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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
MAY 27, 2025
The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City, Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm (local time) in regular session, this date, in the City Court Building, Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Lee Dragna, Mayor; and Council Members Ron Bias, Steve Domangue, Tim Hymel, and Bonnie Leonard.
Absent: Eriq Blanchard
Also present were Mr. Charlie Solar, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Paul Landry, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Reverend Marty Harden.
There was no Positive Image recipient for the month of May.
Lee Price requested the removal of several utility poles near the Lake End Bark Park so that he could hold a kite festival (copy on file). He said kite events are held in other areas of the state and are well attended. It was currently in the planning stages. Mayor Dragna told him that they could help with the removal of any unused poles. Mr. Price also requested that the city build a Crawler Test Course near that area, using the existing broken concrete that is being dumped near the lake. He said it could be built in the shape of a pyramid and RC 4 X 4 trucks and track machines could use it. He said there was not currently anything in the area. They would need one utility pole there to charge the RC trucks and machines. Mayor Dragna said he had no objections and suggested that he go before the Lake End Park Committee and the Recreation and Park Commission to get their approval. He said that Mr. Dwayne Barbier could help him with the dates of those meetings.
Ms. Hailee Thomas submitted a request to hold the 90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival (copy on file). She said that this year there would be no imported shrimp served at the festival and that any vendors that purchased local shrimp would be highlighted in advertising and with signs at their booth. A motion to allow the 90th annual Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival was made by Mrs. Leonard, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Pastor Bias stated that the 6th Annual Juneteenth bike ride would be held on June 14, 2025, and would begin at 7 AM at the Jimmy Johnson Memorial Basketball Court. He invited everyone to attend. He said there would be guest speakers, including NASA retired engineer Barry Robertson and Tatiana Grogan, food, music, and fun.
The minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mayor Dragna did not give a Mayor’s Update for the month of May.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted the following financial statement for the period ending April 30, 2025.
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE:
May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended April 30, 2025.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to budgetary control for the period ending April 30, 2025. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Actual revenues are now over budget by $73,605. Operating expenses are slightly under budget by $45,577. The net loss of $1,680,853 is a favorable variance of $119,182 as compared to the adopted budget.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues in this fund are increasingly under budget by $565,209. This is a result of Electric revenues being 799,000 under budget. The operational expenses are over budget by $419,172. This overage is in large part due to Purchase power costs being over budget by $369,000. The net income, after transfers, of $808,648 creates an unfavorable variance this month compared to the budget of $854,337.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are slightly over budget by $21,214, with total operating expenses under budget by $67,639. The net income, after transfers, of $162,439 leaves a favorable variance of $105,188.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Deborah Garber
Deborah Garber
Finance Director

A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the condemnation and demolition report.
Compliance Officer Jimmy Knight said that all notices had been sent out for 606 Aucoin Street. All correspondence had been returned unopened. The house was not secured and was overgrown with vegetation. A motion to condemn the house at 606 Aucoin Street was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said that the house at 718 Bush Street had been sold, and the new owner was given 30 days to get the house into compliance.
The house at 619 Kentucky Street was the next matter on the agenda. All mail had been returned. Pastor Bias said the house was in terrible condition and vagrants were in and out of the house constantly. Pastor Bias made the motion to condemn the property at 619 Kentucky Street, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The condemnation of the house located at 111 Mount Street was the next matter on the agenda. All notices had been sent to the property owner. Mr. Knight said he had spoken with the granddaughter of the owner, and she wanted to fix the house, but could not afford to do so at this time. A motion to condemn the house at 111 Mount Street was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Knight said the owner of 1110 Levee Road was in favor of tearing down the house but did not have the resources at this time. A motion to condemn the house at 1110 Levee Road was made by Mr. Hy-mel, seconded by Mrs. Leonard, and voted unanimously in favor.
The owner of the house at 517 Terrebonne Street had passed away and willed it to his girlfriend. They could not produce any documentation regarding succession. A motion to condemn the house at 517 Terrebonne Street was made by Pastor Bias, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
The final house on the agenda was 933 Short Street. Pastor Bias said that the house was in such bad condition that he felt no discussion was needed. A fire had caused major damage to the home in 2024. All notices had been sent out. A motion to condemn the property at 933 Short Street was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
The next matter on the agenda was the fiscal agent; whereupon,
Mr. Hymel offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 25-33
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FISCAL AGENT OF THE CITY OF
MORGAN CITY
WHEREAS, in response to the City’s public notice requesting bids for a Fiscal Agent, two bids were received; four (4) local banks (MC Bank, Patterson State Bank, Regions Bank, and First National Bank of Jeanerette) submitted one (1) joint bid; ans
WHEREAS, each bank is qualified and capable of handling the account of the City as a Fiscal Agent,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the MC Bank and Trust Company, Patterson State Bank, Regions Bank, and First National Bank of Jeanerette, are hereby named and designated as the Fiscal Agents for the City of Morgan City, Louisiana,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV- ED, etc., that the MC Bank is designated as Managing Depository bank for the accounts of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV- ED, etc., that the accounts of the City now on deposit with each of the said banks or any future accounts of the City shall be divided equally among the said four (4) banks as allowable by state law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV- ED, etc., that investments of funds in excess of those required for demand accounts shall be invested at the discretion of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV- ED, etc., that any account now on deposit with any bank by virtue of a resolution naming said bank as official depository of a trust agreement or bond issue shall not be affected by this resolution.
Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Hymel, Leonard, Bias, Domangue
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Blan-chard
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mr. Charlie Solar said that the City had to adopt a Self-Insurance Plan to satisfy Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines; whereupon,
Mrs. Leonard offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 25-34
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City has the legal responsibility for assets which require insurance for potential wind and hail events impacting Morgan City; and
WHEREAS, it is a federal requirement that the City obtain and maintain insurance on assets previously funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public AssistanceAssistance; and
WHEREAS, the cost of market insurance for wind and hail perils is no longer cost effective for Morgan City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that it hereby adopts the municipal, annually funded, self-insurance plan/policy to provide insurance coverage for the perils of wind and hail for Morgan City’s facility assets and associated contents.
Mr. Domangue seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Leonard, Domangue, Bias, Hymel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Blan-chard
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 27th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
City Attorney Paul Landry said that there was a pump station on Park Road that needed power, but to run the lines would be very expensive. There had been negotiations with SLECA, and an agreement was reached that SLECA would supply electricity to the Sewer Pump Station, and the City would allow SLECA to service the forty customers at the proposed new Mobile Home Park on Park Road; whereupon,
Pastor Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R: 25-35
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City is in need of electrical utilities to supply the Park Road Sewer Lift Station on Industrial Road; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the cost to construct the necessary electric utilities would be very expensive; and
WHEREAS, the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association currently supplies electric utilities in that area; and
WHEREAS, the South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association has agreed to furnish unmetered electric utilities to the Park Road Sewer Lift Station; and
WHEREAS, the City will need SLECA to supply electrical utilities to approximately 40 new customers on Industrial Road at a proposed mobile home park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that it enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association to accomplish this.
Mr. Hymel seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES:Bias, Hymel, Domangue, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Blan-chard
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 28th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The public hearing for the Adoption of Millage Rates for the Tax Year 2025 was opened. No one appeared for or against said ordinance; whereupon,
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on April 22, 2025. Published by title on April 25, 2025.
Mr. Domangue offered the following Ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 25-02
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATES OF TAX TO BE ASSESSED BY THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025.
BE IT ORDAIN- ED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, in regular session convened:
SECTION 1
That the tax roll of the City of Morgan City as prepared by the St. Mary Parish Assessor, showing the assessed value of all property subject to taxation within the said City, on said roll, to amount to the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO and no/100 DOLLARS ($149,785,182.00) to be and the same is hereby ratified and approved by this body.
SECTION 2
That for the purpose of meeting the ordinary, municipal expenses of said City for the year 2025 there is hereby levied upon all property within said City, subject to taxation, an ad valorem tax of SIXTEEN AND SEVEN ONE HUNDREDTHS (16.07) mills on the dollar, upon the assessed value of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO and no/100 DOLLARS ($149,785,182.00)
SECTION 3
That for the purpose of paying the maintenance and other such expenses of the Municipal Auditorium for the year 2025, there is hereby levied a tax of TWO (2.0) mills on the dollar upon the assessed value of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO and no/100 DOLLARS ($149,785,182.00)
SECTION 4
That the proper administrative officials of the City of Morgan City, Louisi¬ana, be and are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said City for the year 2025, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according 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 the collection hereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 5
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict hereby be and the same are hereby repealed and this ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption, the public welfare so demanding.
Pastor Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Domangue, Bias, Hymel, Leonard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED:
None
ABSENT: Blan-chard
Certified approved and adopted this 27th day of May, 2025.
Delivered to Mayor Dragna at 8:00 AM, this 28th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Approved this 28th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna, Mayor
Received from Mayor Dragna at 8:15 AM on May 28, 2025.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie
Harrington, Clerk
Published:
May, 30, 2025
The Class “A” & “B” Liquor and Beer application for Migel Izaguirre d/b/a Chile Loco was the next matter on the agenda. A motion to approve the application was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Mr. Domangue, and voted unanimously in favor.
The following renewals for the 2025 -2026 Class “A” and “B” Liquor and Beer Licenses were the next item on the agenda.
ATCHAFALAYA CAFÉ LLC, 7310 HIGHWAY 182 E, A
BAY CITY BISTRO INC, 618 FRONT ST, A
BOURBON’S LLC, 501 FIRST ST, A
CAFÉ JOJO’S LLC, 624 FRONT ST, A
CAJUN COUNTRY LOUNGE, 1226 VICTOR II BLVD, A
CANNATA’S SUPERMARKET INC, 6010 LA-182, B
COMFORT INN & SUITES, 610 MLK BLVD, A
CIRCLE K #4640, 7700 US-90, B
CIRCLE K #2706821, 6383 HIGHWAY 182 E, B
COU-YONS BAR LLC, 117 RAILROAD AVE, A
THE CROOKED CORNER, 1400 SECOND ST, A
LOUISIANA CVS/PHARMACY, 6502 HIGHWAY 182, B
DAIQUIRIS & COMPANY
CLUB DAIQUIRIS INC., 7550 HIGHWAY 182, A
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #1974, 818 BRASHEAR AVE, B
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #23803, 7518 HIGHWAY 182 E, B
DON JOSE OF MORGAN CITY LLC, 605 MLK BLVD, A EAST GATE BBQ LLC, 7516 HIGHWAY 182 E, A
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #01124, 900 SEVENTH ST, B
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #10946, 7535 HIGHWAY 182 E, B
FIFTH STREET STORE LLC, 701 EVERETT ST, B
FRIEND’S TAVERN, 6815 HIGHWAY 182 E, A
G AND J LAND & MARINE FOOD DIST., 506 FRONT ST, B
GANAWAY’S #1, 1409 FEDERAL AVE, B
HAMPTON INN MORGAN CITY
KILPATRICK HOTELS #4, 6365 HIGHWAY 182 E, A
JUST 4 HIM MORGAN CITY, 1115 NINTH ST, A
LA MORITA MEAK MARKET LLC, 1230 VICTOR II BLVD, A
LAS BRISAS LLC, 7418 HIGHWAY 182, A
LINKS CAFE, 1118 VICTOR II BLVD, A
MAMA G’S, 7540 HIGHWAY 90, A
MEL-STAR INC, 620 MLK BLVD, B
ONE STOP, 7028 HIGHWAY 182 E, B
PARADISE VALLEY CASINO, 1116 VICTOR II BLVD, A
PARADISE VALLEY DAIQUIRIS, 1114 VICTOR II BLVD, A
PETROLEUM CLUB OF MORGAN CITY, 500 RODERICK ST, A
POOL DO’S SPORTS BAR LLC, 615 BRASHEAR AVE, A
QUICK GENERAL MINI MARKET, 2407 SIXTH ST, B
ROUSE’S SUPERMARKET #10, 6403 HIGHWAY 90, B
SAAS HOTELS LLC, 520 RODERICK ST, A
SPORTS BAR, 7419 HIGHWAY 182, A
STAZIONE DELI #2, 6602 HIGHWAY 90, B
SUSHIRO STEAK HOUSE, 6214 HIGHWAY 182, A
TABLE FIVE, 702 FIFTH ST, A
THE CIGARETTE STORE LLC, 7521 HWY 182, B
TRI CITY LIQUOR & WINE LLC, 500 BRASHEAR AVE, B
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, 319 SECOND ST, A
THE GALLEY, 7409 HIGHWAY 182 E, A
VICTOR II DELI, 1220 VICTOR II BLVD, B
WALGREEN’S #10975, 815 BRASHEAR AVE, B
WAL-MART MARKET #7099, 1002 HIGHWAY 182, B
*NEW CHILE LOCO LLC, 1229 VICTOR II BLVD, A
Pastor Bias made a motion to approve the renewal of all of the Class “A” and “B” licenses except Table Five. He said Table Five could be brought before the Council after a court decision was made. Mrs. Leonard seconded the motion. Voting in favor was Pastor Bias, Mrs. Leonard, and Mr. Hymel. Mr. Domangue abstained from the vote.
Mayor Dragna submitted the name of Lori Broussard for appointment to the Board of Adjustments and the Planning & Zoning Committee. A motion to concur in the appointments was made by Mr. Domangue, seconded by Mr. Hymel, and voted unanimously in favor.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Hymel, seconded by Pastor Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
/s/ Debbie
Harrington
Debbie Harrington Clerk /s/ Lee Dragna
Lee Dragna
Mayor
Adv. June 13, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2389
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 De- velopment 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 Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District to allow for a Manufactured Home Park.
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 26th day of March 2025; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 23rd day of April 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of April 2025.
AYES: Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. He- bert, James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hi- dalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews and J Ina.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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 24th day of April 2025 at the hour of 3:13 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 25th day of April 2025 at the hour 11:21 a.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Randy Tisdale
Address: 1516 Lake Palourde Rd. Amelia, LA
Parcel Id# 3524261147.00- Sec.14 T16S R13E
Lot Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Galliano - Montet & Boudreaux Acq 464 345043
PURPOSE: to rezone from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zon-ed District to allow for a Manufactured Home Park
Adv. June 13, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2390
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 De- velopment 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 Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District due to the property currently being utilized as residential.
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offered and read on this 26th day of March 2025; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 23rd day of April 2025; was adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of April 2025.
AYES: Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. He- bert, James Davis, Jr, Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hi- dalgo, Rev. Craig Mathews and J Ina.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVED:
s/gGwendolyn 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 24th day of April 2025 at the hour of 3:13 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 25th day of April 2025 at the hour 11:21 a.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Randy Tisdale
Address: 1516 Lake Palourde Rd. Amelia, LA
Parcel Id# 3524261146.00- Sec.14 T16S R13E
Lot Por Bd Self - Bayou Boeuf - Self - Shell Rd Acq 464 345043 Improvement on the land of T & S Rentals LLC Acq 464 345043
PURPOSE: to rezone from Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zon-ed District due to the property currently being utilized as residential
Adv. June 13, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
May 12, 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, Thomas Philbrook- Sec. Treas., Raymond Beadle & Paul Tholen.
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal- Fromenthal Plumbing, Glen Duncan- Providence Engineers, Reid Miller- Miller Engineers, David Hill- Parish Councilman. Employees- Destinee Di- Maggio, Dakota Dupuy, and Logan Theriot.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
April’s board minutes were ac- cepted as circulated with a motion from Tony Hensgens and a second from Thomas Philbrook, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was ac- cepted by motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Larry Fromenthal provided his maintenance re- port for the month. Larry has installed two of the new valves for Saturn Rd. Delmar Rd. had a break in a main sewer line, everything is re- paired just concrete needs to be poured. We are still waiting on some 1” meters to come in to continue meter change outs. Larry has been replacing curb stops on master meters as needed. Larry is helping monitor the progress for the new Take 5 Oil as they will need a pump station for sewer after their tap is installed. Larry has two more isolating valves to complete installation on.
Logan Theriot provided her maintenance report for the month. Routine maintenance has been completed and meter change outs have continued, we are still waiting on 1” meters to come in. Logan will attend LRWA classes in July to begin re- ceiving her certifications.
Larry added that the Arlington Project has been pressurized, next week he will turn on the new line and get the area cleaned up.
Chris Cooper stated that we have a few minor things left for the meter change out project to be completed.
Reid Miller stated that he has not gotten any news about Capital Outlay, therefore he is saying we can just go ahead and try to reapply again in October.
Chris Cooper gave a reminder to everyone to complete their yearly ethics and sexual harassment training.
Chris also stated that we received a quote for a remote display to monitor our water tower levels from the office, but cannot justify the price so we will not be mov-ing forward with this at this time.
The auction of our old meters, etc. has been completed.
The board discussed placing our Walmart account on AutoPay, with a motion from Paul Tholen and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
Chris announced that we received our water grade, which is 104/100, the best score in the parish.
Alexis Hartman and Jason Scott have received their Level 1 certifications; they will begin working on Level 2’s in July.
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 mo- tion passed.
________________Chris Cooper-
President
_______________
Destinee
DiMaggio-
Recording
Secretary
Adv. June 13, 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 3rd day of June, 2025, to-wit:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO LEASE THE OLD POLICE STATION BUILDING, INCLUDING THE TERM OF LEASE, CONSIDERATION, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA (the “City”) is the owner of a building located at or near 1308 Main Street in Patterson, Louisiana 70392, generally referred to as the “Old Police Station” (The “Old Police Station”).
WHEREAS, the City has no public use for the Old Police Station at the present time or in the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, a privately owned Louisiana limited liability company, namely, DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”), wishes to lease the Old Police Station from which to operate a funeral business; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease the Old Police Station to Davis under the minimum terms and conditions shown below; and
WHEREAS, such a lease would be of benefit to the City in that it would produce revenue to the City, and it would relieve the City of some of its maintenance to the building.
WHEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, that:
Section 1.
The City shall lease to DAVIS FAMILY MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES LLC (“Davis”). The Lease shall contain the following minimum terms and conditions:
1. Term:
The original term of this lease shall be for three years, commencing on the first day of the month following the adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and City Council of Patterson, authorizing the City to enter into this lease. The original term of this lease shall end on the last day of the twelfth month following the adoption of said ordinance (the termination date”).
2. Rental:
Davis shall pay a monthly rental amount of $500.00, commencing on the fifth day of the first month following the adoption of this ordinance, and payable in that same amount on the fifth day of each month thereafter during the entire term of the lease.
3. Maintenance and Repairs
Davis accepts the leased premises in their present condition. Davis agrees to keep the premises in good condition during the term of the lease at Davis’s sole cost and expense and to return them to the City in the same condition at the termination of the lease, normal de- cay, wear and tear excepted.
Should Davis fail to make such repairs as it is obligated to make hereunder, City may, at City’s op- tion, have the repairs made and Davis agrees to reimburse City for the cost.
4. Taxes and Utility Charges
Davis agrees to pay punctually all charges for gas, electricity, telephone, water, and cable services, or any other utilities used or consumed at the leased premises during the term of this
Lease. Davis agrees to pay punctually all ad valorem taxes and assessments due on the leased premises during the term of this lease.
5. Indemnification
Davis shall occupy the leased premises at its own risk and shall indemnify City against any ex- pense, loss, cost, damage, claim, action or liability paid, suffered or incurred as a re- sult of any breach by Davis, Davis’s agent, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees of any covenant or condition of this lease, or as a result of Davis’s use or occupancy of the leased premises or the carelessness, negligence or im- proper conduct of Davis, its agents, servants, employees, customers, visitors or licensees. LESSEE agrees to obtain and maintain liability insurance with $1,000,000.00 limits, and to have City named as an additional insured on said policy or policies.
6. Additions and Alterations
Davis shall not make any additions or alterations to the premises without the written permission of the City. However, City and its agents shall have the right to enter the premises for the purposes of making repairs necessary for the preservation of the property. Any additions made to the premises become the property of the City at the termination of this lease.
7. Access
In the event of Davis vacating the premises, the City shall be notified in writing where the keys may be had in order that the premises may be inspected or shown to prospective tenants or purchasers as provided below.
8. Surrender of Possession
At the expiration of this lease or its termination for other causes, Davis is to immediately surrender possession by actual delivery of all keys to the City.
9. Abandonment
Should the pre- mises be abandoned by Davis or should Davis begin to remove personal property to the detriment of the City’s lien, then the rent for the unexpired term, with reasonable attorney’s fees, shall immediately become due, and City, at City’s op- tion, may cancel the lease or re-enter and let the premises for such price or on such terms as may be immediately ob- tainable, and apply the net amount realized to the amount due by Davis.
Section 2:
RODNEY GROGAN, Mayor, is hereby authorized to execute all instruments necessary and proper to carry out the purpose of this ordinance, including all other terms and conditions which he deems advisable in his sole discretion.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced by ——————— at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and notice of which was published in the official journal of the City on ——————— , and was offered by Councilmember ——————— who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilmember ———————, at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council on———————, and being read and considered section by section, the Ordinance was submitted to vote with the results as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WHEREUPON the Ordinance was declared adopted on this ——— day of ———————, 2025.
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RODNEY A.
GROGAN,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
———————
MIDGE
BOURGEOIS,
CITY CLERK
Any opposition to the proposed ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the clerk or secretary of the municipality within fifteen days after its first publication.
Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 1st day of July 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.
Adv. June 6, 13 and 20, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NO- TICE is hereby given, that a “Certificate of Live Birth” filed with the Parish Clerk of StMary parish File No. 119-1972-026-00996 on the Date: July 01, 1972 under the name of: TIMMY JAMES TIPTON, the true name and rightful “Owner” of said certificate or title is: TiptonTimmy James., a living [Native] American (man who has attained the age of the majority (18). The Parish Clerk, State Registrar of Vital Records, Secre-tary of the State, Attorney General, and the Governor of Louisiana shall treat the Owner as the only one who has all rights, titles and interest to real and personal property or chattel, choate or inchoate, corporeal or incorporeal associated therewith and or Estate. For more information re- garding this Legal Notice of ownership, please contact:
Mr. Tipton Timmy James
c/o 13030 Rebecca dr
Walker,LA 70785
Adv. May 30, June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 25, 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
Rocket Mortgage, LLC-F/K/A
Quicken Loans, LLC
Vs. No. 139364 Div “F”
Alice D. Casey A/K/A Alice Casey
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, known, designated and described as lot number seven M (7-M) of the Bayou Vista Subdivision (or Clarke Subdivision): The said Lot 7-M having a frontage on the east side of Venus Road of seventy five (75’) feet by a depth between parallel lines of one hundred fifty (150’) feet. The said Lot 7-M is according to a map of said subdivision “M” as drawn by T.F. Kramer, C.E., and Surveyor of Franklin, Louisiana, dated May 10, 1955 and recorded on May 13, 1958 in St. Mary Parish COB 9-B, entry no. 92,269. Together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 14/100 ($127,136.14) DOLLARS, balance due on principal of fixed rate note; interest from March 1, 2024, until paid, at 3.25% per annum, to be computed, reasonable attorney’s fees, to be computed, and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law 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 16th 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 17th day of April A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. June 13 and July 9, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Vs. No. 139158 Div “B”
Steward Scully
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated, rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto be- longing or in anywise appertaining, lying and being situated in the City of Morgan City, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, and being more particularly described as Lot Number One (1) in Square Forty Eight (48) in the Elliott Subdivision, Sacred Heart Park Addition of Morgan City, Louisiana (as per map recorded on August 29, 1966, in Book 14-L, Entry No. 130,627 of the Conveyance records of St. Mary Parish Louisiana.) Said tract of land having a frontage of Sixty (60’) feet on the East side of Maple Street by a depth between parallel lines of One Hundred Twenty Three and Sixty Six One Hundredths (123.66’) feet; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 07/100 ($152,393.07) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at 7.1250% per an- num from April 01, 2024, until paid; all expenses in- curred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, re- pair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, at- torney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 16th 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.
Friday, the 25th day of April A.D., 2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. June 13 and July 9, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Posted on the door
June 10, 2025
2:45 p.m.
CITY OF
PATTERSON
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL CALL MEETING
Thursday –
June 12, 2025
5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Meeting Room
1314 Main Street, Patterson,
Louisiana
Notice is hereby given that a Special Call Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson shall meet on June 12, 2025, @ 5:00 PM, City Hall, 1314 Main Street, Council Meeting Room, Patterson, Louisiana, for the following to-wit:
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PUBLIC
HEARING
• Discussion on adoption of the Amended FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Discussion on adopting the Amended FY 2025 – 2026 Budget
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Budget
• Adopt the Amended Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2024-2025.
• Adopt the Amended Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for FY 2025-2026.
ADJOURNMENT
Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk
City of Patterson
1314 Main Street
Patterson, LA 70392
985-395-5205
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please call Midge Bourgeois at 985-395-5205 and describe the assistance that is necessary.
ANY AND ALL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL WITH THEIR UNANIMOUS CONSENT
“City of Patterson is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer”
June 13, 2025

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