Public notices for Nov. 3, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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: Craig A. Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Du- hon, Dean S. Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were Scott Ramsey and Patrick J. Hebert.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Bennett and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Duhon.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, September 27, 2023, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
Emma Clement, Chloe Paridon 4-H Representatives, and 4-H Students to appear before the Council to request adoption of a Proclamation declaring October 1 – 7, 2023 as National 4-H Week in St. Mary Parish. (Proclamation to be adopted)
Dr. Rink moved that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Rulf, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey and Hebert
PROCLAMATION
2023 NATIONAL 4 - H WEEK
WHEREAS, The St. Mary Parish Council is proud to honor the 4-H Youth Development Program of the LSU AgCenter for more than 100 years of providing experience-based education to youngsters throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, this admirable program, which seeks to provide a learning experience for the whole child, including head, heart, hands, and health, helps young Louisianans to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes to enable them to become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our society; and
WHEREAS, its 250,000 urban, suburban, and rural youth participants, ranging in age from eight to nineteen, hail from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and truly represent a cross-section of the state; and
WHEREAS, the program undoubtedly could not have achieved the success that it has today were it not for the service of its more than 7,000 volunteers, who have given generously of their time, talents, energies, and resources to the youth of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, throughout its proud history, the 4-H program has developed positive role models for countless Louisianans and through its innovative and inspiring programs, continues to build character and to instill the values that have made our state strong and great.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, hereby designates October 1 – 7, 2023, as National 4-H Week in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and commends the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Louisiana Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
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
Franklin Merchant Association President, Diane Wiltz appeared before the Council to discuss the “Harvest Moon Festival” to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with kickoff beginning Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Craig Rink ap- peared before the Council to discuss the Bayou Horseshoe Pitchers Association Pro Tour Tournament beginning October 20-22, 2023 with an open ceremony to be held on October 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chapter President, Alexis Rack appeared before the Council to announce open house for the F-J Delta Building to be held on October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., 106 Teche Drive, Franklin. She requested that the cooperative endeavor agreement for occupancy of the building be extended to five (5) years instead of the current annual agreement.
After discussion, Mr. Ina requested that Section 2 of the agreement be revised to reflect five (5) years and that it be placed for approval on the next agenda.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry relative to any other agreement modification re- quest, Ms. Rack stated that the elevator needs repair.
Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg stated that this is an exterior elevator that was previously used for handicap accessibility or to deliver supplies and that it should not be used regularly. He stated that he will have maintenance inspect it.
Ms. Rack also informed that the “Stop the Violence Program” will be held on October 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at West St. Mary High/BEB Middle School Gymnasium.
Josh Manning, South Central Planning and Development Commission appeared before the Council to discuss reapportionment maps/redistricting and he apologized for not attending the last meeting. He informed that he submitted a de- tailed spreadsheet of changes and the amended ordinance that moves the boundary line back to where it is supposed to be to Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan.
Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry, Mr. Manning stated that he can provide a current map to the Council and the public to review. He also stated that the At Large District lines were moved in error due to the delay of receiving the census and no 2010 Census map from the previous demo- grapher.
Per Lisa Morgan’s inquiry, Mr. Manning stated that he is available to attend the next Council meeting with the amended maps.
In response to Mr. Olander’s in- quiry, Mr. Manning stated that the amended maps also show precincts.
Registrar of Voter, Terry Foulcard and Deputy Registrar, Raquel Baker appeared before the Council to update on Redistricting and Reapportionment.
Per Mr. Olan-der’s inquiry, Mrs. Foulcard stated that the Verdunville area precincts are correct for this election.
In response to Dr. Rink’s inquiry, Mrs. Foulcard stated that she had reviewed the amended ordinance but had not seen the amended maps. Mr. Adams requested that Mrs. Foulcard be given a copy of the amended maps.
Parish President David Hanagriff reminded that October 14, 2023 is election day and encouraged everyone to vote.
Chief Administrative Officer, Jean Paul Bourg, submitted his re- port for a two (2) week period ending October 11, 2023.
Mr. Ina thanked Mr. Bourg for the sign installation at the Willie J. Peters Fire Sub-Station in St. Joseph.
Per Mr. Adams’ inquiry relative to the increase in tipping fees for municipalities, Mr. Bourg and President Hanagriff stated that the municipalities are given a 30 day notice.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries relative to grass cutting and digging ditches in Hedgerow Subdivision, Siracusaville, Amelia, Centerville, and Verdunville, Mr. Bourg stated that these areas are on schedule for maintenance.
Per Dr. Rink’s inquiry relative to the decrease in the Debt Service Tipping Fee, Finance Director, Paul Governale stated that one (1) bond is being paid off next year.
Dr. Rink reported on the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District 2A meeting that she attended on October 10, 2023 relative to the pump replacement at Pump Station No. 9.
Lisa Morgan informed that Item 13D, “Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 1 relative to the Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard project,” was a clerical error that should have read for the “Substantial Completion” of the project. She explained that the agenda needs to be expanded to adopt the resolution.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Rulf, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey and Hebert
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing and ap- proving the Parish President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development relative to State Project No. H.015725 – Segmented Circle Rehabilitation at Harry P. Williams Airport in Patterson, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Act 451 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the financing of certain airport improvements from funds appropriated from the Transportation Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Government has requested funding assistance from the LA DOTD to/for Segmented Circle Rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the stated project has been approved by the Louisiana Legislature and the LA DOTD is agreeable to the implementation of this project and desires to cooperate with the St. Mary Parish Government according to the terms and conditions identified in the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the LA DOTD will provide the necessary funding for the Segmented Circle Rehabilitation and reimburse the sponsor up to $14,904.00 of project cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Government that it does hereby authorize the President to execute an Agreement for the project identified as AIP No. 3-22-0044-026-2023 and SPN H.015725, more fully identified in the Agreement attached hereto, and to execute any subsequent related documents, including, but not limited to, amendments to said agreement.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution to establish the cost per ton for the disposal of solid waste delivered and accepted by the Parish of St. Mary, in accordance with the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement between the St. Mary Parish Council, the Cities of Morgan City, Franklin and Patterson and the Towns of Baldwin, and Berwick, Louisiana.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that in accordance with Paragraph (a) of Section VI of the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement enter-ed into by the St. Mary Parish Council, and the Cities of Morgan City, Franklin and Patterson and the Towns of Baldwin and Berwick, Louisiana, and recorded in Book 20-G of Conveyances, Entry No. 196,347, the cost per ton of solid waste delivered to and accepted by the Parish of St. Mary at the Harold J. “Babe” Landry Solid Waste Reduction and Resource Re- covery Facility and the West End Pick Up Station shall be $57.00.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that in accordance with the Order issued by the Louisiana Department of En- vironmental Quality authorizing the Commencement of Operations of the Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill at the Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill the cost per ton for disposal of Construction and Demolition Debris delivered to and accepted by the Parish of St. Mary shall be $52.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that in accordance with the Permit issued by the Louisiana De- partment of Environmental Quality for Standard Solid Waste Type I at the Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill the cost per ton for disposal of Industrial Waste delivered to and accepted by the Parish of St. Mary shall be $73.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RE- SOLVED, that these cost per ton shall be effective November 13, 2023.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the approval and authorization for Change Order No. 1 relative to the Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard project.
WHEREAS, a certain contract has been entered into between the St. Mary Parish Council and Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc., P.O. Box 5658, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302, relative to the Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard project, and
WHEREAS, the items as shown on Change Order No. 1 will result in an increase of $536.49 in the contract price.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby approve the issuance of Change Order No. 1 covering an increase of $536.49 in the contract price for the Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the President of St. Mary Parish, David Hanagriff, be and he is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution re- questing funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Infrastructure Improvements and Construction of a Welding Training Facility at Charenton Canal Industrial Park Capital Outlay Project No. 572436
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Infrastructure Improvements at Charenton Canal Industrial Park consisting of construction of a welder training facility and road construction at the facility for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for In- frastructure Im- provements and Construction of a Welding Training Facility at Charenton Canal Industrial Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Reconstruction of Martin Luther King Street in Charenton from LA. Hwy. 326 to Creek Drive within existing right-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572437
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of reconstruction of Martin Luther King Street in Charenton from LA. Hwy. 326 to Creek Drive, a distance of approximately 3,000 LF. The road is in serious deteriorating condition with major potholes and large sections crumbling caused by daily traffic of patrons visiting the nearby Cypress Bayou Casino and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Reconstruction of Martin Luther King Street in Charenton from LA. Hwy. 326 to Creek Drive for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this re- quest.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Installation of Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Capital Outlay Project No. 572438
WHEREAS, during hurricane emergencies the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Emergency Power to maintain operations at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, during hurricane emergencies and similar events, it is necessary for personnel and officials of the St. Mary Parish Government and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff, whose offices are on the fifth and fourth floors of the Parish Courthouse respectfully, must be fully operational during the duration of the emergency; and at the present time there is no emergency power system for the air conditioning and electrical systems on those floors; and there is a need to install an emergency generator system to provide emergency power to enable air conditioning and electrical systems to be operational for those two floors, and other associated areas within the Courthouse, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Installation of Emergency Power Improvements at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute
on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Construction of a New Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community Capital Outlay Project No. 572439
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of a new Facility to house a Central Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding for a New Fire Station for St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 11 in the Four Corners Community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Roof Replacement at Fairview Treatment Center, Bayou Vista, LA. Capital Outlay Project No. 572440
WHEREAS, Fairview Treatment Center in Bayou Vista, LA. is a repurposed previously closed two story hospital, now used for substance abuse rehabilitation that is in need of a roof replacement for its residential wing, and;
WHEREAS, the facility, having previously served as a hospital, is in sound condition but is experiencing short and long-term aging issues with the need for roof replacement, interior modification, and ADA and functional upgrade of the elevator system, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Roof Replacement at Fairview Treatment Center in Bayou Vista, LA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park Capital Outlay Project No. 572441
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at Kemper Williams Park, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds, for Construction of Facility and Infrastructure improvements at Kemper Williams Park in Patterson, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia from LA Hwy 182 to Lakeview Drive within existing rights-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572442
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of patching and overlay of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia, from LA Hwy 182 to Lakeview Drive which is approximately 10,150 linear feet in length. The reconstruction of the roadway which serves heavy traffic from an industrial area will be within existing rights-of -way, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Lake Palourde Road in Amelia, from LA Hwy 182 to Lakeview Drive for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for a Walking / Bike Path and Associated Improvements along Duhon Blvd. in Amelia from Cypress St. to Barrow St. for St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572443
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of a Walking/Biking Trail along Duhon Blvd in Amelia from Cypress St. to Barrow St. for use by the large population that live in that area who currently have to walk in the road to get to the Community Center causing a hazardous situation, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for the construction of a Walking / Bike Path and Associated Improvements along Duhon Blvd. in Amelia from Cypress St. to Barrow St., for the St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government Capital Outlay Project No. 572444
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of installation of Emergency Power and construction of Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding for Emergency Power and Facility Improvements at the Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Warehouse for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations in the Amelia Community Capital Outlay Project No. 572458
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of installation Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations in the Amelia Community and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding for Emergency Power Systems for Multiple All-Electric Drainage Pump Stations in the Amelia Community for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Improvements and Upgrade of Jail Elevator for Code and ADA Accessibility Compliance at St. Mary Parish Courthouse Capital Outlay Project No. 572445
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Improvements and System Upgrade of the 55-year-old Jail Elevator at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for Code and ADA Accessibility Compliance, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding for Im- provements and System Upgrade of the 55-year-old Jail Elevator at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for Code and ADA Accessibility Compliance for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Installation of Subsurface Drainage within the Jupiter Street Outfall itch Extension in Bayou Vista, LA. Capital Outlay Project No. 572446
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Installation of Subsurface Drainage within the Jupiter Street Outfall Ditch Extension in Bayou Vista, LA. The ditch is the primary drainage channel for much of Bayou Vista but constantly stays clogged due to difficulty in obtaining access for maintenance, allowing excessive overgrowth to accumulate resulting in blockage of critical drainage capacity, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Installation of Subsurface Drainage within the Jupiter Street Outfall Ditch Extension in Bayou Vista, LA for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPR
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Deslignes Road (Parish Rd 126) near Baldwin, from Allain Road to Chitimacha Trail Road in existing rights-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572447
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Deslignes Road (Parish Rd 126) near Baldwin, from Allain Road to Chitimacha Trail Road in existing rights-of-way. The road is in seriously deteriorating condition with major potholes and large sections crumbling causing a safety hazard, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Deslignes Road (Parish Rd 126) near Baldwin, from Allain Road to Chitimacha Trail Road in existing rights-of-way for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Roof Replacement at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Capital Outlay Project No. 572448
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of having the roofing replaced on the St. Mary Parish Courthouse for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Replacement of the roofing at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Expansion and Improvements at St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center near Centerville, LA Capital Outlay Project No. 572449
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Expansion and Improvements at the St Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center near Centerville, LA, and;
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center is a minimum to medium security jail facility that is in need of expansion for the housing of female inmates together with improvements to provide enhanced security at existing male inmate dorm areas, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Expansion and Improvements at St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center near Centerville, LA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of two miles of Victoria-Riverside Road within existing right-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572450
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of two miles of Victoria-Riverside Road from three miles east of its intersection with Bridge Road proceeding further east for two miles. The road is in seriously deteriorating condition with major potholes and large sections crumbling causing a safety hazard, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of two miles of Victoria-Riverside Road for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this re- quest.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Reconstruction of Charenton Beach Road from LA Hwy. 87 to the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee Capital Outlay Project No. 572451
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Reconstruction of Charenton Beach Road from LA Hwy. 87 to the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee for St. Mary Parish Government, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Reconstruction of Charenton Beach Road from LA Hwy. 87 to the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this re- quest.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Reconstruction of Silo Road at Kemper Williams Park Capital Outlay Project No. 572452
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Reconstruction of Silo Road at Kemper Williams Park, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Reconstruction of Silo Road at Kemper Williams Park near Patterson, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Duhon Blvd. & Lakeview Drive, Amelia, LA, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lake Palourde Road within existing rights-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572453
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of patching and overlay of Duhon Boulevard in Amelia, which is approximately 12,350’ in length, and connecting to Lakeview Drive, in Amelia, which is an additional 1,500’ in length, from LA Hwy 182 to Lake Palourde Road. The reconstruction of the combined roadway will be within existing rights-of -way. The road is important to local residential and industrial traffic and is in seriously deteriorating condition with major potholes and large sections crumbling caused by daily traffic of industrial and oilfield equipment vehicles traveling to the industrial business in that area, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Asphalt Overlay and Reconstruction of Duhon Blvd & Lakeview Blvd., Amelia, LA, from LA Hwy. 182 to Lake Palourde Road for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Stripper Pump Replacement and new Outfall Pipe at Wax Lake District Pump Station for Wax Lake East Drainage District Capital Outlay Project No. 572454
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Stripper Pump Replacement and new Outfall Pipe at the Wax Lake District Pump Station for Wax Lake East Drainage District, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Stripper Pump Replacement and new Outfall Pipe at the Wax Lake District Pump Station for Wax Lake East Drainage District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this re- quest.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Concrete Paving of Gibby Road (from its intersection with LA Hwy. 182 proceeding south for 3,700 linear feet) for the St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way Capital Outlay Project No. 572455
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need to concrete pave Gibby Road from its intersection with LA Hwy. 182 proceeding south for 3,700 linear feet, as the road presently is of aggregate construction and is subject to constant usage by large heavy trucks from the nearby sugar mill causing excessive dust to the surrounding area and damage to the road, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petition the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for the Concrete Paving of Gibby Road (from its intersection with LA Hwy. 182 proceeding south for 3,700 linear feet), for the St. Mary Parish Government within existing rights-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025
Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Construction of Canopy/Covers and Associated Improvements at Four St. Mary Parish Community Parks Capital Outlay Project No. 572456
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Canopy/Covers and Associated Im- provements at Four St. Mary Parish Community Parks, and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Construction Canopy/Covers and Associated Im- provements at Four St. Mary Parish Community Parks for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution requesting funding from the State of Louisiana, under the provisions of the 2024-2025 Capital Outlay Act on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary for Capital Improvements and Construction at West St. Mary Civic Center Capital Outlay Project No. 572457
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is in need of Capital Improvements and Construction at West St. Mary Civic Center and;
WHEREAS, the Parish does not have the necessary funds in the capital projects budget to provide the funding for said project and there are no existing special assessments, loans, or bond issues available to the Parish for such encumbrance, and;
WHEREAS, the current budget of the Parish does not have allowance for non-recurring appropriations, and;
WHEREAS, the current collection of revenues is at a projected level for the current operating budget and no surplus funds are anticipated in the near term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, acting as governing authority for the said Parish, herein petitions the State of Louisiana to provide 2024-2025 Capital Outlay funding to match local funds for Capital Improvements and Construction at West St. Mary Civic Center for St. Mary Parish Government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the Parish President, David Hanagriff, be empowered, authorized, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary a Capital Outlay Application to the State of Louisiana for the stated purpose of this request.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
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
Mr. Adams mov-ed to expand the agenda to include, “A Resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. relative to Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard Project.” Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. Dr. Rink seconded the mo- tion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Rulf, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey and Hebert
RESOLUTION OF
ACCEPTANCE
A Resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary, a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. relative to Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard Project.
WHEREAS, Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc., P.O. Box 5658, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302, has substantially completed the Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Parish of St. Mary that the President be, and he is hereby em- powered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the Parish of St. Mary accepting the Concrete Roadway Improvements to Duhon Boulevard Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate of Substantial Completion recorded in the mortgage records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of October 2023.
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
Mr. Duhon thanked the ad- ministration for all their help with the Duhon Boulevard project.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from the August 23, 2023, Regular Meeting – Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Recreation District No. 7 (Centerville/Verdunville) – 1 Vacancy
Gregory J. Co- meaux
Mr. Olander moved that Gregory J. Comeaux be appointed to Recreation District No. 7. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Per Dr. Rink’s inquiry relative to the members’ compensation, Mr. Olander stated that Recreation District No. 7 receives funds from the 3/10% Sales Tax Fund for maintenance and compensation. Mr. Olander stated that residents are not in favor of a millage.
B. As per LA RS 38:291 (Z) relative to the St. Mary Levee District, the St. Mary Parish Council is responsible for submitting a list containing three nominations from each of the eight single member parish council districts. The Governor shall appoint one member to represent each District.
District VIII
Norris J. Crappell
Larry J. Aucoin
Royal Young
Mr. Duhon mov-ed to table this item to a time uncertain. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, Bennett, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ramsey and Hebert
C. Discussion in reference to Consolidated Gravity Drainage District 2A relative to Gravity Drainage District No. 6. (Mr. Duhon)
Mr. Duhon requested that no action be taken on this item.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action relative to November and December 2023 Regular Meeting dates.
Rev. Mathews moved that the regular meeting dates in November and December be held on November 8 and 15, 2023 and on December 6, and 13, 2023, respectively. Mr. Olander seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Murphy Pontiff has written to resign from the Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee effective immediately.
Mr. Pontiff will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
C. Cynthia Blanchard, owner of CKBCPBS, LLC dba The Chatterbox, located at 10715 E. Hwy. 182 Frontage Road, Amelia requests a residency variance to obtain a 2024 Full Liquor Permit.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed to grant the residency variance to obtain a 2024 Full Liquor Permit to Cynthia Blan-chard, owner of The Chatterbox dba CKBCPBS, LLC, located at 10715 E. Hwy. 182 Frontage Road, Amelia. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried. Rev. Mathews abstained.
Rev. Mathews asked that the Council review their calendars for December in order to schedule the Budget Finance Meeting.
D. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission – 2 Vacancies
Ken Conrad – Present Member, David Burch, Jr. – Present Member, Jacob Marcell
Mr. Rulf moved that Ken Conrad and David Burch, Jr. be reappointed to Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Hospital Service District No. 1 (Bayou Bend Health Systems) – 2 Vacancies
Robert Judice, Jr. – Present Member, DiDi Battle – Present Member, Sandy McClelland
Mr. Ina moved that Robert Judice, Jr. and DiDi Battle be reappointed to Hospital Service District No. 1. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3 (Unincorporated areas of Patterson, Ricohoc, Verdunville, Centerville, Garden City & Baker Town) – 2 Vacancies
Glynn Pellerin – Present Member, William J. Miller – Present Member
Mr. Olander moved that Glynn Pellerin and William J. Miller be reappointed to Water and Sewer Commission No. 3. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
St. Mary Parish Council
Adv. Nov. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2345
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of the Plantation Inn Hotel, situated at 815 Highway 90, Parcel ID No. 298428104500-2984281004.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION I.
WHEREAS, Louisiana law, and in particular LSA-R.S. 33:4761 et seq. authorizes the governing authority of any Parish to condemn and cause to be demolished or removed any building or structure within the Parish when it is in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Parish a written report recommending the demolition and removal of certain structures, consisting of the Plantation Inn Hotel, situated at 815 Highway 90, Parcel ID No. 298428104500-2984281004.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, the Parish President has heretofore served upon the owner of the structures a notice requiring the own-er to show cause at a meeting of this council why the structures should not be condemned, which notice provided the owner with the notice of the St. Mary Parish Council meeting to be held on October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.;
WHEREAS, after hearing the evidence presented at the aforementioned Parish Council meeting, the Parish Council has determined that the structures in question are in fact in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, it is the decision of this Council that the structures in question be condemned as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare.
SECTION II.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana that:
A. The improvements consisting of the Plantation Inn Hotel, situated at 815 Highway 90, Parcel ID No. 298428104500-2984281004.00 are hereby condemned as a result of the finding of this Council that same are in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare.
B. Eastin Properties, LLC, the owner of said property, is hereby ordered to demolish and remove said improvements not less than sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
C. In default of the owner complying with the order to demolish and remove the im- provements, the Parish President may proceed with the demolition or removal of the condemned structures after giving notice to the owner and/or owner’s agent and/or the attorney at law appointed to represent the owner giving the time when the work will begin upon the demolition and removal of the structures.
D. In the event the Parish does perform the demolition and removal of the structures, or engages a third party or third parties to perform such demolition and removal, the Parish President is directed to file a lien and privilege upon the immovable and its im- provements pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 33:4766.
SECTION III.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
SECTION IV.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION V.
Should any provisions of this Ordinance be declared in violation of state law, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 27th day of September 2023; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the 25th day of October 2023; was adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of October 2023.
AYES: Rodney Olander, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Scott Ramsey.
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 30th day of October 2023, at the hour of 8:33 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g David
Hanagriff
DAVID
HANAGRIFF,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 30th day of October 2023, at the hour of 9:28 a.m.
Adv. Nov. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2346
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 for a ten (10) lot Recreational Vehicle Campground Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District pending Board of Adjustments approval.
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 the 27th day of September 2023, having been published in accordance with law and having been heard in a public meeting in Franklin, Louisiana on the 25th day of October 2023; was adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of October 2023.
AYES: Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, James W. Bennett, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina and Rodney Olan-der.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Scott Ramsey.
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 30th day of October 2023, at the hour of 8:33 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g David
Hanagriff
DAVID
HANAGRIFF,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 30th day of October 2023, at the hour of 9:28 a.m.
Exhibit “A”
Name: Tippy Lovell Jr.
119 Sandy Ln.
Franklin, La. 70538
Address: 348 Hunting Rd., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2624341007.00 & 2624341008.00-Sec. 70 T15S R11E;
Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066 & -Parcel Id# 2624341008.00-Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066.
Currently Zon-ed: Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: for a ten (10) lot Recreational Vehicle Campground Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District pending Board of Adjustments approval.
Adv. Nov. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, November 6, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Glenwood Acquisitions LLC, represented by Benjamin Langlinais for a Servitude of Passage Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft. in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 9988 & 9900 Hwy. 87, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 59/24/48 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1875004012.00-19.11 ac por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004011.00-36.74 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 59 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, -Parcel Id# 1875004013.00-21.44 as por 40.55 Tract JRSTUVILHGKFEDJ per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674,
-Parcel Id# 1875004010.00-32.91 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 24 T13S R8E Acq. 379 331674, & -Parcel Id# 1875004009.00-15.67 ac por 85.32 ac Tract CDEFKGHLIAMNPQFGHJBC per Plat 428 339098 situated in Sec. 48 T13S R9E Acq. 379 331674.
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. Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to St. Mary Parish Ordinance 1410, there is a Public Nuisance identified as Charles R.
Tidmore at Parcel Id# 2294741002.00 - at 920 Irish Bend Rd., Franklin, La., St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is necessary that the owner of the property abate the nuisance by properly cutting and disposing of the grass on or before November 18, 2023.
Failure or refusal within fifteen (15) days may result in further action as per Ord. No. 1410-Sec.
12.5-204-F
St. Mary Parish Government, Nuisance Abatement Office, Tammy Luke, Nuisance Abatement Officer; Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, La.; (337) 828-4100 ext. 500
Adv. Nov. 3, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 20, 2023 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE
REQUEST:
Rezoning of property by AKL Holdings, LLC from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District located at 19466 & 19476 Hwy. 182, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1935041011.00-Lot Tract “ABCDEA” per Plat 22V 184246 BD G Binick & A Roberts et al – G Binick – LA Hwy. 182 – A Roberts et al Acq. 446 342213.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
———
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
———
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 137677 Div “E”
Justin M. Voisin and Emily H. Voisin A/K/A Emily Hebert Voisin
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 lying and being situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly known, designated and des-cribed as TRACT “A-B-C-D-E-F-G-A”, as per Plan of Land Showing Property of John Albert Williams, Sr., et al Being a Portion of Lot 12-T Bayou Vista Subdivision prepared by Ernest E. Opitz, Surveyor, dated September 27, 1990, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 33-S, Entry No. 232,066; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THIRTY ONE AND 09/100 ($103,031.09) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 2.8750% per an- num from January 01, 2023, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding 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 6th day of December A.D., 2023, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, the 9th day of August A.D., 2023
BLAISE W. SMITH,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Nov. 3 and 29, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 20, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Kirk Farrelly with Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc. representing Annie Viator and Heirs from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to allow for the development of a General Retail Store (Dollar General) based off of the proposed subdivision of Tract A-B-C-D-E-A located at 19545 Hwy 182 W., Jeanerette, LA -Sec.68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1905041004.00 -7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrell Ln Acq. 436 340517 (Zon-1417 )
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Request.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 20, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
SPECIFIC USE REQUEST:
Specific Use Request by ibV Energy for a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA; Sec. 46 T14S R10E; -Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59 ac por 493.09 ac Tract situated in Sec. 46 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy. 87 Acq. 85 289653,
-Parcel Id# 2174821013.00-66.11 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Tecge Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC acq. 85 289653, &
-Parcel Id# 2174821014.00-72.64 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish Council will conduct a Public Hearing on its 2024 Budget on November 15, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The St. Mary Parish Council presents for consideration the following combined 2024 Budget:
Estimated beginning balance 1/1/24 $19,829,630
Anticipated Revnues:
3100. Taxes 10,752,000
3200. Licenses & Pemits 768,950 3300. Intergovernmental Revenue
8,272,610
3400. Fees, Charges & Commissions for Services 8,086,650
3600. Use of Money & Property 382,350
3700. Miscellaneous Revenues 281,350
3800. Other Financing Sources 8,579,380
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REV NUES:
37,123,290
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE 56,952,920
Anticipated Expenditures:
4000. General Government 12,476,008 4100. Public Safety 3,226,492
4200. Public Works 7,164,468
4300. Health & Welfare 1,149,804
4500. Culture & Recreation 1,426,360
4750. Debt Service 5,092,314
4850. Other Financing Uses 9,184,895
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES 39,720,341
FUND BALANCE ENDING $17,232,579
Citizens are advised that the entire budget for each fund is available for public inspection during regular working hours in the office of the St. Mary Parish Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
At the Public Hearing on November 15, 2023, citizens will be given an opportunity to express their views regarding the proposed budgets. Citizens may express verbal or written statements.
RESPECTFULLY,
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GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ADV. NOV. 3, 2023

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