Public notices for Feb. 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF MORGAN CITY
JANUARY 27, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., Tim Hy- mel, and Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: None
Also present was Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer.
The invocation was given by Reverend Wendell Howse.
The Positive Image recipients for the month of January were Captain Andrew Ratcliff, Captain Austin Ratcliff, Captain Heath Landry, Operator Carlos Izaguirre, and Operator Kalen Hillen. Mayor Dragna read a letter from Fire Chief Cockerham stating that during a recent medical call, these employees had used the newly acquired automatic chest compression device on a female patient with no pulse. After ap- proximately eight minutes, they were able to retrieve a pulse. Because of their dedication and quick response, a life was saved. He thanked them all for their quick response to the emergency and presented them with Positive Im- age certificates.
Mr. Bill Goessl, with the St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps League, requested permission to use the area under the bridge for the annual Bayou BBQ Bash on July 24-25, 2026 (copy on file). He said that 150 teams were competing in this BCA-sanctioned event. A motion to approve the re- quest was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Lee Price thanked the City employees for all of their help with the 2025 Christmas on the Lake Cajun Style at Lake End Parkway. He said that the event continued to grow year by year, and the 2025 event was a huge success. He requested permission to hold the Christmas on the Lake Cajun Style 2026 on December 23, 2026, from 4 PM until 8 PM (copy on file). He said it would be the same arrangement as the previous years. A motion to approve the re- quest was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Do- mangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Cindy Marino, with the Krewe of Dionysus, requested permission to hold the annual Irish Italian Heritage parade on March 14, 2026, beginning at 1 PM. A motion to approve the request was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and vot-ed unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending December 31, 2025.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: January 27, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended December 31, 2025.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending December 31, 2025. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Actual operating revenues and transfers in from other funds are $388,202 more than budget. Operating expenses and transfers to other funds are under budget $634,306. The net deficiency of $561,760 is a favorable variance of $1,022,508 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues in this fund continue to be over budget this month by $193,756. The operational expenses are over budget by $2,787,962 with approximately $1,760,800 of that from Purchased Power Costs. The net deficiency, after transfers, of $624,829 creates an unfavorable variance again this month as compared to the budget of $2,151,520.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues remain slightly over budget by $362,160, with total operating expenses under budget by $636,684. The net excess, after transfers, of $458,064 leaves a favorable variance again this month of $1,022,776.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director

A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the condemnation and demolition reports. Compliance officer Jimmie Knight said that he had re- ceived no response to the letters from the owners of 1330 Oil Tank Alley and said that the property needed to be torn down. A motion to condemn the property was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted un- animously in favor.
Mr. Knight said the property at 614 Clothilde Street was slowly falling down, and no one was present at the meeting to discuss the demolition. He felt that the house should be torn down. A motion to condemn the house was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Jason Martin and Mr. Jeremy Martin were present to discuss the property located at 7007 Highway 182 E. They stated that they had inherited the property, and they both lived out of town. They re- quested 60 days to give them time to renovate the property so it could be put up for sale. They said they would make sure the property was safe. Mr. Knight asked that they fix the windows and awning on the side of the property. A motion to give the owners one year to fix up and sell the property at 7007 Highway 182 East was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna stated that he was requesting an emergency condemnation for the swimming pool located at 801 Sacred Heart Drive. He said the house also needed to be condemned, but for the safety of the children at the nearby school and in the neighborhood, he said that they would like to the pool filled with sand immediately. Mrs. Carolyn Fontenot, a neighbor of the property, asked for help in condemning the house as well. She said for years she had watched drug and other illegal activity go on at the house. Mayor Dragna said that the notification letters would be sent out and the proper protocol would be followed to start the condemnation process for the house. A motion for an emergency condemnation of the pool at 801 Sacred Heart Drive was made by Mr. Hutchinson, seconded by Mr. Hy- mel, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore; whereupon,
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-01
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 01-3, the council ap- proved a change to the charter to provide for the annual selection of the mayor pro-tempore by a majority vote of the council, said selection to be made at the first meeting in January of each year; and
WHEREAS, this home rule charter amendment, in an election held on October 12, 2002, was approved by a majority vote of the qualified electors voting in this election.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that Ron Bias is hereby selected as Mayor Pro-tempore of the City Council for the year 2026.
Mr. Hymel seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Hymel, Bias, Domangue, Hutch- inson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said the auditors needed to be en- gaged for the 2025 Audit; whereupon,
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-02
WHEREAS, the firm of Kolder, Champagne, Slaven and Company, LLC submitted an agreement letter for the ex- amination of the financial statements of the City of Morgan City for the year ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, said agreement letter must be approved by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute the letter agreement be- tween the City and Kolder, Champagne, Slaven and Company, LLC for the purpose of conducting an examination of the City’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Domangue, Bias, Hutchinson, Hy- mel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
The Compliance Questionnaire was the next matter on the agenda; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-03
WHEREAS, as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana, a Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is to be completed and submitted to the firm of Kolder, Slaven, & Company for the City of Morgan City and
WHEREAS, along with the audit report, the results of this questionnaire must be submitted to the Legislative Auditor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that it hereby approves and adopts the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire as completed and submitted by the Finance Director.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Doman-gue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Mayor Dragna stated that an architect needed to be engaged to complete the preliminary drawings on the property at 409 Brashear Avenue, the former Shannon Elementary School; where- upon,
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-04
WHEREAS, The City of Morgan City will need Fire Marshal, Permit Application Package with detailed Final “working drawings” for the building located at 409 Brashear Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Dean Ho- tard & Associates, Inc., Architect, has submitted a proposal for these services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that it engage Dean Hotard & Associated, Inc., Architect,\ of Port Allen, Louisiana, to perform the necessary services to implement this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute any and all documents in connection with this project.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hutchinson, Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Amendment number one on the Lake End Parkway Pier – Multiuse Development was the next matter on the agenda. CAO Charlie Solar stated that some of the wording needed to be changed regarding the use of the Architect; whereupon,
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-05
WHEREAS, The City of Morgan City entered into a Contract with C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates for En- gineering and Associated Services for the Lake End Parkway Pier – Multiuse Development dated October 8, 2025, and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that the Engineer utilize Sam Rue, Architect, LLC, as a consultant for the Project design; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute Amendment No. 1 on the Lake End Parkway Pier – Multiuse Development.
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hutchinson, Domangue, Bias, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
The surplus equipment was the next matter on the agenda; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 26-06
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the item shown below are hereby declared surplus and no longer needed:
1. 5 Assorted Backhoe Buckets Public Works
2. 2002 New Holland Backhoe. Model #: LB110, SN: 31037198 Public Works
3. Concrete Mix-er Public Works
4. Clark Casket Lift SN: 31465 Cemetery
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that said items be sold either by auction, on GovDeal.com, or by receiving bids.
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Domangue, Hutch- inson, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
The next matter on the agenda as the Amending of Section 2-01 of the Home Rule Charter. This was a first reading and no definitive action was necessary.
The Amending of Section 4-07.1 of the Home Rule Charter first reading was opened. No definitive action was necessary.
The Incurring of debt, and issuing of not exceeding $3,100,000 Limited Tax Bonds first reading was open-ed. No definitive action was necessary.
The public hearing for the 2025 Budget Amendment was the next matter on the agenda. No one ap- peared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
The Class “A” Liquor and Beer application for Samantha A. Mincey d/b/a Da Kik, 319 Second Street was the next matter on the agenda. A motion to approve the application was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Domangue and voted unanimously in favor.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Adv. Feb. 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
February 11, 2026
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, February 25, 2026, 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, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Wilson Ferguson, Jr.)
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.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Freddie DeCourt)
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. Feb. 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL –
SLS 26RS-249)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A; to provide relative to the composition of the board of commissioners; and to provide for related matters.
Adv. Feb. 13 and 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim and Oscar Toups
Absent: Rose Johnson and Charles Walters
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Comment/Ap- pearances: None
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes for regular session held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to expand the agenda to address approval for Providence Engineering to complete the MWPP Audit and prepare the LDEQ required MWPP report. All voted aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to authorize Providence Engineering to conduct the MWPP Audit and necessary reports to LDEQ. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary):
A. Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana involving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission re- garding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
B. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
(2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matter discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
No discussion.
B. Discussion and action of the acknowledgment of the Intergovernmental Agreement that was adopted and approved January 28, 2026, this agreement will bring the garbage collection fee to $24.50 per month.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Oscar Toups and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve and adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement for the increase of the garbage collection fee to $24.50. All voted aye. Motion passed.
C. Discussion and any action on replacement of the phosphate chemical day tank.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Assistant Plant Manager acknowledged that prices were re- ceived in the amount of $5831 and is waiting for a second bid.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to accept and approve the replacement of the phosphate chemical day tank with the lower cost. All voted aye. Motion passed.
D. Discussion and any action regarding customers having multiple ac- counts in that one person’s name are subject to be turned off if any of the accounts are in the arrears.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Office Manager explained the situation with multiple accounts in the same name. All voted aye. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Oscar Toups and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve service disconnect to any or all service connections to any customer with multiple service accounts in their name or business even if only one account is in arrears. All voted aye. Motion passed.
E. Discussion and any action for the clerical employees to order new uniform shirts.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve purchasing new uniform shirts for the clerical employees. All voted aye. Motion passed.
F. Discussion and any action on salary adjustment for office manager after completing probationary period.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Oscar Toups and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve a salary adjustment for the office manager after completing a hiring probationary period. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Reports:
A. Engineering Report -None
B. Managers’ Report —None
C. Outstanding Bills Report
A motion was made by Oscar Toups and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion carried
Other Business Allowed Under Act 861
Adjournment
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to adjourn the meeting at 6: 58 P.M. All voted aye. Motion carried.
/s/—————
Kenneth Mire,
President
/s/—————
Leroy Trim,
Vice President
Adv. Feb. 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
February 10, 2026
The Mayor Pro-Tem 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 February 10, 2026, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, Lud Henry, and James Richard.
Absent: Honorable Mayor Duval Arthur Jr. and Raymond Price
Police Chief Jonothan Henry led the prayer.
Councilwomen Colleen Askew led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor Pro-Tem and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by Lud Henry, who then stated that the Mayor Pro-Tem and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon mo- tion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Beacon was shining on a Teacher and a Student for February 2026. The Beacon Shines on recipients were:
Berwick Elementary School Teacher of the year: Kayla Sennette
Berwick Elementary School Student of the year: Kate Duplantis
Guests for the February 2026 meeting were the family and friend of the Beacon recipients.
Police Chief Jonothan Henry presented the police report for January, 2026. Chief Henry stated that the police department handled 250 complaints in January. After no further comments, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire re- port.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for January 2026. Chief Acosta stated that the fire de- partment responded to 15 emergency calls. There were 3 minor structure fires, 1 smoke in- vestigation, 10 medical calls, and 1 grass fire. After no further comments, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for January, 2026. Mr. Lopez stated town crews were busy this month with their regular maintenance throughout town in addition to continuing to as- sist with the sewer rehabilitation project that is still going on. Councilman Henry reported that he has received several complaints regarding the lighting at the Pharr Park baseball fields and would like for public works to see about taking care of the issue. After no further comments, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present due to having nothing to report on for January 2026. The mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Planning and Zoning Committee reported that things have been busy with several new construction projects going on and continuing to address blighted property throughout town.
The Recreation, Public Safety, and Economic Development Committees had nothing to report.
The Historical Committee reported that they are in the final stage of their Legacy of Learning exhibit which will be added to the museum. They also re- ported that they have submitted their annual cultural district re- port. After no further committee re- ports, the mayor pro-tem moved on to the next item on the agenda, Resolutions/Proclamations.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 06-26 – 2025-26 – LGAP - $35,000. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the resolution was approved unanimously.
Item 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 07-26 – 2025-26 – CWEF - $35,000. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the resolution was approved unanimously.
Item No. 1 under New Business – St. Mary Council on Aging – Annual Report. Ms. Beverly Domingeaux stated that the council on aging recently went through 6 audits in which there were no finding to report. She also stated that in 2025 they were able to provide services to 25% of the seniors registered in Berwick. Currently there are no Berwick seniors on their waiting list. The St. Mary Council on Aging will be opening up food pantries at all of their locations and will be accepting donations of single-serving meals and snacks for the seniors.
Item No. 2 under New Business – American Legion Post 242 – Can Shake – March 7, 2026 8:30am – 12:00pm – Highway 182 on ramp intersection – Kenneth Lodrigue. The post would like to hold their annual fundraiser that allows them to provide college scholarships to our local graduates. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the request was approved unanimously.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Approve Payment 111266 No. 3 – to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $20,116.80 – Sewer Rehab Project - 4th, 6th, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets - $400,000 Grant. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by James Richard, the payment was unanimously.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Approve Payment 111266 No. 3B – to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $3,685.50 - Sewer Rehab Project - 4th, 6th, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets - $200,000 Grant. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the payment was unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Lud Henry –
Mayor Pro-Tem
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Feb. 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION for ST MARY PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 11
For ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
Sealed Bids for the construction of a NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION FOR ST MARY PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 11 – For St Mary Parish Government – Franklin La; will be received until 10:30 AM, local time, on March 12, 2026, in the meeting room of the St. Mary Parish Government, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Building, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can obtain bid related materials and post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Bids received after the above-mentioned time will not be considered.
This project consists of the construction of a New Central Fire Station for St Mary Parish Fire District 11. The work will include, but not limited to, earth fill and concrete paving sitework and site utilities, pre-engineer- ed metal building structure, metal roofing, painting, flooring, suspended ceilings, and associated general construction; and plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. The project will be bid with a Base Bid and De- ductive Alternate Bids as shown in drawings and specifications.
General Contractors desiring to bid on this project as a prime bidder shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the office of the purchasing agent, St. Mary Parish Gov’t, Fifth Floor, Parish Courthouse in Franklin, LA. They are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/ 384-3094), jimfirmin@firminarchitects.com. Contractors may ob- tain a paper copy of plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set issued. The full amount of the deposit on the first two sets is fully refunded to each prime Bidder who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of such documents in good condition after re- ceipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit on all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Bid Guarantee must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as ap- proved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2026 At the St Mary Parish Fire District 11 Fire Station, 1205 Big Four Corners Rd, Jeanerette, LA 70544
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after re- ceipt of bids, ex- cept under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub- contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in ac- cordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Gov’t
Adv. Feb. 6, 11 and 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on October 28, 2025, a second reading on November 18, 2025,a third reading on December 17, 2025, and a fourth reading on January 27, 2026. Published by title on October 31, 2025, November 21, 2025 and December 19, 2025.
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 26-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 24-15 dated November 19, 2024, the City Council adopted the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, during the year certain amendments were deem-ed necessary,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT OR- DAINED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that revenues and other financing sources for 2025 be amended to $49,806,263 and the expenditures be amended to $49,492,075 leaving a net excess of $314,188.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAIN-ED, etc., that said net excess be applied to the fund balance of $37,605,732 leaving a fund balance of $37,919,920 for the fiscal year ended 2025.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Hy- mel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 9:00 am this 30th day of January, 2026.
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Approved this 9th day of February, 2026.
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Lee Dragna,
Mayor
Received from Mayor Dragna at 9:00 am February 9, 2026.
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Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Adv. Feb. 18, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and laid over for publication of notice:
An ordinance prohibiting feeding of stray cats and dogs within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish and imposing penalties for the violation thereof.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.
/s/ GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Feb. 18, 2026

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