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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
JUNE 25, 2025
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
6:00 P.M.
The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent were J Ina and Patrick Hebert.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill.
Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Regular Meeting, June 11, 2025 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Angela Kraemer, St. Mary Parish Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Programs Manager appeared before the Council to present the St. Mary Parish Section 8 Housing Annual Report. She informed that they are accepting applications for housing.
In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Ms. Kraemer expounded on how the program works, income level, Fair Market Rent, income limits and payment standards, rental assistance, preference ranking, assessment and strategies for addressing housing needs, funding cut opposition, gross figures, and the importance of retaining the program for economic stability.
Jim Firmin, St. Mary Parish Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program Administrator, informed that there was a federal funding freeze that affected the program a few days ago but was lifted the following day. He expounded on the Fair Market Rent and how it helps the Parish and landlords.
Diane Alexander did not appear before the Council to discuss the “Save Our Children Mentoring Center Program.”
Keith Landen did not appear before the Council to discuss issues with permit codes.
Mr. Adams re- quested to move up Item 14A, “Resolution of respect in memory of Ms. Maria Carmen Izaguirre.”
Mr. Adams mov-ed that the following Resolution of Respect be adopted. The Council seconded the mo- tion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Mathews, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ina and Hebert
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in His Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Ms. Maria Carmen Izaguirre, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Izaguirre was a native of Tampico Tamaulipas, Mexico, a resident of Morgan City, and was called home at the age of 106, just six days shy of her 107th birthday, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Izaguirre was a trailblazer and a pioneer in the restaurant industry and a revolutionary force in blending her rich Mexican heritage with the flavors of Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Izaguirre was an amazing cook, dazzling dancer, singer, silver screen actress, and overall a glamorous and multi-talented woman whose zest for life was undeniable, and
WHEREAS, the members of St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly your sorrow and sympathy to the family of Ms. Izaguirre, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that the family 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 APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 25th day of June 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
Mr. Duhon re- quested to move up Item 16B, “Re- quest for Tim Matte, St. Mary Levee District Executive Director, to discuss levee inspections and certification.”
Parish President, Sam Jones expounded on the recent pumps’ conditions and stated that the system is complex, improvements will move things faster, and that it is in better shape than before Hurricane Francine. He thanked Bill Hidalgo, Tim Matte, and Michael Brocato for their knowledge and help.
Tim Matte, Executive Director of St. Mary Parish Levee District, explained that the evaluation of the levee systems de- termined that some levees did not meet the re- quired standards in order to be on the National Flood Insurance program. He expounded on the certification of the levee and the Corps of Engineers inspection, criteria, engineer approval. The process requirements relative to the elevation in order to improve the levees, the importance of the levee being on the National Flood Insurance Map, program design, the $20 million that was spent on the levee project, pumping capacity, and pipes going over the levee versus through the levee. He also informed that the Morgan City Levee Project was funded by CPRA (Coastal Protection and Restoration Auth- ority) funds and local funding.
In response to Mr. Duhon’s inquiry relative to the number of pumps that were running at Pump Station No. 4 that were not running before and during Hurricane Francine, Mr. Matte stated that two (2) additional pumps have been added and two (2) engines have been overhauled to operate pumps today and have increased pumping capacity. The pumps will be changed when the permanent pumps are received. He stated that a contractor is on site at the Flamingo Road Project to allow more water to flow to Pump Station No. 9. He also stated that the total cost still needed for Pump Station No. 9 is an additional $1 Million. Mr. Duhon stated that Station No. 4 is needed to allow the flow of water. Mr. Duhon thank-ed Mr. Matte for appearing and giving an update on the pump stations.
Per several Council Members’ inquiries, Mr. Matte expounded on a time frame for permanent repair and a temporary solution for repair of Pump Station No. 9, and stated that it will take approximately five (5) months for permanent repairs to be complete. He also expounded on Pump Station No. 6 recent repairs, recent inspections to the levee, funding cuts, National Levee Data Base, accreditation and certification, in- stallation of the “plug”, flood insurance rates, and the proposed Lakeside project.
Mrs. Hidalgo re- cognized Legal Counsel, Eric Du- plantis in attendance tonight. She also recognized Mayor Clarence Vappie, Town of Baldwin and Home Rule Charter Commission Board Member. Mayor Vappie thanked the Council for ap- proving the $5,000 allocation from District No. 1 to the Town of Baldwin relative to equipment up- grades for the Baldwin Police Department.
Parish President, Sam Jones reported that $25,000 has been received to begin the analysis in Bayou Vista relative to drainage and that he will try to obtain an additional $10,000.
Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale, submitted his report for a two (2) week period, ending June 25, 2025. He submitted a report from Tim Matte, St. Mary Parish Levee District Director, relative to the status of Pump Station No. 9, bids and contract regarding Pump Station No. 4, GIS, waterline relocation project on Veterans Boulevard, status on Pump Station No. 8 and Pump Station No. 6. He also submitted Maintenance Items Accomplished and Scheduled update for Drainage District No. 2A to the Council.
In response to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry relative to when the Town of Baldwin will receive the allocation of funds for equipment up- grades for the Baldwin Police De- partment, President Jones stated that the mayor is not in favor of the Parish allocating the $5,000 and that due to the Parish’s budget, he will not pay it via Article V of the Home Rule Charter. Rev. Mathews stated that the 3/10% Sales Tax Fund was voted on by the people many years ago to be used for appropriate uses.
Per Rev. Mat-hews’ inquiry relative to what re- course the Council can take regarding the Parish President denying an allocation that the Council voted on to approve, that is already a line item in the budget, Legal Counsel, Eric Duplantis stated that he will have to research procedures.
Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Ap- proval for Marc Kuhlman, Jr., 626 Desonier Road, Jeanerette was withdrawn.
Dr. Rink moved that the Public Hearing Report, June 11, 2025 – 5:45 p.m. be adopted. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
Rev. Mathews moved that the following Ordinances be adopted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ina and Hebert
ORDINANCE
NO. 2404
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 RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5
Represented by Mr. Lionel “Butch” Metz, President
Address: 1576 Cypremort Road, Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 1814921030.00 - Sec.5 T14S R8E;
Lot Tract ABCDA Per Plat 22p 183076 Acq 22p 183076 Im- provement of the Land of SMP Water & Sewer Comm No. 5 Acq 22p 183076.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to place an office building on the property for Water & Sewer Commission No. 5.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2405
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 RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 5
Represented by Mr. Lionel “Butch” Metz, President
Address: 1584 Cypremort Road, Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 1814921037.00 - Sec.5 T14S R8E;
0.84 Ac Por Tract VIII Per Plat 22H 181576 Situated Sec 5 T14S R8E Acq 42H 265366.
PURPOSE: to rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District to place an office building on the property for Water & Sewer Commission No. 5.
Mr. Olander moved that the following Resolutions be adopted. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote:
YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: He- bert and Ina
RESOLUTION
Resolution amending and providing exception to the temporary moratorium resolution adopted on January 29, 2025, and extending the temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of solar farms in the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for an additional period of six (6) months.
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hereby amend the resolution adopted on January 29, 2025 (herein after re- ferred to as “the resolution”) in order to provide an exception to the temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish, and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hereby amend the resolution, extending the temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for an additional period of six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish create unique planning and zoning issues; and
WHEREAS, each of the issues set forth relate to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council has been reviewing the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of St. Mary with respect to Solar Farms and changes may be necessary to protect public health, safety, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the temporary moratorium previously adopted on the de- velopment, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish shall be extended for a period of six (6) months, which will allow the St. Mary Parish Council time to prepare, consider, and adopt a comprehensive Ordinance to ensure that any such development or government are governed by rules and regulations that take into consideration the unique planning and zoning issues of such developments and adequately addresses the health, safety, and welfare concerns of the citizens of St. Mary Parish.
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council recognizes Bayou Teche Solar, LLC has prior to the resolution in- stituted action to develop, establish, and/or construct a Solar Farm within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish and the St. Mary Parish Council does not wish to impede this process; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council recognizes Bayou Teche Solar, LLC also intends to expand their project; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council wishes to exempt Bayou Teche Solar, LLC from the temporary moratorium resolution adopted on January 29, 2025 and therefore allow Bayou Teche Solar, LLC to take action necessary according to Planning and Zoning regulations to ob- tain permits necessary to proceed with, and expand, their action to develop, establish, and/or construct a Solar Farm within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby express that the temporary moratorium resolution adopted on January 29, 2025, is hereby amended to the extent, and only the extent, that the present applicant Bayou Teche Solar, LLC is exempt from effect; and all other terms and conditions in the moratorium are maintained in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council wishes to extend the temporary moratorium resolution adopted on January 29, 2025, for an additional six (6) months.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby extend the temporary moratorium previously adopted by resolution on the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish for an additional period of six (6) months, with said moratorium expiring December 25, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that this temporary moratorium on the development, establishment, and/or construction of Solar Farms in unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish shall be extended for an additional period of six (6) months and shall expire on December 25, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that the St. Mary Parish Council does hereby exempt Bayou Tech Solar Farm, LLC from this moratorium in consideration of their project initiated prior to the resolution adopted on January 29, 2025, said exemption granted with the purpose of allowing Bayou Teche Solar Farm, LLC to take action necessary according to Planning and Zoning regulations to obtain permits necessary to proceed with, and expand, their action to develop, establish, and/or construct a Solar Farm within the unincorporated areas of St. Mary Parish.
ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in special session convened on this the 25th day of June 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
RESOLUTION
Resolution auth- orizing Sam Jones, the President to execute Maintenance Agreements with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Office of Engineering relative to Mowing and Litter Pickup for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026.
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 Maintenance Agreements by and between the Department of Transportation and Development Office of Engineering, with said Maintenance Agreements 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 25th day of June 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
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Referred from May 14, 2025, Regular Meeting – appointment to the following Boards and Commissions:
Fire Protection District No. 2 (Centerville) – 1 Vacancy
Wilson Judice – Present Member
Mr. Olander moved that Wilson Judice be reappointed to Fire Protection District No. 2. Dr. Rink seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A – 5 Vacancies
Mario J. Gross, Jr., Paul T. Rappmundt, Reed Stephens, Carol Means, Don Hicks, Matt Patureau, Lee Price, Nelda T. Dural
Mr. Duhon mov- ed that Don Hicks, Paul T. Rappmundt, Matt Patureau, and Nelda T. Dural be appointed to Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A. Mr. Davis seconded the mo- tion, which carried. Dr. Rink abstained.
In response to Mr. Olander’s in- quiry, Mr. Duhon explained that two (2) applicants from the unincorporated area are required, however only one (1) application was re- ceived.
Gravity Sub- Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 – 1 Vacancy
Wayne Cantrell, Jr. – Present Member
Mr. Hill moved that Wayne Can-trell, Jr. be reappointed to Gravity Sub-Drainage District No. 1 of Gravity Drainage District No. 2. Mr. Rulf seconded the motion, which carried.
Recreation District No. 2 (Siracusa) – 1 Vacancy
David McGuire
Mr. Duhon moved that David McGuire be ap- pointed to Recreation District No. 2. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried.
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission (District 7, 8, and bordering 9 (1 Vacancy) and At Large (2 Vacancies)
Herman Hartman (Dist. 7, 8 & bordering 9) – Present Member, Edward “Tiger” Verdin (At Large) – Present Member, Kayla Ewing (At. Large)
Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan, informed that a late application was received after the deadline.
Mr. Davis moved that Herman Hartman be reappointed to District 7,8, & bordering 9, Edward “Tiger” Verdin be reappointed as At Large, and Kayla Ewing be appointed as At Large. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried.
Wax Lake East Drainage District – 3 Vacancies
Chad Ross – Present Member, William Hidalgo, Jr. – Present Member, Chris Begnaud – Present Member
Mr. Rulf moved that Chad Ross, William Hidalgo, Jr., and Chris Begnaud be reappointed to Wax Lake East Drainage District. Mr. Hill seconded the mo- tion, which carried.
B. Request for Tim Matte, St. Mary Levee District Executive Director, to discuss levee inspections and certifications. (Mr. Duhon)
This item was discussed earlier.
C. Jaimie Shows, Elections Program Specialist/Elections Services for Secretary of State Nancy Landry has emailed that, “St. Mary Parish has the following permanent polling location move: Precinct 00/34 from Hilton Rebardi, Sr. Fire Station, 1842 River Road, Berwick, LA 70342 to Berwick Housing Authority, 2751 5th St., Berwick, LA 70342
Per Dr. Rink’s inquiry relative to whether the Registrar of Voter’s Office was notified of the polling place relocation, Lisa Morgan stated that they were instructed via email but will verify confirmation.
D. Donna M. Bogan has written to resign from the Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation Board No. 7 effective June 16, 2025.
Mrs. Bogan will be sent a letter thanking her for her service and the vacancy will be advertised.
There being no further business, Mr. Olander moved for adjournment. Dr. Rink seconded the motion, which carried.
S/G
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO
Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo,
Chairperson
S/G LISA C.
MORGAN
Lisa C. Morgan,
Clerk
Adv. July 18, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
BERWICK-
BAYOU VISTA JOINT WATERWORKS
COMMISSION
POST OFFICE BOX 322
BERWICK, LA 70342
(985) 384-8990
Chairman – Herb Mashburn, Vice Chairman – N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Vice Chairman – Troy Lombardo, Vice Chairman – Paul T. Tholen
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., June 12, 2025.
Board Members Present: Herb Mashburn, N.A. Hensgens, Jr., Paul Tholen, Troy Lombardo.
Others Present: Tori Henry and Joel Miller.
The meeting was called to order by Herb Mashburn.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes from the May meeting.
It was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept accounts payable & treasurer’s re- port for the month of May.
It was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously agreed that the Daily Review be the official Journal of the Commission.
Herb Mashburn reported that certification had been sent to the Board of Health for compliance regarding the turbidity; we received the first payment for the PFAS litigation, with another payment expected in July and annually thereafter; Jacob is getting updated quotes for chlorine scale and will order; we received the signed cooperative endeavor agreement but it will have to be amended to reflect the R&R rate of .30 that began in 2023; and we only received one bid for the surplus truck in the amount of $700 from David Eastling, which was moved by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Paul Tholen and unanimously approved. He also requested that we move the meeting location to his office location at 210 Jones Street, which was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously approved.
Joel Miller re- ported that South Central Planning will assist with applying for the DRA grant for the clarifier. He also reported we are 28 days into the roofing project and the roof vents are in. He presented Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $59,652, which was moved by Paul Tholen, seconded by Troy Lombardo and un- animously ap- proved; and Change Order No. 1 for masonry due to unforeseen water damage in the amount of $3080 which was moved by Troy Lombardo, seconded by N.A. Hensgens, Jr. and unanimously approved.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was mov-ed by N.A. Hensgens, Jr., seconded by Troy Lombardo and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned.
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Chairman
Adv. July 18, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given by St. Mary Parish Drainage District No. 1 that sealed bid will be received by the St. Mary Parish Government Purchasing Department until, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Floor Courthouse, 500 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538 for the following:
“HYDRAULIC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR”
Then and there 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 HYDRAULIC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR”
ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
500 MAIN ST. FIFTH FLOOR COURTHOUSE
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish Government re- serves 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 16th day of July, 2025
s/n Chad Gianfala
Chad Gianfala
President
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 1
Adv. July 18, 23 and 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, August 4, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Jason Breaux represented by Matthew Fore with Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. for an In- gress/Egress Easement Variance to deviate from the required 50’ to 10’ & a Utility Easement Variance to deviate from the required 20’ to 10’ in an Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District located at 2103 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA -Parcel Id# 2984341055.00 - Lot Por No. 9-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd situated Sec. 21 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960, -Parcel Id# 2984341056.00 - Lot por No. 9-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. situated Sec. 20 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960, -Parcel Id# 2984341006.00 - Lot por No. 10-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. situated Sec. 21 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960 Improvement, and 632 Superior Ln., Morgan City, LA -Parcel Id# 2984341007.00 - Lot Por No. 10-B Clarke Bayou Vista Subd. situated Sec. 20 T15S R12E Acq. 41X 263960.
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. July 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, July 21, 2025, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by Eddie Vice II from Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District located at 1507 Hwy 182, Bayou Vista, LA -Sec.15 T16S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2984321196.00 Lot 10-A Clarke Bayou Vista Subd Per Plat 29Z 217557 Being Lot 10 Clarke Bayou Subd Acq 375 330977. (Zon-1464)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. June 27, July 11 and 18 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
Triad Financial Services, Inc.
Vs. No. 139037 Div “B”
Brittain Paul Dion
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:
2022 Champion Home Builders, Inc. manufactured home bearing manufacturer’s serial number 025-000-H-A00 2065A, 76 feet in length by 16 feet in width, together with all additional appliances, accessories, and furnishings.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN AND 21/100 ($104,567.21) DOLLARS, principal together with interest thereon at the rate of 7.000% from April 12, 2024 on the unpaid principal balance, until paid, reasonable attorney’s fees 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 30th day of July A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 30th day of July A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. July 18, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
June 9, 2025
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Board Members – Chris Cooper-President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen
Absent – Thomas Philbrook
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Glenn Duncan - Providence Engineers, David Hill- Parish Councilman, Tim Matte – Pitts & Matte CPA’s, Em- ployees- Alexis Hartman, Dakota Dupuy, & Jason Scott.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
May’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated with a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. Concrete was poured at Saturn & Delmar, just needs dress work to finish. The 6” meter install is completed. We had a main line break at Hwy 182 & Pluto, it’s been repaired. Larry assisted with a few meter change outs, and also completed a few larger meter change outs. Ar- lington Rd, needs to have manholes checked from an old project, and then complete any work from findings.
Jason Scott provided his maintenance report for the month. A meter to the BVCC sprinkler system on the Blvd was changed out. Water loss is up and we are looking into it.
Chris reminded everyone that their yearly ethics and sexual harassment training needs to be completed.
Chris and Larry mentioned we need to start setting up everything to be prepared for hurricane season.
Tim Matte with Pitts & Matte CPA’s, completed the 2023-2024 audit report. The policies and procedures required by the legislative auditor along with the financial re- ports were discussed. Mr. Matte stated the balance sheet is close to last years. There will always be a lack of segregation of duties due to the size of the office staff. He also stated a new engagement letter needs to be signed, which he will send over in the next week.
There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn with a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper –
President
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Alexis Hartman –
Recording
Secretary

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
May 15, 2025
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with President William Hidalgo Sr., presiding and the following board members present: Will Terry, Mike Ortiz, Carla Davis, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, Andew Mancuso, Kenny Arceneaux and J.P. Hebert with absent.
Also present: Tim Matte, Executive Director; Michael Brocato, Operations Manager; Bill Bourgeois; Denton Graham, T. Baker Smith; Phillip Parker, CPRA and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Apr 10, Apr 17 and Apr 30 minutes. After a second by Ms. Davis, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Ms. Davis moved to approve. Following Mr. Mancuso’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Matte also presented the Statement of Revenues by Sources and Summary of Expenditures with comparison to budget of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Denton Graham with T. Baker Smith reported Olsson has completed the proposed condition model runs for Phase 2 of the West of Charenton drainage study and is finalizing the report. Mr. Graham stated that his office is working to set up a meeting with SMLD to review the results and discuss the proposed levee footprint, flood structures, and potential wetland mitigation projects.
Mr. Graham re- ported Gray Construction is on site working on weir project (TE 168). Mr. Graham stated that his office has submitted an engineering design estimate to complete the 60% de- sign phase for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project and his office plans to start individual landowner meetings within the month to discuss project alignment at each site.
Mr. Matte stated that a report has been sent to St. Mary Parish President Sam Jones on the status of TE-168.
Mr. Matte re- ported development of the CPRA 2029 Master Plan has begun with a meeting of the Coastal Advisory Team. Mr. Matte stated this past month SMLD has attended 2 project briefings on the National Levee Database and the review of the Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project.
Mr. Bourgeois read aloud in full the millage resolution for 5 mills to be adopted. Mr. Hidalgo requested comments from the general public in attendance. There were no comments; therefore Mr. Terry moved to adopt the 2025 millage resolution at 5 mills. Following a second by Mr. Arceneaux and a roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
BE IT RESOLV-ED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT.
MILLAGE
Tax for construction, maintenance and operation, 5 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, ac- cording to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any. Mr. Terry moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and was carried unanimously.
Attest:
———————
Kenneth
Arceneaux Jr.,
Secretary/
Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Adv. July 18, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY
PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
July 24, 2025
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes: June 26, 2025
4. Guest(s): Brian Elvington, Intrado representative
5. Public Comment
6. Income Statement: June 2025
7. Expense Statement: June 2025
8. Old Business: None
9. New Business: Intrado -VIPER Phone System DEMO
10. Director Updates
11. General Discussion
12. Adjournment
Adv. July 18, 2025

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RESCHEDULED
RUMMAGE SALE
8 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 26, Patterson United Methodist Church, 1204 Main St., Patterson. Toys, household goods, books, shoes, purses, clothes. This event has been rescheduled due to weather.

VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
5-7 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1, Mount Era Baptist Church, 406 Lawrence St., Morgan City. Theme: “God Laboratory: Fusing Elements for Explosive Joy.” John 15:11. For ages 4 to adult. For more information call the church at 985-384-0324 or Clara Williams 985-509-5365.

BACK
TO SCHOOL
Event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19, Patterson Area Civic Center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: physicals for student athletes. Noon-1 p.m.: awards for retired medical professionals. 1 p.m.: Pageant to raise money for back to school supplies. By Event Planning and Design, S. Hartman LLC.

DEAR ABBY: I am married to a man who is incarcerated. As you can imagine, it’s been hard on our family. I have two kids with him. I was pregnant with our youngest when he was arrested. According to his mother, since my husband went to prison, I can’t do anything right. She yells at me that she has it worse than I do regarding my husband. Her reason is that she’s his mother, and nothing can change that, while I can always “throw him away” as a husband. She also resented it when I went to counseling because she wants me to tell her my troubles. When I tried, she’d always turn it back to her problems. She’s judgmental and mean. She calls it being “outspoken.”
Abby, am I wrong for being upset? Do you think she wants me to divorce her son or something? I think it was rude and stupid of her to say that to me. I married her son and had children with him. I don’t understand why she thinks we are competing. If it’s a competition, we’re both losing. We both have it bad. Just because she’s having a hard time doesn’t make whatever I’m going through any less bad, does it?
CONVICT’S WIFE
IN OHIO

DEAR WIFE: I suspect there is nothing your mother-in-law would like better than for you to divorce her son. If you did, she would have him all to her overbearing self. She thinks you are competing because SHE is. Stay out of her way as much as possible until your husband’s release. Do NOT confide in her. You have enough to contend with without her stirring the pot, and you can rest assured she will.

DEAR ABBY: I have been put in a difficult position between my daughter and her husband. My daughter, who has a genius IQ, double college majors, etc., hasn’t worked in a year and a half. Her husband of four years has tried to tell her it’s putting a strain on him, not only financially, but also in terms of health. When he went to the hospital, his blood pressure was through the roof. He even had bloodshot eyes. He says he thinks she’s waiting for him to die so she can live off his investment earnings.
My daughter is very picky, and no job seems to be good enough for her. If I interfere, she’ll stop talking to me, and she’ll know he has talked to me, which will hurt their relationship as well. What can I do? I want her to be a productive person and not take everything for granted.
GRASPING AT STRAWS

DEAR GRASPING: The time has come for you to step back. You can’t control your adult daughter. Obviously, she and her husband do not communicate effectively. Because of the stress your son-in-law is under, his fear that she may be trying to pressure him into a coronary should be discussed with a marriage and family therapist. He should be free to talk with anyone he wishes, including you, and possibly a lawyer, and if your daughter (the genius) can’t accept it, stop allowing her to make it your problem.

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Jeanette W. Gray, 76, of Morgan City, died Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City.
She is survived by two sons, Jamie Gray of Lafayette and John Gray of Berwick; daughter, Jennifer Gray of Metairie; brothers, Shedrick Williams, Ricky Williams and Clifton Williams, all of Patterson, and Willie Williams of Opelousas; sisters, Wanda Jones of Breaux Bridge, Rosnaell Green of New Iberia, Alice Delahoussaye and Barbara Walker, all of Morgan City; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, daughter and grandson.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.