Public notices for Dec. 3, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -
November 4, 2025
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD:
• Discussion on Ordinance No. 2025-10, ADA Policy and Grievance Procedure for the City of Patterson, LA There were no Public Comments
Councilmember Miranda Weinbach made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry ab- sent.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order.
Pastor Lee Condolle with 1 Faith Fellowship in Patterson led the in- vocation.
Police Chief Garrett Grogan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Grogan asked for a mo- ment of silence.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present. Councilmember Mamie Perry absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey, to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the October 7, 2025, minutes. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry ab- sent.
Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, presents the monthly financial report. The minutes from the October 7, 2025, meeting are ap- proved with a mo- tion by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry absent.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach and seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry absent.
There were no Public Comments on any agenda item.
Crystal Hebert – Arc of St. Mary Parish Center of Hope – update on the center – no show
PHS Cross Country Team – can shake approval – no show
The Community Spotlight Award was presented to Aidan Sanders. Mr. Sanders was presented with a certificate and a key to the city for his outstanding service at the Fall Festival.
Michael Stewart, with Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission, ad- vised Mayor Grogan and the council that on Monday night, he was elected Chairman of the commission, and Tim Kyle was elected Vice Chairman. Mr. Stewart handed out the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Commission minutes and financials from their meeting on Monday night to the council and asked if there were any questions. He also advises that they are working on getting funding for the commission.
Councilmember Ray Dewey made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-10 – ADA Policy and Grievance Procedure for the City of Patterson, LA, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry absent.
Travis Darnall and students with the PHS Cross Country Track Team arrived late. Mr. Darnall spoke about the team and asked for permission to hold a can shake on November 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., to help fund this program. The council and Chief Grogan had no issues with this and approved the Cross Country Track Team to hold this fundraiser.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden advised the council that he has spoken with representatives of the 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish and recommended that the city enter into a month-to-month agreement with the organization. Councilmember Bowden recommended that the Financial Committee, along with City Attorney Russell Cremaldi, prepare a lease, then present it back to the organization for review. If there are any questions, they can come back and address them then. Councilmember Bowden also recommended that the city not raise its rent because of the substantial investment the organization has made in the building. There will be no surveying of the property as previously requested.
Patrick Jones, Patterson Housing Authority Executive Director, recommends that Whitney Breaux serve as Chairman of the Board of the Patterson Housing Commission, as her two-year term is set to expire. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle made a motion to appoint Whitney Breaux as Chairman, and Councilmember DeMale Bowden seconded. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry absent.
Legenia Bradford, with Recreation District 4 of the parish of St. Mary, and Andrew Bienvenu, requesting to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the use of the Community Center gym in place of the $12,500 payment to Rec 4 by the City of Patterson.
Andrew Bienvenu – Billing Clerk advised that a delay in meter readings, which was out of our control, resulted in about half of our water routes being over 35 days. This caused higher water bills, prompting a proposal to allow customers to pay 70% of their October bill by November 7, 2025, with he remaining 30% due December 7, 2025. Mayor Grogan also stated that we need to introduce an ordinance to establish guidelines for monthly utility billing, in- cluding a maximum of 35 days between billing cycles. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to allow customers to pay 70% of their bill, with the remaining 30% due by December 7, 2025, with no disconnects or late fees. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den suggested that, in the future, a Public Service Announcement should be made on issues like this. Mayor Grogan did the roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry ab- sent.
Mayor Grogan introduces a Resolution of Respect to honor the memory of the late Mrs. Daisy Dreyer LeBlanc. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Mamie Perry absent.
Police Chief Garrett Grogan had no comments.
Mayor Grogan announced the lighting of the Christmas tree in Morey Park on November 23, 2025, and the Christmas parade on December 13, 2025. Mayor Grogan advised the council that we have been receiving float sponsorships. Also, on November 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., we will hold our Veterans Day program outside City Hall.
Fire Chief Scott Hutton announced that they will host a gumbo fundraiser on November 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chief Hutton thanked Steve Bierhorst and Travis Boudier for getting all the lights around the station back up and running.
Slade Sanders, chairman of Main Street, advised the mayor and council that they will hold their first meeting next week, following the festival held on October 11, 2025. He ad- vised that they have all their ex- penses in fundraising money, which was a profitable year. They are thinking of a lighted night bike ride or something small in the next month, depending on the weather.
Steve Bierhorst gave an update on the light pole on St. Lucy, noting that Cleco engineer Paul Wilson is trying to make it work. There are no Cleco poles on St. Lucy, so he is trying to see what he can do. Mr. Bierhorst stated that he asked for the price to set a pole midway.
Mayor Grogan stated that there was a meeting with Mo Saleh of Professional Engineering regarding installing valves throughout the city, so we would not have to shut down the entire city due to a mainline break. A team will be assembled to find 200 valves; some are visible, others are under the streets’ asphalt.
Sharon Gillum, Water Plant Supervisor, advised that we had a violation for the 4th quarter this year. She advised that they are aware of the problem and are working on it.
Virgil Walton advised that they are in the process of cross-training the new meter readers. It was also stated that there is a need for accurate maps and the use of technology to improve tracking. C.J. Franklin with Providence to use the Kerry Maps App.
C.J. Franklin with Providence stated that all lift stations were inspected by the Engineer and Steve Bierhorst at the end of September to identify the remaining punch list items at each station. He also stated that all documents are in hand and are being revised for the awarded project, and these documents will be sent to PHSMA before the next meeting. Regarding the USDA Grant, all documents have been turned in to them.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Councilmember DeMale Bowden motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. The Council unanimously agreed, Councilmember Mamie Perry ab- sent.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Calvin Johnson, Eddie Gay, Rachel Kidder, Cody Fontenot
Employees of the District Present: Angie Guillotte – Office Manager, Lori Marcantonio – Interim Activities Director
Employees of the District Ab- sent: Kim Willoughby – Activities Director
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guests: Jason Watson – Patterson State Bank
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
The board re- viewed the minutes of the September meeting. Mr. Johnson mo- tioned to accept the minutes as written. Dr. Fitter made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable re- port and the monthly budget comparison report. Mrs. Kidder made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Gay made a second to the mo- tion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte gave the community center report. She updated the board on rental activities and the day-to-day operations of the community center.
Operations Manager, Mark Richard gave the manager/maintenance re- port. He updated the board on the maintenance work being done by district employees at all district properties.
In old business, Operations Manager Mark Richard presented the board with an up- date on the lights in the gym. The board discussed the next course of action. No motion was brought to the floor.
Moving to new business, the board voted to adopt the closing documents and resolution from Hardy Matthews as follows:
Yeas:
• Dr. Fitter
• Mr. Fontenot
• Mr. Boudreaux
• Mr. Johnson
• Mr. Gay
• Mrs. Kidder
• Mr. Head
All board members were sent an updated copy of the written policies and procedures to review prior to the meeting. There were no revisions from board members to consider. A motion to accept the written policies and procedures as presented was made by Mr. Boudreaux. A second was made by Mr. Fontenot. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed a merit raise for David Scully. A motion was made by Dr. Fitter to increase the David Scully to $13.24/hour effective immediately. A second was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Head outlined the information contained in the engagement letter received from Kolder, Slaven & Company, CPAs. A motion to engage Kolder, Slaven & Company was made by Mrs. Kidder with a second from Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Head presented the board with an update on Activities Director, Kim Willoughby. It was stated that she was placed on Family Medical Leave on July 26, 2025. This was set to expire on October 13, 2025. The board formally reached out to Mrs. Willoughby by letter dated October 15, 2025, for an update. This letter outlined that if the board did not receive proper paperwork or correspondence by October 26, 2025, it would be considered a voluntary resignation. The board has not heard from Ms. Willoughby, and a motion was made by Mr. Gay to accept this voluntary resignation. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With the voluntary resignation of Activities Director, Kim Willoughby, Mr. Head offered the position to Interim Activities Director, Lori Marcantonio, to which she accepted. Mrs. Kidder motioned to set her pay to $13/hour, subject to a 90-day evaluation. Mr. Fontenot made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed hiring Pam Duplantis as a part-time employee for her work related to line dance classes at the community center. Mrs. Kidder motioned to set Pam Duplantis’s pay to $11.50 which would start her on step 3 of the gym supervisor pay scale. Mr. Gay made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed Brenan O’Brien’s 90-day review. After discussion, Dr. Fitter motioned to in- crease his hourly rate from $13 to $16, effective im- mediately. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor, and the motion carried.
Mr. Head presented the board with Mrs. Kidder’s letter of resignation. Mrs. Kidder is moving outside of the district, which would no longer allow her to serve on the board. She will retain her seat on the board until a replacement is appointed.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gay. A second was made by Mr. Fontenot. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(s) Tyler Lambert
Tyler Lambert,
Secretary
Adv. Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
November 24, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, De- cember 10, 2025, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
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). (E&F Property Holdings LLC)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Hope Hebert)
An Ordinance declaring multiple tax adjudicated properties as surplus property and authorize the Parish to proceed with the process for advertising and sale of such adjudicated properties.
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 5050, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
November 24, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance adopting the 2026 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
An Ordinance adopting the proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Program for the Years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 5050, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Communications District E 911. (Emergency Medical Services).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until December 11, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:9103.
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 December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Adjustments for the Parish of St. Mary.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until December 11, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1738 – Section 5.3 Board of Ad- justment – A. Composition and Appointment.
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 December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until December 11, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1569.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. 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 December 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 19 and Dec. 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
LeBlanc &
Associates, LLC
Vs. No. 139765 Div “G”
Swiftships, LLC
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
Vessel Location: The Seacraft Shipyard, LLC, 3820 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, LA 70340
to satisfy the sum of NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 97/100 ($974,910.97) DOLLARS, $194,431.73 in service charges of 1.5% per month on the outstanding amount, $50,000 in attorney’s fees and costs, for a total Judgment of $1,219,342.70 including post judgment interest at the rate of 4.25 percent per annum which will continue to accrue until the full judgment is collected 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 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 17th day of December A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 21st day of November A.D., 2025
GARY L. DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Dec. 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
St. Mary Parish Tourist
Commission
dba Cajun Coast Tourism
November 19, 2025
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. The members were Kim Walden Dwight Smith, Herman Hartman, Keith Leonard, Ed “Tiger” Verdin, and Alfredia Edwards. The members absent were Kayla Ewing, Patsy Powell, and Sandra Marshall. Also present were Carrie Stansbury and Christal Carter.
Mr. Leonard made a motion to accept the October minutes as written. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to expand the agenda to include memorial resolution for Cliff Dressel.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to accept the financial re- ports for October. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Mr. Verdin made a motion to approve the bid by Champion Construction for the walkway for $57,232.76 with 25% of cost of any future issues with the project. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Leonard made a motion to approve for us to commit $10,000 to the Pro Water Cross in March 19-23, 2026, and give Carrie permission to apply for a grant from the state for the news coverage. Mr. Verdin seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Leonard made a motion to approve the memorial resolution for Cliff Dressel. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Mr.Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. Dec. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on the door
November 26, 2025
2:30 p.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
December 2, 2025
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: December 2, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
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1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2025, MINUTES.
6) SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
7) PUBLIC COMMENT
8) GUEST
1) Michael Stewart – Wards 5 & 8 Sewer Commission
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Resolution Authorizing Use of Community Center Basketball Facilities by St. Mary Parish Recreation Dist No. 4
10) NEW BUSINESS
1) Resolution for Patterson Water Treatment Plant Improvements – Phase 2
2) Resolution of Respect
a) Douglas Perry
b) Cathy Notto
c) Herbert Johnson, Sr.
d) Cliff Dressel
11) AN- NOUNCEMENTS
12) ENGINE-ERS REPORT
13) LEGAL MATTERS
14) ADJOURN ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT, ADJOURN
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 require special as- sistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla.gov to describe the necessary assistance.
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
Adv. Dec. 3, 2025
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