Public notices for Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the School Board of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of (a) Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, (b) Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and (c) Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (collectively, the “Districts”), on July 11, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Districts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
DISTRICT NUMBER TWO (2)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Two (2) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Five and Eight of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.73 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,188,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .56 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12.17 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE (3)
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Consolidated School District Number Three (3) of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Seven and Ten of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.42 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,263,200 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and improving public schools and other facilities in said District, said millage to represent a .42 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 12 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
SIXTH WARD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3
MILLAGE CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), comprising Wards Six and Nine of said Parish, continue to levy a 12.53 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,797,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating, and giving additional support to public schools in the District, said millage to represent a .78 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.75 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held March 28, 2015?
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Two (2) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
03
04(PART)
05
06
06A(PART)
07(PART)
08(PART)
The special election for Consolidated School District Number Three (3) will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
28
29
30
32(PART)
The special election for Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit:
PRECINCTS
24
25
26(PART)
27(PART)
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
The polling places at the precincts in the Districts are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Two (2) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,400.
The estimated cost of Consolidated School District Number Three (3) election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $800.
The estimated cost of Sixth Ward Special School District No. 3 election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special elections will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy. 317, Centerville, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025, at FIVE- THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections. All registered voters of the Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received on Monday, October 21, 2024, by the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD), at the District’s 7327 Highway 182 1st Floor Media Room, in Morgan City, Louisiana until 12:00 P.M, and MCHTD shall at that time and place publically open the bids and read them aloud.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION RE- QUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
FOR: Dock Ex- pansion – Bulkheading, State Drydock & related Dredging
Mr. Brett Drydock Repair at Bollinger Morgan City (Rebid)
PROJECT NUMBER: 36-P15-23-01
Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from:
GIS Engineering LLC
197 Elysian Dr., Houma, Louisiana, 70363
985-219-1000
Ann Schouest
bidquestions@gisy.com
upon deposit of $ 125.00 for each set of documents. De- posit on the first set is fully refundable to all Prime Bidders upon re- turn of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon re- turn of documents as stated above.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the In- structions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as des-cribed in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (MCHTD), at the District’s 7327 Highway 182 1st Floor Media Room, in
Morgan City, Louisiana.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Painting, Coating, and Blasting. 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.
The Owner re- serves 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.
Bid documents are posted on http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. To view these, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors have the op- tion to submit their bids electronically or by paper copy. For information about the electronic submittal process, contact Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620.
Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent, or such bid shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested, or shall be submitted electronically with Central Auction House (CAH). Bids shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand de- livered bids, on days which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service.
The mailing address for bids is:
Port of Morgan City Admin Office
7327 Highway 182
Morgan City, Louisiana 70381
No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be ex- tended.
Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. A single set of Bidding Documents shall be issued at the cost of reproduction to contractors who are licensed by the Licensing Board of Contractors.
Adv. Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on July 3, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE)
Shall Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a tax of 9 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034 (an estimated $3,443,827 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), to be used to improve, maintain, operate and support hospital and other health care facilities in the District, including but not limited to repairing existing facilities, acquiring equipment, and otherwise supporting the provision of hospital services?
The said special election will be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
PRECINCTS
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $2,400.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner required by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Media Room, Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, 7327 Hwy. 182, Morgan City, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING
October 1, 2024
A Public Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: October 1, 2024
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana 70392
AGENDA
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1) MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2) INVOCATION
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) ROLL CALL
5) APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 MINUTES.
6) PUBLIC COMMENT
7) GUEST
1) Michelle Gaspar – PHS Project Graduation – can shake
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Monica Ma- bile - update date on financials.
9) NEW BUSINESS
1) William Gil – Planning and Zoning – Introduction on permit fee in- creases
2) Resolution of Respect for Mr. Peter “Pete” Voisin
3) Resolution of Respect for Connie Verrette Byrd
10) ANNOUNCEMENTS
11) ENGINEERS REPORT
12) LEGAL MATTERS
13) ADJOURN
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT, ADJOURN
Midge Bourgeois,
City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 or email: midge.bourgeois@cityofpattersonla.gov describing the necessary assistance.
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity
Provider and Employer”
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
SPECIAL
SESSION
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Council held a Special Meeting on this date with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr. James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Patrick Hebert.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, August 28, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
In absence of Colleen Hammonds and Representatives, Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan an- nounced that the Roots & Ribbons Foundation 5K Race and two-mile walk will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Patterson.
Parish President, Sam Jones reported on the aftermath of Hurricane Francine and informed that St. Mary Parish is the only parish that has qualified to receive help. He commended the Parish and Sheriff’s Department for doing a great job.
Director of Homeland Security, Jimmy Broussard expounded on hurricane preparation procedures and emergency measures that were implemented for Hurricane Francine. He in- formed that the entire Parish qualifies for individual assistance and can register at DisasterAssistance.gov, or download the FEMA APP, or call 1-800-621-3362, residents can go to their local library to access computers. He stated that homeowners can get reimbursed for food that was lost due to loss of electricity and that Disaster Food Stamp Assistance (DSNAP) will be available soon. He also stated that a disaster recovery center will be set up at the Morgan City Auditorium to address specific application issues. He also stated that the Small Business Administration will be operating at the Chamber of Commerce in Morgan City to assist businesses. He further stated that damages to public businesses will be assessed but each entity will have to report their damages. He informed that Central Catholic High School is the only school not in session but plan to return on September 23, 2024.
Per Rev. Mathews’ concern is that several citizens from the west end of the Parish informed him that Patterson and Morgan City re- quired proof of residency there and were denied supplies. Dr. Rink stated that several citizens of Centerville and Verdunville told her that Patterson and Berwick required proof of residency for supplies. Mr. Broussard ex- pounded on how the Point of Dispense (POD) locations procedures are determined. Several Council Members discussed their concerns relative to residents’ access to those supplies and having additional distribution sites available for the entire Parish.
Mr. Duhon thanked the Amelia Volunteer Fire Department for obtaining and distributing supplies but could not distribute supplies at the Amelia Recreation Center be- cause their generator is burnt.
Dr. Rink inform-ed that several local resources are available and Southern Baptist Convention organization is stationed at First Baptist Church in Morgan City or you can call 1-844-690-9198.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale submitted his report for a three (3) week period ending September 18, 2024.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale informed that hurricane damage permit fees are waived but a permit is still required and inspections are being expedited.
Per Dr. Rink’s inquiry relative to possible funding for flood protection in the Centerville area, President Jones stated that the Levee District installed flood protection on the Charenton and Franklin Canals and he will research it.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to funds received for a berm in Amelia and possibly getting it operational again, President Jones stated that when Bayou Chene flood protection is closed, there needs to be another solution to remedy the situation.
Mr. Duhon stated that thirteen months ago former Senator R. L. “Bret” Allain ac- quired $500,000 for generators for nine electrified pumps in Amelia and nothing has been done. He stated that Miller Engineer is working to acquire right of ways but it is the responsibility of the drainage district to get an attorney to obtain right of ways. In response President Jones, Mr. Governale stated that he will research to see who submitted the application.
Dr. Rink moved that the reading of the Public Hearing Report – August 28, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink reported that Hospital Service District No. 2 has hired Aptim to collect data regarding hurricane damages to Ochsner St. Mary and obtain information for federal assistance for repairs.
Mr. Hill inform-ed that opening ceremonies for Soccer will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Berwick Civic Center at 8:00 a.m.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan informed that Executive Director, Carrie Stansbury has submitted a written re- quest to reschedule their regularly scheduled meeting, September 18, 2024 to September 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. due to the aftermath of Hurricane Francine and illnesses of a board member. She stated that September 25, 2024 is a regular scheduled meeting for the Parish Council and ex- pounded on Ordinance No. 2356 which prohibits meetings of boards and commissions on the same day as regular Parish Council meetings.
Dr. Rink moved to expand the agenda to include discussion and action relative to St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism’s request to reschedule their meeting to September 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
Dr. Rink moved that St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism meeting for September 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. be ap- proved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Several Council Members discussed concerns of meetings being conducted before 5:00 p.m. and possible frequency of these requests. Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin stated that the Tourist Commission would qualify under the emergency circumstances of the ordinance due to Hurricane Francine.
Dr. Rink re- quested that discussion and action of meeting times be placed on the September 25, 2024 agenda.
Mr. Rulf moved that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mr. Oray Rogers, Sr., and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was a lifelong resident of St. Mary Parish who studied electronics repair and opened Rogers Radio TV & Appliances and purchased a Radio Shack franchise that operated in the City of Franklin, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was a civic leader and public servant for almost his entire adult life, serving as a Franklin City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, and was elected St. Mary Parish President for two full terms, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was ap- pointed to the Louisiana Lottery Commission by Governor Mike Foster and ap- pointed to the Louisiana Boxing Commission by Governor John Bel Edwards, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers served as a St. Mary Parish Elections Commissioner, St. Mary Parish Courtroom Bailiff, St. Mary Parish Jury Commissioner, and St. Mary Parish Charter Review Committee member, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was a mentor to many children, volunteering as a Little League Baseball Coach and Umpire for years, he was also an avid sports fan that loved LSU Baseball and Football, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was a member of the Franklin Jaycees and founding board member of Franklin’s Krewe of Teche Mardi Gras Krewe, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers enjoyed spending time and socializing at Cy- press Bayou Casino, was an expert craftsman and innovator, ex- tremely organized person, a proud Louisiana Cajun that played the accordion, and a lifelong proud Democrat, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and friend, and
WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to ac- knowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Rogers and hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 18th day of September 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolutions be adopted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-0-1 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 1 of the MSA with Aptim dated March 14, 2022, relative to the Runway and Taxiway Overlay Design project at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 1 of the MSA with Aptim dated March 14, 2022, relative to the Runway and Taxiway Overlay De- sign project at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport, with said amendment to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 18th day of September 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution of support for the submittal of a Re- covery Proposal relative to funds received from the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development, Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program and authorizing the Parish President to sign and submit the Recovery Proposal.
WHEREAS, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida, and Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, the United States congress, through Public Law 117-43 appropriated funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program for use through the State of Louisiana for disaster recovery; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary has been allocated $361,707.60 in CDBG Disaster Recovery funding for restoration of infrastructure and disaster recovery related to the 2020 and 2021 Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida, and the May 2021 Floods; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of St. Mary is required to submit a Recovery Proposal to justify the recovery needs to be met through the proposed program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish Council hereby authorizes Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, to sign and submit a Recovery Proposal to the Office of Community Development for consideration of funding for the following projects:
•Upgrade and Elevate the Electrical System at Burns Point Campground
•Upgrade and Elevate the Sewer System at Burns Point Campground
•Miscellaneous Projects at Kemper Williams Park
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby give Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend, or renew said proposal.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby give Sam Jones, St. Mary Parish President, the authority to authorize OCD to move forward with the proposal of said projects and if and when the project(s) is approved, move forward with the application(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 18th day of September 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ap- proving the holding of an election in Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on September 9, 2024, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(TAX RENEWAL)
Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 7.81 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,833,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within and for the District?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Parish Council does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 18th day of September 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution approving and authorizing the Parish President to execute Amendment No. 1 of the PSA with Aptim relative to the 2024 RESTORE Act Grant Administrative Services.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute Amendment No. 1 of the PSA with Aptim relative to the 2024 RE- STORE Act Grant Administrative Services, with said amendment to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 18th day of September 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
Resolution ratifying actions of Sam Jones, Parish President and authorizing the President of St. Mary Parish to execute a previously executed grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration relative to the Runway Rehabilitation at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a previously executed grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration relative to the Runway Rehabilitation at the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 18th day of September 2024.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action relative to Special Service District Board Commissioners training. (Mr. Ina)
Mr. Ina suggested that the Council require board and commission members complete some type of training.
Mrs. Hidalgo suggested that a certain number of training hours are also required.
Lisa Morgan stated that LWRA offers free training and online courses are also available. Mr. Ina stated that he spoke with a representative that informed him that they will come to St. Mary Parish to conduct training.
Several Council Members discussed training of applicants, creating a standard operating procedure manual, consolidating boards, and the legality of mandating training. Morgan Guillory Bodin stated that she will re- search the mandate concern. Mr. Duhon stated that according to the Home Rule Charter a supervisor can be appointed to represent every recreation board or water and sewer board, for example.
B. Discussion and action relative to the St. Mary Parish Personnel Policy Manuel. (Mr. Ina.)
Mr. Ina stated that he met with Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Governale to discuss concerns of the St. Mary Parish Personnel Policy Manuel. However, there are still some employee concerns.
In response to Mr. Ina’s inquiryrelative to whether there is a Personnel Board, Lisa Morgan stated that there is not a complete personnel board and she is still waiting on an opinion from the Attorney General’s Office. She stated that the representative for our area has been replaced by someone else who has not responded to the request. She stated that she will contact Legal Counsel, Eric Duplantis and the Attorney General for an update.
Several Council Members discussed Section 10.3, Disciplinary Action Appeals and Section 10.4, Personnel Board of the Personnel Policy. They also had lengthy discussion relating to protocol, appeal process, fair opportunities for employees, and whether legal counsel reviewed the personnel policy before it was adopted to ensure it complies with fair labor standards.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ in- quiry relative to whether the old or revised Personnel Policy is being used, Mr. Governale stated that they are currently using a combination of both policies due to pro-employee issues. However, beginning January 1, 2025, the revised Personnel Policy will be implemented.
Mrs. Hidalgo re- minded the Council that before they adopted the re- vised Personnel Policy, they discussed possibly amending sections as needed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action relative to the scheduled September 11, 2024, Board of Review Meeting (No appeals re- ceived).
A letter was received from Mr. Longman, St. Mary Parish As- sessor certifying that the total assessment of the Parish of St. Mary for the year 2024 is $546,070,023 (five hundred forty six million, seventy thousand, twenty three) excluding the amount of Public Service.
Clerk of Council, Lisa C. Morgan stated that no written protest, verbal protests, or complaints were received by the Parish.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the total assessment of the Parish of St. Mary for the year 2024 in the amount of $546,070,023 ex- cluding the amount of Public Service be accepted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion which carried.
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 V
Mike Manuel Ortiz
Lloyd B. Marshall, III
Brett Dore
District VII
Kenneth Arceneaux, Jr.
Kevin J. Ross
Norbert A.J. Wanous, III
Mr. Rulf moved to submit the names of Mike Manuel Ortiz, Lloyd B. Marshall, III, and Brett Dore to the Governor for a nomination to the St. Mary Levee District, District V. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Davis moved to submit the names of Kenneth Arceneaux, Jr., Kevin J. Ross, and Norbert A.J. Wanous, III to the Governor for a nomination to the St. Mary Levee District, District VII. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
C. St. Mary Community Action Agency has submitted their pre- application re- questing funds for Program Year 2025. Funding Re- quest $69,500.00. (Transportation Funds - $45,500.00 and Elderly Nutrition - $24,000.00)
Rev. Mathews referred this Item to the Budget Finance Advisory Committee.
Rev. Mathews moved that the Budget Finance Advisory Committee meeting be held on October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin.
D. Bryan Zer-ingue, Board Chairman, South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority has written to request assistance in the selection of a new Board Member for the South-Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA). At the present time, the St. Mary Parish position is held by Ms. Oletta “Lea” Hebert. Ms. He- bert has served eight (8) months of her three-year appointment, and we have decided to remove her from the Board because of attendance issues.
The Louisiana Legislature chang-ed the Board re- quirements for membership for all Local Governing Entities (LGE’s) in the 2017 Legislative Session. ACT 73 references these changes for our Board Membership to require that we have representation from the medical field (MD, RN, or Coroner’s Office) judicial system (Judge, District Attorney’s Office, or Law Enforcement) or a parent, consumer, or advocate in the field of mental health or substance use.
Lisa Morgan stated that the applicant needs to meet certain qualifications and the meetings are held monthly in Houma.
E. Claire Daly, Director of Juvenile & Family Programs has emailed to advise the Council that two board members from St. Mary Parish that attend the meetings regularly, Judge Vincent Borne and Mary Alice Fuhrer: however, Jamie Huffman, Mental Health Representative and Lenny Armato, Education Representative, have not attended a Children and Youth Planning Board Meeting in quite a while and have become inactive.
Lisa Morgan stated that a School Board and Mental Health re- presentative that meet qualifications is needed. She informed that they must be a resident of St. Mary Parish.
F. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Drainage District No. 6 (Amelia) – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
Lisa Morgan stated that a late application was received from Janet Aucoin. Discussion was had regarding qualifications.
Elizabeth B. Davis Memorial Park Advisory Committee (Four Corners) – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
Kemper Williams Park Advisory Committee – 1 Vacancy
No applications received.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission – 1 Vacancy
Carla Stewart- Davis – Present Member
Mr. Ina moved that Carla Stewart-Davis be reappointed to the St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 (Four Corners/Glencoe) – 2 Vacancies
Roy C. Louviere – Present Member, Wayne Caesar, Sr. – Present Member, Cleveland “Rocky” Charles, Jr.
Rev. Mathews moved that Roy C. Louviere and Wayne Caesar, Sr. be reappointed to Water and Sewer Commission No. 5. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
August 22, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Vice-Chairman, Mr. Matt Mayon opened the August 22, 2024, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Matt Mayon, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Justin Martin, Mr. Scott Verret, and Mr. Duval Arthur, III (Sheriff’s representative) were in attendance. Mr. Ed Smith did not attend.
Mr. Verret made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the July 2024 minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Public Comment: none
The income statement for July 2024 was $102,076.07. Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for July 2024 was $174,843.59. Mr. Broussard made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget to actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
Old Business: None
New Business:
2024 Budget Revision: Mrs. Angeron presented members with the revised budget for 2024. After some discussion by members, Mr. Verret made a motion to accept the revised budget. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Director Up- dates:
Ms. Angeron ad- vised that there were two additional power outages this month. As a result of the outages, it was learned that the backup batteries were not functioning; therefore, a new UPS is needed. Ms. Angeron discussed estimates for a new UPS which she received after the publishing deadline for the agenda. Members were provided quotes amounting to $31,937.50 for the 8k UPS and $41,393.75 for the 12k UPS. After a brief discussion, Mr. Broussard made a motion to purchase the 12k UPS and to amend the budget to re- flect the cost. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Broussard made a motion to update the revised budget to reflect the cost of the 12k UPS. Mr. Garrett seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Members were asked to complete cyber security training to comply with the new audit requirement.
The emergency phone lines at the auditorium were tested. They are still active, however, there is a new activation procedure.
AT&T’s phone rates have been adjusted. Ms. An- geron will include this item on next month’s agenda.
General Discussion: None
Adjournment: Mr. Broussard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Verret seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
———————
Mr. Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
———————
Charlette
Angeron,
Director
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted on August 14, 2024, by the Hon. Gary Driskell, Sheriff of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sheriff”), and ex- officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement Sub-District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Parish of St. Mary on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Sub-District who are qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUB-
DISTRICT NO. 1
(MILLAGE RENEWAL
PROPOSITION)
Shall the Law Enforcement Sub- District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Sub-District”), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 10 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Sub-District for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035 (an estimated $288,300 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Sub-District?
The said special election will be held at the polling place for the following precinct, which poll will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to- wit:
PRECINCT
01
The polling place for the precinct set forth above is hereby designated as the polling place at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioner-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $200.
Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide re- tirement systems in the manner re- quired by law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to the Sheriff, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Sheriff will conduct a meeting of the Sub-District at its regular meeting place, the Sheriff’s Office, 4th Floor of Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Franklin, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters in the Sub-District will be entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
Adv. Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to St. Mary Parish Ordinance 1410, there is a Public Nuisance identified at Parcel Id# 2834321075.00, - 106 Todd St., Patterson, LA, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is necessary that the owner of the property abate the nuisance by properly removing and disposing of the tall grass and weeds, junk, and debris in a safe and proper manner.
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, Mandi LeBlanc, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA.
(337) 828-4100 ext. 500.
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to St. Mary Parish Ordinance 1410, there is a Public Nuisance identified at Parcel Id# 3524201024.00, - 302 Degravelle Rd., Amelia, LA, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is necessary that the owner of the property abate the nuisance by properly removing and disposing of the tall grass and weeds, junk, and debris in a safe and proper manner.
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, Mandi LeBlanc, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA.
(337) 828-4100 ext. 500.
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance
was introduced
with a first reading
on August 27,
2024. Published by
title on August 30,
2024.
Mr. Domangue
offered the following
ordinance, who
moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 24-12
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING AND
REENACTING
CHAPTER 18,
ANIMALS, ARTICLE
II – DOGS
AND CATS,
SEC. 18-41,
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1
BE IT ORDAINED,
by the City
Council, the governing
authority of
the City of Morgan
City, Louisiana,
that Section 18-41
of Chapter 18, Animals,
Article II is
hereby enacted,
said section to
read as follows:
Chapter 18
**********
Animals
**********
Article II –
Dogs and Cats
**********
Sec. 18-41.
Definitions
**********
Sec. 18-41.
Definitions
The following
words, terms and
phrases, when
used in this article,
shall have the
meanings ascribed
to them in this section,
except where
the context clearly
indicates a different
meaning:
Cat means any
feline animal over
three months of
age.
Dog means any
canine animal over
three months of
age.
Feed or Feeding
means the placing
of cat or dog food,
or similar food
products of consumable
materials
attractive to cats
or dogs, which may
result in cats or
dogs congregating
thereon on a regular
basis, placed on
the ground, in an
obviously intended
feeder, or in a feeder
at height accessible
to cats and
dogs.
Keeper means
any person other
than the owner
harboring or having
in his possession
any dog or cat.
Licensed veterinarian
means a
practicing veterinarian
who is
licensed by the
state board of veterinary
medicine.
Owner means
anyone who owns,
possesses, keeps,
trains, harbors or
permits a dog on or
about his premises.
Society means
the state society
for the prevention
of cruelty to animals.
Stray means an
unlicensed, domestic
or feral cat or
dog, running at
large and unaccompanied
or controlled
by an owner.
SECTION TWO
Should any section,
paragraph,
sentence, clause,
or phrase be declared
unconstitutional
or repealed
for any reason, the
remainder of the
ordinance shall
not be affected
hereby. That all
laws or parts of
laws in conflict
with this ordinance
be and the
same are hereby
repealed. This ordinance
shall take
effect immediately
after its passage
within the time
prescribed by law.
Mrs. Leonard
seconded the
motion.
The vote thereon
was as follows:
AYES: Domangue,
Leonard,
Bias, Hymel, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Certified approved
and adopted
this 24th day of
September, 2024.
Delivered to
Mayor Dragna at
10:00 am, this
25th day of September.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Approved this
25th day of September,
2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
Received from
Mayor at 10:30 am
on September 25,
2024.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance
was introduced
with a first reading
on August 27,
2024. Published by
title on August 30,
2024.
Mr. Domangue
offered the following
ordinance, who
moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 24-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING AND
REENACTING
CHAPTER 18,
ANIMALS, ARTICLE
II – DOGS
AND CATS, SEC.
18-66 PROHIBITION
OF FEEDING
STRAY/
FERAL CATS
AND DOGS.
SECTION 1
BE IT ORDAINED,
by the City
Council, the governing
authority of
the City of Morgan
City, Louisiana,
that Section 18-66
of Chapter 18, Animals,
Article II is
hereby enacted,
said section to
read as follows:
Chapter 18
**********
Animals
**********
Article II – Dogs
and Cats
**********
Sec. 18-66. Feeding
Stray/Feral
Cats and Dogs
Prohibited
**********
Sec. 18-66. Feeding
Stray/Feral
Cats and Dogs
Prohibited
(a) It shall be
unlawful for any
person to feed or
allow the feeding
of any stray cat or
dog at any residential
property within
the corporate
limits of the city.
(b) No person
shall feed or allow
the feeding of any
stray cat or dog on
any public property,
business, or
commercial area
within the corporate
limits of the
city.
(c) Exceptions.
Persons in an
approved partnership
with the City
of Morgan City,
using the Trap,
Neuter and Release
(TNR) procedures.
SECTION 2
Should any section,
paragraph,
sentence, clause,
or phrase be declared
unconstitutional
or repealed
for any reason, the
remainder of the
ordinance shall
not be affected
hereby. That all
laws or parts of
laws in conflict
with this ordinance
be and the
same are hereby
repealed. This ordinance
shall take
effect immediately
after its passage
within the time
prescribed by law.
Mrs. Leonard
seconded the motion.
The vote thereon
was as follows:
AYES: Domangue,
Leonard,
Bias, Hymel, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Certified approved
and adopted
this 24th day of
September, 2024.
Delivered to
Mayor Dragna at
10:00 am, this
25th day of September,
2024.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Approved this
25th day of September,
2024.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
Received from
Mayor at 10:30 am
on September 25,
2024.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District
Court
——
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Patterson
State Bank
Vs. No. 138611
Div “H”
Kelly Fontenot
Whittington
TAKE NOTICE,
that by virtue of
Order of Seizure
and Sale issued
out of the Honorable
16th Judicial
District Court, in
and for the Parish
of St. Mary, and to
me directed, in the
above numbered
and entitled suit, I
have seized the following
mentioned
and described
property, to wit:
That certain
tract or parcel of
land together with
all buildings and
i m p r o v e m e n t s
thereon situated
and all rights,
ways, privileges,
privileges and servitudes
thereto belonging
or in anywise
appertaining
and all appurtenances
thereof, lying
and being situated
in Morgan
City, St. Mary Parish,
Louisiana, being
known, designated
and described
as Lot Six
(6) and the North
Five (5’) feet of Lot
Five (5), Square
Thirteen (13), Unit
1 of Lakeside Subdivision,
as shown
on plat of survey
by J. J. Krebs &
Sons, Civil Engineers
and Surveyors
dated July 30,
1963 attached to
Act of Building
Restrictions and
Servitudes recorded
in St. Mary Parish
COB 12-x,
Page 595, Entry
No. 119,565.
Being the same
property acquired
by Kelly Lane Fontenot
Whittington
as follows: in part
from Colleen Frances
Terry Fontenot,
et al by Act of
Cash Deed recorded
on January 12,
2007 in St. Mary
Parish COB 123,
Page 98 Entry No.
295,265; and in
part from Daniel
Ray Whittington
by Act of Community
Property Partition
recorded on
October 20, 2011
in St. Mary Parish
COB 243, Page
238, Entry No.
311,763.
The hereinabove
described property
bears the municipal
address of 3124
Lake Palourde
Drive, Morgan
City, Louisiana
70380.
to satisfy the
sum of ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY
T H O U S A N D
EIGHT HUNDRED
SEVENTY
NINE AND 22/100
($120,879.22) plus
interest at a rate
of 5.60% per annum
from February
9, 2024, until
paid, plus Parish
and City taxes in
the amount of
$1,587.53, until
paid, reasonable
attorney fees in an
amount not exceeding
25% percent
of the unpaid
principal balance
and all costs of this
proceedings, as
well as all sheriff ’s
costs and commission
All successful
bidders must have
cash, cashier’s
check or a verifiable
letter of credit
in favor of said bidder
from a solvent
bank, savings and
loan association or
other such financial
institution
authorized to do
business in the
state of Louisiana
and full payment
must be made on
the date of sale.
Letter must state
that money is
available on the
date of sale.
I shall expose
the same at public
sale, for Cash,
according to law
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
9th day of October
A.D., 2024, between
the legal
hours commencing
at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff ’s Office
Parish of St. Mary,
La.
Tuesday, the 23rd
day of July A.D.,
2024
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Sept. 6 and
Oct. 2, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC
NOTICE
This is to certify
that Recreation
District No. 3 of
the Parish of St.
Mary has complied
with Louisiana
Revised Statute
39:1307 relative to
public participation
in the budget
process for the
year ending September
30, 2025.
Notice of availability
for public
inspection and
public hearing was
held in compliance
with applicable
statutes.
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
HOME RULE CHARTER
REVISION
COMMISSION
MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 15, 2024
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
The St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission met on this date with the following members present: Mayor Clarence Vappie, Dr. Gary Wiltz, John Higdon, Jeremy Ches-teen, John Armato, Edward M. Leonard, Jr., Norbert Wanous, Betty Hicks, Kenneth Perry, Jr., John Trevino, Sr., and Barry Dufrene.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Perry and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dufrene.
Legal Counsel, Eric Duplantis, As- sistant District Attorney explained that the District Attorney’s Office provides free legal advice to the Parish Council and any board or commission, unless another attorney is hired. He stated that the Commission could hire a consultant to help with the process. He also stated that the Home Rule Charter was written in 1984 and that changes will be submitted to the Council who will propose these changes to the vote of the people. He informed that the Council cannot alter the Home Rule Charter Revision Commission’s recommendations.
Mr. Duplantis conducted training relative to having meetings in open format to the public, open meeting laws, public rec-ords requests, vacancy procedure, voting procedure, State Laws, Council Districts, and requirements of creating and posting agendas and minutes. He also informed that the agenda has to be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting, only agenda items can be discussed at that meeting, and the Chairperson conducts/runs each meeting.
Nominations were opened for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission for the year 2024.
Mr. Leonard moved that Betty Hicks be nominated as Chairperson of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission. Mayor Vappie seconded the motion, which carried.
Mrs. Hicks mov-ed that Edward Leonard, Jr. be nominated as Vice Chairperson of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission. Dr. Wiltz seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
Dr. Wiltz moved that Kenneth Perry, Jr. be nominated as Secretary of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission for the year 2024. Mr. Chesteen seconded the motion, which carried.
Patrick Hebert, Parish Councilman, District No. 6 expounded on reasons he introduced eleven ordinances for adoption at the August 7, 2024 Special Council Meeting, relative to the Home Rule Charter recommendations.
Several Commission Members had lengthy discussion relating to conflict(s) with the current Home Rule Charter and State Law.
Parish President Sam Jones stated that the Council’s introduction of ordinances is already State Law and would be very expensive to put them on the ballot to go before the vote of the people in December 2024. He suggested that the Parish President needs to be full time with full duties and re- sponsibilities like neighboring Parish’s. He asked that the Commission consider equity and representation of the Parish Government when making decisions.
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan stated that the minutes from July 17, 2024 meeting for approval were inadvertently left off of this agenda and that the agenda needs to be expanded to adopt them.
Dr. Wiltz moved to expand the agenda to approve the reading of the July 17, 2024 Meeting. Mrs. Hicks seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Perry moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, July 17, 2024 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Chesteen seconded the motion, which carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Establishment of meeting date, time, place, and deadline for agendas.
Dr. Wiltz moved that the Home Rule Charter Revision Commission meetings be held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Council Room, 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin. Judge Leonard seconded the motion, which carried.
After discussion, Dr. Wiltz amended his motion, to conduct Regular Scheduled Home Rule Charter Revision Commission meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Council Room, 5th Floor Courthouse, Franklin with the Agenda deadline being the Tuesday before the meeting at noon. Judge Leonard seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and Action of St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter.
In response to Dr. Wiltz’s inquiry, Judge Leonard suggested that the Commission conduct a general review of the current Charter.
Mr. Duplantis stated that a simple majority vote of six (6) members is used to conduct a meeting but the Commission needs to decide whether they will use a majority vote or a 2/3 vote of the Commission for the final document.
Per Mayor Vappie’s inquiry, Mr. Duplantis stated that hiring a consultant may not be necessary and suggested contacting several consultants to appear before the Commission at their next meeting to present services they offer to assist the Commission to revise or rewrite the Charter. Lisa Morgan stated that she will contact several consultants to appear as guests at the next meeting.
After discussion, Dr. Wiltz moved to solicit several entities/consultants to appear as guests at the September 19, 2024 Home Rule Charter Revision Commission meeting. Mr. Perry seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
Per Mr. Higdon’s inquiry relative to legally forming sub-committees to review, research, or compile information on different sections of the current Home Rule Charter, Mr. Du- plantis stated that sub-committees must meet in public and follow open meeting laws. He reminded the Commission that they can contact him by cell phone or email him with any questions they may have.
In response to Dr. Wiltz’s inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that she will email the Commission the ordinances that were introduced by the Parish Council at their August 7, 2024 Special Meeting.
In response to several Commission Members’ in- quiries, Mr. Du- plantis expounded on newspaper timelines, deadline to produce recommendations, and limitations of discussing public business.
Mr. Duplantis explained the im- portance of speaking directly into the microphone at each meeting.
B. Discuss and inform of the Ethics Training and Sexual Harassment Prevention Courses.
Mr. Duplantis informed that the Commission is ob- ligated to complete and submit the Ethics Training and Sexual Ha- rassment Prevention Courses.
Lisa Morgan stated that she will email both links to the Commission again.
There being no further business, Judge Leonard moved for adjournment. Dr. Wiltz seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g Betty Hicks
Betty Hicks,
Chairperson
s/g Kenneth Perry, Jr.
Kenneth Perry, Jr.,
Secretary
Adv. Oct. 2, 2024
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