Public notices for Sept. 15, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PHASE 2 REROOFING AT FRANKLIN SR HIGH SCHOOL
Franklin, LA
Sealed Bids for the construction of PHASE 2 RE- ROOFING AT FRANKLIN SR HIGH SCHOOL, Franklin, Louisiana - for the St. Mary Parish School Board; will be received until 10:30 A.M., local time, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the School Board Maintenance Dept Meeting Room, behind the St Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville LA, 70522, after which the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically, and Contractors can post their electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Any Bids received after the above- mentioned time will not be considered.
This project consists of the replacement of approx 1,175 Squares of existing SBS flat built-up roofing, on 9 different roof levels, together with miscellaneous general construction and associated work on the main school buildings at Franklin High School on Cynthia St in Franklin. The work will be bid in a Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids.
All Contractors desiring to bid on this project shall attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting noted below.
Contractors can obtain bid related materials from the Architect and from www.centralbidding.com. Contractors desiring to bid on this project are requested to take out a hard copy of the plans and specifications, but if not, shall notify the Architect of their interest in bidding prior to the Pre-bid Meeting to facilitate dissemination of Addenda and other pertinent information to bidders that may occur prior to that meeting. Copies of the plans and specifications and related contract documents are on file in the St. Mary Parish School Board Maintenance Office located at the rear of the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, 474 Hwy 317, Centerville LA, and at the office of Firmin Architects, Ltd, 530 Third Street, P.O. Box 972, Morgan City, Louisiana, (985/384-3094), and are open for inspection at each of these offices without charge. Contractors can obtain a paper copy of the plans and specifications from the Architect by making a deposit of $100 which will be fully refundable upon return of the plans in good condition. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form and may be obtained without charge and without deposit from the Architect.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid. 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 described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 9:45 AM on October 2, 2023, at The Round Bldg at Franklin Sr High School , Main St @ Cynthia St, Franklin LA
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and re-quirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids in accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2215.
Any person requiring special accommodation shall notify the School Board of the type(s) of accommodation required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.
The Owner re- serves the right to reject bids for just cause in accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2214. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(b), the provisions and re-quirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be waived by any public entity.
Dr Buffy
Fegenbush,
Superintendent
St. Mary Parish School Board
Adv. Sept. 15, 20 and 27, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
August 14th, 2023
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Chris Cooper- President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Secretary/Treasurer, Board Members – Raymond Beadle, & Paul Tholen.
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Reid Miller- Miller Eng., Alexis Hartman & T.J. Gardella.
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 Raymond Beadle, and a second by Paul Tholen. With all in favor, motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal gave his maintenance report for the month. An adapter on a pump at Fangue Station was repaired and the Force Main Project on Teche had concrete poured. A manhole on Memory Ln. was repaired along with a break at the tap on David Rd. Larry installed a clean out tap on Bergeron Ln. and replaced a plastic lid with iron. A tap was made for the new business at 174 Arlington Rd. Nini Rd. had a crimped line re- quiring a new tap. Larry will have to go back and tie it in. There was a repair on a water service at 512 Carol.
T.J. Gardella attended Level 3 training in Lake Charles. Board approved purchasing 40 more meters from Southern Pipe.
Water loss was discussed and Patterson received water from Bayou Vista July 4, 12th and 13th.
Tony Hensgens is concerned with the responsibility of water quality when a district is receiving water from several sources. Larry was asked to look into putting a check valve in on the loop.
T.J. Gardella suggested putting a sample site where Patterson gets water from us. This would keep track of our water quality and checking often as well. Raymond Beadle made a motion to install it. A second from Thomas Philbrook, motion passed.
There was a major structural fire on Jupiter St. that will reflect on next months’ water loss report.
Tony Hensgens reported that the water plant is also joining the class action case for hazardous contaminants.
Reid Miller in- formed the board that we would not be eligible for Capital Outlay. Reid did inform the board about other options such as a revolving loan program with DHH stating that it is an easy application.
We are still waiting to hear something from Mueller concerning meters.
Employee salaries were discussed and increased. With a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Paul Tholen, motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Thomas Philbrook to adjourn. With a second from Raymond Beadle, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Alexis Hartman
Recording Secretary
Adv. Sept. 15, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
July 20, 2023
MORGAN CITY, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo, Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, J.P. Hebert, Andrew Mancuso, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Ortiz, Norris Crappell and Luther Smith.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith; Gerard Bourgeois & William Bourgeois; Alyssa Cart, Darnall Sikes & Frederick; Jerry Carroll, CPRA; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the June 15 regular monthly minutes. After a second by Mr. Crappell, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Terry moved to approve. Following Mr. Hebert second, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by sources and Summary of Expenditures of the St. Mary Levee District.
Ms. Alyssa Cart with Darnell, Sikes, & Frederick presented the audit report for the year 2022. Ms. Cart stated an unmodified opinion was issued which is the best possible that can be given. Mr. Ortiz moved to accept the 2022 audit, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and carried unanimously.
Mr. Robert Karam with T. Baker Smith re- ported his office has received FTN’s the design report and will have the summary for submittal in next week for the West of Charenton Drainage Canal Drainage Study.
Mr. Karam reported work is in progress for the Morgan City Pump Station.
Mr. Brocato re-ported grass cutters are behind and all floodgates are in good operational condition.
Mr. Arceneaux motioned to appoint Mr. Hildago for the Bayou Chene Operational Advisory Board. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso motioned to establish a Bayou Chene operations account. After a second by Mr. Crappell, the motioned carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Ortiz carried unanimously.
Attest:
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Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. Sept. 15, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 18, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
SPECIFIC USE REQUEST:
Specific Use Re- quest by Tippy Lovell Jr. for a Recreational Vehicle Campground in an Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 348 Hunting Rd., Franklin, LA; Sec. 7 T15S R11E; -Parcel Id# 2624341007.00-Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066 & -Parcel Id# 2624341008.00-Lot por No. 4-B Southern Mercantile Group blk a per Plat 24M 192757 situated in Sec. 70 T15S R11E Acq. 433 340066.
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. Sept. 1, 8 and 15, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, October 2, 2023 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Shane Cook for 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 principle building and a Side yard setback variance to deviate from the required 25’ to 10’ located in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District at 1120 Victoria Riverside Road., Patterson, LA-Sec. 3 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2954364090.00 Lot 9C-2B Resub No 9C Riverside Est Per Plat 425 338593 Acq 426 338658..
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
John P. Davis,
Chairman
Adv. Sept. 15, 22 and 29, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is seeking Re- quests for Proposals for a Fiber Optics Expansion Project. Interested firms may visit the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana’s website at http://www.chitimacha.gov/announcements to download the published RFP. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 6, 2023, by 4:30 p.m., Central Time.
Adv. Sept. 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AGENCY PLAN AND AMENDED ADMISSIONS AND
CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY
BERWICK HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Berwick Housing Authority will conduct a Public Hearing at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday November 2, 2023, in the Community Room of the Housing Authority, 2751 Fifth St, P O Box 231, Berwick LA, 70342.
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain citizen input on the following subjects:
* Amendment of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy to include but not limited to the revised Flat Rents, Utility Allowances, and other items to comply with HUD requirements.
* The Housing Authority’s Annual Agency Plan for 2024; of which the Housing Authority has formulated in compliance with HUD requirements.
The Amended Admissions and Occupancy Policy, Agency Plan, and Capital Fund Plans are available for review at the Housing Auth- ority Office at 2751 Fifth St, Berwick LA, 70342.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views in writing to:
Clarence Robinson, Executive Director
Berwick Housing Authority
2751 Fifth St,
P O Box 231
Berwick LA, 70342
Accommodations will be made for disabled and non English speaking individuals needing assistance, provided that the Housing Authority receives a three-day notice by calling the office at 985/385-1546.
Clarence
Robinson,
Executive Director
Adv. Sept. 15, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL
DISTRICT
August 14, 2023
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on August 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Pete Orlando, President, convened the meeting with Commissioners,
Ben Adams, Steven Cornes, Joseph Cain, Troy Lombardo, Matthew Glover, Matthew Tycer and Adam Mayon in attendance. Deborah Garber was ab- sent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Cindy Cutrera, Economic De- velopment Manager, Michael Knobloch, Knobloch Professional Services; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Eric Matte, T. Baker Smith; Mayor Lee Dragna and Councilman Louis Tamporello, City of Morgan City; Councilman Mark Duhon, St. Mary Parish; along with members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was re- cited.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2023 and minutes of the Special Meeting of July 25, 2023 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of re- ceipts and disbursements for the month of July, 2023 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of
July, 2023 be paid. Mr. Cornes seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
Timothy Connell reported that: (i) the Great Lakes cutterhead dredge for the lower bar channel, expanding the width to 400’ and -24’, should be arriving by the end of the month or next month; (ii) the current contract with Brice’s Dredge Arulaq will be expended prior to the re-procurement of the new $40 million, multi-year contract; (iii) the contract for Dredge Orion is in the process of being awarded for Berwick Harbor/Stouts Pass and should arrive sometime in August; and (iv) the Crosby Dredger continues to work Bayou Chene.
Lee Dragna reported that his business, LAD Services, needs water depth for projects he has extending through 2025. He noted that Mr. Connell answered his questions with his report. Mrs. Cutrera encouraged him to report all tonnage to the Corps so that we continue to justify funding.
Michael Knobloch reported that: (i) we received the waivers of match on our capital outlay requests, but are awaiting the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement from the State before we can begin the projects; (ii) we did not receive funding from the Port Security Grant program, but were notified in late July that we were awarded Community Project Funding of $2,300,000; (iii) we are still waiting to hear about our PIDP and Maritime Highways applications and will also be applying for INFRA grant next week. It was mov-ed by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the following resolution be adopted, and that the re- quested $5,315,914 Cargo Transloading Equipment, Aggregate Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Spur Extension projects be matched by $3,543,943 of Port funds, which resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the above does hereby authorize the submission of its proposed funding request entitled “Cargo Transloading Equipment, Aggregate Cargo Transloading Area, and Rail Spur Extension” to the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) “FY 2023 INFRA” grant program (Federal Assistance Listing No. 20.934 — Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects) and request $5,315,914 for its implementation. If fully-awarded, the proposal will assist with funding Phase 4 of its informal “Port of Morgan City Terminal Facility Infrastructure Im- provement Master Plan.” Additionally, the Port District Commission agrees to be re- sponsible for providing a local, non-federal match of $3,543,943.
Charles Brittingham reported that (i) members are currently in August recess but not before the Senate kept the $62.5 million in FY24 president’s budget; and (ii) he encouraged publishing a “feel good” story about the Port’s funding received as well as ongoing business opportunities.
Eric Matte re- ported that: (i) all cap sills have been set, rip rap is being installed along sheet pile wall, sheet pile caps are formed with rebar set and waiting on pour; (ii) we are still waiting on the permit for fill material under the dock; (iii) they are very much ahead of schedule, with contract date to end in February. Mr. Wade commended T. Baker Smith for catching the wrong material being used; and (iv) They had a MARAD progress call and are still receiving agency review letters for the West Dock project. The final Geotech report was received but expect the NEPA process to be completed by 1st quarter 2024. Mr. Matte also presented Sealevel Construction’s Payment Application No. 6 in the amount of $914,968.75, with Mr. Mayon moving for payment, seconded by Mr. Tycer and carried unanimously.
Cindy Cutrera reported that: (i) the Corps Low Water events are upcoming and urged all commissioners to respond as to what events they will attend, while encouraging them to “stay en- gaged” as Mr. Cain would say; (ii) Congressman Higgins spoke at today’s AIC luncheon and Chip Kline, formerly of CPRA, has reappeared working for GIS; (iii) she, Shelley and Mike attended Coast Guard Day and recognized Mr. Tamporello for helping organize it; (iv) she and Mac attended the Gulf Intercoastal Canal Association Conference where CPRA did a presentation on In- crease Atchafalaya to Terrebonne, which was overwhelmingly opposed by waterway operators; (v) she attended the Ouachita River Valley Association Conference where she was able to network with Corps officials from Vicksburg and waterway operators; and (vi) David Allain, Executive Director of Port of West St. Mary, lost his brief battle to ALS. Mr. Wade noted that Mr. Allain was his counterpart, and a very good friend of the Port and David Naquin will be his replacement.
Gerard Bourgeois reported that Mr. Beam will be phasing out of his Facility Security Officer duties over the next six months, with Mr. Knobloch assuming those duties full time. He presented: (i) an amendment to the contract between the District and Knobloch Professional Services, which Mr. Mayon moved to accept said amendment, seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the amendment of a consulting agreement with Knobloch Professional Services, L.L.C. and the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District and granting the authorization therefor.
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners is authorized by the provisions of LSA-R.S.34:324 to “contract with the employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores and other agents and em- ployees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employments” and,
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners, after due deliberation deems it necessary to amend its agreement with Knobloch Professional Services, L.L.C. for services related to the Facility Security Plan, particularly as its Facility Security Officer and related services.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the President, Pete Orlando, is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District an amendment to the said contract and that Consultant serve the District as its Facility Security Officer in exchange for the additional compensation of Fifteen Hundred Dollars per month.
(ii) an amendment to the contract between the District with Lazer Claims Investigation and Security Services, L.L.C. and Mr. Mayon moved to accept said amendment, which was seconded by Mr. Cornes and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
A Resolution providing for the amendment of a consulting agreement with Lazer Claims Investigation and Security Services, L.L.C. and the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District and granting the authorization therefor.
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners is authorized by the provisions of LSA-R.S.34:324 to “contract with the employ attorneys, clerks, engineers, deputy commissioners, superintendents, stevedores and other agents and em- ployees and shall fix their compensation and terms of office or employments” and,
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners, after due deliberation, deems it necessary to amend its agreement with Lazer Claims Investigation and Security Services, L.L.C. for services related to the Facility Security Plan, particularly as its Facility Security Officer and related services.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the President, Pete Orlando, is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District an amendment to the said contract to extend it through December 31, 2023 and that Consultant continue to serve the District as its assistant Facility Security Officer in exchange for compensation of Five Hundred Dollars per month.
With there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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Steven W. Cornes,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 15, 2023