Public notices for Dec. 13, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340
November 1, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P. M.
The President, Carlo Gagliano, Jr. called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call, all commissioners were present.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gagliano, and Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: None
Approval of minutes of the meeting held on October 4, 2023.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Kenneth Mire to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the October 4, 2023, regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary): Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana involving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission regarding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
There was no discussion and action concerning the executive session.
B. Discussion and action on the Louisiana Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43.
Allowed for public comment: None
There was a discussion concerning the Louisiana Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43 and
was for informational purposes only and no action was taken at this time.
REPORTS
Engineering Re- port – None
Managers’ Re- port – The Plant Manager updated the board on the ongoing plant and field projects.
The upgrade to the water treatment plant is near completion and is expected to wrap up in the coming weeks.
The Plant Manager informed the board that a search for a leak on the water distribution system is ongoing.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Other Business allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 P.M. All voted aye. Motion to adjourn passed.
(S) Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.,
President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/
Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (DT Caffery LLC)
An Ordinance amending and reenacting Sections XII and XIII of Ordinance No. 2153 establishing fees for use of boat launch facilities and defining the manner in which user fees shall be dedicated.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2277 of the code of ordinances to prohibit meetings of board and commissions on same day as regular parish council meetings.
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish council repealing the condemnation of improvements consisting of the plantation inn hotel, situated at 815 highway 90, parcel id no. 298428104500-2984281004.00, adopted on October 25, 2023, and approved by the parish president on October 30, 2023.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
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PUBLIC NOTICE
December 7, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:55 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinance:
An Ordinance establishing the Personnel Policies for St. Mary Parish Government.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Advertisement for bids on
Alligator Tags
The St. Mary Parish School Board is requesting bids for Alligator Tags on all St. Mary Parish School Board 16 section properties. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board Maintenance Office in Centerville, La. until 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at which time they will be opened. Bid packets will be furnished at the School Board Maintenance Office at 474 Hwy 317 in Centerville, Louisiana 70522.
Please call the maintenance office at (337) 836-9605 for further information.
Adv. Dec. 6, 13 and 27, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Advertisement for Bids on 350 Student Lockers at Franklin Sr. High
The St. Mary Parish School Board is requesting bids for 350 Student Lockers at Franklin Sr. High. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board Maintenance Office in Centerville, La. until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at which time they will be opened. Bid packets will be furnished at the School Board Maintenance Office at 474 Hwy 317 in Centerville, La 70522. or online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
Please call the maintenance office at (337) 836-9605 for further information.
Adv. Dec. 6, 13 and 27, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER
COMMISSION #2
RATE INCREASE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 OUR WATER/
SEWER RATES WILL BE INCREASING. PLEASE SEE THE NEW RATES
BELOW.
IN DISTRICT RATES –
WATER - $6.75 FLAT FEE $3.50 PER/1,000 GALLONS
SEWER - $6.75 FLAT FEE $4.50 PER/1,000 GALLONS
OUT OF
DISTRICT RATES –
WATER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $4.70 PER/1,000 GALLONS
SEWER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $5.80 PER/1,000 GALLONS
COMMERICAL RATES –
WATER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $4.70 PER/1,000 GALLONS
SEWER - $7.75 FLAT FEE $5.80 PER/1,000 GALLONS
OUR STANDARD METER DEPOSIT WILL INCREASE FROM $130.00 TO $200.00
Adv. Dec. 8, 13, 15,
and 20, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Meeting Notice
December 8, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana.
The current meeting agenda can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council site at http://www.st maryparishla.gov/agendas-and-minutes and the St. Mary Parish Council Meeting can be viewed on the St. Mary Parish Council Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-Parish-Council-10259531585-5923/
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Am- ericans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 505, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
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