Public Notice December 18, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 9, 2024
FRANKLIN,
LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Rodney Olander.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Davis and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Duhon.
Mrs. Hidalgo stated that as Chairman of this Council, it is her duty to maintain order and stop any abusive or disrespectful behavior. She informed that each guest has 5 minutes to talk, voice their concerns, and have a civil discussion. She further stated that bashing anyone will not be tolerated.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the reading of the Regular Meeting, September 25, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Mayor Lee Dragna, City of Morgan City, appeared before the Council to discuss Hurricane Francine and expounded on hurricane preparations and point of distribution process. He stated that the City of Morgan City did not ask for identification or refuse supplies to anyone. He expounded on the amount of rain received according to rain gauges.
Kelli Cantu, Chez Hope Advocate and Cherrise Picard, Executive Director appeared before the Council to request adoption of a Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, gender and income levels; and
WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual’s privacy, dignity, security and humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans each year; and
WHEREAS, wo- men in Louisiana are killed by men at a rate of 2.18 per 100,000 fe- males, which ranks Louisiana fifty nationally; and
WHEREAS, children of maternal victims of domestic violence are 50 percent more likely to be victims of domestic violence and experience lifelong repercussions from the trauma of domestic violence exposure; and
WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to the heinous crime of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to increase awareness about preventing domestic violence and to show support for the numerous or- ganizations and individuals who provide lifesaving advocacy, services and assistance to victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish Council and the Parish President, on behalf of the entire St. Mary Parish Government, do hereby proclaim October 2024 as:
“DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH”
In St. Mary Parish.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.

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Sam Jones,
Parish President

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Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
Tim Gilmore appeared before the Council to discuss the Cajun Coast Classics to be held on October 18 – 20, 2024. Mr. Governale thanked Mr. Gilmore for cleaning Kemper Williams Park after Hurricane Francine.
Paul Rappmundt, Deputy Director St. Mary Parish OHS/EP appeared before the Council to discuss hurricane preparedness and commended Jimmy Broussard, Director of Homeland Security. Mr. Rappmundt submitted an event summary and a Post Tropical Cy- clone Report from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA that shows the highest 10 land winds, highest 10 marine winds, highest 10 rainfall totals, highest NOAA tide gage observations, and lowest 10 pressures due to Hurricane Francine. He also expounded on drainage issues, blocked ditches, and pump station issues related to Hurricane Francine.
Several Council Members, President Sam Jones, Mr. Rappmundt, and Berwick Mayor Duval Arthur discussed ditch and pump station maintenance responsibility, drainage issues, and applying for hazard mitigation grants to help replace or repair pumps. They also discussed scheduling a meeting to discuss hurricane preparation in the future. Mr. Duhon stated that he is trying to get two (2) engines for the pumps in the Amelia area.
Mr. Hebert re- ported on the Region 3 meeting he attended last week that inform-ed of available grant funding. He stated that three (3) grants were recently awarded and Berwick is the only one in our area that applied for and received funding. He informed that the Federal Government awards the match money.
Marcelle Hos-kins, resident of Adams Street in Morgan City, ap- peared before the Council to discuss drainage issues. She stated that four (4) of her vehicles flooded due to Hurricane Francine. She showed pictures of the flooding on Adams Street and stated that this has never happened before.
Mayor Duval reminded Council Members of re- sources available to help in a storm/hurricane event and the importance of preparing ahead of time. Mr. Duhon stated that he sent his fire department out to obtain and distribute supplies to the Amelia area. Dr. Rink stated that she tried to organize and distribute supplies to the Centerville/Verdunville area and the importance of pre planning in the future.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his report for a two (2) week period ending October 9, 2024.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiries relative to returning the Jetta to maintain ditches in Amelia and the total debris tonnage that the Parish has picked up, Mr. Governale stated he will research it.
Mr. Hill inform-ed that residents are reporting that hurricane debris is still on side of roads in Bayou Vista.
Dr. Rink also informed that residents are reporting that hurricane debris is still on side of Parish Road 131/Verdunville Road.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Public Hearing Reports from September 25, 2024 – 5:45 p.m. and September 25, 2024 – 5:50 p.m. be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hebert re- ported on the Region 3 meeting he attended last week and informed that he was reappointed to the Executive Board of the Louisiana Po- lice Jury. He also reported that he met with the Governor who in- formed him that there is a plan to change the tax structure, which will rewrite Article VII. He stated that this will affect St. Mary Parish and requested a meeting with President Jones to discuss possibly contacting someone who could influence any changes.
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Rev. Mat-hews seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the President of St. Mary to execute a third amendment to the Professional Services Contract with Acadian Am- bulance Service, Inc. relative to emergency and non-emergency ground ambulance services in St. Mary Parish by Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a third amendment to the Professional Services Contract with Acadian Am- bulance Service, Inc. relative to emergency and non-emergency ground ambulance services in St. Mary Parish by Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc., with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of April 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Acadian Ambulance Service Community Relations Supervisor, Carlo Gagliano and Operations Manager, Teddy Crochet expounded on amendments to the original agreement, specifically Article II, Article III, Article IV.g.1, Article IV.k.5, and Article IX.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Mr. Gagliano ex- pounded on availability of having three (3) units in the area.
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with Southern Constructors, LLC relative to the Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant – Amelia Trail.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a contract with Southern Constructors, LLC, 6313 Hwy. 90, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560, relative to the Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant – Amelia Trail, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of April 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 3 relative to the installation of a new elevator at Fairview Treatment Center.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Otis Elevator Company, 2000 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70005, relative to the installation of a new elevator at Fairview Treatment Center, and
WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 3 will result in an increase of $29,860.00 in the contract price.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 3 covering an in- crease of $29,860.00 in the contract price for the installation of a new elevator at Fairview Treatment Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 3 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 2 relative to the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Segmented Circle Project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC, 216 Willow Street, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, relative to the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Segmented Circle Project.
WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 2 will result in an increase of 31 days in the contract time.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 2 covering an increase of 31 days in the contract time for the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Segmented Circle Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 2 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
A Resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC relative to the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Segmented Circle Project.
WHEREAS, Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC, 216 Willow Street, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, relative to the, has substantially completed the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Segmented Circle Project
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish of St. Mary that the President be, and he is hereby em- powered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary accepting Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport Segmented Circle Project
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate of Substantial Completion recorded in the mortgage records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute a grant contract relative to the FY 2023-2024 Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) project Improvements to the HVAC System at the Senior Citizens Center in Morgan City, Louisiana.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a grant contract relative to the FY 2023-2024 Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) project Improvements to the HVAC System at the Senior Citizens Center in Morgan City, Louisiana, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President of St. Mary to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Patterson, Town of Baldwin, and St. Mary Parish Government relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding allocation.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Patterson, Town of Baldwin, and St. Mary Parish Government relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding allocation, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and adopting St. Mary Parish Government’s Title VI Plan relative to its responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute St. Mary Parish Government’s Title VI Plan relative to its responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with said plan to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution re- questing funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Installation of Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Capital Outlay Project No. 574749
WHEREAS, during hurricane emergencies the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Emergency Power to maintain operations at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, during hurricane emergencies and similar events, it is necessary for personnel and officials of the St. Mary Parish Government and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff, whose offices are on the fifth and fourth floors of the Parish Courthouse re- spectfully, must be fully operational during the duration of the emergency; and at the present time there is no emergency power system for the air conditioning and electrical systems on those floors; and there is a need to install an emergency generator system to provide emergency power to enable air conditioning and electrical systems to be operational for those two floors, and other associated areas within the Courthouse, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing auth- ority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Installation of Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park
Capital Outlay Project No. 574750
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Construction of Facility and Infrastructure improvements at Kemper Williams Park in Patterson, Louisiana for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Construction of a New Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community
Capital Outlay Project No. 574751
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of a new Facility to house a Central Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding for a New Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community, for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia from LA Hwy. 182 to Lakeview Drive within existing rights-of-way.
Capital Outlay Project No. 574752
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of patching and overlay of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lakeview Drive which is approximately 10,150 linear feet in length. The reconstruction of the roadway which serves heavy traffic from an industrial area will be within existing rights-of-way for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lakeview Drive within existing rights-of-way for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations in the Amelia Community
Capital Outlay Project No. 574753
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of installation Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations in the Amelia Community for St. Mary Parish Government and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding for Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations in the Amelia Community for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security Em- ergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government
Capital Outlay Project No. 574754
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of installation of Emergency Power and construction of Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing auth- ority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding for Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for a Walking/Bike Path and Associated Improvements along Duhon Blvd in Amelia from Cypress St to Barrow St for St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way.
Capital Outlay Project No. 574755
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of a Walking/Bike Trail along Duhon Blvd. in Amelia from Cypress Street to Barrow Street for use by the large population that live in that area who currently have to walk in the road to get to the Community Center causing a hazardous situation for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for the construction of a Walking/Bike Path and Associated Improvements along Duhon Blvd. in Amelia from Cypress Street to Barrow Street, for the St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Roof Replacement at Fairview Treatment Center, Bayou Vista
Capital Outlay Project No. 574756
WHEREAS, Fairview Treatment Center in Bayou Vista, is a repurposed previously closed two story hospital, now used for substance abuse rehabilitation that is in need of a roof replacement for its residential wing for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the facility, having previously served as a hospital, is in sound condition but is experiencing short and long-term aging issues with the need for roof replacement, interior modification, and ADA and functional upgrade of the elevator system, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Roof Replacement at Fairview Treatment Center in Bayou Vista for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Construction of a Canopy Cover and Rest Room Improvements at Centerville Community Park, Centerville LA
Capital Outlay Project No. 574758
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Canopy Cover and Rest Room Improvements at Centerville Community Park for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Canopy Cover and Rest Room Improvements at Centerville Community Park, for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Improvements and Upgrade of Jail Elevator for Code and ADA Accessibility Compliance at St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Capital Outlay Project No. 574759
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Improvements and System Upgrade of the 56-year-old Jail Elevator at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for Code and ADA Accessibility Compliance for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding for Im- provements and System Upgrade of the 55-year-old Jail Elevator at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for Code and ADA Accessibility Compliance for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Electrical and Mechanical Rehabilitation and Council Chamber Improvements at St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA
Capital Outlay Project No. 574760
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Electrical and Mechanical Rehabilitation and Improvements at the 56-year-old St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA, to replace deteriorated HVAC Control System, deteriorated Plumbing piping, and Rehabilitation/Renovation of Parish Council Chamber Room for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Electrical and Mechanical Rehabilitation and Council Chamber Improvements at St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Installation of Subsurface Drainage within the Jupiter Street Outfall Ditch Extension in Bayou Vista, LA
Capital Outlay Project No. 574761
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Installation of Subsurface Drainage within the Jupiter Street Outfall Ditch Extension in Bayou Vista, LA. The ditch is the primary drainage channel for much of Bayou Vista but constantly stays clogged due to difficulty in obtaining access for maintenance, allowing excessive overgrowth to accumulate resulting in blockage of critical drainage capacity for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Installation of Subsurface Drainage within the Jupiter Street Outfall Ditch Extension in Bayou Vista, LA for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Deslignes Road (Parish Rd. 126) near Baldwin, from Allain Road to Chitimacha Trail Road in existing rights-of-way
Capital Outlay Project No. 574762
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Overlay and Reconstruction of De- slignes Road (Parish Rd. 126) near Baldwin, from Allain Road to Chitimacha Trail Road in existing rights-of-way. The road is in seriously deteriorating condition with major potholes and large sections crumbling causing a safety hazard for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing auth- ority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Deslignes Road (Parish Rd. 126) near Baldwin, from Allain Road to Chitimacha Trail Road in existing rights-of-way for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Reconstruction of Martin Ridge Road from LA Hwy. 87 to the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee at Millet Point Boat Landing
Capital Outlay Project No. 574763
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Reconstruction of Martin Ridge Road, ap- proximately 2 miles in length, from LA Hwy. 87 to the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee at Millet Point Boat Landing for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Martin Ridge Road from LA Hwy. 87 to the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee at Millet Point Boat Landing for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, Under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Roof Replacement at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Capital Outlay Project No. 574764
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of having the roofing replaced on the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Replacement of the roofing at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Rehabilitation and Improvements at the 7th Floor Jail in the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA
Capital Outlay Project No. 574765
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Rehabilitation and Improvements at the 7th Floor Jail in the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA, and;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish is in need of incarceration space for the housing of female inmates together with improvements to provide enhanced security at the existing 7th Floor Jail in the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Rehabilitation and Improvements at the 7th Floor Jail in the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, Franklin, LA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Reconstruction of Silo Road at Kemper Williams Park
Capital Outlay Project No. 574766
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Reconstruction of Silo Road at Kemper Williams Park for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds, for Reconstruction of Silo Road at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson, Louisiana for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Duhon Blvd. & Lake View, Amelia, LA, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lake Palourde Road within existing rights-of-way
Capital Outlay Project No. 574767
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of patching and overlay of Duhon Boulevard in Amelia, which is approximately 12,350’ in length, and connecting to Lake View, in Amelia, which is an additional 1,500’ in length, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lake Palourde Road. The reconstruction of the combined roadway will be within existing rights-of -way. The road is important to local residential and industrial traffic and is in seriously deteriorating condition with major potholes and large sections crumbling caused by daily traffic of industrial and oilfield equipment vehicles traveling to the industrial business in that area for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Duhon Boulevard & Lake View, Amelia, LA, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lake Palourde Road for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Stripper Pump Replacement and new Outfall Pipe at Wax Lake District Pump Station for Wax Lake East Drainage District
Capital Outlay Project No. 574768
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Stripper Pump Replacement and new Outfall Pipe at the Wax Lake District Pump Station for Wax Lake East Drainage District for St. Mary Parish Government, and
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Stripper Pump Replacement and new Outfall Pipe at the Wax Lake District Pump Station for Wax Lake East Drainage District for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Concrete Paving of Gibby Road (From its intersection with LA Hwy. 182 proceeding south for 3,700 linear feet) For the St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way
Capital Outlay Project No. 574769
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need to concrete pave Gibby Road from its intersection with La. Hwy. 182 proceeding south for 3,700 linear feet, as the road presently is of aggregate construction and is subject to constant usage by large heavy trucks from the nearby sugar-mill causing excessive dust to the surrounding area and damage to the road for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for the Concrete Paving of Gibby Road (From its intersection with LA Hwy. 182 proceeding south for 3,700 linear feet) for the St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Construction of Canopy/Covers and Associated Improvements at three (3) St. Mary Parish Community Parks
Capital Outlay Project No. 574770
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Canopy/Covers and Associated Im- provements at three St. Mary Parish Community Parks for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing auth- ority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Construction Canopy/Covers and Associated Im- provements at three (3) St. Mary Parish Community Parks for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale stated that he will research which three (3) parks are included in this project and that November 1, 2024 is the deadline to apply.
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Capital Improvements and Construction at West St. Mary Civic Center
Capital Outlay Project No. 574771
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Capital Improvements and Construction at West St. Mary Civic Center for St. Mary Parish Government and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Capital Improvements and Construction at West St. Mary Civic Center for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Improvements to Sewer Lift Stations for St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission
Capital Outlay Project No. 573772
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Improvements to Sewer Lift Stations for St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Improvements to Sewer Lift Stations for St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewerage Commission for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Hardsurfacing of Atchafalaya Basin Levee Road from the Charenton Beach Road to the St. Mary/Iberia Parish Line.
Capital Outlay Project No. 574773
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of hard surfacing approximately 4.75 miles of Atchafalaya Basin Levee Road from the Charenton Beach Road to the St. Mary/Iberia Parish Line, for St. Mary Parish Government and
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2025-2026 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Hardsurfacing approximately 4.75 miles of Atchafalaya Basin Levee Road from the Charenton Beach Road to the St. Mary/Iberia Parish Line for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the Parish President, Sam Jones, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 9th day of October 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the September 18, 2024, Special Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Drainage District No. 6 (Amelia) – 1 Vacancy
Janet L. Aucoin
Lisa Morgan informed that an application was received after the deadline.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed to table this item to a time uncertain. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Referred from the September 18, 2024, Special Meeting – Bryan Zeringue, Board Chairman, South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority has written to request assistance in the selection of a new Board Member for the South-Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA). At the present time, the St. Mary Parish position is held by Ms. Oletta “Lea” Hebert. Ms. He- bert has served eight (8) months of her three-year appointment, and we have decided to remove her from the Board because of attendance issues.
The Louisiana Legislature chang-ed the Board requirements for membership for all Local Governing Entities (LGE’s) in the 2017 Legislative Session. ACT 73 references these changes for our Board Membership to require that we have representation from the medical field (MD, RN, or Coroner’s Office) judicial system (Judge, District Attorney’s Office, or Law Enforcement) or a parent, consumer, or advocate in the field of mental health or substance use.
Received the following Appointment Questionnaire: Eric Melancon, M.D., SMP Coroner
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Eric Melancon, M.D. be appointed to South-Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA). Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Shakeel Shamsuddin and Aslam Noorani, owners of Amelia Petroleum, LLC formally Diamond Discount #2 and Amelia Truck Stop, leasee of Domino Estates, located at 9731 Hwy. 182E., Morgan City (Amelia), Louisiana, re- quests a residency variance to obtain a 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to grant the 2025 residency variance for Shakeel Shamsuddin and Aslam Noorani, owners of Amelia Petroleum, LLC formally Diamond Discount #2 and Amelia Truck Stop, leasee of Domino Estates, located at 9731 Hwy. 182E., Morgan City (Amelia), Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstained.
B. Shakeel Shamsuddin and Aslam Noorani, owners of Amelia Petroleum, LLC dba UNO Casino, formally The Platform Gentleman’s Club, leasee of Domino Estates, located at 9699 Hwy. 182E., Morgan City (Amelia), Louisiana, re- quests a residency variance to obtain a 2024 & 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to grant the 2024 & 2025 residency variance for Shakeel Shamsuddin and Aslam Noorani, owners of Amelia Petroleum, LLC dba UNO Casino, formally The Platform Gentleman’s Club, leasee of Domino Estates, located at 9699 Hwy. 182E., Morgan City (Amelia), Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstained.
C. Edgar Martien, Jr., owner of KFGL, LLC, leasee of Atchafalaya Restaurant at Idlewild located at 400 Cotten Rd., Patterson, Louisiana requests a residency variance to obtain a 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams moved to grant the 2025 residency variance for Edgar Martien, Jr., owner of KFGL, LLC, leasee of Atchafalaya Restaurant at Idlewild located at 400 Cotten Rd., Patterson, Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstain-ed.
D. Muhammad Amersi, owner of Amerrani Franklin, LLC (Convenient Store) formally Choocha Store #2, leasee of American Saks LLC/Intex, LLC located at 7716 Hwy. 182, Suite A, Franklin, Louisiana requests a residency variance to obtain a 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to grant the 2025 residency variance for Muhammad Amersi, owner of Amerrani Franklin, LLC (Convenient Store) formally Choocha Store #2, leasee of American Saks LLC/Intex, LLC located at 7716 Hwy. 182, Suite A, Franklin, Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstained.
E. Muhammad Amersi, owner of Amerrani Franklin, LLC, Bar 182 formally Choocha Bar, leasee of American Saks LLC/Intex, LLC located at 7716 Hwy. 182, Suite B, Franklin, Louisiana requests a residency variance to obtain a 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to grant the 2025 residency variance for Mu- hammad Amersi, owner of Amerrani Franklin, LLC, Bar 182 formally Choocha Bar, leasee of American Saks LLC/Intex, LLC located at 7716 Hwy. 182, Suite B, Franklin, Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstained.
F. G.R. Rupani, owner of Franklin Fuelz, LLC, formally Jubilee Truck Stop/Franklin Travel Center, leasee of Karim Rupani, located at 1032 Hwy. 317, Franklin, Louisiana, requests a residency variance to obtain a 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to grant the 2025 residency variance for G.R. Rupani, owner of Franklin Fuelz, LLC, formally Jubilee Truck Stop/Franklin Travel Center, leasee of Karim Rupani, located at 1032 Hwy. 317, Franklin, Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstain-ed.
G. G.R. Rupani, owner of Hwy. 90 Casino, LLC, formally Jubilee Casino at Burns Point, leasee of Karim Rupani, located at 1032-A Hwy. 317, Franklin, Louisiana, re- quests a residency variance to obtain a 2025 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Adams moved to grant the 2025 residency variance for G.R. Rupani, owner of Hwy. 90 Casino, LLC, formally Jubilee Casino at Burns Point, leasee of Karim Rupani, located at 1032-A Hwy. 317, Franklin, Louisiana. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstain-ed.
H. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission – 2 Vacancies
Slade Sanders
Lisa Morgan in- formed that there is only one (1) vacancy on the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.
Mr. Rulf moved that Slade Sanders be appointed to Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 – Amelia (1 Vacancy)
Charles Walters
Mr. Duhon moved to table this item to a time uncertain. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Parish President, Sam Jones informed that Halloween will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Baldwin, Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, and the Unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
There being no further business, Mr. Hill moved for adjournment. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVISORY BUDGET/FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT
OCTOBER 9, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:00 P.M.
The Advisory Budget/Finance Committee met on this date with Chairman Craig Mathews presiding and the following members present: J Ina, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D., and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo. Absent was Rodney Olan-der.
Also present were Parish President Sam Jones, Chief Administrative Officer Paul Governale, and Director of Finance Desiree Gros.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Ina and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.
Almetra Franklin, St. Mary Community Action Agency CEO, ap- peared before the Council to discuss the importance of continued funding from St. Mary Parish Government. She expounded on the services they offer to citizens of St. Mary Parish.
Rev. Mathews expounded on the budget cuts that were done earlier this year.
After discussion, Mr. Hebert moved up Item 7A, “Review and discussion regarding financial statements (statement of net financial position, balance sheet, budget-to- actual, etc.) for period ending August 2024,” and Item 7B, “Review and discuss proposed amendments to the 2024 Budget.” Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale stated that income statements are submitted to the Council quarterly.
Mr. Governale submitted a Financial Snapshot that highlights major funds that include cash received, the General Fund, road construction and maintenance, Sanitation Fund, Solid Waste Reduction Plant, Annual Bond & Lease Payments, cash available to pay current obligations, Payroll, and Accounts Payable. He further expounded on the Budgetary Income Statement that shows revenues and expenses fund by fund, Balance Sheet (Unaudited) Cash Basis, and 3rd Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Unaudited (Cash Basis).
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale discussed Payroll relative to employees working overtime due to Hurricane Francine cleanup. They also discussed maintenance re- pairs to equipment and buildings, the pros and cons of owning equipment versus leasing equipment, sales tax, audits, total expenses and revenue, and Budget Amendments.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Mr. Governale ex- pounded on travel expenses, supply expenses, employee phone expenses, employee vehicle allowances, Amelia Belle Casino revenue, and Parish owned buildings. Mr. Governale stated that the Parish is required to fund certain things by law.
Per several Council Members’ inquiries, Parish President Sam Jones expounded on the cost to house female in- mates and the possibility of renovating the old jail on the 7th Floor of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the Special Meeting September 18, 2024 - St. Mary Community Action Agency has submitted their pre-application requesting funds for Program Year 2025. Funding Re- quest $69,500.00. (Transportation Funds - $45,500.00 and Elderly Nutrition - $24,000.00)
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiry relative to whether any portion of the 2024 Budget can be amended to provide possible funding to St. Mary Community Action Agency, Mr. Governale stated that administration will present an amended budget but funding does not look favorable.
Rev. Mathews explained that the cash is not there to make an additional allocation to St. Mary Community Action Agency at this time but has a commitment to continue to work and find some possible funding. He stated that all allocation requests will be considered as the 2025 Budget is being prepared.
There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
s/g Craig Mathews,
Chairman
CRAIG MATHEWS,
CHAIRMAN
ADVISORY BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, and Dean Adams. Also absent was Chief Administrative Of- ficer, Paul J. Governale.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Hidalgo and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Rulf.
Mr. Davis moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, November 13, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Paul Rappmundt appeared before the Council to discuss Drainage District No. 2 issues in Morgan City, with presentation. He ex- pounded on issues, the original project funding, equipment/backhoe, and fuel.
In response to Mr. Rappmundt’s inquiry, Mr. Duhon stated that he will discuss the rental contract with him later. Mr. Duhon suggested that the Council create committees to oversee drainage boards.
Several Council Members discussed the legality of creating committees and their authority. Mr. Duhon stated that he will research the Home Rule Charter. He ex- plained that the equipment at Drainage District No. 2 is still dismantled.
Mr. Ina informed that he is preparing an ordinance for introduction that will request all drainage districts submit re- ports to the Council, yearly. Dr. Rink requested that the Water & Sewer Commissions be included. She ex- pounded on the lack of leadership and knowledge concerning these commissions. President Jones stated that the Parish needs to have authority to ask questions to the commissions.
Mr. Ina asked Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, to change the language in preparing the ordinance for introduction to include all drainage, water, and sewer boards.
Rev. Mathews acknowledged Drainage District No. 1 Chairperson, Chad Gianfala in attendance. Mr. Duhon thanked Mr. Gianfala for loaning him a pump to use during Hurricane Francine.
Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin expounded on Section 7-06, boards do serve at the pleasure of the Council and Section 7-08, giving the Council general power over any agencies of the Home Rule Charter. She recommended that an ordinance still be introduced.
Ann Poole ap- peared before the Council to discuss the grass and drainage improvements in Amelia, Louisiana. She thanked President Sam Jones and everyone who helped get funding for the pumps. Mr. Duhon stated that they are working on getting new engines for the Siracusaville pumps, and that the Amelia pumps and engines are in good shape. He stated that there will be a meeting on Monday with CPRA/Gordy Dove and Mr. Hidalgo with St. Mary Levee District. He stated that he is trying to work with the Public Works De- partment to help dig ditches and the legality for him to help.
Dr. Rink moved that the Public Hearing Report, November 13, 2024 be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Ina informed that the school data scores for junior high and high schools were released today. He stated that 15 of the 24 schools in- creased in positive growth and student progress. He also stated that Franklin Senior High School is the number one high school in the district with a score of 98 and also earned the opportunity honoree award and that Franklin Junior High School is also an opportunity honoree, where he is the principle.
Rev. Mathews introduced the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending and re-enacting Ordinance No. 2368 adopting the 2024 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCILS OF- FICE
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried by the following 7-0-0-4 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der, Hill, Hebert, and Adams
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana relative to the Act 4 of 2024 Regular Legislative Session Appropriation for Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana relative to the Act 4 of 2024 Regular Legislative Session Appropriation for Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 20th day of November 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana relative to the Act 4 of 2024 Regular Legislative Session Appropriation for Courthouse Beautification Project.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana relative to the Act 4 of 2024 Regular Legislative Session Appropriation for Courthouse Beautification Project, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 20th day of November 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana relative to the Act 4 of 2024 Regular Legislative Session Appropriation for Sorrell Park.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana relative to the Act 4 of 2024 Regular Legislative Session Appropriation for Sorrell Park, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 20th day of November 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the October 9, 2024, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 (Amelia) - 1 Vacancy
Charles Walters
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that Charles Walters be ap- pointed to St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Referred from the November 13, 2024, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 – 2 Vacancies
Donnie J. Coots – Present Member, Tony Gibson
Rev. Mathews moved that Donnie J. Coots be reappointed and Tony Gibson be appointed to Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following financial statements:
St. Mary Community Action Committee Association, Inc. – year ended March 31, 2024
A. Dana L. Marcotte, Office Manager, St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 writes the terms of Board Members Donnie Coots and Cleveland Jackson, will expire in November of 2024. The Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 would like to recommend that these two Board Members be re-appointed to this Drainage District for another term of four years.
B. Mr. Gary Beadle has written to resign from the St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission effective as soon as a replacement is selected.
Mr. Beadle will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
There being no further business, Rev. Mathews moved for adjournment. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVISORY BUDGET/FINANCE
COMMITTEE REPORT
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
FRANKLIN,
LOUISIANA
5:00 P.M.
The Advisory Budget/Finance Committee met on this date with Chairman Craig Mathews presiding and the following members present: J Ina, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D., and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo. Absent were Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick J. Hebert, and Dean S. Adams.
Also present were Parish President Sam Jones and Director of Finance Desiree Gros.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Ina and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Davis.
Rev. Mathews explained that this committee is re- sponsible to make recommendations regarding financial expenditures and other budgetary matters to the Parish Council.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the Special Meeting September 18, 2024 - St. Mary Community Action Agency has submitted their pre-application requesting funds for Program Year 2025. Funding Re- quest $69,500.00. (Transportation Funds - $45,500.00 and Elderly Nutrition - $24,000.00)
Rev. Mathews stated that this was discussed at the October 9, 2024 Advisory Budget Finance Committee meeting. He stated that no additional allocations were made to St. Mary Community Action Agency but will continue to work and find some possible funding.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to submitting a status up- date, President Sam Jones stated that this information should be available in a few weeks.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, President Jones stated that fund amounts should be available in a few weeks.
Rev. Mathews requested to place this item on the December 18, 2024 Parish Council’s agenda.
Per President Jones’ inquiry, Rev. Mathews stated that the State reimburses 50% of the total operating cost of the Elderly Nutrition Program.
B. Discussion and action regarding wage comparability study and organizational study for St. Mary Parish Government. (Mr. Ina)
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to the number of Parish Vehicles that are used for work purposes, President Jones stated that he is not sure but a few were sold recently.
Per Rev. Mat-hews’ inquiry relative to the number of administrative/management em- ployees that utilize Parish Vehicles, Director of Finance Desiree Gros, stated that she will research this information.
Mr. Ina requested detailed information relative to the number of Parish Employees that receive a car allowance, the amount, the criteria to determine eligibility, if travel expenses are included, what the allowance covers, and the total cost to the Parish. Mrs. Gros stated that she will also re- search this information.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review proposed 2025 Budget and Five-Year Capital Outlay.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to funding for the Industrial Park, near Duhon Boulevard, President Jones stated that funding is not available at this time.
Several Council Members discussed the St. Joseph Feeding Program, the summer program, status of the fund balance from the previous and current year for Fund 129, District 2 Fund Balance, Public Works Administration totals, Road Supervisor totals, and Mosquito/Insect Control total.
President Jones and several Council Members discussed borrowing and transferring of funds.
Mr. Duhon in- formed that when his father was on the Council, the tax call was written to reflect the inclusion of the 3/10% Sales Tax in the recreation fund for his district.
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to mosquito costs, Mrs. Gros stated that it includes labor, gas, and maintenance of trucks.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to overhead spraying for mosquitos, Jesse Boudreaux, Jr., Cajun Mosquito Control owner, stated that he previously provided service to St. Mary Parish. He stated that currently he services the City of Patterson, Town of Baldwin, City of Franklin, and Cypremort Point area. He expounded on his involvement in the community, his experience and history relative to chemicals and how to treat/distribute those chemicals.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry, President Jones stated that we have an in house mosquito control program and that we have one in house employee that has a license and pay Jean Paul Bourg, who has a license and helps supervise.
Rev. Mathews suggested obtaining a comparison between having an in house mosquito control program or contracting Cajun Mosquito Control to see which is more cost effective. He requested that Mrs. Gros research and submit the number of Parish mosquito trucks.
There being no further business, Mr. Ina moved for adjournment. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
S/G CRAIG MATHEWS
CRAIG MATHEWS,
CHAIRMAN
ADVISORY BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC
HEARING REPORT
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
FRANKLIN,
LOUISIANA
5:30 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, and Dean Adams.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinance:
The St. Mary Parish Council presents for consideration the following combined 2025 Budget:
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $17,314,726
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. Taxes, 10,966,000
3200. Licenses & Permits, 751,850
3300. Intergovernmental Revenue, 8,111,280
3400. Fees, Charges & Commissions for Services, 7,949,700
3600. Use of Money & Property, 260,400
3700. Miscellaneous Revenues, 306,657
3800. Other Financing Sources, 7,968,080
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES: 36,313,967
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 53,628,693
Anticipated Expenditures:
4000. General Government, 11,499,613
4100. Public Safety, 3,413,730
4200. Public Works, 6,241,925
4300. Health & Welfare, 563,714
4500. Culture & Recreation, 1,165,977
4750. Debt Service, 4,704,525
4850. Other Financing Uses, 8,528,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 36,117,484
FUND BALANCE ENDING $17,511,209
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the Combined 2025 Budget.
There being no further business, Dr. Rink moved for adjournment. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Huey Borel Jr.)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Neil Thibodaux)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
December 10, 2024
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday December 10, 2024, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: Raymond Price
Pastor Marty Harden from Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the prayer.
Town CAO, Ne- well Slaughter. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin He- bert.
he Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guest for the December 2024 meeting was Ms. Beverly Domen-geaux from St. Mary Council on Aging. Ms. Domen-geaux stated that the Council on Aging is currently in need of space heater donations for our local seniors.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for November, 2024. Chief Leonard stated that they are currently accepting applications to hire a new patrol officer. Applicants can get an application from the police department. After no comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for November, 2024. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 9 emergency calls. There were 6 motor vehicle accidents, 1 fire alarm, 1 gas leak, and 1 medical alert. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for November, 2024. Mr. Lopez stated town crews will start working on drainage issues near Canton Street which will help the downtown area drainage. A question was asked re- garding complaints received about lighting issues at the Pharr Park pickleball courts. The town is currently waiting to finish working with FEMA in order to be able to make those re- pairs, along with other repairs that are needed throughout town, due to Hurricane Francine. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that the Country Club Estates Drainage Project is ongoing. Contractors should complete construction on Snead Street next week and will start working on Jones Street afterwards. The construction crews will try to be in contact with residents to make sure they are aware of any work that may affect their homes. The release of funds process for the 6th Street road project is currently underway. Once funds are released there will be advertisement for requests of bids. The water meter replacement project will be accepting bids on December 19, 2024. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
Economic Development, Recreation, and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reported that they recently met in regards to an application for a minor subdivision located at 200 Sandra Street, Berwick, Louisiana. The commission is recommending that the application be ap- proved.
The Historical Committee reported that they re- cently had the Berwick Heritage Museum restored to its original paint color dating back to the 1800s. They also stated that the next town market will take place on December 21, 2024. After no further committee reports, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, New Business.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Re- Appoint Vanessa Romero to the Berwick Housing Authority Board. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the ap- pointment was approved unanimously.
Item No. 2 Under New Business – Application for Subdivision Approval – 200 Sandra Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Mayor and Council approve the application for a minor-subdivision located on Sandra Street in Berwick. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the application was approv-ed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Re-Appoint Ruth Black to the Berwick Housing Authority Board. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry, the appointment was approved unanimously.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Re-Appoint David Leonard, Sr. to the Berwick Housing Authority Board. Upon motion by Colleen Askew and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the ap- pointment was ap- proved unanimously.
Item No. 5 under New Business – Approve payment for Invoice# 26634 for $24,702.00 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for the water meter project. Up- on motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 6 under New Business – Approve payment No. 14398 #1 to Byron E Talbot Contractors, Inc. for $94,833.80 for the Country Club Estates Drainage Improvement Project. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 7 under New Business – Approve payment No. 14398 #7 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for $3,384.69 for the Country Club Estates Drainage Improvement Project. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 8 under New Business – Christmas Golf Cart Parade Permit – Country Club Estates.
Ms. Sarah Fry requested a permit to be able to have a Christmas golf cart parade which would run through the streets on Country Club Estates to spread some Christmas cheer. The carts would line up at Berwick High School at 6:00pm on December 21, 2024 and start rolling at 6:30pm. All members of the public would be encouraged to attend or participate. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the permit was ap- proved unanimously.
Item No. 9 under New Business – Declare Surplus Property:
2016 Black Dodge Charger – VIN# 2C3CDXHG1GH205625. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Colleen Askew, the property was de- clared surplus unanimously.
Item No. 10 under New Business – Approve Liquor Licenses for 2025:
a. St. Mary Golf & Country Club
b. Ganaway’s #4
c. Country Club Express
d. One 80 Downtown
e. Hollywood Truck Plaza (Cash Magic)
f. Hollywood Plaza Casino (Cash Magic)
g. Stazione’s Deli Market
h. Bayou Lagniappe Restaurant
i. Dollar General #13678
j. Cypress Lake Resort
k. The Old Building
Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the li- censes were ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote. Colleen Askew recused due to conflict of interest.
Mr. Brad Lemoine, a resident of Country Club Estates addressed the mayor and council regarding an issue with vehicles speeding on Tournament Boulevard. He asked if it would be possible to have speed bumps installed. This area has significant vehicle traffic, and many drivers exceed the speed limit, posing a serious risk to pedestrians, particularly children. After some discussion, the mayor advised that the police department will be working the area to try and address that issue. The mayor and council believe that a speed bump will not solve the problem, but police presence usually does.
The Town of Berwick would like to advise the public that on Tuesday. December 17, 2024 a drilling rig will be entering the basin in order to start drilling. The owners of the company will be holding an event in that area on that day to celebrate the occasion.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.

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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor

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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE

OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding with Raymond Beadle, Jr., Chad Ross, and Mark Gowan present.
Absent: Gerald Hotard
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering and Glynn Guarisco, Frank’s Insurance Agency.
Mr. Gowan mov-ed, and Mr. Ross seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 8, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Cantrell called for the Finances and Payables Report. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for November 2024. Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
Mr. Cantrell recognized Mr. Guarisco, who answered questions and ex- plained the renewal of the insurance packet for the district. Mr. Ross made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Beadle, to approve the re- newal of the insurance packet presented and to make any necessary premium payments associated with the renewal which was carried by the board.
Mr. Lodrigue gave the Personnel Report with no additional discussions.
Mr. Darden with Miller Engineering presented drawings of the layout on Columbus Street catch basins & tops of manholes in that area. He explained they are clear, but cleaning may help.
Mr. Cantrell will discuss with the District’s Attorney the progress of legal action re- garding rebuilding the engine at Lance-Donahoe pump station.
Mr. Gowan will move forward with having a domain setup for the Board.
Mr. Beadle made a motion that Mr. Gowan and was carried by the board for Miller Engineering to be- gin the pre application process for Louisiana DOTD flood control program.
A motion was made by Mr. Ross and seconded by Mr. Beadle to allow the current District’s Supervisor 20 days vacation. In the event of the current Supervisor’s departure from the district, the following Supervisor will adhere to the standards of current personnel policy.
Mr. Gowan made a motion that Mr. Ross seconded and was carried by the board to authorize the Chairman, Mr. Cantrell to sign the letter of en- gagement with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for the annual review/attestation in accordance with the Louisiana Governmental Audit Guide, authorized by Louisiana Re- vised Statute 24:513 A.(5)(a)(i).
A motion was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Ross, which was carried by the board giving District Accountant Mr. Barry Dufrene the authority to move funds from LAMP accounts to Patterson State Bank accounts after receiving approval to do so.
A motion was made by Mr. Ross and seconded by Mr. Beadle, which was carried by the board giving District Accountant Mr. Barry Dufrene the authority to transfer payroll taxes after obtaining approval to do so.
With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Ross. The motion passed.
Attest:
(S) Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman,
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
(S) Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary,
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Patterson Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana De- partment of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing THMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set en- forceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standard for public water systems serving less than 10,000 individuals initially became effective and en- forceable on January 1, 2004. Compliance with the TTHMs standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the fourth quarter of 2024 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAA is 81 ppb at DBP01 – 729 Kem St; Thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
November 11, 2024
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Board Members – Chris Cooper-President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Absent: Thomas Philbrook- Sec. Treas.
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller- Miller En- gineers, Glenn Duncan and Murtada Mousa- Providence Engineers, Duval Arthur- Mayor of Berwick, Employees- Misty Estay
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
October’s board minutes were accepted as circulated. With a motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle. With all in favor, motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. The Arlington project is nearing completion. All locates for this month are completed, and two manholes on River Road have been repaired. One of the manholes will need to be raised. The rented pump for Fangue Station has been picked up and brought to the warehouse ready to be returned. Larry has met with the Gerald Price with BVVF and they will be updating the prints.
Chris Cooper stated that we need to get prices on a 4” pump for Fangue Station. We are currently looking for a new employee for the field. Interviews will start next week. Our water loss is higher this month. We have received some of the 2” meters and change outs will start soon. Larry will assist with these change outs as needed. The antennas for our new meters have been installed on the towers and are working great.
Tony Hensgens gave a joint plant update, there is an engineer working to gather plans for a grant to do repairs. There was a problem with the Teche suction pump and it was repaired. The plant is still looking to purchase a truck.
Reid Miller stated he was unable to find information on when the Boy Blue station was acquired by the sewerage district. Glenn stated he would see if he could find out anything.
Duval Arthur with the Town of Berwick asked the Board to pass a motion for when the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Water Plant re- ceives funds from the PFAS lawsuit, that all funds received stay within the plant to help with operations and maintenance. The Town of Berwick will also pass a motion at their monthly meeting. With a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Glenn Duncan with Providence Engineers asked the board to reach out and let him know if there is anything they need. He also in- formed them of an organization that provides local matches for grants.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn with a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.

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Chris Cooper
Board President

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Misty Estay
Recording
Secretary
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., November 14, 2024.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo, N.A. Hensgens, Jr.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Joel Miller and Tori Henry.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the October meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of October.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., and unanimously agreed to accept the audit engagement letters from Kolder, Slaven & Company.
Jacob Dupy re- ported the chlorine scale is inaccurate and received a quote of $9,480 to repair, which was tabled due to their being no safety concern; the raw water pump had to be changed out due to a bearing issue; and a diver will be coming to clean out the in- take.
Joel Miller re- ported that he has been made aware that Louisiana In- frastructure Technical Assistance Corporation can prepare the DRA grant at no cost and provides the local matching funds for the grant. He has already completed the preliminary engineering report and will begin the process with the letter of interest online. He also reported that the CWEF funding of $19,270 is available through the Parish for the roofing project.
Herb Mashburn reported that he located a truck for the plant so it was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. to authorize Mr. Mashburn to purchase the 2008 Dodge pickup truck in the amount of $7,000, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed. He also reported that there was no new update on the PFAS litigation funding.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.

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Chairman
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
October 17, 2024
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Andrew Mancuso, Mike Ortiz and Norris Crappell.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Bill Bourgeois; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; and members of the public.
Mr. Terry moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Sept. 17 regular monthly minutes.
After a second by Mr. Mancuso, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Hebert moved to approve. Following Mr. Ortiz’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Matte reported FTN has completed their existing conditions models on Phase 2 for the West of Charenton and T. Baker Smith is working to schedule a review meeting for the week of October 28.
Mr. Matte also reported that the contractors have completed the Morgan City Earthen Plug project.
Mr. Matte stated that both T. Baker Smith and SMLD continue to meet with homeowners to review the two project alignments for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project.
Mr. Brocato reported grass contractors are currently cutting Tabor Canal. Mr. Brocato stated that he is currently working on surveying the levees for trees down due to Hurricane Francine.
Mr. Matte reported that levee inspections are scheduled for October 29 and 30th. The inspections will be somewhat abbreviated since the Morgan City Levees were recently inspected in the periodic inspections.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize Mr. Hidalgo to sign Amendment #1 for the annual administrative contract with APTIM. After a second by Mr. Crappell the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize CO#2 for TV55 Earthen Plug Project and to accept the Substantial Completion. After a second by Mr. Terry, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Terry motioned to authorize a Capital Outlay request for the Morgan City Lakeside Flood Protection project. After a second by Mr. Hebert the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to authorize a Capital Outlay request for modification of the Bayou Teche Flood protection structure.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize the purchase of flow gauge for installation at Bayou Boeuf. After a second by Mr. Crappell the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize the purchase of two wind/rain gauges. After a second by Mr. Terry the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Crappell motioned to authorize Hurricane Francine response projects. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Crappell and was carried unanimously.
Attest:

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Kenneth Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Dec. 18, 2024