Public notices for Feb. 14, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
January 13, 2025
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on January 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners, Deborah Garber, Joseph Cain, Adam Mayon, Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Matthew Tycer and Troy Lombardo in attendance. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Lt. Jenelle Piche, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blan-chard, GIS Engineering; Councilman Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council; Jeremy Meaux, Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 13, 2024 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of December, 2024 be re- ceived and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of December, 2024 be paid. Mr. Glover seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Jeremy Meaux presented Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Fredericks’ Audit Report to the Board for the year ending June 30, 2024 with an unmodified opinion on the District’s financial statements, the highest audit opinion. Also, since no exceptions were found during the Statewide Agreed- Upon procedures audit, no testing will be required next year. Mr. Cornes moved to accept said report, which was seconded by Mr. Glover and carried unanimously.
Tim Connell reported that: (i) Captain Frank worked the Berwick Harbor and is finishing up Wax Lake Outlet, which will complete its dredging operations; (ii) Mike Hooks dredging in Bayou Chene is under way and expected to be completed in November; (iii) an IDIQ solicitation is available and will be opened when needed; and (iv) we currently have $34 million of older funding and $15 million in FY25 funding to work with. Lt. Piche inquired about funding for Stouts Pass, but Mr. Connell noted there was none and surveys show no issues.
Lt. Piche reported that: (i) 2,243 total transits in December through the VTS zone; (ii) there broadcasted two (2) MSIB’s, including removing channel re- strictions from Hurricane Francine and current dredging in Bayou Chene; (iii) the railroad bridge is currently stuck in the down position and being worked on; (iv) we may move into “high water” restrictions within the next few week due to snow melt; and (v) they will be conducting a Ports and Waterways Assessment (PAWSA) in March since the last one was conducted in 2000. She noted she is working with Cindy and Mac on stakeholders to invite.
Charles Brittingham reported that: (i) we are currently operating on a continuing resolution that ex- pires on March 14th, so no budget will be passed until after that; and (ii) he is focusing on the FY26 president’s budget and Mac encouraged him to stay after it.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) AIC is currently installing all security cameras around the facility; (ii) we will be adding TITLE VI documents on our website soon; and (iii) we will be requesting funding from the Rebuilding American In- frastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, with the application due January 30th. It was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the following resolution be submitted for $8,000,000 but because the project site is located Census Tract 403 (which is designated as a Rural Area, an Area of Persistent Poverty, and a Historically Disadvantaged Area), there will be no match for Phase 4 – Concrete Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Extension Project, which resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District does hereby authorize and support the submission of its proposed funding request entitled “Phase 4 – Concrete Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Extension Project” to the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) “FY 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity” (RAISE) Grant Program. In addition, since the project totals $8,000,000 and because the project site is located Census Tract 403 (which is designated as a Rural Area, an Area of Persistent Poverty and a Historically Disadvantaged Area), the MCHTD requests that the entire $8,000,000 come from the FY 2025 RAISE program. If fully- awarded, the project will complete Phase 4 of the port District’s informal “Port of Morgan City Terminal Facility Infrastructure Improvement Master Plan.”
Robert Karam reported that he met with Mr. Wade and Mr. Knobloch to get creative and strategize use of the current funding to submit the revised permit application and final response to the Corps on the West Dock project.
Bill Blanchard reported that: (i) they issued the Notice to Proceed to US Coatings last week and work immediately began with no issues; (ii) dredging plans and specs have been approved by Facility Planning and Control and they plan to begin advertising January 27th; and (iii) they continue to design the bulkhead project. Mr. Cornes moved to authorize Amendment No. 1 for additional surveying services for Disposal Area 1 in the amount of $20,000.00, which was seconded by Mr. Tycer and carried unanimously.
Cindy Cutrera reported that the next virtual quarterly update on the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study will be on January 28th and she will send out the details when received; and (ii) we are working with a new client negotiating a lease of 30,000 square feet of property for $4500 per month for two years and annual options to renew. Mr. Mayon moved to authorize Mr. Wade to execute said lease, which was seconded by Mrs. Garber and carried unanimously.
Gerard Bourgeois reported that: (i) new election of officers requires approval of Whitney Bank and Patterson State Bank banking resolutions. It was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Lombardo to adopt the following resolution authorizing Messrs. Adams, Glover, Cornes and Mrs. Garber to sign on both the Hancock Whitney and Patterson State Bank ac- counts; which mo- tion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for the execution of certain account agreements for the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”), with Patterson State Bank (PSB”) and Hancock Whitney Bank (“HWB”) (herein collectively, the “Banks”) .
WHEREAS, the MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT (“District”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and is subject to the restrictions im- posed under the laws of the State of Louisiana with respect to the investment of funds of municipalities, parishes and other political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, the District has re- ceived and re- viewed the Banks agreements and such other documents material to establishment and/or modification of accounts with said Banks; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that,
(1) PSB and HWB are designated as a depository(ies) for the funds of this District.
(2) This resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its rescission or modification has been received and re- corded by such Banks.
(3) All transactions, if any, with respect to any deposits, withdrawals, rediscounts and borrowings by or on behalf of the District with Banks prior to the adoption of this resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
(4) Any of the persons named below, so long as they act in a representative capacity as agents of this District, are authorized to make any and all other contracts, agreements, stipulations and orders which they may deem advisable for the effect exercise of the powers indicated below, from time to time with said Banks, concerning funds deposited in PSB and/or HWB, moneys borrowed from either Bank or any other business transacted by and between the District and PSB or HWB subject to any restrictions stated below.
(5) Any and all prior resolutions adopted by the District and certified to PSB and/or HWB as governing the operation of the District’s account(s), are in full force and effect, unless supplemented or modified by this authorization.
(6) The District agrees to the terms and conditions of any account agreement, properly opened by any authorized representative(s) of the District, and auth-orized PSB and HWB, at any time, to charge the District for all checks, drafts, or other orders, for the payment of money, that are drawn on the PSB or HWB, and contain the required number of signatures for this purpose.
(7) If indicated, any person listed below (subject to any expressed restrictions) is authorized to:
Name and Title
(A) Ben A. Adams, President
(B) Deborah B. Garber, Vice President
(C) Steven W. Cornes, Treasurer
(D) Matthew K. Glover, Secretary
Indicate A, B, C, and/or D
_A, B, C, D__ (1) Exercise all of the powers listed in (2) through (6).
_A, B, C, D__ (2) Open any deposit or checking ac- count(s) in the name of this association.
_A, B, C, D__ (3) Endorse checks and orders for the payment of money and withdraw funds on deposit with this Financial Institution. Number of authorized signatures re- quired for this purpose 2.
_A, B, C, D _ (4) Borrow money on behalf and in the name of this association, sign, execute and deliver promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness. Number of authorized signatures required for this purpose 2.
_A, B, C, D_ (5) Endorse, assign, transfer, mortgage or pledge bills receivable, warehouse receipts, bills of lading, stocks, bonds, real estate or other property now own-ed or hereafter owned or acquired by this association as security for sums borrowed, and to discount the same, unconditionally guarantee payment of all bills received, negotiated or discounted and to waive demand, presentment, protest, notice of protest and notice of non- payment.
Number of auth-orized signatures required for this purpose 2.
_A, B, C, D__ (6) Enter into written lease for the purpose of renting and maintaining a Safe Deposit Box in this Financial Institution. Number of authorized persons required to gain access and to terminate the lease 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Steven W. Cornes, Treasurer, be authorized and directed to do any and all act and things necessary, proper, or that may be required to carry out and accomplish the transactions contemplated above.
Mr. Bourgeois also noted that Mr. Wade had appointed Pete Orlando to act as his unpaid advisor and assist with current and upcoming projects. So, while off the Board, Mr. Orlando will continue to assist the District.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Matthew K.
Glover,
Secretary
Adv. Feb. 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
January 13, 2025
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Board Members – Chris Cooper- President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Sec. Treas., Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Glenn Duncan and Murtada Mousa- Providence Engineers, David Hill – Parish Councilman, Employees- Alexis Hartman, Destinee DiMaggio, Jason Scott and Dakota Dupuy.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
December’s board minutes were accepted as circulated with a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Thomas Philbrook, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Paul Tholen, motion carried.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance report for the month. Larry re- placed pumps at the Barousse and Universe stations. There was a leak at the Pluto station and it has been repaired. He did some new meter change outs and also fixed a few meters with issues. Larry clear-ed up a stoppage on Southeast Blvd. He is finishing up the Arlington Project.
Jason Scott gave the monthly maintenance report, he has completed about 20 new meter change outs. He is continuing to do preventative maintenance on all of our sewer stations.
Tony Hensgens gave a joint plant update and said they are still waiting to receive ap- propriated funds.
Chris Cooper requested an estimate from Providence to survey our sewer system. Providence will continue gathering paperwork for Boy Blue. Chris said that Vepo will be returning soon to change out the larger commercial meters. Chris spoke to Reid with Miller Engineers, there is grant money that can be distributed to all water boards. If we receive, we plan to use this for two new pumps. The pumps that were approved for purchase last month were delivered to the warehouse and work great.
Chris welcomes a new employee, Dakota Dupuy.
Our field operator, Troy Theriot, has announced his retirement. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Renewal of the medical insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Thomas Philbrook, motion carried.
The board discussed their current per diem rate, with a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, all were in favor to increase to $250 monthly, motion passed.
A motion was made by Raymond Beadle to amend the agenda to add election of officers with a second from Thomas Philbrook, motion carried.
The board unanimously voted for all members to stay in their current positions with Chris Cooper as President, Tony Hensgens as Vice President, and Thomas Philbrook as Secretary Treasurer with a mo- tion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn with a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Destinee
DiMaggio –
Recording
Secretary
Adv. Feb. 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids for the Proposed Pump Station and Discharge Pipe Over the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee Near Calumet project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, Franklin, LA 70538, until February 27, 2025, at 10 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
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $250.00 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 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents and deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of reproduction. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents un- marked 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 HEAVY 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.
No bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer, Joel J. Miller, 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 48 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 Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Wayne Cantrell, Jr.
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that the Teche Action Board, Inc d/b/a Teche Health has applied for a FY25 Expanded Hours Program grant from Health Re- sources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Hu- man Services (HHS). Teche Health proposes conducting interior renovations within the facility located at 1124 7th Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed action within the floodplain as re- quired by Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order 11988 for Floodplain Management as the proposed action is within and/or affects a floodplain.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Teche Health
Attn: Berryl Thompson-Broussard, J.D., LL.M., CHC
General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
Email: legal@tabhealth.org
Written comments on the proposed action and potential impacts to floodplains must be submitted to the following address on or before Thursday, February 27, 2025 [15 Days after publication in the newspaper]):
Teche Health
Attn: Berryl Thompson-Broussard, J.D., LL.M., CHC
General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
1115 Weber St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Adv. Feb. 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana De- partment of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and de- struction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be ob- tained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana un- less a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
Adv. Feb. 14, 21 and 28, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
JANUARY 15, 2025
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Donald Stephens, Jackie Cheramie, William McCarty and Thane Aucoin
ABSENT: Angelena Brocato
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board approved and signed the Minutes of December 4, 2024.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) and Dr. Larry Nelson were present.
Attorney Bourgeois advised the Board that the transfer of the accounts to Robison Wealth Management were in- complete at this time and a brief discussion was held. Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2024. Upon motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed the financials/payables as presented.
Attorney Bourgeois discussed the Letter of Resignation received from Kendra Thomas and a brief discussion was held. On motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Thomas. Dr. Cefalu stated that a letter of gratitude will be sent to Mrs. Thomas for her service on the Board.
At this time the biannual Election of Officers was held. On motion of Mr. Aucoin and second by Mr. Stephens, Dr. Cefalu was nominated/recommended to remain as Chairman of the Hospital Service District #2 Board. The nominations were closed. On motion of Mr. McCarty, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to keep Dr. Cefalu as Chairman. On motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board elected Mrs. Brocato to serve as Vice Chairperson. On motion of Mr. McCarty, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to keep Mrs. Cheramie as Secretary/Treasurer.
Attorney Bourgeois discussed the retaining of Pitts & Matte for CPA services and the reasons thereof. Mr. Tim Matte with Pitts & Matte made a brief presentation and a brief discussion was held. On motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to retain Pitts & Matte for CPA services and further authorized Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr. to sign the Engagement Letter.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and action on retaining Trinity Capital Resources for Municipal Advisory Services. Attorney Bourgeois made a brief statement/recommendation and discussions were held. On motion of Mr. Stephens, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board voted to retain the services of Trinity Capital Resources and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Agreement for Services. Mr. Steve Nosaka made a brief statement to the Board.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and action on The Communication Institute (TCI) proposal for continued communication services. Dr. Cefalu and Attorney Bourgeois briefly addressed the Board concerning this proposal and the need to update the public concerning the status of the repairs to the hospital and/or spending of the tax funds for various other ap- proved items. After discussions, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to table this matter until the February 5 meeting for further discussions and/or actions.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and action on Community Outreach. Dr. Cefalu stated that he had not received a full calendar of the upcoming events and at the next meeting (February 5) Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO of Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) would be present to give an update as to community outreach events and the status of repairs at OSM. Discussions were held as to the status of repairs as given by Dr. Cefalu.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and action on FEMA Reimbursement/Capital Outlay Re- quest process. Attorney Bourgeois stated that there had been several meetings with FEMA and all concerned and a brief discussion was held as to the status of these matters. He stated that work is in progress, no definite amount of funds needed has been provided and no apportionment has been decided on who is claiming what. Attorney Bourgeois stated that the Board will be kept informed with any updates.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and action on Fox-Nesbit Engineering, LLC’s assessment and contracting with Shamrock Construction re- garding the en- trance overhang at OSM. Attorney Bourgeois gave the Board an update and discussed the quote for costs provided in their packets regarding the overhang. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Acuoin, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the Board voted to accept/proceed with the proposal submitted by Shamrock Construction regarding the “canopy/overhang” at OSM.
At this time Dr. Cefalu gave his Chairman’s Re- port. He stated that it’s flu season and the hospital is “rocking and rolling”. He thanked the community and members of the District who voted for the tax millage and stated there was an overwhelming support for said millage. He stated that the community has “stepped up” and they will need to see growth, im- provements to the hospital/services and recruitment within the next ten (10) years. Discussions were held as to possible ex- pansion of services and the vibe of the OSM Staff now that the tax has passed. Attorney Bourgeois stated that the Board will hear more regarding scholarships at the February 5th meeting.
Mrs. Cheramie suggested that the high schools be contacted and promoted regarding scholarships. Further discussions were held as to this matter. Dr. Cefalu was thank-ed for the extra time he had devoted towards to the passage of the millage.
Dr. Cefalu stated that there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in compliance with the provision of Section 2-10 of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance introduced at the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, held on January 14, 2025 in my office complete in the form in which it will be offered for adoption by the Council of said Town, is open to public inspection and will so remain at least seven (7) days prior to the final adoption, which is scheduled for March 11, 2025.
Proposed Or- dinance Number 756
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE AN RE-ENACT SECTION 2-7 (a) & (b) AND ADD (c) & (d) TO IN- CREASE THE SALARY OF BOTH MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
That the said ordinance, complete in the form in which it is to be finally passed, is on file with the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and that the said ordinance is to be taken up on final passage, after public hearing by the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, on March 11, 2025 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. Feb. 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in compliance with the provision of Section 2-10 of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance introduced at the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, held on February 11, 2025 in my office complete in the form in which it will be offered for adoption by the Council of said Town, is open to public inspection and will so remain at least seven (7) days prior to the final adoption, which is scheduled for March 11, 2025.
Proposed Or- dinance Number 757
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO AMEND THE 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED BUDGET.
That the said ordinance, complete in the form in which it is to be finally passed, is on file with the Clerk of the Council for public inspection and that the said ordinance is to be taken up on final passage, after public hearing by the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, on March 11, 2025 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. Feb. 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, that the following Resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
No. 05-25
A Resolution providing certifications to the Office of Community De- velopment.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is desirous of purchasing additional 150 water meters to connect customers to as existing 12” water line in an older section of the town, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for said improvements based upon the estimates, is $35,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Mayor and the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, that the Town of Berwick hereby certifies to the Office of Community Development that existing funding is insufficient to cover the cost of purchasing these water meters and that additional funding is not otherwise available to the Town of Berwick.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sufficient funds, other than the currently re- quested State general obligation bond funding, are currently available to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all reasonable local options for additional financing have been exhausted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no funds are available in the Town’s current budget for nonrecurring appropriations for this project, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total amount of surplus funds in the Town is $744,612, which was generated through the general taxes and utility revenues of the Town.
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 11th day of February 2025.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr.,
Mayor
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I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 11th day of February, 2025 said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 11th day of February, 2025.
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, that the following Resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
No. 06-25
A Resolution providing certifications to the Office of Community De- velopment.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is desirous of purchasing additional 150 water meters to connect customers to as existing 12” water line in an older section of the town, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for said improvements based upon the estimates, is $35,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Mayor and the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, that the Town of Berwick hereby certifies to the Office of Community Development that existing funding is insufficient to cover the cost of purchasing these water meters and that additional funding is not otherwise available to the Town of Berwick.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sufficient funds, other than the currently re- quested State general obligation bond funding, are currently available to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all reasonable local options for additional financing have been exhausted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no funds are available in the Town’s current budget for nonrecurring appropriations for this project, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total amount of surplus funds in the Town is $744,612, which was generated through the general taxes and utility revenues of the Town.
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 11th day of February 2025.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr.,
Mayor
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I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 11th day of February, 2025 said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 11th day of February, 2025.
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 14, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
SUCCESSION OF WILLIAM R. STEVENS
AND
SUSAN STEADAM STEVENS
PROBATE NO. ———
NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the administrator of this Succession applying for authority to sell at private sale, on terms $47,500.00 cash, the immovable property own-ed by the Succession described be- low.
1596 Prairie Road, Lot 3-S Diane Like Nugent et al, per plat recorded Book 27H, No. 206574, acquired by act recorded in St. Mary Conveyance Book 79 No. 288819, St. Mary Parish Assessor Parcel # 2474521051.00.
An order authorizing the sale may be issued after seven days from the date of second publication of this notice. An opposition to the application may be filed at any time prior to the issuance of such an order.
Edward M. Leonard, Jr.
Attorney- at- Law
711 First Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
Adv. Feb. 14 and March 12, 2025
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