Public notices for April 3, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman, Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Javon Charles, Eddie Gay, Calvin Johnson, and Rachel Kidder
Employees of the District Present: Mark Richard – Facilities Manager, Angie Guillotte – Office Manager, Calley Williams – Activities Director
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guest: Leah Ruffin – Community Member, Kenney Alfred – Morgan City Jr. High School Baseball
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
Ms. Ruffin voic-ed her concern and desired to bring a community basketball program to the Bayou Vista area. She voiced her wishes to have a league within Bayou Vista which would allow children to not have to travel to surrounding recreation districts looking to play. She informed the board that she will begin laying the groundwork and will return to give the board up- dates as her plan progresses.
Mr. Alfred came before the board to seek permission to use the baseball field at the community center for a MCJHS baseball game. Due to a scheduling conflict, the game is unable to be played at the originally scheduled site. He asked the board for a reduced rate due to this being for one game only. The board discussed it, and Mr. Johnson made a motion that the MCJHS baseball team pay a fee of $25.00 for the use of the baseball field. A second to the motion was made by Dr. Fitter. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the minutes from the January meeting. Dr. Fitter motioned to accept the minutes as written. Ms. Kidder made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the minutes from the specially called January meeting. Mr. Gay motioned to accept the minutes as written. Dr. Fitter made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable re- port. Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Gay made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Employees of the district gave the community center report. Mark Richard gave quotes re- ceived to strip and wax the floors in the community center. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Charles to accept the bid from Clean Sweep Janitorial for $4,800.00. Dr. Fitter made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Angie Guillotte gave a report on the prior month’s rentals Calley Williams gave a report of upcoming activities going on at the community center.
In old business, the board discussed the need to include a motion in the minutes to state that the Valentine’s Banquet was to be a free event for the public to enjoy. No cover charge was charged for the event held earlier in the month. A motion was made by Mr. Gay, with a second coming from Dr. Fitter. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Also in old business, Ms. Guillote updated the board on the updated rate for the community center to be a member of the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce. The updated rate is $175.00 for the annual membership as a for-profit entity. Mr. Charles made a motion to accept this rate and join the Chamber. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
In new business, Mr. Head reported to the board that Brady Borrel, on behalf of Tri-City Pentecostals, is re- questing free passes to Noah’s Ad- ventures Mini Golf to give away at their Easter event. Mr. Boudreaux made a motion to give Tri-City Pentecostals ten (10) free passes. A second was made by Ms. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux to remove Monica Lestage as an authorized signatory on the bank accounts and add Tyler Lambert as he is now the board’s secretary. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed the water district office being vacated as the water board will move its offices to the old MC Bank building on Southeast Blvd. in Bayou Vista. With them leaving, the recreation board will have to obtain its own subscription for an accounting software. Currently, a license is shared by the recreation office and the water office. Ms. Guillotte presented the board with some options. Mr. Gay made a motion that the board proceed with a Sage50 license at a cost of $970.00. A second was made by Ms. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Head re- quested that agenda item #6 under new business – Review Insurance Quote be tabled for another meeting to allow the board to obtain more information on the polices. A motion was made by Mr. Charles with a second from Dr. Fitter. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed increasing the price for ad- mission into the spray park. After discussion a motion was made by Dr. Fitter to set the price at $4.00 for anyone wishing to enter the spray park. There will be no charge for anyone wishing to remain outside of the gates. A second was made by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board also discussed expanding the hours for private party rentals. Ms. Guillotte presented the board with her suggested hours. There was no motion brought to the floor or vote on this item. Updated hours will be posted on the community center’s Facebook page.
The board discussed setting a price for the rental of Central Park. This will include private access to the park. A motion was made by Mr. Charles to set the price at $1,125.00. A second to the motion was made by Ms. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Gay to set Brandan Keiffer pay to $16.55 per hour with step raises to begin 1/1/25. A second was made by Ms. Kidder. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Javon Chales motion to increase Michelle Meranta’s pay to $11.55 per hour and to give her the title of park attendant. This is the classification she will fall under as it pertains to step raises. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Ms. Guillotte presented the board with a re- quest that it switch to a bi-weekly payroll schedule. After discussion, Mr. Gay made a motion to adopt a bi-weekly payroll schedule, effective im- mediately. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Ms. Williams presented the board with a date for the community center to host an Easter event. The date requested is 3/23/24. A motion was made by Mr. Gay to accept the date. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Charles. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed Ms. Guillotte and Ms. Williams’ request for a line item in the budget for events put on and held at the community center. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Charles to allocate $10,000.00 to the event budget. A second was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried. The board will hold a budget meeting in the future to amend the budget for this addition.
Mr. Charles made a motion to move forward with the purchase of Square, a credit card payment system, which will allow the board to accept credit cards as a method of payment. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Charles. A second was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(S) Brian L. Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
Adv. April 3, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION DISTRICT #3
: BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER: REROOFING
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
Sealed bids will be received by St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR RECREATION DISTRICT #3, St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3: Bayou Vista Community Center: Reroofing, Bayou Vista, Louisiana until 2:00 PM, local time on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the office of St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70380, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be re- turned unopened.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
: BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER: RE- ROOFING
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
To: St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, Louisiana 70538
LICENSE NO. ————————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being re- turned unopened.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and re- ceive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DES- CRIPTION: The project consists of Capital Improvements and Construction for St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3: Bayou Vista Community Center: Reroofing. The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is $225,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction or Roofing Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or before the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, may be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to at- tend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file at the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect, 900 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of Thirty Dollars ($30.00). The full amount of the de- posit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Up- on return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the re- ceipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the ap- propriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered re- sponsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for forty-five (45) days.
A. To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3 reserves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause. In accordance with LA R. S. 38:2212 (B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by the entity.
St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 3.
Adv. April 3, 12 and 19, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
March 28, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Second Amendment Lease Agreement with St. Mary Parish Communications District for the lease of property at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana.
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).(John Dar-den)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Christopher Pat-out)
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. April 3, 2024
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PUBLIC 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, March 27, 2024, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An ordinance declaring certain Public Property surplus and authorizing the sale of same.
An Ordinance establishing the Personnel Policies for St. Mary Parish Government.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 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. April 3, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Approving a Servitude Agreement with the St. Mary Levee District.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at (985) 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on April 23, 2024, 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 3, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice –
Stockholder’s Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders of MC Bancshares, Inc., Morgan City, Louisiana, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for all other matters which may properly come be- fore said meeting will be held at the Main Office of M C Bank & Trust Company, 1201 Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, LA 70380 on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Kenneth I. Nelkin,
Chairman of the Board
Adv. March 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2024
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ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
January 24, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the January 24, 2024, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Gary Driskell, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Justin Martin, and Mr. Scott Verret were in attendance. Mr. Matt Mayon and Mr. Jimmy Broussard did not attend.
Mr. Verret made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the December 2023 minutes. Mr. Driskell seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for December 2023 was $64,070.54. Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for December 2023 was $66,191.35. Mr. Martin made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Driskell seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget to actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Ms. Angeron made a request to expand the agenda to address the council’s decision regarding board meeting days.
Mr. Grogan made a motion to expand the agenda to discuss selecting a day to hold regular 911 board meetings.
Mr. Driskell seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Verret made a motion to hold regular 911 board meetings every 4th Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Assistant Di- rector Pay Ad- justment: At last month’s meeting, members agreed to revisit the assistant director’s pay. Ms. Angeron told members that the $3.00 raise re- ceived by operators last year, brought some of the senior employees in line with the assistant director’s salary. After a brief discussion by members, Mr. Grogan made a motion to raise the assistant director’s salary by $3.01 per hour. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Director Up- dates:
Ms. Angeron ad- vised that she is currently working to complete the PIAL survey for Morgan City Fire Department.
She is also in the process of completing the legislative auditor’s report. Completion of the report is one of the conditions for receiving revenue from prepaid cellphones.
Operators have received CAD training, the system has been in- stalled, and ‘GO LIVE’ was yesterday. Motorola representatives have been on hand to assist with issues as they arise.
Approximately 52,900 calls were processed by St. Mary Parish 911 in 2023.
General Discussion:
Mr. Smith ad- vised that the relocation committee met earlier in the month to discuss options for relocating. The committee has decided to table any further action at this time.
Adjournment: Mr. Verret made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Driskell seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
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Charlette
Angeron,
Director
Adv. April 3, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
March 21, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the special meeting on March 21, 2024, with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Gary Driskell, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Justin Martin, Mr. Matt Mayon, were in attendance. Mr. Jimmy Broussard and Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Special Business:
To discuss the proposed rental agreement be- tween the St. Mary Parish Government and St. Mary Parish 911 Communications. A copy of the original and amended ordinance from 2001 and a copy of the proposed ordinance were provided to members for review.
Members discussed the significant impact paying rent would have on all areas of 911 emergency operations. Mr. Smith suggested drafting a letter asking the council to reconsider reinstating the original ordinance and requesting that the April 4, 2001, amended agreement remain in place. He added that Ms. Angeron has done a great job maintaining the budget even though income has continued to decrease over the years. He stated that the equipment fund that was set up in lieu of paying rent is necessary to help cover equipment and operational expenses.
After a comprehensive discussion by members, Mr. Grogan made a motion that a letter be drafted asking the council to allow the terms of the April 4, 2001, amended agreement to remain in place. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Adjournment: Mr. Mayon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
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Charlette
Angeron,
Director
Adv. April 3, 2024