Public notices for Feb. 19, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JANUARY 29, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Special Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Dean Adams.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the reading of the January 8, 2025 meeting be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Raymond “Mac” Wade, Executive Director, Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District appeared before the Council with an update on the Port. He also presented a slide show highlighting current projects, and completed projects, and businesses that are located on the waterway.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Wade ex- pounded on dredging islands during a storm event, depth of sea buoys, depth of L & G Plants, existing and new islands, Marsh Island, and rebound.
Mrs. Hidalgo thanked parish employees, law en- forcement, first responders, and municipalities that worked diligently during the recent snow event. She also thanked President Sam Jones and Senator Robert Allain for attending the Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Drainage District No. 2 meeting to discuss drainage issues in Bayou Vista and for their promise to work on funding for those projects. She also thanked John “Booker” Davis, Director of Public Works and Joe Daigle, Bayou Vista Barn for helping with drainage issues.
Tim Gilmore and Craig Rink appeared before the Council in support of Item 13A, “Resolution ap- proving and authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with Del-Con, LLC relative to the Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-02.”
David Ardoin appeared before the Council on behalf of Randy Tisdale and in support of a proposed rezone request by Mr. Tisdale to rezone from heavy industrial to existing neighborhood to place a manufactured home. He stated that the property and surrounding properties have historically been residential and have been taken out of commerce.
Lengthy discussion was had regarding the size, use, and current area zones of the property. Several Council Members stated that they visited the property.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale stated that a portion of the front property is still zoned Existing Neighborhood 2 (EN2), which is approximately 40 feet wide by 190 feet deep and that it does allow a manufactured home to be placed there. He informed that a permit was issued today to allow Mr. Tisdale to place a manufactured home on that portion of the property, with the proper setback requirements.
Randy Tisdale stated that utilities from the previously manufactured home are still connected and that he will have to move all utilities over 20 feet to install a new slab to place the manufactured home in the EN2 portion of the property. He also informed that tenants are currently residing in a residential structure at the rear of the property that is zoned heavy industrial. He also stated that this property and the property he owns next door have always been family land since 1997.
Several Council Members had lengthy discussions relative to when zoning took place, objections from adjacent property owners, and how the rezone would affect them.
Rev. Mathews acknowledged that the residents that currently reside on the property are in attendance.
Lin Nguyen ap- peared before the Council in opposition of the rezone request and stated that he owns the shipyard next to Mr. Tisdale.
In response to Mr. Rulf’s inquiry, Mr. Nguyen stated that he has a 15 foot wall installed on both sides of the shipyard to help with noise and overspray but it only helps a little bit.
Parish President, Sam Jones stated that a budget report will be ready at the end of February. He also informed that he attended the Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Drainage District No. 2 meeting. After listening to citizen’s concerns regarding sinking issues, he stated that he ask engineers to research and provide detailed information and the cost to repair the issues.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a three (3) week period, ending January 29, 2025. He also submitted quarterly reports of Departmental Activities, October-December 2024, from Economic Development, Finance, Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Personnel, Planning & Zoning, and Public Works Directors.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to Change Order No.1 with Southern Constructors LLC regarding the Amelia Trail, Mr. Governale stated that an existing drain will be removed and two (2) catch basins will be installed as recommended by the contractor. Mr. Duhon thanked the Parish for repairing most of the potholes in Amelia.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to potholes on Irish Bend Road, Mr. Governale and President Jones stated that they will inform the roads department.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry regarding the Asphalt Zipper machine not being utilized, Mr. Olander stated that the machine is a very slow process and requires more employees to operate it. Mr. Governale stated that the Parish still owes money on it and he is researching to see if another entity may be interested in purchasing it.
Mr. Duhon thanked Mr. Governale for helping with drainage is- sues and stated that Drainage District 2A is digging ditches in Industrial Park in Amelia.
In absence of Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc, Mr. Governale presented the following item as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their December 16, 2024, Regular Meeting.
a. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Randy Tisdale
Address: 1092 Lake Palourde Rd.
Amelia, LA
Parcel Id# 3524261015.00 - Lot B Templet - Bayou Boeuf - Giroir and Aucoin - Shell Road Acq. 334 324674
PURPOSE: to rezone from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place one (1) manufactured home on the property.
Dr. Rink moved to approve the Re- zone request. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried by the following 6-4-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Hill, Rulf, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: Olander, Hebert, Davis, and Duhon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adams
Dr. Rink moved that the Public Hearing Report, January 8, 2025 – 5:45 p.m. and the Public Hearing Report – 5:50 p.m. be adopted. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Olander in- troduced the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance declaring multiple tax adjudicated properties as surplus property and authorize the Parish to proceed with the process for advertising and sale of such adjudicated properties.
THIS ORDINANCR IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Exhibit “A”
PARCEL NUMBER(S); PROPERTY ADDRESS; TAX ASSESSMENT NUMBER
1) 22647211 39.00; 1207 FORT ST; 2017-57
2) 18449410 70.00; 109 EDWARD LN; 2018-23808
3) 28643210 87.00; 1109 FRANCIS ST; 2018-6594
4) 28943410 84.00; 1206 SECOND ST; 2018-18567
5) 28943611 25.00; 122 MUGGAH ST; 2018-21915
6) 20548210 08.00 & 2054821009.00; 203 LABAU ST; 2018-81082
7) 21148210 78.00; 213 LINCOLN ST; 2018-78694
8) 18748610 06.00; 2736 HWY 83; 2018-14826
9) 22346810 73.00; 505 SIXTH ST; 2018-80102
10) 22346610 04.00; 506 PARK AVE; 2018-17635
11) 35242610 44.00; 759 MAGNOLIA ST; 2018-79968
12) 1727950; 999 N/A; 2018-9381
Dr. Rink introduced the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCR IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Randy Tisdale
Address: 1092 Lake Palourde Rd.
Amelia, LA.
Parcel Id# 3524261015.00 - Lot B Templet - Bayou Boeuf - Giroir and Aucoin - Shell Road Acq. 334 324674
PURPOSE: to rezone from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zon-ed District to place one (1) manufactured home on the property.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adams
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving and authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with Del-Con, LLC relative to the Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-02, upon receipt of concurrence from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a contract in the amount of $214,000.00 with Del-Con, LLC, P.O. Box 916, Berwick, LA 70342, relative to the Facility and Infrastructure Im- provements at Kemper Williams Park for St. Mary Parish Government, FP&C Project No. 50-J51-23-02, upon receipt of concurrence from the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning & Control, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 1 relative to Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Hue P. Stockstill, LLC, P.O. Box 758, Picayune, MS 39466, relative Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project, and
WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 1 will result in an increase of $26,479.00 in the contract price and an increase of 5 days in the contract time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 1 covering an in- crease of $26,479.00 in the contract price and an increase of 5 days in the contract time for Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 1 relative to the Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant – Amelia Trail Project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Southern Constructors, LLC, 6313 Hwy. 90, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560, relative to the Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant – Amelia Trail Project, and
WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 1 will result in an increase of $19,952.87 in the contract price and an increase of 6 days in the contract time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 1 covering an in- crease of $19,952.87 in the contract price and an increase of 6 days in the contract time for the Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant – Amelia Trail Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the President of St. Mary Parish, Sam Jones, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving the holding of an election by Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on January 7, 2025, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 2 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $60,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating the District’s fire protection facilities, including the purchase of fire trucks, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Parish Council does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving the holding of an election by Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on January 14, 2025, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax not to exceed 2.79 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $385,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity and forced drainage works within and for the District, said millage to re- present a .29 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.50 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Parish Council does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Olander seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adams
RESOLUTION
Resolution esta- blishing a temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of solar farms in the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for a period of six months.
WHEREAS, the development, es- tablishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish create unique planning and zoning issues; and
WHEREAS, each of the issues set forth relate to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council has been reviewing the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of St. Mary with respect to Solar Farms and changes may be necessary to protect public health, safety, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of a temporary moratorium on the development, es- tablishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for a period of six (6) months will allow the St. Mary Parish Council time to prepare, consider, and adopt a comprehensive Ordinance to ensure that any such development or government are governed by rules and regulations that take into consideration the unique planning and zoning issues of such developments and adequately addresses the health, safety, and welfare concerns of the citizens of St. Mary Parish.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby implement a temporary moratorium on the development, es- tablishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for a period of six (6) months, with said moratorium expiring July 29, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that this temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for a period of six (6) months and shall expire on July 29, 2025.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Hebert stated that this resolution pertains to any new solar farm permit. He also stated that the temporary moratorium will give opportunity to make changes to the current ordinance.
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adams
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President to execute to execute the cancellation of a Memorandum of Understanding between Louisiana Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State, St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, St. Mary Parish Council and West St. Mary Civic Center relative to the use of the polling facility for early voting.
WHEREAS, due to the low turnout at the West St. Mary Civic Center location, the Parish will longer exercise its option to remain open and will terminate the Memorandum of Understanding immediately for that early voting site.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a to execute the cancellation of a Memorandum of Understanding between Louisiana Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State, St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters, St. Mary Parish Council and West St. Mary Civic Center relative to the use of the polling facility for early voting, with said Memorandum of Understanding to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Rev. Mathews stated that he believed that voter participation would increase by offering an additional early voting site. He commended the Registrar of Voter, Mrs. Terry Foulcard and her staff along with partners at the Secretary of State Office for envisioning this and making it happen.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed to adopt Item 13H, “Resolution approving and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to assume the re- sponsibilities of operating the Recreation District No. 1 in the ab- sence of a Board of Commissioners.” Mr. Hill seconded the motion.
Several Council Members had lengthy discussions relative to the verbiage of the resolution.
Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin recommended adding additional language to the resolution to be adopted.
After discussion, Mr. Duhon rescinded his motion and Mr. Hill rescinded his second to the motion.
Mr. Duhon made a motion to amend the resolution to include giving Mr. Governale signatory authority and access to all financial accounts. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that Item 13H, “Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to assume the responsibilities of operating the Recreation District No. 1 in the absence of a Board of Commissioners,” including amendments, be adopted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, and Hill
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Adams
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing Chief Administrative Officer Paul J. Governale is authorized to as- sume the responsibilities of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners, including but not limited to signing checks, contracts, and other documents related to the proper operation of said District.
BE IT RESOLV-ED that Chief Administrative Officer Paul J. Governale, on behalf of St. Mary Parish Government, is authorized to assume the responsibilities of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners, including but not limited to signing checks, contracts, and other documents related to the proper operation of said District, with said agreements to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 29th day of January 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Duhon presented a picture of transformers and switches that are open in the park and donated a padlock.
Per Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin stated that per R.S. 42.2, members continue to serve until re- placed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action relative to the St. Mary Parish Personnel Board. (Mr. Ina)
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that this is a five (5) member board and currently there are two (2) present members. She stated that potential members cannot serve on any other boards. She also informed that the vacancies would have to be re-advertised and that she would notify applicants.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
St. Mary Council on Aging, Inc. – year ended June 30, 2024
St. Mary Council on Aging, Inc. – Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures – year ended June 30, 2024
B. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission – 1 Vacancy
Morris Beverly
Mr. Rulf moved that Morris Beverly be appointed to the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried.
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 (Chatsworth, St. Joseph, Irish Bend, Yokely, Sorrell, Websterville, Charenton, St. Peter Street ) – 2 Vacancies
Stephanie Lee Burney – Present Member, Anthony Darden – Present Member, Chad Gianfala
Mr. Ina moved that Stephanie Lee Burney be reappointed to Water & Sewer Commission No. 4. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink moved that Chad Gianfala be appointed to Water & Sewer Commission No. 4. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Olander voted no.
Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission (Atchafalaya River west to Wax Lake Outlet, Patterson, Bayou Vista and Berwick) – 1 Vacancy
Matthew Kidder
Mr. Hill moved that Matthew Kidder be appointed to Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 6 (Baldwin, Jenerette, & Charenton) – 2 Vacancies
Everett Wayne Logeman – Present Member
Rev. Mathews moved that Everett Wayne Logeman be reappointed to Recreation District No. 6. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
C. Jennifer R. Wallace, Assistant to the Administrator of Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has emailed on January 16, 2025, the Parish of Calcasieu has adopted a Resolution supporting Eddie Lewis, Police Juror for his candidacy for Member at Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
D. Murphy Pontiff, Jr. has written to resign from West St. Mary Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District effective January 14, 2025.
Mr. Pontiff will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
E. Kendra H. Thomas has written to resign from Hospital Service District No. 2 effective January 7, 2025.
Ms. Thomas will be sent a letter thanking her for her service and the vacancy will be advertised.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Feb. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
February 11, 2025
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday February 11, 2025, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, James Richard, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry.
Absent: None
Pastor Herb Stanley from Cornerstone Ministries led the prayer.
Councilman Ke- vin Hebert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was ap- proved without reading upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
There were no guests for the February 2025 meeting.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for January, 2025. Chief Leonard presented the Hilton Rebardi Jr. Re- serve Officer of the Year Award to Fire Chief Jody Acosta in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the community. After no comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for January, 2025. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 13 emergency calls. There were 3 motor vehicle accidents, 1 structure fire, 1 fire alarm, 6 medical alerts, 1 CO alarm, and 1 chemical smell investigation. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for January, 2025. Mr. Lopez stated that town crews are working on many projects at this time. Crews are repairing streets, repairing water leaks, re- pairing drainage issues, and cutting grass on the highways. Mr. Lopez also stated that they are waiting on quotes in order to the make the lighting repairs at the tennis courts at Pharr Park and are also ready to repair the lights at the civic center as soon as the weather permits. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that the Country Club Estates Drainage Project is ongoing and has been running smoothly. The project it currently 31% complete. The 6th Street road project will be accepting bids on March 6, 2025. The Water Meter Replacement Project no. 14985 is awaiting signed contracts and proof of insurance. After that there will be a pre-construction meeting and a start date will be determined. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
Economic Development, Recreation, and Planning and Zoning Committees had nothing to report.
The Public Safety Committee re- cently met in order to start preparing for the upcoming Mardi Gras parade that rolls through Berwick.
The Historical Committee reported that they re- cently met to discuss grants and new exhibits for the museum. After no further committee reports, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Public Hearings.
Item No. 1 under Public Hearings - Ordinance No. 756 – Salary Increase – Mayor/Council – A public notice for this meeting was not published in the official journal ahead of the hearing. A continuance until March 11, 2025 was requested in order to be able to properly advertise. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the continuance was approv-ed unanimously.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – Adopt Ordinance No. 756 – Salary Increase - Mayor/Council. Continued until the March 11, 2025 meeting.
Item No. 2 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – In- troduce Ordinance No. 757 – Amend 2024-2025 Consolidated Budget. Up- on motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the ordinance was introduced by a roll call vote. Lud Henry Abstained.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 05-25 – 2024-25 – LGAP - $35,000. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the resolution was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 06-25 – 2024-25 – CWEF - $35,000. Upon mo- tion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the resolution was approved by a un- animous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Krewe of Dionysus – Parade Permit – March 1, 2025. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the permit was approved unanimously.
Item No. 2 under New - Business Mac Wade – Port of Morgan City Update. Mr. Mac Wade, Executive Director with the Port of Morgan City, gave an up- date on how the port and its local waterways were able to rebound after Hurricane Francine and are continuing to dredge.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Roots & Ribbons Cancer Foundation – Food Truck Court Event – March 4, 2025 – Phyllis Glover. Roots & Ribbons Cancer would like to hold an event at the Berwick Lighthouse Food Truck Court on a revised date of April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm. Upon motion by Colleen Askew and seconded by Lud Henry the event request was ap- proved unanimously.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Approve payment No. 14398 #3 to Byron E Talbot Contractors, Inc. for $228,966.90 for the Country Club Estates Drainage Improvement Project. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon mo- tion by Kevin He- bert and seconded by Colleen Askew the motion to ad- journ was approv-ed unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Feb. 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA BOARD WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 AT 10:30 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2025
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
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 January 16, 2025 Board of Directors 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) Request for Authorization to enter into a 2-year Energy Hedge at a Not-To-Exceed Price
(b) Consideration for Approval of a Resolution for the Issuance of Revenue Anticipation Notes
(c) Request for Approval of the Full Requirement Service Agreement By and Between the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority and the City of Minden, Louisiana
(d) Request for Approval of the Hydropower Pooling Agreement By and Between the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority and City of Minden, Louisiana
(e) Request for Approval of the Full Requirement Incentive Agreement By and Between the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority and City of Minden, Louisiana
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 ad- vance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
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PUBLIC 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 Roadway Improvements to Sixth Street project that is funded in part by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program, at Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342, until March 6th, 2025, 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.
This project consists of Portland cement concrete pavement, lime and cement treated base course, aggregate shoulders, paved and unpaved drive restoration, pavement striping, and other related work.
The Contract Documents (Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract 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 $70.00 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. 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 responsible 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 HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must have an active UEI Number, as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction.
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 his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, Public Law 17758, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Berwick no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
In particular, Bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal.
/s/ Duval H. Arthur
Duval H. Arthur,
Mayor
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 5, 12 and 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received on MARCH 12, 2025, by the City of Morgan City, in the Conference Room, at City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, until 10:00 a.m. (local time). Any bids delivered should be delivered to Ms. Genie Bonner, Administrative Secretary, City of Morgan City, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time), at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Subsequent to the opening, the proposals will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation.
Project Name: ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION NO. 1, 2025
Specifications and proposal forms are on file in the office of the Administrative Secretary, City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana. If bids are mailed, they shall be addressed as follows: Ms. Genie Bonner , Administrative Secretary, City of Morgan City, P.O. Box 1218, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381, and must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time). The envelope shall be clearly marked – “Proposals – ROAD MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION NO. 1, MARCH 12, 2025”. Please contact Ms. Genie Bonner, 985-380-4715, for any clarifications.
Evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and R.S. 39:1594 (C) (4) (d).
The LOWEST qualified proposal will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the City of Morgan City. Successful bidder shall be required to provide a performance bond upon award of the bid. The City of Morgan City reserves the right to reject bids for just cause in the best interest of the City of Morgan City.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on: February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Morgan City Recreation Department, 915 Everett Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Successful proposers must register with the City of Morgan City and the St. Mary Parish and Use Tax Department for tax purposes. Bidding documents will also be on Central Auction House.
(S) Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Adv. Feb. 19, 26 and March 5, 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 Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human 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 required 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
February 11, 2025
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, February 26, 2025, 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 declaring multiple tax adjudicated properties as surplus property and authorize the Parish to proceed with the process for advertising and sale of such adjudicated properties.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Randy Tisdale)
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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
February 12, 2025
RE: Backflow Prevention Program
Dear Morgan City Water Customer:
The City of Morgan City, in complying with Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals Backflow Prevention re- quirements for Water Systems, is updating our cross-connection control and backflow prevention program. The purpose of the program is to prevent contaminants from entering the drinking water supply by identifying risks and taking corrective action to protect our drinking water.
In order to comply with the Louisiana regulations, it will be necessary to conduct a brief survey of the water use on your property. In most cases, the survey process should take approximately 15 minutes depending on the size of your facility. The City’s contractor, Backflow Prevention Services LLC, will be stopping by at some point during the next few months to perform the survey and answer any questions you may have regarding the City’s program. The contractor’s representative will have the proper credentials identifying himself as the City’s representative.
The City appreciates your support and cooperation in this endeavor so the City can continue to supply our customers with clean, safe drinking water. Should you have any questions re- garding this matter, please contact the City at 985-385-1770.
/s/ Michael D. Loupe
Michael D. Loupe
Director of Public Works
Adv. Feb. 19, 26, March 5 and 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., January 9, 2025.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo, N.A. Hensgens, Jr.
Others Present: Tori Henry.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the December meeting.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo and un- animously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s report for the month of December.
Herb Mashburn reported on behalf of Jacob Dupuy that there will be a DEQ inspection on January 22nd and that we need to identify a project to Louisiana Infrastructure Technical Assistance Corporation (LITAC) in order for funding to be determined and granted. It was moved by Mr. Mr. Lombardo, seconded by Mr. Tholen and unanimously agreed to service the chlorine scale at a cost of $9480.
Herb Mashburn reported that we have received a new request from the attorneys for the 2023 flow rates on the PFAS litigation and noted they are expecting funding in the 1st quarter of 2025.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed that the 1997 Dodge pickup truck be declared surplus.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ST. MARY
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
JS AUCOIN ELEMENTARY
BOILER REPLACEMENT
AMELIA, LA
Sealed bids for, JS AUCOIN ELEMENTARY BOILER RE- PLACEMENT, AMELIA, LA, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA for the St. Mary Parish School Board, Centerville, Louisiana, will be received until 11:00 AM CST on March 20, 2025, at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex (Maintenance De- partment Conference Room), Centerville, Louisiana, after which the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the above mentioned time will be re- turned unopened. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allow-ed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable.
Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LA-R.S.37:2150- 2163 for the classification of MECHANICAL.
Copies of the contract documents are on file in the Central Office Complex, Centerville, Louisiana and the office of the Engineer, Associated Design Group, Inc., 3909 West Congress Street, Suite 201, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, (337) 234-5710 and are open for inspection without charge.
Mechanical Contractors may ob- tain contract documents from the Engineer by paying a deposit of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00). The full amount of the deposit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Additional sets of plans and specifications, if available, may be ob- tained by Contractors and Material Dealers upon making a deposit in the amount named above. Upon re- turn of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for thirty (30) days.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
All contractors and/or subcontractors whose bid exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) shall be licensed under R.S. 37:2151-2163 of Louisiana Law.
The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in, or to reject any/or all bids.
St. Mary Parish School Board
Dr. Buffy S.
Fegenbush
Adv. Feb. 19, 26 and March 5, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
December 19, 2024
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Andrew Mancuso, Mike Ortiz, Carla Davis, Mike Thomason.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Gerard Bourgeois; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Nicole Buranzon, ATIM and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Nov 21 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Terry, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Hebert moved to approve. Following Ms. Davis’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Robert Ka- ram with T. Baker Smith reported his office is working on levee alignment alternatives with preliminary mitigation and construction cost estimates for Phase 2 of the West of Charenton drainage study. Mr. Karam stated once an alignment is selected, it can be modeled by FTN.
Mr. Karam also reported his office has scheduled a meeting a pre- manufactured floodwall company to discuss potential flood protection solutions for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project. Mr. Karam stated his office is working on a high level cost estimate to construct this alternative.
Mr. Brocato reported levee de- bris quotes will be received on Jan 10th and try to award the job the following week.
Mr. Matte re- ported the major changes to CPRA are no longer anticipated, and the focus now seems to be to provide more assistance by DENR for the levee systems in northern Louisiana. Mr. Matte also reported the ALBL annual conference was held at the beginning of the month with no significant news but we continue to be engaged on the reorganization efforts and the NFIP reform ef- forts.
Mr. Matte discussed the amended budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Mr. Hidalgo invited public comment.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to adopt the district’s amended budget for FY 2024, which was followed by Mr. Hebert’s second, it carried un- animously.
Mr. Hebert mo- tioned to adopt the district’s FY 2025 budget, which was followed by Ms. Davis’s second, it carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. After a second by Ms. Davis, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo ask-ed for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Hebert and was carried unanimously.
Attest:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Regular Meeting of the St. Mary Parish School Board
01/09/2025 05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
The St. Mary Parish School met in regular session on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
Attendees:
Voting Members:
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Tammie Moore, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Interim School Board Member
Absent Members:
None
I. Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Black.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
1. Roll Call
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Fegenbush.
2. Invocation
Mr. Holmes gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4. Election of Board President.
Motion to open the floor up to nominations for the office of school board president for a two-year term.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting: Unanimously Approved
Motion to nominate the current board president, Alaina Black for the next two-year term.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Chad Paradee
Voting: Unanimously Approved
Motion to close nominations for president.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting: Unanimously Approved
5. Election of Vice-President.
Motion to open the floor up to nominations for the office of school board vice-president for a two-year term.
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting: Unanimously Approved
Motion to nominate Tammie Moore as the board’s vice-president for a two-year term.
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Andrew Mancuso
Voting: Unanimously Approved
Motion to close nominations for the office of school board vice-president.
Motion made by: Rhonda Dennis
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting: Unanimously Approved
6. Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month.
A. B. E. Boudreaux Middle School: Aalisa Egleston, 8th Grade Student and Michele Colley, Teacher
B. Berwick High School: Rlyee Nguyen, 12th Grade Student and Camille Izaguirre, Teacher
C. Franklin High School: A’Larryen Fuselier, 12th Grade Student and Michele Sigur, Teacher
D. Raintree Elementary School: Cataleya Mitchell, 5th Grade Student and Kim Mire, Teacher
III. Appearances:
1. Recognition of district support staff of the year.
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced Jimmy Gibson – B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School as the district support staff of the year.
2. Recognition of the school health provider of the year.
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced Ricardo Rosado – Office of Special Services as the school health provider of the year.
3. Recognition of district high school student of the year.
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced A’Larryen Fuselier – 12th grade student at Franklin Senior High School as the district high school student of the year.
4. Recognition of district teachers of the year.
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced Kelly Sumrall – Berwick Junior High School district teacher of the year.
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced Lexi Lambert – Bayou Vista Elementary School new teacher of the year.
5. Recognition of district principal of the year.
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced Debbie Domingue – Berwick Elementary School district principal of the year.
IV. Approval of Amended Agenda.
No amended agenda.
V. Approval of Official School Board Minutes.
1. Regular Meeting: December 12, 2024
Motion to approve the official school board minutes from the regular board meeting held on December 12, 2024.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Marilyn LaSalle
Voting: Unanimously Approved
VI. Approval of Consent Agenda.
President Black stated that Board Members can re- move any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fegenbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
Marilyn LaSalle requested to pull Item 1 from the consent agenda regarding regular monthly school board meetings for further discussion under business affairs.
2. *Approve banking resolutions authorizing signatories at various schools as a result of recent appointments.
3. *Approve resolution auth- orizing signatories on checks and other related financial documents as a re- sult of the newly appointed board president.
4. *Authorize RFP or negotiation process for property insurance for the year commencing April 1, 2025.
5. *Authorize RFP or negotiation process for workers compensation insurance for the year Commencing May 1, 2025.
6. *Permission to Advertise for Bids:
A. *Child Nutrition Items: Produce, milk, eggs, juice, small equipment, large equipment, frozen foods, dry and canned foods, paper, and cleaning supplies.
7. *Proclamations:
A. *African American History Month -February 2025.
B. *Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month -February 1-28, 2025.
C. *National (FFA) Future Farmers of America Week-February 15-22, 2025.
D. *National Public Schools Week- February 24-28, 2025.
E. *National School Counseling Week (February 3-7, 2025.
F. *National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day-February 15, 2025.
Motion to ap- prove the remaining consent agenda with the exception of Item 1, which was moved to business affairs.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Ms. Debra Jones
Voting: Unanimously Approved
VII. Personnel:
1. Consider and take action regarding purchasing agent job description.
Motion to ap- prove purchasing agent job description.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Chad Paradee
Voting: Unanimously Approved
VIII. Business Affairs:
1. Set day, time, and place for Regular Monthly School Board Meeting.
Motion to approve day, time, and place for 2025 Regular Monthly School Board Meetings to be held on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Evans Medine meeting room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Tammie Moore
Voting: Unanimously Approved
2. Receive Group Health Insurance Up- date.
Mr. James Perez with DJW Insurance provided the Board with an updated Premium to Claims Summary through December 2024 on the Group Health Insurance Plan. Premiums paid in were estimated at $12,800,000 and $11,800,000 of total claims paid out. A large claim adjustment for stop loss claims that exceeded the $175,000 on attachment point of $790,000, with a 2.4 rate adjustment for 2025. Medical claims data actually de- creased 16.5 percent compared to last year. However, prescription drug claims have significantly in- creased in 2024 compared to 2023, particularly for GLP-1 drugs (Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Jardiance), which are impacting overall plan costs.
3. Approve acceptance of audit report for year ended June 30, 2024, as presented by the firm of Darnall, Sikes, Gardes, and Frederick.
Mr. Chris Miller with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick briefly explained the Financial Re- port for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The audit as- sessed financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal laws.
The audit resulted in an unmodified clean opinion on the St. Mary Parish School Board’s financial statements for fiscal year 2024.
Two federal programs were tested: Child Nutrition Cluster and the Special Education Cluster. Detailed testing showed no non-compliance and no internal controls issues with these programs.
One internal control finding was noted regarding an ongoing investigation concerning student activity funds and two non-compliance issues with regard to the law, which included failure to comply with the Louisiana Local Government Budge Act (budget amendment re- quirements) and non-compliance with Federal Contract Regulations.
The financial management team is working on im- plementing corrective actions to ensure compliance going forward.
4. Consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the re- sult of the special elections held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 07, 2024, to auth-orize the renewal of special taxes therein.
Motion to ap- prove a resolution to canvass the returns of December 7, 2024
election for three maintenance districts, all of which passed favorably. These
renewals will extend for an additional ten years through 2035, will not result in any increase to the existing taxes currently being levied.
The following resolution was offered by ——————— and seconded by ———————.
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special elections held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (the “Elections”), to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein pursuant to the following propositions (the “Propositions”):
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3 MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Elections thereof.
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Elections,
(i) there was a total of 895 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition and a total of 640 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 255 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition;
(ii) there was a total of 832 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition and a total of 582 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 250 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition; and
(iii) there was a total of 870 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition and a total of 531 votes cast AGAINST Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 339 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition.
The Propositions were therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Elections.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said elections shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after re- ceipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the elections, as required by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Elections are hereby de- clared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Elections shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Mary, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
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President
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Secretary
PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN (A) CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2) OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, (B) CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3) OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA AND (C) SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), and being the authority ordering the special elections held therein on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with a quorum of the Governing Authority present and did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said elections, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said elections, there having been submitted at said elections the following propositions, to wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
There was found by said count and canvass that (i) there was a total of 895 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition and a total of 640 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 255 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (ii) there was a total of 832 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition and a total of 582 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 250 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition as hereinabove set forth and (iii) there was a total of 870 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition and a total of 531 votes cast AGAINST Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 339 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Propositions as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of this Governing Authority during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov).
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Elections and proof of publication thereof.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
ATTEST:
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President
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Secretary
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (collectively, the “Districts”), on July 11, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3 MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Two (2) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
22(PART)
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Three (3) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01
02
03
04
05
06
06A
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
The special election for Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
22(PART)
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Two (2) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,400.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Three (3) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $800.
The estimated cost of Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025, at FIVE- THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), do hereby declare, proclaim and an- nounce that the propositions submitted at the special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024, were CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special elections, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
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President
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of
Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procès Verbal made by said Governing Authority on January 9, 2025, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
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Secretary
Motion made by: Rhonda Dennis
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Guienzy Brent-Yes
Tammie Moore
Lindsey Anslem -Yes
Debra Jones – Yes
Ginger Griffin -Yes
Marilyn LaSalle – Yes
Chad Paradee – Yes
Alaina Black – Yes
Andrew Mancuso – Yes
Rhonda Dennis – Yes
Lawrence Guillory – Yes
Motion passed.
5. Approve change order # 1 - asphalt surface for Franklin Senior High School, Berwick High School, and Patterson High School Track and Field Im- provements.
The change or- der presented in- cluded all three schools for a total of $383,042. A
motion will be made to approve $145,679 for Franklin Senior High School
allocated from the Maintenance District I funds, and a separate motion will be
made to approve $237,363 for Berwick High School and Patterson High School
allocated from the Maintenance District II funds.
Motion to ap- prove Franklin Senior High School change order # 1 for Track and Field Improvements using Maintenance District I funds for the amount of $145,679.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting: Unanimously Approved
Motion to ap- prove Berwick High School and Patterson High School change or- der # 1 for Track and Field Improvements using Maintenance District II funds for the amount of $237,363.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting: Unanimously Approved
6. Consider and/or take action to in- crease school board members and school board president compensation.
Motion to in- crease school board members monthly compensation to $800.00 and the school board president to $900.00, effectively for the January 2025 pay period.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Tammie Moore
Voting:
Guienzy Brent-Yes
Tammie Moore
Lindsey Anslem -Yes
Debra Jones – Yes
Ginger Griffin -Yes
Marilyn LaSalle – Yes
Chad Paradee – No
Alaina Black – Yes
Andrew Mancuso – Yes
Rhonda Dennis – Yes
Lawrence Guillory – Yes
Motion passed.
IX. Staff Re- ports
1. Franklin Junior High School Renovations Update.
Mr. Wiese provided a brief up- date and presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Franklin Junior High School renovations. The project began in July 2023 with the process of hiring an architect, local contractors, and construction negotiations that lead into January 2024. Construction started in March 2024, which provided a nine-month window to renovate 50,000 square feet of buildings and over 2,000 square feet of new construction. The school is scheduled to move in on January 21, 2025.
2. Chief Financial Officer’s Report.
A. Sales Tax Update
Mr. Perry re- ported that the sales tax collections for six months through the year were $1,800,000 collected versus $2,000,000 budgeted.
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
C. Other Significant Items
Mr. Perry an- nounced that the travel reimbursement rate in- creased from 67.0 cents to 70.0 cents per mile beginning January 1, 2025. The updated travel forms can be found on the school board’s website.
Mr. Perry will try to prepare a timeline for the February board meeting regarding the .45 cents sales tax.
X. Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Fegenbush reported that high school students have begun new class schedules as they begin their spring block classes. Report cards were sent home yesterday for all students. Parents and guardians are reminded to register for the student progress portal, which provides 24/7 access to grades, attendance, assessments, and discipline records. As- sistance with registration is available on the district website or through school sites.
The St. Mary Parish school system’s transportation team will offer free CDL classes from January 27 to January 30, with details on the district website.
Congratulations to Maya LaSalle of Berwick Elementary and Isaac Price of Morgan City Junior High School for being selected as Region 3 Regional Students of the Year. Both will advance to compete for state-level recognition.
Lastly, the district’s annual budget and audit reports are posted on the district
website for public review.
XI. Resolution of Respect
There were no Resolutions of Respect.
XII. Closing – Adjournment
Motion was made and duly seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting: Unanimously Approved
There being no further business, the meeting ad- journed at 6:45 p.m.
Adv. Feb. 19, 2025

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