Public notices for Aug. 4, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on April 25, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the City on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the City 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
(CHARTER AMENDMENT)
Shall Section 2-01(a) of the Home Rule Charter for the City of Morgan City be amended to read as follows:
(a) The legislative power of the city government shall be vested in a council consisting of five (5) members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, 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, to wit:
PRECINCTS
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42(PART)
43(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above 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 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 $2,100.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A 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 City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the City are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF INTENTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), pursuant to the authority of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42, inclusive)(the “Act”), proposes to consider creating an economic development district within the City to be called Morgan City Hotel/Motel Corridor Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority proposes to levy a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax within the District. The proceeds of such tax will be deposited in a special trust fund to be used for the furtherance of economic development projects within the District, all pursuant to the authority of the Act.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, and will at that time hear any and all objections to the proposed creation of the District and the levy of a hotel occupancy tax therein.
The boundaries of the District are proposed to be as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Brashear Avenue and Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with 8th Street; thence proceeding northwesterly along 8th Street to its intersection with Willard Street; thence proceeding northeasterly along Willard Street to its intersection with 9th Street; thence proceeding southerly along 9th Street to its intersection with Brashear Avenue; thence proceeding northeasterly along Brashear Avenue to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southeasterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly and easterly along the property line of 1324 and 1328 Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Redwood Street; thence southerly along Redwood Street to its intersection with Sandra Street; thence southeasterly along Sandra Street to its intersection with Cottonwood Street; thence southerly along Cottonwood Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Victor II Boulevard; thence easterly along Victor II Boulevard to its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence northerly along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the extension of the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; thence, proceeding southerly along the property line of 704 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and its extension south to tis intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding easterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence proceeding northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with the property line of 516 Roderick Street; thence proceeding easterly and northerly and westerly and northerly and westerly along the property line of 516 Roderick Street to its intersection with Roderick Street; thence northerly along Roderick Street to its intersection with U.S. Highway 90; thence easterly along U.S. Highway 90 to its intersection with the levee east of 520 Roderick Street; thence proceeding southerly along the levee to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding westerly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with East Boulevard; thence proceeding southerly along East Boulevard to its intersection with Railroad Avenue; thence proceeding westerly along Railroad Avenue to its intersection with Myrtle Street; thence proceeding northerly along Myrtle Street to its intersection with Louisiana Highway 182; thence proceeding northwesterly along Louisiana Highway 182 to its intersection with Brashear Avenue, the point of beginning.
Adv. July 28 and Aug. 4, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 2023
FRANKLIN, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Andrew Mancuso, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Ortiz, and with Norris Crappell and Luther Smith absent.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Gerard Bourgeois; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the May 18 regular monthly minutes as well as the May 18 special meeting minutes. After a second by Mr. Mike Ortiz, the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Hidalgo presented the payables report, which Mr. Hebert moved to approve. Following Mr. Mancuso’s second, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith re- ported his office and FTN are working on finalizing design reports for submittal in the next few weeks for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study. Mr. Karam also stated the flow meters were installed today and his office along with SMLD was on site to observe the installation.
Mr. Karam re- ported the geotechnical engineer submitted their latest data report last month for the Lakeside project and it is in the process of being reviewed and working with Eustis to apply the new information to the latest design alternatives. Mr. Karam stated that his office is also looking into the permitting process for the latest design alternatives and will work to schedule a meeting with SMLD once they have more information.
Mr. Karam re- ported that the contractor has installed all four pumps for the Morgan City Pump Station Project and they are all operational. Mr. Karam stated that the contractor is working on finishing the building and installing trash screens within the next two weeks. Mr. Karam reported the contractor has re- quested a substantial completion site visit for Wednesday June 21.
Mr. Brocato re- ported they will be changing the closing cable on the Franklin Canal. Mr. Brocato stated that the maintenance closure for the Bayou Chene structure was performed with no events.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to ap- prove the signing of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit purposes. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Mancuso carried unanimously.
Attest:
———————
Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District 7
Business
Meeting -
Central Station
July 5, 2023
Meeting called to order by Myron Bourque at 6:02pm.
Members Present:
•Myron Bourque
•Lana Luke
•Bryan Roy
•David Picou
•Christina Landry
Members ab- sent: Jason Hunt
Guest Present:
•Chief Gerald Price
•Kevin Kinslow
•Members of BVVFD - Jennifer McDonald, Sonny LeBlanc and Ricky LeBlanc
Approval of minutes from June’s meeting. Lana mentioned leaving off the summary of the vehicle policy. Discussion held and the decision was to leave off the summary and add the entire policy to print in the Daily Review. After that correction is completed, minutes are approved.
Treasurer Re- port:
•Spreadsheet of cleared checks handed to all board members.
•List of checks written but not cleared.
•Have a check for stamps so payments can be mailed.
•No outstanding bills/PO’s. Kevin stated he will have more paperwork for me after the meeting.
Chief Price: Nothing
Kevin Kinslow:
•Lawn mower hit metal in the grass which in return flew and broke the window next door. Quality glass will replace the window and the district will pay for it.
•Purchased medical supplies at discounted price from Walgreen’s before they closed.
•Labco - need 1 pack of C and 1 pack of AA batteries. Appx $168.00. Approved by My- ron.
•BGS - yearly testing on extrication equipment will be done on Friday.
•Have been working on getting a date to do the PM on the trucks. Looking at being completed by mid-August.
•Jake’s Hydrant Testing - testing is completed - explained process.
No old business
New business:
•Kevin discussed the parts needed for radio’s. This will basically extend the life of the radios we have. Received a quote for batteries and parts. Discussion held. Motion by Lana to approve quote plus extra batteries and antenna for radios that Kevin is waiting to get a model number on. Motion 2nd by Bryan. All in favor.
•Reimbursement of Christina for EMT testing - Board made it clear that due to Myron already approving, they will cover it but from now on, requisitions need to be turned in prior to spending the money.
•Discussion went into the handbook and concerns with it. For the record, Kevin is not running emergency calls while on the clock for the district.
Motion to ad- journ by Lana. Motion 2nd by Bryan. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:47pm.
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: August 8, 2023
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: July 11, 2023
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on: Crystal Stansbury – Dollar General
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 741 – Amend 2022-23 Consolidated Budget
2. Introduce Or- dinance No. 742 - Consolidated Budget 2023-24
3. Introduce Or- dinance No. 743 – Ordinance to repeal section 10-31
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Deborah Price – International Lighthouse & Lightship Weekend – August 18-20, 2023
2. Patrick Hebert - announce my candidacy for St. Mary Parish Council District 6.
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, August 7, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Travis Ware for a Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to 15 ft. in an Agricultural (AG) zoned district located at 539 Big Four Corners Rd, Jeanerette, LA; Sec. 5 T14S R8E; Parcel #1844941061.00-Lot 2 Milton Latoussaint Est Part Per Plat 9R97426 Acq 11E 107676. (Zon-1408)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. July 21, 28 and Aug. 3, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary will conduct a proposed budget hearing on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 5:15 pm at the Bayou Vista Community Center, Bayou Vista, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment in the budget process on the District’s operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
The proposed budget is available for public inspection in the District’s offices at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Bellview Street, Morgan City, LA 70380. Interested persons may examine the budget documents during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Brian Head,
President
Recreation District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. July 21, 26, 28, Aug. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2343
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to allow for a One Recreational Vehicle.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 28th day of June 2023, having been published in accordance with law and having been heard in a public meeting in Franklin, Louisiana on the 26th day of July 2023; was adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of July 2023.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olan-der, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Scott Ramsey and Dr. Kristi P. Rink.
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
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 28th day of July 2023, at the hour of 1:10 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g David
Hanagriff
DAVID
HANAGRIFF,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 1st day of August 2023, at the hour of 9:19 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Blane Aucoin
Address: 1028 Lake Palourde Rd, Amelia, LA
Parcel Id# Parcel #3524241120.00 - Sec.20 T16S R13E - Lot BD Aucoin – Aucoin – Aucoin - Aucoin less parcel 5-5 per 31F 222544 Acq. 42H 265361.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to allow for a One Recreational Vehicle
Adv. Aug. 4, 2023
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