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LEGAL NOTICE
Minutes -
June 4, 2024
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana meeting was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan presided over the meeting.
Mayor Rodney Grogan called the Council Meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle with One Faith Fellowship led the invocation.
Mayor Grogan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Grogan asked for a moment of silence for Mr. Cyrus Gray, Jr., who passed away on May 21, 2024.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent. Council- member DeMale Bowden arrived at 6:20 p.m.
C.J. Franklin from Providence Engineering, Holden Murray, Chief Garrett Grogan, and City Attorney Russel Cremaldi were in attendance.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the May 7, 2024, minutes. Councilmembers Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmembers Ray Dewey and DeMale Bowden are absent.
There were no public comments.
With the EBP Awards Benefit, Efrem Randle was recognized for giving back to the community by giving scholarships to high school seniors. He wanted to provide the kids with an opportunity to advance in any way they could. Mr. Randle came to Patterson, spoke with Mayor Grogan, and ad- vised that he wanted to give a scholarship to a Patterson High School senior. He gave out five scholarships worth $1000 per scholarship. He also contributed money to the Head Start programs in St. Mary Parish. Mayor Grogan an- nounced that Mr. Randle is also a boxer and will introduce boxing to the community, where he plans on having his first boxing match in March 2025. A Key to the City was presented to Mr. Randle by Mayor Grogan and the city council. A round of applause was given to Mr. Randle for all he does for the youth.
Tyler Jones with Until the End (UTE) Elite Basketball team was a no-show.
Cody Blanco, resident of Jake Street, was wondering when Jake Street will be paved, for he be- lieves Jake St. and Shady Grove were on the project list where Shady Grove was paved. He advised he is trying to figure out the status of Jake Street. Mayor Grogan advised that Shady Grove, Hickory St, and Laws Street were overlayed, not pav-ed. Mayor Grogan presented to Mr. Blanco and the city council a printout of all the streets in Patterson that need to be overlayed. The roads were prioritized, and Jake St is last on the list, for this street comes out to a cost of $82,620.00, and the total of all the roads comes out to a million dollars. Mayor Grogan stated that they are trying to find the funds for the streets, but if funds were to be given today, Jake Street would not qualify. It has to be in the poorest area, for the previous funds were used for these areas. Mayor Grogan hopes that grant funding for roads will come up soon; we could apply so all these roads can be re- paired due to breakage and old infrastructure. Mayor Grogan ad- vised that the prioritizing is based on the number of people living on the street and not the value of home.
Councilmember DeMale Bowden arrives at 6:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to adopt The Morgan City Daily Review as the Official Municipal Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent.
Mayor Grogan stated that there was a Proclamation signing for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority May Week. The ladies came in early to have the signing and do the photo shoot. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle motioned to accept the Proclamation for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority May Week, which Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent.
Councilmember Mamie Perry motioned to accept the Resolution of Respect for Mrs. Cathy Grimm-Eaves., seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle motioned and was seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach to accept the Resolution of Respect for Mr. Charles Sawyer, a formal council member for the City of Patterson. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent.
Judy Daigle with Louisiana Rural Water Association presented a PowerPoint presentation on the rate study for the City of Patterson. We were advised to go up on rates because we are losing money. An in- troduction of Ordinance 2024-06 amending rates for water service within Municipal Boundaries are $22.13 flat rate and $9.23 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons commencing August 1, 2025, with Outside Municipal Boundaries being $25.50 flat rate and $9.54 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons commencing August 1, 2025. Councilmember Mamie Perry made the motion to amend the rates for water service, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle seconded the mo- tion. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent. An Introduction of Ordinance 2024-06A amending rates for sewer service for residential customers are $14.83 flat rate and $7.97 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons commencing August 1, 2025, with commercial customers being $20.76 flat rate and $10.34 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons commencing August 1, 2025. Councilmember Miranda Weinbach made the motion to amend the rates for sewer service, and Councilmember DeMale Bow-den seconded the motion. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent. Russel Cremaldi advised that a Resolution on raising Utility Fees be introduced at the July council meeting.
Chief Grogan had no comments.
Fire Chief Scott Hutton advised that the fire de- partment has a new program, and they are still figuring out specific reports on this program. He will send the report to the council monthly for their council meeting.
William Gil said he would advise the next Planning and Zoning meeting date. They will post a 15-day notification for a non- conforming variance for a crawfish pond at the end of Tiffany Street be- hind the apartments. A public notice has to be posted 15 days before the meeting.
Ronald Davis had no comments.
Sharon Gillum, Water Plant Su- pervisor, advised the council that the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) has been completed. It will be posted on the city’s website and in the newspaper. The city scored a “B”.
Russel Cremaldi, City Attorney, had no comments.
C.J. Franklin from Providence Engineering provided an update. Mr. Franklin mentioned that they are still working on the sewer lift stations and are waiting for some parts to arrive. However, they have completed the CCTV inspection and expect to have the report ready in the next couple of weeks, which will be presented to the council. He anticipated that there would be some action items to address. In response to Mayor Grogan’s question about the condition of Mill Rd amidst the heavy rain, the engineer reported that there was no improvement and that the rain was not being handled well. They have conducted thorough inspections and identified is- sues, so they plan to schedule a discussion to review their findings. Additionally, the city did not receive the Natural Gas grant but intends to reapply. The deadline for resubmission is June 20, 2024. Mr. Franklin also mentioned that Natalie Eckstrom, a grant writer with LITA Corp, will assist the city with funding resubmitting.
Holden Murray announced that the City of Patterson will be featured in the Na- tional Press through the Na- tional League of Cities for the small city month. He advised that south of the rail in Patterson is considered a food desert. He and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle will have a virtual conference with the National League of Cities tomorrow. Mr. Murray announced that the Outreach Department is doing their annual box fan drive; the fans can be dropped off at City Hall. These fans are distributed among the area’s senior citizens and disabled citizens.
Beverly Do- mengeaux an- nounced that the St. Mary Council of Aging is having a fan drive and thanked everyone for always pitching in to help. Ms. Domengeaux also announced that the annual St. Mary Council of Aging meeting is in October.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle made a motion to ad- journ, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. The Council unanimously agreed. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember Ray Dewey was absent.
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Rodney A. Grogan, Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk
Adv. July 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 – 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR WATER
SERVICE
BE IT OR- DAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana in session assembled, that the charges to be paid by consumers for water service from the municipal water system shall be as follows:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Within Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $22.13 flat rate and $9.23 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rates in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
Outside Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $25.50 flat rate and $9.54 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the flat rate shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from August 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
Within Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $42.28 flat rate and $12.57 per 1000 gallons after first 4000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rates in effect on that date rate shall automatically be in- creased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) has increased from August 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
Outside Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $49.01 flat rate and $13.25 per 1000 gallons after first 4000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rates in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from August 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
The foregoing was introduced by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, at the regular monthly meeting of the Patterson City Council on June 4, 2024.
The foregoing was offered for adoption by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, who mov-ed its adoption, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as
follows:
YEAS: DeMale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this 2nd day of July, 2024.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. July 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 – 06A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR SEWER
SERVICE
BE IT OR- DAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that the charges to be paid by consumers for sewer service from the municipal sewer system shall be as follows:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
A. 2024- $14.83 flat rate and $7.97 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
A. 2024- $20.76 flat rate and $10.34 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
The foregoing Ordinance was in- troduced by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach and seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 4th day of June, 2024.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilmember Mamie Perry, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmember Lee Condolle, and being read and considered section by section, the Or- dinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: DeMale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: ——————————
ABSENT: ————————
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this 2nd day of July, 2024.
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RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Adv. July 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The St. Mary Parish Government, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its President, Sam Jones, will receive sealed bids for the Asphaltic Concrete Overlay of Lake Palourde Road project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until July 23, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications, and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
•St. Mary Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office – Fifth Floor, Courthouse Building; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $250.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212.D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted to www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are re- sponsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, ex- cluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C).
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the St. Mary Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Sam Jones
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. June 26, July 3 and 10, 2024
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NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATION
STATE LAND OFFICE
By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 41:1211, et seq., sealed bids will be accepted on or before the 19th day of July, 2024, at eleven o’clock a.m., for the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining a single habitable structure on the following described tract in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to wit:
A certain tract of State owned (nonsevered) land identified as Campsite Lot No. 13, Six Mile Lake Campsite Area, Old Bed Six Mile Lake, T15S, R11E, Louisiana Meridian
All bids must be forwarded by United States Mail to the State Land Office, Post Office Box 44124, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804 or delivered to 1201 North Third Street, Suite G-223, and must be accompanied by check or money order for full amount of first year’s rental of not less than Six Hundred Thirty-One and 00/100 ($631.00) Dollars per year for a term of ten (10) years.
The word BID and the DATE the bid is to be opened should be written on the outside of the envelope containing your bid so that it will not be opened with the regular mail.
The failure of the tenant to pay the rent punctually, or before the date upon which said rental shall fall due, shall ipso facto and without demand or putting in default terminate and cancel said lease.
THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED.
CHESTON HILL
PUBLIC LAND ADMINISTRATOR
STATE LAND OFFICE
NOTE: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PAY THE ADVERTISING CHARGES.
Adv. July 3, 10 and 17, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATION
STATE LAND OFFICE
By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 41:1211, et seq., sealed bids will be accepted on or before the 19th day of July, 2024, at eleven o’clock a.m., for the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining a single habitable structure on the following described tract in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to wit:
A certain tract of State owned (nonsevered) land identified as
Campsite Lot No. 17, Six Mile Lake Campsite Area,
Old Bed Six Mile Lake, T15S, R11E, Louisiana Meridian
All bids must be forwarded by United States Mail to the State Land Office, Post Office Box 44124, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804 or delivered to 1201 North Third Street, Suite G-223, and must be accompanied by check or money order for full amount of first year’s rental of not less than Six Hundred Thirty-One and 00/100 ($631.00) Dollars per year for a term of ten (10) years.
The word BID and the DATE the bid is to be opened should be written on the outside of the envelope containing your bid so that it will not be opened with the regular mail.
The failure of the tenant to pay the rent punctually, or before the date upon which said rental shall fall due, shall ipso facto and without demand or putting in default terminate and cancel said lease.
THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IS RESERVED.
CHESTON HILL
PUBLIC LAND ADMINISTRATOR
STATE LAND OFFICE
NOTE: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PAY THE ADVERTISING CHARGES.
Adv. July 3, 10 and 17, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 4, 2024
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Chairman Jeffery LaGrange presiding and the following members present: Wayne Cantrell, Raymond Beadle, Jr., Bill Miller, Chris Cooper William Hidalgo, Jr. and Chad Ross.
Absent: None
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Su- pervisor; Joel Miller, Miller Engineering and Associates; Johnathan Miller, Giroir Mud-boats; Barry Du- frene, District’s Accountant and David Hill, Council Member
Mr. Ross moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 7, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Cooper seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial re- ports, payables re- port, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary re- ports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables.
There being no public comment, Mr. LaGrange moved onto Personnel Reports.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report.
Mr. Miller gave a brief Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project stating that he is reviewing the oversight engineer’s report and making final revisions be- fore preparing to put out for bids. He will hold pre-bid onsite visit so that interested parties may see the haul in haul out routes as well as site.
Mr. Cantrell made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Hidalgo and carried by the board to adopt an investment policy in accordance with the provision of R.S. 33:2955(D), as enacted by Act. No. 374 and the guidelines as provided in R.S. 33:2955(A)(1).
Mr. Cantrell made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by the board for current personnel policy to remain in place until Human Re- source professional is to develop new policy pertaining to district.
Mr. Ross made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Cantrell and carried by the board regarding change of resident agent for service of process address in current by-laws to be changed to Bourgeois Law Firm.
Mr. Cantrell made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Hidalgo and carried by the board to rescind action regarding the millage rate at the May 7, 2024 meeting
Mr. Ross offered the following Resolution, that was seconded by Mr. Cantrell, which states that:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2024 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Wax Lake East Drainage District:
MILLAGES
Maintenance/Operations: 3.22 mills
Construction/Maintenance: 2.00 mills
Bonds: 1.45 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2024, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, ac- cording to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Jeffery LaGrange, Wayne Cantrell, Bill Miller, Chad Ross, Raymond Beadle Jr., William Hidalgo, Jr. and Chris Cooper
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Beadle made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Hidalgo and carried by the board inviting Mr. David Hill to remain present for executive session to discuss landowner’s demand pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1)
Mr. Beadle made a motion to return to regular session. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
There being no further business Mr. Cantrell made a motion for ad- journment. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried. Attest:
(S) Wayne Cantrell
Presiding Board member in the absence of Jeffery LaGrange, Chairman Wax Lake East Drainage District
(S) Rhonda
Patterson
Secretary Wax Lake East Drainage District
Adv. July 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids for the Proposed Pump Station and Discharge Pipe Over the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee Near Calumet project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, Franklin, LA 70538, until Au- gust 5, 2024, at 10 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $250.00 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded up- on return of the documents and de- posits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of reproduction. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents un- marked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for this project will be held at Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.’s office (601 Main Street, Franklin, LA) on July 22, 2024, at 10 A.M.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of HEAVY CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer, Joel J. Miller, in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 48 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
/s/ Jeffery LaGrange
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary
Adv. June 26, July 3 and 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of
Morgan City
Request for Qualifications
Engineering Services
The City of Morgan City is seeking the services of a qualified engineering firm or individual to provide en- gineering and re- lated services pertaining to the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Project funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The City is requesting Qualification Statements from qualified engineering firms or engineers to provide engineering and related services for the eligible project(s) funded through the PHMSA Program. The project in- cludes the replacement of approximately 63,617 feet of 4” PVC with PE gas piping. The re- quirement involves approximately one hundred seventy-five (175) different locations for boring and eight hundred twenty (820) service taps with pipe footage at the different locations ranging from three hundred feet (300’) to four thousand five hundred feet (4,500’). The service lines will be a minimum size of one inch (1”) with approximately ten percent (10%) be- ing two inch (2”) in diameter which will bring the pipeline system into compliance with pipeline safety 49 CFR 192.557.
All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system.
Questions should be addressed to Charlie Solar, Jr. at (985) 385-1770.
Responses to this RFQ should be hand-delivered and/or mailed to Charlie Solar, Jr., CAO, City of Morgan City, PO Box 1218, Morgan City, LA 70381.
Responses to this RFQ must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2024.
The City of Morgan City is an Equal Opportunity employer. Small and/or minority owned firms, and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to participate.
Adv. June 19, 26 and July 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NO- TICE — NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be selecting eligible hunters to harvest alligators on certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Wetland Conservation Areas (WCAs), and State Wildlife Refuges located in various parishes based on a bid system. Successful bidders will be awarded the bid for one year (2024). Bid application notifications and forms can be printed from LDWF’s website at https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alligator-hunting, be requested by phone at 337-735-8720, or ob- tained via email by contacting LAalligatorprogram@wlf.la.gov. Completed bid application forms must be received by 10:00 AM on July 16, 2024 in Room 1007 of the LDWF Office at 200 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506. However, bidders are hereby notified that LDWF is not responsible for any delays caused by the bidder’s chosen method of bid delivery. Failure of the bid to reach Room 1007 by the designated time and date shall result in rejection of the bid. Bid opening will be on July 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the LDWF Lafayette Office, 1st Floor Conference Room #1002, 200 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506. The public is permitted to attend. Selected bidders will be notified by phone.
Adv. June 19, 26, July 3 and 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
Louisiana Energy and Power
Authority
Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Firm Capacity and Energy Products
Issue Date: July 1, 2024
Response Due Date: August 5, 2024
LEPA is issuing a Request for Proposals for Capacity and Energy Products (“RFP”) to solicit proposals from qualified en- tities (“Respondents”) for delivery of capacity and energy to supplement LEPA’s existing power supply portfolio for service to its Full Requirement Service Members.
LEPA is requesting proposals for supplying a maximum of 150 MW of capacity and energy in 50 MW capacity increments. Each increment shall have a term beginning June 1, 2025, and for a period of 5-years, 10-years, and/or 15-years.
For more information contact:
Mr. Joseph W. Rogers, P.E.
Legend Consulting Group Limited
jrogers@legendcgl.com
Adv. July 3, 10 and 17, 2024
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 7.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until July 18, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 7 Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 40:1495 and 40:1496.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on July 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. June 26 and July 10, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
SECTION A
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
The St. Mary Parish Government, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its President, Sam Jones, will receive sealed bids for the Runway and Taxiway Overlay and Striping, Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
PROJECT NAME: RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY OVERLAY AND STRIPING
HARRY P. WILLIAMS AIRPORTS, PATTERSON, LA
APTIM Project No. 631025632
SPN # H.015185
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Restoration sealing, pressure washing, restriping, and cold plaining runway and taxiway
CONTRACTOR LICENSING CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street & Bridge Construction or Heavy Construction or Building Construction or Municipal and Public Works Construction
The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications, and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations:
•Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC – 1200 Brickyard Lane, Suite 202, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
•St. Mary Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office – 500 Main Street, Fifth Floor, Courthouse Building; Franklin, Louisiana 70538
Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC upon receipt of $150.00 for each set during normal business hours with 48 hours advanced notice (7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212.D, deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be re- funded upon re- turn of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted to www.centralbidding.com.
For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport, Perry Flying Center, 3884 Airport Rd, Patterson, LA 70392, on July 31, 2024 at 10AM.
To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION or related classification.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, ex- cluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C).
Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the St. Mary Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.
BIDDERS are hereby made aware that the Harry P. Williams Airport has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program associated with all projects at the Airport. This program has a DBE goal of 6.3%. This program has been approved by the Department of Transportation – Federal Aviation Division and meets the standards set forth in 49 CFR Part 26.
OWNER: St. Mary Parish Government, Louisiana
By: /s/ Sam Jones
Sam Jones,
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. July 10, 17 and 24, 2024
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