Public notices for Dec. 6, 2024
Nov. 19 Morgan City Council minutes
https://www.stmarynow.com/public-notices/nov-19-morgan-city-council-minutes
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
NANCY
LANDRY
SECRETARY OF STATE
P.O. BOX 94125
BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9125
225.922.2880
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
The Department of State, Secretary of State Nancy Landry is proposing to contract for the drayage or hauling of voting machines and re- lated election material in and for the parishes of ST.MARY Parish, and will receive sealed bids thereon until Monday January 6, 2025 at 10:00 am, CST.
All interested parties may obtain a bid package by applying in writing to the Department of State, P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125 or by applying in person at the Department’s Purchasing Office located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 or by calling Roxane Williams at (225) 372-6163. Otherwise, you may obtain a copy of the drayage bid documents electronically on the following links:
1. Office of State Purchasing: http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp, Search Bids by Department. Click on the link: State – Secretary of State. Find the parish bid you are searching and click there. You would print from this link.
2. Secretary of State home page: http://www.sos.la.gov/, under “Solicitations”.
Bid packages will be available beginning December 6th 2024.
Please be ad- vised of new language/terms contained within the bid solicitation.
The contract shall be for a primary term beginning on Date of Award through December 31, 2025 and shall contain an option to renew for two (2) additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions, not to exceed thirty-six (36) months.
All bids must be submitted in writing on the forms provided by the Department in accordance with the Louisiana Procurement Code and Louisiana Ad- ministrative Code Title 31, Part III, Chapter 1, and should be either delivered by hand or courier service to the Purchasing Department located at 3851 Essen Lane, or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested to De- partment of State, Post Office Box 94125, Attention: Roxane Williams, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125. All bids must be signed in original ink. Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE. Failure to meet the bid opening date and time shall result in rejection of the bid.
If the bidder is an agency, corporation or partnership, evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 39:1594(C)(4).
***There will be no public bid opening for emergency bids. ***
Bids will be publicly opened and read in the Archives Auditorium located in the State Ar- chives Building at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 on January 6th 2025. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within ten (10) days of bid opening. The successful bidder will be required to comply fully with all contract specifications and re- quirements.
The Secretary of State reserves the right to refuse any and all bids and to waive any and all informalities. All contracts are subject to the availability of funds.
Dated and sign-ed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana this 6th day December, 2024.
NANCY LANDRY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer
Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
November 4, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Beadle at 6:00 PM.
Mr. Beadle ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No one made comments.
Present: Calvin Sanders, Chris Cooper, Larry and Pam Fromenthal, Brandon Monceaux, Marcey Carmouche, Tim Kyle, Glen Duncan, Michael Stewart, Karen Sehon, and Gary Beadle.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
Mr. Duncan, with Providence engineering, thanked the board for trusting them with the well works. The well has substantial completion. Currently waiting for Mr. Murtada and Mr. Carmouche for the final inspection. For station 9 rehabilitation, the maintenance hole is currently located in the middle of the street. He recommends moving the manhole onto the property. Anytime there is work at the station, the street must be shut down. The line belongs to the Town of Berwick. Mr. Fromenthal gave more information on the manhole location and the area around it. The board agreed to get pricing on relocating the manhole. Mr. Duncan stated Mr. Murtada has the permit for the Dept. of Health. He is waiting on approval to see about relocating the manhole. Mr. Carmouche asked if the manhole job and rehabilitation of station 9 should be separate jobs. The consensus of the board is for Mr. Fromenthal to look at the area along with Mr. Murtada. A meeting will be arranged for Mr. Fromenthal, Mr. Carmouche, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Murtada to get more information about the manhole relocation. They will set up the meeting for next Monday afternoon. The valves do not need anything from an engineering standpoint. The valves were previously in a dry well. It was used as a back up for the wet wells during any work being done. Mr. Beadle asked why we have valves. We have 2 wet wells per location. In the past, the dry well was converted into a wet well. They did not use valves just plugs when work needed to be done.
Mr. Carmouche reported the monthly maintenance for the month. Station 10 repairs had two transducers re- paired at the pit. It should be back in service within the next couple of weeks. Fromenthal Plumbing will replace the valve. Station 5 – chang-ed gearbox on motor. All working fine. All safety de- vices are working appropriately. They are not to be disconnected. There was also a new motor aerator installed. Station 1 – the pump was changed. All wiring is correct in the panels. All lab reports were sent for DMR’s. Station 4 – installed pressure switches. Oil pressure is not working properly on the gearbox. Mr. Morgan has been cleaning around the shop since the ground is too wet for cutting trees. He will be moving a couple of aerators to Berwick Pond and Patterson Pond. The gearboxes that are out of service need to be brought to MC Electric to be worked on. Station 6 – the support pipe needs to be anchored with bolts into the concrete. Station 5 – needs angle iron and welding work. There need holes drilled and welded into mounts to be secured better. The board ap- proves to be done- emergency level. The new radios are in and will be installed this month. Mr. Carmouche suggested a 10 ft and 16 ft utility trailer needs to be purchased. The board suggested pricing a trailer with brakes. Mr. Carmouche will have pricing for the next meeting. Mr. Carmouche asked about Joe’s Septic invoices. Mrs. Sehon will email him again. Mr. Carmouche will be out on vacation, November 18-22. Mr. Sanders will be out on vacation, November 25-29, along with December 2nd.
Mr. Sanders re- ported the Station 3 pump has been installed. This is a temporary repair that will be made permanent within the next couple of months.
Old/New business – Mr. Sanders asked about dental/vision insurance. He will need to look into individual policy. Our current policy does not include these. He would also like a copy of the em- ployee handbook that was agreed on to be used as a guide. Mr. Carmouche should al- ready have a copy for him. Mr. Fromenthal recently looked at the stations for working on door quotes. They will work together on for the next meeting.
The engagement letters and questionnaire were signed to accept the annual audit.
The fresh water at the stations will be completed this month.
Mrs. Sehon re- quested medical documents from Mr. Carmouche from his recent surgery and recovery for this year. He stated he will get before the next meeting.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024.
Having no further business, Mr. Cooper motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
_________________
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice Posted
Friday November 8, 2024
TIME 9:00 A.M.
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC
MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
Date November 14, 2024
Time 6:00 P.M.
Place Siracusa Recreation Building, 1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, La. 70380
AGENDA:
Call to order
Invocation
Roll call
Guest
Approval of Minutes
Financial Report
OLD BUSINESS
Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
Christmas
Dinner date
Approval of bills for payment
Adjournment
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
St. Mary Parish Recreation
District #2
1110 Grace Street, Morgan City, La. 70380
In accordance with the America Disabilities Act. If you need special assistance please contact Leroy Trim at (985-385-4224) describing the assistance that is necessary.
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RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE STREET
P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONER
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was called to order by Chairman Os- car Toups. Invocation was led by Norman Skinner. Member present were Nelda Dural, Ann Poole, Norman Skinner and Oscar Toups. Other present were Leroy Trim and Tarnisha Thomas.
A Resolution were read and presented to the family (Tarnisha Thomas) of our Board Member Sandra Wilkerson on her passing, and a copy will be place in our office file.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Secretary job description
Bills was submitted for payment after review-ed, a motion to pay all bills by Nelda Dural and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
With nothing further to discuss a motion to ad- journ by Ann Poole and second by Nelda Dural with all in favor.
(S) Oscar Toups
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Patterson Housing
Authority Board of
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Tuesday,
December 17,
2024
@ 5:30pm
@ Housing office
@ 409 Grout St.
Patterson, LA
70392
AGENDA
Call to Order
Commissioner Breaux
Pledge
Commissioner Williams
Prayer
Commissioner McKinley
Roll Call
Commissioner Breaux
Public Comment
Approval of Agenda
Acceptance of Previous Minutes
Old business
Discussion of $25 gift card/gas card
Discussion of social for housing authorities
Discussion of covers from the weather
Discussion of tenant participation/grievance committee
Discussion of re- naming sites
Discussion of leaving the Civil Service
New Business
HUD Notices
Approval of scheduled regular meetings during 2025
Financial Re- view
Update from Executive Director Jones
Closing Prayer
Commissioner Jackson
Adjournment
Public invited.
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, December 16, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Randy Tisdale Jr. from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1092 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA – Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261015.00 - Lot B Templet - Bayou Boeuf - Giroir and Aucoin - Shell Road Acq. 334 324674.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Newrez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage
Servicing
Vs. No. 138744 Div “A”
Larry Guillory and Katina
Guillory
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order or Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all improvements thereon and thereunto belonging, situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known and designated LOT TWENTY (20) of BLOCK ONE (1), OF SHADY GROVE SUBDIVISION, said property having a frontage of 50.0 feet, more or less, on Shady Grove Drive, with the further dimensions, boundaries, shape, form, location and configuration as shown on that certain plat of survey of said subdivision dated August 24, 1980, prepared by Theta-II Enterprises, Inc. attached to that act recorded under Entry No. 189278, of the records of St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court.
Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon located including one (1) 2007 Southern Energy manufactured home 32’ x 48’, bearing serial number DSETX10336A/B, which manufactured home was immobilized pursuant to La. R.S. 9:1149.4, by Declaration of Immobilization recorded on June 5, 2007, as File Number: 296549, Book: 131, Page: 742, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Petitioner an- nexes a copy of the Declaration of Immobilization as an Exhibit.
(the “Property”)
to satisfy the sum of THIRTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND 01/100 ($33,200.01) DOLLARS, principal plus interest at the rate of 6.125 percent per annum from February 1, 2024, until paid and reasonable attorney’s fees; all costs and expenses in enforcing the Note and Mortgage, and all ad- vances for taxes, insurance premiums, and all other charges and ex- pense permitted by the Note and Mortgage including pre-payment penalty, if any, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 8th day of January A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 8th day of October A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WATER
DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 3, 2024
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Town of Berwick Water System has experienced problems with our water supply system.
There was PRESSURE LOSS below 20psi due to a water break.
Because of these problems, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality.
Therefore, as a precaution, the Town of Berwick Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately. This BOIL AD- VISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System.
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (in- cluding fountaindrinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means:
Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
The Town of Berwick Water System will re- scind this Boil Advisory upon notification from the Louisiana De- partment of Health - Office of Public Health that additional water samples collected from our water supply system have shown our water to be safe.
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: December 10, 2024
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room 3225 Third Street
Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Alle-giance
Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from last meeting: No- vember 12, 2024
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Re- port
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC
HEARING
1. None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. None
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMA-TIONS
1. None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Re-Appoint Vanessa Romero to the Berwick Housing Authority Board
2.. Re-Appoint Ruth Black to the Berwick Housing Authority Board
3. Re-Appoint David Leonard, Sr. to the Berwick Housing Authority Board
4. Approve payment for $24,702.00 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for Inv# 26634 – Water Meter Project
5. Declare Surplus Property:
2016 Black Dodge Charger
VIN#
2C3CDXHG1GH20
5624
6. Approve Liquor Licenses for 2025:
a. St. Mary Golf & Country Club
b. Ganaway’s #4
c. Country Club Express
d.One 80 Down-town
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
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the as- sistance that is necessary.
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Tim Hymel, Bonnie Leonard and Louis J. Tamporello, Jr.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Pastor Bias.
The Positive Image recipient for the month of November was the Morgan City Junior High School Football Team. Mayor Dragna stated the team had been back-to-back champions for the parish, but there was a schedule conflict and the team could not be present, but he would present the certificates to them at school. Mr. Hymel recognized Pastor Bias as being the Defensive Specialist Coach for the team and congratulated him for their success.
Mr. Clarence Robinson with the Morgan City Housing Authority presented the City with the 2024 PILOT payment. He stated that the relationship be- tween the Housing Authority and the City had been going on for 12 years, and the partnership was a benefit to both agencies.
Mr. Bill Bourgeois with St. Mary Hospital District 2 gave a brief presentation on the upcoming 10-year, 9-mill assessment tax that would be on the December 7, 2024 ballot(copy on file). He said that this tax would generate $3.4 million per year for the St. Mary Hospital District 2 to allow for renovations to the hospital. He urged all citizens to vote in favor of the tax.
The public hearing for Table 5 lounge was opened. Mr. David Ardoin, the attorney for Table 5 argued that the loud music ordinance for the City was not specific and could not be en- forced as written. He said that he felt Table 5 was being singled out. He asked if other bars in the area were treated the same way, if all other bars had to call and notify the Police that they were opening. Po- lice Chief Chad Adams presented 46 complaints in- volving Table 5, including complaints of people drinking outside of the bar, loud music, and vehicles parked in yards. He said when he became Chief, he met with the owners and told them that they were responsible for keeping their customers inside the bar. He told them if they advised him of when they would be open, he would try to have reserve officers out to help patrol the area. There were also two complaints of a bullet hole in a vehicle at another establishment be- lieved to have come from Table 5, and casings found in the Table 5 parking lot. Mrs. Hettie Carries, owner of a neighboring house, said that she had called in many noise complaints and that she asked that something be done about the situation. Lt. Richard Briscoe said that he had responded to one of the complaints of people partying in the parking lot and only tried to de-escalate the situation and get the patrons inside the building because he had no available backup. Mrs. Cherie LeBeouf, Table 5 owner produced letters written and signed by neighbors stating that the bar was not a problem in their opinion. Mr. John Gibson also spoke in favor of Table 5, and said he would do anything he could to help control the crowds if they were allowed to stay open. After lengthy discussion, Pastor Bias made a motion to table the issue until the December 17, 2024 meeting and give the City Attorney as well as the Table 5 Attorney time to work on a solution possibly by measuring decibel levels, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
For the Mayor’s Update Councilwoman Leonard advised that the wharf area was going to be getting new tables and chairs.
The minutes of the October 22, 2024 and November 1, 2024 meetings were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and vot-ed unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending October 31, 2024.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: November 19, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended October 31, 2024.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending October 31, 2024. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Revenues are over budget by $298,591. In General Fund, sales taxes are now over budget by $295,850 due to some recent sales tax audits that brought in some back taxes. Operating expenses are under budget $1,042,526. The net loss of $1,927,847 is a positive variance of $1,346,117 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues are under budget at $1,660,825. Electric revenues alone are under budget $1,778,000 which is a direct result of the Purchased Power Ex- pense being under budget $1,220,500. Overall, the utility operational ex- penses are under budget $1515,913. The net income, after transfers, of $297,783 creates a negative variance compared to the budget of $65,025.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $119,620 over budget, with total operating expenses under budget $57,708. The net income, after transfers, of $512,526 results in a positive variance of $131,657.
Respectfully
submitted,
/s/ Deborah
Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director
A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Do- mangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the surplus equipment; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 24-37
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the item shown below are hereby declared surplus and no longer needed:
1. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #C2313480283 Elec. Dept.
2. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #C2313480284 Elec. Dept
3. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #C2313480285 Elec. Dept
4. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #12413537188 Elec. Dept
5. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #12413537189 Elec. Dept
6. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #12413537302 Elec. Dept
7. ERMCO Pad Mount 112.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #12413537303 Elec. Dept
8. Howard Pad Mount 500 KVA Transformer, Serial #1400930910 Elec. Dept
9. Howard Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #2489292694 Elec. Dept
10. ABB Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #01A200040 Elec. Dept
11. RTE Poletop 75 VA Transformer, Serial #801119410 Elec. Dept
12. Howard Poletop 167KVA Transformer, Serial #3618243005 Elec. Dept
13. Allis-Chalmers Poletop 100 KVA Transformer, Serial #7417-6341652 Elec. Dept
14. Central Ma- loney Poletop 100 KVA Transformer, Serial #188363302 Elec. Dept
15. Howard Poletop 100 KVA Transformer, Serial #2799924293 Elec. Dept
16. Allis-Chalmers Poletop 100 KVA Transformer, Serial #7417-6341653 Elec. Dept
17. Howard Poletop 167 KVA Transformer, Serial #225241107 Elec. Dept
18. Westinghouse Poletop 75 KVA Transformer, Serial #79A502156 Elec. Dept
19. ABB Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #01A200039 Elec. Dept
20. Howard Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #2820304298 Elec. Dept
21. Howard Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #2489272694 Elec. Dept
22. Howard Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #2489282694 Elec. Dept
23. RTE Poletop 75 KVA Transformer, Serial #801119421 Elec. Dept
24. McGraw-Edison 75 KVA Transformer, Serial #79ZH117003 Elec. Dept
25. ABB Poletop 250 KVA Transformer, Serial #95A214587 Elec. Dept
26. ABB Poletop 250 KVA Transformer, Serial #98A214586 Elec. Dept
27. Magnet Poletop 250 KVA Transformer, Serial #ID00602 Elec. Dept
28. ABB Poletop 250 KVA Transformer, Serial #95A214585 Elec. Dept
29. Westinghouse Poletop 167 KVA Transformer, Serial #66AK10273 Elec. Dept
30. RTE Poletop 167 KVA Transformer, Serial #791120266 Elec. Dept
31. Cooper Poletop 37 KVA Transformer, Serial #931089217 Elec. Dept
32. Cooper Poletop 37 KVA Transformer, Serial #931089220 Elec. Dept
33. Howard Poletop 37.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #1360190795 Elec. Dept
34. Howard Poletop 37.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #136080795 Elec. Dept
35. Howard Poletop 50 KVA Transformer, Serial #2820314293 Elec. Dept
36. Allis-Chalmers 37.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #7441-6431919 Elec. Dept
37. Allis Chalmers 37.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #7439-6426213 Elec. Dept
38. WTS Poletop 37.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #99011602 Elec. Dept
39. WTS Poletop 37.5KVA Transformer, Serial #99011603 Elec. Dept
40. ABB Poletop 37.5 KVA Transformer, Serial #05A230344 Elec. Dept
41. ABB Poletop 15 KVA Transformer, Serial #03A311728 Elec. Dept
42. ABB Poletop 15 KVA Transformer, Serial #03A311729 Elec. Dept
43. ABB Poletop 15 KVA Transformer, Serial #05A230461 Elec. Dept
44. ABB Poletop 15 KVA Transformer, Serial #05A230469 Elec. Dept
45. ABB Poletop 15 KVA Transformer, Serial #05A230460 Elec. Dept
46. WTS Poletop 15 KVA Transformer, Serial #96060720 Elec. Dept
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, etc., that said items be sold either by auction, on GovDeal.com, or by receiving bids.
Mr. Tamporello seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Tamporello, Bias, Domangue, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 19th day of November, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that the Capital Outlay request needed to be submitted; whereupon,
Pastor Bias of- fered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 24-38
WHEREAS, the Mayor submitted to the council, the following projects for re-submission to the State requesting Capital Outlay funding:
Sewer Rehabilitation $6,965,000
Morgan City Lake End Parkway Pier Development $13,110,000
Pavement Preservation Program $6,160,000
Morgan City Wellness Center $23,180,550
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that it hereby supports the Mayor’s request, to the state, for Capital Outlay Funds to complete these projects.
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Do- mangue, Hymel, Leonard, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 19th day of
November, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The next matter on the agenda was the Cadre Services management agreement; whereupon,
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 24-39
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is interested in entering into a contract with a firm to provide Grant Administration and Management of the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program – FY 2022; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Cadre Management Resources, LLC has submitted a proposal to accomplish this.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Cadre Management Resources, LLC is hereby selected by the City of Morgan City to provide grant administration for Notice of Funding Opportunity for Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program – FY 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract for the above services.
Mr. Hymel seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Hymel, Bias, Do- mangue, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 19th day of
November, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that the St. Mary Parish School Board wanted a memorandum of understanding in effect if any area schools needed to be evacuated to the Municipal Auditorium; whereupon,
Pastor Bias of- fered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 24-40
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Public Schools is in need of a facility to serve as a reunification site in the event of an emergency evacuation of the students and staff of any St. Mary Parish Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Auditorium has the space to accommodate the students and staff of the schools, and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Mary Parish Public Schools needs to be signed to establish the terms of use.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Mary Parish Public Schools.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Leonard, Do- mangue, Hymel, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 19th day of
November, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna said that the agenda needed to be expanded to discuss a bid tabulation of Request for Qualifications for consulting services for Hurricane Francine. A motion to expand the agenda to discuss consulting services was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Charlie So- lar, CAO, proposed that the top two companies from the Request for Qualifications be accepted; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 24-41
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, Hurricane Francine caused devastating and catastrophic damages to the City, including critical infrastructure as- sets, utilities, and other city asset; and
WHEREAS, the City requires professional expertise in disaster recovery project and grants management with established experience in assessment, re- pair, and restoration; and
WHEREAS, re- quests for proposals were received on November 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, af- ter grading the proposals, Charlie Solar, Jr., CAO, has recommended entering into an agreement with the firms of Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC and Metric Consulting, LLC for assistance in the disaster recovery project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute a contract with Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC and Metric Consulting, LLC, for the ad- ministration of disaster recovery and grants management project.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Leonard, Bias, Domangue, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 19th day of November, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The first reading of the 2024 Budget Amendment was the next matter on the agenda. No definitive action was necessary.
The public hearing for the 2025 Budget was open-ed. No one ap- peared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on September 24, 2024 and a second reading on October 22, 2024. Published by title on October 2, 2024.
Mr. Tamporello offered the following Ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 24-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025.
SECTION 1
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that:
Section 1
The attached detailed estimate of revenues as reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line item budget, and other such fiscal exhibits and information as required by the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act are ready for approval and adoption to serve as the Budget of Revenues for theCity for the Fiscal Year January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Section 2
The attached detailed statement of expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line item budget and other such fiscal exhibits and information as required by the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act are ready for approval and adoption to serve as the Budget of Expenditures for the City for Fiscal Year January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Section 3
The adoption of the Budget of Expenditures as reflected in the attached line item budget containing account object of expenditure classifications shall be declared to be the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditure.
Section 4
The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefore in the Budget of Expenditures; however, nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the governing authority from amending or making an appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of emergency.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAIN-ED, etc., that the budget for fiscal year January 1 to December 31, 2025, as attached hereto and made a part hereof be and the same is hereby approved.
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be de- clared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Tamporello, Domangue, Bias, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 19th day of November, 2024.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 2:30 PM, this 21st day of November, 2024.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 21st day of November, 2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor Dragna at 2:45 PM on November 21, 2024.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington, Clerk
Published: November 29, 2024
Mayor Dragna said the 2025 Class “A” and “B” Liquor License Renewals were the next matter on the agenda:
ATCHAFALAYA CAFÉ LLC, 7310 HIGHWAY 182 E
BAY CITY BISTRO INC, 618 FRONT ST
BOURBON’S LLC, 501 FIRST ST
CAFÉ JOJO’S LLC, 624 FRONT ST
CAJUN COUNTRY LOUNGE, 1226 VICTOR II BLVD
CANNATA’S SUPERMARKET INC, 6010 LA-182
CIRCLE K #4640, 7700 US-90
CIRCLE K #2706821, 6383 HIGHWAY 182 E
COU-YONS BAR LLC, 117 RAILROAD AVE
THE CROOKED CORNER, 1400 SECOND ST
LOUISIANA CVS PHARMACY, 6502 HIGHWAY 182
DAIQUIRIS & COMPANY, 7550 HIGHWAY 182
DON JOSE OF MORGAN CITY LLC, 605 MLK BLVD
FIFTH STREET STORE LLC, 701 EVERETT ST
FRIEND’S TAVERN, 6815 HIGHWAY 182 E
G AND J LAND & MARINE FOOD DIST., 506 FRONT ST
GANAWAY’S #1, 1409 FEDERAL AVE
HAMPTON INN MORGAN CITY
KILPATRICK HOTELS #4, 6365 HIGHWAY 182 E
LAS BRISAS LLC, 7418 HIGHWAY 182
LINKS CAFÉ, 1118 VICTOR II BLVD
MAMA G’S, 7540 HIGHWAY 90
ONE STOP, 7028 HIGHWAY 182 E
PARADISE VALLEY CASINO, 1118 VICTOR II BLVD
PARADISE VALLEY DAIQUIRIS, 1114 VICTOR II BLVD
PETROLEUM CLUB OF MORGAN CITY, 500 RODERICK ST
POOL DO’S SPORTS BAR LLC, 615 BRAS-HEAR AVE
QUICK GENERAL MINI MARKET, 2407 SIXTH ST
ROUSE’S SU- PERMARKET #10, 6403 HIGHWAY 90
SAAS HOTELS LLC, 520 RODERICK ST
SPORTS BAR, 7419 HIGHWAY 182
STAZIONE DELI #2, 6602 HIGHWAY 90
SUSHIRO STEAK HOUSE, 6214 HIGHWAY 182
TABLE FIVE, 702 FIFTH ST
TAMPICO RES- TAURANT & LOUNGE, 1025 VICTOR II BLVD
TRI CITY LIQUOR & WINE LLC, 500 BRAS-HEAR AVE
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, 319 SECOND ST
THE GALLEY, 7409 HIGHWAY 182 E
VICTOR II DELI, 1220 VICTOR II BLVD
WALGREEN’S #10975, 815 BRASHEAR AVE
WAL-MART MARKET #7099, 1002 HIGHWAY 182
A motion to ap- prove the renewals was made by Mr. Tamporello, and seconded by Mrs. Leonard. The vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Tamporello, Leonard, Bias, Hymel, Nays: None, and Abstain: Domangue.
Mayor Dragna informed the Council that al- though Joe Cavalier was appointed to the Civil Service Board at the October meeting, the board had already sworn in Lonnie Gray for one more term, so Mr. Cavalier would not be appointed to the Civil Service Board.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Loui-siana on the 3rd day of December 2024.
INTRODUC-TION OF
ORDINANCE
NO. 2024-12
AN ORDIN-ANCE INCREAS-ING THE RATE TO BE ASSESSED AS A MONTHLY CHARGE FOR STREET LIGHT SERVICES TO ALL RESIDEN-TIAL AND COM-MERCIAL CUS-TOMERS TO FOUR ($4.00) DOLLARS PER MONTH
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana:
WHEREAS, the City of Patterson operates a street lighting system for the benefit of all residents and businesses located within the City of Patterson; and,
WHEREAS, in order to continue providing street lighting for the residents and commercial establishments in the City, the cost of electric service provided to the City of Patter-son for the street lighting system must be charged to the residents and businesses located therein and must be increased due to the increased cost of electric service to the City:
SECTION 1:
(a) Beginning ______________, the City of Patter-son shall bill, or cause to be billed, each residential customer located within the City the sum of FOUR ( $4.00) DOLLARS per month for street lighting services provided by the City of Patter-son. The monthly fee shall be charg-ed to each commercial or residential customer located in the City, including each separate unit of a multi-family housing building or apartment building.
(b) The rate of fees and charges to the residential and commercial units and establishments for each year subsequent to the enactment of the ordinance from which this section is derived shall be adjusted upward or downward to reflect any change in the rates charg-ed to the city under and in accordance with any contract documents and agreements executed by the city for street lighting.
SECTION 2:
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
THIS ordinance having been introduced at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson at a meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and the same having been published, and seven (7) days having elapsed since the date of publication, the said Ordinance was ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Pat-terson, Louisiana, in regular session convened on the ______ day of _______________.
CITY OF
PATTERSON,
LOUISIANA
_______________
RODNEY A. GROGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________
Midge Bourgeois
Clerk of the
Council
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Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd day of De- cember 2024, dur-ing the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Pat-terson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
________________
MIDGE BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Adv. Dec. 6, 13, &
20, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA OPERATING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OF- FICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON TUESDAY, DE- CEMBER 10, 2024 AT 10:30 A.M.
OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way
Lafayette, LA 70507
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the October 17, 2024 Operating Committee Meeting
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Report on Louisiana Legislature 2024 Tax Reform Special Session
(b) Consideration for approval to authorize LEPA staff and general counsel to file an amicus brief supporting the position of Lafayette Consolidated Government and its expropriation litigation
ITEM 7 AD- JOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
Adv. Dec. 6, 2024
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