Public notices for June 17, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
DELINQUENT TAX AND STATUTORY IMPOSITION LIST
CITY OF PATTERSON VS. DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTH- ORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT PATTERSON CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1314 MAIN STREET IN PATTERSON, LA 70392, BEGINNING AT 9:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026, AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE AUCTION IS COMPLETED, A TAX LIEN ISSUED IN FAVOR OF THE WINNING BIDDER AND RECORD IN THE MORTGAGE RECORDS A TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE TO ALL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES ARE NOW DUE TO THE CITY OF PATTERSON, TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES ASSESSED IN THE YEAR 2025, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST THEREON FROM JANUARY 1, 2026, AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT (1%) PER MONTH ON A NON-COMPOUNDING BASIS UNTIL PAID AND ALL COSTS. THE NAMES OF THE DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS, THE AMOUNT OF STATUTORY IMPOSITIONS DUE, INCLUDING ANY DUE FOR PRIOR YEARS, AND THE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO EACH FOR WHICH A TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
2864341013.00
ADEYEMI ACQUELINE SUNSHINE
1505 PLUM ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $128.49
LOT NORTH 62 FT NO 1 MARY FLEUROT ADDN BLK 22 POR D ROBBINS PLTN BLK 8 BD ELMORE - PLUM ST- BROWN - PORTER ACQ 431 339563
2834281056.00
ALLEN RUSSELL
605 LEO DR, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $118.16
LOT 3 CANE COUNTRY EST BLK H ACQ 466 345336
2894361182.00
BUTLER ALICE
122 ROUSSEL ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $173.37
LOT BD MALONEY - HALL - RUSSELL ST -BUTLER ACQ 16X 148248
2864361110.00
BUTLER CAROLYN
1706 HICKORY ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $99.94
LOT NORTH 1/2 LOT B BROWN-ROBBINS SUBD PER MAP 20T 172237 BLK 8 ACQ 447 342303
2894361118.00
DARNELL ERNEST RAY JR
203 CLEVELAND ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $127.89
LOT 2 PER PLAT 23W 189654 BD CLEVELAND AVE -CHERRY ST - A GAUDET - H JOHNSON ACQ 274 316164
2834341053.00
DAVIS RICKY LYNN
908 RED CYPRESS RD, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $149.56
LOT 2 SHADY GROVE SUBD BLK 2 ACQ 450 342814
2834341135.00
EDROSOLO MARIA VICTORIA DIAZ
182 SHADY GROVE DR, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $135.59
LOT 43 SHADY GROVE SUBD BLK 1 ACQ 43J 270387
2864321239.00
EXCELLENCE IN TOTAL CARE LLC
1112 HWY 90, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $353.72
LOT BEING THAT POR TRACT H-C-D-G-H PER PLAT 37O 247495 CARLINO PART SITUATED IN SEC 45 T15S R11E ACQ 409 336235 LOT BEING THAT POR TRACT H-C-D-G-H PER PLAT 37O 247495 CARLINO PART SITUATED IN SEC 28 T15S R11E ACQ 409 336235 LOT BEING THAT POR TRACT H-C-D-G-H PER PLAT 37O 247495 CARLINO PART SITUATED IN SEC 27 T15S R11E ACQ 409 336235 LOT BEING THAT POR TRACT H-C-D-G-H PER PLAT 37O 247495 CARLINO PART SITUATED IN SEC 45 T15S R11E ACQ 409 336235
2864341050.00
GOOCH ROBERT D
1005 RED CYPRESS RD, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $92.24
LOT POR NO 39 MARY FLEUROT ADDN SITUATED IN SEC 26 T15S R11E ACQ 451 342987 LOT POR NO 38 MARY FLEUROT ADDN SITUATED IN SEC 26 T15S R11E ACQ 451 342987 LOT POR NO 39 MARY FLEUROT ADDN SITUATED IN SEC 26 T15S R11E ACQ 451 342987 LOT POR NO 38 MARY FLEUROT ADDN SITUATED IN SEC 26 T15S R11E ACQ 451 342987
2864341264.00
GRAY PAMELA H ET AL
1321 HICKORY ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $284.42
LOT 4 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 7 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 9 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 8 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 10 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 10 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 9 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 15 HAUSMAN BROS AND NORMAN LTD SEC A BLK 10 ACQ 46B 282234 LOT 3 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT POR NO 13 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 6 SECTION A LYING EAST OF RR R/W ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 14 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 15 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT POR NO 14 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 6 SECTION A LYING EAST OF RR R/W ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 16 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 9 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT
2025,22101,
2864341416.00
GRAY WILLIAM
1517 HICKORY ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $117.72
LOT POR NO 8 GARDENWOODS ADDN NO 1 BEING PORNO 22 HENDRICKS SUBD PER PLAT 199 305965 ACQ 204 306580 LOT POR NO 8 GARDENWOODS ADDN NO 1 BEING POR NO 21 SUBD PER PLAT 199 305965 ACQ 204 306580 LOT POR NO 8 GARDENWOODS ADDN NO 1 BEING PORNO 20 HENDRICKS SUBD PER PLAT 199 305965 ACQ 204 306580
2834301064.00
GUIDROZ VICTORIA SUZANNE PERIN
612 DAVID ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $327.08
LOT 7 PIETRO EST SUBD BLK F ACQ 406 335862
2864321019.00
HAUSMANN THERREL R ET AL
1321 HICKORY ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $101.8
LOT 7 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 9 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 10 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 9 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 16 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 9 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 8 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 10 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT POR NO 14 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 6 SECTION A LYING EAST OF RR R/W ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 14 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 3 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 4 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 16 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT 15 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 7 SECTION A ACQ 19C 162679 LOT POR NO 13 HAUSMAN BROS & NORMAN LTD BLK 6 SECTION A LYING EAST OF RR R/W ACQ 19C 162679
2864361212.00
JENNINGS LESIA
317 ELLIS ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $105.18
LOT BD LANE - ELLIS - HUDSON - HAUSMANN ACQ 37Y 248748
2894321275.00
JONES BERITA G
308 RAILROAD AVE, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $99.6
LOT BD CLEMENTS - GRAY - R R AVE - WILLIAMS ACQ 34G 234170 LOT BD CLEMENTS - BEAN - R R AVE - GRAY ACQ 34G 234170
2894381148.00
LEVISON JEANETTE HENTON
1805 MAIN ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $171.68
LOT ROCHEL - MAIN ST - NUTTALL - FIRST ST ACQ 46E 282798
2834301072.00
LIBERTY INVESTMENTS W/UNION BANK
609 KELLI ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $375.2
LOT 15 PIETRO EST BLK F ACQ 391 333657
2924281 014.00A
LIMA NETWORK W/UNION BANK
208 MAIN ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $97.43
UND 1% INT LOT POR NO 3 RIVER BEND SUBD PER PLAT 20M 170959 SITUATED SEC 50 T16S R11E ACQ 469 345837 UND 1% INT LOT POR NO 3 RIVER BEND SUBD PER PLAT 20M 170959 SITUATED SEC 49 T16S R11E
2834301149.00
MANI FRANCES WEBSTER
608 KEM ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $367.2
LOT 15 PIETRO ESTATES BLK G ACQ 422 338111
2864281367.00
PELLERIN MARCUS C
333 CHARLOTTE DR, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $411.18
LOT POR NO 17 TIFFANY PLACE SUBD ADDN 1B BLK 5 PER PLAT 121 295058 SITUATED IN SEC 47 T16S R11E ACQ 122 295145 LOT POR NO 17 TIFFANY PLACE SUBD ADDN 1B BLK 5 PER PLAT 121 295058 SITUATED IN SEC 48 T16S R11E ACQ 122 295145
2864361104.00
PERRY BARBARA
804 TALL TIMBERS DR, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $142.93
LOT 2 TALL TIMBERS SUBD BLK 3 ACQ 44G 274079
2864361049.00
PERRY EMANUEL (ESTATE)
1802 N ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $116.48
LOT 50 PHARR AND WILLIAMS SUBD BLK 5 BD HARRIS - HANSON - LEONARD - STREET ACQ BB 19498
2864281153.00
PRESTON KARL
435 MIKE DR, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $95.45
LOT 19 SUCROSE ACRES SUBD BLK E ACQ 82 289284 LOT 18 SUCROSE ACRES SUBD BLK E ACQ 82 289284
2864341192.00
RATLIFFE SAM (ESTATE)
406 CLEMONS ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $162.61
LOT NORMAN AND S - CLEMENTS - MATHEWS -CHAPMAN ACQ 251 312874
2894381203.00
REBARDIE CYRUS JOSEPH (REBARDI)
205 BURNEY ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $200.75
LOT POR TRACT C PER PLAT 395 334136 LYING IN RED CYPRESS RD ACQ 457 343859 LOT TRACT B PER PLAT 395 334136 ACQ 457 343859 LOT POR TRACT C PER PLAT 395 334136 NORTH OF RED CYPRESS RD ACQ 457 343859
2894321241.00
ROY ANGELA G
313 GROUT ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $201.04
LOT GROUT ST - H LATAIT - JONES ET AL – A LATAIT ACQ 415 337051
2864361067.00
SPICER REBIE TESTAMENTARY TRUST
700 WILLIAMS ST, LA TOTAL DUE IS: $116.26
Empty Lot
AT THE AUCTION, I WILL SELL THE TAX LIEN TO THE WINNING BIDDER. THE SALE WILL BE FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHOD ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES. AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE INSTITUTION OF AN ACTION TO ENFORCE THE TAX LIEN, THE TAX LIEN MAY BE EXTINGUISHED BY PAYING THE PRICE PAID AT AUCTION TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE ESTABLISHED AT THE TAX LIEN AUCTION WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE PERCENT (1%) PER MONTH ON A NON-COMPOUNDING BASIS COMPUTED ON THE AMOUNT PAID AT AUCTION BY THE TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE PURCHASER UNTIL TERMINATED, A PENALTY AT THE RATE OF FIVE PERCENT (5%), AND COSTS REIMBURSABLE PURSUANT TO R.S. 47:2156. THE TERMINATION PAYMENT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUBSEQUENT PARISH AND MUNICIPAL STATUTORY IMPOSITIONS PAID BY THE TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE HOLDER, TOGETHER WITH THE APPLICABLE FIVE PERCENT (5%) PENALTY AND ANY APPLICABLE INTEREST COMPUTED ON THE STATUTORY IMPOSITIONS AT A RATE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) PER MONTH ON A NON-COMPOUNDING BASIS.
Adv. June 17, 2026

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Cost: $855.40
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
June 9, 2026
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday June 9, 2026, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen Askew, Lud Henry, Raymond Price, and Kevin Hebert.
Absent: James Richard
Police Chief Jonathan Henry led the prayer.
Councilman Raymond Price led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Treasurer’s report, was not available for review and approval.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guest for the June 2026 meeting was Ms. Beverly Domengeaux from St. Mary Parish Council on Aging. Ms. Domengeaux stated that the council on aging recently had funding cuts and at this time she is unable to add any new seniors to their meal delivery services. She also stated that they are in the process of doing a fan drive to help with rising temperatures. They are in need of 20” box fans that they will provide to the seniors.
Police Chief Jonathan Henry presented the police report for May 2026. Chief Henry stated that things have been running smoothly within the department. Officers handled 297 complaints, issued 76 citations, and worked 6 accidents. He also stated that the department has been working with Senator Allain’s Office to secure funding for surveillance equipment for the town. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for May 2026. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department responded to 13 emergency calls, which included 2 motor vehicle accidents, 1 police assist, 7 medical calls, 2 smoke alarms, and 1 structure fire. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works report.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for May 2026. Mr. Lopez stated that they are currently working on installing a new gas line on Thorguson Drive, along with routine maintenance throughout town. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that crews have completed the water meter replacement project and are now ready to have sign a certificate of substantial completion. The mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Economic Development, Recreation, and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report.
The Historical Committee reported that they are working on several exhibits and have been seeing an increase of visitors at the museum. They also recently started the process of appointing Mrs. Janie Brashear as their new treasurer.
The Planning and Zoning Committee presented the May 2026 report and stated that Mr. Carl Kraemer has been working with the parish to update the hazard mitigation plan. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) in Louisiana, administered by GOHSEP, provides federal funding to state agencies, local governments, and tribes to implement long-term risk reduction measures following a presidential disaster declaration. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, New Business.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Set budget workshop for July 14, 2026 and July 21, 2026 (if needed at 6:00 PM. July 14, 2026 is the date of the next town council meeting, so the date was changed from July 14, 2026 to July 15, 2026. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Lud Henry, the budget meeting dates were approved unanimously.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Name the Daily Review as Official Journal for 2026-27 Fiscal Year. Up- on motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the Daily Review was named as the Official Journal by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Appoint Jonathan Henry to the Berwick Housing Authority Board. At last month’s meeting council discussed appointing Jonathan Henry to the Berwick Housing Authority Board to succeed David Leonard, Sr., for a term expiring on December 31, 2028. The change of appointment is reflected on Resolution No. 10-26 – Appoint Jonathan Henry to the Berwick Housing Authority Board. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the resolution was approved unanimously.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Approve Payment for Inv# 285320245-2 to Professional Engineering & Environmental Consultants, Inc. for $34,297.56 – Gas System Replacement. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 5 under New Business – Closing Ceremony for Soccer – St. Mary Heat. Mr. Sean Marshall stated that the St. Mary Heat adult soccer league recently had closing ceremonies and presented the Berwick recreation department with a plaque of appreciation for the support and use of the Berwick Civic Center.
Item No. 6 under New Business – Approve Payment for Inv# CEA-111266 No. 4 – to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $17,608.50 Sewer Rehab Project - 4th, 6th, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets - $200,000 Grant. Upon mo- tion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the payment was approved by a un- animous roll call vote.
Item No. 7 under New Business – Approve Payment 14985 No. 6 to Core & Main, LP for $33,208.56 - Water Meter Re- placement Project. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 8 under New Business – Approve Project 14985 Change Order No. 3 for $8,778.45 to Core & Main, LP – Water Meter Re- placement Project. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Colleen Askew, the change order was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 9 under New Business – Approve Certificate of Substantial Completion to Core & Main, LP for the Water Meter Project. Up- on motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the certificate of substantial completion was approved unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon mo- tion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price the motion to adjourn was approved un- animously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. June 17, 2026

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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
JUNE 3, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 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: Kenneth Mire, Rose Johnson, Oscar Toups and Charles Walters
Absent: None
Leroy Trimm came in at 6:05 PM
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste,
The Pledge of Allegiance was re- cited by all present.
Comment/Ap- pearances: Bill Bourgeois representing Bourgeois Law LLC; Larry Fromenthal and Pamela Fromenthal
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes for regular session held on Wednesday May 6, 2026. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Oscar Toups to go into Executive Session at 6:04 P.M. 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.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Oscar Toups to come out of the Executive Session at 6:24 P.M. and return to the regular meeting.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matter discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to authorize our legal council to handle the matters discussed in the executive session. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
B. Discussion and any action purchasing and installing wastewater composite sampler
Allowed for public comment: None
There was discussion concerning the wastewater composite sampler.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve purchasing and installing a wastewater composite sampler. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
C. Discussion and any action on extending customer’s installment plan.
Allowed for public comment: None
There was discussion about extending the customer’s installment plan.
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve allowing this customer to extend the current pay plan. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
D. Discussion and any action on taking credit card/debit card payments in office.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Charles Walters to approve taking credit card/debit card payments in the office. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
Reports:
A. Engineering Report: None
B. Managers’ Report –
The Plant Manager discussed the budget with the board.
C. Outstanding Bills Report
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Rose Johnson to approve payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
Other Business Allowed Under Act 861
Adjournment
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 6: 49 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
(s) ———————
Kenneth Mire,
President
(s) ———————
Leroy Trim,
Vice President
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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
JUNE 10, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in special session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 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: Kenneth Mire, Rose Johnson, Oscar Toups and Leroy Trim
Absent: Charles Walters
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Comment/Ap- pearances: Bill Bourgeois representing Bourgeois Law LLC
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to go into Executive Session at 6:02 P.M. 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 de- mand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Leroy Trim to come out of the Executive Session at 6:13 P.M. and return to the special meeting.
Discussion and any action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
1. Discussion and action to authorize Board Chairman to sign settlement agreement with Deloach Marine.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Oscar Toups to authorize the Board Chairman to sign the settlement agreement with Deloach Marine.
All voted ayes. Motion passed.
2. Discussion and action to authorize Commission’s counsel to dismiss federal complaint against Deloach Marine.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Oscar Toups to authorize Commission’s counsel to dismiss federal complaint against Deloach Marine.
All voted ayes. Motion passed.
3. Discussion and action to authorize Board Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with Louisiana’s DOTD.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Leroy Trim to authorize the Board Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with Louisiana’s DOTD. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
4. Discussion and action to authorize commencement of replacement and repair work and related expenses in connection water line across Bayou Ramos.
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Rose Johnson and seconded by Oscar Toups to authorize commencement of replacement and repair work and related expenses in connection with water line across Bayou Ramos. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to adjourn the meeting at 6: 15 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
(s) ———————
Kenneth Mire,
President
(s) ———————
Leroy Trim,
Vice President
Adv. June 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 10-26
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JONATHAN HENRY TO THE BERWICK HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD TO FULFILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF DAVID LEONARD, SR.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, is authorized under state law to appoint members to the local Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to oversee and govern local public housing and community development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists [or will exist] on the Berwick Housing Authority Board due to the resignation of David Leonard, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Town Council of Berwick desire to appoint a qualified citizen to fill the remainder of this term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: Jonathan Henry is hereby appointed as a Commissioner on the Berwick Housing Authority Board.
SECTION 2: The term of this appointment shall be effective immediately upon passage of this resolution and shall expire on December 31, 2028.
SECTION 3: Jonathan Henry shall serve as required by law, and shall fulfill all duties and obligations pertaining to the office of Housing Authority Commissioner.
Yeas: Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: James Richard
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of June, 2026.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr.
Mayor,
Town of Berwick
ATTEST:
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Jamie Keith
Town Clerk,
Town of Berwick
Adv. June 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Seismic Public Meeting Notice
To the Citizens and Landowners of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Echo Ocean Science LLC will be conducting seismic activity within the waters of West Cote Blanche Bay. The activity area is located 5 miles southeast of the Port of West St. Mary and 11.5 miles southwest of Franklin, LA. A seismic energy source will be deployed from a survey vessel at two fixed locations within the activity area. The energy source used will be a compressed air source deployed to a depth of 3 ft below the water surface. This energy source will be activated repeatedly at each of the two locations during the survey. Seismic receiver instruments will be deployed within the boreholes of existing oil wells with the activity area. There will not be any seismic receiver instruments, cables, or ropes deployed on the seafloor as part of this project.
The survey will begin on approximately 1 August, 2026 and last until approximately 14 August, 2026.
To provide the public with additional information regarding the seismic survey, Echo Ocean Science LLC and LDWF will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm on 14 July, 2026. The meeting will be held at Council Room in City Hall at 300 Iberia Street, in Franklin, LA 70538.
For additional details pertaining to the seismic survey prior to the public meeting, contact Edward Majzlik (346) 436-2534.
An outline of the seismic project showing the potential area to be affected is located at
wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seismic-exploration-permits under Current Public Notices. Any public comments should be submitted to Joe Maryman at jmaryman@wlf.la.gov.
Adv. June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, July 1, 3, 8 and 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH
CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
JUVENILE SESSION
IN THE MATTER OF:
S.C. (DOB: 01/27/2017)
FILE NO. 26JT000004-640
TO: RESPONDENTS:
RESPONDENT-FATHER, DEVIN CRIBEIRO
Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:
Termination of all parental rights you have to the above-captioned minor child.
You are required to make defense to such pleading within forty (40) days following JUNE 3, 2026, which date is the date of first publication of this Notice. Upon your failure to answer the petition within the time prescribed, your parental rights to the Juvenile will be terminated. You have the right to attend this hearing and you have the right to be represented by counsel and can apply for court appointed counsel.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A HEARING ON THE PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 20, 2026, AT 9:30 A.M., as soon thereafter as it may be heard, at the Office of Juvenile Justice, 138 N 4th Street, P.O. Box 2560, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.
This the 28th day of May, 2026.
C. Michell Johnson
Staff Attorney - New Hanover County HHS – Social Services
1650 Greenfield Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 798-3526
Adv. June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
SECTION 00 0004 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by Hospital Service District No. 1 of St. Mary Parish d/b/a Bayou Bend Health System, Attn: Sharon Procell, 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538 until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically via the Centerline Bidding Module at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Bidders shall be solely responsible for ensuring that their bids are received on or before the bid opening and neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be responsible for any failure of the delivery method chosen.
FOR: Bayou Bend Outpatient Clinic
1098 Northwest Boulevard
Franklin, LA 70538
GHC Project No. 6021121
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am at Bayou Bend Hospital Board Room, 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538. No bid will be accepted from any contractor who does not attend and sign-in at the Pre-Bid Conference.
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Centerline Bidding Module at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to apply for “Free Access”. Ac- cess to the project is without charge and without deposit and will allow you to view, download or send bid documents to a printer.
Prospective bidders desiring further information or interpretations of the Drawings and/or Specifications shall request such data electronically via www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Answers to all questions, inquiries and requests for additional in- formation will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted on www.centerlinebidconnect.com and to all prospective bidders. Refer to In- structions to Bidders.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or at- torney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Hospital Service District No. 1 of St. Mary Parish d/b/a Bayou Bend Health System, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and re- quirements of LA R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and re- quirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.
Adv. June 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
MAY 27, 2026
FRANKLIN,
LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hi- dalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Mathews and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, May 13, 2026 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Rulf seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
Mrs. Hidalgo moved up Item 13A, “Resolution of respect in memory of Mr. Alfred Manson.”
Rev. Mathews moved to adopt the following Resolution. The Council seconded the mo- tion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Davis
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Alfred Manson, and long-term former employee at the West St. Mary Civic Center for Recreation District No. 5, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manson was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manson was a devoted man of faith and service, whose dedication to helping others was evident throughout his life and in every role he held, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manson was an active member of his church, where he faithfully serv-ed as a Deacon and inspired others through his un- wavering belief in love and community, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manson worked for many years at St. Mary Sugar Mill and Iberia Medical Center until his retirement, then worked at St. Mary Parish Civic Center until the COVID-19 Pandemic, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Manson and hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 27th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mrs. Hidalgo moved up Item 13B, “Resolution congratulating Mr. Jimmy Broussard on his retirement from Director of Homeland Security for St. Mary Parish Government.”
Mr. Rulf moved to adopt the following Resolution. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Davis
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is with great pride and appreciation that we recognize the outstanding public service and dedication of Mr. Jimmy Broussard upon his retirement after a re- markable career devoted to the safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Mary Parish and the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Broussard worked as the Emergency Management Coordinator for St. Mary Parish Government for 4 years and was appointed Director of Homeland Security for a total of 3 years; and
WHEREAS, during a distinguished military career with the Louisiana National Guard from 1976 through 2004, Mr. Broussard served the State and Nation with honor and distinction, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel through steadfast dedication, leadership, and patriotic service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Broussard faithfully served with the Franklin Police Department for thirty (30) years, working under the leadership of five Police Chiefs and rising through the ranks to retire honorably as Captain, demonstrating exemplary professionalism, leadership, integrity, and commitment to law enforcement excellence; and
WHEREAS, following retirement from the Franklin Police Department, Mr. Broussard continued a life of public service by serving with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in the Special Services Section from July 2, 2007 through June 14, 2019, providing exceptional service in Radio Communications and Grant Writing, contributing greatly to the advancement and operational effectiveness of the department; and
WHEREAS, throughout his many years of public service, Mr. Broussard earned the admiration and respect of colleagues, elected officials, fellow officers, and citizens alike through unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment to duty; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of St. Mary Parish and the State of Louisiana are indebted to Mr. Broussard for decades of loyal and honorable service, extend sincere gratitude for a lifetime devoted to protecting and serving others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that St. Mary Parish Council hereby expresses its deepest appreciation and congratulations to Mr. Broussard up- on his retirement and does hereby commend and honor him for serving forty-two years of combined law enforcement and military service as an outstanding public servant, and we extend Best Wishes for continued happiness, health, and success in all future endeavors and that he will be truly missed by his coworkers.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 27th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Parish President, Sam Jones introduced Ross Mire as the new Director of Homeland Security, re- placing Jimmy Broussard. President Jones stated that Mr. Mire brings years of experience from his time working at the Sheriff’s Department, particularly in hurricane response and emergency preparedness.
Mr. Mire shared a few remarks re- garding his experience and background in emergency management and public safety and is looking forward to continue servicing St. Mary Parish.
Janet Aucoin ap- peared before the Council to discuss St. Mary Parish Ordinance No. 2427 “Feeding of stray cats and dogs” and to propose possible amendments to the ordinance. She requested that the ordinance include a more detailed enforcement protocol regarding the complaint process, case tracking procedures, investigation process, repeated violations, and what recourses are followed for documented damages.
Mr. Hebert suggested forming a committee consisting of five members, two for, two against, and one representative from the Sheriff’s Department to discuss the feeding of stray cats and dogs and to develop a solution and submit it to the Council for consideration. He stated that the municipalities are facing the same issues and hopes that the entire parish would abide by the same ordinance.
Mrs. Aucoin stated that she had submitted suggestions to the Council but had not received any feedback regarding possible changes or implementations to the original ordinance.
Several Council Members also discussed Ordinance No. 2427, which was adopted in March 2026. They also suggested reviewing other municipality ordinances.
Mrs. Hidalgo suggested presenting a resolution at the June 10, 2026 Council meeting outlining the specifics for forming a committee.
Jacob Bell ap- peared before the Council to give an update on “Save Our Children Mentoring Program” building. He submitted before and after photos showing that the building had been pressure washed and requested possible reimbursement for the $650 expense.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, stated that their discussion was re- garding possible funding to purchase plants, not funding to pressure wash the building. He also expounded on the building’s maintenance agreement between the organization and the Parish.
Rev. Mathews offered to attend the Save Our Children Mentoring Program June’s board meeting to help identify ways to move the organization forward and report the outcome of that meeting back to the Council.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiry, Mr. Bell stated the board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
In response to President Jones’ inquiry, Mr. Bell stated that the City of Franklin and the School Board has not committed any funds. He further stated that he has received help from former Senator Bret Allain, Senator Robert Allain, State Representative, Vinney St. Blanc, Teche Action Clinic, and UMCOR Sager Brown.
President Jones informed of the ground breaking ceremony for Fire Protection District No. 11 for the construction of a new fire station, the remodeling of the former Franklin Foundation Hospital, and recent jobs opportunities available within the Parish. He also asked the Council to consider six percent of funding that can be used for building.
Several Council Members discussed the need for housing.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his report for a two (2) week period, ending May 27, 2026. He also submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, on the status of TE-168, Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, and Pump Station No. 6.
Rev. Mathews stated that he has been receiving calls from citizens concerned about neighboring nuisance properties and the negative effect those properties have on their property values. Mr. Duhon stated that he is currently working on an abandoned structure in Amelia and offered assistance to Rev. Mathews.
Discussion was had relative to the legal process and procedure regarding nuisance properties.
Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc, presented the following item as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their May 18, 2026, Regular Meeting:
a. Recommend Specific Use:
Name: Laura’s Beach Dream, LLC
Address: 4891 Hwy 87, Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2144841024.00 - 17.28 AC Being Por 121.91 AC Tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co; Situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E, Lying South of Hwy. 87 Acq. 371009 & 2144841025.00 - 6.30 AC Tract III Per Plat 173 302174; Also Being Por 121.91 AC Tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co., Situated in Sec. 371009.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: Dirt Pit (with Pond Reclamation).
Mr. Olander recommends the above Specific Use Approval. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Per Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Mrs. LeBlanc explained the specific use re- quirements for a dirt pit and installation of a pond. She stated that a dirt pit with pond reclamation in- volves excavating dirt from a property, with the excavation site ultimately being converted into a pond.
Rev. Mathews moved that the Public Hearing Re- port, May 13, 2026 be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Rev. Mathews informed that the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the new fire station for Fire Protection District No. 11 will be held on tomorrow, May 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the West St. Mary Civic Center then will proceed to the construction site.
Mr. Ina informed that at the end of the school year he took several of his Franklin Jr. High students to Fairview Cinema and thanked Councilman Patrick He- bert and his family for reopening the theater for the community.
Rev. Mathews informed that the Acadiana Workforce Solutions is hosting a youth conference regarding career paths after graduating high school, from June 4-5, 2026 at the UL Lafayette Student Union. He stated that 20 openings have been reserved for St. Mary Parish and that 10 slots re- main available. He further informed that transportation will be provided by St. Mary Community Action Agency.
Mr. Olander in- troduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S MEETING ROOM
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Laura’s Beach Dream LLC
Address: 4891 Hwy. 87, Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# Parcel Id# 2144841024.00 - 17.28 AC Being Por 121.91 AC Tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co; Situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E, Lying South of Hwy. 87 Acq. 371009 & 2144841025.00 - 6.30 AC Tract III Per Plat 173 302174; Also Being Por 121.91 AC Tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co., Situated in Sec. 371009.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: Dirt Pit (with Pond Reclamation)
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to accept and execute an Act of Donation of Ash Street in Garden City Subdivision from Huth and Aycock, LLC
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S MEETING ROOM
EXHIBIT “A”
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
ACT OF
DONATION
Before me, the undersigned notary public, and in the presence of the two undersigned competent witnesses, personally came and appeared:
HUTH & AYCOCK, LLC
Manager, of ————————, whose present mailing address is ————————, Lafayette, Louisiana;
and
Manager, of ————————, whose present mailing address is ————————, Opelousas, Louisiana;
who do by these presents, now and forever, donate a roadway servitude to public use, unto and in favor of the ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, the inhabitants of St. Mary Parish, and to the public in general as a public roadway, and a servitude for the installation, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of utilities of any nature and kind (including, but not limited to water, sewer, gas, electrical, telephone, cable and drainage), in and to the following described property:
A parcel of land measuring 60 feet in width by 156 feet in length, more or less, and bounded North by Lot 23 of Garden City Subdivision, West by Sawmill Drive/Street (formerly Oak Street), South by Lot 24 of Garden City Subdivision, and East by Locust Street. The plan of the Garden City Subdivision was originally filed at Entry Number 276369 in the Conveyance Records of the St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court.
For informational purposes only:
This parcel is identified as 2354581040.00 within the records of the St. Mary Parish Assessor’s Office and designated as being reserved for future road development of Garden City Subdivision per the amended plan of the subdivision filed at Entry Number 276631.
And now appears ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, represented herein by its duly authorized ————————, ————————, who accepts this dedication.
Thus done and passed in ————————, in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on this ——— day of ———————, 2026, in the presence of the two undersigned competent witnesses, who sign these presents with the appearers and me, notary, after reading of the whole.
———————
Dr. Kenneth Aycock
———————
James Lopez
Name: —————
Notary Public
Bar No. ————
Thus done and passed in ————, in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on this ——— day of ———————, 2026, in the presence of the two undersigned competent witnesses, who sign these presents with the appearers and me, notary, after reading of the whole.
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
BY: ——————
WITNESSES:
———————
Print Name:
———————
Print Name:
———————
Name: —————
Notary Public
Bar No. ————
Mr. Ina introduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE
NO.
An Ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 8-01 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish adopted February 1983.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S MEETING ROOM
ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S MEETING ROOM
Mr. Adams mov-ed to adopt the following Resolutions. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Davis
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving the holding of an election by St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on May 19, 2026, calling a special election in the District on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana (the “Commission”), continue to levy a 9.08 mills tax (an estimated $1,290,800 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) on all the property subject to taxation in the Commission for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and extending the waterworks plant and system and sewer and sewerage treatment or disposal facilities owned and/or operated by the Commission, said millage to represent a .48 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 8.60 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held April 29, 2017?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Parish Council does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 27th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving the holding of an election by St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on May 20, 2026, calling a special election in the District on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “Commission”), continue to 15.35 mills tax (an estimated $607,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) on all the property subject to taxation in the Commission for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and extending the waterworks plant and system and sewer and sewerage treatment or disposal facilities owned and/or operated by the Commission, said millage to represent a .68 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 14.67 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held October 14, 2017?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Parish Council does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 27th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
Resolution auth- orizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Del-Con, LLC relative Emergency Power and Facility Im- provements at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse.
WHEREAS, Del-Con, LLC, P.O. Box 916, Berwick, LA 70342, has substantially completed the Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Parish of St. Mary that the President be, and he is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary accepting Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate of Substantial Completion recorded in the mortgage records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 27th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from May 13, 2026, Council Meeting, Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Fire Protection District No. 2 (Centerville) – 1 Vacancy
Todd Pellerin – Present Member
Mr. Olander moved to reappoint Todd Pellerin to Fire Protection District No. 2. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2A – year ended September 30, 2025
Fire Protection District No. 7 – year ended September 30, 2025
Hospital Service District No. 1/dba Bayou Bend Health System – year ended September 30, 2025
St. Mary Parish Library – year ended December 31, 2025
Recreation District No. 5 – Agreed Upon Procedures Report – year ended September 30, 2025
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 2 - Agreed Upon Procedures Report – years ended September 30, 2025, and 2024
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission – year ended September 30, 2025
St. Mary Parish Waterworks District No. 5 – year ended May 31, 2025
B. Wayne Can-trell, Jr. has written to resign from the Board of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2.
Mr. Cantrell will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
C. Raymond R. Beadle, Jr. has emailed to resign from St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 2, Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 and Wax Lake East Drainage District.
Mr. Beadle will be sent a letter thanking him for his services and the vacancies will be advertised.
D. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Board of Ad- justments for the Parish of St. Mary (Alternate Position) - 1 Va- cancy
No applications received.
Recreation District No. 5 (Four Corners, Sorrell & Glencoe) – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. June 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
June 12, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Laura’s Beach Dream, LLC)
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to accept and execute an Act of Donation of Ash Street in Garden City Subdivision from Huth and Aycock LLC.
An Ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 8-01 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish adopted February 1983.
An ordinance proposing an amendment to Section 2-07 of the Home Rule Charter for St. Mary Parish.
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 5050, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. June 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
“NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH”
In the matter of the establishment of a branch of M C Bank & Trust Company.
Notice is hereby given that the M C Bank & Trust Company, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has made application to the Federal Reserve Board and the Louisiana Commissioner of Financial Institutions to establish a branch to be located at 1200 Camellia Blvd, Suite 201, Lafayette, LA 70508.
Any person wishing to comment on this application with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
M C Bank & Trust Company whose head office is in Morgan City, LA intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 1200 Camellia Blvd, Suite 201, Lafayette, LA 70508. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs.
You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309-4470. The comment period will not end before July 2, 2026. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Erien Terry, Assistant Vice President, at (404) 384-0267. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.
M C Bank & Trust Company
(Name of Institution)
1204 Greenwood Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
(Address)
By: Mark Tipton
(President)
Adv. June 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Cantrell, Raymond Beadle, Paige Voisin, and DJ Mayon
Absent: N/A
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering and Associates and Mr. David Hill, St. Mary Parish Council Member.
Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 14, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Report. Mr. Dufrene presented the reports on the payables due for May 2026. Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
It was moved by Mr. Beadle, seconded by Mr. Cantrell, that the following Resolution be adopted.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED that the following millage is hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2:
MILLAGE
Maintenance/Operations: 12.630 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Saint 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 2026, and to make the 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.
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: Chad Ross; Wayne Cantrell; Raymond Beadle; Paige Voisin; DJ Mayon
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Board Vice Chairman, Mr. Wayne Cantrell submitted his resignation from the Board.
With there being no other business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Voisin. The motion passed.
Attest:
/s/ Chad Ross,
Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
/s/ Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. June 17, 2026

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