Public notices for Sept. 8, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
Cajun Coast
Visitors &
Convention Bureau
August 16, 2023
The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau held a business meeting on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Of- fice. Members present were Kim Walden, Alfredia Edwards, Dwight Smith, Herman Hartman, Patsy Powell, and Chad Boutte. Members absent were Sandra Marshall, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, and Nelson Cortez. Also, present were Carrie Stansbury, and Christal Carter.
Ms. Edwards made a motion to accept the June minutes as written. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the mo- tion passed.
Mr. Edwards made a motion to accept the June and July financials. Ms. Powell seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Ms. Powell made a motion to approve the slate of officers as Kim Walden as Chairman, Sandra Marshall as Vice Chairman, Nelson Cortez as Treasurer and Herman Hartman as Secretary. Mr. Boutte seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Mr. Smith made a motion to make The Daily Review the Cajun Coast official journal. Ms. Powell seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the motion passed.
Ms. Walden ap- pointed the Budget Committee. Mr. Walden, Mr. Cortez, Ms. Marshall and Mr. Hartman, the executive board.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2023, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Boutte made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members favoring, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 18, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
SPECIFIC USE REQUEST:
Specific Use Request by Tippy Lovell Jr. for a Recreational Vehicle Campground in an Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 348 Hunting Rd., Franklin, LA; Sec. 7 T15S R11E; -Parcel Id# 2624341007.00-Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066 & -Parcel Id# 2624341008.00-Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Sept. 1, 8 and 15, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Amelia Recreation Center has the new Budget for the fiscal year of Sept 2023-Sept 2024.
Available for inspection at 2109 Duhon Blvd, Amelia 70340. May review between hours of 8am – 3pm Monday – Friday
Public Hearing for new fiscal year adoption of Budget set Sept 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -August 1, 2023
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana was held on Tuesday, August 1, 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 Ronnie Mabile with Re- deemed Life Fellowship led the invocation.
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach 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.
City Attorney Russel Cremaldi, C. J. Franklin from Providence Engineering, and Chief Garrett Grogan were in attendance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to dispense with the reading and approve the July 11, 2023, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to accept the submission of the financial statement. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan asked that they expand the agenda for one item on the continuation of the discussion of the Patterson Housing Authority. It was stated that 8 or 9 applicants were received for the Executive Director position but need to go into further discussion. Mayor Grogan asked that a motion be made to amend the agenda. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. A roll call was made by Mayor Grogan. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
There were no public comments from the public on amending the agenda.
Dee Hymel with Roots & Ribbons Foundation along with Colleen Hammonds spoke on the mission of the foundation. Ms. Hymel stated that the foundation is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation dedicated to serving St. Mary Parish residents who need assistance with medical ex- penses related to breast cancer such as screening, and diagnosis. Roots & Ribbons will be hosting “Puttin” on the Pink, a 5K race and 2-mile walk at Morey Park in Patterson on Saturday, October 7, 2023, starting at 4:00 p.m. to raise Breast Cancer awareness and celebrate survivorship during October Breast Cancer Awareness month. A packet of all information was handed out to the mayor and each council member. A request was made to hold this event in Patterson at Morey Park. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Jameson Sennette spoke about his business proposal to open up a laundry mat business called All-Clean Laundry in the old field house at the Community Center on Church St. Mr. Sennette advised the council he has been working on a business proposal with Holden Murray with our Economic Development De- partment, he agrees to become a Shop Patterson participate as well. Mr. Sennette gave the mayor and council a copy of his business proposal plan and lease. Holden Murray stated that Mr. Sennette has been working very hard for the past year on his business plan to go with his proposal. Holden Murray advised it is not common to find someone this interested in doing a renovation like this and dedicating yourself like Mr. Sennette to getting a business plan together. The proposal stated a 1-year lease, but the city attorney advised the city to give a 1-year lease with options. This would require an Adoption of an Ordinance in the form of a lease when need be. Mayor Grogan advised that Mr. Sennette needs to reach out to South Central Planning for a program they are offering if you have the plan and especially if you speak with the bank, stated South Central Planning has the money for small businesses.
Mayor Grogan took the recommendation of the public housing authority commissioners and moved it up into unfinished business. At last month’s meeting, Ms. Veronica Johnson submitted a letter of resignation to resign from the board, as of yesterday, July 31, 2023, the time frame was up but she is asking for 2 more weeks be- cause at this time we only have 9 applicants to apply for the Executive Director of the Housing Authority. As per Mayor Grogan, it is best for those familiar with that board and what the needs are so therefore he is asking the city council to extend the time on board so that the board can review the applications and do interviews. At present two new people want to be on the board to replace the two that are getting off the board, but we need to check to see if a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law both serving on board which could be a conflict of interest. Mayor Grogan asked the city council to extend the resignations of the two people on the Housing Board Council to 3 months. Motion made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Roll call made by Mayor Grogan. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineers spoke on the sewer lift station upgrades. Mr. Franklin ad- vised the lift stations will be left where they currently are, all the walls will be re- done, and the entire lift stations will be completely redone. A PER (Preliminary Engineers Report) was provided for recommendations and the recommendation stated going with Alternate 2, upgrading all nine sewer lift stations at their current location. Lights will be all around the lift stations, and all stations will have cameras and will be right away to maintain lines. Mayor Grogan made a motion to proceed to move forward to upgrade all 9 lift stations. The motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. There were no changes to the 2022 Street im- provements or the Water and Gas Meter Replacement.
Mayor Grogan advised that he, Reginal Weary, and Alan Taylor met with John Armato and Jeremy with Darnell Sikes and Frederick. They have agreed to become the City of Patterson’s new auditors. A motion was made to hire Darnell Sikes and Frederick as our new auditors. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Roll call by Mayor Grogan. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan then asked the council for approval to proceed with the Engagement letter. A motion to move forward was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Mayor Grogan asked for consideration of an action on a litigation contract related to PFAS water contamination. Steve Bierhorst advised that water contamination has been found. A mo- tion was made by Councilmember DeMale Bowden that the city would move forward to enter into the legal services contract with the discretion of the mayor to add any additions about the litigation to benefit the city and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. Roll call by Mayor Grogan. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes.
Chief Garrett Grogan had no announcements.
Holden Murray stated the Community Development department would like to thank everyone for the last two weekends three community events were going on: Color Run, Cornhole Tournament, and part 2 of the Mental Health Seminar. Mr. Murray advised that all 3 were very successful and the next grief support group will be on August 26, 2023, at Patterson Community Center from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. It was also announced that the Community Development Department ap- plied for a grant, “Keep Louisiana Beautiful, we were one of the groups selected. An- nouncement If you want to receive city alerts about water being turned off, community events, or other general information please text Patterson 1, Patterson 2, Patterson 3, Patterson 4 to 91896, You will receive an alert to your cell phone. Shop Patterson will start in September through December.
Mayor Grogan announced that October 12, 2023, is Business After Hours at Patterson Community Center, and October 14, 2023, is Fall Fest.
C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineers stated we have spoken on the lift stations and will be moving forward with the rehab of nine sewer lift stations. Advised been working very hard and diligently on the Natural Gas Grant. Mayor Grogan thanked Mr. Franklin for being engaged in helping with this grant. Will need 3 million dollars for gas lines to go all the way to Bayou Vista, this includes everything.
Ronald Davis has no comments.
Terry Space had no comments.
Reginald Weary had no comments.
Mayor Grogan announced he and the council along with Reginald Weary, Holden Murray, and Midge Bourgeois were leaving on Thursday, August 3, 2023, for LMA Conference in Alexandria, we are up for an award so stay tuned to Facebook.
Beverly Domen-geaux with the St. Mary Council of Aging wanted to thank everyone who brought fans for the elderly; they came in handy with this heat. Ms. Domen-geaux thanked the council for going out in public to different events to be with the citizens.
Mayor Grogan recognized Stephanie Hartman who was in charge of the Back to School Bash in Berwick for St. Mary Parish. Ms. Hartman stated they were able to bless over 536 kids and also donated 100 backpacks and school supplies to South Social Services
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion to adjourn, seconded by all the council. 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
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: September 12, 2023
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date: September 12, 2023
Time: 6:15 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: August 8, 2023
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting Engineers Report
Committee Reports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 741 - Amend 2022-23 Consolidated Budget
2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 742- Consolidate Budget 2023-24
3. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 743 – Ordinance to repeal section 10-31
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ ADOPT
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 741 – Amend 2022-23 Consolidated Budget
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 742 - Consolidated Budget 2023-24
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 743 – Ordinance to re- peal section 10-31
4. Introduce Ordinance No 744 – Water Rates for Commercial Customers
RESOLUTIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 2022-2023
2. Approve 2023-24 Holiday Schedule
3. Colleen Hammond – Roots & Ribbons Organization
4. Homecoming Parade Permit – Berwick High School – September 28, 2023
5. Bo LaGrange – State Senate District 21
6. Tim Leblanc – St. Mary Parish President Candidacy Announcement
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WARDS 5 & 8 JOINT SEWER COMMISSION
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
August 7, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lopez at 6:00 PM.
Present: Chris Cooper, Joe Walker, Michael Stewart, Gary Beadle, Will Haxthausen, Mickey Carmouche, Larry Fromenthal, Pam Fromenthal, Karen Sehon, and Rafael Lopez.
The board went over the minutes of previous month’s meeting. Mr. Beadle moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Beadle motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all in order. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion.
Mr. Lopez amended the agenda to move Mr. Hauxthausen, with Beton LLC, up in the meeting. He is with a concrete solutions company that re- pairs, strengthens, coatings to concrete. He presented a power point presentation on the processes and options. Once the presentation was completed. Mr. Lopez asked for a list of references. Mr. Cooper asked for an approximate time frame. Mr. Hauxthausen replied approximately a 2 week process/job. He will check noise ordinances with the projects. Mr. Stewart asked about the chemicals being made to use in sewer-type environments. Mr. Hauxthausen will send more information via email.
Mr. Carmouche reported monthly maintenance. He should be released to full duty on his next doctor ap- pointment on August 18, 2023. Once LWCC & Vocational Rehab forward paperwork. A drug screen/physical will be set up before returning to work. He stated he is progressing along. He will take the week of August 20th off using vacation. He will also be taking the second week of each of the remaining months of 2023 using vacation. Station 7 and 8 have new pumps installed. Station 9 had the trash cleaned out. He was able to replace a valve and two pumps. Station 4 needed two aerators replaced. The seven portable pumps are ready to be put in place. The new Sulphur Oxide tank gauges have been ordered. Station 7 roof and power supply are on schedule to be changed this month. He will start putting out portable pumps at stations for hurricane season. The contractor has been taking water samples to send off for testing.
The writing of by-laws revisions is completed. A copy to be sent to all entities prior to the next meeting. Once completed, they will be ready to file at clerk of courts office. Mr. Cooper motioned to adopt the by- laws. Mr. Walker seconded the motion of adoption. 3-Yah 1-Nah
Mr. Carmouche has someone coming into possible hire.
Mrs. Sehon reported the DEQ Settlement agreement has been signed and rec’d back by DEQ. The settlement check was mailed out via certified mail. A copy was also emailed to Mrs. Jones. The copy of the newspaper ad was received today and will be mailed out to DEQ this week.
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Having no further business, Mr. Beadle motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/Treasurer
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