Public notices for Nov. 15, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 will be accepting sealed bids on one lot of scrap metal . The scrap metal can be seen at the office located at 834 Waterworks Road in Amelia LA. All bids should be clearly marked as “sealed bid” and signed by the bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted beginning on Monday October 21st 2024, and ending on Wednesday December 4th at 4:30 PM. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to select a bid that is most advantageous for the Commission. Any questions can be directed to the main office at 985 631 2907.
Adv. Nov. 6, 13, 15, 29 and Dec. 4, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 18, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property for Neil Thibodaux represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, INC from Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 9080 Hwy 90 Frontage Rd., Franklin LA, Sec.37 T15S R10E; Parcel Id# 2474501018.00 3.56 Ac Por 5.00 AC Tract ABCDA Per Plat 103 292410 Situated in Sec 37 T15S R10E Acq 232 310395.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 18, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by for Huey Borel Jr c/o Ronnie Thibodaux by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, INC from Agricultural (AG) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 139 Martin Rd. Franklin LA, Sec.27 T14S R9E; Parcel Id# 2534481064.00 Lot Por No 1 Lanclos Est Part Per Plat 126 295867 Situated in Sec 49 T15S R10E Acq 127 295908.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, December 2, 2024, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Randy Joubert II for a Lot Area Variance to deviate from the required 10 acres to Six (6) acres in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District at 405 Prairie Rd., Franklin LA, Sec.5 T15S R10E; Parcel # 2564521043.00, to be subdivided into Tract 1A and 1B. 12.00 AC Tract JNOPQRSLKJ Per Plat 187 3304118 Acq 399 334776. (ZON-1447)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 15, 22 and 29, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 138795 Div “A”
Anthony Vernon Henagin A/K/A Anthony V. Henagin A/K/A Anthony Henagin and Aleta Bennett Henagin A/K/A Aleta B. Henagin A/K/A Aleta Henagin
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 and thereunto belonging and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto appertaining, ly- ing and being situated in Section 32, T15S, R12E, Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known and des-cribed as the westernmost fifty (50’) feet of lot seven (7) of square fifty four (54) according to the Fields Map of the Town of Berwick, as shown on reference to a map and plat of survey made by A. L. Fields, drawn by A. Villars, recorded on April 13, 1981 in COB 23-P, Page 688, Entry No. 188,327 of the public records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The said parcel of land described herein has a frontage of fifty (50’) feet on the easterly side of Sixth Street (also known as the extension of Sixth Street), with a depth along its northerly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet, with a depth along its southerly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet and with a width across the rear or easterly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet and a width across the rear or easterly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet; and is bounded northerly by Lot Six (6) of square fifty four (54), southerly by lot eight (8) of square fifty four (54), easterly by the remaining portion of lot seven (7) of square fifty four (54) and westerly by Sixth Street (also known as the extension of Sixth Street).
to satisfy the sum of EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 03/100 ($81,297.03) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note, subject to any credits, interest from January 1, 2024, until paid, at 3.5% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees, to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 18th day of December A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 19th of September A.D., 2024.
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Nov. 15 and Dec. 11, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
MC Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 138817 Div “A”
Jorge Coronado-Cool and Mindy Coronado-Cool
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto be- longing or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in the Town of Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly known, designated and des-cribed as LOT 4 OF BLOCK “F” OF SUCROSE ACRES SUBDIVISION, as shown on a plan of land prepared by T.E. Petermann, dated June 1, 1981, bearing Job No. 81366-S, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish at COB 24-I, Entry No. 191,908.
MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 506 MIKE DRIVE, PATTERSON, LOUISIANA 70392.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 89/100 ($100,384.89) DOLLARS, in principal, plus $4,006.53 as ac- crued unpaid interest through September 3, 2024, plus interest ac- cruing on the principal from September 3, 2024 in the amount of $28.2150 per diem until paid, plus late charges in the amount of $60.00, plus reasonable attorney’s fees in an amount not exceeding 25% of the balance due under the Note, subject to a credit in the amount of $2,743.81 for the balance of escrow and all costs of this proceedings, as well and 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 18th day of December A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 23rd day of September A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Nov. 15 and Dec. 11, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
MC Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 138818 Div “B”
Jorge Coronado-Cool and Mindy Coronado-Cool
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all component parts thereon, lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being known and designated as LOT 5 OF BLOCK AF@ OF SUCROSE ACRES SUBDIVISION, as shown on a Plan of Land prepared by T.E. Petermann, dated June 1, 1981, bearing Job No. 81-366-S, which is recorded in St. Mary Parish at COB 24-I, Entry No. 191908.
MUNICIPAL ADDRESS 508 MIKE DRIVE, PATTERSON, LOUISIANA 70392.
to satisfy the sum of TEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 25/100 ($10,250.25) DOLLARS, in principal, plus $282.58 as accrued unpaid interest through September 3, 2024, plus interest ac- cruing on the principal from September 3, 2024 in the amount of $1.7551 per diem until paid, plus late charges in the amount of $30.64, plus reasonable attorney's fees in an amount not exceeding 25% of the balance due under the Note 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 18th day of December A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 23rd day of September A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Nov. 15 and Dec, 11, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
October 14, 2024
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with Vice President, Tony Hensgens presiding.
Present: Thomas Philbrook - Sec. Treas. Board Members – Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Absent: Chris Cooper, Board President
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal - Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller - Miller Engineers, David Hill - Parish Council, Employees - Alexis Hartman, Destinee DiMaggio, and T.J. Gardella.
Tony Hensgens called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
September’s board minutes were accepted as circulated. With a motion from Raymond Beadle and a second from Thomas Philbrook, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Thomas Philbrook. With all in favor, motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance report for the month. The pumps that were put out for Hurricane Francine will remain out until hurricane season is over. All meters encased in concrete have now been changed out. The Fairview station check valves have been cleaned out. The Middle Road station check valves need to be cleaned out and they will be replaced in the future. The boring crew should have their work completed by next week for the Arlington Project, then Larry will be able to complete his tie-ins. The concrete between Saturn Rd. and Polaris St. has been poured.
T.J. Gardella gave his maintenance report for the month. He updated the board that the City of Patterson received water from us during September. Water loss is down. There were no problems to report from Hurricane Francine. He met with the crew that will be installing the tower antennas, which is set to be done in November.
Tony Hensgens gave a joint plant update, there is an engineer working to gather plans for a grant to do re- pairs. He also stated everyone did a great job prepping for Hurricane Francine.
There was no public comment.
Reid Miller stated that everything has been submitted for Capital Outlay.
Reid also stated he unable to find information on when the Boy Blue station was ac- quired by the sewerage district. They have staked a 20’ x 20’ site.
The year end budget was ap- proved with a motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Raymond Beadle with all in favor, motion carried.
The proposed 2025 budget was approved with a motion from Raymond Beadle and a second from Thomas Philbrook with all in favor, motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn with a second from Thomas Philbrook, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Tony Hensgens
Vice President
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Alexis Hartman
Recording Secretary
Adv. Nov. 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Donald Stephens, Jackie Cheramie, Angelena Brocato, William McCarty and Thane Aucoin
ABSENT: Kendra Thomas
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
Upon motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed and signed the Minutes of August 7, 2024.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. However, St. Mary Parish Council Member At Large District 11 Dean Adams, Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM), Lea He- bert, a member of OSM Governing Board,
Dr. Larry Nelson and Bill Decker with the Daily Review were present.
Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending July 31, 2024. Upon motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed the financials/payables as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion/action on Community Outreach. Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO of OSM advised that there had been a “quarterly” Advisory Meeting this date. She thanked the HSD #2 Board Members for the purchase of the Nurse Call System and advised how much it was appreciated. The Grand Opening at Fletcher Technical Community College was held and OSM helped financially with the expansion of the Nursing and Allied Health Program, which will benefit our community. She discussed the Becker’s Hospital Rating for Ochsner and the upcoming schedule of meetings with the em- ployees and Managers concerning the Proposition Election in December. She also stated that Dwan Naverre, Community Outreach Coordinator was busy with the recent and upcoming events (Council on Aging, Health Fair, etc). Mrs. Wise discussed the upcoming Gumbo Cook Off Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association. Attorney Bourgeois discussed what is allowed in the payments re- garding community outreach. At this time he discussed the AARP request contained in the meeting packets. Mrs. Lea Hebert, member of the OSM Governing Board and Treasurer of St. Mary AARP Chapter #4435 addres-sed the Board concerning the upcoming October Meeting and the opportunity for the Board to speak on the upcoming Tax Proposition. Further discussions were held. On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board voted to sponsor the October Monthly Meeting Meals in the amount of $800.00.
Attorney Bourgeois discussed adopting an updated investment policy and the reasons thereof. A brief discussion was held and the matter was submitted. On motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adopt and “new – updated” Investment Policy.
At this time Dr. Cefalu presented his Chairman’s Report. He said that things were running smoothly at the hospital. He thanked Mrs. Wise and her team for their support and help with videos to promote the Tax Proposition. A brief discussion was held as to the outdoor media, etc. Mr. Stephens inquired as to whether there was a reduction in services after 5:00 P.M., to which both Dr. Cefalu and Mrs. Wise responded no. Council Member Dean Adams suggested that past patients promote a video of the services received and he will provide names to Attorney Bourgeois and Dr. Cefalu.
On motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board retired into Executive Session to discuss strategic planning pursuant to LA R.S. 46:1071, et. seq.
Upon resuming from Executive Session and with no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE
DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
An EMERGENCY meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Donald Stephens, Jackie Cheramie, Angelena Brocato, William McCarty, Thane Aucoin and Kendra Thomas
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. It is noted that Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM), Jimmy Broussard, Director of St. Mary Parish Homeland Security, St. Mary Parish Council Member At Large District 11 Dean Adams, St. Mary Parish President Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish Council Member At Large District 9 Vice Chair Dr. Kristy Prejeant, Dr. Larry Nelson, Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO at OSM, Nicole Buranzon with APTIM, Darren J. Guidry and Sarah Theriot with Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
Dr. Cefalu presented his Chairman’s Report. He stated that an Emergency Declaration has been declared and that there was significant damage to OSM. He stated that he had toured the building and saw first hand the amount of damage the building sustained from Hurricane Francine. There was a need to act swiftly and get funds to repair the hospital. Mrs. Wise gave more in-depth details as to the damages the building sustained, that there was 50/90% moisture in all rooms, blowers and de-humidifiers had been installed, there was flooding on the third floor, rain in the pharmacy, the windows were leaking more and Respiratory Therapy had to be relocated. She estimated that it would take approximately 12 days for things to dry out. The Emergency Room, Lab and X-ray were fully functioning and all “admits” were go- ing to St. Anne’s Hospital in Race-land. Mr. Broussard inquired as to what company OSM was using, to which he was in- formed that she thought it was Lemoine. A brief discussion was held as to this matter. Ms. Buranzon advised that all things must be documented, pictures uploaded with dates/times and stories written. Mr. Aucoin inquired as to who was in charge of this procedure, to which Mrs. Wise stated that she and Craig Guillot were uploading documents/pictures, etc to the “cloud” and they will also be placed on a thumb drive. A Document Custodian was discussed and Ms. Buranzon will have/need all documents also.
Attorney Bourgeois discussed the need for a Resolution. He stated that an Emergency Declaration via Executive Order has been made by FEMA, the St. Mary Parish President and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Further discussions were held as to this matter and the purpose of the Resolution. On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Thomas and unanimously carried the Board adopted the following Resolution:
Resolution
A resolution of the Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary (“District”) declaring a “State of Emergency” and authorizing any expenditures and/or contracts deem-ed necessary in response to impacts from Hurricane Francine.
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center detailed Hurricane Francine’s effects through St. Mary Parish with devastating winds and heavy rains;
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Em- ergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) urged everyone to prepare for Francine and the Governor declared on September 9, 2024 a state of emergency via Executive Order Number JML 24-142 due to Hurricane Francine;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish President, similarly declared, as of September 9, 2024, the existence of a State of Emergency within St. Mary Parish, in accordance with La. R.S. 29:727, due to the threat of serious weather from Francine and the probability for hurricane force winds, storm surge and flooding rainfall, and our Parish President ordered that all Emergency Preparedness Plans be activated; and,
WHEREAS, the serious and severe weather event, caused serious water damage to Ochsner St. Mary resulting in the closure of a majority of the facility, threatens the health and safety of the citizens of St. Mary Parish and constitutes an exigent circumstance necessitating the declaration of an emergency for procurement purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, that a State of Emergency is hereby declared to exist due to the damage resulting from Hurricane Francine.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Chairman, William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D., is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the District to make any expenditure necessary and to take all necessary action in connection with the water intrusion and hurricane damages to the District’s hospital facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D., Chairman, be authorized and directed to do any and all act and things necessary, proper, or that may be required to carry out and ac- complish the transactions contemplated with re- gards to the above- mentioned request.
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Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for discussion or any action regarding authorizing a contract with APTIM for FEMA reimbursement. (APTIM is a professional solutions firm that specializes in environmental, sustain ability, resilience, and in- frastructure solutions. They provide services in engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster re- covery, complex facility maintenance, and construction). Attorney Bourgeois addressed the Board regarding the necessity of having an experienced qualified company/person to handle the cumbersome and de- tailed paperwork in obtaining FEMA reimbursement. He recommended Nicole Buranzon and stated the reasons thereof. Ms. Buranzon was called up, introduced herself, gave her credentials, and briefly addres-sed the Board concerning her duties and what all will be involved in the process and the fees that will be charged. Further discussions were held regarding the process and the joint effort of the HSD #2 and Ochsner St. Mary to obtain assistance from FEMA. On motion of Mrs. Brocato and second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board voted to authorize Dr. Cefalu to enter into/sign a Contract to retain the services of APTIM (Nicole Buranzon).
Upon motion of Mrs. Thomas, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried the Board retired into Executive Session to discuss strategic planning pursuant to LA R.S. 46:1071, et seq.
Upon resuming from Executive Session and with no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mrs. Thomas and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
October 14, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on October 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Peter Orlando, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Adam Mayon, Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Troy Lombardo, Joseph Cain and Matthew Tycer in attendance. Ben Adams and Deborah Garber were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; Councilman Louis Tamporello, City of Morgan City; Councilman Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Glover that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 9, 2024 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of September, 2024 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of September, 2024 be paid. Mr. Mayon seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Raymond Wade reported on behalf of Tim Connell that: (i) in less than 12 hours our channel went to 13 feet due to the 7 million yards of material dumped by Hurricane Francine; (ii) the Corps has jumped through hoops to help by working three dredges at a time; and (iii) they will be surveying either Thursday or Friday with hopes of modifying re- strictions to 15 feet.
Lt. Piche reported: (i) 2,081 total transits in September through the VTS zone, which include seven days of restrictions due to Hurricane Francine; and (ii) there are two active MSIB at this time.
Charles Brittingham reported that: (i) Congress is expecting some level of a supplemental package to be sent up by administration due to the hurricane, in which they will have five working weeks to pass after the election, but he is confident that will happen; and (ii) we are operating on a Continuing Resolution until December 20th, at which time an Omnibus bill will need to be passed.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) Carl Blum’s timeline on the warehouse fire suppression system includes re- ceiving bids the week prior to Thanksgiving; (ii) James Purpera is assisting with this year’s capital outlay requests and support letters from local delegation; (iii) he hopes to implement the port security camera project later this month; (iv) we issued the Notice to Proceed to Encos, who has since serviced the NOAA Met Station #2 and he also submitted the re- quired financial reports; and (v) Mr. Blum will be assisting with preparation of the required Environmental and Historical Preservation form for the EOC ancillary building.
Robert Karam reported that: (i) West dock design continues, with new survey data being collected last week to be included in the plan set, along with supplemental geo tech data and revised plan sheets that will be submitted to the Corps for the permitting process.
Bill Blanchard reported that: (i) we received one unresponsive bidder for the Mr. Brett Drydock project so it has since been re-bid, with the bid opening scheduled for October 21st; (ii) survey requirements for dredging of the slips are completed and rolled into the bid package to be submitted to FP&C for approval, contingent upon re- ceiving the Corps permit; and (iii) they will begin initial design on the bulkhead to be included in the upcoming capital outlay requests.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) since Hurricane Francine, our Channel has re- ceived a lot of attention between Vicksburg and DC Corps at the National Waterways Conference and several media interviews; (ii) we have been in constant contact with our stakeholders on dredging up- dates and coordinating with industry on sail out dates; (iii) water models of the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers for the LMR comprehensive study will be released in early 2025, with a noted list of measures to include having no reduction of navigable performance; (iv) Senator Cassidy will hold a round table later this week and requested commissioners to RSVP if they plan to attend; and (v) we hosted Dr. Clune of Nicholls on an industry vessel tour of our District and he reciprocated with a tour of the Nicholls campus and new coastal center.
Gerard Bourgeois reported that: (i) the November board meeting falls on Veterans Day and although we may not have the Corps or Coast Guard in person, it was un- animously decided that the meeting will remain on November 11th; (ii) the Baker Hughes sublease has still not been resolved and we may need to consider appointing a spokesman for problem leases in the near future.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Tycer that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Steven W. Cornes,
Secretary
Adv. Nov. 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
October 28, 2024
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in special session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on October 28, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. Peter Orlando, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Deborah Garber, Ben Adams, Steven Cornes, Troy Lombardo, Matthew Glover and Matthew Tycer in attendance. Adam Mayon and Joseph Cain were absent. Also present at the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Cindy Cutrera, Economic De- velopment Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; along with members of the general public.
Mr. Orlando noted the purpose of the special meeting was to discuss and take action on: (i) Port Security Cameras project, where Mr. Knobloch presented that the bid opening was held on October 21st, with American Integration Contractors, LLC (AIC) as the sole bidder in the amount of $380,429. Mr. Adams moved to authorize Mr. Raymond Wade to execute Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed and Contract between the District and American Integration Contractors, LLC, (AIC), which was seconded by Mr. Tycer and carried unanimously; and (ii) InterMoor lease of facilities in which Mr. Bourgeois presented the request of Mrs. Carrie Adams for an extension of fifteen (15) days to notify the District of its lease options. Mr. Tycer moved to grant InterMoor said extension, which was seconded by Mr. Glover and carried unanimously.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Adams and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the meeting was ad- journed.
Attest:
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Steven Cornes,
Secretary
Adv. Nov. 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NO. 1 OF
GRAVITY
DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2024
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding with Raymond Beadle, Jr., Chad Ross and Mark Gowan present.
Absent: Gerald Hotard
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering, Gwen Hidalgo, St. Mary Parish Council Member and David Hill, St. Mary Parish Council Member.
Mr. Gowan mov-ed, and Mr. Ross seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 10, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Cantrell called for the Finances and Payables Report. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for October 2024. Mr. Gowan moved, and Mr. Ross seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
Mr. Cantrell then moved to public comment at which time Mrs. Hidalgo voiced her concerns regarding street flooding on Columbus & Jupiter Streets. Also discussed were the concerns regarding the state of catch basins and culverts of which is the Parish’s responsibility to maintain. The Board requested Mr. Darden to submit a quote to survey flooded homes on Columbus Street. Also, re- quested by the Board is a quote for Miller Engineer’s to submit a quote to survey catch basins & culverts on Columbus & Jupiter Streets. Mrs. Hidalgo also stated she will get with Mr. Beau Lagrange to get advice on what is the Parish’s re- sponsibility with maintaining drains & culverts around Columbus & Jupiter Streets. Mr. Hill requested a letter stating the district’s responsibility for maintaining property in this area. Mr. Cantrell stated he would contact the District’s Attorney to handle this letter.
Mr. Cantrell moved onto the Personnel Reports to which Mr. Lodrigue added tractor is still in the shop for re- pairs, no further updates.
Mr. Darden stated Miller Engineering will manage the completion of pre application from LA DOTD for statewide flood control program.
Mr. Cantrell will discuss with the District’s Attorney the progress of legal action re- garding rebuilding the engine at Lance-Donahoe pump station.
Mr. Gowan stated he has an individual who can set up a domain & email addresses for District em- ployees.
Mr. Ross made a motion that Mr. Gowan seconded and was carried by the board to authorize the Chairman, Mr. Cantrell to sign the letter of engagement with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for the annual review/attestation in ac- cordance with the Louisiana Governmental Audit Guide, authorized by Louisiana Re- vised Statute 24:513 A.(5)(a)(i).
With there being no other business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ross and seconded by Mr. Beadle. The mo- tion passed.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman,
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary,
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Nov. 15, 2024

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