Public notices for May 3, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
APRIL 10, 2024
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 Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting minutes, March 27, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mrs. Hidalgo requested to move up Item 15A, “Resolution of respect in memory of Honorable Blaise W. Smith, St. Mary Parish Sheriff.”
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Du- hon
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise W. Smith, and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Smith was an immensely proud veteran of the United States Army that served in combat during the Vietnam War, and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Smith then began a lifelong career in Law Enforcement dedicating over 50 years working with various agencies, culminating in serving the citizens of St. Mary Parish as Sheriff since 2018 until his passing, and
WHEREAS, he was truly a man with a servant’s heart that exemplified the meaning of dedication, integrity, faithfulness, compassion, and honesty, and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Smith was a 32nd degree Mason Member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge 57 and the Breaux Bridge Lodge 746, as well as a three time past Master, Secretary, and Chaplain, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Sheriff Smith, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of April 2024.
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
Former Parish President, David Hanagriff ap- peared before the Council to discuss the state of St. Mary Parish. He expounded on the budget, revenues, expenses, and anticipated funds.
St. Mary Council on Aging Executive Director, Beverly Domengeaux requested to re- schedule discussing their annual report, to the April 24, 2024 Parish Council Meeting agenda.
911 Communications District Chairman, Ed- ward L. Smith appeared before the Council to discuss the proposed lease amendment between St. Mary Parish Government and St. Mary Parish Communications District.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Smith expounded on their budget, purchase and/or maintenance of radios, purchase of the Computer Automated Dispatch System (CAD), lease agreements for other entities that occupy office space in the same building, and building maintenance.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell and Chief Deputy John Kahl appeared before the Council to discuss relations between St. Mary Parish Council/Government and the Sheriff department.
Sheriff Driskell expounded on their deficit, jail security levels, the Parish’s fixed ex- penses, and items that the Parish is responsible for by law.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Sheriff Driskell expounded on the meeting he and Chief Deputy John Kahl had with President Sam Jones and Council Member Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D., relative to the jail, taxes, and security at Parish Council meetings.
After lengthy discussion regarding security at Parish Council Meetings, Mrs. Hidalgo reminded the Council that in 2018, Rev. Mathews stressed concerns relative to the need for security at the entrance of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse. She informed that in 2018, the Chairman requested to have security attend all Parish Council meetings. She stated that she would like to see security re- main at all Council meetings and would also like to have the security devices installed at the front en- trance.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Chief Deputy John Kahl ex- pounded on the conversation that was had with President Jones and Dr. Rink relative to security at Parish Council meetings.
Several Council Members discussed the need to continue security at Parish Council meetings.
Mrs. Hidalgo reminded the guest that they can only discuss items on the agenda.
City of Morgan City Mayor, Lee Dragna appeared before the Council on behalf of the citizens of West St. Mary Parish to discuss the state of St. Mary Parish.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
A. Go into Executive Session (if necessary) to re- ceive an oral or written report re- garding potential litigation pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
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(2) Strategy sessions or negations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental affect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Mr. Adams moved that the Parish Council, Legal Counsel Morgan Guillory Bodin, and Parish President Sam Jones go into Executive Session to discuss strategy sessions or negations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental affect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Following Executive Session, Mr. Olander moved that the April 10, 2024 Regular Meeting be reconvened. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Parish President, Sam Jones expounded on the budget and stated that bills will be paid.
Parish President, Sam Jones moved to appoint Paul Governale as Interim Chief Ad- ministrative Officer (CAO) for a period of 30 days.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Council accept the appointment of Paul Governale as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for a period of 30 days. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion.
Several Council Members expounded on appointing a permanent CAO and discussed the organizational chart that was submitted to the Council tonight. Discussion was had relative to the director’s authority and the restructuring decision of a Public Works em- ployee that was made by the Public Works Director.
After discussion, Mr. Adams moved that the Council accept the appointment of Paul Governale as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for a period of 30 days. Mr. Duhon seconded the motion, which carried with the following 9-0-2-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Ina and Rink
ABSENT: None
President Jones reported that a budget amendment will be presented to help balance the budget.
Mr. Adams mov- ed that the reading of the Advisory Budget/Finance Committee Report – March 27, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink introduced the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE
NO.
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.
BE IT OR- DAINED, by the St. Mary Parish Council, that the following 2024 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures are hereby adopted and that all amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therefor in the Budget of Expenditures; the Administration shall notify the Council within 30 days of a budget account fluctuation of five percent (5%) below revenues or five percent (5%) over in expenditures and the necessary budget amendments shall be made:
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-1-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: Hill
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
Exhibit “A”
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PARISH OF ST MARY
STATE OF LOUISIANA
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT AND ST. MARY PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
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THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT, dated the ——— day of ————————, 2024, by and between the St. Mary Parish Government (hereinafter, the “Parish”) appearing herein through its President, Sam Jones (duly authorized to act herein by virtue of Ordinance No. ———— of the St. Mary Parish Council) and the St. Mary Parish Communications District (hereinafter, the “District”), appearing herein through its Chairman, ———————— (duly authorized).
On May 20, 1998, and August 26, 1998, the Parish entered into a Lease Agreement with the District relative to the use of a certain portion of the premises located at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, LA, all as set forth said document, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herewith; and
On February 21, 2001, and April 4, 2001, the Parish entered into an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the District, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herewith.
And now the said parties have mutually agreed to the following amendment to Paragraph 1 of said lease:
1. This lease is made for and in consideration of a monthly rental of $800.00 (Eight hundred dollars). This amendment shall be effective May 1, 2024.
2. The remaining Paragraphs and conditions of the Original Lease shall remain in full force and effect.
THUS, DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana on this ——— day of ———————, 2024.
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
BY: —————
SAM JONES,
PARISH PRESIDENT
WITNESSES:
———————
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ST. MARY PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
BY: —————
CHAIRPERSON
WITNESSES:
———————
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Rev. Mathews moved that the following Ordinances be adopted. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: John Darden
Address: 3850 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
Parcel Id# 2145021013.00- Sec.27 T13S R9E.
R Darden being 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.
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.
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OF- FICE
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 Zoned: 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.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. Mr. He- bert seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, and Hill
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Interim Chief Administrative Officer to assume the re- sponsibilities of operating the Water & Sewer Commission No. 5 in the absence of a Board of Commissioners.
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg, was authorized to as- sume the responsibilities of operating the St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5 at the May 10, 2023, St. Mary Parish Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bourg has resigned his position with St. Mary Parish, including his authority over the St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5; and
WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish President has appointed Paul J. Governale as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer for St. Mary Parish Government; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby authorize Paul J. Governale, Interim Chief Administrative Officer to assume the responsibilities of operating the Water & Sewer Commission No. 5, including signing checks, contracts, and other documents relative to the operations in the absence of a Board of Commissioners.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 10th day of April 2024.
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
Per Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that this resolution is to allow the newly appointed interim CAO to continue to assume operating responsibilities in the absence of a board of commissioners.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the March 27, 2024, Regular Meeting - Appointment to the following Boards and Commissions:
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 (Four Corners/Glencoe) – 6 Vacancies
Sandra E. Lockett – Present Member, Merker Broussard, Sr. – Present Member, Wayne Caesar, Sr. – Present Member, Roy C. Louviere, Bettye J. Tillman, Virginia Sutton – Present Member, Nekesia Bowie, Lionel “Butch” Metz
Lisa Morgan in- formed that she had to re-advertise these vacancies because they were past the six month requirement to be appointed. She stated that all applicants will be placed on the agenda for consideration.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that this is a seven (7) member board and that Mr. Frank Mathews’ vacancy is also being advertised.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. We received the following fin- ancial statements:
SMP Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 – year ended September 30, 2023
Fire Protection District No. 7 - year ended September 30, 2023
Recreation District No. 1 - year ended September 30, 2023
Recreation District No. 2 - year ended September 30, 2023
Recreation District No. 5 - year ended September 30, 2023
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission – year ended September 30, 2023
Water & Sewer Commission No. 3 – year ended September 30, 2023
B. Mr. Beau Martin has written to resign from the Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 Board of Commissioners on March 25, 2024.
Mr. Martin will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
C. Mr. Andrew J. Bienvenu has written to resign from the Recreation District No. 4 Board of Commissioners on April 4, 2024.
Mr. Bienvenu will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
D. Kristina Sarai, Director of Government Af- fairs, Cox Communications, “As you know, Cox is re- quired to obtain permission from local broadcast stations and cable networks to provide their signals on our channel lineup. We’re in discussions to renew agreements with the following programmers and broadcasters:
Station, Channel
Tennis Channel HD East, 249, 323
Bally Sports Southwest HD East, 38
Bally Sports Southwest Extra HD East, 79
If we’re unable to reach a new agreement by the expiration dates, these networks can prevent us from including their stations in our lineup.
Please feel free to contact me at 504-952-2013 should you have any questions.
E. Discussion and action relative to security for the Council Meetings. (Mrs. Hidalgo)
Mr. Adams mov- ed to approve that security be provided at all Council Meetings. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
F. Discussion and action relative to agenda deadlines. (Mrs. Hidalgo)
Mrs. Hidalgo re- minded the Council that the deadline to place an item(s) on the agenda is noon on the Friday before the meeting.
Lisa Morgan asked that the Council contact her early because sometimes she has to get an opinion from Legal Counsel that takes time to research.
Discussion and action relative to the appointment of temporary/interim CAO for St. Mary Parish Government. (Rev. Mathews)
This item was discussed earlier.
G. Discussion and action relative to creating a new St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter. (Mr. Ina)
Mr. Ina referred this item to the April 24, 2024 agenda.
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. May 3, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC
HEARING REPORT
APRIL 10, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
5:45 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Public Hearing on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., and Dean Adams. Ab- sent was J Ina, Mark Duhon, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive written and/or oral comments relative to the following Ordinances:
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Second Amendment Lease Agreement with St. Mary Parish Communications District for the lease of property at 1200 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana.
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) . (John Dar-den)
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. (Christopher Pat-out)
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan stated that 911 Communications District Chairman, Edward Smith submitted a letter to the Council relative to a proposed monthly rent/lease agreement be- tween St. Mary Parish Government and St. Mary Parish Communication District Board.
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. May 3, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
1.) WCB, INC/DR. TIM TREGLE, PRESIDENT-514 LEVEE RD. MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL # 3164401205.00
ZONING DISTRICT “B-2” BUSINESS
REQUEST PERMISSION TO DEVIATE FROM THE REGULATION PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITHIN A “B-2” BUSINESS DISTRICT.
(NOTE: BY LOUISIANA STATE LAW AND FEMA, A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CANNOT BE USED AS A PERMANENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT. THE TERM “PERMANENT” IS DEFINED AS 180 DAYS OR MORE.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
ATTEST:
ANDREW REED,
SECRETARY
KENDRA
THOMAS,
CHAIRMAN
Adv. MAY 3, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Chase Verret for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to Five (5) ft., Rear Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 40 ft. to Five (5) ft and a Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to Five (5) ft. in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District at 20501 Hwy 90 W Frontage Rd, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 33 T16S R8E: -Parcel Id# 1785001033.00 16 Ac Por Tract 8c Vickie Broussard Clement Prop Per Plat 44i 274461 Situated in Sec 33T13S R8E Being Por Tract 8 Luke Landry Est Part Plat A Per Plat 22s 183667 Acq. 297 319372 & -Parcel Id# 1785001034.00 12 Ac Por Tract 8C Vickie Broussard Clement Prop Per Plat 44I 274461 Situated in Sec 69 T13S R8E Being Por Tract 8 Luke Landry Est Part Plat A Per Plat 22s 183667 Acq 297 319372 (Zon-1428)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. April 19, 26 and May 3, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Angela Billiot for a Rear Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 40 ft. to Seven (7) ft., a West Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to 13 ft. and an East Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to Five (5) ft. in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District at 8645 Hwy 182, Franklin LA -Sec. 5 T15S R10E: -Parcel Id# 2534561032.00 16 Lot Tract ABCDA Per Plat 27P 208056 Acq 431 339571. Improvement on the land of Lil Mama’s Kitchen LLC Acq 431 339571. Im- provement on the land of Lil Mama’s Kitchen LLC Acq 431 339571 Im- provement on the land of Lil Mama’s Kitchen LLC Acq 431 339571. (Zon-1429)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. April 19, 26 and May 3, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, May 6, 2024, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Roosevelt James for a Front, Rear, and Side Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft.(front) to 10 ft., required 40 ft. (rear) to five (5) ft., and required 25 ft. (side) to five (5) ft. located in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District at 1256 Martin Luther King Rd., Charenton, LA- Sec. 34 T13S R9E; -Parcel Id# 2145001026.00-Lot BD Holloway – Passen – Passen – Lane Acq. 7U 82897.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. April 19, 26 and May 3, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for fixing the rates of tax to be assessed by the Municipal Corporation of Morgan City, Louisiana, for the Calendar Year 2024.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on May 28, 2024, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. May 3, 2024

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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
Gitsit Solutions LLC
Vs. No. 138302 Div “G”
Kirk P. Courtney, As Independent Executor of The Successions of Janet B. Courtney A/K/A Janet Boudreaux Courtney and Bobby R. Courtney
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 tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements (if any) thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges, appurtenances and prescriptions thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, be- ing Lot Three (3) and the East Five Feet of Lot Four (E5’ Lot 4), Square 30, Unit No. III, of Lakeside Subdivision, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, as shown on plat of survey by J. J. Krebs & Sons, dated July 18, 1969, recorded in St. Mary Parish Conveyance Book 15-U, Entry No. 141,073; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 13/100 ($247,563.13) DOLLARS, as of March 8, 2024 with interest thereon at 0.00% to date and then thereon at variable rates per annum, subject to adjustment as specified in the note and in accordance with law, until paid; additional principal resulting from Loan Advances to pay mortgage in- surance premiums per annum servicing fees taxes, hazard insurance premiums and special assessments re- pairs to and/or for maintenance of the property in- spection, BPO, ap- praisal and other fees for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property amounts paid for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage and for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and interest on such Loan Advances at 0.00% to date and then thereon at variable rates per annum, all of which plaintiff is permitted to prove by affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; plaintiff is owed or will be owed the following charges as they accrue or are incurred; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees as allowed by the note and mortgage all law changes, costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs 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 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 5th day of June A.D., 2024, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Tuesday, the 26th day of March A.D., 2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. May 3 and 29, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
May 7, 2024
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 7, 2024
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 2, 2024 MINUTES.
6) SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
7) PUBLIC COMMENT
8) GUEST
1) Patterson High School Cheerleaders – approval for a Scavenger Hunt.
2) Patterson High School Girls Basketball team – approval for a can shake.
3) Devin Washington – AAU (St. Mary Parish Elite) girls and Boys Basketball Teams – can shake ap- proval
4)Recognize Franklin High School Basketball team for their State Win.
5)T’Ala Johnson – Community Garden
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10) NEW BUSINESS
1) Appoint committee to hire a Certified Public Accountant
2) Permission to hire Pam Washington to assist Alan Taylor and staff in preparing the 2024 -2025 budget and other necessary financial matters until July 1, 2024.
3) Recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board to approve a mobile home park for Bobby & Patricia Jennings on the corner of MLK & Myrtle – mobile home park
4) Recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board to grant a variance for Bobby d Patricia Jennings’s proposed trailer park on the corner of MLK & Myrtle - mobile home parks require 1 acre, the applicant has 9/10’s of an acre.
5) Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Board to grant BC Rentals request to subdivide property on Progresso St.
6)Approve Proclamation for Fair Housing Month
11) AN- NOUNCEMENTS
1)Special Call meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, to introduce the 2024 -2025 budget
12) ENGINEERS REPORT
13) LEGAL MATTERS
14) ADJOURN
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT ADJOURN
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email: midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla.gov describing the necessary assistance.
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
Adv. May 3, 2024

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