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The Nicholls State University football team dropped its sixth consecutive game with a 34-7 loss to No. 25 Stephen F. Austin at Homer Bryce Stadium.

Playing in Nacogdoches for the first time since 2019, Nicholls (1-6, 1-2 SLC) and Stephen F. Austin (5-2, 3-0 SLC) had to battle through two weather delays that totaled four hours, pushing the game past midnight.

SFA nearly doubled up the Colonels on offense, 372-187. The Lumberjacks limited Nicholls to 56 yards rushing and a 1.6 yard-per-carry average.

SFA started the scoring with a field goal but Nicholls answered with its best offensive drive. The Colonels picked up four first downs and moved to the Lumberjack 3 before giving up the football on a botched handoff. SFA then scored on its next three drives while holding the Colonels to three-and-out on their next four.

Gavin Rutherford rushed for the first Lumberjack touchdown and Jerrell Wimbley made it 16-0 after a 5-yard TD carry. SFA added a field goal before halftime for a 19-0 advantage.

The teams went into the locker room and had an extended intermission as lightning delayed the game for nearly two hours. When action resumed, Nicholls punted on its first drive and for the second straight week, gave up a punt return for a touchdown. Bugs Mortimer scored on a 66-yard return as he totaled 184 yards on six returns.

Ethan Lee prevented another SFA touchdown with an interception at the goal line, but after the final weather delay, Mortimer set up the 'Jacks with a 52-yard return. Sam Vidlak capped the scoring for SFA with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 34-0 advantage.

In the fourth, Ean Rodrigue orchestrated the lone scoring drive for the Colonels. Brian McQuaide had a 15-yard catch before Shane Lee ran for 33 yards on a short pass. Rodrigue then found Everett Hunter near the pylon for a 16-yard touchdown catch to prevent the shutout. Rodrigue completed 8 of 9 passes for 88 yards.

Ethan Lee led the defense with a career-high 14 tackles to go along with his third pick of the season. Jake Dalmado added 11 tackles with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Nicholls returns to Guidry Stadium for the first time since Sept. 6 with a two-game home stand, starting on Saturday, Oct. 25 against McNeese. The Homecoming Game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

Over the past few weeks, hunters have quietly been going to the marsh and woods in St. Mary Parish to hunt deer with their bows and primitive weapons. For others, it has been a little too warm to get all that enthused about hunting. What’s more, it’s only a few hardcore diehards that have the gumption to deal with swarms of mosquitos that come with hot weather.
Nonetheless, deer season is fully upon us with the regular firearm season opening Saturday in Deer Area 7. And, although the daytime temperatures will remain in the low to mid 80s, with overnight morning lows in the 60s over the course of the next week, this is the time of year when deer start to move around.
Why? St. Mary Parish is known for divergent ruts (the time when does come into estrus). St. Mary Parish actually has 3 Deer Areas. Most of the parish falls in Deer Area 7 west of U.S. 90 all the way to the coastal marsh except for a portion north of U.S. 90 from the Iberia Parish line to Wax Lake outlet. Deer Area 9 is that portion of St. Mary east of U.S. 90 from the Iberia Parish line to the Wax Lake outlet.
The third is Deer Area 5 that lies east of the West Atchafalaya Basin protection levee. Note: Be sure to review the 2025-26 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Hunting Regulations to refine what area you are hunting in in St. Mary Parish, as details are more specific from the listed notes here.
Because of these three areas, the deer peak breeding dates in St. Mary Parish can range from Oct. 24-Dec. 18. Area 7’s peak breeding date is Oct. 19-Nov. 6.
During the ’50s and ’60s, post World War II, the LDWF embarked on a statewide whitetail deer restocking effort, as deer numbers were quite low. Some of those deer consisted of native deer captured from Delta National Wildlife Refuge at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
These deer were accustomed to annual spring flooding and therefore genetically bred earlier than native deer captured in the northern part of the state, as well as some brought in from Texas and Wisconsin to be restocked. Hence, the reason Area 7 annually opens earlier than other regions.
So, what can St. Mary Parish (Deer Area 7 and 9) hunters expect this year, particularly with no hurricanes or tropical systems across the Louisiana coastline this summer and fall?
LDWF Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon said, “The lack of coastal flooding will benefit coastal deer populations. Coastal flooding at a time when fawns are most vulnerable can negatively impact recruitment — a year without flooding is a benefit.
“While the summer ended on a drier note than it began for many,” Bordelon continued, “most areas surveyed across the state looked favorable this summer as it pertained to plant growth.
Active growth was encountered in both the eastern and western parts of the state during summer browse surveys. This is a benefit to deer at a nutritionally demanding time of year.”
Deer harvest number continue to rise across the state. Using the LDWF deer reporting system metric, during the 2024-25 season, hunters harvested 143,527 deer. The deer harvest increased 5 percent from the previous year.
The northern parishes continue to dominate when it comes to total reported harvest. Union Parish hunters brought home 6,686 deer, followed by Vernon with 5,896, Bienville, 5,896, and Claiborne, 5,552, rounding out the 5000+ club.
Chronic wasting disease continues to be an issue in some of the northern parishes. This past season a deer with CWD was detected by the department.
Bordelon said, “The hunter harvested deer was the first free-ranging CWD detection outside of Tensas Parish. Within Tensas Parish, the disease has only been detected near the Mississippi River. While not widespread, the disease does have the potential to spread to new areas.”
Bordelon says the CWD control area was expanded in response to the detection in Catahoula Parish. The LDWF encourages hunters traveling to the areas within the CWD control area to visit the CWD page on the department website to learn more.
New for the 2025-26 hunting season is hunters 65 or older are able to use any legal firearm for deer during the primitive firearm season. Additionally, there is a provision that allows disabled veterans to use any legal weapon during the primitive firearm season. Details for specifics can also be found on the LDWF website.
With deer season fully underway, hunters should use caution when hunting from elevated stands. There are plenty of safety harnesses to choose from available today that fits anyone’s budget and comfort.
Many Deer Area 7 hunters will be using a watercraft to travel to and from deer stands in the marsh.
Wearing a personal flotation device could save your life. Additionally, prior to hunting, be sure to check your running lights, as the morning rush to the stand often includes encounters with other hunters.
Finally, be safe and be sure to send those first deer, big deer, and best hunt ever pictures to us. We’d love to tell your story.
John Flores is the Morgan City Review’s outdoor writer. He can be contacted at gowiththeflo@cox.net.

PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OFTHE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
FRANKLIN,
LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hi- dalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Hebert and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Rulf.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the First Regular Meeting, September 10, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hebert seconded the motion, which carried.
Mrs. Hidalgo moved up Item 6E, “Dr. Buffy S. Fe- genbush, Ed. D., St. Mary Parish School Board Su- perintendent to appear before the Council to give an update on Parish wide school board 0.45 % Sales & Use Tax Renewal.”
Dr. Buffy S. Fe- genbush, Ed. D., St. Mary Parish School Board Su- perintendent ap- peared before the Council to inform and give an update on the Parish wide school board 0.45 % Sales & Use Tax Renewal that will be held on October 11, 2025. She in- formed that the original tax was approved in 2021 and this tax helps with teachers’ salaries.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Dr. Fegenbush expounded on the cost of the election, renewal in five (5) years, MFP estimate per student, importance of proper staffing of the 24 school sites, possible consolidation or reduction of schools due to a decline in student population, population and demographics in the Amelia school, and return of supplements to teachers.
Mr. Adams in- formed that early voting begins this Saturday, September 27, 2025 through October 4, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hidalgo moved up Item 14A, “Resolution of respect in memory of Mr. Herbert Manning “Herb” Mashburn.”
Mr. Hebert mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mat-hews, Ina, Olan-der, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Honorable Herbert Manning “Herb” Mashburn, Justice of the Peace and former Chairman of Berwick – Bayou Vista Waterworks District, and
WHEREAS, he was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country in Vietnam and in the United States Army, and
WHEREAS, he was a baseball umpire for 30 years and was one of the founders of the Landry Banks Umpires Association, and
WHEREAS, he was a natural born salesman, working in the oil field for many years before co-opening Star Tech Marine Electronics, and
WHEREAS, he will be deeply missed by his loving family and his memories will be cherished forever, and
WHEREAS, the members of St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknow-ledge publicly our sorrow and sympathy to the family of Honorable Herbert Manning “Herb” Mashburn and hopes that the family and community will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by your friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution, that we solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
_________________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
_________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Mrs. Hidalgo moved up Item 14B, “Resolution of respect in memory of Mrs. Donna Hahn Lancon.”
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolution be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mat-hews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Donna Hahn Lancon, and
WHEREAS, she was born in Franklin, Louisiana in 1957, was one of seven children , and was raised with values of faith, humility, mercy, and kindness, and
WHEREAS, she loved her Catholic faith and was faithfully praying her rosary and the Chaplet of DeVine Mercy, and
WHEREAS, she will be remembered as a treasured parent, her kindness, generous spirit, sense of humor, creativity and quiet strength, and
WHEREAS, she will be deeply missed by her loving family, and her memories will be cherished forever, and
WHEREAS, the members of St. Mary Parish Council wish to ac- knowledge publicly our sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Donna Hahn Lancon and hopes that the family and community will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by your friends, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution, that we solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
______________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
_______________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Catherine Holcomb, St. Mary Excel Representative appeared be- fore the Council with an update on the use of the District 3 RESTORE funds that will benefit all of St. Mary Parish. She expounded on benefits of St. Mary Parish being a Coastal Hub. She submitted a book with information relative to strategic planning, ac- knowledged the strategy development team, ex- pounded on Short and Long Term Implementation, Potential Funding Mechanisms, La- House Program, Parametric Flood Insurance, and the River Basin map of the United States which highlights many tributaries connected to the Mississippi River that flow through the Atchafalaya River before reaching the Gulf. She stated that the LaNEER (Louisiana National Estuarine Research Re- serve) project is still being developed. She informed that St. Mary Parish allocated $129,000 of the Restore Act Funds to help develop the plan. She stated that walking trails in Morgan City are not yet complete and that walking trails may possibly be installed in Amelia, Bayou Vista, and the West End of the Parish.
Mr. Duhon stated that he may submit a resolution to install a bike trail along the shoulders of Du- hon Boulevard and complete the walking trail along Duhon Boulevard.
President Jones informed that water from 25 States run through St. Mary Parish and that 30% of the water is redirected to St. Mary Parish.
Rev. Mathews stated for the record to not ne- glect areas like Glencoe, Four Corners, and portions of Baldwin that have experienced flooding, and to ensure that there are plans to mitigate concerns.
Chloe Paridon, 4-H Agent, Mya August, and Charlie Brown, 4-H Junior Leader Members appeared before the Council to request adoption of a Proclamation declaring October 6 –11, 2025 as National 4-H Week in St. Mary Parish. (Proclamation to be adopted)
Per Mrs. Hidalgo’s inquiry, Ms. Paridon stated that 4-H is not offered at Franklin Senior High due to the school having an FFA Program. However, the school is affiliated with 4-H through the Parish and District Livestock shows.
Dr. Rink requested to move up Item 14C, “Proclamation declaring October 6–11, 2025 as National 4-H Week in St. Mary Parish.”
Dr. Rink moved that the following Proclamation be adopted. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, and Ina
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PROCLAMATION
2025 NATIONAL 4 - H WEEK
WHEREAS, The St. Mary Parish Council is proud to honor the 4-H Youth Development Program of the LSU AgCenter for more than 100 years of providing experience-based education to youngsters throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, this admirable program, which seeks to provide a learning experience for the whole child, including head, heart, hands, and health, helps young Louisianans to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes to enable them to become self-directed, productive, and contributing members of our society; and
WHEREAS, its 250,000 urban, suburban, and rural youth participants, ranging in age from eight to nineteen, hail from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and truly represent a cross-section of the state; and
WHEREAS, the program undoubtedly could not have achieved the success that it has today were it not for the service of its more than 7,000 volunteers, who have given generously of their time, talents, energies, and resources to the youth of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, throughout its proud history, the 4-H program has developed positive role models for countless Louisianans and through its innovative and inspiring programs, continues to build character and to instill the values that have made our state strong and great.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, hereby designates October 6 – 11, 2025, as National 4-H Week in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and commends the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Louisiana Ex- tension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
_______________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Arda Alex Yanki, Plantation Inn owner appeared before the Council to give an update on the Plantation Inn Hotel and property. He stated that last year’s hurricane, snow event, homeless issues, and insurance claim issues have contributed to repair delays. He stated that he intends to return to St. Mary Parish at the end of October and stay six (6) months to complete the renovations. He also stated that he has purchased the note on the mall in Morgan City where Tampico’s was lo- cated. Per Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, discussion was had relative to in- surance rates. Mr. Duhon also stated he would help with the mall, however, it is in a different jurisdiction.
Joshua Kelly, Plantation Inn Representative stated that he resides in Bayou Vista and that he is the supervisor overseeing the repairs. He stated that there has been a lot of loss and that a lot of work still needs to be done. He stated that the grass will be cut this weekend along with cleanup of trash that people have been dumping on the property. He asked to be placed on the October 8, 2025 agenda to give an update on the project.
Mrs. Hidalgo stated that the property was up for condemnation with the previous owner, has chang-ed ownership several times, constant overgrown grass, abandoned items, and that the citizens are constantly complaining of the property’s condition. She stated that if nothing is done, she will pursue condemnation process again.
Tim Matte with Pitts & Matte, CPA’s appeared before the Council with an update on the 2023 audit report. He submitted and expounded on the Reporting Entity Financial Statements Ex- cerpts from the Annual Financial Statements Agreed Upon Procedures Report, Primary Government Fin- ancial Statements, and Reporting Entity Financial Statements to the Council for the Year Ended De- cember 31, 2023. He suggested the Council pay attention to Small Animal and the Landfill.
Rev. Mathews moved to approve the 2023 combined audit reports. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Duhon mov-ed to expand the agenda to discuss flood insurance. Motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Mr. Duhon re- quested to place discussion relative to flood insurance on the October 8, 2025 agenda.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his re- port for a two (2) week period, ending September 24, 2025. He also submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, relative to Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, TE-168, and GIS.
Rev. Mathews requested to move forward with the request for an Attorney General’s opinion regarding St. Mary Parish President’s responsibility to administer Budgets and Fund Allocations as adopted by St. Mary Parish Council and Prescribed in Local Sales Tax Election Call and to include Wards 5 & 8 and to add an additional example to the last paragraph regarding action the Council took re- garding the 3/10% allocation to Fire Protection District No. 7.
After discussion, Mrs. Hidalgo requested to place this on the October 8, 2025 agenda for approval.
Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc - referred from September 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, presented the following item as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting.
a. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval
Name: ibV Energy/Bayou Teche Solar, LLC
Address: N/A
Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59, Parcel Id# 2174821013.00, Parcel Id# 2174821014.00, Parcel Id# 2144841017.00, Parcel Id# 2144841018.00, Parcel Id# 2144841021.00, Parcel Id#-2144841022.00, Parcel Id#-2144841023.00, Parcel Id# 2144841011.00, Parcel Id# 2144841006.00, and Parcel Id# 2144841005.00.
Mr. Olander moved to table Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for ibV Energy/Bayou Teche Solar, LLC to the October 8, 2025 agenda. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried.
Steven Link, ibV Energy/Bayou Teche Solar representative stated that additional time is needed to further review the drainage study and green space as required by the ordinance. Mrs. LeBlanc stated that per the ordinance, all requirements need to be met for final development approval.
Planning & Zoning Director, Mandi LeBlanc presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their September 15, 2025, Regular Meeting:
a. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval –
Name: Tutty’s Legacy, LLC
Address: 151 Baker Rd., Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2264641101.00 .44 Ac Por 32.17 AC Tract bd Arlington Rd-R R R/W - J Lucia - Franklin Co. situated in Sec.1 T14S R9E lying in wd 3 Acq 470 346039 & 2264641102.00 14.39 Ac Por 32.17 Ac Tract Bd Arlington Rd-R R R/W - J Lucia - Franklin Co Situated in Sec 37 T15S R9E Lying in wd 3 Acq 470 346039
Zoned: Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District
PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land showing a portion of property of Tutty’s Legacy, LLC as per COB 470, Entry No. 346,039 being Tract “ABCDA” to be acquired by Tony Ficarotto situated partially in: The City of Franklin Section 1, T 14 S-R 9 E & Section 37, T 15 S-R 9 E St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Southwestern Land District” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated August 26, 2025, DWG. No. 15256.
b. Recommend Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval –
Name: Francisco Campuzano
Address: 105 Universe Rd, Morgan City, LA
Parcel Id# 2984281043.00- Lot Tract A-B-C-D-A Per Plat 16M 145368 Acq 463 344857
Pending: Board of Adjustments approval on October 6, 2024
Zoned: Highway Oriented Commercial (HC) Zoned District
PURPOSE: as shown on a plat titled “Plan of Land a portion of property of Francisco Campuzano as per COB 350, Entry No. 327,171 to be subdivided into Tract “ABCDA” to be acquired by Bass Real Estate situated in: Section 26, T 16 S-R 12 E St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Southwestern Land District” as drawn by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated July 21, 2025, DWG. No. 15252.
Mr. Olander recommends the above Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approvals.
Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
c. Recommend Rezoning –
Name: John Talbert
Address: 1544 Hwy. 90, Patterson, LA
Parcel Id# 2834321066.00 Lot 10 Land of Ledgerdom LTD Per Plat 20S 171990 Acq 469 346032
PURPOSE: Rezone from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place a manufactured home on the property.
Mr. Olander recommends the above Rezoning Approval. Rev. Mathews seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Board of Review, September 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and the Public Hearing Report, September 10, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. be approved. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. Olander re- ported that he, President Jones, Principal Jared Ross, and District 7 School Board Member, Lawrence Guillory signed a Proclamation to- day declaring next week as Homecoming week for Centerville High School.
Dr. Rink introduced the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE NO.
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).
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: John Talbert
Address: 1544 Hwy. 90
Patterson, LA
Parcel Id# 2834321066.00 Lot 10 Land of Ledgerdom LTD Per Plat 20S 171990 Acq 469 346032
PURPOSE: Rezone from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to place a manufactured home on the property.
ORDINANCE NO.
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to enter into a Predial Servitude Agreement bearing upon property presently owned by Cosmas Pellerin and Sandra Paul Pellerin
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
PREDIAL
SERVITUDE AGREEMENT
BE IT KNOWN, that on the dates hereinafter indicated but effective as of ___________ (the “Effective Date”).
BEFORE the undersigned Notary(ies) Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the Parish of the State hereinafter indicated, and in the presence of the hereinafter identified undersigned witnesses, personally came and appeared:
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT, a subdivision of the State of Louisiana, domiciled in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, represented herein by _________, its ____________ duly authorized by ___________, and whose present mailing address is __________, Franklin, LA 70538 (hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”); and
_______________, whose present mailing address is ______, (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”).
who declared that they hereby enter into this Predial Servitude Agreement (this “Agreement”), for themselves, their respective successors and assigns.
RECITALS
Whereas, Grantor is the owner of certain property in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, hereafter sometimes re- ferred to as the “Servient Estate”, and more fully described as follows:
That certain tract or parcel of land together with all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Ward 4, Sec. 4, T15S-R10E, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly des-cribed as having a front of 30 feet, more or less on the South side of Parish Road 87 by a depth to Bayou Teche, bounded North by Parish Road 87, East by the Westernmost bank of the Verdunville Canal, South by Bayou Teche and West by Line B-C as is more fully shown on the Plan of Land showing property of Lucille Pellerin, prepared by Robert E. Miller, L.S. No. 2685, of Miller Engineers & Associates, dated June 6, 1984, bearing drawing No. 6939, which plan of land is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 27-N, Entry No. 207790. The tract described herein being highlighted in pink on the attached copy of said plan of land.
Whereas, Grantee is the owner of certain properties in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, hereafter sometimes referred to as the “Dominant Estate”, which abut the Servient Estate, and are more fully describ-ed as follows:
Tract 1 of Dominant Estate: A certain lot belonging to Lucille Boudreaux Pellerin, formerly owned by Carl Bauer as shown on Property Map recorded in St. Mary Parish Courthouse.
This tract is labeled as “DCEF” situated in Sec. 4, T155S-RIOE, Ward 4, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Showing from D to C 80’ wide (North) C to E 333’ length (East), E to F 100’ wide (South) F to D 325’ length (West).
This tract is bounded on the North by properties belonging to Lucille Boudreaux Pellerin, to the West by Dennis Fleming, to the East by the Verdunville Canal and the South by Bayou Teche. That property has been surveyed by Miller Engineers.
Being the same property acquired by Cosmas Pellerin by Cash Deed recorded in Book 27-P, Page 667, Entry No. 208,136, and as corrected by Act of Correction recorded in Book 27-R, Page 668, Entry No. 208,572 all of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Tract 2 of Dominant Estate. That certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescription and servitudes thereto belonging or in anywise ap- pertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in the Fourth Ward, Section 4, Township 15 South, Range 10 East of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and being a portion of Tract ABFEA” on that certain Plan of Land showing property of Lucille Pellerin, a copy of which is recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 30-L, Entry No. 219,576, said tract commencing at Point E on said Plan of Land, thence proceeding in a Southeasterly direction a distance of 79.84 feet to Point F, thence extending in a Northerly direction between slightly converging lines a distance of 187 feet from Point E and F on the said Plan of Land, with said tract being bounded on the North by re- maining property of Lucille Boudreaux Pellerin, or assigns, East by tract of land the Verdunville Canal, on the South by lands of Cosmas Pellerin or assigns, and on the West by property of Dennis Fleming, or assigns.
For title see St. Mary Parish COB 302, Page 280, Entry No. 320026.
Being the same property acquired by Cosmas Pellerin, et ux, by Cash Deed recorded in Book 335, Page 319, Entry No. 324,807 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Tract 3 of Dominant Estate. That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in Section 4, T14S, R10E, Ward 4, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, known, designated and described as Tract “ABFEA”, all as more fully shown and depicted on that certain Plan of Land Showing Property of Lucille Pellerin, dated August 16, 1985, bearing Drawing No. 6839-1, prepared by Robert E. Miller, Jr., L.S. No. 2685, a copy of which is attached to deed recorded on June 22, 1987 in Conveyance Book 30-L, Page 728, Entry No. 219, 576 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, reference to which is hereby made for a greater particularity of description; said property commencing at Point A and extending in an Easterly direction a distance of Sixty (60’) feet to Point B, thence extending in a Southerly direction a distance of Three Hundred Ninety One and 45/100 (391.45’) feet to Point F, thence extending in a Westerly di- rection a distance of Seventy Nine and 84/100 (79.84’) feet to Point E, thence extending in a Northerly direction a distance of Three Hundred Seventy Five and 10/100 (375.10’) feet to Point A, the point of beginning; said property being bounded Northerly by Parish Highway 87, Westerly by property of Dennis Fleming and Southerly by Bayou Teche, all as more fully shown on said map.
LESS AND EX- CEPT: The same property described as Tract 2 of Dominant Estate above.
Being the same property acquired by Cosmas Pellerin by Donation Inter Vivos recorded in Book 69, Page 423, Entry No. 287,303 of the Conveyance Records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Whereas, Grantor and Grantee intend by this Agreement that there be created a non-exclusive predial servitude of passage over and across a portion of the Servient for the benefit of the Dominant Estate for ingress and egress to and from the Dominant Estate, and that there be a non-exclusive servitude of passage over the entire Servient Estate for the benefit of the Dominant Estate for purposes related to maintenance of the Servient Estate.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SERVITUDE OF PASSAGE
Subject to the assumption of the obligations stated below, Grantor does hereby establish, grant and create a non-exclusive perpetual predial servitude of passage and right of way across that portion of the Servient Estate which presently includes an improved driveway (hereafter sometimes re- ferred to as the “Driveway”) that runs from Verdunville Road to Tract 3 of the Dominant Estate as described above, and over all of that portion of the Servient Estate which is situated between the said improved driveway and the Dominant Estate. This predial servitude of passage shall afford pedestrian and vehicular passage, way, ingress and egress from Verdunville Road to Tract 3 of the Dominant Estate.
This predial servitude of passage shall be for the benefit of the Dominant Estate, and the present and future owners and occupants of the Dominant Estate or any portions or tracts thereof, and their respective successors and as- signs, their respective tenants, em- ployees, contractors, deliverymen, agents, customers, invitees, licensees, and assigns (hereafter sometimes referred to as the “Favored Parties”).
The Favored Parties of this predial servitude of passage shall have the right to maintain, repair, re- move, and replace the Driveway, and the right to construct, maintain, improvements on the servitude area including, but not limited to, the right to pave the repair, and construct additional improved exits from the Driveway to any portion or tract of the Dominant Estate. Any such maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, or construction shall be at the sole cost and expense of the Favored Parties.
SERVITUDE OF ACCESS TO MAINTAIN SERVIENT ESTATE
Subject to the assumption of the obligations stated below, Grantor does hereby establish, grant and create a non-exclusive perpetual predial servitude of access over and across all of the Servient Estate for the purpose of ingress and egress related to the obligation as- sumed by Grantee to maintain the Servient Estate as provided below.
This predial servitude of passage shall be for the benefit of the Dominant Estate, and the present and future owners and occupants of the Dominant Estate or any portions or tracts thereof, and their respective successors and assigns.
OBLIGATIONS IN CONSIDERATION
OF GRANT OF
SERVITUDE
In consideration of the predial servitude of passage granted by Grantor to Grantee as provided above, Grantee does hereby agree that any owner, present or future, of the Dominant Estate, or any portions or tracts thereof, who wish to exercise any of the rights granted to them under this predial servitude agreement, is obligated and fully responsible for the following:
1) To maintain the entire Servient Estate in a safe and sanitary condition at least to the degree as may be required by any applicable state or parish ordinance, rule or regulation.
2) To assume the use and occupancy of the Servient Estate, to the extent provided above, at their own risk and hereby release Grantor, its employees, officers, agents and/or representatives (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, made by any person against any or all of the Released Parties, by any persons relating to or sustained as a result of exercising any rights under this agreement, unless said claims are caused by the negligence of the Released Parties.
3) To hold harmless, defend and indemnify Grantor, its em- ployees, officers, agents and/or representatives (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to at- torneys’ fees, made by any person against any or all of the Released Parties, relating to or sustained as a result of exercising any rights under this agreement, unless said claims are caused by the negligence of the Released Parties.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantor retains all rights to the Servient Estate subject to the servitudes granted herein including, but not limited to the rights to: (1) maintain the Verdunville Canal, (2) operate and place personnel, vehicles and equipment on the Servient Estate reasonably necessary for such maintenance, and (3) construct, re- pair, maintain and replace any building, structure or improvement on the Servient Estate. It is agreed that if the exercise by Grantor of any of its rights in the Servient Estate obstructs or interferes with Grantee’s rights under this servitude agreement, then such obstruction or interference shall be for the shortest period of time that is reasonably required for the exercise of such rights. Grantor further agrees that no permanent building or structure shall be placed upon that portion of the Servient Estate upon which the driveway is located, but subsurface im- provements may be so constructed thereon.
The servitudes are granted “AS-IS”, “WHERE-IS”, “WITH ALL FAULTS” and without any warranties of title whatsoever or warranties as title, fitness or condition or the absence of defects, whether express or implied, and Grantees ex- pressly waives any warranty of title, fitness or guarantee against hidden or latent vices or defects which may be provided by law in Louisiana or otherwise. This provision has been called to the attention of Grantee and fully explained to Grantee, and Grantee acknowledges that Grantee has read and understands the waiver of all express or implied warranties and accepts the servitudes without any express or implied warranties.
The parties hereto do hereby exonerate any undersigned Notary(ies) from all liability in the premises. The parties acknowledge that the acts of any Notary(ies) in the preparation and execution hereof do not constitute the expression of any opinion as to the validity of the title to the property herein described and, unless otherwise separately certified in writing, no title examination of said property has been performed by any undersigned Notary(ies).
THUS, DONE AND SIGNED on the _ day of ______, 2025, in _________, Louisiana, in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, who hereunto sign their names with the said appearers and me, Notary, after due reading of the whole.
WITNESSES: ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT
GRANTOR
_______________ BY:____________
PRINT:________
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GRANTEE
_______________
PRINT:_________ ________________
GRANTEE
NOTARY PUBLIC
Mr. Ina moved that the following Ordinance be adopted. Rev. Mat-hews seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2410
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2396 Re- garding Public Comment Dur-ing Parish Council Meetings
THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Proclamation be adopted. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Rulf, He- bert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews Ina, Olander, and Hill
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, suicide is a serious and preventable public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the nation, and each life lost to suicide is a profound tragedy; and
WHEREAS, in the United States, suicide is among the leading causes of death, with individuals of all ages, races, genders, and backgrounds impacted by its devastating ef- fects; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that millions of people struggle with suicidal thoughts, mental health challenges, and emotional distress every year, yet stigma and lack of access to care often prevent them from seeking help; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness, fostering open dialogue, promoting education, and expanding access to mental health services are critical steps in preventing suicide and supporting those in crisis; and
WHEREAS, Suicide Prevention Month provides a dedicated time to remember those lost to suicide, support survivors of suicide loss, uplift those who struggle, are at risk of suicide, and highlight the resources and programs that are making a difference; and
WHEREAS, communities, schools, workplaces, healthcare systems, faith-based organizations, and governments all play an essential role in building a culture of hope, connection, and support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, hereby proclaim the month of September 2025 as:
“Suicide Prevention Month”
and I call upon all citizens to learn the warning signs of suicide, to support efforts that promote mental wellness, and to reach out with compassion to those in need. Let us come together as a community to break the silence, eliminate stigma, and remind everyone that you are not alone and help is available.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
________________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Proclamation be adopted. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews Ina, Olander, Hill, and Rulf
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have provided world-class education, cultural heritage, and leadership opportunities for over 150 years; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana is home to several HBCUs that have nurtured Black excellence, innovation, and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, September is recognized as HBCU Month to celebrate and honor these institutions and their continued impact.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council, hereby proclaim the month of September 2025 as:
“HBCU Month”
and affirms its commitment to uplifting HBCUs and their contributions to our communities, our state, and our nation.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
________________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
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LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
Dr. Rink moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, and Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a Contract with the State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospitals, Of- fice of Public Health relative to the 2025-2026 Cities Readiness Initiative Planning Project.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a Contract with the State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, relative to the 2025-2026 Cities Readiness Initiative Planning Project with said Contract to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
________________ GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
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LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
A resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President of St. Mary Parish to execute a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. relative to providing services for the St. Mary Parish Drug Court Program.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a Cooperative En- deavor Agreement with Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. relative to providing services for the St. Mary Parish Drug Court Program, with said Agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
________________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
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LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry, Mr. Governale stated that this agreement allows the Parish to operate the drug court program.
RESOLUTION
A resolution ordering and calling a special election to fill the vacancy of the Justice of the Peace, Ward 8, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, and taking other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of the Justice of the Peace, Ward 8, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, caused by the passing of the Honorable Herbert Mashburn on September 3, 2025, and
WHEREAS, it is in the desire of this Council to call an election to fill the vacancy in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S.18:603, R.S.18:402, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto,
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. A special election to fill the vacancy existing in the office of the Justice of the Peace, Ward 8, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, is ordered and called to be held on April 18, 2026 (Primary) and May 30, 2026 (General) with qualifying dates January 14, 15, & 16, 2026.
SECTION 2. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Jeff Landry, Governor of the State of Louisiana, re- questing that a special election be called for the purpose of filling the vacancy described herein to be held on April 18, 2026 (Primary) and May 30, 2026 (General) with qualifying dates January 14, 15, & 16, 2026.
SECTION 3. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court, and the Registrar of Voters of St. Mary Parish in order that they may take the necessary actions to conduct the desired election.
SECTION 4. The Clerk is authorized to take any action necessary or proper to carry out the intent of this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 24th day of September 2025.
APPROVED:
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
_______________
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
In response to Mr. Hill’s inquiry, Mr. Hebert in- formed that the Primary Election will be held on April 18, 2026 and the General Election will be held on May 30, 2026.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. David Burch has emailed to re- sign from the Atchafalaya Golf Commission effective September 30, 2025.
Mr. Burch will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
B. Andros A. Williams has written on September 15, 2025, to resign from the St. Mary Parish Fire District No. 7 Board of Commissioners effective September 15, 2025.
Mr. Williams will be sent a letter thanking him for his service and the vacancy will be advertised.
C. Discussion and action to approve the Atchafalaya Golf Commission annual budget and rate schedule.
Mr. Adams mov-ed to approve the Atchafalaya Golf Commission annual budget and rate schedule. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion.
Rev. Mathews moved to table this item to have a representative present to discuss concerns.
Several Council Members reminded the Council that they passed an or- dinance to allow the Golf Commission to submit their annual budget and rate schedule instead of ap- pearing at a Council meeting.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Governale expounded on the budget supplement regarding the Golf Course.
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the Atchafalaya Golf Commission annual budget and rate schedule be adopted. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-2-0-0 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, and Davis
NAYS: Mathews and Ina
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
After discussion, Rev. Mathews withdrew his mo- tion to table. He requested the en- tire Atchafalaya Golf Commission appear before the Council for discussion at the October 8, 2025 meeting.
D. Robbie Squires, Director, Government Af- fairs, Cox Communications Central Region has email-ed – As you know, Cox is required to obtain permission from local broadcast stations and cable networks to provide their signals on our channel lineup. We’re in discussions to renew agreements with programmers and broadcasters: NBA TV Channel 242, Outdoor Channel 247, and TV One Channel 154.
If we are unable to reach a new agreement by the expiration dates, these networks can prevent us from including their stations in our lineup.
We will keep you updated with any new information. Please feel free to contact me at (405) 286-5061 or Robbie.Squires@cox.com.
E. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission – 2 Vacancies
Willie Edwards – Present Member Micah Thibodaux – Present Member
Mr. Rulf moved that Willie Ed- wards and Micah Thibodaux be re- appointed to the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Fire Protection District No. 3 (Amelia Area) – 2 Vacancies
No applications were received.
Recreation District No. 1 (Amelia) – 5 Vacancies
Scott Singleton Randy J. Bijeaux Jacqueline Clark Janice Aucoin Cheryl Dugas – Present Member Timothy J. Aucoin, Jr.
Tyrone Richardson – Present Member Royal Young
Shannon Boykin David Pennison
Crystal Ann Reed Julius J. Blanchard
Bridget G. Mabile Melanie F. Butcher
Miguel Perez
Mr. Duhon mov-ed that Shannon Boykin, Miguel Perez, Timothy J. Aucoin, Jr., Royal Young, and Melanie F. Butcher be appointed to Recreation District No. 1. Dr. Rink seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G LISA C. MORGAN
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Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
________________Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE ST.
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
POSTED: Monday, October 6, 2025 10:A.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
DATE: OCTOBER 9,2025
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE: SIRACUSA RECREATION BUILDING
1110 GRACE ST. MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
AGENDA:
Call to order
Invocation
Roll call
Guest
Approval of Minutes (Sept. 11, 2025)
Financial repor/ Bank reconciliation
Old Business:
Gate is Complete as Oct 2, 2025(total cost $8.000.00)
Air Condition Repair quote $17,195.00
Up date on Ethics training/ Sexual harass Training
Halloween Activities is schedule for Oct 31, 2025 6:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M.
New business;
Budget Amend (2024-2025)
Resolution
Assistant for Mr. Trim
Bills submitted for payment
Adjourned
In accordance with the America Disabilities Act. If you need special assistance , please contact Leroy Trim at 985-385-4224 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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RECREATION DISTRICT #2 ST MARY PARISH
1110 GRACE ST.
MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RECREATION DISTRICT #2
1110 GRACE S ST. MORGAN CITY, LA. 70380
6:00 P.M.
SEPT. 11,2025
Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 was call to order by Commissioner Ann Poole. Invocation by Norma Skinner. Member present were Ann Poole, Norma Skinner, Nelda Dural, Tracy Wilson and David McQuire. Other present was Leroy Trim, Director Guest none. Minutes from Aug. 14,2025 were read, a motion to accept the minutes by Nelda Dural and second by David McQuire with all in favor.
Acting chairman Mrs. Ann Poole call for a motion to declare al seats on The Board of Commissioners of Recreation District #2 Vacant, a motion by Norman Skinner and second by Nelda Dural that all seat be vacant with all in favor( Tracy Wilson, Norma Skinner, David McQuire, Nelda Dural and Ann Poole)
At this time acting Chairman stated that the floor is now open for nomination for chairperson, Mrs. Norman Skinner nominate Mrs. Ann Poole. second by Nelda Dural with no other nomination the floor was closed. (YEA Norman Skinner, Nelda Dural, David McQuire, and Tracy Wilson Nay 0.
At this time the Chairperson open the floor for nomination for a vice- chairperson. Mrs. Norma skinner nominated Nelda Dural and second by David McQuire with no other nomination the floor was closed. (YEA Ann Poole, Norma Skinner, David McQuire Tracy Wilson) Nay 0.
At this time the chair person open the floor for the two following position Secretary and Chaplin.. Mrs. Norman Skinner was nominate for secretary and Tracy Wilson Chaplin with no other nomination the floor was closed. (YEA Ann Poole, Nelda Dural, Tracy Wilson, David McQuire and Norma Skinner. Nay 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Commissioner Norman skinner stated That The Board had address all the audit fining and proper documentation has been submitted to verify items reconcile. Mrs. Ann Poole question members as to who had. completed their ethics and sexual harassment prevention training, and that it is mandatory for all employee to complete both training every calendar year and should be done as soon as possible. Mrs. Poole said she had spoken with LeBlance and Carpenter who stated that our June and July 2025 bank reconciliation should be completed before our year end report (Sept 30,2025) Mr. Trim confirm he had also spoke with them and as per Mrs. Poole this was their time line before year end audit report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Trim wanted approval to move forward with Halloween “Trunk or Treat” function on Oct. 21, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. It was motion by David McQuire and second by Nelda Dural with all in favor that Mr. Trim would proceed with Halloween activity
Mr. Trim also stated to the Board that one of the gym air condition unit is out and is in the process of getting a price to repair or replace it..
Financial report was given by Mr. Trim it was motion by Norman Skinner and second by David McQuire that the report be accepted with any necessary correction. All board member were in favor.
Bills were presented for review and payment. After reviewed, a motion to pay all bills by Nelda Dural and second by David McQuire with all in favor.
With nothing further to discuss a motion to ad- journ by David McQuire and second by Nelda Dural with all in favor.
(S) Ann Poole
Ann Poole,
Chairperson
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Paul Tholen, Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice chairman – Dwight Gray
A regular meeting of the Berwick – Bayou Vista Joint Waterworks Commission was called at the Berwick Civic Center, 300 Patti Drive Berwick, La. At 5:30 P.M., September 11, 2025.
Board Members Present: N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo, Dwight Gray.
Others Present: Jacob Dupuy, Tori Henry, Joel Miller.
The meeting was called to order by N.A. Hensgens, Jr.
N.A. Hensgens, Jr. reported that the Town of Berwick appointed Dwight “Mike” Gray to the Commission due to Herb Mashburn’s passing. It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept Dwight “Mike” Gray to the Commission and add him to all banking accounts. The Commission recognized Mr. Mashburn’s hard work and dedication for many years and remembered him during a moment of silence.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the July meeting.
It was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s report for the month of July and August. N.A. Hensgens, Jr. reported we received another payment from the PFAS settlement.
Jacob Dupuy reported the gearbox that stirs the slurry went out and was replaced with the spare one. It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo and un- animously agreed to order a new gearbox/motor in the amount of $21,000 plus shipping.
Joel Miller re- ported the roof project is complete with cleanup left and presented Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $35,460, which was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously approved; we applied to St. Mary Parish for reimbursement from CWEF funding; and discussion was had over the clarifier and ground storage op- tions.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was mov-ed by Troy Lombardo, seconded by Mike Gray and un- animously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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N.A. Hensgens, Jr.,
Vice-Chairman
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance has been submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana on the 7th day of October 2025, to-wit:
Introduction Ordinance
No. 2025-10
Ordinance to Adopt ADA
Policy and Grievance
Procedure for the City of
Patterson,
Louisiana
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, in regular session assembled that the ADA Policy and Grievance Procedure for the City of Patterson, Louisiana, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby adopted:
This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption by the City Council and signing of approval by the Mayor.
The foregoing Ordinance was in- troduced by Councilman Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilman Mamie Perry, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson on the 7th day of October, 2025. A public hearing by the City Council of the City of Patterson was held on the ——— day of ———————, 2025, and notice of such hearing was published in the official journal of the City of Patterson on ————————. The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilman ———————, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman ———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS: ————
NAYS: ————
ABSENT: ———
WHEREUPON, the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2025.
APPROVED:
———————
Rodney A. Grogan
Mayor
Date Signed: ——————
ATTEST:
———————
Midge Bourgeois
City Clerk
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Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 4th day of November, 2025, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting.
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MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
Adv. Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 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
South Central Planning and Development Commission
Vs. No. 132557 Div “G”
Flawless Screen Printing, LLC and Edward G. Campbell as Guarantor
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of Fi Fa 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:
1) Those certain tracts or parcels of land, together with all buildings and improvements therein situated and all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes, lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being known and designated as Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 and the East One Half of Lot 6, In Square A of Colonial Acres Subdivision, as per map recorded in St. Mary Parish COB 15-D, Entry No. 135797.
This property bears municipal addresses of 1534, 1544 and 1546 Sandra Street, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380.
to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO and 69/100 ($244,542.69) DOLLARS, together with accrued interest in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY and 95/100 ($15,690.95) DOLLARS through May 4, 2018, until paid in full, Default Interest on the principle amount owing and due at the rate of 8.75% from May 5, 2018, until paid in full, unpaid fees and charges in the amount of ONE THOUSAND NINE and 25/100 ($1,009.25) in the amount of 8.75%, as well as all court costs and judicial interest from the date of judicial demand until paid in full, all as agreed to pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note at issue. CONSIDERING THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that there be judgment herein in favor of South Central Planning and Development Commission, plaintiff in the above titled and captioned cause, and against Defendants, FLAWLESS SCREEN PRINTING, LLC, and EDWARD G. CAMPBELL, and FLAWLESS WIRELESS, LLC, as Guarantors, on Loan RCF-108, in the ONE HUNDRED SIXTY- EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 15/100 ($168,919.15) DOLLARS, together with accrued in- terest in the amount of Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Nine and 20/100 ($9,699.20) Dollars through May 4, 2018, until paid in full, Default Interest at the rate of 8.75% from March 5, 2018, until paid in full, unpaid charges in the amount of One Thousand Sixty-Six and 45/100 ($1,066.95) Dollars, reasonable attorney fees in the amount of Twenty-five (25%) Percent of the principle amount owing and due, interest attorney’s fees in the amount of 8.75%, as well as all court costs and judicial interest from the date of judicial demand until paid in full, all as agreed to pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note at issue, and also, all costs, 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, ac- cording 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 19th day of November A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Monday, the 10th day of October A.D., 2025.
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Oct. 17 and Nov. 12, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, No- vember 3, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Lulabelle Kennerson, represented by Misty Caldwell for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 30 ft., a Side Setback Variance to deviate from the required 25 ft. to 15 ft., and a Variance to deviate from Div. 1.6 Agricultural and Residential Standards; Sec. 1.6.2 Residential Accessory Uses, Building, and Structures; Table 1.6.2; Detached Accessory Building Standards – Setbacks- Front, Generally- behind the principal building in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 1208 Victoria Riverside Rd., Patterson, LA -Sec.3 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 3044421006.00- Lot 10-A Per Plat 28O 211801 BD Shell Rd – Lot 10-B – River – Lot 9 Acq 467 345533. (Zon-1475)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of
Adjustments
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
October 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes: September 25, 2025
4. Guest(s): None
5. Public Comment
6. Income Statement: September 2025
7. Expense Statement: September 2025
8. Old Business: None
9. New Business: Resignation of Board Chairman, Mr. Ed Smith; Discussion and action related to the Resolution authorizing signatures on bank accounts
10. Director Updates
11. General Discussion
12. Adjournment
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
GRAVITY SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING
September 9, 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, Raymond Beadle and Paige Voisin
Absent: DJ Mayon
Also present: Alvin Lodrigue, District Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, District Accountant, Damon Billa, District Employee, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering and David Hill, St. Mary Parish Council.
Mr. Cantrell moved, and Mr. Beadle seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 12, 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 reports on the payables due for September 2025. Mr. Beadle moved, and Mr. Voisin seconded a motion, which was carried, to make the necessary transfers, to accept the payables report and pay all invoices.
It was moved by Mr. Beadle, seconded by Mr. Cantrell, approved by the board that the following Resolutions be adopted:
RESOLUTION
NO.
A RESOLUTION amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025 and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended Operating Budget of Revenues for Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended budget of Expenditures for Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the same period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures be and same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2024 – 2025 budget.
RESOLUTION
NO.
A RESOLUTION 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, in regular session convened that:
Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operation Budget of Revenues for Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the same period.
Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of Expenditures for Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2, during the period.
Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures be and same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2025 - 2026 budget.
With there being no other business, a motion to ad- journ was made by Mr. Beadle and seconded by Mr. Cantrell. The mo- tion passed.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Vice Chairman
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with first reading on September 9, 2025. Published on September 17, 2025. Public hearing was held on October 14, 2025. James Richard offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption. Lud Henry seconded the mo- tion.
Ordinance
No. 762
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA, to change rates in Chapter 19, Section 19-84: subsection (4) changing the charge for all waste water consumption over two thousand (2,000) gallons from ($5.00) per one thousand gallons to ($6.50) per one thousand gallons.
BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Mayor and Council, the governing authority of the municipal corporation of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana, that Code of Ordinances Chapter 19, Sec. 19-84, subsections (1-4) are amended and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 19-84 Rates Set Out
Each user of the Town’s sewage collection system shall be charged a monthly sewer service charge per one thousand (1,000) gallons of water consumption, as indicated by the user’s monthly water bill, which shall be determined as follows:
(1) Minimum monthly residential, home or housing unit charge shall be ten dollars ($10.00) for the first two thousand (2,000) gallons or water consumption. Each apartment or trailer space shall be considered as one residence.
(2) Minimum monthly commercial and industrial businesses engag-ed in any employment, production or services the user charge shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) for the first two thousand (2,000) gallons of water consumption.
(3) Minimum monthly commercial and industrial businesses engag-ed in any employment, production or services (where submersible grinder pumps are needed for the collection of sewer or wastewater) the user charge shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) for the first two thousand (2,000) gallons of water consumption.
(4) All water consumption over two thousand (2,000) gallons per month shall be charged at six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) per one thousand gallons (i.e., $6.50 for every 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof in excess of 2,000 gallons).
(5) User charges shall be added to monthly statements for water service. The bill for sewer service shall be mailed and be- come due as provided for water service.
(6) Any water customer that is not connected to the sewer system may be exempted from the sewer charge upon ap- proval of the mayor.
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 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 that can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance.
The votes on in- troduction thereon were as follows:
Ayes: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent: None
This ordinance was read by title and votes received for introduction on September 9, 2025. The proposed ordinance was ordered published in accordance with the re- quirements 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 the requirements of the Charter of the Town of Berwick, Louisiana.
PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED October 14, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
———————
Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by James Richard and seconded by Raymond Price, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 1-26
A Resolution providing certification to the Louisiana Department of Treasury.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is the recipient of a line-item appropriation contained in Act 1 of the 2025 RLS in the amount of $50,000 for Beautification, St. Mary Parish, and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Treasury requires certification and verification that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the Town of Berwick designates that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr., has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent and Not Voting: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 14th day of October, 2025.
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I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 14th day of October, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 14th day of October, 2025.
———————
Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 2-26
A Resolution providing certification to the Louisiana Department of Treasury.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is the recipient of a line-item appropriation contained in Act 461 of the 2025 RLS in the amount of $100,000 for No Stated Purpose, St. Mary Parish, and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Treasury requires certification and verification that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the Town of Berwick designates that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr., has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent and Not Voting: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 14th day of October, 2025.
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I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 14th day of October, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 14th day of October, 2025.
———————
Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
It was moved by Lud Henry and seconded by Kevin Hebert, that the following Resolution be adopted.
Resolution
No. 3-26
A Resolution providing certification to the Louisiana Department of Treasury.
WHEREAS, the Town of Berwick is the recipient of a line-item appropriation contained in Act 461 of the 2025 RLS in the amount of $20,000 for Water Meter Re- placement, St. Mary Parish, and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Treasury requires certification and verification that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr. has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the Town of Berwick designates that Mayor Duval H. Arthur, Jr., has the authority to sign the CEA for this project, and
WHEREUPON the motion was put to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price, and Lud Henry
Nays: None
Absent and Not Voting: None
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 14th day of October, 2025.
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I, Jamie Keith, Clerk of the Town of Berwick, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berwick, at a meeting held on the 14th day of October, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted and that said Resolution is now in full force and effect.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SIGNATURE this 14th day of October, 2025.
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Duval H. Arthur, Jr. –
Mayor
———————
Jamie Keith –
Town Clerk
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
Resolution
No. 04-26
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Honorable Herbert Manning “Herb” Mashburn, Justice of the Peace and former Chairman of Berwick – Bayou Vista Waterworks District, and
WHEREAS, he was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country in Vietnam and in the United States Army, and
WHEREAS, he was a baseball umpire for 30 years and was one of the founders of the Landry Banks Umpires Association, and
WHEREAS, he was a natural born salesman, working in the oil field for many years before co-opening Star Tech Marine Electronics, and
WHEREAS, he will be deeply missed by his loving family, and his memories will be cherished forever, and
WHEREAS, the members of Town of Berwick Council wish to acknowledge publicly our sorrow and sympathy to the family of Honorable Herbert Manning “Herb” Mashburn and hopes that the family and community will find comfort in the thought that your grief and sorrow are shared by your friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, by the Town of Berwick Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution, that we solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Town of Berwick Council in regular session convened on this the 14th day of October 2025.
APPROVED:
———————
DUVAL H. ARTHUR, JR.,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
———————
JAMIE KEITH,
CLERK
Adv. Oct. 17, 2025

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12/30/1947 — 10/14/2025
Marjorie Lynn Pierce of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, took her last breath in the late afternoon on Tuesday, October 14, while her daughter, Jackie Nell, held her hand and stroked her hair.
In the last few years of her life, she faced many challenges due to dementia and strokes. She always faced these hurdles with positivity and persistence, even when they took away the things that she loved most: travel, cooking, and sewing.
When Marjorie loved, she loved deeply. She was lucky to gain an instant family when she married James Pierce Sr. 55 years ago. She loved and raised his four kids as her own. Jim was the love of her life. Two weeks after he passed away in May, her heart began to fail. Even when the mind forgets, the soul remembers.
Throughout her lifetime, Marjorie worked in many environments and capacities, but spent the longest time as a Department Manager over her favorite area: Fabrics and Crafts, where she helped so many people with their projects. At home, she could usually be found in her sewing room. She made beautiful dolls, quilts, and clothing.
Marjorie had an adventurous spirit. She and Jim traveled the country together. They loved camping and would often start a trip by flipping a coin to go west or east.
Family was so important to her and Marjorie would drop everything to aid a family member in need. She always made sure every child and grandchild had a present under the tree and a favorite food on the table at holiday time.
In addition to her husband, Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, GW “Jack” and Mary Francis, her sister Jacqueline, her daughter by marriage, Shelly LaCoste; and three of her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie; her children through marriage, James Jr., Barbara, and Chris; her siblings, Richard, Fran, and Toni; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marjorie lived most of her 77 years in Louisiana. Her cremains will be interred next to her husband’s at Morgan City Cemetery. No funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her name be made to Alzheimer’s Association.