Public notices for Sept. 12, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE
PROTECTION DISCTICT NO. 7
September 5, 2025
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
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. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for a public meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Andros Williams
Members Present:
•Andros Williams
•Martin DeHart
•Jermy Price
•Joseph Adyden
•Alvin Metrejean
Guest Present:
•Gerald Price
•David Hill
•Gwen Hidalgo
•Jennifer Mc- Donald
Approval of minutes from August meeting. Motion by Joseph Adyden seconded by Jeremy Price all in favor.
Public Comment:
•None
Treasure Report:
•Gave print out of Financials to board members. The board has reviewed budget to actual comparison
Report for the Chief:
•Gave Report through New Business.
Old Business:
•LAMP account has set up. After today’s meeting we will see what funds are available to transfer to LAMP.
•Intergovernmental agreement has been agreed upon. Chairman getting a couple of more papers to- gether to present for parish approval.
•Discussion of Fire Dist. And Parish Council to have access to cameras.
•Discussion about the ditch in front of Central Station.
New Business:
•Replace (2) two ceiling lights in Central Station engine bay. Mortin by Martin DeHart second by Jeremy Price all in favor.
•Approval of in- surance to Bernard Insurance for 2025-2026. Mortin by Jeremy Price second by Martin Deahrt all in favor.
•Discussion to put Rescue 41 (heavy rescue), and Unit 2 (red P/U truck) for sale at auction. Motion by Joe Adydan second by Martin Dehart all in favor.
•Discussion to purchase 2-Blue lights for rear of first out engines. Motion made by Joseph Adydan seconded by Alvin Metrejean to re- place one this month and the other next month.
•Discussion to purchase 2-Sam boost systems for Est. Price $34,660.00. Motion to table unit Oct. meeting by Jeremy Price seconded by Martin DeHart.
•Discussion to purchase 36 pails of foam Est. $4.600.00 Motion by Joseph Adydan second by Jeremy Price all in favor.
•Discussion to replace Unit 21 Chevrolet Silverado SSB 4 Door 4x4 on state contract. Motion to made to see what we get on the surplus and auction then bring back to board mo- tion made by Jeremy Price second by Joe Adydan all in favor.
•Discussion to install fencing around fuel tank in back of the station. Motion made to put barrier post around instead of fencing my Martin DeHart seconded my Alvin Metrejean, Joe Adydan- Abstain, Jeremy Price-appose and Andros Williams yea. Motion carries.
Motion to ad- journ the meeting by Martin Dehart, Seconded by Jeremy Price All in favor. Meeting ad- journed at 6:55pm.
Next Meeting date is October 7, 2025
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Andros Williams,
Chairman
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Glen Elliott,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
August 11, 2025
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Board Members – Chris Cooper-President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Sec. Treas., and Paul Tholen.
Absent: Raymond Beadle
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Parish Councilman – David Hill, Em- ployees- Alexis Hartman
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
July’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated with a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Paul Tholen, motion carried.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. An 8in check valve was replaced at Middle Rd. Sewer Station. A 4in meter for the Bayou Vista Community Center Water Park was changed out. Started on cut in valves for Southwest and Saturn. Jupiter and Belleview are just about completed. We provided the City of Patterson with water, which allowed us to use our new meter for monitoring the flow and pressure. Larry is still working on our current water loss.
Alexis Hartman provided the maintenance report for the month. Routine maintenance has been completed. We received a few 1in meters, so we will continue with the final change outs.
Tony Hensgens gave a joint plant update. He stated that the work on the roof is completed and they are still waiting on grant money.
Tony Hensgens also stated that with our water loss being what it is, we should see about having our meter from the plant calibrated.
Wards 5 & 8 will have a sewer cost increase beginning October 1st. The cost increase will affect our sewer rates as well. Our rates will increase by $1.50 per 1,000 effective Oct. 1st. A motion was made by Paul Tholen, with a second from Thomas Philbrook, all were in favor and motion passed.
Chris Cooper stated that we have put in a re- quest for a rate study with LRWA, as a new one will be required for the annual water grade. They currently have a waiting list of 6-8 months.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Tony Hensgens to ad- journ with a second from Paul Tholen, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Alexis Hartman –
Recording
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The St. Mary Parish School Board Office of Special Education has Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP’s dated through June 30, 2020 for students who have not received services since that time or may not have received services at all. Al- though no longer needed for special education services, the records may be needed by parents and/or the student for Social Security benefits or other purposes. If the parent or student would like to ob- tain these records, please come to the Office of Special Education, 402 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA, be- tween September 01 through September 30, 2025, or send a written request for the records to the St. Mary Parish School Board, Of- fice of Special Education, P.O. Drawer 580, Franklin, LA 70538-0580. Be sure to include your current mailing address in your request. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00. If the records are not claimed by September 30, 2025, they will be destroyed.
Adv. Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 15, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by John Talbert from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 1544 Hwy 90, Patterson, LA -Sec.26 T15S R11E; -Parcel Id# 2834321066.00 Lot 10 Land of Ledgerdom LTD Per Plat 20S 171990 Acq 469 346032. (Zon-1469)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. MARY PARISH FIRE
PROTECTION DISCTICT NO. 7
August 5, 2025
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
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. at the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire De- partment, 1519 Hwy. 182 East, Bayou Vista, Louisiana for a public meeting.
Meeting was called to order by Andros Williams
Members Present:
•Andros Williams
•Martin DeHart
•Jermy Price
•Joseph Adydan
•Alvin Metrejean
Guest Present:
•Gerald Price
•David Hill
•Katy Gilmore
•Dennis Gilmore
•Brock Hollier,
•Jennifer Mc- Donald
•Jeff LaCoste
Approval of minutes from August meeting. Motion by Joseph Adydan seconded by Jeremy Price all in favor.
Public Comment:
•None
Treasure Report:
•Gave print out of Financials to board members. Board members have reviewed budget to actual comparison.
Report for the Chief:
•Added a few new volunteers and one new Jr. volunteer to the roster.
Old Business:
•None
New Business:
1. Discussion to authorize Fire Chief up to $1000.00 to purchase new medical equipment. Motion by Maritn Dehart seconded by Joe Adydan all in favor.
2. Fire Chief presented Operational budget 2025/2026. Motion by Joe Adydan seconded my Jeremy Price all in favor.
3. Report was given for income vs expenses foe 2024/2025 informational.
4. Discuss en- closing the ditches. Motion to get quotes made by Joe Adydan seconded by Martin DeHart all in favor also discussion to get quotes for concrete work needed. Motion by Joseph Adydan seconded by Martin Dehart all in favor.
5. Discussion to have Fire Chief to keep mileage and gallons record used out of the fuel tank
6. Motion to expand agenda to cancel Fuelman. Motion by Martin Dehart seconded by Jeremy Price Roll call vote to approve expansion of agenda
Andros Williams- yes
Jeremy Price -yes
Martin Dehart-yes
Joseph Adydan- yes
Alvin Metrejean- yes
5-yays, 0-nays motion carries.
Motion to cancel fuel man made by Maritn DeHart seconded by Jeremy Price all in favor.
Motion to ad- journ the meeting by Martin Dehart, Seconded by Jeremy Price All in favor. Meeting ad- journed at 6:40 pm.
Next Meeting date is September 2, 2025
S/G Andros Williams
Andros Williams,
Chairman
S/G Glen Elliott
Glen Elliott,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to certify that the Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the year ended September 30, 2026. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statutes.
/s/ Chad Ross,
Chairman
/s/ Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 2025
6:00 p.m.
BAYOU VISTA, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD1ofGDD2”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Chad Ross presiding with Wayne Can-trell, Paige Voisin and DJ Mayon.
Absent: Raymond Beadle Jr.
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, William Bourgeois, District Attorney, Bayou Vista Resident Mike Thomas and Joel Miller and Jules Darden, Miller Engineering.
Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Voisin seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 8, 2025, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. The motion carried.
Mr. Ross called for the Finances and Payables Re- port. Mr. Dufrene presented the re- ports on the payables due for August 2025. Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Mayon seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
Mr. Ross moved to old business. Mr. Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voisin and carried by the board inviting Ms. Rhonda Patterson, Mr. Barry Dufrene, Mr. William Bourgeois, Mr. David Hill, Mr. Jules Darden and Mr. Joel Miller to remain present for executive session to discuss litigation status: Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 Of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary And St. Mary Parish Government vs. Providence Engineering And Design, LLC., Docket No. 133832 Div. “G” in 16th JDC, Parish of St. Mary.
Mr. Cantrell made a motion to return to regular session. Mr. Voisin seconded the motion which carried.
With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Cantrell and seconded by Mr. Voisin. The motion passed.
Attest:
Chad Ross,
Chairman
Gravity Sub-
Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Gravity Sub-
Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 2
SPECIAL
MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2025
6:00 p.m.
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (“GSDD”) met in a special meeting on this date with Chairman Chad Ross presiding and the following members present: Wayne Cantrell, Raymond Beadle, Jr., Paige Voisin, and DJ Mayon.
Absent:
Also present: Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, William “Bill” Bourgeois, District Attorney, David Hill and Gwen Hidalgo, St. Mary Parish Council.
Mr. Cantrell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Beadle and carried by the board inviting Rhonda Patterson, Barry Dufrene, William Bourgeois, David Hill and Gwen Hidalgo to remain present for executive session to discuss litigation status: Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 Of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Mary And St. Mary Parish Government vs. Providence Engineering And Design, LLC., Docket No. 133832 Div. “G” in 16th JDC, Parish of St. Mary.
It was moved by Mr. Beadle, seconded by Mr. Cantrell, and un- animously ap- proved by the board to resume August 26, 2025, special meeting of the district.
Mr. Beadle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voisin and carried by the Board authorizing Chairman Chad Ross to sign any documents related to settlement involving Providence Engineering and Design, LLC.
Mr. Beadle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cantrell and carried by the Board authorizing Chairman Chad Ross to contract with Miller Engineering and Associates to get bid package prepared for the Bertrand Vinning pump station repairs.
There being no further business Mr. Beadle made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Cantrell seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
Chad Ross,
Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Rhonda Patterson,
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Resolution
No. 12-25
The following resolution was in- troduced by James Richard and seconded by Kevin Hebert at council meeting held September 9, 2025.
Resolution of Authorization
WHEREAS, the Office of Debt Recovery, State of Louisiana proposes an Agency Participation Agreement with the Town of Berwick concerning recovery of delinquent debts owed to the Town of Berwick.
WHEREAS, Mayor Duval Arthur, Jr. wishes to enter into the Agency Participation Agreement for collection.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. is authorized, by vote of the council members, to execute an Agency Participation Agreement between the Town of Berwick and the Office of Debt Re- covery, State of Louisiana on such terms and provisions as provided in the attached Original Agreement Agency Participation Agreement Office of Debt Recovery.
A vote on this Resolution was as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent:None
The Resolution was duly approved and adopted at a council meeting held on September 9, 2025. The Clerk of the Council certifies that the above Resolution is true and correct as adopted.
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Clerk of the Council,
Jamie Keith
Date: ——————
APPROVED:
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr.,
MAYOR
Date: ——————

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with first reading on August 12, 2025. Published on August 15, 2025. Public hearing was held on September 9, 2025. Raymond Price offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption. James Richard seconded the motion.
Ordinance
Number 760
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, to appropriate funds and authorize expenditures, and to amend 2024-2025 budget.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, that this appropriation and expenditure ordinance with amendments to 2024-2025 budget is enacted as follows:
1. For the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025 the following appropriations, expenditures and budget amendments are now enacted, in addition to previous authorization:
a. Increase transfers to General Fund from Liquid & Sold Waste, $100,000
b. Increase transfers to General Fund from 1% Sales Tax Fund, 200,000
c. Increase Capital Outlay Drainage (Country Club Drainage Project), 750,000
d. Increase Capital Outlay Liquid & Solid Waste (Sewer Project), 600,000
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the re- mainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are de- clared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The vote thereon was as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
This ordinance was read and votes received for introduction on August 12, 2025. The proposed ordinance was ordered published in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana. A public hearing and vote on whether to adopt the ordinance will be held in accordance with requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana.
Certified, ap- proved and adopted on September 9, 2025
Delivered to Mayor Arthur on September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with first reading on August 12, 2025. Published on August 15, 2025. Public hearing was held on September 9, 2025. Lud Henry offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption. Raymond Price seconded the motion.
Ordinance
No. 761
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, in regular session convened the 12th day of August, 2025, that:
SECTION 1: The estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 be and the same is hereby introduced to serve as an Operating Budget of Revenues for the Town of Berwick during the same period.
SECTION 2: The estimate for Expenditures by departments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, be and the same is hereby introduced to serve as a budget of Expenditures for the Town of Berwick during the same period.
SECTION 3: The introduction of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
All other ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed.
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. All provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable and the invalidity of any part of this ordinance shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The votes thereon were as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
This ordinance was read and votes received for introduction on August 12, 2025. The proposed ordinance was ordered published in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana. A public hearing and vote on whether to adopt the ordinance will be held in accordance with requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana.
Certified, ap- proved and adopted on September 9, 2025
Delivered to Mayor Arthur on September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
ATTEST:
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
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Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in compliance with the provision of Section 2-10 of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, that the following entitled ordinance introduced at the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, held on September 9, 2025 in my office complete in the form in which it will be offered for adoption by the Council of said Town, is open to public inspection and will so remain at least seven (7) days prior to the final adoption, which is scheduled for October 14, 2025.
Proposed Or- dinance Number 762
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, TO ADOPT AD- JUSTMENT OF SEWER RATES.
That the said ordinance, complete in the form in which it is to be finally passed, is on file with the Clerk of the Council for public in- spection and that the said ordinance is to be taken up on final passage, after public hearing by the Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, on October 14, 2025 at 6:15 P.M.
Jamie Keith
Town Clerk
Adv. Sept. 12, 2025

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