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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
MAY 14, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
Mrs. Hidalgo stated that as Chairperson of the Council, it is her duty to maintain order and stop any abusive or disrespectful behavior. Bashing anyone will not be tolerated and each guest has five minutes to speak.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Davis and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Duhon.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, April 23, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Mrs. Hidalgo re- cognized Mayor Clarence Vappie, Town of Baldwin and Betty Hicks, Home Rule Charter Revision Commission Chairperson in attendance.
Ashton Myers, St. Mary Parish Library Director appeared before the Council to inform of the Library’s Summer Reading Program and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program that will mail one book per month to children between the ages of 0-5 years old. You can go to the Library’s website to register.
Beverly Domen-geaux, Executive Director, St. Mary Council on Aging appeared before the Council to discuss the “Older Americans Month” Proclamation.
In response to Mr. Hebert’s inquiry, Mrs. Domen-geaux stated that the age requirement to receive services begins at age 60.
Mr. Adams re- quested to move up Item 14A, “Pro- clamation proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, May is Older Americans Month, a time for us to recognize and honor St. Mary Council on aging older adults and their immense influence on every facet of American society; and
WHEREAS, through their wealth of life experience and wisdom, older adults guide our younger generations and carry forward abundant cultural and historical knowledge; and
WHEREAS, older Americans improve our communities through intergenerational relationships, community service, civic engagement, and many other activities; and
WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds have the opportunity to participate and live independently; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary Council on Aging must ensure that older Americans have the resources and support needed to stay involved in their communities – reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and connectedness; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, hereby proclaim the month of May 2025, as:
OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH
This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” emphasizes the profound impact of meaningful interactions and social connection on the well-being and health of older adults in our community. We call upon all residents to join us in recognizing the contributions of older citizens and promoting programs and activities that foster connection, inclusion, and support for older adults.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Myron Moton appeared before the Council to discuss a drainage video, documentation, and plat re- moval at his home in Verdunville, Louisiana. He provided pictures of the drainage ditch and stated that there was never an issue until drains were dug, allowing water from Bayou Teche to fill the ditch and erode his property. He stated that when the ditch was dug, it exposed tree roots that caused them to die and fall. He also stated that the survey markers were removed in the process.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Governale stated that John “Booker” Davis, Public Works Director and Ray Pontiff, Drainage District Supervisor visited the property several times and could not find any issues. He informed that Mr. Moton in- structed both of them to leave the property and not return.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Moton stated that he wants the ditch returned to its original state. He stated that originally, there was not a ditch at all.
Discussion was had relative to the right of way and size of the drainage ditch.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiry, Mr. Governale stated that a public records re- quest was never received from Mr. Moton.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews ex- plained that the public records re- quest needs to be put in writing in the proper format per the State Statute.
Telsa Spain, Assistant Director of Personnel, ap- peared before the Council to discuss the St. Mary Parish Personnel Policy. She submitted a packet of 55 concerns to be considered as amendments to the new policy and ex- pounded on Section 4-08 of the Home Rule Charter - Department of Personnel. She also expounded on duties and responsibilities of the Personnel Director and the Personnel Board, recent creation of a Personnel Committee and its development of the new Personnel Policy, and the adoption of the new policy by the Council in 2024. She stated that these recommendations were given to the Council last year and her concern is regarding the verbiage in the new policy.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews re- quested to place an item on the next Council’s agenda to amend the 2024 St. Mary Parish Personnel Policy to integrate all 55 recommendations to allow for review and discussion. He stated that the most significant item is that the Personnel Board was not officially installed to understand basic fundamental, legal, and fiduciary responsibilities and to be oriented on the 55 recommendations.
After further discussion, Mr. Ina moved to request that the Personnel Board have their first meeting within 30 days and that Legal Counsel be present. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Ms. Spain stated that the Personnel Committee consisted of one supervisor from the Pickup Station, one em- ployee from the Road Department, and administration. She stated that according to the Home Rule Charter, all Personnel Policy updates and amendments are to be done by the Personnel Director. She also ex- pounded on the positive changes and on Section 4.5 - Personal Leave chart that shows a discrepancy in hours and days per year that an em- ployee accumulates for Personal Time off.
After discussion, Mr. Governale stated that overtime is not guaranteed but was allowed and that a normal workday is based on an eight hour day. He stated that the Charter is very specific to how the policy is to be amended and that administration needs time to review the recommendations. He suggested that the Council review it and contact him with any suggestions. Ms. Spain informed that as amendments are done, they need to be added to the policy to inform employees of the changes.
Dr. Rink inform-ed that the Home Rule Charter Revision Commission will meet on May 22, 2025 and suggested that the Council attend.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, informed that Mrs. Terry Foulcard is at an out of town meeting and is unable to appear before the Council to discuss the Registrar of Voters Office.
Dr. Rink inform-ed that the 3rd Annual Irritable Bowel Disease Awareness event will be held on May 17, 2025 on the Bayou side in Franklin from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact person is Marcus Johnson at 337-606-3719.
Parish President, Sam Jones reported on the decrease of population in St. Mary Parish, increase in new businesses, and lack of housing. Discussion was had relative to when the Tire Distribution Center will begin construction off Northwest Boulevard in Franklin. Discussion was also had relative to the status of the next meeting to discuss consolidation of boards and commissions.
President Jones stated that the City of Berwick has asked for help with a few pumps at the station near the landfill.
Mr. Governale stated that at the April 23, 2025 Council Meeting, the Council Clerk misspoke during the presentation given by Meagan Thompson, former St. Mary Parish employee, implying that an investigation was in process. I want to make it clear that there is no investigation relating to Meagan Thompson and her former employment with St. Mary Parish. On behalf of St. Mary Parish Government, I sincerely apologize for the miscommunication.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a three (3) week period, ending May 14, 2025. He also submitted quarterly reports from Economic De- velopment, Fin-ance, Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Personnel, Planning & Zoning, and Public Works Departments.
Mr. Governale informed that National Public Works Week is May 18-24, 2025.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to the status of the employee Compensation Study and Organizational Review, Mr. Governale stated that he has received the re- quest for proposals. He explained that the proposals are being ranked and will be scored based on criteria. He stated that a recommendation to hire should be ready for the next meeting. He also stated that he is awaiting an opinion from legal counsel relative to whether hiring is a Council’s decision or administrative decision.
In absence of Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc, Paul Governale presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their April 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
a. Recommend Rezoning
Name: George Tyler
Address: 14777 Hwy. 90 W. Frontage Rd.
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2174681010.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
Lot A Robert P Pontiff Prop Per Plat 22g 181210 Acq 76 288321
Purpose: Rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District to make use of the property in accordance with its intended purpose.
b. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Annie Viator
Address: 19546 Highway 182
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1905041005.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E; Lot BD Teche - Stouff - Road – Est. Hardy Acq. 436 340517
Purpose: Rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property.
c. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Annie Viator
Address: 19545 Highway 182
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1905041004.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E; 7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517
Purpose: Rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property.
Mr. Olander recommends the above Rezonings. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink moved that the Public Hearing Report, April 23, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Olander in- troduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: George Tyler
Address: 14777 Hwy. 90 W. Frontage Rd.
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2174681010.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
Lot A Robert P Pontiff Prop Per Plat 22g 181210 Acq 76 288321
Purpose: Re- zone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District to make use of the property in accordance with its intended purpose.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Annie Viator
Address: 19546 Highway 182
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1905041005.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
Lot BD Teche - Stouff - Road – Est. Hardy Acq. 436 340517
Purpose: Re- zone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Annie Viator
Address: 19545 Highway 182
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1905041004.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517
Purpose: Re- zone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2278 setting the salary of the Clerk of the Council of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1121 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1123 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE
NO.
AN ORDINANCE EX- TENDING THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2371 FOR THE ST. MARY PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSED AMENDED CHARTER, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION AND R.S. 33:1395 ET SEQ., AND PROVIDING FOR RE- LATED MATTERS.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Dr. Rink moved that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE
NO. 2391
An Ordinance levying and imposing a tax of 5.72 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2025; and levying and imposing a forty-six hundredths (0.46) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, excluding the City of Morgan City, for the year 2025.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2392
An Ordinance levying a tax of 7.60 mills Parish Tax located outside the municipalities for all parochial purposes and segregating for local and parochial purposes and levying and imposing a 3.80 mills tax located within the municipalities to help defray the expenses of the Criminal Justice System of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2393
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to execute the Third Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal and Landfill Lease agreement with Emerald Land Corporation for use as a solid waste landfill.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
THIRD AMENDMENT TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND LANDFILL LEASE
This THIRD AMENDMENT TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND LANDFILL LEASE (“Third Amendment”) is made and entered into effective this ——— day of —————, 2025 (“Effective Date”) by and between:
EMERALD LAND CORPORATION, a Louisiana Corporation domiciled in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, with its registered office in the city of Franklin, herein appearing through its Corporate Secretary, M. Taylor Darden, duly authorized by Resolution of its Board of Directors, a certified copy of which is annexed hereto, hereinafter re- ferred to as LESSOR, and
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, appearing herein through its Parish President, Sam Jones, duly authorized by Ordinance of the St Mary Parish Council, a certified copy of which is attached hereto, hereinafter re- ferred to as LESSEE.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, by written agreement dated June 1, 1996 (“the Lease”), LESSOR leased to LESSEE that certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred four (204) acres, more or less situated in Sections 3, 4, and 9 in Township 16 South, Range 12 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and outlined in red on the plat attached as Exhibit “A” to the Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal and Landfill Lease for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a controlled sanitary landfill area, a construction and demolition debris landfill area and/or a solid waste composting area.
WHEREAS, by Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal and Landfill Lease, dated effective October 1, 1998 (“the First Amendment”), LESSOR AND LESSEE amended the lease to provide, inter alia, that:
(a) The Lease, as amended, covered and included the “Additional Property” referred to and described in the Amendment, which said Additional Property is shown on the plat attached to the Second Amendment as Exhibit “A”;
(b) The term of the Lease, as amended, was extended to June 30, 2009, or until the expiration of LESSEE’S operating permit, which ever occurred later, but in no event later than December 31, 2009;
(c) The LESSEE agreed to pay additional and recalculated rent to the LESSOR during the term of the Lease, as amended, and for a limited period thereafter;
(d) The LESSOR was granted a right of audit with respect to the calculation of rent due under the Lease, as amended; and
(e) The LESSEE was permitted to fill the remaining unfilled portion of “‘CELL 3” to a maximum height of forty-two (42) feet, or such other maximum height as permitted by the Louisiana De- partment of Environmental Quality.
WHEREAS, by Second Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal and Landfill Lease, dated effective April 1, 2004 (“the Second Amendment”), LESSOR AND LESSEE amended the lease to provide, inter alia, that:
(a) The following described property was released and excluded from the Lease, as amended, to wit:
That certain tract of land located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Sections 4 and 9, Township 16 South, Range 12 East. Said tract contains 241.93 acres. The above- described property is hereinafter re- ferred to as the “Released Acreage”.
(b) The following described property was added and included in the Lease, as amended, to wit:
That certain tract of land located in Sections 3, 4, 9 and 11, Township 16 South - Range 12 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, containing 410.14 acres. The above- described property is hereinafter re- ferred to as the “Supplemental Property” which said Supplemental Property is shown on the plat at- tached to the Second Amendment as Exhibit “B”. The Supplemental Property, together with the property originally leased to LESSEE and the Additional Property (less and except the Re- leased Acreage) is hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Leased Premises”.
(c) Article 3. The term of the Lease, as amended, was extended to June 30, 2035, or until the expiration of LESSEE’S operating permit, as amended, modified, or extended, which ever oc- curred later, but in no event later than December 31, 2035;
(d) Article 4. The LESSEE agreed to pay the LESSOR: i) Annual Rent for the term of the Lease; ii) Additional Monthly Rent for the term of the Lease; iii) Industrial Solid Waste Material Surcharge for the term of the Lease; and iv) Post Termination Fee for the period extending from the termination of the Lease for any reason until the LESSEE is no longer re- quired to provide post closure care of the landfill in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations in effect at that time.
i. Payment due dates were established.
ii. The Parties agreed that no change of address shall be effective until 45 days after written notices of such change was provided to the other Party.
iii. Audit Rights were established such that the LESSEE shall keep reasonable and accurate records of the tonnage of solid waste material, including in- dustrial solid waste material, disposed of on the Leased Premises. It was agreed that upon reasonable notice, LESSOR shall have the right to audit such records for any calendar year within the twenty-four (24) month period following the end of such calendar year; provided, however, that no more than one audit may be conducted by LESSOR during any calendar year.
(e) Article 4A was added to the Lease establishing three conditions under which the payment terms in Article 4 could be renegotiated.
WHEREAS, LESSOR AND LESSEE desire further to amend the Lease in the particulars hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises, covenants and agreements herein contained, hereby agree as follows:
1.
Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and the terms and conditions set forth in the Lease, as amended, and for the purposes as therein described and hereinafter described, and for the consideration hereinafter stipulated, LESSOR does hereby lease and let unto LESSEE the surface of the following described property situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, the areal extent of which is shown on the plat attached thereto as Exhibit “A”, to wit:
That certain tract of land located in Sections 3, 4, 9 and 11, Township 16 South - Range 12 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, containing 410.14 acres and is more fully described as follows:
BEGINNING at Point A having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,306,721.64 and Y=424,583.15; THENCE in a northerly direction along the easterly side of a pipeline right of way these courses and distances: North 05°55’10” East for a distance of 1,695.04 feet; North 05°49’54” East for a distance of 1,061.11 feet to Point B, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,307,004.27 and Y=427,324.77; THENCE North 62°57’23” West for a distance of 149.64 feet to Point C, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,306,871.00 and Y=427,392.81; THENCE North 05°52’02” East for a distance of 1,083.91 feet to Point D, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,306,981.80 and Y=428,471.04; THENCE North 81°45’02” East for a distance of 144.44 to Point E along the easterly of a pipeline right of way, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,307,124.74 and Y=428,491.76; THENCE in a northerly direction along the easterly side of a pipeline right of way these courses and distances: North 05°49’58” East for a distance of 1,247.72 feet; North 05°48’42” East for a distance of 702.93 feet; North 06°16’10” East for a distance of 255.30 feet along the easterly side of a pipeline right of way to Point F on the southerly side of a pipeline right of way, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,307,350.60 and Y=430,686.11; THENCE in a northeasterly direction along the southerly side of a pipeline right of way these courses and distances: North 76°35’50” East for a distance of 1,055.37 feet; North 76°41’59” East for a distance of 1,600.51 feet; North 76°34’00” East for a distance of 784.18 feet to Point G, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,310,697.53 and Y=431,481.12; THENCE South 00°36’27” East for a distance of 2,249.37 feet along the line between Sections 3 and 4 to Point H, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,310,721.37 and Y=429,231.88; THENCE North 89°23’37” East for a distance of 165.52 feet to Point I, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,310,886.88 and Y=429,233.63; THENCE North 81°47’02” East for a distance of 1,163.48 feet to Point J, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,312,038.42 and Y=429,399.90; THENCE South 00°36’54” for a distance of 492.32 feet to Point K, having a Lambert Coordinate of X=3,312,043.70 and Y=428,907.61; THENCE along a line being parallel and 100 feet from the southeasterly edge of the Berwick Drainage Canal for a distance of approximately 6,900 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, all containing 410.14 acres, more fully shown on plat attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, showing a portion of property of Emerald Land Corporation as Tracts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and A optioned for lease by St. Mary Parish Government, prepared by Professional Engineering and Surveying Company, Inc. dated November 26, 2002.
The above-described property is hereinafter re- ferred to as the “Leased Premises” and all prior descriptions of the Leased Premises in the Lease, in the First Amendment, and the Second Amendment, are hereby deleted.
2.
Article 3 of the Lease, as amended, is hereby deleted in its entirety. In its place, the following paragraph is substituted:
“3.
This Lease, as amended, shall expire on June 30, 2055, or until the expiration of LESSEE’S standard operating permit, as amended, modified, or extended, whichever occurs later, but in no event later than December 31, 2055. Upon termination of this Lease for any reason, LESSEE shall close the landfill and provide post closure care of the landfill in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations then in effect re- garding the closure of landfill operations conducted within the State of Louisiana.”
3.
Article 4 of the Lease, as amended, is hereby deleted in its entirety. In its place, the following paragraphs are substituted:
“4.
The consideration for this Lease, as amended, is the payment by LESSEE to LESSOR of the cash rentals and fees (the Annual Rent, Additional Monthly Rent, and Post Termination Fees as hereinafter set forth), and the stipulations, agreements and obligations herein undertaken and agreed to by LESSEE, all of which are recognized as material parts of the consideration of this Lease without which LESSOR would not have executed this Lease, as amended.
(a) Annual Rent. Commencing on June 1, 2025, LESSEE shall pay LESSOR as Annual Rent the sum of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Eight and No/100 Dollars ($9,258.00). Thereafter, for the remaining term of the Lease, as amended, i.e., through June 30, 2055 (or if LESSEE’S operating permit is extended, then to the expiration of said permit, or December 31, 2055, whichever occurs first), the Annual Rent shall be adjusted for inflation annually on the 1st of June. The Annual Rent shall be re-calculated using the following formula: The amount paid as Annual Rent the previous year multiplied by one (1) plus two- and one-half percent (2.5%).
(b) Additional Monthly Rent. Commencing on January 1, 2026, and continuing through the re- maining term of the Lease as amended, i.e., through June 30, 2055 (or if LESSEE’S operating permit is extended, then to the expiration of said permit, or December 31, 2055, whichever occurs first), LESSEE shall pay LESSOR as Additional Monthly Rent an amount equal to Eleven percent (11%) of LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees (as defined herein) multiplied by each ton of solid waste material (including Out of Parish Solid Waste Material and In- dustrial Solid Waste Material, as defined herein) disposed of on the Leased Premises; provided, however, that the Additional Monthly Rent shall never be calculated on an amount less than LESSEE’s current Public Tipping Fees, as shown on Exhibit “B”, at- tached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. The St. Mary Parish Council annually reviews and typically approves an increase in LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees by a minimum of One Dollar ($1) per ton for each category of solid waste material on or about November 1st of each year (“Annual Increase in Public Tipping Fees”). LESSOR’s Additional Monthly Rent shall be recalculated each year based on LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees, as approved by the St. Mary Parish Council. LESSEE will furnish LESSOR with a copy of LESSEE’s then current Public Tipping Fees schedule annually as soon as the St. Mary Parish Council approves it. In the event, the St. Mary Parish Council’s Annual Increase in Public Tipping Fees increases LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees by an amount less than $1 per ton for each category of solid waste material disposed of on the Leased Premises annually (or not at all), LESSEE shall nevertheless calculate LESSOR’s Additional Monthly Rent as if LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees had been increased by the St. Mary Parish Council by $1 per ton for each category of solid waste material disposed of on the Leased Premises, unless LESSOR shall consent, in writing, to a lower annual increase (or no increase) in LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees schedule, which consent may be withheld by LESSOR for any reason LESSOR deems appropriate except as provided for in Article 4A(a) below.
(c) As used herein, (i) “LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees” shall mean the fees that LESSEE charges the public and all other third parties for the disposal of all categories of solid waste material on the Leased Premises, as ap- proved annually by the St. Mary Parish Council; (ii) “Out of Parish Solid Waste Material” means any solid waste material which is received and accepted by LESSEE from generators located more than five (5) miles outside the boundary of St. Mary Parish; and (iii) “Industrial Solid Waste Material” shall be defined consistent with the definition of “Industrial Solid Waste” as set forth in Louisiana Ad- ministrative Code Title 33:VII.115, as now or hereafter amended.
(d) Post Termination Fee. Upon termination of this Lease for any reason, LESSEE shall pay LESSOR an annual Post Termination Fee, which amount shall be fixed and equal to the amount of the last Annual Rent paid under the terms and conditions of this Lease. The Post Termination Fee shall be paid in the same manner as the Annual Rent; provided, however, that if this Lease shall terminate on December 31, 2055, the first annual Post Termination Fee shall not be due and payable until June 1, 2056. LESSEE shall be obligated to pay the Post Termination Fee annually for so long as LESSEE is required to provide post closure care of the landfill in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations then in effect regarding the closure of landfill operations conducted within the State of Louisiana.
(e) Payment Due Dates. The following due dates shall govern the payment of all rent and fees due under the Lease. All amounts due under the Lease shall be considered to have been properly paid when placed in the United States Mail, with adequate postage paid, to LESSOR’S address as shown above, on or before the following due date.
i. All Annual Rent payable under the Lease, as amended, shall be paid to LESSOR, in advance, on or before the 1st day of June of each such year;
ii. All Additional Monthly Rent shall be paid to LESSOR no later than the twentieth (20th) day following the month in which such solid waste material is disposed of on the Leased Premises; and
iii. All annual Post Termination Fees payable under the Lease shall be paid to LESSOR, in ad- vance, on or before the 1st day of June of each such year.
(f) Change of Address. No change of address of any party hereto shall be effective as to any other party hereto until forty-five (45) days after having been furnished with written notice of such change of address by Certified United States Mail, Return Re- ceipt Requested.
(g) Audit Rights. LESSEE shall keep reasonable and accurate records of the total volume (by ton) of solid waste material disposed of on the Leased Premises. Upon reasonable notice, LESSOR shall have the right to audit such records for any calendar year within the thirty-six (36) month period following the end of such calendar year; provided, however, that no more than one audit may be conducted by LESSOR during any calendar year.”
4.
Article 4A of the Lease, as amended, is hereby deleted in its entirety. In its place, the following paragraphs are substituted:
“4A.
The financial terms and conditions of the Lease, as set forth in Paragraph 4, as amended, shall be subject to renegotiation only under the following circumstances:
(a) In the event LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees charged for the disposal of solid waste material on the Leased Premises renders LESSEE’s operation of the landfill uneconomic or non-competitive with other solid waste disposal facilities located within a fifty (50) mile radius of the Leased Premises; provided, however, that such conditions exist for a period of not less than twelve consecutive months; or
(b) In the event LESSEE’s Public Tipping Fees charged for the disposal of solid waste material on the Leased Premises are less than ninety (90%) percent, on average for all categories, of the fees and/or costs charged by the geographically nearest three (3) solid waste disposal facilities and/or solid waste transfer stations.
Either party may give the other party written Notice of its intent to re-negotiate the financial terms and conditions of Paragraph 4, as amended, of the Lease, setting forth the particulars, in reasonable detail, of the circumstances giving rise to the right to re-negotiate. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of such Notice, the parties shall meet in a good faith effort to re-negotiate the amount of the Annual Rent, the Additional Monthly Rent, and the Post Termination Fee due under the then existing terms and conditions of the Lease. In the event the parties are unable to agree upon the amount to be charged, either party may elect to have the dispute referred to the American Arbitration Association for binding arbitration. The then current Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association shall govern the course and conduct of any such proceeding, except that the dispute shall be decided by one arbitrator mutually selected by the parties from a list supplied to them by the American Arbitration Association. The award of the arbitrator shall be prospective only. The arbitration shall be held in St Mary Parish, Louisiana, provided that LESSEE shall provide, at its sole cost and expense, a suitable location for said arbitration. All cost and expense of the arbitration shall be equally borne by LESSOR and LESSEE, re- gardless of the prevailing party.”
5.
Article 5 of the Lease, as amended, is hereby deleted in its entirety. In its place, the following paragraphs are substituted:
“5.
LESSEE is authorized to fill the remaining unfilled portions of the existing landfill cells designated as Cell 3, Cell 3A, and Cell 4 to the maximum permitted areas and elevations ap- proved in the most recent solid waste permit issued by the Louisiana Department of En- vironmental Quality.
LESSEE is authorized to study, design, permit, and construct a new landfill cell on the Leased Premises to be designated as Cell 5 which is to be located adjacent to the western side of existing Cell 4. LESSEE is further authorized to fill Cell 5 to the maximum permitted area and elevations approved in the most recent solid waste permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and ap- proved in permit(s) issued other applicable regulatory agencies. The Parties understand that approval of Cell 5 by the regulatory agencies is not guaranteed.”
Except as specifically amended herein, all other terms and conditions of the Lease, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses as of the Effective Date of this instrument even though the signatures may be affixed prior to or subsequent thereto.
LESSOR:
EMERALD LAND CORPORATION
By:———————
M. Taylor Darden,
Corporate Secretary
WITNESSES:
———————
Print Name: ———————
———————
Print Name: ———————
LESSEE:
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
By:———————
Sam Jones,
President
WITNESSES:
———————
Print Name: ———————
———————
Print Name: ———————
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ORLEANS
ON THIS ——— day of —————— 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared M. TAYLOR DARDEN, who by me duly sworn did state that he is the Corporate Secretary of Emerald Land Corporation, and that the foregoing Third Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal And Landfill Lease was signed by him on behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and said appearer acknowledged said instrument to be in the free act and deed of said Corporation.
———————
Notary Public, State of Louisiana
Print Name: ———————
Notary/Bar No. ———————
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
ON THIS ——— day of ——————— 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared SAM JONES, who by me duly sworn did state that he is the President of St. Mary Parish, and that the foregoing Third Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal And Landfill Lease was signed by him on behalf of said Parish by authority of the St. Mary Parish Council and said appearer acknowledged said instrument to be in the free act and deed of St. Mary Parish Government.
———————
Notary Public, State of Louisiana
Print Name: ———————
Notary/Bar No. ———————
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moved that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE
NO. 2394
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned burnt house, situated at 9365 Hwy. 182, Centerville, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2474581029.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2395
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 141 Friendship Aly, Amelia, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 3524241206.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2396
An Ordinance Amending
Ordinance 2254 Regarding
Public Comment During Parish Council
Meetings
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Du- hon seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 1 relative to the Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-21-01.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and DXI Electric, LLC (formerly Dixie Electric, Inc.), 1306 Gulf Boulevard, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560, relative to the Emergency Power Im- provements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Project, and
WHEREAS, the item as shown on Change Order No. 1 will result in an increase of 126 days in the contract time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 1 covering an increase of 126 working days in the contract time for Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-21-01.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby adopt and approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department as completed for year ending December 31, 2024.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing the President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana De- partment of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for im- provements at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport.
WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for mill and overlay the runway; and
WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the St. Mary Parish Government according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the mill and overlay the runway and reimburse the sponsor up to $300,000.00 of project cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Government that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project identified as AIP No. 3-22-0044-027-2024 and SPN H.016181, more fully identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subsequent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving and authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with Del-Con, LLC relative to the Emergency Power and Facility Im- provements at the Office of Homeland Security and Em- ergency Preparedness Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-04, upon receipt of concurrence from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a contract in the amount of $220,315.00 with Del-Con, LLC, P.O. Box 916, Berwick, LA 70342, relative to the Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-04, upon receipt of concurrence from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and auth- orization for Change Order No. 1 relative to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Diverse Solutions, LLC, 3614 W. Old Spanish Trail, New Iberia, LA 70560, relative to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch project, and
WHEREAS, the item as shown on Change Order No. 1 will result in an increase of $60,417.00 in the contract price and an increase of 15 days in the contract time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 1 covering an increase of $60,417.00 in the contract price and 15 working days in the contract time to the Renovations to Quintana Boat Launch project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Olander stated that the project came in under bid and those funds will be used for other improvements to Quintana Boat Launch.
RESOLUTION OF
ACCEPTANCE
A Resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Barriere Construction, Co., LLC relative to the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Runway & Taxiway Overlay Project.
WHEREAS, Barriere Construction, Co., LLC, 808 Woodland Drive – 2nd Floor, LaPlace, Louisiana 70068, relative to the, has substantially completed the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Runway & Taxiway Overlay Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish of St. Mary that the President be, and he is hereby em- powered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary accepting Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Runway & Taxiway Overlay Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate of Substantial Completion recorded in the mortgage records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 3 relative to As- phaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Huey P. Stockstill, LLC, P.O. Box 758, Picayune, MS 39466, relative Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project, and
WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 3 will result in a decrease of $7,908.50 in the contract price and an increase of 21 days in the contract time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 3 covering a de- crease of $7,908.50 in the contract price and an increase of 21 days in the contract time for Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 3 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
A Resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Huey P. Stockstill, LLC relative to the Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
WHEREAS, Huey P. Stockstill, LLC, P.O. Box 758, Picayune, MS 39466, relative to the, has substantially completed the Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish of St. Mary that the President be, and he is hereby em- powered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary accepting the Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate of Substantial Completion recorded in the mortgage records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Hebert moved to adopt Item 14J, “Re- ferred from the February 11, 2025, Council meeting - Resolution removing the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to immediately as- sume the responsibilities of operating the aforesaid Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A including signing checks, be a signer on bank accounts, contracts, and other documents related to its proper operations until new members of the Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Parish Council and sworn in.” Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
Peter “Dutch” Vandenaardweg stated that he worked for Wax Lake East Drainage District for 10 years. He expounded on consolidation, pumps in Bayou Vista and Morgan City, and designs of the pump stations. He gave his opinions on the responsibility of the Parish and suggested that Morgan City should pump their own water.
Discussion was had relative to the millage, how it contributes to drainage in Morgan City, that the Home Rule Charter gives the Parish the authority to establish boards and commissions, and that the Council appoints those members.
Mr. Duhon stated that he was delivering generators during Hurricane Francine and that half of the pumps were broken.
Former St. Mary Parish President, David Hanagriff stated that he is in support of removing members of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A (CGDD 2A).
Don Hicks ap- peared before the Council and stated that his resignation from Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A is on the agenda tonight because he did not agree with the way things were being run and that his effort to make change was unsuccessful.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mr. Hicks stated he has not received any of the documents he re- quested from Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A. Mr. Duhon stated that President Jones re- quested documents and have not received them. Rev. Mathews explained the public records request process.
Mr. Adams stated that several pump motors have been nonoperational for years. He stated that funding was al- ready allocated for a project for Lakeside Subdivision to enclose it in the Levee District for flood protection. He expounded on the importance of Council Members to attend Boards and Commissions meetings and stated that Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A has valuable members. He also expounded on the Parish not having an inspector to inspect all projects.
inspect all projects.
Mr. Duhon stated that after Hurricane Francine, he asked Chuck Walters if lateral ditches in Amelia needed to be dug and to this day, the ditches are still not dug. He also stated that Dean Duplantis in- formed that his employer’s buildings were being flooded and that the President of SMIG business also flooded. He stated that the district has $1.5 million which is controlled by Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews expounded on the definition of dysfunctional service and called for the question.
After further discussion, Rev. Mathews withdrew his motion to call for the question to allow Mr. Hebert to participate in discussion.
Mr. Hebert stated that he made a formal request for four (4) items on March 10, 2025 to Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2A that took six weeks to receive. He re- quested to receive written minutes and audio recordings of the meetings that discussed returning the ex- cavator at the end of the lease, ap- proving a new lease for the new excavator, and which members voted for or against it. He also requested a copy of the lease agreement/paperwork showing the cost that the district could have purchased the excavator for and a copy of the invoice showing the cost of repairs. He stated that $27,000 was paid for repairs on the leased excavator that only had 3,100 hours, when it could have been purchased for $75,000. He also stated that they returned the leased excavator and ended up leasing a brand new excavator for $5,000 per month for four (4) years. He stated he finally received three years of audio recordings that he did listen to and gathered information. He informed that he also re- quested 12 months of weekly reports from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 that shows inspections and notes on the pumps and also requested the written minutes and audio recordings of
the meetings that take action on the pump repairs from January 1, 2024 until the flood caused by Hurricane Francine in September 2024. He stated that he received reports from March-August 2024 that show the rental pumps were repeatedly switched from auto power to manual and/or had to get jumped off to get it started/run. He also requested the written minutes and audio recordings of the meeting that approved renting the pumps, the delivery date, the pickup date, and the invoices. He stated that in the August 2024 minutes, the auditor found they were spending $27,000 a month on rented pumps. Mr. Hebert questioned when was the original date that they began renting the pumps. He also stated that at the August 2024 meeting, the board voted to get rid of the rented pumps, just before Hurricane Francine hit in September 2024.
In response to Mr. Olander’s in- quiry, Mr. Hebert stated that the early payoff or purchase of the excavator is stated in the lease agreement.
In response to Mr. Hebert’s inquiry regarding who authorized this, board member Don Hicks stated that according to the minutes, the board did not vote on this. He ex- pounded on decisions that were not made at the board level and the monthly pumps rental costs.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Mr. Hicks ex- pounded on pumps that were moved from Pump Station No. 3 to Pump Station No. 9. Dr. Rink stated that the current board did not cause the issues, they inherited the problems of Pump Station No. 9. Discussion was had relative to the pumps’ capacity to maintain daily operations and what functions will be in place to run it with no board.
Mr. Governale stated that he has received several calls from concerned citizens of Morgan City and that if the board is removed tonight, he will begin organizing whatever is necessary.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiry, Dr. Rink stated that a previous board (several boards ago) adopted a resolution allowing whoever the chairperson is at the time to make decisions. She expounded on the board’s monthly financial report that is submitted at their monthly meeting and also expounded on the water level of pumps and the moving of pumps from Pump Station No. 3 to Pump Station No. 9.
Mr. Hanagriff stated that the drainage board was in place before any cement was even poured to build the pump station. He also stated that only two pumps were supposed to be moved but all four (4) were moved. Additional discussion was had relative to the purchase of the excavator.
After discussion, Mr. Hill called for the question. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, and Hill
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-3-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, and Hill
NAYS: Adams, Rink, and Rulf
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
Resolution re- moving the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to immediately as- sume the responsibilities of operating the aforesaid Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A including signing checks, be a signer on bank accounts, contracts, and other documents related to its proper operations until new members of the Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Parish Council and sworn in.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the St. Mary Parish Council is hereby re- moving the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to immediately assume the re- sponsibilities of operating the aforesaid Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A including signing checks, be a signer on bank accounts, contracts, and other documents related to its proper operations until new members of the Board of Commissioners are ap- pointed by the Parish Council and sworn in.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of May 2025.
APPROVED:
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Don Hicks has emailed on April 23, 2025, to resign from the Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District 2A effectively immediately.
Mr. Hicks will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
B. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Drainage District No. 6 (Amelia) – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
Mr. Duhon stated that he previously tabled this item. Lisa Morgan stated that she will research to see if it has been longer than six (6) months and whether the vacancy has to be readvertised.
Fire Protection District No. 2 (Centerville) – 1 Vacancy
Alton Broussard – Present Member
Mr. Olander moved that Alton Broussard be reappointed to Fire Protection District No. 2. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 5 (Four Corners, Sorrell & Glencoe) – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander mov-ed for adjournment. Rev. Mat-hews seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
s/g LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. June 6, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
MAY 14, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, and Mark Duhon.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances:
An Ordinance levying and imposing a tax of 5.72 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2025; and levying and imposing a forty-six hundredths (0.46) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, excluding the City of Morgan City, for the year 2025.
An Ordinance levying a tax of 7.60 mills Parish Tax located outside the municipalities for all parochial purposes and segregating for local and parochial purposes and levying and imposing a 3.80 mills tax located within the municipalities to help defray the expenses of the Criminal Justice System of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into the Third Amendment to Solid Waste Disposal and Landfill Lease agreement with Emerald Land Corporation for use as a solid waste landfill.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the proposed ordinances.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander mov-ed for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. June 6, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
MAY 14, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:50 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Mark Duhon.
pose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances:
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned burnt house, situated at 9365 Hwy. 182, Centerville, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2474581029.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Mr. Olander stated that he has received several concerns regarding the dilapidated house on this property and explained that the owner has 60 days to demolish and remove it, if not the Parish may proceed with demolition or re- moval or engage in a third party, after giving notice.
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 141 Friendship Aly, Amelia, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 3524241206.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2254 Re- garding Public Comment During Parish Council Meetings.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the proposed ordinances.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander mov-ed for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. June 6, 2025

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LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Collateral Trust Trustee of FirstKey Master
Funding 2021-A
Collateral Trust
Vs. No. 138503 Div “B”
Herman Joseph Jones, Sr. (A/K/A Herman J. Jones) and Jerome C. Jupiter (A/K/A Jerome Jupiter) and The Unopened Succession of Bessie Charles Jones (A/K/A Bessie Jones, Bessie Charles)
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:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, ST. MARY PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 36-Q, PAGE 109, ENTRY 243970, ID# 11524, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 7, SAM FIEDA SUBDIVISION, FILED IN COB 23-Z, ENTRY NO. 190,232.
Which has the address of 111 Oak Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
to satisfy the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 55/100 ($15,162.55) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 11.359% per annum from August 13, 2020, together with ac- crued late charges in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional delinquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has ad- vanced 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 attorney’s 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 9th day of July A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 1st day of May A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. June 6 and July 2, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
May 5, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Cooper at 6:00 PM.
Mr. Cooper asked if anyone had a public comment. No comments made.
Present: Tim Kyle, Matthew Kidder, Calvin Sanders Sr., Michael Stewart, Pam, and Larry Fromenthal (Fromenthal Plumbing), Karen Sehon, and Chris Cooper. Absent – Marcey Carmouche and Brandon Monceaux.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Kyle moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper reported the moving of $20,000.00 from LAMP to operating to cover this month’s expenses. Mr. Stewart mo- tioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
Mr. Sanders re- ported on the monthly maintenance. LnL Tree Service has completed the job as of 4/22/25. All backflow preventors have been installed and proper paperwork completed. They are set up for annual inspections. Patterson Pond has an oil pump for the aerator back in service. The welder has completed the guard rails at station 3. There are two pumps ready at the plant as extra. There are 2 pumps at Quality Diesel and 4 pumps at Power Specialties. We are short 3 pumps. The diesel tank leak has been repaired at the plant. There are 2 gearboxes at MC Electric for re- pairs. We have more aerators on- line and in service.
Old/New business – Mr. Fromenthal has re- ported Station 9 project has begun. They are currently relocating the lines. The utility trailer is in and ready to be picked up from Southern. Mr. Sanders has the signed check. The replacement generator should be sometime in May.
Mr. Cooper ask-ed for input on late fees and penalties for customer in- voices. Mr. Kidder motioned to enact a penalty for late invoices. 10% of the total invoice after the Net 20 day from invoice date. The fee will be added to the bill on the 21st day after invoice date. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mr. Cooper requested Mrs. Sehon to type a letter to be emailed with a mailed copy sent to all municipalities. The effective date will be May 15th for this.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2024.
Having no further business, Mr. Kyle has motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kidder seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/
Treasurer
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LEGAL NO- TICE is hereby given, that a “Certificate of Live Birth” filed with the Parish Clerk of StMary parish File No. 119-1972-026-00996 on the Date: July 01, 1972 under the name of: TIMMY JAMES TIPTON, the true name and rightful “Owner” of said certificate or title is: TiptonTimmy James., a living [Native] American (man who has attained the age of the majority (18). The Parish Clerk, State Registrar of Vital Records, Secretary of the State, Attorney General, and the Governor of Louisiana shall treat the Owner as the only one who has all rights, titles and interest to real and personal property or chattel, choate or inchoate, corporeal or incorporeal associated therewith and or Estate. For more information regarding this Legal Notice of ownership, please contact:
Mr. Tipton Timmy James
c/o 13030 Rebecca dr
Walker,LA 70785
Adv. May 30, June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Advertisement for Custodial Supplies
The St. Mary Parish School Board is requesting bids for Custodial Supplies. Sealed bids will be accepted at the School Board Maintenance Office in Centerville, La. until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 27,2025 at which time bids will be opened and read.
Bid packets will be furnished at the School Board Maintenance office at 474 Hwy 317 in Centerville, La. 70522 or online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
Please call the Maintenance Office at (337) 836-9661 for further information.
Adv. May 23, June 6 and 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
May 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Amelia, Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 p.m. at the Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd., Amelia, Louisiana.
The Board of Commissioners in attendance was Andrew Gros, Sr., Cheryl Dugas, Denise Chaisson, Russell Blanchard, and Tyrone L. Richardson. Also in attendance was Krittin Holcomb (CPA), Mike Beadle (Recreation District No. 1 Supervisor), and Mark Duhon (Councilman District No. 8).
Mrs. Dugas led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, and Mr. Richardson gave the invocation. Mr. Gros, Sr., opened the meeting and made an introduction of Mr. Michael Domingue to discuss the walking trail. Mrs. Dugas made a motion to follow the agenda as is instead of jumping into the new business, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
Mrs. Dugas made a motion to approve the April 15, 2025, minutes, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, motion carried.
During the review of bills, Mr. Gros, Sr., noticed an unusual bill from the Daily Review that needed to be looked into before signing. Mr. Blanchard made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and review of the bills, seconded by Mr. Richardson, motion carried.
Mr. Gros, Sr., moved to old business to discuss the dirt from the drainage work. Mr. Gros, Sr., discussed with Mr. Duhon and Mr. Beadle about using the leftover dirt for elevation and not for hauling it away.
Mr. Beadle ex- plained that the parking area did not have a lot of damage, only cosmetic repairs and could be discussed at a later date. Mrs. Dugas made a motion to table the discussion, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
Mr. Gros, Sr., explained to the Board of Commissioners that he would like their input on the rental contract with CCHS. Mr. Beadle would also like to take part in the rental contract. Mr. Gros, Sr., stated that they should push a new contract with CCHS by July 2025 instead of September 2025.
New Business
The Board of Commissioners discussed adopting the new Millage rates for the year. Mrs. Bartholomew read aloud the resolution document. The resolution of 3.0 miles was approved by all Board members: Mr. Gros, Sr., Mrs. Dugas, Mrs. Chaisson, Mr. Blan-chard, and Mr. Richardson.
Mrs. Chaisson led the discussion about the walking trail. She explain-ed that she was told verbally that the bill for the walking trail was going to be a total of $12,500. However, she was shown a proposal with a different amount. Mr. Domingue and Mr. Duhon were brought into the discussion to clarify. They both explained that the funds for the walking trail are coming from different sources and that the Recreation District No. 1 would only be responsible for the $12,500.
Mr. Gros, Sr., stated that the next items on the agenda was going to cost money and that it was important to watch the funds coming in and out of the recreation. He ex- plained that after amending the budget for the lights on Duhon Blvd and picking up the electricity bill, there was a chance that they could not fit in the money for the walking trail.
Mr. Beadle ex- plained that the construction of the walking trail is at a standstill and that if the recreation were to pay the rest of the funds needed, construction could start again and the walking trail would be completed.
Guest, Andy Gros, made a comment stating that the repairs at the recreation should take priority over completing the walking trail due to safety concerns and risks of liability issues.
Mr. Gros, Sr., asked the Board of Commissioners if they can discuss the completion and funds of the walking trail in two months to take care of the necessary repairs. Mr. Blanchard made a motion to review the walking trail in two months, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
Mrs. Dugas discussed setting up a martial arts class for women at the recreation center. She explained that an instructor can come in for about six to eight weeks for about an hour a week to teach self defense and all funds gathered for the classes would go to pay the instructor. Mr. Beadle stated that he can contact someone at the Black Belt Academy, and they can discuss further. Mrs. Chaisson made a motion for Mrs. Dugas and Mr. Beadle to meet and find an in- structor, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, motion carried.
Ms. Holcombe was in attendance to give an audit review from Kolder. She explained that last year’s review stayed at $450,000. She warned that the recreation’s finances should stay between $200,000 and $500,000 or else the recreation will risk having another audit done. Mrs. Dugas made a motion to accept the review from Kolder, Slaven, and Company, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
Mrs. Dugas discussed having a list of items that should be looked at in the ByLaws before adopting it. Mrs. Chaisson made a motion to table it for a later date, seconded by Mr. Richardson, motion carried.
Mr. Gros, Sr., discussed brining soccer to the recreation department. He explained that the baseball fields are mostly being used by CCHS, and one field could have potential to turn into a soccer field for the children. Mrs. Dugas informed Mr. Gros, Sr., that he can contact the American Youth Soccer Organization to get more information on how to start a soccer league. He asked Mr. Beadle to buy 2 soccer goals from Academy if the Board of Commissioners came to an agreement of bringing soccer to the recreation. Mr. Blanchard made a motion to approve Mr. Beadle buying the goals, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
Mr. Beadle ex- plained that while he gets the soccer goals, there are also portable basketball goals for children. He ex- plained that the goals in the gym and in the parking lot are too big for most children. Mrs. Dugas made a motion for Mr. Beadle to buy a portable basketball goal from Academy, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
Mr. Beadle and Mr. Gros, Sr., discussed organized teams needing to be insured before using the recreational facilities. Mrs. Dugas stated that the contracts with any schools should be signed by the principals, the athletic director, the recreation manager, and the board of commissioners. She explained that if there were to be a personal change, the Amelia Recreation should be immediately notified, and the contract would need to be amended and signed with the new personal. She also stated that if a tournament were to be held at the recreation, the recreation should receive 10 percent of the money raised. Mrs. Chaisson made a motion to move on to discussing the secretary’s absence for the months of June and July, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, motion carried.
Mrs. Bartho- lomew explained that in June, she will be in South Carolina from the 18th through the 29th. She will be able to make the agenda for June’s meeting before leaving but will not be attending. She will also be leaving on July 5th to visit family in Mexico and will not be back until July 23rd. While she is away, she will remain in communication with Mr. Gros, Sr., and Mr. Beadle to complete the July agenda. She asked Mr. Beadle if he was willing to record both meetings, and she will type up the minutes when she returns in June and again in July. Mrs. Chaisson made a motion to approve Mrs. Bartholomew’s ab- sence and Mr. Beadle’s help with recording the meetings, seconded by Mr. Blan-chard, motion carried.
Mrs. Bartho- lomew made copies of two different Tymelix time clocks for the board of commissioners to look over. Both examples provide em- ployees with the option of clocking in by using their fingerprints, but one can scan the employee’s face for facial recognition. Neither time clock has a monthly fee and can be set up by using an app on an iOS or Android cellphone. Mr. Beadle expressed his concerns about the time clocks being double work being that he also takes the information into his computer, but he did not object to having one if the board of commissioners agreed to buy one. He was also willing to buy the one selected by the board of commissioners by using his personal bank card and later be reimbursed by the recreation. Mr. Blanchard made a motion to buy the facial recognition time clock, seconded by Mr. Richardson, motion carried.
Mrs. Dugas ex- plained to the board of commissioners that there is a meal program for children that can provide breakfast and lunch and the possibility of holding the meal program at the Amelia Recreation. Due to the program starting the second week of June, Mrs. Chaisson made a motion to table the subject to try for next summer, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
Mr. Gros, Sr., gave an update on the streetlights and explained that the materials were ordered. He stated that it will take approximately 14 weeks to have everything delivered, but some materials have started arriving.
There being no other business before the commission, meeting was adjourned by Mrs. Chaisson, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, motion carried.
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Andrew Gros, Sr.,
Chairperson
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Jasmine
Bartholomew,
Secretary/
Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Quantum Real Estate, LLC has applied for a 401 Water Quality Certification to clear, grade, dredge, and place spoil to remove a portion of an existing pier, reclaim land, and install a bulkhead on Vermilion Bay. In addition, trees will be removed, an existing bulkhead will be removed, an existing boat slip will be backfilled, additional land and water bottoms will be excavated for a boathouse/boat slips, and another bulkhead will be constructed on Bayou Cypremort. All work will occur at 248 Sunset Boulevard in Cypremort Point, St. Mary Parish. Quantum Real Estate, LLC is applying to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statutory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Permits Division within ten days of this notice by referencing WQC 250519-01, AI 247080 to the following address:
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Water Permits Division
P.O. Box 4313
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
Attn: Water Quality Certifications
Comments may be submitted by email to DEQ-WaterQualityCertifications@la.gov.
A copy of the application is available for in- spection and re- view at the LDEQ Public Records Center at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The available in- formation can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
Adv. June 6, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Early Notice and Public Review
of a Proposal
Activity in a 500-year flood zone
To: All interested agencies, groups, and individuals
This is to provide notice that the New Orleans Restoration Properties, in conjunction with Louisiana Housing Corporation, has conducted an assessment as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Flood Zone Management Determinations, to determine the potential effect on the human environment due to flood zone activity for HUD CDBG-DR administered by the Louisiana Housing Corporation. The proposed project is called Franklin Senior Apartments and is for the redevelopment of a vacant hospital to a senior residential apartment complex on within a 500-year flood zone. There will be sixty-eight (68) new affordable apartments to be made available to low-income senior households (55+). The proposed project is located at the intersections 1501 Hospital Avenue, Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana 70538.
Project Location: The address of the proposed project is 1501 Hospital Avenue, in Franklin Louisiana.
Project Cost: $33,500,000
There are three main purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the flood zone and dampness and those who have an interest in protecting the natural environment should be given the opportunity to voice their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public education tool. Disseminating floodplain information can facilitate and enhance federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with occupying and modifying these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the federal government determines that it will participate in actions taking place in the floodplain, it must inform those who may be at greater or ongoing risk.
Louisiana Housing Corporation must receive written comments at the following address by June 26, 2025: Louisiana Housing Corporation, 2415 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 and (225)-763-3989.
Attention: Ms. Kimberly Carter, Environmental Impact Manager 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: June 10, 2025
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room
3225 Third Street
Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: May 13, 2025
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. None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. None
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. Resolution No. 10-25 – Confirming the Commitment & Availability of Matching Funds for Sewer Rehabilitation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets, State Project 50-M24-21-01.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Set budget workshop for July 15, 2025 and July 22, 2025 (if needed) at 6:00 PM
2. Name The Daily Review as Official Journal for 2025-26 Fiscal Year
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. June 6, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
3.) KEISHIA HOWARD- 110 MOUNT STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL #3224341521.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-4” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ (TWENTY FOOT) FRONT YARD SETBACK AND 10’ (TEN FOOT) REAR YARD SETBACK FOR MOBILE HOMES AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO PLACE A MOBILE HOME 12’ (TWELVE FEET) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE AND 12’ (TWELVE FEET) FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE. (NOTE: THIS HOME WAS LOCATED AND ANCHORED WITHOUT PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING)
AS WITH ANY REQUEST FOR DEVIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND APPROVED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
1.) FREDDIE BOWMAN– 705-707 BUSH STREET- MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL #S 3194401486.00 & 3194401695.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-3” RESIDENTIAL
REQUEST PERMISSION TO DEVIATE FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ (TWENTY FOOT) FRONT YARD AND 15’ (FIFTEEN FOOT) REAR YARD SETBACK AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF APPROVED, THE VARIANCE WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BUILD A NEW TWO-FAMILY (DUPLEX) RESULTING IN A 15’ (15 FOOT) FRONT YARD SETBACK AND A 10’ (TEN FOOT) REAR YARD SETBACK.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DEVIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND APPROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
2.) BYRON BLAKEMAN- 1705 FILMORE STREET, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL #3254361128.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-1C” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ (TWENTY FOOT) FRONT YARD SETBACK AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BUILD A 5’ ROOF OVERHANG EXTENSION 14’ (FOURTEEN FEET) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE. (NOTE: THE FRONT OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE APPEARS TO BE 19’ ((NINETEEN FEET)) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE)
AS WITH ANY REQUEST FOR DEVIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND APPROVED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2025
6:00 p.m.
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: William Hidalgo, Jr., Raymond Beadle, Jr., Bill Miller, Chris Cooper, and Chris Begnaud.
Absent: None
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant, Joel Miller, Miller En- gineering and As- sociates and Johnathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats.
Mr. Ross moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 1, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial re- ports, payables re- port, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary re- ports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of May 2025.
Mr. Ross offered the following Resolution, that was seconded by Mr. Beadle, which states that:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Wax Lake East Drainage District:
MILLAGES
Maintenance/Operations: 3.26 mills
Construction/Maintenance, 2.00 mills
Bonds, 1.45 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Wayne Cantrell, Chad Ross, William Hidalgo, Jr., Bill Miller, Raymond Beadle, Jr., Chris Cooper and Chris Begnaud
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Hidalgo made a motion to accept the addition of the physical address being added to the District’s By-laws. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion. The motion passed.
There being no further business Mr. Ross made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of June, 2025, to-wit:
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO LEASE THE OLD POLICE STATION BUILDING, INCLUDING THE TERM OF LEASE, CONSIDERATION, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA (the “City”) is the owner of a building located at or near 1308 Main Street in Patterson, Louisiana 70392, generally referred to as the “Old Police Station” (The “Old Police Station”).
WHEREAS, the City has no public use for the Old Police Station at the present time or in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, a privately owned Louisiana limited liability company, namely, DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”), wishes to lease the Old Police Station from which to operate a funeral business; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease the Old Police Station to Davis under the minimum terms and conditions shown below; and
WHEREAS, such a lease would be of benefit to the City in that it would produce revenue to the City, and it would relieve the City of some of its maintenance to the building.
WHEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, that:
Section 1.
The City shall lease to DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”). The Lease shall contain the following minimum terms and conditions:
1. Term:
The original term of this lease shall be for three years, commencing on the first day of the month following the adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and City Council of Patterson, authorizing the City to enter into this lease. The original term of this lease shall end on the last day of the twelfth month following the adoption of said ordinance (the termination date”).
2. Rental:
Davis shall pay a monthly rental amount of $500.00, commencing on the fifth day of the first month following the adoption of this ordinance, and payable in that same amount on the fifth day of each month thereafter during the entire term of the lease.
3. Maintenance and Repairs
Davis accepts the leased premises in their present condition. Davis agrees to keep the premises in good condition during the term of the lease at Davis’s sole cost and ex- pense and to re- turn them to the City in the same condition at the termination of the lease, normal de- cay, wear and tear excepted.
Should Davis fail to make such repairs as it is obligated to make hereunder, City may, at City’s op- tion, have the re- pairs made and Davis agrees to reimburse City for the cost.
4. Taxes and Utility Charges
Davis agrees to pay punctually all charges for gas, electricity, telephone, water, and cable services, or any other utilities used or consumed at the leased premises during the term of this
Lease. Davis agrees to pay punctually all ad valorem taxes and assessments due on the leased pre- mises during the term of this lease.
5. Indemnification
Davis shall occupy the leased premises at its own risk and shall indemnify City against any ex- pense, loss, cost, damage, claim, action or liability paid, suffered or incurred as a re- sult of any breach by Davis, Davis’s agent, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees of any covenant or condition of this lease, or as a result of Davis’s use or occupancy of the leased premises or the carelessness, negligence or im- proper conduct of Davis, its agents, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees. LESSEE agrees to obtain and maintain liability insurance with $1,000,000.00 limits, and to have City named as an additional insured on said policy or policies.
6. Additions and Alterations
Davis shall not make any additions or alterations to the premises without the written permission of the City. However, City and its agents shall have the right to enter the premises for the purposes of making repairs necessary for the preservation of the property. Any additions made to the premises become the property of the City at the termination of this lease.
7. Access
In the event of Davis vacating the premises, the City shall be notified in writing where the keys may be had in order that the premises may be inspected or shown to prospective tenants or purchasers as provided below.
8. Surrender of Possession
t the expiration of this lease or its termination for other causes, Davis is to immediately surrender possession by actual delivery of all keys to the City.
9. Abandonment
Should the premises be abandoned by Davis or should Davis begin to remove personal property to the detriment of the City’s lien, then the rent for the unexpired term, with reasonable attorney’s fees, shall immediately become due, and City, at City’s op- tion, may cancel the lease or re-enter and let the premises for such price or on such terms as may be immediately ob- tainable, and apply the net amount realized to the amount due by Davis.
Section 2:
RODNEY GROGAN, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute all instruments necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this ordinance, including all other terms and conditions which he deems advisable in his sole discretion.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by ——————— at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and notice of which was published in the official journal of the City on ——————— , and was offered by Councilmember —————— who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmember ———————, at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council on———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WHEREUPON the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2025.
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RODNEY A. GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Any opposition to the proposed ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the clerk or secretary of the municipality within fifteen days after its first publication.
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 1st day of July 2025, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
Adv. June 6, 13 and 20, 2025

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