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PUBLIC 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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PUBLIC 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 Instructions 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 In- structions 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 option 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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PUBLIC 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 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 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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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH WATER & SEWER
COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
September 4, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The Vice President, Leroy Trim called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call. One ab- sent.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Leroy Trim, Oscar Toups, and Carla Gagliano
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Jane Aucoin
Appearances: None
Guest: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Carla Gagliano to approve and dispense the reading of the minutes of the August 7, 2024, regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to go into Executive Session. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Executive Session (if necessary): Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in- volving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission regarding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
A motion was made by Oscar Toups and seconded by Kenneth Mire to reconvene from the Executive Session. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
None
Reports;
A. Engineering Report: None
B. Managers’ Report
The Plant Manager updated the board concerning the water plant rehab work noting the project is nearly complete.
Outstanding Bills
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Kenneth Mire and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion passed.
Other Business allowed under Act 861
Allowed for public comment: None
A motion was made by Carla Gagliano and seconded by Kenneth Mire to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 P. M. All voted aye. Motion to adjourn passed.
(S) Leroy Trim
Leroy Trim,
Vice President
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Oct. 9, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
AMENDED REGULAR MEETING
August 6, 2024
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Chairman Jeffery LaGrange presiding and the following members present: Bill Miller, Chris Cooper, William Hidalgo, Jr., and Chad Ross.
Absent: Wayne Cantrell and Raymond Beadle, Jr.
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Joel Miller, Miller En- gineering and Associates; Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant and Jason Akers, Foley & Judell, L.L.P.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 2, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Cooper seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Copper moved, and Mr. Ross seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial re- ports, payables report, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of August 2024.
Mr. LaGrange then asked for Jason Akers from Foly & Judell, L.L.P. to cover agenda items under New Business at this time due to Mr. Aker’s travel time back to New Orleans. Mr. Akers gave a detailed explanation regarding the process and results of bonding that was awarded to Sabine State Bank located in Many Louisiana. The proposed bid from Sabine State Bank is 20 year fixed at 5.25%. Mr. Akers went on to explain that Patterson State Bank also submitted a competitive bid at 20 year fixed at 5.65%.
Resolution was then read aloud. A motion was made by Mr. Hidalgo that was seconded by Mr. Cooper and carried by the board to make the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A resolution ac- cepting the Offer to Purchase in connection with the issuance and sale of $2,500,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “Board of Commissioners”), acting as governing authority of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on July 2, 2024 (the “Bond Resolution”), authorizing the issuance of not exceeding Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, of the District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of and as authorized by the Bond Resolution, this Board of Commissioners now desires to agree to (i) the sale of $2,500,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 of the District (the “Bonds”), and (ii) the terms of the Offer to Purchase attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Offer to Purchase”); and
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners hereby finds and determines that the terms of the Bonds are within the parameters permitted by the Bond Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:
SECTION 1. Acceptance of Offer to Purchase. The Offer to Purchase of Sabine State Bank & Trust Company meets the parameters set forth in the Bond Resolution and accordingly, the Offer to Purchase is hereby approved. The Chairman of this Board of Commissioners is expressly authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the District. The terms of the Offer to Purchase are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Execution of Documents. The Chairman and Secretary of this Board of Commissioners are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document, or certificate necessary to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All resolutions and/or ordinances, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Jeffery Lagrange, William Hidalgo, Jr., Chad Ross, Chris Cooper and Bill Miller
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Wayne Cantrell & Raymond Beadle, Jr.
And the resolution was declared adopted on this 6th day of August, 2024.
Mr. LaGrange moved onto Personnel Reports.
Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report. Stated Pump 3 at Possum Bayou is back in service. The Stripper pump is still down. The motor is discontinued. Discussed pricing of rebuilding gas motor versus purchasing electric motor.
Mr. Miller gave a brief Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project stating the bidding process has been extended to August 27, 2024 due to questions from the interested Contractors with the majority of the questions being related to access to construction site. He stated approval needed for setting up crane in flood gate fence to swing material across, then haul to site and who to contact for approval. Water level sensors are in and ready for installation. Mr. Aucoin and Mr. Miller discussed design for brackets to be fabricated for sensor placement.
Mr. Cooper made a motion to accept the Personnel Policy for Wax Lake East Drainage District, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
There being no further business Mr. Cooper made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which was carried.
Attest:
———————
Jeffery LaGrange,
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
———————
Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
Adv. Oct. 9, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
September 3, 2024
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date with Chairman Jeffery LaGrange presiding and the following members present: Wayne Can-trell, Raymond Beadle, Jr., Bill Miller, William Hi- dalgo, Jr., and Chad Ross.
Absent: Chris Cooper
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor; Joel Miller, Miller Engineering and Associates; Barry Dufrene, District’s Accountant, Johnathan Miller, Giroir MudBoats, Duval Arthur, Town of Berwick Mayor, Newell “Bubba” Slaughter, Town of Berwick CAO and Rafael “Chuco” Lopez, Town of Berwick Public Works Director.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 6, 2024, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
Mr. Dufrene presented and discussed the prepared financial statements. Discussed actual re- sults vs budget for the current period and the year to date. Mr. Hidalgo moved, and Mr. Ross seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial re- ports, payables re- port, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary re- ports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of September 2024.
Mr. LaGrange then called on Mayor Duval Arthur, Mr. Lopez and Mr. Slaughter to discuss their concerns regarding drainage issues in the Town of Berwick during major rain events. Mayor Arthur discussed the City’s current plan on aiding in approving the drainage issue. It was agreed upon by the District’s Board Members and Mr. Aucoin, District Supervisor that canals would be pumped down to -4 prior to any rain event. Pumps would also remain operating during event.
Mr. LaGrange moved onto Personnel Reports. Mr. Aucoin gave the Supervisor’s report. He stated Pump 2 has been reassembled, tested and is up and running, Stripper pump is currently still out of operations.
Mr. Miller gave a brief Engineering Report addressing the Calumet Pump Station Project stating the bidding process has been extended to August 27, 2024 due to questions from the interested Contractors with the majority of the questions being re- lated to access to construction site. He stated approval needed for setting up crane in flood gate fence to swing material across, then haul to site and who to contact for approval. Water level sensors are in and ready for installation. Mr. Aucoin and Mr. Miller discussed design for brackets to be fabricated for sensor placement.
Mr. Dufrene went over the budget review and the following resolutions were offered:
It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Beadle, and approved by the board that the following Resolutions, be adopted:
RESOLUTION
NO.
A RESOLUTION amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Wax Lake East Drainage District, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024 and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended Operating Budget of Revenues for Wax Lake East Drainage District, dur-ing the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended budget of Expenditures for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2023 - 2024 budget.
RESOLUTION
NO.
A RESOLUTION adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Wax Lake East Drainage District, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operation Budget of Revenues for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of Expenditures for Wax Lake East Drainage District, dur-ing the period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is hereby declared to operate as an ap- propriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2024 - 2025 budget.
There being no further business Mr. Hidalgo made a motion for ad- journment. Mr. Beadle seconded the motion which carried.
/s/ Jeffery LaGrange,
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
Adv. Oct. 9, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Invitation for Proposals
for
GRADALL XL3300V
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana invites you to provide your best price for a GRA-DALL XL5300V.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Chitimacha Tribe at the Multi- Purpose Building (155 Chitimacha Loop Road; Charenton LA 70523) until 5:00 P.M. (local time) on October 14, 2024. Proposals received after the time set forth above for opening of proposals will not be considered and will be returned unopen-ed. By submission of a proposal, the Proposer acknowledges that they are familiar with the existing conditions and are capable of providing the scope of services requested.
Any questions or clarifications re- quired of this RFP shall be submitted to Johnny Burgess, Public Works Director, in writing (FAX and email submissions are acceptable) a minimum of five (5) business days before the proposal opening date. Ad- denda will be issued to all prospective Proposers at least forty-eight (48) hours before the proposal opening date. Only in- formation provided within the written addenda issued by Johnny Burgess, Public Works Director, shall be considered binding.
Preference in the award of this project shall be given to Indian and Alaska Native contractors (“Native Contractor”). Native Contractor or “Indian-Owned Economic Enterprise” means any Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity established or or- ganized for profit, provided that such Indian ownership shall constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise and that ownership shall encompass active operation and control of the enterprise continuingly for the duration of the project. The Tribe shall give preference to an Indian-owned Economic Enterprise so long as the bid by this enterprise does not exceed the lowest quote submitted by more than five percent (5%). Any contractor claiming Indian Preference must submit evidence that is satisfactory to the Tribe to qualify.
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to reissue or amend this RFP, request additional information from any Proposer, and negotiate a contract with the Proposer that is selected for award based on the proposal submitted.
Adv. Oct. 4, 9 and 11, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE
PROTECTION DISCTICT NO. 7
September 3, 2024
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 5:45 p.m. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana, for a public hearing for the Discussion to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
Discussion was offered to the public and the board members, and none was heard.
A motion made by Jerem Price to adjourn the meeting. Martin De- Hard seconded the motion, which carried.
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7, State of Louisiana, met on this date at 6:00 p.m. the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana.
NEW BUSINESS:
A motion made my Mr. DeHart to roll forward the not to exceed the prior Years’s maximum Resolution No. 1 Seconded by Mr. Adydan motion carried.
St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7
P.O. Box 143
Berwick, LA 70392
RESOLUTION NO. 1
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the SMP Fire Protection District No. 7 (Taxing district) of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on September 3, 2024, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said Parish for the year 2024, for the purpose of raising revenue:
MILLAGE
Acquisitions & Maintenance, 4.930 mills
(Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of St. Mary, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2024 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Joseph Adydan, Martin Dehart, Alvin Met- rejean, Jeremy Price, and Andros Williams.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: None. ABSENT: None.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the meeting held on September 3, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Bayou Vista, Louisiana, this 3rd day of September 3, 2024.
(City, Town, Village)
S/G Andros Williams
(Signature of authorized person of the taxing district)
A motion made my Mr. DeHart to roll forward the not to exceed the prior Years’s maximum Resolution No. 2 Seconded by Mr. Price motion carried.
St. Mary Parish Fire Protection District No. 7
P.O. Box 143
Berwick, LA 70392
RESOLUTION NO. 2
BE IT RESOLV-ED, by the SMP Fire Protection District No. 7 (Taxing district) of the Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on September 3, 2024, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2024, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are:
Acquisition and Maintenance, Ad- justed Rate 4.930 mills; 2024 Levy 4.960 mills
(Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance)
Debt Services, 2024 Levy 2.0 mills
(Tax for bonds, if applicable)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of St. Mary, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2024 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by no less than two-thirds of the total membership of the taxing authority voting in favor as required by Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B). The votes were:
YEAS: Joseph Adydan, Martin Dehart, Alvin Met- rejean, Jeremy Price, and Andros Williams.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
ABSENT: None.
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the meeting held on September 3, 2024, at which meeting at least two-thirds of the total membership was present and voting.
Bayou Vista, Louisiana, this 3rd day of September 3, 2024.
(City, Town, Villa
S/G Andros Williams
(Signature of authorized person of the taxing district)
Discussion of hiring Glen Elliott as the Dist. Re- cording Secretary was discussed. Motion made my Mr. DeHart Seconded by Mr. Price motion carried.
Mrs. Price discussed can food drive for the elderly on October 1, 2024, the Fire Dist. Open House on October 12, 2024, Blood drive on October 2, 2024
There being no other business before the commission, Mr. Price made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Price seconded the motion, which carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE: October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
S/G Andros
Williams
Andros A.
Williams,
President
S/G Glen Elliott
Glen Elliott,
Secretary
Adv. Oct. 9, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3.
The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until October 17, 2024, at Noon.
Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Chapter 24-A Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:7832 and 7833.
Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday- Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538.
The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on October 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies.
Adv. Sept. 27 and Oct. 9, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Tim Hymel, Bonnie Leonard and Louis J. Tamporello, Jr.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Reverend Anthony Baham.
Lieutenant Richard Briscoe was the first positive image recipient for the month of September. Mayor Dragna said that he recently re- ceived his 15 year pin with the Morgan City Police De- partment and thanked him for his 15 years of service to the city.
The second Positive Image recipient for the month of September was Mrs. Jacqueline Pratt Brown. Mayor Dragna stated that he originally presented the award and key to the city to Mrs. Brown at the opening of the Gospel Stage during the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, but heavy downpours and power outages occurred. He thanked her for her 43 years of service to the Festival as well as her service to the community.
Mr. Courtney Long with the Morgan City Alumni Homecoming Weekend requested permission to close Marguerite Street from Sixth Street to Seventh Street from 4 PM to 6:30 PM to hold a tailgate event on November 8, 2024. Mr. Long advised that he had spoken with the owners of the property, as well as the only business that would be open during those times, and there had been no opposition. A motion to approve the closure was made by Mr. Hy- mel, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the Public Hearing for Table 5. Mayor Dragna opened the public hearing. Mr. David Ardoin, attorney for the owners of Table 5, addressed the Mayor & Council and stated he understood that there had been allegations in the past, and he was not sure if the City intended to move forward with the hearing tonight due to the recent Hurricane. Chief Chad Adams stated that he felt it would be fair to everyone that the issue be tabled to allow Mr. Ardoin to receive all information from the Police Department to prepare for a public hearing. Pastor Bias stated that after speaking with Chief Adams, he felt it would be fair to allow their attorney time to review the allegations. City Attorney Paul Landry asked Mr. Ardoin if the issue was tabled, would he waive all other notice requirements. Mr. Ardoin agreed that he would waive all future notice re- quirements. A motion to table the issue and take it up at the November 19, 2024, City Council meeting was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna said that Mrs. Garber was on her way with the budget, so he wanted to skip that item and take it up later in the meeting.
The minutes of the August 27, 2024 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and vot-ed unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna stated that he wanted to move the financials to later in the meeting as well.
The next item on the agenda was the MWPP Report; whereupon,
Mr. Tamporello offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 24-35
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is committed to minimizing the amount of infiltration and inflow into the wastewater collection system and its associated impact on the design flow of the wastewater treatment plant, and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City has dedicated adequate budget funds to aggressively pursue location of and repairs to cracked and broken pipes in the wastewater collection system, em- ploying both City and contract re- sources,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that it hereby informs the Louisiana De- partment of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the City of Morgan City, Louisiana.
1. Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit Report which is attached to this resolution.
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain permit re- quirements contained in the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit, number LA0065986:
a. Continued mapping of the wastewater collection system to characterize and document the size, type, and maintenance history of each main;
b. Continued systematic surveying and investigation of sections of the collection system to determine the extent and priority of repair efforts; and
c. Continued re- pairing and/or replacement of damaged sections of the collection system.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Tamporello, Domangue, Bias, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 24th day of September, 2024.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Dragna asked that first reading of the budget be moved to the end of the meeting as well.
The public hearing for the three ordinances was opened. Mrs. Jennifer Castalano with Advocate and Rescue for Companion Animals asked the council what their intention was in the passage of these ordinances. She said her organization had ten volunteers who tried to contain animals in the Parish. Mayor Dragna said that stray animals were destroying neighbors property and leaving feces everywhere, which was one of the biggest complaints he received as Mayor. Charlie Solar, CAO, said that the ordinance was to stop people from feeding on public property. He said that the ordinance was modeled after the one recently passed by the Town of Berwick, but added to it to say that anyone working with the City on the trap, neuter and release program would be allowed to feed the strays. Mrs. Carol Means said that she had been doing the program for 33 years and took them to Spay Nation. She felt if the City could find an empty piece of property for all the cats to be kept on that would solve the problem. Mrs. Hettie Carries asked if the City still had an animal control warden. Mayor Dragna said that they did and if the animals were picked up they would be brought to the pound and would be euthanized. The public hearing was then closed; whereupon
Mayor Dragna stated that an appointment needed to be made to the Civil Service Board at the October meeting and urged anyone interested in in serving on that board to fill out an application at City Hall.
Mayor Dragna read the 2025 Budget Message into record (copy on file).
Mayor Dragna said if anyone had questions about the financial statements, they should contact Mrs. Garber.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: August 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended July 31, 2024. Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and ex- penses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending July 31, 2024. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Revenues are just over budget by $4,873. In General Fund, sales taxes remain under budget currently by $46,149. Operating expenses are under budget $672,383. The net loss of $1,935,135 is a positive variance of $677,256 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues are increasingly under budget at $1,382,241. Electric Purchased Power adjustment revenues alone are under budget $1,475,000 which is a direct result of the Purchased Power Expense be- ing under budget $1,177,500. Overall, the utility operational ex- penses are under budget $1,498,128. The net income, after transfers, of $1,374,010 creates a positive variance compared to the budget of only $180,054.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: There is very little change in this fund from prior months. The operating revenues are $88,567 over budget, with total operating expenses under budget $158,206. The net income, after transfers, of $256,281 leaves another positive variance of $285,033.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director
The next matter on the agenda was the first reading of the 2025 Budget ordinance. This was a first reading and no definitive action was necessary.
The budget workshop was set for October 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room.
Pastor Bias thanked all City Employees who worked so hard during the storm.
Mayor Dragna asked Mr. Hymel to take over with the proclamation for Vernon “Tootie” Norwood Day. Mr. Hymel said that Vernon Norwood’s mother and brother were at the meeting. He asked if they wanted to say anything. Mr. Travis Gray, Vernon’s brother thanked everyone for showing love and support to Vernon and their family. Mr. Hymel said there would be a meet and greet on September 25, 2024, at the Auditorium for Vernon Norwood. He said the floor was sold out, but spots were still available upstairs; whereupon,
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Vernon “Tootie” Norwood, represented the great state of Louisiana and the City of Morgan City at the 2021 and 2024 Olympic Games; and¬
WHEREAS, he attended Morgan City High School, where he began his track and field career in his junior year; and
WHEREAS, he was a multiple time NJCAA national champion for South Plains College; and
WHEREAS, he attended Louisiana State University, where he was a four time NCAA national champion; and
WHEREAS, he competed in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, where he won a bronze medal as part of the Mixed 4x400m relay team, and a gold medal as part of the Men’s 4X400m relay team; and
WHEREAS, he competed in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where he won a silver medal as part of the Mixed 4X400m relay team, having broken the world record in the heats, and a gold medal as part of the Men’s 4X400m relay team.
NOW THEREFORE DO I, Lee Dragna, Mayor of Morgan City, hereby proclaim September 25, 2024, as:
Vernon “Tootie” Norwood Day
in and throughout the City of Morgan City in recognition of this outstanding man and his amazing accomplishments.
In witness whereof, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Morgan City to be affixed this 24th day of September, 2024.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
seal
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
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Lee Dragna
Mayor
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. Oct. 9, 2024
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PUBLIC 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 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 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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