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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
AUGUST 26, 2025
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, Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., Tim Hy- mel, and Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given.
The Positive Image recipient for the month of August was Assistant Police Chief Betty Augman. Police Chief Chad Adams announced that Captain Betty Augman had been promoted to Assistant Police Chief and presented Assistant Chief Augman with her 30-year service pin.
Chief Chad Adams requested permission to hold the National Night Out event at Lawrence Park on October 14, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM (copy on file). A motion to allow the event was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Ms. Jazmin Du- bois with the St. Mary Parish Youth Prevention Coalition requested permission to hold a candlelight vigil and Walk of Hope to support lives lost to suicide at Lawrence Park on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM (copy on file). A motion to allow the event was made by Mrs. Leaonard, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Ms. Colleen Hammonds with the Roots & Ribbons Foundation invited the Mayor and Council to participate in the “Puttin on the Pink – 2025” 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4 PM at Morey Park in Patterson.
Mr. Eframzimbalist Randle, founder of the EBP Community Boxing program, challenged the Mayor and Council to sponsor tables for the upcoming Lace ‘Em Up amateur fight night on September 20, 2025, at 5 PM at the Berwick Civic Center.
Mr. Clarence Robinson requested permission to hold the 12th Annual Prostate Screening at Skinners Barbershop on September 13, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM (copy on file).. A motion to allow the screening was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Charlie Solar advised the Mayor and Council that the ribbon cutting for the 90th Annual Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival would take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 5 PM. He said that the road work in Lakeside was almost complete, and after Labor Day, the crews would move on to other areas of town. He also ad- vised the Council that permission was needed to hold a Twisted Cat Nation fishing tournament on November 6, 2025 through November 8, 2025, at the City Wharf. A motion to approve the tournament was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
Pastor Bias in- vited everyone out for the Marcus Jones 100 Black Men 5K Run/Walk beginning at 7:30 AM on Sunday, August 30, 2025, at City Hall.
In the matter of the Mayor’s Re- port, Mayor Dragna stated that the second payment of $530,000 from the 3M Settlement would be sent to the City this week.
The minutes of the July 22, 2025 meeting were submitted. There be- ing 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.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending July 31, 2025.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: August 26, 2025
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, 2025.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending July 31, 2025. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Actual revenues are over budget by $104,590. Sales tax in General Fund are currently $114,000 over budget. Operating expenses, however, are over budget $123,307. The net loss of $2,065,447 is an unfavorable variance of $16,186 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues in this fund remain under budget, but only by $395,895 this month. Electric revenues alone are 455,000 under budget. The operational expenses are over budget by $38,415. The net income, after transfers, of $758,477 creates an unfavorable variance again this month as compared to the budget of $269,758 which is much less than last month.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are slightly over budget by $46,397, with total operating expenses under budget by $75,691. The net income, after transfers, of $379,789 leaves the only favorable variance this month of $147,039.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director
A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the Condemnation and Demolition report. Mr. Jimmy stated that the owners of 405 First Street, 317 Garber Street, 713 Hilda Street, and 207 and 209 Union Street would be removed from the agenda because the homeowners had worked out a plan to repair the properties with the Planning & Zoning department. He said the house at 3221 Jennie Drive needed to be removed from the agenda be- cause the attorney for the bank that now owned the property had been in contact with the City.
Mr. Knight ask-ed to take up 2203 Federal Avenue first because the homeowner was present and had to leave. Mr. David Ganaway said that the house was in succession, and he had been ill and not able to do repairs. He asked the council for 60 days to complete the needed repairs on the house. A motion to allow Mr. Ganaway 60 days to undergo the repairs on 2203 Federal Avenue was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
In the matter of the house at 1310 Federal Avenue, Mr. Knight said the homeowner was asking for 45 more days to complete the repairs, and that was his recommendation to the Council. A motion to allow 45 days to complete the repairs was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next property on the condemnation list was 2204 Federal Avenue. A motion to condemn the property at 2204 Federal Avenue was made by Mr. Hy- mel, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said that the property located at 7884 Hwy 182 E had been adjudicated to the Parish. A motion to condemn the property located at 7884 Highway 182 E was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hutchinson, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight recommended that the owner of the property located at 2707 Sixth Street be given the sixty days they requested to complete the repairs to the property. A motion to grant a sixty day extension to the owners of 2707 Sixth Street was made by Mr. Hy- mel, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The Planning and Zoning Committee recommendation was the next matter on the agenda. Mayor Dragna said that LAD Services own-ed a piece of property on David Drive that they wanted to build 20 single family homes on and submitted a map (copy on file). He said that the houses would be rental property but in order to not have the houses connected to one an- other, the property had to be rezoned. The Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously voted in favor of the rezoning. A motion to approve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation was made by Mr. Hy- mel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State for the Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation project; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION
NO. R: 25-49
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City was awarded a Capital Outlay appropriation from the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning & Control, for the purpose of Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation, Planning and Construction; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Facility Planning & Control requires the City to designate a signing authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized and empowered as signing authority for the City of Morgan City.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Do- mangue, Hutchinson, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 26th day of August, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The Class “A” Liquor and Beer application for Patrick Billiot d/b/a Unc’s Place, LLC, 7222 Highway 182 E was the next matter on the agenda. Mr. Billiot said this was the former Rathskeller Bar, and he had an interest in opening it as a new bar. A motion to approve the application was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna submitted the name of Patrina Coulon for appointment to the Board of Adjustments, and Kenneth Arceneaux, Jr., and Timothy Matthews, Sr. for reappointment to the Civil Service Board. A motion to concur in the appointments was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
HOME RULE CHARTER
REVISION
COMMISSION
MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission met on this date with the following members present: Mayor Clarence Vappie, Dr. Gary Wiltz, Jeremy Chesteen, Edward M. Leonard, Jr., , Betty Hicks, Kenneth Perry, Jr., John Trevino, Sr., and Barry Du- frene. Absent were John Higdon, John Armato, and Norbert Wanous.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Vappie and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Wiltz.
Judge Leonard moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, May 22, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Chesteen seconded the motion, which carried.
Cullen Curole, Attorney of South Central Planning & Development Commission ap- peared before the Commission to discuss and review the personnel policies of St. Mary Parish. He stated that there is nothing in the Charter that authorizes the Council to direct employees and that if the Council needs to amend the Personnel Policy, it will have to be done by ordinance.
In response to Dr. Wiltz inquiry, Mr. Curole stated that the Personnel Director is charged to review and recommend any changes of the Personnel Policy to the Chief Administrative Officer and then be placed on the Council’s agenda to be changed. He also stated that he would have to research the organizational chart.
Legal Counsel, Eric Duplantis, stated that it is typical in the Charter to have designated department heads that are appointed.
Mr. Chesteen stated that it states that the Personnel Director reports changes/recommendations to the Chief Ad- ministrative Officer.
Per Dr. Wiltz’s inquiry, Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan informed that a Personnel Board is in place and that the Council wants them to meet to review the new Personnel Policy to be familiar with the policy. She stated that currently, the Personnel Policy has to be initiated and/or amended by the Personnel Director and the Chief Administrative Officer and be- lieves the Council has concern with this. Mr. Dufrene stated that he believes, if passed, the Commission wants the Personnel Director to report this to the Parish President and not the Chief Administrative Officer.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action relative to Article II Article II, Section 2-05 - Parish Council and Article III, Section 3-04 - Executive Branch of the current St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter.
Lisa Morgan stated that this is regarding compensation of Council Members and Parish President. Mayor Vappie re- minded the Commission that discussion and ap- proval was made at the last meeting in regard to compensation of Council Members and Council Chair Person dependent on the number of districts. He stated the Commission also discussed and approved compensation for the Parish President several meetings ago. Mr. Dufrene re- minded that the compensation was based on 87.5% of the amount that is listed in the State Statute. He in- formed that currently the State Statute for each Council Member is $1600 per month and that 87.5% of that is $1400 and Council Chair Person would be $1750 per month, which is what is being proposed for St. Mary Parish Council.
B. Discussion and action relative to Article VIII Sections 8-02 through 8-13 of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter. (Norbert Wanous and John Trevino)
Mr. Trevino moved that Article VIII Sections 8-02 through 8-13 re- main the same. Mr. Perry seconded the motion.
After discussion, Judge Leonard amended the mo- tion to exclude Article VIII Section 8-13. Mr. Chesteen seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Trevino moved that Article VIII Sections 8-02 through 8-12 re- main the same. Mr. Perry seconded the motion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion in reference to Re- vised Statue 33:1233 regarding expense reimbursements. (Mr. Dufrene)
Mr. Dufrene moved that this item be tabled to the July 17, 2025 meeting. Mr. Trevino seconded the motion, which carried.
B. Discussion and action relative to Administration, Section 4-08 (De- partment of Personnel) C, D, & E of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter. (Dr. Wiltz)
Dr. Wiltz moved that this item be tabled to the July 17, 2025 meeting. Mr. Perry seconded the motion, which carried.
Judge Leonard suggested that the Commission re- view and study the current Home Rule Charter to determine whether there are any other items that need to be discussed.
Dr. Wiltz re- minded the Commission that the Council approved an additional six (6) months to meet and submit recommendations.
Mr. Dufrene suggested that a synopsis be given to the Commission to remind them what was discussed and voted on as a recommendation. Mr. Curole stated that a packet regarding Proposed Changes to the St. Mary Parish Charter was submitted to the Commission to- night.
Per Dr. Wiltz’s inquiry, Mr. Du- plantis stated that the process and procedures are listed in the State Statute that created the Home Rule Charter Revision Commission. He stated that the Commission will submit recommendations to the Council and that the Council cannot make any changes or take a vote on any items. The Council can only submit the recommendations to the public to vote on it. He also explained that it is common to have a Public Hearing.
Several Commission Members stated that public comments are listed on every agenda to allow the public the opportunity to engage and be informed. Mr. Curole stated that it is a good idea to have a campaign to inform the public.
Several Commission Members discussed the im- portance of informing citizens of what will be on the ballot. Mayor Vappie reminded everyone that all agendas are posted and all meetings are streamed on St. Mary Parish Council’s Facebook page.
There being no further business, Mr. Trevino moved for adjournment. Mr. Perry seconded the motion, which carried.
s/g Betty Hicks
Betty Hicks,
Chairperson
s/g Kenneth Perry, Jr.
Kenneth Perry, Jr.,
Secretary
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a regular meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and laid over for publication of notice:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2396 regarding Public Comment during Parish Council Meetings.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.
/s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
/s/ Lisa C. Morgan
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH
HOME RULE CHARTER
REVISION
COMMISSION
MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 24, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission met on this date with the following members present: Mayor Clarence Vappie, Dr. Gary Wiltz, John Higdon, John Armato, Edward M. Leonard, Jr., Norbert Wanous, Betty Hicks, Kenneth Perry, Jr., John Trevino, Sr., and Barry Dufrene. Absent was Jeremy Chesteen.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Higdon and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Dufrene.
Mayor Vappie moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, June 26, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Perry seconded the motion, which carried.
Rodney Olander, St. Mary Parish Council Member for District No. 3, stated if the number of Districts change from the current 11 Districts to 7 Districts, the Parish will need to be re- districted. He stated if you change to 8 Districts you will not have to redistrict and there will be no extra costs, and because it is an even number of districts, you can have the Chairperson vote to break a tie vote. He asked the Commission to revisit and consider his suggestion of having 8 Districts instead of 7.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Tabled from the June 19, 2025 meeting - Discussion in reference to Revised Statue 33:1233 regarding expense reimbursements. (Section No. 2-05B of SMP Home Rule Charter).
Mr. Dufrene suggested removing the last four words “while outside the Parish” from Section No. 2-05 paragraph B.
Per Judge Leonard’s inquiry relative to whether there is a current policy regarding reimbursement, Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan stated she believes there is an ordinance stating they have to submit itemized original receipts to her and cannot get reimbursed until it is incurred; reimbursement in- cludes meals, travel, flights, taxi’s, and hotels.
Patrick Hebert, St. Mary Parish Council Member for District No. 6, suggested changing to a daily per diem for reimbursement to make it simpler and less time consuming to process. He stated that an ordinance was drafted to change the Charter to follow the government per diem but did not get adopted. He stated they don’t get reimbursed until food or snacks are purchased. He also stated that some items do not give you a receipt to get reimbursed.
Discussion was had relative to the Council amending the ordinance regarding reimbursement.
Mr. Dufrene referred to Ordinance No. 950 and Ordinance No. 2207, he stated that he is not addressing these ordinances to- night. He would rather let the Council decide how they want to get reimbursed. He stated that he just wants to change the last four words from Section No. 2-05B. He stated that as a tax payer, he wants to see a receipt.
In response to Mr. Armato’s in- quiry, Mr. Hebert stated that they do not get reimbursed for attending functions within the Parish but they do get paid mileage for attending Council meetings only.
Mr. Dufrene suggested removing the last four words “while outside the Parish” from Section No. 2-05 paragraph B. Mr. Armato seconded the motion, which carried.
Per Dr. Wiltz’s inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that she will send Ordinance No. 950 and Ordinance No. 2207 to the Council for review.
In response to Mr. Wanous’ inquiry, Lisa Morgan stated that the State’s per diem varies depending on the location.
Mayor Vappie stated that the per diem is acceptable in Statewide Agreed Procedures by Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
Josh Manning, Senior Planner of South Central Planning & Development Commission appeared be- fore the Commission to discuss and review St. Mary Parish Policies, presenting ballot summary/summaries and public in- formation ex- cerpts. He stated that he submitted a red line item document along with a summary of the red line document and a summary of recommendations the Commission discussed.
Mr. Manning stated that if the Parish President will be taking on duties of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), he needs to know which duties will be changing, if any.
Judge Leonard stated that it was discussed that the Parish President would be CAO and delegate duties to an Administrative Assistant. Mr. Manning stated that he will put together some draft language to make sure he is understanding what the Commission is requesting. Dr. Wiltz suggested including other Parish’s that have a CAO/CEO and a full time Parish President and what their departments look, i.e. Finance Director, etc.
Lisa Morgan in- formed that she handed out the four (4) Propositions submitted from Mr. Manning.
Per Mayor Vappie’s inquiry, Mr. Manning expounded on the minority district percentage relative to a seven (7) member District.
In response to Mr. Wanous’ inquiry relative to the cost to redistrict, Mr. Manning stated it is approximately $20,000-$30,000 and would have to be done before the next election.
In response to Mr. Wanous’ inquiry relative to the cost of the election, Lisa Morgan stated that it depends on what ballot it is on. Mr. Hebert stated it would cost between $15,000 to $100,000.
OLD BUSINESS:
B. Tabled from the June 29, 2025, meeting - Discussion and action relative to Administration, Section 4-08 (Department of Personnel) C, D, & E of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter. (Dr. Wiltz)
Dr. Wiltz stated that currently the Personnel Director is appointed by the CAO. Lisa Morgan stated that the Personnel Board will meet to review grievances, but employees would still have to follow the steps in the policy manual first and if no solution has been found then they will go before the Personnel Board. She said that the board has been inactive for a while but new members were recently appointed.
After discussion, Dr. Wiltz stated that he does not want to take action at this time on Section 4-08 C, D, & E until he receives information from South Central Planning regarding how other Parish’s operate with a CAO/CEO and a full time Parish President and what their departments look like.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and action relative to the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Section 2-08 investigations.
Judge Leonard stated that Section 2-08 was discussed at a previous meeting and he wants to make sure that it was limited to agencies within direct control of the Parish. Dr. Wiltz questioned whether there is a list of punishable fines.
After discussion, Lisa Morgan asked Legal Counsel, Morgan Guillory Bodin to research this. Morgan Bodin stated neighboring parishes have punishment by ordinance.
B. Discussion and action relative to the addressed changes to the current working document of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter.
Mrs. Hicks stated that the Commission does not have the current working document packet.
After discussion, Mr. Perry moved to table Discussion and action relative to the addressed changes to the current working document of the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter to the August 21, 2025 meeting. Mr. Wanous seconded the motion, which carried.
Per Mr. Hebert’s inquiry relative to who determines the salary of the Administrative Assistant of the Parish President, Dr. Wiltz stated that this is why he requested the in- formation from South Central Planning. Mr. Manning stated that the Parish President would set the salary contingent on Council approval. He stated that most places call them Parish Managers. Dr. Wiltz requested that South Central submit information relative to the population and budget of that parish when they do the comparison.
In response to Mr. Olander’s in- quiry relative to how the Commission will present it on the ballot to the voters, Dr. Wiltz stated they have not yet decided. Mr. Olander suggested that it be broken down in sections to be voted on.
Mrs. Hicks stated that Mr. Manning had given her the name of someone to help inform the voters.
Per Mr. Armato’s inquiry, Mr. Manning stated that Proposition No. 1 is the Council Restructure and Compensation, Proposition No. 2 is the Parish President’s Compensation, Residency, Duties, and Vacancies, Proposition No. 3 is Council Member Qualifications, Powers, and Disability Procedures, and Proposition No. 4 is Ad- ministrative and Procedural Up- dates. He stated that these are recommendations to be placed on the ballot to make it simple for the voters.
In response to Mr. Perry’s inquiry relative to how other Parishes submitted theirs on the ballot, Mr. Manning stated that he has not had experience but would refer that question to Mr. Pat Gordon.
There being no further business, Mr. Perry moved for adjournment. Mr. Armato seconded the motion, which carried.
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Betty Hicks,
Chairperson
———————
Kenneth Perry, Jr.,
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids for the St. Mary Levee District CPRA Project No. TE-168 Pump Station No. 4: Equipment In- stallation and Building Refurbishment project will be received by St. Mary Levee District at their office located at 7327 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380 until Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the media room on the first floor at their office.
PROJECT NAME: CPRA Project No. TE-168
Pump Station No. 4: Equipment Installation and Building Refurbishment
LOCATED IN: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
CONTRACTING AGENCY: St. Mary Levee District
7327 Hwy 182 E
Morgan City, LA 70380
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5% of the Amount of Bid
Payable to St. Mary Levee District
ENGINEER: GIS Engineering, LLC
Coastal Design & Infrastructure Division
197 Elysian Drive
Houma LA, 70363
Phone: (985) 219-1000
Contact: Ann Schouest
Email: bidquestions@gisy.com
SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The general scope of work includes mobilization, facility cleanup and preparation, surface cleaning (pressure washing) and preparation, scheduled demolition and proper material disposal, metal building renovations and improvements, painting and protective coatings, electrical and lighting systems, removal and handling of existing pumping equipment and delivery to Owner’s designated location, generator procurement and installation, installation of Owner-provided pumping equipment.
Bid forms are available from the Engineer and will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. Each bid shall include a proposal guaranty in an amount not less than specified above.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the Engineer’s office. Plans may be obtained from the Engineer upon payment of $75.00. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of re- production. Re- funds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids.
Bid documents are also posted on https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/Category/10279/StMaryLeveeDistrict. 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 Central Auction House at 225-810-4814.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10.00 A.M. at the St. Mary Levee District Office, located at 7327 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA. Site inspection trips for perspective Bidders are to be arranged through the office of the Engineer.
The award of a contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements prescribed within 45 calendar days after opening proposals. However, when the contract is to be financed by bonds which are required to be sold after receipts of bids, or when the contract is to be financed in whole or part by federal or other funds not available at the time bids are received, the time will not start until receipt of federal and/or state concurrence or concurrence of the other funding source. Award will be within 30 calendar days after the sale of bonds or receipt of concurrence in award from federal and/or state agency or other funding source. The successful bidder will be notified by letter mailed to the address shown in the proposal that the bidder is awarded the contract.
On projects in- volving State funds the award of contract will also be contingent upon concurrence by the appropriate State agency, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Auth- ority (CPRA).
The right is reserved to reject bids and waive formalities.
Adv. Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission
No. 1
834 Waterworks Rd
P.O. Box 309
Amelia, LA 70340
985-631-2907
smpwd1.com
The St. Mary Parish Water Sewerage Comm. 1 is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for haloacetic acids as set forth by the State [Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC51:XII)] and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing HAA5s in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
In December 1998, EPA set en- forceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the HAA5 standard is determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly HAA5 sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the third quarter of 2025 show that the system’s current HAA5 LRAA is 69 ppb at DBP04 – 9752 Highway 182; thus, the system is currently in violation of the HAA5 standard.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
August 25, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. and will meet in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana.
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be to receive written and/or oral comments and to adopt the following ordinances:
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (ibV Energy/Teche Solar, LLC)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Kenneth Smith)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Eddie Rob Vice II)
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (J Ina)
In accordance with Act 393 of 2023 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council at 337-828-4100, Ext. 505, describing the assistance that is necessary.
Your attendance will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following:
“MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS CONTRACT”
Then and their bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be opened or recognized. Specifications and contract documents for the above can be ob- tained upon re- quest from the St. Mary Parish Purchasing Department on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, LA 70538 and can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com Bids may be submitted electronically at Central Bidding or mailed to the office of St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department.
ENVELOPES MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
“BIDS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEMICALS”
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to wave informalities in any/or all bids, and to award the contract in the best interest of St. Mary Parish.
Thus Done and signed at Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana on this 20th day of August, 2025
Sam Jones
Parish President
St. Mary Parish Government
Adv. Aug. 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Patterson Housing Authority
Due to the First-Time Homebuyers’ class the board meeting will be moved to the 22nd of September instead of the 30th this will give the board members a chance to attend the class. A list of dates for the class are attached.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
P.O. BOX 10
409 GROUT STREET
PATTERSON, LA 70392
PHONE: 985.395.3736
FAX:
985.395-3560
EMAIL: PATTERSONHOUSING@OUTLOOK.COM
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS’ CLASS
August 14, 2025
Dear Residents,
Patterson Housing Authority is conducting a First-Time Home Buyers’ class which is FREE OF CHARGE. The class will include five sessions, one session per week, held on Tuesdays at the Patterson Community Center 1101 First Street Patterson, LA 70392
Dates:
September 9, 2025; 6pm-8pm.
September 16, 2025; 6pm-8pm.
September 23, 2025; 6pm-8pm.
September 30, 2025; 6pm-8pm.
October 7, 2025; 6pm-8pm.
There will be a sign-in sheet at the door to ensure all sessions are attended for certificate.
SEE YOU THERE!
Thank you for your cooperation,
Patterson Housing Authority.
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
The City of Morgan City is re- questing proposals from qualified and experienced individuals/firms for Grant Management Consultant Services and will receive proposals on October 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 512 First Street, Morgan City, Louisiana.
Anyone interested in submitting such a proposal must do so, in writing, no later than the above- mentioned time. Any proposal re- ceived after this time will be re- turned unopened.
Request for Proposal packets may be received by contacting Charlie Solar, Chief Ad- ministrative Officer at c.solar@cityofmc.com or (985) 380-4720.
CITY OF MORGAN CITY
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Adv. Sept. 3, 17 and Oct. 1, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Vs. No. 137504 Div “E”
Randy Chautin, Jr. and Brittany B. Chautin
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as Lot Forty-One “J” (41-J) of the Bayou Vista Subdivision (or Clarke Subdivision) the said Lot Forty-One J (41-J) having a frontage on the East side of Neptune Road of Sixty-Eight and Six-Tenths (68.6’) feet, by a depth between parallel lines of One Hundred Fifty (150’) feet, all according to a map of said Subdivision “J” as drawn by T. F. Kramer, C. E. and Surveyor, of Franklin, Louisiana, of date October 1, 1959, and recorded in Book 11-G of Conveyances, Entry No. 107,843 of date April 19, 1960.
Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND AND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND 81/100 ($167,450.81) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 4.1250% per an- num from November 01, 2022, until paid; all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and applicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property ap- praisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding, including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 10th day of September A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Wednesday, 30th day of July A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 8 and Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Vs. No. 139483 Div “C”
Johnny Miller, Michael Miller and Matthew Miller, Heirs of Robert Anthony Miller A/K/A Robert A. Miller A/K/A Robert Miller
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land ground, lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as lot number seven (7) of square number five (5) of the Kathleen O’Brien Subdivision of Morgan City, ac- cording to plan drawn by Jos. H. Evans, City Engineer, and of record in the recorder’s office at Franklin, LA, in book 6-J of conveyances, entry no. 70,453 of date December 2, 1943, and amended by plan drawn by Paul Schreier; and registered in book 7-E of conveyances, entry no. 77,737 of dated August 10, 1948; the within conveyed lot having a frontage of fifty (50’) feet on the south side of Marshall Street, by a depth between equal and parallel lines of eighty-six (86’) feet.
to satisfy the sum of FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY AND 25/100 ($58,590.25) DOLLARS, balance due on Principal of Fixed Rate Note; interest from July 1, 2024, until paid, at 3.25% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s Fees, to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT ap- praisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 10th day of September A.D., 2025, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 2nd day of June A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Aug. 8 and Sept. 3, 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY
PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
Regular Board Meeting
1200 David Drive,
Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
July 24, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith opened the July 24, 2025, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Ed Smith, Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Mr. Justin Martin were in attendance. Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Matt Mayon, and Mr. Scott Verret did not attend.
Guest(s): Brian Elvington of Intrado
Public Comment: none
Mr. Martin made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the June 26, 2025, minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
New Business:
Demonstration of Intrado VIPER-7 Call Handling– Mr. Brian Elvington gave a demonstration of the VIPER-7 call handling solution.
The income statement for June 2025 was $71,906.71. Mr. Arthur made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The expense statement for June 2025 was $78,630.04. Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Arthur seconded the mo- tion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
A budget vs actual comparison was provided to the board for re- view.
Old Business: None
Director Up- dates:
•Earlier this month, an accident took out some poles and wires between Veterans, David Dr, and Marguerite St.; as a result, admin phone lines were down, we were on generator, and we relied on the Allen’s Communications backup phones until service was restored. The 911 emergency trunks weren’t affected.
•The power outage also resulted in issues with the surveillance cameras. New splitters were ordered and installed. Mr. Laurent from Tech Pro is in the process of installing an additional camera behind the building to monitor activity around the generator.
•Ms. Randle informed members that she attended the director’s consortium meeting in Lafayette earlier this month.
•Mr. Gary Black of Central Square came and gave a brief demonstration of their VERTEX call handling system. He asked for the opportunity to do a demonstration before the board.
•LWIN is up and running. The turnover from the T-1 was very smooth.
•We received the PIAL ratings for Baldwin FD.
•Assistant Chief Kristoper Price of MCFD came to discuss their medical response protocol. There may be some upcoming changes to the types of medical calls they respond to.
•Payments have been received from seven (7) of the ten (10) fire departments, as per the intergovernmental agreement.
•Ms. Randle ad- vised that she is scheduled to meet with Iberia’s addressing coordinator next week regarding some addresses on St. Peters Rd.
General Discussion: There was a brief discussion regarding em- ployees’ work sche-dules. Mr. Martin and Mr. Smith advised that they received some comments about the schedule not being fixed. They in- quired as to why there is not a consistent schedule as opposed to one that changes all the time. Ms. Randle explained that set schedules are not conducive to a 24-hour 911 center that is short staffed, where two (2) employees must be on duty at all times, even when someone gets sick, takes a vacation, or takes time off for personal reasons.
Adjournment: Mr. Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
Approved:
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Mr. Ed Smith,
Chairman
Attest:
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Martha Randle,
Director
Adv. Sept. 3, 2025
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