Public notices for April 25, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of
Berwick
Sewer Rehabilitation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets, Planning and Construction
SECTION
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., will receive sealed bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets, Planning and Construction project, any bids delivered should be delivered to Newell “ Bubba” Slaughter, Chief Administrative Officer, within the Council Meeting Room at Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342, until May 28. 2025. at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
Project Name: Sewer Rehabilitation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets, Planning and Construction
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•George Mik-hael P.E – 222 Archangel Drive; Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
•Berwick Town Hall – 3225 Third Street; Berwick, Louisiana 70342
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of George Mikhael P.E. Inc. upon receipt of $50.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Thursday and 7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “George Mikhael P.E.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212.D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents, unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
There will be A mandatory pre-Bid Conference for this project. It will be held on Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (local time) in the Conference Room, Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342. Bidders are responsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 - 2163 for the classification of MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Public Entity shall award Contract no later than 45 calendar days from Opening of Bids to lowest Re- sponsible/Responsive Bidder.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight [48) hours of the bid opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C).
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five [5] days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Berwick no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Duval H. Arthur
Duval H. Arthur Mayor
Town of Berwick
Adv. April 25, May 2, 14 and 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Accepting sealed bids for Qty- 1 surplus generator 150 kw.
Needs rebuilt engine and various electrical issues.
To be sold to highest bidder as is where is.
Contact Mickey @ 985-992-7254 or Calvin @ 985-992-6890.
Bids can be mailed to:
Generator Bid
P O Box 181
Berwick, LA 70342
Adv. April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7 and 9, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
March 18, 2025
Amelia, Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 p.m. at the Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd., Amelia, Louisiana.
The Board of Commissioners in attendance were Andrew Gros, Sr., Denise Chaisson, Tyrone L. Richardson, Cheryl Dugas, and Russell Blan-chard.
Mr. Paul Governale, Chief Administrative Officer, St. Mary Parish Government open-ed the meeting and introduced himself, Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Desiree Gros, Finance Director, and Mike Beadle, Recreation District No. 1 Supervisor. Also in attendance was Gwendolyn L. Hi- dalgo, Council At Large District No. 10, Mark Duhon, Councilman District No. 8, and Jasmine Bartho- lomew.
In the absence of Assistant District Attorney Eric Du- plantis, Lisa Morgan, Clerk of the Council, read from the outline on various issues for parish Board/Commissioners.
There was discussion on the secretary’s position and filing of the minutes in the newspaper within 20 days. Revised Statue 33:4564 states that the “board of commissioners shall also select one person as secretary-treasurer who shall not be a member of the board but shall be a qualified voter and resident of the district.”
Mr. Governale explained that once the Chairperson is appointed to the position, that person will take over the agenda and proceed with the meeting.
Nominations were open for the Chairperson: Mrs. Chaisson nominated Andrew Gros, Sr., seconded by Mr. Blanchard, motion carried. Mr. Richardson was absent.
Nominations were open for the Vice Chairperson: Mrs. Chaisson nominated Cheryl Dugas, seconded by Mr. Gros, motion carried.
Mr. Gros introduced Jasmine Bartholomew, and she commented on her work history and her current residence. Mr. Gros motioned to appoint Jasmine Bartholomew, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
Mr. Gros ex- plained that Ms. Bartholomew will help relieve Mr. Beadle of his duties with the Board of Commissioners.
Mrs. Chaisson motioned to give Mr. Gros the ability to authorize her salary, discuss duties and whether she will be an employee or contractor, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
Mr. Gros asked for additional in- formation in reference to setting her salary. He also handed Mr. Beadle a list of questions that he would like answered in a week.
Mrs. Chaisson motioned to ap- prove January 27, 2025, minutes, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
Mr. Gros moved up old business item number four from the agenda to discuss old business discussion on the CCHS rental contract options and lighting.
Mr. Gros ex- plained that the board would like to be as fair as possible, however, the Recreation District is having increased utilities fees and concession issues.
Mr. Beadle ex- plained that CCHS has a contract with Recreation District No. 1 charging a rental fee of $250.00 a year. Mr. Gros stated that the lighting, dirt work and the concessions are costing the Recreation District way more than the rental fee. He explained to the representatives of CCHS that the contract will be reviewed and re- addressed. He further explained that the batting cages are sufficient for what is needed in this area.
Mr. Governale explained that a contract is currently in place and the legality of the contract will have to be reviewed before any changes are made.
Mr. Beadle in- formed that the contract used to be $2,500 but changes were made with the previous board. Mr. Duhon stated that the attorney should have been here tonight, and Mr. Governale ex- plained that neither Mr. Duplantis nor Mrs. Bodin could be in attendance tonight.
Mrs. Dugas mo- tioned to table the CCHS contract discussion until contracts can be read and legal could review the documents, seconded by Mr. Richardson, motion carried.
Mr. Beadle ex- pounded on the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 1 comparative financial statements for 1 month and 5 months ending through February 28, 2025.
Mrs. Dugas mo- tioned to table the review of quotes on drainage dirt work, review parking area cement repair quotes and discussion on covered area gutters options until the next month’s meeting, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mrs. Chaisson moved to authorize 2 of the 3 board members, Andrew Gros, Cheryl Du- gas, and Russell Blanchard to sign on the bank ac- counts and remove Mike Beadle and Paul Governale from the current account, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, motion carried.
Mr. Gros deviated from the agenda to discuss and take action related to the installation of streetlights on Duhon Boulevard with no objections. Mr. Gros and Mr. Duhon compiled information on the getting streetlights erected in the median of the Duhon Boulevard. The quote came in at $82,959.69 for a total of 36 lights to be erected.
There was discussion on the average of the monthly electricity fees for the new lights that will be erected. There was also discussion on grass cutting on the main boulevard.
Mr. Gros motion-ed to approve the bid for the installation of the streetlights on Duhon Boulevard subject to in accordance with the public bid law, seconded by Mrs. Chaisson, motion carried.
Mr. Gros discussed amending the budget to pay for the streetlights. Mr. Governale explained that the current budget is allocated at $292,485 for expenses and Mr. Beadle stated the capital outlay has a balance.
Mr. Duhon stated that the previous board allocated $125,000 for the walking Trail. Mr. Governale ex- plained the proper budgeting process.
Mrs. Chaisson motioned that Mr. Gros, Chairperson has the authority to discuss the contract with Sleca in reference to the streetlights, seconded by Mr. Richardson, motion carried
Mr. Beadle presented his managers’ monthly re- port. He expressed his desire to serve with the new board members. He ex- pounded on the storm damage re- pairs (except for one pole needing electricity ran to it) recreation baseball, tractor re- pairs, monthly audit reports, new signage on fences in reference to security cameras, emergency generator and the tennis court project. He stated that CCHS is on their 3rd game of the year and the concessions are being handled/sold by the Recreation Center which is documented and deposited with details. He ex- plained that he is a personal trainer, his duties as the manager and commitment to the Recreation District.
Mr. Gros questioned the number of baseball applicants and Mr. Beadle stated only two. Mr. Gros would like to place on the next agenda to establish soccer teams for younger people and get another soccer field. Mrs. Hidalgo explained that the Bayou Vista Recreation District is working on a multi-purpose court to enhance the area. Mr. Governale said that there is a new fitness court that can include several opportunities for different recreation sports.
Mr. Duhon discussed the recreation grants that are not being utilized.
Guest Mr. Blan-chard questioned who is in control of the prices for the rental of the facility. Mr. Gros ex- plained that the board will be working on that.
There being no other business before the commission, Mr. Gros made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded Mrs. Chaisson, which carried.
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Andrew Gros, Sr.,
Chairperson
(S) Lisa C. Morgan
Lisa C. Morgan,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. April 25, 2025
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OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
SPECIAL
MEETING
APRIL 17, 2025
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 2:00 pm in special session, this date, in the Conference Room at Morgan City Recreation Department, 915 Everett Street, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Tim Hymel, Bonnie Leonard and Louis J. Tamporello, Jr.
Absent: None
The public no- tice, posted on the principal front door of the meeting place was read (copy on file).
Councilwoman Leonard stated due to the Mayor being out of town, she would chair the meeting. She said that the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase 2 needed to be awarded; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 25-26
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City received the following Bids on November 26, 2024, for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase II Project; and
CONTRACTOR, BASE BID & ALTERNATE
1. The Lemoine Company, LLC, $6,126,000.00
2. Sealevel Construction, Inc., $6,884,500.00
WHEREAS, the Bids have been checked and tabulated by Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc., with a recommendation of award being made to the low Bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the bid of The Lemoine Company, LLC, of Lafayette, Louisiana, for furnishing all materials, equipment, etc., for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase II project in the amount of Six Million One Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($6,126,000.00) being the least and most responsible bid received, be and the same is hereby accepted and awarded to The Lemoine Company, LLC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute contracts and change orders with said The Lemoine Company, LLC, for and on behalf of and in the name of said Municipal Corporation, for furnishing all materials, and equipment for the Water Treatment Plant Im- provements, Phase II project, Morgan City, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that the contract shall be filed with the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, for recordation in the mortgage records of said parish, hereby ratifying and confirming his act or acts in the premises.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Bias, Blanchard, Domangue
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 17th day of April, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. April 25, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Can-trell, Raymond Beadle Jr., Paige Voisin and Mark Gowan.
Absent:
Also present: Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering, Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, Paul Governale, St. Mary Parish CAO, William Bourgeois, District Attorney and David Hill, St. Mary Parish Council.
Mr. Gowan mov-ed, and Mr. Can-trell seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 11, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for March 2025. Mr. Gowan moved, and Mr. Cantrell seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
Mr. Beadle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cantrell and carried by the board inviting Ms. Rhonda Patterson, Sam Jone, Paul Governale and David Hill to re- main present for executive session to discuss litigation status: Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 Of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary And St. Mary Parish Government vs. Providence Engineering And Design, LLC., Docket No. 133832 Div. “G” in 16th JDC, Parish of St. Mary.
Mr. Gowan made a motion to return to regular session. Mr. Cantrell seconded the motion which carried.
With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Cantrell. The mo- tion passed.
Attest:
Chad Ross,
Chairman,
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary,
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. April 25, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
TO SELECT A FISCAL AGENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Morgan City will receive sealed bids for selecting a fiscal agent for said City for the period ending December 31, 2028. Said bids to be received on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 am (local time), in the Conference Room, City Hall, 512 First Streets. If bids are mailed, they shall be addressed as follows: Mrs. Genie Bonner, Administrative Secretary, City of Morgan City, P. O. Box 1218, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381 and shall be mail-ed to arrive before the above-mentioned time and date.
Each and every bank in the City of Morgan City is invited and re- quested to submit a sealed bid, in writing, for said purpose, which must be in conformance and compliance with the provisions and re- quirements of the laws of the State of Louisiana relating to Fiscal Agents. The bid documents shall also include the total assets of the local depositary bank.
Any information desired can be obtained by contacting Mr. Marcus Folse, Chief Ad- ministrative Officer, City of Morgan City, 985-385-1770.
The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Adv. April 11, 18 and 25, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to
Bidders
HUNTING AND TRAPPING BIDS IIXIX/ITED
Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish School Board, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 41, Section 1211, will receive sealed bids until 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, when the sealed bids will be opened in public session for the hunting and trapping on the following Section land:
Sweetbay Paradise: Section 16, Township 17 South, Range 12 East - Approx. 635 Acres
Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Maintenance Director, Mr. Brad Wiese at (337)836-9661 or electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com
The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Lease does not include hunting alligators or harvesting alligator eggs.
Adv. April 4, 11 and 25, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, May 5, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Jennifer Perez for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft to 5 ft in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) zoned district located at 1404 James Street, Morgan City, LA - Sec. 8 T16SR13E; - Parcel Id# 3374321068.00 - Lot 2 Siracusa Subd Sq 8 Acq 46A 282102. (ZON-1454)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. April 4, 11 and 25, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for Fixing the Rates of Tax to be Assessed by the Municipal Corporation of Morgan City, Louisiana, for the Calendar Year 2025.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on May 27, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. April 25, 2025
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