Public notices for July 12, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
JUNE 5, 2024
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380.
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Kendra Thomas, Gary Stansbury, Angelena Brocato, Jackie Cheramie and William McCarty
ABSENT: Donald Stephens
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
Upon motion of Mr. Stansbury, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board ap- proved and signed the Minutes of May 1, 2024.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. However, St. Mary Parish Council Members Dean Adams At Large District 11, Mark Duhon District #8 and Dr. Kristi Prejeant Rink At Large District #2 -Vice Chair, Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) and Dr. Larry Nelson were in attendance.
Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2024. Upon motion of Mr. Stansbury, second by Mrs. Thomas and unanimously carried, the Board ap- proved the financials/payables as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for a discussion on Community Outreach from OSM and St. Mary Parish School Board. At this time Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO at OSM advised that the Hospital Advisory Board had met this date. She then gave an update on the past and up- coming events held/scheduled by the Community Outreach Coordinator, Dwan Naverre. The Board was informed that Mrs. Wise had appeared before the Kiwanis Club to discuss the services offered at OSM, how OSM is related to the HSD #2 along with health/wellness/ background information being provided and that she will be attending a Rotary Meeting in the future to discuss the same. She also stated that AHAC of a Summer Program was started up again wherein seven (7) local students will be at OSM and seven (7) others will be at Teche Action Clinic in Franklin.
Dr. Cefalu called for a discussion on the approval of funding for the replacement of the “nurse call bell system” for the 6th Floor. Attorney Bourgeois discussed the documents contained in the meeting packets (brochure and costs proposal). Mrs. Jennifer Wise elaborated on the system and the costs. Further discussions were held and the matter was submitted. Upon motion of Mrs. Thomas, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board ap- proved the funding of the Ascom Nurse Call System in the amount of the proposal of $136,212.14 from the HSD #2 re- stricted account.
At this time Dr. Cefalu called for the Announcement of Intent to Call a Tax Election. The Announcement of Public Meeting was read out loud as follows:
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Media Room, Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of an ad valorem tax therein.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion/action on approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with OSM for Supplemental Funding. Attorney Bourgeois discussed the CEA agreed upon between HSD #2 and Ochsner Morgan City, LLC. After further discussions, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board voted to authorize Dr. Cefalu to sign and enter into the Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Ochsner Morgan City, LLC for Supplemental Funding.
At this time Dr. Cefalu presented his Chairman’s Report. He stated that the hospital has been having a good census which speaks to the ongoing need of our facility and that it is certainly being utilized. He also stated that it’s our intent to work closely with OSM to pursue the “tax millage” which will lead to stabilization, growth and taking care of our facility. Attorney Bourgeois advised the Board of the necessity of a quorum at the July 3rd meeting, gave the reasons thereof and encouraged all to be present. He also advised that a written prepared statement will be provided to the news media present this date regarding the up- coming Public Meeting and tax millage.
Dr. Cefalu stated that there were no matters to be taken up in Executive Session this date.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mrs. Thomas, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. July 12, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
SECTION 00100
ADVERTISEMENT OR INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
PARK ROAD SEWER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT
Separate sealed bids for the CITY OF MORGAN CITY, PARK ROAD SEWER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT, will be received by the City of Morgan City at City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, La 70380 until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, Drawings and Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following location:
PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS, LLC
(Design
Professional)
1717 JACKSON STREET (P. O. BOX 8599, 71306)
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301
(318) 473-2100
The work to be performed under this Contract in- cludes the demolition of the existing pump station on Park Road and construction of a new duplex pump station on Industry Road.
Copies of the bidding documents shall be obtained from the office of Pan American En- gineers, LLC upon deposit of $200.00 for each set of documents; or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the advertisement. The deposit on the first set of documents furnished to bonafide prime bidders will be fully refunded up- on return of the documents, in good condition, 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, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.
Pursuant to L.R.S. 38:2212.E.(1), Bidders have the option to submit bids and bid bonds electronically. Electronic bids for this project may be submitted through Central Bidding at www.CentralAuctionHouse.com. To register, or for assistance with completing an e-bid, contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 or 866-570-9620.
The OWNER re- serves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the L.R.S.
In accordance with L.R.S. 38:2212.B.(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived.
Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, as des-cribed in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the re- quirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219 A. (1)(a), (b) and (c).
City of Morgan City
521 1st Street
Morgan City,
Louisiana 70380
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
Adv. July 5, 12 and 19, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LOUISIANA 70340
JUNE 5, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P. M.
The President, Carlo Gagliano, Jr. called the meeting to order.
The office secretary performed a roll call, all commissioners were present.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gagliano and Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was re- cited by all present.
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, Kathleen Boudreaux
Public Comment/Appearances: Noah Aucoin
Approval of minutes of the meeting held on May 1, 2024.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the May 1, 2024, regular meeting. All voted aye. 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 re- garding 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
No new business to discuss.
REPORTS
Engineering Report – None
Managers’ Re- port –
The Assistant Plant Manager discussed the progress on the filter project.
The Plant Manager updated the Board on the uniforms.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. 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 6:22 P.M. All voted aye. Motion to adjourn carried.
(S) Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.,
President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. July 12, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, July 15, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Diversified Fire and Safety LLC from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District for a recreational vehicle located at 309 Smith Ln., Franklin, LA -Sec.13 T14S R9E; -Parcel Id# 2144801064.00 10.73 ac Tract C1-D-E-F-G-X-C1 per Plat 22Q 183306 Acq. 308 320901.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. June 28, July 5 and 12, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
MEETING NOTICE
Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Council Meeting Room, Berwick Town Hall
The Berwick Board of Zoning Adjustments will conduct its regular meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 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.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to attend the meeting are requested to contact the Office of Director of Planning at the phone number listed above at least one (1) day prior to the meeting to discuss their particular needs.
Adv. July 12, 19 and 26, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on door
July 9, 2024
4:30 p.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL CALL MEETING
Monday –
July 15, 2024
5:30 PM
City Hall,
Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana
Notice is hereby given that a Special Call Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson shall meet on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 5:30 PM, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Council Meeting Room, Patterson, Louisiana, for the following to-wit:
Discussion and Action on Joint Gas Agreement with Berwick
ADJOURNMENT
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please call Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 and describe the assistance that is necessary.
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
Adv. July 12, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, LA 70392
June 10, 2024
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Chris Cooper – President, Tony Hensgens-Vice President, Thomas Philbrook-Sec. Treas., Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller – Miller En- gineers, Employees – Alexis Hartman, Katie Hunt and, T.J. Gardella
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
May’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated. With a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen and a second by Raymond Beadle. With all in favor, motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal provided his monthly maintenance report. Larry repaired a main sewer break on Delmar. It was backfilled with limestone and once it settles he will return and pour concrete. It should all be completed before school starts. Larry thanked the Parish for supplying the limestone. Arlington Rd. Project should be completed by the end of the month. Larry repaired two taps on Carol Rd. due to customers having low water pressure.
TJ Gardella gave his monthly maintenance re- port. We continued changing registers this month. We had our kick off meeting with Core & Main this morning, and we have started our full system upgrade. Our water loss is average.
Tony Hensgens gave a water plant update. They are still waiting on estimates for a new roof. They are still looking at purchasing a vehicle.
Chris Cooper informed the board that our website is in need of updating. Based on the quote we received from Cypress Tech, Thomas Philbrook made a motion to move forward, and a second by Raymond Beadle.
Chris Cooper announced we received our water grade from LDH of 103/100. He thanked the maintenance and office staff for their on- going hard work.
The board discussed a quote received from Data Management about a cloud based back up system for the office computers. A motion from Paul Tholen was made, and a second from Thomas Philbrook.
With hurricane season coming up Chris would like to prepared. Purchasing of fuel tanks were discussed, and tabled until more pricing was presented.
Motion was made to adjourn by Raymond Beadle and a second by Tony Hensgens.
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Chris Cooper,
Board President
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Alexis Hartman
Recording Secretary
Adv. July 12, 2024
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