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PUBLIC NOTICE
Regular Meeting of St. Mary
Parish School Board
05/08/2025
05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Tammie Moore, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, School Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was officially called to order by President Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Fegenbush)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Fegenbush.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Mr. Holmes)
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
3. Introduction of Students and Employees of the Month (Mrs. Black)
A. M. E. Norman Elementary: Parker Mason, 5th Grade Student, and Lori Jo Case, Teacher
Principal Ronica LaPoint recognized and introduced Parker Ma- son, a 5th grade student, as “Student of the Month” at M. E. Norman Elementary School.
Ms. Lori Jo Case was unable to attend the meeting due to other obligations. However, Principal Ronica LaPoint recognized Lori Jo Case, a teacher, as “Em- ployee of the Month” at M. E. Norman Elementary School.
B. St. Mary Parish Alternative Program: Yvonne Nunez, School Counselor
Principal Paul Broussard recognized and introduced Yvonne Nunez, a school counselor, as “Em- ployee of the Month” at the St. Mary Parish Alternative Program.
C. Berwick Elementary School: Juliet St. Romain, 5th Grade Student, and Rebecca Pye, Assistant Principal
Principal Debbie Domingue recognized and introduced Juliet St. Romain, a 5th grade student, as “Student of the Month” at Berwick Elementary School.
Principal Debbie Domingue recognized and introduced Rebecca Pye, the Assistant Principal, as “Em- ployee of the Month” at Berwick Elementary School.
III. Appearances
1. Recognition of newly ap- pointed positions (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay introduced and recognized Mr. William Regard as the newly appointed St. Mary Parish Director of Maintenance. Mr. Regard will be replacing Mr. Brad Wiese, who recently an- nounced his up- coming retirement.
2. Recognition of St. Mary Parish Educator Rising Students who qualified for National Conference (Ms. Clark)
St. Mary Parish Educator Rising Students were recognized as follows:
Leslie Smith, a teacher at Morgan City High School, introduced and recognized the following students who were present at the meeting:
•Tatianna Grogan (Sophomore): Placed in public speaking with a speech on teacher retention.
•Gavin Wilson (Junior): Placed in a creative lecture with a TED talk on the double-edged sword of AI.
Additionally, she acknowledged other students for their achievements:
•Emarielle Chatman, Layla Lopez, Madison Jones, and Carmen Johnson: Created a public service an- nouncement on teacher recruitment.
•Mailey Velasquez: Wrote a children’s book and placed in children’s literature.
•Ava Ho: Placed in a creative lecture with a speech on the double- edged sword of AI.
•Jason Mc- Cleary: Gave a speech on his educator’s rising moment.
•Kailyn Garcia: Created an interactive bulletin board for English 2 focusing on Gothic literature.
Tina Johnson, a teacher at Patterson High School, introduced and recognized the following students:
•Kailey Benjamin: Wrote a children’s book, “To- gether We Shine” along with Paola Bobett Tores, who was unable to be at the meeting. They placed first in their division.
•Isaac Armagost: Wrote a children’s book, “Don’t Bully Willy” and placed fifth in his division.
•Ivelisha Denizac: Wrote a Spanish book “Changes Can Be Great” and placed third in her division.
•Emily Everett and Jeremiah Falgout: Created a bulletin board on sprinkling kindness.
Julie Canuel, a teacher at Berwick High School, introduced and recognized the following students:
•Baylee Guillory: Placed second in a service project where she discussed reading to elementary school kids at Berwick Elementary.
•Alyse Harrison: Placed first, along with Rylee Nguyen, for an interactive bulletin board designed for elementary students.
3. Recognition of St. Mary Parish Public Schools Re- source Officers (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders recognized Public Schools Resource Officers as follows:
St. Mary Parish Public Schools School Resource Officers (SRO’s)
Officer Chase Landry, Berwick Police Department
Corporal Mc- Cloures Manuel, Franklin Police Department
Officer Paige Garret, Morgan City Police Department
Corporal Joshua Diaz, Patterson Police Department
Deputy Ashley Rodrique, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lieutenant Walter Shepherd, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Katherine Adams, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Personnel that work closely with our SRO’s
Officer Ryes, Franklin Police Department
Sergeant Ashleigh Wilson, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lieutenant 1st Class Oscar West, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Thanks to the chiefs of the Morgan City Police Department, Berwick Police De- partment, Patterson Police Department, Franklin Police Department, and Baldwin Police Department. Special thanks to the Sheriff of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4. Recognition of 2024-2025 Top Word-Millionaires in St. Mary Parish Public Schools (Ms. Ransonet)
Ms. Ransonet recognized the 2024-2025 Top World-Millionaires as follows:
The Top Word- Millionaire in the Elementary Division:
•Christopher Pacheco, a 5th grader at Berwick Elementary School who read 1,643,295 words.
The Top Word- Millionaire in the Secondary Division:
•Stanley Au- coin, a 9th grader at Berwick High School who read 3,884,654 words.
IV. Approval of Amended Agenda (Mrs. Black)
There was no amended agenda.
V. Approval of Official School Board Minutes (Mrs. Black)
1. Regular Meeting: April 10, 2025
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, as presented.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
VI. Approval of Consent Agenda (Mrs. Black)
President Black stated that board members can re- move any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Fe- genbush read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the following consent agenda as presented by Dr. Fegenbush.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. *Proclamations:
A. *School Lunch Hero Day (Ms. Mitchell)
B. *Teacher Appreciation Week (Ms. Mitchell)
2. *Request permission to obtain proposals for student and athletic insurance for the year commencing August 1, 2025 (Mrs. Voisin)
3. *Permission to advertise bid for Custodial Supplies (Mr. Wiese)
VII. Personnel
1. Approve Re- classification of Administrative Assistant-Human Resources to Human Re- sources Manager (Ms. Estay)
There was one public comment as follows:
Carla Pelerin, a parish citizen, questioned the in- ternal management of payroll for over a thousand employees, noting the lack of trained backup for the IT staff. She found it interesting that such sensitive and complex functions are handled internally. It was noted that she was not an advocate of outsourcing.
A substitute motion was made and duly seconded to defer the reclassification of Ad- ministrative Assistant-Human Re- sources to Human Resources Manager until next month’s meeting as presented by Ms. Estay.
Motion made by: Marilyn LaSalle
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - No
Lindsey Anslem - No
Debra Jones - Yes
Ginger Griffin - Yes
Marilyn LaSalle - Yes
Chad Paradee - No
Alaina Black - No
Andrew Mancuso - No
Rhonda Dennis - No
Lawrence Guillory - Yes
The substitute motion failed with 5 votes against and 6 votes in favor.
A motion was made and duly seconded to abolish the Administrative Assistant of Hu- man Resources position and re- place it with the new Human Re- sources Manager job description, as provided in the meeting packet. The new Human Resources Manager position will be effective as of July 1, 2025.
Motion made by : Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Guienzy Brent-No
Tammie Moore-Yes
Lindsey Anslem-Yes
Debra Jones-No
Ginger Griffin-No
Marilyn LaSalle-No
Lawrence Guillory-Yes
Chad Paradee-Yes
Alaina Black-Yes
Andrew Mancuso-Yes
Rhonda Dennis- Yes
The motion passed with 7 votes in favor and 4 votes against.
2. Consider and take action on adding an additional Federal Programs Liaison position (Ms. Estay)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Federal Programs Liaison position as presented by Ms. Estay.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - Yes
Lindsey Anslem - Yes
Debra Jones - Yes
Ginger Griffin - No
Marilyn LaSalle - Yes
Chad Paradee - Yes
Alaina Black - Yes
Andrew Mancuso - Yes
Rhonda Dennis - Yes
Lawrence Guillory – Yes
The motion passed with 10 votes in favor and 1 vote against.
VIII. Business Affairs
1. Receive Group Health Insurance Premium to Claims Summary Re- port (Mr. James Perez)
Mr. James Perez of DJW Insurance provided the Board with an updated Premium to Claims Summary through April 2025 on the Group Health Insurance Plan. He reported that there was a 2.3 percent loss ratio, comparing $4.4 million in premiums for January to April with $3.6 million in total claims. It was noted that medical claims are unusually low, even with a large claimant, while prescription drug claims are increasing, driven by GLP-1 medications, which ac- count for over 25 percent of total prescription drug spending. The high cost of these drugs, averaging over $1,100 in the United States compared to $100 in the United Kingdom, was highlighted as a significant issue.
2. Adopt tax millage rates for the year 2025 and allow for a public comment period. (Mrs. Voisin)
Mrs. Becky Voisin briefly ex- plained the process of the tax millage to board members. She read aloud Resolution No. 1 for the tax millage rates for the year 2025 as follows:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the St. Mary Parish School Board:
MILLAGE
GENERAL FUND:
1. Constitutional School Tax (1068051) 8.83 mills
2. Consolidated School District No. 5 (1068061) 11.82 mills
SPECIAL FUNDS (MAINTENANCE TAXES):
1. Consolidated School District No. 3 (1068055) 12.42 mills
2. Consolidated School District No. 2 (1068054) 12.73 mills
3. Sixth Ward School District No. 3 (1068057) 12.53 mills
BOND RE- TIREMENT FUNDS:
1. Consolidated School District No. 1 (1068093) 8.00 mills
2. Special School District No. 4 (1068092) 4.00 mills
3. Fifth Ward Special School District No. 1 (1068106) 20.00 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the as- sessment roll of said Parish for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, ac- cording to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on May 8, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Centerville, Louisiana, this 8th day of May, 2025.
(City, Town, Village)
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Secretary/
Treasurer
The floor was open for public comments. There were no public comments.
A motion was made and seconded duly to approve the Resolution as presented by Mrs. Voisin.
Motion made by: Chad Paradee
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Guienzy Brent - Yes
Tammie Moore - Yes
Lindsey Anslem - Yes
Debra Jones - Yes
Ginger Griffin - Yes
Marilyn LaSalle - Yes
Chad Paradee - Yes
Alaina Black - Yes
Andrew Mancuso - Yes
Rhonda Dennis - Yes
Lawrence Guillory - Yes
The motion passed with 11 votes in favor and 0 votes against.
3. Receive bids and take appropriate action on Sixteen Section Land S16T 17S R12E Sweetbay Paradise Lease (Mr. Wiese)
Bids were open-ed on May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a. m. at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA. One bid was received from Harris A. Dehart, Jr. for the amount of $7,777.77.
Mr. Brad Wiese commended that the Board accept the bid from Harris A. Dehart, Jr. for the annual lease of $7,777.77, which starts on September 1, 2025, and ends August 31, 2035. The lease does not include alligators and harvesting alligator eggs.
A motion was made and duly seconded to accept the bid from Harris A. Dehart, Jr. for the amount of $7,777.77.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Lawrence Guillory
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Discuss and take appropriate action re- garding Per Diem Allowances for Meals (Dr. Fegenbush)
Recommendations for Per Diem Allowance are as follows:
•Change from $15 to $20 per day - Local travel, no overnight stay
•Change from $30 to $50 per day - with overnight travel, in-state (Exception of New Orleans)
•Change from $40 to $60 per day-with overnight travel to New Orleans or out-of-state
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Per Diem Allowances for meals as presented by Dr. Fegenbush.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
A substitute motion was made and duly seconded to add Baton Rouge to the Out of Parish with overnight lodging for Tier 1 (In-State cities with exception of New Orleans) and Tier II (New Orleans and out-of-State cities)
Motioned by: Lindsey Anslem
Seconded by: Marilyn LaSalle
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
IX. Committee Reports
1. District I Maintenance Committee (Ms. Guienzy M. Brent)
Ms. Brent re- ported that the District I committee members met on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room in Centerville, Louisiana to consider the principals’ special projects for the fiscal year 2025-2026 as presented by Mr. Brad Wiese, director of maintenance supervisor. These projects were re- viewed on a school-by-school basis with the respective school principals in attendance and available for comment. The projects which were amended in some instances were approved and are now being recommended to the full board for approval. These approved projects will be presented this summer as part of St. Mary Parish School Board’s Consolidated Maintenance District I budget. At that time, the full board will be presented recommendations for transfers into either the maintenance district and/or into the capital projects fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Motion made by: Tammie Moore
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
2. District II Maintenance Committee (Mr. Chad M. Paradee)
Mr. Paradee re- ported that the District II Maintenance Committee met on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room in Centerville, Louisiana to discuss and approve funding for maintenance and capital projects for the 2025-2026 school year. The schools involved were Bayou Vista Elementary, Berwick Elementary, Berwick Junior High School, Berwick High School, Hattie Watts, Patterson Junior High School, and Patterson High School. The projects were reviewed on a school-by-school basis, with the respective principals in attendance and available for comment. The committee approved approximately $1.1 million for general maintenance and approximately $350,000 for capital projects, which is being recommended for the full Board’s approval. Once approved, these funds will be used to address current repair and upkeep needs and designate funds for larger projects intended to be completed over the next few years.
Motion made by: Chad Paradee
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
3. District III Maintenance Committee (Mr. Andrew V. Mancuso)
Mr. Mancuso re- ported that the District III Maintenance Committee met on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room in Centerville, Louisiana to consider special projects requested by area school principals for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Proposed projects were presented by the maintenance director, Mr. Brad Wiese, and re- viewed on a school-by-school basis. The committee voted to recommend approximately $1.655 million worth of maintenance and capital improvement projects in the District III area to the full board for approval.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Set time and date for Policy Committee Meeting (Mr. Mancuso)
Mr. Mancuso reported that the Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana.
X. Staff Re- ports
1. Chief Financial Officer’s Report (Mrs. Voisin)
A. Sales Tax Update
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that the sales tax collections from July to April 2025, for ten months into the fiscal year, were $2.441 million, with a 14 percent favorable, and $383,000 over budget.
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
The Board was provided financial statements for major funds only to review at their leisure.
C. Other Significant Items
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that she would present the 24-25 budget amendment for the Board’s approval. This amendment addresses any major fund with a greater than 5 percent unfavorable revenue or expense variance.
XI. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Fegenbush)
Dr. Fegenbush announced that Pre-K enrollment is now open for the 25-26 school year at all St. Mary Parish schools. To be eligible, children must be four years old on or before September 30, 2025. Families can register online through the district website, and school sites are available to provide additional in- formation or assistance.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Students, families, and community members are en- couraged to thank our teachers for their daily dedication. Teachers, along with school nurses and lunchroom staff, play a crucial role in shaping our students and schools.
Today marked the last official day for graduating seniors. Graduation ceremonies will be held on May 15th and 16th for various high schools. The district extends congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2025.
As the school year ends, the last day of the fourth nine-week grading period is May 22nd, with a report card day on May 23rd. Summer school and credit recovery classes will begin on June 2nd.
XII. Resolution of Respect (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay read the Resolutions of Respect for the late Sylvia Borne (retired special education teacher), Alfred Broussard, Jr. (retired math teacher), Gary Mitchell (re- tired P.E. coach and social studies teacher), Alan Pearson (retired maintenance technician), and Calvin Rodger (retired history and speech teacher).
XIII. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
A motion was made and duly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Motion made by: Lindsey Anslem
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Sylvia Borne
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Sylvia Borne, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired special education teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Sylvia Borne, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Sylvia Borne, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Alfred Broussard, Jr.
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Alfred Broussard, Jr., and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired math teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Alfred Broussard, Jr., and extend to his be- reaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Alfred Broussard, Jr., and that this meeting ad- journs out of re- spect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Gary Mitchell
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Gary Mit-chell, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired P.E. coach and social studies teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Gary Mitchell, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Gary Mitchell, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Alan Pearson
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Alan Pearson, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired maintenance technician and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Alan Pearson, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Alan Pearson, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Calvin Rodger
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Calvin Rodger, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired history and speech teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of re- spect for the late Calvin Rodger, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Calvin Rodger, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 8th of May, 2025.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Buffy
Fegenbush
BUFFY FEGENBUSH, Ed.D.,
SECRETARY
Adv. June 20, 2025

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Cost: $711.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of June, 2025, to-wit:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO LEASE THE OLD POLICE STATION BUILDING, INCLUDING THE TERM OF LEASE, CONSIDERATION, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA (the “City”) is the owner of a building located at or near 1308 Main Street in Patterson, Louisiana 70392, generally referred to as the “Old Police Station” (The “Old Police Station”).
WHEREAS, the City has no public use for the Old Police Station at the present time or in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, a privately owned Louisiana limited liability company, namely, DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”), wishes to lease the Old Police Station from which to operate a funeral business; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease the Old Police Station to Davis under the minimum terms and conditions shown below; and
WHEREAS, such a lease would be of benefit to the City in that it would produce revenue to the City, and it would re- lieve the City of some of its maintenance to the building.
WHEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, that:
Section 1.
The City shall lease to DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”). The Lease shall contain the following minimum terms and conditions:
1. Term:
The original term of this lease shall be for three years, commencing on the first day of the month following the adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and City Council of Patterson, authorizing the City to enter into this lease. The original term of this lease shall end on the last day of the twelfth month following the adoption of said ordinance (the termination date”).
2. Rental:
Davis shall pay a monthly rental amount of $500.00, commencing on the fifth day of the first month following the adoption of this ordinance, and payable in that same amount on the fifth day of each month thereafter during the entire term of the lease.
3. Maintenance and Repairs
Davis accepts the leased premises in their present condition. Davis agrees to keep the premises in good condition during the term of the lease at Davis’s sole cost and ex- pense and to re- turn them to the City in the same condition at the termination of the lease, normal de- cay, wear and tear excepted.
Should Davis fail to make such repairs as it is obligated to make hereunder, City may, at City’s op- tion, have the re- pairs made and Davis agrees to reimburse City for the cost.
4. Taxes and Utility Charges
Davis agrees to pay punctually all charges for gas, electricity, telephone, water, and cable services, or any other utilities used or consumed at the leased premises during the term of this
Lease. Davis agrees to pay punctually all ad valorem taxes and assessments due on the leased pre- mises during the term of this lease.
5. Indemnification
Davis shall occupy the leased premises at its own risk and shall indemnify City against any ex- pense, loss, cost, damage, claim, action or liability paid, suffered or incurred as a re- sult of any breach by Davis, Davis’s agent, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees of any covenant or condition of this lease, or as a result of Davis’s use or occupancy of the leased premises or the carelessness, negligence or im- proper conduct of Davis, its agents, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees. LESSEE agrees to obtain and maintain liability insurance with $1,000,000.00 limits, and to have City named as an additional insured on said policy or policies.
6. Additions and Alterations
Davis shall not make any additions or alterations to the premises without the written permission of the City. However, City and its agents shall have the right to enter the premises for the purposes of making repairs necessary for the preservation of the property. Any additions made to the premises become the property of the City at the termination of this lease.
7. Access
In the event of Davis vacating the premises, the City shall be notified in writing where the keys may be had in order that the pre- mises may be inspected or shown to prospective tenants or purchasers as provided below.
8. Surrender of Possession
t the expiration of this lease or its termination for other causes, Davis is to immediately surrender possession by actual delivery of all keys to the City.
9. Abandonment
Should the pre- mises be abandoned by Davis or should Davis begin to remove personal property to the detriment of the City’s lien, then the rent for the unexpired term, with reasonable attorney’s fees, shall immediately become due, and City, at City’s option, may cancel the lease or re-enter and let the premises for such price or on such terms as may be immediately ob- tainable, and apply the net amount realized to the amount due by Davis.
Section 2:
RODNEY GROGAN, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute all in- struments necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this ordinance, including all other terms and conditions which he deems advisable in his sole discretion.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by ——————— at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and notice of which was published in the official journal of the City on ——————— , and was offered by Councilmember —————— who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmember ———————, at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council on———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WHEREUPON the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2025.
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RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Any opposition to the proposed ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the clerk or secretary of the municipality within fifteen days after its first publication.
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 1st day of July 2025, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
Adv. June 6, 13 and 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE ST. MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
MAY 8, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was call to order by Chairman Os- car Toups. Prayer by Norman Skinner. Member present were Norman Skinner, Tracy Wilson, Ann Poole and Oscar Toups. Absent Nelda Dural Other present were Leroy Trim Director, Alicia Brown and Tim Matte of Pitts and Matte CPA firm.
The audit report were given by Ms. Alicia Brown. After a short discussion with Alicia and Tim Matte a mo- tion to accept the report by Ann Poole and second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
Minutes was read by Norman Skinner, a motion to accept the minutes as read by Tracy Wilson and second by Ann Poole with all in favor
Financial report were given by Leroy Trim. Mr. Trim explain to the board that there will be a shortfall in revenues due to property tax. a motion to approve the financial re- port with necessary adjustment as needed. Second by Tracy Wilson with all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
Gate repair quote
Roof repair quote
NEW BUSINESS;
Approve Resolution for grant
Motion to gave permission for WE PUSH to use the Recreation Center for the summer Feeding program by Tracy Wilson and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
Bill submitted for payment, after review a motion to pay all bills by Tracy Wilson and second by Norman skinner.
Mr. Trim stated to the Board that Ms. Dural had ask to be on the Agenda in reference to her resignation.
With nothing further to discuss a motion to ad- journ by Tracy Wilson and second by Norman Skinner with all in favor.
(S) Oscar Toups
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
——
Notice Posted Monday June 9,2025
9:00 A.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
Date: June 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Siracusa Recreation Center
1110 Grace St.
Morgan City, La. 70380
AGENDA:
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Guest
Minutes
Financial Report
Approval of Bills
OLD BUSINESS:
Roof repair
Gate Repair
Summer feeding Program update (Mrs. Ann Poole)
Budget amended up date
NEW BUSINESS;
Nelda Dural resignation Letter
Adjournement:
Oscar Toups,
Chairman
St Mary Parish Recreation District #2
1110 Grace St. Morgan City, La. 70380
In accordance with the America disable Act if you need special assistance please contact Leroy Trim at (985) 385-4224 describing the assistance that is necessary>
Adv. June 20, 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 Louisiana 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 as- sociated therewith and or Estate. For more information regarding 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
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., April 10, 2025.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Tori Henry Joel Miller and Kristin Holcombe.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the March meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of March.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo, and un- animously agreed to accept audit report for year ending September 30, 2024.
Tori Henry presented an insurance renewal quote from Frank’s Agency and after being reviewed, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed to renew the commercial package in the amount of $17,371.00.
Jacob Dupuy reported that a Risk Management Program Meeting for DEQ Regulatory will be held on May 12th at 8 a.m. and he has invited the Parish, fire de- partment and police department; the chlorine scale needs to be re- paired at a cost of $9,480 but was tabled until the PFAS funding arrives.
Joel Miller re- ported that in order to utilize LITAC services, you must be an entity (parish, etc.) so he is checking with the Parish to see if they can be a sponsor.
Herb Mashburn reported that we are still waiting on the judge to release funds in the PFAS litigation.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo , Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive, Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., May 8, 2025.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Tori Henry and Joel Miller.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the April meeting.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of April.
Jacob Dupuy re- ported that the roof repairs have begun and we received a letter from DEQ that will be passed on to the customers regarding turbidity during the snow.
Joel Miller re- ported that the roofers found water intrusion on the northeast corner of the building so they were able to waterproof and installed bricks on that area. Discussion was also had on the roof vents needed.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was mov-ed by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
EDMOND PLASANCE, JR. – 7916 HWY 182 E., MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 845 RAILROAD AVENUE
PARCEL #S 3224341423.00 & 3224341424.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-4” RESIDENTIAL
THE BOARD WILL REVIEW A REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM THE USES PERMITTED AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF THE DEVIATION IS GRANTED, IT WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO RELOCATE AND OPERATE HIS AUTOMOBILE REPAIR BUSINESS AT THE SUBJECT ADDRESS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Patterson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday June 24, 2025, at 5:30 pm. The office is located at 409 Grout Street in Patterson. The meeting is open to the public.
Patterson Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
Call to Order – Commissioner Breaux
Pledge – Commissioner Williams
Prayer – Commissioner Scott
Roll Call- Commissioner Breaux
Public Comment – Mayor Rodney Grogan to discuss use of water
Other
Approval of Agenda
Acceptance of Previous Minutes
Old business
Discussion of $25 gift card/gas card
Discussion of tenant participation/grievance committee
Annual Ethics Training
New Business
HUD Notices
Update in reference to rain covers
Discussion Presentation of policies
Vote for acceptance of the annual budget
Vote for renewal of Director Contract
Discussion of the site name
Monthly Financial Review
Update from Executive Director Jones
Closing Prayer – Commissioner McKinley
Adjournment
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
June 26, 2025
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes: May 22, 2025
4. Public Comment
5. Income Statement: May 2025
6. Expenses Statement: May 2025
7. Old Business: None
8. New Business: 2024 Audit Report by Kolder, Slaven, & Co; Selection of a newspaper as the official journal for St. Mary Parish Communications District; Addition of assistant director as an authorized signer on accounts
9. Director Up- dates
10. General Discussion
11. Motion and vote to go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing renegotiation of the contract between St. Mary Parish Communications District and Accounting Concepts, Inc.
12. Executive Session
13. Open session:
Decision regarding the contract with Accounting Concepts, Inc.
14. Adjournment
•All matters discussed during the executive session are confidential and not to be reported or
discussed with
anyone not in
attendance.
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Advertisement for Custodial Supplies
The St. Mary Parish School Board is requesting bids for Custodial Supplies. Sealed bids will be accepted at the School Board Maintenance Office in Centerville, La. until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 27,2025 at which time bids will be opened and read.
Bid packets will be furnished at the School Board Maintenance office at 474 Hwy 317 in Centerville, La. 70522 or online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
Please call the Maintenance Of- fice at (337) 836-9661 for further information.
Adv. May 23, June 6 and 20, 2025
Cost: $15.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET
ADOPTION
RESOLUTION
A Resolution adopting the Budget of Revenues and Expenditures Ordinance for the fiscal year 2024-2025 CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in general session convened that:
SECTION I: The attached de- tailed estimate of revenues and reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D) Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adapted to serve as the Budget of Revenues for the City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
SECTION II: The attached de- tailed statement of expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Expenditures for the City for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
SECTION III: The adoption of the Budget of Ex- penditures as re- flected in the attached line-item budget containing account object of expenditures classifications shall be declared to the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditures.
SECTION IV: The amounts ap- propriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefore in the Budget of Expenditures; nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the governing authority from amending or making an appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of emergency.
This Resolution, having been read section by section and having considered in the same manner, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: DeMale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mamie Perry
NOT VOTING: None
This Resolution was declared duly adopted on the 12th day of June, 2025.
———————
Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
———————
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. June 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET
ADOPTION RESOLUTION
A Resolution adopting the Budget of Revenues and Expenditures Ordinance for the fiscal year 2025-2026 CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in general session convened that:
SECTION I: The attached de- tailed estimate of revenues and re- flected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D) Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adapted to serve as the Budget of Revenues for the City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
SECTION II: The attached de- tailed statement of expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, the supporting line-item budget and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308(D), Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Ex- penditures for the City for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
SECTION III: The adoption of the Budget of Ex- penditures as reflected in the attached line-item budget containing account object of expenditures classifications shall be declared to the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditures.
SECTION IV: The amounts ap- propriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefore in the Budget of Expenditures; nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the governing authority from amending or making an appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of emergency.
This Resolution, having been read section by section and having considered in the same manner, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: DeMale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mamie Perry
NOT VOTING: None
This Resolution was declared duly adopted on the 12th day of June, 2025.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
———————
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. June 20, 2025

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