Public notices for Feb. 6, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2420
Ordinance amending and re- enacting Ordinance No. 2379 adopting the 2025 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
BE IT OR- DAINED, by the St. Mary Parish Council, that the following 2025 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures are hereby adopted and that all amounts appropriated for all ac- counts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefor in the Budget of Expenditures; the Ad- ministration shall notify the Council within 30 days of a budget account fluctuation of five percent (5%) below revenues or five percent (5%) over in expenditures and the necessary budget amendments shall be made:
GENERAL FUND
FUND 001
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $1,136,277
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 3,942,000
3200. LICENSES & PERMITS, 728,500
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, 2,792,831
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 374,850
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 415,318
3700. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES, 171,657
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 2,060,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 10,485,156
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 11,621,433
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 7,439,584
4100. PUBLIC SAFETY, 890,653
4300. HEALTH & WELFARE, 328,714
4500. CULTURE & RECREATION, 860,372
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 860,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 10,379,323
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $1,242,110
WITNESS FEE FUND
FUND 020
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $87,387
Anticipated Revenues:
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 52,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 52,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 139,387
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 46,510
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 46,510
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $92,877
JUROR COMPENSATION FUND
FUND 030
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $75,519
Anticipated Revenues:
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 40,000
3700. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE, 25,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 65,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 140,519
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 40,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 40,000
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $100,519
GAMING RECEIPT FUND
FUND 101
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $82,419
Anticipated Revenues:
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 1,400,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 500
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 1,400,500
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1,482,919
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 500
4100. PUBLIC SAFETY, 95,000
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 1,305,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 1,400,500
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $82,419
ROAD CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
FUND 102
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $-0-
Anticipated Revenues:
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, 5,132,493
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 175,367
3700. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE, 50,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 650,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 6,007,860
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 6,007,860
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4200. PUBLIC WORKS, 3,298,982
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 2,708,878
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 6,007,860
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $-0-
SANITATION FUND
FUND 108
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $1,221,703
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 3,216,000
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, 70,000
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 1,807,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 29,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 5,122,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 6,343,703
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4100. PUBLIC SAFETY, 202,851
4200. PUBLIC WORKS, 2,720,943
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 1,258,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 4,181,794
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $2,161,909
BOAT LANDING PERMIT FUND
FUND 111
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $174,459
Anticipated Revenues:
3200. LICENSES & PERMITS, 33,000
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 35,500
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 200
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 68,700
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 243,159
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4500. CULTURE & RECREATION, 8,200
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 8,200
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $234,959
WARDS 5 & 8 SALES TAX
FUND 125
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $1,332,964
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 370,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 6,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES , 376,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1,708,964
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 3,000
4100. PUBLIC SAFETY, 10,000
4200. PUBLIC WORKS, 112,000
4500. CULTURE & RECREATION, 96,000
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 78,500
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 299,500
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $1,409,464
WARDS 1,2,3,4,7, & 10 SALES TAX
FUND 129
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $976,291
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 515,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 6,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 521,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1,497,291
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 500
4100. PUBLIC SAFETY, 50,523
4200. PUBLIC WORKS, 134,000
4300. HEALTH AND WELFARE, 5,000
4500. CULTURE & RECREATION, 200,705
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 25,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 415,728
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $1,081,563
16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ST. MARY PARISH DRUG COURT
FUND 157
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, -0-
Anticipated Revenues:
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, $228,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 228,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE , 228,000
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4300. HEALTH & WELFARE, 228,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, $228,000
FUND BALANCE ENDING, -0-
16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ST. MARY PARISH DRUG COURT
FEE FUND – FUND 158
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, -0-
Anticipated Revenues:
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, $4,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 4,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 4,000
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4300. HEALTH & WELFARE, 2,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 2,000
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $2,000
JAIL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
FUND 190
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $500
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 1,100,000
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, 301,000
3400. FEES, CHARGES & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 2,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 1,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 925,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES:, 2,329,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 2,329,500
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4100. PUBLIC SAFETY, 2,325,500
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 2,325,500
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $4,000
SALES TAX BOND & INTEREST SINKING
FUND 224
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $843,625
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 2,250,000
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, 37,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 10,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES:, 2,297,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 3,140,625
Anticipated Ex- penditures
4750. DEBT SERVICE, 741,158
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 1,550,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 2,291,158
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $849,467
SALES TAX BOND RESERVE FUND
FUND 225
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $128,057
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 150
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES:, 150
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 128,207,
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, -0-
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $128,207
3/4% SALES TAX BOND RESERVE
FUND 227
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $728,498
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 1,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES:, 1,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 729,498
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, -0-
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $729,498
3/4% SALES TAX BOND SINKING
FUND 228
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $631,126
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 500
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 270,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 270,500
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 901,626
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4750. DEBT SERVICE, 268,770
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 268,770
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $632,856
SMP LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION 1996 SINKING
FUND 229
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $201,743
Anticipated Revenues:
3100. TAXES, 194,000
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 200
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 194,200
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 395,943
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4750. DEBT SERVICE, 194,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 194,000
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $201,943
EXCESS REVENUE BOND SINKING FUND
FUND 234
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $175,505
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 1,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 1,496,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 1,497,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1,672,505
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4750. DEBT SERVICE, 1,495,367
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 1,495,367
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $177,138
SOLID WASTE BOND RESERVE, 2004 FUND
FUND 236
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $1,160,508
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 850
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 850
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1,161,358
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, -0-
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, -0-
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $1,161,358
SOLID WASTE BOND SINKING 2004 FUND
FUND 237
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $1,832,492
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY, 1,200
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 630,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 631,200
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 2,463,692
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4750. DEBT SERVICE, 1,205,150
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 1,205,150
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $1,258,542
SOLID WASTE DEPRECIATION & CONTINGENCY FUND
FUND 238
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $76,716,
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 300
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 32,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 32,300
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 109,016
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, -0-
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $109,016
SOLID WASTE POST-CLOSURE CARE FUND
FUND 239
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $5,943,382
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY, 6,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 325,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 331,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 6,274,382
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, -0-
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $6,274,382
GOMESA DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND
FUND 240
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $562,145
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY, 10,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 10,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 572,145
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4750. DEBT SERVICE, -0-
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, -0-
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $572,145
GOMESA DEBT SERVICE FUND
FUND 241
DEBT SERVICE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $262,013
Anticipated Revenues:
3600. USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY, 1,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 800,080
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 801,080
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 1,063,093
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4750. DEBT SERVICE, 800,080
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 800,080
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $263,013
SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL
FUND 404
PROPRIETARY/ENTERPRISE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $115,808
Anticipated Revenues:
3200. LICENSES AND PERMITS, 1,700
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 53,500
3700. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES, 10,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 300,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 365,200
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 481,008
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 365,201
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 365,201
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $115,807
SOLID WASTE REDUCTION & RESOURCE FACILITY
FUND 406
PROPRIETARY/ENTERPRISE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $-0-
Anticipated Revenues:
3200. LICENSES & PERMITS, 1,650
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES , 4,145,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 200,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 4,346,650
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 4,346,650
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT, 3,493,868
4850. OTHER FINANCING USES, 837,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 4,330,868
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $15,782
KEMPER
WILLIAMS PARK FUND
FUND 409
PROPRIETARY/ENTERPRISE
Estimated be- ginning balance 1/1/25, $2,245,680
Anticipated Revenues:
3300. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE, 54,256
3400. FEES, CHARGES, & COMMISSIONS FOR SERVICES, 245,756
3700. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES, 60,000
3800. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, 280,000
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES, 640,012
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE, 2,885,692
Anticipated Ex- penditures:
4000. GENERAL GOVERNMENT , 733,695
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES, 733,695
FUND BALANCE ENDING, $2,151,997
This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
This Ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 19th day of November 2025; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 17th day of December 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of December 2025.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: David Hill.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President on this the 22nd day of December 2025, at the hour of 5:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 29th day of December 2025 at the hour of 2:33 p.m.
Adv. Feb. 6, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-557)
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 9, 2026, a bill relative to the creation of the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District; to provide for the powers, duties, functions, authority, domicile, and governance of the district; to provide for the composition and tenure of the board of commissioners; and to provide for related matters.
Adv. Feb. 4 and 6, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
January 5, 2026
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stewart at 6:00 PM.
Present: Karen Sehon, Tim Kyle, Chris Cooper, Brandon Monceaux, Calvin San-ders, Sr., Johnny Olivier, Michael Stewart, Billy Dan Morgan (Morgan’s Construction), Pam and Larry Fromenthal (Fromental Plumbing), and Howard Cas-tay (Daily Review).
Mr. Stewart ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No comment.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Monceaux motion-ed to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
No representative for Providence Engineering present.
Mr. Sanders re- ported on the monthly maintenance. The quarterly test passed. HOH daily is in compliance. The reports are up to date. The sludge in the pond is good. On 11/25/25 the aerators were turned off at the plant pond. This will have approximately $2,000 in monthly savings. They talked about the devices at other locations. The pond water is clear. The Patterson Pond aerator is down. It needs a gearbox. He recommended putting another aerator in the Patterson pond. The board gave the go ahead to get this done this month. Station 6, walking trail is awaiting quotes prior to installation from Fromenthal. The track is down at the station; he needs more information on the trolley system for repair. Per Mr. Cooper get the engineer or crane repair company to look at it for repairs etc. The trolley system just fell one night. He will need to address other stations that have trolley systems. Mr. Kyle can contact EEC to go out to look at the system for repairs. Mr. Stewart no- ticed the A-frame on the truck finally. We need to have testing done. Mr. Cooper recommends taking it off and having it scraped. No one else can use it or be used. He can use the trailer to haul off stuff and load stuff instead. Mr. Sanders re- ported continued clean up at the plant. He is looking for recommendations for Conex boxes or such to house the unused equipment. Mr. Cooper suggested installing a timer on the lighting in the warehouse to help with spiders, bugs, etc. There are places to purchase some new ones approximately $3,200.00 per Connex box. There is a company out of New Orleans. Mr. Sanders and Mr. Kidder are still working on completing setup of Starlink internet at the plant. This should be completed soon. Mr. Sanders recommended upgrading the Mission Communication equipment. Our equipment is obsolete. Mr. Stewart asked about pricing. Mr. Cooper recommended replacing it 4 per month. There are 14 total units. The board agreed to upgrade 3-4 units per month to get completed. He will check on a discount since we will be replacing them all. It will be approximately $21,000.00 for the units and approximately $10,000.00 for the installation. He will check on a discount if purchased at one time. He will re- port next meeting. Mr. Olivier’s training is going well. He is getting the plant down first then will extend out to the stations. Mr. Sanders is working on getting daily procedures written down with a checklist for daily vs. weekly. The generators at the ponds test start at 8am – 10 am. The generator at the plant test on Tuesday mornings. Annual maintenance/service on generators is due in May. Thibodaux Electric will be able to manage the regular maintenance/servicing. He will be able to manage the re- pairs in a timely manner.
Old/New business – Previously discussed about getting another operator hired on. Mr. Sanders has someone in mind. They are willing to go to school for certification. They will also do clerical work. He will see if they can attend the next meeting so the board can interview etc.
Mr. Kyle is working on asset assessment with LRWA. They will need some employee information and other data as needed. Mrs. Sehon will get the data needed from her. The rate study is for March last we heard.
Mr. Stewart mentioned the last meeting we discussed the employee pay rate for Mr. Sanders. It was suggested $5/hr. this year and then $5/hr. next year. When checking with Mr. Booker, St. Mary Parish, he said his information is outdated. Mr. Monceaux called around for pay rates. It ranged from $27/hr. to $33/hr. for class 2 operators. Mr. Sanders is currently a Class 4 operator. Mr. Cooper does not have an issue with the $5/hr. raise this year. Then we can check for next year for information on the next raise per documentation. Mr. Kyle asked if in the last 2 years Mr. Sanders has gotten any raise? He has not gotten any raise in the last 2 years. Mr. Monceaux is ok with the 1st raise. We can re-evaluate before the second raise next year. Mr. Cooper motion-ed to give Mr. Sanders the $5/hr. raise with re-evaluation next year. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mr. Monceaux motioned to make Mr. Sanders raise retroactive to Dec. 1st when he took over the new position as supervisor. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor -I.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026.
Having no further business, Mr. Cooper has motion-ed to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
———————
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Feb. 6, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION for ST MARY PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 11
For ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
Sealed Bids for the construction of a NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION FOR ST MARY PARISH FIRE DISTRICT 11 – For St Mary Parish Government – Franklin La; will be received until 10:30 AM, local time, on March 12, 2026, in the meeting room of the St. Mary Parish Government, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Building, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can obtain bid related materials and post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Bids received after the above-mentioned time will not be considered.
This project consists of the construction of a New Central Fire Station for St Mary Parish Fire District 11. The work will include, but not limited to, earth fill and concrete paving sitework and site utilities, pre-engineer- ed metal building structure, metal roofing, painting, flooring, suspended ceilings, and associated general construction; and plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. The project will be bid with a Base Bid and Deductive Alternate Bids as shown in drawings and specifications.
General Contractors desiring to bid on this project as a prime bidder shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent in- formation to bidders. Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the office of the purchasing agent, St. Mary Parish Gov’t, Fifth Floor, Parish Courthouse in Franklin, LA. They are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/ 384-3094), jimfirmin@firminarchitects.com. Contractors may ob- tain a paper copy of plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set issued. The full amount of the deposit on the first two sets is fully refunded to each prime Bidder who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of such documents in good condition after re- ceipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit on all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Bid Guarantee must be in the form of a certified check, cash-ier’s check or Bid Bond by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2026 At the St Mary Parish Fire District 11 Fire Station, 1205 Big Four Corners Rd, Jeanerette, LA 70544
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Gov’t
Adv. Feb. 6, 11 and 18, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, February 23, 2026 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of Southern portion of Columbus Ave. by St. Mary Parish Government from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District for zoning to reflect land use located at 1204 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Sec 14 T16S R12E; - Parcel Id# 3014301091.00 - Lot 20 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 359 328658; 1210 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301092.00 - Lot Tract B-C-H-A-B Per plat 14L 130632 Being The Remainder Of Lot 19 Bayou Vista Park Blk 11 Acq. 458 344150; 1208 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301093.00 - Lot East 30 Ft No 19 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Being Por Tract CDGHC Per plat 14L 130632 Acq. 469 345773, - Parcel Id# 3014301094.00 - Lot West 35 Ft No 18 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Being Por Tract CDGHC per Plat 14L 130632 Acq. 469 345773; 1220 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301095.00 - Lot East 40 Ft No 18 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 453 343240, - Parcel Id# 3014301096.00 - Lot West 25 Ft No 17 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 453 343240; 1224 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301097.00 - Lot East 50 Ft No 17 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 42X 268179, - Parcel Id# 3014301098.00 - Lot West 15 Ft No 16 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 42X 268179; 1230 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id # 3014301099.00 - Lot East 60 Ft No 16 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 44H 274231 Improvement Improvement On The Land Of Beadle Michael Paul Acq. 44H 274231, - Parcel Id# 3014301100.00 - Lot West 5 Ft No 15 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 44H 274231; 1236 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301101.00 - Lot Center 65 Ft No 15 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 45T 280699; 1240 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301102.00 - Lot East 5 Ft No 15 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 36G 242583, - Parcel Id# 3014301103.00 - Lot West 60 Ft No 14 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 449 342574; 1244 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301104.00 - Lot East 15 Ft No 14 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 184 303639, - Parcel Id# 3014301105.00 - Lot West 50 Ft No. 13 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 184 303639; 1252 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301106.00 - Lot East 25 Ft No. 13 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 45J 278793, - Parcel Id# 3014301107.00 - Lot West 40 Ft No. 12 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 45J 278793; 1256 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301108.00 - Lot East 35 Ft No. 12 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 264 314816, - Parcel Id# 3014301109.00 - Lot West 30 Ft No. 11 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 264 314816; 1260 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301110.00 - Lot East 45 Ft No. 11 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 260 314181, - Parcel Id# 3014301111.00 - Lot West 20 Ft No. 10 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 260 314181; 1264 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301112.00 - Lot East 55 Ft No. 10 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 23V 189470, - Parcel Id# 3014301113.00 - Lot West 10 Ft No. 9 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 23V 189470; 1270 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301114.00 - Lot East 65 Ft No. 9 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 443 341533; and 1104 Southeast Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301115.00 - Lot 1 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 28L 213527, - Parcel Id# 3014301116.00 - Lot North 55.05 No. 2 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 28L 213527. (Zon-1485)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.
1. Regulatory Requirements: Public Bid Law (Louisiana R.S. 38:2211) shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids.
B. Project Identification: The Complex Aquatics
1. Project Location: 611 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380
C. Owner: The City of Morgan City
1. Owner’s Representative: Charlie Solar, CAO of The City of Morgan City
D. Engineer: Southeast Engineers & Land Surveyors, Ryan Dunlevy, P.E.
E. Project Des- cription: Project consists of the construction of a new swimming pool, deck, pool equipment room, fencing, and equipment to include water features and a slide.
F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:
1. General Contract (all trades).
1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given be- low. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the In- structions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows:
1. Bid Date: March 9, 2026
2. Bid Time: 2:00 PM, Central Standard Time.
3. Location: 611 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380
B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
1.3 BID SECURITY
A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.
1.4 PREBID MEETING
A. Prebid Meeting: See Document 002513 “Prebid Meetings.”
B. Prebid Meeting: A Prebid meeting for all bidders will be held at the project site on March 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., local time. Prospective prime bidders are requested to attend.
1. Bidders’ Questions: Engineer will provide re- sponses at Prebid conference to bidders’ questions received up to two business days prior to conference.
1.5 DOCUMENTS
A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after February 6, 2026, by contacting Southeast Engineers and Land Surveyors (Phone 225-295-1880, email: plans@seengineers.com). Online access will be provided to prime bidders only.
1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on re- ceipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time. Work is subject to liquidated damages at a rate of $500 per calendar day.
1.7 BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS
A. Bidders must be properly li- censed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.
1.8 NOTIFICATION
A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by The City of Morgan City.
Adv. Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
January 6, 2026
6:00 p.m.
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: William Hidalgo Jr., Bill Miller, Raymond Beadle, and Chris Begnaud.
Absent: Chad Ross and Chris Cooper
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, Board Accountant, Jonathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats, and Joel Miller, Miller Engineering and Associates.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 2, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Board reviewed prepared financial statements. Mr. Beadle moved, and Mr. Hidalgo seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial reports, payables report, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary re- ports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of January 2026.
The Board discussed the process to surplus the 1997 Ford truck that was approved for surplus in February 2025.
Board agreed to allow the supervisor to begin the search for hiring new employee/em- ployees.
Mr. Beadle made a motion to reappoint District Secretary, Rhonda Patterson, seconded by Mr. Miller, which was carried by the Board.
Mr. Cantrell re- quested an in-detail description from treating physician of job duties that Corey Aucoin, District Supervisor can perform to return to work.
There being no further business Mr. Beadle made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Hidalgo seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
Adv. Feb. 6, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting
Date: February 10,
2026
Call to Order:
6:00 P.M.
Place: Council
Meeting Room
3225 Third
Street
Berwick, LA
70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: James
Richard, Kevin
Hebert, Colleen
Askew, Raymond
Price & Lud Henry
Minutes from
last meeting: January
13, 2026
Treasurer’s Report
Guests: Beverly
Domengeaux –
Annual Report
The Beacon
Shines on: Berwick
Elementary School
Teacher of the year:
Kayla Sennette
Berwick Elementary
School
Student of the
year: Kate Duplantis
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works
Re- port
Consulting Engineers
Report
Committee Reports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
ORDINANCES
– INTRODUCE/
ADOPT
1. None
R E S O L U -
TIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. Resolution
No. 06-26 – 2025-
26 – LGAP –
$35,000
2. Resolution
No. 07-26 – 2025-
26 – CWEF –
$35,000
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Project
14985 Change
Order No. 3 for
Water Meter
R e p l a c e m e n t
Grant - Core &
Main, LLC
2. St. Mary
Council on Aging
– Annual Report
3. American
Legion Post 242 –
Can Shake –
March 7, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm –
Highway 182 on
ramp intersection
– Kenneth Lodrigue
Adjournment
In accordance
with the Americans
with Disabilities
Act, if you
need special assistance,
please contact
Jamie Keith,
Town Clerk, at
(985) 384-8858,
P.O. Box 486, Berwick,
LA 70342
describing the
assistance that is
necessary.
Adv. Feb. 6, 2026
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