Public notices for Jan. 10, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE (GRID
RESILIENCE)
NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on December 30, 2024, Cleco Power LLC (“Cleco Power”), an electric public utility supplying retail electric service to approximately 295,000 customers in twenty-four (24) parishes in the State of Louisiana through its retail business and supplying wholesale power in the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (the “LPSC”), its Application for: (I) Authorization of Phase I of the Comprehensive Hardening Plan; (II) Related Rate Recovery; and (III) Expedited Treatment (the “Application”). The Ap- plication requests LPSC authorization of Phase I of the Cleco Power Comprehensive Hardening Plan (“Resilience Plan”), which includes approximately $257.6 million in resilience projects proposed to be implemented in the first five (5) years (2026-2030) of the Resilience Plan, and the proposed Grid Resilience Cost Recovery Rider (“Grid Resilience Rider” or “Rider”). The Resilience Plan is a multi-year plan of capital projects intended to enhance the resiliency of Cleco Power’s transmission and distribution infrastructure by reducing future restoration costs and outage im- pacts to Cleco Power’s customers and communities. Cleco Power’s Resilience Plan will not result in a change in rates unless approved by the LPSC and implemented by Cleco Power. The twenty-four parishes in which Cleco Power provides service are: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, Desoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lasalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington.
Cleco Power also seeks approval of the Grid Resilience Rider to permit timely recovery of the Resilience Plan’s revenue requirement. The proposed Rider would accomplish contemporaneous recovery of Resilience Plan costs through a forward-looking rate that would also include a true up after a prudence review.
Cleco Power also requests authorization to create a regulatory asset for the remaining net book value associated with assets that must be retired and replaced with new assets as part of the Resilience Plan. Cleco Power would include the regulatory asset in rate base and amortize such retired plant costs at a rate consistent with the associated depreciation expense effective in Cleco Power’s most recent rate case (see LPSC Docket No. U-36923). With this ratemaking treatment, customers would not see an incremental increase in base rates while Cleco Power recovers its prudently incurred resilience costs through the Grid Resilience Rider, all else being equal.
Lastly, Cleco Power requests LPSC acknowledgement of Cleco Power’s seeking a waiver from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to allow Cleco Power to capitalize certain one-time asset transfer costs incurred in conjunction with its Resilience Plan that would otherwise be expensed in the year the work was performed, as re- quired by the FERC Uniform System of Ac- counts. This waiver would reduce the Resilience Plan’s immediate bill impacts to customers.
Notice of Cleco Power’s Application will be published in the January 17, 2025, Official Bulletin of the LPSC. The proposed rate change will affect all parishes served by Cleco Power.
Cleco Power’s Application (in- cluding its proposed rate schedules) may be viewed in the Office of the LPSC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and on the LPSC’s website (www.lpsc.louisiana.gov). Additionally, the LPSC may be contacted regarding questions or comments at (800) 256-2397.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The St. Mary Parish Government, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its President, Sam Jones, will receive sealed bids for the Renovations to Quintana Canal Boat Launch project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until January 30, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications, and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
•St. Mary Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office – Fifth Floor, Courthouse Building; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $80.00 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.D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. 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 to www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are re- sponsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of HEAVY CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, ex- cluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C).
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the St. Mary Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Sam Jones
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Government
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: January 14, 2025
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: De- cember 10, 2024
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Berwick Elementary School Teacher of the year: Danielle Arcemont
Berwick Elementary School Student of the year: Ms. Mya La- salle
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. Introduce Ordinance No 756 – Salary Increase – Mayor/Council
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. Resolution No. 04-25 – Resolution of Respect for Mr. Reggie Guillot
NEW BUSINESS:
1. St. Mary Council on Aging – Beverly Domen-geaux will present their annual re- port.
2. Mayoral Appointment – Planning & Zoning Director – Carl Kraemer
3. Mac Wade – Port of Morgan City – Update
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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Date: Wednesday January 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Council Meeting Room, Berwick Town Hall, 3225 Third St
Public Meeting:
The Berwick Board of Zoning Adjustments will conduct its regular meeting on Wednesday January 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Berwick Town Hall. Copies of the agenda may be obtained by contacting the Town Hall at (985) 384-8858.
A Variance has been applied for:
Case # 1; Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Lori Russo, Requesting a 3.5’ (three and half feet) reduction from required 15’ (fifteen feet) side setback of the side yard abutting street (corner lot), (to 11.5’) along Victoria Drive to build a Boat Garage.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the public hearing and meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at (985) 384-8858 prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. Jan. 10, 15 and 17, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
Thursday, January 16, 2025
10:00 AM
Special Meeting
AGENDA
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Motion and Vote to go into Executive Session:
Business to be conducted during the Executive Session: Discussion of the interview committee’s recommendations and the possible ap- pointment of a District Director.
4. Executive Session
5. Open Session: Appointment of a new District Director
6. Public Comment
7. Adjournment
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Newrez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage
Servicing
Vs. No. 138951 Div “B”
Kevin Brown and Shawanna Lewis A/K/A Shawanna Lewis Brown
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 tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, prescriptions and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known, designated and described as LOT 2 OF BLOCK “B” OF SUCROSE ACRES SUBDIVISION as shown on a plan of land prepared by T. E. Petermann, dated June 1, 1981, bearing Job No. 81366-S, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 24-1, Entry No. 191,908 and made a part hereof by reference thereto; said lot having a frontage of 60 feet on the Northerly side of Mike Drive; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOUSAND SIX AND 92/100 ($194,006.92) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 7.125% per annum from April 01, 2024, until paid; all expenses in- curred 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, repair 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 advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and ex- penses, 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, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding 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 12th day of February A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 15th day of November A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
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Cost: $96.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
December 3, 2024
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Vice Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: Raymond Beadle, Jr., Bill Miller, William Hidalgo, Jr., and Chris Cooper.
Absent: Jeffery Lagrange and Chad Ross
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant, Joel Miller, Miller En- gineering and Associates, Johnathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats and Kim Aucoin, Su- pervisors spouse.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 5, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Miller seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial re- ports, payables report, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of December 2024.
There being no public comment, Mr. Cantrell mov-ed to Supervisor’s report of which Mr. Corey Aucoin presented. Locations are ready for rain gauges to be in- stalled of which Mr. Joel Miller stated that they should be completed before the January meeting. The Board agreed to allow Mr. Aucoin to get a price on a new replacement generator for the Possum Bayou Pump Station.
Mr. Miller gave a brief Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project, recommending holding off on opening the bidding process until after the holidays. Mr. Miller also stated there is no change to the flood control structure near Wilson’s Landing.
Mr. Hidalgo made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by the Board to approve Miller Engineering to prepare a bid package for stripper pump engine re- build.
Mr. Hidalgo made a motion, seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by the Board to approve 2025 regular meeting calendar.
There being no further business Mr. Cooper made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Vice Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
December 2, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Beadle at 6:00 PM.
Mr. Beadle ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No one made comments.
Present: Michael Stewart, Karen Sehon, David Hill, Chris Cooper, Marcey Carmouche, Tim Kyle, Larry and Pam Fromenthal, Brandon Monceaux, and Gary Beadle.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mrs. Sehon mentioned about lost checks in the mail in November. The board approved to place stop payment, and issue new checks.
No representative in attendance from Providence Engineering.
Mr. Carmouche reported the monthly maintenance for the month. Mr. Cooper asked about the pump on rental from United Rentals from the hurricane. Mr. Carmouche will get set to have them picked up this week. Mrs. Sehon will also need the rental invoices. Station 10 had electrical issues in the main breaker. Mr. Cooper asked him to get the in- formation to him. Station 11 will need to replace the pump soon. This station also needs door repair. Station 4 had the aerator replaced with wiring. He has received pricing on doors for Station 10, he is awaiting another quote. These will be swing doors not roll up doors. Mr. Stewart asked about the removal of the generator that is not in operation or service. Mr. Monceaux ask-ed about the possibility of using 2 smaller generators with a panel vs. a larger generator at the stations. It would be easier to switch it out when needed. Mr. Carmouche had a meeting with the salesperson, general manager, and service technician from Joe’s Septic. There was nothing profitable from the meeting. Mr. Carmouche will contact them to have the portable toilet picked up so the rental will end. He was able to spray, cut, and weed eat around 6 stations. Mr. Stewart suggested the grass- cutting job get quotes each year with specifications to make sure pricing is within range. Mr. Carmouche will get a list of what the monthly grass cutting includes to obtain quotes. Station 5 has a new cable pressure switch to the bank for the aerator. He changed 2 check valves. At Stations 1, 2, 3, and 12 the backflow preventors are being installed. Stations 4, 5, and 6 need the foundation for the pumps repair-ed to secure the pumps. Station 11 and 3 had the pumps changed out. Station 4 is on the list for fence repair, if possible, this month. After January, I need to hire someone to cut trees 5-10 ft off the fence lines at the stations. He will get with the board before starting. Mr. Carmouche is going to the doctor tomorrow and will ask about the paperwork needed for documentation on surgery and time off.
Old/New business – Mr. Beadle notified the board of his resignation letter he turned into the parish in November. This may be his last meeting. The board will need to elect a new president and vice president upon his leaving. Mr. Kidder is a potential replacement for board members.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2024.
Having no further business, Mr. Stewart motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/
Treasurer
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