Public notices for Aug. 8, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JULY 9, 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, Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Hebert and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Rulf.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the second regular meeting, June 25, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Diane Alexander did not appear before the Council to discuss “Save Our Children Mentoring Center Program.”
Edward “Tiger” Verdin, Executive Director of Louisiana Partnership for the Arts, and Hanson Memorial High School Students appeared before the Council for recognition of representing the Parish of St. Mary, Franklin, Louisiana in the world’s largest Theatre Festival, Friends Fest, to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland at the end of July 2025. He in- formed that Shell Oil Company has donated over $100,000 so that the trip is at no cost to participants. He displayed the first Louisiana Arts and Culture vehicle license plate that will be available for purchase of $60 tomorrow, and $50 will be donated to the organization. He informed that the students’ premier of Soundscapes will be held on July 18, 2025 at the Teche Theater. He also informed that Allison Jones’ summer production of A Swampy Summer Night’s Dream, will be held on July 18-20, 2025 at the Teche Theater.
Fr. Joel Faulk, Church of the Assumption Pastor and Hanson Memorial High School’s Head Master, expounded on positive impacts the program has and that it is a Blessed opportunity for the school, students, and community.
Mr. Adams re- quested to move up Item 14A, “Resolution congratulating the Hanson Memorial High School Students on representing the Parish of St. Mary, Franklin, Louisiana in the world’s largest Theatre Festival to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland at the end of July 2025.”
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Davis
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Amelia Reynolds, Charlotte Reynolds, Mattie Judice, Johnae Hebert, Onnie Doucet, Makayla Miller, Fletcher Doucet, and Ethan Verdin, Hanson Memorial High School Theatre Students, were selected to represent Louisiana to compete at the world-renown-ed Fringe Fest – the largest Theatre Festival in the world, and
WHEREAS, the Hanson Memorial High School Theatre Students will be traveling to London and Edinburgh, Scotland at the end of July 2025, and
WHEREAS, these students will experience an extraordinary two week educational journey that will begin in London and end with their competition performance in Edinburgh, Scotland, and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the program, each student will earn three college credits, and
WHEREAS, the Hanson Memorial High School Theatre Students along with their teachers are to be commended on this historic ac- complishment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby extend sincere congratulations to the Hanson Memorial High School Students for participating in the world’s largest Theatre Festival to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland at the end of July 2025.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of July 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
Parish President, Sam Jones appeared under Public comment and expounded on his time working for and representing former Governor of Louisiana, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and their support to St. Mary Parish.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale submitted his report for a two (2) week period, ending July 9, 2025. He submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, relative to Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, TE-168, GIS, and the waterline relocation project on Veterans Boulevard. He also submitted a report relative to Maintenance Items Accomplished and Scheduled for Drainage District 2A and gave a Financial overview of the Parish. Discussion was had relative to holding payments, cash flow, road funding, bond payments, unfunded mandates, Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill upgrades and cost to replace the scale, Kemper Williams Park electrical up- grades, cost to use the Avoca Island Ferry and its revenue.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to whether the contract was signed with DOTD for using Duhon Boulevard as a detour for heavy and wide loads, Mr. Governale stated that he has not received a response from DOTD.
Rev. Mathews thanked Mr. Governale for the Financial overview. He stated that his concern is when an allocation is included in the budget but there is a refusal response to the Council. He suggested ways to increase communication to be more efficient/effective through periodic Budget Finance meetings.
President Jones stated that the Parish should have a $600,000 surplus by the end of the year and that all bills will be paid.
Mr. Ina stated that his concern is the lack of consistency and transparency among Administration and the Council.
Several Council Members discussed the Home Rule Charter re- garding Council notification when expenses or revenues deviate 5%.
In response to Several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale stated that no cuts have been made to personnel, benefits and overtime have not been cut, and that raises have been given to employees that have not received raises in years. Mr. Ina stated that the Parish’s workforce employees should be considered a priority.
After discussion, Rev. Mathews, Ad- visory Budget Finance Committee Chairperson, called for a Fin-ance Meeting to be held on August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin.
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to an Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the use of tractors from Boards in Amelia to cut grass as a community project, Mr. Governale requested Mr. Du- hon send him in- formation.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry relative to design completion of the pumps at Pump Station No. 9, Mr. Governale stated that HMGP (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) funds will be used towards the pumps and the upgrades and repair costs will be funded by the District and CPRA (Coastal Protection and Restoration Auth- ority). President Jones stated that the number of pumps has been increased for immediate use for the hurricane season.
Dr. Rink moved that the Public Hearing Report, June 25, 2025 – 5:45 p.m. be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink stated that there was brief discussion at Hospital Service District No. 1 meeting regarding several news articles listing Bayou Bend Health System as one of the rural hospitals potentially facing closure under proposed cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill. The Hospital’s CEO informed that there is no immediate risk of closure of this hospital. Dr. Rink stated that the proposed changes put in the Big Beautiful Bill will not go into effect until the year 2028. Rev. Mat-hews informed that the board meets every 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. and encouraged the public to attend. Their next meeting has been scheduled for July 31, 2025.
Mr. Ina withdrew Item 13A, “FOR ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of an abandoned structure owned by Edwin Collins Sr., Keith Navy, Iris Goodly, Janice Navy, Alvin Navy Jr., Debbie Colvin, Cheryl Bertrand, Ruth Crockett, Beulah Dixon, Rose Harris, Claude Collins, Delores Thomas, Geraldine Trice, Loyce Jones, Mary Monette, situated at 140 Bray Dr., Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741045.00, as a result of same being in a abandoned, derelict structure 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. Ina withdrew Item 13B, “FOR ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of an abandoned structure owned by Bernita Augustine, Twanna Porter, David Augustine Jr., April Augustine, Jeffery Porter, Bobby Bolden, situated at 139 Bray Drive, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741055.00, as a result of same being in an abandoned structure condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the own-er thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this ordinance.”
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Davis
RESOLUTION
Resolution Pertaining to the Adoption of the
HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
5-Year 2025-2029 Agency Plan
2025 Annual Agency Plan
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
HUD SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV)
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government operates a HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program through its St. Mary Parish Housing Office (SMPHO), and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the Housing Re- form Act (QHWRA) of 1998, in part require HUD hous-ing agencies to prepare a 5-Year Agency Plan each five-year period, and an Annual Agency Plan which is to be prepared each year, and
WHEREAS, in July 9, 2025, in order to comply and properly im- plement the Section 8 Housing Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, the SMPHO developed, and the Parish Council adopted a 5-Year Agency Plan for the years FY 2025 – 2029, all in compliance with the HUD guidelines, and
WHEREAS, in order to further comply and properly implement the Section 8 HCV Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, the SMPHO developed, and the Parish Council adopted an 2025 Annual Agency Plan and an updated Section 8 HCV Program Administrative Plan for 2025, and
WHEREAS, the Section 8 Program 5-Year Agency Plan for the years FY 2025 – 2029 and the 2025 An- nual Agency Plan, was open and available for public review from April 2, 2025, and then presented to the public at a Public Hearing on May 21, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council meeting in session on July 9, 2025, in order to comply and properly im- plement the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, does hereby adopt the St. Mary Parish Government HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program 5-Year Agency Plan for the years FY 2025 – 2029 and the 2025 An- nual Agency Plan, and authorizes Mr. Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, to sign all documents necessary for the full implementation and compliance of the Parish Program with HUD requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the St. Mary Parish Council meeting in session on July 9, 2025, does hereby authorize Mr. Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, and the St. Mary Parish Housing (SMPHO) staff, to formulate any further revisions to the Parish’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Plan and Administrative Plan for 2025 as necessary to achieve the full implementation and compliance of the Parish Program with the HUD requirements.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this 9th day of July 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 ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC relative to the St. Mary Parish 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project.
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 Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC relative to the St. Mary Parish 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project, with said task order 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 9th day of July 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. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
Fire Protection District No. 3 – year ended September 30, 2024
Fire Protection District No. 7 – year ended September 30, 2024
St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department – year ended December 31, 2024
St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department – Agreed Upon Procedures Report – year ended December 31, 2024
Hospital Service District No. 2 – year ended December 31, 2024
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 2 – year ended September 30, 2023 & 2024
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 2 – Agreed Upon Procedures Report
B. Discussion and action relative to seeking an opinion from Louisiana Attorney General regarding proper handling of St. Mary Parish’s 3/10% Sales Tax Fund, including but not limited to proper use of those funds, and Parish Council’s authority to expend according to the tax call. (Rev. Mathews)
Rev. Mathews requested that this item be moved to the August 13, 2025 meeting agenda, after the Council has an opportunity to en- gage in a more detailed Budget discussion.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander mov-ed for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Aug. 8, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
JULY 9, 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: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The purpose 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 structure owned by Edwin Collins Sr., Keith Navy, Iris Goodly, Janice Navy, Alvin Navy Jr., Debbie Colvin, Cheryl Bertrand, Ruth Crockett, Beulah Dixon, Rose Harris, Claude Collins, Delores Thomas, Geraldine Trice, Loyce Jones, Mary Monette, situated at 140 Bray Dr., Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741045.00, as a result of same being in a abandoned, derelict structure 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 of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned structure owned by Bernita Augustine, Twanna Porter, David Augustine Jr., April Augustine, Jeffery Porter, Bobby Bolden, situated at 139 Bray Drive, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741055.00, as a result of same being in an abandoned structure condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the own-er thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this ordinance.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the proposed ordinances.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
s/g Lisa C. Morgan
Lisa C. Morgan
Clerk
Adv. Aug. 8, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS
COMPLETE LAWN SERVICE
SOLICITATION NUMBER
2025-08-04
August 4, 2025
The Housing Authority of the City of Morgan City is accepting bids for contract lawn service for its scattered site units located in Morgan City, LA. Contract period is October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027 with option to renew for a one (1) year period. Bidding documents may be obtained at the Housing Authority Administrative Office at 336 Wren Street, Morgan City, LA on Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You may request an electronic copy of the bid packet by contacting: Crobinson@berwickhousingauthority.com. Office Telephone Number is (985) 384-5118. All re- quests must be in writing. The Housing Authority of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any or all bids. Deadline for all bids to be turned in is for Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm. Award will be made on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the agency August board meeting.
Adv. Aug. 8, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
The proposed budget is available for public inspection in the District’s offices at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Belleview Street Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. July 23, 25, 30, Aug. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 and 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
July 7, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Cooper at 6:00 PM.
Present: Karen Sehon, Michael Stewart, Tim Kyle, Calvin Sanders Sr., Pam, and Larry Fromenthal (Fromenthal Plumbing), Billy Morgan (Billydan Morgan), Glen Duncan (Providence Engineering), Brandon Monceaux, Matthew Kidder, and Chris Cooper.
Mr. Cooper ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No comments made.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Stewart moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Kidder seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Kidder motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mr. Cooper mentioned that expenditures were up again this month. Over the next few months only spend what is necessary. Mr. Cooper spoke with Mr. Sam Jones again about getting some funding. He is looking into it.
Mr. Duncan with Providence Engineering let us know that Mr. Murtada has mov-ed on to another venture. The chief engineer, Andrew Bull, will be stepping up with the position.
Mr. Sanders reported on the monthly maintenance. He reported six operational pumps at the plant ready to go. There are two more coming from United Rentals, but they are not here yet. There is a chemical representative coming to test and it could switch to another chemical to treat the sewage. Station 9 has the 1st wall completed. They are working continuously at the station. The flanges and some pipes were cut out today. The 2nd section should start next week. This section will not be as bad. It should be completed in the next 4 weeks. Station 11 – pump needs to be replaced in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Fromenthal said the pump at the plant that will go in there. Mr. Cooper said the surplus stuff needs to be put all together so we can list it for bids. Mr. Carmouche needs to turn in the information for the surplus. Mr. Carmouche reported both AC units went out in the office over the weekend. They are 25000 BTU units. He spoke with someone on a split unit and will get a quote.
Old/New business – Mr. Cooper spoke Carol Martinson with Providence about aerators. There is a Canada based company that has solar powered aerators with no moving parts. The aerator takes the light, changes it into wave lengths, and sends it into the pond. It dissolves the sludge and algae. EMF device. The agreement with them does not have us on the hook for anything. They are looking for companies to use the aerators so they can gather more information on the performance. If for any reason we decide we do not want to use them, they will come out and pick them up as requested. We will each have copies of the reports and access to them. They asked us to produce a nickname for the unit. Readings will need to be taken to have something to compare them to. We will be Beta testing the unit. They weigh about 40 lbs. Once a month the photocell will need to be cleaned. They will document when it is cleaned. Other readings will re- cord and give us copies. They will provide copies of all the records. They will be in contact with Mr. Cooper when they will be available to come to install them. It should be at the next meeting.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2024.
Having no further business, Mr. Monceaux has mo- tioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kidder seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Aug. 8, 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, AUGUST 12, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
BRENDA GANT- 302 LEVEE ROAD, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL #3164401509.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-4” RESIDENTIAL
REQUESTING A DEVIATION FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ (TWENTY FOOT) FRONT YARD SETBACK AND 7.5’ (SEVEN AND A HALF FOOT) SIDE 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 5’ (FIVE FEET) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE AND 2.5’ (TWO AND A HALF FEET) FROM BOTH SIDE PROPERTY LINES.
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
Adv. Aug. 8, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Vs. No. 137504 Div “E”
Randy Chautin, Jr. and Brittany B. Chautin
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as Lot Forty-One “J” (41-J) of the Bayou Vista Subdivision (or Clarke Subdivision) the said Lot Forty-One J (41-J) having a frontage on the East side of Neptune Road of Sixty-Eight and Six-Tenths (68.6’) feet, by a depth between parallel lines of One Hundred Fifty (150’) feet, all according to a map of said Subdivision “J” as drawn by T. F. Kramer, C. E. and Surveyor, of Franklin, Louisiana, of date October 1, 1959, and recorded in Book 11-G of Conveyances, Entry No. 107,843 of date April 19, 1960.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND AND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND 81/100 ($167,450.81) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.1250% per an- num from November 01, 2022, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding, including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs 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 10th day of September A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, 30th day of July A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 8 and Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Vs. No. 139483 Div “C”
Johnny Miller, Michael Miller and Matthew Miller, Heirs of Robert Anthony Miller A/K/A
Robert A. Miller A/K/A Robert
Miller
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land ground, lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as lot number seven (7) of square number five (5) of the Kathleen O’Brien Subdivision of Morgan City, ac- cording to plan drawn by Jos. H. Evans, City Engineer, and of record in the recorder’s office at Franklin, LA, in book 6-J of conveyances, entry no. 70,453 of date December 2, 1943, and amended by plan drawn by Paul Schreier; and registered in book 7-E of conveyances, entry no. 77,737 of dated August 10, 1948; the within conveyed lot having a frontage of fifty (50’) feet on the south side of Marshall Street, by a depth between equal and parallel lines of eighty-six (86’) feet.
to satisfy the sum of FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY AND 25/100 ($58,590.25) DOLLARS, balance due on Principal of Fixed Rate Note; interest from July 1, 2024, until paid, at 3.25% per an- num, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s Fees, to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, ac- cording to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 10th day of September A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 2nd day of June A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 8 and Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Beier Radio, L.L.C
Vs. No. 139447 Div “C”
Swiftships, LLC, Jeffery Leleux, and
Shehraze Shah
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fifa 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:
Non-exempt movable property: M/V RISEN SUN
United States Coast Guard Official No.: 1255897
Hull Identification No.: 9773105
Vessel Owner: Swiftships, LLC
Hailing Port: Morgan City, LA
Length: 182.9 feet
Breadth: 34 feet
Depth: 14.6 feet
to satisfy the sum of FOUR HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 09/100 ($404,989.09) DOLLARS, plus attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $10,137.87; and for judicial interest on the judgment amount starting April 2, 2024 and also, all costs, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 20th day of August A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 20th day of May A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 8, 13 and 15, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
July 1, 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: Chad Ross, William Hidalgo, Jr., Bill Miller, Raymond Beadle Jr., and Chris Cooper.
Absent: Chris Begnaud
Also present: Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant, Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Joel Miller, Miller Engineering and Associates, Johnathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats and Gwen Hidalgo, St. Mary Parish Council Member.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 3, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepar-ed financial statements. Discussed actual results vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial reports, payables report, auth-orize the Chairman to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of July 2025.
Mr. Corey Au- coin presented su- pervisor’s report.
Mr. Cantrell called on Mr. Johnathan Miller to update the board on progress related to spraying and regular cleanup.
Mr. Joel Miller presented the En- gineer Report re- garding the new pump station, he stated that the start date has been pushed back to end of July 2025.
There being no further business Mr. Cooper made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
Adv. Aug. 8, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: August 12, 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: July 8, 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. Introduce Ordinance No. 760 - Amend 2024-25 Consolidated Budget
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 761 – 2025-26 Consolidated Budget
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
2. Approve 2025-26 Holiday Schedule
3. Lace them Up – Efrem Zimboalist Randle – Sep 20, 2025
4. Rodney Grow – Fireworks – Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
5. Claudia Boudreaux – VFW Patterson Memorial Post 12182- Can Shake
6. Deborah Price – BEARS Radio Club – August 15 – 17, 2025
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. Aug. 8, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Act 186 of 1984, the public is hereby notified that the proposed budget of Wax Lake East Drainage District, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 is available for inspection at 300 Everett Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Also, the public is hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on September 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Patterson Civic Center located at 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana 70392. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments and opinions on the proposed budget of Wax Lake East Drainage District, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
Additionally, proposed amendments to the budget of Wax Lake East Drainage District, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, may be considered at the public hearing to be held on September 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Patterson Civic Center located at 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana 70392. This proposed amended budget is shown as the estimated 2025 amounts on the September 30, 2026 budget documents.
Proposed
Budget
General Fund
October 1, 2025 to
September 30, 2026
Projected
Beginning
Fund Balance, October 1, 2025
$2,835,278
Projected
Revenues
$845,000
Projected
Expenses
$3,238,240
Projected Ending Fund
Balance, September 30, 2026
$442,038
(s) Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
(s)