Public notices for Nov. 8, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2347
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2151 providing policies and procedures for districts, agencies, boards and commissions heretofore or hereafter created by the St. Mary Parish Council or its predecessor, the St. Mary Parish Policy Jury; consolidating and delegating certain governmental functions of said districts, agencies, boards and commissions; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, this St. Mary Parish Council, pursuant to the authority granted it by the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, desires to provide uniform policies and procedures applicable to all districts, agencies, boards, commissions and similar entities (collectively, “Parochial Subdivisions”) created by this Parish Council or its predecessor, the Police Jury of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish, hereby determines that the establishment of uniform policies and procedures for Parochial Subdivisions and the consolidation and delegation of certain governmental functions of Parochial Subdivisions will provide better efficiency and are in the best interest of the citizens of the Parish;
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, the St. Mary Parish Council enacted Ordinance No. 2151;
WHEREAS, in doing so, Ordinance No. 2151, Article II, Section 2.2 reads:
SECTION 2.2. Human Resources and Payroll. Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and em- ployee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.
The provisions of this Section 2.2 will be implemented in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parish. The Parish Chief Administrative Officer shall report on the status of the implementation re- quired in this Section 2.2 to this Parish Council quarterly until all human resource and payroll functions of all Parochial Subdivisions have been assumed by the Parish.
WHEREAS, in order to clarify how the provision reading “… provided that the Parish may, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.”, shall be amended to read:
SECTION 2.2. Human Resources and Payroll. Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and em- ployee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may through either a directive of the Chief Administrative Officer, at the Chief Administrative Officer’s discretion, or by a majority vote of the membership of the Parish Council, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.
The provisions of this Section 2.2 will be implemented in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parish. The Parish Chief Administrative Officer shall report on the status of the implementation re- quired in this Section 2.2 to this Parish Council quarterly until all human resource and payroll functions of all Parochial Subdivisions have been assumed by the Parish, unless otherwise delegate according to the provisions of the above paragraph.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, hereby amend Ordinance No. 2151, Article II, Section 2.2 to read as follows:
SECTION 2.2. Human Resources and Payroll. Subject to the provisions of the second paragraph of this Section, all human resource and em- ployee payroll functions of Parochial Subdivisions shall be performed by the Parish through the Parish government staff, provided that the Parish may through either a directive of the Chief Administrative Officer, at the Chief Administrative Officer’s discretion, or a majority vote of the membership of the Parish Council, in its discretion, delegate such functions to Parochial Subdivisions to the extent it deems necessary.
The provisions of this Section 2.2 will be implemented in accordance with a schedule to be prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parish. The Parish Chief Administrative Officer shall report on the status of the implementation re- quired in this Section 2.2 to this Parish Council quarterly until all human resource and payroll functions of all Parochial Subdivisions have been assumed by the Parish, unless otherwise delegate according to the provisions of the above paragraph.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately unless vetoed by the Parish President.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 27th day of September 2023; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 25th day of October 2023; was adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of October 2023.
AYES: Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, and Rodney Olan-der.
NAYS: Dr. Kristi P. Rink.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Scott Ramsey.
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
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this 30th day of October 2023, at the hour of 8:33 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g David
Hanagriff
DAVID
HANAGRIFF,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 31st day of October 2023, at the hour of 11:36 a.m.
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340
October 4, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P. M.
The President, Carlo Gagliano, Jr. called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call, all commissioners were present.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gagliano, and Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: Audrey Caldwell
Approval of minutes of the meeting held on September 6, 2023.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the September 6, 2023, regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary): Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana involving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission re- garding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
There was no discussion and action concerning the executive session.
B. Discussion and action on circumstances concerning a customer’s water bill.
Allowed for public comment: None
A customer re- quested an adjustment on a high-water bill. There was a discussion that followed concerning this customer’s water bill.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to grant an installment plan for this customer and allow them to pay over a 6-month period. All voted aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made to expand the agenda by Leroy Trim and seconded by Kenneth Mire concerning the resolution regarding a partial settlement of the PFAS litigation. All voted aye. Motion passed.
The Resolution was read aloud by the President.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to approve the resolution regarding the partial settlement of the PFAS litigation. All voted aye. Motion passed.
REPORTS
Engineering Report – None
Managers’ Re- port – The Plant Manager updated the board on the ongoing plant and field projects.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Other Business allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Leroy Trim to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 P.M.
All voted aye. Motion passed.
(S) Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.,
President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH GOVERNMENT
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE ADVERTISEMENT
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL, AT ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS FOR JUDICIAL SALES BEGINNING AT 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023 AND CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SALES ARE COMPLETED, TITLE TO IM- MOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES WERE ADJUDICATED TO THE ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES. THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR EACH OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
FIELDS MYRTLE M (EST)
504 FEDERAL AVE, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380-3541 TAXES OWED ARE WITH THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, KNOWN, DESIGNATED AND DESCRIBED AS BEING THE NORTH PORTION OF LOT NUMBER SIX (6) IN SQUARE NUMBER FOURTEEN (14) OF SAID TOWN, ACCORDING TO BARNES’ MAP AND PLAN OF SURVEY THEREOF, TO WHICH SPECIAL REFERENCE IS HERE MADE; SAID LOT MEASURING TWENTY-FIVE (25’) FEET IN WIDTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF FEDERAL AVENUE AND HAVING A DEPTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (134’) FEET AND BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY LOT FIVE (5) IN SAID SQUARE, ON THE EAST BY THE EASTERN PORTION OF LOT SIX (6) IN SAID SQUARE, ON THE SOUTH BY THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF LOT SIX (6) IN SAID SQUARE, AND ON THE WEST BY FEDERAL AVENUE. TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED, RIGHTS, WAYS AND PRIVILEGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING.
THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. SERVITUDE CREATED BY ACT RECORDED ON 12/12/1978 AT C.O.B. 21-P/802 IN THE RECORDS OF ST. MARY PARISH.
3194341345.00
ON THE DAY OF SALE I WILL SELL THE PROPERTY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE SALE WILL BE WITHOUT APPRAISEMENT, FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND A NON-WARRANTY CASH SALE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PROPERTY.
Adv. Nov. 8, 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 November 30, 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 December 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in 3the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 8 and 22, 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 Wax Lake East Drainage District.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until November 30, 2023, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 6 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1607 and Section 38:1608.
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 December 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 8, and 22, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Hancock Whitney Bank
Vs. No. 137359 Div “G”
Alexandra Clark LeBlanc and John-Mikel Ross Clark Heirs of Debra Rogers Clark, Deceased
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF GROUND together with all buildings and im- provements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana being known, designated and des-cribed as Lot No. 2 in Square Letter “A” of B. Giordano Subdivision ac- cording to a map and plan of land of said subdivision dated February 25, 1949 and attached to an act filed for record May 3, 1949 in St. Mary Parish COB 7-H, page 684, Entry No. 79,024.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 84/100 ($103,830.84) DOLLARS, with 7.60% percent interest thereon from June 19, 2022, until paid, together with accumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property together with twenty-five (25%) percent attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission.
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 15th day of November A.D., 2023, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 13th day of September A.D., 2023.
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Oct. 13 and Nov. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
November 3, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. relative to the lease of property known as Fairview Treatment Center/Claire House located at 1101 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista, Louisiana.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department)
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Residents of Hazel Lane -Curnis J. Simon, Russell J. Olander, Alex Vige, Roland Olander, Edward Olander, Daryl J. Simon, Troy Olander, Douglas Olander, Brenda Lalonde, Rodney Gee, Rodney Olander, and Thomas Olander)
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Meeting Notice
November 3, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana.
The current meeting agenda can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council site at http://www.stmary parishla.gov/agendas-and-minutes and the St. Mary Parish Council Meeting can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-Parish- Council- 102595315855 923/
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 505, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Nov. 8, 2023
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