Public notices for Aug. 27, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids for the St. Mary Levee District CPRA Project No. TE-168 Pump Station No. 4: Equipment In- stallation and Building Refurbishment project will be received by St. Mary Levee District at their office located at 7327 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380 until Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the media room on the first floor at their office.
PROJECT NAME: CPRA Project No. TE-168
Pump Station No. 4: Equipment Installation and Building Refurbishment
LOCATED IN: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
CONTRACTING AGENCY: St. Mary Levee District
7327 Hwy 182 E
Morgan City, LA 70380
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5% of the Amount of Bid
Payable to St. Mary Levee District
ENGINEER: GIS Engineering, LLC
Coastal Design & Infrastructure Division
197 Elysian Drive
Houma LA, 70363
Phone: (985) 219-1000
Contact: Ann Schouest
Email: bidquestions@gisy.com
SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The general scope of work includes mobilization, facility cleanup and preparation, surface cleaning (pressure washing) and preparation, scheduled demolition and proper material disposal, metal building renovations and improvements, painting and protective coatings, electrical and lighting systems, removal and handling of existing pumping equipment and delivery to Owner’s designated location, generator procurement and installation, in- stallation of Owner-provided pumping equipment.
Bid forms are available from the Engineer and will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. Each bid shall include a proposal guaranty in an amount not less than specified above.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the Engineer’s office. Plans may be obtained from the Engineer upon payment of $75.00. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Bid documents are also posted on https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/Category/10279/StMaryLeveeDistrict. To view these, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors have the option to submit their bids electronically or by paper copy. For information
about the electronic submittal process, contact Central Auction House at 225-810-4814.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10.00 A.M. at the St. Mary Levee District Office, located at 7327 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA. Site inspection trips for perspective Bidders are to be arranged through the office of the Engineer.
The award of a contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements prescribed within 45 calendar days after opening proposals. However, when the contract is to be financed by bonds which are required to be sold after receipts of bids, or when the contract is to be financed in whole or part by federal or other funds not available at the time bids are received, the time will not start until receipt of federal and/or state concurrence or concurrence of the other funding source. Award will be within 30 calendar days after the sale of bonds or receipt of concurrence in award from federal and/or state agency or other funding source. The successful bidder will be notified by letter mailed to the address shown in the proposal that the bidder is awarded the contract.
On projects in- volving State funds the award of contract will also be contingent upon concurrence by the appropriate State agency, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Auth- ority (CPRA).
The right is reserved to reject bids and waive formalities.
Adv. Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, for school purposes (the “Parish”), on April 10, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(SALES TAX RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “School Board”), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a sales and use tax of 0.45 % (the “Tax”), for a period of 5 years, beginning July 1, 2026, in accordance with Louisiana law (an estimated $5,100,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used to supplement salaries and benefits paid by the School Board for teachers and other personnel employed by the School Board?
Said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish of St. Mary, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541.
The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The revised estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $101,400.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and de- clare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2025
6:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Ches-teen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin. Absent were Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari.
Mr. Montgomery pronounced the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Nominations were open for Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Nomination for Chairman for the Planning and Zoning Commission was accepted by Mr. Barry Druilhet. Mr. Montgomery moved that Mr. Barry Druilhet be nominated as Chairman for the Planning and Zoning Commission for the year 2025. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion which carried by the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari
Nomination for Vice Chairman for the Planning and Zoning Commission was accepted by Mr. Danny Lipari. Mr. Montgomery moved that Mr. Danny Lipari be nominated as Vice Chairman for the Planning and Zoning Commission for the year 2025. Mrs. Davis seconded the motion which carried by the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari
Nominations were closed for the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Montgomery moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 16, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Pellerin seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Reggie Harris represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, INC. in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 547 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton LA, Sec.14 T13S R9E; Parcel Id# 2175001095.00. Lot 7 Betty M
Blake Prop Per Plat 26W 204494 Acq. 402 335203.
Mr. Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, INC ap- peared before board to discuss the request for a Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a Subdivision of property for Reggie Harris.
Mr. Fore ex- plained the reason for the subdivision is so that the Harris family may add a second Manufactured Home to the property.
Mr. Montgomery made a motion to approve the Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval for a Subdivision of property for Reggie Harris represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, INC. in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 547 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton LA, Sec.14 T13S R9E; Parcel Id# 2175001095.00. Lot 7 Betty MBlake Prop Per Plat 26W 204494 Acq. 402 335203. Mr. Chesteen seconded the motion, which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261146.00- Lot Por Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Self - Shell Rd Acq 464 345043 Improvement on the land of T & S Rentals LLC Acq 464 345043.
Mr. Randy Tisdale appeared before the board to discuss the request for a Rezoning of property from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
Mr. Tisdale stated that there is an existing single family home on the property.
In reference to Mr. Druilhet’s in- quiry, Mr. Tisdale explained that he intends to place a manufactured home on the property.
Mr. Chesteen made a motion to approve the re- quest for a Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261146.00- Lot Por Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Self - Shell Rd Acq 464 345043 Improvement on the land of T & S Rentals LLC Acq 464 345043. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261147.00- Lot Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq 464 345043.
Mrs. Mandi Leblanc, Director of Planning and Zoning, appeared be- fore the board to discuss the request for a Rezoning of property from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District.
Mrs. Leblanc ex- plained that in the future Mr. Tisdale intends to develop a Manufactured Home Park and to do so the property must be zoned Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District.
Mr. Montgomery made a motion to approve the Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261147.00- Lot Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq 464 345043. Mr. Ches-teen seconded the motion, which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari
There being no further business, Mr. Chesteen mov-ed for adjournment. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried.
Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Zoning Commission
Public Hearing Minutes
March 17, 2025
5:45 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Ches-teen, Carla Davis and Glynn Pellerin. Absent were Jimmy Wiley and Danny Lipari.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed Rezoning of property:
Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a Subdivision of property for Reggie Harris represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, INC. in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 547 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton LA, Sec.14 T13S R9E; Parcel Id# 2175001095.00. Lot 7 Betty M Blake Prop Per Plat 26W 204494 Acq. 402 335203.
Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261146.00- Lot Por Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Self - Shell Rd Acq 464 345043 Improvement on the land of T & S Rentals LLC Acq 464 345043.
Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 1516 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261147.00- Lot Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq 464 345043.
There being no further business, Chairman Barry Druilhet adjourned the Public Hearing.
Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
July 16, 2025
Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Vincent Byrd, Mr. Terrance Johnson, Edward Austin
Members Ab- sent: None
Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Jerry Boyles, Barry Dufrene, Andrew Bienvenu
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on June 18, 2025, were reviewed. Mrs. Bradford made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and review-ed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.
Mr. Johnson made a motion to pay outstanding invoices. Mrs. Bradford seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Bradford, Mr. Austin and Mr. Miller voted yes. Mr. Byrd abstained. The motion passed.
Mr. Boyles discussed with the Board improvements to the sound system in the gym. They are continuing. He also reported rental utilization continues to be high.
Mr. Bienvenu reported on the youth league seasons. The baseball and softball seasons have ended. They also hosted tournaments which were successful. Registration has begun for flag football.
With there being no other business to discuss, a mo- tion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.
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William Miller
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary Treasurer
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following:
“MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT”
Then and their bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized. Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538 and can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Bids may be submitted electronically at Central Bidding or mailed to the office of St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department.
ENVELOPES MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
“BIDS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS”
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish Government re- serves the right to reject any and/or all bids to wave informalities in any/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus Done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 20th day of August, 2025
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER AND SEWER COMM. 2
SEWER RATE INCREASE
Due to the cost increase from Wards 5 & 8 Joint Commission, our current sewer rates will be increasing October 1, 2025.
Our new rates will be as follows, The In-district rates flat fee will remain $6.75, and will increase to $6.00 per 1,000 gallons
The out of district rates & commercial rates flat fee will remain $7.75, and will in- crease to $7.30 per 1,000 gallons.
Adv. Aug. 27 and 29, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
April 21, 2025
6:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, and Glynn Pellerin. Absent was Jeremy Ches-teen and Carla Davis.
Mr. Lipari pronounced the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Montgomery moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 17, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Lipari seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Rezoning of property by George Tyler from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District located at 14777 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd., Franklin, LA – Sec.62 T14S R9E; - Parcel Id# 2174681010.00. Lot A Robert P Pontiff Prop Per Plat 22g 181210 Acq 76 288321.
Mr. George Tyler appeared before the board to discuss the Rezoning request.
In reference to Mr. Lipari’s inquiry, Mr. Tyler ex- plained that the building has al- ways been utilized for commercial use.
Mrs. Mandi Leblanc, Director of Planning and Zoning, explained that the building was not in use for more than six (6) months and therefore lost its grandfather clause.
Mr. Montgomery made a motion to approve the re- quest for a Rezoning of property by George Tyler from Single Family Residential (SR) Zon-ed District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District located at 14777 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd., Franklin, LA – Sec.62 T14S R9E; - Parcel Id# 2174681010.00. Lot A Robert P Pontiff Prop Per Plat 22g 181210 Acq 76 288321. Mr. Lipari seconded the motion, which carried with the following 3-0-0-3 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Joshua Montgomery, and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jimmy Wiley, Jeremy Chesteen and Carla Davis
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 19546 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA – Sec.68 T13S R8E; - Parcel Id# 1905041005.00 Lot BD Teche - Stouff - Road – Est. Hardy Acq. 436 340517.
Mr. Steve Tebow appeared before the board to discuss the request for a Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
Mr. Tebow ex- plained that Mrs. Viator intends to sell both properties as residential.
Ms. Sally Hebert appeared before the board to discuss the rezone.
Ms. Hebert stated that she attended the meeting to get a better understanding of what the request was for.
Ms. Hebert ex- plained that the community does not a commercial business placed on that property.
Ms. Leblanc ex- plained that if approved, the zoning would not allow for commercial businesses, it would only allow for a stick-built house or one (1) manufactured home.
Mr. Liapri made a motion to ap- prove the request for a Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 19546 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA – Sec.68 T13S R8E; - Parcel Id# 1905041005.00 Lot BD Teche - Stouff - Road – Est. Hardy Acq. 436 340517. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley, Joshua Montgomery, and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jeremy Chesteen and Carla Davis
Mr. Druilhet read the request for a Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 19545 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA – Sec.68 T13S R8E; - Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln Acq 436 340517
Mr. Lipari made a motion to ap- prove the request for a Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 19545 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA – Sec.68 T13S R8E; - Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln Acq 436 340517. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley, Joshua Montgomery, and Glynn Pellerin
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Jeremy Chesteen and Carla Davis
There being no further business, Mr. Wiley moved for adjournment. Mr. Lipari seconded the motion, which carried.
Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Zoning Commission
Public Hearing Minutes
April 21, 2025
5:45 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Joshua Montgomery. Absent was Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley, Jeremy Chesteen, Glynn Pellerin and Carla Davis.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed Rezoning of property:
Rezoning of property by George Tyler from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District located at 14777 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd., Franklin, LA – Sec.62 T14S R9E; - Parcel Id# 2174681010.00. Lot A Robert P Pontiff Prop Per Plat 22g 181210 Acq 76 288321.
Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 19546 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA – Sec.68 T13S R8E; - Parcel Id# 1905041005.00 Lot BD Teche - Stouff - Road – Est. Hardy Acq. 436 340517.
Rezoning of property by Annie Viator from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 19545 Highway 182, Jeanerette, LA – Sec.68 T13S R8E; - Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln Acq 436 340517.
There being no further business, Chairman Barry Druilhet adjourned the Public Hearing.
Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of Adjustments Meeting
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2025
6:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Board of Adjustments met in Regular Session on this date with Chairman, John “Booker” Davis presiding, and the following members present: Larry Hotard, Wynord Thomas Sr, Keith Lewis, and Tanya Johnson. Absent were: Scott Berry, and Roy Martin.
Mr. Thomas pronounced the Invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Johnson.
Nominations were open for Chairman and Vice Chairman for the Board of Ad- justments.
Nomination for Chairman for the Board of Adjustments was accepted by Mr. John “Booker” Davis. Mr. Hotard moved that John “Booker” Davis be nominated as Chairman for the Board of Adjustments for the year 2025. Mr. Wynord Thomas Sr. seconded the motion to appoint John “Booker” Davis as Chairman for the Board of Adjustments for the year 2024 which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Wynord Thomas Sr., Larry Hotard, Keith Lewis, and Tanya Johnson
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Scott Berry, and Roy Martin
Nomination for Vice Chairman for the Board of Ad- justments was ac- cepted by Larry Hotard. John “Booker” Davis moved that Larry Hotard be nominated as Vice Chairman for the Board of Adjustments for the year 2025. Mr. Berry seconded the mo- tion to appoint Larry Hotard as Vice Chairman for the Planning and Zoning Commission for the year 2025 which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: John “Booker” Davis, Wynord Thomas Sr., Keith Lewis, and Tanya Johnson
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Scott Berry, and Roy Martin
Mr. Hotard mov-ed that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 2, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Davis read the request for April Cowart for a Front Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft to 20 ft in an Agricultural (AG) zoned district located at 652 Freetown Rd. Franklin, LA- Sec. 39 T14SR8E; -Parcel Id# 1634604034.00 - Lot South 100 ft Tract ABCDEFGA per plat 26z 205117 being bd e guest - Freetown Rd - A Douglas - J M Burguieres Co Acq 424 338417 Improvements.
Mr. Thomas made a motion to approve the re- quest for April Cowart for a Front Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft to 20 ft in an Agricultural (AG) zoned district located at 652 Freetown Rd. Franklin, LA- Sec. 39 T14SR8E; -Parcel Id# 1634604034.00 - Lot South 100 ft Tract ABCDEFGA per plat 26z 205117 being bd e guest - Freetown Rd - A Douglas - J M Burguieres Co Acq 424 338417 Improvements. Mr. Hotard seconded the motion which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Wynord Thomas Sr., Larry Hotard, Keith Lewis, and Tanya Johnson
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Scott Berry, and Roy Martin
There being no further business, Mr. Hotard moved for adjournment. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G John “Booker” Davis
John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Government Board of Adjustments
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of Adjustments
Public Hearing Minutes
April 7, 2025
5:45 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Board of Adjustments met in Regular Session on this date with Chairman, John “Booker” Davis presiding, and the following members present: Wynord Thomas, Keith Lewis, and Larry Hotard. Absent were Scott Berry, Roy Martin, and Tanya Johnson.
The purpose of the hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed variance of property:
April Cowart for a Front Setback Variance to deviate from the re- quired 50 ft to 20 ft in an Agricultural (AG) zoned district located at 652 Freetown Rd. Franklin, LA- Sec. 39 T14SR8E; -Parcel Id# 1634604034.00 - Lot South 100 ft Tract ABCDEFGA per plat 26z 205117 being bd e guest - Freetown Rd - A Douglas - J M Burguieres Co Acq 424 338417 Improvements. (ZON-1453)
Ms. Cowart ap- peared before the board to discuss the request for the Front Setback Variance to deviate from the re- quired 50 ft to 20 ft in an Agricultural (AG) zoned district.
Ms. Cowart ex- plained that she moved a manufactured home onto the property and was not aware of the setback re- quirements.
In reference to Mr. Davis’s inquiry, Ms. Cowart stated that the manufactured home is currently on the property.
Ms. Cowart ex- plained that she previously resided in a manufactured home located next door at 644 Freetown Rd. that was destroyed by hurricane Francine.
There being no further business, John “Booker” Davis adjourned the Public Hearing.
John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of Adjustments Meeting
Regular Meeting
May 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Board of Adjustments met in Regular Session on this date with Chairman, John “Booker” Davis presiding, and the following members present: Wynord Thomas, Keith Lewis, Roy Martin, and Larry Hotard. Absent were Scott Berry, and Tanya Johnson.
Mr. Lewis pronounced the Invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hotard.
Mr. Hotard mov-ed that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 7, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Martin seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Davis read the request for 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.
Mr. Leroy Trim appeared before the board to discuss the request for Jennifer Perez for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft to five (5) ft in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) zoned district.
In reference to Mr. Davis’s re- quest, Mr. Trim stated that there was no objection to the request.
Mr. Thomas made a motion to approve the re- quest for Jennifer Perez for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft to five (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. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion which carried with the following 4-0-0-2 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Wynord Thomas, Keith Lewis, Roy Martin, and Larry Hotard
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Scott Berry, and Tanya Johnson
There being no further business, Mr. Hotard moved for adjournment. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion, which carried.
John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Government Board of Adjustments
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of Adjustments
Public Hearing Minutes
May 5, 2025
5:45 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Board of Adjustments met in Regular Session on this date with Chairman, John “Booker” Davis presiding, and the following members present: Wynord Thomas, Keith Lewis, Roy Martin, and Larry Hotard. Absent were Scott Berry, and Tanya Johnson.
The purpose of the hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed variance of property:
Jennifer Perez for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft to five (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)
Representing Jennifer Perez, Mr. Leroy Trim appeared before the board to discuss the request for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 15 ft to five (5) ft in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) zoned district.
Mr. Trim ex- plained that the manufactured home would be placed in the same location as a manufactured home that was previously on the property.
Director of Planning and Zoning, Mrs. Mandi LeBlanc, explained that Ms. Perez applied for a permit after the manufactured home had already been placed on the property.
Mrs. LeBlanc explained that when the setback inspection was performed, the manufactured home did not meet the requirements.
Mrs. LeBlanc stated that for the electricity to be released, all the permit requirements must be met.
There being no further business, John “Booker” Davis adjourned the Public Hearing.
S/G John “Booker” Davis
John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to St. Mary Parish Ordinance 1410, there is a Public Nuisance identified at Parcel Id# 3524221149.00, - 10710 Hwy 182 E Frontage Rd., Amelia, LA, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is necessary that the own-er of the property abate the nuisance by properly cutting and disposing of the grass on or before September 11, 2025.
Failure or refusal within fifteen (15) days may result in further action as per Ord. No. 1410-Sec. 12.5-204-F.
St. Mary Parish Government, Nuisance Abatement Office, Mandi LeBlanc, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA; (337) 828-4100 ext. 5555.
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA UNIT 1 PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
LEPA UNIT NO. 1 PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2025
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Recommendation for Ap- proval to retain current LEPA Unit No. 1 officers for 2026
ITEM 5 Approval of the Minutes of the October 8, 2024 LEPA Unit No.1 Participants Committee Meeting
ITEM 6 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Update on LEPA Unit No.1 Maintenance Outage
(b) Consideration of going into an Executive Session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:16, La. R.S. 42:17 to discuss potential litigation by the federal Equal Em- ployment Opportunity Commission and/or private in- dividuals formerly employed at the LEPA Unit No. 1 facility in Morgan City, Louisiana and to discuss commercially sensitive information and strategies protected by La. R.S. 44:1, et seq. including La. R.S. 44:3.3
ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Request for Approval of the Twelfth Supplement to the Professional Services Agreement with Legend Consulting Group Limited for performance of the 2024 Consulting Engineer’s Report for LEPA
(b) Discussion on LEPA Power Project Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A and 2021B) and Debt Service
ITEM 8 AD- JOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in ad- vance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
Adv. Aug. 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 (Amelia).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 18, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Aug. 27 and Sept. 10, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3 (Amelia area).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until September 18, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 7 Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 40:1495 and 40:1496.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Aug. 27 and Sept. 10, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until September 18, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Item 4. of Ordinance No. 1592.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Aug. 27 and Sept. 10, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Thursday September 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room
Berwick Town Hall
3225 Third St
A•G•E•N•D•A
Public Hearing(s);
Case #1: (Tabled from August meeting) Application for Conditional Use Approval for Mr. Harris Dehart regarding excavating appx ½ Acre Pond on Lot 1A, a tract of land situated in Section 28, Township 15, Range 12, bearing physical address of 417 Fairview Drive, Parcel #314401166.00.
Persons requiring reasonable ac- commodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. Aug. 22, 27 and 29, 2025

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