Public notices for March 5, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rev. Craig Mathews, Dean Adams, and Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Hebert and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Rulf.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Special Session, January 29, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Carla Broussard Pellerin appeared before the Council to announce her candidacy for the St. Mary Parish School Board District No. 7.
Parish President Sam Jones stated that the expected $12 million grant funding to repair pumps in Morgan City has increased to $14 million, possibly increasing to $16 million. He stated that the Levee District is included in the project and the contract is expected to be signed next week. He also stated that he will gather more information on issues with the eight (8) culverts under the road in Bayou Vista.
Mr. Duhon re- quested that Paul Governale write a thank you letter to Gordy Dove, CPRA, for helping with the pumps.
Mrs. Hidalgo stated that Chris Chabert with DOTD is currently attending Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Drainage District No. 2 meeting to discuss flood/drainage issues.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mat-hews and Adams
RESOLUTION
A Resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute an agreement with Diverse Solutions, LLC relative to the Renovations to Quintana Canal Boat Launch Project.
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 an agreement with Diverse Solutions, LLC, 3614 W. Old Spanish Trail, New Iberia, LA 70560 relative to the Renovations to Quintana Canal Boat Launch Project, with said agreement 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 11th day of February 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
In response to Mrs. Hidalgo’s in- quiry, Mr. Olander stated that this is a Parish owned boat landing.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed to table Item 13B, “Resolution removing the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A and authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to immediately as- sume the responsibilities of operating the aforesaid Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A including signing checks, be a signer on bank accounts, contracts, and other documents related to its proper operations until new members of the Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Parish Council and sworn in,” to a time uncertain. Mr. Olander seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hill moved to expand the agenda to include adopting a “Resolution Pertaining to the FY 2024-2025, St. Mary Parish Government Application for funds from the Governor’s Community Water En- richment Fund for Infrastructure Im- provements at St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commissions No. 2 and No. 4” and adopting a “Resolution Pertaining to the FY 2024-2025, St. Mary Parish Government Application for funds from the Governor’s Local Government Assistance Program for Replacement and Improvements to the Electrical System at Burns Point Park and Renovations and Improvements at St. Mary Parish Morgue.” Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Hill moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Olan-der seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mat-hews and Adams
RESOLUTION
Resolution pertaining to the FY 2024 – 2025 St. Mary Parish Government Application for funds from the Governor’s Community Water Enrichment Fund for
Infrastructure Improvements At St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commissions No. 2 and No. 4
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government de- sires to submit a grant application under the 2024-2025 Governor’s Community Water Enrichment Fund, and;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commissions No. 2 and No. 4 are in need of infrastructure improvements to their water systems that are important for the effective operation of their water systems and continued health and safety of the communities served by them, and;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 2 is needing to install valves in their water distribution lines at an estimated cost of $120,000 to enable them to isolate the widespread neighborhoods from one another during times of repair of breaks or system maintenance, and;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4 is in need of replacement of filter media in all of the gravity filters at their Water Plant due to filter media (sand) being lost due to backwashing and normal filter operation at an estimated cost of $60,000, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for these said improvements and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish to cover the cost to construct these im- provements, and;
WHEREAS, a resolution of support from the governing body is required as a part of the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, meeting in session on February 11, 2025, does hereby de- clare that it is in full support of said application, in the amount of $180,000.00, for infrastructure im- provements to the water systems of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commissions No. 2 and No. 4, and authorizes Mr. Sam Jones, Parish President, to sign all documents necessary to make the necessary application for funds under the Governor’s Community Water Enrichment Fund for these im- provements, and to sign all documents necessary for the full implementation of the grant, should it be funded.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this 11th day of February 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution pertaining to the FY 2024 – 2025 St. Mary Parish Gov’t Application for funds from the Governor’s Local Government Assistance Program for Replacement and Improvements to the Electrical System at Burns Point Park and Renovations and Improvements at St. Mary Parish Morgue
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government de- sires to submit a grant application under the 2024-2025 Governor’s Local Government Assistance Program, and;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government owns and operates Burns Point Park, sometimes re- ferred to as Burns Point Recreation Area. The park has been under development for more than 50 years, growing from a small local boat launch to a large multi-faceted regional facility providing launch access to the Gulf, camping, and saltwater bank and pier fishing, and;
WHEREAS, the existing electrical system that serves the campground and the main electrical panels are subject to periodic flooding of saltwater from the Gulf during Hurricanes, which has damaged the electrical system causing periodic closings of the facility, and is in need of replacement and Code improvements, and;
WHEREAS, the Morgue of the St. Mary Parish Government is in need of additional renovations and im- provements in the existing areas of the Parish Morgue to prevent flooding from rain, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish to cover the cost to construct these improvements, and;
WHEREAS, a resolution of support from the governing body is required as a part of the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council meeting in session on February 12, 2025, does hereby de- clare that it is in full support of said application, in the amount of $275,000.00, for Replacement and Improvements to the Electrical System at Burns Point Park at East Cote Blanche Bay, south of Centerville, LA, and additional renovations and improvements in the existing areas of the Parish Morgue, and authorizes Mr. Sam Jones, Parish President, to sign all documents necessary to make the necessary application for funds under the Governor’s Local Government Assistance Program for this project, and to sign all documents necessary for the full implementation of the grant should it be funded.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this 11th day of February 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 – 1 Vacancy
Paige Voisin
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, informed that an application from Ms. Andree Hebert was re- ceived after the deadline.
Mr. Hill moved to appoint Paige Voisin to Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Fire Protection District No. 1 – 1 Vacancy
Michael S. Trosclair
Mr. Olander moved to appoint Michael S. Trosclair to Fire Protection District No. 1. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Scott Singleton has written to resign from Gravity Drainage District No. 6 effective immediately.
He will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
C. Robbie Squires, Director, Government Af- fairs, Cox Communications Central Region has email-ed that NBC has informed them they’re dropping Universal Kids – Channel 218 and will no longer be available on their lineup.
We will keep you updated with any new information. Please feel free to contact me at 405-286-5061 or Robbie.Squires@cox.com.
D. Terry Foulcard, Registrar of Voters writes in compliance with LSA-RS 42:282-286, she submitted the Report of Ex- penditures for the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters Office for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE
PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Special Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Rev. Craig Mathews, Dean Adams, and Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Davis and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hebert.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action related to consolidation of Boards and Commissions.
Mrs. Hidalgo informed the Council that a list of all boards and commissions and advisory committees and boards and its members has been handed out. She reminded them that an ordinance was adopted on January 8, 2025 to establish training for board members that require at least four (4) hours of training relative to duties, responsibilities, ethics, substance of their position, and Roberts Rules of Order for conducting meetings, per Mr. Ina’s re- quest.
Mr. Ina stated that he would like all boards to provide a record of members that have completed training and those that have not. He also requested that a progress list of each board member be submitted to the Council by the March 12, 2025 meeting.
Several Council Members discussed offering training online as well as in person and discussed the importance of overseeing and helping facilitate the boards and commissions.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, read Ordinance No. 2152, Section 1B regarding members maintaining compliance with any and all training, public disclosure requirements, and ethics codes, into the record.
In response to Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 Board Member, Willie Scott’s in- quiry, Mr. Ina stated that training would consist of Roberts Rules of Order and training related to the water system.
Mrs. Hidalgo in- formed that a water training course is scheduled to be held on March 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Volunteer Fire De- partment in Amelia.
Joel Authement, Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 Board Member, stated that he attends annual management classes but they do not teach everything. He expounded on the point system and how it works and stated that you can go to the Louisiana Rural Water Association’s website for information.
Several Council Members suggested the boards use a reporting system and submit it quarterly to the Council. They also discussed revising Ordinance No. 2152, Section V - Enforcement.
Mr. Duhon stated that he asked President Sam Jones to request a set of books four (4) months ago, as stated in the Home Rule Charter, from Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2A and have not received anything yet. He stated the next step would be to contact the Attorney General. He also stated that a few years ago he requested 36 recordings from Drainage District No. 6 of their meetings and only received 12 and was told the re- cordings were saved on an Oceaneering own-ed computer. President Jones stated that he has not received the books and does not have any authority to discipline anyone on that.
Mr. Olander suggested adding a line item on the questionnaire asking members if they would be willing to get training within six (6) months of their appointment.
Mr. Ina requested that Lisa Morgan email all boards and commissions to ask them for suggestions/feedback to help develop training and suggestions on what a status report would include.
President Sam Jones stated that the Parish has a few grant writers that can help with grant applications.
Jennifer Ronsonet, Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 employee, informed that a monthly agenda is provided to the Council. She ex- pounded on the importance of having a grant writer available, project involvement, and gave suggestions of what a status report should in- clude.
Mr. Duhon stated that he received $2 million in grants with help from our grant writer.
Mr. Hebert suggested contacting South Central Planning Commission or Leslie Durham, Executive Director for LITA, 318-680-7387 (for infrastructure projects) to help with grant applications. Mr. Ina requested that Lisa Morgan in- clude this information in the email to the boards and commissions.
Water & Sewer Commission No. 4, Office Manager, Tambra Verret stated that budget training would be beneficial to all boards and commissions.
President Jones suggested that the Council appoint someone from the Chitimacha Tribe to Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 when the next vacancy occurs.
Dr. Rink stated that their goal is to decide which boards and commissions can be combined in order to function better.
In response to Mr. Davis’ inquiry, Dr. Rink explained that the fund balances would not be consolidated.
Mr. Olander stated for the record that the Fire District boards should not be consolidated.
After discussion, it was decided that the next special meeting to discuss consolidation of Boards and Commissions be held on March 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
s/g Lisa C. Morgan
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF
BERWICK,
LOUISIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
Public Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Call to Order: 6:00 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 6:15 P.M.
Place: Council Meeting Room, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, LA 70342
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Lud Henry, Raymond Price, James Richard, Kevin Hebert & Colleen Askew
Minutes from last meeting: February 11, 2025
Treasurer’s Re- port
Guests:
The Beacon Shines on:
Berwick High School Teacher of the year: Camille Izaguirre
Berwick High School Student of the year: Mallory Menard
Police Report:
Fire Report
Public Works Report
Consulting En- gineers Report
Committee Re- ports
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. 756 – Salary In- crease – Mayor/Council
2. Ordinance No. 757 – Amend 2023-2024 Consolidated Budget
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT
1. Adopt Ordinance No 756 – Salary Increase – Mayor/Council
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 757 – Amend 2023-2024 Consolidated Budget
1. Introduce Or- dinance No. 758 - Set Drainage Fee for 2025
3. Introduce Or- dinance No. 759 – Set Millage Rates for 2025
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
1. Resolution No. 07-25 – Resolution of Respect – Randy Plessala
NEW BUSINESS:
1. American Legion – Can Shake on April 5, 2025 – Kenneth Lodrigue
Adjournment
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on January 14, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE
CONTINUATION)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax not to exceed 2.79 mills (the “Tax”) on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $385,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity and forced drainage works within and for the District, said millage to represent a .29 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.50 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
35
36(PART)
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44(PART)
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $26,200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the GOEC Port Building, 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
JS AUCOIN ELEMENTARY
BOILER REPLACEMENT
AMELIA, LA
Sealed bids for, JS AUCOIN ELEMENTARY BOILER RE- PLACEMENT, AMELIA, LA, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA for the St. Mary Parish School Board, Centerville, Louisiana, will be re- ceived until 11:00 AM CST on March 20, 2025, at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex (Maintenance Department Conference Room), Centerville, Louisiana, after which the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the above mentioned time will be returned unopened. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable.
Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LA-R.S.37:2150-
2163 for the classification of MECHANICAL.
Copies of the contract documents are on file in the Central Office Complex, Centerville, Louisiana and the office of the Engineer, Associated Design Group, Inc., 3909 West Congress Street, Suite 201, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, (337) 234-5710 and are open for inspection without charge.
Mechanical Contractors may ob- tain contract documents from the Engineer by paying a deposit of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00). The full amount of the deposit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Additional sets of plans and specifications, if available, may be ob- tained by Contractors and Material Dealers upon making a deposit in the amount named above. Upon re- turn of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for thirty (30) days.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
All contractors and/or subcontractors whose bid exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) shall be licensed under R.S. 37:2151-2163 of Louisiana Law.
The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to waive any and all informalities in, or to reject any/or all bids.
St. Mary Parish School Board
Dr. Buffy S. Fegenbush
Adv. Feb. 19, 26 and March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received on MARCH 12, 2025, by the City of Morgan City, in the Conference Room, at City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, until 10:00 a.m. (local time). Any bids delivered should be delivered to Ms. Genie Bonner, Administrative Secretary, City of Morgan City, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana, no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time), at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Subsequent to the opening, the proposals will be evaluated by the ap- propriate party/parties for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation.
Project Name: ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION NO. 1, 2025
Specifications and proposal forms are on file in the office of the Administrative Secretary, City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana. If bids are mailed, they shall be addressed as follows: Ms. Genie Bonner , Administrative Secretary, City of Morgan City, P.O. Box 1218, Morgan City, Louisiana 70381, and must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time). The envelope shall be clearly marked – “Proposals – ROAD MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION NO. 1, MARCH 12, 2025”. Please contact Ms. Genie Bonner, 985-380-4715, for any clarifications.
Evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and R.S. 39:1594 (C) (4) (d).
The LOWEST qualified proposal will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the City of Morgan City. Successful bidder shall be required to provide a performance bond upon award of the bid. The City of Morgan City reserves the right to reject bids for just cause in the best interest of the City of Morgan City.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on: February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Morgan City Recreation Department, 915 Everett Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Successful proposers must register with the City of Morgan City and the St. Mary Parish and Use Tax Department for tax purposes. Bidding documents will also be on Central Auction House.
(S) Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Adv. Feb. 19, 26 and March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
February 12, 2025
RE: Backflow Prevention Program
Dear Morgan City Water Customer:
The City of Morgan City, in complying with Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals Backflow Prevention re- quirements for Water Systems, is updating our cross-connection control and backflow prevention program. The purpose of the program is to prevent contaminants from entering the drinking water supply by identifying risks and taking corrective action to protect our drinking water.
In order to comply with the Louisiana regulations, it will be necessary to conduct a brief survey of the water use on your property. In most cases, the survey process should take ap- proximately 15 minutes depending on the size of your facility. The City’s contractor, Backflow Prevention Services LLC, will be stopping by at some point during the next few months to perform the survey and answer any questions you may have regarding the City’s program. The contractor’s representative will have the proper credentials identifying himself as the City’s representative.
The City appreciates your support and cooperation in this endeavor so the City can continue to supply our customers with clean, safe drinking water. Should you have any questions re- garding this matter, please contact the City at 985-385-1770.
/s/ Michael D. Loupe
Michael D. Loupe
Director of Public Works
Adv. Feb. 19, 26, March 5 and 12, 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
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, As Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust VIII-C
Vs. No. 138701 Div “F”
Sandra J. Moran
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 lying and being situated in the City of Patterson, in Sections 47 and 48, T16S, R11E, (Ward 5), St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and identified as Lot 6 of Block 1 of Tiffany Place Subdivision, as shown on a plat made by Arthur A. DeFraites, Jr., a Louisiana Registered Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 6, 2002, and which plat is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 45-C, Page 55, Entry No. 277,524 and which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference thereto for a greater particularity as to the description including, but not limited to, dimensions, size and frontage(s). Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
(the “Property”)
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 97/100 ($105,417.97) DOLLARS, principal, plus interest at the rate of 5.125 percent per annum from December 1, 2023, until paid and reasonable attorney’s fees 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, 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 12th day of March 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 22nd day of November A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Feb. 7 and March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
AGENCY PLAN AND CAPITAL FUND PLAN
AND AMENDED ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY
MORGAN CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Morgan City Housing Authority will conduct a Public Hearing at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday April 24, 2025, at the Community Room of the Housing Authority Martin Luther King Center, 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA, 70380, to obtain citizen input on the following subjects.
* The Housing Authority’s 5-Year Agency Plan for 2025 - 2029; of which the Housing Authority has formulated in compliance with HUD requirements.
* Amendment of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy to include but not limited to the revised Flat Rents, Utility Allowances, and other items to comply with HUD requirements.
* The Housing Authority’s Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-Year CFP Action Plan for 2025-2029, all of which the Housing Authority has formulated in compliance with HUD requirements.
The Amended Admissions and Occupancy Policy, Agency Plans and Capital Fund Plans are available for review at the Housing Authority Office at the Martin Luther King Center, 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA, 70380.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views in writing to:
Clarence Robinson, Jr, Executive Director
Morgan City Housing Authority
PO Box 2393
Morgan City LA, 70381
Accommodations will be made for disabled and non English speaking individuals needing assistance, provided that the Housing Authority receives a three-day notice by calling the office at 985/384-5118.
Clarence
Robinson, Jr.,
Executive Director
Adv. March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
December 19, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the December 19, 2024, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Garrett Grogan, and Mr. Justin Martin, and Mr. Scott Verret were in attendance.
Mr. Mayon made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the November 2024 minutes. Mr. Broussard seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for November 2024 was $66,434.88 Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Arthur seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for November 2024 was $66,348.61. Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Mayon seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget vs actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
New Business:
2024 Budget Revision: Ms. An- geron provided members with a copy of the 2024 revised budget. Following a brief discussion, Mr. Mayon made a mo- tion to accept the revised 2024 budget. Mr. Grogan seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion passed.
2025 Budget Proposal: Ms. An- geron introduced the 2025 budget proposal. After a thorough discussion, Mr. Verret made a motion to approve the proposed budget for 2025. Mr. Grogan seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion passed.
2025 Health In- surance: Members were provided with (3) three in- surance quotes for comparison. After a brief discussion. Mr. Verret made a motion to keep the existing insurance policy. Mr. Arthur seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion passed.
Election of Officers for 2025: Mr. Verret made a motion to re-elect Mr. Smith as chairman. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: SIX (6) YEAS: Mr. Arthur, Mr. Broussard, Mr. Grogan, Mr. Martin, Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Verret; ZERO (0) NAYS; ZERO (0) ABSTAIN; ZERO (0) ABSENT.
Mr. Verret made a motion to re-elect Mr. Mayon as vice- chairman. Mr. Broussard seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: FIVE (5) YEAS: Mr. Arthur, Mr. Broussard, Mr. Grogan, Mr. Martin, Mr. Verret; ZERO (0) NAYS; ONE (1) ABSTAIN: Mr. Matt Mayon; ZERO (0) ABSENT
After a brief procedural discussion regarding the selection of a new District Director, Mr. Grogan made a motion to call a special meeting on January 16, 2025 @ 10:00am for the purpose of discussing the recommendations of the in- terview committee and for the possible appointment of a new District Director in executive session. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the mo- tion passed.
Old Business: None
Director Up- dates: Mrs. Angeron advised that there were no is- sues to report.
General Discussion: None
Adjournment: Mr. Mayon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Mr. Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
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Martha Randle,
Director
Adv. March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Special Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
January 16, 2025
10:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the special meeting on January 16, 2025, with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Garrett Grogan, and Mr. Justin Martin, were in attendance. Mr. Matt Mayon and Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Mr. Smith advis-ed that the purpose of the meeting was to convene in an executive session to discuss the recommendations of the interview committee regarding the possible appointment of a new District Director.
Executive Session: Mr. Grogan made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the recommendations of the committee and the possible appointment of a new District Director. Mr. Broussard seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the mo- tion carried.
Open Session Resumed: After the meeting was reconvened, Mr. Smith advised that the selection committee recommended offering Martha Randle the position of District Director with a $10,000 annual salary increase. He called for a mo- tion to make the appointment. Mr. Grogan made a motion to appoint Martha Randle as the new District Director. Mr. Broussard seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the mo- tion carried. Ms. Randle accepted and requested an opportunity to further discuss her salary in an executive session at a later meeting.
Adjournment: Mr. Broussard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Mr. Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
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Martha Randle,
Director
Adv. March 5, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Legal and Lawful Public Notice of Schedule of Fees and Charges of Merrel T. Holley Jr.
This Notice shall operate in like manner to a general caveat emptor in
commerce
and;
Commercial Notice is hereby given to the recipient of same of the
following
particulars
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and;
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and;
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Witness my hand this 23rd day of February, 2025.
(S) Merrel T.
Holley Jr.
Merrel T. Holley Jr.
Adv. March 5, 12 and 19, 2025
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