Public notices for Aug. 30, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Gubernatorial Primary Election October 14, 2023
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CODING: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/or underscored are additions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 200
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HOUSE BILL NO. 311
BY REPRESENTATIVES MIGUEZ, AMEDEE, BAGLEY, BEAULLIEU, BUTLER, COUSSAN, CREWS, DESHOTEL, ECHOLS, EDMONDS, EDMONSTON, EMERSON, FRIEMAN, GAROFALO, GOUDEAU, HODGES, HORTON, ILLG, MIKE JOHNSON, MACK, MCCORMICK, MCFARLAND, MUSCARELLO, ORGERON, CHARLES OWEN, RISER, SCHAMERHORN, SEABAUGH, TARVER, AND THOMPSON
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article XI, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to generally prohibit the use of funds and resources from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source for the conduct of elections and for the functions and duties established in the election code except under specified circumstances; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article XI, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§6. Use of Monies, Goods, or Services for Conduct of Elections; Prohibitions
Section 6. No funds, goods, or services donated by a foreign government or a nongovernmental source shall be used to conduct elections unless provided for in the election code and subject to restrictions provided by general law.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of funds, goods, or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance with law? (Adds Article XI, Section 6)
Proposed Amendment No. 2
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 30
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SENATE BILL NO. 63
BY SENATORS MIZELL, ABRAHAM, ALLAIN, BARROW, CATHEY, CLOUD, CONNICK, CORTEZ, FESI, FOIL, HENRY, HENSGENS, HEWITT, JACKSON, KLEINPETER, LAMBERT, MCMATH, MILLIGAN, ROBERT MILLS, PEACOCK, POPE, REESE, STINE, TARVER, WHITE AND WOMACK AND REPRESENTATIVES AMEDEE, BACALA, BAGLEY, BEAULLIEU, BOYD, BUTLER, CARRIER, COX, CREWS, DAVIS, DESHOTEL, DEVILLIER, ECHOLS, EDMONDS, EDMONSTON, EMERSON, FARNUM, FIRMENT, FISHER, FONTENOT, FRIEMAN, GADBERRY, GAROFALO, GOUDEAU, HARRIS, HODGES, HOLLIS, HORTON, ILLG, IVEY, MIKE JOHNSON, KERNER, KNOX, MACK, MCCORMICK, MCFARLAND, MCKNIGHT, MCMAHEN, MIGUEZ, MINCEY, MOORE, CHARLES OWEN, RISER, ROMERO, SCHAMERHORN, SEABAUGH, SELDERS, ST. BLANC,TARVER,THOMAS,WHEAT, WHITE AND WRIGHT
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article XII, Section 17 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to religious freedom; to provide that the freedom of worship in churches or other places of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection; to provide for the highest level of scrutiny by a court; to provide for intent; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to add Article XII, Section 17 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§17. Freedom of worship in churches or other places of worship
Section 17.(A) The freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection.
(B) This Section shall not alter or limit Article 1, Section 8 of this constitution in any way. The free exercise of religion guaranteed by Article 1, Section 8 of this constitution shall not be limited to the fundamental right to worship in a church or other place of worship.
(C) If a state or local governmental body or official acts in a manner that is contrary to the provisions of this Section and a challenge is brought related to that governmental action, the court shall apply strict scrutiny in order to protect the fundamental right to worship in a church or other place of worship, unless there is a higher level of protection or scrutiny recognized and applied by the court.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to provide that the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection? (Adds Const. Article XII, Section 17)
Proposed Amendment No. 3
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 107
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HOUSE BILL NO. 47
BY REPRESENTATIVE NELSON AND SENATOR PEACOCK
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to payment of certain state retirement system unfunded accrued liability; to provide for the amount of nonrecurring state revenue that is required to be appropriated to such debt; to repeal provisions relative to the amount and distribution of such payments required in prior fiscal years; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§10. Expenditure of State Funds
Section 10.
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(D) Appropriations.
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(2) Except as otherwise provided in this constitution, the appropriation or allocation of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring shall be made only for the following purposes:
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(b)
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(ii) For Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 the legislature shall appropriate no less than five percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana for application to the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of such systems existing as of June 30, 1988, in proportion to the balance of such unfunded accrued liability of each such system. Any such payments to the public retirement systems shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such systems.
(iii) For Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and every fiscal year thereafter through Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the legislature shall appropriate no less than ten percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana for application to the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of such systems existing as of June 30, 1988, in proportion to the balance of such unfunded accrued liability of each such system. Any such payments to the public retirement systems shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such systems.
(iii) For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, the legislature shall appropriate no less than twenty-five percent of any money designated in the official forecast as nonrecurring to the state retirement systems for application to their unfunded accrued liability. Money appropriated pursuant to this Item shall be applied by the receiving system to its outstanding positive amortization bases in the order in which they were created, from oldest to newest. The legislature may provide by law for a formula to distribute the nonrecurring money between those state retirement systems that have unfunded accrued liability. If the legislature has not provided by law for a distribution formula, nonrecurring money shall be appropriated pursuant to this Item to each system in the proportion that the system’s total unfunded accrued liability bears to the total of all state system unfunded accrued liability, using the most recent system valuations adopted by the Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee or its successor. Any payment to a state retirement system made pursuant to the provisions of this Item shall not be used, directly or indirectly, to fund cost-of-living increases for such system.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to require that a minimum of twenty-five percent of any money designated as nonrecurring state revenue be applied toward the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of the state retirement systems? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii))
Proposed Amendment No. 4
Regular Session, 2023
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ACT No. 48
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HOUSE BILL NO. 46
BY REPRESENTATIVES HUGHES AND KNOX
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide for eligibility of certain nonprofit organizations for such exemptions; to prohibit the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain residential property owned by a nonprofit corporation or association based upon the condition of the property; to provide for determinations by local governing authorities with respect to the condition of certain property owned by a nonprofit corporation or association and leased as housing; to authorize the issuance or reinstatement of a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association in certain circumstances; to make technical changes and corrections; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Legislature of Louisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, a proposal to amend Article VII, Section 21(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§21. Other Property Exemptions
Section 21. In addition to the homestead exemption provided for in Section 20 of this Article, the following property and no other shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation:
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(B)(1)(a)(i) Property owned by a nonprofit corporation or association organized and operated exclusively for religious, dedicated places of burial, charitable, health, welfare, fraternal, or educational purposes, no part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or member thereof and which that is declared to be exempt from federal or state income tax; and
(ii) medical Medical equipment leased for a term exceeding five years to such a nonprofit corporation or association which that owns or operates a small, rural hospital and which that uses the equipment solely for health care purposes at the hospital, provided that the property shall be exempt only during the term of the lease to such corporation or association, and further provided that “small, rural hospital” shall mean a hospital which that meets all of the following criteria:
(aa) It has less than fifty Medicare-licensed acute care beds.
(bb) It is located in a municipality with a population of less than ten thousand which that has been classified as an area with a shortage of health manpower by the United States Health Service; and
(b) property Property leased to such a nonprofit corporation or association for use solely as housing for homeless persons, as defined by regulation adopted by the tax commission or its successor provided that the term of such lease shall be for at least five years, that as a condition of entering into the lease the property be in compliance with all applicable health and sanitation codes for use as housing for homeless persons, that the lease shall provide that compensation to be paid the lessor shall not exceed one dollar per year, and that such contract of lease shall recite that the property shall be used exclusively for the purpose of housing the homeless, and further provided that at such time as the property is no longer used solely as housing for homeless persons, the property shall no longer be exempt from taxation;
(2) property Property of a bona fide labor organization representing its members or affiliates in collective bargaining efforts; and
(3) property Property of an organization such as a lodge or club organized for charitable and fraternal purposes and practicing the same, and property of a nonprofit corporation devoted to promoting trade, travel, and commerce, and also property of a trade, business, industry or professional society or association, if that property is owned by a nonprofit corporation or association organized under the laws of this state for such purposes.
(4)(a) None of the property listed in this Paragraph (B) shall be exempt if owned, operated, leased, or used for commercial purposes unrelated to the exempt purposes of the corporation or association.
(b)(i) None of the property listed in this Paragraph shall be exempt if the property is owned by a nonprofit corporation or association and the governing authority of the municipality or parish in which the property is located determines all of the following:
(aa) The property is leased as housing, is in a state of disrepair, and manifests conditions which endanger the health or safety of the public.
(bb) The owner of the property habitually neglects maintenance of the property as evidenced by three or more sustained code enforcement violations issued for the property in the prior twelve months for matters that endanger the health or safety of residents of the property or of persons in the area surrounding the property. For purposes of this Item, matters deemed to endanger health or safety include structural instability due to deterioration; injurious or toxic ventilation; contaminated or inoperable water supply; holes, breaks, rotting materials, or mold in walls; roof defects that admit rain; unsecured overhang extensions in danger of collapse; a hazardous electrical system; improper connection of fuel-burning appliances or equipment; an inactive or inoperable fire detection system; an unsecured or contaminated swimming pool; or any combination of these.
(ii) An ad valorem tax exemption denied or revoked pursuant to the provisions of Item (i) of this Subsubparagraph may be issued or reinstated if the governing authority of the municipality or parish in which the property is located determines that the conditions enumerated in Item (i) of this Subsubparagraph no longer exist.
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Section 2. Be it further resolved that the provisions of the amendment contained in this Joint Resolution shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on October 14, 2023.
Section 4. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, there shall be printed a proposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to deny a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association that owns residential property in such a state of disrepair that it endangers public health or safety? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(B))
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ST. MARY
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
District 2, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1 (Rebid)
Berwick High School, Berwick Junior High School, Patterson High School
Sealed bids will be received by St. Mary Parish School Board, LA Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana for ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD District 2, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1 (Rebid), until 2:00 PM, local time on Tuesday September 12, 2023, at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, Maintenance Office, LA Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70380, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be re- turned unopened.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
District 2, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1(Rebid)
Berwick High School, Berwick Junior High School, Patterson High School
To: St. Mary Parish School Board, LA Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana
LICENSE NO. ———————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being re- turned unopened.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DES- CRIPTION: The project consists of St. Mary Parish School Board, District 2, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1 (Rebid). The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is $3,400,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction or Roofing Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or be- fore the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, may be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file for St. Mary Parish School Board, District 2, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1(Rebid) at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, Maintenance Office, and at the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect, 900 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The full amount of the deposit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Upon return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the re- ceipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered re- sponsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for thirty (30) days.
To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause.
St. Mary Parish School Board.
Adv. Aug. 16, 23 and 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
June 28th, 2023
1:00 P.M.
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Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the June 28th, 2023, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Gary Driskell, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Garrett Grogan, and Mr. Justin Martin were in attendance. Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Mr. Broussard made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the May 2023 minutes. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for May 2023 was $79,489.12. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for May 2023 was $97,997.30. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Broussard seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget to actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Director Up- dates:
Ms. Angeron in- formed the board that 911 administration and Mr. Martin met with Mr. Dave Garritson of Motorola to discuss GIS Mapping for the CAD system. Garritson also met with the individual fire departments and the assessor’s of- fice regarding the different layers for the map. Mr. Robinson, Motorola’s project manager, will conduct weekly phone meetings regarding the CAD system from this point forward. Mr. Logan Samuels of the Patterson Fire Department as- sembled the server rack that will be used to house the CAD equipment. Mr. Brandon Amedee from TechPro set up the VLAN and ordered an auxiliary switch which is to be installed on the rack before Moto- rola begins installation of the CAD system. Mr. Smith asked if there are any other components we have to purchase related to the CAD system. Mr. Martin advised that Motorola approved the 4 monitors, but we will have to provide the mounting brackets to hang them.
Ms. Angeron re- ceived some information from Mr. Broussard about the Rave Panic Button. Mr. Broussard informed members that the school board plans to implement the use of the Rave Button. He stated that we need to ascertain how em- ergency services will be notified in the event of a panic alert. Ms. Angeron advised that Mr. Amedee is looking into the specs to make sure we have everything we need for the Rave Panic System. Ms. Angeron will keep members abreast of the situation.
Morgan City Fire Department’s new toning protocol has been implemented.
The 700 radios were down for several days due to the T-1 line going down at the Berwick site. Dispatchers were able to communicate with the fire departments using the VHF and Fire Ground.
A former employee who required no additional training was rehired. One other person was also hired. We currently have 3 em- ployees in training. We will have a full roster when training is complete.
Ms. Angeron in- formed members that four (4) fire departments have paid their regular cost share per the annual agreement.
July 3rd and 4th are both paid holidays this year as per the proclamation by the parish president.
General Discussion: Mr. Martin advised that the fire association agreements have all been signed except Berwick. Berwick’s will be signed when the new chief is in place.
Adjournment: Mr. Broussard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
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Charlette
Angeron,
Director
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Act 186 of 1984, the public is hereby notified that the proposed budget of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 is available for inspection at 300 Everett Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Also, the public is hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Recreation Building located at 1300 South Road, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70380. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments and opinions on the proposed budget of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024.
Additionally, proposed amendments to the budget of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, may be considered at the public hearing to be held on September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Recreation Building located at 1300 South Road, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70380. This proposed amended budget is shown as the estimated 2023 amounts on the September 30, 2024 budget documents.
Proposed
Budget
General Fund
October 1, 2023 to
September 30, 2024
Projected
Beginning
Fund Balance, October 1, 2023
$478,049
Projected
Revenues
$331,500
Projected
Expenses
$427,680
Projected Ending Fund
Balance, September 30, 2024
$381,869
(S) Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
(S) Catherine
Siracusa,
Secretary
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
August 18, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish School Board
474 Hwy. 317
Centerville, LA 70522
Advertisement:
Public Notice- Invitation for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
for
St. Mary Parish School Board ESSER Funding – Franklin Senior High School
Renovations
Renovating Existing Classrooms, Gymnasium, and Administrative Spaces
The St. Mary Parish School Board is seeking Statements and Qualifications (SOQ) from highly qualified Construction Management Firms interested in providing Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services for Franklin Senior High School renovations.
The SMPSB Selection Committee will evaluate only the firms that have obtained the official SOQ package for this solicitation from the SOQ Coordinator on behalf of the St. Mary Parish School Board:
The St. Mary Parish School Board
Attn: Buffy Fegenbush
CC: Brad Wiese
474 Hwy. 317
Centerville, LA 70522
Telephone: 337-201-0502
Email: bwiese@stmaryk12.net
The original and seven (7) copies of the Official Statement of Qualifications for this Project shall be delivered to the SOQ Coordinator on behalf of the owner at 534 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. The SOQ submissions for this Project will only be accepted until 2 P.M., Central Standard Time, on September 20, 2023.
Statements of Qualifications which have not been received by aforementioned deadline date and time will be rejected. Additionally, failure to submit all of the information on the official SOQ package may be considered non- responsive and may result in Qualification Statements being rejected.
Any request for information relative to the SOQ should be submitted in writing to:
Wesley Thiele, AIA, LEED AP
Architect
534 Jefferson St
Lafayette, LA 70501
337-513-0760
770-364-2414
wthiele@ghc-arch.com
The St. Mary Parish School Board is an Equal Opportunity Em- ployer. Therefore, all respondents are encouraged to utilize minority participation to the extent possible through the use of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses as consultants.
The Deliverables for this project must comply with the Davis Bacon Act of 1931 which governs the compensation rates for all workers in all trades throughout the project.
SOQ Respondents, their consultants, sub-consultants, or other parties representing the proposed CMAR Team for this solicitation may not contact any SMPSB Board Member or CMAR Selection Committee Member when the members are announced concerning this project from the date of the solicitation until the date of selection.
The SMPSB and the SMPSB Selection Committee, reserve the right to reject any or all timely submitted SOQ’s in response to this RFQ for just cause and waive any information with any proposals received.
(S) Buffy S.
Fegenbush, Ed. D.
Buffy S.
Fegenbush, Ed. D.
Superintendent
St. Mary Parish School Board
Adv. Aug. 23, 30 and Sept. 6, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND BAYOU INSPECTION SERVICES, INC.
The Louisiana Department of En- vironmental Quality and Bayou In- spection Services, Inc. (Respondent), Agency Interest Number 30587, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-RE-23-0047, concerning the State’s allegations of environmental violations by Respondent at its facility in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Consolidated Compliance Order & Notice of Potential Penalty, Enforcement Tracking No. RE-CN-15-00995, Penalty Assessment, Enforcement Tracking No. RE-P-20-00354, and Amended Penalty Assessment, Enforcement Tracking No. RE-P-20-00354A.
The Department of Environmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days. The public is invited and encouraged to submit written comments to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821–4302, Attention: Brandon B. Williams, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environmental Quality in reaching a decision on whether to make the settlement final.
Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be reviewed on the Department of En- vironmental Quality’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting About LDEQ, Enforcement, and Settlements. The document may also be viewed at, and copies ob- tained from, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Public Record Request Form (DEQ Form ISD-0005-01). The form and instructions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address:
http://deq.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/General/PublicRecordsRequestForm.pdf, or by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-866-896-5337.
Pursuant to La. R.S. 30:2050.7(D), the Department of Environmental Quality may hold a public hearing re- garding this proposed settlement when either of the following conditions are met: 1) a written request for public hearing has been filed by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members who reside in the parish in which the facility is located; or 2) the secretary finds a significant degree of public interest in this settlement.
For further in- ormation, you may call the Legal Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality at (225) 219-3985.
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PROPOSED BANK MERGER
Notice is given that application has been made to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to merge Heritage Bank of St. Tammany, 205 North Columbia Street, Covington, Louisiana 70433, with and into M C Bank & Trust Company, 1201 Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. M C Bank & Trust Company will survive the merger. It is contemplated that all banking offices of the above-named institutions will continue to be operated following the proposed merger.
Any person wishing to comment on this application is encouraged to submit comments through the FDIC’s website at https://www7.fdic.gov/CRA/. Alternatively, comments may be filed in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal De- posit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office at 600 North Pearl Street, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201. Comments must be submitted not later than September 29, 2023. Photocopies of in- formation in the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.
This notice is published pursuant to Part 303.65 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Adv. Aug. 30, Sept. 13 and 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 7, 2023, at Noon.
The creation of this Advisory Committee did not specify any qualifications for appointment.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in 3the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Aug. 16 and 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 7, 2023, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Aug. 16 and 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The following ordinance having been introduced at a duly convened meeting on July 25, 2023, was offered for final adoption by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mr. Hymel:
ORDINANCE
NO. 23-09
An ordinance creating the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana, in accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; defining the boundaries thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), may use special taxes and local and state sales tax and ad valorem tax increments pursuant to and in accordance with Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 33:9038.42, inclusive) (the “Act”), to provide funds needed to finance economic development projects; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the funding of projects in accordance with the requirements of the Act, the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), proposes to create an economic development district within the City to be known as “Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana” (the “District”), in which certain taxes are to be levied and from which certain local and state sales and use tax and ad valorem tax increments may be used to fund projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION i) In accordance with the Act, there has been published two times in the Daily Review, the official journal of the City (the “Official Journal”), a notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, des- cribing the boundaries of the District and informing the citizens of the date of consideration of this Ordinance.
SECTION ii) There is hereby created an economic development district within the City, to be named “Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana” (the “District”), having the geographical boun-daries set forth in Exhibit A at- tached hereto, which Exhibit A is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Ordinance, all pursuant to the Act. As provided by the Act, the District shall be a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and shall possess such powers and authority and have such duties as provided in the Act and other law, and the Governing Authority of the City shall be the governing authority of the District.
SECTION iii) The domicile of the District shall be the same as that of the City; the District shall adopt an official seal with the word “SEAL” on the inside and surrounded by the official name of the District; the Official Journal shall be the initial official journal of the District; the Clerk of the Council shall serve as Clerk of governing authority of the District; the fiscal agent bank of the City shall be the initial fiscal agent bank of the District until the District is able to name its own fiscal agent bank; and the fiscal year of the District shall be the same as that of the City.
SECTION iv) The Mayor and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION v) All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION vi) If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance, but this Ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this Ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Ordinance.
SECTION vii) This Ordinance shall be published one time in the Official Journal.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Stephens, Hymel, Bias, Domangue, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, 22nd day of August, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Clerk of the Council
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), pursuant to the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42, inclusive)(the “Act”), proposes to consider creating an economic development district within the City to be called Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority proposes to levy a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax within the District. The proceeds of such tax will be deposited in a special trust fund to be used for the furtherance of economic development projects within the District, all pursuant to the authority of the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, and will at that time hear any and all objections to the proposed creation of the District and the levy of a hotel occupancy tax therein.
The boundaries of the District are proposed to be as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Brashear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Act 186 of 1984, the public is hereby notified that the proposed budget of Wax Lake East Drainage District, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 is available for inspection at 300 Everett Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Also, the public is hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Patterson Civic Center located at 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana 70392. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments and opinions on the proposed budget of Wax Lake East Drainage District, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024.
Additionally, proposed amendments to the budget of Wax Lake East Drainage District, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, may be considered at the public hearing to be held on September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Patterson Civic Center located at 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana 70392. This proposed amended budget is shown as the estimated 2023 amounts on the September 30, 2024 budget documents.
Proposed
Budget
General Fund
October 1, 2023 to
September 30, 2024
Projected
Beginning
Fund Balance, October 1, 2023
$1,346,811
Projected
Revenues
$855,000
Projected
Expenses
$1,877,760
Projected Ending Fund
Balance, September 30, 2024
$324,051
(S) Jeffery LaGrange,
Chairman
(S) Catherine
Siracusa,
Secretary
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The following ordinance having been introduced at a duly convened meeting on July 25, 2023, was offered for final adoption by Pastor Bias and seconded by Mr. Hymel:
ORDINANCE
NO. 23-10
An ordinance authorizing the levy of a hotel occupancy tax within the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana; directing that such hotel occupancy tax in the District will be used to provide funds for economic development projects in accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), created the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on August 22, 2023, pursuant to Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 33:9038.42, inclusive) (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the District may use local and state sales tax, ad valorem, and/or hotel occupancy tax revenues or increments pursuant to and in accordance with the Act to provide funds needed to finance economic development projects as defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, no registered voters reside within the boundaries of the District and therefore La. R.S. 33:9038.39 permits the Morgan City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District (the “Governing Authority”), to levy hotel occupancy taxes for authorized purposes without the necessity of holding an election thereon, and this Governing Authority now wishes to proceed with the levy and imposition of a 2% hotel occupancy tax (the “Tax”) for the purposes permitted by the Act; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the District further desires to create a special trust fund named the “Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District Trust Fund” (the “Trust Fund”), the purpose of which is to fund economic development projects selected by the District in the manner provided by the Act; and
WHEREAS, this Governing Authority now wishes to provide for the levy and collection of the Tax, which shall be assessed, collected, administered and enforced in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2D of Subtitle II, Chapter 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (the “Uniform Local Sales Tax Code”), as it may be amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the District, that:
SECTION i) In accordance with the Act, there has been published two times in the Daily Review, the official journal of the City (the “Official Journal”), a notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, describing the levy of the Tax and informing the citizens of the date of consideration of this Ordinance.
SECTION ii) According to the certificate of the Registrar of Voters for the Parish of St. Mary attached hereto as Exhibit B, no registered voters presently reside within the District. Under the authority of the Act, there is hereby levied and imposed a 2% hotel occupancy tax, beginning October 1, 2023, and continuing through September 30, 2026 (the “Tax”).
SECTION iii) The Tax shall be collected by a “Collector,” which term shall mean and include the entity from time-to-time collecting hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of the City. The current Collector for the Tax is the St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department.
SECTION iv) The Tax shall be collected on the basis of the applicable integrated bracket schedule prescribed by the Collector of Revenue, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Section 304 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (La. R.S. 47:304). The dealers shall remit the Tax collected to the Collector and comply with the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, particularly La. R.S. 47:337.29, the proportionate part of the sales and use taxes collected in accordance with said integrated bracket schedule.
SECTION 5. For the purpose of compensating the dealer in accounting for and remitting the Tax, each dealer shall be allowed compensation on the amount of all Tax due and accounted for and remitted to the Collector equivalent to the amount allowed for sales and use taxes of the City. Said compensation shall be in the form of a deduction in submitting his/her report and/or reports and paying the amount due by the dealer, provided the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment, and provided the amount of any credit claimed for the Tax already paid to a wholesaler shall not be deducted in computing the commission allowed the dealer hereunder.
SECTION 6. The interest on unpaid Tax provided for by La. R.S. 47:337.69 shall be at the same rate as allowed for sales and use taxes in the City.
SECTION 7. Any penalties permitted to be imposed by the Collector pursuant to the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be imposed, when applicable, in amounts, percentages or rates equivalent to those allowed for sales and use taxes of the City.
SECTION 8. The Collector is authorized to employ private counsel to assist in the collection of any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance, or to represent him/her in any proceeding under this Ordinance. If any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance are referred to an attorney at law for collection, an additional charge of attorney fees, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of such Tax, penalties and interest due, shall be paid by the tax debtor.
SECTION 9. Should the interest, penalties or attorney fees herein, or the combined interest, penalties and attorney fees be declared to be in excess of limits provided by other law, including relevant jurisprudence, then the maximum interest, penalties and attorney fees allowed by such other law shall apply.
SECTION 10. The Collector is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to carry into effect the provisions of this Ordinance, to appoint deputies, assistants or agents to assist it in the performance of its duties, and in pursuance thereof to make and enforce such rules as it may deem necessary.
SECTION 11. The entire proceeds of the Tax as received by the District shall be deposited into a special trust fund designated “Morgan City Hotel/Motel Economic Development District Trust Fund” (the “Trust Fund”), and shall be used by the Governing Authority for those economic development projects and purposes permitted pursuant to the Act. All taxes, revenues, funds, assessments, moneys, penalties, fees or other income which may be collected or come into the possession of the Collector under any provision or provisions of this Ordinance relating to the Tax described herein, shall be promptly deposited by the Collector for the account of the District in the Trust Fund, heretofore established and maintained for the deposit of such proceeds, which fund shall be maintained as a separate fund, apart from other funds and accounts of the City or other entities, provided, however, any amount which is paid under protest or which is subject to litigation may be transferred to a separate account established by the Collector pending the final determination of the protest or litigation. Out of the funds on deposit in the Trust Fund, the District shall first pay all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of administering and collecting the Tax (to the extent not already retained by the Collector) and administering the provisions of this Ordinance and as well, the various administrative and enforcement procedures. Such costs and expenses shall be reported by the Collector monthly to the District. After all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax have been paid as provided for above, the remaining balance in the Trust Fund shall be available for appropriation and expenditure by the District solely for the purposes designated and described in the Act and other applicable law.
SECTION 12. All funds or accounts described herein may be separate funds or accounts or may be a separate accounting within a general or “sweep” fund or account containing monies from multiple sources so long as separate accounting of such monies is maintained.
SECTION 13. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be in conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be controlling.
SECTION 14 The Mayor and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 15 All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 16. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance, but this Ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this Ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Ordinance.
SECTION 17. This Ordinance shall be published one time in the Official Journal.
SECTION 18. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Bias, Hymel, Domangue, Stephens, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, 22nd day of August, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie Harrington
Clerk of the Council
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), pursuant to the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42, inclusive)(the “Act”), proposes to consider creating an economic development district within the City to be called Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority proposes to levy a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax within the District. The proceeds of such tax will be deposited in a special trust fund to be used for the furtherance of economic development projects within the District, all pursuant to the authority of the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, and will at that time hear any and all objections to the proposed creation of the District and the levy of a hotel occupancy tax therein.
The boundaries of the District are proposed to be as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Brashear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
EXHIBIT B
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
I, Terry Foulcard, the duly appointed St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, do hereby certify to the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”) that, as of the date set forth below, there are no qualified electors located within the District, the boundaries of which are as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Brashear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my signature and official seal of the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, this 28th day of July, 2023.
(SEAL)
(S) Terry Foulcard
Terry Foulcard
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA UNIT NO. 1 PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 AT 10:30 A.M.
LEPA UNIT NO. 1 PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: August 31, 2023
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the April 11, 2023 LEPA Unit No.1 Participants Committee Meeting
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Update on LEPA Unit No.1 Operations
(b) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Consideration of going into an Executive Session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16, La. R.S. 42:17 to discuss potential litigation by the federal Equal Em- ployment Opportunity Commission and/or private individuals formerly employed at the LEPA Unit No. 1 facility in Morgan City, Louisiana.
(b) Distribution of the Proposed 2024 LEPA Unit No. 1 Budget
ITEM 7 ADJOURNMENT
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on July 25, 2023. Published by title on July 28, 2023.
Mr. Stephens offered the following Ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 23-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY.
SECTION 1
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that the official Zoning Map of the City is amended and reenacted to rezone and re-designate the following described properties from and to the zoning districts indicated; the affected properties with its zoning designation being as shown on the attached map, which maps constitute an amendment to the existing official zoning map.
A. PROPERTY:
Tract 3
That certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being situated in Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, more fully des-cribed as being Lot Number Fifteen (15) of Wise’s Sub-division of Tiger Island, ac- cording to the plat thereof adopted by the family meeting held in the Succession of J.H.P. Wise, and wife, deceased, before W.B. Gray, a then Notary Public in and for the Parish of St. Mary, La., on November 24th, 1902, and duly filed approved and homologated, and recorded in the Conveyance Office of St. Mary Parish, La.
Said lot being bounded on the West by a fifty foot private court, on the North by Wise Street, on the East by Federal Avenue, and on the South by the property formerly owned by Wm. Drews, Jr., and now owned by Mr. Juanita Guardia Bass, and having a front of Forty-four (44) feet on Federal Avenue, by a depth of One Hundred and sixty-five (165) feet. Including herewith all buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, privileges, and servitudes belonging thereto.
And
The North Ten (10) feet of that certain tract of land measuring One Hundred and Eighteen feet in width, and fronting on Federal Avenue, on West side, by a depth between parallel lines of One Hundred and Forty Eight feet, more or less, lying and being situated in what is now the corporate limits of the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, more particularly described as being bounded on the North by the property formerly of Appolis Randall, now Vendee herein, in Wise Subdivision, on the East by Federal Avenue, on the South by remainder of said tract of land owned by Vendor herein, and on the West by property now or formerly belonging to M. Coguenhem.
Being the same Property sold by Act of Cash Sale to the St. Mary Parish School Board by Dr. A.K. White on February 18, 1929, and recorded in the conveyance records of St. Mary Parish at Book No. 4Q, E54, 153, Instrument #54,153.
AND
Tract 6
That certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, and more particularly des-cribed as being Lot, No. Fourteen, in Wise Sub-division of said City, having a front of the South side of Wise Street of One Hundred and sixty five (165) feet, more or less, by a depth of Fifty (50) feet, and bounded North by Wise Street, South by School property and East and West by vacant courts.
Being the same Property sold by Act of Cash Sale to the St. Mary Parish School Board by Mrs. Kathleen E. O’Brien on February 10, 1940, and recorded in the conveyance records of St. Mary Parish on March 13, 1940 at Book No. 5U, E65, 765, Instrument #65,765.
FROM: “R-4A” Residential
TO: “R-1E” Residential
As shown on attached Map titled Subdivision of Land/ M.D. Shannon School
SECTION 2
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be de- clared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Stephens, Bias, Domangue, Hymel, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 22nd day of August, 2023.
Delivered to Mayor at 11:00 AM this 24th day of August, 2023.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Approved this 24th day of August, 2023.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 11:30 AM on August 24, 2023.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
The Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., will receive sealed bids. Sealed bids will be received on SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, by the Town of Berwick, at Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana until 10:00 a.m. (local time). Any bids delivered should be delivered to Newell “BUBBA” Slaughter, Chief Administrative officer for the Town of Berwick, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana, no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time), at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned un- opened.
After the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Mayor & Town Council at their first meeting after receiving the bids for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation.
This project consists of the new building addition which includes framing and construction of new building foundation, piers and raised floor, framing, decking, roofing, sheathing, trimming, doors, plumbing, electrical and air condition in main room, bathrooms, walkways, hallway, storage area, flooring, walls, ceilings, new accessible ramp, concrete path and tree removal.
Project Name: The Town of Berwick Addition to The Brown House
Specifications and proposal forms are on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office. upon receipt of $100.00 for each set during normal business hours (8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Monday – Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Town of Berwick”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents and deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of reproduction. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents un- marked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
If bids are mailed, they shall be addressed as follows: Mr. Newell “BUBBA” Slaughter, Chief Administrative officer, Town of Berwick, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, Louisiana 70342, and must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time) on September 26, 2023. The envelope shall be clearly marked – “Bids” –The Town of Berwick Addition to The Brown House
Please contact Mr. Newell “Bubba” Slaughter, 985-384 8858, for any clarifications.
A mandatory pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (local time) in the Conference Room, Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342.
Evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S.38:2212 (A) (1) and R.S. 39:1594 (C) (4), (D).
Each bidder shall be a licensed Contractor in ac- cordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 -2163 for the classification of GENERAL CONTRACTING -COMMERCIAL BUILDING LICENSE or re- lated classification.
Bid/bids shall be accompanied with a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond with Power of Attorney (Money Or- ders or Letters of Credit WILL NOT be accepted), made payable to the Town of Berwick, in the amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the proposal. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared irregular and shall be cause for rejection.
The LOWEST qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the Town of Berwick. Successful bidder shall be required to provide a certificate of insurance for liability and workman compensation, performance and payment bond upon award of the bid. The Town of Berwick reserves the right to reject bids for just cause in the best interest of the Town of Berwick.
Successful bidders must register with the Town of Berwick and the St. Mary Parish and Use Tax Department for tax purposes.
/s/ Duval H. Arthur, Jr.
Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
Town of Berwick
Adv. Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and 20, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
AUGUST 9, 2023
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Craig A. Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Scott Ramsey.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathews and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, July 26, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Gubernatorial Candidate, Mr. Hunter Lundy, appeared before the Council to announce his candidacy for Governor of Louisiana.
President David Hanagriff informed that he signed a Proclamation with Teche Action Clinic acknowledging National Health Center Week, August 6 -12, 2023.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, President Hanagriff stated that Teche Action Clinic has been servicing the Parish for approximately fifty years. Rev. Mathews stated that it was originally formed in 1972 or 1973.
Chief Administrative Officer Jean Paul Bourg presented his report for a two (2) week period ending August 9, 2023.
Dr. Rink moved that the Public Hearing Report July 26, 2023 be accepted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Rev. Mathews reported on the second annual Humanitarian Award Ceremony he recently attended at West St. Mary Civic Center, sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Ro Omicron Chapter. He informed that among many, Almetra Franklin, CEO of St. Mary/Vermillion Community Action, was awarded the Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Service in Community. He further informed that he accepted the Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Service in Government in absence of Parish President David Hanagriff.
Mr. Ina, President of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Ro Omicron Chapter, informed that this organization serves St. Mary, St. Martin, and Iberia Parishes. He expounded on the organization, the application process, and the award process.
President Hanagriff accepted the award from Rev. Mathews and Mr. Ina and stated that he does it for the community.
Mr. Rulf moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Judge William “Bill” Dewitt Hunter, and
WHEREAS, Judge Hunter practiced law in Morgan City for 28 years, and
WHEREAS, Judge Hunter was elected the 16th Judicial District Court Judge in 1995 and served until his retirement in 2009, and
WHEREAS, Judge Hunter established the District’s first Drug Treatment Court that made a positive impact on the lives of those who sought redemption, and
WHEREAS, Judge Hunter was a well-respected member of the legal community as well as a dedicated public servant, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Judge Hunter, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, David Joseph Allain, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allain served as Executive Director of West St. Mary Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allain loved cooking and spending time with his beloved family, friends, and colleagues, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allain was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and fixing or restoring things, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Allain, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 19th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Adams moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey
RESOLUTION
Resolution ratifying actions of David Hanagriff, Parish President, approving and authorizing a previously executed Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration relative to Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport – Rehabilitation of Segmented Circle Grant No. 3-22-0044-026-2023.
WHEREAS, David Hanagriff, Parish President to execute a previously executed Contract with the Federal Aviation Administration relative to Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport – Rehabilitation of Segmented Circle Grant No. 3-22-0044-026-2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby ratify the actions of David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a previously executed Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration relative to Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport – Rehabilitation of Segmented Circle Grant No. 3-22-0044-026-2023, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Roof Replacement at Fairview Treatment Center, Bayou Vista, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-01.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Roof Replacement at Fairview Treatment Center, Bayou Vista, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-01, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-02.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-02, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Patch, Mill, and Asphalt Overlay of Lake Palourde Road from LA Hwy. 182 to Lakeview Drive, Amelia, LA for St. Mary Parish Government within Existing Rights-of-Way, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-03.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Patch, Mill, and Asphalt Overlay of Lake Palourde Road from LA Hwy. 182 to Lakeview Drive, Amelia, LA for St. Mary Parish Government within Existing Rights-of-Way, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-03, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Warehouse, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-04.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana to Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Warehouse, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-04, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to New Central Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-05.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to New Central Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-05, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations for the Amelia Community for St. Mary Parish Government, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-06.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana relative to Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations for the Amelia Community for St. Mary Parish Government, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-06, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3 relative to Capital Improvements and Construction for Recreation District No. 3, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-22-02.
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Hanagriff, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3 relative to Capital Improvements and Construction for Recreation District No. 3, Planning and Construction, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-22-02, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of August 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the July 26, 2023, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 4 – (Patterson) – 2 Vacancies
Edward Austin – Present Member, Vinnie Byrd – Present Member
Mr. Rulf moved that Edward Austin and Vinnie Byrd be reappointed to Recreation District No. 4. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Kristina Sarai, Director of Government Affairs, Cox Communications, “As you know, Cox is required to obtain permission from local broadcast stations and cable networks to provide their signals on our channel lineup. We’re in discussions to renew agreements with the following programmers and broadcasters:
Station: Telemundo-WLFP; Channel: 98. 284
If we’re unable to reach a new agreement by the expiration dates, these networks can prevent us from including their stations in our lineup.
Please feel free to contact me at 504-952-2013 should you have any questions.
B. Kristin Bonner, Executive Director, South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority has written to request assistance in the selection of a Board Member for the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA). At the present time, the St. Mary Parish position has been vacated by Ms. Adriane Kyle. I hope that you and the St. Mary Parish Council will begin the process to search for another candidate to fill this vacancy. It is important that the needs of your parish are represented on our Board as we are continuously discussing new services and funding in our catchment area.
The Louisiana Legislature changed the Board requirements for membership for all Local Governing Entities (LGE’s) in the 2017 Legislative Session. ACT 73 references these changes for our Board Membership to require that we have representation from the medical field (MD, RN, or Coroner’s Office) judicial system (Judge, District Attorney’s Office, or Law Enforcement) or a parent, consumer, or advocate in the field of mental health or substance use.
Lisa Morgan stated that any qualifying applications that are received before the agenda deadline, will be placed on the next agenda.
C. Tim Matte, Executive Director of St. Mary Levee District has written – “According to our records, Luther Smith, District II, Andrew Mancuso, District VI, and Norris Crappell, District VIII have had their terms on the St. Mary Levee District Board expire. In addition, we have been informed that Danny Lipari has resigned his seat as the member from District IV.
The members whose terms have expired have indicated a willingness to be re-appointed and continue to serve the District.
Lisa Morgan stated that per the Levee District’s Revised Statutes, three applicants from each district will be placed on the agenda to be voted on by the Council and submitted to the Governor.
Per Rev. Mathews’ inquiry relative to the current status of the Personnel Board, Lisa Morgan informed that the vacancies have been advertised, a few applications have been received, and it will be placed on the next agenda.
There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY POWER
REVISIONS
Separate sealed bids for Emergency Power Revisions will be received by ST. MARY PARISH
GOVERNMENT in the Conference Room of St. Mary Parish Government Courthouse, 5th Floor, 500 Main St., Franklin LA 70538, until 2:00 P.M. (Central time), Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Sealed bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LA-R.S.37:2150-
2163 for the classification of ELECTRICAL.
Contract Documents may be obtained from:
ADG
ENGINEERING
3909 W CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 201
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70506
Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them electronically. Send request to adginc@adginc.org.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 AM on September 12, 2023 at the project site.
The OWNER re- serves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(8)(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in R.S. 38:2219.A.( l )(a), (b) and (c).
Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, provided on the specified form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders.
Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.
Bidder shall show the Contractor’s license number and name of the project on the Bid envelope as required by Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2163.A.(l ).
In accordance with in R.S. 38:2215. A., no Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
500 MAIN ST.
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
Adv. Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13 and 20, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
July 10th, 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- Secretary/Treasurer, Board Members – Raymond Beadle, & Paul Tholen.
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Glen Duncan- State Funding, T.J. Gardella, & Misty Estay.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
April’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated. With a motion from Raymond Beadle and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen, and a second by Raymond Beadle. With all in favor, motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal gave his maintenance report for the month. The sewer force main on Teche Rd to Fangue Station on Highway 182 has been completed. During the fire hydrant testing, a few problems were discovered with the valves on Nini Road, corner of Southeast Blvd. and Victoria Riverside. The problems have now been fixed. He will continue smoke testing and will also fix the leak that was found coming from the storm drain on Memory Lane/Sutton Lane.
T.J. Gardella gave his maintenance report for the month. Meter change outs continues and T.J. reported the water loss being higher than last month because of the hydrant flushing that has been done. He stated that the meters being installed are working well and he will be going to school next week.
Chris Cooper updated the board on the repair of our portable pump. He also discussed the meter problems have not been solved yet. Chris stated that we are still waiting on a response from Mueller about our electronic registers. If no response the board will take further actions.
Tony Hensgens inquired about the frequency of Patterson taking on water from us and the cost of a meter between the districts. Larry Fromenthal said he would get a cost estimate together for the board.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Tony Hensgens to adjourn. With a second from Thomas Philbrook, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper
President
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Misty Estay
Recording
Secretary
Adv. Aug. 30, 2023

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