M. Charles
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, stated that Latarsha M. Charles does not reside in this district. Therefore, she does not meet the qualifications.
Per Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that this is a seven (7) member board.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews moved that this item be tabled to the March 27, 2024 agenda.
B. Referred from the February 26, 2024, Regular Council Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Gravity Drainage District No. 6 (Amelia area) – 2 Vacancies
Charles “Chuck” Walters
Lisa Morgan informed that an application was received after the deadline and will be placed on the March 27, 2024 agenda.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that Charles “Chuck” Walters be appointed to Gravity Drainage District No. 6. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 5 (Four Corners, Sorrell, and Glencoe) – 1 Vacancy
Norma Bowey – Present Member
Rev. Mathews moved that Norma Bowey be reappointed to Recreation District No. 5. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
SMP Gravity Sub-Drainage District No 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 – year ended September 30, 2023
Recreation District No. 4 - year ended September 30, 2023
SMP Wax Lake East Drainage District – year ended September 30, 2023
B. Discussion relative to parish wide insurance including medical, automobile, liability, and building insurances. (Mrs. Hidalgo)
Several Council Members and Mr. Bourg discussed options and the possibility of ob- taining group quotes for Boards and Commissions to help lower in- surance costs.
C. Discussion and action relative to input to the Federal Elected Officials, State Insurance Commissioner, and other adjacent coastal parish governments regarding Hazard and Flood Insurance. (Dr. Rink)
Dr. Rink ex- pounded on creating a resolution to ask the state and federal government to support coastal parishes by placing flood protection structures on flood maps to lower flood insurance rates for these areas.
Mr. Hebert stated that a resolution was created by the Gulf Coast Caucus and suggested obtaining a copy from the Lafourche Parish President Chaisson, Chairman of the Gulf Coast Caucus.
President Jones spoke with senators and representatives in Baton Rouge relative to adding a women’s inmate facility on- to the existing St. Mary Parish Jail, located in Centerville. He explained that the previous administration had submitted an application for funding that is still on file. He stated that funding may require a match from the Parish.
Sheriff-Elect Gary L. Driskell expounded on the required square footage per inmate and the approximate cost of construction.
Mrs. Hidalgo in- formed of the recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon and ex- pounded on Louisiana State Insurance Commissioner, Tim Temple’s presentation.
D. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Communications District E 911(Municipal Police Chief, Fire Chief, and State Police) – 3 Vacancies
Scott Verrett – Present Member , Justin Martin – Present Member, Garrett S. Grogan – Present Member
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Scott Verrett, Justin Martin, and Garrett S. Grogan be reappointed to Communications District E 911. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Mosquito Control District No. 1 (Cypremort area) – 1 Vacancy
Randy Picou
Mr. Olander moved that Randy Picou be appointed to Mosquito Control District No. 1. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
E. Rev. Mathews to request an allocation of $60,000 from Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10 3/10% Sales Tax Fund to Recreation District No. 5 relative to equipment up- grades to West St. Mary Civic Center (Fire Suppression System deposit and Air Conditioner Unit Replacement 1 of 3).
Rev. Mathews referred this item to the Advisory Budget Finance Committee Meeting to be held on March 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin.
F. Trey Brazan, Attorney Secretary of State, has written – “We have received notice that the late Honorable Blaise W. Smith, Sheriff, Parish of St. Mary passed on February 24, 2024. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Please be ad- vised that a special election is not required in connection with this vacancy as per La. 18:602(E)(4), and Sheriff-Elect Gary L. Driskell can serve out the re- mainder of unexpired term.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander mov-ed for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. April 5, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with first reading on February 27, 2024. Published by title on March 1, 2024.
Mr. Tamporello offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NUMBER 24-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 110, UTILITIES, ARTICLE III, GAS SERVICE, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 110-68 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CITY’S RIGHT TO TURN OFF GAS.
SECTION 1
BE IT OR- DAINED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that Chapter 110, Utilities, Article III, Gas service, be amended by adding thereto, Section 110-68 to provide for the City’s right to turn off gas.
CHAPTER 110 – UTILITIES
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Article III –
Gas Service
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Section 110-68 – City’s right to turn off gas; conditions specified
The chief administrative officer or proper officer of the city may stop the supply of gas for nonpayment of bills, in case of emergency, for repairs or for extensions. Neither the city council nor the city shall be liable for damages from turning off gas or for any insufficient supply of gas. At the direction of the gas supervisor, the City can lock out meters and turn off gas for any non-permitted connection.
SECTION 2
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional or re- pealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mr. Stephens seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Tamporello, Stephens, Bias, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Do- mangue
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 26th day of March, 2024.
Delivered to Mayor at 2:45 pm, this 28th day of March, 2024
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Approved this 28th day of March, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 3:00 pm on March 28, 2024.
/s/ Debbie Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. April 5, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
March 4, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lopez at 6:00 PM.
Present: Hannah Orgeron, Gary Beadle, Joe Walker, Mickey Carmouche, Larry and Pam Fromenthal, Chris Cooper, Councilwoman Gwen Hidalgo, Micheal Stewart, Karen Sehon, and Rafael Lopez.
The board went over the minutes of previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all in order. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.
Providence En- gineering representative Mrs. Or- geron reported the permit and resolution paperwork for MWPP (Municipal Water Pollution Prevenetion) is completed and needs to be signed before submittal. Mr. Beadle mo- tioned to accept the permit and resolution paperwork for submittal. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion. All members voted Yah. Rehabilitation of Station 10 is moving forward. The engineer has re- ports for final review of permit to L.D.H. The turnaround time for permit is about 60 days.
Mr. Carmouche reported monthly maintenance. Station 2 had 4” inserts changed out. He also added 4ft. to the vent lines at Station 2. The electricity was down for about 1 hour due to a line being clipped. Cleco went out and repaired. The station was back up and running. He dropped off the gear boxes to MC Electric for repair. The trees were re- moved at Station 4. There are a few more trees needing to be removed be- fore fence repairs are done. Station 8 has the materials in as needed for repairs. He is doing toxicity test for EPA and DEQ that needed to be repeated. Stations 7, 12, and 10 have. e leaks repaired between the graveyard to River Rd. Currently there are 5 leaks. #6 break in line is going back to break #4 to replace piping. This is about 1000 to 1500 ft. of pipe. Mr. Stewart asked about how much piping would be needed. He was asking if there might be some type of grant to help pay for the replacement of these lines. Station 9 bypass is made for the discharge. Pumps have stopped 4 1/2 to 5 hrs. a day. There has been some improvement in keeping the level under control since the bypass was completed. Mr. Carmouche said he would have the depreciation schedule completed by the end of this week for the auditors. Coastal tank cleaning in- voices need ap- proval and Mr. Carmouche will drop off at the end of the week.
Mr. Lopez asked Mrs. Sehon to type a recap letter of the conversation with Mayor Grogan. He asked her to mail a certified copy to Mayor Grogan once typed it up. The phone conversation between Mayor Grogan and Mrs. Sehon, he asked for 30 days to get the invoices taken care of. We have received a check for ½ of the July consumption and December consumption within the last week. They will pay the other half of July consumption with January consumption. Mr. Beadle asked if the commission has anything in our laws about delinquent payments or the time limit to pay invoices. Mr. Stewart asked if we have any penalties in place for this type of issue. Mrs. Hidalgo will check with legal counsel with the parish government and let us know.
Mr. Carmouche emailed the application to Awopaho for a dumpster and account. The dumpster company should be changed out this month.
The board voted to have all trucks auctioned off as surplus. Mr. Stewart made a motion to have them auctioned. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion. The trucks are a 2006 Dodge Ram and 2007 Dodge Ram. All in favor.
Election of officers for 2024 through 2026. Mr. Cooper motioned for Mr. Beadle to be president for this term and Mr. Stewart as vice president. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. All members are in favor. Motion passed for Mr. Beadle to be president and Mr. Stewart to be vice president for 2024 through 2026 term. Positions effective April 1st.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday April 1, 2024.
Having no further business, Mr. Beadle motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. April 5, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
Cajun Coast Tourism
March 20, 2024
The Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. Members present were Kim Walden, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Sandra Marshall, Dwight Smith, and Alfredia Edwards. Members absent were Herman Hartman, Patsy Powell, Keith Leonard, and Chad Boutte. Also, present were Suzanne Trahan, John Trahan, Carrie Stansbury, and Christal Carter.
Ms. Trahan addressed the board about some needs/wants for Franklin Beautification group.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the February minutes as written. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to accept the February fin- ancials. Ms. Ed- wards seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to hire Tourism Tactics by Tico for $5,000 to train the sales/marketing staff. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Marshall made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. April 5, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of the Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned for charges incurred for storage of the property described below, notice is hereby given that such property will be sold at public auction by Hwy. 90 Mini Storage at its storage facilities at 7302 Hwy. 182 E., Morgan City, LA 70380 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.
The following includes a general description of the property and unit number:
Name, Des- cription, Unit
Ashley Hebert – used washer, dryer, furniture, mattress, misc, etc. Unit #92
Cecilia Campos Castillo – used clothes, table, wall hangings, crock-pot, misc., etc. Unit #353
Joseph Young, III – tools, suitcase, household items, etc. Unit #68
Clint Ganaway – tools, ladders, crawfish pots, ice chest, used dryer, office chair, misc., etc. Unit #44
The undersigned reserves the right to bid on the property. Sale subject to prior cancellation in the event that the storage fees are paid by the occupant prior to the sale. Reservations are re- quired, 985-384-3622 Thane G. Aucoin @ Hwy. 90 Mini Storage.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, April 15, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Richard Higgins from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 9333 Grey Eagle Rd., Charenton, LA -Sec.27 T13S R9E;
-Parcel Id# 2175061005.00- Lot Rem Por Bd J Mossey - Meynard - Martel -Grey Eagle Road Acq 20B 168155 Im- provements.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. March 22, April 5 and 12, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
First Horizon Bank, Successor By Merger to Iberia Bank, Successor by Merger to Teche Federal Bank
Vs. No. 136971 Div “C”
Barbara Billiot Crouch A/K/A Barbara Billiot Gray Crouch
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of FiFa issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, prescriptions and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Section 6 T 16 S, R 12 E, Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known, designated and described as Lot No. Two (2) in Cotton Brothers Subdivision, as per the plat recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 5-T, Folio 87 on September 9, 1939, to which plat reference is made for greater particularity as to des- cription, dimensions and boundaries. According to said plat Lot 2 has a frontage of Fifty (50’) feet on the East side of Sixth Street by a depth between equal and parallel lines of One Hundred Twenty-five (125’) and a width across the rear of Fifty feet, and is bounded on the North by Lot No. 1, on the East by Lot 6, on the South by Lot 3 all lying in Cotton Brothers Subdivision, and bounded on the West by Sixth Street; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of (a) principal of TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 73/100 ($27,663.73) with interest of $4,646.23 through August 18, 2023 and thereupon at 6.990% per annum, until paid: (b) the following amounts accrued through August 18, 2023; property appraisals of $1,570.00, and any such additional amounts accruing thereafter through the date of sale; (c) all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees as provided for by the note and mortgage and also, all costs, as well as your own costs and charges, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 8th day of May A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 22nd day of February A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. April 5 and May 1, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 7
BUSINESS MEETING AT CENTRAL STATION
March 5, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Meeting called to order by Myron Bourque at 6:00 PM
Members Pres-ent: Myron Bour-que, Lana Luke, Bryan Roy, Andros Williams.
Approval of minutes from previous meeting: Motion to approve minutes of last meeting made by Brayn Roy and 2nd by Lana Luke.
Guests: Chief Gerald Price, As- sistant Chief Brock Hollier, Joe Adydan.
Public Com-ment: None
Reports:
Chairman provided a list of bills paid.
Chief Gerald Price: Reports five firefighters are now a certified EMR and the other members are in training.
New radio’s are in service.
Last year Chief Gerald Price passed on the $100,000.00 allocated to the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department. The Parish is proposing to cut the budget this year which means Bayou Vista would get a smaller amount.
Old Business: Laptops requested by Chief Gerald Price for new system to be installed in three front line trucks, Gerald said this will be all the Equipment and Laptops needed and we do not need any more than three trucks equipped. Motion made to approve $8,112.39 by Brayn Roy second by Andros Williams.
New Business: None
Motion made to adjourn by Lana Luke and 2nd by Bryan Roy.
Meeting ad- journed at 6:15 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: April 9, 2024
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: March 12, 2024
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. None
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Beverly Do- mengeaux - St. Mary Council on Aging – Annual Report
Adjournment
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Adv. April 5, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on door
April 3, 2024 – 11:00 a.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL CALL MEETING
Tuesday – April 9, 2024
6:00 PM
City Hall,
Council
Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana
Notice is hereby given that a Special Call Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson shall meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Council Meeting Room, Patterson, Louisiana, for the following to-wit:
Budget Workshop
This will be a budget workshop for the City Council
ADJOURNMENT
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 describing the assistance that is necessary.
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and
Employer”
Adv. April 5, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
March 5, 2024
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana meeting was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The meeting was held at 1314 Main Street in the Council meeting room at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Rodney Grogan presided over the meeting.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the Council Meeting to order.
Pastor Wendell Howse with Bethel Pentecostal led the invocation.
Councilmember Ray Dewey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Grogan for a moment of silence for Sheriff Blaise Smith and Lance Corporal Nicholas Maurice Dural, grandson of former Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called Roll. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem were present.
C. J. Franklin from Providence Engineering, Holden Murray, Chief Garrett Grogan, and City Attorney Russel Cremaldi were in attendance.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the February 6, 2024, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bow- den, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey to accept the financial statement submission. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no public comments.
Jean Picou with the Patterson Knights of Columbus requested permission to hold a Tootsie Roll drive on March 16, 2024, and March 23, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to approve the Tootsie Roll drive. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Alfreida Ed- wards with DPEC (Democratic Parish Executive Committee) advised that there are 2 Democratic party committees in St. Mary Parish, she advised the Democratic State Central Committee and the St. Mary DEPEC committee which she is a member of. Ms. Edwards stated the reason she was at the council meeting was to bring awareness and attention to the citizens of the parish and Patterson about the importance of voting. The election coming up on March 23, 2024, is the Presidential Primary preference election.
Holly Davis ad- vised the council and public she was to present two heroes who saved her son Kalen Davis in a bonfire accident on December 29, 2023. Kalen was burned over 60% of his body. Ms. Davis stated that she thanked everyone from one end of the parish to the other end of the parish who reached out to her family and prayed for her family but she never thanked the two heroes. The heroes were Ms. Davis’s other son, Cameron Davis, and their neighbor, Roy Jones. She shared with both of these gentlemen as a mother, what they did was in- credible and there are not enough words to thank each one of them for their heroic response to saving Kalen. She thank-ed them for their courage and most of all for giving her baby back to her. Cameron Davis and Roy Jones were each given a certificate as being heroes. The audience gave both young men a standing ovation for their heroic actions.
Holden Murray announced there are two Community Spotlights. The first spotlight goes to the Patterson High School Lumberjills Basketball team for going to the playoffs and the second spotlight goes to Vista 21 Nutrition who was one of the first businesses to participate in the Shop Patterson program.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-03 authorizing the city to lease the Old Field House building, including term of lease, consideration, and other terms and conditions. Mayor Grogan did a roll call. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den, Councilmember Ray Dewey, Councilmember Mamie Perry, Councilmember Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Demale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-03A to amend the “Side Depth” provision of Subsection 4.101 of the Zoning Code to reduce the re- quired side depth from 10’ to 5’. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Councilmember Ray Dewey, Councilmember Mamie Perry, Councilmember Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey adopting a Resolution authorizing Mayor Rodney A. Grogan as the Official Project Representative for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Council- member DeMale Bowden, Council- member Ray Dewey, Council- member Mamie Perry, Council- member Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem voted yes.
Mayor Grogan announced that at the February meeting, Councilmember Miranda Weinbach wanted to discuss the Senior Feeding program. Councilmember Weinbach wanted to make clear to everyone that she does not want to cut out the Senior Feeding program completely, but she feels like with the budget issues this is a good time to take a temporary break for a period or so, revigorate donors, rebuild relationships with previous donors from the past and build volunteers up. She went on to say that as we all know donations have plummeted a lot over the last period. Council- member Miranda Weinbach suggested that the feeding be cut back bi- weekly or monthly and asked if there is a way we tracking if these residents are from Patterson only and not from other areas. Council- member DeMale Bowden asked how many people are fed weekly basis. Nina Singleton, Outreach Senior Program director stated they feed anywhere between 250 – 300 people each week and her cost per week doesn’t go over $200.00. People used to pick up 4 to 5 plates, now only 2 plates per person. Ms. Singleton advised they have already made adjustments once she took over the feeding program, her goal is to serve every week 200 people but if you tally up what was spent it was under $1.00 per person. C.J. Franklin with Pro- vidence Engineering inquired how one goes about donating to such a program. Ms. Singleton advised that the donation can be brought to City Hall and given to the City Clerk, Midge Bourgeois, or if donations are given to her during the feeding, she then brings all donations to Holden Murray (Human Resources) or Midge Bourgeois (City Clerk). Ms. Singleton went on to say she makes copies of the donations, she keeps a copy for her records, and a copy is turned in with the donations. Councilmember DeMale Bowden asked if we are only feeding the residents of Patterson. Mayor Grogan advised we all know that we are not just feeding the residents of Patterson. Mayor Grogan asked Councilmember Weinbach and Reginald Weary, CFO that we have 4 months left in this fiscal year. What will 4 months do? Mr. Weary advised that this is part of the tough decisions to make, if he has to choose to pay a bill or feed the residents, he would need to choose to pay a bill. Holden Murray advised that he started the feeding program, it was only twice of month but then we had one donor who requested to pay for a feeding one of the weeks and another donor to pay for a feeding another week, this is how it went to 4 feedings per month, if a month has 5 weeks then there is no feeding that 5th week. Councilmember Bowden asked how many feedings going on throughout the parish. Mayor Grogan ad- vised that AARP in Morgan City once per month, there is one in Franklin once per month, plus Council on Aging “Meals on Wheels” daily but even the Council on Aging budget is strapped. C.J. Franklin with Pro- vidence Engineering advised he would like to make a personal donation of $2000 towards the Senior Feeding program and Pastor Patrick Jones with Good Hope advised they would make a yearly donation of $1000 towards the program. Councilmember Ray Dewey and Mayor Pro Tem also offer-ed to give donations to the feeding program. Mayor Grogan asked Councilmember where she stands, she advised she would not like to cut. Moving forward there will be two meals per month.
Mayor Grogan asked that we merge the commissioners of the Patterson Community Center Board with the Patterson Recreation Board which is obsolete. Mayor Grogan ad- vised you have a board appointed by the previous council at the Patterson Community Center, they are an active board but you have a Recreational Board that governs all the parks that are not active so they would like to merge and just make the board over the Community Center be over the Recreational Parks and the Community Center. The Community Center Board consists of Holden Murray, Sandra Turner, Renee Broussard Stelly, Terrence Johnson, Ed Jones, Regina Leonard, and C.L. Grogan. City At- torney, Russel Cremaldi advised that this should be on next month’s agenda.
Patrick Jones, Sr, Executive Di- rector of the Patterson Housing Authority asked for a gas key to fill up two trucks monthly. On average they are spending $350.00 for gas in two trucks to go pick up parts and so forth. With the grass-cutting season coming up, the cost will go up. Mr. Jones advised he would like to pay the city that money instead of the business they fill up their trucks. Mr. Jones also asked to contact one of the city’s gas meter readers to read the Housing Authority individual meters, the reason being to keep it transparent as well as ethical so no one is saying HUD is cheating on the residents’ gas us- age. This way HUD will have an outside source that is certified to read gas meters. He advised Morgan City is paying an outside contract person to read their meters. Russel Cremaldi, City Attorney will contact Morgan City Housing Authority to check into this further.
Chief Garrett Grogan had no announcements.
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach gave an update report on the issue at Howard Parker’s residence on Mill Road. A smoke test was done on February 27, 2024, on Mill Road, Bridge Road, and McGee Dr.. It was shown a few leaks were found at the trailer park across the street from the residence on Mill Rd that had the issues but there were no issues on the city’s end as for the issue at Howard Parker’s residence. This resident had a clogged vent. Steve Bierhorst advised that breaches were found in 5 services, 2 of the 5 have been repaired al- ready, pressing for the other 3 to be repaired immediately and they plan on doing an- other smoke test.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering advised that LDH (Louisiana Dept of Health and Hospitals) approved the SLS upgrade de- sign, once completed, the contractor will submit a confirmation letter to LDH stating that the project was constructed by the plans and specifications that LDH approved. Mr. Franklin advised that the Construction Agreement contract was sent by Federal Express and asked if the city received it yet. City Clerk, Midge Bourgeois, advised the contract was received, the Mayor signed all 5 copies as of today and the contract will be Fed Ex back to Desiree with Providence Engineering first thing in the morning.
City Attorney, Russel Cremaldi had no announcements.
Mayor Grogan announced that at the LMA Board meeting last week, it was announced to pay close attention to House Bill 37, for this bill will remove sales tax from groceries. We survive off sales tax, therefore, we all need to contact our Senator and our Representative to stop this bill from passing through for we can not afford to lose this money. Mayor Grogan also stated that the Night Bike Ride was a great success, they most likely try to hold a night bike run twice a month until it gets warm. There were about 37 riders.
Holden Murray stated on behalf of him and Mayor Pro Tem they wanted to thank everyone for Shop Patterson, it will conclude this Saturday with one more release with the Liquor Factory tomorrow. Shop Patterson was a great success with 280 active participants with over 1200 transactions. The grant money can not all go to Shop Patterson therefore some new fun things will be coming up. There will be a Shop Patterson II with new things. The National League of Cities is celebrating its 100th anniversary and organization where each key advisor for the National League of Cities to work with. The City of Patterson was chosen as one of the National League of Cities to work with. We also won the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Help Community grant that starts now. Our first flyer is out, Patterson Beautiful Inside & Out – we support a healthy and litter-free community! Mr. Murray in- vited everyone to take a picture with the new sign and he will post it on the City of Patterson’s page.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. April 5, 2024
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