Public notices for Oct. 31, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
Town of
Berwick
Request for Statements of Qualifications
for
Professional Engineering & Construction Administration Services
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Berwick is hereby soliciting submittals of Statements of Qualifications from firms interested in providing Professional Engineering and Construction Administration Services to the Town of Berwick. The Town wishes to contract with a firm to assist with engineering, technical support, construction management and inspection, and any other engineering related services re- quired by the Town for State and Federal funded projects. Statements of Qualifications shall be received by mail up to 4:00 pm local time on November 19, 2025. No Statements of Qualifications will be ac- cepted after the deadline.
Interested firms are instructed to submit a request for the entire packet by emailing Newell Slaughter at nws@townofberwick.org.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Town of Berwick is seeking qualification statements for engineering services to assist with preliminary engineering, design engineering, construction administration and inspections for State and Federal funded projects. These services will be used to meet FEMA’s Public Assistance program as well as any other State or Federal funding stream obligations.
The scope of work will include:
- Site inspections
- Engineering and design services to facilitate repair, replacement and improvements of Utilities
- Public Assistance (PA) related eligibility support services
- Grant Application assistance services
- Permitting support service
- Cost estimating
- Construction administration
- Construction Inspection
- Construction procurement services
The agreement between the Town of Berwick and the selected firm will be either a lump sum fixed price basis or cost reimbursement “not to exceed” basis with payment terms to be negotiated with the selected offeror. Reimbursement for services will be contingent upon the Town receiving funding from the State or Federal government.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection criteria for this procurement shall be as follows:
1. Professional training and experience, especially in relation to the type and magnitude of work re- quired for the particular project. 30%
2. Past and/or current professional accomplishments, especially in relation to the type and magnitude of work re- quired for the particular project. 30%
3. Nature, quantity, and value of work with Town and similar governmental entities, previously and presently be- ing performed. 15%
4. Capacity for timely completion of the work. 10%
5. Past experience implementing NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND ALL OTHER UTILITIES, HMGP, CDBG-DR, CDBG, FEMA and other outside funded projects. 15%
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS = 100 PTS
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The Town of Berwick will retain the Statements of Qualifications for two (2) years for the selection of projects.
The Town of Berwick reserves the right to award contract(s) to one or multiple firms in the best interest of the Town.
Interested firms must submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of their Statement of Qualifications to the Town of Berwick, c/o
Mayor Duval Arthur
Town of Berwick
3225 Third Street
Berwick, Louisiana 70342
no later than 4:00 pm on November 19, 2025. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline.
Certification Regarding Lobbying
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for in- fluencing or at- tempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, re- newal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or at- tempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall re- quire that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
The Contractor, ————————, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.
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Signature of Contractor’s Authorized
———————
Name and Title of Contractor’s Auth-orized Official
———————
Date
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Calvin Johnson, Eddie Gay, Rachel Kidder, Cody Fontenot
Employees of the District Present: Angie Guillotte – Office Manager, Lori Marcantonio – Interim Activities Director
Employees of the District Ab- sent: Kim Willoughby – Activities Director
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Guests: Gwen Hidalgo & David Hill – St. Mary Parish Council
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
The board re- viewed the minutes of the September meeting. Mrs. Kidder mo- tioned to accept the minutes as written. Dr. Fitter made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable re- port and the monthly budget comparison report. Dr. Fitter made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte gave the community center report. She updated the board on rental activities and the day-to-day operations of the community center.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, gave the manager/maintenance re- port in the absence of Operations Manager, Mark Richard. She up- dated the board on the maintenance work being done by district employees at all district properties.
In old business, Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, presented the amended 2024 – 2025 budget. After a period of discussion and review by board members, Mr. Gay motioned to approve the amended budget as presented. Mrs. Kidder made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, the presented the 2025 – 2026 budget. After a period of discussion and review by board members, Dr. Fitter motioned to ap- prove the budget as presented. Mr. Johnson made a second to the mo- tion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board revisited the St. Mary Central Dixie Youth payment that was tabled from the August meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Fontenot not to pay $7,000.00 for the 2025 baseball season; beginning the 2026 baseball season to pay the league $3,000.00 out of BVCC General Funds and to pay any additional amount only if St. Mary Parish Government pays allocations; and to amend the cooperative endeavor. Mr. Boudreaux gave a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, informed the board that the district was still in need of a pitching machine after the district mistakenly purchased a part for a pitching machine when it thought it was purchasing the whole machine. She presented the board with the option to purchase from Skippers for $1,945.00. A mo- tion to approve the purchase was made by Mr. Gay with a second from Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Moving to new business, Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, presented the board with a request from Johnathan Lightfoot to use the baseball field as the Community Center. After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Fitter to charge $10.00 for practices and $40.00 for a 3-hour game with the understanding that the Community Center will not sell concessions. Mr. Fontenot gave a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux to move Jean Bellande to a full-time position. A second to the motion was given by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor and the motion carried.
After discussion, Mr. Johnson made a motion to in- crease Jean Bellande to $13.00/hour effective im- mediately with a 90-day evaluation to be performed by Operations Manager, Mark Richard. A second was given by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The board discussed a merit raise for David Scully. A motion was made by Dr. Fitter to increase the David Scully to $13.24/hour effective immediately. A second was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Office Manager, Angie Guillotte, presented the board with a quote from Southern Telecom for Phase 2 of the security camera system up- grades at the Community Center. A motion was made by Mrs. Kidder to accept the quote totaling $6,548.00, with a second from Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Fontenot to approve the district to send two (2) employees to the LRPA Conference in Baton Rouge on November 17-20, 2025. A second was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gay. A second was made by Dr. Fitter. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(s) Tyler Lambert
Tyler Lambert,
Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2411
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT OR- DAINED 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 rezoned from General Commercial (GC) to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place a manufactured home on the property.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 24th day of September 2025; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 22nd day of October 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 22nd day of October 2025.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olan-der, David Hill, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, and Dr. Kristi P. Rink.
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 27th day of October 2025 at the hour of 10:08 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 27th day of October 2025 at 3:38 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: John Talbert
Address: 1544 Hwy. 90
Patterson, LA
Parcel Id# 2834321066.00 Lot 10 Land of Ledgerdom LTD Per Plat 20S 171990 Acq 469 346032
PURPOSE: Re- zone from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place a manufactured home on the property
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2412
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Predial Servitude Agreement bearing upon property presently owned by Cosmas Pellerin and Sandra Paul Pellerin
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council:
SECTION 1. That the Parish of St. Mary enter into a Predial Servitude Agreement bearing upon property of the Parish referred to as the “Servient Estate” and in favor of the property referred as the “Dominant Estate” as described, and all in accordance with the basic terms and conditions contained, in Exhibit “A” at- tached hereto.
SECTION 2. That Sam Jones, Parish President is authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the Parish Council.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeal-ed.
This ordinance shall become effective upon publication.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 24th day of September 2025, having been published in accordance with law and having been heard in a public hearing in Franklin, Louisiana on the 22nd day of October 2025 was adopted by the following vote on the 22nd day of October 2025:
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David Hill, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. Hebert, and Dr. Kristi P. Rink.
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 27th day of October 2025, at the hour of 10:08 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 27th day of 2025, at the hour of 3:38 p.m.
The Exhibits to this ordinance have not been published. Said Exhibits are on file with the minutes of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana, Courthouse, 5th Floor, Franklin Louisiana 70538, and are available for inspection during regular business hours weekdays, Monday through Friday.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana on the 7th day of October 2025, to-wit:
Introduction Ordinance
No. 2025-10
Ordinance to Adopt ADA Policy and Grievance Procedure for the City of Patterson,
Louisiana
BE IT OR- DAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that the ADA Policy and Grievance Procedure for the City of Patterson, Louisiana, attach-ed hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby adopted:
This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption by the City Council and signing of approval by the Mayor.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilman Mamie Perry, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 7th day of October, 2025. A public hearing by the City Council of the City of Patterson was held on the ——— day of ———————, 2025, and notice of such hearing was published in the official journal of the City of Patterson on ————————. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilman ———————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman ———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: ————
NAYS: ————ABSENT: ————
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2025.
APPROVED:
———————
Rodney A. Grogan
Mayor
Date Signed: ——————
ATTEST:
———————
Midge Bourgeois
City Clerk
* * * * * * *
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 4th day of November, 2025, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
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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, No- vember 3, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Lulabelle Kennerson, represented by Misty Caldwell for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft., a Side Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to 15 ft., and a Variance to deviate from Div. 1.6 Agricultural and Residential Standards; Sec. 1.6.2 Residential Accessory Uses, Building, and Structures; Table 1.6.2; Detached Accessory Building Standards – Setbacks- Front, Generally-behind the principal building in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1208 Victoria Riverside Rd., Patterson, LA -Sec.3 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 3044421006.00- Lot 10-A Per Plat 28O 211801 BD Shell Rd – Lot 10-B – River – Lot 9 Acq 467 345533. (Zon-1475)
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
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY SALE ADVERTISEMENT
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTH- ORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, I WILL SELL, AT CIVICSOURCE.COM, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS FOR JUDICIAL SALES BEGINNING AT 8:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025, AND CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SALES ARE COMPLETED, TITLE TO IMMOVABLE PROPERTY ON WHICH TAXES WERE ADJUDICATED TO THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES. THE NAMES OF SAID DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS AND THE LEGAL DES- CRIPTION FOR EACH OF THE PROPERTIES TO BE OFFER-ED FOR SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
LEWIS LEANER AND JOHN ADJ CITY OF MORGAN CITY 2016 TAXES
318 GARBER ST, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380 TAXES OWED ARE WITH THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, GROUND, LYING AND BE- ING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, PARISH OF ST MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DES-CRIBED AS BE- ING THE EAST ONE-HALF (E1/2) OF LOT NUMBER EIGHTEEN (18) OF THE GARBER TRACT, HAVING A FRONT OF FIFTY (50) FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GARBER STREET, BY A DEPTH BE- TWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF FIFTY (50) FEET, AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY GARBER STREET, EAST BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF LOUISA HARRIS, SOUTH BY PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY OF CHAS. CUTRERA, AND WEST BY PROPERTY OF MRS. IDA LEVY.
TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED.
79544
ON THE DAY OF SALE I WILL SELL THE PROPERTY TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. THE SALE WILL BE WITHOUT AP- PRAISEMENT, FOR CASH OR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTABLE TO THE TAX COLLECTOR, IN LEGAL TENDER MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND A NON-WARRANTY CASH SALE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE IS- SUED TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PROPERTY.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year be- ginning January 1, 2026, and Ending December 31, 2026.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 18, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending and reenacting Section 126-45 to
provide for Drug Free Zones.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 18, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending and reenacting Section 126-46 to
provide for Firearm Free Zones.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on November 18, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Dr., Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
October 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Vice-Chairman, Mr. Travis M. Mayon opened the October 23, 2025, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Mayon, Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Garrett Grogan, and Mr. Justin Martin were in attendance. Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Mr. Broussard made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the September 25, 2025, minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Guest: none
Public Comment: none
The income statement for September 2025 was $70,439.55. Mr. Martin made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement September 2025 was $122,944.21. Mr. Martin made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Arthur seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget vs actual comparison was provided to the board for review.
Old Business: Mr. Broussard advised that a copy of the proposed policy changes regarding employee absences was given to the parish attorney for re- view.
New Business:
Resignation of Board Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith: Mr. Broussard advised that the St. Mary Parish Council re- ceived and accepted the resignation of Mr. Ed Smith from his position as the EMS Representative and Chairman of the St. Mary Parish Communications District’s Advisory Board. Mr. Mayon and members ex- pressed appreciation for Mr. Smith’s 12 years of dedicated service. The council is moving forward with the necessary steps to find a replacement. Mr. Grogan made a motion to appoint Mr. Mayon as Interim Board Chairman. Mr. Arthur seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Discussion and actions re- lated to authorizing signatures on bank accounts: After some discussion, Mr. Grogan made a motion to remove Mr. Smith as a signatory from all accounts held by the St. Mary Parish Communications District. He added that Ms. Calloway, Mr. Mayon, and Ms. Randle are to be designated as signatories on the PSB operating account and the MC Bank Equipment Fund Account; and Mr. Martin, Mr. Mayon and Ms. Randle are to be designated as signatories on the MC Bank Fire Association Account. Mr. Arthur seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the mo- tion carried.
Director Up- dates:
Employees have been allowed to dress down this month in recognition of Fire Prevention, Breast Cancer Awareness, Crime Prevention, and Halloween.
St. Mary 911 participated in Night Out Against Crime for MCPD, PPD, & S.O. (east & west end); M.C. Main St. Trunk-or-Treat. We will also participate in Franklin’s Boo on the Bayou.
One employee resigned.
The T1 line was disconnected as of October 17, 2025.
Next month’s agenda will in- clude the Budget, Health Insurance, Phone Systems, and employee raises.
General Discussion: None
Adjournment: Mr. Broussard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
———————
Mr. Travis Mayon,
Interim Chairman
———————
Martha Randle,
Director
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
RECREATION
DISTRICT NO. 1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1
The board of Commissioners of St. Mary Recreation District No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Paul Governale at 6:10pm.
Roll was called and those present were Commissioners, Mr. Timothy Aucoin, Mr. Shannon Boykin, Mrs. Melanie Butcher, Mr. Royal Young, Mr. Miguel Perez, Also in attendance was Manager Michael Beadle, Parish representatives Mr. Paul Governale, Mrs. Lisa Morgan, Mrs. Gwen Hidalgo, Mr. Eric Dulantis, Mrs. Desiree Gros.
Mr. Governale introduced the new Rec Distict #1 Board, manager and Parish employees
Several guests were in attendance but no guest comments
Training outline was reviewed by Mr. Eric Duplantis on Board responsibilities and guidelines on how to properly perform their duties.
Mrs. Lisa Morgan reviewed process on voting as per making a mo- tion, seconding and majority vote for a motion to carry, explained minutes were to be published and sent to parish within 20 days of meetings. Discussion on Chairperson, Vice Chair and Board responsibilities, calling the question, motion to table and expanding the agenda. After a few small comments the discussion was finished.
Mr. Governale moved to the next subject of Election of Officers.
Chairperson- Mr. Timothy Au- coin made a motion to nominate Mrs. Melanie Butcher for Chair, no other nominations were made. Mr. Royal Young made a second, All were in favor. Motion carried.
Vice Chairperson – Mrs. Melanie Butcher made a motion to nominate Mr. Timothy Aucoin for Vice Chair, no other nominations were made. Mr. Royal Young made a second. All were in favor. Motion carried
Secretary/ Treasurer – Discussion by board was discussed on a potential option and the rate of pay for the position. A motion was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin to pay the position of Secretay/ Treasurer a rate of $20 per hour with a three hour minimum, and in addition to give Mrs. Melanie Butcher the auth- ority to interview and hire potential candidate for the position. A second was made by Mr. Royal Young. All in Favor.
Board Meeting date discussion was next on the agenda. Mr. Timothy Aucoin made a motion to move the monthly meeting date to the 3rd Monday of each calendar month. A second was made by Mr. Royal Young, All were in favor. Motion passed.
Next item was approval of Board special meeting minutes from August 12, 2025.Motion made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. Second by Mr. Royal Young. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next item was approval of treasury report and monthly bills. Mr. Governale presented the treasury information as provided by Adams CPA. Re- viewed expenses, assets and notice that the 2025 Budget had been updated for end of fiscal year. Mr. Governale also mentioned that the 2026 Budget was in place and that the new Board could review and make any necessary amendments as needed. Mr. Governale reminded that the yearly engagement audit was coming close. Reviewed monthly expenses and bills. Mr. Shannon Boykin made a motion to approve treasury report and pay monthly bills. Mr. Royal Young made a second. All were in favor and motion carried.
Old Business
Employee Policy/Procedure Manual was briefly discussed and a motion to table was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. A second was made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. All were in favor. Motion to table carried.
CCHS rental agreement was briefly discussed. A motion to table was made by Mr. Shannon Boykin. A second was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin. All in favor. Motion to table carried.
New business
Resolution and authorized bank signers. A motion was made by Mr. Timothy Aucoin to authorize all five Amelia Board Members and Manager Michael Beadle to be authorized check signers for Morgan City Bank accounts. In addition Mr. Paul Governale would be removed as signer. Mr. Royal Young made a second. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Managers Re- port. Michael Beadle gave update on projects, floor waxing, equipment, grass cutting and personnel.
Discussion on exterior soffit damage and roof issues. Manager has one quote but will attempt to get additional quotes. Mr. Timothy Au- coin mad a motion to table until more quotes were available. Mr. Shannon Boykin made a second. All were in favor. Motion to table carried.
Discussion of sewage line backups. Manager Michael Beadle stated was having frequent back ups and clogs of sewage lines. Mr. Timothy Aucoin made a motion to get a plumber to come evaluate the problem. Mr. Royal Young made a second. All was in favor
Discussion on twenty year old 25 ton AC unit. Manger Michael Beadle stated that unit is starting to need more frequent service and might need potential replacement in future. Mr. TJ Aucoin made a motion to table until further ex- penses and maintenance could be provided. Mr. Royal Young seconded. All were in favor. Motion to table carried.
Discussion on faculty flooring maintenance. Manager Michael Beadle reported that Mr. Governale had previously approved a quote to do scrub and wax by Cleensweep Janitorial set to take place Oct 24, 2025.
Board asked to get an option on further maintenance program quotes. No vote. All in favor
Mr. Timothy made a Motion to adjourn. All in Favor Meeting Adjourned.
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MIKE BEADLE
MANAGER
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Board
Chairperson
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2025-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that the charges to be paid by consumers for sewer service from the municipal sewer system shall be as follows:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
A. 2025- $ 18.23 flat rate and $9.68 per 1000 gallons after first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2026, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the flat rate and the per gallon rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025.
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
A 2025- $24.12 flat rate and $12.11 per 1000 gallons after the first 2000 gallons;
B. Commencing August 1, 2026, and on the same day of each successive year thereafter, the flat rate and the per gallon rate in effect on that date shall automatically be increased annually by the amount which the Consumer Price Index CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor has increased from July 1 of the applicable previous year to July 1 of the applicable present year. All flat rate increase provisions in effect at the time of the introduction of this ordinance shall remain in effect until October 1, 2025.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle, at the Special Call meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 9th day of September, 2025.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Miranda Weinbach, and, being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to a vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: Demale Bowden, Lee Condolle, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this 20th day of October, 2025.
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RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Adv. Oct. 31, 2025

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