Public notices for Jan. 15, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025.
The Law En- forcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, met in special session on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the regular meeting place, the Sheriff’s Office, 4th Floor of Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana, at 9:30 a.m., pursuant to the following written notice duly posted in the manner required by law, viz:
Franklin,
Louisiana
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and called and will be held at its regular meeting place, the Sheriff’s Office, 4th Floor of Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., for the following purposes, to-wit:
1. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution canvassing the results of a special election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the Law En- forcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, to auth-orize the renewal of a special tax therein.
2. To consider and transact any and all other business which may be properly brought before the Sheriff of the Parish of St. Mary, as the ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
/s/ Gary Driskell
Sheriff and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
Gary Driskell, St. Mary Parish Sheriff and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, called the meeting of the Sub-District to order.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUB-
DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE
PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the Law En- forcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, to auth-orize the renewal of a special tax therein.
I, GARY DRISKELL, Sheriff of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sheriff”), acting as the governing authority of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), hereby resolve that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. The Sub- District does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 (the “Election”), to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein pursuant to the following proposition (the “Proposition”):
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUB-
DISTRICT NO. 1
(MILLAGE RENEWAL
PROPOSITION)
Shall the Law Enforcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 10 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Sub-District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035 (an estimated $288,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Sub-District?
The Sheriff does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Election thereof.
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Election, there was a total of 17 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 3 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, resulting in a majority of 14 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition. The Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Election.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after re- ceipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the election, as required by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Election are hereby declared by the Sheriff and shall be published as required by law.
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Mary, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
Thus done, adopted and signed on this, the 8th day of January, 2025.
/s/ Gary Driskell
Sheriff and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE LAW EN- FORCEMENT SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at its regular meeting place, the Sheriff’s Office, 4th Floor of Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana, the Hon. Gary Driskell (the “Sheriff”), the Sheriff of St. Mary Parish and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, December 7, 2024, did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the re- turns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit:
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUB-DISTRICT NO. 1
(MILLAGE RENEWAL
PROPOSITION)
Shall the Law Enforcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 10 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Sub-District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035 (an estimated $288,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Sub-District?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 17 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition and a total of 3 votes cast AGAINST Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 14 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Sheriff did declare and proclaim and does hereby de- clare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Sub- District on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Results by precinct are available from the Sheriff during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov).
Exhibit “A” at- tached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of January, 2025.
/s/ Gary Driskell
Sheriff and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted on August 14, 2024, by the Hon. Gary Driskell, Sheriff of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sheriff”), and ex- officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Parish of St. Mary on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Sub-District who are 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:
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUB-
DISTRICT NO. 1
(MILLAGE RENEWAL
PROPOSITION)
Shall the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 10 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Sub-District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035 (an estimated $288,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Sub-District?
The said special election will be held at the polling place for the following precinct, which poll 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:
PRECINCT
01
The polling place for the precinct set forth above is hereby designated as the polling place at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioner-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 $200.
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 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 the Sheriff, and NO- TICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Sheriff will conduct a meeting of the Sub-District at its regular meeting place, the Sheriff’s Office, 4th Floor of Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and de- clare the result of the said special election. All registered voters in the Sub-District will be entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned Sheriff of St. Mary Parish and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), do hereby declare, proclaim and an- nounce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the Sub-District on Saturday, December 7, 2024, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as des-cribed and set out in the above Procès Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of January, 2025.
/s/ Gary Driskell
Sheriff and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
I, the undersigned Sheriff of the Parish of St. Mary (the “Sheriff”), and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procès Verbal made by the Sheriff on January 8, 2025, providing for canvassing the returns and de- claring the results of the special election held in the Sub-District on December 7, 2024, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Franklin, Louisiana, on this, the 8th day of January, 2025.
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Sheriff and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana
Adv. Jan. 15, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER
COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
December 4, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Carla Gagliano, Kenneth Mire, Os- car Toups, Leroy Trim and Charles Walters.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: Jeffery Lemoine and Christopher Matherne of Pintail Contracting Services, LLC
Pintail Contracting Services, LLC representatives discussed their concerns re- garding payment to Pintail Contracting Services.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Carla Gagliano to have all parties meet to discuss the project. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Carla Gagliano to approve and dispense the reading of the minutes of November 6, 2024, a regular meeting. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
Executive Session (if necessary): Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in- volving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission regarding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
There was no discussion on this matter.
B. Discussion and any action relative to Pan American Engineers on final payments to Pintail Contracting Services, LLC.
Allowed for public comment: None
An earlier mo- tion was made on this matter to have commission personnel, Pan American Engineering and Pintail Contracting Services, LLC representatives to meet and have discussions concerning the final payment.
C. Discussion and any action related to Pintail Contracting Servies, LLC’s request for final payment.
Allowed for public comment: None
An earlier mo- tion was made on this matter to have commission personnel, Pan American Engineering and Pintail Contracting Services, LLC representatives to meet and have discussions concerning the final payment.
D. Discussion and any action on Providence Environmental Engineering’s 2025 Estimate for oxidation pond regulatory compliance as- sistance.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Plant Manager discussed the estimate for the oxidation pond regulatory compliance assistance.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve the estimate for the oxidation pond regulatory compliance assistance. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
E. Discussion and any action on adoption of 2023-2024 MWPP Audit.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Plant Manager discussed the 2023-2024 MWPP Audit.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Carla Gagliano to adopt the 2023-2024 MWPP Audit. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
F. Discussion and any action on adoption of the 2025 Proposed Budget.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Plant Manager discussed the Proposed Budget for 2025.
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to adopt the 2025 Proposed Budget as presented. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
G. Discussion and any action on scheduling a management training session in February 2025 for all board members and management personnel.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Plant Manager discussed the requirements concerning the management training session.
A motion was made by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve scheduling a management training session in February 2025 for all board members and management personnel. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
H. Discussion and any action on bids received on lots of scrap metal and old meters.
Allowed for public comment: None
The district has not received any bids for the scrap metal and old meters.
Reports.
A. Engineering Report: None
B. Managers’ Report
The Operations Manager reported that two elevated tanks were taken out of service for maintenance.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
Other Business allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Carla Gagliano to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion to adjourn carried.
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
President
(S) Carla Gagliano
Carla Gagliano,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Jan. 15, 2025

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Cost: $141.00
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
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis and seconded by Ms. Debra R. Jones:
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to
examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special elections held in (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (the “Elections”), to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein pursuant to the following propositions (the “Propositions”):
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Elections
thereof.
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Elections,
(i) there was a total of 895 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition and a total of 640 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition, resulting in a majority of 255 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition;
(ii) there was a total of 832 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition and a total of 582 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 250 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition; and
(iii) there was a total of 870 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition and a total of 531 votes cast AGAINST Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 339 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition.
The Propositions were therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Elections.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said elections shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after receipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the elections, as required by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Elections are hereby de- clared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Elections shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Mary, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Ms. Guienzy M. Brent, Ms. Tammie L. Moore Mrs. Lindsey T. Anslem, Ms. Debra R. Jones, Mrs. Ginger S. Griffin, Ms. Marilyn P. LaSalle, Mr. Lawrence A. Guillory, Mr. Chad M. Paradee, Mrs. Alaina L. Black, Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso, and Mrs. Rhonda R. Dennis.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
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President
———————
Secretary
PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN (A) CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2) OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, (B) CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3) OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA AND (C) SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), and being the authority ordering the special elections held therein on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with a quorum of the Governing Authority present and did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said elections, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said elections, there having been submitted at said elections the following propositions, to wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE
CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
There was found by said count and canvass that (i) there was a total of 895 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition and a total of 640 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 255 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Two (2) Proposition as hereinabove set forth, (ii) there was a total of 832 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition and a total of 582 votes cast AGAINST Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 250 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Consolidated School District Number Three (3) Proposition as hereinabove set forth and (iii) there was a total of 870 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition and a total of 531 votes cast AGAINST Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 339 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Propositions as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of this Governing Authority during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov).
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Elections and proof of publication thereof.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
ATTEST:
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President
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Secretary
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (collectively, the “Districts”), on July 11, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Two (2) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS 22(PART)
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Three (3) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
01
02
03
04
05
06
06A
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
The special election for Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS 22(PART)
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Two (2) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,400.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Three (3) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $800.
The estimated cost of Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025, at FIVE--THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the saidAll registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, duly commissioned in and for the Parish and State aforesaid; personally came and appeared, Judith Touchet, who after being duly sworn, depose and said;
That she is Bookkeeper for the Morgan City Review, a bi-weekly newspaper published at Morgan City, Louisiana, and having general circulation in the Parish of St. Mary.
That the at- tached is a true and correct copy of a legal advertisement, which ap- peared in the September 25, October 2, 9 and 16, 2024 issue(s) of the Morgan City Review.
(S) Judith Touchet
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of October, 2024.
(S) Joseph A. Tabb
My commission expires Death.
Joseph A. Tabb
NOTARY PUBLIC
BAR ROLL 31983
COMMISSION EXPIRES AT DEATH
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the propositions submitted at the special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024, were CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special elections, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
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President
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “Districts”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procès Verbal made by said Governing Authority on January 9, 2025, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held in the Districts on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Centerville, Louisiana, on this, the 9th day of January, 2025.
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Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
November 21, 2024
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Andrew Mancuso, Mike Ortiz, Carla Davis, Mike Thomason and with Norris Crappell absent.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Bill Bourgeois; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Nicole Buranzon, ATIM and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Oct 17 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Terry moved to approve. Following Mr. Mancuso’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte introduced the upcoming budget for the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Ka- ram with T. Baker Smith reported a project update meeting was held today for Phase 2 of the West of Charenton drainage study to review the existing conditions modeling and to look at the next steps for proposed conditions and conceptual design.
Mr. Karam also reported a meeting with lakefront landowners was held on Oct 30 to review and discuss project alignments and potential de- sign alternatives for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project.
Mr. Brocato re- ported during in- spections levee slides were found and is currently working on options to repair them. Mr. Brocato stated that tree removal project description is being prepared for contract procurement in accordance with FEMA requirements.
Mr. Matte re- ported that levee inspections were completed on October 29 and 30th. Mr. Matte also reported the Governor’s Tax Reform proposal currently being considered by the State Legislature includes a provision to eliminate the property tax on inventory. The St. Mary Parish Assessor has indicated that if that were to happen, the St. Mary Levee District would lose $363,000 in annual collections based on current assessments.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and was carried unanimously.
Attest:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA BOARD WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY,
JANUARY 16, 2025 AT 10:30 A.M.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2025
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Transference of Officer Positions
ITEM 5 Election for Secretary-Treasurer
ITEM 6 Chairman Appointments to the Operating Committee
ITEM 7 Ratification of the final actions authorized by the Operating Committee at the Meetings of such Committee held on October 17, 2024
ITEM 8 Approval of the Minutes of the November 21, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting
ITEM 9 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Presentation on Grant Writing Assistance Available for LEPA Municipalities – Leslie Durham with LITACorp
(b) Request for Approval of the Engagement Letters between LEPA and EisnerAmper for Fiscal Year 2024 Auditing Services and Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures Services
(c) Request for Approval of the Full Requirement Service Agreement between the City of Natchitoches and LEPA
(d) Request for Approval of the Hydropower Pooling Agreement between the City of Natchitoches and LEPA
(e) Request for Approval of the Full Requirement Incentive Agreement between the City of Natchitoches and LEPA
ITEM 11 AD- JOURNMENT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until February 6, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1758.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday 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 February 11, 2025 , at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
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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
GMFS LLC
VS. NO. 138916 DIV “B”
James A. Butler and Tanya S.
Butler AKA Tanya Segree Butler
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, prescriptions, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto be- longing or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana within the corporate limits of Patterson, being known, designated and described as TRACT “A-B-C-D-E-A” as per the map of plat of survey prepared by Paul N. Fontenot, RLS #314 dated March 3, 1999, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 43-X, page 136, Entry No. 272631; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 80/100 ($209,481.80) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.25% per annum from March 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 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, 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 22nd day of January A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 29th day of October A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
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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
Rocket Mortgage, LLC
F/K/A Quicken Loans, LLC
F/K/A Quicken Loans Inc.
Vs. No. 138382 Div “B”
David C. Reid A/K/A David Reid and Mary Beth Zabka A/K/A Mary Beth Zabka-Reid A/K/A Mary B. Zabka A/K/A Mary Zabka A/K/A Mary Beth Reid A/K/A Mary B. Reid A/K/A Mary Reid A/K/A Mary Zabka-Reid A/K/A Mary Z. Reid
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 lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, fronting on Onstead Street of said city and being more particularly des-cribed as lots numbers six, and eight, square number sixteen of the Elliot Subdivision of Morgan City, Louisiana, as per map or plat recorded in Book 8-Y, entry number 91497 of the conveyance records of St. Mary, Louisiana.
Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($182,665.63) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note, interest from April 1, 2023, until paid, at 3.99% per annum; to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees; to be computed, 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 of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 22nd day of January A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 20th day of November A.D., 2024.
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
DECEMBER 11, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were Patrick Hebert and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinance:
An Ordinance adopting the 2025 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
An Ordinance adopting the proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Program for the Years 2025, 2026, 2027 , 2028 and 2029.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding these ordinances.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
s/g Lisa C. Morgan
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
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PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
DECEMBER 11, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:50 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Patrick Hebert.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinance:
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Collin Anslum)
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding these ordinance.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7
December 3, 2024
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6;00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for a public meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Andros Williams
Members Present:
•Andros Williams
•Martin DeHart
•Jermy Price
•Joseph Adyden
•Alvin Metrejean
Guest Present:
•Gerald Price
•David Hill
•Katy Gilmore
•Dennis Gilmore
•Brock Hollier,
•Jennifer Mc- Donald
•Jeff LaCoste
•Alison Fraley
Approval of minutes from September meeting. Motion by Joseph Adyden seconded by Martin DeHart all in favor.
Public Comment:
•Jennifer Mc- Donald invited all present to the Fire Dept. Banquet on January 18 at
6:00pm
Treasure Report:
•Gave print out of Financials to board members.
Report for the Chief:
•Gave update on hydrant testing.
•Gave report on call to the department 28 calls for November.
•Reported that the inverters on Fire Truck are bad that need replacing.
•Reported that Ladder 58 has a bad sensor.
•Discussed the future truck replacement.
•Gave update on Fire Department inventory.
Old Business:
•Hiring of full time Fire Chief - Discussed and Tabled.
•Hiring of one full time Fire Fighter – Discussed and Tabled.
New Business:
•Discussion of public funds investment one possible source is the LAMP Louisiana Asset Manage Pool by Jeremy Price
•Discussion of OSHA Standards. Discussion was made and stated that Louisiana is not an OSHA required state.by Jeremy Price
•Officers Election Andros Williams- Chairman, Jeremy Price- Vice Chairman, Martin DeHart- Secretary roll call was taken all in favor.
Motion to ad- journ the meeting by Martin Dehart, Seconded by Jeremy Price All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:34 pm.
Next Meeting date is January 7, 2025
S/G Andros Williams
Andros Williams,
Chairman
S/G Glen Elliott
Glen Elliott,
Secretary
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OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
DECEMBER 11, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Patrick Hebert.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Davis and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Duhon.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Meeting, November 20, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Charlie Solar and Chuck Walters appeared be- fore the Council to update on the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 and 2A. Mr. Walters also submitted the General Fund Budget.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Walters and Mr. Solar expounded on millages, repairs and maintenance costs, expenses, engine and pump issues, aging pumps, down generators, rental pumps, available resources, current routine maintenance, the original design and plans, construction phases, engineer of the pump station, the re-design of the pump station, negligence, responsibility/accountability, leadership deficiency, and the maintenance plan.
Paul Rappmundt, Deputy Director for St. Mary Parish Office of Homeland Security and business owner in St. Mary Parish, appeared before the Council to discuss Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 issues. He expounded on the original project design and funding, maintenance, generators, pumps, engines issues, and responsibility/accountability.
Several Council Members discussed the limited capacity of the pump station, deficiencies, contract agreement, possible resources, cost to correct the issues, possible supervision over engineers/project, board capability, and that the current board members were not on the board when the project was planned and initiated. Mr. Duhon stated that Bayou Vista has a similar issue and attorney cost are expensive.
Dr. Rink inform-ed of the “Santa and Friends Visit Cypress Land” event to be held on December 21, 2024 at Kemper Williams Park from 5:00-9:00 p.m., entry fee is $5.00 per vehicle. One boy and one girl will be chosen to win a 16 inch bike, pictures can be taken with Santa and friends, children activities, and the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association will be distributing jambalaya free of charge, while supply lasts.
Rev. Mathews commended Cajun Broadband for winning the second round of GUMBO (Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities) Grant funding for St. Mary Parish and two other parishes. He informed that installation for the first round in the Sorrell area is 90% complete. However, they are waiting for AT&T to grant access to allow for a signal to enter the homes.
Parish President, Sam Jones stated that he will contact AT&T to speed up this process. He congratulated the citizens of east St. Mary Parish for voting in favor of the sales tax relative to Hospital Service District No. 2. He expounded on the boards and suggested the Council research the number of boards and create a committee to see how functional they are, the amount reserved for a catastrophe, and if any boards need to be eliminated.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale in- formed that the Parish has been awarded a $361,000 grant to be used towards the Employee Classification & Compensation Study, the Comprehensive Plan Organization Structure, and a Long Term Capital Improvement Plan.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a three (3) week period ending December 11, 2024.
Item 2 of Mr. Governale’s report stated, “The 2022 Primary Government and Reporting Entity audit reports have been submitted to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. Copies of these reports were given to Parish Council Members in their packets;” he also expounded on the resolution relative to an agreement with Natural Gas Partners, LLC, employee monthly auto allowances, and in-house mosquito control cost compared to the 2016-2018 mosquito control company that was hired to provide service.
Per Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Mr. Governale stated that the amount of monthly auto allowances for Parish employees depends on who attends meetings for Council business and the em- ployee has the choice of having a Parish vehicle. He informed that these employees do not get reimbursed for any other milage travel and that he determines which employee gets an auto allowance and he can also rescind the allowance.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry regarding employees that receive an auto allowance and may also use/operate a parish vehicle, Mr. Governale stated that it is not prohibited but em- ployees do not normally operate a parish vehicle at their disposal.
Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mr. Governale stated that funding will be secured to complete the extension of Degravelle Road.
In absence of Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc, Mr. Governale presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their November 18, 2024, Regular Meeting:
a. Recommend Preliminary & Final Development Approval
Name: Gerald Crochet
Address: 106 Box Ln.
Centerville, LA
Parcel Id #2474561086.00, Lot Tract “DEFGD” Per Plat 225 309383 Acq 225 309383 Im- provement on the Land of Crochet Gerald John III and Parcel Id# 2474561104.00, Lot Tract ABCDGHIA Per Plat 225 309386 Acq 225 309386
Zoned: Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land showing property of John Bayne Box, et ux. To be partitioned into Tracts “ABCDGHIA” & “DEFGD” situated in: Section 37, T15S – R10E St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Southwestern Land District” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineer & Land Surveyors, DWG. No. 13215 dated November 3, 2010.
b. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval
Name: Neil Thibodaux
Address: 9080 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.
Franklin, LA 70538
Parcel Id #2474501018.00 3.56 Ac Por 5.00 AC Tract ABCDA Per Plat 103 292410 Situated in Sec 37 T15S R10E Acq. 232 310395
Zoned: Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District
PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land showing property of Neil J. Thibodaux as per COB. 232, Entry 310,395 to be subdivided into Tracts “ABCDLKA” & “JKLDEFGHIJ” situated in: Section 6 & 37, T15S – R10E Southwestern Land District St. Mary Parish, Louisiana” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineer & Land Surveyors, DWG. No. 15133 dated October 11, 2024.
c. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval
Name: Randy Joubert
Address: 405 Prairie Rd.
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id #2564521043.00-12.00 AC Tract “JNOPQRSLKJ” per Plat 187 304118 Acq. 399 334776
Zoned: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
PURPOSE: “Plat showing the property of Randy Joubert being Tract 1A & Tract 1B located in Sec. 5 - T15S – R10E St. Mary Parish, Louisiana” as drawn by Richard Land Surveying, LLC, PRO# 2024-01073 dated September 9, 2024.
PENDING: Board of Adjustment approval on December 2, 2024
Rev. Mathews recommends Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development approvals. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
d. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Huey Borel, Jr.
Address: 139 Martin Rd.
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2534481064.00 Lot Por No 1 Lanclos Est Part Per Plat 126 295867 Situated in Sec 49 T15S R10E Acq. 127 295908.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Agricultural (AG) Zon-ed District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
e. Recommend Rezoning
Name: Neil Thibodaux
Address: 9080 Hwy. 90 W Frontage Rd.
Franklin, LA. 70538
Parcel Id# 2474501018.00 3.56 Ac Por 5.00 AC Tract ABCDA Per Plat 103 292410 Situated in Sec 37 T15S R10E Acq 232 310395
PURPOSE: to rezone from Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to continue to utilize the property as residential
PENDING: Preliminary and Final Subdivision ap- proval on December 11, 2024
Rev. Mathews recommends Re- zonings. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Advisory Budget/Finance Committee Report - November 20, 2024 and the Public Hearing Report - Combined 2025 Budgets from November 20, 2024 be adopted. Mr. Rulf
seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Olander in- troduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 11th day of December 2024; having been published in accordance with law.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Huey Borel, Jr.
Address: 139 Martin Rd.
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2534481064.00 Lot Por No 1 Lanclos Est Part Per Plat 126 295867 Situated in Sec 49 T15S R10E Acq. 127 295908.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Agricultural (AG) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Neil Thibodaux
Address: 9080 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd.
Franklin, LA 70538
Parcel Id# 2474501018.00 3.56 Ac Por 5.00 AC Tract ABCDA Per Plat 103 292410 Situated in Sec 37 T15S R10E Acq 232 310395
PURPOSE: to rezone from Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to continue to utilize the property as residential
PENDING: Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval on December 11, 2024.
Rev. Mathew moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert
ORDINANCE
NO. 2379
An Ordinance adopting the 2025 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2380
An Ordinance adopting the proposed Five-Year Capital Outlay Program for the Years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
Mr. Olander moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert
ORDINANCE
NO. 2381
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Collin Anslum
Address: 189 Deslignes Rd.
Baldwin, LA
Parcel: Id# 2144921006.00- Lot 1-B-4-A Loretta H Hebert Part per Plat 27y 209539 Acq 422 338092 Improvements
Currently Zon-ed: Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to in- stall a pond in an Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing Parish President to execute an agreement with Renewable Natural Gas Partners, LLC (RNGP) relative to the gas agreement.
BE IT RE- SOLVED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute an agreement with Renewable Natural Gas Partners, LLC (RNGP), 728 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 relative to the gas agreement, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of December 2024.
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
Jon Fourrier, Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, LLC stated that he is the consulting engineer for the Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill in Berwick, since the year 2000. He explained that the contractor/company will design, build, install, and operate the landfill gas processing facility that will reclaim/capture and convert landfill gas that will be recycled and used to protect the environment. He stated that this is mandated by the federal government as renewable fuel and is at no cost to the Parish.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Fourrier expounded on projected revenue and stated that this company will share 20% (approximately $1 million a year) of revenue with the Parish, operate, and maintain this system. He also expounded on the advantages of installing this system now.
Per several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale stated that several interviews have been conducted regarding the Landfill and Pickup Station’s supervisors vacancies. He also stated that one person will be hired to supervise both locations and the salary depends on certifications and experience but will range between $100,00 and $150,000, annually.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the November 13, 2024, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (At- large) – 1 Vacancy
LaQuanda Gray
Mr. Ina moved that LaQuanda Gray be appointed to the St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (At- large). Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Referred from the September 18, 2024, Special Meeting - Claire Daly, Director of Juvenile & Family Programs has emailed to advise the Council that two board members from St. Mary Parish that attend the meetings regularly, Judge Vince Borne and Mary Alice Fuhrer: however, Jamie Huffman, Mental Health Representative and Lenny Armato, Education Representative, have not attended a Children and Youth Planning Board Meeting in quite a while and have become inactive.
Education Representative – Rachael C. Sanders, Ed.D.
Mental Health Representative – Tiffany Wilson
Mr. Adams mov-ed that Rachael C. Sanders and Tiffany Wilson be appointed to the Children and Youth Planning Board. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Kristina Sarai, Director of Government Affairs, Cox Communications has emailed to inform you that Cox is required to obtain permission from local broadcast stations and cable networks to provide their signals on our channel lineup. We’re in discussions to re- new agreements with the following programmers and broadcasters:
Station, Channel(s)
NBC– KLAF, 3
FOX–KADN, 6
My Network KADN, 13
The Weather Channel, 14
TheGrio, 158
Justice Central, 89
Recipe TV, 90
Comedy.TV, 91
If were unable to reach a new agreement by the expiration dates, these networks can prevent us from in- cluding their stations in our lineup.
Please feel free to contact me at 504-952-2013 or Kristina.Sarai@cox.com should you have any questions.
B. Kristina Sarai, Director of Government Af- fairs, Cox Communications has emailed to inform that “effective January 7, 2025, we are increasing the rates of our video services to reflect the increased costs of doing business. We will begin communications to our customers 30 days prior to the in- crease, which will appear as a message on their bill.
The current Broadcast Surcharge Fee amount of $22.00 will no longer appear as a separate line item and instead will be included in TV package prices. Where changes are greater than $22.00, they reflect the moving of this fee in addition to price increases for the packages themselves. (Price Changes for services is available for your review)
Please feel free to contact me at 504-952-2013 or Kristina.Sarai@cox.com should you have any questions.
C. Kevin Ardoin, Laboratory Director, Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory writes that the Annual Commission Meeting hosted by the Acadiana Crime Lab was held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. During the meeting, the amended 2024 and the proposed 2025 budget was approved by the Commission members in attendance.
The budget must be approved by at least a majority of the governing authorities of the parishes which the Commission serves.
Mr. Hill moved to approve the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory amended 2024 and proposed 2025 budget. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
D. Discussion in reference to Drainage District No. 6. (Mr. Duhon)
Mr. Duhon withdrew this item.
E. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 2 – 1 Vacancy
Roy B. Stewart, Tracey Wilson
Mr. Duhon moved that Tracey Wilson be appointed to Recreation District No. 2. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried. Mr. Ina voted no.
Recreation District No. 7 – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
DECEMBER 18, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were J Ina and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinance:
An Ordinance amending and re-enacting Ordinance No. 2368 adopting the 2024 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
There were no written and/or oral comments received regarding the proposed ordinance.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
s/g Lisa C. Morgan
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Jan. 15, 2025

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Cost: $28.50
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
DECEMBER 18, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathews and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, December 11, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
Efrem Randle appeared before the Council to inform that the EBP (Efrem’s Benefit Party) Community Boxing Sport Ribbon Cutting event will be held on December 21, 2024 at the old J. A. Hernandez School Gym on Willow Street in Franklin from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. He thanked Councilman Mark Du- hon for his support and for donating equipment. He also asked for community support and stated that you can go to website ebpcommunityboxing.org to donate funds. He also stated that community clubs will be located in Franklin, Patterson, Morgan City, and West St. Mary Civic Center that will cater to children from ages 8-18 and will in- corporate the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education) Education Program. After discussion, Mr. Hebert stated that the value of the equipment Mr. Duhon donated is probably $10,000-$15,000.
Parish President Sam Jones wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his report for a one (1) week period ending December 18, 2024. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Item 3 of Mr. Governale’s report stated, “On December 13, 2024, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland designated MR. CHARLIE Offshore Oil Rig in Morgan City, LA a National Historic Landmark.”
Mr. Ina stated that he recently visited the Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill in Berwick and spoke with Jon Fourrier, Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, the consulting engineer for the Landfill regarding recent citations and was informed that most have been corrected. He commended Clatter Polidore, Pickup Station Supervisor, for helping at the Landfill since the previous supervisor retired and stated that he would be an outstanding candidate to fill that vacancy.
Mr. Governale informed that Clatter Polidore was due to retire on December 14, 2024 but has been hired as supervisor over the Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill in Berwick and the Pickup Station in Franklin.
Dr. Rink reminded everyone of the “Santa and Friends Visit Cy- press Land” event to be held on December 21, 2024 at Kemper Williams Park from 5:00-9:00 p.m., entry fee is $5.00 per vehicle. One boy and one girl will be chosen to win a 16 inch bike, pictures can be taken with Santa and friends, children activities, and the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association will be distributing jambalaya free of charge, while supply lasts.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Public Hearing Report, December 11, 2024 – 5:45 p.m. and the Public Hearing Report, December 11, 2024 – 5:50 p.m. be adopted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Ina introduced the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance amending and re-enacting Section I of Ordinance No. 2152, establishing training for board members.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE
NO. 2382
Ordinance amending and re-- enacting Ordinance No. 2368 adopting the 2024 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Mr. Hill moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, former Councilman District No. 4, Mr. Robert “Scott” Ramsey, Jr., and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramsey had a long career spanning over 50 years and enjoyed practicing law, which primary areas included personal injury and Social Security Disability, was co-owner of PBR Offshore Marine Corps and was licensed to practice law before all Louisiana State and Federal Courts, as well as the Chitimacha Tribal Court, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramsey loved his family and lived a life of service to his community, he served as a member and officer of various political, civic, and charitable organizations such as president of the St. Mary Parish Bar Association, legal advisor to Nicholls State University Alumni Association, was a Fellow of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, a member of the Board of Governors of the Louisiana Association of Justice, and served two terms on the St. Mary Parish Council, District 4, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramsey helped form the Morgan City Krewe of Adonis, live television host for Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day telethon-Morgan City Chapter, coached youth basketball, loved LSU and Saints football games, enjoyed hunting, fishing, time at his cabin in the woods with his hunting buddies, enjoyed listening to gospel music in his tractor, spent time birding, traveling, land conservation, philosophy, and theology, and
WHEREAS, the members of St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly our sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Robert “Scott” Ramsey, Jr. and hopes that the family and community at-large will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by your friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution, that we solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 18th day of December 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-1-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: Duhon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1171 provides that the Parish of St. Mary shall have the right to assess charges in excess of $6.50 per month per residence if and when its contract cost of such collection exceeds $6.50 per month subject to the approval of the St. Mary Parish Council, and
WHEREAS, the present contract cost of such collection is $23.32 per month per residence, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined there exists a need to increase the current charge of $22.80 per month per residence by $0.52 per month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby authorize a collection service charge of $23.32 per month effective January 1, 2025 for each residence within its jurisdiction from which solid waste is collected.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 18th day of December 2024.
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
In response to Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Mr. Governale stated that the current charge of $22.80 is increasing by $0.52 per month per residence.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the Advisory Budget/Finance Meeting November 20, 2024 - St. Mary Community Action Agency has submitted their pre-application requesting funds for Program Year 2025. Funding Re- quest $69,500.00. (Transportation Funds - $45,500.00 and Elderly Nutrition - $24,000.00)
Mr. Hill moved to approve the funding request for St. Mary Community Action Agency for Program Year 2025. Funding Request $69,500.00. (Transportation Funds - $45,500.00 and Elderly Nutrition - $24,000.00). Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Mr. Governale stated that the 2025 Budget reflects the 25% decrease, which is what was in the 2024 Budget.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale stated that $18,000 is budgeted for Elderly Nutrition and $34,125 is budgeted for Transportation. He stated that funding has also been cut for several other agencies. He also expounded on the 2024 and 2025 Budget and revenues.
After discussion, Mr. Hill rescinded his motion and Mr. Davis rescinded his second to the motion.
B. Discussion and action pertaining to Ordinance No. 2354 relative to the Solar Farm Specific Use extension. (Adm
Mr. Hebert moved to table this motion to the January 8, 2024 agenda. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
Don T. Caffery, property owner, appeared before the Council in reference to the solar farm and stated that they are asking for an additional six month extension to begin construction.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mr. Hebert stated that tabling this item will not affect the company in any way. Lisa Morgan stated that they will still have enough time for consideration at the January 8, 2025 Council meeting.
C. Referred from the December 11, 2024, Regular Council Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 7 – 1 Vacancy
Cordell Boudreaux
Mr. Olander moved that Cordell Boudreaux be appointed to Recreation District No. 7. Rev. Mat-hews seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion relative to St. Mary Parish Council Regular Meeting Dates, Times, and Places for year 2025.
Mr. Hill moved to approve St. Mary Parish Council Regular Meeting Dates, Times, and Places for year 2025. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Discussion was had relative to the NaCo and PJAL conference dates.
B. Raymond M. Wade, Executive Director has written – “Please allow this letter to act as notification that there is a St. Mary Parish appointment vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, as a result of the resignation of Peter J. Orlando.”
He will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
C. Gerald Ho- tard has written to resign from the Gravity Sub- Drainage District 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 effective immediately.
He will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
D. Discussion and action pertaining to the St. Mary Parish Boards and Commissions placing renewal elections on the Primary instead of the General elections.
Several Council Members discussed the difference in placing items on the ballot for primary election versus the general election, millage election, and the importance of its timeframe.
Mr. Duhon stated the Sewer District needs repairs and he will re- search grants after the first of the year. He expounded on the importance of millage uses and suggested reviewing the renewals.
E. Discussion and action relative to creation of a Committee to re- duce the number of Boards and Commissions. (Mrs. Hidalgo and Dr. Rink)
Mrs. Hidalgo informed of a packet that was given to the Council showing the 51 boards and commissions, including advisory boards and a list of members with term expiration dates.
Dr. Rink re- quested Mr. Governale research to see what information was collected previously regarding boards and commissions to determine which boards may need consolidation.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiry, Dr. Rink stated that the number of mandated boards needs to be re- searched and submitted by the proposed committee.
Mr. Duhon stated that, according to the Charter, most boards work by the pleasure of the Council and asked Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin to research this information.
After discussion, Dr. Rink requested to place this item on the January 8, 2024 agenda for discussion.
F. Mr. Hill to request an allocation of $13,568.93 from Wards 5 & 8 3/10% Sales Tax Fund to the Recreation District No. 3 for installation of a fire alarm system.
Mr. Hill moved to allocate $13,568.93 from Wards 5 & 8 3/10% Sales Tax Fund to Recreation District No. 3 for installation of a fire alarm system. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 7-3-1-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, He- bert, Davis, Du- hon, Hidalgo, Mat-hews, and Ina
NAYS: Rulf, Adams, and Olan-der
ABSTAIN: Rink
ABSENT: None
After discussion, President Jones requested that Recreation District No. 3 submit a copy of their available revenue and what the remaining funds will be used for. Mr. Adams stated that they have $1,082,000.
Mr. Duhon re- quested a copy of available revenue from all boards and commission in Amelia and Morgan City.
In response to Mr. Rulf’s inquiry relative to whether Wards 5 & 8 3/10% Sales Tax Fund was available, President Jones stated he is in favor of making those funds available. Mr. Hill stated that Recreation District No. 3 request is what the Wards 5 & 8 3/10% Sales Tax Fund is supposed to be used for.
G. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Fire Protection District No. 1 (Cypremort Point) – 2 Vacancies
Michael S. Trosclair
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, informed that two (2) late applications were received after the deadline from present members.
Mr. Olander moved to table this item to the January 8, 2024 agenda. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Mosquito Control District No. 1 (Cypremort Point) – 2 Vacancies
Michael S. Trosclair
Lisa Morgan informed that a late application was received after the deadline from a present member.
Mr. Olander moved to table this item to the January 8, 2024 agenda. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Mrs. Hidalgo wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. Jan. 15, 2025

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