Public notices for March 27, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2426
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.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits provides a process for the granting of a specific use, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and granted a specific use to allow for Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 14th day of January 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of March 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of March 2026.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander David Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: Dean S. Adams and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of March 2026 at the hour of 12:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of March 2026 at the hour 2:08 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Bryan Rock
Address: 136 Mercury Rd
Bayou Vista, LA
Parcel Id# 2984301055.00 – Lot 12-L Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Acq 136 297169
Currently Zon-ed: \Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to allow for Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2427
An ordinance prohibiting the feeding of stray cats and dogs within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish and imposing penalties for the violation thereof.
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened:
SECTION I. Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
(A) Definitions, Policy, and Purpose
(1) FEED or FEEDING means the placing of dog or cat food, or similar food products of consumable materials attractive to dogs and cats which may result in dogs and cats congregating thereon on a regular basis, placed on the ground, in an obviously intended feeder, or in a feeder at height accessible to cats and dogs.
(2) STRAY means an unlicensed domestic or feral dog or cat running at large and unaccompanied or controlled by an owner.
(B) Policy and Purpose.
High populations of stray dogs and cats pose a hazard to human health and safety as such animals provide a fruitful breeding ground for infectious disease, including but not limited to rabies and distemper, and may otherwise bite or attack humans and domestic animals. Stray dogs and cats also carry fleas and ticks. In addition, food provided for stray animals is often attractive to wild animals such as raccoons and rodents and may create nuisance conditions such as rat harborage or other wild animal infestation. No person shall feed or allow the feeding of any stray cat or dog at any residential property within the municipal limits of the within unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish unless they are the owner of record of the property on which the feeding takes place.
No person shall feed or allow the feeding of any stray cat or dog on any public property, business, or commercial area within the municipal limits of the within unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish.
SECTION 2. Penalty assessment.
Violation of any provision of the ordinance by any person, firm, or corporation, whether as owner or occupant, shall be handled in the following manner:
(A) First Violation. The first violation of this article will result in a notice of violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
(B) Second Violation. The second violation of this article will result in another notice of Violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
(C) Third Violation. The third violation of this article will result in another notice of violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
Penalties, graduated schedule. The graduated fine schedule for the penalty assessment procedure is as follows:
First Violation: $50 fine
Second Violation: $100 fine
Third Violation: $200 fine
Subsequent violations or failure to comply: $200 fine
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 11th day of February 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of March 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of March 2026.
AYES: David Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina.
NAYS: Rodney Olander and Mark A. Duhon.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of March 2026 at the hour of 2:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of March 2026 at the hour 2:08 p.m.
Adv. March 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF COMMISSION
ST MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE STREET
P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA 70381
March 12th, 2026
Recreation District #2 of St Mary Parish will be accepting sealed bids on the following surplus items. The items are as follows:
2011 GMC Pickup Truck, Minimum bid required will be $500.00
1991 Blue Bird Bus, Minimum bid required will be $500.00
Yamaha Clavinova, Minimum bid required will be $100.00
Those items can be seen at Recreation District #2 of St Mary Parish located at 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Sealed bids can also be dropped off at the office location and/or mailed to Recreation District No. 2, P.O. Box 922, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381.
Please address as follows:
Attention: Sealed Bids
Name of Bid Item
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Email:
ALL MUST be noted on the bid sheet. All bids must be received at the districts’ office by 6:00PM., on April 08th, 2026. All bids will be opened at the regular scheduled meeting, held at the district’s office located at 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, La., the meeting begins at 6:00PM.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SEALED BID SUBMITTAL FORM
PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT YOU ARE BIDDING ON.
PLACE THE FORM IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND WRITE THE NAME OF THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON THE OUTSIDE
EQUIPMENT: ——————————————————————
BID AMOUNT: ————————————————
BIDDER NAME: —————————————————————
ADDRESS: ————————————————
PHONE: ————————————————
EMAIL: ————————————————
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RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACES ST * P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70381
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
February 12th, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District was called to order at 6:00pm by Ms. Ann Poole, Chairperson. Invocation was given by Ms. Nelda Dural.
Members present were Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson, and Ann Poole. Others present were Mr. Leroy Trim, Director and Kimberlin Mc- Pherson, Administrative Assistant. Absent ~ David McGuire Guest ~ None
Minutes from January 8th, 2026 monthly board meeting, was submitted for review by all board members present. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson, that the minutes from January 8th, 2026 monthly meeting be re- ceived and adopted with any necessary corrections; if any. The motion was approved un- animously, with the amendment of one typographical error.
Yeas: Tracey Wilson, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Ann Poole
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
The Districts’ financial report was submitted by Mrs. Kimberlin McPherson. After a brief discussion and review of said financials, in ac- cordance with the recommendations on page 9 of the previous year’s audit report, the current financial report was compared against the budget. Thereafter, in addition to the financials, the board was presented with a copy of the bank reconciliation and electronic transfer sheets for review. A mo- tion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to receive and approve the financial report, with any necessary corrections; if there be any. The motion was ap- proved unanimously without opposition.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Trim in- formed the board that the new truck for said District, had been purchased from AJ Dohman and added to Recreation fleet. Mr. Trim stated that three items are due to depreciate, and wish to tag items as surplus property. The items are as follows: Blue Bird bus, GMC 1500 truck, and a Clavinova. Mr. Trim also requested a motion to declare all items as surplus property. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to declare all items presented as surplus property, and placed in the newspaper following the district’ s surplus property procedures. The mo- tion was approved unanimously, without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
In further related new business, Ms. Poole stated that she has begun seeking information on the summer enrichment program, and that a meeting would be forthcoming. Ms. Dural asked, for clarity of funding sources for the program. In discussion, Mr. Trim and Ms. Poole ela- borated on funding sources.
Bills were re- viewed, compare to budget, and submitted for payment. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to pay all bills that has been submitted for payment. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
Thereafter, a brief discussion was made by Ms. Tracey Wilson on the blighted property in the subdivision. After discussing these properties in detail, it was decided to table the issue pending further information.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson, that meeting be adjourned.
Ann W. Poole
(S): Ann Poole,
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
MATERIAL SUPPLY
CONTRACT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given by St. Mary Parish Government that sealed bids will be received at the office of the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
“CATIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALT”
“WIRE ROPE”
“LIMESTONE BY PARISH TRUCKS”
“LIMESTONE BY VENDOR TRUCK”
“LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“ALTERNATE DAILY COVER”
Bids received after the above- specified time will not be considered.
Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
Envelopes must be marked as follows:
“BIDS FOR ASPHALT”
“BIDS FOR WIRE ROPE”
“BIDS FOR LIMESTONE BY
VENDOR/PARISH TRUCK”
“BIDS FOR
LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“BIDS FOR ALTERNATE COVER”
St. Mary Parish reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to waive informalities in any and/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus, done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 18th day of March 2026.
(S) Sam Jones
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. March 18, 20, 25 and 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Call to order 6:02 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Hicks
Roll Call: Paul Rappmundt, Matthew Patureau(absent), Nelda Dural, Don Hicks, and Shannon Boykin
Public Comment: None.
Guest: None
Mr. Boykin made a motion to accept the minutes from the February regular meeting, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The February treasurer’s reports for the Amelia and Morgan City/Siracusaville areas were presented. Mr. Hicks 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 discussion and action on WIFI and security cameras at pump stations was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried.
Mr. Moffett gave his station reports.
Board Member Reports: Mr. Boykin gave an update on the Amelia generator situation.
Old Business: A motion to table discussion and action to trim trees on Ditch bank on Fir Dr. was made by Mr. Hicks and second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor. Motion carried. A motion to table discussion and action to hire a manager/superintendent for the District was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried. The PO system was fine tuned with a spreadsheet created my Mr. Patureau. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the SCADA system. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the cleaning and maintenance at Station 8. An up- date on the audit was also given by Mr. Rappmundt.
Motion to Adjourn was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:41 pm.
Adv. March 27, 2026
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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
Vanderbilt
Mortgage and
Finance, Inc.
Vs. No. 139936 Div “E”
Theresa Faye Johnson and
Barcardi Trenice Johnson
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
ONE (1) CERTAIN 2023 CLAYTON MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL 37SAV1680 3DH23, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CS20299 21TN
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO AND 62/100 ($118,942.62) DOLLARS PLUS INTEREST ON THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $110,392.61 AT THE RATE OF 10.50% PER ANNUM FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2025 UNTIL PAID, TOGETHER WITH FIFTEEN (15%) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE AS ATTORNEYS FEES, OR SUCH OTHER REASONABLE AMOUNT AS FIXED BY THIS HONORABLE COURT and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 8th day of April A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 15th day of January A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2426
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.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits provides a process for the granting of a specific use, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and granted a specific use to allow for Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 14th day of January 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of March 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of March 2026.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander David Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: Dean S. Adams and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of March 2026 at the hour of 12:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of March 2026 at the hour 2:08 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Bryan Rock
Address: 136 Mercury Rd
Bayou Vista, LA
Parcel Id# 2984301055.00 – Lot 12-L Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Acq 136 297169
Currently Zon-ed: \Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to allow for Livestock (chickens and a rooster) in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2427
An ordinance prohibiting the feeding of stray cats and dogs within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish and imposing penalties for the violation thereof.
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened:
SECTION I. Feeding Stray Cats and Dogs
(A) Definitions, Policy, and Purpose
(1) FEED or FEEDING means the placing of dog or cat food, or similar food products of consumable materials attractive to dogs and cats which may result in dogs and cats congregating thereon on a regular basis, placed on the ground, in an obviously intended feeder, or in a feeder at height accessible to cats and dogs.
(2) STRAY means an unlicensed domestic or feral dog or cat running at large and unaccompanied or controlled by an owner.
(B) Policy and Purpose.
High populations of stray dogs and cats pose a hazard to human health and safety as such animals provide a fruitful breeding ground for infectious disease, including but not limited to rabies and distemper, and may otherwise bite or attack humans and domestic animals. Stray dogs and cats also carry fleas and ticks. In addition, food provided for stray animals is often attractive to wild animals such as raccoons and rodents and may create nuisance conditions such as rat harborage or other wild animal infestation. No person shall feed or allow the feeding of any stray cat or dog at any residential property within the municipal limits of the within unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish unless they are the owner of record of the property on which the feeding takes place.
No person shall feed or allow the feeding of any stray cat or dog on any public property, business, or commercial area within the municipal limits of the within unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish.
SECTION 2. Penalty assessment.
Violation of any provision of the ordinance by any person, firm, or corporation, whether as owner or occupant, shall be handled in the following manner:
(A) First Violation. The first violation of this article will result in a notice of violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
(B) Second Violation. The second violation of this article will result in another notice of Violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
(C) Third Violation. The third violation of this article will result in another notice of violation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, as well as a summons and complaint.
Penalties, graduated schedule. The graduated fine schedule for the penalty assessment procedure is as follows:
First Violation: $50 fine
Second Violation: $100 fine
Third Violation: $200 fine
Subsequent violations or failure to comply: $200 fine
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 11th day of February 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of March 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of March 2026.
AYES: David Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina.
NAYS: Rodney Olander and Mark A. Duhon.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr.
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of March 2026 at the hour of 2:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 16th day of March 2026 at the hour 2:08 p.m.
Adv. March 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF COMMISSION
ST MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE STREET
P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA 70381
March 12th, 2026
Recreation District #2 of St Mary Parish will be accepting sealed bids on the following surplus items. The items are as follows:
2011 GMC Pickup Truck, Minimum bid required will be $500.00
1991 Blue Bird Bus, Minimum bid required will be $500.00
Yamaha Clavinova, Minimum bid required will be $100.00
Those items can be seen at Recreation District #2 of St Mary Parish located at 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. Sealed bids can also be dropped off at the office location and/or mailed to Recreation District No. 2, P.O. Box 922, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381.
Please address as follows:
Attention: Sealed Bids
Name of Bid Item
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Contact Email:
ALL MUST be noted on the bid sheet. All bids must be received at the districts’ office by 6:00PM., on April 08th, 2026. All bids will be opened at the regular scheduled meeting, held at the district’s office located at 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, La., the meeting begins at 6:00PM.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SEALED BID SUBMITTAL FORM
PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT YOU ARE BIDDING ON.
PLACE THE FORM IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND WRITE THE NAME OF THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON THE OUTSIDE
EQUIPMENT: ——————————————————————
BID AMOUNT: ————————————————
BIDDER NAME: —————————————————————
ADDRESS: ————————————————
PHONE: ————————————————
EMAIL: ————————————————
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RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACES ST * P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70381
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
February 12th, 2026
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District was called to order at 6:00pm by Ms. Ann Poole, Chairperson. Invocation was given by Ms. Nelda Dural.
Members present were Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson, and Ann Poole. Others present were Mr. Leroy Trim, Director and Kimberlin Mc- Pherson, Administrative Assistant. Absent ~ David McGuire Guest ~ None
Minutes from January 8th, 2026 monthly board meeting, was submitted for review by all board members present. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson, that the minutes from January 8th, 2026 monthly meeting be re- ceived and adopted with any necessary corrections; if any. The motion was approved un- animously, with the amendment of one typographical error.
Yeas: Tracey Wilson, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Ann Poole
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
The Districts’ financial report was submitted by Mrs. Kimberlin McPherson. After a brief discussion and review of said financials, in ac- cordance with the recommendations on page 9 of the previous year’s audit report, the current financial report was compared against the budget. Thereafter, in addition to the financials, the board was presented with a copy of the bank reconciliation and electronic transfer sheets for review. A mo- tion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to receive and approve the financial report, with any necessary corrections; if there be any. The motion was ap- proved unanimously without opposition.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Trim in- formed the board that the new truck for said District, had been purchased from AJ Dohman and added to Recreation fleet. Mr. Trim stated that three items are due to depreciate, and wish to tag items as surplus property. The items are as follows: Blue Bird bus, GMC 1500 truck, and a Clavinova. Mr. Trim also requested a motion to declare all items as surplus property. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to declare all items presented as surplus property, and placed in the newspaper following the district’ s surplus property procedures. The mo- tion was approved unanimously, without opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
In further related new business, Ms. Poole stated that she has begun seeking information on the summer enrichment program, and that a meeting would be forthcoming. Ms. Dural asked, for clarity of funding sources for the program. In discussion, Mr. Trim and Ms. Poole ela- borated on funding sources.
Bills were re- viewed, compare to budget, and submitted for payment. A motion was made by Tracey Wilson and second by Norma Skinner to pay all bills that has been submitted for payment. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracey Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: David McGuire
Thereafter, a brief discussion was made by Ms. Tracey Wilson on the blighted property in the subdivision. After discussing these properties in detail, it was decided to table the issue pending further information.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Tracey Wilson, that meeting be adjourned.
Ann W. Poole
(S): Ann Poole,
Chairperson
Adv. March 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
MATERIAL SUPPLY
CONTRACT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given by St. Mary Parish Government that sealed bids will be received at the office of the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
“CATIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALT”
“WIRE ROPE”
“LIMESTONE BY PARISH TRUCKS”
“LIMESTONE BY VENDOR TRUCK”
“LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“ALTERNATE DAILY COVER”
Bids received after the above- specified time will not be considered.
Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
Envelopes must be marked as follows:
“BIDS FOR ASPHALT”
“BIDS FOR WIRE ROPE”
“BIDS FOR LIMESTONE BY
VENDOR/PARISH TRUCK”
“BIDS FOR
LIMESTONE BY BARGE”
“BIDS FOR ALTERNATE COVER”
St. Mary Parish reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to waive informalities in any and/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus, done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 18th day of March 2026.
(S) Sam Jones
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. March 18, 20, 25 and 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Call to order 6:02 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Hicks
Roll Call: Paul Rappmundt, Matthew Patureau(absent), Nelda Dural, Don Hicks, and Shannon Boykin
Public Comment: None.
Guest: None
Mr. Boykin made a motion to accept the minutes from the February regular meeting, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The February treasurer’s reports for the Amelia and Morgan City/Siracusaville areas were presented. Mr. Hicks 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 discussion and action on WIFI and security cameras at pump stations was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried.
Mr. Moffett gave his station reports.
Board Member Reports: Mr. Boykin gave an update on the Amelia generator situation.
Old Business: A motion to table discussion and action to trim trees on Ditch bank on Fir Dr. was made by Mr. Hicks and second by Mr. Boykin. All were in favor. Motion carried. A motion to table discussion and action to hire a manager/superintendent for the District was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor. Motion carried. The PO system was fine tuned with a spreadsheet created my Mr. Patureau. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the SCADA system. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the cleaning and maintenance at Station 8. An up- date on the audit was also given by Mr. Rappmundt.
Motion to Adjourn was made by Mr. Boykin, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:41 pm.
Adv. March 27, 2026
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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
Vanderbilt
Mortgage and
Finance, Inc.
Vs. No. 139936 Div “E”
Theresa Faye Johnson and
Barcardi Trenice Johnson
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
ONE (1) CERTAIN 2023 CLAYTON MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL 37SAV1680 3DH23, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CS20299 21TN
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO AND 62/100 ($118,942.62) DOLLARS PLUS INTEREST ON THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $110,392.61 AT THE RATE OF 10.50% PER ANNUM FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2025 UNTIL PAID, TOGETHER WITH FIFTEEN (15%) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AND PAYABLE AS ATTORNEYS FEES, OR SUCH OTHER REASONABLE AMOUNT AS FIXED BY THIS HONORABLE COURT and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 8th day of April A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 15th day of January A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 27, 2026
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