Public notices for Feb. 28, 2024
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 20, 2024
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 20, 2024, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, Raymond Price, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: None
Pastor Steve Manville from Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the prayer.
Assistant Police Chief Jonathan Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was ap- proved without reading upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Beacon was shining on a Teacher and a Student for February 2024. The Beacon Shines on recipients were:
Berwick Elementary School Teacher of the year: Mrs. Lauren Matte
Berwick Elementary School Student of the year: Mr. Carter Paradee
Guests for the February 2024 meeting were the family and friend of the Beacon re- cipients.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the po- lice report for January, 2024. Chief Leonard stated that everything is running smoothly within the department. Chief Leonard also stated that the local Mardi Gras holiday parades went off without a hitch. A special thanks to the neighboring police agencies who assisted in making the event run smoothly. The agencies included, Morgan City, Patterson, Franklin, Thibodaux, and Nicholls Police De- partments and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for January, 2024. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 8 emergency calls. There were 2 fire alarm, 3 medical assists, 2 motor vehicle ac- cident, and 1 structure fire. Chief Acosta also stated that the department has 2 new members, which brings the department up to a total of 42 people. The department re- cently hosted 6 emergency medical response classes in which neighboring agencies were in attendance. 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, 2024. Mr. Lopez stated town crews were busy this month with their regular maintenance throughout town, along with clean-up from the recent parade that rolled through Berwick. Mr. Lo- pez also reported that crews have been assisting the St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission with some sewer issues within the town. 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 they are still waiting to hear back from the State of Louisiana on approval for the 6th Street paving project. Once the approval is re- ceived, a bid date will be set. Mr. Miller also reported that they are also waiting on approval of the additional funding that was applied for in order to se- cure funds for the Country Club Estates drainage project. A letter was received from the Louisiana De- partment of Transportation stating that there will be a public hearing in regards to this project in the near future. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Planning and Zoning, Public Safety, Recreation, and Economic De- velopment committees had nothing to report.
The Historical Committee reported that the next town market will be Saturday, March 16, 2024. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, ordinances.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances Introduce/Adopt – In- troduce Ordinance No. 746 – Acquire Property – Perry J. Toups. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the ordinance was introduced by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 05-24 – 2023-24 – LGAP - $35,000. Upon mo- tion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 06-24 – 2023-24 CWEF - $35,000. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 07-24 - Re-adopting Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for LCDBG Grant. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 4 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Proclamation No. 01-24 – Gloria Nini Day – March 24th. The Proclamation was changed to state that March 24, 2024 is the celebration day for Gloria Nini’s 100th birthday which takes place on March 19, 2024. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by James Richard, the proclamation was ap- proved unanimously.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Approve Payment No. 14871 #3 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for $3,008.59 for Roadway Improvements to 6th Street. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Miranda Brown – Hope for HIE 5K – Walking Trail. Not Present.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr – Mayor
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Jamie Keith - Town Clerk
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Proclamation No. 01-24
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of its remarkable citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is an honor to celebrate individuals who have made a significant impact on the community through their tireless efforts, exemplary character, and dedication to serving others; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Nini has been a shining example of selflessness, compassion, and commitment to the betterment of our town; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Nini has dedicated countless hours to improving the lives of Berwick’s residents through her years of service with the Town of Berwick; and
WHEREAS, March 24, 2024 holds special significance as it marks the birthday celebration of Gloria Nini, providing an ideal occasion to express our gratitude and admiration for her remarkable contributions and to celebrate her turning 100 on March 19, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., the Mayor of the Town of Berwick, do hereby proclaim March 24, 2024 as “Gloria Nini Day” in our town. On this day, we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Gloria Nini and extend our heartfelt ap- preciation for her selfless dedication to making Berwick a better place for all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Berwick to be affixed this February 20, 2024.
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Duval H.
Arthur, Jr., Mayor
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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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 20, 2024 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 12, 2024.
Proposed Or- dinance Number 746
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM PERRY TOUPS, SR. FOR A PROPOSED ROAD AND UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY.
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 in- spection 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 12, 2024 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price , that the following Resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
No. 05-24
A Resolution providing certifications to the Office of Community Development.
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 20th day of February, 2024.
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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 20th day of February 2024 said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 20th day of February, 2024.
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, that the following Resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
No. 06-24
A Resolution providing certifications to the Office of Community Development.
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 ex- hausted, 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 20th day of _February 2024.
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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 20th day of February, 2024 said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 20th day of February, 2024.
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 07-24
A RESOLUTION RE-ADOPTING THE RESIDENTIAL ANTI- DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN, SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, AND LANGUAGE ACCESS PLAN FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP) PERSONS.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick has received a 2023 Community Development Block Grant for Street Improvements from the Louisiana Division of Administration, and
WHEREAS, it is a grant requirement that the Town adopt a Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, Section 504 Grievance Procedures, and Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Persons, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick has previously adopted a Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, Section 504 Grievance Procedures, and a Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Persons, for this purpose and such previously adopted plan are all still in effect and will also be used for this current grant program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Town Council, the governing authority of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, hereby certifies that the previously adopted Residential Anti-displacement and Re- location Assistance Plan, Section 504 Grievance Procedures and Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Persons which are all still in effect and will also be used for this 2023 LCDBG grant for Street Improvements.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Town of Berwick in session convened on February 20, 2024.
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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 20th day of February, 2024 said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 20th day of February, 2024.
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation
District No. 4 of the Parish of
St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
January 17, 2024
Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Vincent Byrd, Edward Austin, Andrew Bienvenu
Members Ab- sent: None
Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Barry Dufrene, Jerry Boyles, Gwendolyn Hidalgo, Les Rulf, Kristy Prejean Rink, Kina Williams, Lawrence Edwards IV, Lashana Merritt, Mary Butler Padrum, Sundrea Butler, Brandy Merritt, Kristin Sanders, Demarcus Kemp, Craig Rink
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on December 20, 2023 were reviewed. Mrs. Bradford made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Byrd seconded the motion. The mo- tion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and review-ed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Austin and seconded by Mr. Byrd. The motion passed.
Mr. Austin made a motion to pay outstanding in- voices. Mr. Byrd seconded the mo- tion. Mr. Austin, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Bienvenu, and Mrs. Bradford vot-ed yes. Mr. Miller abstained. The motion passed.
Mr. Boyles presented his report to the Board. There are ongoing discussions by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and the Parish about closing the railroad crossing at Cotten Road. The discussions include where the new crossing would be. Those discussions include having the entrance road take up some of the parking lot at the Civic Center. He will report when he has more information.
A motion was made by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Bienvenu to pass a resolution authorizing investing District’s available funds with LAMP, Inc. The motion passed.
The Board had discussions about the Biddy Basketball registrations and admissions and the timing of the deposits. The Board heard from parents participating in the program for those. The Board invited those in attendance to apply for positions on the Biddy Basketball committee when the current terms end.
With there being no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.
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William Miller
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary Treasurer
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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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 era- dication 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 destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained 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, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program Department is requesting bids for Dry and Canned Foods for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 2, 2024 at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,000 per year.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu trition Program Department is requesting bids for Fresh Shell Eggs for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Department until 9:30 a.m., April 5, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program Department is requesting bids for Frozen Foods and Meat for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 3, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,00 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program Department is requesting bids for Juice, fresh or frozen, for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 10:00 a.m., April 5, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program Department is requesting bids for Milk for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 5, 2023, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program is requesting bids for Paper & Cleaning Supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 4, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
A bid packet may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program is requesting bids for Produce for the 2024-2025 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 10:30 a.m., April 5, 2024, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
A bid packet may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 18, 2024. Responses will be provided by email to potential vendors by March 19, 2024.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92.2 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,700,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. Feb. 28, March 1 and 6, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on December 5, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2
(TAX
CONTINUATION)
Shall Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a 3.26 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $521,658 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 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving the drainage facilities in the District, said millage to represent a .06 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 3.2 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held on October 19, 2013?
PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2
(BOND)
Shall Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 20 years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate of not exceeding 7% per annum, for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing, equipping and improving levees and drainage works within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, an estimated 1.45 mills to be levied in the first year of issue to pay said Bonds?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, 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(PART)
24(PART)
25
26
27
28(PART)
29
30
31
32(PART)
33(PART)
34(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this 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 $26,500.
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 retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election 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 election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, 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 Patterson Civic Center, 116 Cotten Road, Patterson, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) 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 election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Feb. 21, 28, March 6 and 13, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), on December 12, 2023, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gravity Drain-age District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a 12.63 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $298,000 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 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving the drainage facilities in the District, said millage to represent a 2.68 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 9.95 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held October 19, 2013?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, 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
28(PART)
29(PART)
30(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commis-sioners-in-Charge and Commission-ers, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this 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 $11,900.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner re- quired by law.
The said special election 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 election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, 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 Auth-ority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR-THER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Bayou Vista Rec-reation Building, 1300 South Road, Bayou Vista, Loui-siana, on TUES-DAY, MAY 14, 2024, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) 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 election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Feb. 21, 28, March 6 and 13, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Communications District E 911. (Municipal Police Chief, Fire Chief, and State Police).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until March 7, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:9103.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on March 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Feb. 14 and 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF MEETING
ST. MARY
PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 7
BUSINESS MEETING AT CENTRAL
STATION
MARCH 5, 2024- 6:00 PM
1519 HWY. 182 EAST, BAYOU VISTA, LA. 70380
AGENDA
1- MEETING CALLED TO OR- DER BY CHAIRMAN
2- ROLL CALL
3- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4- GUESTS
5- PUBLIC COMMENTS
6- REPORTS
7- OLD BUSINESS: Laptop Computers for three frontline trucks.
8- NEW BUSINESS
9- ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Myron Bourque @ 985-759-7424 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Vs. No. 137504 Div “E”
Randy Chautin, Jr. and Brittany B. Chautin
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as Lot Forty-One “J” (41-J) of the Bayou Vista Subdivision (or Clarke Subdivision) the said Lot Forty-One J (41-J) having a frontage on the East side of Neptune Road of Sixty-Eight and Six-Tenths (68.6’) feet, by a depth between parallel lines of One Hundred Fifty (150’) feet, all according to a map of said Subdivision “J” as drawn by T. F. Kramer, C. E. and Surveyor, of Franklin, Louisiana, of date October 1, 1959, and recorded in Book 11-G of Conveyances, Entry No. 107,843 of date April 19, 1960.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND AND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND 81/100 ($167,450.81) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.1250% per annum from November 01, 2022, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate ad- vances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding, including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 6th day of March A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, 27th day of November A.D., 2023
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 2 and 28,
2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee Successor In Interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association as Trustee for GSMPS 2004-1
Vs. No. 137199 Div “C”
Andra Green Singleton A/K/A Andra Singleton; Individually and as Independent Administrator of the Succession of Carl A. Singleton, Deceased
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, lying and being situated in the corporate limits of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana, and forming a part of the Garber Tract, the map and plat of which is of due record in the Recorder’s Office of this Parish in the sale by V. J. Garber to Henry and Wiley Smith. The property herein conveyed being Lot Number Twenty-Two (22) of said tract, and bounded on the North by unknown owners; East by property now or formerly of B. O’Brien; South by Garber Street; and West by property now or formerly belonging to William Hall. Said lot having a width fronting on Garber Street of Fifty (50) feet and extending North between parallel lines One Hundred (100) feet, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon.
Together with a 2002 Southern AK651, Mobile Home, Length 60’, Width 28’, Serial No. DSDAL-37028-AB
to satisfy the sum of FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 12/100 ($47,780.12) DOLLARS, with 4.5% percent interest thereon from July 1, 2021, until paid, together with ac- cumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with Twenty-Five (25%) percent at- torney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances, and all costs of this proceedings As well as all Sheriff’s costs and commission.
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 6th day of March A.D., 2024, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday the 12th day of December A.D., 2023
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 2 and 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 24RS-489)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 11, 2024, a bill relative to Morgan City; to provide relative to the classified police service; to provide relative to the promotion, certification, and ap- pointment of eligible persons in the police department; and to provide for related matters.
Adv. February 23 and 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
February 22, 2024
1:00 P.M.
The February 22, 2024, regular monthly 911 board meeting was not held due to the lack of a quorum.
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 9th, 2023
Call to order
6:00 P. M.
Roll Call: Tim Matthews, Larry Aucoin, Don Hicks, Leroy Trim. Charlie Solar Jr.
Guests: Glen Thibodeaux, Sid Moffett, Robert Karam
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Trim
Public Comment: Mr. Thibodeaux addressed the Board about water not being able to pass under the highway. He said they may need to do something at Station 4.
Motion for approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting was made by Mr. Trim.
Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for DD6, DD2, and DD2A was made by Mr. Aucoin.
Second by Mr. Trim. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Guests: Mr. Karam told the Board regarding Change Order #5 for the Morgan City Pump Station
Project. A motion was made by Mr. Trim to approve said change order.
Second by Mr. Aucoin.
All were in favor, motion carried.
Agenda item 8 regarding Executive Session was tabled.
Maintenance reports were given by Sid Moffett and Glen Thibodaux. Chuck Billodeau was absent. In his maintenance report, Mr. Thibo-deaux expressed his concerns regarding the current Pump Super-visor. Mr. Thibodeaux said he invited the supervisor to attend the meeting so they could discuss the concerns he has but the Supervisor did not attend.
New Business: None
Old Business: A motion was made to pay the Pro Pump invoice for the movable pump for the Amelia area by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor, motion carried. Motion to Adjourn was made by Mr. Matthews. Second by Mr. Trim. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:34 pm
Adv. Feb. 28, 2024
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