Public notices for June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
MAY 22, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Vice Chairperson Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Dean Adams. Absent were Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Adams.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, May 8, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
President Sam Jones stated that he is researching ways to pay debt on bonds and will report his findings. He also stated that he is looking to appoint citizens to an advisory committee that will help regenerate St. Mary Parish, any interested person(s) can contact Roshonda Bourgeois at the Parish Courthouse.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale submitted his report for a two (2) week period ending May 22, 2024.
Per Mr. Ina’s inquiry relative to Item 2 of Mr. Governale’s report, Mr. Governale ex- pounded on the Surplus Property Public Auction items and stated that it will generate approximately $50,000 that will go into the Budget.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the reading of the Public Hearing Report – May 8, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Several Council Members reported on the recent Town Hall Meeting that was held at West St. Mary Civic Center.
Mr. Ina requested to move up Item 13A, “Resolution of respect in memory of Mrs. Lucy Rucker Watson,” and Item 13B, “Resolution of respect in memory of Mrs. Cathy Grimm Eave.”
Mr. Ina moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Duhon, Adams, and Rink
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert, Davis, and Hidalgo
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mrs. Lucy Rucker Watson, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the citizens of Franklin a retired teacher, education coordinator, instructor, and a fine citizen, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Watson began her lifelong teaching career in Saint Mary Parish Schools on January 4, 1960, she retired May 31, 1988, dedicating over 28 years of service to the district. She then went on to work at the University of Louisiana from August 1988- December 1992. She also worked with various other educational agencies, culminating in serving the citizens of St. Mary Parish, and
WHEREAS, she was truly a woman with a servant’s heart that exemplified the meaning of dedication, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and honesty, and
WHEREAS, she was a lifelong member of Alpha Kappa Sorority Inc. for 68 years where she served in a leadership role for several years, and
WHEREAS, the members of St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly your sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Watson, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that the family will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by your friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that we 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 22nd day of May 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.
KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.,
VICE-CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert, Davis, and Hidalgo
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mrs. Cathy Grimm Eave, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Eave was a long-time resident of Franklin and supporter of Franklin and the surrounding areas, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Eave served in a variety of roles in her tenure at St. Mary/Vermillion Community Action Head Start Agency, including Teacher Aid, Lead Teacher, Site Manager, and CPR Instructor, and
WHEREAS, she worked with many adults and children in our community and was a positive and effective influence in the community, and
WHEREAS, the members of St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly your sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Eave, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that the family will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by your friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that we 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 22nd day of May 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.
KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.,
VICE-CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Ina introduced the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE
NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ST. MARY PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION PER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THE UNIFORM GUIDELINES FOR ALL CHARTER COMMISSIONS: PARISH, MUNICIPAL, ELECTED, AND APPOINTED ACT, LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTE 33:1395 ET SEQ.: TO FIX THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST MEETING OF THE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER, QUALIFICATIONS, AND APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION AND THE LIMITATIONS THEREON; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS BY THE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED CHARTER AND ELECTORS OF THE PARISH; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION AND THE AMENDED HOME RULE CHARTER TO BE PREPARED BY IT.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
Mr. Olander moved that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert, Davis, and Hidalgo
ORDINANCE
NO. 2369
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Richard Higgins
Address: 122 Grey Eagle No. 1 Rd.
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 2175061005.00- Sec.27 T13S R9E
2175061005.00-Lot Rem por BD J Mossey - Meynard - Martel -Grey Eagle Road Acq. 20B 168155 Improvements.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place a Manufactured Home.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2370
An Ordinance creating security procedures and guidelines relative to maintaining a safe and contraband-free environment for the St. Mary Parish Courthouse; establishment of the Courthouse Security Administration; and providing penalties for violation thereof, to be hereby titled “Courthouse Security Plan.”
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 8-0-0-3 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert, Davis, and Hidalgo
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving the holding of an election by Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on May 21, 2024, calling a special election in the District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 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 continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE
CONTINUATION)
Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax of 3 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $163,900 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 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
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 22nd day of May 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.
KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.,
VICE-CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a contract with the Jones & Ellender Contractors, Inc. relative to the Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course and Clubhouse.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a contract with the Jones & Ellender Contractors, Inc., 3500 Hwy. 182 West, Patterson, LA 70392, relative to the Atchafalaya at Idlewild Golf Course and Clubhouse, with said contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 22nd day of May 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.
KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.,
VICE-CHAIR
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Per Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Mr. Adams stated that Atchafalaya Golf Course is receiving $100,000 from a State grant.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the May 8, 2024, Regular Meeting - Appointment to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 (Four Corners/Glencoe) – 1 Vacancy
Bettye J. Tillman, Virginia Sutton – Present Member, Ulysse Dumesnil
Rev. Mathews requested that no action be taken on this item.
B. Randy Picou has returned his appointment packet and stated that he is unable to accept the open seat on the Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners.
Motion to res-cind appointment of Randy Picou to Fire Protection District No. 1 passed at the February 14, 2024, Council meeting; the applicant has declined the ap- pointment and has not taken the oath of office.
Lisa Morgan stated that this does not have to be advertised and that applications can still be submitted.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer No. 4 – year ended September 30, 2023
B. Discussion and action relative to the Official Journal for the Parish of St. Mary for the year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
BIDS RE- CEIVED:
St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune — $6.00 per square (billed in column inches)
The Morgan City Review — $6.00 per square (billed in column inches)
Mr. Adams moved that the quote of $6.00 per square (billed in column inches depending on font and type size) from Publisher of The Morgan City Re- view serve as the official journal of St. Mary Parish for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) be accepted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
C. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 4 (Patterson) – 1 Vacancy
Kristy Toups Gant
Lisa Morgan informed that several applications were received after the deadline.
Mr. Rulf requested to place this item on the June 12, 2024 agenda.
Recreation District No. 5 (Four Corners, Sorrell, and Glencoe) – 1 Va- cancy
No applications received.
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 (Unincorporated area Patterson, Ricohoc, Verdunville, Centerville, Garden City & Baker Town) – 1 Vacancy
Wendall Bogan, Donald Hahn, Sr., Todd Pellerin, Brandon LeJeune
Lisa Morgan in- formed that Wendall Bogan withdrew his application.
Mr. Olander moved that Brandon LeJeune be appointed to Water and Sewer Commission No. 3. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G KRISTI P. RINK, M.D.
Kristi P. Rink, M.D.,
Vice-Chair
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT
MAY 22, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Vice Chairperson Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, and Leslie Rulf, Jr. Absent were Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances:
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).( Richard Higgins)
An Ordinance creating security procedures and guidelines relative to maintaining a safe and contraband-free environment for the St. Mary Parish Courthouse; establishment of the Courthouse Security Administration; and providing penalties for violation thereof, to be hereby titled “Courthouse Security.”
There were no written or verbal comments received regarding the ordinances.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.,
Vice-Chair
s/g Lisa C. Morgan
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
HEBERT
RENTALS
PHONE:
985-395-2055
STORAGE SHEDS &
RENTAL HOMES
In accordance with the provisions of the Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of satisfying the lean of the undersigned for charges incurred for storage des-cribed below, notice is hereby given that such property will be sold at public auction by Hebert Rentals at its storage facilities at:
1306 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, LA
2027 Hwy 182 E, Bayou Vista, LA
The auction will start at 1306 Belleview St. Bayou Vista LA 70380 on July 3, 2024 at 10AM.
The following includes a general description of the property and unit number:
BAYOU VISTA – BELLEVIEW
Linda Blanton
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 23 / 36 BEL
Natalie Payton
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 47 BEL
Jasmine Monroe
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 48 BEL
Bruce Augustine
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 61 BEL
BAYOU VISTA – OFFICE
Vorenta Williams
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 23 BV
Leah Ruffin
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 48 BV
Rainie-Lynn LeBoeuf
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 53 BV
Claudia Johnson
Misc, Personal, Household Items, Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 66 BV
The undersigned reserves the right to bid on the property. Sale subject to prior cancellation in the event that the storage fees are paid by the occupant prior to the sale. Reservations are re- quired.
Patrick J. Hebert @ Hebert Rentals 985-395-2055
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
June 11, 2024
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 11, 2024, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Kevin Hebert, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry.
Absent: Colleen Askew and James Richard
Pastor Herb Stanley from Cornerstone Ministries led the prayer.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez 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 Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Lud Henry.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guests for the June 2024 meeting were Ms. Beverly Domengeaux from St. Mary Council on Aging and St. Mary Parish Councilman Patrick Hebert. Ms. Do- mengeaux stated that they are currently conducting a fan drive to help keep the seniors cool in the hot summer months. Parish Councilman Hebert stated that the St. Mary Parish Council is holding a special meeting on June 12, 2024 to make changes to their charter in order to resolve issues that they have had in the past.
Police Chief David Leonard presented the police report for May, 2024. 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, 2024. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department responded to 13 emergency calls. There were 6 medical assists, 3 motor vehicle accident, 2 trash fires, 1 smell of smoke, and 1 fire on the tracks of the railroad bridge. 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, 2024. Mr. Lopez stated town crews were busy this month with their regular maintenance throughout town. Mr. Lopez also stated that town crews recently installed new culverts in some areas throughout town that were damaged or collapsing. There have been concerns about the bulkheading on Pattie Drive on the side of the Lighthouse Church that is collapsing. The project is scheduled and currently waiting on the third-party contractor to complete jobs that were ahead of this. The town is also hoping to start repairing curbs in the near future.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller stated that the Country Club Estates drainage project has re- ceived unofficial word that we have been approved for the additional funds requested to complete the project. Once the official documentation has been received, the project will go out for bid. He also stated that they are still waiting on clearance on the environmental review for the 6th Street paving project. They are also doing preliminary work on a water meter grant project. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Historical Committee reported that the next town market will be Saturday, June 15, 2024. They also stated that they are continuing to add more files to their online ar- chives.
The Planning and Zoning presented a recommendation for a minor subdivision by Kory Landry to subdivide property located at 1345 Old Spanish Trail. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Public Hearings.
The Public hearing was called to order at 6:15pm.
Item No. 1 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 747 – Set Drainage Rates for 2024. After no comments from the council or audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 2 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 748 – Set Millage Rate for 2024. After no comments from the council or audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 3 under Public Hearing – Adopt Ordinance No. 749 - Millage Rate Rolled Forward Reassessment. After no comments from the council or audience, Mayor Arthur closed the public hearing.
Item No. 1 under Ordinances – Adopt Ordinance No. 747 – Set Drainage Fee for 2024. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Lud Henry, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Ordinance No. 748 – Set Millage Rate for 2024. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the ordinance was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under Ordinance No. 749 - Millage Rate Rolled Forward Reassessment. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the proposed ordinance failed to receive the necessary 2/3 majority vote required for passage.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Approve minor subdivision of property – Kory Landry. Mr. Lan-dry submitted an application to divide his existing land into two individual lots. It is the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve this application. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Raymond Price, the application was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under New Business – Name The Daily Review as Official Journal for 2024-25. Upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Lud Henry, the Daily Review was named as the Official Journal by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under New Business – Set Budget Workshop for July 16, 2024 and July 23, 2024 (if needed) at 6:00PM. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin He- bert, the workshop date was approved unanimously.
Item No. 4 under New Business – Janea Giroir – Garbage Services. Mrs. Giroir came to express her dissatisfaction with the services provided by Pelican Waste. She stated that there is trash being left behind all over the streets and many times the company is putting garbage cans in the middle of resident’s driveways causing them to have to move the can just to be able to drive in. Her concerns about the placement of cans were due to many disabled individuals that this issue causes a huge challenge. She would like the town to put some pressure on Pelican Waste to im- prove on their services.
Mayor Arthur stated that the town has made contact with State Senator Robert Allain’s office about the future resurfacing project planned for Highway 182. They stated that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is going to inspect the area this week and see if there is a reason to move up the timeline for this are.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
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Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
EXTERIOR REPAIR AND PAINTING – BROWNELL HOMES
MORGAN CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Bids for construction of the “Exterior Repair and Painting – Brownell Homes” at the Morgan City Housing Authority, Morgan City, LA., will be re- ceived until 10:30 AM, local time, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the at the Community Room of the Housing Authority Martin Luther King Center, 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA, 70380, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. This project is funded under the Capital Fund Program of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
The general scope of work for this project in- cludes repair and painting of exterior stucco, porch trim, facing panes, vinyl siding, and associated work at various apartment buildings at Brownell Homes of the Morgan City Housing Authority. Bids will be received for a Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids. Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Contractors must also visit the Site and shall attend a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting noted below.
Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file at the office of the Housing Authority Office at the Martin Luther King Center, 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA, 70380, and the office of Firmin Architects Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/ 384-3094) and are open for inspection at each of these offices without charge. Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from the Architect by making a fully refundable deposit of $100 which will be refunded upon return of the plans in good condition. Plans and Specifications will also be provided electronically.
Attention is called to the insurance requirements and to the provisions for equal employment op- portunity, and payment of not less than the minimum wages that must be paid on this project, as noted in the Specifications.
EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALE AND/OR MINORITY INDIVIDUALS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS:
The attention of the Contractor(s) proposing to submit a bid on this project is expressly called to the interest and desire of the Housing Auth- ority, that female and minority individuals, particularly those residing in or near the housing developments of the Authority, be given preference for positions of new employment.
All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid for the Base Bid and made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract for the project. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond or Irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit written as described in the in the Bid Documents for this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 2:30 PM on June 25, 2024 at Comm Center - 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed un- der LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Housing Authority of the City of Morgan City, LA
By: Clarence
Robinson Jr.,
Exec Director
Adv. June 7, 14 and 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Bank of America N.A.
Vs. No. 138283 Div “B”
Sharon Hoffman Aucoin AKA
Sharon Margaret Hoffman Aucoin
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des- cribed as LOT NUMBER 3 on a plan of land showing Dedication of an Extension of Aucoin Street in the City of Morgan City, recorded on January 26, 1954 in St. Mary Parish COB 8-Q, Entry No. 89,188. Said Tract Number 3 having a front of 50 feet on the north side of Extension of Au- coin Street by a depth between parallel lines of 54 feet; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIXTY SIX AND 00/100 ($13,066.00) with interest thereon at 3.875% per annum from August 01, 2023, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and applicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property ap- praisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being enforc-ed by this proceeding as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 24th day of July A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 23rd day of April A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. June 21 and July 17, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, July 1, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Elizabeth Bourgeois Children’s Trust represented by Aaron Hoffpauir for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 40 ft. to 15 ft., a Rear Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the re- quired 25 ft. to five (5) ft., and a Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 10 ft. to five (5) ft. in a Conservation (CN) Zoned District located at 111 Campgrounds Ln. Lot #1, Cypremort Point, LA-Sec.15 T15S R6E; -Parcel #1154444300.00-Lot 1 Cypremort Point Camp Grounds Acq. 287 317905.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
John P. Davis,
Chairman
Adv. June 14, 21 and 28, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, July 1, 2024 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Lynn Landry represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for a Lot Area Variance to deviate from the required 10 acres to 3.98 acres in an Agricultural Zoned District located at 854 Hwy 318., Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 5 T14S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1814921028.00-16.15 Ac Tract Bd Lockett - Sorrel - Taylor - Jones (now Hwy 318) Acq 392 333679.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of
Adjustments
John P. Davis,
Chairman
Adv. June 14, 21 and 28, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
June 27, 2024
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes: May 2024
4. Public Comment
5. Income Statement: May 2024
6. Expenses Statement: May 2024
7. New Business: Policy Manual Revision; Selection of a newspaper as the official journal for St. Mary Parish 911 Communications District
8. Old Business: None
9. Director Up- dates
10. General Discussion
11. Adjournment
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PATTERSON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Patterson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 5:30 pm.
The meeting will be held at the Housing office @ 409 Grout St. Patterson, La. 70392. Public invited.
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
Planning &
Zoning
Commission
Public Hearing Minutes
May 20, 2024
5:45 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley. Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis and. Absent was Glynn Pellerin
The purpose of the hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following proposed Subdivision/Development of property:
Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a subdivision of property for Regina Miller, represented by Matthew Fore in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1060 Verdunville Rd., Franklin, LA- Sec. 4 T15S R10E; -Parcel Id# 2594524088.00-2.20 ac por Lot 4 Romain Verdun part being por Tract “UYZTU” per Plat 62 286262 lying South of Verdunville Rd. Acq. 64 286579. (Sub-1259)
There being no further business, Chairman Barry Druilhet adjourned the Public Hearing.
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Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission
Adv. June 21, 2024
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Planning &
Zoning
Commission
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2024
6:00 p.m.
St. Mary Parish Courthouse
Fifth Floor
Franklin,
Louisiana
The Planning & Zoning Commission met on this date with Chairman Barry Druilhet presiding and the following members present: Danny Lipari, Jimmy Wiley, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Chesteen, Carla Davis. Ab- sent was Glynn Pellerin.
Mr. Chesteen pronounced the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Chesteen moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 15, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Druilhet read the request for Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a subdivision of property for Regina Miller, represented by Matthew Fore in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1060 Verdunville Rd., Franklin, LA-Sec. 4 T15S R10E; -Parcel Id# 2594524088.00-2.20 ac por Lot 4 Romain Verdun part being por Tract “UYZTU” per Plat 62 286262 lying South of Verdunville Rd. Acq. 64 286579.
Mr. Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. ap- peared before the board to discuss the request for Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a subdivision of property for Regina Miller in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1060 Verdunville Rd., Franklin, LA- Sec. 4 T15S R10E; -Parcel Id# 2594524088.00-2.20 ac por Lot 4 Romain Verdun part being por Tract “UYZTU” per Plat 62 286262 lying South of Verdunville Rd. Acq. 64 286579.
Mr. Fore stated that Mr. Calvin Savoy is acquiring a portion of property from Ms. Re- gina Miller.
Mr. Fore ex- plained that the portion Mr. Savoy will acquire is part of Ms. Miller’s driveway.
Mr. Fore stated that they initially intended on sharing the driveway, however, Ms. Miller has decided not to build on her lot adjacent to Mr. Savoy’s.
Mr. Fore ex- plained that Mr. Savoy will own the entire driveway if the subdivision is approved.
Mr. Lipari made a motion to ap- prove the request for Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for a subdivision of property for Regina Miller, represented by Matthew Fore in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1060 Verdunville Rd., Franklin, LA- Sec. 4 T15S R10E; -Parcel Id# 2594524088.00-2.20 ac por Lot 4 Romain Verdun part being por Tract “UYZTU” per Plat 62 286262 lying South of Verdunville Rd. Acq. 64 286579. Mr. Wiley seconded the motion, which carried with the following 5-0-0-1 Roll Call Vote:
Yeas: Danny Li- pari, Jimmy Wiley, Joshua Montgomery, Jeremy Ches-teen, and Carla Davis
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Glynn Pellerin
There being no further business, Mr. Wiley moved for adjournment. Mr. Lipari seconded the motion, which carried.
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Chairman Barry Druilhet
St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission
Adv. June 21, 2024
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LEGAL 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 4th day of June 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2024 - 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR WATER
SERVICE
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana in session assembled, that the charges to be paid by consumers for water service from the municipal water system shall be as follows:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Within Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $22.13 flat rate and $9.23 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rates in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
Outside Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $25.50 flat rate and $9.54 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the flat rate shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from August 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
Within Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $42.28 flat rate and $12.57 per 1000 gallons after first 4000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rates in effect on that date rate shall automatically be in- creased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) has increased from August 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
Outside Municipal Boundaries
A. 2024 - $49.01 flat rate and $13.25 per 1000 gallons after first 4000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rates in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from August 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
The foregoing was introduced by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, at the regular monthly meeting of the Patterson City Council on June 4, 2024.
The foregoing was offered for adoption by Councilman ————————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman ————————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: ————
NAYS: ————
ABSENT: ———
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2024.
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RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of July 2024, 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.
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MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Adv. June 21, 26 and 28, 2024
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LEGAL 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 4th day of June 2024.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2024 – 06A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that the charges to be paid by consumers for sewer service from the municipal sewer system shall be as follows:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
A. 2024- $14.83 flat rate and $7.97 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
A. 2024- $20.76 flat rate and $10.34 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2025, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until August 1, 2024.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach and seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 4th day of June, 2024.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilman ———————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman ———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: ————
NAYS: ————
ABSENT: ———
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2024.
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RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of July 2024, 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.
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MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Adv. June 21, 26 and 28
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