Public notices for Jan. 28, 2026
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 Wards 5 and 8 Joint Sewer Commission.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until February 19, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Article IV - Creation of Joint Commission of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Sanitary Sewerage Collection and Treatment Facilities Wards 5 and 8 dated
May 1983.
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 25, 2026, 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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (At-Large – 1 Vacancy).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until February 19, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1151.
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 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Jan. 28 and Feb. 11, 2026
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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 Recreation District No. 3.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until February 19, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
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 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Jan. 28 and Feb. 11, 2026
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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 Adjustments for the Parish of St. Mary.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until February 19, 2026, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1738 – Section 5.3 Board of Adjustment – A. Composition and Appointment.
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 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Jan. 28 and Feb. 11, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of City of Morgan City, located at 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, until Two O’clock p.m. (2:00) central standard time on the 11th day of February 2026 for the following:
Morgan City Sewer Valve Replacement
and shall at that time and place be publicly open and read aloud in City Hall. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender.
The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, replacing the existing underground pipe and valve assembly at the City owned Wastewater Treatment Plant with an above ground pipe and valve assembly.
Bid related documents may be downloaded at http://www.centralbidding.com. Electronic Bids may be submitted by visiting http://www.centralbidding.com. For any technical questions regarding the Electronic Bidding Process, contact Central Bidding support at info@centralbidding.com or (225) 810-4814. If contractor elects to use electronic bid submission, the contractor is re- sponsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines.
Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. Regardless of the bid results, the bidder will have 48 hours from the opening of the bids to provide the City of Morgan City with the original documents. Only a bid bond shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of the bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. If a vendor fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive.
Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid.
The project is to be exempt from sales and use taxes imposed by any taxing authority. The successful contractor / subcontractors will be required to submit the appropriate tax exemption form R-85012-T (Public Projects Contractor / Subcontractor: Sales Tax Certification and Exemption Application – Louisiana Re- vised Statute 47:305.7(A)(1)(b)) to the Louisiana Department of Revenue for each contract / subcontract associated with the work.
Copies of the Contract Documents including drawings and specifications are available at the office of C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. located at 135 Regency Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, phone: (337) 237-2200, upon payment of one hundred dollars ($100) per set, payable to City of Morgan City. Section D – “Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition” is available upon request. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE AC- CEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORD-ERS MADE PAYABLE TO CITY OF MORGAN CITY SHALL BE ACCEPTED. De- posits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide to prime bidders will be fully refunded up- on return of documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting Ms. Samara Guidry at samara@fenstermaker.com or by telephone at (337) 237-2200. There will be no deposit required to receive an electronic copy of bid documents. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date.
There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at City of Morgan City Hall on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Physical street address of City Hall is 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Morgan City, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. Bid bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be is- sued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and residing in this state. The bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within thirty (30) days.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids unless the withdrawal is in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents.
Bids will be evaluated by the City of Morgan City based on LA Bid Law statutes, including the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 38§2214.
Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as “Hazardous Materials” or any subclassifications, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more.
All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Contractors for this project shall be licensed for the classification of “MUNICIPAL and PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION”. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the re- quirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The City of Morgan City strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of Morgan City for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by visiting http://www.laucp.org/ucp/.
s/Charlie Solar, Jr.
City of Morgan City
Adv. Jan. 16, 21 and 28, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or at the office of City of Morgan City, located at 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, until two o’clock p.m. (2:00) central standard time on the 25th day of February 2026 for the following:
NGDISM Gas Replacement Project
and shall at that time and place be publicly open and read aloud in City Hall. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender.
The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, installation of approximately 45,189 linear feet of 2” and/or 4” polyethylene (PE) gas main, 32,356 linear feet of 1” polyethylene gas service lines, and 274 service meters.
Bid related documents may be downloaded at http://www.centralbidding.com. Electronic Bids may be submitted by visiting http://www.centralbidding.com. For any technical questions regarding the Electronic Bidding Process, contact Central Bidding support at info@centralbidding.com or (225) 810-4814. If contractor elects to use electronic bid submission, the contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines.
Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or by hand delivery. Regardless of the bid re- sults, the bidder will have 48 hours from the opening of the bids to provide the City of Morgan City the original documents. Only a bid bond shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of the bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. If a vendor fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive.
Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid.
The project is to be exempt from sales and use taxes im- posed by any taxing authority. The successful contractor / subcontractors will be required to submit the ap- propriate tax exemption form R-85012-T (Public Projects Contractor / Subcontractor: Sales Tax Certification and Exemption Application – Louisiana Re- vised Statute 47:305.7(A)(1)(b)) to the Louisiana Department of Revenue for each contract / subcontract associated with the work.
Copies of the Contract Documents including drawings and specifications are available at the office of C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. located at 135 Regency Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, phone: (337) 237-2200, upon payment of two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) per set, payable to City of Morgan City. Section D – “Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition” is available upon request. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE AC- CEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORD-ERS MADE PAYABLE TO CITY OF MORGAN CITY SHALL BE ACCEPTED. De- posits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide to prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of re- production will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. An electronic copy of the bid documents may be obtained by contacting Ms. Samara Guidry at samara@fenstermaker.com or by telephone at (337) 237-2200. There will be no deposit required to receive an electronic copy of bid documents. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date.
There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at City of Morgan City Hall on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Physical street address of City Hall is 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Morgan City, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. Bid bond shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be is- sued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and residing in this state. The bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within thirty (30) days.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids unless the withdrawal is in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents.
Bids will be evaluated by the City of Morgan City based on LA Bid Law statutes, including the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of Morgan City re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as allowed by LA R.S. 38§2214.
Contractors or contracting firms doing work which is classed as “Hazardous Materials” or any subclassifications, shall be properly licensed when the work to be performed is $1.00 or more. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids for work besides Hazardous Materials, shall be properly licensed for any work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more.
All such bidders shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Contractors for this project shall be licensed for the classification of “MUNICIPAL and PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION”. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the re- quirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The City of Morgan City strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of Morgan City for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. As- sistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by visiting http://www.laucp.org/ucp/.
s/Charlie Solar, Jr.
City of Morgan City
Adv. Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and 11, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The City Court for the City of Morgan City, Juvenile Division, has adopted its amended budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The budget is available for public inspection in the City Court’s office, Morgan City, Louisiana, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm).
Adv. Jan. 28 and 30, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The City Court for the City of Morgan City has adopted its budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The budget is available for public inspection in the City Court’s office, Morgan City, Louisiana, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm).
Adv. Jan. 28 and 30, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SECTION 001000 - LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government until 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at its office located at 500 Main St. Courthouse Building, 5th Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, and shall at that time and place publicly open the bids and read them aloud for the:
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
WIND RETROFIT & RE-ROOFING
911 CALL CENTER
ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NO. 15-183
Owner’s Information:
St. Mary Parish Government
500 Main St.
Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: (337) 828-4092
Architect’s Information:
Duplantis De- sign Group, PC
314 East Bayou Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Phone: (985) 447-0090
All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing legibly on the exterior, the following:
1. Job name and owner
2. Architect
3. Date
4. Contractor’s name, address, and license number
Bids can be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com.
Bid prices shall specifically EX- CLUDE any and all taxes whatsoever. Act 1029 of 1991 exempts’ local governments from state and local tax effective September 1, 1991. Bid prices shall include any shipping charges, if applicable. The appropriate tax exempt forms shall be provided to the successful bidder upon contract execution.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security of NOT less than five (5%) percent of the total bid amount. Said amount shall be in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Cashier’s check drawn on a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation payable to the Terrebonne Port Commission. Failure to do so shall result in the bid/bids being de- clared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. All bid bonds shall be accompanied by a duly authorized Power of Attorney. Any surety bond written for a public works project shall be written by a surety of insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of ap- proved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual Bonds up to 10% of policy holders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is licensed to write surety bonds.
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish the owner with a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract amount prior to the issuance of a contract to perform the work. No bid maybe withdrawn for a period of 30 days after receipt of bids. The time of completion of this project is prime importance. All of the work required shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Should the Contractor neglect, refuse to complete the work or obtain approval from the State Fire Marshal’s Office for occupancy on the date above, the Owner shall have the right to deduct from and retain out of such moneys which may be due or which may be- come due and payable to the Contractor, the sum of $500.00 per calendar day for each and every day that such completion of the work is delayed beyond the prescribed dates, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. If the amount due and to become due from the Owner to the Contractor is insufficient to pay in full any such liquidated damages, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the amount necessary to the effect such payment in full. Provided, however, that the Owner shall promptly notify the Contractor in writing of the manner the amount retained, deducted, or claim-ed as liquidated damages was computed.
A MANDATORY Pre-bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the project site located at 1200 David Dr., Morgan City, Louisiana 70380. The architect shall pass around a sign-in sheet prior to beginning the formal presentation. The sign-in sheet shall have an area to fill in the name, company represented, email address, and indication of prime bidder for contractor bidding. The sign-in sheet shall be collected by the architect prior to the commencement of the presentation and shall announce that the contractors shall be expected to stay for the entire meeting. Contractors shall not be allowed to sign the sign-in sheet after it is collected by the architect. Contractors who did not attend the entire pre-bid conference shall not be allowed to bid on bid day.
Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. All drawings, specifications and other Bidding Documents for the project are available on the internet at www.centralbidding.com. In accordance with L.R.S. 38:2212(D), Prime Bidders shall ob- tain an original set of electronic bidding documents from this web site in order to ensure proper receipt of addenda.
Complete Bid Documents are also available on compact disc at no charge for the bidding General Contractor at the office of the Architect. All bidding General Contractors must register as a plan holder at the Architect’s office in order to receive this free CD. The bidding General Contractors will receive the addenda from the Architect with the normal distribution process.
The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for condition of em- ployment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
A political subdivision upon receipt of bids for the undertaking of any public works contract shall act within forty-five (45) calendar days of such receipt to award said contract to the lowest responsible bidder or reject all bids in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law.
Adv. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
December 15, 2025
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on December 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Deborah Garber, Adam Mayon, Matthew Tycer and Michael Wise in attendance. Marc Felterman, Matthew Glover and Troy Lombardo were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blan-chard and O’Neil Malbrough, GIS Engineering; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Tycer that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 2025 be ap- proved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of November, 2025 be received and ac- cepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of November, 2025 be paid. Mr. Mayon seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Tim Connell re- ported that: (i) Dredge Arulaq continues to be moved around in the Bar Channel as needed according to surveys; (ii) Mike Hooks contract time is up but the work is not complete, even though they have made steady and continuous progress in Bayou Black/GIWW and Bayou Chene areas and will hopefully finish by end of the 1st quarter; (iii) RM White has completed its work in the area but funding and options will be reevaluated to return to get the River routed to Stouts Pass in- stead of Little Is- land Pass; and (iv) Weeks Marine dredge contract for Atchafalaya Bay, Bar and Crewboat Cut is still under protest but a resolution is expected by February.
Charles Brittingham reported that Senate Energy and Water Sub- Committee has posted their bill but has not passed out of committee and senate floor yet; however, he believes by January 30th we should have a passed bill with O&M funding secured for the Atchafalaya River.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) we have received the final MARAD agreement, which Mac has executed and submitted to MARAD for their signature; and (ii) we received delivery of the new crane and accessories and thanked MC Stevedores for their assistance in unloading the crane/accessories and assistance in assembling it. He noted that the buckets and 25-ton forklift should arrive in April.
Robert Karam reported that: (i) they are still awaiting execution of MARAD’s agreement on the West Dock Project be- fore advertising for bid. Mr. Tycer moved to authorize advertising, contingent upon receiving fully executed agreement from MARAD, which was seconded by Mrs. Garber and carried unanimously. He is hoping to advertise in January with pre-bid meeting and bid opening in February or March and Notice to Proceed issued in April. Mr. Bourgeois noted an amendment to T. Baker Smith’s en- gineering contract was necessary for bidding and construction administration, inspection and project representation, which was presented to the Board. Mrs. Garber moved to authorize Mr. Wade to execute said amendment, which was seconded by Mr. Wise and carried unanimously.
Bill Blanchard reported that Coastal Dredging and Bollinger are currently discussion the dredging quantities and virgin material. The access channel bid package was sent to Mr. Bourgeois for comments and then to Bollinger for review. Mr. Bourgeois noted he is awaiting the change order for the virgin material, along with the access channel bid package to submit to Facility Planning and Control.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) she has participated in several business retention and expansion visits with LED throughout St. Mary Parish and also during the International Workboat Show; and (ii) she will be sending out her report to commissioners today.
Gerard Bourgeois reported that: (i) the January 19th meeting falls on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, so Mr. Mayon moved to change the meeting date to Tuesday, January 20, 2026, which was seconded by Mr. Tycer and carried unanimously; and (ii) Russ Willson will be performing ap- praisals of the facility in two phases, with phase II including the West Dock expansion. He also presented a Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, which was moved for authorization by Mrs. Garber, seconded by Mr. Lombardo and carried unanimously
Mr. Tycer nominated the current officers of the Board of Commissioners, namely, Ben Adams, President; Deborah Garber, Vice President, Steven Cornes, Treasurer; and Matthew Glover, Secretary, for re- election to their posts for an additional year. By consent and with no further nominations offered, Mr. Mayon seconded the nominations and said motion carried unanimously.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Wise that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Matthew K.
Glover,
Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation District No. 4 of the Parish of St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
December 17, 2025
Members Present: LaGenia Bradford, Vincent Byrd, William Miller, Edward Austin
Members Ab- sent: Terrance Johnson
Others Present: Barry Dufrene, Andrew Bienvenu, Jerry Boyles
Mrs. Bradford opened the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on November 19, 2025, were reviewed. Mr. Miller made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and re- viewed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report was made by Mr. Austin and seconded by Mr. Miller. The motion passed.
Mr. Miller made a motion to pay outstanding in- voices. Mr. Austin seconded the motion. Mr. Miller, Mr. Austin, and Mrs. Bradford vot-ed yes. Mr. Byrd abstained. The motion passed.
Mr. Boyles presented his report. The District re- ceived reimbursement for damages to the canopy of the District’s building. He re- ported building rental income was up over the previous year. The Board agreed to set the convenience fee at 4% to use a credit or debit card to pay for rentals.
Mr. Bienvenu gave a report on the recreation leagues. Biddy basketball league has started.
Upon a motion by Mr. Byrd and a second by Mr. Austin, the District entered into an agreement with the City of Patterson’s to use the City’s Community Center for basketball league use in exchange for $12,500 the City had been contributing to the District to aid paying the District’s operating expenses. The motion passed.
With there being no other business to discuss, a mo- tion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mr. Austin. The motion passed.
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LaGenia Bradford
Chairperson
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Gabrielle Gil
Secretary Treasurer
Adv. Jan. 28, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
(Notice of Intention to Introduce Bill - 2026 Regular Legislative Session)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by R.S. 47:1907.1 that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to authorizing assessors in this state to increase their annual salary compensation in an amount not to ex- ceed five percent annually through Fiscal Year 2028-2029; and to provide for related matters.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Regional
Juvenile Justice District
Announcement of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., at the St. Landry Parish Council Chambers, 131 Bellevue Street, Opelousas, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District plans to consider a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax therein.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACES ST * P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70381
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
December 11th, 2025
Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District was called to order by Ms. Ann Poole, Chairperson. Invocation was given by Ms. Norma Skinner and Nelda Dural. Members present were Norma Skinner, Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, David McGuire, and Tracy Wilson. Others present were Mr. Leroy Trim, Director.
Absent - None
Minutes from November 13th ,2025 monthly board meeting, and November 19th, 2025 special call meeting was submitted for review by all board members present. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and by Ann Poole, that the minutes be received and adopted with any necessary corrections; if any. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracy Wilson and David McGuire
Nays: None
The Districts’ financial report was submitted by Mr. Leroy Trim. In discussion of financials, Ms. Norma Skinner asked, what is the final disbursement status of the grant proceeds and when will they be re- leased? Mr. Trim informed the board, that all conditions have been met, and they were awaiting Ms. Poole’s signature for the third payment, and final payment should be released shortly thereafter. He also mentioned the property tax check received was divided proportionately 1/2 was deposited into the general fund, while the remainder was deposited into the sinking fund ac- counts. Trim stated there’s additional funds due from the parish for sales tax. A motion was made by David McGuire and second by Norma Skinner to approve the financial report, with any necessary corrections, if any. The motion was ap- proved unanimously without opposition.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracy Wilson and David McGuire
Nays: None
In lieu of the financials, Mr. Trim submitted to the board a copy of the bank reconciliation and electronic transfer sheets for review. After discussion, a motion was made by Norma Skinner and second by Ann Poole to approve the financial report, with any necessary corrections; if any. The motion was ap- proved unanimously without opposition.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracy Wilson and David McGuire
Nays: None
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Trim inform-ed the board that the Community Christmas Dinner that was scheduled on 12/18/2025 from 11:00am- 2:00pm was a great success. There was approximately 250 plus people serviced within the community and abroad.
NEW BUSINESS:
In further related new business, upon discussion of major purchases for the district, Ms. Dural stated that her recommendation for the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 2 of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, would be a special meeting should be called to discuss major purchases. The motion was second by David McGuire.
Bills were re- viewed, compare to budget, and submitted for payment. A motion was made by Ann Poole and second by Norma Skinner to pay all bills that has been submitted for payment. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yeas: Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Norma Skinner, Tracy Wilson and David McGuire
Nays: None
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by David McGuire and second by Norma Skinner that meeting be adjourn.
/S/ Ann W. Poole
Ann Poole,
Chairperson
Adv. Jan. 28, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACES ST * P.O. BOX 922
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70381
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
“SPECIAL CALL MEETING”
December 22nd, 2025
Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District was called to order by Ms.. Ann Poole, Chairperson. Invocation was given by Ms. Nelda Dural. Members present were Norma Skinner, Ann Poole, Tracey Wilson, David McGuire, and Nelda Dural. Others present were Mr. Leroy Trim, Director and Mrs. Kimberlin McPherson, Ad- ministrative Assistant. Absent - None
In lieu of old business, Ms. Poole informed the Board of Commissioners, of their upcoming deadline for their contingent “Ethics & Sexual Harassment Training”. Poole stated, all trainings must be completed by board members, on or before mid-night December 31, 2025.
In further discussion, Poole ask-ed the board, was everyone provided a list of potential capital expenditures, to utilize capital funds? Ms. Skinner stated, she reviewed the list, and upon analyzing said list, it was discovered that management and maintenance were utilizing one truck, due to the second truck being in need of costly repairs. Skinner states, she had coordinated efforts, and aligned on the terms for a second truck purchase, upon speaking with Trim. Thereafter, Mr. Trim compiled a summary of competitive quotes for evaluation by the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No.2 of St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana. After a brief discussion and thorough review of proposals, for a final approval of the board, amOngst all board members present, a motion was made by David McGuire and second by Tracey Wilson to proceed with the purchase of the second truck. The motion was ap- proved unanimously, without opposition.
Yeas: Tracey Wilson, David Mc- Guire, Norma Skinner, Ann Poole and Nelda Dural
Nays: None
Absent: None
Ms. Dural stated, she would like to be present upon final selection of second truck purchase. The board agreed with Dural’s request.
Furthermore, Ms. Wilson stated, her suggestion would be for Mr. Trim and Mrs. McPherson collaborate and compile a list of necessary equipment for purchase, given their greater familiarity with daily operations, in coordination with the other items on the list, that could be re- placed and/or purchased at this time. In doing so, present the possible cost of each item; in addition to the truck purchase; thereafter, it will assist in determining the total funds distributed from the capital fund.
With nothing further to discuss, a motion to ad- journ was made by Ms. Norma Skinner and second by Ms. Nelda Dural. The motion was approved unanimously.
/S/ Ann W. Poole
Ann Poole,
Chairperson
Adv. Jan. 28, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Dr., Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
January 22, 2026
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Justin Martin opened the January 22, 2026, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Ms. Brandi Leonard, and Mr. Justin Martin were in attendance. Mr. Travis M. Mayon and Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Mr. Broussard made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the December 18, 2025, minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Guest: NONE
Public Comment: NONE
The income statement for December 2025 was $66,088.33. Mr. Arthur made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for December 2025 was $70,196.04. Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Arthur seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget vs actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
Old Business: NONE
New Business: Discussion and resolution re- garding the up- date of authorized signatories to include Mr. Justin Martin on bank accounts.
Mr. Broussard made a motion to update all company bank accounts to add Mr. Martin as an authorized signatory. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Director Up- dates:
Ms. Randle ad- vised that Ms. Brandi Leonard is the new EMS board member representative. She was appointed by the Council in December after the resignation of Mr. Smith.
The communications portion of the 2025 PIAL questionnaire was completed for Patterson VFD and Amelia VFD.
A survey was completed for the Directors Consortium regarding possible legislation to adjust wireless surge rates.
Due to the up- coming cold weather, Ms. Randle is assessing the need for extra dispatchers. She added that the call volume significantly increased during the snowstorm in January 2025.
Members were asked to submit annual training certificates as soon as possible rather than waiting until the last minute.
Ms. Randle re- ported that there was an issue with the UPS, which an LRC technician in- spected. Since the unit is under warranty, an Eaton technician is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
General Discussion:
Mr. Broussard advised that a capital outlay grant was received for building upgrades. He advised that the safe room was removed from the plan due to impracticality. Bids will be taken for wind retrofit and roofing. The work should begin sometime in February, and completion is anticipated by June.
Mr. Martin in- quired about a call in the monthly call report. A statement of the incident involving the multiple ring call was relayed.
Adjournment: Mr. Broussard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Mr. Justin Martin,
Chairman
Attest:
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Martha Randle,
Director
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