Public notices for 2023-08-02
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JULY 12, 2023
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: Craig A. Mathews, J Ina, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rodney Olander and Scott Ramsey.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Hebert and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Rulf.
Mr. Hebert moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, June 28, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Duhon abstained.
Angela Kraemer, St. Mary Parish Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program, presented the St. Mary Parish Section 8 Housing Annual Report.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Ms. Kraemer informed that currently there are fifteen applicants on the waiting list and this decrease is because some applicants no longer need assistance and are not meeting the re- quired qualifications relative to income. She ex- pounded on the qualifications and grant opportunities.
Mr. Adams re- quested to move up Item 14A, “Resolution pertaining to the adoption of the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program 2023 Annual Agency Plan.”
Mr. Adams moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der and Ramsey
RESOLUTION
Resolution
Pertaining to the Adoption of the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program 2023 Annual Agency Plan
ST. MARY
PARISH
GOVERNMENT
HUD SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV)
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government operates a HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program through its St. Mary Parish Housing Office (SMPHO), and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the Housing Re- form Act (QHWRA) of 1998, in part require HUD housing agencies to prepare an Annual Agency Plan which is to be prepared each year, and
WHEREAS, in order to comply and properly im- plement the Section 8 HCV Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, the SMPHO developed a 2023 Annual Agency Plan and updated its Section 8 HCV Program Administrative Plan for 2023.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council meeting in session on July 12, 2023, in order to comply and properly im- plement the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements of the Housing Reform Act, does hereby adopt the St. Mary Parish Government HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program 2023 Annual Agency Plan, and authorizes David Hanagriff, St. Mary Parish President, to sign all documents necessary for the full implementation and compliance of the Parish Program with HUD requirements.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this 12th day of July 2023.
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
Kevin Belanger and Patrick Gordon, South Central Planning and Development Commission, appeared before the Council to discuss a proposal on updating the personnel policies.
Mr. Gordon, Chief Planning Officer, South Central Planning and Development Commission stated that he provides professional services to this area relative to permits, inspections, grants, and zoning ordinances. He informed that he has provided services to several airports and St. James Parish regarding their personnel manual policy. He offered to meet with the Council and Ad- ministration to discuss a proposal.
Rev. Mathews stated there was discussion at the last Council Meeting relative to the personnel policy and that a proper course of action is needed to ensure that a fair process is given to every Parish Employee per the Home Rule Charter.
Parish President David Hanagriff stated that the current personnel policy has served well but needs to be updated and suggested South Central Planning and Development Commission submit a proposal.
Mr. Belanger stated that they will review the June 28, 2023 Council Meeting via Facebook to gather information to submit a proposal.
Several Council Members discussed reviewing and updating the personnel manual policy on a regular basis, providing those updated manuals to em- ployees, and integrating any ordinance amendments relative to the boards and commissions. President Hanagriff reminded everyone that all boards and commissions follow the St. Mary Parish Personnel Policy Manual.
After discussion, Mr. Hebert moved to expand the agenda to allow Kevin Belanger, CEO of South Central Planning and Development Commission to discuss and explain items related to the Redistricting Ordinance relative to Election Districts and Voting Precincts. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which failed by a “No” vote from Mr. Duhon.
Denise Chaisson, Amelia resident, appeared before the Council to present a petition and discuss the Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 water rates. She expounded on the petition from citizens and businesses of Amelia that are against any rate increase for water and sewer services.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to whether he interrupted anyone, talked out of turn, or hollered across the room at the Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 June 7, 2023 Board meeting, Ms. Chaisson stated that Mr. Duhon did not interrupt anyone, he did not talked out of turn, or holler across the room.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry to Mr. Adams, relative to whether he hollered across the room at the Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 June 7, 2023 Board meeting, Mr. Adams stated that Mr. Duhon did not holler across the room.
Discussion was had relative to the recent Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 meeting, the cost of living increase, increase in the cost of chemicals, and the recent decrease in rates by the commission.
Per Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to a fair water and sewer rate increase in the Amelia area, Mr. Duhon stated that Andrew Gros and Chuck Walters have compiled a list of numbers and will obtain that from them.
Javon Charles, Board Member Recreation District No. 3 appeared before the Council to discuss the two (2) vacancies on the board. He expounded on issues, decisions, and violation of rules with this board.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr., Chairman of Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 appeared before the Council to discuss the petition relative to Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 rate increase. He in- formed that rates increased due to the cost increase for chemicals and materials. He stated that rates were decreased at the June 19, 2023 meeting and ex- pounded on those base rates.
Brian Tabor, Operating Manager for Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 appeared before the Council and expounded on base rates, the recent decrease in water and sewer rates, and stated that they are constantly looking at ways to optimize cost.
In reference to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Mr. Tabor stated that SLECA provides ninety percent of electricity to the Amelia area. Rev. Mathews stated that increased energy cost is also passed on to the customer.
Parish President David Hanagriff informed of the opening of the new Bayou Bend Wellness Center and reported that he met with the Solar Company relative to the construction of the solar farm that will be constructed on the west end of St. Mary Parish.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, President Hanagriff stated that the solar farm is 100-150 megawatts, at no cost to the Parish.
Chief Administrative Officer Jean Paul Bourg presented his report for a two (2) week period ending July 12, 2023. He also presented quarterly reports of department activities from Economic Development, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, Personnel, Finance, and Of- fice of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness.
Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Mr. Bourg stated that he will get an update on the Bayou Ramos Bridge.
Dr. Rink moved to allow Items 12A, “FOR INTRODUCTION – An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts” and 12B, “FOR INTRODUCTION – An Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, Sections 8-1 and 8-2 establishing Election Districts and Voting Precincts,” to be introduced. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Olan-der and Ramsey
Dr. Rink introduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2325 pertaining to the designation of Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCILS OF- FICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, Sections 8-1 and 8-2 establishing Election Districts and Voting Precincts.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCILS OF- FICE
Mrs. Hidalgo in- formed that a special meeting will be held on August 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. to adopt these two ordinances that were introduced.
Mr. Hebert re- quested Kevin Belanger to appear as a guest at the July 26, 2023 Council Meeting.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-1-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Ina
ABSENT: Olan-der and Ramsey
ORDINANCE
NO. 2342
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 12th of July 2023:
SECTION I: The St. Mary Parish Council does hereby designate that there shall be “NO PARKING” on or along Two Brothers Street and its right-of-way.
SECTION II: Violation of the provisions hereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the Parish jail of not more than thirty days or fine of not more than $100.00, or both.
SECTION III. All ordinances or parts thereof, in conflict herewith shall and they are hereby repealed.
This ordinance having been of- fered and read on this the 14th day of June 2023; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the 12th of July 2023; was adopted.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey and Olander
RESOLUTION
RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION
BE IT RE- SOLVED THAT: ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT OFFERS ITS ENDORSEMENT AND AP- PROVAL OF ARLINGTON MANSION’S APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM THE RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 21(H) of the Louisiana State Constitution and R.S. 47:4311, provide for the means of certain property owners who ex- pand, restore, im- prove, or develop a certain property to receive a tax abatement on ad valorem taxes, and;
WHEREAS, the Restoration Tax Abatement Program provides an up-to-ten-year abatement of ad valorem taxes on renovations and improvements of certain existing structures located in historic and other special districts, and;
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract Number 041500, Block Group Number 1014, in St. Mary Parish as eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S. 47:4311 - 4319) and;
WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish Government states this endorsement is in agreement with the overall economic development plan for St. Mary Parish, and;
WHEREAS, the attached map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed and:
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Restoration Tax Abatement re- quirements established by the Louisiana Economic Development De- partment (LR 18:252) and under R.S. 47: 4314. B, St. Mary Parish agrees:
1. To certify Arlington Mansion is located within an eligible special district boundary, and;
2. To file with the State Board of Commerce and Industry this resolution of approval and any supporting documents as required by law.
BE IT RE- SOLVED by St. Mary Parish Government in regular and legal session convened this 12th day of July 2023, that the Restoration Tax Abatement Application for Arlington Mansion (#20220482-RTA) is approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that if any provision or item on this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby de- clared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 12th day of July 2023.
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
A Resolution in support of the Candidacy of Councilman Patrick J. Hebert as Region III Executive Board Member of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the Police Jury Association’s Executive Board is in the process of electing members to their board, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Patrick J. Hebert is interested in serving as Region III Executive Board Member of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the St. Mary Parish Council to support Councilman Patrick J. Hebert’s interest in serving on this Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby express support of the candidacy of Councilman Patrick J. Hebert as Region III Executive Board Member of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Louisiana Police Jury Association of Louisiana and all Louisiana Parishes requesting their support.
ADOPTED AND APPROV- ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 12th day of July 2023.
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
WHEREAS, Title 2 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 provides that cities, towns, parishes, and other political subdivisions of this State may separately or jointly acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate, and police airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation (formerly the LA DOTD-OAPT) is charged by Title 2 with the responsibility for the development of aviation facilities within the State to foster air commerce and to safeguard the interests of those engaged in all phases of the aviation industry and of the general public; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government hereinafter referred to as “Sponsor,” has completed an FAA and DOTD ap- proved Master Plan, Action Plan, and/or Airport Layout Plan which outlines the specific future development of the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport; and, the Sponsor is desirous of implementing a portion of the approved Plan recommendations which provide for the critically needed im- provements as stated below to substantially im- prove the safety and usability of the Airport, but does not have sufficient funds of its own required for completing the needed improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the LA DOTD, Division of Aviation is authorized by Title 2 to expend funds for the construction or enlargement of airports for the safety and advancement of aeronautics;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION I
That the Sponsor does hereby formally request that the LA DOTD, Division of Aviation provide funds required to complete the airport improvements at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport specifically as described in the Capital Improvement Program Application for State Financial Assistance dated July 12, 2023.
SECTION II
That the said LA DOTD, Division of Aviation be and is hereby assured that all necessary servitudes, rights-of-way, rights of ingress and egress and means thereof will be furnished by the Sponsor and the titles thereto will be valid and indefeasible, and that the Sponsor will as- sume ownership, financial reporting, and complete responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the airport after completion of said improvement.
SECTION III
That the Sponsor will save and hold the said LA DOTD, Division of Aviation, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from any liability or claim for damages arising out of the project, including death or injuries to third parties including, but not limited to, liability or claim for damages out of the negligence of said LA DOTD, Division of Aviation, its officers, agents, or employees, and expressly agrees to defend any suit of any nature brought against the LA DOTD, Division of Aviation as a result of this project.
SECTION IV
That the Parish President of the Sponsor be and is hereby authorized and directed to evidence this agreement by affixing his signature at the place provided therefore on this resolution and on subsequent related documents/agreements as re- quired by the rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana and the Clerk is hereby authorized to attest said execution.
SECTION V
That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
ADOPTED AND APPROV- ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 12th day of July 2023.
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
A resolution authorizing David Hanagriff, the President of St. Mary to execute contract with Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC relative to the Segmented Circle Project at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson, Louisiana.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, 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 Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC, P.O. Box 568, Franklin, Louisiana 70538 relative to the Segmented Circle Project at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson, 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 12th day of July 2023.
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 grant agreement with the Best Friends Animal Society relative to grant funding.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that David Hanagriff, 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 agreement with the Best Friends Animal Society relative to grant funding, 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 12th day of July 2023.
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 May 24, 2023, Regular Meeting - Appointment to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 3 (Bayou Vista) – 1 Vacancy
Jeffery C. Fitter, M.D. – Present Member
Lisa Morgan informed that there were applicants that were inadvertently left off of this agenda. Therefore, this item will be placed on the July 26, 2023 agenda to be fair to all applicants.
B. Referred from the June 28, 2023, Regular Meeting - Appointment to the following Boards and Commissions:
Industrial De- velopment Board – 1 Vacancy
Jeffery Beverly – Present Member, Javon Charles
Mr. Ina moved that Jeffery Beverly be reappointed to the Industrial Development Board. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 2 (Siracusaville) – 1 Vacancy
Norma Jones Skinner – Present Member, Nelda Dural
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Nelda Dural be appointed to Recreation District No. 2. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried.
C. Update relative to the Personnel Review Committee appointments and the implications on the St. Mary Parish Government Human Resource System, including all Boards and Commissioners appointed by the St. Mary Parish Council per Home Rule Charter Article IV, Section 4-08, and Ordinance No. 1261. (Mr. Ina)
Per Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to whether the seated board members of the Personnel Board have been contacted for reappointment, Lisa Morgan stated that she received one application from Donna Bogan and that she will research the dates that the vacancies will be advertised in the newspaper.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following financial statements:
Fire Protection District No. 1 - year ended December 31, 2022
Hospital Service District No. 2 – year ended December 31, 2022
St. Mary Parish Library – year ended December 31, 2022
Mosquito Control District No. 1 – year ended December 31, 2022
Recreation District No. 2 – year ended September 30, 2022
St. Mary Parish Sales & Use Tax Department – year ended December 31, 2022
B. Kristina Sarai, Director of Government Af- fairs, Cox Communications, Southeast Region has written to inform that Cox is re- quired to obtain permission from local broadcast stations and cable networks to provide their signals on our channel lineup. We’re in discussions renew agreements with the following programmers and broadcasters: USA Network, 27; Bravo, 50; CNBC, 44, E!,57; Golf Channel, 78; msnbc, 64; NBC Universo, 296; Oxygen, 229; Syfy, 59; Telemundo, 19, 98, 284; and Universal Kids, 218.
If were unable to reach a new agreement by the expiration dates, these networks can prevent us from in- cluding their stations in our lineup.
Please feel free to contact me at 504-952-2013 should you have any questions.
C. Steve Nugent has written to resign from the Recreation District No. 7 Board of Commissioners re- ceived on June 30, 2023.
Mr. Nugent will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
D. Discussion relative to the lack of minority contracts and subcontracts awarded in governmental en- tities across St. Mary Parish. (Rev. Mathews)
Rev. Mathews submitted a clip of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Commencement ad- dress at Howard University in 1965 relative to freedom and equality and he also submitted an article titled, “Do Minority Owned Businesses Get a Fair Share of Government Contracts,” written by The Urban Institute. He stated that the main concern is that we have not been intentional in en- suring that black and brown people have an equal opportunity to en- gage in governmental processes. He also stated that we are continuing to do multi-million-dollar business ventures in this parish and that black and brown people should have an equal opportunity to compete for these governmental contracts. He further stated that there needs to be an intentional effort to recruit more minorities to middle and upper- level management positions and also create a position to recruit and hire a compliance officer to implement fair practices.
There being no further business, Mr. Adams 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. Aug. 2, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF ST. MARY PARISH
COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
JULY 12, 2023
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Craig A. Mathews, J Ina, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rodney Olander and Scott Ramsey.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinance:
An Ordinance designating that there shall be “NO PARKING” on or along Two Brothers Street in Amelia, Louisiana.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding this ordinance.
There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Aug. 2, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2079 to rename the “Save Our Children Mentoring Center” to the “Will ‘Reggie’ Harrell – Charles ‘Butch’ Middleton Save Our Children Mentoring Center”.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 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. Aug. 2, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation
District No. 4 of the Parish of
St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
June 21, 2023
Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Edward Austin, Andrew Bienveuu
Members Ab- sent: Vincent Bryd
Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Jerry Boyles, Barry Dufrene, Gwen Hidalgo
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on May 17, 2023 were reviewed. Mrs. Bradford made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and re- viewed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report and pay outstanding invoices was made by Mr. Austin and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.
Mr. Boyles presented his report to the Board. He reported the glass at the front en- trance was broken. It will be replaced. He is still waiting to meet with the manufacturer’s re- presentative for the floor in the gym. They are trying to find a solution to the floor not adhering to the subsurface. He mentioned the Board will need to think about replacing the floor in the future because of continuing issues. He will be upgrading the TV / monitor used in the office for the video system in the building.
Upon a motion by Mr. Bienvenu and a second by Mr. Austin, the Board named the Morgan City Daily Review as its official journal to publish its official proceedings.
With there being no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Bradford and seconded by Mr. Austin. The motion passed.
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William Miller
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary Treasurer
Adv. Aug. 2, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
The proposed budget is available for public inspection in the District’s offices at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview Street, Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. July 21, 26, 28, Aug. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish School Board Office of Special Education has Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP’s dated through June 30, 2019 for students who have not received services since that time or may not have received services at all. Although no longer needed for education services, the records may be needed by parents and/or the student for Social Security benefits or other purposes. If the parent or student would like to ob- tain these records, please come by the Office of Special Education, 402 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA, between August 01 through August 31, 2023, or send a written request for the records to the St. Mary Parish School Board, Office of Special Education, P.O. Drawer 580, Franklin, LA 70538-0580. Be sure to include your current mailing address in your request. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00. If the records are not claimed by August 31, 2023, they will be destroyed.
Adv. July 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Vs. No. 137504 Div “E”
Randy Chautin, Jr. and Brittany B. Chautin
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and des-cribed as Lot Forty-One “J” (41-J) of the Bayou Vista Subdivision (or Clarke Subdivision) the said Lot Forty-One J (41-J) having a frontage on the East side of Neptune Road of Sixty-Eight and Six-Tenths (68.6’) feet, by a depth between parallel lines of One Hundred Fifty (150’) feet, all according to a map of said Subdivision “J” as drawn by T. F. Kramer, C. E. and Surveyor, of Franklin, Louisiana, of date October 1, 1959, and recorded in Book 11-G of Conveyances, Entry No. 107,843 of date April 19, 1960.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND AND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND 81/100 ($167,450.81) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.1250% per an- num from November 01, 2022, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding, including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 9th day of August A.D., 2023, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, 31st day of May A.D., 2023
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. July 7 and Aug. 2, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
July 26th, 2023
1:00 P.M.
The July 26th, 2023, regular monthly 911 board meeting was not held due to the lack of a quorum.
Adv. Aug. 2, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice Regarding Wind Energy on State Owned Lands
Under the authority of the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board’s (“Board”) Resolution No. 23-07-005, adopted on July 12, 2023, the Louisiana Department of Natural Re- sources, Office of Mineral Resources (“OMR”) does hereby give notice to all interested parties that the State, by and through the Board, has re- ceived inquiries for the purpose of entering into operating agreements pursuant to La. R.S. 30:209 for the rights to develop wind energy for the production of electricity on portions of certain state owned offshore water bottoms and inland bays, situated in Cameron, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Mary, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes, Louisiana.
The purpose of this Notice is to ensure public awareness of these negotiations and to inform any other interested parties seeking such development rights that it must submit an offer package as de- tailed below. The State desires to obtain this information prior to entering into any particular operating agreement in these areas. Therefore, the OMR is requesting any prospective interested party who wishes to participate in negotiations for the purpose of obtaining the rights for the development of wind power for the generation of electricity in these areas, or any other area, to submit an offer packet containing the following information to OMR:
1. All of the items described in the Louisiana Administrative Code within Title 43, Part V, Chapter 7, Subpart 709 “Pre- Nomination Re- search”.
2. All of the items described in the Louisiana Administrative Code within Title 43, Part V, Chapter 7, Subpart 711 “Nomination of State Lands and Water Bottoms for Wind Lease”.
3. All of the items described in the Louisiana Administrative Code within Title 43, Part V, Chapter 7, Subpart 717 “Submission of Bids on State Tract Offered for Wind Lease”.
4. General commercial terms covering the following items at minimum.
a. Initial consideration – this will be a payment that is due upon execution of the contract as consideration for granting the agreement. This should be calculated on a price per acre basis.
b. Annual rental – this payment will be due on the anniversary date of the agreement until operations begin. This should also be calculated on a price per acre basis.
c. Percentage of revenue – once operations begin and power is being sold a percentage of revenue will be owed to the state. This payment will be made in arrears on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.
d. MGAP – the minimum guaranteed annual payment will be determined by calculating a dollar amount multiplied by installed power generating capacity per megawatt.
As with all leases or operating agreements enter-ed into by OMR and the Board, any operating agreement entered into by OMR and the Board for purposes of wind energy development will not include any regulatory approvals an Operator must acquire through a regulatory permitting process. After acquiring the property or contractual rights granted by an operating agreement for wind energy development, the Operator must separately apply for and be granted any necessary en- vironmental or other permits re- quired by other governmental agencies before any development may occur.
Should an interested party have questions on what is to be included in their offer packet please contact Greg Roberts of the Office of Mineral Resources at greg.roberts@la.gov or 225-342-1080. OMR will only consider and review those submittal packages received within sixty (60) days of this public notice. All offers received after said date may not be considered by OMR and the Board. The offer package should be sent by U.S. Postal Service to: Office of Mineral and Resources, Wind Lease Project , Attn: Bryon Miller, P.O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2827 or overnight courier service to the Office of Mineral and Resources, Wind Lease Project, Attn: Byron Miller, 617 N. Third Street, 8th Floor LaSalle Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.
Adv. Aug. 2, 202
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