Public notices for May 1, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2363
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with St. Mary Parish Communications District for the lease of property at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana.
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, in regular session convened:
SECTION 1. That the Parish of St. Mary enter into a second amendment to the lease agreement with St. Mary Parish Communications District for the lease of property in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, located at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, a copy of which is attached hereto and made apart hereof.
SECTION 2. That Sam Jones, Parish President is authorized to execute such amendment on behalf of the Parish Council.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this 13th day of March 2024; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 10th day of April 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of April 2024.
AYES: Rodney Olander, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, and Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina.
NAYS: David Hill.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 12th day of April 2024 at the hour of 1:07 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 15th day of April 2024 at the hour 3:23 p.m.
The Exhibits to this ordinance have not been published. Said Exhibits are on file with the minutes of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana, Courthouse, 5th Floor, Franklin Louisiana 70538, and are available for inspection during regular business hours weekdays, Monday through Friday.
Adv. May 1, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2364
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this 13th day of March 2024; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 10th day of April 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of April 2024.
AYES: David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, and Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina, and Rodney Olander.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 12th day of April 2024 at the hour of 1:07 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 15th day of April 2024 at the hour 3:23 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: John Darden
Address: 3850 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
Parcel Id# 2145021013.00- Sec.27 T13S R9E.
R Darden be- ing Por No. 2 Joseph Armelin Et Al part per Plat CC 21066 Acq. 253 313259.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Agricultural (AG) Zoned District.
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LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2365
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits provides a process for the granting of a specific use, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and granted a specific use to increase the depth and size of an existing pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District. An additional fifteen (15’) feet wide making the width hundred (100’) feet and a depth of eight (8’) deep.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this 13th day of March 2024; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 10th day of April 2024; was adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of April 2024.
AYES: David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, and Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina, and Rodney Olander.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 12th day of April 2024 at the hour of 1:07 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 15th day of April 2024 at the hour 3:23 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Christopher Patout
2417 Canal St.
Jeanerette, La. 70544
Address: 1545 Hwy. 668, Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1635004025.00- Sec.67 T13S R8E;
4.00 Ac Tract BD Public Road - Monnot - D C Roane - Monnot Acq. 158 300211.
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: to in- crease the depth and size of an existing pond in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District. An additional fifteen (15’) feet wide making the width hundred (100’) feet and a depth of eight (8’) deep.
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LEGAL NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2024
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Norris Crappell, Andrew Mancuso, Mike Ortiz, and Kenny Arceneaux.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Bill Bourgeois; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Nicole Bur- anzon, APTIM; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President; Gwen Hidalgo, St. Mary Parish Council; and members of the public.
Mr. Hebert mov-ed to dispense with the reading and to approve the Feb 15 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Mancuso, the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Crappell mov-ed to approve. Following Mr. Ortiz’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith presented a map with drainage areas designated that his office is proposing to start the next phase of modeling for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study. Mr. Karam stated that his office has begun with the surveying of the areas.
Mr. Karam re- ported the pumps for the Morgan City Pump Station have been installed and are fully functioning. Mr. Karam reported his office continues meeting with Lakeside Stakeholders on the Lakeside Project to discuss alignment options.
Mr. Brocato re- ported he has scheduled oil changes for all of the pumps at Bayou Chene, Bayou Teche, and Franklin Canal. Mr. Brocato stated a closure was done at the Bayou Teche structure which went well. Mr. Brocato also re- ported that periodic inspections of the Wax Lake East levee segments are scheduled for the first week of April.
Mr. Matte re- ported there is some indication that the Increase Atchafalaya Flow to Eastern Terrebonne Project (TE-110) project may not be an ongoing priority. Mr. Matte stated that a public meeting was held in Morgan City at the Municipal Auditorium to make available some of the team members to receive public input on the Lower Mississippi Comprehensive Management Study.
Mr. Matte also stated that he has made comments made at the public hearing on scoping and would encourage any board members or other entities to submit comments by early April. Mr. Matte also reported the Governor has is- sued directives on a proposal to consolidate certain functions of CPRA with the structure of Louisiana De- partment of Energy and Natural Resources, which will require Legislative action.
Mr. Crappell motioned to authorize to hire a diver to survey the Franklin Canal barge gate and structure. With a second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize the approval of Task Order 10 with APTIM for the SMLD Master Plan update, which was seconded by Mr. Terry, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize the approval of amendment #3 for the update to the APTIM contract, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize the application for section 408 permit from the USACE for tie-in for Bayou Chene’s Avoca Levee to the Bayou Beouf Locks. A second was made by Mr. Crappell and the motion passed un- animously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize of the purchase of mitigation for Bayou Chene project, which was seconded by Mr. Hebert, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to authorize the participation in the Federal Rehab Program for non-federal levees, which was seconded by Mr. Mancuso and was carried unanimously.
Mr. Terry motioned to authorize the approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for our annual audit.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to authorize completing design and bidding of the project to close the outfall canal along Hwy LA 70. Mr. Arceneaux seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to amend the IGA with Drainage District No. 2A relative to the project to close the outfall canal. Mr. Arceneaux seconded the motion which carried un- animously.
Mr. Hidalgo ask-ed for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and was carried unanimously.
Attest:
———————
Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. May 1, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
First Horizon Bank, Successor By Merger to
Iberia Bank,
Successor by Merger to Teche Federal Bank
Vs. No. 136971 Div “C”
Barbara Billiot Crouch A/K/A Barbara Billiot Gray Crouch
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of FiFa 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 tract or parcel of land together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, prescriptions and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Section 6 T 16 S, R 12 E, Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly known, designated and described as Lot No. Two (2) in Cotton Brothers Subdivision, as per the plat recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 5-T, Folio 87 on September 9, 1939, to which plat reference is made for greater particularity as to des- cription, dimensions and boundaries. According to said plat Lot 2 has a frontage of Fifty (50’) feet on the East side of Sixth Street by a depth between equal and parallel lines of One Hundred Twenty-five (125’) and a width across the rear of Fifty feet, and is bounded on the North by Lot No. 1, on the East by Lot 6, on the South by Lot 3 all lying in Cotton Brothers Subdivision, and bounded on the West by Sixth Street; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of (a) principal of TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 73/100 ($27,663.73) with interest of $4,646.23 through August 18, 2023 and thereupon at 6.990% per annum, until paid: (b) the following amounts accrued through August 18, 2023; property appraisals of $1,570.00, and any such additional amounts accruing thereafter through the date of sale; (c) all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees as provided for by the note and mortgage and also, all costs, as well as your own costs and charges, 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 8th day of May A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 22nd day of February A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. April 5 and May 1, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MEETING
ST. MARY
PARISH FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT 7
BUSINESS MEETING AT CENTRAL
STATION
MAY 7, 2024-
6:00 PM
1519 HWY. 182 EAST, BAYOU VISTA, LA. 70380
AGENDA
1- MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
2- ROLL CALL
3- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4- GUESTS, TIM MATTE
5- PUBLIC COMMENTS
6- REPORTS
7- OLD BUSINESS: PERSONAL CAMPER PARKED ON PROPERTY
8- NEW BUSINESS: PITTS MATTE CPA, REVIEW AUDIT.
9- ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Myron Bourque @ 985-759-7424 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Adv. May 1, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
FISCAL AGENT PROPOSALS
The St. Mary Parish School Board will accept proposals from fin- ancial institutions domiciled in St. Mary Parish to serve as the fiscal agent for the School Board for a two year period commencing on July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.
The proposals will be opened at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Alaina L. Black
President
Buffy S.
Fegenbush, Ed. D.
Superintendent
Adv. May 1, 8 and 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
OFFICIAL JOURNAL PROPOSALS
The St. Mary Parish School Board will accept proposals from every newspaper in the Parish to serve as Official Journal for the School Board for the year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
The proposals will be opened at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Alaina L. Black
President
Buffy S.
Fegenbush, Ed. D.
Superintendent
Adv. May 1, 8 and 15, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).( Richard Higgins)
An Ordinance creating security procedures and guidelines relative to maintaining a safe and contraband-free environment for the St. Mary Parish Courthouse; establishment of the Courthouse Security Administration; and providing penalties for violation thereof, to be hereby titled “Courthouse Security.”
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. May 1, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
April 25, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinance:
Ordinance amending and re- enacting Ordinance No. 2351 adopting the 2024 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. May 1, 2024

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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
March 28, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the March 28, 2024, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Gary Driskell, Mr. Garrett Grogan, and Mr. Justin Martin were in attendance. Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Mr. Mayon made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the January 2024 minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
There was no meeting in February due to the lack of a quorum.
Mr. Mayon made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the minutes from the March 21st, 2024, special meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for January 2024 was $130,694.87. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for January 2024 was $96,648.09. Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The income statement for February 2024 was $63,465.31. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Driskell seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for February 2024 was $69,134.28. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget to actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Director Up- dates:
Ms. Angeron ad- vised that the audit is scheduled to begin on April 15th, 2024.
Employees are still working through minor issues with the CAD system.
Installation of fiber lines is scheduled for April 22nd.
Members were provided a copy of the letter composed by Mr. Smith regarding the proposed rental agreement between the St. Mary Parish Council and St. Mary 911. Mr. Smith advised that Ms. Lisa Morgan, the council’s clerk, has already re- ceived a copy.
General Discussion: none
Adjournment: Mr. Mayon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
———————
Charlette Angeron
Director
Adv. May 1, 2024

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