Public notices for Aug. 12, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of City of Morgan City, located at 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, until two o’clock p.m. (2:00) central standard time on the 9th day of September 2026 for the following:
LA 70 REHAB MARGUERITE ST TO US 90 - UTILITY
RELOCATIONS
and shall at that time and place be publicly open and read aloud in City Hall. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender.
The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, relocating ap- proximately 847 linear feet of 2”, 4”, 8”, 10” and/or 12” water line, approximately 1,257 linear feet of 1” and 2” polyethylene (PE) gas lines.
Bid related documents may be downloaded at http://www.centralbidding.com. Electronic Bids may be submitted by visiting http://www.centralbidding.com. For any technical questions regarding the Electronic Bidding Process, contact Central Bidding support at info@centralbidding.com or (225) 810-4814. If contractor elects to use electronic bid submission, the contractor is re- sponsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines.
Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. Regardless of the bid results, the bidder will have 48 hours from the opening of the bids to provide the City of Morgan City the original documents. Only a bid bond shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of the bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. If a vendor fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive.
Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid.
The project is to be exempt from sales and use taxes im- posed by any taxing authority. The successful contractor / subcontractors will be required to submit the ap- propriate tax exemption form R-85012-T (Public Projects Contractor / Subcontractor: Sales Tax Certification and Exemption Application – Louisiana Re- vised Statute 47:305.7(A)(1)(b)) to the Louisiana Department of Revenue for each contract / subcontract associated with the work.
Copies of the Contract Documents including drawings and specifications, except for Section D – “Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition”, are available at the office of C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. located at 135 Regency Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, phone: (337) 237-2200, upon payment of one hundred and ten dollars ($110) per set, payable to City of Morgan City. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO CITY OF MORGAN CITY SHALL BE AC- CEPTED. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide to prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting Ms. Samara Guidry at samara@fenstermaker.com or by telephone at (337) 237-2200. There will be no deposit required to receive an electronic copy of bid documents. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date.
There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at City of Morgan City Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Physical street address of City Hall is 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Morgan City, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. Bid bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write in- dividual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be is- sued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and re- siding in this state. The bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within thirty (30) days.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids unless the withdrawal is in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents.
Bids will be evaluated by the City of Morgan City based on LA Bid Law statutes, including the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 38§2214.
Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as “Hazardous Materials” or any subclassifications, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more.
All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Contractors for this project shall be licensed for the classification of “MUNICIPAL and PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION”. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The City of Morgan City strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of Morgan City for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by visiting http://www.laucp.org/ucp/.
s/Charlie Solar, Jr.
City of Morgan City
Adv. Aug. 7, 12 and 19, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7
July 7, 2026
Bayou Vista,
Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7 met at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana.
Members Present:
Jeremy Price, Joseph Adydan, Alvin Metrejean, Andree Hebert.
Members Ab- sent:
Martin DeHart.
Guests Present:
Gerald Price - Chief, Larry Fromenthal and Pamela Fromenthal.
Meeting called to order by Jeremy Price. Invocation by Joseph Adydan and Pledge of Allegiance held.
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the June 2, 2026 meeting were approved on motion by Joseph Adydan, seconded by Alvin Metrejean. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
Andree Hebert expressed appreciation for the Department’s outstanding and rapid response to a re- cent house fire, noting the bravery and professionalism of the firefighters. Larry Fromenthal discussed coordination between the water plant and Fire Department to ensure adequate water supply dur-ing emergencies, including mutual support arrangements with Patterson.
Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer presented the Balance Sheet and current account balances for the General Fund, the Bond/Debt Service Fund accounts, and the LAMP account. All ac- counts are current and fully reconciled with recent expenditures re- flected.
Motion to ap- prove by Joseph Adydan, seconded by Jeremy Price. Motion carried unanimously.
Fire Chief’s Report:
Chief Gerald Price reported that the FY 2025-2026 operations budget will require amendment at the next meeting to reflect actual revenues and expenditures, and that the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget will be presented at that time (with expected reductions due to declining ad valorem collections). The De- partment received the first $10,000 of a $20,000 state grant, with an additional $20,000 awarded for the next fiscal year. There were 25 calls during the prior month, bringing the year-to-date total to 173. Pump testing, preventive maintenance, and inspections have been completed on most apparatus (Engine 26 pending minor repairs); Ladder 58 awaits a long-lead replacement part for electronics/nozzles. Progress continues on the training center car prop, and community fire education events were held at the Bayou Vista Community Center, spray park, summer camps, and other locations. Mutual aid and water supply coordination during recent incidents was also noted.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Discussion on election dates for the upcoming operations millage renewal. The Board discussed the need to place the renewal before the voters in 2027 and the advantages of aligning with a major statewide election (such as the November 2026 election) to reduce costs. The Secretary was directed to gather information on available election dates, filing deadlines, and a registered voter list for the District so that the Board can make an informed decision at the August meeting. Discussion also included the potential use of an informational flyer em- phasizing that the measure is a re- newal (not a new tax or increase) and highlighting the Board’s recent reduction of the bond millage. No formal action was taken.
Adjournment:
Motion by Joseph Adydan, seconded by Andree Hebert. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting ad- journed.
Next Regular Meeting: August 4, 2026.
Adv. Aug. 12, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
500 MAIN ST.
FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
337-828-4100
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth-Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following:
“MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT”
Then and their bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized. Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department on the Fifth-Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538 and can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Bids may be submitted electronically at Central Bidding or mailed to the office of St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department.
ENVELOPES MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
“BIDS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS”
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish Government re- serves the right to reject any and/or all bids to wave informalities in any/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 5th day of August, 2026
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. Aug. 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
St Mary Parish Wards 5&8 Joint Sewer Commission
Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish Wards 5&8 Joint Sewer Commission will conduct an electronic auction of items of property which have been declared to be surplus, including:
Utility trailer, Misc. pump parts, military fuel tank on wheels, Scag zero turn mower, Stationary Aerator with 2 electric blowers, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, Floating Aerator Reliance Electric Motor, John Deere 850 tractor, 15’ aluminum boat with trailer, Qty-4 Pioneer portable pumps, and Baldor Generator.
Auction Dates: 8/1/26 – 8/21/26
Auction Location: https://www.govdeals.com/StMaryParishSewer
Details: A complete list of items, photos, and terms and conditions are available at the link above. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” without warranty. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Contact: Calvin Sanders, Sr.
(985)992-6890
wards58cs@yahoo.com
Adv. Aug. 7, 12, 14 and 19, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Act 186 of 1984 the public is hereby notified that the proposed budget of the St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (dba Cajun Coast Tourism) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, as well as the amended budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, is available for in- spection at 900 Dr. MLK Blvd., Morgan City, Louisiana, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Also, the public is hereby notified that a public hearing will be held on September 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission office located at 900 Dr. MLK Blvd., Morgan City, Louisiana. The purpose of this public hearing is to allow citizens to provide comments and opinions on the proposed budget of St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, as well as the amended budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
Adv. Aug. 12, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until August 20, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1569.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. July 29 and Aug. 12, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to St. Mary Parish Ordinance 1410, there is a Public Nuisance identified at Parcel Id# 2984281035.00 – 224 Saturn Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is necessary that the owner of the property abate the nuisance by properly repairing/disposing/removing the abandoned/derelict structure in a safe and proper manner on or before September 11, 2026.
Failure or refusal to comply with the repairing/disposing/removing the abandoned/derelict structure within thirty (30) days may result in further action as per Ord. No. 1410-Sec. 12.5-204-F.
St. Mary Parish Government, Nuisance Abatement Office, Mandi LeBlanc, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA; (337) 828-4100 ext. 5500.
Ad. Aug. 12, 2026
Cost: $21.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
“NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH”
In the matter of the establishment of a branch of M C Bank & Trust Company.
Notice is hereby given that the M C Bank & Trust Company, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has made application to the Federal Reserve Board and the Louisiana Commissioner of Fin- ancial Institutions to establish a branch to be located at 3860 W Northwest Hwy, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75220.
Any person wishing to comment on this application with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
M C Bank & Trust Company whose head office is in Morgan City, LA intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 3860 W Northwest Hwy, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75220 The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs.
You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309-4470. The comment period will not end before August 27, 2026. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Erien Terry, Assistant Vice President, at (404) 384-0267. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.
M C Bank & Trust Company
(Name of Institution)
1204 Greenwood Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
(Address)
By: Mark Tipton
(President)
Adv. Aug. 12, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAILABILITY OF BUDGET FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
A Public Hearing will be held at 5:15 P.M., prior to the regular scheduled meeting of the St. Mary Parish School Board, on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the purpose of review and input from the general public on the Consolidated Budget for the Year Ending June 30, 2027. (General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and all other Funds of the St. Mary Parish School Board).
This Consolidated Budget is available for public in- spection at the Central Office Complex located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA
Alaina L. Black
President
Rachael C.
Sanders, Ed. D.
Superintendent
Adv. Aug. 12, 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
Hancock Whitney Bank
Vs. 139689
Div “E”
Pontchartrain Partners, LLC
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:
That certain ir- regular shaped tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, lying and being situated in Ward 9, Section 14, T16S, R13E, in the area known as Amelia, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, having a waterfront footage of 250 feet more or less on Bayou Boeuf consisting of the following four separate tracts of land having a frontage of approximately 142 feet on the east side of Amelia Road, also known as Lake Palourde Road, which has the municipal address of 2914 Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, Louisiana.
TRACT 1: Lot 5 as shown on plan of land showing property of Hembley Gaudet prepared by Roes & Associates, Engineers dated December 1977 and attached to a cash deed recorded in St. Mary Parish as COB 20-V, page 164, Entry No. 172690; said lot measuring 125.2 feet by a depth of 106 feet; said land being bounded on the North by a 14 foot private lane, on the East by Bayou Boeuf, South by lands formerly of Roseana Callestro, being Tract 2 hereinbelow described, and West by Lot 4 on the aforesaid plan of land.
TRACT 2: That certain tract or parcel of land, ly- ing and being situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as having a frontage of 70 feet on the East side of Public Shell Road (now known as Amelia Road and/or Lake Palourde Road) running from U.S. Highway 90 to Lake Palourde and extending back be- tween parallel lines to Bayou Boeuf. Bounded North by property formerly of Joseph S. Aucoin, more recently Lots 2 through 5 as shown on plan of land showing property of Hembley Gaudet prepared by Roes & Associates, Engineers dated December 1977 and attached to a cash deed recorded in St. Mary Parish as COB 20-V, page 164, Entry No. 172690, East by Bayou Boeuf, South by property formerly of Joseph S. Aucoin and formerly of Dupree, now Tracts 3 and 4 hereinbelow des-cribed and West by Lake Palourde Road.
TRACT 3: A certain lot or parcel of ground containing and measuring 72 feet front on the West Bank of Bayou Boeuf by a depth between equal and parallel lines of 250 feet, being bounded North by property formerly of Joseph S. Aucoin and Frances T. Aucoin, now a portion of Tract 2 hereinabove described, East by Bayou Boeuf, South by property formerly of Marcell, then Frank Domino or assigns and West by Tract 4 hereinbelow described; being more particularly described as TRACT “C-D-E-F-G-H-C” as per plat of survey prepared by Roes & Associates, Engineers, dated February 1980 and recorded with Cash Deed on March 5, 1980 in St. Mary Parish COB 22-S, page 549, Entry No. 183723.
TRACT 4: A certain lot or parcel of ground containing and measuring 72 feet front on the East side of Amelia Road by a depth between parallel lines; being bounded North by property formerly of Joseph S. Aucoin and Frances T. Aucoin, now a portion of Tract 2 hereinabove des-cribed, East by Tract 3 hereinabove described, South by property formerly of Marcell, now Frank Domino or assigns and West by Amelia Road; being more particularly described as TRACT “A-B-C-H-A” as per plat of survey prepared by Roes & Associates, Engineers, dated February 1980 and recorded with Cash Deed on March 5, 1980 in St. Mary Parish as COB 22-S, page 549, Entry No. 183723.
AND
That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, having one (1) arpent front on Bayou Boeuf by a depth between parallel lines of two (2) arpents, more or less. Bounded on the north by land of L. P. Bourg, or as- signs; and east by Bayou Boeuf, said tract said to be designated as Tract “ABCHIJA” as per map said to be attached to and made a part of that certain act of sale recorded in Book 12-P, page 131, Entry No. 117,311 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
to satisfy the sum of a) the principal sum of THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE AND 30/100 ($319,885.30) DOLLARS, plus accrued interest thereon through July 1, 2025 in the amount of Twenty Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Eight and 39/100 ($22,238.39) Dollars, plus future interest continuing to accrue on the unpaid principal balance at a per diem of $53.31 until paid in full, plus late charges in the amount of Two Thousand One Hundred Eight and 10/100 ($2,108.10) Dollars
b) the principal sum of NINE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 79/100 ($912,821.79) DOLLARS, plus accrued interest thereon through July 1, 2025 in the amount of Ninety Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Eight and 06/100 ($95,658.06) Dollars, plus future interest continuing to accrue on the unpaid principal balance commencing July 2, 2025 at a per diem of $221.86 until paid in full, plus late charges in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Seven and 22/100 ($5,297.22) dollars, and
c) reasonable attorneys’ fees, plus all collection costs whether ow- ing now or to become due and owing, 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 WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 19th day of August A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 2nd of July A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL, SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. July 17 and
August 12, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Meeting of St. Mary Parish School Board
07/02/2026 05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Absent Members
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
Tammie Wilson, Board Member -Vice President
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was called to order by President Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Sanders)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Sanders.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Mr. Holmes)
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
III. Approval of Amended Agenda (Mrs. Black)
There was no amended agenda.
IV. Approval of Official School Board Minutes (Mrs. Black)
1. Regular Meeting: June 4, 2026
The Board approved the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on June 4, 2026, as presented.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
V. Approval of Consent Agenda (Mrs. Black)
1. *Award bids for the Maintenance Department 2026-2027 Custodial Supplies. (Mrs. Jackson)
2. *Permission to Auction Surplus Items: Vans, Buses, Cars, and Trailers via GovDeals.com (Mr. Regard)
3. *Approve banking resolutions authorizing signatories at various schools as a result of recent appointments (Mrs. Voisin)
4. *Authorize RFP or negotiation process for casualty insurance for the year commencing October 1, 2026. (Mrs. Voisin)
President Black stated that board members can remove any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Sanders read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
The Board ap- proved all consent items as presented by Dr. Sanders.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VI. New Business-Personnel
1. Review and approve updates to the 2026-2027 St. Mary Parish School Comprehensive Salary and Classification Goldbook. (Mrs. Gunner)
Ms. Gunner re- ported that the salary schedule adopted in 2021-2022 remains in- tact due to continued community support of the 0.45 percent sales tax renewal. Proposed revisions were made in response to the Governor’s teacher and support staff pay initiative, and the district has taken a conservative ap- proach pending further guidance from the Governor’s Office and the Louisiana De- partment of Education (LDOE). The district will maintain the $1,000 monthly resident supplement, retain the Special Education Add-On Certification supplement, and reduce several teacher leader and leadership stipends to $500 per semester. Mentor teacher stipends will be funded through Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) allocations, and the district-funded resident supplement will be discontinued in favor of the LDOE-funded $1,000 stipend. These were presented as the recommended changes to the Gold Book salary schedule.
The Board ap- proved the updates of the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Salary and Classification Gold Book as presented by Mrs. Gunner.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Ginger Griffin
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VII. Business Affairs
1. Approve student & athletic accident insurance for year commencing August 1, 2026. (Mrs. Carmel Breaux)
Mrs. Carmel Breaux presented a summary of the St. Mary Parish School Board’s student and athletic insurance renewal through Frank’s Agency with Zurich American. Coverage, terms, conditions, and the $5,000,000 catastrophic coverage limit remain un- changed. The renewal premium is $28,900, a de- crease of $9,600 from the expiring policy. Mrs. Breaux recommended ap- proval of the renewal.
The Board ap- proved the student and athletic insurance as presented by Mrs. Breaux.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
2. Approve Community Eligibility Provision Participation for the 2026-2027 School Year. (Ms. Chaisson)
Ms. Chaisson presented a recommendation for the district to continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026–2027 school year. She noted that participation, which began in 2016 and has expanded to all district schools, currently provides a 100 percent reimbursement rate. Continued participation ensures all students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families or the School Board while supporting student nutrition, academic achievement, attendance, and overall well-being. Ms. Chaisson recommended approval of continued Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) participation at all school sites.
The Board ap- proved the Community Eligibility Provision Participation for the 2026-2027 School Year as presented by Ms. Chaisson.
Motion made by: Guienzy Brent
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VIII. Committee Reports
1. Section 16 Land and Building Committee Meeting -June 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Evans Medine Meeting Room located at 474 Highway 317 Centerville, LA 70522.
The Section 16 Land and Building Committee met on June 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Evans Medine Meeting Room located at 474 Highway 317 Centerville, LA 70522.
Recommendations of the Section 16 Land and Building Committee were as follows.
•Move the St. Mary Alternative Program located at 131 Clausen Road in Verdunville, to the former Franklin Junior High School located at 525 Morris Street in Franklin, which would be renamed the Park Avenue Learning Center. The facility would also continue to be used for district professional development activities.
•Relocate all maintenance de- partments to the vacated St. Mary Alternative Program in Verdunville to centralize operations and improve efficiency, accountability, and inventory control. Funds previously allocated for im- provements to the alternative program site would be reassigned, with $163,500 used for upgrades to the Park Avenue Learning Center and the remaining $60,000 used for electrical and security improvements at the maintenance facility. These changes would have no impact on the General Fund budget.
•Relocate the Technology Department to the Central Office Complex in Centerville to improve operational efficiency and provide a more centralized location for district technology services.
•Dedicate the Materials and Operations Center (MOC) building solely to Federal Programs and related materials in accordance with federal funding requirements.
•No plans are proposed for the Jacquet facility at this time.
The Board ap- proved the Section 16 Land and Building Committee recommendations as presented by President Black.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
Following discussion, the motion was amended to authorize Dr. Sanders to explore the possibility and potential cost savings of relocating the Special Education Department from its current location at 402 Iberia Street in Franklin to the Central Office Complex in Centerville.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
IX. Staff Re- ports
1. Chief Financial Officer’s Report (Mrs. Voisin)
A. Sales Tax Update
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that sales tax collections for 11 months of the fiscal year (July 2025 through May 2026) were 4 percent above budget. May sales tax collections totaled $2.338 million, which met budget projections.
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
Mrs. Voisin provided the Board with financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
C. Other Significant Items
There were no other significant items to report at this time.
X. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders re- ported that 2026 LEAP results for students in grades 3–8 are available through the JCampus Parent Command Center, with individual score reports to be distributed when school resumes. School supply lists have been posted on school websites, and parents were reminded that large zipper binders are prohibited under the district’s clear bag policy. A substitute teacher workshop will be held on July 21, 2026, at the Central Office Complex (COC) in Centerville. District offices will be closed July 3 in ob- servance of Independence Day. Dr. Sanders also welcomed new district leaders, including Human Resources Director, Kiante Gunner and Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Kristina Estay and also recognized the retirement of Mr. Kenneth Holmes following 44 years of service to the students and families of St. Mary Parish.
XI. Resolution of Respect (Mrs. Gunner)
Ms. Gunner read aloud the Resolutions of Respect for the late Amalia Rogers (retired home economics teacher) and Penny Gianfala (retired business teacher).
XII. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Penny Gianfala
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Penny Gianfala, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired business teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Penny Gianfala, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Penny Gianfala, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 2nd of July, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders, Ed. D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Amalia Rogers
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Amalia Rogers, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired home economics teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Amalia Rogers, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved family of Amalia Rogers, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 2nd of July, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders, Ed. D.,
SECRETARY
Adv. Aug. 12, 2026
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