Public notices for Aug. 14, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a special meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 7-08(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 7-08(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides for parish control over local agencies and special districts; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 7-08(A) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 7-08(A) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 7-08. Control Over Local Agencies and Special Districts.
A. The council shall have general power over any agency, board, commission, or special district heretofore created by the governing authority of St. Mary Parish or hereafter created by the council including, without limitation except to the extent of applicable state law, the power to abolish the agency, board, commission, or special district and require prior approval of any charge or tax levied or bond issued by the agency, board, commission, or special district.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ——————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-01(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 2-01(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides qualifications for the office of council member; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 2-01(B) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 2-01(B) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-01. Composition, Qualifications and Election.
B. A council member shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years and shall be a qualified elector have been legally domiciled and shall have actually resided in the district from which elected at least one (1) year immediately preceding the time of established by law for qualification for office.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-03 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 2-03 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides provisions for the forfeiture of office of a council member; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 2-03 of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 2-03 of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-03. Forfeiture of Office.
A council member shall forfeit the office if such member during the term of office: (1) lacks any qualification for the office prescribed by this charter, (2) is convicted of a state or federal felony, or (3) fails to take office, or (4) is otherwise disqualified by law from holding public office.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides provisions relating to the vacancy of office of council member; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-04. Vacancies.
B. A vacancy on the council shall be filled by appointment of a person meeting the qualifications for office by a majority of the remaining members of the council. If one (1) year 18 months or less of the unexpired term remains when the vacancy occurs, the appointee shall serve out the remainder of the term. If the vacancy occurs more than one (1) year 18 months prior to the expiration of the term, the appointee shall serve until the office is filled by the vote of the qualified electors voting in an election called by the council for that purpose, which election shall be held according to the timetable and procedures established by state law generally for the filling of vacancies in elected local offices.
C. If the council does not make an appointment as required by this section within sixty twenty (60 20) days after the date the vacancy occurs, the ap- pointment shall be made by the governor.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————-, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-05(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 2-05(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides for the compensation of council members; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 2-05(B) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 2-05(B) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-05. Compensation.
B. The council, by ordinance, may adopt a system of reimbursement, upon presentation of properly documented receipts, of reasonable expenses necessary to the performance of official duties by a member while outside the ParishEach council member shall be further entitled to a per diem to compensate the member for the performance of his or her duties as a member while outside the Parish in an amount equal to the standard rate for travel to a particular destination as determined by the United States General Services Administration.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon ap- proval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07(C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 2-07(C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides rules for publication of council minutes; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 2-07(C) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 2-07(C) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-07. Council Meetings and Rules.
C. The council shall conduct its business in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order and shall provide for keeping a journal of its minutes and proceedings. This journal shall be a public record. All official actions of the council shall be published in the official journal within thirty twenty (3020) days of the action taken.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ________2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ___________ 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides for the publication of ordinances prior to consideration for final passage; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 2-12(B) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 2-12(B) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 2-12. Or- dinances in General.
B. All proposed ordinances shall be read by title when introduced and published in full or in summary within seven (7) days after introduction, except that ordinances proposing amendments to the charter shall be published in full. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2-14 (Emergency Ordinances), no ordinance shall be considered for final passage until at least twenty (20) days from the date of introduction publication and after a public hearing has been held on the ordinance. The public hearing may shall be held at the meeting at which final passage is to be considered.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-05 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 3-05 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides provisions for the forfeiture of office of Parish President; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 3-05 of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 3-05 of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 3-05. Forfeiture of Office.
The office of president shall be forfeited if during the term of office the officeholder: (1) lacks at any time any qualification for the office prescribed by this charter, (2) is convicted of a felony under state or federal law, or (3) fails to take office, or (4) is otherwise disqualified by law from holding public office.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides provisions relating to the vacancy of office of parish president; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 3-06. Vacancies.
B. A vacancy in the office of president shall be filled by appointment of a person meeting the qualifications for the office by a majority vote of the authorized membership of the council. If one (1) year 18 months or less of the unexpired term remains when the vacancy occurs, the ap- pointment shall be for the remainder of the term. If the vacancy occurs more than one (1) year 18 months prior to the expiration of the term, the appointment shall be until such time as the office is filled by the vote of the qualified electors voting in a special election called by the council for that purpose, which election shall be held according to the timetable and procedures established by state law generally for the filling of vacancies in elected local offices.
C. If the council does not make an appointment as required by this section within thirty twenty (30 20) days after the vacancy occurs, the appointment shall be made by the governor.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-10(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 3-10(A)(8) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides that the parish president shall be a non-voting member on all boards, commissions, and authorities in St. Mary Parish; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana law governs and controls both the number and method of selection of members of boards, commissions, and authorities; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to repeal Section 3-10(A)(8) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 3-10(A)(8) of the Charter shall be repealed.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024;
having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 5-05(E) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, Section 5-05(E) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish (the “Charter”) provides restrictions on the financing of capital projects; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council proposes to amend Section 5-05(E) of the Charter as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 hereof, Section 5-05(E) of the Charter shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 5-05. Capital Improvement Budget.
E. Any construction project or method of financing a construction project submitted to and rejected by the voters shall not be undertaken resubmitted to the voters for approval for at least one (1) year unless approved by the voters.
SECTION 2. This ordinance is hereby adopted in accordance with Section 2-11 and Section 7-03 of the Charter for St. Mary Parish. The amendment proposed herein shall be submitted for ratification to the electors of St. Mary Parish at an election to be held on December 7, 2024, in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code and shall only become effective only upon approval by a majority vote of the electors voting on the amendment proposed herein.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 7th day of August, 2024; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the ——— day of ———————, 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ RODNEY OLANDER
ACTING CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 3, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 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 Man-ager performed a roll call, all commissioners present.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gagliano and Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Jane Aucoin
Appearances: Kayla Dupre of Darnall Sikes & Frederick and Donna Comeaux, Notary
Guest: Noah Aucoin
A motion was made Leroy Trim and seconded by Kenneth Mire to amend the agenda to move item “B” to be discussed first. All voted aye. Motion carried
B. Discussion and action for the 2023 Audit approval presentation, presented by Kayla Dupre.
Allowed for public comment: None
Kayla Dupre presented a summary of the 2023 Audit to the Board.
A motion was made by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Kenneth Mire to approve and accept the 2023 Audit as presented. All voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve and dispense the reading of the minutes of the June 5, 2024, regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Executive Session (if necessary): Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of De- loach Marine Ser-vices, 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 in- volving 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
None
C. Discussion and action to Adopt the millage rate.
Allowed for public comment: None
The President read the Resolution #1 for the millage rate.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to adopt the millage rate.
A roll call was made by the Office Manager as follows:
Carlo Gagliano, Jr. - Yes
Kenneth Mire - Yes
Leroy Trim - Yes
Oscar Toups - Yes
Carla Gagliano - Yes
All voted aye. Motion carried.
D. Discussion and action to set forth the adjusted millage rate and roll forward to millage rate not exceeding the maximum authorized rate.
Allowed for public comment: None
The President read the Resolution #2 for the millage rate.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Carla Gagliano to set forth the adjusted millage rate and roll forward to millage rate not exceeding the maximum authorized rate.
A roll call was made by the Office Manager as follows:
Carlo Gagliano, Jr. - Yes
Kenneth Mire - Yes
Leroy Trim - Yes
Oscar Toups - Yes
Carla Gagliano - Yes
All voted aye. Motion carried.
E. Discussion and action to send 2 plant operators to class for certification.
Allow for public comment: None
The Plant Man-ager made a re- quest to send 2 plant operators to class for certification.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve sending these 2 operators to class for certification. All voted aye. Motion carried.
F. Discussion and action on authorization of the President to sign an intergovernmental agreement with LA DOTD on the Bayou Ramos Bridge Project.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Carla Gagliano to authorize the President to sign an intergovernmental agreement with LA DOTD on the Bayou Ramos Bridge Project.
The President relayed information from the attorney and LA DOTD concerning the Bayou Ramos Bridge.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Engineering Report – None
B. Managers’ Report –
The Plant Man-ager and the As- sistant Manager updated the Board on the progress of the Plant Filter Project.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Other Busi-ness allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 P.M. All voted aye. Motion to adjourn carried.
(S) Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.,
President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340
PUBLIC
HEARING
JULY 3, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in a public hearing on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 5:45 P. M.
The President, Carlo Gagliano, Jr. called the public hearing to order.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gagliano and Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Absent: None
The purpose of the public hearing is as follows:
1. To consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter ap- proval or adopting the adjusted millage rate after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $640,916.60, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $3,108.86.
Appearances: No guest were present
Public comments: No comments
The President announced a First call: None Second Call: None Third Call: None
A motion was made to adjourn the public hearing by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups at 5:48 P.M.
All voted aye. Motion passed.
(S) Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.,
President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The St. Mary Parish School Board, acting through its President, Alaina L. Black, will receive sealed bids for the Track and Field Improvements at Franklin Senior, Patterson & Berwick High School project, which consists of synthetic track & field event surfacing and related items, at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, 474 LA Highway 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522, until August 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
•St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office – 474 LA Highway 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $60.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of re- production. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents un- marked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are re- sponsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification that is effective at the time the bidding documents are requested.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, 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 Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, ex- cluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C).
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Alaina L. Black
Alaina L. Black,
President
St. Mary Parish School Board
Adv. July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD), at the District’s 7327 Highway 182 1st Floor Media Room, in Morgan City, Louisiana until 12:00 P.M, and MCHTD shall at that time and place publically open the bids and read them aloud.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION RE- QUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR: Dock Expansion – Bulkheading, State Drydock Repairs & Related Dredging
Mr. Brett Drydock Repair at Bollinger Morgan City
PROJECT NUMBER: 36-P15-23-01
Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from:
GIS Engineering LLC
197 Elysian Dr., Houma, Louisiana, 70363
985-219-1000
Ann Schouest
bidquestions@gisy.com
upon deposit of $125.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as des-cribed in the In- structions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD), at the District’s 7327 Highway 182 1st Floor Media Room, in
Morgan City,
Louisiana.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Painting, Coating, and Blasting. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Bid documents are posted on http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. To view these, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors have the option to submit their bids electronically or by paper copy. For information about the electronic submittal process, contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620.
Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent, or such bid shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested, or shall be submitted electronically with Central Auction House (CAH). Bids shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand de- livered bids, on days which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service.
The mailing address for bids is:
Port of Morgan City Admin Office
7327 Highway 182
Morgan City, Louisiana 70381
No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be ex- tended.
Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. A single set of Bidding Documents shall be issued at the cost of reproduction to contractors who are licensed by the Licensing Board of Contractors.
Adv. Aug. 7, 14 and 21, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA OPERATING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OF- FICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024 AT 10:30 A.M.
OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2024
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafa-yette, LA 70507
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 June 27, 2024 Operating Committee Meeting
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
1. Lineman Ap- prentice Training – 2024 Session
2. LEPA AMI Workshop
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Preliminary Discussion on Re- sponses to LEPA’s RFP for Capacity and Energy – Joe Rogers with Legend Consulting
(b) Consideration of any other actions required by the LEPA Operating Committee
ITEM 7 AD- JOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in ad- vance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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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 15, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M.
LEPA UNIT NO. 1 PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2024
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafa-yette, LA
TIME: 9:00 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the May 16, 2024 LEPA Unit No.1 Participants Committee Meeting
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Update on LEPA Unit No.1 Operations
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
(a) LEPA 1 De- commissioning Study Final Report Discussion – Joe Rogers with Legend Consulting
ITEM 7 ADJOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to
Bidders
The Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., will receive sealed bids for “State Project No. H.014709 - Country Club Estates Drainage Improvements” which consists of storm drainage improvements along Hogan, Palmer, Hebert, Jones and Snead Streets within the Country Club Estates Subdivision, at Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342, until August 28, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications and other pertinent documents may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., 601 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana.
•Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana.
Copies of Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $250.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). 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 up- on return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be refunded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212.1-(B)(4)(a), electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are re- sponsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION or HEAVY CONSTRUCTION or related classification. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold a license of proper classification that is effective at the time the bidding documents are requested.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the In- formation for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, ex- cluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214.C.
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Berwick no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Duval H. Arthur, Jr.
Mayor,
Town of Berwick
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
July 2, 2024
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Vice Chair Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: Raymond Beadle, Jr., Bill Miller, Chris Cooper, William Hidalgo, Jr., and Chad Ross.
Absent: Jeffery Lagrange
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Jules Darden, Miller En- gineering and Associates; Johnathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats; Leslie “Les” Rulf Council Member and Kristi Prejeant Council Member.
Mr. Ross moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 4, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene was not present however the Board Members discussed the prepared financial statements and payables due for July 2024. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Hidalgo seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial reports, payables report, authorize the Vice Chair to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables.
Mr. Ross discussed the recent rainstorm and drainage issue concerns that he received from Berwick residents.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report with additional discussion of action taken during the recent rain event concerning drainage issues for Berwick residents. Mr. Au- coin stated he is still waiting for the completion of repairs on Pump 3 from Kyle Machinery. Pump 2 had to be pulled due to a broken blade.
Mr. Darden gave a brief Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project stating the upcoming meeting dates regarding the bidding process. Regulatory permits have been filed. Only remaining permit to file is the St. Mary Levee District. Mr. Darden also stated regarding Wilson’s Boat Launch, regulatory permits have been submitted with additional information requested from OCO which Miller Engineering is currently working on. Water level sensors are in, and Miller En- gineering will be reaching out to the Board Chair regarding placement of sensors once brackets are fabricated. Mr. Darden stated he will have recommendations on the Hedgerow East Ditch project by the next monthly meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024.
Ms. Patterson stated from discussion with Mr. La- grange a small board will be formed to compile a formal personnel policy pertaining to the district.
Mr. Ross made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by the board to adopt The Daily Review as an official journal in accordance with State RS 43:171; Part II. Official Journal of Other Political Subdivisions.
Mr. Ross made a motion to adopt the Parameter Sale Resolution that was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by the board.
There being no further business Mr. Beadle made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which was carried.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Presiding Board Member in the absence of Jeffery Lagrange,
Chairman Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary Wax Lake East Drainage District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: August 13, 2024
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 6:15 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
1. To consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter ap- proval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
Close Public Hearing; AD- JOURN
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: July 9, 2024
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. 749 – Consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter ap- proval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum
2. Ordinance No. 750 – Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. Amendment No. 1 to Introduce Ordinance No. 750 – Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 749 – Adopt - Consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter ap- proval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after re- assessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 750 – Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
4. Introduce Ordinance No. 751 – Amend Garbage Pick Up Fee
5. Introduce Or- dinance No. 752 – Amend 2023-24 Consolidated Budget
6. Introduce Or- dinance No. 753 – 2024-25 Consolidated Budget
7. Introduce Ordinance No. 754 – Land by Brown House
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Deborah Price – BEARS - August 17-18, 2024
2. Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
3. Alyssa Muse and Tiffany Or- doyne – Animal Control Ordinance
4. Roots & Ribbons – Christy Theriot - October 5, 2024
5. Appoint Brandon Monceaux to St. Mary Parish Consolidated Sew-er District Board -Wards 5 & 8
6. Approve Payment Request No. 5 Project No. 14398 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for $57,142.50 for Drainage Improvements along Ho- gan, Palmer, He- bert, Jones & Snead Street
7. Appoint New Board Member to the Berwick Development District
8. Declare Surplus Property:
2007 Ford F150 Pick-Up - VIN# 1FTRF12267NA46844
2010 Ford F150 - VIN# 1FTMF1CW2AKA37921
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
Vs. No. 138406 Div “D”
Devin J. Leonard and Elizabeth C. Leonard A/K/A Elizabeth Marie Cefalu Leonard
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT NO. 22 OF SECTION “B” OF GOLDEN FARM SUBDIVISION, as per map made by T.F. Kramer, C.E. & S. dated February 5, 1956, a copy of which is annexed to Act of Restrictions recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 9-J, Entry No. 94,608; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 62/100 ($156,615.62) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 5.1250% per annum from September 01, 2023, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expense, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding and all costs of this proceeding as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 21st day of August A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 7th day of May A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 138413 Div “E”
Jonathan
Paul Folse
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, East of the City of Morgan City, known, designated and described as being all of Lot No. Fifteen (15) in Square Letter “C” of Wyandotte Subdivision according to a map or plat of said subdivision, recorded in Conveyance Book 6-Q, under Entry No. 75, 522 of date June 5, 1945, of the records of the Parish of St. Mary, to which particular reference is here made.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto be- longing or in anywise appertaining.
Being the same property acquired by Edward E. Colee and Catherine Dupre Colee from Jack O. Hill by Act of Cash Deed dated January 5, 1968 and recorded January 5, 1968 in St. Mary Parish COB 14-X, page 477, under Entry No. 135,473.
This property has the municipal address of 209 Pecos Street, Morgan City, Louisiana.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND 16/100 ($107,659.16) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 4% per annum from April 1, 2021, together with accrued late charges in the amount of $23.03 in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional delinquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, assessments, re- pairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid 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 21st day of August A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 13th day of May A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. July 19 and Aug. 14, 2024

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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 5, 2024, at Noon.
The creation of this Advisory Committee did not specify any qualifications for appointment.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. till noon 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 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Aug. 14 and 28, 2024

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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 Drainage District No. 6 (Amelia area).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 5, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 7 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1758 and 38:1759.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. till noon 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 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Centerville,
Louisiana
July 11, 2024
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, with the following members answering to roll call:
Present: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Absent: None
Invocation
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Appearances:
Recognition of newly appointed positions:
Ms. Estay recognized and congratulated the new appointees as follows:
•Mrs. Sarah Olivier, St. Mary Parish Public Schools ELA Secondary Specialist
•Mrs. Kristin Percle, St. Mary Parish Public Schools Chief Academic Officer
•Ms. Delonda Richardson, Assistant Principal at B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
•Mr. Krieg Triggs, Assistant Principal at Patterson High School
Recognition of 12th grader J’Kylon Ceasar for Class 2A High Jump State Champion.
Assistant Principal Suzette Charpentier recognized and congratulated 12th grader J’Kylon Ceasar for Class 2A High Jump State Champion. Unfortunately, J’Kylon was currently in Baton Rouge starting summer workouts to attend the Baton Rouge Community College, where he received a full athletic scholarship for basketball. He was a starting point guard for the Franklin Senior High State Championship Basketball Team. A few months later he won the high jump championship in the class 2A for males.
Recognition of 11th grader A’Larryen Fuselier for FFA State President and 11th grader Benjamin Robicheaux for FFA State Parliamentarian.
Assistant Principal Suzette Charpentier recognized and congratulated 11th grader A’Larryen Fuselier as the FFA State President and 11th grader Benjamin Robicheaux as the FFA State Parliamentarian.
This summer, Franklin Senior High School FFA Chapter attended the FFA 95th Annual Louisiana FFA State Convention in Alexandria, Louisiana. Both students were elected to serve more than 13,000 FFA members as state officers for this upcoming year. A’Larryen will serve as FFA State President and Benjamin will serve as the FFA State Parliamentarian.
Lean Frog presentation regar-ding the Transportation Summary.
Mr. Byron Headrick provided a detail efficiency review regarding the St. Mary Parish School Board’s transportation services.
During the as- sessment, the school district reviewed and optimized organization structures across the central office. A new organization structure was established as part of these efforts. Non-transportation-related functions were re- assigned so that the supervisor could fully focus on transportation services.
Also, during the assessment, the school district in- creased bus drivers wages to bring staff pay more in line with local peers of similar size.
Approval of Amended Agenda.
No amended agenda.
Approval of Official School Board Minutes.
Ms. Moore offered the motion and Ms. LaSalle offered the second to approve the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on June 13, 2024. All in favor and the motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda.
President Black stated that Board Members can remove any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fegenbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda as follows:
New Business
Personnel:
Item 1. *Ap- prove job description for:
A. *Assistant Principal
B. *Assistant Superintendent
C. *Behavioral Interventionist
D. *Bus Attendant
E. *Bus Driver
F. *Chief Academic Officer
G.*Chief Ac- countant
H.*Chief Financial Officer
I. *Chief Technology Officer
J.*Computer Networking Specialist
K.*Coordinator of Special and Related Services
L.*Coordinator of Accountability
M.*Coordinator of Special Services-Elementary
N.*Coordinator of Special Services-Secondary
O.*Curriculum Facilitator
P.*Custodian
Q.*Data Analyst
R.*Data Analyst-Accountability
S.*Dean of Students
T.*Director of Human Resources
U. *Director of Maintenance
V. *Director of Special Services
W. *Educational Diagnostician
X. *EL Liaison
Y. *English Learner Paraprofessional
Z. *Facilitator of School Heath and Nursing
AA. *Federal Programs Liaison
AB. *Homebound Teacher
AC. *IEP Interventionist
AD. *Librarian
AE. *McKinney Vento Liaison
AF. *Payroll Manager
AG. *Pre-K Paraprofessional
AH. *Principal
AI. *Public In- formation Officer
AJ. *School Bookkeeper
AK. *School Counselor
AL. *School Nurse
AM.*School Psychologist
AN. *School Secretary
AO. *Sign Language Interpreter
AP. *Social Worker
AQ. *Special Education Paraprofessional
AR. *Special Education Teacher
AS. *Special Services Compliance Coordinator
AT. *Specialist
AU. *STEM/CTE Liaison
AV. *Student Services Liaison
AW.*Supervisor of Child Nutrition Program
AX. *Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance
AY. *Supervisor of Elementary Education
AZ. *Supervisor of Secondary Education
BA. *Supervisor of Transportation
BB. *Teacher
C. *Technology Facilitator
Item 5. *Award Bids:
A. *Custodial Supplies
Item 6. *Authorize RFP or negotiation process for casualty insurance for the year commencing October 1, 2024.
Item 7. *Ap- prove resolution accepting donation of Berwick High School Softball Field from Carline Land Trust.
Item 16. *Ap- prove the 2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan
Item 17. *Ap- prove Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sixteenth Judicial District Office of the District Attorney and Family Service Division for Early Intervention Programs.
Ms. LaSalle made a motion to approve the re- maining consent agenda, except for Item 3 A and 3 B, and Item 20, which moved to business affairs, as presented by
Business Af- fairs:
Item 2. Approval of the 2024-2025 St. Mary Parish School Board Comprehensive Salary and Classification (Goldbook)
A. Temporary Authority to Teacher (TAT) Compensation (page 5)
B. 2024-2025 Band Supplement (page 8)
C. 2024-2025 Coaches Supplement (page 9)
D. 2024-2025 Coaching Staff Allotment (page 10)
E. Bus Coordinator Stipends (page 11)
F. Administrative Salary Schedule Junior High/Elementary (page 13)
G. Professional Development and Tutoring Pay (page 24)
H. Any other updates to adjust for 2024-2025 re- alignment
Mrs. Anslem made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to approve Item 2 A-H for the 2024-2025 St. Mary Parish School Comprehensive Salary and Classification (Goldbook), as presented by Ms. Estay. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 3. Approve policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills.
A. Behavioral Health Support for Students (JGCF) NEW POLICY
B. Behavioral Health Services for Students (JGCFA)
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to table policies for Items 3 A and 3 B until the Policy Committee schedules a meeting. All in favor and the motion carried, with Mrs. Black voting nay.
The Policy Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Followed by a Budget Workshop at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
Item 4. Present policies from Forethought Consulting for consideration at the August meeting.
A. Buildings and Grounds Management (EB)
B. Employee Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use (GAMA)
C. Home Study Program (IDCH)
D. Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities (IDE)
E. Interscholastic Athletics (IDFA)
F. Grading System (IHA)
G. Truancy (JBE)
H. Student Smoking, Tobacco and Marijuana Use (JCDAA)
I. Student Use of Electronic Telecommunication Devices (JCDAE)
J. Discipline (JD)
K. Suspension (JDD)
L. Expulsion (JDE)
M. Child Abuse (JGCE)
Policies will be reviewed by the Policy Committee on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. then presented to the Board for consideration at the August meeting. No action was required from the Board at this time.
Item 8. Receive Group Health Insurance Premium to Claims Summary Report.
Mr. James Perez consultant of DJW Insurance provided the Board with a Premium to Claims Summary updated through June 2024. Year-to-date for 2024, premiums paid estimated at $6,400,000 and $5,500,000 paid out for simple loss ratio of 85.9 percent, after adjusting for expenses there was a 94.5 percent loss ratio. One large claim exceeded the $175,000 attachment point and two more following to exceed that attachment point by year end. There was a significant increase in prescription drugs this year compared to last year’s claims.
Mr. Perez also provided the Board with a year-to-date self-funded hypothetical summary based on actual premiums and claims.
Item 9. Approve student accident insurance for year commencing August 1, 2024.
Mrs. Carmel Breaux with Norris Consulting provided an overview of the student accident insurance. The Catastrophic coverage required by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association was included in the policy premium of $38,500. She recommended that the Board renew the policy commencing August 1, 2024, with the current carrier Zurich for the amount of $38,500 which is estimated at a $4,600 decrease over expiring.
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Dennis to approve the student accident insurance for the year commencing August 1, 2024, as presented by Mrs. Breaux. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 10. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Mr. Jason Akers provided a brief overview of the ad valorem taxes that are being levied by the St. Mary Parish School Board throughout the parish for renewal. The resolution will begin the process to put this on the ballot for December 7, 2024 election. With the Board’s approval, an application will be made to the State Bond Commissioner to obtain their approval to move forward.
RESOLUTION
The following resolution was offered by ———————— and seconded by ————————:
A resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VIII, Section 13(C) Third thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, special elections are hereby called and ordered to be held in the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in ac- cordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said elections there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
NUMBER TWO
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Elections. A Notice of Special Elections shall be published in the official journal of the Districts once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the elections, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Elections, the President is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing propositions that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies.
SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025, at FIVE- THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections.
SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Elections are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in ac- cordance with law.
SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in- Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special elections as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said elections for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Districts will be entitled to vote at the special elections, and voting machines shall be used.
SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said elections, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia es- sential to the proper holding of said elections and the President and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, em- powered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the elections.
SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines of St. Mary Parish and the Registrar of Voters of St. Mary Parish, as notification of the special elections, in order that each may prepare for said elections and perform their respective functions as required by law.
SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special elections as herein provided, and in the event said elections carry for further consent and authority to continue to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
SECTION 9. Employment of Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel on matters related to the special election, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., is hereby employed as special counsel for said purpose for a term not exceeding one (1) year from the date of this resolution. The fee to be paid said special counsel shall be an amount computed at hourly rate based on the Attorney General’s then current Maximum Hourly Fee Schedule, not to exceed $2,500 in the aggregate, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, and the Secretary is authorized to pay such invoices as and when presented. The scope of this legal representation does not involve federal claims.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 11th day of July, 2024.
/s/ Alaina L. Black
President
/s/ Dr. Buffy S. Fegenbush
Secretary
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (collectively, the “Districts”), on July 11, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Two (2) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
03
04(PART)
05
06
06A(PART)
07(PART)
08(PART)
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Three (3) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
28
29
30
32(PART)
The special election for Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
35
36
37(PART)
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Two (2) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,400.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Three (3) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $800.
The estimated cost of Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due re- turns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025, at FIVE- THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings taken by the Governing Authority on July 11, 2024, ordering and calling special elections to be held in the Districts to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 11th day of July, 2024.
———————
Secretary
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Ms. Moore to approve the resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mr. Chad M. Para-dee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Vote: (summary: Yes = 11, No = 0, Absent= 0)
All in favor and the motion passed.
Item 11. Consider and/or take action to increase school board members and school board president compensation.
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Ms. La- Salle to approve increasing school board members and school board president compensation, as presented by Dr. Fegenbush.
A roll call vote was conducted, requiring a 2/3 majority for ap- proval. The results of the roll call are as follows:
Yeas: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr.
Nays: Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Vote: (summary: Yes = 6, No = 5, Abstain = 0, Absent= 0)
The motion to approve increasing school board members and school board president compensation did not achieve the required 2/3 majority and therefore failed.
Item 12. Ap- prove funding for the replacement of approximately 5000 square feet of tectum ceiling tile and the removal of the center mounted scoreboard in the Multipurpose Gym at Morgan City High at an estimated cost of $98,400.00.
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mr. Pontiff to approve funding for the replacement of ap- proximately 5000 square feet of tectum ceiling tile and the removal of the center mounted scoreboard in the Multipurpose Gym at Morgan City High at an estimated cost of $98,400.00 using Maintenance District III funds, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 13. Consider funding the purchase of a new lawn mower for Berwick Sr. High with an estimated cost of $17,000.00.
Mr. Paradee made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to approve funding to purchase a new lawn mower for Berwick Sr. High School for an estimated cost of $17,000.00 us- ing Maintenance District II funds, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 14. Accept change order #2 for Morgan City Junior High and J.S. Aucoin District III Phase I roofing project in the amount of $11,140.00 using ESSER Funds.
Mrs. Dennis made a motion and seconded by Mr. Mancuso to ap- prove change order #2 for Morgan City Junior High School and J.S. Aucoin Elementary School for District III Phase I roofing project for the cost of $11,140.00 using ESSER Funds, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 15. Declare Morgan City High Bus #205 as surplus and sale to the highest bidder.
Mr. Wiese reported that a Silent Action for Bus #205 will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in the St. Mary Parish School Board Maintenance Office. A minimum bid of $500.00 has been set and the bus will be sold “AS IS” to the highest bidder.
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Ms. Brent to declare Morgan City High School Bus #205 as surplus and to sell “AS IS” to the highest bidder, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 18. Accept change order for St. Mary Alternative Program to include Davis Bacon wage re- quirement in the approximate amount of $15,700.00 using ESSER Funds.
Ms. Moore made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Anslem to approve a change order for St. Mary Alternative Program to include Davis Bacon wage re- quirement in the approximate amount of $15,700.00 using ESSER Funds, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 19. Accept change order for Centerville High School to include Davis Bacon wage requirement in the approximate amount of $45,500.00 using ESSER Funds.
Mrs. Anslem made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to approve a change order for Centerville High School to include Davis Bacon wage requirement in the approximate amount of $ 45,500.00 using ESSER Funds, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 20. Ap- prove Industrial Tax Exemption (ITEP) Resolution regarding Gravois Aluminum Boats.
Ms. LaSalle ask-ed for the Board’s approval on the following resolution:
Resolution of the St. Mary Parish School Board Regarding Non-Compliance With Industrial Tax Exemption
Program (ITEP)
Contract Number 20200220-ITE-$1,057,275.74
For Project
Year 2022
WHEREAS, Louisiana law provides businesses seeking to expand their operations the opportunity to seek certain property tax exemptions from local taxing bodies through the Industrial Tax Exemption Program; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish School Board (hereinafter “School Board”) is one of the taxing bodies in St. Mary Parish receiving property tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC (hereinafter “Gravois”) submitted an ITEP application to the Louisiana Board of Commerce and In- dustry in which Gravois sought certain property tax exemptions for Project Year 2022 in consideration of its agreement to hire additional employees with additional payroll for its operations during that project year; and
WHEREAS, Gravois was granted such request and its property taxes for Project Year 2022 were reduced in accordance with that request, which reduced tax revenues payable to the School Board; and
WHEREAS, the School Board has received notice from Louisiana Economic Development that Gravois failed to satisfy its hiring and payroll commitments for Project Year 2022, as outlined in its ITEP application; and
WHEREAS, Section 6.01(B)(4) of Exhibit A to ITEP Contract Number 20200220-ITE issued to Gravois for Project Year 2022 authorizes the School Board to make a recommendation to the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry on the consequence for Gravois’ non-compliance with the requirements of its exemption contract; and
WHEREAS, the School Board does not want to terminate such contract at this time but seeks to recover for the public school system the property tax revenues lost for Project Year 2022 as a result of the ITEP contract with Gravois or to otherwise receive recompence as a re- sult of Gravois’ non-compliance with the ITEP contract conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLV-ED by the St. Mary Parish School Board in regular session that:
1. In accordance with Section 6.01(B)(4) of Ex- hibit A to ITEP Contract Number 20200220-ITE for Project Year 2022, the School Board does recommend to the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry that the property tax exemption awarded to Gra-vois Aluminum Boats, LLC in that contract be re- duced in length by one year as the consequence to Gravois for non- compliance with the employment obligations stated therein.
2. The School Board also re- quests that any other taxing bodies negatively im- pacted by Gravois’ non-compliance be notified of this recommendation and be encouraged to consider similar recommendations.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
FOR:
AGAINST:
CERTIFICATION
Ms. LaSalle made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to approve the Industrial Tax Exemption (ITEP) Resolution regarding Gravois Aluminum Boats.
A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Yeas: Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Ms. Tammie L. Moore and Mrs. Alaina L. Black.
Nays: Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, and Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Vote: (summary: Yes = 8, No = 3, Absent: =0, Abstain = 0).
All in favor and the motion passed.
Reports
Committees:
Staff Report:
Chief Financial Officer’s Report:
Sale Tax Update:
Mr. Perry reported that the sales tax collections are for twelve months into the fiscal year and June’s collections were $ 1,956,000 versus a budget of $1,951,000.
Financial Statements (Major Funds Only):
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
Other Significant Items:
The budget workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
Superintendent’s Report:
Dr. Fegenbush reported that the St. Mary Parish School Board will host their Annual School Safety Summit on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Louisiana is up- dating evaluation systems for school leaders and Educators to support improvement and growth. According to the Louisiana Department Education, the evaluation rubrics for school leaders and Educators provide clear descriptions of effective practice and facilitate more effective feedback.
July 22nd - July 23rd St. Mary Parish Instructional and school building leaders will gather with other regional representatives to attend a two-day training hosted by West St. Mary High School. This training will focus on the new Louisiana leader rubric that will be in effect for the 2024-2025 school year. St. Mary Parish School system have elected not to implement the educator component of the new evaluation system until the 2025-2026 school year. This would allow district and school leaders a year to understand the new evaluation system.
July 25th – July 26th administrative meetings will be held to prepare for the new school year. New teacher in service will be held on July 29th with teacher in services beginning August 1st.
The public is en- couraged to attend the 2024-2025 Budget Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Evans Medine Board Room. However, the meeting will be live streamed for those that cannot attend. Links for the meeting will be posted on the St. Mary Parish district website. Prior to the Budget Workshop the Policy Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. to review current policy considerations that were included in to- night’s meeting agenda. Policies that have not been posted for public review will be posted by the end of the day on Monday, July 15th.
August 7th will be the first day of school.
Resolutions of Respect
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Joyce Goodman (retired special education paraprofessional) and Shelton He- bert (retired maintenance technician).
Discussion and/or action concerning the Superintendent’s Evaluation.
The board may enter into executive session to receive the compiled Superintendent’s
Evaluation re- sults from the scoring tabulators.
Executive Session:
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mr. Paradee to enter into closed session to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation. All in favor and the motion carried.
Return to Regular Session:
Mr. Pontiff made a motion and seconded by Ms. Moore to return to Regular Session. All in favor and the motion carried.
Superintendent’s Evaluation Discussion:
The Board met with the Superintendent to give evaluation results and recommendations in Executive Session.
Adjournment:
With there being no further business to address, Mr. Mancuso made a motion to ad- journ the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Mrs. Anslem made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Joyce Goodman
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Joyce Goodman, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired special education paraprofessional and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Joyce Goodman, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Joyce Goodman, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 11th of July, 2024.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY
FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Shelton Hebert
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Shelton Hebert, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired maintenance technician and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Shelton Hebert, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Shelton Hebert, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 11th of July, 2024.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy Fegenbush
BUFFY
FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
Adv. Aug. 24, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
Centerville,
Louisiana
July 30, 2024
The St. Mary Parish School Board for a budget workshop on Tuesday, July, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, with the following members answering to roll call:
Present: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mr. Murphy J. Pontiff Jr., Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso.
Absent: Ms. Tammie L. Moore, Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
Business Affairs:
Item 3. Review General Funds, Maintenance District Funds, and School Food Service Funds of the Consolidated Budget for the year ending June 30, 2025.
Chief Financial Officer Alton Perry and Chief Accountant Becky Voisin provided the Board with a Budget Workshop booklet and other supporting documents for the 2024-2025 budget projections on the General Funds, Maintenance District Funds, and School Food Service Funds.
The General Fund projected fund balance for June 30, 2025 estimated at $41,749,872.
The General Fund expenditures were reviewed on an account-by-account basis and amended in some instances as follows:
•Add $50,000 to the Discretionary Funds for Chief Academic Officer.
Mr. Perry briefly explained the budget summary of the Maintenance Districts for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 as follows:
•Maintenance District I projected fund balance for June 30, 2025, after revenues and expenditures estimated at $685,212.
•Maintenance District II projected fund balance for June 30, 2025, after revenues and expenditures estimated at $1,235,795.
•Maintenance District III projected fund balance for June 30, 2025, after revenues and expenditures estimated at $2,745,960.
No amendments were made to the Maintenance District Funds.
School Food Service projected fund balance for June 30, 2025, after revenues and expenditures estimated at $3,281,850.
No amendments were made to the School Food Service Funds.
The formal adoption of the St. Mary Parish School Board Consolidated Budget will be approved at the Thursday, September 12, 2024, regular school board meeting at 5:30 p.m., at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:15 p.m., prior to the regular school board meeting of the St. Mary Parish School Board, at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the purpose of review and input from the general public on the Consolidated Budget (General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and all other Funds of the St. Mary Parish School Board) for the year ending June 30, 2025.
The Consolidated Budget will be available for public inspection at the Central Office Complex located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Anslem to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. All in favor and the motion carried.
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT
WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., July 11, 2024.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Joel Miller and Tori Henry.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the June meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of June.
Jacob Dupuy re- ported that Municipal Chlorination installed the gas/chlorine detectors with motorized shut off valves. He also noted they will provide a quote for fiberglass doors with exhaust fans for the chlorine dioxide generator room.
Joel Miller re- ported that he only received one RFQ for the roof re- placement project. It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed to take under advisement the quote from LA Classic Construction, LLC in the amount of $108,000 and to authorize the Parish to revise the scope of the CWEF funding in the amount of $19,270 to be used for the roof replacement project.
Herb Mashburn reported that he has contacted a few dealerships for a plant truck and is awaiting call backs.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
Adv. Aug. 14, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 5, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1569.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. till noon 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 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Aug. 14 and 28, 2024

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