Public notices for Nov. 13, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE
The following resolution was offered by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Anthony Scully:
RESOLUTION
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, No- vember 5, 2024, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
BE IT RESOLV-ED by Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), that:
SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (the “Election”), to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein pursuant to the following proposition (the “Proposition”):
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE
CONTINUATION)
Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax of 3 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $163,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
This Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns of the Election thereof.
SECTION 2. Election Results. According to the official certified tabulation of votes cast at said Election, there was a total of 202 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 141 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, re- sulting in a majority of 61 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition. The Proposition was therefore duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the Election.
SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law, after re- ceipt from the Secretary of State’s office of the actual costs of the election, as required by §18:1292 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
SECTION 4. Declaration. The foregoing results of the Election are hereby declared by this Governing Authority and shall be published as required by law.
SECTION 5. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in her office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of St. Mary, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Carla Gagliano, Anthony Scully, Jr., Steve Patureau, Tyrone Richardson, Janice Aucoin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of November, 2024.
/s/ Janice Aucoin
President
/s/ Steve Patureau
Secretary-
Treasurer
PROCÈS VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at its regular meeting place, the Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd., Amelia, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with a quorum being present, did examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the re- turns of said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition to wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE
CONTINUATION)
Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax of 3 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $163,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 202 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 141 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and it was further found and determined that there was a majority of 61 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Results by precinct are available from the Secretary of this Governing Authority during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov).
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Amelia, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of November, 2024.
/s/ Janice Aucoin
President
ATTEST:
/s/ Steve Patureau
Secretary-
Treasurer
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on May 21, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, 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 Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a tax of 3 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $163,900 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and improving recreational facilities in the District?
The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) 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
44(PART)
45(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 $150.
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 retirement 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 Amelia Recreation Center, 2109 Duhon Blvd., Amelia, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024, at SIX O’CLOCK (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.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, duly commissioned in and for the Parish and State aforesaid; personally came and appeared, Judith Touchet, who after being duly sworn, depose and said;
That she is Bookkeeper for the Morgan City Review, a bi-weekly newspaper published at Morgan City, Louisiana, and having general circulation in the Parish of St. Mary.
That the attached is a true and correct copy of a legal advertisement, which appeared in the August 30, September 6, 13 and 20, 2024 issue(s) of the Morgan City Review.
(S) Judith Touchet
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9-20-24
(S) Joseph A. Tabb
Joseph A. Tabb
NOTARY PUBLIC
BAR ROLL 31983
COMMISSION EXPIRES AT DEATH
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Amelia, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of November, 2024.
/s/ Janice Aucoin
President
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARY
I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) acting as the governing authority of Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procès Verbal made by said Governing Authority on November 7, 2024, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to authorize the continuation of a special tax therein.
IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Amelia, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of November, 2024.
(S) Steve Patureau
Secretary-Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 13, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
October 7, 2024
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Beadle at 6:00 PM.
Present: Karen Sehon, Michael Stewart, Tim Kyle, Larry and Pam Fromenthal, Brandon Monceaux, Chris Cooper, Calvin Sanders, Hannah Orgeron, and Gary Beadle. Ab- sent – Marcey Carmouche.
Mr. Beadle ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No one made comments.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Stewart moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
Mrs. Orgeron, with Providence engineering, re- ported the water quality permit is going into draft according to the process with DEQ. We are in process with the permit application.
Mr. Sanders re- ported the monthly maintenance for the month. The quarterly testing was completed in September. The toxicity test was completed on the 16th & 18th. Per Mr. Carmouche stated he will have the flow information to Mrs. Orgeron before the deadline. He re- placed #1 pump at the pond during the month. Station 7 aerator has a rebuilt gearbox as necessary. Station 11 will have the new pumps in- stalled in the next couple of weeks. Station 1, Berwick Pond has been delayed due to the hurricane. Station #3 pumps will be changed out. There is an invoice for MC Electric for approximately $21,000 from 9/22. Mrs. Sehon will be looking for this invoice. The by- pass pumps were set up during the hurricane. They were on rental from United Rentals. The board agreed to getting the pumps and spare parts up to code for extras. The cotton road location needs to be cleaned up and get rid of the trash. The board agreed to send the equipment to Power Specialties to get worked on(rebuilt) for the stations. Currently the rental pumps are still at the stations. The rehabilitation at Station 10-Taft St. has all concrete poured, prep done, rebar installed, and water removed. The coating should begin on Wednesday. The rehabilitation should be completed around the 14th. The cut gate should be completed around the 18th. The doors are approved by the board to be replaced at Station 10-Taft St.
The board gave Mr. Fromenthal permission to get the list together for the other stations needing door quotes. This will make sure that the quotes are according to spec. He will go with Mr. Sanders to get the list completed.
Old/New business – Mr. Cooper inquired that about 4-5 months ago the board agreed to get fresh water at the stations. Mr. Carmouche needs to get with a contractor to get those coordinated to be completed for fresh water before the next meeting. The door quotes will be worked on by Mr. Fromenthal and Mr. Sanders to get a spec sheet and speak with Mr. Morgan for information.
The amendment for the Station 9 rehabilitation bid was approved for signature. It was approved at a previous meeting.
The BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance renewal was approved according to the current policy. Aflac quotes will be looked at for employees.
Mr. Sanders asked about vacation time and how it is awarded. It is according to your hire date.
The board accepted Mr. Tim Kyle as the new board member appointed by the parish.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 5, 2024.
Having no further business, Mr. Cooper motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stewart seconded the motion.
———————
Chairperson
———————
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 13, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 will be ac- cepting sealed bids on one lot of scrap metal . The scrap metal can be seen at the office located at 834 Waterworks Road in Amelia LA. All bids should be clearly marked as “sealed bid” and signed by the bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted beginning on Monday October 21st 2024, and ending on Wednesday December 4th at 4:30 PM. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to select a bid that is most advantageous for the Commission. Any questions can be directed to the main office at 985 631 2907.
Adv. Nov. 6, 13, 15, 29 and Dec. 4, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 2.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until December 5, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on December 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 13 and 27, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
November 6, 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, No- vember 13, 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:
An Ordinance renaming the Sorrell Park to the “Laddy Jean Butlers Sorrell Community Park”.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Nov. 13, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 1 is issuing a drinking water advisory effective immediately for the Amelia and Siracusaville areas.
Our water plant is experiencing higher levels of sodium content in the plants source water which is Bayou Boeuf. The EPA requires water municipalities to notify its customers if levels of chlorides (sodium) reach a level of 250 mg/l. The levels at Bayou Boeuf have exceeded this level.
Sodium, also referred to as chlorides, is classified as a secondary containment by the EPA, and is not generally considered to be a health threat to individuals but may affect the aesthetics of the water.
Individuals who are on a low sodium diet because of blood pressure or kidney disease should give special consideration to the levels of sodium intake. Also, water that exceeds 250 mg/l should not be consumed by pregnant women or used to mix with baby formula.
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 985-631-2907.
Adv. Nov. 6, 8 and 13, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER
& SEWER COMMISSION
NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS
ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA.
70340
REGULAR
SESSION
October 2, 2024
The Board of
Commissioners of
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer
Commission No. 1
met in regular session
on Wednesday,
October 2,
2024, and was held
at the office in
Amelia, Louisiana
at 6:00 P.M.
The Vice President,
Leroy Trim
called the meeting
to order.
The Office Manager
performed a
roll call. One absent.
At this time, we
would like it to be
known that Carlo
Gagliano, Jr. has
resigned as President
of the St.
Mary Parish Water
and Sewer Commission
No. 1,
serving the citizens
of Amelia and
Siracusaville, Louisiana,
effective
immediately.
All Board members
acknowledged
and accepted the
resignation of
Carlo Gagliano, Jr.
Board members
present:
Kenneth Mire,
Leroy Trim, Oscar
Toups, and Carla
Gagliano
The Pledge of
Allegiance was
recited by all present.
Others present:
Brian Tabor, Larry
Barras and Jane
Aucoin
Appearances:
None
Guest: None
A motion was
made by Kenneth
Mire and seconded
by Oscar Toups to
approve and dispense
the reading
of the minutes of
the September 4,
2024, regular
meeting. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
Resolution:
A. A Resolution
of Respect in Memory
of Sandra
Wilkerson.
The Resolution
of Respect was
read by the Office
Manager.
All members
voted to pass the
Resolution of Respect.
The vote thereon
was as follows:
Ayes: Kenneth
Mire, Oscar Toups,
Carla Gagliano,
and Leroy Trim.
Absent: Carlo
Gagliano, Jr.
Executive Session
(if necessary):
Discussion of
pending litigation
captioned “In the
Matter of the Complaint
for Exoneration
from or Limitation
of Liability
of Deloach Marine
Services, LLC, as
Owner Pro-Hac
Vice and Operator
of M/V Miss Mollye
D,” bearing
Civil Action No.
3:22-cv-00416 in
the United States
District Court for
the Middle District
of Louisiana involving
Deloach,
LA DOTD and the
Commission regarding
the allision
into the Bayou
Ramos Bridge and
the damaged water
line.
U n f i n i s h e d
Business:
None
New Business
A. Discussion
and any action
on matters discussed
in executive
session.
Allowed for
public comment:
None
None
B. Discussion
and any action
on receiving
bids for miscellaneous
scrap
iron and old
water meters.
Allowed for
public comment:
None
There was discussion
on the miscellaneous
scrap
and iron and old
water meters that
the commission
has at the facility.
A motion was
made by Kenneth
Mire and seconded
by Oscar Toups to
put the miscellaneous
scrap and
old water meters
up for bid. All
voted aye. Motion
carried.
Reports;
A. Engineering
Report: None
B. Managers’
Report
The Assistant
Plant Manager
updated the board
concerning the
water plant rehab
progress.
Outstanding
Bills
Allowed for
public comment:
None
A motion was
made by Kenneth
Mire and seconded
by Carla Gagliano
to approve the
payment of the
o u t s t a n d i n g
monthly bills. All
voted aye. Motion
carried.
Other Business
allowed
under Act 861
Allowed for
public comment:
None
A motion was
made by Carla
Gagliano and seconded
by Kenneth
Mire to adjourn
the meeting at
6:15 P. M. All
voted aye. Motion
to adjourn carried.
(S) Leroy Trim
Leroy Trim,
Vice President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 13, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE
HEBERT
RENTALS
PHONE:
985-395-2055
STORAGE
SHEDS &
RENTAL HOMES
In accordance
with the provisions
of the Laws
of the State of Louisiana
for the purpose
of satisfying
the lean of the
undersigned for
charges incurred
for storage described
below,
notice is hereby
given that such
property will be
sold at public auction
by Hebert
Rentals at its storage
facilities at:
1306 Belleview
Street, Bayou
Vista, LA
The auction will
start at 1306 Belleview
St. Bayou
Vista LA 70380 on
November 25,
2024 at 10AM.
The following
includes a general
description of the
property and unit
number:
BAYOU VISTA
– BELLEVIEW
Adrian Johnson
Misc, Personal,
Household Items,
Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 10 BEL
Charles Jones
Misc, Personal,
Household Items,
Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 62 BEL
Valerie Keller
Misc, Personal,
Household Items,
Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 96 BEL
BAYOU VISTA
– OFFICE
Dana Martin
Misc, Personal,
Household Items,
Boxes, Bags, etc.
Unit 5/10 BV
The undersigned
reserves the right
to bid on the property.
Sale subject
to prior cancellation
in the event
that the storage
fees are paid by
the occupant prior
to the sale. Reservations
are required.
Patrick J. Hebert
@ Hebert Rentals
985-395-2055
Adv. Nov. 13, 2024

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