Public notices for Dec. 4, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING OFFICE
In the matter of the relocation of the Main Office of M C Bank.
In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 6 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and the Rules of the Office of Financial Institutions, Notice is hereby given that M C Bank, whose Main Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, is applying for a Certificate of Authority from the Louisiana Commissioner of Fin- ancial Institutions to relocate its Main Office from 1201 Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, to 1204 Greenwood Street, Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, a distance of 0.2 miles from its present location.
Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not re- quired to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.
The Public Section of this application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday December 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room, Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third St
A•G•E•N•D•A
Public Hearing(s);
Case #1; Application for Minor Subdivision by Mr. Mike Patterson to subdivide 4.61 acres into two parcels, first is 0.652 acres (listed as Tract “ABCDA”) To Be Sold to existing occupant, and second is 3.958 acres to remain with current property owner (Louis Russo, et al. estate) and remain as B-2 Business Use.
Mike Patterson - Applicant; Miller Engineers, Engineers. Property address is 204 Sandra St, Section 32; Township T15S; Range R12E.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. Nov. 27, 29 and Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., will receive sealed bids for the Replacement of Water Meters within the Town of Berwick project, within the Council Meeting Room at Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342, until December 19, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
•Berwick Town Hall – 3225 Third Street; Berwick, Louisiana 70342
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $25.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212.D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are re- sponsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, ex- cluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C).
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Berwick no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Duval H. Arthur
Duval H. Arthur Mayor
Town of Berwick
Adv. Nov. 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PHASE 1 FACILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IM- PROVEMENTS
AT KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK NEAR PATTERSON, LA
FOR ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
Sealed Bids for the construction of PHASE 1 FACILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK NEAR PATTERSON LA– For St Mary Parish Government – Franklin La; will be received until 2:00 PM, local time, on December 19, 2024 , in the meeting room of the St. Mary Parish Government, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Building, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can obtain bid related materials and post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Bids received after the above-mentioned time will not be considered.
This project consists of the construction of Phase 1 Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson LA. The Work will in- clude construction of a permanent Pre-Engineered Metal rain cover at Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotten Rd, Patterson, LA 70392. The project will be bid with a Base Bid plus two Deductive Alternate Bids.
General Contractors desiring to bid on this project as a prime bidder shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the office of the purchasing agent, St. Mary Parish Gov’t, Fifth Floor, Parish Courthouse in Franklin, LA. They are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/ 384-3094), jimfirmin@firminarchitects.com. Contractors may ob- tain a paper copy of plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set issued. The full amount of the deposit on the first two sets is fully refunded to each prime Bidder who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of such documents in good condition after re- ceipt of bids. Fifty percent of the de- posit on all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Bid Guarantee must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID
MEETING WILL BE HELD
at 10:30 AM on December 9, 2024
At the Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotten Rd, Patterson, LA 70392
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and re- quirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Gov’t
Adv. Nov. 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
A public hearing will be held at the St. Mary Parish Communications District’s office located at 1200 David Drive, Suite B, Morgan City, Louisiana at 1:00 P.M. on December 19, 2024, for the purpose of adopting the 2025 Operating Budget. This proposed budget is on file in the Communications District’s office and may be inspected by the public during regular working hours on Monday, December 9th through Wednesday, December 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Charlette Angeron
District Director
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 will be ac- cepting sealed bids on one lot of scrap metal . The scrap metal can be seen at the office located at 834 Waterworks Road in Amelia LA. All bids should be clearly marked as “sealed bid” and signed by the bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted beginning on Monday October 21st 2024, and ending on Wednesday December 4th at 4:30 PM. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to select a bid that is most advantageous for the Commission. Any questions can be directed to the main office at 985 631 2907.
Adv. Nov. 6, 13, 15, 29 and Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
November 25, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, De- cember 11, 2024, 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 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. (Collin Anslum)
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans 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
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
November 25, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, De- cember 11, 2024, 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 ordinances:
An Ordinance adopting the 2025 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
An Ordinance adopting the proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Program for the Years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans 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
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
Agenda
Children and Youth Planning Board
Conference Room, Courthouse Annex
December 12, 2024, 12:00 pm
•Roll Call
•Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
•Old Business
•Detention Center Updates
•New Business
oThere are openings in St. Martin Parish and St. Mary Parish for the Children and Youth Planning Board
•Interested in- dividuals should contact:
•St. Martin Parish Government - Brooke Gillespie (bgillespie@stmartinparish.net)
•St. Mary Parish Government – Lisa Morgan (lmorgan@stmaryparishla.gov)
oGuest Speaker - Demetrius Joubert, JJDP - Program Manager and Compliance Monitor – “Securing and Maintaining Federal Funds for Juvenile Programs”
oUpdates from Major Systems
•Judiciary
•District Attorney’s Office/City Prosecutors
•School Systems
•Law Enforcement
•Department of Children and Family Services
•Agency Reports
oOffice of Juvenile Justice
oFamily Service Division
•School Programs - PEIP, TASC, FINS
•Juvenile As- sessment and Service Center Program – Diversion Program, Pre-Trial Intervention, and Community FINS
oCASA
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No. 1 met in regular session on Tuesday October 15, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Janice Aucoin at 6:00 pm.
Roll was called and those present were Commissioners, Mr. Tyrone Richardson, Mrs. Janice Aucoin, Mr. Anthony Scully, Mr Steve Pa- tureau, Ms Carla Gagliano, Manager Mike Beadle
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Patureau to accept the minutes as written. The mo- tion received a second from Mr. Tyrone Richardson. All were in favor.
The monthly bills were re- viewed. A motion was made by Mr. Steve patureau to pay the bills. The motion received a second from Mrs. Carla Gagliano. All were in favor.
Mr. Mike Beadle presented the treasures report. A motion was made by Mr. Steve Pa- tureau to accept the report as read. The motion re- ceived a second from Mr Anthony Scully. All were in favor.
Agenda Items Discussed
Review Monthly Bills. Dicussed Damages assessed. Discussion on up- coming millage election. Discussed option for playground equipment under bridge area. After all issued were addressed and no further matters were present, Mrs. Carla Gagliano made a motion to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor.
(S) Mike Beadle
MIKE BEADLE
MANAGER
(S) Janice Aucoin
Board Commissioner
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
LEVEE
DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
December 19, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. –
7327 Hwy 182 E
The amended budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 and the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 are being prepared by the St. Mary Levee District and are available for public inspection at the office of the St. Mary Levee District at 7327 Hwy 182E, Morgan City, LA 70380. Notice is given that a public hearing and meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Levee District (“District”) will be held at the 7327 Hwy 182E, Morgan City, Louisiana on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing upon and thereafter consider and act upon the adoption of the District’s (a) amended budget for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and (b) proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 for the following purposes and to take appropriate action thereon, to wit:
AGENDA
1. Consider adoption of an amended budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024;
Summary Budget
Proposed amended Revenues
$3,118,055
Proposed amended Expenditures
$2,956,292
Proposed Amended Revenues over Expenditures
$161,763
Beginning Fund Balance
$8,791,460
Amended ending fund balance
$8,953,223
2. Consider adoption of the District’s budget for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Summary Budget
Proposed Revenues $3,102,400
Proposed Expenditures
$2,782,970
Proposed Expenditures over revenues
$319,430
Beginning Fund Balance
$8,953,223
Proposed ending fund balance
$9,272,653
St. Mary Levee District
/s/ William H.
Hidalgo, Sr,
President
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
Posted on door
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC
MEETING
December 3,
2024
A Public Meeting
will be held as follows:
DATE: December
3, 2024
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF
MEETING: City
Hall, Council
Meeting Room
1314 Main
Street, Patterson,
Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
1) MEETING
CALLED TO
ORDER BY THE
MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL
OF THE DECEMBER
3, 2024
MINUTES.
6) PUBLIC
COMMENT
7) GUEST
1) Erin Kenney
– Smoke N Go –
liquor license for
package alcohol
2) Andrew Bienvenu
– Rec 4 – discuss
the use of the
Community Center
for Biddy
Basketball
3) Angelena
Brocato – St. Mary
Parish District
Hospital Tax
8) UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
1) Monica Mabile
– update on
financials
2) Introduce
Ordinance 2024-12
– Street Lights
4) Resolution to
increase Garbage/
Tipping Fees at
the landfill
5) Acknowledgment
of job description
and duties
of employee being
transferred from
one department to
another
9) NEW BUSINESS
10) ANNOUNCEMENTS
11) ENGINEERS
REPORT
12) LEGAL
MATTERS
13) ADJOURN
ANY AND ALL
BUSINESS TO
COME BEFORE
THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL WITH
THEIR UNANIMOUS
CONSENT,
ADJOURN
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA
70392
985-395-5205
In accordance
with the Americans
with Disabilities
Act, if you need
special assistance,
please contact
Midge Bourgeois
at 985-395-5205 or
email: midge.bourgeois@
cityofpattersonla.
gov describing
the necessary
assistance. “City of
Patterson is an
Equal Opportunity
Provider and
Employer”
Adv. Dec. 4, 2024
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