Public notices for Aug. 28, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JULY 24, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Davis and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, July 10, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Peter Soprano appeared before the Council to discuss the status of the Parish from the perspective of a past At-Large/Single Council Member. He ex- pounded on the Ten Commandments being displayed at the entrance of the Council Room, the Chairperson conducting the meetings, tall grass, derelict properties, consolidation, non- profits, and businesses in St. Mary Parish that re- ceived PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) funds due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mr. Olander ex- pounded on consolidation of boards and commissions, board members’ term expirations, and selling of derelict property.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan offered public comment relative to the ordinances for introduction.
Parish President, Sam Jones stated that he received a letter from the Tourist Commission relative to helping with the ballpark. He also reported on a meeting with the new CPRA (Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) Chairman that he recently attended.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale submitted his re- port for a two (2) week period ending July 24, 2024. He also presented quarterly reports of department activities from Economic Development, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, Personnel, Finance, and Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness.
Several Council Members and Ad- ministration discussed the overlay completion of I-49, asphalt zipper, tree removal in Amelia, Verdunville and Cypremort Point Boat Landings, update on the burnt house in Centerville, and the recent town hall meeting that was held at West St. Mary Civic Center.
Economic Development Director, Evan Boudreaux stated that a newsletter was emailed to citizens that attended the re- cent town hall meeting and that anyone can register to receive the newsletter and information is on the Parish’s website.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the reading of the Public Hearing Report – July 10, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink reported that the Council on Aging raised over $20,000 at their “Shake Your Sneakers Event.”
Rev. Mathews reported that the Charter Revision Committee recently held their first meeting. He in- formed that the next meeting will be held on August 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Council Room, 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Dr. Rink stated that discussion was had relative to the meetings being held on the third Thursday of the month.
Per several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale stated that requests have been made to have the Charter Revision Committee meetings live streamed on Facebook. After discussion, the Council requested that future meetings be live streamed.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed up Item 16D, “Discussion relative to an update on the Courthouse Security.”
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Director of Homeland Security, Jimmy Broussard stated that the 6th Floor will continue to have additional security. He informed that the 1st Floor will have security anytime the Courthouse is open.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiry relative to having security on the 1st and 6th Floors, Mr. Governale stated that the Parish does not pay for security on the 6th Floor.
Several Council Members had lengthy discussions relative to cost, employees access, screenings, and background checks.
Mr. Hebert in- troduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 7-07(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-01(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-03 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-04(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-05(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07(C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-12(B) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-05 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-06(B) & (C) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 3-10(A) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 5-05(E) of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Lisa Morgan offered public comment relative to these ordinances.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-2-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: Olander and Hill
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rulf
ORDINANCE
NO. 2373
An Ordinance levying and imposing an adjusted rate of 5.68 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2024.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2374
An Ordinance designating the adjusted millage rate after reassessment and in- creasing the millage back to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum of 5.72 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2024; and levying and imposing a forty-six hundredths (0.46) mills for the purpose of a general obligation bond on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, excluding the City of Morgan City, for the year 2024.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2375
An Ordinance levying and imposing an adjusted rate of 7.55 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the Parish Tax (outside municipalities parochial purposes) and an adjusted rate of 3.77 mills for the purpose of maintaining the Criminal Justice System Tax (within the in- corporated municipalities and towns) on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana for the year 2024.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2376
An Ordinance designating the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and in- creasing the millage rate back to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum of 7.60 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the parish tax (outside municipalities parochial purposes) and designating the ad- justed millage rate after reassessment and increasing the millage back to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum of 3.80 mills for purpose of maintaining the criminal justice system tax (within the incorporated municipalities and towns) on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish St. Mary., State Louisiana for the year 2024.
Mr. Ina moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rulf
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst Councilman Larry Guilbeau, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Guilbeau served on the Council of the City of Franklin from 2018 till 2022, and 2022 until present, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Guilbeau was a lifelong resident of Franklin, Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Guilbeau was a very active person and enjoyed riding his bike and checking on his elderly neighbors, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to ac- knowledge publicly your sorrow and sympathy to the family of Councilmember Guilbeau, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of July 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rulf
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 24, 2024.
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 af- fixing 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 24th day of July 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G GWENDLYN 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
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE OF LOUISIANA OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of St. Mary Parish, in accordance with those Standards, is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to St. Mary Parish.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Parish Council of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session on the 24th day of July 2024, that it does hereby certify to the Louisiana De- partment of Transportation and Development (DOTD) that for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025:
1. The Parish will perform all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory;
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American As- sociation of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically re- viewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings;
3. All Parish- owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting;
4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted; and
5. All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge in- spections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD re- quest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that these stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off System Bridge Replacement Program.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of July 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving and authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with Huey P. Stockstill, LLC relative to the Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-03, upon receipt of concurrence from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a contract in the amount of $1,104,720.48 with Huey P. Stockstill, LLC, P.O. Box 758, Picayune, MS 39466, relative to the Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-03, upon receipt of concurrence from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control, 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 24th day of July 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the July 10, 2024, Council Meeting - Discussion and action relative to appointments to St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Commission (1 Board Member).
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that Judge Edward Leonard, Jr. be appointed to the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Commission to represent District No. 6. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Referred from the July 10, 2024, Council Meeting - Discussion and Action relative to a Wage Compatibility and Organizational Study for St. Mary Parish Government Employee Salaries and Pay Scale. (Mr. Ina)
Mr. Ina stated that studies for Wage Compatibility and Organizational Review need to be conducted in order to provide current data and information to the newly elected Charter Revision Commission to properly revise the Home Rule Charter.
Several Council Members, Evan Boudreaux, and Mr. Governale had lengthy discussion relative to possible grant funding availability to cover the cost of these studies.
After discussion, Mr. Ina moved that Economic Development Director, Evan Boudreaux, be given authority to apply for grant funding to conduct an Organizational Study and Wage Compatibility Study and to include proposals from Lean Frog Business Solutions, Inc. and Salary.com. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Mr. Boudreaux expounded on strategic planning, the application process, and stated that match funding is not required.
Per Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Mr. Boudreaux stated that strategic planning identifies specific goals, issues, and objectives and how to achieve them.
C. Referred from the July 10, 2024, Council Meeting - Discussion relative to revising the Personnel Policy Section 3.8 Holiday Compensation. (Mr. Ina)
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to holiday pay, Personnel Director, Jillian Fisher stated that previously the maximum holiday pay was eight (8) hours per day. After discussion, it was decided that it would be best to pay that employee’s workday.
Mr. Governale stated that holiday pay would be given for hours worked and that the change would be made administratively.
Per Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Mr. Governale stated that this will be effective for the next holiday.
Mr. Ina stated since administration is making this correction, he mov-ed to withdraw this item from the agenda.
D. Referred from the July 10, 2024, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Hospital Service District No. 2 (Ochsner St. Mary) – 1 Vacancy
Thane Aucoin
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Thane Aucoin be appointed to Hospital Service District No. 2. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried. Dr. Rink abstained.
President Jones reported that the roof at the Bayou Vista Park was grant funded and once ownership is verified the funds will be sent for construction to be- gin.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Troy LaRive has written on July 12, 2024, to resign from the Kemper Williams Advisory Board.
Mr. LaRive will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
B. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Fire Protection District No. 7 (Bayou Vista) – 4 Vacancies
Martin DeHart, Jeremy Price, Alvin J. Metrejean, Jr., Joseph Adydan
Mr. Hill moved that Martin De- Hart, Jeremy Price, Alvin J. Metrejean, Jr., and Joseph Adydan be appointed to Fire Protection District No. 7. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
C. Discussion and action pursuant to Ordinance No. 2152 which provides that any member of any Board of Commissioners appointed by the Parish who shall miss three (3) meetings in any twelve (12) month period of time without good cause stated to the Parish Council shall be terminated from the Board of Commissioners. The intent of the ordinance is to have people serving on these boards that have the time and willingness to attend meetings so as to ensure that a quorum would be met to conduct business that may come before the board. On June 21, 2024, a letter was sent to Mr. Herbert Bell and Mr. Wendell C. Bogan informing them that a commissioner who misses three meetings within a twelve-month period without good cause shall be terminated. They were both asked if they wanted to continue to serve and I have not heard back from either board member.
Lisa Morgan in- formed that Mr. Bell attended the last meeting.
After discussion, Mr. Ina moved to table this item to the August 14, 2024 meeting. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
D. Discussion relative to an up- date on the Courthouse Security. (Mrs. Hidalgo)
This item was discussed earlier.
There being no further business, Mr. Hill moved for adjournment. Mr. Adams 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. 28, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
JULY 24, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., and Dean Adams. Absent were Leslie Rulf, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances:
An Ordinance levying and imposing an adjusted rate of 5.68 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2024.
An Ordinance designating the adjusted millage rate after reassessment and in- creasing the millage back to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum of 5.72 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2024; and levying and imposing a forty-six hundredths (0.46) mills for the purpose of a general obligation bond on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, excluding the City of Morgan City, for the year 2024.
An Ordinance levying and imposing an adjusted rate of 7.55 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the Parish Tax (outside municipalities parochial purposes) and an adjusted rate of 3.77 mills for the purpose of maintaining the Criminal Justice System Tax (within the in- corporated municipalities and towns) on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana for the year 2024.
An Ordinance designating the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and in- creasing the millage rate back to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum of 7.60 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the parish tax (outside municipalities parochial purposes) and designating the ad- justed millage rate after reassessment and increasing the millage back to a rate not to exceed the prior year’s maximum of 3.80 mills for purpose of maintaining the criminal justice system tax (within the incorporated municipalities and towns) on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish St. Mary, State Louisiana for the year 2024.
There were no written and/or verbal comments re- ceived regarding the ordinances.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan offered public comment relative to these ordinances.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert 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. 28, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The St. Mary Parish Government, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its President, Sam Jones, will receive sealed bids for the Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant – Amelia Trail, Federal Award #H.015209 project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room. Fifth Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until September 19, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
•St. Mary Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office – Fifth Floor, Courthouse Building; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $120.00 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 “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded up- on return of the documents and de- posits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of re- production. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents un- marked 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 no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are re- sponsible 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 HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE 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.
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, ex- cluding 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, Jules M. Darden, 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 St. Mary Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Sam Jones
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024
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LEGAL 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 5, 2024, 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 request from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing De- partment 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 21st day of August, 2024
(S) Sam Jones
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. Aug. 21, 23, 28 and 30, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
July 25, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the July 25, 2024, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Justin Martin, Mr. Scott Verret, Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Duval Arthur, III (Sheriff’s representative) were in attendance. Mr. Gary Driskell and Mr. Jimmy Broussard did not attend.
Guest: Ms. Kristin Holcombe, of Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC
Mr. Verret made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the May 2024 minutes. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
There was no meeting in June due to the lack of a quorum.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for May 2024 was $61,531.53. Mr. Mayon 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 May 2024 was $71,882.37. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The income statement for June 2024 was $83,789.51. Mr. Mayon 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 June 2024 was $91,366.68. Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Martin 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:
Policy Manual Revision: Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the proposed revisions to the policy manual regarding vacation time, comp time, sick leave, and holidays to comply with the new parish policy. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Selection of a newspaper as the official journal for St. Mary Parish 911 Communications District - Mr. Grogan made a motion to select The Morgan City Review Newspaper as the official journal for St. Mary 911. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
2023 Audit Report - Ms. Kristin Holcombe, of Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC. addressed the board with the results of the 2023 audit. She reported that it was a favorable audit with an unmodified opinion. Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the audit report. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Director Up- dates:
Ms. Angeron ad- vised that there was a generator failure during a power outage earlier this month. The parish is renting a backup generator until it’s repaired.
General Discussion: Mr. Smith offered thanks to Mr. Martin for his assistance in getting equipment back up and running after the power failure.
Adjournment: Mr. Verret made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved: ———————
Mr. Matt Mayon,
Vice-Chairman
Attest: —————
Charlette
Angeron,
Director
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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial
District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Nationstar
Mortgage LLC
Vs. No. 138385 Div “G”
The Unopened Succession of and Unknown Heirs of Laura Vice Louviere A/K/A Laura V. Louviere A/K/A Laura Vice Louviere A/K/A Laura Louviere
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 together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as Lot No. 2 in Block “A” of Van E. Clements, Sr., as shown on plan of land approved by T. F. Kramer, C.E., & S., of date August 10, 1951, a copy of which plan was recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 7-W, Entry No. 83,575.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND, SEVENTY-SEVEN AND 30/100 ($101,077.30) DOLLARS balance due on Principal of Fixed Rate Note, interest from August 1, 2023, until paid, at 4.375% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees to be computed
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 WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 4th day of September A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 13th day of June A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
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St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity
Drainage
District No. 2A
Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
Call to order 6:03 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Hicks
Roll Call: Oscar Toups, Don Hicks, Charlie Solar Jr., Chuck Walters, Tim Matthews
Motion for approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting was made by Mr. Matthews. Second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for DD6, DD2, and DD2A was made by Mr. Walters. Second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. John Armato presented the Board with financials and budget comparisons.
A motion to ap- prove changes for District 6 area signature cards for MC Bank was made by Mr. Hicks. Second by Mr. Walters. All were in favor. Motion carried. A motion to approve adding Chuck Walters to District 2 area signature cards for Whitney Bank was made by Mr. Hicks. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Current payables for District 2 area were reviewed by the Board.
Guests: Mr. Rob-er Karam of T. Baker Smith addressed the Board regarding the drainage analysis and fielded questions from the Board regarding Station 9. Mr. Paul Klingman of Associated Pumps addressed the Board regarding his weekly maintenance reports for the pumping stations in the Morgan City and Siracusaville areas. Mr. Tim Matte, representing the Levee District, addressed the Board regarding their relationship with CGDD2A.
Maintenance re- ports were given.
AGENDA WAS EXPANDED: Mr. Walters made a motion to expand the agenda to discuss and take action on approving an IGA with the Levee District. Second by Mr. Toups. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Walters made a motion to approve an IGA with the Levee District to build a plug for Station 9. Second by Mr. Toups. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Sid Moffet gave his maintenance report for the Amelia area.
New Business: Discussion and action were taken regarding the clearing of property to install temporary pumps at the casino in Amelia. A motion was made by Mr. Walters to seek proposals to not exceed $60,000 for the project. Second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion and action were taken regarding culvert repairs on North Verret St. in Amelia. Mr. Walters made a motion to seek proposals to not exceed $70,000 for the project. All were in favor. Motion carried.
A motion to approve estimates from AAERCO for Station 3 was made by Mr. Walters. Second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
Motion to Ad- journ was made by Mr. Walters. Second by Mr. Toups. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 7:43 pm.
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LEGAL NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity
Drainage
District No. 2 Millage Meeting
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
Call to order 5:46
Roll Call: Charlie Solar Jr., Leroy Trim, Tim Matthews, Sidney Michel, and Glen Swain
Public Comment: None
Mr. John Armato with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick CPA’s presented the Board with documents regarding Ad Valorem collections and ex- penditures for the Morgan City/Siracusaville area. He recommended to the Board that the millage be in- creased to 5.58 and 2.79.
New Business: A motion to adopt an increase of the maintenance and operating millages to 5.58 and 2.79 was made by Mr. Swain, second by Mr. Trim. Roll call vote: Mr. Michel, Mr. Trim, Mr. Swain, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Solar were YEAS, there were no NAYs, and there were no ABSENTS. Motion carried.
Motion to Ad- journ was made by Mr. Matthews. Second by Mr. Swain. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 5:58 pm.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Recreation
District No. 4 of the Parish of
St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
July 17, 2024
Members Present: William Miller, Vincent Byrd, Edward Austin, Terranace Johnson
Members Ab- sent: LaGenia Bradford
Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Jerry Boyles
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Miller introduced and welcomed Terrance Johnson as the newest commissioner of the Board. He will fill the unexpired term of Andrew Bienvenu. His current term will expire on July 25, 2026.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on June 10, 2024 were reviewed. Mr. Austin made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Byrd seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Mr. Dufrene was not present to discuss the financial statements. Mr. Miller presented and reviewed the financial statements prepared by Mr. Dufrene. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mr. Austin. The motion passed.
Mr. Austin made a motion to pay outstanding in- voices. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Mr. Austin, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Johnson voted yes. Mr. Byrd ab- stained. The mo- tion passed.
Mr. Boyles presented his report to the Board. The Board discussed raising the rental rates for use of the rooms in the District’s building. Upon a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Austin, the Board agreed to raise 2 of the rental rates by $50 per rental. Upon a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Austin, the Board agreed to proceed with improving the lights in the gym.
With there being no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mr. Austin. The motion passed.
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William Miller
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary Treasurer
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, September 23, 2024 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 Belleview Street Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. Aug. 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Sept. 4, 6, 11, 13 and 18, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 5, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1569.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. till noon 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 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Drainage District No. 6 (Amelia area).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 5, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 7 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1758 and 38:1759.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. till noon 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 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 5, 2024, at Noon.
The creation of this Advisory Committee did not specify any qualifications for appointment.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. till noon 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 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
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LEGAL 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 19, 2024, 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 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Aug. 28 and Sept. 11, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 19, 2024, 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 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing seeking public input concerning a viewing pond called at the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, held on August 13, 2024 is scheduled for September 10, 2024 at 6:15 P.M.
Public Hearing Notice:
A public hearing will be held on September 10, 2024 to hear public comment on a proposed map amendment to allow the change from B-1 Local Shopping District to R-2 Multi-Family Residential.
Documents, complete in the form in which it is to be finally passed, are on file with the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and that the said approval is to be taken up on final passage, after public hearing by the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, on September 10, 2024 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie L. Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. Aug. 28, 2024
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