Public notices for March 21, 2025
Click here to download a .pdf of the Feb. 25 Morgan City Council minutes.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
February 10, 2025
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Board Members – Chris Cooper- President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Sec. Treas., Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller- Miller En- gineers, Glenn Duncan-Providence Engineers, David Hill-Parish Councilman, Em- ployees- Destinee DiMaggio, Jason Scott and Dakota Dupuy.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
January’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated with a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Thomas Philbrook, motion carried.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. Larry reported that during the snow storm we had no major breaks to our system and that our towers were maintained. We shut off one tower, so Berwick was able to use their larger pump. We weren’t able to supply Patterson water, but were able to keep Bayou Vista up and running. We did have a 10-inch break near Tractor Supply after the freeze was done, that was repaired. Larry has completed the last tie in for the Arlington project, he needs to set a hydrant, pressurize and chlorinate to finish it off completely. Larry cleaned out and fixed a sewer issue at Hwy 182 and Mercury. Fairview/Claire House did have a break, and Larry shut off the main valve for them. Our office on Saturn Road had some breaks inside of the walls, this has been capped off.
Jason Scott gave the monthly maintenance report; he has completed routine maintenance and 811 locates throughout the month. Jason also helped prep and maintain our systems during the freeze.
Tony Hensgens gave a joint plant update, there were no issues to report after the freeze. They are expecting to receive the AFF grant in a few weeks. Tony also stated that we were unable to give Patterson water during the freeze due to us being down a tower.
Chris Cooper thanked Jason and Larry and crew for their work preparing for the freeze. Due to the breaks in our office on Saturn Road, some repairs will need to be made and we will need to change out a window and door to avoid flooding in the future.
Chris stated that we could not provide the City of Patterson water during the freeze due to it affecting our own customers. Chris did offer to give water after both of our towers were filled but by then it was not needed.
Core and Main came back today to finish off the last 150-200 commercial meters that need to be in- stalled. This project should be completed within the next two weeks.
Chris discussed deeming the old unused meters as surplus to bid and sell as is with a motion made by Raymond Beadle and a second from Paul Tholen, mo- tion carried.
Chris and Paul Tholen will be attending a grant writing class in Baton Rouge.
Chris mentioned that we still have an open field position and hope to start interviews this month.
Reid Miller with Miller Engineers said we are still waiting on a capital outlay decision. He has put in an application for a CWEF grant which is for ap- proximately 50k-60k.
Glenn Duncan has double checked all past info on Boy Blue and is still looking for the original paperwork. We will continue researching and reach out to the current customer to see what we can come across.
The board discussed installing a check valve along with a six-inch meter connecting to our Patterson valve. A quote was reviewed from Core & Main, with a motion made by Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, all were in favor, motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn with a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Destinee
DiMaggio-
Recording
Secretary
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
PATTERSON
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE ADVERTISEMENT
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTH- ORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL, AT CIVICSOURCE.COM, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS FOR JUDICIAL SALES BEGINNING AT 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7th DAY OF MAY, 2025 AND CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SALES ARE COMPLETED, TITLE TO IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES WERE ADJUDICATED TO THE CITY OF PATTERSON, TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES. THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS AND THE LEGAL DES- CRIPTION FOR EACH OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE OFFER-ED FOR SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
SCOTT NA- THANIEL E 1/3 ET AL 2/3
418 MARTIN LUTHER KING AVE, PATTERSON, LA 70392 TAXES OWED ARE WITH A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TO- GETHER WITH ALL OF THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES AND ADVANTAGES AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP- PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF PATTERSON, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, HAVING A FRONT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOUISIANA AVENUE OF SAID TOWN OF 79 FEET BY A DEPTH BE- TWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE (193’) FEET, BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE OF MORRISON HECTOR; ON THE EAST BY PROPERTY OF PATSY HUNT; ON THE SOUTH BY SAID LOUISIANA AVENUE AND ON THE WEST BY PROPERTY OF VICTORIA HUNT PICKETT.
2864341009.00
ON THE DAY OF SALE I WILL SELL THE PROPERTY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE SALE WILL BE WITHOUT AP- PRAISEMENT, FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND A NON-WARRANTY CASH SALE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PROPERTY.
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DES-CRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW:
Tax Bill 2864341009.00
SHANKREQU- LYN O. JOHNSON, NATHANIEL E. SCOTT, LOUISE SCOTT GRIGGS, MILDRED SCOTT FUENTES, PARISH OF ST. MARY, CITY OF PATTERSON, MAURITA D WASHINGTON, GAIL NORWOOD, MICHAEL GRIGGS, ROBERT WILLIAMS, merlin renard jr, lynette renard mitchell, byron re- nard, troy renard, reginald renard, pernell renard, terry renard, beverly scott, herdine edgar
LOT HECTOR - PATSY HUNT - LA AVE - V HUNT ACQ 237 311087
Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 418 Martin Luther King Ave, Patterson, LA 70392
TAX SALE TITLE TO THE ABOVE DES-CRIBED PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR FAILURE TO PAY TAXES. YOU HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A PERSON WHO MAY HAVE AN IN- TEREST IN THIS PROPERTY.
YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY WILL BE TERMINATED IF YOU DO NOT REDEEM THE PROPERTY BY MAKING ALL REQUIRED PAYMENTS TO THE TAX COLLECTOR LISTED BELOW OR FILE A LAWSUIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THE RE- CORDING OF AN ACT TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP, IF LATER.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
1314 MAIN STREET
PATTERSON, LA 70392-5002
(985) 395-5205
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION REGARDING COMMITMENT OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Patterson was allocated $1,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding relative to wastewater in- frastructure im- provements, and
WHEREAS, the City of Patterson has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to commit a portion of its available funds for Sewer Lift Station Upgrades project, and
WHEREAS, the City has carefully considered the financial implications of such commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City hereby commits to contribute Twenty-Five Percent (25%) of the total project cost to be used for the Sewer Lift Station Upgrades project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Mayor shall be responsible for the proper disbursement and accounting of these funds in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and the City’s financial policies.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the City Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of March, 2025.
APPROVED:
(S) Rodney Grogan
Rodney Grogan
Mayor, City of Patterson
ATTEST:
(S) Midge
Bourgeois
Midge Bourgeois
City Clerk, City of Patterson
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, states that “…no person shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in the sale, rental, or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services, or in the availability of residential real estate-related transaction including lenders, builders and homeowners’ insurance companies…,” and
WHEREAS the State of Louisiana passed the Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act which allows the Louisiana At- torney General’s Office to enforce fair housing laws, and
WHEREAS the Parish of St. Mary desires to promote Fair Housing practices throughout the community and in particular regard to those programs providing housing assistance to area residents,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED that the City of Patterson does hereby proclaim April as “Fair Housing Month” in order to raise public awareness about the requirements of the Fair Housing Law.
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
In the City of Patterson
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the City of Patterson, LA this eleventh day of March A.D. two thousand twenty-five.
(S) Rodney A.
Grogan
Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
(S) Midge
Bourgeois
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program Department is requesting bids for Dry and Canned Foods for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 1, 2025 at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,000 per year.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program is requesting bids for Produce for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 10:30 a.m., April 4, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
A bid packet may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program is requesting bids for Paper & Cleaning Supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 3, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
A bid packet may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of approximately $6,445,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program Department is requesting bids for Small Kitchen Equipment for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 8, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 14, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 17, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program Department is requesting bids for Milk for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 4, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program Department is requesting bids for Frozen Foods and Meat for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 9:00 a.m., April 2, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,00 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Patterson
Housing
Authority
The Patterson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The office is located at 409 Grout Street in Patterson. The meeting is open to the public. There is no agenda at this time.
Adv. March 21, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nu- trition Program Department is requesting bids for Juice, fresh or frozen, for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nutrition Department until 10:00 a.m., April 4, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Child Nutrition Program Department is requesting bids for Fresh Shell Eggs for the 2025-2026 school year. Sealed bids will be accepted at the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Department until 9:30 a.m., April 4, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read out loud. The public is invited to attend.
Specifications may be obtained from the St. Mary Parish School Board, Child Nu- trition Program Department, P.O. Box 170, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70522 or by calling (337) 836-6039. Information is available online at www.centralauctionhouse.com.
No pre-bid conference will be held. Questions should be emailed to dchaisson@stmaryk12.net by March 24, 2025. Responses will be provided by email to all potential vendors by March 25, 2025.
The St. Mary Parish School Board Child Nutrition Program is funded 92 percent with Federal funds for a total of ap- proximately $6,445,000 per year.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. March 12, 21 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Newrez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage
Servicing
Vs. No. 138955 Div “A”
Tonya Wilson
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 Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT 17 OF BLOCK 4 OF ADDENDUM 1A OF THE TIFFANY PLACE SUBDIVISION, as shown on a plat of survey made by Arthur A. DeFraites, Jr., a Louisiana Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated September 10, 2004 and re- corded in St. Mary Parish COB 67, page 651, File No. 287051.
Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon located in- cluding one (1) 2001 RiverChase Homes Manufactured Home bearing Serial Number/VIN: 000RV02AL0104729A/000RV02AL0104729B, Model No/RD4412, 62 x 31, Label/Seal No. NTA1180637/NTA1180638, which manufactured home was immobilized by Manufactured Home Rider to the Mortgage/Deed of Trust/Security Deed in the Mortgage dated April 5, 2019.
to satisfy the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN AND 53/100 ($80,137.53) DOLLARS, plus interest at the rate of 4.625 percent per annum from April 1, 2024, until paid and reasonable attorney’s fees, all costs and expenses in enforcing the Note and Mortgage, and all ad- vances for taxes, insurance premiums, and all other charges and ex- penses permitted by the Note or Mortgage including pre-payment penalty, if any, and late charges and all costs of this proceedings, 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, ac- cording to law WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 23rd day of April A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 7th day of March A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 21 and April 16, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 138795 Div “A”
Anthony Vernon Henagin A/K/A Anthony V. Henagin A/K/A Anthony Henagin and Aleta Bennett Henagin A/K/A Aleta B. Henagin A/K/A Aleta Henagin
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 and thereunto belonging and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto appertaining, lying and being situated in Section 32, T15S, R12E, Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known and des-cribed as the westernmost fifty (50’) feet of lot seven (7) of square fifty four (54) according to the Fields Map of the Town of Berwick, as shown on reference to a map and plat of survey made by A. L. Fields, drawn by A. Villars, recorded on April 13, 1981 in COB 23-P, Page 688, Entry No. 188,327 of the public records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The said parcel of land described herein has a frontage of fifty (50’) feet on the easterly side of Sixth Street (also known as the ex- tension of Sixth Street), with a depth along its northerly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet, with a depth along its southerly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet and with a width across the rear or easterly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet and a width across the rear or easterly boundary line of fifty (50’) feet; and is bounded northerly by Lot Six (6) of square fifty four (54), southerly by lot eight (8) of square fifty four (54), easterly by the remaining portion of lot seven (7) of square fifty four (54) and westerly by Sixth Street (also known as the extension of Sixth Street).
to satisfy the sum of EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 03/100 ($81,297.03) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note, subject to any credits, interest from January 1, 2024, until paid, at 3.5% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees, to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, 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, ac- cording to law WITHOUT ap- praisement 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 23rd day of April A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 7th of March A.D., 2025.
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. March 21 and April 16, 2025
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PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Eriq Blanchard, Steve Domangue, Tim Hymel, and Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: None
Also present was Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Michael Loupe.
There was no Positive Image recipient for the month of February.
Mr. Caleb Bryan stated the Da Cajun Burger Cookoff was scheduled for March 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM. He said that there were over 20 teams registered to participate along with other food vendors. He said there would also be live music. He invited everyone to come out to the event.
Mr. Mike Granger said that the surface of 5th Street was getting bad, and he felt that it needed to be redone. Mayor Dragna stated that bids were being received on the next phase of the road repair project, and it would include the area of 5th Street and Freret Street.
Mayor Dragna said that Madalyn Hebert with LA Ruffnexx had submitted a request to hold a food truck festival in 2026. Ms. Hebert was not present, so it was decided that the issue would be taken up at the March meeting.
The next matter on the agenda was the condemnation report. The first property was 210 S. Railroad Avenue. Mr. Jimmy Knight said all notices had been sent and the Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Haller said it was dangerous to people passing by on the sidewalk. The property own-er, Mr. Bernandino requested more time to complete the repairs. A motion to condemn the property at 210 S. Railroad was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Jimmy Knight said all legal requirements had been met for the property located at 1103 Railroad Avenue. None of the notices had been signed for. Pastor Bias said he knew the owner’s daughter lived in New Orleans. He asked if there was any way the letter could be sent to her before action would be taken. Mr. Knight suggested that a 30-day letter be sent to the New Orleans address to see if a response was received. A motion to demolish the house at 1103 Railroad Avenue after sending the letter to the New Orleans address and giving them 30 days was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next condemnation was for a mobile home located at 1013 Railroad Avenue. Mrs. Arthur Welsh said that her husband had recently passed away, and he had dealt with these matters in the past. She did not have the money to tear it down. Mayor Dragna asked Public Works Director Mike Loupe to help Mrs. Welsh with the demolition of the trailer. Mr. Loupe said he could look at it and see what could be done. Mayor Dragna suggested that the demolition be de- layed by 30 days A motion to delay the demolition for thirty days to allow Mrs. Welsh to try to find someone to help her tear down the mobile home was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said that the property located at 1017 Cottonwood Street was now owned by the bank. He had tried to contact the bank several times, but got no response. He said letters had also been sent to both the property owner and the bank with no response. A motion to demolish the house located at 1017 Cottonwood was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the house located at 1009 Garden Street. Mr. Knight said that the owners did put a tarp up after the hurricane, but no other activity had taken place since. A motion to demolish the house located at 1009 Garden Street was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said that the owners of the property located at 1643 Filmore had reached out and asked that the City give them thirty days to tear the house down. Mayor Dragna recommended that they be given forty-five days to tear the house down, and if not the city would proceed with the demolition. A motion to allow forty-five days for the house at 1643 Filmore to be torn down before the city would bid out the demolition was made by Mr. Do- mangue, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The property located at 1205 Clothilde Street was the next item on the agenda. Mr. Knight said when he had gone out two and a half weeks ago to inspect the property, he found that someone was living in the front part of it. The man said he was renting from the owner. The owner stated that he did not allow anyone to live there, but the tenant gave his key to Mr. Knight. He said the entire roof had fallen down so it was completely ex- posed in the back of the building. Mr. Phong Vu was the owner, and was represented by his contractor. He said that the owner planned to renovate the building and make it into a nail salon and washeteria. The contractor said the owner did not have enough money to make all of the repairs at this time. He had procured a permit over a year ago to replace the roof, but it had not been completed. The contractor said the repairs would have to be made a little at a time. Pastor Bias said that there was no hope for the building to be repaired in thirty days. A motion to demolish the building located at 1205 Clothilde was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The property located at 212 Second was the final condemnation on the agenda. Mr. Knight said that it had been adjudicated to the Parish. A motion to demolish the building located at 212 Second Street was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
The minutes of the January 28, 2025 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending January 31, 2025.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: February 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended January 31, 2025.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending January 31, 2025. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Actual total revenues are beginning the year under budget by $126,242. Operating expenses are also under budget by $90,150. The net loss of $380,437 is an unfavorable variance of $36,092 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues in this fund are also beginning the year under budget by $175,013. The operational ex- penses are under budget as well, but only by $44,891. The net income, after transfers, of $75,541 creates an unfavorable variance compared to the budget of $125,744.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $523 under budget, with total operating expenses under budget by $46,293. The net income, after transfers, of $73,733 leaves a favorable variance of $50,189.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director
A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Do- mangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Zeke Sampey for the retired Drug Dog; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 25-08
WHEREAS, the Morgan City Police Department has a golden Labrador Retriever (Dally) that served as a drug dog; and
WHEREAS, the dog is no longer certified and is considered retired and no longer involved in any police services; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Zeke Sampey has agreed to care and provide for the dog at his home upon her retirement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor is hereby authorized, em- powered and directed to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Sergeant Zeke Sampey for the future care of Dally.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Bias, Blanchard, Domangue, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 26th day of February, 2025.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna stated that the Auditors needed to be engaged for the 2024 audit; whereupon,
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 25-10
WHEREAS, the firm of Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC submitted an agreement letter for the examination of the financial statements of the City of Morgan City for the year ending December 31, 2024, and
WHEREAS, said agreement letter must be approved by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute the letter agreement be- tween the City and Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for the purpose of conducting an examination of the City’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Bias, Blanchard, Domangue, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 25th day of February, 2025.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The next matter on the aenda was the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the 2024 audit; whereupon,
Mr. Blanchard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adop¬tion.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 25-11
WHEREAS, as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana, a Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is to be completed and submitted to the firm of Kolder, Slaven, & Company for the City of Morgan City and
WHEREAS, along with the audit report, the results of this ques¬tionnaire must be submitted to the Legislative Auditor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that it hereby approves and adopts the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire as completed and submitted by the Finance Director.
Mr. Hymel seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Blan-chard, Hymel, Bias, Domangue, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of February, 2025.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna submitted the name of Rhett Fryou for appointment to the Recreation & Parks Commission and Angie Champine for appointment to the Hotel Motel Corridor Committee. A motion to concur in the appointments was made by Mr. Do- mangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna said that the Liquor License on the agenda had not been completed and would be addressed at the March meeting.
Pastor Bias said he wanted to acknowledge some of the African American leaders from Morgan City during Black History Month. He said Joshua Thomas was the first black mayor ap- pointed by the Governor. He said Palmer Cox was the first black police officer, Glenda Halsey was the first black female police officer, Richard Anderson was the first black Fire Chief and Michael Banks was the first black Police Chief. He said there had been many other black men and women who had done great things for our City.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias and voted unanimously in favor.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
SPECIAL
MEETING
MARCH 12, 2025
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 10:00 am in special session, this date, in the Conference Room at City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steven Domangue, Tim Hymel, Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: Eriq Blanchard
Also present was Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr.
The public no- tice, posted on the principal front door of the meeting place was read (copy on file).
Mr. Charlie So- lar said that a change order needed to be made on the Water Treatment Plant Im- provements, Phase II project that was just recently ap- proved by the DEQ; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offer-ed the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 25-14
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed in the name of and on behalf of said municipal corporation, to execute Change Order Number 1 in the amount of + $712,046.83, under Contract Number R:24-24, between the City of Morgan City and The Lemoine Company, LLC, for the Morgan City Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase I project.
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Domangue, Bias, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Blan-chard
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 12th day of March, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
Thursday, March 27, 2025
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Minutes: February 27, 2024
5. Income Statement: February 2024
6. Expense Statement: February 2024
7. Old Business: None
8. New Business:
Possibility of moving funds from PSB CD to a LAMP account
9. Director Updates
10. General Discussion
11. Adjournment
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes -March 11, 2025
Council Meeting
City of Patterson, Louisiana
The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, meeting was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.
Mayor Rodney Grogan presided over the meeting.
Pastor Lee Condolle with One Faith Fellowship led the invocation.
The council led the Pledge of Allegiance in unison.
Mayor Grogan asked for a moment of silence.
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present; Councilmember DeMale Bowden was ab- sent.
Murtado Mousa from Providence Engineering was in attendance; Police Chief Garret Grogan and City Attorney Russel Cremaldi were absent.
Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, to dispense with the reading and ap- prove the February 4, 2025, minutes. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bowden absent.
Mayor Grogan stated that there is an error or item 3 under New Business. It states an Introduction but is just a Discussion of the Electronic Traffic Enforcement Ordinance.
Mayor Grogan advised that we are going into Public Comments, and anyone who wants to speak on any matter on the agenda should please come forward.
Sandra Turner said she would like to commend and thank the following council members: Miranda Weinbach, Ray Dewey, and Mamie Perry regarding the Community Center. She stated that Councilmembers Miranda Weinbach and Ray Dewey met with her, the Community Center workers and Holden Murray to discuss the community center and ways to move forward with the community center.
Gracie Durapau with the Patterson High School Beta Club asked permission to hold can shakes for their place at the state level at three levels and now has earned the opportunity to travel to Orlando, FL, in June 2025 to represent Patterson High School and the City of Patterson at the National Beta Convention. The council approved the can shakes along with Chief Grogan for March 29, 2025, April 26, 2025, and June 14, 2025. They will call the office and speak with City Clerk, Midge Bourgeois, on a date for May.
Also, Emily Everett spoke on behalf of the Patterson High School Student Council and Beta Club to host a 5K Color Run on August 16, 2025, with an alternate date of August 23, 2025, if there should be a rainout. The council and the Chief of Police approved the 5K Color Run on these dates.
Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, stated in their packets that the financials are in- cluded. Ms. Mabile advised the council that the General Fund, due to the Police Department maintenance, was initially budgeted for $ 10,000, but they would need to amend it to $27,000 for plumbing work. She also stated that due to the Water Plant equipment repairs and maintenance, the Utility Fund was initially budgeted for $64,000 and would need to be amended to $95,000 for work to seal the filters.
Councilmember Ray Dewey provided an update on a recent meeting attended by himself, Councilmember Miranda Weinbach, Holden Murray, Community Center employees, and board members. He explained that their goal was to find common ground to operate and keep the Community Center open for at least one more year with the city’s support. During the meeting, Councilmember Dewey mentioned that, based on the auditor’s recommendation, they would implement a 2% cut in the cultural recreation budget, which amounts to nearly $19545.56. Last year, the Community Center’s budget was approximately $90,800, but they plan to allocate a new budget of $70,000. Additionally, they are ex- ploring various ways to make the Community Center self-sufficient. They identified a savings of around $5,000 by eliminating charges for equipment that was not being utilized. Council- member Dewey noted that many constituents are concerned about the potential closing of the Community Center; however, he reassured them that they are not at that point yet and believes the center will eventually become self-sufficient. He encouraged the public to know that the Community Center is open for business and seeking support. If anyone is looking for a place to rent, they should contact the staff at the Community Center. It was stated that Sandra Turner, a Community Center board member, would present the Community Center budget to the council at the April council meeting.
Councilmember Mamie Perry motioned to take the health insurance discussion out of the table, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Council. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bow- den absent. Councilmember Ray Dewey stated that the insurance discussion tonight is just a discussion and will not be voted on tonight. He did state to the council that, looking at the city’s finances, they have to do something; he also wanted to make it clear to the city employees that they are about six months out from open enrollment for insurance, and they need to start looking, just in case, for policy insurance for their family. Council- member Dewey did advise there are some proposals where the city can save money, and we can reimburse the employee, where the employee would not take such a big hit, and where the city can help out toward their family insurance; plus, Councilmember Dewey stated there were four different ways they can do this. It was explained that our current insurance has a flex spending card, and the employee pays no deductions; when the insurance was changed in 2023, the city shopped for cheaper insurance but made sure it would cover existing conditions on employees, plus other matches.
A Resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month was mo- tioned by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bowden absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry on a Resolution regarding the commitment of USDA funding. This funding is for the $1,500,000.00 from the USDA awarded in 2023, so we must get it to the portal to pull it down. Therefore, we have to pass this resolution for the commitment of funds; this is a grant from Clay Higgins’ of- fice. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den absent.
Toye Taylor with MetaTraffic LLC discussed that they are a traffic enforcement company that uses technology to get speeding violators. Mr. Taylor stated it is an agreement where a community does not put up any funds; the company will put up all the equipment, and they do all the billing. The Mayor and Chief of Police would re- ceive a printout; the Chief of Police would appoint an officer to review and sign off on the tickets, and the city would have to have due process of a mayor’s court. There would be a 60/40 split with MetaTraffic, where the city would receive 60%, and MetaTraffic would receive 40% of the revenue. This program is a civil matter, not a criminal matter, plus a sign warning the motorist would need to be put up. All funds are dedicated to public safety for Police and Fire Departments. Chief Grogan sent a message asking to wait until after the Police Conference in two weeks to make any decisions.
Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, advised the council that the General Fund, due to the Police Department maintenance, was initially budgeted for $ 10,000 but needs to be amended to $27,000 for plumbing work. She also stated that due to the water plant equipment repairs and maintenance, the utility fund was initially budgeted for $64,000, and it will need to be amended to $95,000 for work to seal the filters. Councilmember Ray Dewey mo- tioned to amend the budget for the unforeseen maintenance of the plumbing at the Police Dept, the sealing around the water plant, and other incidental maintenance. Councilmember Mamie Perry seconded this motion. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den absent.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Mr. Hilliard Smith, Jr. Councilmember Mamie Perry moved to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den absent.
Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Ms. Cora Jennings. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bow-den absent.
Holden Murray stated that after a year of hiatus, the Economic Community Development is back. There are a lot of things that are being worked on. On April 12, 2025, it’s “Love the Boot” week. We will serve and clean up for the beautification of the City of Patterson. April is Autism Awareness Month, so a walk around the Community Center to show awareness to those with autism and their family that just because you process things differently, it does not make you less than anyone else. On May 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., our color run is returning, so registration will go live on our Facebook page and city website at the end of this week. This Friday, if you are a woman en- trepreneur in the City of Patterson, a woman entrepreneur living in the City of Patterson, or would like to nominate someone, we will be doing something special in honor of Women’s History Month. Mr. Murray stated on be- half of himself, the City of Patterson, Mayor Grogan, and Mayor Pro-Tem would like to thank the National League of Cities for selecting our city to be in the Southern Cities Economic Inclusion. Out of fifteen southern cities, the City of Patterson was chosen. We are going into the alumni section with new cities, whereas Mr. Murray stated he was selected for a position on the alumni faculty. Since Mr. Murray has ac- cepted that position on the faculty, the City of Patterson has become a model city. The city will now re- ceive a grant for Economic Resilience for $15,000.
Murtado Mousa with Providence Engineering spoke on the nine sewer lift stations project. It was stated that the project is going well, but there are a few minor issues that the vendor is aware of. Payout number 7 was submitted to the mayor, signed, and submitted to FP&C for reimbursement. Mr. Mousa asked if reimbursement was received; Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, advised reimbursement was submitted on February 24, 2025, but as of today, this reimbursement has not been received from FP&C. Regarding the USDA Resolution, Mr. Mousa advised they met about a week or so with USDA, now they are ready to submit all paperwork to USDA. On the gas line project, Mr. Mousa stated that we were approved for 1,300,000.00 for the natural gas that goes through the city, and he noted that the grantors requested some environmental assessment documents. The documents were submitted, and they are waiting for approval before granting us the money.
Steve Bierhorst stated there were a few hiccups at the lift station rehab, but they are getting worked out. Mr. Bierhorst stated that Terry Space and his crew have been working diligently on moving and fitting the generator into the housing. They are almost ready to do a test run on the generator, and Mr. Bierhorst wanted to thank Terry and his crew for all the hard work, as they saved the city around $65,000. Also, Steve thank-ed Virgil Walton, who stepped up as supervisor for our water/wastewater and advised that he is catching up on things around town. They have been working to- gether and are speaking daily about things happening and getting the work done.
Mayor Grogan thanked Sharon Gillum, Waterplant Supervisor, for assisting and meeting with Virgil Walton and his crew to ensure things are being taken care of around the city. Ms. Gillum gave an update on the status of the filters; as of today, 35 feet have been sealed, and 55 feet are left to seal. Hopefully, by the end of the week, everything should be completed.
With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. The Council unanimously agreed.
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Rodney A. Grogan,
Mayor
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Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
Adv. March 21, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
EMERGENCY POWER AND FACILITY IM- PROVEMENTS AT THE EXISTING ST MARY PARISH HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAREHOUSE BUILDING, FRANKLIN LA FOR ST MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
Sealed Bids for the construction of EMERGENCY POWER AND FACILITY IM- PROVEMENTS AT THE EXISTING ST MARY PARISH HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WAREHOUSE BUILDING, FRANKLIN LA – For St Mary Parish Government – Franklin La; will be received until 2:30 PM , local time, on April 17, 2025, in the meeting room of the St. Mary Parish Government, Fifth Floor – Courthouse Building, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can obtain bid related materials and post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Bids received after the above-mentioned time will not be considered.
This project consists of the construction of Emergency Power and Facility Im- provements at the existing St Mary Parish Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Warehouse Building, Franklin La. The work will include, but not limited to, replacement of interior electrical panel, electrical work, and emergency smoke alarms, hard surface service drive, replace damaged overhead door, and in the Administrative area repair rest room flooring, walls, and ceiling, replace damaged suspended ceiling tile and lighting, repaint interior walls and doors, and install air conditioning. The project will be bid with a Base Bid and two Deductive Alternate Bids as shown in drawings and specifications.
General Contractors desiring to bid on this project as a prime bidder shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the office of the purchasing agent, St. Mary Parish Gov’t, Fifth Floor, Parish Courthouse in Franklin, LA. They are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094), jimfirmin@firminarchitects.com. Contractors may obtain a paper copy of plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each set issued. The full amount of the deposit on the first two sets is fully refunded to each prime Bidder who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of such documents in good condition after re- ceipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit on all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Bid Guarantee must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID
MEETING WILL BE HELD
At 10:30 AM on April 7, 2025
At the St Mary Parish Homeland Security (Old Armory) Building,
Cynthia St at
Haifleigh St,
Franklin LA
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under 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 reserves 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.
Sam Jones,
President
St. Mary Parish Gov’t
Adv. March 21, 26 and April 2, 2025
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