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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2397
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).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from Single Residential (SR) Zoned District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District to make use of the property in accordance with its intended purpose.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: J Ina.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025 at the hour of 12:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025 at the hour 8:13 a.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: George Tyler
Address: 14777 Hwy. 90 W. Frontage Rd.
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2174681010.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
Lot A Robert P Pontiff Prop Per Plat 22g 181210 Acq 76 288321
Purpose: Re- zone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Highway Commercial (HC) Zoned District to make use of the property in accordance with its intended purpose
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2398
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).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from Single Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: J Ina.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025 at the hour of 12:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025 at the hour 8:13 a.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Annie Viator
Address: 19546 Highway 182
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1905041005.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
Lot BD Teche - Stouff - Road – Est. Hardy Acq. 436 340517
Purpose: Re- zone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zon-ed District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2399
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).
WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from Single Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: J Ina.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025 at the APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025 at the hour 8:13 a.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Annie Viator
Address: 19545 Highway 182
Jeanerette, LA
Parcel Id# 1905041004.00- Sec.68 T13S R8E
7.00 AC Tract BD Road - Stouff - R R - Sorrel Ln. Acq. 436 340517
Purpose: Re- zone from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zon-ed District to have the option to place either a manufactured home or stick-built home on the property
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2400
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2278 setting the salary of the Clerk of the Council of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened:
SECTION I: The salary of the Clerk of the Parish Council is hereby fixed at the sum of $2,885 per pay period, plus any other benefits generally applicable to employees of the Parish Council of St. Mary.
SECTION II: The Clerk of the Council shall be evaluated annually (anniversary date) by the chairperson of the council.
SECTION III: Any law or ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This ordinance is to become effective upon adoption.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: Rev. Craig Mathews, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink and Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: J Ina.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025, at the hour of 12:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025, at the hour of 8:13 a.m.
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2401
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1121 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION I.
WHEREAS, Louisiana law, and in particular LSA-R.S. 33:4761 et seq. authorizes the governing authority of any Parish to condemn and cause to be demolished or removed any building or structure within the Parish when it is in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Parish a written report recommending the demolition and removal of certain structures, consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1121 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, the Parish President has heretofore served upon the owner of the structures a notice re- quiring the owner to show cause at a meeting of this council why the structures should not be condemned, which notice provided the owner with the notice of the St. Mary Parish Council meeting to be held on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, after hearing the evidence presented at the aforementioned Parish Council meeting, the Parish Council has determined that the structures in question are in fact in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, it is the decision of this Council that the structures in question be condemned as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare.
SECTION II.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana that:
A. The improvements, consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1121 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00 are hereby condemned as a result of the finding of this Council that same are in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare.
B. Isabella Williams C/O Lizandra Williams, the owner of said property, is hereby ordered to demolish and remove said improvements not less than sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
C. In default of the owner complying with the order to demolish and remove the im- provements, the Parish President may proceed with the demolition or removal of the condemned structures after giving notice to the owner and/or owner’s agent and/or the attorney at law appointed to represent the owner giving the time when the work will begin upon the demolition and removal of the structures.
D. In the event the Parish does perform the demolition and removal of the structures or engages a third party or third parties to perform such demolition and removal, the Parish President is directed to file a lien and privilege upon the immovable and its im- provements pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 33:4766.
SECTION III.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
SECTION IV.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION V.
Should any provisions of this Ordinance be de- clared in violation of state law, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo and Rev. Craig Mat-hews.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025, at the hour of 12:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025, at the hour of 8:13 a.m.
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
———
PARISH OF ST. MARY
———
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
U. S. Bank National Association, Not In Its Individual
Capacity But
Solely As Trustee For The Cim Trust 2020-R7
Mortgage-Backed Notes,
Series 2020-R7
Vs. No. 138904 Div “D” Johnny W. Giroir and Racquel Lynn Holloway A/K/A Racquel Lynn Holloway Bergeron Giroir
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ of FiFa issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, ly- ing and being situated in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as Tract “A-B-C-F-A” on the attached Plan of Land showing Division of Tract A-B-C-D-E-F-A on property formerly belonging to W.D. Brown Family Trusts 1 & 2 dated November 1, 2001 prepared by Carl A. Jakob, RPLS. Tract “A-B-C-F-A” fronts 76 feet on the easterly side of River Road; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Together with a certain mobile home being a 1981 SHER HS mobile home, VIN No. LAWI246149, which is immovable under the provisions of Louisiana law; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 53/100 ($10,471.53) WITH INTEREST OF $315.88 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2025 AND THEREON AT 3.000% PER ANNUM, UNTIL PAID, AMOUNTS ACCRUED THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2025, ADVANCES OF $428.33 FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND IN- SURANCE, BPO OF $113.84, IN- SPECTIONS OF $270.00, AB- STRACT AND TITLE CHARGES OF $290.00, HAZARD SUSPENSE BALANCE OF $4,593.00, RECON FEE OF $20.00, AND ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ACCRUING THEREAFTER THROUGH DATE OF SALE; ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN ENFORCING THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE AND ALL LAW CHARGES, COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COMMISSION 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 30th day of July A.D., 2025, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La.
Friday, the 9th day of May A.D., 2025
GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2402
An Ordinance of the St. Mary Parish Council condemning the im- provements consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1123 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare and ordering the demolition and removal of said improvements by the owner thereof in not less than sixty days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION I.
WHEREAS, Louisiana law, and in particular LSA-R.S. 33:4761 et seq. authorizes the governing authority of any Parish to condemn and cause to be demolished or removed any building or structure within the Parish when it is in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Parish a written report recommending the demolition and removal of certain structures, consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1123 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00, as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, the Parish President has heretofore served upon the owner of the structures a notice requiring the own-er to show cause at a meeting of this council why the structures should not be condemned, which notice provided the owner with the notice of the St. Mary Parish Council meeting to be held on June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
WHEREAS, after hearing the evidence presented at the aforementioned Parish Council meeting, the Parish Council has determined that the structures in question are in fact in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare;
WHEREAS, it is the decision of this Council that the structures in question be condemned as a result of same being in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare.
SECTION II.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana that:
A. The improvements, consisting of an abandoned structure, situated at 1123 Irish Bend Road, Franklin, Louisiana, Parcel ID No. 2324741039.00 are hereby condemned as a result of the finding of this Council that same are in a dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public welfare.
B. Isabella Williams C/O Lizandra Williams, the owner of said property, is hereby ordered to demolish and remove said improvements not less than sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Ordinance.
C. In default of the owner complying with the order to demolish and remove the im- provements, the Parish President may proceed with the demolition or removal of the condemned structures after giving notice to the owner and/or owner’s agent and/or the attorney at law appointed to represent the owner giving the time when the work will begin upon the demolition and removal of the structures.
D. In the event the Parish does perform the demolition and removal of the structures or engages a third party or third parties to perform such demolition and removal, the Parish President is directed to file a lien and privilege upon the immovable and its im- provements pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 33:4766.
SECTION III.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
SECTION IV.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION V.
Should any provisions of this Ordinance be de- clared in violation of state law, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: J Ina, Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo and Rev. Craig Mat-hews.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025, at the hour of 12:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025, at the hour of 8:13 a.m.
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2403
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2371 FOR THE ST. MARY PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A PROPOSED AMENDED CHARTER, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTION AND R.S. 33:1395 ET SEQ., AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED
MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 2371 on June 12, 2024, establishing the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 33:1395 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Or- dinance No. 2371 provided that the Commission would submit its proposed amended charter, and any alternative proposals, within twelve (12) months following submission to the Council; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 33:1395.1 provides that a Home Rule Charter Commission shall submit its proposed charter to the governing authority within eighteen (18) months after taking office; and
WHEREAS, additional time is needed for the Commission to complete its review and preparation of the amended charter and to allow for appropriate public input and deliberation; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to extend the time period granted in Ordinance No. 2371 by an additional six (6) months to be consistent with the eighteen (18) month timeframe authorized under state law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council that:
SECTION 1: The time period set forth in Ordinance No. 2371 for the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Revision Commission to submit its proposed amended charter, and any alternative proposals, is hereby extended by an additional six (6) months, not to exceed eighteen (18) months from the date the Commission first convened and its members were sworn into office.
SECTION 2: Except as amended herein, all other provisions, terms, and conditions of Ordinance No. 2371 shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3: Suppose any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid. In that case, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared severable.
SECTION 4: All Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, by the St. Mary Parish Council conflicting or in- consistent with the provisions of these regulations are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be published in the Official Journal of the St. Mary Parish Council in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall become effective on the tenth day after final publication.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 14th day of May 2025; having been published in accordance with law; and having been heard in a public hearing at Franklin, Louisiana on the 11th day of June 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of June 2025.
AYES: Rodney Olander, Leslie Rulf, Jr., James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Rev. Craig Mat-hews and J Ina.
NAYS: David Hill.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Patrick J. Hebert.
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
This ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 13th day of June 2025, at the hour of 12:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 17th day of June 2025, at the hour of 8:13 a.m.
Adv. June 27, 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
ST. MARY PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT #3
BAYOU VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER
1333 BELLVIEW STREET
P.O. BOX 635
PATTERSON, LA 70392
985-395-6552
The Board of Commissioners of the St. Mary Parish Recreation District #3 met in regular session on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
Members Present: Brian Head – Chairman, Lane Boudreaux – Vice Chairman, Dr. Jeffery Fitter, Calvin Johnson, Eddie Gay, Cody Fontenot
Members Ab- csent: Rachel Kidder
Employees of the District Present: Mark Richard – Opera-tions Manager, Kim Willoughby – Activities Director
Employees of the District Ab- sent: Angie Guillotte – Office Manager
Secretary: Tyler Lambert
Mr. Head called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Everyone present stood for the pledge of allegiance.
The board re- viewed the minutes of the April meeting. Mr. Boudreaux motion-ed to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Johnson made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Board members reviewed the ac- counts payable report and the monthly budget comparison report. Dr. Fitter made a motion to accept the report as is and pay the bills. Mr. Gay made a second to the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Operations Manager, Mark Richard, gave the manager/maintenance report. He updated the board on the maintenance work being done by district employees at all district properties.
Operations Manager, Mark Richard gave the community center report in the absence of Mrs. Guillot. He updated the board on rental activities and the day-to-day operations of the community center.
In old business, the board welcomed Amelia Rusbar, PLA from Duplantis Design Group to discuss the possible renovations of the tennis courts and Central Park.
After her presentation, Mr. Boudreaux made a motion that the board communicate with Carl Blumn for further consultation on the work to be performed. A second was made by Mr. Gay. All were in favor, and the motion carried.
Moving to new business, Mrs. Willoughby asked the board for approval to move forward with slight renovations to her office in the cardio room of the community center. After discussion, a motion to allow for $2,200.00 to be spent was made by Dr. Fitter. A second was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Mr. Richard informed the board that he will being the search process for a maintenance employee to come on staff at the community center. With required no motion from the board and none was brought to the floor.
The board discussed the need to purchase a new pitching machine for use in the batting cages. After discussion, a motion was made to allow for $195.00 to be spent by Mr. Johnson. A second to the motion was made by Mr. Boudreaux. All were in favor and the motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Gay. A second was made by Mr. Johnson. All were in favor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.
(s) Brian Head
Brian Head,
Chairman
(s) Tyler Lambert
Tyler Lambert,
Secretary
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending and re-enacting Chapter 114, Vegetation, Section 34, Cutting and re- moval by city, lien for all costs; interest; penalties; and attorney’s fees.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on July 22, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. June 27, 2025
Cost: $22.50

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed ordinance has been introduced for enactment by the City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Said proposed ordinance provides for amending and re-enacting Chapter 114, Vegetation, Section 32, to provide for the maximum height of weeds and overgrowth.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection at City Hall and may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Secretary at 385-1770.
Notice is further given that a public hearing has been called for 6:00 PM, local time, on July 22, 2025, in the Court Room, City Court Building, Highway 182 East at Myrtle Street, Morgan City, Louisiana to receive and consider public input concerning said proposed ordinance.
/s/ Genie G.
Bonner
Genie G. Bonner
Administrative Secretary
Adv. June 27, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on May 27, 2025. Published by title on May 30, 2025.
Pastor Bias of- fered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 25-03
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 106, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE VI – STORING OR ABANDONING JUNKED AUTOMOBILES, MOTOR VEHICLES, OR WATERCRAFT, OR ANY OTHER JUNK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
SECTION 1
BE IT ORDAIN-ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that Article VI of Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, is hereby enacted, said section to read as follows:
Chapter 106
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Traffic and
Vehicles
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Article VI – Storing or Abandoning Junked Automobiles, Motor Vehicles, or Watercraft, or any other Junk on Private
Property
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Sec. 106-215. Storing or abandoning junked automobiles, motor vehicles or watercraft, or any other junk on private property is prohibited.
It is unlawful to store or abandon “junked, wrecked or used automobiles or motor vehicles or watercraft” or “any other junk” on any vacant lot, or any portion of any occupied lot, neutral ground, street or sidewalk, within the municipal limits of the city.
Sec. 106-216. Defined.
Antique vehicle shall mean a vehicle twenty-five (25) years or older.
Any other junk shall mean and include but is not limited to: discarded or abandoned major appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, ranges or machinery or other metal, tin or other discarded items, located on any vacant lot, or any portion of any occupied lot, neutral ground, street or sidewalk, within the municipality or parish.
Junked, wrecked or used automobiles or motor vehicles or watercraft as used herein shall mean any motor vehicle or watercraft which is totally inoperable, left unattended on any portion of any occupied lot, neutral ground, street or sidewalk, and is so damaged or dismantled as to be a total loss, located on any vacant lot, or any portion of any occupied lot, neutral ground, street or sidewalk, within the municipality or parish.
Total loss shall mean that the cost to repair a damaged or dismantled motor vehicle exceeds the junk value of said vehicle, as determined by any recognized national appraisal book.
The provisions hereto shall not apply to:
(1) Any motor vehicle or watercraft in operable condition specifically adapted or constructed for racing or operation on privately owned drag strips or raceways;
(2) Any motor vehicle retained by the owner for antique collection purposes rather than for salvage or for transportation; however, all motor vehicles obtained for antique collection purposes which have not been fully restored shall be kept in an enclosed building or under a carport or other structure, or shall be located on a concrete pad or other improved surface and covered by a bonafide automotive covering securely fastened to said vehicle, and protected from the elements, such as rain, sun, hail, and any other naturally occurring processes which would cause said vehicles to deteriorate further, and if not kept in an enclosed building, shall keep said vehicle free from any unsightly weed growth or accumulation of garbage or junk underneath or about the sides of said vehicle; or
(3) Any motor vehicle stored as the property of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active- duty assignment.
Sec. 106-217. Declaration of public nuisance and illegality.
The presence of any “junked, wrecked or used automobiles or motor vehicles or watercraft” or “any other junk” on any private lot, tract or parcel of land, or portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied, improved or unimproved within the city shall be deemed and is hereby de- clared a public nuisance and it shall be unlawful for any person to cause or maintain such a public on the real property of another or on his own real property provided that this section shall not apply with regard to:
(1) Any junked motor vehicle or watercraft in an enclosed building;
(2) Any junked motor vehicle or watercraft on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful manner, when necessary to the operation of such business enterprise; or
(3) Any junked motor vehicle or watercraft in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained at a location where such business is authorized under the zoning law and other regulatory ordinances of the city.
Sec. 106-218. Evidence of abandonment.
If a junked motor vehicle, as defined herein, has been situated on the private property of another, or upon a public street, alley or other property, without such person’s permission or without the city’s permission, for a period of sixty (60) days or longer, this fact then shall be prima facie evidence that the owner of said vehicle has abandoned the same.
Sec. 106-219. Notice; declaration as public property; removal and costs: Junked, wrecked or used automobiles or motor ve- hicles or watercraft.
(a) This division provides for removal and disposition of such junked, wrecked or used automobiles or watercraft after notice of not less than ten (10) days, either placed on the vehicle itself or given to the owner, if known, or ten (10) days after unopened or unaccepted certified mail is returned undeliverable, containing notice to the address where the junked, wreck-ed or used automobile or motor vehicle or watercraft is located.
(b) Any junked, wrecked or used automobile or motor vehicle or watercraft which remains on the public ways or private property des-cribed above in section 19-66(a), after notice given as provided in this division, shall be considered as public property, and disposed of by the municipality or parish as the governing authority may designate.
(c) In the event that valid notice is given, and the ten (10) day period lapses, the city may at its choice, tow and store and/or demolish the automobile, motor vehicle or watercraft with its own personnel or en- gage with a third party to accomplish the same.
(d) Additionally, the city, at its choice, may re- quire, but not by way of limitation, that any vacant lot or portion of any occupied lot properly zoned and used for the storage of junked automobiles, motor vehicles or watercraft, as herein defined, shall be surrounded or en- closed by a board fence or other en- closure.
Sec. 106-220. Compliance; abatement; request for hearing.
In the event the automobile, motor vehicle or watercraft is removed within ten (10) days of the notice by service outlined in this division to abate the nuisance, the responsible party will be deemed in compliance with in this division.
If, within ten (10) days after receipt of notice to abate the nuisance as herein provided, the owner or occupant of the premises, or the owner of the junked vehicle, automobile or watercraft gives written permission to the city for removal of the junked motor vehicle from the premises, the giving of such permission shall be considered compliance with the provisions of this division, subject to reimbursement by the responsible party of costs for such removal as outlined in these ordinances.
However, if the owner or occupant of the premises so desires, such person may, within said period after service of notice to abate the nuisance, request of the clerk of the court, either in person or in writing, along with written notice requesting such hearing being provided to the city within the said period after service of the notice, and without the requirement of bond, that a date and a time be set when such owner or occupant may appear before the court for a trial without jury to determine whether or not such owner or occupant is in violation of this division, and said trial shall be set as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 106-221. Notice; declaration as public property; removal and costs: Any other junk.
(a) This division provides for removal and disposition of “any other junk” as defined in section 19-66, after notice is given to the owner of the lot or parcel of ground upon which the junk material is located. After ten (10) days elapse after the unopened or unaccepted certified mail is returned undeliverable, containing notice to the address outlined above, the “junk” shall be considered as public property, and disposed of by the municipality or parish as the governing authority may designate.
(b) In the event that valid notice is given, and the ten (10) day period lapses, the city may at its choice, remove the junk with its own personnel or engage with a third party to accomplish the same.
(c) The cost of removing said “junk” shall constitute a special lien collectable in the same manner as special assessments are collectible by law, and shall not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
(d) Additionally, the city, at its choice, may re- quire, but not by way of limitation, that any vacant lot or portion of any occupied lot properly zoned and used for the storage of junk, as herein defined, shall be surrounded or enclosed by a board fence or other enclosure.
Sec. 106-222. Compliance; abatement; request for hearing.
In the event the “junk” is removed within ten (10) days of the notice by service outlined these ordinances to abate the nuisance, the responsible party will be deemed in compliance with this division.
If, within ten (10) days after receipt of notice to abate the nuisance as herein provided, the owner or occupant of the premises, or the owner of the junk gives written permission to the city for removal of the junk from the premises, the giving of such permission shall be considered compliance with the provisions of this division, subject to reimbursement by the responsible party of costs for such removal as outlined in this division.
However, if the owner or occupant of the premises so desires, such person may, within said period after service of notice to abate the nuisance, request of the clerk of the court, either in person or in writing, along with written notice requesting such hearing being provided to the city within the said period after service of the notice, and without the requirement of bond, that a date and a time be set when such owner or occupant may appear before the court for a trial without jury to determine whether or not such owner or occupant is in violation of this division, and said trial shall be set as hereinafter provided. Sec. 106-223. Trials—Setting date and time; complaint.
Upon receiving a request for trial, made pursuant to this division, the clerk of the court shall set a date and a time for such trial on the court docket. The clerk of the court shall notify the city attorney of the date and the time of such hearing. The city attorney shall cause to be prepared, filed and served on the de- fendant, a written complaint charging that the owner or occupant of the premises, as the case may be, or the owner of the motor vehicle on public streets, alleys or other property, has violated this division. After service, such complaint shall be on file with the clerk of the court not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of trial.
Sec. 106-224. Trial in the city court.
After a hearing or trial is requested in compliance with the requirements of this division, upon a finding that the defendant is in violation of this division, the defendant shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00). The judge of the city court shall further order such defendant to remove and abate the nuisance within ten (10) days, the same being a reasonable time, or render such other judgment or order as may be appropriate under the circumstances. If the defendant shall fail and refuse, within ten (10) days of such order or judgment, to abate or remove the nuisance, the judge may issue an order directing the chief of police and/or his designee to have the same removed, and the chief of police and/or his designee shall take possession of the junked motor vehicle or watercraft and remove it from the premises. The chief of police and/or his designee shall remove and dispose of the junked vehicle, automobile or watercraft or any other junk in the same manner as provided in these ordinances for the removal and disposition of such junked vehicle, automobile motor vehicle or watercraft or any other junk.
SECTION TWO
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be de- clared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mr. Domangue seconded the mo- tion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Domangue, Hutch- inson, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Certified ap- proved and adopted this 24th day of June, 2025.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 9:00 am, this 25th day of June, 2025.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Approved this 25th day of June, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna,
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 9:15 am on June 25, 2025.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington,
Clerk
Adv. June 27, 2025

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