Public notices for June 11, 2025
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
MAY 7, 2025
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, May 7, 2025 at 12:00 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., Jackie Cheramie, Angelena Brocato, William Mc- Carty, Thane Aucoin and Clarence Robinson, Jr.
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.
Dr. Cefalu welcomed the new Board Member, Clarence Robinson, Jr. Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed and signed the Minutes of April 2, 2025.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) and Lea Hebert, member of the OSM Governing Board were present this date.
Dr. Cefalu called for the Financial Report. Mrs. Cheramie presented the Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2025. Upon motion of Mr. Aucoin, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board approved the financials as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for a Resolution to Adopt millage rate for 2025. Attorney Bourgeois stated that it had been 25 years since the Board had to adopt a Resolution for a millage rate and he explained to the Board the procedures that will follow. The Resolution was read in full by Attorney Bourgeois and a motion was made by Mrs. Cheramie and a second by Mrs. Brocato with no discussion. After calling for public comments, a roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas by Dr. Cefalu, Mrs. Cheramie, Mrs. Brocato, Mr. McCarty, Mr. Aucoin and Mr. Robinson and with Mr. Stephens being absent, the following Resolution was thereupon adopted by the Board, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF ST. MARY PARISH:
MILLAGE
To improve, maintain, operate and support hospital and other health care facilities in the District 9 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 herein above set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2025, and to make collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according 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.
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Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Community Outreach. Mrs. Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO of OSM gave a brief update on the past, current/future events/activities scheduled for community outreach. Mrs. Wise recognized Dwan Naverre, Community Outreach Coordinator for her participation in the 2024 Leadership St. Mary Class through the St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce. A brief discussion was held as to these matters.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on OSM architectural, en- gineering and front entrance overhang. Attorney Bourgeois gave an update on this matter and the need for an emergency declaration. He further advised the Board of the water intrusion this date because of the weather. The Justification Letter and Letter of Proposal for Architectural Services on the OSM brick entry repair by Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, LLC was discussed and reviewed by the Board. After further discussions, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board voted to authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the Proposal from Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, LLC. On motion of Mr. Aucoin, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Emergency Resolution:
Resolution
A resolution of the Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary (“District”) declaring a “State of Emergency” and authorizing the expeditious removal of the existing bricks above the entire entrance overhang deemed necessary in re- sponse to post-hurricane inspections and architectural and engineering recommendations to prevent injury to the public.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, previously declared that a State of Emergency existed due to the damage resulting from Hurricane Francine as of September 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the observation of large cracks in the bricks on the entrance overhang, the District obtained architectural and structural engineering as- sessments, and ultimately the opinion letter from Grace Hebert recommending that, due to the severity of the problem, that a contractor be engaged as quickly as possible to remove the bricks and make repairs to avoid injury to the public and further damage.
BE IT RESOLV-ED that a State of Emergency exists with respect to the state of the bricks on the entrance overhang at Ochsner St. Mary and authority is hereby granted to expeditiously perform the removal and replacement work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that Dr. Cefalu is authorized to do all things necessary and proper in connection with achieving the brick removal and replacement project.
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Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Resolution Declaring Emergency for HVAC Equipment Procurement. At- torney Bourgeois discussed the Justification Letter from YKH Consulting regarding the prior water intrusion and the facility currently operating under negative pressure and the need for a declaration of emergency. After further discussions, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Emergency Resolution:
Resolution
A resolution of the Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary (“District”) declaring a continuing “State of Emergency” and authorizing Ochsner St. Mary to make the expeditious acquisition of supplemental outdoor rooftop air units deemed necessary in response to impacts from Hurricane Francine, to improve indoor air quality and to offset negative building pressure.
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center de- tailed Hurricane Francine’s effects through St. Mary Parish with devastating winds and heavy rains;
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) urged everyone to prepare for Francine and the Governor declared on September 9, 2024 a state of emergency via Executive Order Number JML 24-142 due to Hurricane Francine;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish President, similarly declared, as of September 9, 2024, the existence of a State of Emergency within St. Mary Parish, in accordance with La. R.S. 29:727, due to the threat of serious weather from Francine and the probability for hurricane force winds, storm surge and flooding rainfall, and our Parish President ordered that all Emergency Preparedness Plans be activated; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, previously declared that a State of Emergency existed due to the damage resulting from Hurricane Francine as of September 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, via its letter dated May 5, 2025, YKH Consulting, LLC, Ochsner’s mechanical engineers, recommended the emergency procurement of necessary supplemental outdoor rooftop air units in order to have them built and installed by August 2025.
BE IT RESOLV-ED that a State of Emergency, as a result of Hurricane Francine, continues to exist and that Ochsner St. Mary is hereby permitted to expeditiously acquire the necessary supplemental outdoor rooftop air units.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the District shall reimburse Ochsner St. Mary for the costs of the air units and their installation on a reimbursement basis in accordance with the existing CEA on Supplemental Funding dated June of 2024.
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Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on medical, nursing and allied health scholarship policies and procedures. Attorney Bourgeois gave an update on this matter. He stated that he had received a followup email from University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) and a meeting is currently scheduled to discuss their program(s). He further gave a brief overview for the benefit of Mr. Robinson (new Board Member) regarding the Scholarship Programs and provided him with a copy of the draft of policy and procedures. Further discussions were held as to this matter. The matter was again tabled for one more month to allow Mr. Robinson to review his packet and to reach out again to the schools in Morgan City.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action to authorize funding of Medicine Ap- prenticeship Program at OSM. Attorney Bourgeois provided a brief statement regarding the documents in their packet as to this matter. Mrs. Wise then addressed the Board and offered suggestions to the Board. Further discussions were held as to this matter. On motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board voted to fund a Medicine Apprenticeship Program and authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement regarding such program.
At this time Dr. Cefalu have his Chairman’s Report and stated that all had been covered previously and was looking forward to the building being “sealed up”.
On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Aucoin and unanimously carried, the Board retired into Executive Session to discuss strategic planning pursuant to LA R.S. 46:1071, et. seq.
Upon resuming from Executive Session, Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for increased ENT services. On mo- tion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign a CEA for increased ENT services.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between HSD #2 and HSD #1 of the Parish of Terrebonne. On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mrs. Cheramie and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the IGA between HSD #2 and HSD #1 of the Parish of Terrebonne, subject to legal approval and the finalization of the agreement.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mr. McCarty 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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Morgan City
Request for Qualifications
Engineering Services
The CITY OF MORGAN CITY (the “City”) re- quests the submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) with respect to funding through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2024 Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant No. B-24-CP-LA-0917 to provide for planning, permitting, environmental, design, and construction of Lake End Parkway Pier – Multiuse Development. This Re- quest for Qualifications (RFQ) solicits information that will en- able the City to determine the highest qualified Engineering Firm that my provide professional engineering services for the planning, design and construction management of a project, or projects, that may be funded through the EDI-CPF Grant.
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 2 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025.
The City of Morgan City is an Equal Opportunity employer. Small and/or minority owned firms, and women’s business enterprises are en- couraged to participate.
Adv. May 28, June 4 and 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A. The members will be three (3) residents of the City of Morgan City (the “Municipality”), and two (2) residents of the unincorporated area of the district.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:7702 and St. Mary Parish Ordinances No. 2216 and No. 2225.
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 June 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 28 and June 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until June 18, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1758.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on June 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. May 28 and June 11, 2025
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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. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until June 18, 2025, 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 June 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. May 28 and June 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (District 7, 8 and bordering 6 – 1 Vacancy and At- Large – 2 Vacancies).
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2025, 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 June 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 28 and June 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until June 18, 2025, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 6 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1607 and Section 38:1608.
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 June 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. May 28 and June 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NO- TICE is hereby given, that a “Certificate of Live Birth” filed with the Parish Clerk of StMary parish File No. 119-1972-026-00996 on the Date: July 01, 1972 under the name of: TIMMY JAMES TIPTON, the true name and rightful “Owner” of said certificate or title is: TiptonTimmy James., a living [Native] American (man who has attained the age of the majority (18). The Parish Clerk, State Registrar of Vital Records, Secretary of the State, Attorney General, and the Governor of Loui-siana shall treat the Owner as the only one who has all rights, titles and interest to real and personal property or chattel, choate or inchoate, corporeal or incorporeal associated therewith and or Estate. For more information re- garding this Legal Notice of ownership, please contact:
Mr. Tipton Timmy James
c/o 13030 Rebecca dr
Walker,LA 70785
Adv. May 30, June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
MAY 7, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Charles Walters, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, Carla Gag- liano, and Kenneth Mire.
The Pledge of Allegiance was re- cited by all present.
Others present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: Larry Fromenthal and Pam Fromenthal
Approval of the minutes held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve and dispense the reading of the minutes of April 2, 2025, a regular meeting. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary):
A. 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.
B. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
(2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Board concluded it is best to call a special meeting to address issues discussed in the executive session in more detail. The date and time will be determined.
B. Discussion and any action on the hiring of a new employee.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to designate management to in- terview applicants for the position of office manager and hire the applicant that felt best suited for the position. The applicant will be hired with a 90-day probationary period attach-ed. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
C. Discussion and any action on declaring 2 electric motos, 1-10 hp motor and 1-15 hp motor, as surplus.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve declaring these items as surplus. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
Reports.
Engineering Report: None
Managers’ Re- port
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Carla Gagliano to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
Other Business allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Carla Gagliano to ad- journ the meeting at 6:45 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion to adjourn carried.
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
President
(S) Carla Gagliano
Carla Gagliano,
Secretary/
Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SESSION
MAY 27, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in special board meeting session on Wednesday, May 27, 2025, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Charles Walters, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, and Kenneth Mire.
Absent: Carla Gagliano
The Pledge of Allegiance was re- cited by all present.
Others present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: Bill Bourgeois, Attorney of Bourgeois Law, LLC
Executive Session (if necessary):
A. 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.
B. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
(2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to go into executive session at 6:05 PM. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
An announcement was made by the Chairman to come out of executive session at 6:57 PM. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to adopt a resolution to retain special counsel, Bill Bourgeois of Bourgeois Law, LLC in the matter of Pintail, Pan American negotiations and to take necessary action. Also, to authorize the Chairman and other board members to be present. All voted ayes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion to ad- journ carried.
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
President
(S) Carla Gagliano
Carla Gagliano,
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. June 11, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of
Energy and
Natural Resources
Office of
Conservation
Injection &
Mining Division
Onstream CO2, LLC
Class V
Stratigraphic Test
Well Application
No. 45457
St. Mary Parish
Pursuant to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana and particularly Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as amended, and provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-N-1, notice is hereby given that the Injection & Mining Division has prepared a Draft Permit for the application referenced below.
Onstream CO2, LLC
333 Clay St.,
STE 2900
Houston, TX 77002
Onstream CO2, LLC has applied to the Office of Conservation, Injection and Mining Division for a permit to drill and complete a Class V Subsurface Stratigraphic Test Well in Section 08, Township 14 South, Range 07 East, of St. Mary Parish to acquire geotechnical information. The proposed well will be identified as JMB COMPANIES 8 No. 001 and will be abandoned temporarily pending evaluation for conversion to a monitor well. The well will be drilled to a depth of approximately 17,500 feet below ground level (BGL) with geotechnical cores, fluid samples, pressure measurements, and other applicable information collected. The base of the lowermost underground source of drinking water (USDW) at this location occurs at an approximate depth of 922 feet BGL.
A copy of the Draft Permit, fact sheet, or other information concerning the application may be obtained by writing to Ben Gilder, Office of Conservation, Injection & Mining Division, 617 North 3rd Street, Ninth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by calling (225) 342-5561. The Draft Permit and fact sheet are also available for in- spection between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday in the Injection & Mining Division Office, Rm. 817, of the LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. In addition, the application package is available on the Louisiana De- partment of Energy and Natural Resources website, Injection & Mining and Class VI Carbon Sequestration webpage.
Interested parties may request a public hearing or submit written comments on the application. Written comments concerning the application must be received by the Office of Conservation no later than 4:30 P.M., July 11, 2025. Submit all comments to: Ben Gilder, Office of Conservation, In- jection & Mining Division, 617 North 3rd Street, Ninth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Comments may also be e-mailed to info@la.gov. Please reference: On- stream CO2, LLC Class V, Application Number 45457.
All persons having interest in the aforesaid shall take notice thereof.
By order of:
Steven Giambrone
Office of Conservation
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. MARY
PARISH FIRE
PROTECTION DISCTICT NO. 7
May 6, 2025
Bayou Vista,
Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for a public meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Andros Williams
Members Present:
• Andros Williams
• Martin De- Hart
• Jermy Price
• Joseph Adyden
Guest Present:
• Gerald Price
• Brock Hollier
• Jennifer Mc- Donald
• Jeff LaCoste
• Dennis Gilmore
• Bandon Le- Jeune
• Katy Gilmore
• Theodore San- ders
Approval of minutes from April meeting. Motion by Joseph Adyden seconded by Martin DeHart all in favor.
Public Comment:
• None
Treasure Report:
• Gave print out of Financials to board members.
Report for the Chief:
• Gave update of 43 calls for March.
• Chief reported that he attended Conference.
• Discussion of Fire District having access to the cameras.
• Gave report of pump and truck testing.
Old Business:
• None
New Business:
• Adopted and approved Resolution and Millage for 2025. Yeas: Andros Williams, Jeremy Price, Martin DeHart, Joseph Adydan. Absent: Alvin Met- rejean motion carried.
• LAMP Representative discussed with the board the options of the LAMP Program.
• Discussion to purchase two battery powered pole Saws. Motion by Martin Dehart. Seconded by Joeseph Adydan all in favor. Motion Carried
• Discussion to purchase four GPS units. Motion by Joseph Adydan. Seconded by Martin DeHart all in favor. Motion Carried.
• Discussion to purchase CPR machine pads. Motion by Martin Dehard. Seconded by Joseph Adydan all in favor. Motion Carried.
• Discussion to have the lawn equipment serviced. Motion by Martin DeHart. Seconded by Jeremy Price all in favor. Motion Carried.
• Discussion to have maintenance plan to be placed on generator at Central Station. Motion my Martin DeHart. Seconded by Joseph Adydan all in favor. Motion Carried.
• Discussion to purchase diesel fuel tank nozzle for Central Station. Motion by Martin DeHard. Seconded by Jeremy Price all in favor. Motion carried.
• Discussion of Mid-Year budget report by Chief Price informational.
• Discussion to hire paid Fire Chief. Motion to hire fire Chief by Joeseph Adydan. Seconded by Jeremy Price Roll Call Andros Williams -No, Jeremy Price-No, Martin De- Hart-No, Joseph Adydan- No, Alvin Metrejean- Ab- sent. Motion fail-ed.
• Motion was made to expand the agenda to hire an attorney Ger-ard Bourgeios to give legal rendering of the use of the bond and millage at a cost up to Ten thousand dollars. Authorize the Chairman Andos Williams and. Jeremy Price to make contact with said attorney. Motion my Jeremy Price, Seconded by Martin DeHart. Roll Call Andros Williams- Yes, Jeremy Price- Yes, Martin DeHart- Yes, Joseph Adydan- Yes, Alvin Metrejean- Absent. Mo- tion Carried.
• Discussion of Board duties. By Jeremy Price in- formational only.
Motion to ad- journ the meeting by Jeremy Price, Seconded by Martin DeHart. All in favor. Meeting ad- journed at 7:00 pm.
Next Meeting date is June 3, 2025
S/G Andros
Williams
Andros Williams,
Chairman
S/G Glen Elliot
Glen Elliot,
Secretary
Adv. June 11, 2025
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