Public notices for Feb. 21, 2024
Minutes -
January 9, 2024
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana meeting was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2023. 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 Keith Tayloe with Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the invocation.
Chief Garrett Grogan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 and Chief Garrett Grogan was in attendance. City Attorney Russel Cre- maldi was absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the December 5, 2023, 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 Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry 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.
Lenora Jones and Donald Triggs with/ Krewe of Amani requesting a permit for their Mardi Gras parade and block party. The parade will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024, followed by a block party until 5:00 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to approve the permits for the Krewe of Amani parade and block party. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mir- anda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Tina Johnson with Patterson New Age PCO re- quested a Martin Luther King march permit on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. A motion by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to approve the permit for the Martin Luther King March. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey to approve the Patterson Volunteer Fire De- partment to get a credit card. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. A letter from the members of the fire department and a copy of the Fire Department minutes were presented ap- proving Scott Hutton, Fire Chief to get a credit card. Mr. Hutton will be responsible for this card, in his absence, Assistant Fire Chief Matt Kidder will be responsible.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to accept Mr. Charles McKinley to the Patterson Housing Authority Board, replacing Pastor Castine who resigned. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Reginald Weary requested and presented that the budget be amended after much discussion. A motion to amend the budget was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Mir- anda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mr. Weary stated with the amendments.
A motion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. This Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire is an annual questionnaire procedure that gives the auditors the right to begin the audit.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to declare two vehicles as surplus and to be sold for scrap. One vehicle’s whole dash caught fire and the other vehicle has been used for parts.
Mayor Grogan announced the Christmas Lighting winners.
A Resolution of Respect for the late Mr. Joseph Clayton Foulcard, Jr was read by Mayor Grogan. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mir- anda Weinbach to pass this resolution. Councilmembers DeMale Bow-den, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Chief Grogan had no announcements.
Mayor Grogan announced that on Friday, January 26, 2024, a Nite Bicycle Fun Ride will begin at 6:00 p.m. This event is being hosted by the Lower Atchafalaya Historic Cultural District Committee, Patterson Community Center Aerobics Class, and the Krewe of Amani. This is a family fun event. Coffee, cocoa, and beignets will be serviced.
Holden Murray had no announcements.
Mayor Grogan announced that tentatively on January 20, 2024, there is supposed to be a Housing Conference from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. at the Community Center where they will be doing onsite registration. Chantel Cage and her partner are hosting this event.
The following announcements were made by Mayor Grogan stating that the Martin Luther King program will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at New Salem Baptist Church. Mayor Grogan advised that next Tuesday and Wednesday we are supposed to have severe cold weather, please check on the elderly, wrap pipes, and if you have a break in your yard please shut off the water, if you don’t then you will have serious problems.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering an- nounced that E. B. Feucht & Sons was awarded the Sewer Lift Stations project. Mr. Franklin advised there should be a decision this month on the natural gas pipeline.
Mayor Grogan stated that Councilmembers De- Male Bowden and Ray Dewey stated they wanted to deal with Blight. The mayor then stated we needed to meet with Pat Gordon with South Central Planning about Blight.
There has been a change with LMA as per Mayor Grogan, John Gallagher has retired and LMA is now seeking a new Executive Director.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
JANUARY 3, 2024
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Donald Stephens, Kendra Thomas, Angelena Brocato, Gary Stansbury, Jackie Cheramie and William McCarty
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
Upon motion of Mrs. Thomas, second by Mr. Stansbury and unanimously carried, the Board approved and signed the Minutes of December 6, 2023.
Dr. Cefalu opened the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. However it was noted that St. Mary Parish Council Member at Large District 11 Dean S. Adams, Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) and Dr. Larry Nelson were present.
Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2023. Upon motion of Mr. Stansbury, second by Mrs. Thomas and unanimously carried, the Board approved the financials/payables as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for the report by Woodforest Wealth Strategies on the Raymond James Accounts, to which Attorney Bourgeois stated that Jonathan/Morgan Murdock were unable to attend. The matter was then continued to next months meeting agenda.
Dr. Cefalu and Attorney Bourgeois discussed the retaining of Kolder, Slaven & Company for the yearly audit and completion of the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire. On motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Thomas and unanimously carried the Board authorized Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr. to sign the Engagement Letter with Kolder, Slaven & Company and further adopted the following Resolution to authorize the Chairman (Dr. Cefalu) and the Secretary/Treasurer (Mrs. Cheramie) to sign and execute the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hospital Service District No.2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, (“DISTRICT”) exists as a hospital service district, duly created by Ordinance 572 of the St. Mary Parish Police Jury (formerly, now the St. Mary Parish Council), dated July 25, 1952, as modified and amended by Ordinance 727, of the St. Mary Parish Police Jury (formerly, now the St. Mary Parish Council), dated August 14, 1968, all pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 46: 1051 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the DISTRICT=s annual, 2023 year-end audit, a Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire has become necessary and proper to submit to Kolder, Slaven & Company, CPAs.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners, acting as governing authority of the DISTRICT, that its chairman, William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D., and its Secretary, Jackie Cheramie, are hereby authorized and empowered to sign and execute on behalf of the DISTRICT, the Louisiana Attestation Questionnaire and to do any all other acts necessary and ancillary to support the CPA firm in connection with its work.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Community Outreach from OSM. A brief discussion was held regarding the Community Outreach Invoice previously received and receipt of a more itemized statement. Dr. Cefalu stated that he would be speaking with Dwan Naverre, Community Outreach Coordinator regarding the 2024 Events to be scheduled.
Dr. Cefalu opened the floor for discussion on Capital Outlay Funding. Attorney Bourgeois addressed the Board concerning this matter and stated that we could join in with the Parish and/or some of the public entities, Patterson, Berwick, Morgan City to seek funds for repairs and renovations for Ochsner St. Mary Hospital Building. Discussions were held regarding how specific the details must be listed in said request and obtaining matching funds from a millage or HSD #2 Restricted Account. Further discussions were held regarding obtaining appropriations and Capital Outlay funds per project or having multiple requests.
At this time Dr. Cefalu presented his Chairman=s Report. He stated that the hospital was at capacity. There was a Anursing shortage@ happening all over the State and the reasons thereof. Discussions would be held during the Awalk through tour@ regarding strategic planning with Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO at OSM and Fernis LeBlanc, Bayou Region CEO. He also stated that the expanded inpatient rehabilitation Nurses Station has been completed and that Atela-medicine@ has been a big help to OSM.
Dr. Cefalu stated that there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date.
Attorney Bourgeois then gave a brief statement regarding the updated report - yearly spread sheet by Barry E. Lann from Grace Hebert on the Annual Architectural Review. He stated that this matter would be discussed with OSM in Executive Session with a determination as to what can legally be shared with other entities. Mrs. Brocato advised the Board of her attendance at various Council/Board Meetings and informing the public that the HSD #2 owns the hospital building.
With no other business to come before the Board, upon motion of Mr. Stephens, second by
Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, this meeting was adjourned and with the Board to reconvene in Executive Session on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Ochsner St. Mary for the annual tour of the facility.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on December 5, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a 3.26 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $521,658 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving the drainage facilities in the District, said millage to represent a .06 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 3.2 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held on October 19, 2013?
PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2
(BOND)
Shall Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 20 years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate of not exceeding 7% per annum, for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, equipping and improving levees and drainage works within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, an estimated 1.45 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
22(PART)
23(PART)
24(PART)
25
26
27
28(PART)
29
30
31
32(PART)
33(PART)
34(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $26,500.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Patterson Civic Center, 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Feb. 21, 28, March 6 and 13, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
Adv. Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
February 16, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Advisory Budget/Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
REV. CRAIG MATHEWS,
CHAIRMAN
ADVISORY BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
Adv. Feb. 21, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Com-missioners of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gra-vity Drainage Dis-trict No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “Governing Auth-ority”), acting as the governing authority of Gra-vity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gravity Drain-age District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), on December 12, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Dis-trict qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Con-stitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Gravity Sub-Drainage Dis-trict No. 1 of the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a 12.63 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $298,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving the drainage facilities in the District, said millage to represent a 2.68 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 9.95 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held October 19, 2013?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
28(PART)
29(PART)
30(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commis-sioners-in-Charge and Commis-sioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $11,900.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Auth-ority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR-THER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Bayou Vista Rec-reation Building, 1300 South Road, Bayou Vista, Loui-siana, on TUES-DAY, MAY 14, 2024, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Feb. 21, 28, March 6 and 13, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
December 11, 2023
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Chris Cooper-President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Sec. Treas.
Board Members – Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller- Miller Eng., Representatives from Core & Main- Adam Roussel, Hunter Brown & Ricky Ruffino, Earl J. Eues, Jr., KEE Environmental Serv. LLC, Employees- T.J. Gardella, Alexis Hartman and Janis Lombas
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
November’s board minutes were accepted as circulated. With a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Thomas Philbrook, and a second by Paul Tholen. With all in favor, motion passed.
Chris Cooper amended the agenda to include Earl Eues with KEE Environmental Service, LLC., to discuss hydrostatic testing and discharging into the sewer system. Mr. Eues discussed all of the water was potable water with no additives. All of the pipe used is new with no corrosion. Every batch is tested and will use approx. 250 gals per month. Testing is done on a qtrly. basis. A letter to allow the testing will be drawn up for signatures. Raymond Beadle made a motion to accept. Paul Tholen made a second motion. Motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal gave his maintenance report for the month. We had 3 water breaks this past month. Two were on Moon St. and another on Lagonda St. There was a sewer issue on River Rd. and Larry cleaned a manhole. There was a possible break on Delmar but after checking none was found. Larry cleaned a sewer line having issues at David and Saturn Rds. Tony Hensgens asked about winterizing the water towers. Larry will monitor both towers along with the Middle Rd. Sewer Station. A manhole on Teche Rd. was inspected and trash was found in it.
Chris Cooper also mentioned the fence behind Middle Sewer Station was repaired a second time due to bears crossing over it.
T.J. Gardella re- ported his 2016 service truck being in the shop. The truck has 78,000 miles and the shop reported findings of needing an engine replacement. At a cost to repair being nearly $11,000, the board decided it would be more cost effective to just replace it. A mo- tion from Raymond Beadle and a second from Tony Hensgens motion passed to give Chris Cooper auth- ority to price/purchase new truck. The reading equipment will have to be changed over.
Core & Main presented their AMI meter reading system quotes on software, 10- year meter warranty, meter change outs along with reference’s.
Tony Hensgens gave an update from the Joint Water Plant with nothing new to add.
Larry Fromenthal reported he started to open the valves on Jupiter getting ready to start the project soon.
Nothing new to report on the PFA’s litigation.
By Laws were presented to the board for their approval. The board agreed to table it for now and revisit it next month for approval.
A motion was made to accept the price increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance from Thomas Philbrook and a second by Tony Hensgens. Motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn. With a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Alexis Hartman & Janis Lombas
Recording Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
January 16, 2023
The Board of Commissioners agreed to cancel January 16th, 2024 board meeting due to inclement weather.
Accounts payable was approved and the bills were paid by unanimous polling of board members.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Alexis Hartman-
Recording Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE STREET
PO BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE STREET
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00PM
January 11th, 2024
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was called to order by Chairman, Os- car Toups, at 6 O’clock in the evening. Invocation was led by Norma Skinner. Members present were, Os- car Toups, Sandra Wilkerson, Norma Skinner, Ann Poole and Nelda Dural. Absent - None.
Others present was Leroy Trim Guest - None
Minutes from December 14th, regular monthly meeting was read by Ann Poole. A motion to approve the minutes of the December 14th, meeting was made by Norma Skinner and second by .Sandra Wilkerson with any necessary corrections, if any. The motion was approved by all board members present. Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None
Financial report was presented by Leroy Trim. A motion to accept the financial re- port as read, with any necessary corrections, if any, was made by Ann Poole and second by Nelda Dural, with all in favor. Nays: None Ab- stain: None Ab- sent: None
OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Trim informed the board of commissioners that the Annual Community Christmas Dinner served to the community was a great success. He stemmed to say how appreciative many were in regards to the ef- forts to receive a hot meal during these trying times. He stated that 175 plus people were served at this public relations event, and mentioned that it’s an honor to serve the community in which we live.
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Trim updated the board of commissioners of the building im- provements in the main building at the facility. He stated that Del-Con has completed the painting, ceiling installation, and kitchen cabinet installation has been completed to date. Del-Con stated, that flooring should arrive mid to late February and installation process will begin thereafter.
Bills were submitted for payment, after being reviewed by all board members present, a motion to pay all bills were made by Sandra Wilkerson and second by Nelda Dural, with all in favor. The motion was approved without opposition. Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None
In further related new business, Mr. Trim informed the board of the election of officers. A motion was made by Ann Poole and second by Sandra Wilkerson to declare all seats vacant. The motion was approved un- animously.
A nomination was made by Ann Poole and second by Sandra Wilkerson for Oscar Toups to be Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. The motion was approved with all in favor. Nays: None Abstain: None Thereafter, a nomination was made by Ann Poole for Sandra Wilkerson to hold position as Vice-Chairman, and second by Norma Skinner. The motion was approved with all in favor. Nays: None Abstain: None. Meanwhile, a nomination was made by Sandra Wilkerson and second by Norma Skinner for Ann Poole to hold position as secretary for the board. The motion was ap- proved with all in favor. Nays: None Abstained: None Ms. Poole then stated, she nominates Norma Skinner as the Chaplin and Nelda Dural as Sargeant at Arms, the nomination was second by Sandra Wilkerson with all in favor. The motion was approved unanimously. Nays: None Abstained: None
With nothing further to discuss, a motion to ad- journ was made by Norma Skinner, and second by Sandra Wilkerson with all in favor. The motion was approved unanimously,
(S) Oscar Toups
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 09, 2024
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date with Vice-Chairman Gerald Ho- tard presiding with, Chad Ross, Mark Gowan and Raymond Beadle, Jr. present.
Absent: Wayne Cantrell
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor; Barry Dufrene, District Accountant; Jules Darden of Miller Engineering and Associates; and Bill Bourgeois, District’s contracted legal advisor
Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 12, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Hotard called for the Fin- ances and Payables Report. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for January 2024. Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables re- port and pay all invoices.
There being no Public Comment, Mr. Hotard moved onto the Personnel Reports to which Mr. Lodrigue add-ed that the slope mower was re- paired, but there was a slight delay on delivery.
Mr. Darden re- ported that work was continuing on the slope/rise study which would be submitted to FEMA for the Teche Road Drainage Ditch Project. Mr. Darden also reported that there were no updates on the culvert project adjacent to Ace Hardware due to waiting on a source of funding.
Mr. Beadle made a motion that Mr. Ross seconded and was carried by the board naming the Louisiana Asset Management Pool (LAMP) as the holder of investable funds for the District.
Mr. Ross made a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Beadle and carried by the board to expand the agenda for Discussion and Action regarding the location of the electrical box for the automatic transfer switch at the Bertrand/Vinning pump station. Mr. Beadle made a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Ross and carried by the board to authorize Mr. Lod-rigue to contact E.B. Breaux to in- spect the electrical box in question and to allow for an assessment of the box with costs not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to move the box to a different location.
Mr. Hotard called for the EXE- CUTIVE SESSION with Mr. Ross, Mr. Gowan, Mr. Beadle, Ms. Siracusa, Mr. Lod-rigue and Mr. Bourgeois being in attendance with a unanimous vote from the board the session was enter-ed for the discussion of litigation status.
Mr. Ross made a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Beadle and unanimously voted in favor by the board to return to the regular meeting.
With no further business, Mr. Beadle moved to ad- journ the meeting. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
(S) Gerald Hotard
Vice-Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
(S) Catherine
Siracusa
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Feb. 21, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 02, 2024
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Chairman Jeffery LaGrange presiding and the following members present: Wayne Can-trell, Raymond Beadle, Jr., Chad Ross, William Hi- dalgo, Jr. Bill Miller, and Chris Cooper Absent: none
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Su- pervisor; Johnathan Miller. Giroir MudBoats; David Hill Parish Council Member, Mrs. Lisa Verrett resident of Hedgerow Subdivision, and Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant
Mr. Ross moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 05, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hidalgo seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented the Finances and Payables Reports. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Ross seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial report, payables report and to make the necessary transfers to cover payables.
Mr. LaGrange recognized Mr. Hill, newly elected Parish Council Member who in turn introduced Mrs. Lisa Verrett, a resident of Hed- gerow Subdivision. Mrs. Verrett had concerns regarding the ditch project located along the eastern edge of the subdivision. It was explained that the ditch project was not completed and the board was willing to work with her regarding any trees that could be replanted at the rear of her property.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report with no additional discussions.
Mr. Miller gave brief Engineering Report, addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project ex- plaining that the project was still waiting on funding. The permits on the Wilson’s Landing project were still going back and forth in the different permitting departments. The specified grade for the Hedgerow East Ditch was received and maps were provided to Mr. Aucoin to dig the ditch as specified.
Under Old Business, Mr. La- Grange announced that there were still no updates regarding Policy and Procedures to the Open Meeting Laws.
There being no New Business, Mr. LaGrange an- nounced that on January 17, 2024 on the 5th floor of the Courthouse in the Council Meeting Room there would be a GOSEP meeting.
There being no further business Mr. Cooper made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Beadle seconded the mo- tion which carried. Attest:
(S) Jeffery LaGrange
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
(S) Catherine
Siracusa
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
FRANKLIN, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Norris Crappell, Mike Ortiz, An- drew Mancuso.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Bill Bourgeois and Gerard Bourgeois; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers, David Naquin; Port of West St. Mary and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Oct 19 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Crappell mov-ed to approve. Following Mr. Terry second, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also introduced the up- coming budget for the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Ka- ram with T. Baker Smith reported his office plans to have a kickoff meeting for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study.
Mr. Karam re- ported the pumps will be completed by the end of the year for the Morgan City Pump Station.
Mr. Brocato re- ported inspections went well. Mr. Brocato also re- ported there is 10,500 tons left of the limestone that was located at the east side yard of the Wax Lake Outlet. Mr. Brocato stated the gauges at Bayou Chene are having issues. Mr. Brocato reported that Bayou Teche and Hanson Canal closed due to the salt water intrusion.
Mr. Matte re- ported the USACE has instituted the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study, which is a $25 million, 5-year study that will evaluate alternatives for ensuing effective long-term management to the Mississippi River from Cape Girardeau to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Matte re- ported the low water levels continue to cause issues along the Mississippi River, the low stage is expected to reach 3.5’. The Atchafalaya River at Morgan City did hit .65’ with the passage of the recent cold front.
Mr. Hebert mo- tioned to authorize the removal of limestone material and placement of limestone on the levee from Verdunville to the W-99 area. After a second by Mr. Crappell the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo ask-ed for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Crappell carried unanimously.
Attest:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Feb. 21, 2024
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