Public notices for Oct. 22
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
October 14, 2025
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday October 14, 2025, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen Askew, Kevin He- bert, Lud Henry, Raymond Price, and James Richard.
Absent: None
Mayor Duval Arthur, Jr. led the prayer.
Councilman Lud Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Du- val Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin He- bert.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guests for the October 2025 meeting were members of the St. Mary Parish Joint Sewer Commission Board – Wards 5&8, St. Mary Parish President Sam Jones, and St. Mary Parish Councilmen Patrick Hebert and David Hill.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for September, 2025. Chief Leonard stated that things within the department are going well. He also an- nounced his up- coming retirement which will take place on November 22, 2025. He has accepted a position with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Gun Range. Chief Leonard has worked for the Town of Berwick for the past 38 years beginning his career with the police department as a dispatcher and concluding his service as police chief. The mayor and council thanked Chief Leonard for his years of service. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for September, 2025. Chief Acosta stated that the fire de- partment responded to 11 emergency calls. There were 3 motor vehicle accidents, 3 medical calls, 1 investigation (fire was out upon arrival), 1 structure fire, 1 mutual aid, 1 car fire, and 1 boat accident. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works report.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for September, 2025. Mr. Lopez stated that things are running well in the public works department. Mr. Lopez also stated that crews have been busy working on sewer projects which are being done throughout town. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that the water meter re- placement project is ongoing. Crews have installed about 900 water meters throughout town and will be installing an additional 300 meters over the next month or so. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Historical, Economic Development, Recreation and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report.
The Lighthouse Festival Committee reported that they will be putting out festival flyers very soon and look forward to the upcoming festival which will take place November 7-9, 2025 at the Berwick Riverfront. It’s a weekend full of family fun with plenty of live music, arts and crafts, food and beverages, carnival rides and much more. The excitement begins on Friday evening with vendors and carnival rides opening at 5 pm, a neon bike ride and live music by Tommy G & Stormy Weather. Saturday’s events include a gumbo cook-off, cookie bake-off, corn hole and pickleball tournaments, live music by Shorts in December, Left on Red, South 70 and Voodoo Gumbo and then fireworks over the river at 9 pm. On Sunday, join your family and friends for Mass on the riverfront at 8:30 am, street parade at 1 pm and live music by Dustin Ray, Swampland Revival and Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition. Amusement ride bracelets will also be available each day of the festival for $35 per day.
The Planning and Zoning Committee stated that they are continuing to actively work on several condemnations throughout town. They have also been busy monitoring several new construction projects. Town Attorney Robert Duffy stated that he will be moving forward with leaning the condemned properties that were cleaned up by the Town of Berwick on Texas Street. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Public Hearings.
The Public hearing was called to order at 6:15pm.
Item No. 1 under Public Hearings - Ordinance No. 762 – Adopt Sewer Rate. The Joint Sewer Commission issued a letter announcing their intention to in- crease sewer rates by $1.50 for every 1,000 gallons of sewer. They indicated that repairs and maintenance are necessary for the sewer system, and the existing rates do not provide sufficient funds for these tasks. Recently, they discovered potential eligibility for grants to assist with some of the sewer rehabilitation costs; however, even if they qualify, it typically takes time to re- ceive these funds. Additionally, the commission is exploring options to reduce expenses. After much conversation from the council and audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – Adopt Ordinance No. 762 – Adopt Sewer Rate. Lud Henry moved to amend the ordinance, reducing the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons, with Raymond Price seconding the mo- tion. The amendment passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Upon motion by James Richard, and seconded by Lud Henry, amended ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 01-26 – Certify that Mayor Arthur has authority to sign CEA for line-item appropriation contained in Act 1 of the 2025 RLS in the amount of $50,000 for Beautification. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations - Resolution No. 02-26 – Certify that Mayor Arthur has authority to sign CEA for line-item appropriation contained in Act 461 of the 2025 RLS in the amount of $100,000 for No Stated Purpose. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the resolution was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under Resolutions/Proclamations - Resolution No. 03-26 – Certify that Mayor Arthur has authority to sign CEA for line-item appropriation in Act 461 of the 2025 RLS in the amount of $20,000 for Water Meter Replacement. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the resolution was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 4 under Resolutions/Proclamations - Resolution No. 04-26 – Resolution of Respect – Herbert Mashburn. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Chez Hope – Kelli Cantu. Ms. Cantu came to raise awareness about domestic violence. She also wanted to announce their upcoming event – Walking with a Purpose – which will be held on October 18, 2025 at 8:00am at the Franklin Courthouse.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Livestock Permit – Sid Moffett – 4000 Hwy 182, Berwick, Louisiana. Upon motion by Colleen Askew and seconded by Raymond Price, the livestock permit was approved unanimously.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Approve Payment 14985 No. 4 to Core & Main, LP for $77,889.60 – Water Meter Re- placement Project. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Lud Henry, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Approve Payment 111266 No. 1 to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $52,770.60 – Sewer Rehab Project. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 5 under New Business – Approve Payment 14871 No. 3 to Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. for $29,801.97 – Sixth Street Paving Project. Upon mo- tion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Lud Henry, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 6 under New Business – Approve Payment 14398 No. 7 to Byron E. Talbot Contractors, Inc. for $106,832.13 for the Country Club Estates Drainage Improvement Project. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Lud Henry, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on the door
October 16, 2025
5:00 p.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL CALL MEETING
Monday –
October 20, 2025
5:00 PM
City Hall,
Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana
Notice is hereby given that a Special Call Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson shall meet on October 20, 2025, @ 5:00 PM, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Council Meeting Room, Patterson, Louisiana, for the following to-wit:
Guests
1. Michael Stewart – Wards 5 & 8
Business:
2. Action on Ordinance 2025-09 for Sewer Rate Increase
ADJOURNMENT
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of
Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please call Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 and describe the as- sistance that is necessary.
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer”
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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November 12, 2025MINERAL LEASE SALENOTICE OF PUBLICATIONOFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCESON BEHALF OF THE STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARDFOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANABATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70821Notice is hereby given in conformity with La. R.S. 30:126 that sealed bids will be received in the Office of Mineral Resources, LaSalle Office Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (P. O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821) on or before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for a lease to explore, drill for and produce oil, gas and any other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas on the following described tracts (Tract Nos. 45966 through 45985, inclusive). The sealed bids shall be opened publicly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the LaSalle Office Building, 617 N. 3rd Street, Capitol Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.The descriptions for the Tract(s) nominated below were, for the purpose of acquiring a mineral lease(s) or a geophysical agreement(s), provided and corrected exclusively by the nominating party. Therefore, any mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board (Mineral Board) from the Tract(s) listed below are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied or statutory including, but not limited to, title or the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.An error or omission in the nominating party’s Tract description may require that a State mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) be modified, canceled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions within the Tract(s) described. In such case, however, the Mineral Board shall not be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessee prior to such modification, cancellation or abrogation including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties.Tract(s) available for leasing may be situated in the Louisiana Coastal Zone as defined in Act 361 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 1978 (promulgated as LSA-R. S. 49:213) and may be subject to the guidelines and regulations promulgated by the Office of Coastal Management of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources for operations in the Coastal Zone. Further, in accordance with Article XII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and notwithstanding any language herein to the contrary, any mineral rights granted by the Mineral and Energy Board to the tract(s) advertised herein are subject to the surface usage for integrated coastal protection or hurricane and flood protection projects promulgated, funded and effected through the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and its divisions, whether solely or in conjunction with other state, local or federal governmental agencies or with private individuals or entities.Bids may be for the whole or any particularly described portion of the land advertised, but no bids will be accepted that does not equal the Minimum Royalty as set forth in La. R.S. 30:127 or which are not in compliance with the provisions of Sub-part A of Chapter 2, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, other applicable laws or the guidelines established by the Board through the Office of Mineral Resources. The Minimum Royalty is not to be construed as an amount acceptable to the Mineral Board, it being the policy of the Mineral Board to reject any bid which does not reflect tract potential. The Board considers bonus, royalty percentage, and also compares royalty granted to landowners in the area. Multiple portion bids on the same tract may be accepted by the Mineral Board, even though they overlap. In the case of overlapping portion bids on the same tract, each of which is otherwise acceptable to the State, the Mineral Board has the sole discretion, to determine which one of the multiple bids on the same tract is most advantageous and in the best interest of the State. The Mineral Board may base it decision on factors such as but not limited to the royalty, per acre cash payment, bonus, any additional consideration. The selected bid, (referred to as “Bid A”), will be given priority in having a lease issued. The Mineral Board will also indicate the acceptability of other portion bids on the same tract, if any, in the order of their acceptance (referred to respectively as “Bid B”, “Bid C”, etc.). Once the plat of “Bid A” ‘s portion has been rendered as accurately as possible, “Bid B” will be contacted and given an option to take a lease on the remaining portion of his portion bid acreage not overlapping “Bid A” ‘s bid portion, at “Bid B’ ‘s per acre bid price (both as to bonus and rental); and thereafter, each successive bidder whose bid is otherwise acceptable will be given the option to take a lease on whatever portion remains of his portion bid acreage at his respective per acre bid price, less and except any prior portion bid acreage on which the successful bidder has opted to take a lease.The Mineral and Energy Board does not obligate itself to accept any bid, and that acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Mineral Board which reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to grant a lease on any portion of the tract advertised and to withdraw the remainder of the tract.Additional requirements to be included in all sealed bids submitted to the Office of Mineral Resources and additional tract information associated with each tract advertised can be found at the Office of Mineral Resources website titled “Notice of Publication” located at:http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/1300. It is the bidders’ responsibility to properly complete the bid package pursuant to the requirements stated in both the public notice and the Notice of Publication.The rights to geothermal resources, free sulphur, potash, lignite, salt and other solid minerals are to be excluded from any oil or gas mineral lease and any bid purporting to include those rights will be disregarded as to the extent of those rights only. If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to attend or participate in a meeting, please notify the Office of Mineral Resources at P.O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2827 or 225-342-4615 at least two (2) working days before the meeting date.INLAND TRACTS (Tract Nos. 45968 through 45983 inclusive, herein cannot specify a lease primary term exceeding three (3) years).TRACT 45970 - St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes, LouisianaAll of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on November 12, 2025, situated in St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 392,147.61; thence East 18,479.94 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,047,949.77 and Y = 392,147.61; thence South 11,699.02 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,047,949.77 and Y = 380,448.59; thence West 18,479.94 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 380,448.59; thence North 1,890.36 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 382,338.95; thence West 185.56 feet to a point being the Southeast corner of State Lease No. 17988, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 2,029,284.27 and Y = 382,338.95; thence North 2,800.00 feet along the East boundary of said State Lease No. 17988, as amended, to a point being its Northeast corner having Coordinates of X = 2,029,284.27 and Y = 385,138.95; thence East 185.56 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 385,138.95; thence North 7,008.66 feet to the point of beginning, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion, if any, of the above described tract that may lie outside of the boundary of the Atchafalaya Basin, containing approximately 1,752 acres.NOTE: This acreage is entirely within the boundary of the Atchafalaya Basin Legal Area.TRACT 45971 - St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes, LouisianaAll of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on November 12, 2025, situated in St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 392,147.61; thence East 18,479.94 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,047,949.77 and Y = 392,147.61; thence South 11,699.02 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,047,949.77 and Y = 380,448.59; thence West 18,479.94 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 380,448.59; thence North 1,890.36 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 382,338.95; thence West 185.56 feet to a point being the Southeast corner of State Lease No. 17988, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 2,029,284.27 and Y = 382,338.95; thence North 2,800.00 feet along the East boundary of said State Lease No. 17988, as amended, to a point being its Northeast corner having Coordinates of X = 2,029,284.27 and Y = 385,138.95; thence East 185.56 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,029,469.83 and Y = 385,138.95; thence North 7,008.66 feet to the point of beginning, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion, if any, of the above described tract that may lie within the boundary of the Atchafalaya Basin, containing approximately 415 acres.TRACT 45972 - St. Mary Parish, LouisianaAll of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on November 12, 2025, situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 2,013,623.97 and Y = 385,327.78; thence East 9,410.30 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,023,034.27 and Y = 385,327.78; thence South 188.83 feet to a point being the Northwest corner of State Lease No. 17989, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 2,023,034.27 and Y = 385,138.95; thence South 2,800.00 feet along the West boundary of said State Lease No. 17989, as amended, to its Southwest corner having Coordinates of X = 2,023,034.27 and Y = 382,338.95; thence East 4,703.64 feet along the South boundary of said State Lease No. 17989, as amended, to its Southeast corner, also being the Southwest corner of State Lease No. 17988, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 2,027,737.91 and Y = 382,338.95; thence South 8,480.95 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,027,737.91 and Y = 373,858.00; thence West approximately 14,188 feet to a point on the East boundary of State Lease No. 1685, as amended, having a Coordinate of Y = 373,858.00; thence Northerly approximately 10,222 feet along the East boundary of said State Lease No. 1685, as amended, to its Northeast corner; thence Northeasterly approximately 1,261 feet to the point of beginning, LESS AND EXCEPT any portion of State Lease No. 1685, as amended, that may lie within the above described tract, LESS AND EXCEPT any right, title, and interest in lands owned by and not under lease from the State of Louisiana, on behalf of the St. Mary Parish School Board, situated in Section 16, Township 15 South, Range 12 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, contained within the above described tract, and LESS AND EXCEPT that portion, if any, of the above described tract that may lie within the boundary of the Atchafalaya Basin, containing approximately 142 acres.
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Regular Meeting of St. Mary Parish School Board
09/11/2025
05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Tammie Moore, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Board Member
Absent Members
Debra Jones, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Fegenbush)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Fegenbush.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Mr. Holmes)
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
III. Approval of Amended Agenda (Mrs. Black)
IV. Approval of Official School Board Minutes (Mrs. Black)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the minutes in globo for the budget workshop held on August 11, 2025 and the regular school board meeting held on August 14, 2025.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. Budget Workshop: August 11, 2025
2. Regular Meeting: August 14, 2025
V. Approval of Consent Agenda (Mrs. Black)
President Black stated that board members can re- move any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fegenbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the following consent agenda as presented by Dr. Fegenbush.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. * Field Trips
A. *West St. Mary High School Wolfpack Band Travel to National Showband Association Showcase, November 8, 2025, to Beaumont, TX. (Dr. Sanders)
2. *Permission to submit the Annual Financial Report (AFR) to the State of Louisiana Department of Education for the year ending June 30, 2025 (Mrs. Voisin)
3. *Proclamations
A. *National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Ms. Mitchell)
4. *Request for Disposal and Weeding of Library Materials for the 2025-2026 school year. (Ms. Ransonet)
VI. Business Affairs
1. Receive up- date regarding 2026 commercial group health plan renewal and take appropriate action. (Mr. James Perez-DJW In- surance)
Mr. Perez re- ported that the group health plan renewal proposal was received from Blue Cross, indicating a 5 percent premium increase effective January 1, 2026, totaling approximately $662,000. This in- crease is primarily attributed to projected trends in prescription drug costs (12 percent) and medical ex- penses (just under 10 percent).
The August claims report showed a favorable month, resulting in a year-to-date loss ratio of 85.2 percent, and under 94 percent when adjusted for expenses.
An appeal was submitted to un- derwriting based on two key discrepancies:
The premium funding amount was underestimated by approximately $250,000. No credit was given for the exclusion of HUMA, which will no longer be covered by fully insured plans with Blue Cross starting January 1, 2026, representing a $140,000 reduction in projected spend.
A revised renewal rate of approximately 2.2 percent has been requested. A response from underwriting is expected prior to the October 9, 2025 board meeting, at which time a formal recommendation will be made.
It was noted that board decisions on renewals typically occur in October or November, with September decisions being rare and only occurring in cases of 0 percent in- crease.
Mr. Perez recommended deferring any decision until the October 9 meeting to allow time for underwriting’s response.
Additionally, a self-funded proposal is available and may be presented at an Insurance Committee meeting for further review and comparison with the current fully insured plan.
2. Receive 2026 MAP plan renewal and take ap- propriate action. (Mr. James Perez-DJW In- surance)
Mr. James Perez reported that the current Medicare Advantage plan through Blue Cross remains a highly benefit-rich, custom plan with 754 enrolled Medicare retirees and spouses. The re- newal premium increases from $272 to $316 per member per month, a $44 in- crease. The plan continues to offer comprehensive coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs and strong wellness visit participation.
The plan saves the district approximately $5.2 million annually compared to covering retirees under the commercial plan.
Four renewal options offered by Blue Cross were presented:
•The board covers 100 percent of the increase – no change to member premiums.
•The board covers 75 percent – members pay $11 more per month.
•The board covers 50 percent– members pay $22 more per month.
•Switch to a reduced-benefit plan – no cost to board; members save $39 per month, but with reduced coverage.
Proposals were not submitted by United Healthcare and Humana, as they could not offer competitive terms.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Medicare Ad- vantage plan for renewal, which the Board would ab- sorb 100 percent of the cost, as presented by Mr. Perez with DJW Insurance.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
3. Approve casualty insurance for year commencing October 1, 2025. (Mrs. Carmel Breaux-Norris Consulting)
Mrs. Carmel Breaux with Norris Consulting re- ported that the district’s liability and cyber insurance packages are up for renewal effective October 1. Coverage re- mains unchanged across all areas, including general liability, automobile liability, board errors & omissions, and cyber liability.
•General Liability: $2M limit / $4M aggregate, $25K deductible; renewal premium is $38,177.
•Automobile Liability & Physical Damage: $2M limit; fleet value increased from $6.3M to $8.7M due to new buses; renewal premium is $310,736.
•Board Errors & Omissions: $2M limit / aggregate, $25K deductible; premium is $38,700.
•Cyber Liability: $1M limit, $50K deductible; premium is $35,116.
Total renewal cost is $692,736, reflecting a $96,000 increase, primarily due to the expanded auto fleet.
A recommendation was made to approve the renewal and authorize the superintendent to sign the Uninsured Motorist Rejection Form via separate mo- tion.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the casualty insurance for the year commencing October 1, 2025, as presented by Mrs. Carmel Breaux with Norris Consulting.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
A separate mo- tion was made and duly seconded to reject the uninsured motorist and to authorize the superintendent to sign the uninsured motorist rejection form.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Appove resolution adopting operating budget of revenues and expenditures for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (Mrs. Voisin)
Mrs. Voisin stated that, as noted during the public hearing held today at 5:15 p.m. prior to this meeting, the district is re- quired to adopt its annual budget by September 15, 2025. She recommended that the board approve the resolution included in the board packets to meet this requirement.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the resolution adopting the operating budget of revenues and ex- penditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, as presented by Mrs. Voisin.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Tammie Moore
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
5. Approve proposed employee meal price for school year 2025-2026. (Ms. Chaisson)
Ms. Chaisson proposed maintaining the current employee meal prices for the 2025–2026 school year as follows:
Breakfast: Full price – $2.25; Carry-out – $2.50
Lunch (staff only): Full price – $3.75; Carry-out – $4.00
She explained that although districts are not re- quired by the state to offer discounted staff meals, this district has consistently done so as a courtesy.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the proposed em- ployee meal prices as presented.
Motion made by: Rhonda Dennis
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
6. Approve proposed in- crease to visitor and extra meal price for school year 2025-2026. (Ms. Chiasson)
Ms. Chaisson explained that to remain in compliance with federal regulations governing participation in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program, visitor and extra meal prices must be set at or above the average meal cost from the prior school year. The 2024–2025 average costs were $3.50 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch. Current prices fall below these minimums, requiring an ad- justment. She proposed new visitor meal prices of $3.75 for breakfast and $5.60 for lunch for the 2025–2026 school year.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the visitor and extra meal price for school year 2025-2026, as presented by Ms. Chaisson.
Motion made by: Lawrence Guillory
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
7. Memorandum of Understanding be- tween St. Mary Parish School Board and St. Mary/Vermillion CAA Head Start Program with provisions of Public Law 102 - 119 (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Public Law 97 - 35 (Federal Head Start Act). (Ms. Almetra Franklin-St. Mary CAA Head Start Ad- ministrator)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between St. Mary Parish School Board and St. Mary/Vermillion CAA Head Start Program with provisions of Public Law 102 - 119 (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Public Law 97 - 35 (Federal Head Start Act) as presented by Ms. Daphne Jacquet of St. Mary Parish Community Action Agency Head Start Program.
Motion made by: Guienzy Brent
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - Abstain
Lindsey Anslem - Yes
Ginger Griffin - Yes
Chad Paradee - Yes
Alaina Black - Yes
Andrew Mancuso - Yes
Rhonda Dennis - Yes
Lawrence Guillory - Yes
8. Memorandum of Understanding be- tween St. Mary/Vermillion CAA Head Start Program and St. Mary Parish School Board. (Mrs. Almetra Franklin, St. Mary CAA Head Start Administrator)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between St. Mary/Vermillion CAA Head Start Program and St. Mary Parish School Board, as presented by Ms. Daphne Jacquet of St. Mary Parish Community Action Agency Head Start Program.
Motion made by: Rhonda Dennis
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - Abstain
Lindsey Anslem - Yes
Ginger Griffin - Yes
Chad Paradee - Yes
Alaina Black - Yes
Andrew Mancuso - Yes
Rhonda Dennis - Yes
Lawrence Guillory - Yes
9. Update St. Mary Parish School Board on recently held auction and re- quest permission to declare unsold items as surplus to be disposed. (Mr. Regard)
Mr. Regard provided an update on the furniture on- line auction. A total of five lots were sold, generating approximately $110 in revenue. Bidders included individuals from as far as Mississippi, which was un- expected given the nature of the items—primarily older metal shelving and furniture. The broader reach of the auction was considered a success, and it was recommended that the same platform be used for future auctions.
As requested by Mr. Regard, a mo- tion was made and duly seconded to declare the re- maining unsold items as surplus for disposal.
Motion made by: Chad Paradee
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
10. Discuss and/or take action regarding estimates for canopy at Foster Elementary School. (Mr. Re- gard)
Mr. Regard stated as requested at the previous meeting, administration obtained three quotes for a canopy for the Foster Elementary School play area. Al- though the project cost is below the $150,000 threshold, multiple bids were sought in accordance with board preferences. The quotes varied significantly, ranging from $74,350 to nearly $100,000. The low bidder for this project was NAVCO Construction LLC, with a total bid of $74,350.00 for the Base Bid, which is below the estimated construction budget of $75,000.00.
Mr. Regard ask-ed the Board to accept the lowest bid of $74,350.00 from NAVCO Construction LLC.
Motion made by: Guienzy Brent
Motion seconded by: Tammie Moore
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
VII. Committee Reports
1. Policy Committee Meeting met on August 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Evans Medine Meeting Room to review and make recommendations regarding policies. (Mr. Mancuso)
Mr. Mancuso re- ported that the Policy Committee Meeting met on August 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Evans Medine Meeting Room to review and make recommendations regarding policies listed as items 1 A through H in response to address statutory changes resulting from the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions and to incorporate revisions to BESE Bulletin 741. The revisions pertained to the district’s active policy manual. Any future transition to Simbli policies will be considered at a later date. All proposed revisions were presented by Forethought and re- viewed by legal counsel prior to discussion, with the exception of Policy JGCF (Be- havioral Health Support for Students) and Policy IDFC (Cameras in Special Education Classrooms). These two policies were referred to administration for further review, as additional clarification from legal counsel and/or BESE was deemed necessary. Items A through F were recommended for approval as presented in the board packets. Items G and H were recommended to be tabled pending further clarification from BESE and/or legal counsel.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve policies listed in Item 1 A-F, as recommended by the Policy Committee.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Policies listed in Item 1 G-H were tabled by the Policy Committee for further research.
A. Instructional Materials (IFA)
B. Student Computer Ac- cess and Use (IFBGA)
C. Student Absences and Excuses (JBD)
D. Bullying and Hazing (JCDAF)
E. Expulsion (JDE)
F. Child Abuse (JGCE)
G. Behavioral Health Support for Students (JGCF)
H. Cameras in Special Education Classrooms (IDDFC)
VIII. Staff Reports
1. Chief Financial Officer’s Report (Mrs. Voisin)
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that for two months into the fiscal year, year-to-date sales tax collections (July–August) are 6 percent below projections. August collections totaled $1.947 million, which is $392,000 under the monthly budget and $33,000 below the year-to-date budget. Collections will be closely monitored in the coming months. Despite the current shortfall, the local sales tax office anticipates that FY 2025–2026 collections will exceed those of FY 2024–2025.
A. Sales Tax Update
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
The financial statement actuals for August 2025 are included in the board packets for members to review at their convenience.
C. Other Significant Items
Mrs. Voisin re- minded the board of the upcoming 0.45 percent sales tax renewal election scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Early voting will take place from Saturday, September 27, 2025, through Saturday, October 4, 2025, excluding Sunday, September 28, 2025. Proceeds from this tax are dedicated to supplementing salaries and benefits for teachers and other personnel. This funding enabled permanent pay raises in FY 2021–2022 of $3,000 for certified staff and $1,500 for support staff but is only secured through June 2026. She indicated that the Fifth Ward School District No. 1 bonds were recently upgraded by Standard and Poor’s from an A to an A+ rating. This exceptional rating re- flects the agency’s view of the district’s consistently positive budgetary performance and growth in reserves, which enhances financial flexibility to meet future challenges.
IX. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Fegenbush)
Dr. Fegenbush reminded the community that on October 11, 2025, voters parishwide will decide whether to renew the 0.45 percent sales and use tax dedicated to teacher and staff pay starting in 2021. This funding directly impacts approximately 1,200 school board em- ployees, supporting competitive compensation and classroom stability. Early voting begins September 27, 2025.
The district will host Parent and Family Engagement Nights on September 29, 2025, at Franklin High School and September 30, 2025, at Morgan City High School, offering sessions on internet safety, navigating the district website, community affairs, and academic re- sources.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. The district emphasizes the importance of daily school attendance, aligning with Louisiana’s motto: “The Power of Presence.” A district- wide attendance support team is actively assisting schools in this effort.
The board paused to honor the memory of lives lost on September 11, 2001, recognizing the bravery of first responders and the unity that followed. The superintendent encouraged continued efforts toward peace, understanding, and community solidarity.
X. Resolution of Respect (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Elnora Jack (retired language arts teacher).
XI. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Elnora Jack
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Elnora Jack, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired language arts teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Elnora Jack, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved family of Elnora Jack, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 11th of September, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY
FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Hearing of the St. Mary Parish School Board
09/11/2025
05:15 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Highway 317
Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Tammie Moore, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Board Member
Absent Members
Debra Jones, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Fegenbush)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Fegenbush.
II. Public Hearing (Mrs. Voisin)
1. Review and Receive Input on the St. Mary Parish School Board Consolidated Budget for the Year Ending June 30, 2026. (General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and all other Funds of the St. Mary Parish School Board). This Consolidated Budget is available for public inspection at the Central Office Complex located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA
Chief Financial Officer, Becky Voisin stated that the St. Mary Parish School Board is required to adopt our annual operating budget of revenue and expenditures by 09/15 of each fiscal year, which required this public hearing prior to the adoption.
During the St. Mary Parish School Board budget Workshop that was held on September 11, 2025. The board review-ed the 25/26 General Fund, Maintenance, and School Food Service budgets by line item.
Only 3 changes made since the September 11th meeting to these budgets are as follows:
•A General Fund (GF) reclassification of a 25/26 budgeted expense to be a prior year audit adjustment to fund balance at the recommendation of the auditors, which will have no net effect on the 06/30/26 final projected fund balance.
•A $1M worse case increase to budgeted expenditures for group health insurance premium renewals per recent guidance from Mr. James Perez, our Insurance Consultant $400K for Re- tirees/MAP+ $GOOK for Active Employees/Commercial Plan).
•A $100K in- crease to budgeted casualty (liability) insurance expenditures based on a quote received from Mrs. Carmel Breaux, Norris In- surance Consulting, on 09/05/25 that will be presented to the board for approval this evening.
The floor was open for comments and public input. Hearing none, the public hearing was adjourned.
III. Closing of Public Hearing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
The meeting ad- journed at 5:20 p.m.
Motion made by: Rhonda Dennis
Motion seconded by: Tammie Moore
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
September 17, 2025
Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Vincent Byrd, Mr. Terrance Johnson, Edward Austin
Members Ab- sent: None
Others Present: Barry Dufrene, Gabreial Gil, Andrew Bienvenu, Parish President Sam Jones, Parish Councilperson Les Rulf, Parish Councilperson Dr. Kristi Rink, Parish Councilperson Gwen Hilalgo, City of Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan.
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on August 20, 2025, were reviewed. Mrs. Bradford made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Byrd seconded the motion. The mo- tion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and review-ed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Austin. The motion passed.
Mr. Byrd made a motion to pay outstanding invoices. Mr. Austin seconded the motion. Mr. Byrd, Mr. Austin, Mr. Johnson, and Mrs. Bradford vot-ed yes. Mr. Miller abstained. The motion passed.
Mr. Miller presented and discussed Mr. Jerry Boyles’ report to the Board. There were no actions taken.
Mr. Bienvenu gave a report on the recreation leagues. Flag football season has begun. It has ex- panded since last year.
Mr. Miller started a discussion on the financial outlook for the District in the coming years. Mr. Dufrene explained the history of the District and its financial operations. Be- cause of the District’s 2.20 mills and decreasing tax revenue, the District is dependent on the financial support of the Parish and City of Patterson. The Board was looking for clarity on the support the District will receive in the future. The Mayor suggested an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the District.
The Board elected officers for the upcoming year. Upon a motion by Mr. Austin and a second by Mr. Byrd, Mrs. Bradford was elected Chairperson. Upon a motion by Mrs. Bradford and a second by Mr. Austin, Mr. Byrd was elected Vice Chairperson.
With there being no other business to discuss, a mo- tion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.
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LaGenia Bradford
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary Treasurer
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
“NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH”
In the matter of the establishment of a branch of M C Bank and Trust Company. Notice is hereby given that the M C Bank and Trust Company, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Louisiana Commissioner of Financial Institutions to establish a branch to be located at 516 S Tyler Street, Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or comments, in writing, with the Regional Director (DOS) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Dallas Regional Office at 600 North Pearl Street, Suite 700 Dallas, Texas 75201, not later than November 12, 2025. The nonconfidential portion of the application is on file in the regional office and is available for inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.
Any person wishing to comment on this application with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is published pursuant to Part 303.7 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and LAC 10: I. Chapter 5 of the “Louisiana Register”.
M C Bank & Trust Company
(Name of Institution)
1201 Brashear Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380
(Address)
By: Christopher LeBato
(President, CEO)
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until November 13, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 24-A Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:7832 and 7833.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Oct. 22 and Nov. 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
September 18, 2025
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Carla Davis, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, Will Terry, Kenny Arceneaux, J.P. Hebert, Mike Ortiz and Andrew Mancuso.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Bill Bourgeois; Travis Schonacher, Sealevel Construction; Ray Mayet, GIS Engineering, Austin Hebert, GIS Engineering; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Aug 14 and Sept 2 minutes.
After a second by Mr. Thomason, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Mancuso mov-ed to approve. Following Ms. Davis’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by Sources and Summary of Expenditures with comparison to budget of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Matte re- ported T Baker Smith and SMLD met with CPRA on Aug 26 to discuss the overall West of Charenton project and impacts which was very productive. Mr. Matte stated that Miller Engineers has completed the existing drainage system analysis and T Baker Smith’s office is currently reviewing the information and plan to start setting up meetings with farmers and landowners to discuss the project and impacts. Mr. Matte also reported Olsson has completed the 25-year event model runs and is working on Flap gate conceptual runs for design purposes.
Mr. Matte re- ported T Baker Smith is currently reviewing the geotechnical report to incorporate it into their design for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project. Mr. Matte stated T Baker Smith and SMLD met with landowners to re- view project concept and alignment. Mr. Matte reported based on those meetings T Baker Smith will move forward with completing the 60% design package and anticipate having the package complete by the end of the year. Mr. Matte also reported the permit plan has been completed for Walnut Canal weir design plans and TBS is working on submitting the joint permit package this week.
Mr. Matte re- ported bids were received and a contract was awarded for Pump Station#4. Mr. Matte stated plans for Station #8 has been submitted to CPRA for comments. Mr. Matte also reported the City of Morgan City will bring electricity to Pump Station #9 and site inspections are un- derway for Pump Station #6.
Mr. Brocato re- ported SMPG the levees will be cut before levee in- spections which are scheduled for Nov 12-13.
Mr. Matte re- ported that Mr. Hidalgo met with CPRA to discuss the planned schedule and the upcoming funding needs for the Lakeside Project and they assured us that funds will be available to initiate this critical project. Mr. Matte stated that the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers are now experiencing low water situations. Mr. Matte also reported a reception for the Commission and many USCOE em- ployees was held Aug 21.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed to accept the Substantial Completion for the Veterans Blvd portion of the TE 168 project. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to not disqualify and to award the contract to SeaLevel for construction on Pump Station #4 as part of the TE 168 project. After a second by Mr. Hebert the mo- tioned was carried unanimously.
Mr. Ortiz moved to approve the transition of the Executive Director position and related organizational changes. After a second by Ms. Davis the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Thomason moved to authorize the purchase a vehicle for use by Operations Technician, after a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Terry moved to adopt the amendment to personnel policy. After a second by Mr. Hebert the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moted to authorize the Louisiana Capital Outlay applications for Levees West of Charenton, Lakeside Project, and Bayou Teche improvements. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo ask-ed for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and was carried unanimously.
Attest:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Oct. 22, 2025
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