Public notices for Dec. 20, 2023

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January 10, 2024MINERAL LEASE SALENOTICE OF PUBLICATIONOFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCESON BEHALF OF THE STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARDFOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANABATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70821Notice is hereby given in conformity with La. R.S. 30:126 that sealed bids will be received in the Office of Mineral Resources, LaSalle Office Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (P. O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821) on or before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 for a lease to explore, drill for and produce oil, gas and any other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas on the following described tracts (Tract Nos. 45706 through 45734, inclusive). The sealed bids shall be opened publicly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in the LaSalle Office Building, 617 N. 3rd Street, Capitol Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.The descriptions for the Tract(s) nominated below were, for the purpose of acquiring a mineral lease(s) or a geophysical agreement(s), provided and corrected exclusively by the nominating party. Therefore, any mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board (Mineral Board) from the Tract(s) listed below are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied or statutory including, but not limited to, title or the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.An error or omission in the nominating party’s Tract description may require that a State mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) be modified, canceled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions within the Tract(s) described. In such case, however, the Mineral Board shall not be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessee prior to such modification, cancellation or abrogation including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties.Tract(s) available for leasing may be situated in the Louisiana Coastal Zone as defined in Act 361 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 1978 (promulgated as LSA-R. S. 49:213) and may be subject to the guidelines and regulations promulgated by the Office of Coastal Management of the Department of Natural Resources for operations in the Coastal Zone. Further, in accordance with Article XII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and notwithstanding any language herein to the contrary, any mineral rights granted by the Mineral and Energy Board to the tract(s) advertised herein are subject to the surface usage for integrated coastal protection or hurricane and flood protection projects promulgated, funded and effected through the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions, whether solely or in conjunction with other state, local or federal governmental agencies or with private individuals or entities.Bids may be for the whole or any particularly described portion of the land advertised, but no bids will be accepted that does not equal the Minimum Royalty as set forth in La. R.S. 30:127 or which are not in compliance with the provisions of Sub-part A of Chapter 2, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, other applicable laws or the guidelines established by the Board through the Office of Mineral Resources. The Minimum Royalty is not to be construed as an amount acceptable to the Mineral Board, it being the policy of the Mineral Board to reject any bid which does not reflect tract potential. The Board considers bonus, royalty percentage, and also compares royalty granted to landowners in the area. Multiple portion bids on the same tract may be accepted by the Mineral Board, even though they overlap. In the case of overlapping portion bids on the same tract, each of which is otherwise acceptable to the State, the Mineral Board has the sole discretion, to determine which one of the multiple bids on the same tract is most advantageous and in the best interest of the State. The Mineral Board may base it decision on factors such as but not limited to the royalty, per acre cash payment, bonus, any additional consideration. The selected bid, (referred to as “Bid A”), will be given priority in having a lease issued. The Mineral Board will also indicate the acceptability of other portion bids on the same tract, if any, in the order of their acceptance (referred to respectively as “Bid B”, “Bid C”, etc.). Once the plat of “Bid A” ‘s portion has been rendered as accurately as possible, “Bid B” will be contacted and given an option to take a lease on the remaining portion of his portion bid acreage not overlapping “Bid A” ‘s bid portion, at “Bid B’ ‘s per acre bid price (both as to bonus and rental); and thereafter, each successive bidder whose bid is otherwise acceptable will be given the option to take a lease on whatever portion remains of his portion bid acreage at his respective per acre bid price, less and except any prior portion bid acreage on which the successful bidder has opted to take a lease.The Mineral and Energy Board does not obligate itself to accept any bid, and that acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Mineral Board which reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to grant a lease on any portion of the tract advertised and to withdraw the remainder of the tract.Additional requirements to be included in all sealed bids submitted to the Office of Mineral Resources and additional tract information associated with each tract advertised can be found at the Office of Mineral Resources website titled “Notice of Publication” located at:http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/1599. It is the bidders’ responsibility to properly complete the bid package pursuant to the requirements stated in both the public notice and the Notice of Publication.The rights to geothermal resources, free sulphur, potash, lignite, salt and other solid minerals are to be excluded from any oil or gas mineral lease and any bid purporting to include those rights will be disregarded as to the extent of those rights only. If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to attend or participate in a meeting, please notify the Office of Mineral Resources at P.O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2827 or 225-342-4615 at least two (2) working days before the meeting date.EXCLUSIVE GEOPHYSICAL AGREEMENT (Tract No. 45734 herein).TRACT NO. 45734 - Iberia St. Mary Terrebonne and Vermilion Parishes, LouisianaThe Exclusive Geophysical Agreement is a Type #3, and carries a maximumInitial Term of Eighteen (18) months, with an Option Term, if exercised by additional payment as specified in the Agreement, of Six (6) months period. The Exclusive Geophysical Agreement #3, shall be effective from January 10, 2024 for a period terminating July 10, 2025, unless the Option period is activated by payment (timely) of the Option payment amount set forth in the Agreement, in which case the termination date shall be January 10, 2025,and which Agreement authorizes the successful bidder to conduct at least 3-D geophysical operations on all of the lands, including any islands and/or accretion or reliction to lakes, bays, the coastline or otherwise, where allowed by law, together with all lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description, as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, and not presently under mineral lease as of January 10, 2024, situated in the Parish(es) of Iberia, St. Mary, Terrebonne, and Vermilion, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,772,376.46 and Y = 425,260.47; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 37 seconds East 67,041.27 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,839,416.97 and Y = 424,940.97; thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 28 seconds East 38,989.14 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,839,535.76 and Y = 385,952.01; thence North 82 degrees 43 minutes 23 seconds East 63,324.30 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,902,350.00 and Y = 393,973.14; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes 13 seconds West 49,569.48 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,901,741.21 and Y = 344,407.40; thence North 78 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds East 24,615.45 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,925,850.66 and Y = 349,372.78; thence Southeasterly approximately 39,900 feet to the Northwest corner of the boundary of the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area; thence along the boundary of said Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area the following courses: Northeasterly, Easterly, Southwesterly, Southeasterly, Easterly, Southerly, Southeasterly, Northerly, Easterly and Southeasterly to a point; thence Southeasterly approximately 42,158 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,072,523.25 and Y = 244,755.75; thence South 02 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds West 98,490.25 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,068,288.70 and Y = 146,356.58; thence North 68 degrees 01 minutes 09 seconds West 334,545.14 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,758,061.95 and Y = 271,575.62; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 04 seconds West 43,703.40 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,757,641.60 and Y = 315,277.00; thence North 02 degrees 19 minutes 07 seconds West 17,677.62 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,756,926.41 and Y = 332,940.15; thence North 86 degrees 53 minutes 17 seconds West 11,317.99 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,745,625.11 and Y = 333,554.55; thence North 02 degrees 06 minutes 40 seconds East 26,002.26 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,746,582.91 and Y = 359,539.16; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 12 seconds West 16,836.27 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,729,746.82 and Y = 359,616.58; and North 33 degrees 00 degrees 00 minutes East 78,271.36 feet to the point of beginning, LESS AND EXCEPT all that portion, if any, of State Lease Nos. 329, as amended, 340, as amended, 500, as amended, 1706, as amended, 2276, as amended, 2366, 2585, 3184, as amended, 3306, as amended, 3317, as amended, 3498, as amended, 3586, 3909, 4011, as amended, 18640, 19139, as amended, 19266, 20035, 20181, as amended, 20219, 20220, 20221, 20222, 20223, 20224, 20367, as amended, 20368, 20369, 20518, 20526, 20527, 20528, as amended, 20529, as amended, 20530, as amended and 20753, as amended, 21608, 21614, as amended, 21615, 21616, 22107, as well as Operating Agreements AO302 and AO391 that may lie within the above described tract, and LESS AND EXCEPT all that portion, if any, of the Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge that lies within the above described tract, and LESS AND EXCEPT all that portion of the Louisiana State Wildlife Management Area and Game Preserve (Ward AND McIlhenny donation) that lies within the above description, and LESS AND EXCEPT any right, title, and interest in lands owned by and not under lease from the State of Louisiana, situated in Sixteenth Sections or Indemnity Lands, contained within the above described tract, containing approximately 640,671.77 acres, LESS AND EXCEPT all that portion, if any, lying seaward of the line three nautical miles from the coastline of Louisiana, as said three-mile line has been decreed by the Supreme Court of the United States, as determined by a Special Master appointed therein, in litigation styled United States v. State of Louisiana et al No. 9 Original, in 1975.NOTE: The 3D program will have Maximum In-Line offset of up to 30,000 ft., Maximum Cross-Line offsets of 30,000 ft. with a Bin size of 110 ft. X 110 ft. Nominal fold will be up to 3600 fold with over 2,000,000 traces per square mile and the project will deploy over 140,000 channels. The 3D survey design will emphasize dense spatial sampling and full offset sampling to capture the highest fidelity imaging of all subsurface features regardless of orientation or dip. The survey will image both shallow and deep geological features with the highest resolution to date.NOTE: The minimum bids which will be considered by the Mineral and Energy Board for the seismic survey portion of the agreement – (the seismic fee) shall be not less than $35.00 per acre for the initial 18 month term and one half (1/2) of the seismic fee if the Option Term is exercised. Leases selected on state water bottoms will have minimums of $350 per acre and 22.5% royalty. Leases selected on Wildlife & Fisheries Lands will have minimums of $350 per acre and 25% royalty. Successful bidder hereunder may select for lease no more than fifteen hundred (1,500) acres for each tract and no more than one-third (1/3) in the aggregate of the entire acreage within the geographical area covered by this Agreement, unless additional acreage is approved by the Board, for a primary term of three (3) years or five (5) years, depending upon location, at the bid bonus/rental and royalty. All operations conducted under the agreement by the successful bidder, including leasing operations for leases selected thereunder, shall be conducted in accordance with policy of the State Mineral and Energy Board as enunciated in the agreement and which is on file in the Office of Mineral Resources. A copy of the draft agreement is available at https://dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/168. A cashier’s check, certified check or bank money order, payable to the Office of Mineral Resources for the full amount of cash consideration (but not less than $35.00 per acre) offered for the Exclusive Geophysical Agreement type #3 on said Tract shall accompany and be deposited with the bid. No portion bids will be accepted. The State Mineral and Energy Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.NOTE: A portion of this tract is located in The Atchafalaya Delta WMA under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries which has promulgated rules and regulations for the protection of game and wildlife on the aforesaid Tract and, therefore, shall be subject to said rules and regulations, a copy of which may be obtained from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. In addition to the specific rules and regulations applicable, the following shall apply regarding operations under this agreement: 1. No activities will be allowed without written authorization of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. 2. Proposed projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Modifications to proposed project features, including, but not limited to, access routes, spoil placement, well sites, flowlines and appurtenant structures may be required by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. 3. Compliance with the Atchafalaya Delta WMA regulations will be required unless otherwise specified by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. 4. Compensatory mitigation will be required to offset unavoidable wetland impacts. 5. Compensation and/or oyster seed ground surveys may be required by the Department for potential impacts to productive oyster seed grounds located within the management area. 6. Removal of all structures, facilities and equipment will be required within 120 days of abandonment unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. 7. No activities will be allowed during the hunting season unless authorized by the Department. 8. This tract is located within the emerging Atchafalaya Delta. No activities will be allowed on emergent islands, subaerial mudflats or vegetated wetlands. Drilling will be restricted to passes and open water bays. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) shall have discretion to determine access routes. In the event that LDWF approves of dredging for access, LDWF shall have discretion to require hydraulic or spray dredging to reduce environmental impacts and will also determine the location of any dredge material placement. 9. Prior to submitting applications for wetland permits to Federal and State permitting agencies the lease holder shall coordinate project details with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Contact person for the Department will be Mike Perot at (225) 765-3978.NOTE: No lease, or areas for negotiation of carbon storage operating agreements, shall be selected before 3D survey data has been acquired over 350,000 acres. Failure to acquire 3D survey data over 550,000 acres during the term of the EGA shall be an active default of the agreement.NOTE: This exclusive seismic agreement will grant to the lessee the exclusive right to request authority to negotiate for carbon capture and sequestration agreements from the State Mineral and Energy Board. The State Mineral and Energy Board will retain the right to deny any such request as it sees fit.NOTE: The above described tract may be in the vicinity of existing shell reefs where drilling and dredging operations must be conducted in strict conformity with the regulations adopted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and/or the U.S. Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army.NOTE: The State of Louisiana does hereby reserve, and this agreement shall be subject to, the imprescriptible right of surface use in the nature of a servitude in favor of the Department of Natural Resources, including its Offices and Commissions, for the sole purpose of implementing, constructing, servicing and maintaining approved coastal zone management and/or restoration projects. Utilization of any and all rights derived under this agreement by the lessee, its agents, successors or assigns, shall not interfere with nor hinder the reasonable surface use by the Department of Natural Resources, its Offices or Commissions, as herein above reserved.NOTE: It appears, according to our records, that a portion of this Tract is located within the restrictive safety fairway area as set out by the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army and/or the restrictive anchorage area as set out by the U.S. Coast Guard.NOTE: This tract is located in an area designated by the Louisiana Legislature or the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission as a Public Oyster Seed Ground, Reservation, or area of Calcasieu or Sabine Lake. Proposed projects occurring in these areas will be evaluated on a case by case basis by Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Modifications to proposed project features including, but not limited to, access routes, well sites, flowlines, and appurtenant structures maybe required by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. In addition, compensatory mitigation will be required to offset unavoidable habitat impacts.
Adv. Dec. 20, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of Adjustments Meeting
Regular Meeting
November 6, 2023
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: Scott Berry, Larry Hotard, Wynord Thomas, Sr., Tanya Anderson, and Roy Martin. Absent was Keith Lewis.
Mrs. Thomas pronounced the Invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hotard.
Mr. Berry moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 2, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hotard seconded the motion which was carried.
Mr. Davis read the request Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, represented by Benjamin Langlinais for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in both Agricultural (AG) & Conservation (CN) Zoned Districts located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E;
-Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, &
-Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674.
Mr. Benjamin Langlinais ap- peared before the board to discuss the request for Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in both Agricultural (AG) & Conservation (CN) Zoned Districts located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E;
-Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, &
-Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674.
Mr. Berry made a motion to ap- prove the request for Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, represented by Benjamin Langlinais for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in both Agricultural (AG) & Conservation (CN) Zoned Districts located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E;
-Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, &
-Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674. Mr. Martin seconded the motion which carried with the following 5-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Scott Berry, Larry Hotard, Wynord Thomas, Sr., Roy Martin, and Tanya Anderson
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Keith Lewis
There being no further business, Mr. Hotard moved for adjournment. Mr. Martin seconded the motion, which carried.
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John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Government Board of Adjustments
Adv. Dec. 20, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF REDUCTION
Pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance adopted by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on January 10, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the provisions of Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, of the reduction of Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), which District now comprises and embraces all of that territory contained within the previous boundaries of the District, less and except that territory within the boundaries of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana, as such boundaries are presently incorporated. For reference, the previous boundaries of the District contained all of the areas of Ward 6 lying north of Bayou Boeuf. A complete description of the revised boundaries of the District is available from the Clerk of the Parish Council, 5th Floor, Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, during normal business hours.
THIS DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, Louisiana, on this, the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
Chairperson
Adv. Dec. 20 and 27, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
December 12, 2023
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday December 12 2023, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen Askew, Kevin He- bert, Raymond Price, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: None
Pastor Marty Harden from Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the prayer.
Councilman Lud Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guest for the December 2023 meeting was Ms. Beverly Domen-geaux from St. Mary Council on Aging. Ms. Domen-geaux expressed her thanks for all of the support that their council re- ceives from the Town of Berwick. She also wanted to thank the Berwick students that have been assisting the council with their meetings and visiting with the seniors.
Lieutenant Quentin Menard presented the police report for November, 2023. He stated that things are going well within the department. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire re- port.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for November, 2023. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 19 emergency calls. There were 2 fire alarm, 2 trash/grass fires, 9 medical assists, 4 motor vehicle accident, and 2 structure fires. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works report.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for November, 2023. Mr. Lopez stated that they encountered some electrical issues with two of the pumps at the Gilmore Street Pump Station and are working on getting them re- paired. They are also talking with the parish about possibly having the warranty on the pumps extended, considering the pumps are just now starting to be used. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present. The mayor stated that plans for the 6th Street paving project have been submitted to the state for approval. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Planning and Zoning and Public Safety committees had nothing to report.
The Historical Committee reported that Archives: from December 2022 to December 2023 have grown by 14 electronic folders and 1880 files. We have released our database onto the Town of Berwick website for those that are wishing to see articles. This is a searchable spreadsheet and are directed to email us with the accession number and title and we will send back the article/photo to better assist in the re- search. The museum has added 4 exhibits this year, the Capron Bible, Shirley Savoie’s Queen costume from 1980, 1940’s Girl Scout uniform from Beryl Fangue and 1957 Basketball Letterman’s Jacket from Myra Toups, and finally and old train desk where we have various artifacts honoring W.A. Walther.
The Town Market: Runs the 2nd Saturday of the month with the exception of January-March and June-September due to weather conditions.
Cultural District: The business portion of the yearly report was submitted in the middle of November and the yearly report is due in January.
The Recreation Committee reported that they recently hosted the Annual Christmas Movie Night at the Berwick Civic Center and the event was well attended.
The Economic Development Committee reported that the Daily Dose Coffee shop recently opened on Canton Street. The pharmacy that will be in that location will be opening soon. The One80 Downtown Lounge is also set to open soon. Sweet Tangerines/Abigail Katleen Photography is expanding their location on First Street. After no further committee reports, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda.
Town Attorney Robert Duffy addressed the mayor and council to present an ur- gent matter that creates a need for an emergency ordinance to be introduced and adopted at the current town meeting. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the agenda was ex- panded unanimously to discuss the details of the emergency action.
The town has been in conversations over the years about the possible donation of 2.632 acres of land fronting the Belleview Front and extending in a westerly direction beyond the concrete Floodwall to properties of Fairview Subdivision, together with all buildings and im- provements theron situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, and servitudes. Hine/Kyle Properties, L.L.C. declared that the donation is re- quired to take place before January 1, 2024. After much discussion and no further comments from the audience or mayor and council, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – Introduce/Adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 745 Accept Donation of Hine/Kyle Properties. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the ordinance was introduced by a unanimous roll call vote. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Change the date of the February 13, 2024 Council Meeting – Mardi Gras Holiday. The February 2024 Council Meeting falls on the Mardi Gras Holiday in 2024. February 20, 2024 is the proposed date to move the meeting to. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry, the alternate meeting date was approved unanimously.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Declare Surplus Property:
2001 Ford Pick Up Truck VIN# 1FTYR10U81PA73076
1996 Ford Pick Up Truck VIN# 1FTCR10X1TUC91868
1994 Tem-Trail Utility Trailer VIN# F16933423
1994 Road Clipper Utility Trailer VIN# 46UFU1628R10 35901
Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the items were declared surplus by a unanimous roll call vote. Items will be listed at https://www.govdeals.com.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Approve Liquor Licenses for 2024:
a. St. Mary Golf & Country Club
b. Ganaway’s #4
c. Country Club Express
d. 180 Downtown
e. Hollywood Truck Plaza (Cash Magic)
f. Hollywood Plaza Casino (Cash Magic)
g. Stazione’s Deli Market
h. Bayou Lag-niappe Restaurant
i. Dollar General #13678
j. Cypress Lake Resort
k. The Old Building
Upon Motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Kevin Hebert, all permits were approved by a 4-0 voice vote. Councilwoman Colleen Askew recused from voting due to being the owner of The Old Building and the One80 Downtown Lounge.
Mayor Arthur would like to look into the possibility of including River Road south into town limits. We currently provide these areas with water and gas services. Annexing these properties would then allow the town to provide sewer and emergency services to those areas.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr – Mayor
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Jamie Keith – Town Clerk
Adv. Dec. 20

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The following ordinance was introduced by James Richard.
Introduction of the ordinance was seconded by Kevin Hebert.
ORDINANCE
NUMBER 745
Emergency
ordinance
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM HINE/KYLE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2024
Circumstances have created the need for an emergency ordinance to be introduced and adopted at the Town Meeting held on December 12, 2023.
Hine/Kyle Properties, L.L.C. wishes to donate a certain lot or parcel of ground, being 2.632 acres, more or less, fronting on Belleview Front and extending in a more or less westerly direction beyond the concrete Floodwall to properties of Fairview subdivision, together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, and servitudes thereto appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, to the Town of Berwick.
Hine/Kyle Properties, L.L.C. has declared it re- quires the donation to take place before January 1, 2024. Failure of the Town of Berwick to act immediately may result in incalculable loss to the Town of Berwick and its citizens.
Town of Berwick’s Home Rule Charter declares that for the Town of Berwick to acquire real property, an ordinance must be adopted by the council having the force of law.
Town of Berwick’s Home Rule Charter further declares that emergency circumstances allow the council to both introduce and adopt an ordinance within the same meeting.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, an emergency ordinance is hereby enacted as follows:
The Mayor and Council decree that an emergency ordinance must be enacted to acquire real property, and the unique circumstances as des-cribed in this ordinance constitute the need for an emergency ordinance. The emergency is based on Hine/Kyle Properties, L.L.C. requiring donation of the property to the Town of Berwick to take place before January 1, 2024.
The Council therefore introduces and adopts this emergency ordinance to acquire the ownership to real property.
The Council for the Town of Berwick does authorize Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr., to accept and execute an Act of Donation to acquire real property from Hine/Kyle Properties, L.L.C. to the Town of Berwick before January 1, 2024. The Act of Donation shall contain the legal description of the property. The property being donated is 2.632+/- acres fronting on Bellview Front Street and extending in a more or less westerly direction beyond the concrete Floodwall to properties of Fairview subdivision.
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The votes on introduction and adoption thereon were as follows:
AYES: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price and Lud Henry
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This ordinance was read by title and votes received for introduction and adoption on December 12, 2023, based on an emergency.
THUS, PASSED on December 12, 2023, at ——— P.M. by the Council members of the Town of Berwick.
ATTEST:
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JAMIE KEITH,
TOWN CLERK
In accordance with Section 2-12 of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, if passed, this ordinance shall be presented to Mayor Duval Arthur, Jr. for signing within six (6) hours of passage.
DELIVERED TO DUVAL ARTHUR, JR.:
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DATE/TIME
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JAMIE KEITH,
TOWN CLERK
APPROVED:
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DUVAL ARTHUR, JR.,
MAYOR
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DATE/TIME
Certified True Copy:
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JAMIE KEITH,
TOWN CLERK
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of
Adjustments
Public Hearing Minutes
November 6, 2023
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: Scott Berry, Larry Hotard, Wynord Thomas, Sr., Tanya Anderson, and Roy Martin. Absent was Keith Lewis.
The purpose of the hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed variance of property:
Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, represented by Benjamin Langlinais for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in both Agricultural (AG) & Conservation (CN) Zoned Districts located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E;
-Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, &
-Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674.
Mr. Benjamin Langlinais appear-ed before the board to discuss the request for Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in both Agricultural (AG) & Conservation (CN) Zoned Districts located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E;
-Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, &
-Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674.
Mr. Langlinais explained that the purpose of the request is so that the Agricultural (AG) portion of the property may be separated from the Conservation (CN) portion and placed under different ownership.
Mr. Langlinais stated that the Agricultural (AG) portion is leased sugar cane property, and the Conservation (CN) portion will be for the family’s LLC.
Mr. Langlinais explained that the family does not plan to develop the property in the future.
Mr. Langlinais stated that there is an existing road, and the current Servitude of Passage is 30 ft.
There being no further business, John “Booker” Davis adjourned the Public Hearing.
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John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
Call to order 6:00 P. M.
Roll Call: Tim Matthews, Larry Aucoin, Don Hicks, Leroy Trim. Charlie Solar Jr. (Absent)
Guests: Glen Thibodeaux, Sid Moffett, Robert Karam, Mark Duhon, Joel Miller.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Trim
Public Comment: None
Motion for approval of minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting was made by Mr. Trim. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for DD6, DD2, and DD2A areas and to change signature cards on accounts 337(2A), 3364 (2), 3372 (2), 4776 (2), 4806(2), 3380(2) and to close accounts 3186 and 3194 and to move those funds to account 4776 was made by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Trim. All were in favor, motion carried.
Guests: Mr. Karam told the Board that the pumps would be reinstalled at Station 9 some time in January. Mr. Miller, from Miller Engineering, addressed the Board regarding an agreement be- tween CGDD2A and Miller Engineers & Associates to provide plans, specifications, in- spection and additional services for emergency power systems for Amelia area electric drainage pumps. A motion to enter into an agreement was made by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor, motion carried.
Agenda items 8 and 11(a), regarding Executive Session were tabled.
Maintenance re- ports were given by Sid Moffett and Glen Thibodaux. Chuck Billodeau was absent. Dur-ing Mr. Moffett’s report, Mr. Aucoin made a motion to buy a 20HP back-up electric motor for the Amelia area. Second by Mr. Trim. All were in favor, motion carried.
New Business: Motion to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between St. Mary Parish CGDD2A and St. Mary Parish Government regarding a capital outlay grant from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control was made by Trim. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor, motion carried.
Old Business: Discussion regarding picking up emergency pump for Amelia, Mr. Moffett said he
would take care of this. A motion to change signatures on checking accounts with Hancock Whitney Bank was made by Mr. Trim. Second by Mr. Aucoin. All were in favor, motion carried.
Motion to Ad- journ was made by Mr. Matthews. Second by Mr. Trim. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:19 pm.
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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,
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Centerville,
Louisiana
November 9, 2023
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana, with the following members answering to roll call:
Invocation
Ms. Estay gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month
Berwick High School:
Principal Toney Linn introduced 12th grader Cherish Lewis as Student of the Month at Berwick High School. She was accompanied by her parents, her younger sister, and older brother. Cherish has gone above and beyond her dedication of academics, taking honors and dual enrollment classes, and maintaining a 4.1333 GPA. She was recently recognized by the College Board, earning the African American Recognition Award for her performance on the PSAT taken last year. She was also recently named Berwick High School’s Student of the Year. She is a student of the St. Mary Parish Gifted and Talented Visual Arts program. Cherish participates in clubs such as Student Council, HOSA and Beta, and volunteers with sports such as track, youth soccer, and T-ball. She uses her extra time to give back and service projects such as volunteering and school tutoring, Christmas toy drives and school supply giveaways. In the future, Cherish would like to attend Xavier University and major in psychology and premedical pathway. She would like to become an emergency room doctor or a pediatrician. Principal Linn proudly presented Cherish Lewis as Student of the Month at Berwick High School.
Principal Toney Linn introduced Zachary Stewart, biology teacher, as Employee of the Month at Berwick High School. Coach Stewart is a biology teacher, football assistant coach, and baseball assistant coach. He was accompanied by his parents, a nephew, and a brother-in-law. On the field, he en- courages students to compete to be the best to their ability and support them to the fullest. He is an educator who emphasizes what it means to have trust-based relationships to meet students where they are and drive them to their full potential. Coach Stewart shows up to school every day with a smile and with a genuine concern for others. His unwavering dedication and passion for students is what makes him truly stand out and why students celebrate as they mention of his name. Principal Linn proudly presented Coach Zachary Stewart as Employee of the Month at Berwick High School.
Centerville High School:
Centerville High School was not able to attend the meeting. Principal Jared Ross will introduce Student and Employee of the Month at a later meeting.
Morgan City Junior High School:
Principal Amber Monceaux introduced 8th grader Whitley Berry as Student of the Month at Morgan City Junior High School. She was accompanied by her parents and grandparents. Whitley is the drum major at Morgan City Junior High School, and she is also a 4.0 student. She was also the September 8th grade Top Tiger of the Month. Whitley is a member of the Morgan City Junior High Student Council and volleyball team. Outside of school, she enjoys being a member of the Bayou Vista Baptist Youth Group and Children’s Choir, where she enjoys going to camp and fellowshipping with other youth, as well as singing. Her top interest in life is Jesus Christ, dance, and band. Math is her favorite subject, but she also enjoys her Gifted and Talented Art classes. She completes all work on time and is usually 100 percent correct on everything. She is a model student that all teachers desire. Principal Monceaux proudly presented Whitley Berry as Student of the Month at Morgan City Junior High School.
Principal Amber Monceaux introduced Emily Berry, 8th grade ELA teacher, as Em- ployee of the Month at Morgan City Junior High School. Mrs. Berry was accompanied by her parents, husband, and daughter Whitley (Morgan City Junior High School student of the month). She is the student council sponsor and a member of Morgan City Junior High School PBIS committee. According to her coworkers, Mrs. Berry’s attitude and positive spirit have been inspiring, her bulletin boards and school decorations are truly amazing. Mrs. Berry is al- ways looking for the next opportunity to help someone or volunteer to do something. When Mrs. Berry is not lending her talents to Morgan City Junior High, she is involved at Bayou Vista Baptist Church as the 7th and 8th grade Sunday School teacher and youth worker, Girls in Action co- teacher, Summer Camp group leader for 1st through 6th graders, and she handles all their vacation Bible School decorations. She is also the Terrific Kids and Bugs chairperson for East St. Mary Kiwanis Club. Most importantly, she’s a band mom, a soccer mom. Principal Monceaux proudly presented Mrs. Berry as Employee of the Month at Morgan City Junior High School.
Appearances:
Introduction of Pre-Educator Courses at Morgan City High School and West St. Mary High School and recognition of teachers.
Ms. Kristin Percle and Mrs. Noelle Lowrimore an- nounced the launch of St. Mary Parish’s Pre-Educator Pathway opportunity at Morgan City High School and West St. Mary High School. These courses have been crafted to introduce St. Mary’s students to the dynamic world of education, equipping them with skills and knowledge. Students in these courses are gaining practical exposure, which provides invaluable insights into the teaching profession, fostering a deep-rooted passion for education.
Recognition of the two Pre-Educator instructors was Ms. Leslie Smith of Morgan City High School and Ms. Grace Gordey of West St. Mary High School. These two educators are truly sharing their compassion and expertise in education with their students.
Recognition of Ashley Velez from Franklin Senior High School, as she has been selected as the JAG President-elect for the state of Louisiana.
Principal Natasha Jackson proudly recognized Mrs. Ponchella Doucet, Franklin Senior High School’s exceptional JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) teacher, who has been a valued member of St. Mary Parish School’s community since 2008. She took on the role of a JAG specialist at Franklin Senior High School in 2016. Mrs. Doucet has earned accolades such as Franklin High’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Month, Teacher of the Year, and even achieved the esteemed status of a semifinalist for the Teacher of the Year for the State of Louisiana.
Mrs. Doucet proudly introduced Ashley Velez, a senior of Franklin Senior High School, as she has been selected as the JAG president-elect for the state of Louisiana. She became a member of the Jobs for America’s Graduates program in Junior High, and she quickly fell in love with the program. She later continued her JAG journey at the high school level and was elected as the local secretary. She is also a member of FFA and Student Council. Ashley was later elected by the local chapter to serve as Franklin Senior High School’s 2023-2024 JAG Career Association president. She competed further and was elected as president elect for the state of Louisiana. She is highly motivated, passionate in helping others and ex- tremely dedicated to the JAG program. She will also be the very first in her immediate family to graduate high school. She will adequately represent St. Mary Parish, as well as the State of Louisiana.
Recognition of School Health Service Provider of the Year.
Ms. Estay proudly presented Mrs. Lydia Duval as the St. Mary Parish School Board’s selected school health service provider of the year. She will also go to the state level to compete for school service provider. Mrs. Duval has been a certified ancillary school nurse and health occupation teacher for 29 years at the St. Mary Parish School Board. She served on committees with the Louisiana Department of Education, Children’s Hospital’s, and Office of Public Health Region 3. She served as an adjunct faculty member for Nicholls State University, Young Memorial and nursing assistant coordinator and director of the EMT/EMR programs for the district. She is the liaison for the school-based Health Center with Teche Action Clinic and Ochsner Saint Mary’s and has served to help develop programs for students and staff with nutrition, wellness, and health. She is a lifelong learner, and she is highly trained courtesy of the St. Mary Parish School Board. Mrs. Duval would like to be a Pink Lady at a hospital when she retires from the St. Mary Parish School Board.
Approval of Amended Agenda.
No amended agenda.
Approval of Official School Board Minutes.
Ms. Jones offered the motion and Mrs. Griffin offered the second to approve the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on October 12, 2023. All in favor and the motion carried. All in favor and the motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda.
President Black stated that Board Members can remove any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fegenbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda as follows:
New Business
Personnel:
Item 1. *Ap- proval of policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills
A. *Executive Sessions (BCBK)
C. *Emergency/Crisis Management (EBBC)
G. *Maternity and Adoptive Leave (GBRIC)
Item 6. *Permission to advertise for bids for alligator tags
Item 8. *Field Trips
A. *Morgan City High School, Close Up travel to Washington, D.C. Metro Area January 21-26, 2024.
s. LaSalle made a motion to ap- prove the consent agenda with the exception of pulling Items 1-B, 1-D, 1-E, and 1-F, as presented by Dr. Fegenbush. Mr. Mancuso made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
Personnel:
Item 1. Approval of policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills (moved from consent)
Mr. Mancuso stated that he pulled Items I-B, 1-D, 1-E, 1-F from the consent agenda for further discussion.
B. Annual Operation Budget (DC)
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mr. Paradee to approve Item 1-B by adding the last sentence of the first paragraph back into the policy which stated, “In addition, no later than September 30th of each year, the School Board shall post the most recent budget and general summary on its website.” All in favor and the motion carried.
D. Public Health Emergency (EBBI)
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Dennis to approve Item 1-D by revising the first paragraph of the policy to state, “When a public health emergency is de- clared by the Governor by proclamation or executive order of the state of Louisiana, the St. Mary Parish School Board shall grant the Superintendent broad authority to develop, implement, and maintain administrative regulations and procedures necessary to protect employees and students from the conditions giving rise to the declared emergency.” All in favor and the motion carried.
E. Student Transportation Management (ED)
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Anslem to remove the first sentence under school activities on page 1 and also remove the word, however, from the beginning of the second sentence. All in favor and the motion carried with Mrs. Griffin voting nay.
F. Sick Leave (GBRIB)
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Anslem to revise the wording of the fourth bullet under TERMINOLOGY on page 2 to state, “The use of the term employee shall include all full-time employees of all three (3) categories of personnel reference in the policy.” All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 2. Approval of policies from Forethought Consulting as revised by Hammonds and Sills
A. Audits (DID)
Mr. Mancuso made a motion and seconded by Mr. Paradee to approve the Audits (DID) policy with changing “shall” to “may” in the last sentence of the first paragraph under INTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDITS. All in favor and the motion carried.
B. Video/Audio Monitoring of School Board Property (EBCB)
Mrs. Anslem made a motion and seconded by Mrs. LaSalle to approve the Video/Audio Monitoring of School Board Property (EBCB) policy revised by Hammonds and Sills, as presented by Ms. Estay. All in favor and the motion carried.
Business Af- fairs:
Item 3. Consider proposed January 1, 2024, renewals for the following employee benefit plans and take appropriate action.
Mr. Perez provided a brief summary of the 2024 renewals for the employee benefit plans. The fully insured renewal plan will increase a little over $1,700,000 for the year, which the Board agreed to absorb. There will be no adjustments to employees and no changes in benefits.
Self-funding would better serve the long-term interest for the St. Mary Parish School Board and the employees. However, due to large claims in the month of October, it would not be the time for self-funding. Mr. Perez recommended that the Board remain fully insured for 2024 and consider moving to self- funding effective in 2025.
A. Commercial Group Health Plan-Consider Fully Insured and Partially Self Options.
Mrs. Griffin made a motion and seconded by Mr. Paradee to approve the Commercial Group Health Plan-Consider Fully Insured and Partially Self- Funded Options, as presented by Mr. Perez. All in favor and the motion carried.
B. Voluntary Group Vision Plan
The Voluntary Group Vision Plan renewal information was provided in the Board’s packet. This is a voluntary vision plan for active employees, which is completely paid by employees. Mr. Perry recommended that the Board remain with Davis Vision Plan, as illustrated in the packet, which had a slight increase in premiums and is accepted by Wal-mart.
Mrs. Anslem made a motion and seconded by Ms. LaSalle to approve the Voluntary Group Vision Plan, as presented by Mr. Perez. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 4. Permission to add an additional $24,000 in capital funds to complete the $48,000 funding for lockers at Franklin High School.
Mr. Wiese indicated during the special projects meeting this summer, $24,000 was set aside to purchase lockers at Franklin High School. He is requesting to transfer an additional $24,000 of District I Maintenance Funds to Capital Funds for a total of $48,000 to be added to that project.
Mr. Pontiff made a motion and seconded by Ms. Jones to approve the additional $24,000 from District I Maintenance Funds to Capital Funds, completing the $48,000 funding for lockers at Franklin High School, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 5. Permission to advertise for bids to purchase 310 lockers at Franklin High School.
Ms. Jones made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Anslem to grant permission to advertise bids to purchase 310 lockers at Franklin High School, as presented by Mr. Wiese. All in favor and the motion carried.
Item 7. Discuss and take action on school board president to sign and approve normal board member travel arrangements.
The Superintendent is currently approving the board member travel arrangements. Ms. LaSalle proposed that the school board president approve board member travel arrangements.
Ms. LaSalle made a motion and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to approve school board president to sign and approve board member travel ar- rangements.
Ms. LaSalle also stated that the Board needs to write a policy explaining board member travel after a member reaching the allocated amount of $6,000 per member and the request shall be presented to the Executive Committee for approval after the amount has been reached.
President Black replied that the School Board Member Compensation and Expenses (BBBE) policy will be updated and presented at the December 14th regular school board meeting.
With no further discussion, all in favor and the motion carried.
Reports
Committees:
The Special Education Advisory Council met on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
Ms. McClarity reported that a quorum was not met for the Special Education Advisory Council Meeting. However, the committee proceeded with the agenda discussing items that did not require action. The Special Education Advisory members and Special Services staff that attended the meeting were introduced. Mrs. Carmen LaGarde, Coordinator of Special Services provided a handout and a brief summary on LEAP Connect for Elementary Schools. Dr. Katherine Drexler, Coordinator of Special Services provided a brief summary on LEAP Connect for Junior High and High Schools. The Special Olympics Track meet time and date will be determined later. Ms. McClarity thanked board members who attended the Special Olympics Bowling event, which was held at the Bowling Alley in Morgan City on October 27th.
Staff Report:
Chief Financial Officer’s Report:
Sale Tax Up- date
Mr. Perry reported that the sales tax collections for four months into the fiscal year collected $1,700,000 versus a budget of $1,560,000.
Financial Statements (Major Funds Only):
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
Other Significant Items:
None
Superintendent’s Report:
Dr. Fegenbush reported on October 1st of each year, school systems report student enrollment numbers in grades K through 12 that are used to determine funding allotments, according to the state’s Minimum Foundation Program. St. Mary Parish Public Schools reported a total of 7,238 students, which is down 210 students from the 7,448 students reported at the same time last year. A second student count will be submitted on February 1st, which will also be factored into the overall MFP budget for St. Mary Parish schools.
Schools and district performance scores will be publicly released by the Louisiana Department of Education on Monday, November 13th. The St. Mary Parish School system will issue an additional media release of the performance of our schools and district at that time.
November 11th is the traditional recognition of Veteran’s Day across our great nation. Across our school district, ceremonies were held today and will continue to be held tomorrow, to recognize the contributions of our nation’s veterans. On behalf of the St. Mary Parish School Board, Dr. Fegenbush thank-ed the veterans of the armed forces for their sacrifices that have allowed us to live as free citizens.
In closing, Dr. Fegenbush wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. May the time you share with your family and loved ones remind you of the many blessings that we all share.
Strategy session and/or action concerning pending litigation.
As authorized by La.R.S. 42:17(A)(2), there may be an executive session to discuss strategy in litigation entitled “Boudreaux, et al vs. School Board of St. Mary Parish,” bearing Civil Action No. 6:65-11351 on the docket of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
There was no strategy session and/or action concerning pending litigation to discuss currently.
Closing:
Resolutions of Respect
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Angie Gauthier (retired high school guidance counselor), and Margaret Scelfo (retired clerk typist II).
Adjournment:
With there being no further business to address, Mrs. Anslem made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Mr. Mancuso made a second, all in favor and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Margaret Scelfo
WHEREAS, Al-mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Margaret Scelfo, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired clerk typist II and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Margaret Scelfo, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Margaret Scelfo, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 9th of November, 2023.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy Fegenbush
BUFFY
FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Angie Gauthier
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Angie Gauthier, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired high school guidance counselor and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Angie Gauthier, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Angie Gauthier, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 9th of November, 2023.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
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PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN POSITION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 1, ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND PROCLAMATION CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL SUCH VACANCY
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WHEREAS, due to the passing of Joseph Foulcard, Jr. on December 9, 2023, a vacancy now exists in the office of School Board Member, District 1, St. Mary Parish School Board; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute 18:602 requires that the St. Mary Parish School Board formally declare the vacancy in its membership and appoint an individual to fill the vacancy until a special election can be conducted in accordance with the requirements of law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLV-ED that the St. Mary Parish School Board does hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: The School Board hereby declares that, due to the passing of Joseph Foulcard, Jr., the office of School Board Member, District 1, St. Mary Parish School Board, is vacant.
SECTION 2: A special election shall be held for the purpose of electing a qualified individual to fill the vacancy in the office of School Board Member, District 1, St. Mary Parish School Board.
SECTION 3: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate for the office shall file a notice of candidacy, ac- companied by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form and under the procedures and conditions set forth in the Louisiana Election Code during the period commencing Wednesday, July 17, 2024 and ending at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024.
SECTION 4: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code.
SECTION 5: The primary election shall be held November 5, 2024, and the general election, if necessary, shall be held December 7, 2024, at the times and places and in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 6: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charged with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of the vacant position described herein are hereby authorized, requested, directed and em- powered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions.
SECTION 7: Superintendent Buffy S. Fegenbush (or her designee) will take all action necessary to immediately publish this proclamation in the School Board’s official journal.
SECTION 8: Superintendent Buffy S. Fegenbush (or her designee) will send a copy of this proclamation to the Clerk of Court for the 16th Judicial District and to the Secretary of State by registered or certified mail no later than twenty-four (24) hours after this proclamation is issued.
RESOLVED by the St. Mary Parish School Board at its regular school board meeting on the 14th day of December, 2023.
(S) Alaina L. Black
Alaina L. Black
Board President
(S) Buffy S.
Fegenbush
Buffy S.
Fegenbush
Board Secretary
Adv. Dec. 20, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo , Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., November 9, 2023.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, N.A. Hensgens, Jr and Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Joel Miller, Jacob Dupuy and Tori Henry.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, seconded by Troy Lombardo and un- animously agreed to accept the minutes from the October meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s report for the month of October.
Jacob Dupuy reported that he will be discussing with Frisco about a proposed plan to install shut off valves on piping for taps upstairs.
Joel Miller re- ported that he submitted the pump and motor invoices to the Parish for reimbursement.
Herb Mashburn reported he has been in contact with the attorneys regarding the PFAS litigation. It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to authorize Herb Mashburn to execute resolution in support of two partial settlements of the pending PFAS litigation as it relates to DuPont (and entities related to DuPont) and 3M.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by N. A. Hensgens and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
Adv. Dec. 20, 2023

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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 13, 2023, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance reducing the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana; de- fining and describing the revised territory thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
An Ordinance creating Fire Protection District No. 9A of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana; defining and describing the territory thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at five-fifty (5:50) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Dec. 20, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF
CREATION
Pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance adopted by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on January 10, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the provisions of Part I, Chapter 7, Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, of the creation of Fire Protection District No. 9A of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), which District now comprises and embraces all of that territory contained within the boundaries of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana, as such boundaries are presently incorporated. A complete description of the revised boundaries of the District is available from the Clerk of the Parish Council, 5th Floor, Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, during normal business hours.
THIS DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, Louisiana, on this, the ——— day of ———————, 2024.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
Chairperson
Adv. Dec. 20 and 27, 2023

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