Public notices for March 20, 2024
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
March 12, 2024
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday March 12, 2024, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, Raymond Price, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: None
Pastor Tracey Smith from 1st Baptist Church led the prayer.
Councilman Kevin Hebert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Raymond Price and seconded by Lud Henry.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Beacon was shining on a Teacher and a Student for March 2024. The Beacon Shines on recipients were:
Berwick Junior High School Teacher of the year: Mrs. Darby Ratcliff
Berwick Junior High School Student of the year: Mr. Stanley Aucoin
Guests for the March 2024 meeting were the family and friend of the Beacon recipients and Ms. Beverly Domengeaux from St. Mary Council on Aging. Ms. Do- mengeaux took the opportunity to congratulate Councilwoman Colleen Askew on being spotlighted by the St. Mary Parish Economic Development for her wo- man owned businesses, The Old Building & One80 Downtown.
Police Chief David Leonard was unable to present the police report for February, 2024, but will present it at a later date. Chief Leonard presented a report on the Berwick Housing Authority. The Berwick Housing Authority currently has 126 units filled with 232 residents, there is a waiting list of 11 applicants, and the application process is currently closed. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for February, 2024. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 12 emergency calls. There were 2 fire alarm, 2 medical assists, 4 motor vehicle accident, 2 mutual aid, 1 good intention, and 1 grass fire. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for February, 2024. Mr. Lopez stated town crews were busy this month with their regular maintenance throughout town, along with several water and sewer line repairs. He also stated that they are still in communications regarding curb repairs. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present and had no report. The mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Planning and Zoning, Public Safety, and Economic Development committees had nothing to report.
The Historical Committee reported that the next town market will be Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Berwick Heritage Museum is opened Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday of each week from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. There will be a “Love the Boot” cemetery clean up event on April 20, 2024 starting at 10:00am at the Berwick Cemetery.
The Recreation Committee reported that they are taking softball registrations until March 15, 2024. Applications are available at Town Hall. They also reported that Co- Ed Volleyball will be starting up on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning in April, 2024. All levels of playing are welcome. Contact the Town of Berwick if you are interested at 985-384-8858. After no further committee reports, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Public Hearings.
The Public hearing was called to order at 6:15pm.
Item No. 1 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 746 – Acquire Property – Perry J. Toups, Sr. The purpose of this donation acknowledges that the Town of Berwick received a grant from the State of Louisiana for the specific purpose of paving the donated property to use as a public roadway. After some discussion among the council and no comments from the audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – Adopt Ordinance No. 746 – Acquire Property – Perry J. Toups. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
During the meeting, Councilman Henry had to leave early due to another commitment. Councilman Henry left at 6:25pm.
Item No. 1 under New Business – American Legion Post 242 – Can Shake Permit – April 6, 2024. The American Legion requested permission to hold a can shake to raise funds for their organization on April 6, 2024 from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Highway 182, near Stazione’s. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the permit was ap- proved unanimously.
Item No. 2 Under New Business - Approve Payment No. 14871 #4 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for $41,468.70 for Roadway Improvements to 6th Street. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Miranda Brown – Hope for HIE 5K – Walking Trail – April 27, 2024. Not Present.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Declare Surplus Property:
1986 FORD TRACTOR 1710 S/N 03604 - 3CYL DIESEL
2001 UTILITY TANK TRAILER VIN F126018020
26 FT MARKLIFT SCISSOR LIFT S/N 29121656 MODEL J25EP
2008 CHEVY IMPALA BLACK VIN # 2G1WV58K88135 6820
FORD 7610 TRACTOR S/N 256013M – DIESEL
1994 FORD 6610 TRACTOR S/N BD61721
JOHN DEER ZERO GAS S/N TC810H014264 - 54” DECK - 22 HP - 2 TRAK PRO Z810A
TIRES AND RIMS FOR DODGE CHARGER 275/25/ZR24
2003 FORD PICKUP VIN # 1FTYR10U63PA23912 - WHITE
2003 FORD PICK UP VIN # 3FTNX20L53MB17775 – BEIGE
2009 FORD PICKUP VIN # 1FTRF12W19KA68211 – WHITE
Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the items were declared surplus by a unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by James Richard, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. March 20, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Ordinance
No. 746
This ordinance introduced with first reading on February 20, 2024. Published on February 28, 2024. Public hearing held on March 12, 2024. James Richard offered the following Ordinance, who moved for its adoption. Raymond Price seconded the motion.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO AC- QUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM PERRY JAMES TOUPS, SR., FOR A PROPOSED ROAD AND UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY. THE BASIS OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION IS A GRANT TO PROVIDE FOR ROAD PAVING IN EF- FORTS TO EN- HANCE THE TOWN OF BERWICK.
Perry Toups, Sr. wishes to donate, to the Town of Berwick, the described proposed road and utility right-of-way described on Exhibit “A” at- tached to this ordinance as shown on the plat with legal description.
The property described herein is a portion of the property donated to Perry Toups, Sr. from Gloria Toups Adams by act of “Donation Inter Vivos with Reservation of Usufruct” dated November 15, 2011 and recorded in the Conveyance Records of St. Mary, Book 13K, Page 244, Folio 311940.
The Town of Berwick’s Home Rule Charter de- clares that for the Town of Berwick to acquire real property, an ordinance must be adopted by the council having the force of law.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, that:
The Council in- troduces and adopts this ordinance to acquire the ownership to real property.
The Council for the Town of Berwick does authorize Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. to accept and execute an Act of Donation to acquire real property from as shown on the attached Plat bearing the property description herein from Perry Toups, Sr.
The purpose of this donation acknowledges that the Town of Berwick received a grant from the State of Louisiana for the specific purpose of paving the property des-cribed herein.
The Town of Berwick generally prefers that a public street be at least fifty (50) foot wide or more, however, the grant from the State of Louisiana is to enhance and im- prove existing lanes and streets within the Town that have not had the benefit of being paved.
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed.
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are de- clared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The vote thereon was as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
Certified, ap- proved and adopted on March 12, 2024
Delivered to Mayor ARTHUR at 10:00AM, on March 13, 2024.
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JAMIE KEITH,
CLERK OF COUNCIL
APPROVED ———————.
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DUVAL H. ARTHUR, JR.,
Mayor
Adv. March 20, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners 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 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 proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gravity Drain-age 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 Commission-ers, 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 FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Auth-ority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Bayou Vista Recreation Build-ing, 1300 South Road, Bayou Vista, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, 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. March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2024 ROOF REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED WORK
PATTERSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Bids for construction of the “2024 Roof Re- placement and Associated Work at the Patterson Housing Authority”, Patterson, LA., will be re- ceived until 2:30 PM, local time, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Housing Authority Office at 409 Grout St, Patterson, LA 70392, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. This project is funded in part under the Capital Fund Program of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
The general scope of work for this project in- cludes replacement of approx 760 Squares of existing shingle roofing with new shingle roofing as specified, together with associated work on 28 duplex apartment buildings at the Patterson Housing Auth- ority. Bids will be received for a Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids. Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Contractors must also visit the Site and shall at- tend a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting noted below.
Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file at the office of the Housing Authority Office at 409 Grout St, Patterson, LA 70392, and the office of Firmin Architects Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094) and are open for inspection at each of these offices without charge. Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from the Architect by making a fully re- fundable deposit of $100 which will be refunded upon return of the plans in good condition. Plans and Specifications will also be provided electronically.
Attention is called to the insurance requirements and to the provisions for equal employment op- portunity, and payment of not less than the minimum wages that must be paid on this project, as noted in the Specifications.
EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALE AND/OR MINORITY INDIVIDUALS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS:
The attention of the Contractor(s) proposing to submit a bid on this project is expressly called to the interest and desire of the Housing Auth- ority, that female and minority individuals, particularly those residing in or near the housing developments of the Authority, be given preference for positions of new employment.
All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid for the Base Bid and made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract for the project. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond or Irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit written as described in the Bid Documents for this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 2:30 PM on April 1, 2024 at Housing Auth Office at 409 Grout St, Patterson LA 70392
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction or Specialty; Roofing and Sheetmetal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and re- quirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Housing Authority of the City of Patterson, LA
By: Patrick Jones, Exec Director
Adv. March 15, 20 and 27, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Second Amendment Lease Agreement with St. Mary Parish Communications District for the lease of property at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana.
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). (John Darden)
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. (Christopher Pat-out)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. March 20, 2024
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Public Notice –
Stockholder’s Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders of MC Bancshares, Inc., Morgan City, Louisiana, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for all other matters which may properly come before said meeting will be held at the Main Office of M C Bank & Trust Company, 1201 Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, LA 70380 on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Kenneth I. Nelkin,
Chairman of the Board
Adv. March 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
MATERIAL
SUPPLY
CONTRACT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given by St. Mary Parish Government that sealed bids will be received at the office of the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
“CATIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALT”
“WIRE ROPE”
“LIMESTONE BY PARISH TRUCKS”
“LIMESTONE BY VENDOR TRUCK”
“LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“ALTERNATE DAILY COVER”
Bids received after the above- specified time will not be considered.
Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
Envelopes must be marked as follows:
“BIDS FOR ASPHALT”
“BIDS FOR WIRE ROPE”
“BIDS FOR LIMESTONE BY
VENDOR/PARISH TRUCK”
“BIDS FOR LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“BIDS FOR ALTERNATE COVER”
St. Mary Parish reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to waive informalities in any and/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus, done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 6th day of March, 2024.
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Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. March 8, 13, 20 and 27, 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
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Vs. No. 137824 Div “B”
Terry Lee Adams and Jan Adams AKA Jan Blanchard Adams
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale 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:
1. That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all ap- purtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 12, BLOCK A, RENWICK SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, as shown by reference to a plan of land prepared by Glenn E. Miller of Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., P.L.S. No. 4661, Job No. 9683, dated February 2, 1999, recorded February 10, 1999, in St. Mary Parish COB 42-C, Entry No. 264648.
2. That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 9 B, BLOCK A, RENWICK SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, as shown by reference to a plan of land prepared by Kenneth A. Lan-dry, RLS, dated February 9, 2002, said plan of land recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 44-V, page 438, Entry No. 276503; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 63/100 ($374,143.63) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 3.8750% per an- num from October 01, 2020, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, repairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding 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 27th day of March A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 10th day of January A.D., 2024
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 23 and March 20, 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
GMFS LLC
Vs. No. 137060 Div “E”
Trevor Paul
Daigle and
Brittney Daigle AKA Brittney Lacoste Daigle
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale 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 lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Section 40, T15S-R11E, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as TRACT “ABCFA” on a plan of land showing property of Lissa M. Wilson to be acquired by Dorothy Wilson Knudsen prepared by Glenn E. Miller, L.S. No. 4377, dated October 5, 1982, drawing number 6457 re- corded in St. Mary Parish COB 25-1, Entry No. 197062; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWO AND 70/100 ($148,202.70) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.50% per annum from March 01, 2022, until paid; all expenses in- curred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs and all costs of this proceedings, 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 WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 10th day of January A.D., 2024
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 23 and March 20, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., January 11, 2024.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, and N.A. Hensgens, Jr. Troy Lombardo was absent.
Others Present: Joel Miller, Jacob Dupuy and Tori Henry.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the December meeting.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by N.A. Hensgens and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s report for the month of December.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by N. A. Hensgens, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
Adv. March 20, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
February 12, 2024
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, Representatives from Aqua Metric – Kevin Baggett, & Kevin Calvier, Parish Councilman – David Hill, Employees- Alexis Hartman
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
December’s board minutes were accepted as circulated. With a motion from Raymond Beadle and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
January’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated. With a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Paul Tholen, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Raymond Beadle, and a second by Tony Hensgens. With all in favor, motion passed.
Aqua Metric presented their AMI meter reading system quotes on software, meter change outs, along with reference’s.
Larry Fromenthal gave his maintenance report for the month. We had three main breaks in the area due to the freeze, and rain. We had some issues with our pump stations that were repaired. Larry is still working on the Arlington Rd project, the boring crew is set to be here next week.
Tony Hensgens mentioned the water plant is currently getting quotes for a roof replacement.
Nothing new to report on the PFA’s litigation.
By Laws were presented to the board for their approval. With a motion from Raymond Beadle, and a second from Thomas Philbrook motion carried.
Chris Cooper in- formed the board all paperwork for the purchase of the old MC Bank building was complete. He updated everyone on where we stood with repairs.
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
Recording
Secretary
Adv. March 20, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 06, 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., William Hidalgo, Jr. Bill Miller, and Chris Cooper Ab- sent: Chad Ross
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Johnathan Miller, Giroir MudBoats; Glynn Guarisco, Frank’s Insurance Agency; Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council Member; Joel Miller, Miller Engineering and Associates; and Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 02, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial re- ports, payables re- port, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary re- ports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables.
Mr. LaGrange recognized Mr. Rulf who stated he was pleased with the progress by the District with the ditch project for Hedgerow Subdivision.
Mr. LaGrange recognized Mr. Guarisco, who an- swered questions and explained the renewal insurance packet for the District. Mr. Hidalgo made a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Cantrell, to approve the renewal of the insurance packet as presented and to make any necessary premium payments associated with the renewal which was carried by the board.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report with no additional discussions.
Mr. Miller gave a brief Engineering Report addres-sing the Calumet Pump Station Project stating that it was still waiting for funding. The permits on the Wilson’s Landing project were coming to the final stages, in order to move to a different level, Mr. Beadle made a motion, that Mr. Cooper seconded and was carried by the board to authorize Mr. LaGrange, the Chairman to sign a letter ac- knowledging the findings of impact at Wilson’s Landing. Mr. Miller reported that Mr. Aucoin was able to dig the Hedgerow East Ditch to the specified grade.
Under Old Business, Mr. La- Grange announced that there were still no updates regarding Policy and Procedures to the Open Meeting Laws.
Mr. LaGrange requested that Miss Siracusa read aloud a letter from Emerald Land Company addressing their request for more information regarding the possible impact to their land in the flood plane associated with the Lantz-Donahoe pump station with the Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 and Wax Lake East Drainage District’s pumping capacity to handle any difference in water flow.
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
ST. MARY PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
March 21, 2024
1:00 PM
‘NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING’
The St. Mary Parish 911 Communications Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the ordinance proposed by the St. Mary Parish Council for the reinstatement of a rental agreement between the St. Mary Parish Government and St. Mary Parish 911 Communications.
No other business is scheduled for discussion.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
Special Meeting
ST. MARY PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
March 21, 2024
1:00 PM
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Business to be discussed: Council’s proposed rental agreement be- tween St. Mary Parish Government and St. Mary Parish 911 Communications.
4. Public Comment
5. Adjournment
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Centerville,
Louisiana
February 8, 2024
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, with the following members answering to roll call:
Present: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso.
Absent: Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Invocation
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Ms. Estay led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month.
Centerville Middle/High School:
Principal Jared Ross introduced 8th grade student Icis Gant as Student of the Month at Centerville Middle School.
Principal Jared Ross introduced 12th grade student Maci Pellerin as Student of the Month at Centerville High School.
Principal Jared Ross introduced Nicole Pellerin, a middle school teacher as Employee of the Month at Centerville Middle School.
Bayou Vista Elementary School:
Principal Kiante Gunner introduced 5th grade student Alise Geisler as Student of the Month at Bayou Vista Elementary School.
Principal Kiante Gunner introduced Paige Thomas, a 3rd grade teacher as Employee of the Month at Bayou Vista Elementary School.
Morgan City High School:
Principal Lacie Quintanilla introduced 12th grade student Michelle Beals as Student of the Month at Morgan City High School.
Principal Lacie Quintanilla introduced Robin Mason, U.S. history teacher as Employee of the Month at Morgan City High School.
Approval of Amended Agenda.
No amended agenda.
Approval of Official School Board Minutes.
Ms. Moore offer-ed the motion and Mrs. Anslem offer-ed the second to approve the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on January 11, 2024. All in favor and the motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda.
President Black stated that Board Members can remove any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fe- genbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda as follows:
New Business
Personnel:
President Black requested to table Item 1C Gifts and Donations (DFK) policy until further notice.
Hearing no ob- jections from the Board, Item 1C was tabled until further notice.
Item 1. *Ap- proval of policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills.
A. *Administrative Records (CN) TABLED UNTIL FURTHER NO- TICE
B. *Grants (DFF)
C. *Gifts and Donations (DFK)
D. *Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiac Emergency Plan (EBBH)
E. *Probation (GBG)
F. *Parent Conferences (IHAD)
G. *School Wellness (JGB)
H. *Student Health Services (JGC)
I. *Sick Leave (GBRIB)
J. *Employee Sick Leave Bank (GBRIBB)
Item 4. *Ap- proval of Amendment NO. 2 to Temporary Easement, Servitude, and Right-of-Way Easement, for Monitoring and Access.
Item 8. *Permission to advertise for Library Jobber Contract.
Item 9. *Ap- proval for Amendment to 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan.
Item 10. *Ap- proval of Field Trip Date Change Request for Franklin Junior High School Student Council travel to Historical Sites in Atlanta, Georgia on May 19-22, 2024.
Item 14. *Proclamations:
A. *Read Across America Day (March 2, 2024)
B. *National School Breakfast Week (March 4-8, 2024)
Ms. LaSalle made a motion to approve the re- maining consent agenda, excluding Items 1B, 1I, 1J, as presented by Dr. Fegenbush. Ms. Brent made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
Business Af- fairs:
Item 1. Approval of policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills.
B. Grants (DFF)
Mr. Mancuso pulled Item 1B for further discussion.
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and Ms. Moore made a second to approve Item 1B by amending the first paragraph under Suggestion addition, which states the School Board shall be notified of all grants by the next regular School Board meeting after the grant application has been submitted. All in favor and the motion carried.
I. Sick Leave (GBRIB)
Due to recent questions and concerns raised re- garding the impact of Item 1I and 1J on school board employees, Mr. Paradee asked to pull both items from the consent agenda for the policy committee to reevaluate and address both policies comprehensively.
After discussion of Item 1I, Mrs. Griffin made a motion and seconded by Ms. La- Salle to approve the Sick Leave (GBRIB) policy as presented. A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., and Mrs. Alaina L. Black.
Nays: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mr. Chad M. Paradee, and Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso.
Absent: Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Abstain: None
The motion fail-ed with four yeas, six nays, one absent, and no abstains.
Mr. Paradee made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to table Item 1I regarding the Sick Leave (GBRIB) policy until the policy committee meets. The motion was carried, with Mrs. Griffin and Ms. LaSalle voting nay.
J. Employee Sick Leave Bank (GBRIBB)
Mr. Paradee pulled Item 1J for further clarification.
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Mr. Paradee to table Item 1J regarding the employee sick leave bank (GBRIBB) until the policy committee meets to re- evaluate the policy. The motion was carried, with Ms. Griffin voting nay.
Item 2. Request to revise the designated school colors of Franklin Junior High School from (Royal Blue and Gold) to Gold and Garnet.
Ms. Jones made a motion and seconded by Ms. Brent to approve changing the school colors of Franklin Junior High School from Royal Blue and Gold to Gold and Garnet, as presented by Dr. Fegenbush. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 3. Request to change the mascot of Franklin Junior High School from Rattlers to Hornets.
Ms. Jones made a motion and seconded by Ms. Moore to approve changing the mascot of Franklin Junior High School from Rattlers to Hornets, as presented by Dr. Fegenbush. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 5. Approve designation of funds.
A. $3,000,000 for future technology and approve subsequent release of designated funds in the amount of $1,500,000 for technology up- grades.
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to approve $3,000,000 for future technology, as presented by Mr. Perry.
Ms. LaSalle stated that she will be scheduling a technology committee meeting soon.
With no further discussion, all in favor and the motion carried.
Ms. LaSalle made a motion and Ms. Moore made a second to approve subsequent
release of designated funds in the amount of $1,500,000 for technology up- grades, as presented by Mr. Perry. All in favor and the motion carried.
B. $3,000,000 for potential future self-funded group health plan.
Mrs. Anslem made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to approve the amount of $3,000,000 for a potential future self-funded group health insurance plan, as presented by Mr. Perry. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 6. Approve audit engagement letter for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024-June 30, 2026.
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to approve the audit engagement letter for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024-June 30, 2026, as presented by Mr. Perry. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 7. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the maintenance tax renewals.
Mr. Perry indicated that the St. Mary Parish School Board have three ad valorem taxes for the maintenance districts and one sales tax that will be up for renewal very soon.
Regarding the maintenance taxes, guidance is needed to proceed with the renewal process. The Board will need to establish the millage amount to be renewed and the election ballot date.
Mrs. Griffin made a motion and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to place the Consolidated School Maintenance District II tax renewals on the December 2024 election ballot at the millage rate of 12.73 mills.
Mr. Mancuso amended the main motion and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to include Ward 6 Special School Maintenance District III renewal on the December 2024 election ballot at 12.53 mills.
Ms. Jones amended the motion and seconded by Ms. Moore to include Consolidated School Maintenance District I tax renewal on the December 2024 election ballot at 12.42 mills.
The final motion on the floor would include Consolidated School Maintenance District I, II, and III tax renewals on the December 2024 election ballot at each district’s current millage rate. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 11. Ap- proval of Make-up Day Due to Districtwide Closures (High Schools)
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to approve make-up day for high schools due to districtwide closures, as presented by Dr. Sanders. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 12. Ap- proval of Memorandum of Understanding between the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Of- fice-Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Program and St. Mary Parish School Board.
Mrs. Anslem made a motion and seconded by Ms. Brent to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office-Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Program and St. Mary Parish School Board, as presented by Dr. Sanders. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 13. Consider funding re- pairs at St. Mary Alternative Program to lift and stabilize the concrete Slab in the Multi-Purpose Building in the amount of $32,500.00 funded by All District Maintenance Funds.
Mrs. Griffin made a motion and seconded by Mr. Mancuso to funding repairs at St. Mary Alternative Program to lift and stabilize the concrete Slab in the Multi-Purpose Building in the amount of $32,500.00 funded by All District Maintenance Funds, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 15. Permission to negotiate future bus leases and or purchases.
Mrs. Giffin made a motion and seconded by Mr. Pontiff to grant permission to negotiate
future bus leases and or purchases, as presented by Mr. Perry and Dr. Fegenbush. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 16. (DE- LETE) Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the 2024-2025 schedule of student fees.
Item 16 was deleted from the agenda until further notice.
Reports
Staff Report:
Chief Financial Officer’s Re- port:
Sale Tax Up- date
Mr. Perry re- ported that the sales tax collections for seven months into the fiscal year collected $2,500,000 versus a budget of $1,950,000.
Financial Statements (Major Funds Only):
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
Other Significant Items:
None
Superintendent’s Report:
Dr. Fegenbush reported that the St. Mary Parish public schools Majority-to-Minority (M-to-M) transfer window is now open. The St. Mary Parish public school system invites parents of students in kindergarten through 12th grade to participate in the Majority-to-Minority student transfer program. This transfer al- lows the student whose race is the majority of his or her residential transfer to a school where the students race is in the minority at the receiving school. Transportation is provided at no cost to families. For additional information, visit the St. Mary Parish public school’s website to apply or call the Office of Child Welfare and Attendance at the Central Office Complex for assistance.
Professional school counselors are recognized as part of National School Counseling Week held February 5-9, 2024. National School counseling week highlights the tremendous impact St. Mary Parish school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for careers.
February 9th students will be released early for parent teacher conferences. Parents are encouraged to reach out to the school site to establish a conference time if needed.
The Mardi Gras holiday begins Monday, February 12th. Students are off for the entire week and will return to school on February 19th.
February is nationally recognized as African American or Black History month. As a nation we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of our culture individuals who have been an integral part of who we are all today. In recognition and celebration of Black History Month many programs and events are taking place in St. Mary Parish School’s this month. A flyer of events has been posted on the St. Mary Parish School’s district website.
Closing:
Resolutions of Respect
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Diana Aleman (retired school cafeteria technician) and the late Sandra Blanco (retired school nurse).
Adjournment:
With there being no further business to address, Mr. Mancuso made a motion to ad- journ the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Ms. Moore made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Diana Aleman
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Diane Aleman, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired school cafeteria technician and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Diane Aleman, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Diane Aleman, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of February, 2024.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY
FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Sandra Blanco
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Sandra Blanco, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired school nurse and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Sandra Blanco, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Sandra Blanco, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 8th of February, 2024.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY
FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Centerville,
Louisiana
February 16, 2024
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in special session on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, with the following members answering to roll call:
Present: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, and Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Absent: Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, and Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff, Jr.
Invocation.
Dr. Fegenbush gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Staff:
Strategy session and/or action concerning pending litigation.
As authorized by La.R.S. 42:17(A)(2), there may be an executive session to discuss strategy in litigation entitled “Boudreaux, et al vs. School Board of St. Mary Parish,” bearing Civil Action No. 6:65-11351 on the docket of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Entered Executive Session:
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to enter executive session to discuss the pending litigation as stated above. All in favor and the motion carried.
Ended Executive Session:
Ms. Brent made a motion and seconded by Ms. Moore to exit the executive session. All in favor and the motion carried.
Adjournment:
With there being no further business to address, Mr. Mancuso made a motion to ad- journ the meeting. Mrs. Anslem made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana on the 5th day of March 2024.
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-3
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO LEASE OLD FIELD HOUSE BUILDING, INCLUDING TERM OF LEASE, CONSIDERATION, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA (the “City”) is the owner of a building located at or near 1105 Church Street in Patterson, Louisiana 70392, generally referred to as the “Old Field House” (THE “Old Field House”), which is situated on a tract of land more fully des-cribed as follows:
That certain tract or parcel of land situated in the City of Patterson, Louisiana, shown, designated, and described as Tract “LL-N-M-KK-LL”, on that survey plat entitled RE-DIVISION SHOWING LAND SWAP BETWEEN CITY OF PATTERSON AND SCHOOL BOARD, dated March 12, 2015, and prepared by Providence/GSE Associates, LLC, a copy of which is attached, containing 0.687 acres; said tract being bounded on the North by property of the City of Patterson, on the East by property of the St. Mary Parish
School Board, on the South by Church Street, and the West by Twin Street.
Being the same tract of land ac- quired by the City by Intergovernmental Agreement and Act of Ex- change recorded in Book 353, Page 270, Entry No. 327,623 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the City has no public use for the Old Field House at the present time or in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, a privately owned Louisiana limited liability company, namely, All Clean Laundry, LLC, (“All Clean”) wishes to lease the Old Field House from which to operate a self-service laundromat business; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease the Old Field House to All Clean under the minimum terms and conditions shown below; and
WHEREAS, such a lease would be of benefit to the City in that it would produce revenue to the City, and it would relieve the City of some of its maintenance to the building.
WHEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Patterson, Louisiana, that:
Section 1. The City shall lease to All Clean the Old Field House. The Lease shall contain the following minimum terms and conditions:
1. Term:
The original term of this lease shall be for one year, beginning on the 1st day of the month first following adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and City Council of Patterson authorizing the City to enter into this lease. The original term of this lease shall end on the last day of the twelfth month following the adoption of said ordinance (the termination date”).
All Clean shall have the right and option, at its discretion, to extend the term of the lease once for either one or two years beyond the termination date, upon giving the City written notice no later than thirty (30) days prior to the termination date, of its intent to so extend the term of the lease.
2. Rental:
All Clean shall pay a monthly rental amount of $300.00 commencing on the fifth day of the first month following the adoption of this ordinance, and payable in that same amount on the fifth day of each month thereafter during the entire term of the lease.
In the event All Clean takes all action required to extend the term of the lease, then the rental amount and all other terms and conditions of the lease in effect during the primary term of the lease shall remain in full force and effect during the extended term of the lease.
Section 2:
RODNEY GROGAN, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute all instruments necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this ordinance, including all other terms and conditions which he deems advisable in his sole discretion.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and notice of which was published in the official journal of the City on ——————, and was offered by Councilmember ———————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmember ———————, at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council on ———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WHEREUPON the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2024.
———————
RODNEY A.
GROGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
* * * * * * * *
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of April 2024, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana on the 5th day of March 2024.
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-3A
Ordinance to Amend “Side depth” provision of Subsection 4.101 of Zoning Code to reduce required side depth from 10’ to 5’”.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED that the portion of Section 4.101 of Appendix A Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, City of Patterson, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Side depth - 5 feet
All sections, articles, chapters or provisions of said Code in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by Councilmember DeMale Bowden and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 5th day of March 2024. A public hearing by the City Council of the City of Patterson was held on the ——— day of ———————, 2024, and notice of such hearing was published in the official journal of the City of Patterson on —————————. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilman ———————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman ———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: ————
NAYS: ————
ABSENT: ———
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2024.
———————
RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
* * * * * * * *
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of April 2024, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
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MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 08, 2024
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2(“GSDD1 of GDD2”) met on this date with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding with, Gerald Ho- tard, Mark Gowan and Raymond Beadle, Jr. present.
Absent: Chad Ross
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor; Barry Dufrene, District Accountant; and Jules Darden of Miller Engineering and Associates
Mr. Beadle mov-ed, and Mr. Hotard seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 09, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Cantrell called for the Finances and Payables Report. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for February 2024. He also presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Gowan moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report, pay all invoices and authorize the chairman to sign necessary reports.
There being no Public Comment, Mr. Cantrell mov-ed onto the Personnel Reports to which Mr. Lo- drigue added that the slope mower was repaired and delivered to the District. Mr. Lo- drigue was advised to contact AT&T regarding damages to the phone lines from the recent lightening strike.
Mr. Darden re- ported that work on the slope/rise study was submitted to FEMA for the Teche Road Drainage Ditch Project and that funding was still needed for the project. Mr. Dar-den also reported that there were no updates on the culvert project adjacent to Ace Hardware due to waiting on a source of funding.
In regard to the transfer switch at the Bertrand/Vinning pump station, an assessment was conducted, and the switch was found to be in compliance with code. Al- though the transfer switch was found to be in compliance with code, Mr. Lodrigue was advised to acquire quotes to locate the switch to an exterior wall.
Mr. Gowan made a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Beadle and carried by the board to authorize the Chairman to have the gear drive replaced once the assessment at the Lance/Donahoe pump station station was completed due to it being an emergency situation.
Mr. Gowan made a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Beadle and carried by the board to authorize the Chairman to rent the necessary pump for the Lance/Donahoe station while the gear drive is being repaired.
With no further business, Mr. Beadle moved to ad- journ the meeting. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
(S) Wayne Cantrell,
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
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