Public notices for Oct. 14, 2026

Joint Transportation Committee public hearing schedule.

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Sept. 22 Morgan City Council minutes.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR
SESSION
MEETING
OF THE
HOSPITAL
SERVICE
DISTRICT #2
OF THE
PARISH OF
ST. MARY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
HELD ON
AUGUST 5, 2026
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr.,William McCarty, Clarence Robinson, Jr., Barry Dufrene and Thane Aucoin
ABSENT: Jackie Cheramie and Courtney Bissonnette
Also present :William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mr. McCarty, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved and signed the Minutes of July 1, 2026.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. Raymond Pisani, Respiratory Therapist with Ochsner St. Mary (OSM), Lea Hebert, Member of OSM Governing Board and Bill Decker, Re- porter with the Daily Review at- tended without comment. Attorney Bourgeois in- troduced Landyn LaCoste and her parents Jason and Jacquie LaCoste. Miss LaCoste is the first HSD #2 Scholarship Award recipient and is currently studying Radiology and Allied Health at Fletcher Technical Community College. She thanked the HSD Board for the award. The Board thereupon wished her success in the future and a picture was taken to commemorate this date.
Dr. Cefalu called for the Financial Report. Mr. Du- frene presented the Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2026. On motion of Mr. Aucoin, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board ap- proved the financials as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on accounts with Raymond James, First National Bank and LAMP. Attorney Bourgeois stated that Mr. Dufrene will transfer excess funds from First National Bank to the LAMP account with a higher interest rate of return. Mr. Dufrene made several comments regarding this matter.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action to authorize acquisition of a Zoll AutoPulse NXT chest compression de- vice and accessories. Attorney Bourgeois discussed this matter with the Board and referred them to the information/brochure contained in their packets. A brief discussion was held as to this matter and Dr. Cefalu added his comments/recommendations. On motion of Mr. Au- coin, second by Mr. Robinson and un- animously carried, the Board voted to purchase the Zoll AutoPulse NXT chest compression device and accessories.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on infrastructure projects. Attorney Bourgeois gave a brief update as follows:
YKH Consulting Engineers:
a. DOAS Unit Normal Power - 3 of the 4 handlers have been started, balancing anticipated to occur this week - YKH is following up with the mechanical contractor on finalization of the Mechanical portion of the project.
b. Emergency Generator Re- placement - Still waiting on Eustis for report, boring completed, on go- ing coordination between vendors and subs for final slab design and there will be a pending change order for generator foundation modifications.
c. Phase 2
i. Domestic & Heating Water - signed contract sent to contractor, YKH has started receiving and re- viewing submittals on the project, existing domestic water heater ex- changer removed and end of project expected at the end of September.
ii. Air Handler Replacements - preliminary stages, floating submittals for review and contract in Gallo=s court for signature.
iii. Chiller & Cooling Tower Re- placement - YKH starting design for project and they will need to contract a structural engineer to address concerns regarding the existing structural issues around the chiller and will send proposal to HSD for approval. Not included in packet and will take up later.
d. MEP Assessment - still working on it and should be complete within a couple of weeks.
e. Discussion and any action on retaining Utility Maintenance Specialists, Inc. for new incoming power switchgear project - issues per William Cefalu, Sr. regarding the service entrance based on consultant that the City uses and was referred to YKH Electrical Engineers for discussion.
Grace Design:
f. First floor Renovations:
i. Phase 1 - Kitchen (food service equipment)
ii. Phase 2 - Cafeteria, ED En- trance - discussions are being held regarding Phase 1 & 2 with OSM, YKH, Grace and vendors. OSM is having internal discussions re- garding IT, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Those items need to be finalized and Grace anticipates drawing to be completed by the end of month and bids submitted in September.
ii. Furniture, fixtures and equipment - still working on, will be discussed and finalized later.
g. Replacement of Staff Elevators - there will be a pre-bid meeting Thursday (8-6-2026) and bids will be opened on 8/18/2026.
h. 1st and 2nd Floor Roofing - bids were obtained and discussed - on motion of Mr. McCarty, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board awarded the contract to Roof Technology, LLC and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign any/all contract documents regarding award.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion on the rooftop helistop weather station. Attorney Bourgeois stated that the instrument has been ordered and received. However we are waiting on scheduling with OSM to get it mounted and in- stalled, hopefully within the next week. The Board will be emailed when it is installed.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Capital Outlay and other grant funding issues. Michael Knobloch was present and gave a brief update on the Capital Outlay November 1st deadline. He ad- vised that an account has been opened and he will be meeting with James Purpera to do application. We will also need to meet with our State Senator and State Representative to get letters of support and speak with them about the projects. Mr. Knobloch informed the Board that meetings have been held with the Young Foundation (Brenda Ayo) and they are very re- ceptive of providing funds to the HSD #2. Further discussions were held as to the deadline for the application and he stated that a meeting will be held in September with the entire Board regarding this matter. He stated that the monies will become available in De- cember. Mr. Knobloch stated that he has been working to obtain the HSD #2 UEI number. A brief discussion was held as to the issues in ob- taining this number. Attorney Bourgeois made further comments. A brief discussion was then held as to funds being pursued and the use of said funds.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on orthopedic services, Intergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 of St. Mary Parish and CEA=s with OSM and OrthoLA for orthopedic services collaboration. At- torney Bourgeois advised there is a planned meeting with a possible re- cruit on Friday (8/14/2026) for a site visit with OSM and Bayou Bend and if all goes well Agreements/CEA=s will be drafted shortly.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on In- tergovernmental Agreement with HSD #1 of Terrebonne Parish and CEA with OSM for urological services collaboration. Attorney Bourgeois advised that some progress is being made, all the terms are defined and the scope of the work is defined and the recruiter is actively searching for a Urologist.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on recruitment of a General Surgeon. He stated that we have only Dr. Katrina M. Castille, she is fantastic but she needs help. Dr. Cefalu elaborated further on his conversations with OSM of that service line.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with OSM on Community Outreach funding. Attorney Bourgeois stated that he had nothing to inform the Board other than we are still waiting on the invoices for the payment of $150,000.00 for Community Outreach.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on pediatric behavioral health services. Attorney Bourgeois stated he had nothing to report. However, he did state that maybe our new Board Member (CourtneyBissonnette) could add insight as to this matter.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the HSD #2’s web page design. Greg Guarisco with The Bearded Marketer addressed the Board and said it is done and ready to go live. Discussions were held regarding obtaining the 2025 and 2026 Minutes and Agendas to be posted. Attorney Bourgeois will provide a list of practitioner's and their public numbers only. The Board Member's head shots need to be taken and posted also.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on ad- ministrative policies and procedures. Attorney Bourgeois stated that he had nothing to report.
Dr. Cefalu called for Administrative Report and Board Member Status. Board Members' Jackie Cheramie and William "Bill" McCarty have already notified the Parish Council that they wished to be re-appointed. A current list of Board Members with their term expiration date was provided in their packets. They were in- structed that when the time comes, the Board Member must notify Lisa Morgan with the Parish Council personally that they want to be re-appointed if they are eligible to do so. At this time each Board Member can serve two (2) four year terms. Attorney Bourgeois then addressed the Board concerning Dr. Cefalu=s position and the term limits. After a brief discussion regarding the removal of term limits, on motion of Mr. Dufrene, second by Mr. Robinson and with yeas by Dr. Cefalu, Mr. McCarty, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Au- coin and Mr. Dufrene and with Jackie Cheramie and Courtney Bissonnette being absent, the Resolution was adopted as follows:
HOSPITAL
SERVICE
DISTRICT
NO. 2
OF THE PARISH
OF ST. MARY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hospital Service District No.2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, (“DISTRICT”) exists as a hospital service district, duly created by Ordinance 572 of the St. Mary Parish Police Jury (formerly, now the St. Mary Parish Council), dated July 25, 1952, as modified and amended by Ordinance 727, of the St. Mary Parish Police Jury (formerly, now the St. Mary Parish Council), dated August 14, 1968, all pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 46: 1051 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, the object and purpose of the DISTRICT, on behalf of its citizens, includes the ownership and operation of a hospital or other facilities for the care of persons in need of medical attention and to generally promote health care within the district for the welfare and benefit of the citizens of its district; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT acting through its duly appointed governing authority, its Board of Commissioners, has now determined that the best interests of the DISTRICT and its citizens will be served by the abolition of unique term limitations covering the commissioners of the DISTRICT as currently in- cluded within La. R.S. 46:1053(B)(2), which limits commissioners to service for no more than two consecutive four year terms; and
WHEREAS, if the above-mentioned statutory term limit is not abolished, DISTRICT would lose the services of its current physician chairman, William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D, who has been instrumental in capably leading the DISTRICT for many years.
NOW THEREFORE, be it re- solved by the Board of Commissioners, acting as governing authority of the DISTRICT, respectfully request that its Legislative Delegation sponsor a bill to have the unique term limitations on its members removed.
Dr. Cefalu then gave a brief Ad- ministrative Re- port. He stated that he is hearing more and more compliments from Patients regarding the interior/exterior of the building and the treatment/care being given. The new focus is on low mortality rate and that we have a gem of a rural hospital. Several Board Members made comments regarding the good service received.
Attorney Bourgeois requested to return to the "Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement" discussed earlier in the meeting. He stated that the Fox Nesbit proposal was received on 7/31/2026 for $30,000.00 and informed the Board of the scope of the work to be done. After a brief discussion, on mo- tion of Mr. Du- frene, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign said proposal.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action to move the September Board Meeting Date and the An- nual Facility Tour. Attorney Bourgeois informed the Board of his scheduling conflict with the September 2nd Board Meeting. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board voted to cancel the regularly scheduled September Board Meeting and authorized the payment of the monthly bills with said invoices/documents to be forwarded to all Board Members. Attorney Bourgeois also stated that no dates have been provided by OSM regarding the annual facility tour and further ad- vised the Board that this matter can be discussed more at the October 7th meeting.
Dr. Cefalu stated there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Aucoin, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Barry Dufrene,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Oct. 14, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION
TO BIDDERS
The Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., will receive sealed bids. Sealed bids will be received on November 4, 2026, by the Town of Berwick, for Berwick Fire Station, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana until 10:00 a.m. (local time). Any bids delivered should be delivered to Newell “ BUBBA” Slaughter, Chief Administrative officer/ Town Clerk for the Town of Berwick, 3225 Third Street , Berwick, Louisiana, no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time) or electronically submitted at www.centralbidding.com, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed be- low. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned un- opened.
After the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Mayor & Town Council for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation. This project consists of converting the flat roof to a hip metal roof by installing a metal truss frame and standing seal metal roof panels including adjustments of existing vents and exhausts.
Project Name: Roof Conversion for Berwick Central Fire Station
The scope of this project is to install metal truss framing including a standing seam metal roof.
Specifications and proposal forms are on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Berwick Fire Station, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana, Louisiana. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office. upon receipt of $150.00 for each set during normal business hours (8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Monday – Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Town of Berwick”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded up- on return of the documents and de- posits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of re- production. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents un- marked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
If bids are mailed, they shall be addressed as follows: Mr. Newell “ Bubba” Slaughter, Chief Administrative officer, Town of Berwick, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, Louisiana 70342. Or electronically submitted at www.centralbidding.com and must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time).on November 4,2026. The envelope shall be clearly marked – “Bids” – Roof Conversion for Berwick Central Fire Station.
Please contact Mr. Bubba Slaughter, 985-384-8858, for any clarifications.
A mandatory pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at10:30 a.m. (local time) in the Conference Room, Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342.
Evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and R.S. 39:1594 (C) (4) (d).
Each bidder shall be a licensed Contractor in ac- cordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 -2163 for the classification of GENERAL CONTRACTING -COMMERCIAL LICENSE – specialty classification of roofing and sheet metal or related classification.
Each Bid/bids shall be accompanied with a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond with Power of Attorney (Money Ord-ers or Letters of Credit WILL NOT be accepted), made payable to the Town of Berwick, in the amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the proposal. Bid Bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S department of treasury Circular 570 or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance companies with an A-rating in the latest printing A.M.Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared irregular and shall be cause for rejection.
The LOWEST qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the Town of Berwick. Successful bidder shall be re- quired to provide a performance and payment bond up- on award of the bid. The Town of Berwick reserves the right to reject bids for just cause in the best interest of the Town of Berwick.
Successful bidders must register with the Town of Berwick and the St. Mary Parish and Use Tax De- partment for tax purposes.
/s/ Duval H. Arthur, Jr.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. - Mayor
Town of Berwick
Adv. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 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 of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until October 22, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Item 4. of Ordinance No. 1592.
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 October 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Sept. 30 and Oct. 14, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed
Ordinance Amendment
PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation:
Section 126-47(H) – Heavy Industrial
District
Add the following use under Conditional Uses:
Campus Housing / Dormitory Facilities. Dormitory facilities, student housing, residence halls, and related residential facilities operated by, owned by, leas-ed to, or under contract with an ac- credited college, university, technical college, maritime academy, trade school, or educational institution shall be permitted in the H Heavy Industrial District upon ap- proval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, subject to the following conditions:
1. The dormitory shall be located on property owned, leased, or controlled by the educational institution.
2. Occupancy shall be limited to enrolled students, faculty, staff, and approved institutional personnel.
3. The facility shall comply with all applicable buildings, fire, health, life-safety, and floodplain regulations.
4. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio established by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. A site plan shall be submitted and approved showing buildings, parking, lighting, drainage, landscaping, security measures, and pedestrian access.
6. The dormitory use shall be clearly incidental and supportive to the educational campus and shall not operate as general multifamily housing, apartments, or public rental housing.
7. The City Council may impose additional conditions necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
GIVEN THIS 9th DAY OF OCTOBER
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
FRANK JUDYCKI, CHAIRMAN
Adv. Oct. 9, 14, 16, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on July 15, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE)
Shall Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a tax of 2.20 mills (an estimated $121,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
21(PART)(NO VOTERS)
22(PART)
23
24(PART)
25
26
27
28(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $11,900.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Patterson Area Civic Center, 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2027, at 5:30 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 and 14, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on Front Door
Friday,
October 2, 2026
4:00 p.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
October 6, 2026
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: October 6, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5)APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, MINUTES.
6) SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL RE- PORT BY BEVERLY WANZA, CITY ACCOUNTANT
7)PUBLIC COMMENT
8) GUEST
1) Angie Stelly – Catholic Daughters – Proclamation signing for Catholic Daughters of America Day on October 18, 2026.
2) Megan Thompson – PHS Project Graduation can shake
3) Dr. Krystal Hebert – Arc of St. Mary /Center of Hope – yearly update
4) Dr. Wiltz – Parish’s Proposed Home Rule Charter changes
5) Jeff Meyers - PEEC
5) Clayton Diaz
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Discuss and approve purchase of service truck from Franklin Fire Dept.
10) NEW BUSINESS
1) Judge Curtis Sigur – Administer the Oath of Office to the newly ap- pointed City Attorney, Edward Jones.
2) Judge Anthony Saleme – Ad- minister the Oath of Office to the newly appointed City Magistrate, Mr. Thomas Bourgeois
3) Change Order No. 1 - approval for Replacement of Water and Gas Meters
4) Patrick Jones – Patterson Housing Authority – recommendation for a new tenant commissioner.
6) Discussion on Term Limits for Elected Officials
7) Discussion: Placement of Political Campaign Signs before qualifying.
8) Discussion on tax for Law Enforcement and Firefighters
11) AN NOUNCEMENTS
12) ENGINEER'S REPORT
13) LEGAL MATTERS
14) ADJOURN
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT, ADJOURN
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla.gov to des-cribe the necessary assistance.
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
Adv. Oct. 14, 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
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
Vs. No. 140109 Div “F”
Devin J. Leonard A/K/A Devin Leonard and Elizabeth C. Leonard A/K/A Elizabeth Leonard
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:
LOT NO. 22 OF SECTION “B” OF GOLDEN FARM SUBDIVISION, as per map made by T.F. Kramer, C.E. & S. dated February 5, 1956, a copy which is annexed to Act of Restrictions recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 9-J, Entry No. 94,608 (“Property”)
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY- FIVE AND 57/100 ($151,125.57) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 5.125% per annum from June 1, 2025 until paid in full, plus amounts which Plaintiff, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, has and hereafter advances and proves according to law for taxes, insurance, repairs to and maintenance of the property, late fees, escrow ad- vances, title costs, default management cost curator fees and cost, locate cost, bankruptcy fees and costs, other fees and cost, reasonable attorney fees, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriffs 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, ac- cording 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 21st day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 10th day of September A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 18 and Oct. 14, 2026

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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 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 480, Atlanta, GA 30339.
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 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 480, Atlanta, GA 30339. 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 October 24, 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 Re- serve 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. Oct. 14, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA
JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE
BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Troy Lombardo
Vice Chairman – Paul Tholen
Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr.
Vice Chairman – Dwight Gray
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti DriveBerwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., September 10, 2026.
Board Members Present: Troy Lombardo, Dwight Gray, N.A. Hensgens, Jr. Paul Tholen was absent.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Tori Henry, Joel Miller
The meeting was called to order by Troy Lombardo.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Dwight Gray and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the August meeting.
It was moved by Dwight Gray, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of August.
Jacob Dupuy re- ported that LDH removed the alarm item on the administrative order; and Larry Fromenthal should begin rebuilding valves soon.
Joel Miller re- ported that he has received a response from the LA Drinking Water Revolving Loan fund re- questing more information; South Central Planning has submitted a grant application in the amount of $1 million to DRA for this project; and the plans and specs are 80% complete.
Troy Lombardo reported that we have received the Cooperative En- deavor Agreement between the Commission and the State of Louisiana for the capital outlay funding we received. It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Dwight Gray and unanimously agreed that Troy Lombardo be authorized to execute said agreement.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Dwight Gray, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed that the meeting be ad- journed.
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Troy Lombardo,
Chairman
Adv. Oct. 14, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Ma- yor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Do- mangue, Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., Tim Hymel, and Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Reverend Marty Harden.
Mayor Dragna said that there was not a positive image recipient this month, but he did want to mention a lady who worked at McDonald’s in Morgan City. This person had always had a wonderful attitude and was a great worker. She did not want recognition at a council meeting, but he was planning to bring her a positive image certificate in the upcoming weeks.
Ms. Emerika Thomas with Chez Hope said that it was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and presented a proclamation for Mayor Dragna’s signature. A motion to approve the proclamation was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Kolin Leonard requested permission to hold the 5th annual Swamp Pop Fest in the Mama G’s parking lot to benefit NICS organization. It would take place on Saturday May 1, 2027 from 10 AM to 10 PM. A motion to approve the Swamp Pop Festival was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor. He invited the Mayor and Council to attend the second trunk or treat in Lawrence Park that would be held on October 18, 2026.
Tracy Landry, Phyllis Glover, and Coach Theriot with the Roots & Ribbons Foundation invited the Mayor and Council to attend the annual Puttin’ on the Pink - 2026 5K race and two-mile fun walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Morey Park in Patterson.
Mayor Dragna said a nursing student was present at tonight’s meeting to observe for one of her classes, but she did not want to be introduced.
Mayor Dragna read the 2027 Budget Message into the record (copy on file). Mayor Dragna said that the Budget Workshop needed to be scheduled. Pastor Bias offered to meet on October 14, 2026, at 4 PM at City Hall. Mr. Solar said that Chief Adams would be out at a conference and asked if it could be done on October 21, 2026. A motion to hold the budget workshop on either October 14, 2026 or October 21, 2026 at 4 PM at City Hall was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the August 25, 2026 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna submitted the following financial statement for the period ending August 31, 2026.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: September 22, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended August 31, 2026.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending August 31, 2026. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: The revenues remain over budget by $739,745. Operating expenses are under budget $80,358. The net loss of $2,045,606 is still a positive variance of $774,204 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues remain under budget again this month at $1,662,420. The operating expenses are over budget by $516,987, of which $453,000 is due to purchased power costs. The net loss, after transfers, of $62,058, creates an unfavorable variance compared to the budget of $2,092,423.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $61,218 over budget, with total operating expenses under budget by $37,097. The net income, after transfers, of $88,113 leaves a positive variance of $105,845.
Respectfully
submitted,
/s/ Deborah
Garber
Deborah Garber, Finance Director

A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the condemnation and demolition reports. Mr. Jimmie Knight said that he had been informed the property located at 126 Poncio had a sixty day purchase agreement in place and the buyers were aware of the condemnation. A motion to allow the sale of 126 Poncio Street, and give sixty days from the date of the sale for the new owners to begin repairs was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said the owner of the property located at 113 Mount Street notified him that she had applied for a preservation grant to get the building repaired. A motion to give the owner thirty days to prove the grant paperwork had been submitted, and if not the property would be demolished, was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
The pink building located at 114 Poncio Street had a large amount of cypress stored in it. The mayor felt that the owners should be given the option to remove it. Pastor Bias said that the owners had been given three years, and nothing had been done. A motion to put out bids for the demolition of the house, and if repairs to the building had not been done in thirty days, the house would be demolished was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said the owner of 1414 N Third Street had passed away, and their heir was not interested in opening a succession and wanted nothing to do with the house. The neighbors were complaining of rats coming from the structure and tall grass, and the City had been cutting the grass. Mayor Dragna suggested that Attorney Tessie Seitzinger reach out to the heir and see if it could be adjudicated to the City. A motion to have Ms. Seitzinger contact the heir was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
The property at 305 Lawrence Street had been redeemed and adjudicated again. They had been dealing with this property for years and suggested it be torn down. A motion to condemn and demolish the property at 305 Lawrence Street was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Pastor Bias ask-ed if Jimmie had contacted Mrs. Freida Jones about the property located at 519 Bowman Street. Mr. Knight said she had asked for an extension and had been given a year to fix up the house. Pastor Bias asked that Mr. Knight contact Mrs. Jones before demolishing. Mrs. Leonard made a motion to contact Mrs. Jones and proceed with the demolition if it was not repaired, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said that over $1,000 had been spent on wood to board up the house at 521 Bowman Street. Mrs. Leonard said that this was in her district and had been in need of repairs for quite some time. A motion to condemn and demolish the house located at 521 Bowman Street was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna said that the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention report needed to be submitted; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-46
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is committed to minimizing the amount of infiltration and inflow into the wastewater collection system and its associated impact on the design flow of the wastewater treatment plant, and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City has dedicated adequate budget funds to aggressively pursue location of and repairs to cracked and broken pipes in the wastewater collection system, em- ploying both City and contract re- sources,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that it hereby informs the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the City of Morgan City, Louisiana.
1, Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit Report, which is attached to this resolution.
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain permit re- quirements contained in the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit, number LA0065986:
a. Continued mapping of the wastewater collection system to characterize and document the size, type, and maintenance history of each main;
b. Continued systematic surveying and investigation of sections of the collection system to determine the extent and priority of repair efforts; and
c. Continued repairing and/or replacement of damaged sections of the collection system.
Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Hutchinson, Bias, Domangue, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 22nd day of
September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The NGDISM change order had to do with the permitting of the work that would take place near the levee, and needed to be approved; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-47
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed in the name of and on behalf of said municipal corporation, to execute Change Order Number 1 to in- clude the permit documentation and requirements set forth by the USACE and St. Mary Levee District for construction activities near their levees, under Contract Number R:26-12, between the City of Morgan City and Norris and Boudreaux Contractors for the Morgan City NGDISM Gas Re- placement project.
Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Hutchinson, Bias, Domangue, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna Mayor
ATTEST:
/s /Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that he would take up the Charter School lease discussion after all of the resolutions because he knew it would take some time.
Change order number two for the Complex Aquatics project was the next matter on the agenda. Mayor Dragna said that this change order would add additional concrete, sidewalks, an ADA ramp, fencing and a shower. He said the money was there to pay for the change order; whereupon,
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-48
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed in the name of and on behalf of said municipal corporation, to execute Change Order Number 2 in the amount of + $47,722.00, under Contract Number R: 25-11, between the City of Morgan City and G.W. Olivier Construction, LLC, for the Complex Aquatics project.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Domangue, Bias, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The next matter on the agenda was the change of November and December Council Meeting dates; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-49
WHEREAS, the November 2026 council meeting falls on November 24, 2026, during Thanksgiving week; and the December 2026 council meeting falls on December 22, 2026, Christmas week; and
WHEREAS, children are out of school for the holidays and many families take vacations at this time, and
WHEREAS, from past experience it has been determined to be within the best interest of the city to change this council meeting date.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the November 2026 and the December 2026 council meetings be changed as follows:
November 24, 2026 meeting changed to November 17, 2026
December 22, 2026 meeting changed to December 15, 2026
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Hy- mel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 22nd day of
September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that in connection with the upcoming repairs on LA 70 done by the State, some City utilities would have to be relocated. The state would reimburse the city for the cost of the project. Mr. Solar said that the only bid was $1,347,824.00, and the project would have to be completed within thirty day; whereupon,
the only bid was $1,347,824.00, and the project would have to be completed within thirty days
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 26-50
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the bid of LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC, for furnishing all materials, equipment, etc., for the LA 70 Rehab Marguerite Street to US 90 – Utility Relocations project in the amount of ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND NO CENTS (1,347,824.00) being the least and most responsible bid received, be and the same is hereby accepted and awarded to LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute a contract with said LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC, for and on behalf of and in the name of said Municipal Corporation, for furnishing all materials, and equipment for the LA 70 Rehab Marguerite Street to US 90 – Utility Relocations project, Morgan City, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that the contract shall be filed with the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, for recordation in the mortgage records of said parish, hereby ratifying and confirming his act or acts in the premises.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hutchinson, Domangue, Bias, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 22nd day of
September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna stated that a lease agreement with Blended and On- line School Solutions was needed before proceeding with bidding and renovations to Shannon Elementary. The lease provided to the Council was a draft. He opened the floor for public comment.
Mr. Andrew Mancuso, speaking as a citizen and not on behalf of the St. Mary Parish School Board, opposed the lease as presented. He expressed concerns about re- duced public school funding while fixed costs re- mained, competition for teachers, potential effects on career programs and specialized services, and charter board accountability. He urged the Council to table the matter pending further review of local enrollment, financial, and educational data, and suggested consideration of an independent school district.
Mrs. Lindsey Anslem, speaking as a parent and not on behalf of the School Board, expressed concern about the proposal expanding into a full-time charter school and its effects on students remaining in public schools. She cited potential losses of funding, certified teachers, and student services, and urged consultation with School Board members before proceeding. She supported educational choices but believed their consequences for the entire school system should first be evaluated.
Mayor Dragna said discussions with school representatives included concerns about approximately 200 students leaving a parish system with an estimated en- rollment of 6,900. He believed the City should consider educational al- ternatives in re- sponse to parents’ concerns. Mr. Mancuso clarified that his previously suggested alternative was an independent school district. The Mayor stated that a third party had initiated contact concerning use of Shannon Elementary.
Mr. Hymel op- posed leasing Shannon Elementary to the charter school, citing the quality of local public schools, potential losses of students and funding, and the proposed expenditure of City funds for renovations. He acknowledged that the City could not prevent a charter school from locating in Morgan City and suggested al- ternative locations, including Inglewood Mall or Marguerite Squires School.
Mr. Hutchinson noted that public, parochial, and charter schools already operated on the west side of the parish. He stated that some local families traveled or moved for other school op- tions and that public school budget cuts could occur regardless of whether a charter school opened in Morgan City.
Mrs. Prissy Davis, a retired educator with 30 years of experience, stated that she initially contacted Charter Schools USA. Discussions had been underway for ap- proximately two years, and well over 100 people had contacted her expressing interest. She supported an additional educational option and believed reopening Shannon Elementary would put an unused school facility to productive use, while acknowledging potential effects on existing public schools.
Mrs. Leonard clarified that the Council was considering a lease, not establishing or operating the charter school. She supported parental choice and stated that families and teachers satisfied with their existing schools would not necessarily leave.
Mr. Michael Loupe stated that the initial renovation estimate exceeded $1 million but had been reduced to approximately $750,000–$800,000 following discussions with the State Fire Marshal regarding ADA requirements. The estimate covered one building and the cafeteria, with additional space available for fu- ture expansion. He confirmed that repairs would be necessary for any tenant. Mayor Dragna stated that funding would come from the 3M class action settlement.
In response to Mr. John Schaff’s question about financial returns, Mayor Dragna stated that the proposed tenant would pay approximately $100,000 annually in rent, applicable taxes, and maintenance and operating expenses associated with its use of the property. The City would pay approximately 25% of the gym utility bill while retaining access for recreation programs. The Mayor estimated that the City could recover its investment within four to five years and thereafter receive revenue for other City needs.
Pastor Bias stated that he lacked sufficient information to make an informed decision and felt the proposal was moving too quickly. He re- quested greater transparency, additional public input, and further discussion, and suggested tabling the matter.
Mr. Domangue praised local public school teachers but expressed concern about the financial effects on existing schools. He requested in- formation from both public school and charter school representatives before making a decision.
Following discussion, the Council agreed to invite charter school and public school representatives to a town hall meeting to provide information and answer questions before proceeding. No vote was taken on the lease.
The next matter on the agenda was the first reading of the 2027 Budget. No definitive action was necessary.
The public hearing for the Authorization of the continued levy of the Hotel Occupancy Tax in the Hotel/Motel Corridor was opened. No one appeared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
The following ordinance having been introduced at a duly convened meeting on August 25, 2026, was offered for final adoption by Pastor Bias and seconded by Mr. Hutchinson:
Ordinance
No. 26 - 15
An ordinance authorizing the continued levy of a hotel occupancy tax within the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic De- velopment District, State of Louisiana; directing that such hotel occupancy tax in the District will be used to provide funds for economic development projects in accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), acting through this Morgan City Council as its governing authority (the “Governing Authority”), created the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on August 22, 2023, pursuant to Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Re- vised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 33:9038.42, inclusive) (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the District may use local and state sales tax, ad valorem, and/or hotel occupancy tax revenues or increments pursuant to and in accordance with the Act to provide funds needed to finance economic development projects as defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:9038.39 permits economic development districts such as the District to levy hotel occupancy taxes at a rate up to two percent (2%) for authorized purposes; and
WHEREAS, the District is currently levying a hotel occupancy tax of 2% (the “Tax”) through September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, no registered voters reside within the boundaries of the District and therefore La. R.S. 33:9038.39 permits the Governing Authority to levy the Tax for authorized purposes without the necessity of holding an election thereon, and this Governing Authority now wishes to proceed with the continued levy and imposition of the Tax for the purposes permitted by the Act; and
WHEREAS, this Governing Authority now wishes to provide for the continued levy and collection of the Tax, which shall be assessed, collected, administered and enforced in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2D of Subtitle II, Chapter 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (the “Uniform Local Sales Tax Code”), as it may be amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED by the Morgan City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:
SECTION i) In accordance with the Act, there has been published two times in the Daily Review, the official journal of the City (the “Official Journal”), a notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, describing the levy of the Tax and informing the citizens of the date of consideration of this Ordinance.
SECTION ii) According to the certificate of the Registrar of Voters for the Parish of St. Mary attached hereto as Exhibit B, no registered voters presently reside within the District. Under the authority of the Act, there is hereby levied and imposed a 2% hotel occupancy tax, beginning October 1, 2026, and continuing through September 30, 2029 (the “Tax”).
SECTION iii) The Tax shall be collected by a “Collector,” which term shall mean and include the entity from time-to-time collecting hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of the City. The current Collector for the Tax is the St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department.
SECTION iv) The Tax shall be collected on the basis of the applicable integrated bracket schedule prescribed by the Collector of Revenue, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Section 304 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (La. R.S. 47:304). The dealers shall remit the Tax collected to the Collector and comply with the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, particularly La. R.S. 47:337.29, the proportionate part of the sales and use taxes collected in accordance with said integrated bracket schedule.
SECTION 5. For the purpose of compensating the dealer in accounting for and remitting the Tax, each dealer shall be allowed compensation on the amount of all Tax due and accounted for and remitted to the Collector equivalent to the amount allowed for sales and use taxes of the City. Said compensation shall be in the form of a deduction in submitting his/her re- port and/or reports and paying the amount due by the dealer, provided the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment, and provided the amount of any credit claimed for the Tax already paid to a wholesaler shall not be deducted in computing the commission allowed the dealer hereunder.
SECTION 6. The interest on unpaid Tax provided for by La. R.S. 47:337.69 shall be at the same rate as allowed for sales and use taxes in the City.
SECTION 7. Any penalties permitted to be im- posed by the Collector pursuant to the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be imposed, when applicable, in amounts, percentages or rates equivalent to those allowed for sales and use taxes of the City.
SECTION 8. The Collector is authorized to em- ploy private counsel to assist in the collection of any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance, or to represent him/her in any proceeding under this Ordinance. If any Tax, penalties or interest due under this Ordinance are referred to an attorney at law for collection, an additional charge of attorney fees, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of such Tax, penalties and interest due, shall be paid by the tax debtor.
SECTION 9. Should the interest, penalties or attorney fees herein, or the combined interest, penalties and attorney fees be declared to be in excess of limits provided by other law, including relevant jurisprudence, then the maximum interest, penalties and attorney fees allowed by such other law shall apply.
SECTION 10. The Collector is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to carry into effect the provisions of this Or- dinance, to appoint deputies, assistants or agents to assist it in the performance of its duties, and in pursuance thereof to make and enforce such rules as it may deem necessary.
SECTION 11. The entire proceeds of the Tax as received by the District shall continue to be deposited into a special trust fund heretofore created and designated “Morgan City Hotel/Motel Economic Development District Trust Fund” (the “Trust Fund”), and shall be used by the Governing Authority for those economic development projects and purposes permitted pursuant to the Act. All taxes, revenues, funds, assessments, moneys, penalties, fees or other income which may be collected or come into the possession of the Collector under any provision or provisions of this Ordinance relating to the Tax described herein, shall be promptly deposited by the Collector for the account of the District in the Trust Fund, heretofore established and maintained for the deposit of such proceeds, which fund shall be maintained as a separate fund, apart from other funds and accounts of the City or other entities, provided, however, any amount which is paid under protest or which is subject to litigation may be transferred to a separate account established by the Collector pending the final determination of the protest or litigation. Out of the funds on deposit in the Trust Fund, the District shall first pay all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of administering and collecting the Tax (to the extent not already re- tained by the Collector) and administering the provisions of this Ordinance and as well, the various administrative and en- forcement procedures. Such costs and expenses shall be reported by the Collector monthly to the District. After all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax have been paid as provided for above, the re- maining balance in the Trust Fund shall be available for appropriation and expenditure by the District solely for the purposes designated and described in the Act and other applicable law.
SECTION 12. All funds or ac- counts described herein may be separate funds or accounts or may be a separate ac- counting within a general or “sweep” fund or account containing monies from multiple sources so long as separate accounting of such monies is maintained.
SECTION 13. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be in conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be controlling.
SECTION 14 The Mayor and Clerk of the Council are hereby authorized to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 15 All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 16. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance, but this Ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this Ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Ordinance.
SECTION 17. This Ordinance shall be published one time in the Official Journal.
SECTION 18. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Bias, Hutchinson, Do- mangue, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the ordinance was declared adopted on this, the 22nd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Clerk of the Council EXHIBIT A
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to continue to levy a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax (the “Tax”) within the District pursuant to the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42, inclusive)(the “Act”). The proceeds of the Tax will continue to be deposited in a special trust fund to be used for the furtherance of economic development projects within the District, all pursuant to the authority of the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, and will at that time hear any and all objections to the proposed continued levy of the Tax within the District.
EXHIBIT B
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
I, Terry Foulcard, the duly appointed St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, do hereby certify to the Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic De- velopment District, State of Louisiana (the “District”) that, as of the date set forth below, there are no qualified electors located within the District, the boundaries of which are as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Bras-hear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my signature and official seal of the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, this __th day of August, 2026.
(SEAL) _________________Terry Foulcard
The public hearing for the Enaction of Section 2-6. Public Records Request Ordinance was opened. No one appeared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on August 25, 2026. Published by title on August 28, 2026.
Mr. Hymel offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA To enact SECTION 2-6. PUBLIC RECORDS RE- QUESTS, of ARTICLE I. In GEneRAL OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION to provide for PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS; TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE INSPECTION AND RE- PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS; TO PROVIDE FOR FEES AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RE- LATED MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Constitution and the Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., provide for the public’s right to inspect, copy and reproduce public records, subject to exemptions established by law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City desires to establish uniform procedures for the receipt and processing of public records requests and for the assessment of lawful reproduction fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA, THAT:
SECTION 1. PUBLIC RECORDS RE- QUESTS - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
There is hereby enacted in Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Morgan City a section to read substantially as follows:
Sec. 2-6. Public Records Requests.
(a) Compliance with law.
Public records of the City of Morgan City shall be made available for in- spection, copying or reproduction in accordance with the Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq., and other applicable state and federal law. Nothing in this section shall re- quire disclosure of a record or information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure by law.
(b) Custodian and submission of requests.
The Chief Ad- ministrative Officer shall serve as the central receiving point for public records requests directed to the City, except where another custodian is designated by law or by the City for particular partments receiving a public records request shall promptly forward the request to the Chief Administrative Officer or other appropriate custodian. Re- quests may be made in any manner permitted by Louisiana law. The City may provide a request form for convenience, but use of the form shall not be required.
(c) Identification and processing of requests.
A request shall reasonably identify the records sought. If the records cannot reasonably be identified from the request, the custodian may seek clarification as permitted by law. The City is not required to answer interrogatories, conduct research, provide legal opinions, or create a record that does not exist. Requests shall be processed and records made available within the time and in the manner required by Louisiana law.
(d) Inspection and protection of records.
Public records subject to disclosure shall be available for inspection during regular office or working hours. No fee shall be charged solely for inspection or examination of public records, except as otherwise authorized by law. The custodian may take reasonable measures to protect records from alteration, destruction, loss or removal.
(e) Copies, electronic records and redactions.
A person entitled to inspect a public record may request a copy or reproduction in accordance with Louisiana law. Records may be provided in paper or electronic form when reasonably available. The City shall not be re- quired to create a new record or convert a record into a format in which it is not maintained unless otherwise required by law. When a record contains information exempt from disclosure, the custodian may redact or segregate the exempt information and provide the remaining public portion as required by law.
(f) Fees.
The City may establish and collect reasonable fees for making copies of public records, including the transmission of electronic copies, as authorized by La. R.S. 44:32 and other applicable law. The City’s current Public Records Request Fee Schedule shall be maintained by the custodian and posted or otherwise made readily accessible to the public. The custodian may provide an estimate and require advance payment of applicable fees before production. When specialized reproduction or outside services are reasonably necessary, the requestor may be charged the actual lawful cost to the extent permitted by law. Any fee specifically established by state or federal law shall control.
(g) Governing law.
This section shall be interpreted and applied consistently with the Louisiana Public Records Law and other applicable law. In the event of a conflict, applicable state or federal law shall control.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The City Clerk, with the advice of the City Attorney and approval of the Mayor, may develop forms and administrative procedures reasonably necessary to implement this ordinance, provided that no such form or procedure shall restrict a right granted by law or impose a fee not authorized by law.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. REPEALER
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with law following final adoption and publication.
THUS DONE, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at its regular meeting held on the 22nd day of September, 2026, after a public hearing having been held in accordance with law.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 8:15 am, this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor at 8:30 am on September 23, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Published: September 25, 2026
The public hearing for the purchase of the property located at 7343 Hwy 182 East was opened. No one appeared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on August 25, 2026. Published by title on August 28, 2026.
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-17
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing body of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, in regular session convened this 22nd day of September, 2026 that:
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City (“City”) is a duly authorized municipality that is responsible for municipal operations within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, as part of its operation of city government, the City owns and operates various properties; and
WHEREAS, the City is interested in purchasing the property located at 7343 Highway 182 E for use in municipal operations as the Juvenile Services office.
SECTION 2:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of Morgan City, Louisiana that:
(1) The City Council agrees to purchase the property at 7343 Highway 182 E, from Mustin Properties, LLC, for the price of $378,200.00; and
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of 7343 Highway 182 E from Mustin Properties, LLC.
SECTION 3:
All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional or re- pealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of law in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are repealed. This or- dinance shall take effect immediately after passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hutchinson, Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor at 8:15 am, this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor at 8:30 am on September 23, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Published: September 25, 2026
The public hearing for the purchase of the building located at 727 Myrtle Street was opened. No one appeared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on August 25, 2026. Published by title on August 28, 2026.
Mrs. Leonard offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-18
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing body of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, in regular session convened this 22nd day of September, 2026 that:
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City (“City”) is a duly authorized municipality that is responsible for municipal operations within the territorial limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, as part of its operation of city government, the City owns and operates various properties; and
WHEREAS, the City is interested in purchasing the building located at 727 Myrtle Street for use in municipal operations as the Recreation Department office.
SECTION 2:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of Morgan City, Louisiana that:
(1) The City Council agrees to purchase the building located at 727 Myrtle Street, from the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce, for the price of $25,000.00; and
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of the building located at 727 Myrtle Street, from the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce.
SECTION 3:
All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of law in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after passage within the time prescribed by law.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Hutchinson, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Delivered to Mayor at 8:15 am, this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 23rd day of September, 2026.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor at 8:30 am on September 23, 2026.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Published: September 25, 2026
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hutchinson, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington Debbie Harrington Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL
SESSION
MEETING OF THE
HOSPITAL
SERVICE
DISTRICT #2
OF THE
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
HELD ON
AUGUST 26, 2026
A special business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr.,William McCarty, Clarence Robinson, Jr., Barry Dufrene, Thane Aucoin and Jackie Cheramie
ABSENT: Courtney Bissonnette
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
Dr. Cefalu called for Guest/public comments. Lea Hebert, Member of Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) Governing Board and Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO of OSM were present without comment. Monica Mancuso, Member of OSM Advisory Board was present and briefly addressed the Board Members. She was very complimentary of the "Social Media" presence, thanked the Board for paying attending to grants and applying for funds and very grateful for the Board's recruiting endeavors to provide more services to meet the needs of the community.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the Annual Audit Re- port from 2025 by Pitts & Matte. Tim Matte review-ed/explained the reports with the Board Members. Booklets were provided to each Board Member (Agreed Upon Procedures Report and Report on Internal Control of Financial Re- porting Compliance and Other Matters). After a brief discussion, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the re- ports as submitted by Pitts & Matte.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on ad- ministrative policies and procedures.
a. budgeting, purchasing, disbursements, contracting, ethics, debt service and prevention of sexual harassment. Attorney Bourgeois discussed these matters and advised that written policies/procedures will be developed and brought before the Board for approval.
b. delegation of non-officer for re- view of bank reconciliation statements. Attorney Bourgeois advised the Board of his recommendations as to this matter. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Dufrene, second by Mrs. Cheramie and un- animously carried, the Board voted to delegate Mr. Robinson to review the bank reconciliation statements.Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on ac- counts with Raymond James, First National Bank and LAMP and to open a second account with LAMP for debt service. At- torney Bourgeois advised that it is a requirement of the bond covenants to segregate funds in a special account for debt service. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed the opening of a second account with LAMP for debt service.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on infrastructure projects:
Grace Design - replacement of Staff Elevators - award contract to low bidder. Attorney Bourgeois ad- vised the Board that only one (1) bid was submitted and reviewed the documents contained in their packets regarding the submission and the timeline. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Dufrene, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board awarded the contract to A1 Pinnacle Elevator, LLC and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the necessary contract documents.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Capital Outlay and other grant funding issues. Michael Knobloch ad- dressed the Board regarding his efforts on Capital Outlay and for ob- taining grants for various purposes/projects and the upcoming deadlines. Attorney Bourgeois made a brief statement regarding Anaming rights@ to the Young Foundation should we receive said grant and a possible family picture placed in their honor. He further stated that Capital Outlay requests will be made for the purchase of the new above ground emergency generator fuel tank and the exterior panels. Further discussions were held as to award/receipt of the funding and the procedures that will follow. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Cheramie and un- animously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Capital Outlay Application documents. Mr. Knobloch further discussed the re- strictions on the grant applications and Capital Outlay applications. He also discussed the attempts to obtain a UEI number and getting the run around with the Federal government. Further discussions were held as to this matter.
Dr. Cefalu stated there was nothing to submit for the Administrative Report.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on the Annual Facility Tour scheduling. Attorney Bourgeois advised that based on the poll taken of the Board Members the October 29, 2026 at noon was more feasible. Notices will be sent out to the Board Members and when we issue our Agenda for the 10/7/2026 regular monthly meeting we will have the 10/29/2026 date as an additional Executive Session. Further discussions were held as to the 10/29/2026 Tour and other parties that will be present.
Dr. Cefalu stated there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date. With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
_____________
William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
_____________
Barry Dufrene,
Secretary/
Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
——
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
South Central Planning And Development Commission
Vs. No. 140241
Flawless Screen Printing, LLC, Edward G. Campbell As Guarantor
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:
1) Those certain tracts or parcels of land, together with all buildings and improvements therein situated and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes, lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being known and designated as LOTS 2, 3, 4, and 5 and the East One Half of Lot 6, In Square A Of Colonial Acres Subdivision, as per map recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 15-D, Entry No. 135797.
This property bears municipal addresses of 1534, 1544 and 1546 Sandra Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY- THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 65/100 ($160,881.65) DOLLARS, together with accrued in- terest in the amount of sixty- five thousand one hundred seventy eight and 40/100 ($65,178.40) dollars through February 19, 2026, until paid in full, Default interest at the rate of 8.75% from February 19, 2026, until paid in full, unpaid charges in the amount of one thousand one hundred sixteen and 95/100 ($1,116.95) dollars, reasonable attorney fees in the amount of Twenty-five (25%) percent of the principal amount owing and due, interest on attorney’s fees in the amount of 8.75% AND TWO HUNDRED FORTY- THREE THOUSAND FIVE AND 19/100 ($243,005.19) DOLLARS, together with accrued in- terest in the amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN AND 67/100 (160,907.67) DOLLARS through February 19, 2026, until paid in full, Default interest on the principle amount owning and due at the rate of 8.75% from February 19, 2026, until paid in full, unpaid fees and charges in the amount of one thousand nine and 25/100 ($1,009.25) DOLLARS, reasonable attorney fees in the amount of Twenty-five (25%) percent of the principle amount owing and due, interest on attorney’s fees in the amount of 8.75% and all costs of this proceedings as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission.
as the property of Flawless Screen Printing, LLC, Edward G. Campbell As Guarantor, under a writ of Order of Seizure and Sale, issued on the 16th day of July A.D., 2026, by the 16th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Mary, in the matter entitled South Central Planning And Development Commission vs Flawless Screen Printing, LLC, Edward G. Campbell As Guarantor, No. 140241 Div “G” of its docket, to satisfy a claim of $403,886.84, interest and costs this 10th day of August A.D., 2026.
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, ac- cording 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 21st day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 10th day of September A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 18 and Oct. 14, 2026

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