Public notices for Nov. 22, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY
November 14, 2023
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday November 14 2023, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m.
There were present: Council members Colleen Askew, Kevin He- bert, Raymond Price, James Richard, and Lud Henry.
Absent: None
Pastor Tracey Smith from First Baptist Church of Morgan City led the prayer.
Councilwoman Colleen Askew led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert.
The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was approved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry.
The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month.
Guests for the November 2023 meeting was Ms. Beverly Domen-geaux from St. Mary Council on Aging. Ms. Domen-geaux expressed her thanks for all of the support that their council receives from the Town of Berwick.
Lieutenant Quentin Menard presented the police report for October, 2023. He stated that things are going well within the department. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report.
Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for October, 2023. Chief Acosta stated that the fire department re- sponded to 11 emergency calls. There were 2 fire alarm, 1 trash fire (at the landfill), 4 medical assists, 1 motor vehicle accident, 1 gas leak, and 2 mutual aid calls. Chief Acosta also reported that it is the department’s goal to improve our current fire rating. Inspections for the ratings are usually done every 5 years, but the department will request an updated inspection after the 2024 year wraps up. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works re- port.
Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the public works report for October, 2023. Mr. Lopez stated that town crews are decorating for Christmas, repairing streets and sidewalks, repairing water leaks, cutting grass on the highways and other projects. Mr. Lopez also stated that the recent gas pressure issue that our gas system was having during power outages as generators throughout town kicked on, has been addressed and likely resolved. We are awaiting an outage of electricity in order to test the system with the full load of the current generators throughout the town. Once we see that the system performs, we will then resume issuing permits for generators. After no further comments, the Mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, consulting engineer’s report.
Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present. The mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, committee reports.
The Planning and Zoning and Public Safety committees had nothing to report.
The Historical Committee reported that they are working on decorating for Christmas at the museum. They have also been working on a grant for the museum.
The Recreation Committee reported that they will be hosting the Annual Christmas Movie Night at the Berwick Civic Center on December 9, 2023 at 6:00pm. This is a free event for families. Santa will be there for pictures, food will be served, and the movie will begin at 7:00pm followed by a gift raffle. Please bring your pillow and blanket.
The Economic Development Committee reported that the Lighthouse Festival has wrapped up and plans are already starting up for next year’s festival.
After no further committee reports, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Resolutions/Proclamations.
Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 02-24 – Support for State Capital Outlay 23-24 – Rehabilitating sewer on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis, and Utah Streets. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 03-24 – Support for State Capital Outlay 23-24 – Upgrading water lines on Jones, Hebert, Pal-mer, Hogan, Trevino, Nicklaus, Jacobs, Canton, Fourth, Pacific, Oregon, Watkins, Russo, Young, Todd, Erlich, Versen Streets. Upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, the resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 3 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 04-24 – Resolution to Perform a Census. Upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 1 under New Business – Approve Payment No. 14871 #2 to Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. for $6,010.54 for Roadway Improvements to 6th Street. Upon mo- tion by James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry, the payment was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
Item No. 2 under New Business – St. Mary Hospital District -Angelena Brocato - Give an update about status of the hospital services. Mrs. Brocato gave an update on the hospital district and asked the Mayor and Council to support their effort to bring labor and delivery services back to Ochsner St. Mary.
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously.
———————
Duval H. Arthur Jr –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 02-24
A Resolution providing certifications to the Division of Administration.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick desires to rehabilitate sewer on Fourth, Sixth, Texas, Francis, and Utah Streets, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for said improvements based upon the estimates, is $540,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, that the Town of Berwick hereby certifies to the Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, that existing funding is insufficient to cover the cost of engineering and construction of re- habilitating sewer on various streets and that additional funding is not otherwise available to the Town of Berwick.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sufficient funds, other than the currently re- quested State general obligation bond funding, are currently available to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all reasonable local options for additional financing have been ex- hausted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no funds are available in the Town’s current budget for nonrecurring appropriations for this project, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total amount of surplus funds in the Town is $750,251, which was generated through the general taxes and utility revenues of the Town.
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 14th day of November, 2023.
———————
Duval H. Arthur Jr.,
Mayor
* * * * * * *
I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 14th day of November, 2023, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 14th day of November, 2023.
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 03-24
A Resolution providing certifications to the Division of Administration.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick desires to upgrade water lines on Jones, Hebert, Palmer, Hogan, Trevino, Nicklaus, Jacobs, Canton, Fourth, Pacific, Oregon, Watkins, Russo, Young, Todd, Erlich, Versen Streets, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for said improvements based upon the estimates, is $2,340,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Town Council of the Town of Berwick, that the Town of Berwick hereby certifies to the Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control, that existing funding is insufficient to cover the cost of engineering and construction of upgrading water lines on various streets and that additional funding is not otherwise available to the Town of Berwick.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sufficient funds, other than the currently re- quested State general obligation bond funding, are currently available to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all reasonable local options for additional financing have been exhausted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no funds are available in the Town’s current budget for nonrecurring appropriations for this project, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the total amount of surplus funds in the Town is $750,251, which was generated through the general taxes and utility revenues of the Town.
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 14th day of November, 2023.
———————
Duval H. Arthur Jr.,
Mayor
* * * * * * *
I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 14th day of November, 2023, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 14th day of November, 2023.
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Town of Berwick
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 04-24
The following resolution was introduced by Raymond Price and seconded by Colleen Askew at council meeting held November 14, 2023.
Resolution of
Census
Whereas: The United States Census Bureau conducted a Decennial Census in 2020 for the Town of Berwick;
Whereas: The Mayor of the Town of Berwick, Duval Arthur, Jr., does not agree with the results of the Decennial Census nor does he believe the census accurately reflects the population of the Town of Berwick;
Whereas: The Mayor of the Town of Berwick initiated an appeal to the United States Census Bureau;
Whereas: The United States Census Bureau has not given a formal response to the appeal nor taken any further action;
Whereas: The Mayor of the Town of Berwick and its Council recognize that in accordance with LA Revised Statute 33:342, the Town of Berwick is authorized to undertake a census of its own accord;
Whereas: The Mayor of the Town of Berwick and its Council believe that such an action is necessary in order to obtain a proper and correct population count through a census;
Whereas: The Mayor of the Town of Berwick and Council recognize that J. Matthew “Matt” Fanning, Ph.D. with the Louisiana State University College of Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness has the expertise and knowledge to perform an accurate population count census for the Town of Berwick, noting his particular expertise in the areas of regional and rural/community development economics and generating population estimates to be used by governmental agencies of State of Louisiana;
Whereas: The Mayor of the Town of Berwick and Council members believe that the action of causing a census to be performed is justified and will show the Town of Berwick to have a population of 5,000 or more people.
Whereas: In accordance with LA Revised Statute 33:342, the Town of Berwick may formally seek to become a city if its population is 5,000 or more.
Therefore be it resolved:
he Mayor of the Town of Berwick and Council do hereby formally request J. Matthew “Matt” Fanning, Ph.D. with Louisiana State University College of Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness perform a census on behalf of the Town of Berwick.
A vote on this Resolution was as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent :None
The Resolution was duly approved and adopted at a council meeting held on November 14, 2023. The Clerk of the Council certifies that the above Resolution is true and correct as adopted.
———————
Clerk of the Council,
Jamie Keith
Date: ——————
APPROVED:
———————
Duval H. Arthur, Jr.,
MAYOR
Date: ——————
Certified copy to be sent to Dr. J. Matthew “Matt” Fanning at:
101 Martin D. Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
AND by email: mfannin@agcenter.lsu.edu
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
September 27th, 2023
1:00 P.M.
~
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the September 27th, 2023, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Scott Verret, and Mr. Justin Martin were in attendance. Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Matt Mayon, and Mr. Mr. Gary Driskell did not attend.
Mr. Verret made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the August 2023 minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for August 2023 was $70,018.11. Mr. Verret 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 August 2023 was $118,327.32. Mr. Verret made a mo- tion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Martin 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 updated members on the progress of the CAD system. She advised that CAD Installation started in September. The CAD project manager has been conducting regular weekly online meetings. Admin training is slated to begin in October. Training for mobile users is scheduled for December. Training for dispatchers is expected to begin in early January. The anticipated Go-Live date is between January 23rd – 25th, 2024.
Ms. Angeron suggested that members discuss adjusting the dates of the November and December board meetings due to the holidays. Mr. Verret made a motion to expand the agenda to discuss changing dates for the November and December meetings due to the holidays. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion passed. After a brief discussion, Mr. Grogan made a motion to move the November 2023 meeting to the 15th and the December 2023 meeting to the 20th. Mr. Verret seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Ms. Angeron advised that 911 will participate in Trunk or Treat on Main Street in Morgan City on October 21st and Night Out Against Crime at Lawrence Park in Morgan City on October 17th.
General Discussion: None
Adjournment: Mr. Verret made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved: ———————
Matt Mayon,
Vice-Chairman
Attest: —————
Charlette
Angeron,
Director
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
Recreation
District No. 4 of the Parish of
St. Mary
Minutes of
Meeting
October 18, 2023
Members Present: William Miller, LaGenia Bradford, Edward Austin, Vincent Byrd, Andrew Bienvenu
Members Ab- sent: None
Others Present: Gabrielle Gil, Barry Dufrene, Jerry Boyles
Mr. Miller open-ed the regular meeting leading the Board in the pledge of allegiance.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on September 20, 2023 were reviewed. Mrs. Bradford made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Austin seconded the mo- tion. The motion passed.
Mr. Dufrene presented and re- viewed the financial statements presented to the Board. A motion to accept the report and pay outstanding invoices was made by Mr. Bienvenu and seconded by Mr. Austin. The motion passed.
Mr. Boyles presented his report to the Board. He presented a refund request to the Board that was within 90 days of the rental date. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Board agreed to refund the deposit. Landscaping work has been ben completed in the parking lot. There is some additional work to be completed in the parking lot. Mr. Boyles is consolidating the internet, cable, and telephone services. There will be one provider in- stead of three. The monthly service cost will be re- duced.
A motion was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mr. Bienvenu to authorize Mr. Miller to complete and sign the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the period October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mr. Bienvenu to transfer $4,762.90 to youth baseball for insurance and officials from the City of Patterson allocation to the District. The motion passed.
With there being no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Byrd and seconded by Mrs. Bradford. The motion passed.
———————
William Miller
Chairperson
———————
Gabrielle Gil
Secretary
Treasurer
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
Announcement of Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Bayou Vista Recreation Building, 1300 South Road, Bayou Vista, Louisiana, the Board of Com-missioners of Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, plans to consider a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of the Gra-vity Drainage Dis-trict No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein.
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
A PUBLIC
AUCTION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 AT 1:00PM
SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY FROM ST MARY PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOCATION: Manheim
Lafayette
1611 St. Mary Street
Scott, LA 70583
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office is desiring to sell surplus movable property at a public auction. All items are sold “as is” and the seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and remove said item of movable property from sale.
For more information, contact Cpt. Bart Lange, Fleet Manager @ (985) 509-0010 or
Louis Ashley @.337-578-3932
Auction
conducted by:
MANHEIM LAFAYETTE
1611 St. Mary Street, Scott, LA 70583
(337) 237-5620
LISTING: www.stmaryso.com & https://www.manheim.com/publicauctions/sales.do
INSPECTION: Public Buyers can inspect the inventory beginning the morning of the sale up until sale time.
TERMS: Cashier’s Checks, Money Order. No personal or company checks without a Bank Letter of Guarantee valid for 15 banking days after the auction
Items to be auctioned: / Minimum Bid
1. 1989 International Dump Truck Vin# 1HTLKZ2R7KH654752, $2,000
2. 2013 Ford E-350 12 person van Vin# 1FBSS3BL4DDB08295, $1,500
3. Triple Axle Equipment Trailer, $1,500
4. 25 KW Generator, $200
5. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Vin# 2FAFP71W57X113977, $500
6. Crown Victoria Parts car Vin# 2FAFP71V28X160991, $200
7. 2 Post Car Lift, $250
8. Pallet of Honda Generators, $50
9. 2013 Chev Tahoe Vin# 1GNLC2E04DR341595, $200
10. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Vin# 2FAFP71V18X172890, $200
Adv. Nov. 17 and 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Call to order 6:03 P. M.
Roll Call: Charlie Solar Jr., Tim Matthews, Larry Aucoin, Don Hicks. Leroy Trim (Absent)
Guests: Glen Thibodeaux, Sid Moffett, Robert Karam, Mark Du- hon, Christi Prejeant, and Tim Tregle.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Solar Public Comment: None
Motion for ap- proval of minutes from the budget and regular meetings held on September 12, 2023 were made by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for DD6, DD2, and DD2A areas was made by Mr. Aucoin. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor, motion carried.
Guests: Mr. Duhon asked the Board about the generators for Amelia. Mr. Solar said the Parish Council still had to approve it. Mr. Duhon said the Council already passed a resolution. Ms.
Sennett said the item is on the Parish Council agenda for October 11, 2023. Agenda items 8a-c, regarding Executive Session were tabled.
Maintenance re- ports were given by Sid Moffett and Glen Thibodaux. Chuck Billodeau was absent.
New Business: Motion to approve the Chairman to hire a professional engineering firm to assist with Pump Station 9 and related issues, with a $20,000 cap was made by Mr. Hicks. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business: Motion to accept the Partial Substantial Completion for Pump Station 9 was made by Mr.Hicks. Second by Mr. Aucoin. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Motion to Adjourn was made by Mr. Hicks. Second by Mr. Matthews. All were in favor. Motion carried. Meeting ended at 6:24 pm.
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUC-TION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
An Ordinance amending and re-enacting Or- dinance No. 2315 adopting the 2023 Combined Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR-THER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Lou-siana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUN-CIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUN-CIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUN-CIL
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
An Ordinance establishing the Personnel Policies for St. Mary Parish Government.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at five-fifty (5:50) 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 ordinance.
/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. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until November 30, 2023, at Noon.
The creation of this Advisory Committee did not specify any qualifications for appointment.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in 3the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 8 and 22, 2023
mmm
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 Wax Lake East Drainage District.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until November 30, 2023, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Part I Chapter 6 Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 38:1607 and Section 38:1608.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and Noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy.
Adv. Nov. 8, and 22, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, December 4, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Kathy Goss for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to
5 ft. located in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District at 3880 Hwy. 319, Franklin, LA-Sec. 19 T15S R6E; -Parcel Id# 1034364161.00-Lot 75-B Cypremort Point lots auxiliary Plat No. 7 per Plat 18X 161512 Acq. 434 340227. Improvements.
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. Nov. 15, 22 and 29, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2023 ROOF REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED WORK – BROWNELL HOMES
MORGAN CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Bids for construction of the “2023 Roof Re- placement And Associated Work – Brownell Homes” at the Morgan City Housing Authority, Morgan City, LA., will be re- ceived until 10:30 AM, local time, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the at the Community Room of the Housing Authority Martin Luther King Center, 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA, 70380, at which time and place all bids will be publicly read aloud. This project is funded in part under the Capital Fund Program of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
The general scope of work for this project in- cludes replacement of approx 898 Squares of existing shingle roofing with new shingle roofing as specified, together with associated work at various apartment buildings at Brownell Homes of the Morgan City Housing Authority. Bids will be received for a Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids. Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders. Contractors must also visit the Site and shall attend a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting noted below.
Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file at the office of the Housing Authority Office at the Martin Luther King Center, 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA, 70380, and the office of Firmin Architects Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094) and are open for inspection at each of these offices without charge. Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from the Architect by making a fully refundable deposit of $100 which will be refunded upon return of the plans in good condition. Plans and Specifications will also be provided electronically.
Attention is called to the insurance requirements and to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum wages that must be paid on this project, as noted in the Specifications.
EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALE AND/OR MINORITY INDIVIDUALS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS:
The attention of the Contractor(s) proposing to submit a bid on this project is expressly called to the interest and desire of the Housing Authority, that female and minority individuals, particularly those residing in or near the housing developments of the Authority, be given preference for positions of new employment.
All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid for the Base Bid and made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract for the project. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond or Irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit written as described in the in the Bid Documents for this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 2:30 PM on December 7, 2023 at Comm Center - 338 Wren St, Brownell Homes, Morgan City LA
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction or Specialty; Roofing and Sheetmetal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. Any contractor and/or sub-contractor whose bid exceeds $50,000.00 shall be licensed in accordance with current statutes of Louisiana Law.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
Housing Authority of the City of Morgan City, LA
By: Clarence Robinson Jr.,
Exec Director
Adv. Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2023
mmm
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2023
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, Kenny Arceneaux, Norris Crappell, Mike Ortiz, Andrew Mancuso.
Also present: Tim Matte, Execu-tive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Man-ager; Bill Bour-geois and Gerard Bourgeois; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Sept 21 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Crappell, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Terry moved to approve. Following Mr. Hebert second, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Rev-enues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith reported his office recommends the next steps for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study should be broken up into two steps. The first phase will consist of an exploratory alternative drainage study to investigate flood protection, drainage solutions, and their impacts on the lands. Phase 2 will examine each watershed area in detail and its recommended flood control alternatives.
Mr. Karam re- ported the newly installed pumps at Pump Station No. 9 are being re- paired and Sea-level will return to the project site to reinstall the pumps once modifications are complete.
Mr. Brocato re- ported he closed the Bayou Chene structure along with APTIM for the OEM manual. Mr. Brocato stated there was a power issue at the Bayou Chene Floodgate on the Cleco side.
Mr. Matte reported the gauge portion of the Watershed Initia-tive is due to begin before the end of the year.
Mr. Matte re- ported the low water levels continue to cause issues along the Mississippi River, the low stage is expected to reach 3.5’. The Atcha-falaya River at Morgan City did hit .65’ with the passage of the recent cold front.
Mr. Bill Bour-geois reported that changes to the open meeting policies of the SMLD will need to be made due to some significant changes made by Act 393 of the regular session of the Loui-siana Legislature.
Mr. Terry motioned to authorize the Capital Outlay request for Levees West of Charenton Canal and Morgan City Lakeside Project. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Hebert motioned to authorize a project to remove limestone material from the storage site along the Wax Lake Outlet. After a second by Mr. Crap-pell the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to authorize the utilization of spare sheet pile by Drainage Dis-trict No. 1, Town of Berwick, and other governmental agencies. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Terry mo- tioned to authorize a study effort to identify projects within the area West of the Charenton Canal. After a second by Mr. Hebert the motion carried un- animously.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned the ap- proval of Amend-ment #2 to the administrative services contract with APTIM. After a second by Mr. Hebert the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bill Bour-geois read aloud the resolution of respect for Mr. Luther Clyde Smith. Mr. Crap-pell motioned to accept the said resolution. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mr. Luther “Clyde” Smith, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was a licensed Profes-sional Civil En- gineer and a licensed Profes-sional Land Sur-veyor for fifty-eight (58) years, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith, after thirty-five (35) years of service, retired from the Colorado’s Division of Wildlife as their Chief Civil Engineer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith faithfully served on the St. Mary Levee District’s Board for over fourteen (14) years since his appointment on June 9, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was a be- loved husband, father and grandfather, cherished by his entire family, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Levee District’s Board of Commissioners wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Smith, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Levee District hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THERE-FORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Levee District 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 Levee Dis-trict in regular session convened on this the 19th day of October 2023.
Mr. Crappell motioned to authorize the increase rental payment to $2100 for the limestone storage area on the Wax Lake Outlet. After a second by Mr. Arceneaux the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arce-neaux carried un- animously.
Attest:
———————
Kenneth Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Nov. 22, 2023
mmm