Public notices for June 18, 2025
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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 10, 2025
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 10, 2025, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: Councilman Raymond Price & Honorable Mayor Duval Arthur, Jr.
Brother Keith Tayloe from Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the prayer.
Councilwoman Colleen Askew 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 Honorable Lud Henry, Mayor Pro-Tem, who then stated that the Mayor Pro-Tem and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion Kevin Hebert and seconded by Colleen Askew.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guest for the June 2025 meeting was Ms. Beverly Domengeaux from St. Mary Council on Aging.
Assistant Police Chief Jonathon Henry presented the police report for May, 2025. As- sistant Chief Henry stated that things are running well within the de- partment. He also stated that Berwick Police Detective Quentin Men-ard was named the Marine Corp League “Officer of the Year” at their 2025 Annual Banquet. The department is continuing to receive phone calls in regards to under age operators of golf carts, electric bikes, and other off-road ve- hicles. Officers have written citations to the responsible parent of the offenders who were stopped and will continue this practice. After no comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for May, 2025. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department responded to 8 emergency calls. There were 3 medical alerts, 1 power line sparking, 1 CO, 2 fire alarms, and 1 good intention. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for May, 2025. Mr. Lopez stated that he has recently received several complaints about the crepe myrtles throughout town that have been cut back. The reason for the cutting of the trees is due to a disease that they have. Although it may appear unsightly for the time being, cutting the trees back will eliminate the disease and allow them to grown back healthy. 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 the Country Club Estates Drainage Project is still finishing up with minor issues. The project should hopefully be able to submit substantial completion at the next council meeting. The 6th Street pavement project has begun excavation. Crews have discovered that there is a waterline in the area that requires a slight change of plans to the base of the road which would add an additional $18,477.50 to the cost of the project, but would be the best option to proceed. The Water Meter Re- placement - Project no. 14985 has begun and crews are in the process of installing meters throughout town. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Recreation Committee, Economic Development, and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report.
The Planning & Zoning Committee recently met to discuss (2) applications for minor subdivisions. Application No. 1 was for Harris De- Hart to divide his 8.94-acre lot located at 417 Fairview Drive into three separate lots to be sold as R-1 residential property. The committee recommended the approval of the subdivision with the addition of an addendum to modify the plans. The council stated that they would like to look into the plans deeper before voting and will wait until the next council meeting to take any action. Application No. 2 was for L.L. Guarisco and Associates to subdivide 19.18 acres of property located behind Techeview Drive into two parcels, first 1.549-acre parcel to be sold as lot extensions only, and the second 17.631-acre parcel to remain with the current property owner. Upon mo- tion by Kevin He- bert and seconded by Colleen Askew, the subdivision was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
The Historical Committee reported they recently had a visit from a member of the Lighthouse Society who is assisting in researching the Southwest Reef Lighthouse which is located on the Berwick riverfront. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Resolutions/Proclamations.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 10-25 – Confirming the Commitment & Availability of Matching Funds for Sewer Rehabilitation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets, State Project 50-M24-21-01. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the proclamation was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Set budget workshop for July 15, 2025 and July 22, 2025 (if needed) at 6:00PM. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew the workshop dates were approved un- animously.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Name the Daily Review as Official Journal for 2025-26 Fiscal Year. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Colleen Askew, the Daily Review was named as the Official Journal unanimously.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Approve Payment No. 14985 #1 to Core & Main for $282,384.27 for the Water Meter Replacement Project. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Approve Payment No. 14985 Inv# 26952 to Miller Engineers & Associates, LLC for $1,935.00 for the Water Meter Re- placement Project. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the payment was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 5 under New Business – Approve Change Order to Byron E. Talbot for $18,477.50 – for the 6th Street Pavement Project – Pending approval of the Office of Community Development. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert the change order was ap- proved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 6 under New Business – Condemnation Proceedings – Condemnations of the following: 606 Pacific Street Lot 3 and Lot 5 owned by Three Brothers Properties, LLC. An attempt was made to contact the owner via phone in order to participate in the condemnations, but we were un- able to reach him, so no action was taken.
Item No. 7 under New Business – Approve award of contract to Insituform Tech, for State Project No. 50-M24-21-01 for Sewer Rehabilitation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis & Utah Streets for $392,140, pending approval from State Facility Planning & Control. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the contract awarding was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, the agenda was ex- panded to include the appointment of Mark Felterman to replace Joe Cain as Berwick’s representative with the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew the appointment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by James Richard the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Lud Henry, Mayor
Pro-Tem
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUC-TION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a regular meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Coun-cil”), on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of an abandoned structure owned by Edwin Collins Sr., Keith Navy, Iris Goodly, Janice Navy, Alvin Navy Jr., Debbie Colvin, Cheryl Bertrand, Ruth Crockett, Beulah Dixon, Rose Harris, Claude Collins, Delores Thomas, Geraldine Trice, Loyce Jones, Mary Monette, situated at 140 Bray Dr., Franklin, Loui-siana, Parcel ID No. 2324741045.00, as a result of same being in a abandoned, derelict structure condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this ordinance.
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the improvements consisting of an abandoned structure owned by Bernita Augustine, Twanna Porter, David Augustine Jr., April Augus-tine, Jeffery Porter, Bobby Bolden, situated at 139 Bray Drive, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741055.00, as a result of same being in an abandoned structure condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this ordinance.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR-THER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednes-day, July 9, 2025, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Loui-siana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L.
Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE
COUNCIL
ST. MARY
PARISH
COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE
COUNCIL
ST. MARY
PARISH
COUNCIL
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE LEPA OPERATING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OF- FICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 AT 10:30 A.M.
OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2025
MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way
Lafayette, LA 70507
TIME: 10:30 A. M.
ITEM 1 Call to Order
ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the April 17, 2025 Operating Committee Meeting
ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS
(a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates
(b) Update on Rodemacher Unit No. 2
(c) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS
(a) Request for Approval of IRP Services Task Order 4 between The Energy Authority and the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
ITEM 7 AD- JOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in ad- vance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you.
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
June 12, 2025
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 25, 2025, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Court-house, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Divi-sion 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amend-ments). (St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5 - 1576 Cypre-mort Road)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Divi-sion 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amend-ments). (St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5 - 1584 Cypre-mort Road)
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Am- ericans with Dis-abilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Mor-gan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 505, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
May l2, 2025
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on May 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Joseph Cain, Matthew Tycer, Troy Lombardo and Michael Wise in attendance. Adam Mayon and Deborah Garber were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Shelley Mo- rell, Administrative Assistant; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Lt. Je- nelle Piche, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); Philip Chauvin, T. Baker Smith; Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; Rob Cowan, Alliant In- surance Services; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 2025 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of April, 2025 be received and ac- cepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of April, 2025 be paid. Mr. Glover seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Rob Cowan presented Alliant In- surance Services’ proposal for the District through their Ports Pro-gram and noted a $5,000 decrease in premium, as well as a $10,000 rebate for continuity and zero losses. Mr. Tycer moved to accept the insurance proposal from Alliant Insurance Services for the District up to the proposed amount, with Mr. Cain seconding and motion carrying.
Lt. Piche reported that: (i) there were 2,213 total transits in April through the VTS zone; (ii) MSIB’s issued since the last meeting were for high water and assist tow restrictions; and (iii) we are currently at 6.7’ in the VTS zone and 7.2’ and 2.9 knots at the Wax Lake Outlet.
Tim Connell re- ported: (i) after reviewing surveys, we will need dredging soon, especially after the water drops; (ii) they are meeting tomorrow regarding Stouts Pass funding needs; and (iii) Dredge Arulaq continues dredging 24/7 in the Bar Channel, with an- other task order in place.
Joe Andrus, property owner on Bayou Black, ex- pressed concerns regarding dredging in Bayou Black and dredge pipe in that area.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) the decommissioning of the warehouse fire suppression system has begun, with new installation immediately following. Mr. Wade noted Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,898.12 was submitted for 8” back flow preventer. Mr. Tycer moved to authorize said change order, which was seconded by Mr. Cain and carried unanimously. (ii) We suffered a hit during last week’s storms, which knocked out one of our camera poles, that will need to be redesigned; (iii) Congressman Higgins did not accept any FY2026 Community Project Funds and Congressional Directed Spending applications this year because he wants to finish funding last year’s projects; and (iv) the Port Infrastructure and De- velopment Program (PIDP) application deadline has been pushed back to September so we are pivoting from previous projects to three (3) new rail spurs.
Philp Chauvin reported that they are continuing to work on additional designs for the West Dock while awaiting the Corps permit to be is- sued.
Bill Blanchard reported that: (i) Mr. Brett drydock work continues by US Coatings, with 14 days left of work; (ii) Coastal Dredging is setting up on site and stretching out dredge pipe, with dredging operations to begin next week; and (iii) bulkhead design is currently underway.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) in discussions with Charles Brittingham, he mentioned they do not want unobligated funding so we will come up with justifications, including industry in our area that contributes to our national defense, data showing the relationship between high water, in- creased sediment, dredging needs and dredging costs. He also notified her that we should hear something on Work Plan funding by Wednesday; and (ii) we hosted our 13th Annual Hurricane Preparedness meeting on April 22nd with over 100 people in attendance.
Gerard Bourgeois presented an Audit Engagement Letter from Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick for services due to Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures (SAUP) as of and for years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, 2027. Mr. Cornes moved to authorize Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick to perform said services, which was seconded by Mr. Tycer and carried unanimously.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Cain that the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
___________
Matthew K.
Glover,
Secretary
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 10-25
A Resolution providing certification to the State of Louisiana, Facility Planning and Control.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is the recipient of state funding for State Project No. 50-M24-21-01, Sewer Rehabili-tation on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis, & Utah Streets, Planning and Construction, St. Mary Parish, and,
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana Facility Planning and Control re- quires commitment and availability of matching funds and that the Town of Berwick has the matching funds available for this project, and,
NOW THERE-FORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the Town of Berwick certifies that $53,000 in matching funds will be available for this project, after as- suming that $65,000 for planning and construction has been allocated from the General Fund to supplement the state funding for Project No. 50-M24-21-01 and,
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin He- bert, and Colleen Askew
Nays: None
Absent and Not Voting: Raymond Price
And the Resolu-tion was declared adopted on this 10th day of June, 2025.
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I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 10th day of June, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolu-tion is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIG-NATURE this 10th day of June, 2025.
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Lud Henry –
Mayor Pro Team
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. June 18, 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
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
May 28, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Amelia, Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 p.m., at the Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd., Amelia, Louisiana.
The Board of Commissioners in attendance was Andrew Gros, Jr., Cheryl Dugas, Denise Chaisson, and Tyrone L. Richardson. Russell Blanchard was not in attendance on this date. Also in attendance was Mike Beadle (Recreation District No. 1 Supervisor).
Mr. Gros, Jr., opened the meeting to discuss bids to repair and re- paint the concession stand, press box, and restrooms. The Board of Commissioners re- ceived quotes from two companies to choose from.
Mr. Gros, Jr., explained that the company of their choosing would have to work from the outside of the building before starting inside. He explained that the roof has rusty screws that need replacing. The walls and flooring would be redone as well.
He discussed changing the colors of the concession stand to go back to the color used years ago, deep brown and tan.
Mr. Richardson stepped out of the meeting to take a personal call.
Mrs. Dugas ex- pressed her concerns about the new flooring whe-ther it was going to be smooth due to guests having a higher chance of slipping. Mr. Gros, Jr., assured her that the flooring would be gritty and not smooth.
The Board of Commissioners looked at one company that went into detail about what will consist of the repairs and came out to a quote of $12,678. Mr. Gros, Jr., in- formed the Board of Commissioners that the paint is included with the price of the quote.
Mr. Gros, Jr., discussed his concern about CCHS coming to use the fields due to the company coming in to work on the concession stand and the press box. He explained that he was not given an answer about when nor if CCHS would be coming and that it can interfere with when the company would be able to begin working on the building.
The Board of Commissioners looked at CCHS’ baseball schedule, and it had June 19, 2025, as their last home game, but it is unclear whether CCHS will be playing at the Amelia Recreation Center or not. Mr. Beadle explained that the recreation center can receive funds with the concession stand before CCHS closes out for the season if CCHS returns.
Mr. Beadle also suggested that the repair company start on June 23, 2025, and that it will give CCHS time during the weekend to pick up their equipment before re- pairs begin.
Mrs. Chaisson made a motion to approve the bid under Garnica’s Painting, LLC., to repair and repaint the concession stand, press box, and restrooms for $12,678, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned by Mrs. Chaisson, seconded by Mrs. Dugas, motion carried.
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Andrew Gros, Jr.
Chairman
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Jasmine
Bartholomew
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF
GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2025
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 Can-trell, Raymond Beadle Jr., and Paige Voisin.
Absent: None
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller En- gineering, and Bayou Vista Resi-dent Mike Thomas.
Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 8, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene presented the re- ports on the payables due for May 2025. Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables re- port and pay all invoices.
Mr. Ross then called on Mr. Thomas of which at that time, he wanted an update on the Arlington Street culvert project.
Mr. Cantrell made a motion to accept the addition of the physical address being added to the District’s By-laws. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion, which was carried by the Board.
With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Voisin. The motion passed.
Attest:
Chad Ross/s/, Chairman,
Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2;
Rhonda Patterson/s/, Secretary, Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Agenda
Children and Youth Planning Board
Conference Room, Courthouse Annex
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 12:00pm
•Roll Call
•Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
•Old Business
•Detention Center Updates
•Truancy Up- dates
•Legislative Up- dates
•New Business
•Guest Presentation- Hearts of Hope, “Sexual Trauma Services”
•Updates from Major Systems
•Judiciary
•District Attorney’s Office/City Prosecutors
•School Systems
•Law Enforcement
•Department of Children and Family Services
•Agency Reports
•Office of Juvenile Justice
•Family Service Division
•School Programs-PEIP, TASC, FINS
•Juvenile As- sessment and Service Centers – Diversion Program, Alternatives to Detention Program, and Community FINS
•CASA
Adv. June 18, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The following resolution was of- fered by Mr. Trim and seconded by Mr. Matthews:
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 (the “Election”), to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein pursuant to the following proposition (the “Proposition”):
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax not to exceed 2.79 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $385,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity and forced drainage works within and for the District, said millage to re- present a .29 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.50 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Election thereof.
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Election, there was a total of 327 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 79 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 248 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition. The Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Election.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after re- ceipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the election, as re- quired by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Election are hereby declared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Mary, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Swain, Trim, Matthews
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 10th day of June, 2025.
(S) Glen A. Swain
President
(S) Timothy Matthews
Secretary
PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at its regular meeting place, the GOEC Port Building, 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), and be- ing the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with a quorum being present, did examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition to wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE
CONTINUATION)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax not to exceed 2.79 mills (the “Tax’) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $385,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity and forced drainage works within and for the District, said millage to re- present a .29 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.50 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 327 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 79 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 248 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of this Governing Authority during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov).
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Morgan City, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of June, 2025.
(S) Glen A. Swain
President
ATTEST:
(S) Timothy
Matthews
Secretary
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on January 14, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax not to exceed 2.79 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $385,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of ac- quiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity and forced drainage works within and for the District, said millage to represent a .29 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.50 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:54 1, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
35
36(PART)
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $26,200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the GOEC Port Building, 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District’), do hereby declare, proclaim and an- nounce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Morgan City, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of June, 2025.
(S) Glen A. Swain
President
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
I, the undersigned Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procés Verbal made by said Governing Authority on June 10, 2025, providing for canvassing the re- turns and declaring the results of the special election held in the District on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Morgan City, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of June, 2025.
(S) Timothy
Matthews
Secretary
Adv. June 18, 2025
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