Public notices for Feb. 27, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
December 15, 2025
6:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley. Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, and Glynn Pellerin. Absent was Carla Davis.
Mr. Lipari pronounced the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Montgomery moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 17, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Lipari seconded the motion, which carried.
Director of Planning and Zoning, Mandi LeBlanc, announced that next month’s meeting will be rescheduled from Monday, January 19, 2026, to Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in observation of Martin Luther King Holiday.
Mr. Druilhet read the request for Specific Use Request by Wilson Ferguson, Jr. represented by Wilson Ferguson, III to allow for a Church in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1909 Chatsworth Rd., Franklin, LA 70538; Sec 62 T14S R9E; - Parcel Id# 2204701237.00 - Lot Por No 10-D Diane Luke Nugent Et Al Part Per Plat 27H 206574, DWG No. 6356-1 Situated in Sec. 62 T14S R9E, Acq. 341 325811 and Parcel Id# 2204701236.00 - Lot Por No 10-D Diane Luke Nu- gent Et Al Part Per Plat 27H 206574, DWG No. 6356-1, Situated in Sec. 2 T14S R9E, Acq. 344 326296.
Wilson Ferguson Jr. appeared before the board to discuss the request for Specific Use Request to allow for a Church in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1909 Chatsworth Rd., Franklin, LA 70538. He explain-ed that the property was purchased six (6) years ago and they intend to build a church and develop multiple buildings on the property to better the community and to offer free education to the youth.
In reference to Mr. Lipari’s inquiry, Mr. Ferguson stated that there are no surrounding businesses in the area, only residential houses and vacant land.
Donald and Shelia Oliver appeared before the board in opposition to the Specific Use Re- quest. Mrs. Oliver explained that she has a petition signed by numerous surrounding neighbors who are opposed to the Specific Use Re- quest.
In reference to Mr. Druilhet’s in- quiry, Mrs. Oliver explained that no one is opposed to a church, they are opposed to having a church built in a residential area. She stated that the main concern is that it could allow other commercial entities to possibly try to develop within that residential area.
In reference to Mr. Wiley’s inquiry, Mrs. Oliver explained that there are no other churches near this property.
Mr. Ferguson stated that the people who signed the petition are uneducated to what the Specific Use Request is for because Mrs. Oliver was withholding information when asking for signatures.
Mrs. Oliver ex- plained that she was not sure what Mr. Ferguson was referring to and that everyone who resides in this area knows the reason for the request. She also stated that there is a public notice sign on the property that informs of the reason for the request.
Mrs. Oliver ex- plained that years ago, she attended a meeting to show opposition to construction of commercial storage buildings in this area.
In reference to Mr. Druilhet’s in- quiry, Mrs. Oliver stated that the signatures on the petition are from residents on Chatsworth Road, South Luke Street, and Pine Street.
In reference to Mr. Lipari’s inquiry, Mr. Ferguson stated that there are multiple vacant lots in this area that they would like to develop the church on. Mr. Ferguson explained that they would provide transportation to and from church for members of the congregation and they also intend to educate children in the area.
In reference to Mr. Wiley’s inquiry, Mr. Ferguson stated there is a commercial airboat business and a hospital that is located near the property.
Mrs. Oliver stated that the lots in this area are zoned Agricultural, which would allow for residential structures, not for commercial businesses.
Mrs. LeBlanc explained that a Specific Use Re- quest asks for a certain use of a piece of property. If approved, nothing else besides a church would be allowed on that property.
Mr. Lipari made a motion to ap- prove Specific Use Request by Wilson Ferguson, Jr. represented by Wilson Ferguson, III to allow for a Church in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1909 Chatsworth Rd., Franklin, LA 70538; Sec 62 T14S R9E; - Parcel Id# 2204701237.00 - Lot Por No 10-D Diane Luke Nu- gent Et Al Part Per Plat 27H 206574, DWG No. 6356-1 Situated in Sec. 62 T14S R9E, Acq. 341 325811 and Parcel Id# 2204701236.00 - Lot Por No 10-D Diane Luke Nu- gent Et Al Part Per Plat 27H 206574, DWG No. 6356-1 Situated in Sec. 2 T14S R9E, Acq. 344 326296. Mr. Wiley seconded the motion, which carried by the following 4-1-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, and Jimmy Wiley
Nays: Glynn Pellerin
Abstained: None
Absent: Carla Davis
Mr. Druilhet read the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA - Parcel Id# 1874924077.00 - 3.69 Ac Por Lot No 5A-1 Resubd. No. 5A Jules O. Bodin Est. Part. Per Plat 44H 274240; Situated in Sec. 2 T1S R8E, Acq. 438 340653 and - Parcel Id# 1874924074.00 - 19.20 Ac Por Lot No 5A-1 Resubd. No 5A Jules O. Bodin Est Part Per Plat 44H 274240; Situated in Sec. 3 T14S R8E, Acq. 438 340653.
Timothy Raphael appeared before the board to discuss the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA.
Mr. Raphael ex- plained that the properties belong to him and his brother and that they own land on the North and South side of the Highway that they are requesting to subdivide.
In reference to Mr. Lipari’s inquiry, Mrs. Leblanc explained that the only issue is that the property does not have access to water utilities. Therefore, it is in- dicated on the plat, that if there is ever any type of development on the property, Mr. Raphael would have to go back before the board.
Jolinda Latham appeared before the board to discuss the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA. She stated that the plat indicates that there is a Right of Way going through her property that she never consented to. She explained that the plat that Mr. Raphel presented was drawn up 20 years ago and according to her attorney, since the Right of Way was never utilized, it is voided.
Mrs. LeBlanc stated that she would have to seek advice from legal counsel relative to whether there is a time frame that would void the Right of Way, if it was not used.
Mrs. Latham stated there is a headland that could be used as a Right of Way coming from Highway 90 and it does not cross any Agricultural (AG) land.
Mrs. LeBlanc ex- plained that the headland was created for the farmers and is located on Agricultural (AG) land.
Mrs. Latham stated that the Right of Way that she is referring to was once a road that was maintained by the parish. It cuts through Mr. Raphael’s property and goes North to the service road near Highway 90.
Mr. Raphael ex- plained that in 2001, before Mrs. Latham’s inherited the property, her father signed the documents agreeing to the Right of Way so that Mr. Raphael would have access to his property. He stated that there was never a recorded plat indicating that the Right of Way was removed.
Mr. Montgomery made a motion to table Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA - Parcel Id# 1874924077.00 - 3.69 Ac Por Lot No 5A-1 Resubd. No. 5A Jules O. Bodin Est. Part. Per Plat 44H 274240; Situated in Sec. 2 T1S R8E, Acq. 438 340653 and - Parcel Id# 1874924074.00 - 19.20 Ac Por Lot No 5A-1 Resubd. No 5A Jules O. Bodin Est Part Per Plat 44H 274240; Situated in Sec. 3 T14S R8E, Acq. 438 340653, pending legal advice. Mr. Wiley seconded the motion, which carried by the following 5-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Jimmy Wiley, and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Carla Davis
Mr. Druilhet read the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA - Parcel Id# 1874924064.00 - 9.38 Ac Por tract being lot 5B Jules O. Bodin Est. part. being Por lot 5 Sec 2 T14S R8E; Acq. 438 340653 and Parcel Id# 1874924093.00 - 2.46 Ac Por tract being lot 5B Jules O. Bodin Est. part. Acq. 438 340653.
Timothy Raphael appeared before the board to discuss the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA.
In reference to Mr. Lipari’s inquiry, Mr. Raphael stated that there was no opposition from the surrounding neighbors and the property does have access from Frontage Road.
Mr. Lipari made a motion to ap- prove Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA - Parcel Id# 1874924064.00 - 9.38 Ac Por tract being lot 5B Jules O. Bodin Est. part. being Por lot 5 Sec 2 T14S R8E; Acq. 438 340653 and Parcel Id# 1874924093.00 - 2.46 Ac Por tract being lot 5B Jules O. Bodin Est. part. Acq. 438 340653. Mr. Montgomery seconded the mo- tion, which carried by the following 5-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Jimmy Wiley, and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Carla Davis
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Specific Use Request by Bryan Rock represented by Kaitlyn Rock to place Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 136 Mercury Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380; Sec 15 T15S R16E; - Parcel Id# 2984301055.00 – Lot 12-L Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. Acq. 136 297169.
Kaitlyn Rock appeared before the board to discuss a Specific Use Request by Bryan Rock represented by Kaitlyn Rock to place Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 136 Mercury Rd, Morgan City, LA. She stated that she has had eight (8) chickens on the property for over a year and this is the first complaint she has received. She also stated that she has an oc- cupational license and currently makes pepper jelly, jams, and salsa and intends to start pickling eggs, which is the reason for the chickens. She explained that the chicken coop is completely enclosed and the rooster wears a no crow collar.
Mrs. LeBlanc explained that her office received a complaint regarding Mrs. Rock having a rooster and complained of the odor coming from the property. Mrs. Rock was contacted and given the option to apply for a Specific Use or remove the livestock from the property.
In reference to Mr. Pellerin’s in- quiry, Mrs. LeBlanc stated that she had not re- ceived any other complaints from surrounding neighbors.
Mr. Lipari made a motion to ap- prove the Specific Use Request by Bryan Rock represented by Kaitlyn Rock to place Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 136 Mercury Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380; Sec 15 T15S R16E; - Parcel Id# 2984301055.00 – Lot 12-L Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. Acq. 136 297169. Mr. Wiley seconded the motion, which carried by the following 5-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Jimmy Wiley, and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Carla Davis
Mr. Druilhet read the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Chester Verret, III in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 10838 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA- Sec.56 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1875084104.00. 6.27 AC Por No. 1 Sorrel Pltn. Subd. being Por 6.67 AC Tract Z-Y-CC-AA-Z Per Plat 379 331686, Acq. 379 331688 and 10814 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec.56 T13S R8E;-Parcel Id# 1875084103.00, 0.40 AC Por No. 2 Sorrel Pltn. Subd. being Por 6.67, AC Tract Z-Y-Cc-AA-Z Per Plat 379 331686; Acq. 379 331688.
Betty Joe Verret appeared before the board to discuss the request for Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Chester Verret, III in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 10838 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA. She explained that they intend to sell a portion of their property to a family member who will reside there.
Mr. Montgomery made a motion to approve Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Chester Verret, III in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 10838 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA- Sec.56 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1875084104.00. 6.27 AC Por No. 1 Sorrel Pltn. Subd. being Por 6.67 AC Tract Z-Y-CC-AA-Z Per Plat 379 331686, Acq. 379 331688 and 10814 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec.56 T13S R8E;-Parcel Id# 1875084103.00, 0.40 AC Por No. 2 Sorrel Pltn. Subd. being Por 6.67, AC Tract Z-Y-Cc-AA-Z Per Plat 379 331686; Acq. 379 331688. Mr. Wiley seconded the mo- tion, which carried by the following 5-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Jimmy Wiley and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Carla Davis
There being no further business, Mr. Wiley moved for adjournment. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried.
S/O Barry
Druilhet
Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission
Adv. Feb. 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Zoning Commission
Public Hearing Minutes
December 15, 2025
5:45 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Ches-teen, and Glynn Pellerin. Absent were Jimmy Wiley and Carla Davis.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed Rezoning of property and Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Divisions:
Specific Use Re- quest by Wilson Ferguson, Jr. represented by Wilson Ferguson, III to allow for a Church in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1909 Chatsworth Rd., Franklin, LA 70538; Sec. 62 T14S R9E; - Parcel Id# 2204701237.00 - Lot Por No 10-D Diane Luke Nu- gent Et Al Part Per Plat 27H 206574, DWG No 6356-1 Situated In Sec 62 T14S R9E, Acq 341 325811 and Parcel Id# 2204701236.00 - Lot Por No 10-D Diane Luke Nu- gent Et Al Part Per Plat 27H 206574, DWG No 6356-1 Situated In Sec. 2 T14S R9E, Acq. 344 326296.
Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, La. - Parcel Id# 1874924077.00 - 3.69 Ac Por Lot No 5A-1 Resubd. No. 5A Jules O Bodin Est. Part Per Plat 44H 274240, Situated in Sec. 2 T1S R8E Acq. 438 340653 and -Parcel Id# 1874924074.00 - 19.20 Ac Por Lot No 5A-1 Resubd. No. 5A Jules O Bodin Est. Part Per Plat 44H 274240, Situated in Sec. 3 T14S R8E, Acq 438 340653.
Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a Subdivision of property for Thomas and Timothy Raphael in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, La. -Parcel Id# 1874924064.00 - 9.38 Ac Por tract being lot 5B Jules O Bodin Est. part being Por lot 5 Sec. 2 T14S R8E, Acq. 438 340653 and - Parcel Id# 1874924093.00 - 2.46 Ac Por tract being lot 5B Jules O Bodin Est part, Acq. 438 340653.
Specific Use Request by Bryan Rock represented by Kaitlyn Rock to place Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 136 Mercury Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380; Sec 15 T15S R16E; - Parcel Id# 2984301055.00 – Lot 12-L Clarke Bayou Vista Subd., Acq. 136 297169.
Preliminary and Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a Subdivision of property for Chester Verret,
III in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 10838 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA- Sec.56 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1875084104.00. 6.27 AC Por No. 1 Sorrel Pltn. Subd. being Por 6.67 AC Tract Z-Y-CC-AA-Z Per Plat 379 331686, Acq. 379 331688 and 10814 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec.56 T13S R8E;-Parcel Id# 1875084103.00 0.40, AC Por No. 2 Sorrel Pltn . Subd. being Por 6.67 AC Tract Z-Y-Cc-AA-Z Per Plat 379 331686, Acq. 379 331688.
There being no further business, Mr. Montgomery made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing. Mr. Wiley seconded the motion, which carried.
S/O Barry
Druilhet
Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission
Adv. Feb. 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, March 2, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Variance Re- quest for Beverly Rentrop represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. for a Side Yard Setback Variance on a proposed Subdivision of property for lot 1C to deviate from 25 ft. to ten (10) ft. in an Agricultural (AG) zon-ed district located at 5262 Hwy 182 Patterson LA, Sec.54 T15S R11E; Parcel Id#: 2684341002.00. 1.53 Ac Por 3.59 Ac Being Rem No. 1 Clarfa & Anthony Boudreaux Part Per Plat 7q 81957 Situated in Sec 55 T15S R11E Acq. 22F 181030. (Zon-1488)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING VARIANCE REQUEST
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held to consider a request for a zoning variance for the property located at 117 Bernard Street, Patterson, Louisiana.
The applicant is requesting approval to operate a C-1 Commercial Business (Pet Boarding Facility) on property currently zoned R-2 Mixed Residential.
The Public Hearing will take place on March 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Patterson City Hall.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Adv. Feb. 20, 27 and March 6, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $2,500,000 OF TAXABLE
UTILITIES
REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
As provided by a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on February 24, 2026, the City HEREBY DE- CLARES ITS IN- TENTION to issue up to Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) of Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of constructing and acquiring improvements, extensions, and re- placements to the drinking water component of the City’s combined utility system comprised of the electric light and power plants and systems, the drinking water plants and systems, and the natural gas transmission and distribution plants and systems (collectively, the “System”).
The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City and shall be secured by and payable, equally with the City’s outstanding Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B and Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, solely from the income and revenues derived or to be derived from the operation of the System, after provision has been made for payment therefrom of all reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other in- come and revenues of the City, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the “Act”).
The Bonds will be issued in one or more series as authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the Governing Authority, will mature not later than 30 years from their date of issuance, will bear interest at rates not more than 2.45% per annum, and will be subject to prepayment anytime without penalty.
As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following: covenants relating to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges from the System’s customers, the expenditure of such rates and charges, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and all other pertinent matters as may be necessary to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds.
The Bonds are expected to be sold at a private sale, as provided for in the Act, to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund of the State of Louisiana, and the Bonds will also be approved by the State Bond Commission prior to their delivery.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m., at the City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If at such hearing a petition duly signed by electors of the City in a number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of such electors voting in the last election held in the City object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until ap- proved at an election held for that purpose. Any such petition must be accompanied by a certificate of the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition(s) are registered electors of the City and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that voted in the last election held in the City, all as provided by the Act.
CITY OF MORGAN CITY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
Adv. Feb. 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 13th, 2025
Call to order 6:00 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Patureau
Roll Call: Paul Rappmundt, Matthew Patureau, Nelda Dural, Don Hicks, and Shannon Boykin
Public Comment: None.
Guest: None
Mr. Boykin made a motion to accept the minutes from the January regular meeting, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The treasurer’s reports for the Amelia and Morgan City/Siracusaville areas were presented. Mrs. Dural made a motion to approve the treasurer’s reports, second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor, motion carried.
New Business: A motion to table ditch cleaning be- hind Brownell Homes all the way to LA-70 was made by Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor, motion carried. A motion to table Station 9 retention pond cleaning was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried. A motion to table the trimming of trees on Ditch bank on Fir Dr. was made by Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor, motion carried. A motion to spray the Maple St. ditches and Veterans Blvd ditches that feed Station for not to exceed $6000 was made by Mr. Hicks, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried. A motion to table the hiring of a manager/superintendent for the District was made by Mr. Hicks, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried. A motion to table increasing the per diem for current board members was made by Mr. Hicks, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, mo- tion carried.
Mr. Moffett gave his station reports.
Board Member Reports: None
Old Business: A motion to switch pumpers and head pumpers pay to once a month was made by Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor, mo- tion carried. An update on the SCADA system was given.
A motion to go into executive session was made by Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor, motion carried. A motion to come out of executive session was made by Mr. Hicks, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried.
Motion to Ad- journ was made by Mr. Hicks, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 7:3 pm.
Adv. Feb. 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana De- partment of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and des- truction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be ob- tained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana un- less a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
Adv. Feb. 27, March 6 and 13, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association (“SLECA”), an electric utility providing retail electric service in certain parishes throughout the State of Louisiana (Assumption, La- fourche, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Terrebonne), has filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) an Application for One-Year Renewal of Formula Rate Plan (“Application”). In the Application, SLECA proposes to extend its current Formula Rate Plan through December 31, 2026. SLECA’s Application may be viewed at 602 North Fifth Street, 12th Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 or on the LPSC’s website (www.lpsc.louisiana.gov). Questions and comments should be directed to the LPSC at (800) 256-2397.
Adv. Feb. 27, 2026
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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, January 26, 2026, 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, Rachel Kidder, Eddie Gay
Members Absent: Cody Fontenot
Employees of the District Present: Mark Richard – Operations Manager, Angie Guillotte – Office Manager, Lori Marcantonio – Activities Director
Secretary: Dianna Bourgeois
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
Board members reviewed the minutes of the December meeting. Mr. Boudreaux mo- tioned to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the accounts payable report 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 motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, presented the Community Center report and updated the board on the rental activity for the month of December.
Operations Manager, Mark Richard, presented the manager/maintenance report. Mr. Richard discussed with the board the cost of replacing with lights in the gym. Two of the current lights can be re- placed at the cost of $250.000 each. All 15 lights can be changed to LED lights at the cost of $2700.00 plus $750.00 labor. He is to obtain more information for further discussion at the next meeting.
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In new business, Mrs. Kidder mo- tioned to not renew the Chamber of Commerce membership. Mr. Gay seconded the mo0 tion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The Sam’s Club membership re- newal was brought to the floor. Membership was automatically renewed. No vote was needed.
Mr. Head opened the floor for nominations for the post of Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mr. Boudreaux nominated Mr. Head. Nomination was seconded by Mrs. Kidder. In a roll call vote the votes were cast as follows:
Mr. Head – Mr. Head
Mr. Boudreaux – Mr. Head
Mr. Johnson – Mr. Head
Dr. Fitter – Absent
Mr. Fontenot – Absent
Mr. Gay – Mr. Head
Mrs. Kidder – Mr. Head
With no other nominations, Mr. Boudreaux retains the position of Vice Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Head in- formed the board of Tyler Lambet’s resignation. Mo- tion was made by Mr. Gay for Dianna Bourgeois to fill the position of secretary. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion carried.
Mr. Gay motion-ed to remove Tyler Lambert as an authorized signatory on the bank account and add Dianna Bourgeois as signatory. Mo- tion was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
The board discussed the rates for the general public and for organized sports. The new rates were presented. A motion to accept the new rates was made by Mr. Gay and seconded by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
It was brought before the board to grandfather Christie Campbell with the exception of the month of February and for It Takes A Village at 50% discount on all rentals. Motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux and seconded by Mrs. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Angie Guillotte brought before the board discussion of the Edward Jones account. As per Kristen with Kolder, Slaven, the Edward Jones account can be used to pay for some of the roof project. Kristen advised closing this account and opening another account for the Bond and Interest payments. Mrs. Guillotte suggested closing the account and Mr. Boudreaux suggested opening the new account at Patterson State Bank with authorized signers Brian L. Head, Lane Boudreaux, Angela M. Guillotte, Calvin Johnson, and Dianna Bourgeois Mo- tion was made by Mr. Gay. Seconded by Dr. Fitter. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Head brought before the board the moving of monies into an interest bearing (money market) Lamb account. Motion was made by Mr. Gay. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Angie Guilliot updated the board on the roof project. To date $173,560.50 has been paid on the roof project with a balance due of approximately $23,034.50. Will be receiving the distribution monies of $102,731.71 from the Parish District.
Mr. Head presented the 90-day evaluation of Lori Marcantonio to the board for their consideration of a merit raise. After discussion, a mo- tion was made by Mr. Johnson to increase Lor’s hourly rate to $16.99 (Step 10). A second was made by Mrs. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed Pam Du- plantis’s request for $40.00 per line dance class. It was decided that Pam receive $14.33 per hour (Step 4) with 2 hours of prework to be completed at Bayou Vista Community Center if needed.
Full time em- ployees’ cost of living step raise is automatic therefore no motion was brought to the floor.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Kidder. A second was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(s) Dianna
Bourgeois
Dianna Bourgeois,
Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OF- FICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 AT 10:30 A.M.
LEPA UNIT NO. 1 PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2026
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the November 5, 2025 LEPA Unit No.1 Participants Committee Meeting
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Update on LEPA Unit No.1 Operations
(b) Consideration of going into an Executive Session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16, La. R.S. 42:17 to discuss potential litigation by the federal Equal Em- ployment Opportunity Commission and/or private in- dividuals formerly employed at the LEPA Unit No. 1 facility in Morgan City, Louisiana and to discuss commercially sensitive information and strategies protected by La. R.S. 44:1, et seq. including La. R.S. 44:3.3
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Request for Ap- proval of the Thirteenth Supplement to the Professional Services Agreement with Legend Consulting Group Limited for Additional Services
ITEM 8 AD- JOURNMENT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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